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Alimak ALC II - User Manual

Alimak ALC II
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ALIMAK ALC II
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Summary

Alimak Lift Control, ALC II

ALC II Control System Modes

Semi-automatic Control System

Least complex system, operates without landing cams.

Collective Control System

Most advanced system, receives orders from car/landings.

Stop; Retardation Distances

Stop Distances (DOL Lift)

Automatic setting of stopping distances during calibration.

Car CPU Status and Fault Indicators

Group Normal Mode

Indicates lift status in normal operation.

Error Mode

Displays specific fault codes related to lift operation.

Diagnose Mode - Flashing

Shows GPRS modem or IP address information.

Diagnose Mode - LED G1 Flashing

Shows GPS or CAN bus status.

Lift Indicators and Displays

On Landing Indication Lamp Out of Service

Lamp indicating fault or door status for construction hoists/Ex proof lifts.

LCD Display (Optional)

Touch-screen display showing landing, faults, and messages.

Display Fault Indicators

Fault Indications

Table showing symbols, text, and explanations for fault indicators.

Programming DOL Lifts

Activating Calibration Mode

Procedure to activate calibration mode for DOL lifts.

Delete All Landings

Procedure to delete all programmed landings.

Calibration Drive, CD

Purpose of calibration drive to pick up reference level.

Landings Not Stored

Calibration Drive from Car (Bottom Landing)

Procedure for calibration when car is at bottom landing.

Calibration Drive from Car (Above Bottom Landing)

Procedure for calibration when car is above bottom landing.

Landings Stored

Calibration Drive from Car (Bottom Landing)

Procedure for calibration when car is at bottom landing with stored landings.

Calibration Drive from Car (Above Bottom Landing)

Procedure for calibration when car is above bottom landing with stored landings.

Programming VFC Lifts

Activating Calibration Mode

Procedure to activate calibration mode for VFC lifts.

Delete All Landings

Procedure to delete all programmed landings.

Calibration Drive, CD

Purpose of calibration drive to pick up reference level.

Programming Landings

Program First Landing

Steps to program the first landing.

Program Next Landing

Steps to program subsequent landings.

Landing Management

Delete the Top Landing

Procedure to delete the top landing.

Landing Adjustments

Move; Adjust a Landing

How to move or adjust an existing landing level.

Change Floor Level Indication

How to change floor indicator from digit to letter.

Special Landing Configurations

Close Intermediate Landings

Procedure to lock out intermediate landings.

Programming of Minus Floor

Procedure for programming floors below ground level.

Landing Management Procedures

Activating a Closed Landing

How to activate a previously closed landing.

Programming of Passing Through Landings

Programming for landings with two push-button boxes.

Movable Top Landing Programming (Slipform)

DOL Operated Lifts

Programming steps for movable top landing for DOL lifts.

VFC Operated Lifts

Programming steps for movable top landing for VFC lifts.

Construction Hoist Control Stations

Control Station in the Car

Standard features of the car control station for construction hoists.

On the Inside of the Control Panel

Components inside the control panel.

Top of Car Control

Controls located on top of the car.

Collective Control Station Features

Collective Control

Standard features of the control station for collective control.

On the Inside of the Control Panel

Components inside the control panel.

Top of Car Control

Controls on top of the car.

Control Panels and Landing Gear

B-panels

Description of B-panels for car operation.

Landing Control Equipment

Landing box units for semi-automatic and collective systems.

Collective Control Power & Extension Boxes

Power Box for Collective Control

Boosts 24VDC power for landing control cards.

Landing Extension Box

Extends landing control and provides power boost.

Lift Installation & Commissioning

Installation

Steps during lift erection and initial setup.

Commissioning

Wiring and setup procedures after installation.

Group Control (<20 Landings)

Single Tower, Dual Car Installation

Wiring diagram for single tower dual car setup.

Twin Towers, Dual Car Installation

Wiring diagram for twin tower dual car setup.

Group Control (20-32 Landings)

Twin Towers, Dual Car Installation

Wiring diagram for twin tower dual car setup with more landings.

Group Control (20-64 Landings) - Twin Towers

Twin Towers, Dual Car Installation

Wiring diagram for twin tower dual car setup with many landings.

Group Control (20-64 Landings) - Triple Towers

Triple Towers, Dual Car Installation

Wiring diagram for triple tower dual car setup with many landings.

Lift Operation Overview

Displayer

Description of the two 2-digit displays showing landing and status.

Destination, with Keypad

How to place destination orders using the keypad.

Lift Operation Procedures

Destination, with Semi-Automatic Control

How to place destination orders with semi-automatic control.

ALC II Permanent Lifts

Push-buttons and Display Inside Car

Standard control station features for permanent lifts.

Collective Control

Details of collective control for permanent lifts.

On the Inside of the Control Panel

Components inside the control panel for permanent lifts.

Top of Car Control

Controls on top of the car for permanent lifts.

Permanent Lift Landing Control & Operation

Landing Control Station

Landing box units for collective control systems.

Operation

How the display and destination selection works.

Destination, with Push-buttons

Placing destination orders using push-buttons.

ALC II Troubleshooting Guide

Hoist Does Not Start

Initial troubleshooting for when the hoist fails to start.

Operating from Landing

Actions when operating from a landing.

I;O Error

Error in I/O boards, card missing or broken.

Safety Circuit

Safety circuit broken, e.g., E-stop pressed, trap door open.

Door Error

Door circuit cut, e.g., door opened during travel.

EN Ramp Fault; Lock Fault

Fault in door sequence, lock cylinder jam, or mechanical fault.

Overload

Overload condition, possibly due to phase failure.

Inspection Drive; Programming

System in inspection or programming mode, reset needed.

Motor Error

Delayed start, phase failure, or pulse encoder fault.

Emergency Stop in Base

Emergency push button at base activated.

Blocked Lift; Car Only

Landing closed, no car communication, or car only operation.

Alimak ALC II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlimak
ModelALC II
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish