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Troubleshooting
1. Voltage Measurements (AC)
2. Voltage Measurements (DC)
3. Electrical Data Sheets
4. Resistance Charts
5. Resistance Measurements
6. Brake Head and Coil Table
7. Check Out Procedure
8. Circuit Troubleshooting
9. Component Troubleshooting
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PCM-120AS
Voltage Measurements (AC)
Wire No. Volts Description

A, B, C AØ, BØ, CØ
A, B AØ and BØ to Transformer No. 2
L1, L2, L3 To Transformer (Motor Field, Hook Excitation)
AH - BH Limiter Supply Transformer (Primary)
H2 - H1 Left and Right Reactors (Primary)
83 - AH Series Field Transformer (Primary)
L22 - L21 Limiter Supply Transformer (Secondary)
199 - 200 Left and Right Reactors (Secondary)
81 - 82 Series Field Transformer (Secondary)
204 - 205 Motor Field Transformer (Secondary)
43A, 43B, 43C Hook Motor Brake
L1H - L2H Hook Excitation Transformer (Primary)
HR1 - HR2 Hook Excitation Transformer (Secondary)
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PCM-120AS
Voltage Measurements (DC)
Wire No. Volts (E) Condition

203 - 202 Pot in Neutral
203 - 202 Full Pot
48H - 49AH Pot in Neutral
48H - 49AH Full Pot
50H - 51H Pot in Neutral
50AH - 51H Full Pot
55 - 58 Full Pot
44 - 45 Full Pot
26 POS RM Pot in Neutral
to 26 NEG A
26 POS GM Full Pot
to 26 NEG
26 POS GM Pot in Neutral
to 26 NEG
26 POS GM Full Pot
to 26 NEG
26 NEG - 26 NEG A Pot in Neutral
26 NEG - 26 NEG A Full Pot
198H - 198AH Constant Field
L25 - L67 Pot in Neutral
L25 - L67 Full Pot
L92 - L93 Full Pot
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PCM-120AS
Resistance Measurements
Wire No. OHMS (S) Description

AH - BH Limiter Supply Transformer (Primary)
H1 - H2 Left and Right Reactors
83 - AH Series Field Transformer
L1 - L2 Limiter Supply XFMR (Secondary)
S1 - S2 Left and Right Reactors (Secondary)
X1 - X2 Left and Right Reactors (Secondary)
81 - 82 Series Field Transformer (Secondary)
L1H - L2H Motor Field Transformer (Primary)
L1H - L2H Hook Excitation Transformer (Primary)
204 - 205 Motor Field Transformer (Secondary)
HR1 - HR2 Hook Excitation Transformer (Secondary)
198 - 198AH Shunt Field Tach Generator
48H - 49AH One Side of DC Gen Exciter (4 X 4)
50AH - 51H Other Side of DC Gen Exciter (4 X 4)
26 POS GM to 4 X 4 (Motor Shunt Field Exciter)
26 NEG
198H - 198AH Constant Field (4 X 4 Exciter)
44 - 45 Shunt Field (4 X 4 Exciter)
L7 - L6 Sub-pot Resistance Check
Ll7 - L24 Sub-pot Resistance Check
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Electrical Checkout Procedure

Crane Model PCM-120AS
Three (3) Persons Required:
A. Authorized Electrician (E) ! DANGER !

Hazardous Voltage:
B. Electrician Assistant (A) Can cause serious injury or death.
Keep clear of live parts at all times.
C. Crane Operator (O)
! WARNING !
This procedure should only be performed by
qualified persons familiar with this equipment.
INTRODUCTION:
This is a procedure generally followed by an authorized LeTourneau technician when called upon
to perform complete electrical checkout and adjustments of the crane hook and swing DC drive
motor control systems.
Although it lengthens the procedure, several steps are repeated often for safety reasons – continual
reminders to open the power circuit breakers before touching terminals that are potentially “live”.
This document shall not be copied or distributed without the consent of the LeTourneau, Inc.
Marine Engineering, Marine Service or Factory Training Departments.
CONTENTS:
STEPS TEST / ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION PAGE
1-4 Set Up 2
5-15 Limiter Fail-Safe Device Adjustment 2
16-31 DC Generator Open-Circuit Test & Adjusting Speed/Voltage Limiter VOLTS pot: 3
32-51 DC Hook Motor Rotation Test (Shunt and Series Fields connected proper): 4
52-60 Maximum and Minimum (Diminished) Shunt Field Test [Hook DC Motor]: 5
61-66 Speed/Voltage Limiter SPEED Pot Adjustment: 6
67-88 SWING - DC Generator Open-Circuit Test: 6
89-107 SWING DC Motor Rotation Test [Shunt Field and Series Field connections]: 8
108-110 All Motions & Functions Test: 9
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Electrical check-out procedure: LeTourneau Marine Crane, Model PCM-120AS
SET UP:
In performing this check-out procedure, the electrician (E) shall be in charge of giving
instructions. The assistant (A) shall ensure that power is off at all times except when
instructed otherwise. The operator (O) shall follow instructions given by the electrician, but
must remain alert to the crane position and advise when it is unsafe to carry out a request.
Step –
1. (O) - Shall position hook over the water and turn off all controls.
2. (E)(A) - Electrician and his assistant - using safety precautions, access the crane machinery house.
3. (A) - Immediately upon entering the machinery house, turn off circuit breakers feeding the boom
motor and the hook and swing M/G sets at the main 480-volt power panel,
4. (E)(O) - Establish reliable communications between the electrician and the operator. If no radios
are available, it may be necessary for the assistant to act as a signalman.
STEPS 5-15: Limiter Fail-Safe Device Adjustment:

5. (E) - Remove cover from limiter fail-safe device box. Turn adjustment pot (main transistor base
current) fully clockwise (CW).
6. (E) - On the speed/voltage limiter, turn GAIN, SPEED and VOLTS adjustment pots fully CW.
Lock the GAIN pot in this position.
7. (E) - Connect multi-meter leads to the hook pot rectifier DC terminals – 202 (NEG) and 203 (POS).
8. (A) – Turn hook circuit breaker on.
9. (O) – Start hook M/G set, release the hook brake, while maintaining the hook pot (controller) in
NEUTRAL. (E) - Read meter. Should read about 28- to 30-VDC.
10. (E) - Slowly adjust limiter fail-safe pot CCW until the RY2 light turns on. [This is the top light on
older style fail-safe devices with incandescent indicators, and is the bottom light on newer style
devices with LED indicators.] Note multi-meter reading.
11. (E) - Adjust limiter fail-safe pot CCW a little more until the meter reading is 1-volt less than the
reading taken in Step 10.
12. (E) - Move meter leads to terminals 198H and 198AH on the polarity sensitive switch. The voltage
at these terminals should be at least 24 VDC. If not, and there is a 50-ohm resistor in series with
this supply, adjust the resistor to obtain at least 24 VDC. The resistor can be removed from the
circuit if the voltage is too low.
13. (O) – Set hook brake and turn off the hook M/G set.
14. (A) – Turn off hook circuit breaker.
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15. (E) - Re-install cover on the limiter fail-safe device box.

This concludes the Limiter Fail-safe Device adjustment.
STEPS 16-31: DC Generator Open-Circuit Test & Adjusting Speed/Voltage Limiter VOLTS pot:
Step –
16. (E) - Remove the hook dc motor “B” lead and the “W”-grid lead from hook 4-leaf switch (series
field reversing switch) left rear stud and tape the ends.
17. (E) - Disconnect and tape one of the wires to the brake contactor coil – on the hook control board.
[This will prevent the hook motor brake from releasing while the motor is disabled.]
18. (E) - Connect (or hold) multi-meter POS lead on 55 – one of the front terminal studs, and NEG
lead on 58 – right rear stud on the hook 4-leaf switch.
19. (A) – Turn on hook circuit breaker.
20. (O) – Start hook M/G set, turn hook brake switch to “Release” and move hook control
potentiometer to the full RAISE position. Verify 4 leaf switch contacts are made to the back
contacts. If incorrect reverse wires #41 and #42 at the terminal strip of the 4 leaf switch.
21. (E) - Voltage reading should be 460 to 480 VDC (55 Positive with respect to 58). If the voltage
polarity is correct, proceed to step 25. If the polarity is opposite, instruct the operator to return the
potentiometer to the NEUTRAL position and go to next step. If the voltage is low go to step 25a.
22. (A) – turn off hook circuit breaker.
23. (E) – Cross wires labeled 50H and 51H at the 4 x 4 exciter. These are connected to the two larger
terminals (output) nearest the pulley.
24. (A)(O) - Repeat Step 22 to verify proper polarity with the operator potentiometer in the full RAISE
position.
25a. Adjust the slide clamp of the 50 ohm potentiometer supply resistor until the correct voltage is
achieved. When correct go to the next step.
25. (E) - Watching the meter, turn the VOLTS pot on the speed/voltage limiter CCW until the voltage
is decreased 1-volt. This proves the speed/voltage limiter will go into limiting mode if the
generator-motor dc bus voltage exceeds the adjusted value.
26. (O) – Move the potentiometer to the full LOWER position. The electrician will verify the dc bus
voltage has reversed, e.g., 55 is Negative with respect to 58, and is approximately the same value
as in the RAISE direction. If incorrect refer to potentiometer troubleshooting.
27. (O) – Move the potentiometer repeatedly through the NEUTRAL position while the electrician
observes positive and proper switching of the 4-leaf switch.
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28. (O) – Return the potentiometer to the NEUTRAL position; turn the hook brake switch to SET; turn
the hook M/G set off; and, it is good practice to turn the AC Main switch off as well.
29. (A) – Turn the hook circuit breaker off.
31. (E) - Disconnect the multi-meter leads from the 4-leaf switch studs; re-connect the hook motor “B”
lead; the “W”-grid lead; and the brake contactor coil wire.
This concludes the DC Generator Open-Circuit Test & Adjusting Speed/Voltage Limiter VOLTS pot.
STEPS 32-51: DC Hook Motor Rotation Test (Shunt and Series Fields connected proper):
Step –
32. (E) – Remove one lead of the shunt field, either 44 OR 45 from the 4 x 4 exciter output terminals –
end opposite the pulley.
33. (A) – Turn the hook circuit breaker on.
! CAUTION !
Motor over-speeding possible!
• Hook motor may try to over-speed with shunt field open.
• Alert operator to be prepared to stop the motor.
• Operator should move hook potentiometer carefully
when instructed to do so.
34. (O) – Start hook M/G set and release the brake. Carefully give a small command to power the
hook motor in the up direction while observing the hook block movement. When he sees the block
moving, give slightly more command.
Note: The hook motor should rotate CW, or toward the door – observed when facing the
motor from the brake end.
Stop the motor. If the motor rotation is proper, proceed to the Step 39. If the motor rotation was
opposite in that the block lowered with a RAISE command, proceed to the next step.
36. (E) – If the motor rotation was opposite in that the block lowered, cross the motor leads
“C” and “D” connected to the rear (top straps of the two left poles) of the 4-leaf switch.
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Note: It will be necessary to check the two leads to the diode reducer as well, if
“C” and “D” needed to be crossed. “C” should connect to the plate, “D” to the
diode pigtails.
37. (A) - Turn the hook circuit breaker on.
38. (O) - Repeat Step 34. Ensure the hook block positively move upward.
39. (O) – Carefully give a small command to lower the hook block. If the motor rotation is proper and
the M/G set responds to change in command, proceed to Step 44. If the M/G set starts to labor and
bog down, it is likely that the diode reducer leads will need to be crossed at the 4-leaf switch.
These leads are connected at the same terminals as the “C” and “D” motor leads.
40. (O) – Turn the brake switch to off, and stop the M/G set.
41. (A) - Turn the hook circuit breaker off.
42. (E) – Cross the diode reducer leads.
43. (O) – Repeat Step 39, e.g., small command to lower block. If lower direction of travel is proper set
hook brake and stop M/G set.
44. (A) – Turn hook circuit breaker off.
45. (E) – Re-connect shunt field wire to 4 x 4 exciter terminal disconnected in Step 32.
47. (O) – Start hook M/G set and release hook brake. Move hook potentiometer to the RAISE
direction. The hook block should travel in the UP direction. If the hook block travels DOWN –
contrary to the command, dc motor shunt field wires, 44 and 45, need to be crossed as follows: If
correct go to step 52a
48. (O) – Set hook brake and turn the M/G set off.
50. (E) – Cross the dc motor shunt field wires 44 and 45 at the 4 x 4 exciter terminals. [These are the
two larger studs on the terminal block opposite the pulley end.]
52. (O) – Repeat Step 47, e.g., command the hook block to RAISE. Ensure proper rotation of the hook
motor in the UP direction.
53. Set hook brake, turn off M/G set and turn off hook circuit breaker.
This concludes the DC Hook Motor Rotation Test.
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STEPS 52-61: Maximum and Minimum (Diminished) Shunt Field Test [Hook DC Motor]:
Step –
54. (E) – Connect the multi-meter leads to terminals 44 and 45 on the 4 x 4 exciter.
56. (O) – Start M/G set and release hook brake. Hook potentiometer must be in NEUTRAL position.
57. (E) - Read multi-meter [140 to 150 VDC]. If incorrect refer to the crane failure analysis chart.
58. (O) – Move hook potentiometer to full command position (either direction, but LOWER direction
is preferred).
59. (E) - Read multi-meter [40 to 50 VDC]. The limiter fail-safe contactor should pull in and the shunt
field voltage should diminish to this value. If it does, proceed to Step 61. If the voltage increases
instead of decreasing, the 26 circuit wires will need to be crossed.
60. (O) – Set hook brake and turn M/G set off.
62. (E) – Disconnect, cross and re-connect wires 26 POS-RM and 26 POS-GM at the flags of the two
top right poles of the 4-leaf switch.
This concludes the Maximum and Minimum (Diminished) Shunt Field Test [Hook DC Motor]:
STEPS 61-67: Speed/Voltage Limiter SPEED Pot Adjustment:

63. (E) – Connect the multi-meter leads to over-speed (tach) generator output wire terminals L92 and
L93 on the terminal block at the bottom of the hook control board.
65. (O) – Start the M/G set and release the hook brake. Command the hook full-speed Up and Down
according to the instructions of the electrician.
66. (E) – Adjust the SPEED pot on the speed/voltage limiter - while watching the meter – to
approximately 18 VDC. If voltage is not achievable refer to Tach generator hook up procedure for
correct installation.
! CAUTION !
Over-speed of equipment possible!
• Do not adjust speed pot on speed/voltage limiter to exceed
20 VDC – tach output, as dc hook motor braking capability
required for full-load lowering may be exceeded.
67. (O) – Set hook brake and turn M/G set off.
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This concludes the Speed/Voltage Limiter SPEED Pot Adjustment.
STEPS 67-89: SWING - DC Generator Open-Circuit Test:

Step –
69. (E) – Attach multi-meter leads to 28 VDC supply, wire terminals 198AS (-) and 198BS (+), on the
polarity sensitive switch mounted on the Swing control board.
70. (A) – Turn swing circuit breaker on.
71. (O) – Start the swing M/G set and release the swing brake.
72. (E) – Meter reading should be 24 VDC or greater. If voltage reading is less than 24 VDC, adjust
the slide on the resistor marked 198BS.
73. (O) – Position the crane (boom & hook) to a position where the crane can swing in both directions
at full-speed without obstruction.
74. (O) – Set the swing brake and turn the M/G set off.
75. (A) – Turn swing circuit breaker off.
76. (E) – Disconnect swing motor “B” lead and “W”-grid lead from the 4-leaf switch [stud on back
closest to the motor]. Disconnect one of the wires to the swing brake contactor coil.
77. (E) - Attach the multi-meter leads to stud terminals 55 (POS) [stud on front closest to the motor]
and 58 (NEG) [stud on back farthest from the motor].
79. (O) – Start M/G set and release swing brake. Move potentiometer to the full SWING RIGHT
position.
80. (E) – Meter reading should be 180 to 200 VDC, 55 is positive with respect to 58. If generator –
motor bus polarity is opposite excitation wires 50S and 51S must be crossed. If voltage is not
correct adjust the slide clamp of the swing potentiometer 50 ohm resistor.
81. (O) – Return potentiometer to NEUTRAL position. Set the swing brake and turn the M/G set off.
83. (E) – Cross wires labeled 50S and 51S on the 4 x 4 exciter output stud terminals [end nearest the
pulley].
85. (O) – Repeat Step 78, e.g., move swing potentiometer to the full SWING RIGHT position.
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86. (E) – Check for proper polarity of 55 and 58. If the polarity is correct and the voltage is low or
high, adjust the slider on resistor with wire labeled 54S.
87. (O) – Move the swing potentiometer to the full SWING LEFT position, while electrician observes
the meter to determine the polarity has reversed and the maximum voltage value is approximately
equal to that of the other polarity.
88. (O) – Return the swing potentiometer to the NEUTRAL position, turn swing brake switch to SET,
and turn the M/G set off.
89. (A) – Turn the swing circuit breaker off.
90. (E) – Re-connect the swing motor “B” lead, the “W”-grid lead and the brake contactor coil wire.
This concludes the DC Generator Open-Circuit Test [Swing]:.
STEPS 89-108: SWING DC Motor Rotation Test [Shunt Field and Series Field connections]:
Step -
91. (E) – Locate the dc motor shunt field wire 198S on the terminal strip at the top of the swing control
board and remove it. (Typically identified as larger [#10 AWG] than the other wires on the
terminal. Make sure all the other wires are replaced and the terminal is tight.
! CAUTION !
Motor over-speeding possible!
• Swing motor may try to over-speed with shunt field open.
• Alert operator to be prepared to stop the motor.
• Operator should move hook potentiometer carefully
when instructed to do so.
92. (A) – Turn the swing circuit breaker on.

93. (O) – Start swing M/G set and turn Swing Brake Switch to RELEASE.
94. (O) - Slowly move the potentiometer to give a small command to swing right, inching the
potentiometer until he sees the crane motion begin. Return potentiometer to NEUTRAL position.
If the motor rotation was proper, proceed to Step 96. If the rotation caused the crane to swing left,
the dc motor leads “C” and “D” must be crossed. Turn the brake switch to SET, and turn the M/G
set off.
96. (E) – Cross motor leads “C” and “D” at the 4-leaf switch [top flags of the two poles with cables to
the motor. If leads are changed verify correct wiring to the diode reducer.
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97. (A) (O) – Repeat Steps 91 through 93.

98. (O) – Slowly move the potentiometer to give a small command to swing left, inching the
potentiometer until he sees the crane motion. If the crane swings freely, proceed to Step 100. If
the M/G set starts to labor and bog down, the leads to the diode reducer must be crossed. Return
the potentiometer to the NEUTRAL position, turn the brake switch to SET and turn the M/G set
off.
100. (E) – Cross diode reducer leads [same top terminations on the 4-leaf switch as the motor
“C” and “D” leads].
101. (A) (O) – Repeat Steps 91 through 93. Verify the crane swings motion is proper for both
directions.
103. (E) – Re-connect motor field shunt wire 198S to its original terminal.
105. (O) – Start swing M/G set and release swing brake. Try to swing right. If the crane motion is to
the right, the swing testing is complete. If the crane motion was to the left, the shunt field #10
AWG wires, 198S and 198AS, need to be crossed. Return potentiometer to NEUTRAL position
and switches to SET and OFF.
107. (E) – Cross shunt field wires 198S and 198AS – either at the swing control board terminal strip, or
at the bolted between the field leads and the crane cable conductors.
109. (O) – Swing in both directions to verify the motor shunt field connection is proper.
This concludes the Swing DC Motor Rotation Test [Shunt Field and Series Field connections].
STEPS 109-111: All Motions & Functions Test:
Step –
110. (A) – Turn all remaining circuit breakers on.
111. (O) – Check all functions of the crane, including the proper operation of the hook/boom Anti-Two-
Block limit, the boom upper and lower limits and the swing right and left limits.
112. (O) - Check Emergency Stop button for proper operation.
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Procedure written by: Kurt Guilbeau, Date: March 17, 2002

Electrical / Electronics Technician
Edited by: Royce Yoder, Date: May 31, 2002

Manager, Marine Electrical Systems
Attachments:
4 x 4 Exciter Generator Terminals Arrangement
4-Leaf Switch Terminals and Connection Detail
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51
49 26- 198AH
48 26+
Pulley
198 H
50
44
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RIGHT
LEFT
10 OHM
W-GRID
RIGHT
LEFT
(MOTOR)D
RIGHT
LEFT
(MOTOR)B
(MOTOR)C
GEN
55S
58S
(MOTOR & GEN)
41S
42S
TOP VIEW
SWING MOTOR SERIES FIELD REVERSING SWITCH

(4-LEAF) CONNECTIONS
42 UP
(MOTOR & GEN)

(MOTOR)B 58H
(MOTOR)C (MOTOR)D 26G 26R
UP
UP 10 OHM
DOWN
DOWN
W-GRID
55H 55H
GEN
42
41 DOWN
TOP VIEW
HOOK MOTOR SERIES FIELD REVERSING SWITCH

(4-LEAF) CONNECTIONS
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PCM 120-AS CRANE ELECTRICAL CHECKOUT

HOOK (M/G SET P/N 087-4566)
OPERATOR FUNCTION ONE LINE DIAGRAM DWG. 216-6332-02 PCM 120-AS CRANE CHECK (P/N 208-3056)
MAIN & M/G BRAKE POT. PART RES. VOLTS AMPS
SWS. SWITCH COMMAND HOOK LOAD DESIGNATION TEST POINT WIRE CODES OHMS FROM TO AC/DC (2)(3) HP
ON SET NEUTRAL IDLE AC MOTOR, #5 L1H-L2H-L3H 480 AC 41

ON RELEASED 100% "UP" 50% RATED AC 110 85.3
ON RELEASED 70% "UP" 100% RATED AC 165 118.7
ON SET NEUTRAL IDLE POT SUPPLY 202-203 22 DC
OPERATOR POT
ON RELEASED 100% "UP" NO LOAD OUTPUT 48H-49H 15 - 18 DC
4x4 EXCITER
OFF GEN. END FLD. 48H-49H 4.3
ON RELEASED 100% "UP" NO LOAD ARMATURE 50H-51H 90 - 105 DC
MTR. END FLD.
OFF DIMINISH 26POS-26NEG 275.0
ON SET NEUTRAL IDLE " 26POS-26NEG 295 DC
OFF CONSTANT 197(198H-198AH) 62.0
ON SET ANY NO LOAD " 198H-198AH 28 -30 DC
ON SET NEUTRAL ARMATURE 44-45 140 - 145 DC
ON RELEASED 100% "UP" NO LOAD " 44-45 35 - 45 DC
TACH GEN.
ON SET NEUTRAL FIELD 198AH-RES 1200.0 10 DC
ON RELEASED 100% "DN" NO LOAD ARMATURE L92-L93 376.0 16 - 18 DC
DC GENERATOR, C-9
OFF FLD. (SHUNT) I-H(50AH-51H) 13.0
ON REL. (1) 100% OPEN CIRCUIT ARMATURE 55-58 450 - 480 DC
DC MOTOR, C-9
OFF FLD. (SHUNT) I-H(44-45) 13.0
ON RELEASED 100% "UP" 50% RATED ARMATURE 55-58 400 - 450 DC 140 75
ON RELEASED 70% "UP" 100% RATED " 55-58 400 - 430 DC 200 91
ALWAYS MEASURE RESISTANCES (COLD) WITH ALL POWER "OFF"! CIRCUIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED.
(1) COIL WIRE "11A" DISCONNECTED FROM BRAKE TACKER SO MOTOR BRAKE REMAINS "SET".
(2) HIGHER CURRENTS FOR 100% RATED LOAD ARE "SHORT-TIME" - INTERMITTENT DUTY.
(3) CURRENTS ARE APPROXIMATE OR CALCULATED.
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PCM 120-AS CRANE ELECTRICAL CHECKOUT

SWING (M/G SET P/N 087-4566)
OPERATOR FUNCTION ONE-LINE DIAGRAM DWG. 216-6332-02

MAIN & M/G BRAKE POT. HOOK PART RES. VOLTS AMPS
SWS. SWITCH COMMAND LOAD DESIGNATION TEST POINT WIRE CODES OHMS FROM TO AC/DC (2) HP
ON SET NEUTRAL IDLE AC MOTOR, #5 L1S-L2S-L3S 480 AC 41

ON RELEASED 100% "UP" RATED AC 83 28.4
ON SET NEUTRAL POT SUPPLY 198S-198AS 28 - 30 DC

OPERATOR POT
ON RELEASED 100% NO LOAD OUTPUT 48S-49S 10 - 12 DC
4x4 EXCITER
OFF GEN. END FLD. 48S-A9AS 4.3
ON RELEASED 100% NO LOAD ARMATURE 50S-51S 45 - 50 DC
MTR. END FLD.
OFF DIMINISH NOT USED 275.0
OFF CONSTANT NOT USED 62.0
DC GENERATOR, C-9
OFF FLD. (SHUNT) I-H(50AS-51S) 13.0
ON REL. (1) 100% OPEN CIRCUIT ARMATURE 55S-58S 450 DC
DC MOTOR, D-6
OFF FLD. (SHUNT) I-H(198S-198AS) 4.0
ON SET ANY 198S-198AS 28 - 30 DC
ON RELEASED 100% RATED ARMATURE 55-58 400 - 450 DC 50 29
"
ALWAYS MEASURE RESISTANCES (COLD) WITH ALL POWER "OFF"! CIRCUIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED.
(1) COIL WIRE "11S" DISCONNECTED FROM BRAKE TACKER SO MOTOR BRAKE REMAINS "SET".
(2) M/G SET IS THE SAME AS HOOK. SWING POWER REQUIREMENTS ARE LESS THAN HOOK.
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Rotation Test
for
LeTourneau Compound Wound DC Motors
(PCM-120AS Marine Cranes)
It is absolutely essential to perform a rotation test on LeTourneau compound wound dc motors

whenever the series field leads have been disconnected from the series field reversing switch
(4-leaf switch). This test will ensure that the motor rotation caused by armature current flowing
though the series field windings is in the same direction as the rotation caused by current flowing
through the shunt field windings.
Major damage can result when these two fields are not connected properly (cumulatively
connected), especially as the load on the motor increases.
When there is only one motor driving a motion the rotation test is made as follows:
1. Make certain there is no load on the motor drive system that can fall and that it is safe to
make the test. For example, there should be no load on the hook.
2. Disconnect the shunt field from its supply. For the hook motor, remove wire 44 (or 45) from
the exciter terminal stud. For the swing motor, remove wire 198S (or 198AS) from the swing
board top terminal strip.
3. With the M/G set running, release the brake and move the operator’s potentiometer off
neutral position slowly until the motor turns. Use caution because a series motor can
overspeed when lightly loaded.
4. Observe the direction of rotation. If the rotation is opposite to that commanded, the series
field leads should be reversed on the 4-leaf switch.
5. Re-connect the shunt field wire and repeat the rotation test. Note: Under light load and at
slow speeds the dc motor will always turn in the direction caused by the current flow in the
shunt field windings.
6. Before assuming that all is well after the rotation test has been carried out, it is important to
continue with another check.
[Check the shunt field operation on the hook motor, by measuring the maximum field
voltage across wires 44 and 45 when the motor is stationary. This should read
approximately 140 to 145 VDC. Then read again when the motor is running at full
speed. The voltage should have diminished to approximately 40 to 45 VDC.]
[The swing motor shunt field is constant and the voltage should read approximately 26 to
27 VDC.]
7. Finally, with a dc clamp and multi-meter, measure for motor armature current flowing
through the braking diodes (diode reducer) during acceleration. There should be no current
flow. The meter should briefly indicate current flow during deceleration – when bringing the
motor and motion to a quick stop.
Reference:
Electrical schematic drawing details show the proper connections for both the hook and
swing 4-leaf switches. Schematic drawing number, 422-8699 rev 02.
For uniformity, LeTourneau’s conventions are for the 4-leaf switch positions to be as
shown relative to the drive motion.

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1. Voltage Measurements (AC)

2. Voltage Measurements (DC)

3. Electrical Data Sheets

6. Brake Head and Coil Table

7. Check Out Procedure

Wire No. Volts Description

Wire No. Volts (E) Condition

Wire No. OHMS (S) Description

Electrical Checkout Procedure

Three (3) Persons Required:

A. Authorized Electrician (E) ! DANGER !

Electrical check-out procedure: LeTourneau Marine Crane, Model PCM-120AS

STEPS 5-15: Limiter Fail-Safe Device Adjustment:

Electrical check-out procedure: LeTourneau Marine Crane, Model PCM-120AS

15. (E) - Re-install cover on the limiter fail-safe device box.

Electrical check-out procedure: LeTourneau Marine Crane, Model PCM-120AS

Electrical check-out procedure: LeTourneau Marine Crane, Model PCM-120AS

This concludes the DC Hook Motor Rotation Test.

Electrical check-out procedure: LeTourneau Marine Crane, Model PCM-120AS

STEPS 61-67: Speed/Voltage Limiter SPEED Pot Adjustment:

Electrical check-out procedure: LeTourneau Marine Crane, Model PCM-120AS

68. (A) – Turn hook circuit breaker off.

This concludes the Speed/Voltage Limiter SPEED Pot Adjustment.

STEPS 67-89: SWING - DC Generator Open-Circuit Test:

Electrical check-out procedure: LeTourneau Marine Crane, Model PCM-120AS

This concludes the DC Generator Open-Circuit Test [Swing]:.

92. (A) – Turn the swing circuit breaker on.

Electrical check-out procedure: LeTourneau Marine Crane, Model PCM-120AS

97. (A) (O) – Repeat Steps 91 through 93.

STEPS 109-111: All Motions & Functions Test:

Electrical check-out procedure: LeTourneau Marine Crane, Model PCM-120AS

Procedure written by: Kurt Guilbeau, Date: March 17, 2002

Edited by: Royce Yoder, Date: May 31, 2002

SWING MOTOR SERIES FIELD REVERSING SWITCH

(MOTOR & GEN)

(MOTOR)C (MOTOR)D 26G 26R

HOOK MOTOR SERIES FIELD REVERSING SWITCH

PCM 120-AS CRANE ELECTRICAL CHECKOUT

ON SET NEUTRAL IDLE AC MOTOR, #5 L1H-L2H-L3H 480 AC 41

PCM 120-AS CRANE ELECTRICAL CHECKOUT

OPERATOR FUNCTION ONE-LINE DIAGRAM DWG. 216-6332-02

ON SET NEUTRAL IDLE AC MOTOR, #5 L1S-L2S-L3S 480 AC 41

ON SET NEUTRAL POT SUPPLY 198S-198AS 28 - 30 DC

It is absolutely essential to perform a rotation test on LeTourneau compound wound dc motors

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