Outboard LV8

Name: Outboard LV8
Brand: Outboard
SKU: 4326
Availability: InStock

Categories: Motors and Chain Blocks, Rigging & Structures Tag: Motors & Chain Blocks

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Outboard LV8

Eight channels of low-voltage control and 3-phase hoist power distro
Selectable Normal multichannel mode or Pickle mode
Separate control and power on Ceep (Socapex-style) output connectors.
Input voltage phase indicators and reversal switch
Integral Emergency Stop button, link-able across multiple units. E-Stop circuit features automatic self-test function
Fully compliant with CE directives

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. An input MCB provides protection against output overload faults. The MCB is rated at 32A with D characteristic providing 10 – 20 times normal rating for start-up surges.
2. Phase direction and power on indicators show incoming mains status. The phase reversal switch (on rear panel) should be set so this green Phase neon is lit, to ensure that the motors run in the correct direction and that the hoist’s limit switch function is maintained.
3. Local Up/Down switches allow the LV8 to be programmed from the front panel. Hoists are activated to this program by the front-panel GO button or Remote GO via GO Link In. An alternate program can be set on the optional RC8 handset and activated from the RC8 GO button only. Up/ Down switches are protected by a crash bar and direction is indicated by green and red LEDs.
4. With the Mode switch in Pickle position all motors are energized enabling operation from a pickle. In Normal position the LV8 will only power the motors when Up or Down is selected and GO is activated.
5. Remote operation of the LV8 is available using the optional RC8 remote control handset, which provides Up/Down switches for motor direction, GO and E-Stop. The RC8 handset is connected to the LV8 via a detachable multicore cable.
6. The GO Link In and Out XLR3’s on standard LV/DV controllers allow linked Go actuated by the top unit’s Go button or a handheld Remote Go switch. It works by shorting out pins 2 and 3 of the Go Link IN XLR3 and passing that on down the chain via the Go Link Outs.
7. Front panel Emergency Stop trips the Main Breaker when activated. Works in conjunction with a remote E-Stop button on the RC8 handset, and also optional Out Board remote push-to- break E-stop button connected across pins 2& 3 of the E-Stop Link In XLR. Multiple LV units can be linked via E-Stop Link Out & In. Recessed switches can disable either remote E-Stop feature independantly if either an RC8 handset or remote E-Stop are not plugged in. An LED indicates green when the Emergency Stop feature is disabled. Emergency Stop function automatically self-tests by tripping the breaker on connection to supply – See NB below.
NB Emergency Stop automatically self-tests by tripping the Main Breaker on connection to supply. Reset Main Breaker to restore full operation.
8. Connections to hoists are arranged in groups of four channels on 19-way Socapex connectors. Female carries four channels of 3-phase power/earth, Male carries four channels of Up/Down control.
9. The phase reversal switch should be set so the front-panel green Phase neon is lit to ensure that the motors run in the correct direction and that the correct Limit Switch function is maintained.
10. Mains power inlet on 1.5m flying lead terminated with a 5 pole 32A ceetype cable plug carrying 3 phase L, N + E.
Dimensions
H: 3U (13.34cm) x W: 19“ (48.26cm) x D: 31cm. Allow 10cm for rear chassis connectors and inlet cable bend radius. Shipping Weight: 14kg