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Grove AMZ 51e - a problem with the drive

Hi,
One adds lift Grove AMZ 51e
After a few days of stopping the machine when it starts - lift driven 300 meters and stopped.
When I try to go forward or backward (does not matter) relays C3 and C4 are switched on and off at a very high frequency, and the machine is stationary.
Anything you can do?
Thank you!
  • Posted 21 Feb 2015 09:32
  • Discussion started by dariusz_k
  • Wielkopolska, Poland
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Hi, Guys
I have some problems with the same boom lift.
I need service & Schematics for this type.
Could you help me , please.
Thx
  • Posted 27 Sep 2019 09:11
  • Reply by for_y
  • Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Hi,
My customer buyed an Amz51e ,but missing the dc motor of hyd. power unit. I'd like to ask a type or part number for this 48V motor.
Thanks in advance!
  • Posted 18 Apr 2018 03:33
  • Reply by softclose
  • Hungary, Hungary
Tamas
Just wanted to post my findings for anyone else who might have the same problem in the future.

The main cause was that the delivery wires in the drive motor failed and shorted to the motor casing. Got that rebuilt and now almost everything works.

The indicator light was on due to failed wire on the til sensor on the machine. I changed that over and no more light.

The dead man switch in the foot pedal of the man basket was also failed. Got a new one on amazon and that now works.

Only have one problem left. All the switches work except for the "boom down" control from the man basket. The switch on the machine itself works fine.

When I hit the boom down, the motor activates and seems to load the hydraulics but the basket doesn't move down.

Any idea's? I am going to troubleshoot further today.
  • Posted 29 Jan 2018 06:42
  • Reply by Jfrank7
  • Alberta, Canada
Hmm yes I did find those error code messages and the controller. I have replaced the board, but unfortunately that did not solve any problems.

I manually tested the contractors and they are working fine.

It's unfortunate because the circuit in the manual that shows the bypass circuit does not exsist on my controller. I have a 4 post mosfet90 controller, all the manuals show the bypass contractor on the 5th post manuals on the post I don't have. Very frustrating.

One thing I noticed in the man basket the 5 degree tilt indicator on the control board is illuminated. I'm assuming this is a indicator that the machine is not level, but it is.... could this indicate a faulty level sensor and be causing my problems in anyone's experience?

Shouldn't the machine operate slowly even when it senses that it is tilted?

Any help aprecisted!
  • Posted 11 Jan 2018 13:25
  • Reply by Jfrank7
  • Alberta, Canada
hi JFrank7
on that MOS90 3 flashes means the following:
Traction controller: Bypass contactor welded - recycle through neutral to clear.
Contactor coil short circuit - recycle the key switch to clear.

Pump Controller: Short circuit across Mosfets, or motor open circuit.

there are public posted manuals for these on flight systems website (fsip.biz) if you want more info on it. Just go to their support tab and its listed under technical manuals.
  • Posted 28 Dec 2017 23:59
  • Modified 29 Dec 2017 00:00 by poster
  • Reply by swoop223
  • North Carolina, United States
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I am having the Same problem. 3 flashes on the set on mos90 controller. All contractors and motors are working,. Board apears to have had work done on it, but is the original unit. I am was inclined to replace the board until I read this thread. Was there any update on the fix for the problem?
  • Posted 28 Dec 2017 09:54
  • Reply by Jfrank7
  • Alberta, Canada
Hi, I sent you a message.
  • Posted 25 Sep 2017 17:55
  • Reply by dariusz_k
  • Wielkopolska, Poland
Hi Darius if you see this message I would appreciate you to contact me, my email is [email address removed] thanking you kindly, I cordially greet you Juan Krecz.
  • Posted 23 Sep 2017 03:11
  • Reply by juanpedro_k
  • Santa Fe, Argentina
Hi, I have an AMZ51E grove team with problems in the braking system. I do not have the plans of the machine. You would be so kind to send them to me. If you happen to spend some time, I would agree to give you back. I appreciate your inconvenience and I cordially greet you.
  • Posted 13 Feb 2017 11:47
  • Reply by juanpedro_k
  • Santa Fe, Argentina
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Hello,

Today I replaced the disc SEVCON 666/10461 a new one.
Currently linkage - the main module displays the error - flashes 3 times.
What does it mean? What could be bad?

Please reply.
  • Posted 21 Mar 2015 08:10
  • Reply by dariusz_k
  • Wielkopolska, Poland
Hello,
I managed to find a fault in the main module Sevconu - one track was damaged and the rectifying diode.
After repair the lift began to move, but incorrectly work directions. The lift only moves back, even trying to go forward.
I checked the control voltage at the terminals A2 and A4. A2 voltage value is correct - is approx. 7,6V at stopping the lift. A4 is the problem - after a reset voltage is approx. 17V after a while falls to 0V. According to the control table should be 7.5V at a standstill.
I ordered a new plate 666/10461. Write what will happen after the conversion.
  • Posted 13 Mar 2015 07:42
  • Reply by dariusz_k
  • Wielkopolska, Poland
ok that voltage drop looks fairly normal, not too excessive.

all this work you are doing on the circuit boards with the capacitors and integerated circuits? that is out of the ordinary for a normal field tech, at least in my experience. we generally find a faulty board and just replace it, where you are you may not have that luxury though but without having the manual in front of me i am going to be very limited on any further useful help.
If i happen to think of anything else i will come back and see if it will help though.

As long as your motor's, cables, contactors, batteries, joystick controller and fuses and relays are checking ok, then i'm at a loss as to what else it could be.
  • Posted 4 Mar 2015 10:10
  • Reply by swoop223
  • North Carolina, United States
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Hello,
I followed your comments:
1) I checked the voltage under load lifting cylinder largest - the voltage drops from 49.7 to 47,5V - I think this is the correct result
2) I checked all fuses - all are ok

I can check what's next?

Before the moment I finished the renovation of the electronics board 666/10461.
Replaced integrated circuits and capacitors. Simulate signals in accordance with the previously attached documentation. In my opinion, behaves correctly. Tomorrow see if in conjunction with the main module - 631/40164.
If it is not right, I want to bring to the workshop two plates and simulate the whole work in the workshop. The biggest problem is that I have to simulate the drive and generator.
  • Posted 4 Mar 2015 06:22
  • Reply by dariusz_k
  • Wielkopolska, Poland
ok dariusz,
that schematic is larger but still does not show the other circuit path's above... i was thinking more of getting a complete view of the whole schematic. But thats ok...
i did some research on the sevcon error codes given from the LED indicator on the controller and it does say on all the controller diagnostic grams i looked at the when LED is on solid green, the controller is powered on, this is normal. If the led goes out during operation with no flashing there is a fault in the controller.

Now i wouldn't go out and order a new controller just yet, another component failure that supplies power to the controller during operation might be failing and just triggering that condition. This is why i asked to check all the fuses in the controller power circuit path.

As for the location of the fuses i cannot say for sure as i have not worked on this particular model before but on most other models they are generally located in the main control box on the ground side control box. There may even be an auxillary control box mounted near the main box that might contain some contactors and relays and possibly some fuses.
I've worked on an older AMZ40 for one of my customers for a while now, it isn't electric but it has a couple of boxes mounted on the tractor unit that contain all the electronics related to the machine operation, circuit boards, fuses, relays, circuit breakers etc etc.

As you can see in that schematic it does have fuses, there are control fuses for the control circuits and also main power buss fuses for the traction and pump power circuits.
The power fuses will be located on the contactor panel buss bars and the control circuit fuses will be located in the area where the controller is located. There might even be a fuse block located in the contactor panel area. I have seen many variations where fuses are on a fuse panel and in some cases they are just an inline fuse in the harness.
You'll just have to use the schematic , the wire numbers or colors and identify which fuse your looking at when you find them that way. If you dont have the complete service manual that is.
  • Posted 1 Mar 2015 05:17
  • Modified 1 Mar 2015 05:24 by poster
  • Reply by swoop223
  • North Carolina, United States
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Where are the fuses responsible for control? I checked all the fuses that I could find, but maybe some missed?

Already checked SEVCON errors on the module.
Looks like this:
Control activated, lights up the LED continuously.
If you attempt to drive off. Do not blink at all.
Is off until reset control.

upload a larger scheme
tel-kom.eu/predkosc_amz_2.png
  • Posted 28 Feb 2015 20:17
  • Reply by dariusz_k
  • Wielkopolska, Poland

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