Hirschmann DS 160 2006 Service Manual – OEM LMI Diagnostics

Description

I’ve seen more aftermarket manuals than I care to count, and most of them are worth the paper they’re printed on – if that. For a Hirschmann DS 160 load moment indicator, you need the real deal. The Hirschmann DS 160 2006 Service Manual is what you want on your bench when the error codes don’t make sense and the crane won’t move.

This is 61 pages of factory documentation, Revision G dated February 16, 2006. It covers the DS 160 (PAT DS 160) from Hirschmann. Section 1 gives general information. Section 2 is warnings – read them. Section 3 describes the system. Then you get into the meat: section 4 general troubleshooting with flow charts, section 5 error codes operating errors E01 through E05, lockout errors 07 and 08, analog input channel errors, and errors 31 and up. Section 6 covers function lockout. Section 7 no display. Section 8 anti-two block. Section 9 length reading. Section 10 angle reading. Section 11 load reading. Section 12 data transfer between central unit and console. Section 13 drawings – wiring diagrams, board layouts, parts lists. Section 14 procedures including EPROM installation and main board replacement.

Hirschmann DS 160 2006 Service Manual: The Only Factory-Correct Source

Aftermarket manuals often copy specs from older revisions or mislabel pins. This one is printed by Hirschmann. The wiring diagrams on pages 25-27 are direct from the engineering department. I’ve used them to trace a load reading problem that had two techs stumped. The pinout matched. The pressure transducer wiring matched. The cable reel connections matched. That doesn’t happen with a PDF that someone scanned from a photocopy of a copy.

Error Code Section: What Each Code Really Means

Error codes E01 through E05 are listed in section 5.1. Each one has a specific cause. For example, E01 is typically a configuration mismatch. Section 5.2 covers lockout errors 07 and 08 – those shut down functions intentionally. Section 5.3 shows analog input channel errors and how to troubleshoot a sensor problem using the display. Page 5 has the procedure. You can verify a pressure transducer by comparing its reading on the console to a known good value. No guessing. Section 5.4 details errors 31 and up, which usually point to internal logic faults or calibration issues.

Why the Warning Section (Page 1) Is Non-Negotiable

Section 2 warnings are not there to fill space. They cover electrical safety, mechanical hazards, and the importance of using genuine parts. If you’re working on a crane’s load indicator, ignoring those warnings can get someone hurt. Read them. Then read them to the junior techs.

61 Pages of Documented Troubleshooting Flow

Built around real problems you encounter, the manual gives a flowchart or step list for each issue: no display, anti-two block, length reading off, angle reading inconsistent, load reading not matching. Section 6 function lockout explains which errors trigger a lockout and how to reset. Section 7 no display walks you through checking power supply, ground, display ribbon cable, and console board. It saves you from swapping parts randomly.

What About the Drawings?

Section 13 contains three system wiring diagrams (pages 25, 26, 27). Each page is a different harness option. Then you get the central unit main board termination and breakdown with parts list (page 28), main board layout (page 29), console DS160/0005 with parts list (page 30), pressure transducers DAVS314 and DAVS300/3401 (page 31), and cable reel (page 32). These are not schematics redrawn by someone who never held a multimeter. They are Hirschmann’s own.

Check the EPROM Location Before You Flash

EPROM location and installation procedure is covered in section 14.1. If you’re updating firmware or replacing the main board, you need to know which chip goes where. The parts list on page 28 identifies each component. Main board replacement procedure follows. Don’t assume all boards are the same – the revision history matters. This manual covers Rev. G.

Who needs this? Shop owners who service Hirschmann load moment indicators. Technicians who have seen a DS 160 before and want factory procedures. DIY mechanics with experience in crane electronics can use it, but it assumes you know how to read a wiring diagram and use a multimeter. Beginners should study the warning section first and get supervision.

Does this manual include wiring diagrams?

Yes. Section 13 has system wiring diagrams on pages 25-27.

What is the publication year?

2006.

Can I use this for the DS 350GM?

No. This manual is specific to the DS 160 load moment indicator. The DS 350GM uses different components and would require its own service manual. Check our related manuals for that model.

How are error codes organized?

Sections 5.1 through 5.4 cover operating errors E01-E05, lockout function errors 07-08, analog input channel errors, and errors 31 and up. Each subsection gives the specific conditions and troubleshooting steps. The manual expects you to use the display to verify sensor values before replacing parts. That sequence saves hours of swapping good components. For example, if the load reading is off, you first check the analog input channel error code, then use the display to read the pressure transducer output. If the value matches the known good range, you move to wiring or the central unit. If not, the transducer is suspect.

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For reference on general transmission systems, see Manual Transmission and Manual Transmission.

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