Platform Controls; How To Adjust The Joystick Threshold Setting - Terex Genie S-60 FE Service And Repair Manual

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Platform Controls

The platform control box contains two control
modules; The VCON is a LCD screen mounted
between the boom and drive joysticks. The PCON
(platform controller) inside the platform control box
communicates with the VCON and controllers
located on the turntable of the machine.
The joystick controllers at the platform controls
utilize Hall Effect technology and require no
calibration. Automatic calibration of center voltage
occurs on power up if the signal value is in the
valid range. Each joystick controller should
operate smoothly and provide proportional speed
control over its entire range of motion. The
remaining boom functions operate by on/off toggle
switches. Except for platform level, the speed of
these functions are controlled by a function speed
control switch.
The platform controls VCON can be utilized to
perform a number of tasks; Read active and stored
faults, battery SOC (State of Charge), select
options, and aid in the calibration process.
1 drive joystick with steer left/right rocker
switch
2 drive enable toggle switch
3 VCON (diagnostic display)
4 PCON (platform control module)
Part No. 1299608GT
How to Adjust the Joystick

How to Adjust the Joystick Threshold Setting

Threshold Setting
The threshold setting is the minimum output
current at which a function proportional valve can
open and allow the function to operate. There are
two types threshold currents to adjust:
Joystick controlled functions - Primary
Up/Down and Turntable Rotate.
Switch controlled functions - Primary
Extend/Retract, Platform Rotate and Jib Up/Down.
The boom functions threshold current should be
operating at near zero speed smoothly with no
vibrations.
Note: Perform this procedure with the boom in the
stowed position. Refer to Navigation Menus,
Settings Menu.
1 Turn the key switch to platform controls. Do
not start the engine (if equipped).
2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the
on position at both the ground and platform
controls.
3 Do not press down the foot switch.
4 Move and hold the drive enable toggle switch
in the right direction while holding steer in the
right direction.
5 When the display leaves SYSTEM READY
mode, release the drive enable toggle switch
and the steer joystick.
Result: The display will show FAULTS.
6 Momentarily activate steer in the right
direction until SETTINGS is shown on the
display.
7 Momentarily activate the drive enable toggle
switch in the right direction until VALVE AND
SENSOR SETTINGS is shown on the display.
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