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2 - 3 *(1(5$/ '(6&5,37,21 2) 7+( 5(027( &21752/ 6<67(0 The Scanreco RC 400 remote control system has been specially developed for hydraulically driven mobile cranes and machinery. The system is a digital remote control system based on an extremely advanced micro-processor technology. Years of exhaustive and demanding testing have shown that the remote control system can cope with the roughest of environ- ments.
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General system description 2 - 4 3RUWDEOH FRQWURO XQLW ZLWK EDWWHU\ RSHUDWLRQ UDGLR FRQWURO RU RSWR ILEUH FDEOH A battery is located in the control unit for radio control and is very simple to change. • The battery’s effective operation time is about 8 hours on one charge. •...
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General system description 2 - 5 $ EULHI GHVFULSWLRQ LV JLYHQ QRZ RI WKH FRPSRQHQW SDUWV RI WKH FRQWURO XQLW The control unit is comprised of manouevre levers for proportional control, switches for ON/OFF and function changing, micro-operation and emergency stop. ( See separate headings below ).
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General system description 2 - 6 (PHUJHQF\VWRS SDQHO 6723 There is a red emergency stop switch ( ) with a manual twist reset, a push button 216,*1$/)5(4 6+,)7 ) and a red LED on the control unit’s emergency stop panel. •...
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General system description 2 - 7 212)) DQG IXQFWLRQ FKDQJLQJ IXQFWLRQV ON/OFF switches can be used to manoeuvre electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic ON/OFF functions. Examples of functions : • Stopping and starting of the vehicle’s motor, throttle lever, beep / signal, change-over valves, function changing for ex.
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General system description 2 - 8 &$%/( )25 2372 ),%5( 23(5$7,21 127( 237,21 For opto fibre control the remote control system is complemented with an opto fibre cable, battery pack and battery charger. This means that light is used to send the control information ( not electrical impulses ).
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General system description 2 - 9 (/(&7521,&%2; The electronicbox is manufactured in aluminium and is provided with attachments and contacts for connection to the portable control unit, radio receiver box and ON/OFF functions. There are also connections and contacts for supply voltage, electro-hydraulic converter valves, slide controls and dump valve.
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General system description 2 - 10 (;&$%/( (; A thin and flexible 7-core cable can be connected to the electronicbox for outgoing ON/OFF- functions, for in-going signal handling e.g. overload and lift reduction functions and for serial communications if more than one electronicbox is used in so called tandem operation.
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1RWH Battery packs supplied since 1 January 1993 have three ( 3 ) terminal connections. The centre terminal is used for Scanreco´s quick charger ( RSWLRQ ). The battery pack is fully compatible with all battery packs previously supplied. •...
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General system description 2 - 12 %$77(5< &+$5*(5 $1' %$77(5< &+$5*,1* The battery charger must be mounted in a vibration free area inside the cab or indoors and be protected against damp and temperature variations. • The normal charging time for an empty uncharged battery, is approximately 12-14 hours. •...
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General system description 2 - 13 5$',2 &21752/ 6HH 5DGLR WUDQVPLWWHU DQG 5DGLR UHFHLYHU ER[ For radio control operation the remote control system is complemented with a radio transmitter, a battery pack, battery charger and radio receiver box. 6HH DOVR VHFWLRQV %DWWHU\ SDFN %DWWHU\ FKDUJHU DQG &RQWURO XQLW IRU EDWWHU\ RSHUDWLRQ 5$',2 75$160,77(5 The radio transmitter card ( which is encapsulated and has a well proven built-in antenna ) is...
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General system description 2 - 14 5$',2 5(&(,9(5 %2; The radio receiver box is manufactured in aluminium and is provided with attachments, well proven antenna and a connector for connection to the electronics box. Since the radio receiver box can be subjected to a very tough environment, the box is encapsulated for protection against damp, heat, cold, dust, vibration and corrosive environments.
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Installation instructions 4 - 3 ,QVWDOODWLRQ DQG PRXQWLQJ LQVWUXFWLRQV (OHFWURQLFER[ ,PSRUWDQW The electronicbox must be mounted in accordance with the recommendations given below! To ensure the longest possible life for the electronicbox and its cables, the electronicbox must always be mounted so that the valve contacts are located facing downwards.
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Installation instructions 4 - 4 0RXQWLQJ RI WKH UDGLR UHFHLYHU ER[ The connection cable ( PDUNHG • ) for the radio receiver box is approximately 2 metres long which is the maximum mounting distance from the electronicbox. • For optimum radio communications the radio receiver box should be located as high and free as possible.
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Installation instructions 4 - 5 2. Select a suitable location for the electronicbox on the vehicle / crane. • The contact for the cable control cable, switches for 0$18$/ 5(027( and LEDs for operational status must be located where they are easy to see and reach. Check that the electronicbox cable contacts ( FDEOH FRQWURO DQG UDGLR UHFHLYHU ER[ 212))
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Installation instructions 4 - 6 4. Next install any ON/OFF functions required. The ON/OFF cable is marked and should 212)) be connected to the " " contact on the electronicbox. Normal 212)) IXQFWLRQ usage is to drive a signal / beep function, throttle lever, •...
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Installation instructions 4 - 7 &RQQHFWLRQ VFKHPDWLF IRU 212)) IXQFWLRQV 6ZLWFK (; FDEOH 1R )XQFWLRQ GHVFULSWLRQ 1 ON No: 1 Continuous full working throttle. 1 Centre No: - Idle. 1 OFF No: 1 Automatic connection of full throttle. 2 ON No: 2 Start vehicle motor.
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Installation instructions 4 - 8 &RQQHFWLRQ RI PRWRU VWDUW VWDUW ORFN • To protect the starter motor against unintentional re-start attempts after the vehicle motor has already started, it is recommended that an electric "start lock" is connected in after the motor start signal from the electronicbox, EX cable pin ( See connection example below ).
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Installation instructions 4 - 10 %$77(5< &+$5*(5 $1' %$77(5< &+$5*,1* The battery charger must be mounted in a vibration free location inside the cab or indoors to give protection against damp and temperature variations. • The normal charge time for an empty discharged battery is approx. 12-14 hours. •...
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Installation instructions 4 - 11 &KDQJLQJ WKH GLUHFWLRQ RI FUDQH PRYHPHQW 7KH GHVFULSWLRQ ZKLFK IROORZV GHVFULEHV KRZ WR FKDQJH WKH GLUHFWLRQ RI PRYHPHQW LI WKH FUDQH PRYHV LQ D GLIIHUHQW GLUHFWLRQ WR WKDW GHVLUHG ([DPSOH After installation and test operation it is found for example that the 3rd and 5th lever move- ments operate in the opposite direction to that desired.
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Installation instructions 4 - 12 *HQHUDO WHFKQLFDO GDWD )RU GLPHQVLRQV VHH FKDSWHU *HQHUDO V\VWHP GHVFULSWLRQ 3RUWDEOH FRQWURO XQLW Battery pack : 7.2 VDC. Control unit effective operating time : Approx. 8 hours per charge. Weight : 1.6 kg ( without battery pack and radio transmitter).
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Fault finding 5 - 3 $OZD\V FKHFN WKLV $OZD\V FKHFN WKLV • 9'& PD[. 9SHDN WR SHDN Is there supply to the system? Measure at the crane emergency stop switch ( unloaded and loaded ). See also page 4-6 !!! •...
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$ Remove the connectors to the 212)) functions and radio receiver box. $ The electronicbox is probably faulty. Contact the service workshop, retailer or Scanreco, Sweden for recommended action. % (OHFWURQLFER[ 0$18$/ SRVLWLRQ: No functions work and the LED on the electronicbox is lit.
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' Radio control: Remove the radio transmitter card ( short circuits / high current consumption ?). ' Remove all manoeuvre levers ( abnormally high current consumption ? ). ' The control unit’s electronics card is probably defective. ' Contact the service workshop, distributor or Scanreco, Sweden. Doc.nr : 6611-018...
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Fault finding 5 - 12 620( 3523257,21$/ 029(0(176 0,66,1* 7KH ZKROH V\VWHP ZRUNV EXW D SDUWLFXODU SURSRUWLRQDO PRYHPHQW LV PLVVLQJ /(' LQGLFDWLRQ ',5 $ Manoeuvre lever in A-direction activated and moved. The intensity of the LED will increase with increased lever displacement.
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Fault finding 5 - 13 & :KHQ PDQRHXYULQJ LV VWDUWHG ZLWK WKH IDXOW\ PDQRHXYUH OHYHU PRYHPHQW VWRSV & A short circuit, overload or other fault exists between the electronicbox valve cable and valve contact or in the electro-hydraulic slide control. & Change the faulty valve contact on the electro-hydraulic slide control to a working function.
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Fault finding 5 - 14 &(57$,1 212)) )81&7,216 0,66,1* 212)) ON/OFF function activated. The LED is commoned and summed, i.e. only one switch at a time can be activated from the control unit for the check to be made. $Q 212)) /(' GRHV QRW OLJKW ZKHQ D FHUWDLQ VZLWFK LV DFWLYDWHG RQ WKH SRUWDEOH FRQWURO XQLW 7HVW RI WKH SRUWDEOH FRQWURO XQLW...
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Fault finding 5 - 15 3257$%/( &21752/ 81,7 7(6702'( )XQFWLRQDO GHVFULSWLRQ 7(67 To simplify service and faultfinding, the portable control unit can be put into internal 02'( This means that the service man can easily control the control unit’s switches and manoeuvre levers, without the need to open the control unit.
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*5((1 LED does not light on both radio receiver boxes, there is probably a fault in the electronicbox radio contact or inside the electronicbox. Contact Scanreco, Sweden in this case. &KDQJLQJ WKH UDGLR WUDQVPLWWHU LH LQVLGH WKH SRUWDEOH FRQWURO XQLW $ Unscrew the 2 (two) screws on each short side on the under-side, i.e.
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Fault finding 5 - 17 5HSDLU RI FRQWURO FDEOH *HQHUDO The control unit is connected to the electronicbox via a thin and flexible 3-core cable. The cable has circular type connection contacts (Amphenol / Hirchmann) at each end. Final control : Ohm measure the cable’s contacts for check of continuity. 5HF DUHD PLQ PP Ã...
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If this procedure does not work, repeat the programming ( see items 2-6 ). If it still does not work, contact Scanreco AB, Sweden. ,QIRUPDWLRQ During cable control, all control units can be used to the crane in question, i.e. during cable control the radio transmitter and radio receiver box and the identity code is disconnected automatically.
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63$5( 3$576 5& 63$5( 3$576 $1' 63$5( 3$576 /,67 ,QWURGXFWLRQ The RC 400 remote control system is constructed using a number of standardised basic components which enables a minimum of spare parts stocks. No adjustments are required after the changing of system parts.
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6(77,1*6 *HQHUDO GHVFULSWLRQ The Scanreco RC 400 offers considerable possibilities for system constructors of hydraulically driven mobile cranes and machines. The program in the control system is very comprehensive, flexible and has many adaptation possibilities for specific applications. The control system offers simple programming of a number of functions which can easily be turned on or off or altered during operation.
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Programming parameters and settings 8 - ' ,QGLYLGXDO GHOD\HG VWDUW DQG VWRS PRYHPHQWV UDPS IXQFWLRQV DFFHOHUDWLRQ DQG UHWDUGDWLRQ Ramp functions give soft start and stop movements which protects the crane / machine against overloading during careless manoeuvring. Start delay, i.e.
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Programming parameters and settings 8 - &KDQJLQJ WKH GLUHFWLRQ RI PRYHPHQW RI WKH FUDQH 7KLV GHVFULEHV KRZ FKDQJHV LQ GLUHFWLRQ RI PRYHPHQW DUH PDGH LI WKH FUDQH PRYHV LQ WKH RSSRVLWH GLUHFWLRQ WR WKDW GHVLUHG ([DPSOH After installation and test operation it is found that the 3rd and 5th lever movements operate in the opposite direction to that desired.
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Programming parameters and settings 8 - $ ,QGLYLGXDO FKDQJH RI PDQRXHYUH YDOYH VWDUW VSHHG IRU $ RU % SRUW If the manoeuvre valve start value is to be increased or decreased for the A or B ports. ([DPSOH After installation and test operation it is found for example that the 3rd and 5th lever start speed needs to be increased or decreased for A or B ports.
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Programming parameters and settings 8 - % ,QGLYLGXDO VSHHG UHGXFWLRQ IRU $ RU % SRUWV Individual maximum manoeuvre speed reduction for any critical functions such as swing or rotation. Fully variable speed reductions can be made for manoeuvre valves in A or B ports. ([DPSOH After installation and test running it is found that the 3rd and 5th lever/movement’s maximum manoeuvre speed needs to be increased or decreased for A or B ports.
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Programming parameters and settings 8 - & ,QGLYLGXDO FKDQJHV WR WKH PLFUR VSHHG FRQWURO IRU $ RU % SRUWV For certain valves the micro-speed can be less well defined, due to non-symmetry in the valve, hydraulic system or in the crane / machine. If this is the case, the final speed of the micro- speed can be changed and adjusted (i.e.
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Programming parameters and settings 8 - ' ,QGLYLGXDO GHOD\V IRU VWDUW PRYHPHQWV Start delay, i.e. the time required for the manoeuvre valve slide to reach its final position from the time the manoeuvre lever leaves its neutral position. The time can be set individually between 0 and 5 seconds for A and B ports.
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Programming parameters and settings 8 - ' ,QGLYLGXDO GHOD\V IRU VWRS PRYHPHQWV Stop delay, i.e. the time required for the manoeuvre valve slide to return to its neutral position from when the manoeuvre lever is returned to its neutral position. Times can be set individually to between 0 and 5 seconds for A and B ports.
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Most of the products are exported. The Scanreco RC 400 offers the driver a remote control system which is extremely easy to use with speed, precision and control under maximum safety. The remote control can be operated with a thin and flexible 3-core cable, an opto fibre cable or via radio control.
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2-way direction communications, signal handling of for example ramp, blocking, hold, overload functions and the field bus CAN-BUS e.t.c. 7KH V\VWHP LV GHYHORSHG DQG PDQXIDFWXUHG HQWLUHO\ E\ XV Scanreco Industrielektronik AB Box 47144 / Årsta Skolgränd 22 S-100 74 Stockholm...
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