REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM SCANRECO RC 400. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. ( Engelsk Ver 2 ) This instruction manual must be kept in the vehicle cab. Doc.nr : Rc400-Manuale_v20_e.doc...
Due to the unlimited variety of cranes, machines, objects, vehicles and equipment · on which the remote control system ( RC 400 ) are used, and the numerous standards which are frequently the subject of varying interpretation, it is impossible for Scanreco AB / Swedens, personnel to provide expert advice regarding the suitability of a given RC 400 remote control for a specific application.
2. GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION. Contents : Page : General schematic of the Scanreco RC 400 · General description of the remote control system · The portable control unit · Battery operation ( See also 2.11 - 2.12 ) · Manoeuvre levers ·...
General system description 2 - 2 General schematic of the RC 400 : The Remote Control System is comprised of the following components: Control unit ( for cable or radio control ). · Electronicbox. · Crane emergency stop box. ·...
2 - 3 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM. 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 Portable control unit with battery operation ( radio control or opto fibre cable ). 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. ·...
General system description 2 - 5 A brief description is given now of the component parts of the control unit. 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 ).
General system description 2 - 6 Emergencystop panel. There is a red emergency stop switch ( ) with a manual twist reset, a push button STOP ) and a red LED on the control unit's emergency stop panel. ON/SIGNAL/FREQ. SHIFT The control unit is started with the sprung reset push button ( ·...
General system description 2 - 7 ON/OFF and function changing functions. 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 ·...
General system description 2 - 8 4. CABLE FOR OPTO FIBRE OPERATION ( NOTE ! OPTION ). 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 ).
General system description 2 - 9 5. ELECTRONICBOX. 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.
General system description 2 - 10 6. EX-CABLE ( EX ). 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.
Note. Battery packs supplied since 1 January 1993 have three ( 3 ) terminal connections. The centre terminal is used for Scanreco´s quick charger ( option ). The battery pack is fully compatible with all battery packs previously supplied. The effective operational capacity of the battery is approximately 8 hours per charge.
General system description 2 - 12 9. BATTERY CHARGER AND BATTERY CHARGING. 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. ·...
General system description 2 - 13 10. RADIO CONTROL ( See "11. Radio transmitter" and "12. Radio receiver box" ). For radio control operation the remote control system is complemented with a radio transmitter, a battery pack, battery charger and radio receiver box. ( See also sections "Battery pack", "Battery charger"...
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General system description 2 - 14 12. RADIO RECEIVER BOX. 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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3. SAFETY REGULATIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. These instructions cover, amongst other things, those special regulations which apply for remotely controlled cranes ( cable or radio ). The driver must be aware of the contents of these safety regulations. Remote controlled cranes may only be operated by trained personnel. The portable control unit must never be passed over to any person who has not received training for remote controlled cranes.
Safety regulations and operating instructions 3 - 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Before operation, the driver MUST make himself aware of the contents in the "SAFETY REGULATIONS" for remotely controlled cranes. The driver must be aware of the function of all manoeuvre levers and switches. 1.
4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Contents : Page : General schematic of the RC 400 / During welding. · Locating the electronicbox and radio receiver box. · Mounting recommendations for the radio receiver box. · Connection of Danfoss electro-hydraulic valve and dump valve.
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Installation instructions for Scanreco RC 400 remote control system . When the Scanreco RC 400 is installed an electrically controlled dump valve must, for reasons of safety, always be connected between the manoeuvre valve and the tank . This means that during an emergency stop manoeuvre the dump valve will be without power and will transfer the pump flow directly to the tank thus making the crane entirely without hydraulic pressure.
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Installation instructions 4 - 3 Installation and mounting instructions. Electronicbox : Important: 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 Mounting of the radio receiver box. The connection cable ( marked ) 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 ·...
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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 and LEDs MANUAL/ 0 / REMOTE for operational status must be located where they are easy to see and reach. Check that the electronicbox cable contacts ( cable control, , and radio receiver box ON/OFF...
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Marked : - *Check that the same earth potential exists between the Scanreco earth cable (No. 2 ) and the vehicle's battery minus during max. loading ( i.e. there is not a potential drop /difference as a result of poor earthing or the cable cross sectional area being insufficient).
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Installation instructions 4 - 7 Connection schematic for ON/OFF functions. Switch EX cable No. : Function / description : 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 Connection of motor start / start lock : 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 2 ( See connection example below ).
Installation instructions 4 - 9 Connection schematic for Scanreco RC 400. Control unit : Electronicbox : Left lever, 1A, 1B Contact No: 1 ( Valve contact, No: 1 ). Right lever, 8A, 8B Contact No: 8 ( Valve contact, No: 8 ).
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Installation instructions 4 - 10 9. BATTERY CHARGER AND BATTERY CHARGING. 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 Changing the direction of crane movement. The description which follows describes how to change the direction of movement if the crane moves in a different direction to that desired. Example: 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.
Installation instructions 4 - 12 General technical data : For dimensions, see chapter 2 - "General system description". Portable control unit: 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). Weight: 1.9 kg ( with battery pack and radio transmitter).
· Electrical connection schematic for electronicbox cables. · Electronicbox with lid removed. · The service workshop can check the following before Scanreco AB, Sweden is contacted. Page : Whole system not functioning ( In depth fault finding ). · Control unit red lamp not lit continuously.
Fault finding 5 - 2 INDICATIONS WITH FUNCTIONING SYSTEM. The following LEDs must be lit on a functioning system : ( For other LED combinations and indications , see next page/pages ! ! ). A. Portable control unit turned off , the following LEDs light : "REMOTE"...
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Fault finding 5 - 3 Always check this ! Always check this : Is there supply to the system? Measure at the · + 24 VDC, +/- 20 %, max. 5 %Vpeak to peak crane emergency stop switch ( unloaded and loaded ). See also page 4-6 !!! Are the electronicbox fuses whole, i.e.
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Fault finding 5 - 4 Error messages / Actions. Simple error messages can be read with the help of the LEDs on the electronicbox. LEDs 1 - 4 are used to give error messages. The first LED (No.1) always blinks with errors and then a combination of lights is shown on LEDs 1 - 4 .
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Fault finding 5 - 5 Error messages / Actions. Simple error messages can be read with the help of the LEDs on the electronicbox. LEDs 1 - 4 are used to give error messages. The first LED (No.1) always blinks with errors and then a combination of lights is shown on LEDs 1 - 4 .
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Incoming : + 24 VDC ( See above ) 1: Plus drive, dump valve. Movement 1. ( Scanreco´s cable and cable number in valve contact ). Outgoing supply voltage for PVEM or PVEH / Danfoss pin No: 1. Regulated voltage for PVEM or PVEH / Danfoss pin No: 2.
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Fault finding 5 - 8 Electronics box with lid removed. Plus fuse: + 10 Amp. ( Red ) / ( Standard car type fuse ). · Minus fuse: - 30 Amp. ( Green ) / ( Standard car type fuse ). ·...
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1.A6. Remove the connectors to the functions and radio receiver box. ON/OFF 1.A7. The electronicbox is probably faulty. Contact the service workshop, retailer or Scanreco, Sweden for recommended action. 1.B. Electronicbox. No functions work and the LED on the electronicbox is lit.
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1.D5. Radio control: Remove the radio transmitter card ( short circuits / high current consumption ?). 1.D6. Remove all manoeuvre levers ( abnormally high current consumption ? ). 1.D7. The control unit's electronics card is probably defective. 1.D8. Contact the service workshop, distributor or Scanreco, Sweden. Doc.nr : Rc400-Manuale_v20_e.doc...
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Fault finding 5 - 11 1.E. Portable control unit. The control unit beeps and the red LED blinks when ON/SIGNAL/FREQ.-SHIFT pressed. ( cable or radio control ). ( Electronicbox switch MANUAL / OFF / REMOTE must be in REMOTE position, the POWER LED must be lit and LED 4 must blink ).
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Fault finding 5 - 12 2. SOME PROPORTIONAL MOVEMENTS MISSING. The whole system works, but a particular proportional movement is missing. LED indication: DIR. A: 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 2.C When manoeuvring is started with the "faulty" manoeuvre lever, movement stops. 2.C1. A short circuit, overload or other fault exists between the electronicbox valve cable and valve contact or in the electro-hydraulic slide control. 2.C1.
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Fault finding 5 - 14 3. CERTAIN ON/OFF FUNCTIONS MISSING. ON/OFF: 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. 3.
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Fault finding 5 - 15 PORTABLE CONTROL UNIT TEST-MODE . Functional description. To simplify service and faultfinding, the portable control unit can be put into internal TEST- MODE. 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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"new" radio transmitter must be well tightened !! C. Replace the upper and lower halves, replace the screws and then test run. If the radio units still does not work contact Scanreco AB, Sweden. Doc.nr : Rc400-Manuale_v20_e.doc...
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Fault finding 5 - 17 Repair of control cable. General : 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. 2 ).
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7. If this procedure does not work, repeat the programming ( see items 2-6 ). If it still does not work, contact Scanreco AB, Sweden. Information. 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.
RC 400 - SPARE PARTS AND SPARE PARTS LIST Introduction. 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. This means quick, simple and effective service.
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Spare parts 6 - 2 Doc.nr : Rc400-Manuale_v20_e.doc...
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Spare parts 6 - 3 Portable control unit ( for cable or radio control ). Item Order no. Description Notes 44082 Over section / Blue 44085 Protective frame 44086 Under section 44221 Hood (for cable contact) 44162 Cable contact 44386 Cover-plate/Display 44503 Manoeuvre lever...
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Spare parts 6 - 4 Emergency stop box Item Order No. Description Notes. Complete emergency stop box Electronicbox Item Order No. Description Notes. 226 / S. Nr ?? Complete electronicbox (voltage) Complete electronicbox (current) Complete electronicbox (pulse width) Complete electronicbox (protocol) 44713 Mounting brackets + screw kit 44294...
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Spare parts 6 - 5 EX-cable ( EX ) . Item Order No. Description Notes. Complete EX-cable 2.5 meter 44136 Contact Radio transmitter Item Order No. Description Notes. Radio transmitter Radio receiver box Item Order No. Description Notes. Complete radio receiver box Antenna pin 44136 Contact...
SETTINGS. General description. 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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). E.t.c. The Installer/system designer is responsible for seeing that the RC 400 is used correctly for all applications and is responsible for any re-programming of the system functions and the characteristics changes caused by this.
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Programming parameters and settings 8 - Changing the direction of movement of the crane. This describes how changes in direction of movement are made if the crane moves in the opposite direction to that desired. Example: 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 - 2.A Individual change of manouevre valve start speed for A or B port. If the manoeuvre valve start value is to be increased or decreased for the A or B ports. Example: 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 - 2.B Individual speed reduction for A or B ports. 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. Example: 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 - 2.C Individual changes to the micro - speed control for A or B ports. 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 - 2.D.1 Individual delays for start movements. 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 - 2.D.2 Individual delays for stop movements. 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. The system is developed and manufactured entirely by us. Scanreco Industrielektronik AB Box 47144 / Årsta Skolgränd 22 S-100 74 Stockholm...
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Programming parameters and settings 8 - Controller-unit with joystick ( X-Y-Z ) Doc.nr : Rc400-Manuale_v20_e.doc...
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