General ................. 3 Terminology Preface ................. 4 General information Notice and Warnings General system description............ 6 Schematic overview of Scanreco RC-400 G4 Portable Control Unit Portable Control Unit Handy Central unit (CU) Safety regulations and operating instructions .......17 Safety regulations Operating instructions All rights reserved.
Document type Document number Page 3 of 18 Manual S106 Document information Attribute Information Manual Document type Instruction manual Title Remote Control System Scanreco RC-400 G4 Subtitle S106 Document number Revision 2009-09-25 Revision date Revision history Revision Date Name Note 2009-09-25...
Scanreco recommendation (this manual). If the Scanreco RC 400 G4 will be used in a safety critical application, the customer / driver must undertake appropriate testing and evaluation to prevent injury to the ultimate user.
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Scanreco Industrielektronik AB will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Schematic overview of Scanreco RC-400 G4 The Remote Control System is comprised of the following components (see figure 3.1): Figure 3.1 Schematic overview of the Scanreco RC-400 G4. General scope of delivery (see your specification and Figure 3.1). Description Portable Control unit (PCU) Chapter 3.2 Portable Control Unit Handy (PCU-H) Chapter 3.3...
Document type Document number Page 7 of 18 Manual S106 Portable Control Unit The Portable Control Unit is impact, weather resistant, light weight and compact. Figure 3.2 The Portable Control Unit. The manoeuvre levers are fully proportional and have spring return to the zero position, i.e.
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3.2.2 Function switch (Fn) The RC400 G4 offers two modes of operation controlled by the Function switch (Fn). The function switch (Fn) switches the lever between controlling analogue outputs and digital outputs, this makes additional 8 on/off features eligible thru lever control.
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Document type Document number Page 9 of 38 Manual 66026 3.3.4 Technical data (PCU) Item Technical data Battery pack 7.2 VDC Portable Control Unit effective Approximately 8 hours per charge operating time Weight 1,45/1,70 kg. (without/with battery pack) Dimension (W.H.D) 290x160x190 mm IP class IP65...
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Document type Document number Page 10 of 18 Manual S106 3.2.4 Battery charger and battery charging The battery charger is using two different modes of charging. Initially the unit will charge with a high current until the battery is charged, then it reduces to a trickle charge mode until battery is removed.
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Document type Document number Page 11 of 18 Manual S106 Figure 3.6 After connecting the cable connector, put the cable inside the cable track. 3.2.6 Operation The battery charger will start a charge cycle when a new battery is inserted (green LED starts blinking).
Document type Document number Page 12 of 18 Manual S106 Portable Control Unit Handy The portable control unit Handy can be supplied with one step, two step or with innovative stepless infinitely variable (proportional) speed. The innovative push buttons which operate with stepless infinitely variable (proportional) speed - remains in direct proportion to the push buttons displacement for maximum precision and performance of the crane/machine.
To activate the unit; press and hold the Stop button, press once on the Activate / Function switch button and then release the Stop button. The RC400 G4 offers two modes of operation controlled by the Function shift (Fn). While active, the Activate / function switch button (Fn) switches the push buttons...
Document type Document number Page 14 of 18 Manual S106 3.3.4 Battery operation 20 hours operational life is guaranteed following charging. Recommended charging time is approximately two hours. The battery (powered by two NiMH AA-batteries) is housed inside the hand-held unit and can be easily changed by the operator. When battery capacity is depleting the Portable Control Unit Handy will indicate this by the LED on flashing continuously and buzzer sounding simultaneously, the unit will be in an alarm state and no further operation is allowed until batteries are recharged.
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Ambient temperature is above 40 degrees Celsius. Ambient temperature is below 0 degrees Celsius. Important notice: Use only batteries / battery chargers supplied by Scanreco, Sweden, for the specific product. Do not charge batteries in a hazardous environment. Do not attempt to use a battery pack that is damaged, leaking, swollen or corroded.
Document type Document number Page 16 of 18 Manual S106 Central unit (CU) The central unit is manufactured in plastic and is provided with contacts for connection for supply voltage, the electro-hydraulic converter valves, dump valve and ON/OFF functions. Since the central unit can be exposed to very tough environments, the box is encapsulated to give protection from damp, heat, cold, dust, vibration and corrosive environments.
Document type Document number Page 17 of 18 Manual S106 Safety regulations and operating instructions Safety regulations These instructions cover those special regulations which apply for remotely controlled cranes. The driver must be aware of the contents of these safety regulations. Remote controlled cranes may only be operated by trained personnel.
Document type Document number Page 18 of 18 Manual S106 Be aware of the contents in "OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS" and the handling and method of working of the remote control system. See next section " Operating instructions " Operating instructions Before operation, the driver must make himself aware of the contents in the "SAFETY REGULATIONS"...
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