AUTEC Air series Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 LIUAIR002_eng-00 Instruction Manual for the use and the maintenance of the Radio Remote Control Original instructions Part A: Information, instructions and general warnings AIR SERIES...
- Page 3 THIS PART OF THE MANUAL CONSISTS OF Part A - Information, instructions and general warnings for the Autec Air Series Radio Remote Control. The Manual consists of Part A – General, Part B – Conformity and Frequencies, Part C – Transmitting Unit, Part D –...
- Page 4 It is also the responsibility of the Manufacturer and of the design professionals of the Machine on which the Autec Radio Remote Control is to be installed and used to be certain that the structure, condition, organization and markings of the Machine as installed at the facility is appropriate for and will allow for the safe and reliable use and control of the Machine through the Autec Radio Remote Control interface.
- Page 5 Laws, Regulations and Standards, even local, and that such Users and other Persons do in fact at all times operate or work with the Autec Radio Remote Control safely and ONLY in compliance with Autec instructions and warnings and with all applicable Laws, Regulations and Standards, even local.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
10.1 Radio Remote Controls with "Data Feedback" function ........ 50 10.2 Radio Remote Controls with cable control ........... 50 10.3 Solutions in case of malfunction ..............50 Decommissioning and disposal ................. 51 11.1 Decommissioning ..................51 11.2 Disposal ...................... 51 LIUAIR002_eng-00 AUTEC... - Page 7 AUTEC LIUAIR002_eng-00...
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Page 8: Information On The Use Of Instructions
Information on the use of instructions Structure of the Instruction Manual The Manual for the use and maintenance of Autec Air series Radio Remote Controls consists of different parts, that altogether form the Manual; the Manual must be read carefully, understood and applied by the Radio Remote Control's Owner, User and by all those Persons that, for any reasons, may operate with the Radio Remote Control or with the Machine where it is installed. - Page 9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GENERAL PART: The instructions contained in this general part of the Instruction Manual refer to all Autec Air series' Radio remote controls and to their single components and Units, and must be read and understood by their addressees before reading the instructions contained in the manuals of the single Units.
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Page 10: Caption And Terminology
- Installer: the Person, qualified technician, who plans and/or performs the installation of an Autec Radio Remote Control on a Machine to act on its commands. - User: the Person who actually uses an Autec Radio Remote Control to act on the commands of a Machine. - Page 11 For example, if a Manufacturer is also the Installer, and/or Maintenance Technician, he must also know and follow the instructions specifically addressed to those Persons. The same applies, for example, if a User is also the Manufacturer and/or the Installer. AUTEC - Air series LIUAIR002_eng-00...
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Page 12: Symbols
Manufacturers, design engineers, Installers, assemblers, mechanics, electricians, Users, operators, drivers, workers, people responsible for productive activities, Maintenance Technicians and to all the people who, in any capacity and for any reason, work with an Autec Radio Remote Control or with the Machine where it is installed. -
Page 13: Instruction Storage
No part of the Manual shall be altered, modified or damaged. If the Manual is damaged, a written request of replacement shall be sent to Autec; replacement is at the applicant's expense. When applying for it, the Radio Remote Control's serial number is required. -
Page 14: Brief Product Presentation
Brief product presentation Series, Radio Remote Control and Unit The object of this part of the Manual is the Autec Air series Radio Remote Control (see chapter 4). Autec Air series' Radio Remote Controls are designed to be used on Machines and provide a command interface to their command and control system, to be used from an appropriate distance and position. -
Page 15: General Safety Warnings
The Machine Manufacturer takes on the responsibility for the installation and use of the Radio Remote Control on any application. The Manufacturer or those who want to use or install an Autec Radio Remote Control on a Machine must first: - assess whether the Machine where they want to install the Radio Remote Control can be used with a Radio Remote Control safely and effectively;... - Page 16 General safety warnings Without limitation on the Laws, Regulations and Standards it is forbidden to use an Autec Radio Remote Control if the Manufacturer or those who want to install it on the Machine are not able to or do not: - carry out an appropriate and comprehensive risk assessment in relation to the safety of the Machine, concerning the Radio Remote Control adoption and installation;...
- Page 17 APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS BY SUCH REMOTE CONTROL. AUTEC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR THE COMPATIBILITY OF THE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL WITH THE MACHINE OR DESIRED APPLICATION, EVEN IF IT IS AMONG THE PERMITTED APPLICATIONS, OR FOR ANY ISSUE RELATING TO THE SUITABILITY OF THE MACHINE AND ITS CONTROL SYSTEM TO BE RADIO REMOTE CONTROLLED.
- Page 18 Laws, Regulations and Standards, even local; - use of the Autec Radio Remote Control system that is in any way not in conformity with this Manual and any other instructions provided by Autec, and with all applicable Laws, Regulations and Standards, even local;...
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Page 19: Radio Remote Control Features
Radio Remote Control features Radio Remote Control features Air series' Radio Remote Controls are used to control Machines from a distance, without physical connection (by way of example: wires or connecting cables) between the Transmitting Unit handled by the User and the Receiving Unit installed on the Machine, hence between the User and the Machine. -
Page 20: Control Devices
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. The stop function by means of Radio Remote Control is available only if the Radio Remote Control is started up (see "Starting up the Radio Remote Control" in the "Part C" of the Manual). LIUAIR002_eng-00 AUTEC - Air series... -
Page 21: Technical Data
Performance Level of the "stop protection" in compliance with ISO 13849-1 ....PL d The technical data related to the single Units belonging to the Air series are provided in the specific parts of the Manual and in their Technical Data Sheet. -
Page 22: Identifying The Radio Remote Control
This is the only reference to be used for maintenance operations and for any other situation when you need to precisely identify the Radio Remote Control. The serial number must be mentioned in any communication with Autec, its dealers, Installers, Maintenance Technicians of the Radio Remote Control and with the people who, in any capacity, need information, spare parts or technical data concerning the Radio Remote Control. -
Page 23: Radio Remote Control Storage Before Installation Or After Removal
(from -40°F to +158°F) -40°C to +70°C from 70kPa to 106kPa Storage (from -40°F to +158°F) from 5% to 95% Class 2K4 of standard EN 50178. Class 1K5 of standard EN 50178. Class 1K3 of standard EN 50178. AUTEC - Air series LIUAIR002_eng-00... -
Page 24: Installation
Manual. Applications An Autec Air series' Radio Remote Control can be used for several applications: the Machine's Manufacturer must establish if the Radio Remote Control is suitable for each different application, especially with regards to safety. Autec Air series is most frequently used for... - Page 25 Installation In addition to the above, Air series' Radio remote controls cannot be installed: - On Machines that are intended for the use in environments requiring explosion-proof features or in any usage situation that may pose the risk of explosion.
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Page 26: Staff Training: Installation And Maintenance
Installation Staff training: installation and maintenance All installation and maintenance operations relating to the Autec Radio Remote Control system must be carried out by ONLY qualified technicians. Without limitation on the foregoing, such technicians must be trained and qualified with respect to: - the activity to perform;... -
Page 27: Protection Against Unintended Movements From The Rest Position
Radio Remote Control. The Autec Radio Remote Control includes a function that seeks to protect the Machine from such unintended movements by electronically checking the rest position of actuators in the Radio Remote Control. -
Page 28: Warnings For Installation
Laws, Regulations and Standards, even local, including all the technical specifications and standards applicable to the Autec Radio Remote Control to which this Manual applies (by way of example: IEC 60204-1, IEC 60204-32). The Installer of the Radio Remote Control must also observe all the instructions, provisions and technical directions provided by the Machine Manufacturer. - Page 29 When installing on Machines that are subject to intense mechanical stress (by way of example: vibrations, rough paths, sudden movements), it is recommended to fix the Receiving Unit to the Machine with the appropriate vibration dampers. AUTEC - Air series LIUAIR002_eng-00...
- Page 30 WARNING: If it is not possible to abide by the above-mentioned indications, use the appropriate extension kit for the antenna. This kit is not available for the HACRP8 (Model RPD) Receiving Unit. If you use the antenna extension kit, stick to the following warning. LIUAIR002_eng-00 AUTEC - Air series...
- Page 31 Machine; protections, panels, parts, surfaces or anything else should not be present, so that shields, structures or materials do not obstruct the radio link. AUTEC - Air series LIUAIR002_eng-00...
- Page 32 COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS, EVEN LOCAL. IF INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY AUTEC ARE INCONSISTENT WITH SUCH APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS OR STANDARDS, DO NOT INSTALL THE AUTEC RADIO REMOTE CONTROL WITHOUT CONSULTATION WITH AUTEC. AUTEC IS...
- Page 33 Suppressors connected in parallel with contacts of commands' relays may conflict with the connection to a high-impedance load (by way of example: some PLCs); please contact Autec to perform correct installation. Loads connected to the relay outputs must ensure the minimum power, voltage and current value that the contacts can switch (minimum values are provided in the Installation Manual).
- Page 34 STOP command. In case of malfunction, disable the system “Machine+Radio Remote Control” until the problem has been completely solved and the installation and functionality is confirmed to be correct.. LIUAIR002_eng-00 AUTEC - Air series...
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Page 35: Safety
Autec Radio Remote Control and all of its components are done solely and completely in accordance with this Manual, and with all local applicable laws, safety rules and standards (all of the foregoing referred to herein as “Laws, Regulations and Standards”). -
Page 36: Inadvertent Activation Of Commands
“dead-man” function) if particular environments, equipment and working modes could generate risk situations, and if Laws, Regulations and Standards in force in the country where the Radio Remote Control and the Machine are used should require it. LIUAIR002_eng-00 AUTEC - Air series... -
Page 37: Activation And/Or Deactivation Of Commands Due To Failure
- press the STOP pushbutton to bring the Machine to a safe state, - disable the Radio Remote Control and stop using the system "Machine+Radio Remote Control" until the problem has been solved by implementing the necessary technical operations. AUTEC - Air series LIUAIR002_eng-00... -
Page 38: Instructions For The User
Manual. FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN ALL PARTS OF THIS MANUAL FOR THE AUTEC RADIO REMOTE CONTROL MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. -
Page 39: Warnings For The User
- observe and comply with all applicable Laws, Regulations and Standards, even local. - operate the Autec Radio Remote Control only in accordance with this Manual and all of its Parts, and with all Autec warnings and instructions, and with applicable Laws, Regulations and Standards,even local;... - Page 40 (this is indicated in the attached Technical Data Sheet) and learn symbols on the Transmitting Unit's panel (the used symbols are defined by the Machine Manufacturer and/or by the Installer depending on the effectiveness and the functions the Machine requires). LIUAIR002_eng-00 AUTEC - Air series...
- Page 41 Use the Transmitting Unit with the complements provided with the Radio Remote Control (by way of example: pouch, waist belt, shoulder harness) to avoid that it accidentally falls, or that actuators come into contact with external bodies, or that the Unit is used improperly. AUTEC - Air series LIUAIR002_eng-00...
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Page 42: Operational Use
-20°C to +55°C Transmitting (from -4°F to +130°F) from 70kPa to 106kPa Unit from 4% to 100% from -20°C to +70°C of the Receiving (from -4°F to +158°F) Unit Class 4K4H of standard EN50178. LIUAIR002_eng-00 AUTEC - Air series... -
Page 43: Maintenance
- observe and comply with all applicable Laws, Regulations and Standards, even local. - operate the Autec Radio Remote Control only in accordance with this Manual and all of its Parts, and with all Autec warnings and instructions, and with applicable Laws, Regulations and Standards,even local;... -
Page 44: Routine Maintenance
When carrying out maintenance on the Machine, always disconnect power supply from the Receiving Unit. In the event of necessary maintenance on the Machine (by way of example: welding), disconnect all the electrical connections of the Receiving Unit. LIUAIR002_eng-00 AUTEC - Air series... - Page 45 STOP relays close. Then, press the STOP pushbutton and check in the Receiving Unit that the contacts of the STOP relays open. Before testing the STOP relays, make sure that no dangerous situations may arise due to the closing of the STOP relay contacts of the Receiving Unit. AUTEC - Air series LIUAIR002_eng-00...
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Page 46: Special Maintenance
Autec's service network, or explicitly authorised by Autec. When performing special maintenance operations, the Instruction Manual for the use and maintenance of the Autec Radio Remote Control must be available and undamaged in all its parts. Only original Autec spare parts and materials provided by Autec shall be used for the replacement of parts and/or for special maintenance operations. -
Page 47: Additional Maintenance Operations In Environments With Corrosive Agents
- make sure that the surface of electrical connections is covered with a layer of grease and add it if necessary, - contact the support service of the Machine's Manufacturer if evident oxidation is detected. AUTEC - Air series LIUAIR002_eng-00... -
Page 48: Preventive Replacement Of The Radio Remote Control's Electromechanical Components
This replacement prevents possible failure and dangerous situations (by way of example: inadvertent activation and/or deactivation of the command activated by the actuator). Actuator Max. operations Actuator Max. operations 5x10 5x10 5x10 3x10 6x10 LIUAIR002_eng-00 AUTEC - Air series... - Page 49 (at 10% of the maximum current indicated in the Technical Data Sheet). For DC loads, the relay's guaranteed electrical endurance is equal to 10 cycles (at the maximum current and voltage indicated in the Technical Data Sheet). AUTEC - Air series LIUAIR002_eng-00...
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Page 50: Troubleshooting
Radio Remote Control. If the problem persists after this attempt, you need to fix the Machine: follow the instructions provided by the Machine Manufacturer. Otherwise, the problem lies with the Autec Radio Remote Control, so you need to carry out further checks (see paragraph 10.3). -
Page 51: Decommissioning And Disposal
When disposing of a Radio Remote Control, its components must be managed as separate waste. When disposing of a Radio Remote Control, please comply with the provisions and/ or the regulations in force in the country where it is used. AUTEC - Air series LIUAIR002_eng-00... - Page 52 Via Pomaroli, 65 - 36030 Caldogno (VI), ITALY PH: +39 0444 901000 - Fax: +39 0444 901011 info@autecsafety.com - www.autecsafety.com MADE IN ITALY...