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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL CONTROL BOX RCB15, RCB20 & RCB25 www.reac.se...
  • Page 2 About REAC REAC is passionate about helping people in their daily lives, and by providing a wide range of advanced power solutions suitable for many different applications, we hope to make people's lives a little bit easier. Our aim is to offer our clients an excellent service, backed up by experience and know-how in the application of advanced motion systems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MAINTENANCE ............................ 26 ........................26 ERVICE INTERVALS ......................27 HARGING OF BATTERIES ..................... 27 LEANING AND DISINFECTION ........................28 ASTE DISPOSAL ..........................29 ARRANTY ............................ 29 EPAIRS ........................30 ROUBLESHOOTING ..........................33 CCESSORIES LABELING ............................34 COMPLYING STANDARDS ......................... 37 www.reac.se...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The three boxes have different features and functions: RCB15: is a basic 2 channel control box designed to handle one lift actuator and one leg spread actuator. RCB20: is a control box with up to 3 actuator channels and detachable lead batteries.

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    (intended for leg spread) and a hand control. RCB20 and RCB25 have a 3 additional actuator output, which can be used with for example an RE2000. Figure 1. System and compatibility 2.2 Basic characteristics RCB15 RCB20 RCB25 Output voltage 24V DC...

  • Page 6: Environmental Conditions

    2.3 Environmental conditions RCB15 RCB20 RCB25 Operating Ambient temperature 0 °C to +40 °C 0 °C to +40 °C 0 °C to +40 °C Relative humidity 15% to 90% 15% to 90% 15% to 90% Atmospheric pressure 700 to 1060 hPa...

  • Page 7: Functional Features

    2.4 Functional features RCB15 RCB20 RCB25 Emergency stop button    Button for lifting on control box panel    Button for lowering on control box panel    Buttons for leg spread on control box panel ...

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    The normal way to interface with the system is via the hand control. All three versions are compatible with REAC hand control RHC15, which is a hand control adapted for patient handling applications. RHC15 has as default a 2-speed operation for the lift operation and buttons for leg spread. RHC15 can be customized to fit certain application’s unique needs, but as standard the RHC15 patient lift version has the...

  • Page 9: Batteries

    Figure 3. Control panel description 2.6 Batteries RCB15, RCB20 have lead batteries and RCB25 has a lithium battery. All three are equipped with an internal charger. It is recommended to charge the batteries regularly to prolong the life of the batteries. It is recommended to charge the batteries before first use.
  • Page 10 2.6.1 Detachable batteries RCB20 and RCB25 have a detachable battery pack, which can easily be removed when it’s time for charging or change to another battery pack. Figure 4. Detachable battery By pressing the release latch (A), holding the handle (B) and pulling the battery half upwards to detach the batteries.

  • Page 11: Connectors

    Figure 6. RCB15 connector placement Figure 7. RCB20 and RCB25 connector placement Only a charger cable provided by REAC is allowed to be used in this system. If another cable is used IP protection can not be assured. All cables (except USB cable) are eqipped with O-rings, without the O-rings the IP protection will be lost.

  • Page 12: Pc Tools

    In addition to RST10 REAC also provides RUT10, which is a usage tracking tool, aimed for administrators and managers who want to look up information relevant for evaluation and optimization usage of their lifts.
  • Page 13 To install double click on the file called “setup” and a guide will start to take you thru the process. If no special requirements, the suggested setting are best left as they are. Click “Next”, “Install” and “Finish”. After installing, it shall be possible to find a new program launcher in the programs menu:...

  • Page 14: Setup Connection To Control Box

    And on the desktop: Or directly on the hard drive, where it has been installed: To start the installed program, select the program in the program start menu, or double click on the program icon on the desktop, or double click on the program in the programs folder on the hard disk. 3.3 Setup connection to control box A regular USB cable (A-B type) is used between the USB connector in the control box and your PC.

  • Page 15: Using Rst10

    If not connected to Internet while doing this, or if something goes wrong ask your IT support. 3.4 Using RST10 REAC Service Toolbox (RST10), as the name suggests, is a toolbox consisting of several different tools. In this user manual, all aspects of all the various tools will not be covered. Instead this section will focus on tasks most relevant to users of RCB20 and RCB25.
  • Page 16 Now all status registers, parameters and log items will be retrieved, from all units in the system. When done, it will be presented like this. In the small area to the left, one icon for each detected unit is listed. There is also an icon for the aggregated log, common for all units.
  • Page 17 To expand a group, press the plus sign in front of the group name, which then changes to a minus sign. To collapse a group, press the minus sign. Status registers are values that only can be read/viewed. Parameters are values that can be changed. To tell status registers and parameters apart, parameters have a small colon in front of the value.
  • Page 18 In the control box view (icon C) there is a group called “Operation”, which contains all the Regular input throttle parameters. Regular input throttle parameters are set in % of full possible throttle input signal from the operator. The alert LED is always available on a REAC standard hand control, RHC15 (see chapter 2.5).
  • Page 19 Setting service limits must only be done by authorized personnel, since failing to perform necessary service on the system, may lead to subsequent malfunction or personal injury. The service LED is always available on a REAC standard hand control, RHC15 (see chapter 2.5).
  • Page 20 To reset the periods, i.e. to start the counters over at 0, a function must be used. Functions can be reached in three different ways. But the easiest is by right clicking on the C icon, in the area to the left and select the counter you want to reset.
  • Page 21 3.4.9 Checking flags If a motor channel is not working, RST10 can be a helpful tool in combination with the regular trouble shooting guide, or even as an alternative. The RST10 can via error and diagnostic flags give additional information not possible to find if not “getting under the skin” of the system. It can also be useful in in situations where hand control with an alert LED is not available.
  • Page 22 This information is also easily available via RUT10, further information regarding RST10 can be found in chapter 3.5. 3.4.11 Checking system information To check which models a system is made up of, or to check what revision of the firmware is used, right click in the unit in the area to the left, and select Help.

  • Page 23: Using Rut10

    3.5 Using RUT10 REAC Usage Tracking Tool (RUT10) is a simple tool which demands very little training before using it. It is only designed for reading data. The chapters below show the different views, and what kind of data which will be retrieved and shown in each view.
  • Page 24 There is an “Export” button that can be used to export all usage data in to a file which can be opened in for example Excel. 3.5.3 Battery information When connected to a RCB20, a simple battery estimation is shown in the battery tab.
  • Page 25 When connected to a RCB25, RUT10 will also show number of charge cycles, number of recommended charge cycles before the service LED is lit. 3.5.4 Additional information The Info view states information regarding the models connected to, and the control box serial number. It also contains information regarding the RUT10 itself.

  • Page 26: Further Reading

    “Lift” are relevant. 3.6 Further reading For general information about RST10 and RUT10 please review the datasheets for each product. For more details regarding RST10 please read General Features in RST10. All these documents can be found on REAC website www.reac.se.

  • Page 27: Safety

    2 A over current level. It is possible to configure individual current limits for all channels, for RCB15 this configuration must be done pre-delivery, but for RCB20 and RCB25 it is possible to change these limits at any time via the RST10.

  • Page 28: Battery Ventilation

    4.6 Battery ventilation RCB15 and RCB20 have integrated lead batteries and the battery compartment is supplied with ventilation that ensures airing of the batteries. These ventilation channels (see marked picture) must not be blocked or covered.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    (cracks). Sealing The sealing rings of the control device plugs   must be checked for damage and exchanged if necessary. RCB15 comes with pre-delivery calibrated service interval. RCB20 and RCB25 can use RST10 to set individual service intervals.

  • Page 30: Charging Of Batteries

    LED will be unlit and a green LED (indicating fully charged) will be lit as long as the mains cable is still connected to mains. RCB15: charging a completely discharged system will take up to 6 hours. RCB20: charging a completely discharged system will take up to 6 hours.

  • Page 31: Waste Disposal

    RCB15, RCB20 and RCB25 all consist of several parts with different material, which means that they cannot be disposed as one single item. It is recommended (at disposal) to disassemble and divide the product as much as possible in to feasible waste groups to be able to recycle the product in the most environmental friendly way.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    5.6 Repairs In order to avoid the risk of malfunction, all repairs must only be carried out by authorized REAC workshops or by a REAC appointed representative. Products under warranty must also be returned to an authorized REAC workshop.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    5.7 Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause Description Solution No actuator End limit switch When end limit switch is Run in opposite direction. movement activated reached all movements are immediately stopped. Overload – reduce load Over current Current peaks above the current limit are allowed for Obstacle –...
  • Page 34 Actuator mix up Wrong actuator will move. Make sure actuator/actuators are If actuators are equipped connected properly. with RCB-connectors , mix up will be detected, movement will not be allowed and alert indication will lit If waiting 10 s doesn’t help, Internal error Alert indication LED will be...
  • Page 35 Hand Poor contact with Nothing happens when Make sure hand control is control control box pressing a button, no LEDs properly plugged in to appears are lit. control box. “dead” Low battery level Nothing happens when Charge batteries pressing a button, no LEDs are lit.

  • Page 36: Accessories

    5.8 Accessories The following accessories and spare parts can be ordered from REAC: Description Part number Charger cord 69010090 (EU cable, spiral) 69010091 (US cable, spiral) 69010092 (EU cable, straight) 69010093 (US cable, straight) Battery pack 20096800 (RCB15) 20096900 (RCB20)

  • Page 37: Labeling

    6 Labeling The following symbols are used on the label of REAC Control Box products. Input voltage Output voltage Ingress of particles (first character) and water (second IPXX character) as per EN60529. IEC 60417-5840: Patient part of type B IEC 60417-5957: For indoor use only...
  • Page 38 The following symbols are used on the packaging of REAC Control Box products. Manufacturer/manufacturing date. Do not use if package is damaged. Fragile, handle with care Keep dry Temperature limits Relative humidity limits Atmospheric pressure limits Consult instructions for use (Can be ordered via REAC...

  • Page 40: Complying Standards

    7 Complying Standards Complying Standards Description Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons – Hoist Specific ISO 10535:2006 Requirements and test methods Applicable parts Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General Electrical Safety IEC 60601-1:2006 and amendment 1:2012 requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
  • Page 41 During such use both the RCBS and the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating normally. Use of accessories other than those specified or provided by REAC, may result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity and result in improper operation.
  • Page 42 © REAC, June 2017, Issue 5.0 REAC is continuously developing our products and can make changes without prior notice. Therefore we can’t guarantee that the information stated on our webpage or in our written material always is up to date, nor can we take responsibility for any misinterpretation of our written context.

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