Batteries - REAC RCB15 User Manual

If the hand control for some reason is out of order or for some other reason not practical to use, the
system can also be maneuvered via a control panel on the control box. The control panels differ a bit
between the variants, where RCB20 and RCB25 have some additional functions compared to RCB15.
These panels can also be customized to fit a certain application. Standard panels have the following
features and design:
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.
All variants are equipped with a speaker, which will give a warning sound when the batteries reach a low
battery level and a movement is performed. The system can also be equipped with a RHC15 hand control,
which has a battery level indicator as default.
The system is designed to be able to complete one full lifting cycle with maximum load (according to EN
ISO 10535:2006) after the warning is given. It is however recommended to charge the batteries as soon
as possible after the warning signal is heard or the low battery LED is flashing.
In the unlikely event of battery acid leakage and you get it in your eyes or on your skin -
rinse thoroughly with lots of water and contact your local healthcare for further consultation.
When the battery level is critically low all operations will be aborted to protect the batteries
All three variants of the RCB controls are equipped with a feature to handle regenerative
energy from the actuators
good efficiency, which in turn gives an improved time between charging
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Currently only available together with RE7000
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to the batteries. This makes it possible to use actuators with very
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