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- Page 1 Model MCB1 Control Box Model MC2E Laser Receiver Operator's Manual...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Futtura product. Your receiver is a premium quality tool that has been designed and manufactured to provide years of precise and reliable performance. The system has been specifically designed for use in harsh construction environments. This manual is an important part of your purchase as it will familiarize you with the unit and explain the numerous features that have been designed into it.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents CONTROL BOX MODEL MCB1 System Description ...............2 Controls and Displays ............3 Configuration ................6 Operation ................9 System Wiring ..............11 MC2E Receiver System Description .............14 Controls and Displays ............14 Installation ................15 Maintenance and Care ..............16 Specifications ..................16 Meaning of Symbols ................17 Safety ....................17... -
Page 4: System Description
System Description Automatic Blade Control is used on construction grading machinery to automatically control the blade in earthmoving and grading applications. It is also used on agricultural drainage and land leveling machinery. A laser receiver mounts above the cutting edge of the blade. A control box and a hydraulic installation kit tie into the machine's hydraulic system. -
Page 5: Controls And Displays
CONTROL BOX MCB1 Controls and Displays Front View LED grade display Power ON / OFF switch Power ON indicator Automatic / Manual toggle switch Automatic ON indicator Manual ON indicator Raise / Lower toggle switch Access panel thumbscrews Access panel... - Page 6 Controls and Displays Switch Panel 11 12 13 Operation Installation Switches Switches Operation Switches: Rotary switch - On-Grade Deadband selections (Default setting is "8".) Dip Switch 4-way - Performance selections (Default setting is all in the OFF position.) Rotary switch - Valve gain (speed) (Default setting is "8".) Installation Switches: Rotary switch - Valve balance (raise/lower)
- Page 7 Controls and Displays Rear View 6-socket connector - receiver communication 7-socket connector - optional remote switch 10-socket connector - hydraulic valve outputs 4-pin connector - machine power input Identification / serial number label Mounting knobs for bracket...
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Page 8: Configuration
Configuration The system operation is a function of deadband setting, gain selection, laser RPM, machine speed, hydraulic pressure and flow, installation settings, and general site or field conditions. The user selectable factors of the control box are the deadband, the gain and the LED displays. Two rotary switches are provided for selecting the on-grade deadband (10) and the gain (12), while a dip switch (11) provides for LED display selections. - Page 9 Configuration Dip Switch (11) Settings: The dip switch panel consists of 4 individual switches. The up position is ON and the down position is OFF. The function of each switch and their factory default settings are as follows: Switch # Function Position Default Position...
- Page 10 Configuration Gain Selection Switch (12): The gain selection rotary switch (12) provides sixteen positions with "0" being the slowest reacting and increasing clockwise to "F" which is the fastest reacting. When the receiver is in the on-grade deadband, no correction signals are sent to the valve. Immediately after the receiver moves outside of the on-grade deadband, signals are sent to correct the elevation.
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Page 11: Operation
Operation Power ON / OFF Switch: Push the power switch (2) once to turn the system on. All LED's on the box will turn on for a brief period. The red power on indicator LED (3) will stay lit to indicate the power is on. - Page 12 Operation Automatic / Manual Toggle Switch (4): Automatic: Push the switch to the top (up) position for automatic mode, which is indicated with an "A". The switch will return to the neutral position. The green LED will turn on confirming that the box is in the automatic mode.
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Page 13: System Wiring
System Wiring All cables should be properly installed. Cables should be attached to the machine a minimum of every 2 to 3 feet (.6 to 1.0 meter) or less to try to eliminate cable movement and possible abrasion damage. Special care should be taken at flex points to ensure the cable moves freely and does not rub on other hoses, fittings, or the machine. - Page 14 System Wiring Cable Configurations: Receiver Cable - powers the receiver and communicates grade information between the receiver and the control box. RECEIVER CABLE Function Control Box Receiver Wire 6 Socket 7 Socket Color Power Communication Green Communication White Ground (Signal) Black High Power Return High Power Supply...
- Page 15 System Wiring Cable Configurations: Valve Cable - communicates grade information between the control box and the hydraulic valve. VALVE CABLE - Proportional Time (PT) Function Control Box Wire 10 Socket Color Lower Valve Blue Raise Valve Green Switched Power Load Sense Orange Not Used White...
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Page 16: System Description
MC2E System Description The MC2E laser receiver is a rugged, electronic receiver that detects laser light generated by rotating lasers. The unit is designed to work with all common rotating lasers and will detect both visible and invisible beams. The MC2E is designed to be installed with a Control Box for automatic control on certain grading machines. -
Page 17: Installation
Installation The MC2E receiver mounts to round masts from sizes 1.66" to 2.00" O.D. (42 to 50 mm) and to 1 1/2" (38 mm) square tube. The model STM1 shock mounted telescoping mast is ideally suited for machine control applications. The mast allows the receiver to be positioned above the machinery for unobstructed laser reception. -
Page 18: Maintenance And Care
Transport the instruments in their original cases. Inspect cables daily to ensure there is no excessive wear, especially at pivot points. Check for crimps or cuts in the wire insulation. Specifications - MCB1 On-Grade LED's Green High / Low LED's... -
Page 19: Meaning Of Symbols
Meaning of Symbols WARNING: Indicates a potential hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in a minor or moderate injury and/or material, financial, or environmental damage. NOTE: Important information to enable the product to be used in a correct and efficient manner unrelated to safety. -
Page 20: Warranty
Warranty This product is warranted to be free of defects in material and work- manship for a period of two years. This warranty period is twenty-four months from the date the product is delivered from the dealer to the purchaser or is put into service by a dealer as a demonstration unit or rental unit.
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