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Wahlberg Winch 25 User Manual

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Winch25 Double - appendix
Slack detection switches
Rotary limit switch
Slackdetection
The Winch 25 is supplied with a mechanical slackwire-detection for each wire. This function is
only used as safety-precaution, wireslack should always be avoided in normal operation.
If the slackdetection is activated (no pull on the wire), the winch will not operate - neither up nor
down.
805.221.002
Date: October 14, 2016

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  • Page 1 Rotary limit switch Slackdetection The Winch 25 is supplied with a mechanical slackwire-detection for each wire. This function is only used as safety-precaution, wireslack should always be avoided in normal operation. If the slackdetection is activated (no pull on the wire), the winch will not operate - neither up nor down.
  • Page 2 Rotary limit switches: The rotary limit switches is functioning as a working area limit switches. The TOP-limit switch has a factory setting - at ~10 cm under the winch. The BUTTON - limit switch has a factory setting - at 10 meter under the winch. The BUTTON limit switch can be adjusted to another setting, up to 15 meter, but the working area can also be adjusted from the DMX control - Adjusting the limit-switches:...
  • Page 3 Lifting Wire. The nylon-coated wires carry live main voltage for the power for the chandelier lamp. Inspect wires daily for wear or damages on the nylon insulation. Wire and "Slack detection rolls should be greased with a thin layer of silicone-grease. This grease helps the wire rolling on the drums and prevents the wire from slipping sideways.
  • Page 4 805.221.002 Date: October 14, 2016...
  • Page 5 DMX channels DMX channel 1 – Position. (16 bit DMX channel) DMX channel 2 – Position fine. (16 bit DMX channel) DMX channel 3 – Maximum speed DMX channel 4 – Motor Enable – between 50 % and 55 %, to enable the motor output. DMX channel 5 –...
  • Page 6 Jaegergaardsgade 160 DK-8000 Aarhus C DENMARK WWW.WAHLBERG.DK 220 Winch 25 User Manual WWW.WAHLBERG.DK · TELEPHONE +45 86 18 14 20 · CELL PHONE +45 40 52 20 88 · EMAIL: mads@wahlberg.dk...
  • Page 7 Index: GENERAL RODUCT CONTENT ESCRIPTION REA OF USE 25 F INCH EATURES ONNECTING THE INCH DJUSTING THE LIMIT SWITCHES MENU IFTING CAPACITY AND REQUIRED SETTINGS OGMÆRKE ER IKKE DEFINERET ONTINUOUS USE OGMÆRKE ER IKKE DEFINERET LED F UNCTIONS RRORS AND ERROR CODES OWER FAILURE NSPECTIONS AND AINTENANCE...

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Item No. : 220 Dimensions : 400 x 225 x 290 mm / 15.74 x 8.86 x 11.42 in (Height-Width-Depth) Power supply : 230 volt AC 50 - 60Hz. Power consumption : Max 300 Watt. Power plug : Neutrik powerCON male DMX Control signal : DMX 512 1990 + DMX 512A / 6 Channels used DMX connection...

  • Page 9: Product Content

    Do not modify the winch. Any modification you might need should be done by Wahlberg. It is the customers' responsibility that any local restrictions concerning the use of the winch are complied with.
  • Page 10 Attention! Before running the winch read the user’s manual paying special attention to the chapter "Connecting the winch". It is important to keep the wire in a good condition. See "Maintenance". Make sure the operator is able to watch the winch while running it in order to have visual confirmation of the movements.
  • Page 11 Winch 25 Features The Winch25 is a wire winch for lifting and moving scene objects. The winch is controlled from the lighting desk, and thereby stage movements can be controlled in corporation with the lights, this will add dynamic to the performance or play.
  • Page 12 Connecting the Winch Power supply The Winch 25 must be connected to 208-240VAC, Power is connected to the blue Neutric Powercon connector. By supplying power to the winch, the display will show a start-up screen and then change to DMX CONTROL START CHAN 1 DMX is connected to the male 5-pole XLR connector.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Limit Switches

    Adjusting the limit switches To adjust the limits first remove the black cover, it is attached with two screws. The limit switch determines the maximum and minimum travel distance of the winch. To adjust the limit switch loosen the middle screw. Then the top and bottom limits can be adjusted with the two screws.
  • Page 14 Emergency stop switch (Optional) The Winch can be configured with an emergency stop By default the emergency stop is NOT enabled! If the emergency stop switch is activated (pin 1 and pin 4 are disconnected) the red ERROR LED will light. The emergency stop switch is connected to the male 4 pole XLR connector.
  • Page 15 DMX Control When the Winch 25 is connected to the power supply and a DMX light-desk it is ready for use and can be controlled from the light-desk. DMX channel description DMX channel 1 – Position. (16 bit DMX channel) DMX channel 2 –...
  • Page 16 MENU The menu structure is divided into two different areas for safer motor control. Control mode The display shows: DMX CONTROL START CHAN 1 Control mode – Expanded view Expanded view is activated by holding the DOWN button for approx. 5 seconds. Here it is possible to watch the different parameters: P = ACTUAL POSITION D = DELTA POSITION...

  • Page 17: Adjustable Parameters

    Save changed value The top line of the display is showing: EDIT MENU VALUES The bottom line of the display is showing: DMX ADDR Push ENT to change the top line to: SAVING 1-20 Press and hold ENT The top line of the display counts up to 20 then shows OK. SAVING The Value is now saved in the memory.
  • Page 18 Pressing the DOWN button makes the wire run down, unless the limit switch is activated. DMX ADDR DMX start address Range 1 - 509 DMX start address defines which DMX address the Winch 25 reacts on. 0 – 32.000 TAC RANGE Tacho range Range The tacho range is setting the maximum range of the Winch.

  • Page 19: Normal Operation

    Normal Operation Temperatures If the surface temperature of the winch exceeds 90 degrees Celsius there is a risk of damaging the winch. Duty cycle The winch should not be operated at a duty cycle higher than 30% for longer periods of time. Lifting speeds and weight The load of the winch impacts the minimum speed it can operate at.

  • Page 20: Power Failure

    LED Functions DMX LED The DMX lamp will light steady green when receiving a DMX signal. The DMX lamp will blink green if no DMX signal is present. Error LED The error LED will light red if there is an error. Reset error is done by toggling the setting DMX channel 4 to 0.

  • Page 21: Inspections And Maintenance

    Inspections and Maintenance Interval of inspections should be determined according to the frequency of use and the working scenario of the winch. It is very important for the safety of persons and for the operation of the winch that the winch is kept in a good condition.
  • Page 22 Rolling up the wire When delivered the wire has a thin layer of silicone grease on the drum / wirer. This silicone grease prevents the wire from jumping or making a creaking sound when rolling up and down. After some days of use this silicone may have dried out, and the sound will come back. Apply a thin layer of silicone to your finger and apply it onto the drum.

  • Page 23: Dmx Channels

    The Winch 25 uses 6 DMX channels. In order to make it easier to learn how to use it: Patch out the 6 DMX channels to faders on your light desk.

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