Radio control for forestry cable winches (76 pages)
Summary of Contents for Telenot B&B F6
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WIRELESS CONTROL FOR FOREST WINCHES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Version (02) english...
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TELENOT ELECTRONIC GMBH B & B Product Division Wiesentalstraße 42 73434 AALEN GERMANY Tel. +49 7361 946-4813 Fax +49 7361 946-440 E-Mail: service@forest-frequency.com Internet: http://www.forest-frequency.com Translation of the German original operating instructions...
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User notes User notes Use of the operating instructions Read the complete operating instructions before putting the re- These operating instructions enable you to use the radio control mote control into operation, and store the operating instructions for forest winches F6 safely and efficiently. in a suitable protective cover at the location of use so they can be All stated safety notices and instructions must be observed to easily accessed.
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General Sales Terms All technical information in this description has been written You can find the General Sales Terms at the TELENOT website at by TELENOT with the utmost care. Nevertheless, errors cannot http://www.telenot.com and in the TELENOT product catalog.
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User notes Product identification Manufacturer For inquiries, complaints or parameterization requests, you TELENOT ELECTRONIC GMBH must specify the serial number of the device. Based on the serial B & B Product Division number, the manufacturer can identify every component. The Wiesentalstraße 42...
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User notes Explanation of symbols Tips, recommendations, useful information Safety notices are indicated thus: hazard symbol, signal word, hazard type, and a description of Disposal instruction how to prevent the hazard. Different signal words are used depending on the hazard degree. DANGER! Instructions for disposal for hazardous batteries and Potentially hazardous situation that can lead to death or...
Table of content Parameterization 18.2.4 Changing fuses in the receiver F6 E ..50 15.1 Who performs the parameterization? ..34 Disassembly and disposal Commissioning 19.1 Decommissioning .
Safety notes Safety notes Responsibility of the user DANGER! The operating instructions provide important information for Danger from vehicles tipping over handling the device. All stated safety notices and instructions Ensure that the required stability of the vehicle is must be observed to ensure safe working. provided.
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Safety notes DANGER! Requirements for safe operation Danger from unintentional triggering of functions or starting up Wear protective work clothing suitable for the activity and Ensure that no unintended actuation of the transmitter the deployment location (PPA). can be caused by items of clothing and similar items. Before switching on the radio control, ensure that nobody Switch the transmitter off during break times and at could be put at risk from operation.
Safety notes Special risks 3 3 3 Short circuit WARNING! 3 3 1 Defective control elements Fire hazard from short circuits! CAUTION! In the event of a short circuit, very high currents may Residual risk! occur which could, for example, heat up plug connec- Even if the operator follows the procedures correclty, tions and cables considerably.
Safety notes Storing and handling the transmitter rechar- 3 4 2 Handling packaging materials geable battery eneloop®¹ (optional) Packaging materials are valuable raw materials which can often be re-used or recycled. Batteries gradually lose capacity with age and operating times become shorter.
Inform the authorized personell at the location of use. Batteries purchased from TELENOT can be returned free Notify a doctor and/ or the fire department. of charge, where they are disposed of properly.
Delivery Delivery Art -No Name Delivery 109536040 Radio control F6 − Transmitter F6 S − Receiver F6 E with connection cable and plug − Pin assignment plan, valid for your winch − Accessories kit with: 4 AA batteries, waist belt, 3 runner-bonded metal buf- fer for receiver, B&B ball-point pen −...
System overview System overview The radio control F6 is used for wireless activation of cable winches. The radio control F6 can be used to control single-drum winches (ET) of all types. Transmitter F6 S Winch release brake / pull drum Receiver F6 E +/–...
Function overview Function overview Transmitter The radio control F6 was developed specifically for the challen- ging requirements in the forestry sector. The high-quality radio electronics in a robust housing make the F6 an ideal controller for professional skidding and pulling work. The radio control is suitable for use on forestry vehicles with permanently attached cable winches and for 3-point cable winches on agricultural tractors.
Device Features Receiver Device Features Radio control F6 Diagnostics LED Radio control F6 Receiver F6 E Ready-to-operate set F6 for single-drum winches The receiver has its own diagnostics LED which indicates the Functions: status of important output functions and system messages by Pull lighting up in a specific color (red, green, orange) and a specific Brief and permanent brake release...
Functional Description Functional Description General features Operationally safe function on the 70-cm ISM band Structure Bidirectional radio technology 3 working channels 8 1 1 Transmitter F6 S Individual adjustments to the special circumstances and types of operation of a wide range of winch operating modes. Operating temperature –20°C to +60°C Transmitter features Ergonomically designed operation panel...
Functional Description 8 1 2 F6 receiver What to do in case of a device malfunction In the case of an error in the safety critical function or the internal self-monitoring function, you must cease operation of the system immediately! The system must be sent in to the factory for repairs.
Functional Description Functions Depending on the winch type, the operating mode and time for permanent release are parameterized at the factory: 8 2 1 Pull drum Winch type Operation mode To start the "Pull drum" function (cable intake by the winch), press and hold the button and release the but- Single function (EF) / Duration of per-...
Functional Description 8 2 3 Gas adjustment 8 2 4 Active emergency call function ("Active emergency") Gas continuous (GS) The active emergency call function is used to summon help if To start the "Gas +" function, press and hold the button the person involved in an accident is still capable of triggering and release the button to stop the function (jog mode).
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Functional Description On expiry of the pre-alarm time, the "Emergency" output is Siren switched (e. g. for activating an emergency-call transmission device). 30 s By turning the stop and emergency call switch and then Pre-alarm Main alarm switching off and on the transmitter, you can reset the Com- alarm during the pre-alarm and the main alarm.
Functional Description 8 2 5 Changing the radio channel If there are faults due to radio controls being operated in parallel, the radio channel can be changed (factory setting: channel 2). The radio control F6 operates in the 70 cm ISM band and can be operated on 3 radio channels: Channel 1: 434.175 MHz Channel 2: 434.475 MHz...
Accessories Accessories Name Art -No Description NiMH eneloop® 109536082 4 NiMH eneloop® AA battery AA-size batteries in a plastic box A-LG 12 V ZA battery charger for 109536080 For the mobile charging of 2 AA batteries at the 12-V terminal of the cigarette cigarette lighter lighter 230 V battery charger A-LG 230 V 109536081...
Mechanical structure 10 Mechanical structure - as viewed by the operator - on the left side of the device and the battery / rechargeable battery compartment with screw 10 1 Transmitter F6 S cover is on the right side. Operation is by means of the buttons on the top side. 10 2 Receiver F6 E Mounting clips Cable screw thread...
Mounting 11 Mounting Carrying the transmitter on your chest You can carry the transmitter of the radio control F6 on your 11 1 Transmitter F6 S chest using the waist belt and chest belt. (The waist belt is in- cluded in the delivery and the chest belt is available as optional 11 1 1 Carrying on the body equipment).
Mounting 11 1 2 Mounting with bracket for transmitter Screw the bracket tight. The transmitter of the radio control F6 can be attached to the The transmitter can now be placed in the bracket and taken wall or to the vehicle using the bracket for transmitter HG1. out again.
Mounting 11 2 2 Mounting of F6 E receiver Mark the fixing holes using the dimensional sketch. Drill appropriate holes for the screws used. Mount the receiver vertically with the gable gland downwards. The antenna must be removed from metal Fix the receiver housing to the vehicle with the help of the surfaces as far as possible in order to achieve optimum 3 runner-bonded metal buffers as shown in the following...
Connections and Interfaces 12 Connections and Interfaces 12 2 Connection type 12 1 Position The connections for socket 1-2 are designed as spring-loaded terminal blocks. Socket 3 is designed as a USB-B socket. Position F6 E connections Socket 1 (BU1): 8-pole terminal block Socket 2 (BU2): 8-pole terminal block Socket 3 (BU3): USB socket...
Connections and Interfaces 12 3 Connection configuration 12 3 1 Socket 1 The connections of sockets 1 and 2 are already prewired at the factory to one or several vehicle connectors. The assignment is based on the winch type and is attached to the remote control. Socket 1 connection configuration Type Labeling / icon...
Connections and Interfaces 12 3 2 Socket 2 Socket 2 connection configuration Type Labeling / icon Function Technical Data Output Release brake Switches +U / max. 5 A Output Not occupied Output Gas + Output Gas – Output Not occupied Power Ground / 0 V 0 V / max. 5 A Power (operating voltage)
Installation 13 Installation DANGER! Danger due to malfunctions as a result of incorrect The connection line for the radio control F6 is pre-wired at the cabling factory for one or more plugs (e. g. 7-pin vehicle plugs). The The receiver may only be connected by a specialist configuration and plug type dependend on the winch type.
Wiring diagrams 14 Wiring diagrams Receiver Connection cable Winch / vehicle Earth connection on vehicle chassis, used separately and not simultaneously by other consumers Ground / 0 V Electronics Battery Pre-alarm (alarm device) Siren (pre-alarm) Loud horn not occupied Lift magnet Motor for gas adjustment not occupied...
Parameterization 15 Parameterization 16 Commissioning 16 1 Requirements 15 1 Who performs the parameterization? Nearly all functions are already parametrized at the factory. The correct cabling of the receiver to the winch or to the Additional options are also parametrized at the factory. vehicle has been performed by a specialist according to the relevant pin assignment diagram.
Parameterization 16 3 Functional test 16 3 1 Fitting batteries/rechargeable batteries in the transmitter NOTICE! Generally perform the following points prior to Groove for guide tab commencing work! Switch the vehicle ignition on and start the vehicle. Use the On button to switch on the transmitter. The diagnostics LED on the receiver blinks green.
Parameterization 16 4 Fault-free operation CAUTION! Hearing damage due to noise! Requirements Wear hearing protection when you are working in the direct vicinity of audible warning messages (> 85 dBA). Electrically sound connections within the entire system Remain in the vicinity of audible warning devices only Electrically sound ground and 0 V connections (frequent for as long as required.
Parameterization 16 4 1 Commissioning check list Activity Carried out Cabling between receiver and winch has been properly installed by a specialist workshop Receiver is inserted into the correct socket(s) Batteries in the transmitter are full, and rechargeable batteries are charged (see operation/transmitter/status LED) Receiver is ready for operation (see operation/receiver F6 E)
Operation 17 Operation DANGER! Danger from cutting off and restoration of the power 16 5 Safety notices for operation supply for the transmitter/receiver Nobody should be located around the intake zone of the DANGER! cable winch! Danger from vehicles tipping over Keep a safe distance from the cable winch.
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Operation Requirements for safe operation Wear protective work clothing suitable for the activity and the deployment location (PPA). Before switching on the radio control, ensure that nobody could be put at risk from operation. Always work with a direct line of sight to the machine and proceed with particular caution if you are not yet familiar with operating the radio control.
Operation 17 1 Receiver F6 E 17 2 Transmitter F6 S Use the On button to switch on the transmitter. Diagnostics LED The diagnostics LED on the receiver blinks green. The status LED on the transmitter flashes green (if battery full / rechargeable battery charged).
Operation 17 2 1 LED indications on the transmitter F6 S Status LED Flashes green Battery is charged; transmitter is ready for On button operation Off button Blinks green Command is transmitted Status LED Blinks quickly Stop switch on the transmitter actuated if no other command is triggered.
Operation Important operating procedures are explained in the sections 17 2 3 Permanent release that follow Via function "Release brake" 17 2 2 Release brake WARNING! Danger from falling load Ensure that nobody is near the load to be lowered. Release brake command Press and hold the button for longer than 1.5 seconds or 3.5 seconds (pre-parameterized, depending on the winch...
Operation 17 2 4 Pull drum 17 2 5 Gas + DANGER! Danger from vehicles tipping over Ensure that the required stability of the vehicle is provided. Check the ground. DANGER! Danger from pulling up tree trunks Do not touch the towing cable during operation! Gas + command Nobody should be located around the intake zone of the cable winch!
Operation 17 2 7 Triggering "Active emergency" 17 2 6 Gas – Gas – command Active emergency command CAUTION! Press the button briefly. The motor speed reduces while the Hearing damage due to noise! button is pressed. The set speed is maintained when you release the button (jog mode).
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Operation Active emergency is triggered, the green status LED blinks WARNING! quickly (the color green / red depends on the battery charge Danger from vehicle functions that are not triggered by status) the remote control Activated commands are switched off immediately and The stopping of the winch by pressing the stop and other dangerous commands (e.g.
Operation 17 2 8 Reset "Active emergency" Reset "Alarm" On button Off button Status LED Operating level LED Reset "Active emergency" command Turn the stop and emergency call switch in a clockwise direction until the switch is released and returns to its resting position.
Operation 17 3 Eliminate fault states Fault Solution Diagnostics LED on the receiver is off Check the reciever and voltage supply Diagnostics LED on the receiver flashes red Switch on transmitter / bring transmitter within the receiver's range Diagnostics LED on the receiver flashes alternately, red / Check fuse 5 and supply cable for the siren orange (siren monitoring has tripped) Diagnostics LED on the receiver flashes alternately, two...
Maintenance and service 18 Maintenance and service If you discover a fault: DANGER! 18 1 Recommended maintenance interval Danger due to malfunctions Carry out maintenance work at least once annually. Work can no longer be performed with a defective system. Send back the whole system for repair in appropriate 18 2 Scope of maintenance packaging with the transmitter and receiver, including...
Maintenance and service 18 2 1 Cleaning the transmitter and receiver 18 2 3 Rechargeable batteries (optional) Before cleaning you must turn off the ignition on the vehicle To prevent a deep discharge the transmitter automatically swit- and take out all the plugs of the radio control unit so that no ches itself off when there is very low battery voltage (passive function is triggered involuntarily.
Maintenance and service 18 2 4 Changing fuses in the receiver F6 E NOTICE! Risk of damage to device due to electrostatic charge NOTICE! Discharge yourself by touching grounded metal parts. Risk of damage to the device from opening the receiver This procedure prevents damage to semiconductors by housing electrostatic discharge (ESD).
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Maintenance and service Relay Procedure for the qualified specialist Pull the connection cable(s) from the winch/vehicle socket. Relay Meaning Localize the source of the fault and eliminate it; e.g. short Emergency circuit in the cabling. Not occupied Remove the 4 housing screws and open the housing lid. Not occupied Only replace defective fuses with fuses of the same type Pull drum...
In accordance with the battery ordinance, batteries must not be disposed of with domestic waste! You can return Remove the 3 fixing screws of the receiver housing. batteries purchased from TELENOT free of charge, where NiMH they are disposed of properly.
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Technical Data 20 Technical Data Transmitter Feature Figure Feature Figure Frequency range 70-cm ISM band, Range Several hundred meters in a free field 3 radio channels (434.175 MHz / Power supply 2 AA batteries (optional 2 eneloop® 434.475 MHz / 434.675 MHz) AA rechargeable batteries 1.2 V DC / System address Unique address for transmitter and recei- 1900 mAh)
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Technical Data Receiver This symbol confirms that the devices comply with the machinery directive 2006/42/EC, the radio equipment directive (RED) 2014/53/EU and the protection targets Feature Figure of low voltage directive 2014/35/EU and EMC directive Operating voltage +10 V to +30 V DC 2014/30/EU.
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F6 wireless control Symbol overview Transmitter operation (basic functions) Transmitter off Increase motor Pull Transmitter on speed Pull drum Release brake Gas + Reduce motor speed Gas – off Release Permanent release Legend Short operation Long operation Subject to technical modifications...
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