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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL RCB10+ REAC CONTROL BOX 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

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................. 2 ......................... 2 OCUMENTATION ............................ 2 YMBOLS ........................... 2 BBREVIATIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........................3 ........................... 3 VERVIEW ......................3 YSTEM AND COMPATIBILITY .......................... 3 ONFIGURATION ..........................4 ONNECTORS ............................. 4 ATTERY ........................5 AFETY FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED ..........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Injury to persons can occur if these instructions are not followed. Damage to the product can occur if these instructions are not followed. Useful tips, recommendations, and information for efficient and trouble-free use. 1.3 Abbreviations REAC Control Box REAC Hand Control REAC Service Toolbox...

  • Page 5: Product Description

    2.1 Overview The RCB10+ is a 4-channel control box with a 2 Ah battery pack. 2.2 System and compatibility A REAC control system consists of a control box, a power source, a hand control, and one or several actuators. •...

  • Page 6: Connectors

    2.4 Connectors Actuator connectors A REAC actuator equipped with a 6.5 mm phono connector can be connected. Charger jack The charger jack is used for connection of the battery charger. Hand control (HC) connector The RHC10 hand control can be used together with the RCB10+. It is as standard equipped with a 6.5 mm phono connector.

  • Page 7: Safety Functions

    2.6 Safety functions 2.6.1 Duty cycle To prevent the actuator motors from overheating, the REAC control systems have a built-in supervision and protection feature. There are three limits used to determine if the user shall be warned or if the operation should stop.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    3 Getting started 3.1 Before first use Before using the RCB10+ for the first time, you should charge the battery for 24 hours. This to ensure full charge and to prolong the lifetime of the battery. To charge the battery the first time, do the following: 1.

  • Page 9: Configuring Rcb10

    The configuration of RCB10+ is done using the RST10 Windows software, which you can download from REAC’s web page and install on your computer. To connect the RCB10+ to the computer, the RHC12 adapter with a USB cable (Type A-B) and 6.35 mm phono cable are needed.
  • Page 10 3.3.2 Installing RST10 To install the RST10 software on your Windows computer, do the following: 1. Go to https://www.reac.se/products/control-systems/rst10/ and download the RST10 Software zip file. 2. Extract the zip file. 3. Double-click the file named “setup”. 4. A guide takes you through the installation. Normally, there is no need to change the suggested settings.
  • Page 11 The configurable parameters are available in the following groups: • DC out 1-4, one group per actuator channel Operation • Usage • To change a parameter, do the following: 1. Click the plus sign in front of the group. This displays all parameters in the group. 2.

  • Page 12: Operation

    4 Operation 4.1 Charging the battery For an optimum lifetime, you should charge the battery as often as possible. If the battery is not charged regularly, it will be damaged due to self-discharge. Frequent deep discharge reduces the battery life. To charge the battery, do the following: 1.
  • Page 13 4.2.3 Activating the battery To activate the battery, do the following: 1. Connect the battery charger to the RCB10+ charger jack and to a wall socket. 2. Wait 5 seconds. 3. The battery is now internally connected and the system is ready for use. It is recommended to keep the charger connected until the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 14: Rst10 Toolbox

    5 RST10 toolbox The REAC Service Toolbox RST10 is a Windows software consisting of several maintenance and service tools. The RST10 can be used to configure settings, evaluate application solutions, perform service tasks, and monitor system behavior. This chapter describes the RST10 user interface and the configurable RCB10+ parameters.
  • Page 15 1. This area displays icons for each detected unit and a log: a. Log aggregated log for all units b. G USB adapter (gateway) c. C control box d. H hand control To select a unit, double-click the icon. 2. This area displays groups of status registers and parameters for the selected unit. a.

  • Page 16: Rcb10+ Parameters

    This image shows status registers and parameters in an expanded group. 1. Status registers are values that only can be read/viewed. 2. Parameters are values that can be changed. Parameters have a colon sign in front of the value. To change a parameter, do the following: 1.
  • Page 17 The parameters are set in percentage of time using a motor, within a certain period (duty cycle). Most REAC actuators have a specified duty cycle of 2 minutes run, followed by 18 minutes of rest; in total 20 minutes.
  • Page 18 5.2.7 Low battery warning The hand control has a low battery LED and the RCB10+ Premium has a low battery sound alarm. The LED starts flashing and the alarm gives a sound when the RCB10+ has reached a low level. It is possible to adjust the level for when the low battery warnings will be activated.

  • Page 19: Additional Functions

    5.3 Additional functions 5.3.1 Checking system information It is possible to display information about all units in the system, for example firmware revision and serial number. To check the system information for a unit, do the following: 1. Right-click the icon for the unit. This displays a menu. 2.
  • Page 20 5.3.2 Checking the charge level To check the battery charge level, do the following: 1. Double-click the C icon. 2. Expand the group Power. 3. The status register Estimated charge level displays the estimated battery charge level. 5.3.3 Disconnecting the battery To protect the battery from deep discharge, it is possible to disconnect the battery.
  • Page 21 5.3.4 Checking flags If a motor channel is not working, the RST10 can be a helpful tool in combination with the trouble shooting guide in chapter 7. The RST10 can provide additional information via error and diagnostic flags: • Flags in the H bridge group: All status registers starting with “Error” should be 0. If not, something is probably broken.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    6 Maintenance 6.1 Service intervals To ensure safe and proper operation, regular service is required. The service interval depends on the final application and the number of actuator cycles. Between the planned service points, regular inspection and maintenance should also be performed. The following maintenance schedule is suggested: Initially Regularly...

  • Page 23: Trouble Shooting

    7 Trouble shooting In addition to this trouble shooting guide, it can be useful to check error and diagnostic flags in the RST10 software, see section 5.3.4. Problem Probable cause Description Solution No actuator Overcurrent Current peaks above the Overload – reduce load. movement current limit are allowed for Obstacle –...
  • Page 24 System Low battery level. When the level is critically Charge the battery. appears low, the battery is “dead” automatically disconnected to protect the battery Battery disconnect Nothing happens. Activate the battery, see functionality section 4.2.3. activated. Battery is worn out. The battery level indicators Service is needed.

  • Page 25: Repairs

    7.1 Repairs To avoid risk of malfunction, all repairs must 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 26: Technical Data

    8 Technical data 8.1 Basic characteristics RCB10+ Output voltage 24 VDC No of actuator channels IP class IPX4 Battery type Lead Capacity 2.0 Ah Charge time Weight 1.9 kg Flammability rating UL94 V-0 Color Black (RAL9005) White (RAL9016) 8.2 Environmental conditions RCB10+ Operating Ambient temperature...

  • Page 27: Functional Features

    8.5 Warranty There is a warranty on REAC products against manufacturing faults. The warranty period begins on the purchasing date of the product and applies for 12 months. Warranty exclusions: REAC is entitled to deny any warranty if: · The product has not been correctly used or the product usage specifications (load, environment, temperature, duty cycle, voltage, current, etc) have not been respected.

  • Page 28: Waste Disposal

    Some of these main groups can be divided into sub-groups. Metal can, for example, be divided into iron, stainless steel, and aluminum and alloy steel. Plastic can, for example, be divided into ABS, PA, PE, and PP. All REAC plastic units are provided with an interior code for plastic types and fiber contents. 8.7 Labeling The following symbols are used on the label of REAC control system products.
  • Page 29 Label example - product The following symbols are used on the packaging of REAC control system 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...
  • Page 30 Label example - packaging...
  • Page 31 © REAC, February 2021, Issue 2.0 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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