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- Page 1 USER MANUAL RCB11 & RCB12 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
OWER SUPPLY ........................9 AFETY FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED ..........................10 ........................10 EFORE FIRST USE ....................10 ONNECTING THE CONTROL BOX RST10 TOOLBOX ..........................11 RCB11 RCB12 ..................... 12 PARAMETERS ................15 ONNECT CONTROL UNIT VIA ADAPTER ........................21 URTHER READING MAINTENANCE ............................ -
Page 4: Introduction
1 Introduction 1.1 Documentation This manual describes the control systems RCB11 and RCB12 The following related documentation is also available: RCB11 data sheet RHC10 data sheet • • • RCB12 data sheet • General Features in RST10 • RPP10 data sheet 1.2 Symbols... -
Page 5: Product Description
• • RCB12 is a 4 channel control box. 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. 2.2.1 RCB11 • RCB11 can be combined with RPP10 (REAC Power Pack), RHC10 (REAC Hand Control) and any REAC actuator. - Page 6 2.2.2 RCB12 • RCB12 can be combined with RPP10 (REAC Power Pack), RHC10 (REAC Hand Control) and any REAC actuator. RHC10 RE25 RCB12 RE3000 RE25 RHC12 Generic digital switches RE3000 RPP10...
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Page 7: Connectors
2.3 Connectors 2.3.1 RCB11 connectors The connector front can as an option be equipped with an overlay to simplify connector mounting. The overlay can be customized to fit a certain application. Overlay example and the placement of the connectors: 2.3.2 RCB12 connectors... - Page 8 To simplify assembly of the O-rings put some grease on them (standard Vaseline is ok). Except RE7000 which has a special interface. This is only available on RCB11 Premium, to connect digital switches to RCB12 the digital input adapter, RHC12, needs to be used as a...
- Page 9 Please make sure that the cable is firmly attached to the unit chassis with e.g. cable ties or similar to avoid unintended detachment. Forcing the VPI connector in to the RCB11 the wrong way can damage the control box electronics and cause malfunction.
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Page 10: Power Supply
RPP10 can be used together with either RCB11 or RCB12. • RPP10 is the Pb battery pack which both RCB11 and RCB12 are matched to by default. • 2.4.1 Power connector RCB11 and RCB12 both have to be connected to some external power source, via the VPI-connector, since they do not have any built-in battery. - Page 11 Wait minimum 5 seconds and maximum 10 seconds before unplugging alternatively, if a REAC hand control (e.g. RHC10) is connected, wait for all LEDs to flash before unplugging. All LEDs flashing is a confirmation from the control unit that the battery has been disconnected.
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Page 12: Safety Functions
2.5.2 Disabled motor activation while charging If the charger is connected motor activation is prevented by the control unit (RCB11 and RCB12). The reason is that the charger is not intended to run a motor and doing so might cause EMC disturbance from the charger. -
Page 13: Getting Started
3.2 Connecting the control box You connect the control box to the VPI connector on the RPP10. For the RCB11, a VPI cable is needed. The RCB12 control box has a fixed VPI cable. If an extension is needed, an additional VPI cable can be connected. -
Page 14: Rst10 Toolbox
4 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. For installation and connection instructions, see section 3.2. -
Page 15: Rcb11 And Rcb12 Parameters
Parameters related to a channel will become effective after the next movement on that channel. 4.2 RCB11 and RCB12 parameters To view and change the RCB11 and RCB12 parameters, select the C icon and expand the groups. The configurable parameters are available in the following groups: •... - Page 16 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 17 4.2.7 Low battery warning The hand control has a low battery LED and the RCB11 and RCB12 Premium has a low battery sound alarm. The LED starts flashing and the alarm gives a sound when the controlbox has reached a low level.
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Page 18: Connect Control Unit Via Usb Adapter
4.3 Connect control unit via USB adapter 4.3.1 USB adapter overview 4.3.2 Connect USB cable A regular USB cable (A-B type) is used between the USB adapter and the PC. The cable should be inserted into the USB connector. See section 4.3.1. When connecting a control unit to a PC for the first time, the PC needs to get and install drivers to be able to handle the new control unit. - Page 19 4.3.4 Use the hand control To be able to test and monitor the system live, running actuators from the hand control, while having the PC connected, the hand control can optionally be inserted via any of the HC connectors on the USB adapter.
- Page 20 C), and the group called “Usage”. This group contains the parameter “Strokes service interval X”, where X is the channel number. These parameters can be set to the number of strokes before a service recommendation LED will light up (available on REAC hand controls). This must only be performed by authorized personnel.
- Page 21 To reset a counter, i.e. to start the counters from 0, a function must be used. Functions can be reached in three different ways, the easiest is by right clicking on the C icon, in the area to the left and select the counter you want to reset.
- Page 22 Flags in the DC out group: There are a set of flags belonging to each motor output channel found • in “DC out” groups. There is one group for each motor output channel. “Error jack ID”, “Error chain link” and “Incompatible device detected” flags shall all be 0. If not, the system is probably configured incorrectly.
- Page 23 The System help window displays information for the unit.: 4.3.9 Checking charge level The charge level of the build in battery can read in the status register “Estimated charge level”, found in the control unit view (icon C), in the group “Power”. They are called “Max current forward”...
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Page 24: Further Reading
“Power disconnect”. A confirmation window will pop up: 4.4 Further reading For general information about RST10 please review the datasheets. For more details please read General Features in RST10. These documents can be found on REAC website www.reac.se. -
Page 25: Maintenance
5.2 Cleaning and disinfection Product Cleaning instructions RCB11 Clean with a damp cloth or with a brush and water (water must not be under pressure) RCB12 Clean with a damp cloth or with a brush and water (water must not be under pressure) Make sure all connectors are plugged during cleaning. -
Page 26: Trouble Shooting
6 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 4.3.7 Problem Probable cause Description Solution No actuator Over current Current peaks above the Overload –... - Page 27 Nothing happens when Charge batteries. control pressing a button, no LEDs appears are lit. “dead” Hand control out of Nothing happens. Service needed. Alert order. indication LED lit (requires REAC hand Short circuit. Alert indication LED will be Service needed. control) lit.
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Page 28: Repairs
6.1 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 29: Technical Data
7 Technical data 7.1 Basic characteristics RCB11 RCB12 Output voltage 24 VDC 24 VDC No of actuator channels IP-class IPX4 IPX4 Weight 0.2 kg 0.3 kg Flammability rating UL94 V-0 UL94 V-0 Color Black (RAL9005) Black (RAL9005) White (RAL9016) White (RAL9016) 7.2 Environmental conditions... -
Page 30: Functional Features
To interface with the system, there are a few different possibilities available: RCB11 RCB11 RCB12 RCB12 premium basic premium basic ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Via REAC Hand Control (RHC10) ✓ Digital Input Ports (FSI Connectors) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Via REAC Digital Input Adapter (RHC12) -
Page 31: Power Options
7.5 Power options RCB11 RCB11 RCB12 RCB12 premium basic premium basic ✓ ✓ VPI connector with power type auto detect ✓ ✓ VPI connector with preset type ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Supports a matched Pb battery pack ✓ ✓ ✓... -
Page 32: Warranty
Nonconformities due to age of the product (for example, discolouring of painting) are excluded from warranty. In case of doubt regarding the existence of a defect or if an inspection is required, REAC reserves the right to request the return of the product. -
Page 33: Labeling
8 Labeling The following symbols are used on the label of REAC Control unit products. Rated voltage (24 VDC) Ingress of particles (first character) and water (second IPXX character) as per EN60529. IEC 60417-5840: Patient part of type B IEC 60417-5957: For indoor use only... - Page 34 The following symbols are used on the packaging of REAC Control unit 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 Consult instructions for use...
- Page 36 © REAC, March 2021, Issue 5.0 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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