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Rhinestahl CTS FutureDrive NG+ User Manual

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WIRELESS ELECTRONIC TURNING TOOL
RC3000G01

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL WIRELESS ELECTRONIC TURNING TOOL RC3000G01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EXPORT STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING - This document may contain technical data whose export 1. Manual Revision History is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C. SEC 2751. et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, 2.

  • Page 3: Abbreviations

    2. ABBREVIATIONS AC Power: Alternating Current Power PC: Personal Computer DC: Direct Current POS: Position FLAG-RET: Flag Retrieval INTV: Interval SQ Drive: Square Drive 3. TOOL DESCRIPTION / INTRODUCTION FOD: Foreign Object Damage LCD: Liquid Crystal Display VAC: Voltage Alternating Current USB: Universal Serial Bus XML: Extensible Markup Language FutureDrive: FutureDriveNG+...
  • Page 4 FutureDriveNG™+ ITEM ITEM Rhinestahl’ s FutureDriveNG™ is a precision electronic tool used to automate QTY IDENTIFICATION CAGE CODE DESCRIPTION OR NAME ZONE the process of rotating a gas turbine engine for multiple applications. There are three main components, the Power Unit, Drive Motor and Hand Control, with POWER UNIT ASSEMBLY W/ VIDEO RC3001G01 OVERLAY &...

  • Page 5: Functional Use Description

    4.1 POWER UNIT The power unit is the central hub of the FutureDrive system. (Figure 2) In addition to the AC power connectors for the hand control and drive motor, the power unit also offers the following connectors: 1. Composite video IN/OUT and S-Video IN/OUT: the power unit can overlay information about the engine, stage and blade onto the signal from a video borescope.
  • Page 6 4.2 DRIVE MOTOR DC brushless servo motor design with a machined, aircraft-aluminum housing and high-resolution encoder feedback for full motion control range with digital accuracy. High torque gearbox ensures reliable operation. Variable acceleration design provides for minimal backlash problems during operation. Equipped with two alignment dowel pins and (x4) ¼-20 captive screws for convenience and ease of installation.

  • Page 7: Configurations

    4.3 HAND CONTROL The battery indicator shows the battery charge. If the cable is plugged in, the icon will animate to show that the battery is charging. The hand control should be plugged to the power unit once the battery indicator shows two bars or less (Figure 4, Item 3).
  • Page 8 SET UP MODE ENGINE This mode shows the model number and serial number of the unit, plus How to select engine type: information about the installed software. This is also where the screen brightness and contrast can be adjusted. When the FutureDrive is powered on, the hand control will display the startup screen for a few seconds, then will automatically go to the ENGINE screen.
  • Page 9 BACKLASH BACKLASH How to compensate for gearbox looseness: How to setup backlash: The engine gearbox will have a certain amount of backlash — backlash is 1. Press ENGINE button. looseness between gear teeth in a gear train. Because of backlash, the 2.
  • Page 10 STAGE How to select the engine stage to inspect: How to move the blade in the borescope view: The FutureDrive will come pre-programmed for the applicable engine. The unit The jog function allows for positioning of the blades per user preference in how knows all the engine’...
  • Page 11 BLADE GO TO BLADE How to set blade-by-blade movement: The FutureDrive tool allows the operator to move to a particular blade at any time. This is done as follows: This allows user to move one blade per push of the This allows user to move one blade per push of the This allows user to move one blade per push of the keys.
  • Page 12 FLAG BLADE FLAG How to fl ag a blade: The motor drive can mark questionable blades for re-inspection. This is done as follows: A fl ag is a bookmark that allows for easy return to a particular blade, such as one that is damaged or questionable.
  • Page 13 FLAG RETRIEVAL INTERVAL How to return to a fl agged blade: How to set interval speed: Find and return to the blades fl agged earlier in the inspection process. The This mode automatically moves the engine, starting at the current blade FutureDrive will remember every blade fl...
  • Page 14 CONTINUOUS SPEED How to set continuous mode: How to set speed: This mode automatically moves the engine core a set number of full rotations The SPEED setting determines how quickly the engine rotates when it is starting at the current blade through the last blade. moving between blades.

  • Page 15: General Safety

    SPEED The auxiliary hand and foot switch are equivalent to the are equivalent to the key. This key. This (Figure 18) allows movement of the engine from blade to blade without using the hand control. In INTERVAL Mode, the hand and foot switches can be used to FLAG blades. Click and release to set the FLAG –...
  • Page 16 5. GENERAL SAFETY 5. GENERAL SAFETY WARNING WARNING Warning statements: A warning statement is a description of a situation Warning: Use caution with the FutureDrive unit to avoid electric shock. Do not where a potentially hazardous condition exists that could result in the death or use the unit if cables are damaged or if the unit has been exposed to moisture.

  • Page 17: Leading Particulars

    6.1 PHYSICAL SIZE • Power Unit 6.75” x 2” x 9” (17.15 x 5.08 x 22.86 cm) • Motor Drive 3.25” x 2.5” x 10” (8.26 x 6.25 x 25.40 cm) • Hand Controller 2” x 5” x 8.75” (5.08 x 12.70 x 22.23 cm) •...

  • Page 18: Installation/Removal

    6.5 OPERATION • Speed Variable from .01 to 2 RPM of the engine core • Direction Bi-directional • Torque Motor Drive rated at 120 ft.lb (162.70 Nm); shear pin rated to 90 ft.lb (122.02 Nm) • Interval Timer 0 to 99 seconds between blades •...
  • Page 19 7. INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 7. INSTALLATION/REMOVAL Attach the drive motor to the engine (some engine models may require an • Turn on the FutureDrive system via the switch on the Power Unit. The Hand adapter). Control will wake up and its display will light. WARNING Connect the drive motor to the power unit via the supplied drive cable.

  • Page 20: General Maintenance

    8. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Clean the unit thoroughly using only a dry, soft, clean cotton cloth. Never use any solvents or cleaning solutions – these can damage the Hand Control’ s display. This unit is designed for indoor and outdoor use. The user must ensure the unit does not get wet or damp due to the nature of electronics and other sensitive components.
  • Page 21 8.2 DISPOSAL 8.4 SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT • If required, the tool shall be disposed of via approved material recycling If the shear pin is broken, the customer can remove and replace onsite. Spare organization and in accordance with local regulations. shear pins are included in the unit and can be removed with a 3/16”...

  • Page 22: Scheduled Maintenance

    8.4 SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT 6. Inspect SQ Drive and shaft to be free of FOD 7. Align SQ Drive and shaft through holes (Figure 22) 8. Insert shear pin in SQ Drive and shaft (use a punch and a hammer) 9.
  • Page 23 9.1 SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS 9.1 SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Materials required: USB Type A (Male) to USB Type B (Male) cable and software package fi le Note: for wireless models 1) Go to SETUP menu and ensure wireless is DISABLED. 2) Ensure hand control is connected to power unit via cable.

  • Page 24: Calibration And Inspection Requirements

    Returned units should be packed in the original shipping cartons. Rhinestahl Corporation is not responsible for damage done in transit. Shipments must be sent freight pre-paid to: Rhinestahl CTS 7687 Innovation Way Mason, OH USA 45040 m: +1 513 229 5300 f: +1 513 229 3165 FutureDriveNG™+ User’...
  • Page 25 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity IN ACCORDANCE DIRECTIVE 2014/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIMANET AND OF THE COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE DIRECTIVE 2014/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIMANET AND OF THE COUNCIL Certificate No.: 02014-8162021 Certificate No.: 02014-8162021-001 Manufacture: Rhinestahl Customer Tooling Solutions Manufacture: Rhinestahl Customer Tooling Solutions 7687 Innovation Way, Mason OH 4504...
  • Page 26 USER MANUAL WIRELESS ELECTRONIC TURNING TOOL RC3000G01 CAUTION: CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF DANGER 7687 Innovation Way Mason, OH USA 45040 m: +1 513 229 5300 f: +1 513 229 3165 rhinestahl.com/cts/...

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