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O307-39(U)-1E
Radio-control System ( RCS-FT1 )
CAUTION: Read this manual before operating.
for Boom Truck Series
Save this manual for future reference.
2004
PRINTED IN JAPAN
0412 E

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  • Page 1 O307-39(U)-1E Radio-control System ( RCS-FT1 ) CAUTION: Read this manual before operating. for Boom Truck Series Save this manual for future reference. 2004 PRINTED IN JAPAN 0412 E...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    M037920E Contents ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Safety Caution ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Preface ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Configurations of Radio-control System ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Names and Functions of Each Section 1. Radio-control Block ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2. Crane ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Safety Functions of Radio-control System 1. Auto Power-off Function ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2. Switch Failure Detection Function ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・...
  • Page 3: Preface

    When transferring the crane to another party, transfer this manual also together with the crane. Should you have any comments or inquiries on the delivered crane or this manual, contact the nearest TADANO distributor or dealer. Preface Preface...
  • Page 4: Configurations Of Radio-Control System

    M037940E Configurations of Radio-control System Emergency stop lamp Speaker Communication unit (for alarm) Control unit Radio control valve Transmitter Transmitter storing bag Portable hook M22656E Configurations of Radio-control System Configurations of Radio-control System...
  • Page 5: Names And Functions Of Each Section

    M037950E Names and Functions of Each Part 1. Radio-control Block 【Communication Unit】 【Transmitter】 1 Engine start LED (Red/Green) 2 Speed mode LED (Red/Green) 3 Power LED (Red) 13 Emergency stop LED (Red) 12 Emergency 4 Power switch stop switch 11 Engine 5 Speed mode switch start switch...
  • Page 6 M037950E 1. Engine Start LED 9. Swing Selection Switch The LED shows the condition of the engine These are the motion selection switches for start switch. the crane operation. When the speed control lever is pulled after the motion ・  W hen the switch is not operated: Turned selection switch is changed, the crane can be operated.
  • Page 7 M037950E 17. Mode Indicator Lamp The lamp indicates the current operation mode. ・  A t power on of the control unit: “L0” ・  A t radio-control mode: “L1” At error occurrence, an error number is displayed. Connector Remote-control Operation This is the connector to connect the remote-control transmitter when...
  • Page 8: Crane

    M037950E 2. Crane 3 Emergency 4 Speaker stop lamp SPEAKER Radio Manual SPEAKER 1 Speaker 2 Radio control/manual switch changeover switch M22658E 1. Speaker Switch 3. Emergency Stop Lamp This is the switch to select output/stop of The LED shows the emergency stop state. the alarm.
  • Page 9: Safety Functions Of Radio-Control System

    M037960E Safety Functions of Radio-control System The radio-control system has the following functions to realize safety operations. 1. Auto Power-off Function When the motion selection switch is not Power LED operated for approximately one hour, the power of the transmitter is automatically Power switch turned off to save battery consumption.
  • Page 10: Continual Operation Restriction Function

    M037960E 3. Continual Operation Restriction Function Error is displayed when any of the motion selection switches is kept in the operation state for approximately five minutes due to a failure, trapped dirt or the like. Four LEDs on the transmitter flash to show the failure condition.
  • Page 11: Alarm Function

    M037960E 5. Alarm Function Warning No alarm sounds when the speaker switch is turned “OFF”. Since it is an important alarm, turn the speaker switch “ON” except for special cases. Operation should be made with special care when the switch needs to be turned off due to noise prevention at nighttime operation and the like.
  • Page 12: Radio-Control

    M037970E Radio-control [NOTE] Even after the radio-control transmitter is turned OFF under the condition where the radio wave is out of reach, the control unit still remains on in the radio-control mode. Make sure to confirm that the mode indicator lamp of the control unit indicates “L0” after the radio-control operation is completed (or after the power of the transmitter is turned OFF).
  • Page 13 M037970E 4. Confirm that the mode indicator lamp of the Mode indicator lamp control unit displays “L0”. The lamp displays “L0” after displaying “88.” (All light up). M22336E 5. Press the power switch to turn on the power of the transmitter. The power LED of the transmitter Power LED lights up.
  • Page 14: How To Operate The Radio-Control

    M037970E 2. How to Operate the Radio-control Warning Before starting the crane operation, confirm whether or not it is possible to make each motion of the crane normally by making the following operations: Extending and retracting of the boom, raising and lowering of the boom, hoisting up and down the hook, and turning of the hook.
  • Page 15 M037970E (2) Basic operations 1. Operate the motion selection switch while pointing the transmitter in the direction of the crane. When the motion selection switch is operated, the engine speed increases slightly higher than the idling speed. M22668 2. Pull the speed control lever slowly. Then the crane starts to move.
  • Page 16: Changing Speed Mode

    M037970E 3. Changing Speed Mode With the speed mode switch, operating speed of the crane can be changed to three levels: High-speed, medium-speed and low-speed. Select the high-speed mode when the crane needs to be used under normal conditions, the medium-speed mode when the crane needs to be used with medium-speed range of the engine, and low-speed mode when the crane needs to be used with low-speed (at idle up) or when noise prevention is necessary during nighttime operation and the like.
  • Page 17: Engine Start-Up Operation

    M037970E 4. Engine Start-up Operation Warning It is dangerous to start up the engine while the motion selection switch of the manual operation lever or transmitter is under operation, causing sudden movement of the crane. Start-up the engine after confirming that the operation levers and motion selection switches are in the neutral position.
  • Page 18: Manual Operation

    M037980E Manual Operation [NOTE] change from radio-control operation to manual operation, turn off Radio-control/manual Power LED (Turned off) changeover switch the power of the radio-control transmitter, Power switch and then turn the radio-control /manual changeover switch to the “Manual” position. Radio Manual Radio-control...
  • Page 19: Battery Replacement For Transmitter

    M037990E Battery Replacement for Transmitter 1. Battery Replacement Timing Replace the batteries in the following cases. Power LED (1) When the power LED of the transmitter (Flashing) flashes. (2) When the alarm (which has a “two-tone” sound) sounds while the motion selection switch is operated.
  • Page 20: Measures For Emergency Case

    M038000E Measures for Emergency Case 1. When Radio-control Operation is Impossible Warning Depending on the failure conditions, changing to the manual operation may not restore the normal operation. Check the LED indications of the transmitter or the error number on the mode indicator lamp of the control unit in order to take the correct measure for the error number.
  • Page 21 If the normal operation is not restored even after the measures in the following table are taken, quickly stow the crane. Then, have the crane and radio-control system inspected/repaired at the nearest TADANO distributor or dealer. Error Trouble and measure...
  • Page 22 M038000E “30”: Extension operation “32”: Winching operation “31”: Elevation operation “33”: Swing operation The auto acceleration cannot be controlled with the radio-control operation. Although the radio-control operation is possible, the operation should be made carefully when the engine is revved up. Or, change to the manual operation and then operate the crane.
  • Page 23: If The Radio-Control Is Not Possible

    Fastening the screw too tight may cause operation failures. Make sure to lightly tighten the screw. M22377E 2. After manually stowing the crane, have the crane radio-control system inspected/repaired at the nearest TADANO distributor or dealer. Measures for Emergency Case Measures for Emergency Case...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    M038010E Troubleshooting Guide First check the following when a problem occurs during the radio-control operation. Trouble Checkpoints Measures Power LED does not ・ Are batteries inserted? ・ Insert batteries. light up. ・ Are batteries inserted in the ・ Insert batteries in the correct manner? correct manner.
  • Page 25 M038010E Radio wave transmission is hindered under the following conditions, which may stop the crane operation. Take an appropriate measure according to the operational condition. If the appropriate measure does not improve the situation, use the manual operation. Operation example Appropriate measure Distance between...
  • Page 26: Daily Inspection

    M038020E Daily Inspection Inspect the radio-control system at the time of the pre-operational inspection of the main unit of the crane. Transmitter Communication unit Control unit (1) Is the case of the transmitter or control unit damaged? Do switches or rubber parts of the transmitter have any crack or flaw? Any damage on the case or any crack or...
  • Page 27 MEMO...
  • Page 28 H000781E TADANO LTD. Head Office Ko-34, Sinden-cho, Takamatsu, Japan Overseas Service Dept. Tadano Ryogoku Bldg. 4-12, Kamezawa 2-chome, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel. 81-3-3621-7765 Tel fax 81-3-3621-7785 TADANO AMERICA CORP. 333 Northpark Central Drive, SuiteZ, Houston Texas, 77073 U.S.A. Tel. 1-281-869-0030...
  • Page 30 Do not remove the certificate label. M22649E Dismantling/modification prohibited. Do not dismantle or modify the radio-control system. Dismantling modifying radio-control system illegal punishable. Request a repair at the nearest TADANO distributor or dealer if the radio-control system has a problem. M22318 Safety Caution Safety Caution...
  • Page 31 M037910E (3) Always keep the transmitter clean. When the transmitter gets dusty or dirty, wipe the dust or dirt away with a dry soft cloth. attached dust dirt may give unfavorable impact on operations of the motion selection switches or speed control lever, causing operation...
  • Page 32 M037910E Remove batteries radio-control transmitter when not in use for a long time. Battery cover Remove the batteries of the transmitter when the transmitter is not used for a long time, as Dry battery the batteries may leak if not removed. M22313E (7) High pressure cleaning is prohibited.
  • Page 33 M037910E (10) Be careful with radio wave conditions. Since the radio-control system uses radio waves, cannot avoid influences electromagnetic interference, radio interference and exogenous noise. Such influences may hinder the radio wave transmission, stopping the crane operation. Stopping of the crane during the operation may cause dangers.

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