Summary of Contents for Technologies Paving Innovation Mini Line G198
- Page 1 Mini-Line G198 operating manual ® Mini Line G198 Mechanical Grade Control User Manual V. G704301 Please read carefully before installation...
- Page 2 Mini-Line G198 operating manual FCC and European Safety notices The product and its accessories comply with the general conditions of operation in the European countries and the United States and bear the CE conformity marking Patent Information Product is patent pending and further information regarding this matter will be available in press releases and on TF-Technologies website Contact Information When reporting any problem to TF-Technologies Dealer/Distributor, it is essential to quote the...
- Page 3 Mini-Line G198 operating manual ® Mini Line G198 Grade Control & Accessories Product description ® The purpose of the Mini-Line G198 ‘Stand-Alone’ system is to automatically control the elevation of the paving screed to give a smoother asphalt mat finish. Operating Mechanical system Principle The mechanical unit of the system consists of the Sensing Arm, Shoe and Counter-balance.
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Page 4: Installation
Mini-Line G198 operating manual a head unit (often called the mounting boss) that can be securely fitted into the mounting carrier arm on asphalt paving machines. Sensing Arm The sensing arm is made of aluminium alloy and very light weight. It is part of the mechanical system that detects physically any changes in the grade elevation and transfers the mechanical changes to the G198. - Page 5 Mini-Line G198 operating manual ® Mini Line G198 Grade Control Mounting Carrier Arm (Fixed on paver/finisher) Assemble the mechanical parts (Sensing Arm, Counter-balance, and Shoe as shown in Fig. 3 Fig. 3 Counter-balance, Sensing Arm, Shoe, bolts, pin and clip Install the mechanical unit onto the shaft of the G198 Grade Control and secure with the supplied bolt Note...
- Page 6 Mini-Line G198 operating manual Note Techniques to adjust the screed manually may vary from machine to machine. Please refer to screed or/and paving machine manual regarding manual adjustment of screed. Note The Null Position has been set by default at 144 mm from shaft mid- point to reference beam or ground.
- Page 7 Mini-Line G198 operating manual A form of overcurrent protection must be installed between the power supply of the asphalt paver and the Mini-Line® Grade Control System. Check this prior to the connection of the system. The overcurrent protection is usually built into the asphalt paver in the form of a fuse in a central fuse box.
- Page 8 Mini-Line G198 operating manual The Mini-Line® Grade Control System should only be used to what it is constructed to, and most examples of incorrect use are self-explanatory and therefore not described. However, certain key examples of misuse or inappropriate behavior are outlined below, and should be avoided. Examples of incorrect use of the system before the paving job Do not remove any of the labels on the G198, as they are required for product identification, e.g.
- Page 9 Asphalt deposits on the mechanical parts can hinder the free mechanical movement and shows irregularities General Make sure that the Shoe or Tube Assy, Sensor Arm and Mini Line G198 recommendations are free from obstacles while in operation. The cable connectors must be inserted in the appropriate way. Data transmission will be corrupted in case connectors are wrongly plugged.
- Page 10 Mini-Line G198 operating manual ® Technical specifications Mini Line G198 Mini Line® G198 Input voltage 8...30vdc Input current 40mA Output voltage couple with i/p Output current 1,2A Operating temp. 0-70 °C Storage temp. -40 °C - 85 °C Protection short cct/rvs polarity Vertical align.
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Page 11: Notice To Customers
Mini-Line G198 operating manual TF-TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED WARRANTY The equipment was designed and manufactured with utmost care and in accordance with safety regulations. Every item has been fully tested prior to delivery. TF-Technologies warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months from date of shipment, and six (6) months for labour with specific exclusions as indicated below.
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