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This is the instruction manual for the FIRGELLI FCB-1 LCD screen control box. This control box can
control up to four linear actuators that have feedback built into them, such as hall or optical sensor
feedback actuators. The control box can control 1, 2, 3, or 4 linear actuators and synchronize them
together so that they run at the same time.
Ensure the DIP switches on the side of the control box are set correctly for the number of
actuators you are going to use. There are 3 DIP switches for up to 4 actuators. Up is on and
down is off. Here is the switch position for running 1-4 actuators.
For 1 Actuator - All DIP switches down (off)
For 2 Actuators - DIP switch 1 on (up), 2&3 down (off)
For 3 Actuators - DIP switch 1&2 on (up), 3 down (off)
For 4 Actuators - All DIP switches on (up)
FCB-1 Operating Manual
BEFORE YOU START
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Summary of Contents for Firgelli FCB-1
- Page 1 FCB-1 Operating Manual This is the instruction manual for the FIRGELLI FCB-1 LCD screen control box. This control box can control up to four linear actuators that have feedback built into them, such as hall or optical sensor feedback actuators. The control box can control 1, 2, 3, or 4 linear actuators and synchronize them together so that they run at the same time.
- Page 2 FCB-1 FEATURES 1. Run 1 to 4 actuators in synchronous mode. This means that if one actuator is slightly slower than another, this control board will force them to run together at the same time. In addition, this feature is useful if you have an application where there is more weight or force acting on one actuator to the others, then it will also force the other faster actuators to slow down and run them all together.
- Page 3 2. Wire up the power to the control box. The controller comes with all the removable green blocks installed. Pull them off for better access to connecting the wires to each block. 3. Use the wiring diagram above to help wire the power, switch, and actuators correctly.
- Page 4 6. Once the actuator(s) are wired up and the power is connected, the control box will turn on and you will see the FIRGELLI Logo on the loading screen. Note: If you have trouble pressing the buttons on the LCD screen you can use the end of a pen, the eraser end of a pencil, or similar sized item to accurately tap the buttons.
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Page 5: Timer Operation
Once the calibration is complete, press ACTUATOR SET and then LENGTH. The controller needs to know what the stroke length of the actuator is. Read the label on the actuator and enter the correct value. So, if it’s a 6” stroke enter on the keypad 0600, the screen will read 06.00 INCHES. - Page 6 2. Press the EN/DISABLE MODE button, which takes you to the next screen as shown below, to enable and start the interval program you just set. Select the mode you wish to enable, in this case, INTERVAL, and it will become highlighted in yellow.
- Page 7 every Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Sat, but on Wed and Fri they extend at 11am and retract at 7pm, and on Sun they don’t run at all, this is the mode you would choose. Note: You can program up to 5 timers. 2.
- Page 8 Note: At the top of the screen all the enabled modes will be shown. If more than one timer mode is running the display will show “Timer 1+2+3” …. etc.” 7. To stop the programs running: press the TIMER OPERATION button then press EN/DISABLE MODE.
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Page 9: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Actuator(s) running in the wrong direction: Sometimes the motor wires are wired up the wrong way around, so back could really be red and red be blue. If actuator(s) run in opposite directions then in the green blocks switch over the 2 motor wires to fix this. One actuator does not move after it has been calibrated: Its possible that one or more wires are not connecting properly in the green connector.
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