MEC-HL C Table of Contents Legal Disclaimers, Copyright, Disclaimer, Safe system use, Customer Service Contact Information. 3/4 About this Manual, Your Manual, System Number..................4/5 Introduction, Hetronic Innovation: MEC-HLC, Technical Information ..........5/6 Installation Procedure, Phase 1: Positioning the Actuators ...........6/7 Phase 2: Placement of the Receiver Placement of Key Switch Box .
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All information in this manual is provided without any warranty to its correctness. The material on these pages reflects HETRONIC’s best judgment in light of the information available to it at the time of its preparation. Any use which a third party makes of these pages, on any reliance on or decision to be made based on it, are the responsibility of such third parties.
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Proper maintenance and regular inspection of the system is critical to the safe operation of the system. Buyer specifically acknowledges that it is aware of the risks of using a Hetronic product if the product’s housing becomes cracked or broken, including the risk of serious injury, death or property damage.
Introduction The new HETRONIC MEC-HL C Actuator is an innovative electronic modification kit designed to improve efficiency and safety on any hydraulic application. This manual should only be used as a guideline for the installation of actuators on end-customer applications. Hetronic recommends professional installations...
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INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C Technical Information POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 12 V or 24 V CURRENT REQUIRED UNDER MAXIMUM STRESS ~ 1,9 A PROTECTION CLASS IP 65 MAXIMUM SPEED MOVEMENT 6 mm/s NOMINAL VALUE OF TRANSMISSIBLE FORCE 200 N ( 44,96 lb ) ABSOLUTE VALUE OF TRANSMISSIBLE FORCE 350 N ( 76,68 lb ) MAXIMUM STROKE...
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INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C Actuator installation towards one Close-up of the actuator linkage end Figure 2. Figure 3. of the existing lever rod mechanism assembly NOTES 1. Carefully align the mechanical support for the actuator assembly before it is tightened in place using M6 bolts.
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150 mm along the 70-pole / 30pol connector area is available to facilitate assembly and removal of same connector. The receiver should be placed allowing the diagnostic LED's to be completely visible by the operator. Hetronic can provide as optional the supports of the receivers. Placement of the Receiver Figure 4.
INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C Placement of the Key Switch Box It is possible to use the same seating to mount the STOP button and the operation selector radio or manual unit, which are part of the supplied wiring. The STOP button has to be placed so that it can be easily activated by the operator in the event is necessary to turn off the receiver.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C Parts of Cable The cable consists of: 1) 12 or 24V POWER SUPPLY 2) 12 or 24V OUTPUT FOR THE NA CONTROL (OR OIL DRAIN SAFETY VALVE) 3) A MULTI-POLE CABLE FOR THE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS CONTROL 4) STOP BUTTON 5) RADIO/MANUAL SELECTOR 6) SERIES OF CONNECTORS TO CONTROL THE MEC-HL C ACTUATORS...
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INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C Phase 4 Power Connections Power supply is taken from the main battery of the vehicle, with the positive wire connected through a power relay (suggested 20 A) whose control signal can be the PTO (Power Take Off) of the vehicle or the crane voltage presence.
INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C WARNING When replacing a 1000C actuator (this is 12V only) or MEC-HL with a MEC-HL-C actuator, choose the version with the supply voltage matching the one of your plant. A special optional power control cable allows the compatibility of the new 6P+PE Amphenol connector with the Deutsch connector of the previous plants.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C WARNING Failure to follow the instructions above indicated in Phase 5, “Safety Valve Connection “, can seriously compromise the safety conditions required by the Norms. The most common installations are the following: The crane main valve is directly controlled by the crane limiting controller if existing, with a power relay to close the electrical circuit when the NA output of the receiver is activated.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C Phase 6 Adjustments and Settings It is necessary for the installer or operator to adjust the stroke that each actuator will make to move each element of the hydraulic distributor. This is necessary since the mechanical stroke required to open the distributor valve has an unknown value and varies between different crane models and manufacturers.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C The following steps should be followed for final adjustment of the installation. CAUTION Adjustments can only be done by using the RED Key on the Transmitter; the BLACK Key will not allow the operator to make adjustments or changes to the setup. Red Key should only be handed out to personnel trained to make adjustments or changes to setup of the system.
Monitoring the Actuator out of Neutral Position DC Mobile Receiver Hetronic H-Link tool, available as an option, is required. Only for trained and authorised personnel. STEPS FOR USE OF H-LINK TOOL a.
MEC-HL C DC-Mobile Receiver Configuration Software Figure 18. RX14-HL ADM-6 Receiver Hetronic H-Link tool, available as an option, is required. Only for trained and authorised personnel. a. Connect RX14-HL ADM-6 receiver to computer using micro-USB cable and launch PC H-Link software.
Manual status until a valid neutral is verified for all enabled PWM outputs. By activating Return to Neutral option, The Hetronic receiver will control the actuator in returning to neutral position and release after a valid neutral is verified.
INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C Universal Assembled Clamp Figure 22.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C Accessories Optional (Easy Kit) Universal 4 Position Bracket Figure 23. Universal 6 Position Bracket Figure 24.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C HS-1 Receiver Kit Support Figure 25. HS-2 Receiver Kit Support Figure 26.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL | MEC-HL C Key Switch Support Figure 27. Figure 28. Bracket One Position...
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