Summary of Contents for McConnel REVOLUTION V7
- Page 1 Publication: 1040 November 2022 Part No. 24215.40 Revision 23.02.24 Standard & Mini-Revolution Controls Operation Manual...
- Page 2 For Safety and Performance… ALWAYS READ THE BOOK FIRST This manual should be read in conjunction with the operation manual for the machine McCONNEL LIMITED Temeside Works Ludlow Shropshire England Telephone: 01584 873131 www.mcconnel.com...
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Page 4: Warranty Policy
1500 hours. Engine warranty will be specific to the Manufacturer of that unit. 1.02. All spare parts supplied by McConnel Ltd and purchased by the end user are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 6 months. -
Page 5: Limitation Of Liability
2.02. Any fault must be reported to an authorised McConnel Ltd dealer as soon as it occurs. Continued use of a machine, after a fault has occurred, can result in further component failure for which McConnel Ltd cannot be held liable. - Page 6 MISCELLANEOUS 4.01. McConnel Ltd may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term. 4.02. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
INDEX Power ON/OFF & Emergency Stop ..................1 Joystick : Overview ......................2 Joystick : Thumbwheels & Control Buttons (Default Functions) ........... 2 Tele/VFR Enable Button (B1) : Default Configurations ............2 Thumbwheels & Buttons Identification ................. 2 Mini Joystick : Overview ....................... 4 Mini Joystick : Thumbwheel &... - Page 8 Control System Information Screen ................... 20 Warnings & Errors Screen ....................21 Overspeed Warning ......................21 Overpower Warning ......................21 Joystick Disconnected Error ....................21 Machine Disconnected Error ....................22 Voltage Errors ........................22 Temperature Errors ......................22 Error Resetting ........................23 Reach Stops Screen ......................
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Page 10: Power On/Off & Emergency Stop
v7 Revolution Control System POWER ON/OFF & EMERGENCY STOP The power ON/OFF button for the control unit is located on the armrest bracket next to the joystick; depending on the specification this may be located on the left or right hand side. Power ON Rotate button clockwise to ‘Power ON’... -
Page 11: Joystick : Overview
v7 Revolution Control System JOYSTICK CONTROLS – v7 REVOLUTION Joystick : Overview Lift Reach Reach Reach Reach Lift DOWN LIFT REACH REACH Joystick : Thumbwheels & Control Buttons (Default Functions) EDS Control Slew Control Angle Control ● Soft ●● Med ●●● Hard Rotor STOP Non-EDS Auto-Reset... - Page 12 v7 Revolution Control System Joystick : Lever, Thumbwheel & Button Functions Lift Angle A-C/W Reach Reach Lift DOWN Angle LIFT REACH ANGLE TW1 : Default TW1 : Tele/VFR Enabled Mode Slew Tele Tele/VFR Forward Forward Enable No function is configured Slew Tele to Button B1...
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Page 13: Mini Joystick : Overview
v7 Revolution Control System JOYSTICK CONTROLS – v7 MINI REVOLUTION Mini Joystick : Overview Lift DOWN LIFT Reach Reach Reach Reach Lift REACH REACH Mini Joystick : Thumbwheel & Control Buttons (Default Functions) Tele/VFR Enable *Free for configuration on Auto Standard Arm Machines Reset Angle... -
Page 14: Mini Joystick : Lever, Thumbwheel & Button Functions
v7 Revolution Control System Mini Joystick : Lever, Thumbwheel & Button Functions Lift DOWN LIFT Reach Reach Angle Angle A-C/W REACH ANGLE Lift TW1 : Default TW1 : Tele/VFR Enabled Mode Slew Tele Tele/VFR Forward Forward Enable No function is configured Slew Tele to Button B1... -
Page 15: Screen Control Unit
v7 Revolution Control System SCREEN UNIT Screen Control Unit v7 Revolution Display Unit Home Screen : Overview A. Thumbwheel and Button Functions. B. Thumbwheel Status Indicator. C. Function Control Zone #1. D. Function Control Zone #2. E. Information Display Zone. F. -
Page 16: Thumbwheels : Customisation
v7 Revolution Control System Thumbwheels : Customisation By default, the thumbwheels are assigned to operate ‘slew’ (TW1) and ‘angle’ (TW2); this mode can be ‘swapped’ within the settings to operate ‘angle’ (TW1) and ‘slew’ (TW2). Refer to joystick setting page for thumbwheel swap instructions. Joystick Buttons : Customisation By default the joystick buttons operate, or permit operation of, the following functions;... -
Page 17: Function Control Zones : Customisation
v7 Revolution Control System Function Control Zones : Customisation The function control zones are display areas for screen operated control icons; 4 control icons are located in the top left hand corner of the screen and 3 icons in the top right hand corner adjacent to the settings access icon. -
Page 18: Information Display Zone
v7 Revolution Control System Information Display Zone This area of the home screen will display the following machine and user information; No Active Job Time (Clock) Rotor or Attachment Power Status (%) PTO Speed (RPM) Rotor Hours Total (Machine) ... -
Page 19: Rotor Controls
v7 Revolution Control System Rotor Controls The procedure for starting and stopping the rotor is as follows; Starting the Rotor : Uphill Cutting Direction Select ‘rotor uphill icon’ on home screen to request rotor start. Select ‘rotor uphill icon’ on splash screen to confirm rotor start. Select ‘rotor cancel icon’... -
Page 20: Stopping The Rotor
v7 Revolution Control System Stopping the Rotor Select ‘rotor stop icon’ to switch rotor OFF. The active rotor icon will deselect immediately. Rotor stop icon will remain ‘highlighted’ for a further 8 seconds (±) to indicate ‘run-down’. When switched OFF a rotor can continue to ‘freewheel’ under its own momentum for up to 40 seconds before stopping. -
Page 21: Main Settings Screen Access
v7 Revolution Control System SETTINGS MENU Main Settings Screen Access Select ‘settings icon’ to access the main settings menu. Main Settings Menu Categories 1. User settings 7. Joystick settings 2. Job settings 8. Valve settings 3. Service information 9. Screen settings 4. -
Page 22: User Menu Screen
v7 Revolution Control System User Menu Screen Select ‘user icon’ to access user menu. The user menu provides 4 different users; the name panel of the current active user will be ‘highlighted’ and the user name will be displayed on the ‘Home Screen’. User Information The control system records and displays the following information on the users screen;... -
Page 23: Editing User Name
v7 Revolution Control System Editing User Name Select ‘edit icon’ on name panel to access the ‘edit screen’. Select ‘backspace key’ to remove current user name. Enter new ‘user name’ via the ‘on-screen keyboard’. User names can be letters and/or numbers (20 digits maximum). Select ‘tick icon’... -
Page 24: Job Settings Screen : Overview
v7 Revolution Control System Job Settings Screen : Overview The ‘job screen’ allows users to manage individual jobs and record the rotor running time for the task. Users can create, activate, deactivate and delete jobs as and when required. When a specific job is activated, the ‘job name’ is displayed on the ‘home screen’ and the on-screen hours display will report the rotor running time for the active job. -
Page 25: Job Report
v7 Revolution Control System Enter new ‘job name’ via the ‘on-screen keyboard’. Job names can be letters and/or numbers (20 digits maximum). Select ‘tick icon’ to confirm job and exit the screen. New job is now active and displayed on job name panel and ‘Home Screen’. If the ‘tick icon’... -
Page 26: Resetting Job Hours
v7 Revolution Control System Resetting Job Hours Job must be selected (active) to permit the hours to be reset. Select and hold ‘reset icon’ on name panel to reset job hours to zero (0.00). When job hours have been reset; Machine total hours will remain the same. -
Page 27: Service Screen
v7 Revolution Control System Service Screen Select ‘Service icon’ to access ‘Service information screen’. Service screen displays and reports the following information; Hour counter for return filter replacement. Replacement filter part number. Hour counter for gearbox oil change. ... -
Page 28: Service Warning Notification
v7 Revolution Control System Service Warning Notification A ‘service due’ warning is displayed at screen start-up when a service task is imminent. To close this screen users must confirm the warning using one of the following actions; Select ‘cross icon’ to dismiss warning and continue to ‘Home Screen’. Select ‘service icon’... -
Page 29: Control System Information Screen
Power voltage to control unit Screen temperature QR Code: direct access to Screen software version Screen power on time (total) McConnel online manuals (Serial No. required) ACB software version ACB power on time (total) Select ‘return icon’ to exit screen. -
Page 30: Warnings & Errors Screen
v7 Revolution Control System Warnings & Errors Screen Select ‘enquire icon’ to access ‘errors and warning screen’. ERRORS WARNINGS This screen logs and reports machine operating warnings and control errors. Overspeed Warning Home screen displays warning when PTO speed too high: system logs ‘overspeed’ hours. Overpower Warning Home screen displays warning when rotor load too high: system logs ‘overpower’... -
Page 31: Machine Disconnected Error
v7 Revolution Control System Machine Disconnected Error Error screen is displayed: error and number of occurrences are recorded on error screen. Connect ACB to dismiss warning and permit access to the home screen. Voltage Errors Error screen is displayed: error and number of occurrences are recorded on error screen. ‘Active’... -
Page 32: Error Resetting
v7 Revolution Control System Error Resetting If required the error screen can be reset to clear all non-active errors. Select ‘reset icon’ to clear non-active errors. ‘Overspeed’ and ‘Overpower’ hours recorded on the system cannot be reset. -
Page 33: Reach Stops Screen
v7 Revolution Control System Reach Stops Screen These settings allow users to configure automatic ‘Reach IN stop’ positions for the arm. 2 stops positions can be configured which can provide differing stop points for vertical and horizontal head operation. The ‘Reach stop’ feature can be switched ON/OFF as required via the ‘reach stop icon’ which can be added to the ‘Home Screen’... -
Page 34: Reach Stop Operation
The reach stops are controlled by machine sensors, if sensors are damaged or otherwise fail the stops will not operate and the machine may come into contact with the tractor; McConnel take no responsibility for damage resulting from failed sensors and/or wiring. -
Page 35: Joystick Settings Screen
v7 Revolution Control System Joystick Settings Screen Joystick settings screen allows users to ‘swap’ the operating function of the thumbwheels. Revolution Control Unit (default set-up) Standard mode: LH Thumbwheel operates ‘slew’ / RH Thumbwheel operates ‘angle’. Swapped mode: LH Thumbwheel operates ‘angle’ / RH Thumbwheel operates ‘slew’. Mini-Revolution Control Unit (default set-up) Standard mode: Thumbwheel operates ‘slew’... -
Page 36: Calibration Reporting
v7 Revolution Control System Calibration Reporting The following calibration tests and reports are available on the joystick settings screen; Joystick Calibration Test/Check (Output CAN-Count) Thumbwheel Calibration Test/Check (Output CAN-Count) Button Cycle Count Check (Usage Figure) Joystick Calibration Test To test joystick calibration, operate the control lever to its maximum positions in both the ‘X’... -
Page 37: Valve Settings Screen
v7 Revolution Control System Valve Settings Screen Select ‘valve icon’ to access valve settings. The system features 2 independent valve modes that can be customised by the user for different work tasks. Users can switch between modes via the ‘valve mode icon’. Mode 1 (icon deactivated) Mode 2 (icon activated) The factory default setting for valve speeds is;... -
Page 38: Valve Speed Customisation
v7 Revolution Control System Valve Speed Customisation Users can customise valve speeds to suit their own personal preferences, but it must be remembered that any changes will overwrite factory default settings; therefore, depending on the settings changed, the modes may no longer be identified as ‘slower’ and ‘faster’. Scroll ‘screen’... -
Page 39: Assigning Function Icons To Valves
v7 Revolution Control System Assigning Function Icons to Valves Control icons can be assigned to 5th Service and Diverter valves to identify their function. Select ‘add icon image’ to access icon image library. Select ‘icon image’ to select and assign that symbol to the valve function. Function identification symbol is assigned to the valve and to the relevant control icon on the home screen. -
Page 40: Screen Unit Settings Screen
v7 Revolution Control System Screen Unit Settings Screen Select ‘screen icon’ to access screen settings. Date Setting Select ‘calendar icon’ to access date setting screen. Scroll ‘[ day ] [ month ] [ year ] icons’ to select current date. Select ‘save icon’... -
Page 41: Screen Brightness Setting
v7 Revolution Control System Screen Brightness Setting Move ‘slider icon’ to adjust screen brightness. Reduce brightness ◄ ► Increase brightness Language Setting Select ‘flag icon’ to access the language menu. Select ’flag icon’ of required language. Language will change and settings screen will display that language flag. Sound Settings Select a ‘sound icon’... -
Page 42: Screen Reset
v7 Revolution Control System Screen Reset Allows users to restore the following screen settings to the factory default setting; Home Screen Icon Layout. Thumbwheel & Button Layout. Diverter Icons. Screen reset will only restore the settings for the current user; the screen settings of all other users will not be changed. -
Page 43: Eds Screen
The EDS screen is for information and reporting use only; users cannot edit or change any values or information displayed on this screen. Access to the EDS screen should only be necessary if your Dealer or McConnel Service request information from the screen for troubleshooting purposes. -
Page 44: Factory Input Settings Screen
v7 Revolution Control System Factory Input Settings Screen The factory input screen contains machine build data added by the manufacturer and is for informational use only; users cannot edit or change any information on this screen. Select ‘machine icon’ to access ‘machine information screen’. Select ‘return icon’... -
Page 45: Password Input Screen
Select ‘tick icon’ to confirm passcode and enter advanced settings mode. Changes to advanced settings must only be performed by fully qualified service engineers with knowledge of McConnel machines and control systems; alterations to any of these settings can greatly affect the operation and performance of the machine. - Page 46 McConnel Limited, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL. England. Telephone: 01584 873131. Facsimile: 01584 876463. www.mcconnel.com...
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