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  • Page 3 Technical Documentation TFC™ – Touch Force Control Document Number 6850044-R3 cascade  corporation Cascade is a Registered Trademark of Cascade Corporation...

  • Page 5: Section: 2 Quick Reference

    ONTENTS SECTION: 2 QUICK REFERENCE Quick Reference 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Important Information (6856515) 4 INTRODUCTION & GENERAL FAQ Introduction (6853720) FAQs – General (6854628) 5 USER PRODUCT DATA Customer Data 6 INSTALLATION & TECHNICAL FAQ Kit Installation (6850046) FAQs – Technical (6854628) 7 TESTING SYSTEM PRIOR TO USE Testing The System Prior To Use (On-Site) (6856516) 8 ESTABLISHING CLAMP FORCE...
  • Page 7 Enable or disable Manual Mode 15 Configuration Settings Change Manual Mode Pressure values 15 Configuration Settings Adjust TFC™ system performance 7 Testing System Prior To Use Add, modify or remove a load setting 14 Data Start from the beginning with data collection...
  • Page 9 WARNING: Operators must read and understand the Operator’s Guide (Part No. 6850045) before being allowed to operate the TFC™ system equipped attachment. If the operator does not understand any part of the operator’s guide, a supervisor should be asked for an explanation. If it is still not understood, the equipment should not be used.

  • Page 10: Specifications & System Requirements

    • Connection into the truck electrical system for power. The electrical circuit should be 12V, 3A nominal power supply or be installed with a voltage converter kit. The TFC™ system includes a constant power and a keyed power connection. For best results and instant “On” feature, connection to keyed power is required.
  • Page 11 TFC™ SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The TFC™ system is a touch screen system that allows the operator to select the product and load configuration to automatically apply proper clamp force to the load. The TFC™ system is an improvement over the three-position valve option, offering many more settings.
  • Page 12 HARDWARE: Display Cable Display Mounting Components Display Flash Drive Pressure Control Power Cable Valve 24V-48V Power Cable Return-To-Tank Kit Voltage Converter AC2727.eps...
  • Page 13 Load Cfg 3 Load Cfg 6 Screen 3 The display sends a signal to the TFC™ Pressure Control Valve to set the pressure for the load being handled. As a check, a Confirmation screen (Screen 4) is displayed for the operator to verify that the correct load and load configuration has been chosen.
  • Page 14 THE SYSTEM AS RECEIVED • Time value – 60 seconds The TFC™ system is delivered with preloaded load descriptions (refer to screens shown on previous page for This value will be applied to all selections unless changed example), target pressure settings and system settings.

  • Page 15: Additional Features

    The option is available to set the pressure with only one or two or by product type in the TFC™ Data Tool. This is useful for unloading a large quantity of the same product.

  • Page 16: Data Management

    TFC™ Data Management Tool: The load data (provided from the pre-sale form) is stored in a table for the display to access. The TFC™ Data Management Tool is found on the provided USB flash drive and used to change the load data information. The Data Management Tool...
  • Page 17 General FAQs ™ How is all the data that is displayed on the touch screen changed or originated? Data is entered or modified using the TFC Data Management Tool which is provided as ™ part of the TFC kit. Can the load data file be emailed? Yes.
  • Page 18 General FAQs ™ FAQ’s-General Does the setup procedure need to be performed for every truck and clamp combination: Yes. Combining the hydro-mechanical variability of the truck and clamp results in a unique operating environment that will require the set up variables to be set individually from truck to truck.
  • Page 19 Both psi and bar can be used. The data entered must be the same as the unit of measure established during setup. What is the clamp pressure if the TFC™ unit is OFF or there is no power to the unit?
  • Page 20 Yes, it is rated to IP67. Cascade Corporation • PO Box 20187 • Portland, OR 97294-0187 • USA • 800 CASCADE (227.2233) • Tel 503.669.6257 • Fax 800.693.3768 • Fax 503.669.6367 Cascade Canada Ltd. • 5570 Timberlea Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4M6 • Canada • 800.380.2272 • Tel 905.629.7777 • Fax 905.629.7785 Cascade is a registered trademark of Cascade Corporation.
  • Page 21 Kit Installation This manual provides installation instructions for Cascade WARNING: Available maximum clamp TFC™ – Touch Force Control Kits. The kits contain a touch pressure is dependent on the truck relief screen display, display mounting kit, return-to-tank kit, setting. Set and verify that the truck relief is pressure control valve, power wire harness and flash drive.
  • Page 22 Install the low pressure hose from the Return-to-Tank kit to the pressure control valve TANK OUT port. Connect a high pressure, OEM approved hose (user supplied) from the TFC™ pressure control valve CLAMP IN port to the truck auxiliary CLAMP port. Internal Reeving...
  • Page 23 Electronic Component Installation NOTE: UL Classified Kits require installation by qualified personnel only without major disturbance, cutting, splicing or Remove cable soldering of factory installed wiring. from negative battery terminal Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal or as directed by OEM truck manual. GA0436.eps Mount the display for easy access on the truck overhead guard or next to seat (may require a longer harness) using...
  • Page 24 Electronic Component Installation (Continued) Connect power cable to the cable harness. Connect the power cable to the power source. WARNING: To reduce risk of fire, replace only with the same type and ratings of fuse. The fused power cable is polarity sensitive. The positive wire must be connected to a positive power source.
  • Page 25 To enable the TFC™ system: • Install hose to TFC™ pressure control valve "Tank Out" port. • Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) TFC™ power wires at the truck battery. Refer to installation schematic on previous page.
  • Page 26 Check TFC™ System Output – Validating Pull the CLAMP handle all the way at full throttle and Screen Target Pressure Matches Actual hold for an additional two seconds. Record the pressure reading on the gauge. Repeat two more times, recording Gauge Pressure (continued) the pressure readings.
  • Page 27 Check TFC™ System Output – Validating Screen Target Pressure Matches Actual Gauge Pressure (continued) Of the three readings (Step 10), choose the value that falls in the middle of the three. Compare the middle value against the display's target pressure of 1300 psi (90 bar, 9.0 MPa) • If the middle pressure value is within ±100 psi (7 bar,...
  • Page 28 NOTE: The default password is "1234". This procedure is used to fine tune each pressure range – one at a time as required: This adjusts the TFC™ valve gauge pressure to match the **** TFC™ – Touch Force Control TFC™ – Touch Force Control display's target pressure, within a range of 100 psi (7 bar, ©...
  • Page 29 Fine Tuning Output Pressure (Continued) A dialog box will show. Enter the value to be adjusted For the range to be adjusted, press the “Minus” (decrease from the previous section (example: 1800 psi, 124 bar, pressure) and “Add” (increase pressure) buttons to adjust, 12.4 MPa).
  • Page 30 Do you have questions you need answered right now? Call your nearest Cascade Service Department. Visit us online at www.cascorp.com AMERICAS Cascade Corporation Cascade do Brasil Cascade Canada Inc. Praça Salvador Rosa, U.S. Headquarters 5570 Timberlea Blvd. 131/141-Jordanópolis, 2201 NE 201st Mississauga, Ontario São Bernardo do Campo - SP...
  • Page 31 Tool and notice the mistake after modifying and saving the data file? A: A The TFC™ Data Tool automatically backs up the original file when the file is saved to a location with a file of the same name. Open the file with the mistake, enter the correct data and save the file.
  • Page 32 6. Can TFC be programmed to go direct from the category screen to the confirmation screen? A: A Yes. The display can easily be configured using the TFC data tool to skip two touches and go directly to the confirmation screen (One Touch) or skip one step and go directly to the load configuration screen (Two Touch).
  • Page 33 Set the truck relief higher than the target values. Use these instructions after the TFC™ system is highest TFC™ pressure setting. installed.
  • Page 34 TARGET PRESSURES TO ACTUAL GAUGE PRESSURE VALIDATION (CONTINUED) Touch the Manual Mode button (up and down arrows). Compare the middle value against the target pressure of 1800 psi (124 bar, 12.4 MPa). • If the middle pressure value is within ±100 psi (7 bar, 0.7 MPa) of the target pressure, no further adjustment is required.
  • Page 35 TARGET PRESSURES TO ACTUAL GAUGE PRESSURE VALIDATION (CONTINUED) Low Pressure – Choose the Low button or use the arrow buttons to change the pressure to 800 psi (55 bar, 5.5 MPa). Arrow Buttons Button AC2699.eps Fully clamp a load (if available), clamp force indicator or fully close the attachment arms at full throttle and hold for additional two seconds.
  • Page 36 VALIDATE CLAMP FORCE VALUES (IF USED BY THE CUSTOMER) The following section is for adjusting the hydraulic pressure to achieve specific clamp force values for specific loads. If specific clamp force values were provided to Cascade for programming prior to the product shipping, the values should be validated.
  • Page 37 VALIDATE CLAMP FORCE VALUES (CONTINUED) Medium Pressure – Choose the Medium button or use the arrow buttons to Single Attachment: change the pressure to 1300 psi (90 bar, 9.0 MPa). High Pressure – Arrow Buttons In the Manual Mode screen, choose the High button or use the arrow buttons to change the pressure to 1800 psi (124 bar, 12.4 MPa).
  • Page 38 ±A (Table B), service the clamp to make sure it is operating correctly and bearings are in good condition. IMPORTANT: For proper TFC™ system performance, the attachment and truck must be in good working condition, properly serviced and maintained.
  • Page 39 VALIDATE CLAMP FORCE VALUES (CONTINUED) Fleet (More Than One Attachment): IMPORTANT: Avoid changing the “TFCloadData” file used by a fleet to address clamp force issues in one attachment. Be sure to average the results of the fleet (3 or 4 attachments minimum) before changing the data.
  • Page 40 ±A (Table B), service the clamp to make sure it is operating correctly and bearings are in good condition. IMPORTANT: For proper TFC™ system performance, the attachment and truck must be in good working condition, properly serviced and maintained.
  • Page 41 NOTE: The default password is "1234". This procedure is used to fine tune each pressure range – one at a time as required: This adjusts the TFC™ valve gauge pressure to match the **** TFC™ – Touch Force Control TFC™ – Touch Force Control display's target pressure, within a range of 100 psi (7 bar, ©...
  • Page 42 Default : 900 Efficiency High : 1.0 Pressure in : PSI applies a Pressure Factor to the appropriate AC2708.eps Default Pressure while the dialog range. box is open. Pressure Factors Dialog Box © Cascade Corporation 2014 11-2014 Part Number 6856516-R3...
  • Page 43 Force For A Load This sheet provides guidelines on establishing clamp force for WARNING: The determination of the a load. The TFC™ system adjusts the truck CLAMP pressure appropriate pressure for secure load (not clamp force) to enable Cascade attachments to apply a handling is the responsibility of the resulting amount of clamp force.
  • Page 44 DETERMINE A LOAD’S OPTIMAL CLAMP PRESSURE For situations where a new product needs to be added to TFC™, perform the following: Without A Clamp Force Value Specified: NOTE: If a clamp force value is specified, go to page 4. Fully clamp a load at full throttle and hold for additional two seconds.
  • Page 45 (24500 N) Pressure gauge - 5000 psi (345 bar) Install a pressure gauge at the attachment’s valve gauge port or TFC™ Pressure Control Valve gauge port. Power the touch screen display “On”. Access the Manual Mode screen. NOTE: To enable Manual Mode for this procedure, refer to Section 15 Configuration Settings, Configuration Settings document, “Turn On/Off Manual Mode”...
  • Page 46 DETERMINE A LOAD’S OPTIMAL CLAMP PRESSURE (CONTINUED) If A Clamp Force Value Is Specified (continued) Press low, mid or high button, as a starting point or use the arrows to adjust to the approximate pressure. Increase Decrease Pressure Pressure 1500 AC2517.eps Select: High, Medium, or Low...
  • Page 47 TEST A LOAD’S EXISTING CLAMP PRESSURE VALUE To test the existing pressure value for a product, perform the following: Power the touch screen display "On", if necessary. Choose the button(s) for the load. Fully clamp the load at full throttle. • If the load slips or is damaged at the target pressure, a new pressure value needs to be determined.
  • Page 48 Do you have questions you need answered right now? Call your nearest Cascade Service Department. Visit us online at www.cascorp.com AMERICAS Cascade Corporation Cascade Canada Inc. Cascade do Brasil U.S. Headquarters 5570 Timberlea Blvd. Rua João Guerra, 134 2201 NE 201st...

  • Page 49: Operation

    Quick Start Guide Use this Quick Start Guide as a reference. Read and use this Quick start Guide with Operator Guide 6850045. The truck is equipped with a TFC™ Pressure Control Valve. To properly clamp each load, perform the following procedure:...
  • Page 50 Screen 2, if activated. Information area: Timer – Time in “X” 1500 seconds without input and returns to Home screen Pressure Setting (current setting shows) AC2517.eps Select: High, Medium, or Low as a starting point  Cascade Corporation 2014 11-2014 Part Number 6849303-R1...

  • Page 51: Display Buttons

    Touch Force Control Operator’s Guide This sheet provides operating instructions for Cascade TFC™ – Touch Force Control system used in conjunction with Cascade attachments. The system requires additional instructions as outlined below. Refer to the attachment’s Operator Guide for safety rules and standard operation...
  • Page 52 How To Use The TFC™ Display Read Acknowledgement statement and press the OK button to continue. TFC™ – Touch Force Control Copyright 2014 Cascade Corporation www.cascorp.com I agree to operate this attachment in conjunction with the Operator’s Guide, which I have read and understand.
  • Page 53 How To Use The TFC™ Display (Continued) Confirmation screen (Screen 4) will appear. Clamp Fully Product The following information is available: Category the selected load configuration (with its 2 seconds Timer product category and product type also Category 1 listed), timer, and target pressure.
  • Page 54 Basic Operation With An Attachment Read Acknowledgement statement TFC™ – Touch Force Control and press the OK button to continue. Copyright 2014 Cascade Corporation NOTE: The attachment will not www.cascorp.com operate until the operator accepts the Acknowledgement statement I agree to operate this attachment in by pressing the “OK?”...
  • Page 55 Basic Operation With An Attachment (Continued) Product Type Button When Screen 2 appears, choose one of the following buttons: Home Product Produc Produc • A product type button, Button Type 1 Type 4 • Home button – Return to Home screen Product Product Product...
  • Page 56 Basic Operation With An Attachment (Continued) Fully clamp load at full throttle. Continue to pull handle for an additional two seconds. Do not partially pull the handle. Do not feather. NOTE: Once the timer reaches zero, the selected load is no longer available. Choose the Repeat button to go directly to the previous load settings.

  • Page 57: Daily Inspection

    Manual Mode Operation (if activated) Use this mode with caution. This mode has three purposes: • Manually set the clamp pressure. Manual Mode Button – This button will show on the • Determine a load’s target clamp pressure. Home Screen and Screen 2, • Test a load’s existing target clamp pressure. if activated. Always verify that the pressure setting is adequate to handle the AC2577.eps load being lifted.
  • Page 58 Do you have questions you need answered right now? Call your nearest Cascade Service Department. Visit us online at www.cascorp.com AMERICAS Cascade do Brasil Cascade Corporation Cascade Canada Inc. Praça Salvador Rosa, U.S. Headquarters 5570 Timberlea Blvd. 131/141-Jordanópolis, 2201 NE 201st Mississauga, Ontario São Bernardo do Campo - SP...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    First test empty to bleed any air trapped in the system to the truck tank. • Electrical power to the TFC™ must be from a circuit that Then test with a load to make sure that the attachment can supply 12 Volts @ 3 Amps by the truck key/ignition operates correctly before returning to the job.
  • Page 60 • Disconnect the hose from the TFC™ pressure control valve "Tank Out" port. Plug the Return-to-Tank hose. • Cap the "Tank Out" port with a no. 8 cap on the TFC™ valve. • Remove the positive (+) and negative (-) TFC™ power wires at the truck battery.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting” Section. key “Off”/”On”. with the “OK?” Section 6 Installation button. & Technical FAQ. Boot screen Home Replace Replace displayed for Wait five screen TFC™ Valve Display approximately seconds. displayed? Assembly twenty seconds? Home Home Separate main power screen screen wires from truck key Try again.
  • Page 62 Is there 12VDC at the Replace wire Display harness. connector? Verify TFC™ System (+) and (-) terminal ends are connected to unswitched power and the (KEY) terminal end is connect through the ignition switch. Refer to Section 6 Installation &...

  • Page 63: Display Troubleshooting

    Display Troubleshooting Solution Problem Ignition key does not turn Refer to System Power Troubleshooting on the display section, page 4. After a reboot the "OK?" button can take up Display does not respond to to three or more seconds to respond. Try touch again.
  • Page 64 Solution Problem Enter ‘9999’ and then touch the “R” to reset Password forgotten thepassword to the default ‘1234’. Can’t find Configuration Touch the Cascade logo and enter the Screen password Display is damaged, Replace the Display. cracked, not functioning NOTE: Screen brightness is not adjustable correctly Refer to "Basic Function Troubleshooting"...
  • Page 65 Section 6 Installation & Technical FAQ. Verify the truck auxiliary CLAMP and OPEN circuit lines are not crossed. Trace the line from the vehicle auxiliary valve clamp function energy port, through the TFC™ valve and into the attachment valve port marked “Clamp”.
  • Page 66 Configuration Settings) to make calibration adjustments to the pressure output. Verify that the truck's auxiliary valve maximum pressure relief is set above or equal to the max pressure value used in the TFC™ data. Pressure settings for a particular load are wrong!

  • Page 67: Periodic Maintenance Schedule

    After each 500 hours of truck operation, in addition to the 100-hour maintenance, perform the following procedures: • Check TFC system pressure output by verifying that the screen target pressure matches the actual gauge pressure (or desired clamp force using clamp force indicator).

  • Page 68: Valve Removal And Installation

    Valve Removal and Installation WARNING: Before removing any hoses, relieve pressure in the hydraulic system. With Disconnect the hoses from the valve. Plug the ends and the truck off, open the truck auxiliary control tag for reassembly. valve(s) several times in both directions. Disconnect the solenoid connector from the solenoid driver.

  • Page 69: Hydraulic Schematic

    First test empty to bleed any air trapped in the system to Gauge Check Valve the truck tank. Then test with a load to TFC™ Pressure Port Internal make sure that the attachment operates Control Valve Reeving correctly before returning to service.

  • Page 70: Electrical Schematic

    Display USB Port 24V-48V Voltage Converter Kit (24V-48V Electric Trucks) Fuse, 5A Fuse, 2A Key, 12V+ Fuse, Voltage Converter Fuse Switched Key, Fuse, 2A 24V-48V Truck Relay Truck Battery Battery Ground AC2686.eps © Cascade Corporation 2014 11-2014 Part Number 6853723-R2...
  • Page 71 ARTS MANUAL TFC™ – Touch Force Control Manual Number 6853719 cascade  Cascade Corp. corporation File No. AU3546 Cascade is a Registered Trademark of Cascade Corporation...
  • Page 72 TFC™ – Touch Force Control Kits & )⁄ ¤ ‹ › fi AC0919.eps ∕ Return-To-Tank Kit AC2524.eps For Technical Assistance call: 800-227-2233, Fax: 888-329-8207 6853719 cascade  To Order Parts call: 888-227-2233, Fax: 888-329-0234...

  • Page 73: Common Parts

    Cartridge, Flow Control 609234 Plug 6807816 Return-To-Tank Kit ◆ Part number based on customer data. Contact Cascade to order with original configured data. ▲ Included in Display Mounting Kit 6849297. ● Includes items 19-25. For Technical Assistance call: 800-227-2233, Fax: 888-329-8207...
  • Page 74 Do you have questions you need answered right now? Call your nearest Cascade Parts Department. Visit us online at www.cascorp.com AMERICAS Cascade Corporation Cascade Canada Inc. Cascade do Brasil 5570 Timberlea Blvd. Praça Salvador Rosa, Parts Sales 2501 Sheridan Ave.
  • Page 75 Clamp Timer Setting: ___________ (Default: 30 seconds) Mounting Information: Cascade needs to provide an optional wire harness if the touch screen will be mounted on the engine hood that tilts back to access the engine. Please select a desired location of the touch screen: £...
  • Page 76 Providing Clamp Force or Clamping Hydraulic Pressure Data to Cascade: In order to program TFC, the clamp force data for every product to be clamped will need to be provided. Cascade is very fl exible in how it receives the data. The following outlines the various ways the one-to-one relationship between clamp force or clamp pressure and the product to be clamped is communicated.
  • Page 77 ™ -Touch Force Control Presale Form Providing Clamp Force or Clamping Hydraulic Pressure Data to Cascade (continued): If Cascade has questions, please provide contact info: Name _________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ Please enter your load data below: Quantity Clamp Hydraulic Unit of...

  • Page 79: Table Of Contents

    TFC™ – Using The Data Touch Force Control Management Tool This sheet provides instruction on using the TFC™ Data Management Tool (requires Excel 2010 or newer) found on the USB flash drive provided with the TFC™ system. IMPORTANT: Be familiar with Excel prior to use.

  • Page 80: Home Screen Layout

    Reset Button - Resets all the values to default Options Button values. IMPORTANT: This will erase all data. Use with caution. Save button - Creates a file for the TFC™ Detailed instructions tab display to use. Product Category Column - Contains text cells...
  • Page 81 Options Button cells for entering a title/description of a variety, character or classification. Save button - Creates a file for the TFC™ Home Button - Returns to “Home” Screen display to use. Timer Option Column - The option to specify the Load Configuration Title Row - Text cells for timer for each product type.

  • Page 82: Opening The Data Management Tool

    Insert the USB flash drive into a computer USB port. Launch the Data Management Tool found on the root directory of the drive, called “TFC Data Tool.xlsm”. Root Directory on USB Flash Drive: A security warning will appear. Click on the button “Enable Content”.

  • Page 83: Change Language

    CHANGE LANGUAGE To change the current language, perform the following procedure. Open the Data Tool as described in the “Opening The Data Tool” section, page 4. In the “Home” screen, click on the Language Selection Button, as shown. AC2731.eps A different screen will appear with a drop down menu. Click on the drop down menu and select a different language.

  • Page 84: Add/Modify/Remove A Product Category Or Product

    ADD/MODIFY/REMOVE A PRODUCT CATEGORY OR PRODUCT To add, modify or remove a product category or product, perform the following procedure. Log changes using the table on page 14. Open the Data Tool as described in the “Opening The Data Tool” section, page 4. In the “Home”...

  • Page 85: Add/Modify/Remove A Product Type

    ADD/MODIFY/REMOVE A PRODUCT TYPE To add, modify or remove a product type, perform the following Add, modify or remove text for up to six Load Configuration procedure. Log changes using the table on page 15. yellow cells for the Product Type row section. Each Product Category (or Product) listed in column Add, modify or remove numeric target Pressure value in “1.
  • Page 86 CHANGE TIMER OPTION The timer option changes the default amount of time to clamp a load to a custom time. Touch options are “shortcuts” from the standard sequence of button selections. To change timer and/or touch options, perform the following procedure.

  • Page 87: Change Touch Options

    CHANGE TOUCH OPTIONS The timer option changes the default amount of time to clamp a load to a custom time. Touch options are “shortcuts” from the standard sequence of button selections. To change timer and/or touch options, perform the following procedure.

  • Page 88: Saving Data

    Click the “OK” button. NOTE: The TFC™ display will only find and read files that are on the root (top level) of the installed flash drive. Once the file is saved, a confirmation dialog box will show with the name of the file.

  • Page 89: Backup Saved (Csv) Data File

    BACKUP SAVED (CSV) DATA FILE To Rename A File From Its Original Name: Insert the USB flash drive into a computer USB port. Open the USB flash drive directory. Move (“Copy” or “Cut” and “Paste”) the file to separate location. Rename the moved file keeping the original name and adding today’s date, for example (Example date: 03042014).
  • Page 90 IMPORT EXISTING DATA FILE The following procedure imports an existing data file into the data tool. This will overwrite the current values in the data tool. If needed, save a copy of the current values. Refer to the “Saving Data” section, page 10. Choose the “Import Existing TFCloadData.csv File”...

  • Page 91: Reset To Default Data

    RESET TO DEFAULT DATA The following procedure resets the Data Management Tool to it’s original load data values. Choose the “Reset All Values to Default” button. IMPORTANT: All customer data will be erased. Choose the Reset Button A dialog box will appear to verify resetting the values to default.
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  • Page 94 Do you have questions you need answered right now? Call your nearest Cascade Service Department. Visit us online at www.cascorp.com AMERICAS Cascade do Brasil Cascade Corporation Cascade Canada Inc. Praça Salvador Rosa, U.S. Headquarters 5570 Timberlea Blvd. 131/141-Jordanópolis, 2201 NE 201st...
  • Page 95 Logged Touch Data This sheet provides instructions to access and review touch data log(s) downloaded from the TFC™ display. The log(s) contain every touch on the display’s screen, date stamp, time stamp, screen and description. A log file can log more than 300,000 touches.
  • Page 96 DOWNLOAD LOGGED TOUCH DATA (CONTINUED) Touch the “Next” button. Configuration Page 1 Next Current Time: 9/24/2014 13:52:54 Data Settings Pressure Factors Change Load Save Load Save Manual Mode? Default Pressure Change Manual Low : 1000 Done Manual Med : 1500 Efficiency Low : 1.0 Manual High : 1900 Efficiency Med : 1.0...
  • Page 97 OPENING LOGGED TOUCH DATA FILE NOTE: The following procedure uses Excel 2010. Other Excel versions or other applications may have a different procedure than the one shown below. Plug the USB flash drive into a computer USB port. Navigate to the root directory (top level) of the flash drive. Open the “LOGS”...
  • Page 98 OPENING LOGGED TOUCH DATA FILE (CONTINUED) Launch Excel software. In the Excel menu, choose “File” and then “Open”. AC2737.eps In the “Open” dialog box, change the filter to “All Files (*.*)”. Choose the desired “Log0000X.txt” from the noted file location (Step 4). Click the “Open”...
  • Page 99 Original Data Type: Delimited Delimiters: Tab Column Data Format: General Choose the “Finish” button. The file will open. AC2739.eps The file is ready to review. AC2578.eps NOTE: Cascade recommends saving the file as an Excel document (file type “.xlsx”).
  • Page 100 Operator’s Guide, which I have read and understand. Home Screen **** TFC™ – Touch Force Control TFC™ – Touch Force Control © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Patents Pending Patents Pending www.cascorp.com www.cascorp.com...
  • Page 101 REVIEWING LOGGED TOUCH DATA (CONTINUED) Operator Selection Screens For every button pressed on the operator selection screens (Home screen, Screen 2, Screen 3 and the Confirmation Screen), the following is recorded: Home Screen • Screen column: “1st Selection” • Selection column: Each button has a display position name and the name of the category/product.
  • Page 102 REVIEWING LOGGED TOUCH DATA (CONTINUED) Operator Selection Screens (Continued) Screen 3 (load layout) • Screen column: “Stack Selection” • Selection column: Each button has a display position name and the name of the load layout. For example, the Selection column will list “Stack Left Middle - 4x”. • Selection column: “Home”...
  • Page 103 REVIEWING LOGGED TOUCH DATA (CONTINUED) Manual Mode (if enabled) Category For every manual mode button pressed on the operator selection screens, Home screen and Screen 2, and buttons pressed on Manual Mode Screen, the following is recorded: Category Manual Mode Button selection: • Screen column: “1st Selection”...
  • Page 104 Efficiency Low : 1.0 Manual High : 1900 Efficiency Med : 1.0 Manual Mode : N Default : 900 Efficiency High : 1.0 Pressure in : PSI Configuration Screen = “Configuration” Configuration Screens © Cascade Corporation 2014 11-2014 Part Number 6859793...

  • Page 105: Configuration Settings

    NOTE: The TFC™ system uses the “Default Pressure” value for CLAMP circuit pressure output, while in the Configuration Screen. This can be useful in troubleshooting or determining the correct settings.
  • Page 106 NOTE: The default password is “1234”. The password can be changed. Refer to “Change Password” Section. **** TFC™ – Touch Force Control TFC™ – Touch Force Control © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Patents Pending Patents Pending www.cascorp.com www.cascorp.com...
  • Page 107 “TFCloadData_” and end with file type “.csv”. Use the Plug the USB flash drive, containing the desired new/ arrow button to undo typing. updated file, into the USB connector found on the TFC™ harness near the TFC™ display. Choose the “Done” button to proceed with saving the file.
  • Page 108 “OK” button. The file should updated, the new/updated file will need to be loaded to the begin with “TFCloadData_”. TFC™ display. Perform the following steps to update the TFC™ • If the message “Unable to find USB device...” appears, display.
  • Page 109 • Changes to High, Medium or Low Manual Mode pressures • Changes to the Default Pressure Enter three characters/numbers • Pressure units have changed between PSI, Bar or MPa NOTE: These settings can be loaded into other TFC™ systems. These settings can also be truck/attachment specific. Configuration Configuration...
  • Page 110 NOTE: If the message “Unable to find USB device” Plug the USB flash drive into the USB connector found on appears, wait 5 seconds and press the “Upload” button the TFC™ harness near the display. again. Touch the Cascade Logo.
  • Page 111 CHANGE DEFAULT PRESSURE VALUE In the “Default Pressure” box, touch the “Change” button. The Default Pressure is the pressure that is set by the TFC™ system when there is no load specified. The TFC™ Pressure Configuration Page 1 Control Valve sets the pressure to the Default Pressure so that Next the arms can be positioned before a load is selected.
  • Page 112 (7 bar, 0.7 MPa) of the load’s target pressures or is used to TFC™ – Touch Force Control TFC™ – Touch Force Control © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. compensate for individual attachment efficiencies.
  • Page 113 ADJUST PRESSURE FACTORS (CONTINUED) A dialog box will show. Change the value to pressure value For the range to be adjusted, press the “Minus” (decrease P (noted in Step 3). When finished, touch the “OK” button. pressure) and “Add” (increase pressure) buttons to adjust, in 0.01 increments.
  • Page 114 To leave the Configuration screen, touch the “Done” button. **** Configuration Page 1 TFC™ – Touch Force Control TFC™ – Touch Force Control Next © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Patents Pending Patents Pending Current Time: 9/24/2014 13:52:54 Data...
  • Page 115 Done **** TFC™ – Touch Force Control TFC™ – Touch Force Control Change Change Download Download © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Patents Pending Patents Pending Visuals Visuals Password Password Date and Time...
  • Page 116 • The message “Logs uploaded successfully” should Plug the USB flash drive into the USB connector found on appear. the TFC™ harness near the display. • If the message “Unable to find USB device” appears, Touch the Cascade Logo. wait 5 seconds and press the “Download” button again.

  • Page 117: Change Password

    TFC™ – Touch Force Control TFC™ – Touch Force Control Enter New Password Back Back © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Current Time: 9/24/2014 13:52:54 Current Time: 9/24/2014 13:52:54 Patents Pending Patents Pending...

  • Page 118: Change Date And Time

    A dialog box will show. Enter password and touch the “OK” button. Change date and time **** TFC™ – Touch Force Control TFC™ – Touch Force Control © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Patents Pending Patents Pending Date and Time www.cascorp.com www.cascorp.com...
  • Page 119 BAR, PSI, or MPa Change Download **** TFC™ – Touch Force Control TFC™ – Touch Force Control © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © 2014 Cascade Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Visuals Password Date and Time Patents Pending Patents Pending...
  • Page 120 IMPORTANT: Contact Cascade for custom images. In the “Visuals” box, touch the “Load” button. Plug the USB flash drive, containing the desired new/ updated file, into the USB connector found on the TFC™ Configuration harness near the TFC™ display. Page 2 Back Touch the Cascade Logo.
  • Page 122 Do you have questions you need answered right now? Call your nearest Cascade Service Department. Visit us online at www.cascorp.com AMERICAS Cascade do Brasil Cascade Corporation Cascade Canada Inc. Praça Salvador Rosa, U.S. Headquarters 5570 Timberlea Blvd. 131/141-Jordanópolis, 2201 NE 201st Mississauga, Ontario São Bernardo do Campo - SP...
  • Page 123 USB flash drive, containing files and file folders. The pressure supplied to position the arms when no specific load is selected. TFC™ − Touch Force Control A touch screen system that allows a driver to select the product and load configuration to automatically set the proper clamp force for the load.
  • Page 124 Hydraulic line that returns excess oil flow back to truck tank. Voltage Converter Kit Kit contains a voltage converter and filter. The converter steps down the truck’s power source voltage to provide 12V. © Cascade Corporation 2014 11-2014 Part Number 6856521-R2...
  • Page 126 Do you have questions you need answered right now? Call your nearest Cascade Service Department. Visit us online at www.cascorp.com AMERICAS Cascade do Brasil Cascade Corporation Cascade Canada Inc. Praça Salvador Rosa, U.S. Headquarters 5570 Timberlea Blvd. 131/141-Jordanópolis, 2201 NE 201st Mississauga, Ontario São Bernardo do Campo - SP...

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