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Dynamic series user manual
1 INDEX 1 User manual ............................................................................................................. 53 1.1 General instructions ........................................................................................... 53 1.2 Symbol conventions ........................................................................................... 54 2 Documentation ........................................................................................................ 2.
2 10.2 Installation .......................................................................................................... 10.3 Use ..................................................................................................................... 10.4 Radio remote control maintenance .................................................................... 10.5 Machine maintenance ........................................................................................ 10.6 Disposal ......................
User manual General instructions 1 User manual This manual is intended for Autec Dynamic series radio remote controls. It contains warnings, information and instructions for: - FJS, FJL and FJM transmitting units - ARM receiving units. FJS transmitting unit FJL transmitting unit FJM transmitting unit ARM receiving unit 1.
4 User manual Symbol conventions No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without written permission of Autec (including recording and photocopying). If this manual is lost or damaged, ask Autec for a copy. Please specify the serial number of the related radio remote control. Information contained in this manual adds to and completes the information provided by the manufacturer of the remote controlled and/or by those who install the radio remote control on the machine.
Documentation Battery charger manual 2 Documentation 2.1 Battery charger manual The battery charger manual contains instructions and warnings for a correct use of the battery charger and of batteries. It is included in the battery charger package. 2.2 Technical data sheet The technical data sheet contains the transmitting unit configuration and shows the matching between commands sent and machine functions/movements.
6 Dynamic series description Conformity 3 Dynamic series description Autec Dynamic series industrial radio remote controls are used to control machines from a distance, without physical connections (i.e. wires or connecting cables) between the user and the machine. Each of these industrial radio remote controls consists of a portable transmitting unit, from which the user can remotely control the machine, and a receiving unit installed on board the machine itself. 3.
Dynamic series description Applications 3.2 Applications In compliance with the risk analysis (see chapter 4), this radio remote control can be installed on hoisting and material handling machines and on machines for moving, raising and transporting people (i.e. hydraulic cranes, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, concrete pumps).
8 Dynamic series description Frequencies 3.4 Frequencies The radio link between the units of Autec Dynamic series radio remote controls is built at one of the frequencies permitted by the European standards in force when the system is put on the market. Dynamic series industrial radio remote controls communicate either in dynamic or static mode. Mode is set by the machine manufacturer. 3.4.
Dynamic series description Safety functions 3.6 Safety functions Autec radio remote controls are equipped with some functions that provide high safety levels, in order to safeguard the safety of people and property. 3.6.1 Stop function The stop function brings the machine to a safe state every time it is necessary to stop it due to a potentially hazardous situation.
10 Dynamic series description Dynamic series technical data 3.7 Dynamic series technical data Frequency band in dynamic mode ............................................................... 915 - 928 MHz Frequency band in static mode .................................................................... 915 - 928 MHz Transmitting power .............................. meets the requirements for free-license apparatus Available radio channels......................................................................
Dynamic series description Identifying the radio remote control 3.8 Identifying the radio remote control The serial number (S/N) is the only reference to be used to uniquely identify the radio remote control, both if maintenance is needed and when providing statements to competent bodies. The serial number (S/N) and other information regarding the radio remote control are provided in some plates both on the transmitting and on the receiving unit.
12 Dynamic series description Identifying the radio remote control 3.8.2 Plates on the receiving unit The receiving unit has two plates. technical data plate radio remote control identification plate Plate Position Content radio remote control identification plate Manufacturing year, bar code On the cover of the receiving and radio remote control serial unit number (S/N).
Risk analysis Risk analysis for radio remote controlled machines 4 Risk analysis As required by the standards, all machines must undergo a risk analysis. It is therefore necessary to evaluate, within the limits of this analysis, if the machine can be radio remote controlled. The radio remote control can only be used if this analysis gives positive results. 4.
14 Risk analysis Working conditions If required by the risk analysis, draw up protection measures to prevent, reduce and report potential hazard situations. 4.2 Working conditions To guarantee correct radio remote control operation, all current regulations regarding safety at work and accident prevention should be respected. All applicable standards and regulations valid in the user country regarding the use of both the machine and the radio remote control must always be respected.
FJS transmitting unit Description 5 FJS transmitting unit 5.1 Description B C D E A F G A connector for wire control (if present) B actuators (joysticks, selectors, pushbuttons) C STOP pushbutton D display or LED (if present) E LEDs F START pushbutton G S-KEY (electronic starting key) 5.2 Technical data Power supply (battery MBM06MH)................................................................. NiMH 7.2 V Antenna .....................................................................
16 FJS transmitting unit Light signals 5.3 Light signals FJS transmitting units may have two or three LEDs near the STOP pushbutton. 5.3.1 Light signals with two LEDs The left LED is green, the right LED is red, and they provide information regarding the radio remote control. The green LED ... ... is off Meaning The transmitting unit is switched off. ... blinks fast The transmitting unit is switched on and there is no radio link. ...
FJS transmitting unit Light signals 5.3.2 Light signals with three LEDs Side LEDs are red and provide information coming from the machine (Data Feedback function). The central LED is bicolour, green and red. The green LED is inhibited when the red one is on: the green LED signals only appear when the red ones pause. The central LED provides information about the radio remote control. Central LED is green and it ... ... is off Meaning The transmitting unit is switched off. ...
18 FJL transmitting unit Description 6 FJL transmitting unit 6.1 Description B B C D E A F A connector for wire control (if present) B actuators (joysticks, selectors, pushbuttons) C STOP pushbutton D display or LED (if present) E LEDs F START pushbutton G S-KEY (electronic starting key) G 6.2 Technical data Power supply (battery MBM06MH)................................................................. NiMH 7.2 V Antenna ................................................................
FJL transmitting unit Light signals 6.3 Light signals FJL transmitting units have four LEDs on the left of the STOP pushbutton: - a green LED, identified with , providing information about the radio remote control. - a red LED, identified with , providing information about the radio remote control. - two red LEDs (the two lower ones) that may provide information coming from the machine (Data Feedback function). The green LED ... ... is off Meaning The transmitting unit is switched off. ...
20 FJM transmitting unit Description 7 FJM transmitting unit 7.
FJM transmitting unit Technical data 7.2 Technical data Power supply (battery MBM06MH)................................................................. NiMH 7.2 V Antenna ................................................................................................................... internal Housing material ........................................................................................... PA 6 (20% fg) Protection degree ..........................................................................
22 FJM transmitting unit Light signals The red LEDa ... Meaning ... is off The transmitting unit works correctly. ...blinks The battery is nearly flat. ... is on for 2 secondsb The transmitting unit does not work correctly. ... blinks onceb At power on, the transmitting unit detects that the STOP pushbutton is activated or damaged. ... blinks twiceb At power on, the transmitting unit detects that one of the commands D2-D20 or SAFETY is activated or damaged (see technical data sheet). ...
ARM receiving unit Description 8 ARM receiving unit 8.1 Description B A C D E A A mounting holes B antenna C LEDs D TEACH pushbutton E connector for cable control F plug F E The receiving unit communicates with the machine through the outputs and their wiring and/or through a CAN network (of which it is a slave node). The STOP (STOP_1 and STOP_2) and SAFETY (SAF_1 and SAF_2) outputs are some of the receiving unit's outputs. AUTEC - Dynamic Series LIUDYN2AC0-00_eng.
24 ARM receiving unit Mother board 8.2 Mother board A B C D F A fuse F1 B fuse F2 E C fuse F3 G H D fuse F4 E fuse F5 F DTK connector (for data memory) G IDK (for address key) H BKK connector (for backup data memory) 8.3 Technical data Power supply ......................................................................................................... 8-30 V Antenna ................................................................................................................
ARM receiving unit Light signals 8.4 Light signals The ARM receiving unit has six LEDs: - POWER is green - ALARM is red - STATUS is blue - RUN is green - ERR is red - SETUP is yellow. 1. POWER LED (green) The POWER LED indicates the status of the receiving unit and of the radio link. The POWER LED ... Meaning ... is off The receiving unit is switched off. ...blinks Radio link has been built. ... is on No radio link. 2. ALARM LED (red) The ALARM LED warns about anomalies in the receiving unit.
26 ARM receiving unit Light signals 3. STATUS LED (blue) The STATUS LED warns about anomalies on the outputs or on the power supply and indicates the reception of data from the transmitting unit. The STATUS LED ... Meaning ... is off No radio link. ... blinks slowly Over-voltage on power supply. ... blinks fast The receiving unit receives data from the transmitting unit. ... is on Over-current in one of the PWM analogue outputs. 4.
ARM receiving unit Light signals 6. SETUP LED (yellow) The SETUP LED shows the status of the data memory and of the address key, depending on the receiving unit's working status. The SETUP LED ... ... is off Meaning The receiving unit works correctly. ... blinks once Error on the address key. ... blinks twice Error on the data memory. ... blinks three times ... blinks slowly The receiving unit is storing the data set through the REMOTE SET UP (see paragraph 13.
28 Warnings Before starting to work 9 Warnings In addition to all instructions provided by the machine manufacturer, by the installer of the radio remote control and by the person responsible for the safety of the work area, users shall always respect the following warnings. 9.1 Before starting to work The transmitting unit shall be used in a simple and comfortable way, avoiding accidental falls. The harness provided with the radio remote control serves as such.
Warnings After using the radio remote control In case of malfunction, disable the system “machine+radio remote control” until the problem has been completely solved. 9.3 After using the radio remote control Switch off the transmitting unit when work is stopped or temporarily interrupted. Do not leave the load hanging (even when changing the battery). Never leave the transmitting unit unguarded when the S-KEY is inserted.
30 Radio remote control lifecycle Transportation and storage 10 Radio remote control lifecycle To ensure a safe and long-lasting operation of Dynamic series industrial radio remote controls, carefully follow the instructions provided for each stage of the product lifecycle. 10.1 Transportation and storage Radio remote controls must always be transported and stored inside their original packing until they are installed on the machine.
Radio remote control lifecycle Use 10.3 Use The use of industrial radio remote controls is strictly limited to skilled and properly trained personnel. When the radio remote control is installed on mobile machines, switch off the receiving unit when the vehicle travels. All warnings for a correct use are given in chapter 9. All instructions for a correct use are given in chapters 11 and 12. Environmental working conditions are given in the following table.
32 Radio remote control lifecycle Radio remote control maintenance After any maintenance operation: - always make sure that commands sent by the transmitting unit only activate the corresponding expected operations - if a unit has been opened, close it correctly, in order not to endanger its protection degree from dust and water: check that the gasket is intact, correctly overlay the two parts of the housing and tighten the screws. 10.4.
Radio remote control lifecycle Radio remote control maintenance After using the radio remote control: - clean the transmitting unit: never use solvents or flammable/corrosive materials and do not use high-pressure water cleaners or steam cleaners - store the transmitting unit in clean and dry areas. 10.4.
34 Radio remote control lifecycle Machine maintenance 10.5 Machine maintenance Follow instructions provided by the machine manufacturer and by the installer of the radio remote control, in order to carry out machine maintenance. When carrying out maintenance operations on the machine: - always remove the S-KEY from the transmitting unit - disconnect power from the receiving unit Disconnect the plug and the antenna from the ARM receiving unit whenever machine maintenance is carried out (i.e.
General operating instructions Starting up the radio remote control 11 General operating instructions 11.1 Starting up the radio remote control Starting up the radio remote control consists in building a radio link between the transmitting and the receiving unit. For this purpose, you need to: 1. power on the receiving unit respecting the voltage limits provided in the technical data (see paragraph 8.3). The POWER LED switches on 2.
36 General operating instructions Radio link interruption 11.3.1 Operation with display If the transmitting unit has a display, it is possible to show signal icons, measurements collected from the machine and their description. Information displayed and how it is displayed (icons and/or measurements and/ or descriptions) depend on the settings chosen by the machine manufacturer.
General operating instructions Switching off the transmitting unit 11.5.2 When the transmitting unit is not used The transmitting unit automatically switches off after the “automatic switch off time” has elapsed; during that time, the unit stays on without movement commands activated. The activation of this function and its cut-in time are set by the machine manufacturer (see technical data sheet). 11.5.
38 Working BATTERY 12 Working 12.1 BATTERY FJS, FJL and FJM transmitting units can only be powered through Autec rechargeable batteries. See the battery charger manual enclosed in the packaging with the battery charger for any warnings and instructions regarding the batteries. Batteries shall be inserted in their housing in the transmitting unit, with the technical data plate facing down and their contacts towards the contacts on the transmitting unit.
Working START pushbutton As the radio remote control address is stored in the S-KEY, use it with utmost care to reduce risks that may result from incorrect handling. If the main transmitting unit cannot be used because it has been lost or damaged, the back-up transmitting unit can be used instead. In this case, insert the S-KEY in the back-up unit. The back-up unit is identical to the main unit; the only difference is the presence of the plate “BACK-UP UNIT” on the battery housing. 12.
40 Working Command meaning 12.5 Command meaning Commands on the transmitting unit are established according to the machine's operations and functions. They are established by the machine manufacturer, who also chooses the symbols used.
Working Low Power function ENGINE This switch is used to switch on and off the engine of the remote controlled machine. Symbol Meaning This symbol indicates that the engine is powered on. This symbol indicates that the engine is switched off.
42 Working Wire control 12.7 Wire control The wire control is used: - in particular working conditions, established by the machine manufacturer - when it is not possible to build a radio link between the radio remote control units - when working in environments where using radio frequencies is not allowed or is dangerous - when a fully charged battery is not available.
Working Wire control When using the wire control, the working features do not change (i.e. the meaning of actuators and the Data Feedback function). 12.7.2 Working Before starting to work, make sure that the cable and the corresponding connectors are intact. The wire control can only be connected and disconnected when the transmitting unit is switched off. After connecting or disconnecting the wire control, start up the radio remote control (see paragraph 11.1) to control the machine.
44 Values of proportional outputs REMOTE SETUP procedure 13 Values of proportional outputs Proportional outputs in the ARM receiving unit are factory set: values are given in the technical data sheet. Maximum and minimum values of proportional outputs (joystick semi-axes) can be modified using the REMOTE SETUP procedure (see paragraph 13.1). After modifying the values it is possible to restore factory settings, if necessary. SETUP LED in the receiving unit TEACH pushbutton in the receiving unit 13.
Values of proportional outputs Restoring factory settings If a speed selector is present on the transmitting unit, calibration is to be performed for each of the selector positions. If inputs of the module FSAAMI01A are used in the receiving unit to select different speeds, calibration must be performed while these inputs are active. 13.2 Restoring factory settings This procedure is used to restore factory settings for the proportional outputs. 1. Ensure that the transmitting unit is switched off. 2.
46 Data memory backup Restoring factory settings 14 Data memory backup The receiving unit has two data memories: one is in the DTK connector on the mother board and one is attached inside the cover (backup data memory). When data of proportional outputs are modified, they are saved in the data memory present in the DTK connector. IDK connector BKK connector DTK connector The data memory in the DTK connector can be copied into a backup data memory.
Troubleshooting Radio remote controls with Data Feedback function 15 Troubleshooting When the radio remote control does not work: - bring the transmitting unit close to the receiving unit to avoid radio interference and disturbances - establish whether the problem lies with the radio remote control or with the machine. Therefore, before any inspection, try to control the machine from a control unit different from the radio remote control, if present. If the problem persists, it lies with the machine.
48 Troubleshooting Solutions in case of malfunction 15.3 Solutions in case of malfunction Identify the radio remote control malfunction according to the light signals on the units. If the problem persists after the suggested solution has been carried out, contact the support service of the machine manufacturer. 15.3.1 Malfunction signalled by the transmitting unit Signals Possible reason Solutions The green LED does not switch on when the START pushbutton is The battery is flat.
Troubleshooting Solutions in case of malfunction 15.3.2 Malfunction signalled by the receiving unit Possible reason Signals Solutions Make sure that fuse F2 is intact. The POWER LED is The receiving unit is Correctly plug in the connecting plug off. switched off. and power on the receiving unit. The POWER LED is No radio link. on. Bring the transmitting unit close to the receiving unit. The ALARM blinks once. Make sure that fuses F3 and F4 are intact.
50 Troubleshooting Solutions in case of malfunction Possible reason Signals Solutions The SETUP blinks once. LED Error on the address Contact the support service of the key. machine manufacturer. The SETUP blinks twice. Replace the data memory on the DTK LED Error on the data mem- connector with the backup data memory attached inside the cover (see ory. chapter 14). The SETUP blinks slowly.
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