LIUDPP000_eng-00 Instruction Manual for the use and the maintenance of the Radio Remote Control Original instructions Part A: Information, instructions and general warnings DYNAMIC+P SERIES
THIS PART OF THE MANUAL CONSISTS OF Part A - Information, instructions and general warnings for the Autec Dynamic+P Series Radio Remote Control. The Manual consists of Part A – General, Part B – Conformity and Frequencies, Part C – Transmitting Unit, Part D – Receiving Unit and Part E – Battery and Battery Charger, plus the Technical Data Sheet.
It is also the responsibility of the Manufacturer and of the design professionals of the Machine on which the Autec Radio Remote Control is to be installed and used to be certain that the structure, condition, organization and markings of the Machine as installed at the facility is appropriate for and will allow for the safe and reliable use and control of the Machine through the Autec Radio Remote Control interface.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER AND FACILITY OPERATOR, AND THEIR OFFICERS, MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS, to be certain that all Users of the Autec Radio Remote Control and that all Persons who are or will be working with or near the Machine operated by or through the Autec Radio Remote Control are fully and properly educated and trained by qualified Personnel in the proper and safe use of the Autec Radio Remote Control and of the Machine, including without limitation complete familiarity with and understa
INDEX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Information on the use of instructions ...................................................................... 8 1.1 Structure of the Instruction Manual ....................................................................... 8 1.2 Caption and terminology .................................................................................... 10 1.3 Symbols ............................................................................................................ 11 1.
7 9.4 9.5 Additional maintenance operations in environments with corrosive agents .......... 54 Preventive replacement of the Radio Remote Control's electromechanical components ...................................................................................................... 54 10 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 57 10.1 Radio Remote Controls with "Data Feedback" function .......................................
1 Information on the use of instructions 1.1 Structure of the Instruction Manual The Manual for the use and maintenance of Autec Radio Remote Controls consists in different parts, that altogether form the Manual; the Manual must be read carefully, understood and applied by the Radio Remote Control's Owner, User and by all those Persons that, for any reasons, may operate with the Radio Remote Control or with the Machine where it is installed.
9 Usage and maintenance instructions are supplemented by the Radio Remote Control's Technical Data Sheet, that: - Describes the Transmitting Unit's configuration - Indicates the relation between commands sent by the Transmitting Unit and those available on the Receiving Unit.
1.2 Caption and terminology Contact Autec if any of the instructions, symbols, warnings or images are not clear and understandable, or if you have doubts or questions. The terms listed here below have the stated meaning throughout the entire Manual, including all of its parts: - Unit: the single (Transmitting or Receiving) Units that comprise the Autec Radio Remote Control.
11 Functions indicated for the Manufacturer, the Installer, the User and the Maintenance Technician may be performed by a single Person, if he/she has the needed competence and undertakes the resulting responsibilities. Each Person must be aware of the instructions contained in the Manual, depending on the activity they carry out. For example, if a Manufacturer is also the Installer, and/or Maintenance Technician, he must also know and follow the instructions specifically addressed to those Persons.
The instructions concerning the installation and maintenance of the Radio Remote Control are addressed to qualified Personnel; their implementation requires qualified professional expertise: none of the operation for which qualified Personnel is required can be carried out by Persons or companies that do not have the required specific professional expertise. 1.
13 2 Brief product presentation 2.1 Series, Radio Remote Control and Unit The object of this part of the Manual is the Autec Dynamic+P series Radio Remote Control (see chapter 4). Autec Dynamic+P series' Radio Remote Controls are designed to be used on Machines and provide a command interface to their command and control system, to be used from an appropriate distance and position.
CRP MODEL: CRP TYPE NL055 12-24 max 8-30 AUTEC Srl 1000mA 1500mA FSAADC03A MADE IN ITALY Via Pomaroli, 65 - 36030 Caldogno (VI) - Italy TA1424-00 PUF555-00 CRP 2.2 Conformity with standards The conformity of Radio Remote Controls with standards and with working requirements and conditions in the single Countries is provided in the related specific part “Conformity and frequencies” (Part B) of the Manual. 2.
3 15 General safety warnings All the warnings and instructions provided in this chapter are safety-relevant. Failure to follow the instructions contained in the Manual provided by Autec, as well as all applicable safety-related legislations, even local ones, regulations and standards may generate serious damage to people and property.
Without limitation on the Laws, Regulations and Standards it is forbidden to use an Autec Radio Remote Control if the Manufacturer or those who want to install it on the Machine are not able to or do not: - Carry out an appropriate and comprehensive risk assessment in relation to the safety of the Machine, concerning the Radio Remote Control adoption and installation. - Ensure the required professional experience and/or technical competence to carry out the risk assessment correctly.
17 THE AUTEC RADIO REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT A STANDALONE PRODUCT AND IS INTENDED ONLY AS A COMPONENT ON A MACHINE: -- ON WHICH AND WHERE THE USE OF A RADIO REMOTE CONTROL IS APPROPRIATE -- THAT CAN BE OPERATED SAFELY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS BY SUCH REMOTE CONTROL.
Without limitation on the foregoing, Autec is not responsible for and shall not be held liable for: - Installation that is faulty or in any way not in conformity with this Manual and any other instructions provided by Autec, and with all applicable Laws, Regulations and Standards, even local - Installation on Machines, appliances, devices, equipment and/or Machinery systems on which the use of a Radio Remote Control is not allowed by its Manufacturer or under applicable Laws, Regulations and Standard
4 19 Radio Remote Control features Dynamic+P series' Radio Remote Controls are used to control Machines from a distance, without physical connection (by way of example: wires or connecting cables) between the Transmitting Unit handled by the User and the Receiving Unit installed on the Machine, hence between the User and the Machine. They usually consist of a portable Transmitting Unit, from which the User can remotely control a Machine, and a Receiving Unit installed on board the Machine itself.
WARNING: The maximum working range may vary significantly and unpredictably when special conditions occur in the working environment (by way of example: temporary presence of electromagnetic interference and/or metal obstructions). When a radio link is interrupted: - All outputs of the Receiving Unit are disabled - It is not possible to enable or disable the Machine commands through the Transmitting Unit until the Radio Remote Control is started up again.
21 The stop function may activate: - Manually (active stop): the User activates the stop function pressing the red STOP pushbutton on the Transmitting Unit. - Automatically (passive stop): the Receiving Unit autonomously activates the stop function if the radio link is incorrect or interrupted.
Never leave the Transmitting Unit unguarded in order to avoid uncertainty about the availability or unavailability of the stop function. A Transmitting Unit belonging to a "Take & Release" Radio Remote Control is enabled to send the stop command to the Receiving Unit only if it is working with the latter, that is to say, if the start up procedure has been performed (see paragraph "Radio Remote Control Start Up" in "Part C" of the Instruction Manual).
4.2.3 23 Protection against unintended movements from the standstill position (UMFS) Unintended movements of the Machine, that is Machine movements that are not activated by movements of the actuators, may occur due to electrical or mechanical failure or malfunction that may affect the Radio Remote Control.
UNINTENDED MOVEMENT MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. FAILURE TO INSTALL AND WIRE THE SAFETY OUTPUTS ON THE RECEIVING UNIT CORRECTLY WILL CAUSE THIS FEATURE TO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY AND WILL INCREASE THE RISK AND OPPORTUNITY FOR UNINTENDED MOVEMENT. MOVEMENT OF THE MACHINE WILL OCCUR WHENEVER THE ACTUATOR IS MOVED FROM ITS NEUTRAL (CENTRAL REST) POSITION ON THE TRANSMITTING UNIT.
25 4.3 Technical data Command response time 80-130ms Active stop time <130ms (Max.) active stop time 200ms Passive stop time 0.
Plates must not be removed from their position: removal immediately voids the warranty. Plates must not be altered or damaged, contact Autec for replacement. 4.5 Additional features of the "Take & Release" Radio Remote Control It consists of two Transmitting Units, from which two Users can remotely control a single Machine, and of a Receiving Unit installed on board the Machine itself.
27 5 Radio Remote Control storage before installation or after removal Radio Remote Controls must always be transported and stored inside their packing until they are installed on the Machine.
6 Installation The chapter "Installing the Receiving Unit" in "Part D" of the Instruction Manual contains the warnings for the installation that add to those provided in this chapter. Therefore, please refer to that part of the Manual. 6.1 Applications An Autec Dynamic+P series' Radio Remote Control can be used for several applications: the Machine's Manufacturer must establish if the Radio Remote Control is suitable for each different application, with specific regard to safety.
29 In addition to the above, Dynamic+P series' Radio Remote Controls cannot be installed: -- On Machines that are intended for the use in environments requiring explosion-proof features or in any usage situation that may pose the risk of explosion -- On machines where the receiving unit power supply does not come from a battery or from a power supply unit with safety isolating transformer -- On Machines that control loads that are not isolated from alternating current (AC) power supply (if applicable) -
6.2 Staff training: installation and maintenance All installation and maintenance operations relating to the Autec Radio Remote Control system must be carried out by ONLY qualified technicians.
6.4 31 Warnings for installation The Installer of the Radio Remote Control must always read, understand and follow all the instructions and warnings contained in this Manual. These instructions and warnings are not exhaustive.
6.4.2 Mounting and fastening the Receiving Unit in the best position Place the Receiving Unit so as to avoid incidental contact. Place the Receiving Unit so that it can be easily reached in case of need. Place the Receiving Unit so that it can be easily reached, and far from heat sources (i.e. exhaust pipes, heat exchangers, radiators). Place the Receiving Unit vertically, with the cable gland or the plug facing down.
6.4.3 33 Positioning the antenna The Receiving Unit may be configured with internal antenna or external antenna (see Technical Data Sheet). If the antenna is external, it cannot be mounted directly on the Receiving Unit's casing, but it must be installed with the antenna cable-extension kit.
If the antenna is external to the Receiving Unit, install the antenna vertically as far as possible from the Receiving Unit and from other electrical and electronic devices. The antenna must not be placed inside closed metal containers. Install the antenna at least 50 cm far from metal objects in the surroundings, in a free area of the Machine; protections, panels, parts, surfaces or anything else should not be present, so that shields, structures or materials do not obstruct the radio link.
35 6.4.4 Wiring Wiring is understood as the electrical cable connections that can be found: - Inside the Receiving Unit - Between the Receiving Unit and the Machine. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE PERFORMED AND MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS, EVEN LOCAL.
The Installer must avoid that a power supply positive or negative pole is connected to the outputs. If a Receiving Unit's output is connected to a direct current inductive load (by way of example: solenoid valves, relays), it is advisable to connect a freewheeling diode in anti-parallel with the driven load, to reduce the effects of demagnetizing currents. A 12 or 24 V voltage must always be applied to the power supply input of solid state outputs.
6.4.5 37 At the end of installation Make sure that during installation the protection measures on the Radio Remote Control and/or in the Machine have not been made ineffective by improper installation works. Look up in the Technical Data Sheet and check that the frequency band set in the Radio Remote Control is permitted in the country of use.
After installing and wiring the Receiving Unit, test the Machine controlled by the Radio Remote Control and verify that the operations carried out correspond exactly to the commands sent, including in particular but not limited to the functionality of the STOP command. Make sure that the SAFETY outputs (of UMFS function) only activate after the Radio Remote Control has started, and when at least one movement command is sent to the Machine.
39 7 Safety 7.
7.2 Delay in command response time Under normal conditions, the delay between the activation of a command in the Transmitting Unit and the activation of the corresponding output in the Receiving Unit requires the "Command response time" indicated in the Technical Data (see paragraph 4.3). Under poor radio link conditions (by way of example: interference, working range been reached) such delay may extend up to the "Passive stop time" indicated in the Technical Data (see paragraph 4.3).
7.3 41 Inadvertent activation of commands The User shall operate with the Transmitting Unit in a correct manner, in accordance with the instructions for use and maintenance. If the Unit is used correctly, accidental contact with the User's body parts or with external bodies does not cause inadvertent activation of the actuators.
For further information see paragraph 4.2.3. If a command is activated and/or deactivated due to electrical and/or mechanical failure, perform the following procedure: 1. Press the STOP pushbutton to bring the Machine to a safe state. 2. Disable the Radio Remote Control and stop using the system "Machine+Radio Remote Control" until the problem has been solved by implementing the necessary technical operations.
8 43 Instructions for the User The chapter "Instructions for the User" in "Parts C" of the Instruction Manual contains the warnings and instructions for the use that add to those provided in this chapter. Therefore, please refer to that part of the Manual. FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN ALL PARTS OF THIS MANUAL FOR THE AUTEC RADIO REMOTE CONTROL MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 8.
8.2 Warnings for the User The User must: - Observe and comply with all instructions and warnings provided by the Machine Manufacturer. - Observe and comply with all instructions and warnings provided by the Installer. - Observe and comply with all instructions and warnings provided by the Person responsible for the Machine commissioning or making the Machine available for work. - Observe and comply with all instructions and warnings provided in the Radio Remote Control Manual.
45 If the Radio Remote Control User wears electronic devices (by way of example: pacemaker, implantable cardiac defibrillator, hearing aids), the Transmitting Unit must be kept at least 15 cm away from those devices when in use.
8.2.1 Before starting to work Before starting the Radio Remote Control to work, the User must be positioned in a place that allows him: -- The direct control of the radio remote controlled Machine and of the load movements, and, at the same time -- A safe position with regard to the operation of the radio remote controlled Machine and/or the load movement, and with regard to other operations and/or activities and/or processes taking place in the working place.
8.2.2 47 During normal operation Pay attention to the entire work area. Immediately press the STOP pushbutton when a hazardous situation occurs. Visually and directly follow all movements of the Machine and its load and remain inside the Radio Remote Control working range. Pay particular attention to warnings and visual and acoustic signals, and take all measurements and steps to avoid that movements of the remote controlled Machine may lead to hazardous situations for people and/or property.
8.2.3 After using the Radio Remote Control Switch off the Transmitting Unit when not using the remote control to control the Machine, or when work is otherwise interrupted, even for short periods. Do not leave a load hanging or the Machine in dangerous conditions (even when charging the Unit or changing the battery). Never leave the Transmitting Unit unguarded in order to prevent unauthorised or non supervised use. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
49 9 Maintenance 9.1 Radio Remote Control maintenance - general directions The Maintenance Technician must: - Observe and comply with all instructions and warnings provided by the Machine Manufacturer. - Observe and comply with all instructions and warnings provided by the Installer. - Observe and comply with all instructions and warnings provided by the Person responsible for the Machine commissioning or making the Machine available for work.
Before any maintenance operation, disconnect the Receiving Unit from the power supply, using the devices and instructions provided by the Machine Manufacturer and by the Installer. After each maintenance operation, always make sure that all commands sent by the Transmitting Unit activate only the corresponding expected operations.
9.2 51 Routine maintenance Routine maintenance consists of operations needed to preserve the Radio Remote Control normal usage conditions, thus implementing fine-tuning, checks, planned replacement actions that necessarily arise from the normal use of the product. All given instructions must be followed correctly at each commissioning, that is: - Whenever the Radio Remote Control and/or the Machine is installed or assembled - Whenever the Machine location/position changes - After special maintenance.
After using the Radio Remote Control: - Clean the Transmitting Unit: never use solvents or flammable/corrosive materials and do not use water jet cleaners, or air pressure or steam pressure cleaners. - Store the Transmitting Unit in clean and dry places. 9.2.2 Three-month routine maintenance At least every three months: - Check the correct correspondence between the commands that are sent and the manoeuvres that are carried out by the Machine.
9.3 53 Special maintenance Special maintenance consists of repairs needed due to Radio Remote Control failure, damage or malfunction, and their aim is to restore the original usage and working conditions. Special maintenance may be performed only by qualified Maintenance Technicians, that is to say, by skilled technical Personnel with specific competence and knowledge of Autec Radio Remote Control, belonging to the Autec's service network, or explicitly authorised by Autec.
9.4 Additional maintenance operations in environments with corrosive agents If the Radio Remote Control is used in environments where corrosive agents are present (by way of example: sea water, salt fog, salt...), apply grease to the electrical connections to protect them. Only use electrically non-conductive, polyalphaolefin and silicate-based grease for electrical contacts. Do not use polyether-, polyoilester- and polyphenyl ether-based grease.
55 The Maintenance Technician must replace joysticks, pushbuttons and selectors on the Transmitting Unit before they reach the maximum number of operations, even though they are still working. This replacement prevents possible failure and dangerous situations (by way of example: inadvertent activation and/or deactivation of the command activated by the actuator). Actuator AUTEC Max. operations Actuator Max.
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10 57 Troubleshooting If the Radio Remote Control does not work correctly, carry out the following preliminary checks: 1. Move all other Transmitting Units in the working area away from the Autec Transmitting Unit in use to avoid possible radio interference. 2. Bring the Autec Transmitting Unit closer to the matching Autec Receiving Unit to avoid possible radio interference, always positioning yourself in a safe place and with full view of the Machine, its operational area and the load, if any.
11 Decommissioning and disposal 11.1 Decommissioning If you want to remove the Receiving Unit from the Machine: - Make sure that the Receiving Unit and the Machine are not powered. - Remove all electrical connections between the Receiving Unit and the Machine. If you want to store the Radio Remote Control after it has been decommissioned, follow the directions provided in chapter 5. 11.2 Disposal When disposing of a Radio Remote Control, its components must be managed as separate waste.
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