LIUAIR003_eng-00 Instruction Manual for the use and the maintenance of the Radio Remote Control Original instructions Part A: Information, instructions and general warnings AIR SERIES
WARNING THIS PART OF THE MANUAL CONSISTS OF Part A - Information, instructions and general warnings for the Autec Air 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 10 11 Information on the use of instructions ................................................................. 8 1.1 Structure of the Instruction Manual ................................................................. 8 1.2 Caption and terminology ............................................................................... 10 1.3 Symbols ....................................................................................................... 12 1.
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Information on the use of instructions 1 Information on the use of instructions 1.1 Structure of the Instruction Manual The Manual for the use and maintenance of Autec Air series Radio Remote Controls consists of 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.
Information on the use of instructions 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 Information on the use of instructions 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.
Information on the use of instructions 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.
1.3 Information on the use of instructions Symbols This symbol identifies the parts of text in the Manual that must be read with special attention. This symbol identifies the parts of text in the Manual containing warnings, information and/or instructions that are particularly relevant with regards to safety; failure in understanding them may cause hazards for People and/ or property. 1.
Information on the use of instructions 1.5 13 Instruction storage The Instruction Manual must be stored and made available to all its addressees, Users and technicians, for the whole life time of the Radio Remote Control, in any moment it may need to be consulted. No part of the Manual shall be altered, modified or damaged. If the Manual is damaged, a written request of replacement shall be sent to Autec; replacement is at the applicant's expense.
Brief product presentation 2 Brief product presentation 2.1 Series, Radio Remote Control and Unit The object of this part of the Manual is the Autec Air series Radio Remote Control (see chapter 4). Autec Air 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.
General safety warnings 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.
General safety warnings 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 cor
General safety warnings 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.
General safety warnings 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,
Radio Remote Control features 4 19 Radio Remote Control features Air 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.
4.2 Radio Remote Control features Control devices 4.2.1 Start up and switch off Start up and switch off functions are described in chapter "General instructions for operation" included in "Part C" of the Instruction Manual. Therefore, please refer to that part of the Manual. 4.2.2 Stop The stop is a safety function that brings the Machine to a safe state every time it is necessary to stop it due to a potentially hazardous situation.
Radio Remote Control features 21 Never leave the Transmitting Unit unguarded in order to avoid uncertainty about the availability or unavailability of the stop function. The “life time”, as defined in international standards and requirements, of the stop function is 20 years. In any case, the Radio Remote Control must be replaced within this period. The “life time” must not be considered as a warranty period.
4.4 Radio Remote Control features Identifying the Radio Remote Control A serial number (S/N) univocally identifies each Radio Remote Control. The serial number is provided in the identification plate on each Radio Remote Control Unit. This is the only reference to be used for maintenance operations and for any other situation when you need to precisely identify the Radio Remote Control.
Radio Remote Control storage before installation or after removal 5 23 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 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 Air 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, especially with regards to safety.
Installation 25 In addition to the above, Air 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.
6.2 Installation 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.
Installation 6.4 27 Protection against unintended movements from the rest position 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.
Installation IN THE EVENT OF AN UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE MACHINE, THE USER MUST NOT RELY ON THIS FEATURE BUT MUST ACTIVATE THE STOP BUTTON TO CEASE ANY MOVEMENT THAT WAS NOT INTENDED AND NOT WITHIN THE CONTINUOUS AND SAFE CONTROL OF THE USER. 6.5 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.
Installation 6.5.2 29 Mounting and fastening the Receiving Unit in the best position Place the Receiving Unit so that it can be easily reached in case of need. Place the Receiving Unit vertically, with the cable gland or plug facing down. NO NO YES Fix the Receiving Unit in four points, using the specific holes in the housing. Do not perforate the Receiving Unit in any case.
6.5.3 Installation Positioning the antenna If the antenna is inside the Receiving Unit, install the Receiving Unit in a free and easily accessible 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. In particular, the Receiving Unit must be placed at least 50 cm far from metal objects in its surroundings and must never be placed inside closed metal containers.
Installation 31 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.
Installation 6.5.4 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.
Installation 33 Suppressors connected in parallel with contacts of commands' relays may conflict with the connection to a high-impedance load (by way of example: some PLCs); please contact Autec to perform correct installation. Loads connected to the relay outputs must ensure the minimum power, voltage and current value that the contacts can switch (minimum values are provided in the Installation Manual). Connect an additional load to the outputs if necessary.
6.5.5 Installation 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.
Safety 35 7 Safety 7.
Safety Please consider that, due to the characteristics of radio propagation (by way of example: EM interference, out-of-working-range condition), a delay up to the "Maximum stop time" indicated in the Technical Data (see paragraph 4.3) may occur from the moment a command in the Transmitting Unit is released to the moment its corresponding output in the Receiving Unit is deactivated.
Safety 7.4 37 Activation and/or deactivation of commands due to failure It is possible that a command be activated or deactivated due to electrical and/or mechanical failure, that may affect the Radio Remote Control and/ or the Machine. The Machine Manufacturer and/or the Installer of the Radio Remote Control must carefully evaluate the possible consequences of such malfunction.
8 Instructions for the User 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.
Instructions for the User 8.
Instructions for the User 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.
Instructions for the User 8.2.2 41 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.
Instructions for the User 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.
Maintenance 43 9 Maintenance 9.
Maintenance In case of malfunction, switch off the Transmitting Unit and disconnect power supply from the Receiving Unit: this way, the system "Machine+Radio Remote Control" is disabled; it must not be used until the problem has been solved by implementing the necessary technical operations.
Maintenance 45 9.2.1 Daily routine maintenance Before starting to work: -- Make sure that the symbols on panel on the Transmitting Unit and on the Receiving Unit are clearly visible and replace the panel if necessary. -- Make sure that the plates on the Transmitting Unit and on the Receiving Unit are readable and intact (refer to the specific part in the Manual concerning the Transmitting Unit and the Receiving Unit). -- Make sure that the mechanical operation of the STOP pushbutton is correct.
9.3 Maintenance 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.
Maintenance 9.4 47 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.
9.5 Maintenance Preventive replacement of the Radio Remote Control's electromechanical components 9.5.1 Actuators (joysticks, pushbuttons and switches) As provided by the Manufacturer of each actuator in the corresponding technical specification, each actuator of the Transmitting Unit can be used for a defined “maximum number of operations”, as shown in the table below. The “maximum number of operations” must not be considered as a warranty period.
Maintenance Actuator 49 Max. operations Actuator Max. operations 25x104 5x104 105 106 106 9.5.2 Relays Relays are electromechanical components that wear out with use. It is possible to evaluate a relay's electrical endurance, expressed as its number of cycles (one cycle = one activation and de-activation), depending on its load and usage current. When such number of cycles is reached, it is recommended to replace the board that includes the relay.
10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the Radio Remote Control does not work correctly, carry out the following preliminary checks: -- Move all other Transmitting Units in the working area away from the Autec Transmitting Unit in use to avoid possible radio interference.
Decommissioning and disposal 11 Decommissioning and disposal 11.1 Decommissioning 51 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.
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