Operating instructions DRC-J joystick control system 42680544.
Manufacturer Demag Cranes & Components GmbH P.O. Box 67, D-58286 Wetter Telephone (+2335) 92-0 · Telefax (+2335) 927676 www.demagcranes.com Contents Page 2 1 Foreword 4 1.1 Copyright 4 1.2 Customer service 4 1.3 Liability for Defects 5 1.4 Limitations of liability 5 1.5 Definitions 6 2 Safety instructions 7 2.1 Symbols 7 2.2 Appropriate use 7 2.3 Inappropriate use 9 2.4 Basic information on safety 9 2.5 Safety instructions for installation and disassembly 2.
Page 9 Information menu in connection with DRC-DR 38 9.1 Activating the Information menu 38 9.2 Selecting the information source 38 9.3 Starting screen 38 9.4 Navigating in the information menu 38 9.5 Data of the Information menu 39 10 Technical data 40 10.1 Dimensions 40 10.
1 Foreword You have purchased a Demag product/system. These operating instructions are designed to provide the owner with appropriate instructions for safe and correct operation and to facilitate maintenance. Every individual given the task of transporting, installing, commissioning, operating, maintaining and repairing our products and systems must have read and understood the operating instructions the safety regulations and the safety instructions in the individual chapters and sections.
1.3 Liability for Defects These operating instructions must be read carefully before installing and putting the system into operation. We assume no liability for any damage and malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the operating instructions. Any liability claims for defects must be made by quoting the order number immediately on detecting the defect.
1.5 Definitions Owner Owners (employer, company) are defined as a person who owns such a system and who uses it appropriately or allows it to be operated by suitable and instructed persons. Operating personnel/operator Operating personnel or operators are defined as persons entrusted by the owner of the system with the operation of the system.
2 Safety instructions 2.1 Symbols These symbols are used to warn against potential safety hazards or causes of damage or provide useful information. Hazard warning This symbol appears in the operating instructions next to all instructions relating to safety at work wherever a potential danger to life and limb exists. Follow these instructions at all times and be particularly vigilant and cautious. Pass on safety instructions to all persons entrusted with working on the product including the power supply.
DRC transmitters and receivers meet the requirements of the standards and regulations listed in the EC conformity declaration. The specified EC conformity declaration is an integral part of the relevant operating instructions. Transmitters and receivers of the DRC range can be operated without any registration or operating fee. The benefits that this provides for the user are also utilised by some other manufacturers of devices for communications and telemetry applications.
2.3 Inappropriate use Certain work and practices are prohibited when using the system as they may involve danger to life and limb and result in lasting damage to the product, e.g.: Manipulating electrical equipment Connecting the unit to power supply with voltage or frequency other than those specified on the type plate Non-compliance with specified mounting positions Non-compliance with the max. permissible operating temperature.
The system must be taken out of service immediately if functional defects or irregularities are detected. In the event of a stoppage (e.g. if defects regarding safe and reliable operation are detected, in emergency situations, in the event of operating malfunctions, for maintenance purposes, if damage is detected or after finishing work), the operator/experienced technician must carry out all prescribed safety measures or observe that they are automatically carried out.
2.6 Safety instructions when first putting the unit into service after completing installation The working area must be made safe. First check that the voltage and frequency specified on the type plates match the owners mains power supply. In the course of putting the product into service, it may be necessary to render safety devices or features inoperative when carrying out adjustments or function checks.
3 General description 3.1 Transmitter/receiver interface Demag DRC radio control systems are designed for wireless control of hoist units and cranes. They are the interface for manually controlled crane installations. The applicable EC directives and standards are complied with for this application. Demag DRC radio control systems consist of a radio transmitter/operating unit and a radio receiver with interface to the crane control system.
3.2.1 Downwards compatibility of DRC-10 D2 transmitters For combining DRC-10 D2 transmitters with D1 type receivers DRC-DR, part no. 719 441 45 DRC-MP, part no. 773 432 44 these transmitters must be programmed for operation at a fixed frequency (chapter Programming parameters of the DRC-10 handheld transmitter, section 1.6). The table below shows an overview of the possible combinations 3.2.2 Compatibility D1, D1 FH and D2 Receiver Product Part no.
4 Selection of unit 4.1 DRC-J scope of delivery Part no.: DRC-J D1 FH joystick control system set 773 583 44 Contents of the complete delivery 1 DRC-J D1 FH joystick control unit 1 Rechargeable battery 1) NiMH 7,2 V 773 462 44 1 Battery charger 230 VAC 50 Hz 250 mA 773 463 44 1 Shoulder strap 773 461 44 1 Operating instructions DRC-J joystick control system 214 974 44 1 Key symbols for transmitter DRC J 773 439 44 4.
5 Identification and display functions 5.1 Joystick control unit Display Travelling hoist selector switch Start / Horn key STOP key LED Key-operated switch 42680844.
5.2 LCD display The joystick control unit is provided with a display. In the display, all data important for operation of the crane to be operated are shown. The number of information items displayed varies depending on the type of receiver. The scope of display functions comprises the general displays which are available for both receiver types and additional information that can only be used with DRC-DR receivers.
5.2.1 General display Crane identification K564 The crane identification shows to which crane the joystick control unit has been assigned. It is saved in the radio receiver and it can only be entered via the joystick control unit. Display of selected travelling hoist(s) The display of the selected travelling hoists is only active, if there are two travelling hoists and both can be operated with one radio control system.
Battery icon The battery icon indicates the status of the rechargeable batteries. Icons in the first main row In the first main row, all icons important for operation are shown. Lock icon The lock icon indicates the standby mode. An electronic On key must be entered to switch the unit on. STOP STOP icon STOP indicates the STOP mode. The system switches over to Run mode with the electronic key.
Icons in the first main row Fault icon The fault icon is displayed in the event of a fault. The code of the fault is displayed in the row below. If there are several faults at the same time, the code displayed changes in cycles. Overload icon The overload icon is displayed in the event of an overload. The load of the selected travelling hoist(s) is also displayed in the row below if the hoist is fitted with ZMS. Brake icon The brake icon is displayed, if the additional brake has been applied.
5.3 Identification labels for the crane installation Every crane with wireless control must be identified by means of an easily visible crane identification/number. Travel direction symbols on the crane and the travelling hoist must identify the movement directions of the travel motions in line with the identification of the keys on the joysticks of the joystick control unit. 5.3.
5.3.2 Travel direction symbols Cross-travel speed Part no.: 895 635 44 Long-travel speed Part no.: 895 637 44 The direction labels must be fitted on the hoist unit in an easily visible manner, matching the movement of the drive and in line with the direction symbols on the joystick control unit.
6 Putting the radio control system into operation after installation 6.1 Putting into operation A radio control system has been put into operation when the joystick control unit has been put into operation. The following preparation measures are necessary: 6.1.1 Charging the batteries before putting the unit into operation for the first time The DRC-J joystick control system is already fitted with a rechargeable battery when it is delivered.
6.2 Putting a radio remote control system with DRC-J into operation Following these preparation measures, put the joystick control unit into operation by logging it on to the radio receiver of the crane to be controlled. Following this procedure, the radio control system is configured for the specific application. 6.2.1 Switching on the joystick control system When the unit is switched off, there are no icons in the display, the LED is off.
If the transmitter has already been assigned to a receiver in the log-on steps as described in section 6.2.2, you can expect the following display: ÒÑ×Ü ááá ÍÌÑÐ 42694344.eps In this case, continue putting into operation with the assignment of the crane identification, see section 6.2.3. Note: 6.2.2 Logging-on the joystick control system Additional information may also be shown in the display depending on the type of crane control system.
Searching and activating the menu ì ðï î Press 3 x í Úï Hold down once for approx. 5 seconds ÑÒ × ð ï ï ïõî î Úí Úî × ñ Green Press 1 x 42685144.eps Following activation, a two-digit number is shown in the first main row which indicates the number of controllable radio receivers within the range (the example shows controllable receiver 01). This process may take several seconds.
Select radio receiver based on crane identification Select and confirm End search ê Select crane/travelling hoist ðï ï÷ ë Úï Úî ï ïõî î Úí Press 1 x é Úï ÑÒ × ð × Úî ï ïõî î Úí Confirm 1x ñ ÑÒ × ð × ñ 42685244.eps 42685344.eps 1) The transmitter shows the number of cranes which are in range and not assigned to a transmitter. After starting selection with F1, the crane identification of the controllable radio and keys.
6.2.3 Assignment of the crane identification/number for the radio receiver Important! The assignment of the crane identification described in the following for putting the radio receiver into operation is a safety-relevant process that may only be carried out by authorized expert personnel. After successful establishment of a radio connection between the DRC-J joystick control unit and the DRC-MP or DRC-DR radio receiver, the crane identification determined acc. to section 5.
Entry of the crane identification/number First select parameter 004, then actuate the F1 key to start entry. The following display appears ÒÑ×Ü óóóó 42694644.eps Four free digits for entry of the crane identification/number are highlighted in the and keys to select a first main row. The first digit is preselected. Use the number/character from the available set of characters. Press the F1 key to accept the selected character and to change to the next position.
7 Operation of the radio control system The operator controls the radio-controlled crane by means of the DRC-J joystick control unit. 7.1 Checks before starting work Before starting work, the operator must carry out the inspections and function checks listed in the crane operating instructions and must be satisfied that the installation is in safe operating condition. 7.1.
The DEMAG logo is displayed first. When the connection to the radio receiver has been established, the following displays must be shown: Crane identification of the assigned radio receiver Icon to display the radio signal quality Icon to display the battery capacity Bar display Stop Õëêì ááá ͬ±° 42660044.eps 7.1.2 Checking the radio system The radio system performs a self-test when it is switched on. The installation is then ready for operation if no error statuses are displayed.
7.2 Crane operation/Run Run mode of the radio system must be started for crane operation. To do this, the On key must be entered. The system switches over to Run/Crane operation mode by means of the On key: when the joystick control unit is switched off (steps 1 to 7 ) from Standby when STOP is actuated (steps 2 to 7 ) from STOP (steps 5 to 7 ) from Standby when STOP is not actuated (steps 6 to 7 ) 7.2.
7.2.2 Functions in crane operation In Run mode, the crane (hoist, cross travel, long travel) can be controlled with both self-centering operating levers (see figure in section 5.1). Lever actuation is stepless after the switch-on threshold to enable control of switched or speed-controlled drives, depending on the design of the crane control system. 7.2.
7.3 Taking out of service at the end of the shift At the end of the shift or in the event of longer breaks, DRC-J joystick control units must be switched off by means of the key-operated switch to protect the installation against unauthorized use and to reduce power consumption of the DRC-J joystick control unit. Switching the transmitter off Úï Úî ï ïõî î Úí ÑÒ × ð × ñ ï × ð 42685044.eps 7.
7.4.4 Standby mode The display shows the lock icon. No radio connection is displayed. In standby mode, power consumption of the transmitter is strongly reduced and the radio connection is de-activated. Standby is automatically switched on by the timeout function as described in sections 7.4.2 and 7.4.3. The operator can end Standby mode only by actuating the Start key, section 7.2.1, sequence 5 to 7 and then change to Run mode. 7.4.
8 Joystick control unit power supply 8.1 General description The joystick control unit is supplied with power from a rechargeable battery on the underside of the unit (see section 8.4). A discharged rechargeable battery must be removed from the unit and replaced with a charged battery taken from the charger. The charger consists of a charging socket (where the appropriate batteries are inserted) and a pluggable power supply unit.
LED indicators on battery charger Red LED Green LED 42682344.eps 8.2 Display of available battery capacity Red LED: Indicates power supply Green LED: Indicates charging status Green LED flashes: Battery is being charged (rapid charging) Green LED permanently on: Battery charged; charger charges in trickle charging mode The battery capacity is shown in the display of the joystick control unit. The charging status of the battery corresponds to the filled surface in the battery icon.
8.4 Replacing the battery The rechargeable battery in the joystick control unit will age as a consequence of charging/discharging cycles and continuously loses charging capacity. We recommend that the rechargeable battery be replaced after one year, at the latest. A rechargeable battery must immediately be replaced if the relevant icon for a failure in the battery is displayed.
9 Information menu in connection with DRC-DR This additional function of the joystick control unit can only be used in connection with a DR rope hoist and CAN bus. The Information menu makes the display of information on the crane or the travelling hoist(s) possible. This information is stored in the form of a list by each DR control system. One element of this list is requested by the joystick control system and made available by the selected control system via the CAN bus. 9.
9.5 Data of the Information menu The following data can be displayed via the Information menu: Code Information 401 Remaining duration of service in % (determined from load spectrum) 400 Operating hours 000 Permissible full load hours acc.
10 Technical data DRC-J joystick control system Operating elements 1 STOP key 1 joystick for the lifting/lowering axis 1 joystick for the 2 axes (cross and long-travel) 1 mechanical key-operated switch to switch the transmitter on and off 1 Horn / start key (to switch the joystick control system on) 1 check limit switch key 3 special function keys (F1, F2 and F3) 1 mechanical 3-stage selector switch (1 or 1+2 or 2) Display with keys for menu navigation Frequency range: 433.100 to 434.
10.2 International postal registration In the following countries, transmitters and radio receivers of the DRC-J D2 range in the standard delivery form (part no.
11 Eliminating faults Before eliminating faults by measures on the radio control system, check that the crane installation is supplied with power and is ready for operation and has not been switched off by safety devices. (Mains connection switch, crane isolating switch, STOP switch, travel and lifting path limitation devices, overload protective device, motor protective switch, etc.) No.
No. Problem Indicators Õïîí ááá 07 Another joystick control unit has been logged on for the crane Take the other joystick control unit out of service, 7.3 Log-on joystick control unit again, 6.2.2 Power supply of receiver interrupted Actuate and release the STOP key, then enter the On key, 7.2.1 No. 06 or 10 is then possible Crane receiver outside range of transmitter Reduce distance to crane, 2.7 and 5.2.1 Check radio reception by means of log-on procedure 6.2.2. Check aerial connector on receiver.
1 page(s) Page 1 EC conformity declaration Ident. no.
(For authorized personnel only) Note: Parameters 007 and 008 will only be available from the D2 generation of units on (presumably from October 2007 on). Joystick transmitters with part no.
1 Menu for programming parameters of the joystick control system The joystick control system parameter programming menu can be used by specially trained personnel for displaying and partly changing the following settings of the joystick control unit: Code Information 001 Displaying the serial number of the joystick control system 002 Displaying the software version of the joystick control system 003 Displaying the hardware version of the joystick control system 004 Displaying and entering a fixe
1.4 Displaying the software version of the joystick control system, Parameter code 002 The software version number of the joystick control system is displayed with parameter 002. It is only provided for information and cannot be changed. To navigate, use the following keys: Key Function Change to display of parameter 003 Change to display of parameter 001 Exit menu 1.
1.7 Displaying and entering the cut-out time in STOP mode, Parameter code 005 This parameter defines the time (in seconds) after which the joystick control system switches from STOP mode into power-saving Standby mode (sleep function). 1.7.1 Display mode The current time period is shown in the display. To navigate, use the following keys: The default value set in the factory is a time period of 300 sec.
1.8 Display and entry of the cut-out time in Run mode, Parameter code 006 This parameter defines the time (in seconds) after which the joystick control system switches from Operating mode into STOP mode (sleep function). 1.8.1 Display mode The current time period is shown in the display. To navigate, use the following keys: The default value set in the factory is a time period of 1800 sec.
1.9 Frequency hopping 1.9.1 Downward compatibility with older receivers DRC-J joystick control systems operated with the frequency hopping method can also be combined with older receivers not featuring the frequency hopping method. In this case, set the DRC-J joystick control system to Locked frequency operation, see chapter DRC-J joystick control system parameter programming, section 1.6: Displaying and entering a fixed frequency channel.
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Notices and Warnings This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Scanreco Industrielektronik AB will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
