HBC micron 4, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... radiomatic GmbH D 74564 Crailsheim GERMANY Information and specifications subject to change without notice 2000 08 15 Radio System HBC Radio Controls R Ra ad di io o T Tr ra an ns sm mi it tt te er r m mi ic cr ro on n 4 4 Industrial STOP micron made by HBC 0 1 31 394 1 1 2 2 PITCH CAT CH Trolley 1 1 2 2 ...

Page 2: ...ller Straße 49 53 74564 Crailsheim GERMANY Tel 49 0 79 51 3 93 0 Fax 49 0 79 51 3 93 50 E mail info radiomatic com http www hbc radiomatic com HBC radiomatic GmbH is not liable for any misprints or errors All rights reserved radiomatic is a registered German trademark 2000 08 HBC radiomatic GmbH D 74564 Crailsheim No part of any software or of the present document may be reproduced in any manner w...

Page 3: ...ons 5 2 1 Pictographs 5 2 2 General Safety Instructions 6 2 3 Operator Safety Instructions 7 3 Operation 8 Scanner Frequency Selector 9 3 1 Battery and Battery Charger 10 3 1 1 FuB 3A Transmitter Battery 10 3 1 2 FLG 105 Battery Charger 10 3 2 Special Operating Modes Optional 11 3 2 1 Pitch Catch 11 3 2 2 Pitch Catch Tandem Mode 13 4 Fault Correction 15 5 Maintenance 16 5 1 In the Event of a Fault...

Page 4: ... control system consists of the micron 4 transmitter two rechargeable NiCd batteries a battery charger and a receiver with antenna The receiver housing with integrated antenna is made of ABS plastic The micron 4 is a hand held transmitter The observance of handling instructions ensures operator and worker safety as well as preventing transmitter wear The transmitter is powered by 2 rechargeable ba...

Page 5: ...having disconnected the device from the mains supply supply voltage operating voltage or input terminal voltage Indicates safety relevant passages You will find this pictograph as an indicator for occupational safety measures The neglecting of such measures poses a serious hazard Always observe the instructions and be particularly attentive and careful Avoid any situations that could at any time b...

Page 6: ...ed to the operative safety and reliability of the device the operator must immediately shut down or not activate the transmitter For the purpose of the present manual shut down implies switching OFF the transmitter storing the transmitter in a safe place and ensuring no unauthorized access de energizing the receiver unplugging the connection cable on the receiver Ø Defects must be repaired and sou...

Page 7: ... during breaks and after finishing work to avoid any misoperation of crane or machine by unintended activation of the operator controls These precautions are particularly important whenever changing your position or climbing over an obstacle Ø Never leave an activated transmitter unattended The operator undertakes to follow and comply with the authoritative regulations for worker safety and accide...

Page 8: ...g on the transmitter the instrument indicates a successful radio link to the receiver when the red LED HF RF H F HF extinguishes and the green LED Si lights up refer to control light panel on receiver The radio control system is ready for use The operator can now issue control commands using the transmitter control elements When the battery is nearly empty the red LED pos à lights up or an acousti...

Page 9: ...cular channel is being used by another operator the transmitter can be programmed to a different channel by means of the rotary selector switch located inside the transmitter The receiver scanner automatically adjusts the receiver to the selected radio frequency Changing radio control system frequencies 1 Switch OFF transmitter with OFF switch turn switch to 0 position 2 Remove protective cap from...

Page 10: ...s refer to nameplate on battery charger for details 2 Insert the adapter for the FuB 3A battery in the charging compartment of the battery charger 3 Insert battery with the nameplate facing up into the battery compartment pos Á Charging indicator red LED pos À À LED lit battery charging LED off or blinking battery full i e operable LED blinks when inserting battery battery totally discharged or de...

Page 11: ...mend switching OFF transmitter 1 or transmitter 2 pos À This will avoid operator errors The respective transmitter 1 or transmitter 2 now has no access to the crane control system Taking over control of the crane Catch To take over the control of the crane turn the rotary switch pos Á on transmitter 1 or transmitter 2 to the Catch position The transmitter with control over the crane retains the ac...

Page 12: ...es that the pitch catch settings must be readjusted at the transmitter end Should an operator forget to issue the pitch statement and shuts down his transmitter transmitter shut down using the STOP pushbutton or technical failure the second transmitter has no access to the crane radio control system In order to give transmitter 2 access to the radio control system the receiver must be cut OFF from...

Page 13: ... control system Taking over control of the crane Catch To take control over a released crane the released cranes 1 Turn rotary switch pos Á on transmitter 1 or transmitter 2 to the respective position A or B or A B or B A 2 Actuate the pushbutton ON Horn pos  to take control over the crane The transmitter with control over the crane retains the access to the receiver transmitter 1 or transmitter ...

Page 14: ...er than one second he releases crane A Note A power loss at the receiver end activates a general reset of the crane system All transmitters have access to the crane controls This implies that the pitch catch settings must be readjusted at the transmitter end Should an operator forget to issue the pitch statement and shuts down his transmitter transmitter shut down using the STOP pushbutton or tech...

Page 15: ...le Cause Remedy Transmitter does not react when switched on No power Check the battery contacts for damage or contamination Insert a fully charged battery in battery compartment Recharge battery Low power indicator blinks after minimal operating time i e red LED illuminates Battery contacts are contaminated or damaged Battery not charged Battery defective Check battery contacts for damage or conta...

Page 16: ...achine with a faulty or defective radio control system Ø Never try to repair the transmitter electronics Opening the transmitter housing terminates the manufacturer guarantee Send any defective or faulty equipment to you local distributor or to the manufacturer They are experts and have the necessary know how and OEM spare parts Always send both transmitter and receiver and enclose a detailed desc...

Page 17: ... 50 duty cycle at 100 duty cycle 8 hours 4 hours Operating temperature range 25 C to 75 C 13 F to 167 F Housing material ABS plastic with shock protection Housing color orange Dimensions 236 x 87 x 65 mm 9 3 x 3 4 x 2 6 Weight approx 500 g 1 0 lb System of protection IP 55 Nema 4 Accessories The following accessories are available for the transmitter micron 4 and must be ordered separately Descrip...

Page 18: ...Radio System 6 1 Dimensions and Operator Controls of micron 4 À Á Â Ã Ä STOP switch 2 rotary switches Dual color LED green Transmitter ON red Charge battery Key switch Rubber shock protection with belt carrying device STOP micron made by HBC 0 1 31 394 PITCH CATCH Trolley 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 À Á Â Ã Ä File MICRON4 I CDR CorelDraw 8 0 2000 08 15 FL 2 1 Trolley 1 1 2 2 236 mm 9 3 218 mm 8 6 87 mm 3 4 50...