Elca ATBRFU915 User Manual
Remote control system for Drilling Machine
User manual
BRAVO
Industrial radio remote control
AT BRAVO-FUNK-915
Transmitting Unit
AR BRAVO-FUNK-915
Receiving Unit
ELCA S.r.l.
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Via del Commercio, 7/b - 36065 Mussolente (VI) ITALY
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User manual
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INDEX
a. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) CONFORMITY AND FREQUENCIES . II
a.1 CONFORMITY ..................................................................................................................................................... II
a.2 FCC CONFORMITY STATEMENT ................................................................................................................. II
a.3 FREQUENCIES ................................................................................................................................................... II
a.4 MARKET ................................................................................................................................................................ II
1. USER MANUAL ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
2. USE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 2
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 APPLICATIONS AND USE CONDITIONS NOT PERMITTED. ............................................................. 2
2.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PROPER AND SAFE USE OF THE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SY-
STEM. ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.5 INFORMATION FOR INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 5
2.6 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.7 WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.8 DISPOSAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. 8
3. TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 GENERAL FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 AT BRAVO-FUNK-915 TRANSMITTING UNIT FEATURES ................................................................... 9
3.3 RECEIVING UNIT FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 CHARGING SYSTEM FEATURES .............................................................................................................. 10
4. TRANSMITTING UNIT .................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS ...............................................................................................................11
5. RECEIVING UNIT .............................................................................................................................................12
5.1 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................. 12
5.3 MODIFYING THE PROPORTIONAL FUNCTION PARAMETERS (SETUP) .................................. 14
6. BATTERY CHARGER......................................................................................................................................16
6.1 BATTERY CHARGER USAGE ...................................................................................................................... 16
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................17
7.1 TYPE OF TROUBLE ........................................................................................................................................ 17
7.2 TRANSMITTING UNIT FUNCTIONAL CONTROL .................................................................................. 19
7.3 RECEIVING UNIT FUNCTIONAL CONTROL .......................................................................................... 20
7.4 CHARGING CYCLE FUNCTIONAL CONTROL....................................................................................... 21
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8. BRAVO-FUNK-915 RADIO REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTING UNIT .....................................22
8.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 22
8.2 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS IN DRILLING MODE (WORK) .......................................................................... 23
8.3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS IN DRILLING MODE (WORK) WITH CHARGER....................................... 25
8.4 SPECIAL SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS ..................................................................... 25
10. CORRESPONDENCE OF FUNK UNIT FUNCTIONS FOR DRILLING MACHINE ......................26
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a. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) CONFORMITY AND FREQUENCIES
a.1 CONFORMITY
Each BRAVO-FUNK-915 series’ radio remote control working in the frequency band 915-928MHz complies with Part 15
of standards FCC and with RSS-210 of IC standards.
Transmitting Unit AT BRAVO-FUNK-915 FCC ID: 2ABS7-ATBRFU915
Receiving Unit AR BRAVO-FUNK-915 FCC ID: 2ABS7-ARBRFU915
a.2 FCC CONFORMITY STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 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.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
a.3 FREQUENCIES
The radio link between the units of ELCA BRAVO-FUNK-915 series radio remote controls is built at one of the frequencies
permitted by the US standards in force when the system is put on the market.
Frequency band ............................................................................................. 915-928MHz
Transmitting power ........................................................... meets FCC and IC requirements
Available radio channels .............................................................................................. 259
Channel spacing ...................................................................................................... 50kHz
BRAVO-FUNK-915 series industrial radio remote controls communicate either in dynamic or static mode.
Mode is set by the machine manufacturer
Dynamic mode
A radio remote control communicating in dynamic mode:
- uses a working frequency in the band 915-928MHz
- checks that the frequency is free before using it
- continually changes the working frequency to maintain the radio link even when interference occurs.
Static mode
A radio remote control communicating in static mode:
- uses a working frequency in the band 915-928MHz
- checks that the frequency is free before using it
- always works at the same frequency until the stop function is activated.
a.4 MARKET
- BRAVO-FUNK-915 series’ radio remote controls working in the frequency band 915-928MHz can be used in the
United States market.
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1. USER MANUAL
Read this Manual before operating the Radio Remote Control.
For ease of reference, symbols have been placed at the side of paragraph titles to highlight the importance of the
information contained in the paragraph.
IMPORTANT!
To learn how to operate your radio remote control: operating instructions for radio remote control.
To become familiar with your radio remote control: radio remote control technical data.
To become thoroughly familiar with your radio remote control: detailed information on radio remote
control.
Use instructions of the BRAVO-FUNK-915 radio remote control system for drilling machines.
Bold face is used to call attention to text that you should read carefully.
This manual has been drawn up entirely by qualied ELCA personnel.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice, therefore the operator is required to verify
(before using the radio remote control) that the information contained in this publication are consistent with the device
in their possession. Additional information on how the radio remote control works, especially if it is manufactured in
accordance with special requirements of the customer, can be found in the documents annexed to this manual. The
annexed documents must be considered as being an integral part of this manual.
Contact ELCA in the event there are instructions, warnings or indications which may prove to be unclear.
The information provided by ELCA in this manual are regarded as accurate and reliable; however, the company can not
be held responsible for omissions or errors.
This updated edition incorporates suggestions from our Customers to provide an effective tool supporting you in your
day-to-day work.
This manual and any annexed documents are the property of ELCA and all rights are reserved. No parts of this publication
may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without written permission from ELCA.
The ELCA logo is a registered trademark of ELCA.
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2. USE INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
MACHINE
RECEIVING
UNIT
ELECTROMAGNETIC
TRANSMITTING
UNIT
RECEIVING
UNIT
MACHINE
WAVES
TRANSMITTING
UNIT
General block diagram
The BRAVO type ELCA Radio Remote Control System is a family of industrial safety radio remote controls that can
be used for the control of lifting, transportation and general equipment on machines where specic safety features are
required on the Stop command (Cat. 3 PL d or cat. 4 PL e) and on the unintended activation of Joystick commands in
the rest position (UMFS Cat. 3 PL d). On request, it is possible to have UMFS with Cat. 3 PL d also on particular On/Off
controls. (in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1)
The BRAVO type radio remote control system is composed of two main parts:
1. The transmitting unit (AT BRAVO-FUNK-915) that allows the user to communicate to the receiver the sequence
of digital data that form the selected command.
2. The receiving unit (AR BRAVO-FUNK-915) that decodes the sequence of digital data and transforms them into
electric impulses that the machine requires to activate the selected command.
The system, which uses electromagnetic waves to transport the control signals, enables the operator to freely move
around the machine giving the possibility to position himself where it is possible to better control its movements and to
choose a safer operating position in total freedom.
The radio remote control is designed in order to be used when an interference-free frequency is activated so as not to
disturb other devices in the vicinity and vice versa not be disturbed. During transmission, the system checks transmission
status and, in the presence of a disturbance, is capable of automatically changing the transmission frequency without
interruptions. Any command transmitted contains a unique code that can not be changed, which makes the activation of
manoeuvres by different transmitters of any brand or model impossible.
2.2 APPLICATIONS AND USE CONDITIONS NOT PERMITTED.
This radio remote control can not be installed in applications in which:
- EXPLOSION-PROOF characteristics are required.
- The movement and/or lifting of persons is made and safety features greater than "PL e" are required on the
STOP command and "PL d" on the UMFS safety function on movements controlled by the Joysticks.
- An alternate current power supply to the receiver and outputs is required.
- Galvanic isolation of the power supply circuit or of the devices connected to the outputs is not guaranteed
when compared to the possible power supply in alternate current.
- The loss of the radio link and the relative shutdown of the receiver outputs may generate dangerous situations.
- The risk analysis has given a negative result.
- Doubt concerning the operation of the radio remote control remain.
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TRANSMITTING
UNIT
RECEIVING
UNIT
Command
actuators
Battery
Battery Check
light
Option Check
LED
Starting
keyswitch
STOP mushroom button
ANTENNA
POWER light
ALARM light
STATUS light
4 Mounting points
with vibration dampers
Cable output
Rating plate
Rating plate
2.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PROPER AND SAFE USE OF THE RADIO
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM.
IMPORTANT! Radio remote control user MUST:
- Check the correct mechanical operation of the STOP button before every operation.
- Check the correct operation of the control devices.
If there is a deterioration in the correct operation of the STOP button or functional abnormalities in the control devices, the
use of the radio remote control must be prohibited until the full restoration of the system's functionality.
- Use the transmitter unit by holding it or fastening it to the body in a safe and stable manner to avoid it accidentally
falling.
- Be thoroughly familiar with the functions and features of the radio remote control and of the machine the receiving
unit is connected to.
- Before activating any movement of the machine, ensure that the operator's position is such to ensure that:
- There is no danger of tripping.
- There is no danger of loss of balance.
- It is impossible that small-sized objects can introduce themselves between the command actuators and
involuntarily activate an operation.
- Allow to follow the movements of the machine and the load in view.
- Guarantee the safety conditions concerning those engaged in other operations, activities or work in the
work area of the machine and operator.
- Turn off the transmitting unit whenever the work is suspended, even momentarily, even if the device is equipped
with automatic shut-off.
- Switch-off the transmitting unit and disconnect the power supply of the receiver before performing any maintenance
on the radio remote control or on the machinery.
- Do not leave the transmitting unit unattended and switched on.
- Remember that the transmitting unit can operate the machine even when placed indoors and far from the receiving
unit, so improper use can cause severe damage to people and property.
- Never wash the units with water jets, use a damp cloth only.
- Do not use in shielded environments (e.g. inside the drum of the mixer).
- Charge the batteries in an environment that is not too hot, too cold, too humid or dusty.
- Keeping the batteries partially charged at all times can extend their useful life.
- Do not leave the batteries discharged for long periods.
- Charge the batteries at least once a year even if the unit has not been used since the last charge.
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IMPORTANT ! The installer of the radio remote control must:
- Carry out a thorough risk assessment on the use of the machine with the radio remote control.
- Assess that there are no hazardous conditions in the event the radio remote control stops due to the loss of the
radio link.
- Do not install the radio remote control on machines in which the safety of moving, lifting or transporting people is
entrusted to the radio remote control with inadequate PL commands.
- Do not install the radio remote control where explosion-proof characteristics are required of the radio remote
control (EX).
- Secure the receiver so that it is always facing the transmitter in normal use.
- Ensure that there are no metal obstacles between the transmitter and receiver or obstacles that may interfere with
the transmission of electromagnetic waves.
- Choose the installation of the receiver in a vertical position and easily accessible for maintenance operations.
- Avoid that the receiver is subjected to strong vibrations. Use vibration dampers if necessary.
- Always make sure that the value of the supply voltage complies with the rated voltage indicated on the rating plate
of the receiver.
- Use multi-pole connectors for the electrical connection of the receiver to the machinery to allow easy removal if
required.
- Use cables of suitable section, max. 1.0 mmq (AWG 16).
- Connect the Stop circuit making sure that the current circulating therein does not exceed the value of the protection
fuse.
- Distribute the common wire to the functions interposing always the Safety relay.
- After installation check that the stop circuit works correctly.
- Check that all limit switches, load or position limiters are working correctly.
- Ensure that all manoeuvres are functioning correctly and are consistent with the symbols placed on the transmitter.
Denition of the key functions:
Acquisition of identication code:
Safety function:
- Whenever a new match key is connected to a transmitter module, it is necessary
to perform the procedure for the acquisition of the identication code. Press the
Stop mushroom button, bring the keyswitch selector in position 1, press the Start
button for approximately 10 seconds, until the green LED stops blinking. In new
radio remote controls, the identication code has already been acquired.
Switching on and switching off:
- ENABLING THE TRANSMITTER. Check that the Mushroom pushbutton is in rest
position (lifted) and bring the keyswitch selector in position 1. If the receiver is
powered, the transmitter instantly activates a communication channel and the green
LED (Battery Check) ashes fast.
- START-UP. After having enabled the transmitter, bring the keyswitch in position Start
(if applicable) or, in general, activate the START command. Now the green LED
ashes slowly and the system is on. Every transmitted command is now activated
by the receiver.
- SWITCHING OFF THE TRANSMITTER. Press the Mushroom pushbutton or bring
the keyswitch selector in position 0.
- PASSIVE EMERGENCY: In case the receiver can no longer correctly interpret the
signals transmitted by the Transmitter to interrupt the radio connection, the receiving
unit automatically stops, deactivating all the outputs and opening the Stop circuit.
Intervention time of the passive emergency is under 500 ms.
- ACTIVE EMERGENCY: With the radio remote control on, when pressing the
mushroom button the Stop command is transmitted and the receiver turns off all
outputs and opens the stop circuit. Intervention time under 130 ms
- SAFETY COMMAND: The Safety command is transmitted whenever a joystick
is placed outside position zero. This is used to ensure greater protection from
unintended movements with the actuator in rest position (UMFS).
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