Futura MCB1, MC2E Operator's Manual

Model MCB1 Control Box

Model MC2E Laser Receiver

Operator's Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Futtura product. Your receiver is a premium
quality tool that has been designed and manufactured to provide years
of precise and reliable performance. The system has been specifically
designed for use in harsh construction environments.

This manual is an important part of your purchase as it will familiarize
you with the unit and explain the numerous features that have been
designed into it. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your
receiver.

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applications or if you require additional information.

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Contents

CONTROL BOX MODEL MCB1

System Description ...............................................................2

Controls and Displays ...........................................................3

Configuration ........................................................................6

Operation ..............................................................................9

System Wiring ....................................................................11

MC2E Receiver

System Description .............................................................14

Controls and Displays .........................................................14

Installation ..........................................................................15

Maintenance and Care ....................................................................16

Specifications ..................................................................................16

Meaning of Symbols ........................................................................17

Safety ..............................................................................................17

Warranty ..........................................................................................18

System Description

Automatic Blade Control is used on construction grading machinery to
automatically control the blade in earthmoving and grading applications.
It is also used on agricultural drainage and land leveling machinery.

A laser receiver mounts above the cutting edge of the blade. A control
box and a hydraulic installation kit tie into the machine's hydraulic
system. Grade information from a rotating laser is processed and
automatically directs the machine's hydraulics to maintain the elevation
of the blade.

Control Box:

The control box mounts in the cab. The operator can easily select
automatic or manual control. An LED display indicates the position of
the blade.

Adjustments can be made for deadband or accuracy from 0 to 1.50
inches (38 mm) in 1/10 inch (2.5 mm) increments. When used with
the MCR1+, the deadband range is 0 to 1.0 inch (25 mm). Adjustment
of the hydraulic speed (gain) is also possible in the cab. Additional
adjustments provide optimum blade control performance for various
types of machinery and conditions.

The control box is designed to work with proportional time (PT)
on/off hydraulic solenoid valves, commonly referred to as "bang-bang"
valves.

Receivers:

All receivers feature 360 degree laser reception and work with all
common rotating lasers. Proprietary and patented advanced proportional
photocell technology assures maximum accuracy.

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CONTROL BOX MCB1

Controls and Displays

Front View

3

2

4

5

1

8

9

1. LED grade display

2. Power ON / OFF switch

3. Power ON indicator

4. Automatic / Manual toggle switch

5. Automatic ON indicator

6. Manual ON indicator

7. Raise / Lower toggle switch

8. Access panel thumbscrews

9. Access panel

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8

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Controls and Displays

Switch Panel

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Operation

Switches

Installation

Switches

Operation Switches:

10. Rotary switch - On-Grade Deadband selections
(Default setting is "8".)

11. Dip Switch 4-way - Performance selections
(Default setting is all in the OFF position.)

12. Rotary switch - Valve gain (speed)
(Default setting is "8".)

Installation Switches:

13. Rotary switch - Valve balance (raise/lower)

14. Dip Switch 4-way - Valve set-up

15. Dip Switch 4-way - Valve drive selector is not
used for the CB24+

16. Fuse, 25 amp

The 3 left side switches (10, 11, 12) are used by the operator to set
operating functions. Detailed information starts on page 6.

The 3 right side switches (13, 14, 15) are used during installation for
specific valves and machine settings. These should not be changed
by the operator.

Contact the installation technician for additional

information if required.

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Controls and Displays

Rear View

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22

21

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17. 6-socket connector - receiver communication

18. 7-socket connector - optional remote switch

19. 10-socket connector - hydraulic valve outputs

20. 4-pin connector - machine power input

21. Identification / serial number label

22. Mounting knobs for bracket

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