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HBC – Radio Control
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Manufacturer : HBC-radiomatic GmbH
Haller 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. © 2003 – 01 , HBC-radiomatic GmbH , D-74564 Crailsheim No part of any software or of the present document may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without
the expressed written permission of HBC-radiomatic GmbH.
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Table of Contents
1 Description
..................................................................................4
2 Safety Instructions....................................................................5
2.1 Pictographs .....................................................................................5
2.2 General Safety Instructions...................................................6
2.3 Operator Safety Instructions.................................................7
2.4 FCC-Rules....................................................................................................8
3 Operation .....................................................................................9
Automatic Switch-OFF (APO Function)
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3.1 Special Operating Modes......................................................10
3.2 Charging......................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Internal Battery................................................................... 12
3.2.2 Internal Battery Charger .....................................................12
3.3 Power-Supply............................................................................13
4 Fault Correction.......................................................................14
5 Maintenance..............................................................................15
5.1 In the Event of a Fault.............................................................15
6.1 Technical Data transmitter cubix.......................................... 16
6.1 Dimensions....................................................................................17
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1 Description
The cubix transmitter is designed to transmit command instructions for controlling industrial cranes, hoists and machines.
10 control commands plus the integrated STOP commands are available to the operator. A non-interchangeable system addres s ensures the functional safety of the radio co ntrol
system when operating cranes or machines. This feature is particularly important when several cranes or machines are in use, for example in halls and shops. The system address is exclusively allocated to each HBC radio transmitter and its respective receiver.
It is not possible to activate crane or machine functions using a radio control system allocated to another crane or machine.
The radio control system consists o f the cubix transmitter an internal r echargeable NiMh batteries, a battery charging- power-supply and a receiver. The transmitter housing with integrated antenna is made of impact resis tant plastic.
The transmitter is powered by rechargeable batteries, charged with a memory effe ct-free technology.
State of the art radio tec hnology complying with the latest guidelines of the regulations on labor safety and the use of highly developed microprocessor technolog y guarantees optimal operating safety, availability and long life time. The transmitter has general telecommunications approvals. It is not necessary to have or to apply for a license to operate the transmitter with the respective receiver. The transmitter must be operated in USA in the 902 MHz to 918 MHz range or 910 MHz to 928 MHz bandwidth. For Europe we offer the 869 bandwidth. Operating the radio transmitter using a different frequency range or transmitting power requires the approval of the competent regu lative authorities fo r telecommunication .
Note :
The improper use, operation or deployment of the device renders the manufacturer guarantee void of any legal substa nce !
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2 Safety Instructions
2.1 Pictographs
The following pictographs will be used throughout the present operating instructions :
Indicates a possible shock hazard
Contacting components under voltage may lead to death. Housing (e.g. hoods and lids) marked with this symbol may only be opened by qualified electricians after 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 haz ard. Always observe the instructions and be particularly attentive and careful. Avoid any situations that could at any time be a danger to persons or machines.
Indicates important information
This symbol brings your attention to important information on how to secure a long serviceable life of the radio control system. Pay attention to the comments and instructions given. Ignoring the information provided may permanently impair the reliability and operability of the equipment.
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2.2 General Safety Instructions
Radio controls facilitate and increase the operating efficiency of cranes and machines. Nevertheless, the operator must thorough ly understand and be in a position to properly use a radio control system !
! Read the operating instructions manual carefully and thorough ly before working with
the transmitter for the first time !
! The operator undertakes to strictly adhere to the instructions and proceedings
described in this manual, as well as to follow the general rules and regulations for worker safety and accident prevention. Ignoring any such ins tructions or regulations could pose a fatal threat to the operator or others.
! Keep this manual on location and readily available at all times ! ! Only authorized and properly tra ined personnel may operate the transmitte r. ! Anyone who is under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication that has a
detrimental effect on a person's reactions may at no time commission, operate, maintain or repair the transmitter.
! Before switching on the transmitter ensure that no-one is or can be endangered b y
the initiated operation.
! With the first signs of any malfunction related 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 plac e and ensuring no unau thorized access, – de-energizing the receiver, – unplugging the connection cable on the receiver !
! Defects must be repaired and sources of interference must be removed
immediately !
! A defective transmitter may only be repaired by qualified and competen t personnel.
Use only original HBC-radiomatic spare parts. The use of any other spares will render the technical inspectorate approval invalid as well as substantially impede operative safety.
! Observe all periodical tests and inspections that are required by law or
recommended in the present operat ing instructions !
! When using the cubix transmitter always observe the regulations and instructions
stipulated in the authoritative worker safety and accident prevention regulations (VBG 9) – The cubix transmitter has been manu factured in accordance w ith the regulations
and guidelines stipulated in the German Trade Association's "Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations for Operating Cranes by Radio Controls" (VBG 9; ZH 1/547) and pr EN 12077-1 .
– The cubix transmitter has been tested and approved in accordance with EMC
guidelines and complies with the authoritative standards for emitted interf erence and interference immunity.
! Use the transmitter cautiously and properly, in particular when using a transmitter to
radio control a machine or crane for the first time.
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2.3 Operator Safety Instructions
! Before beginning crane operation, position yourself so that you have a clear and
complete overview of the working radius of the crane or machine.
! To operate, hold the transmitter securely in your hand. Use the optional belt-clip.
Follow these instructions to ensure persona l safety.
! Depending on your angle or position to the crane or machine, th e transmitter control
commands “trolley left” and “trolley right” appear to inte rchange ! It is essential that you take your bearings to the crane or machine into due consideration before operating equipment.
! In case of an emergency or any disturbances within the working range of the crane
or machine, switch the transmitter off immediately by pressing the STOP pushbutton. Should the transmitter show signs of technical failure or breakdown, disconnect the radio control system immediately !
! Switch the transmitter OFF during breaks and after finishing work to avoid any
misoperation of crane or mach ine by unintended activation of the operator c ontrols. – These precautions are particularly impor tant whenever cha nging your position or
climbing over an obstacle.
! Never leave an activated transmitter unattended. The operator under takes to follow
and comply with the authoritative regulations for worker safety and accident prevention (e.g. VBG 9).
Note :
– In the even t of an interruption of the radio link dur ing a working cycle – what can
occasionally happen – both transmitter and receiver automatically shut down (so­called "compulsory switch-off"). To reactivate the system release all operator controls, such as pushbuttons or momentary contacts, and allow the control elements to return to their zero position. Press the "Start" pushbutton. The system must be reactivated before the crane or machine can react to control commands! This feature hinders any uncontrolled or unwanted crane or machine movement, should the radio link be interrupted.
When operating a crane by means of a radio control system for the first time, you
may miss the physical contact to the crane th at you were used to in the operating stand. As you are no longer in the crane and can no longer sense the starting of the crane movements as distinctly, crane reactions will appear sluggish or dull.
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2.4 FCC-Regulatory Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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
WARNING:
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by HBC-radiomatic GmbH may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
RF EXPOSURE NOTICE:
The radiated output power of the cubix is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the cubix shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
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3 Operation
Caution :
The operation of the transmitter is permissible only with the carrying set included with the transmitter (possibility of mixing up the operator controls) !
Switching ON the Tran smitter
1. Before commissioning the transmitter or initial operation, be sure that the transmitter is fully charged. The battery supplies the necessary working voltage (3.6 V DC).
2. Press the START pushbutton to the 1 and release it.
3. Within the next 6 sec press the STOP pushbutton (pos. ) to the 2
4. Follow by pressing again the START pushbutton (pos.) to the 1
nd
step and release it too.
s t
step and release it.
5. The dual color LED (pos. ) flashes green and a beep will appear, i.e. the transmitter is operable.
st
step (pos.ℵ)
While activating the commands the green LED is flashing very fast (5 times per sec.). After releasing the pushbuttons and without giving any other command the LED will turn to flash slowly (1 time per sec.) for being in Energy-Safe­Mode. By pressing any pushbutton the command will be transmitted immediately, and the status of the green LED will turn to fast flashing.
Important Information :
After switching ON the transmitter and before operating the crane or machine you must always :
– trigger the acoustic signal by pressing the "Horn"
pushbutton. This warns all colleagues that the crane or machine is about to move;
test the operativeness of the STOP pushbutton.
A radio connection to the receiver is established when the red LED "HF/RF/H.F./HF" on the receiver will be extinguished and the green LED "Si1" is illuminated (see radio sta tus panel of the receiver), i.e. the radio system is ready to operate and the control commands may be activated by the trans mitter.
Status of the LED (pos. ) while working / switching on:
The dual color LED flashes green: The transmitter is operable. The dual color LED flashes red: Battery is on low voltage. Only one hour max.
till the transmitter shuts down completely. The dual color L ED flash es red to gether w ith a bee p:
Battery is almost discharged. In approx. 10 min
The transmitter will shut down completely.
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Should the operator – intentionally or unintentionally – switch OFF the transmitter with the STOP pushbutton, press only the START pushbutton again for further use of the radio control.
Switching OFF the t ransmitter
To switch off the transmitter completely follow these instructions:
- Press the STOP pushbutton (pos. ) to the 1
and hold it pressed.
- Press the START pushbutton to the 1
st
the STOP pushbutton is pressed.
- Release both pushbuttons simultaneously
- The transmitter will switch off, confirmed by an
acoustical signal.
st
step
step as long
Automatic Switch-OFF (APO Function)
For safety reasons we have eq uipped the tr ansmitter with an automatic switch-OFF (APO = Automatic Power Off function). The transmitter is automatically put out of circuit after 6 minutes of non-use. It also saves battery power.
Note :
The automatic switch-OFF (APO function) does not relieve the operator of his responsibility to turn OFF the transmitter when not in use ! The transmitter can be reactivate by means of the "START“ pus hbutton.
3.1 Special Operating Modes
Release Transmitter (optional in case of a spare transmitter)
To release the control of the receiver by a transmitter press and hold the STOP­pushbutton while pressing the START- pushbutton. The transmitter will be shut down after releasing both pushbuttons. The LED of the transmitter is off. Now the receiver can be controlled by an other cubix with the same system-datas !
Take over (optional in case of a spare transmitter)
To take over the control of the receiver switch ON the cubix. Therefore press the START-pushbutton to the 1 seconds to the 2
nd
step, and then again the STAR T-pushbutton to the 1
st
step, press the STOP-pushbutton within the next 6
st
step.
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Parking
To lock the pushbuttons while working provides uncontrolled usage of the crane / machine while working at the crane / machine. The pushbuttons are completely locked that means without any control of the receiver except the pushbutton HORN.
Activate Parking-Mode
- press the START pushbutton to the 1
st
step and hold it pressed for more than 2
seconds.
- Now the parking-mode is activate d. (HORN keeps still functional !) and the green
LED flashes twice a cycle.
Deactivate Parking-Mode
- Press the STOP-pushbutton to the 2
- Press now the STOP-pushbu tton to the 1
- Press the START-pushbutton to the 1
- Parking-mode is now deactivated. Receiver can be controlled in normal manner.
nd
step and release it
st
step.
st
step.
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3.2 Charging
3.2.1 Internal Battery
The cubix-transm itter is fitted w ith an interna l NiMh- Battery (3 .6V, 650 mAh). To charge the battery, connect the pow ersupply with the plug of the cubix transmitter (See picture 1, Pos ℵ).
The age and ambient temperature are decisive for the length of the battery applications. Older batteries lose capacity over time. Temperatures under zero also have a negative effect on battery charge.
The duration of serviceable battery life depe nds on how the battery is treated. When handled properly, it can exceed 500 charging cycles. Do not totally discharge or short-c ircuit contacts as this can permanently destroy the battery. We recommend recharging the batter y only when it is empty, i.e. when the LED flashes red.
Picture 1
3.2.2 Internal Battery Charger
The charging electronic is on board of the c ubix transmitter. The charging status is indicate d by the LED of the transmitter.
Picture 2
3.2.3 Charging the battery
1. Co nnect the power- supply with th e supply-vo ltage (100-24 0V AC) with th e help of the right adapter (See also chapter 3.3).
2. Co nnect the plug of the p ower-supply (pictur e 2, pos. ) to the cubix charging-plug (picture 1, pos. ℵ)
3. T he dual LED indicates the char ging-mode with a cons tantly illuminated re d LED.
4. The battery is fully charge when the LED is flashing red.
Status of the LED (pos. )while charging:
The dual color LED illuminates red continuously after conn ecting the power-
supply-plug:
o Battery will be charged
The dual color LED flashes red 2-times a cycle immediately after connecting the power-supply-plug:
o Battery is in over- or under-temperature (to hot / to warm)! After getting
the right temperature the charg ing-mode will be activa ted automatic ally and the LED will change to red (illuminated without flashing).
The dual color LED flashes red 3-times a cycle:
o Battery is defective ! Disconnect the power-su pply from the cubix !
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Note :
A discharged battery recharges in approx. 1.5 h ours. – The charging of NiMh batteries should only tak e place at temperatures be tween
0 °C and +40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).
3.3 Power-Supply
The connector of the power-supply is changeable for almost all kind of plugs.
Changing the plug
- Release the plug b y moving the locker (Pos. ) towards
the cable outlet.
- Select the right plug
- Put it onto the power-supply. Press it into the
compartment till it clicks.
Pay attention to the input voltage. The Power-supply is designed for an inpu t voltage of 100-240 V AC
The following additional plugs (Norm-adapters) can be used:
US plug Australien plug
Euope plug UK plug
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4 Fault Correction
Note :
Please check the transmitter functions using the cabin or cable controls first !
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
The transmitter does not react when switched on.
Transmitter-LED flashes red 1-time a cycle
Transmitter-LED flashes red 2-times a cycle
Transmitter-LED flashes red 3-times a cycle in combination with a beep (while charging)
Transmitter-LED flashes green 3-times a cycle
There is no power. Charge the transceiver
Exchange the transmitter.
The battery is not
charged
Battery is to hot or to cold
Battery is defective − Disconnect the power-
Keyboard (pushbuttons)
are defective or moisture inside
Recharge the internal
battery by connecting th e power supply
Wait til the temperature is in between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F)
supply from the cubix
Contact your service­agent or HBC-radiomatic GmbH
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5 Maintenance
The radio control system is virtually maintenance-free. The following points, however, should be taken into co nsiderati on :
! Ensure that the STOP pushbutton works smoothly.
Mortar residue and contaminants of any kind can reduce or fully block the switch function.
! Never use a high-pressure cleaner or ste am jet cleaner to "clea n" the transmitter.
Use a soft brush or cloth only !
Note :
Should you have any problems with the radio control system, contact your local distributor or HBC-radiomatic GmbH.
5.1 In the Event of a Fault
Warning :
Never operate a crane or machine with a faulty or defective radio control system !
! Never try to repair the transmitter electronics ! Opening the transmitter housing
terminates the manufacturer guar antee. – 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 transm itter and receiver and enclose a detailed description of
the problem.
Do not forget to enclose your address and telephone number so that we can get
in touch with you quickly if necessary .
! To avoid damage during transport, use the original packing supplied with the
transmitter and receiver, otherwise pack securely. Send the consignment to your distributor or to the following address :
HBC-radiomatic GmbH Haller Strasse 49 – 53 74564 Crailsheim Germany
! Should you chose to deliver a defective radio control system personally to your
distributor or our factory, ple ase call and arran ge an appoin tment.
HBC-radiomatic GmbH – Customer Services / Repair Ser vice – Tel.: +49 ( 0 ) 79 51 – 3 93 - 800
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6.1 Technical Data transmitter cubix
General Technical Data
System Number of control commands Unique system address Internal Battery type Charging time for internal battery Battery life at 100 % duty cycle Operating temperature range Housing material Housing color Housing dimensions Weight Protection class
RF Specific Technical Data (TC690)
Transmitting frequency Channel separation Transmitting power RF-sensitivity number of channels Type of modulation RF antenna
cubix
10 + STOP
over 65.000 combinations
3,6 V DC; 650 mAh / NiMh
approx. 1,5 h
approx. 16 h
–20 °C ... +55 °C
impact resistant plastic
orange or yellow
155 x 64 x 29 mm (6,1 x 2,5 x 1,15")
approx. 220g
IP 44
902,125 MHz to 927,875 MHz
250 kHz
92,9 dBµV/m
better than –95dBm @ BER=10
103
115KF1D
internal
-3
6.2 Technical Data power-supply
Power-supply Specific Technical Data
Type Isolation Input voltage Output voltage Output current Operating temperature range Housing color Housing dimensions Weight Protection class
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100-240V AC / 50-60Hz / 170 mA
530mA at 100V AC / 600mA at 240V AC
0°C … +40°C ( 0°F … +104°F )
80 x 52 x 39 mm (3,15 x 2,05 x 1,54 " )
ML 150P060F
4 kV
15V DC
black
approx. 200g
IP 20
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6.1 Dimensions
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