SRS Labs RMC12, RMC8 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Models:

version 02.01 since 1 June 2017

ATTENTION!

This instruction manual contains important information about the installation and the use of

the equipment. Please read and follow these instructions carefully.

Always ensure that the power to the equipment is disconnected before opening the

equipment or commencing any maintenance work.

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Rack Hoist Controller

RMC12, RMC8

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Safety information

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

All safety and operating instructions should be read before the equipment is installed or operated.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

The following general safety precautions have to be observed during all phases of operation, service,
and the repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings
in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and the intended use of this
equipment.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere!

Do not operate this equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any
electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.

Water, moisture, heat and humidity

Do not operate this equipment near water or in areas with wet floors or in high humidity atmosphere
where condensation forms on the equipment. It should never be placed near or a over heat register
or other source of heated air and it should not be installed or operated without proper ventilation.

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Functions and Control

RMC hoist controller was designed to control up to 12 (RMC-12) electrically compatible motors either
separately or simultaneously; via DIGITAL cable remote or locally on the RMCseries base unit.

All electrical components carry their own individual CE certification and comply with European
Directives. The components are housed in a robust steel 19" rack case with powder coating.

Operation

The Motors/Hoists connected to the MCseries controller can be activated either individually or
simultaneously using the GO button located either on the corresponding RMCseries controller base
or on the remote controller.

How to start

• Connect the Main plug to the 230V AC power supply /on MCseries controller this is marked
as an “AUX” output/

• Connect the Remote connector to the MCseries controller

• Connect Remote2/E-stop connector to the MCseries controller

• Select type of operation LOCAL / REMOTE using the KEY switch

• Check if the emergency STOP button is not engaged

• Engage the gear lever corresponding to each motor to the required position:

o UP - Lever in upper position
o STAY – Lever in middle position
o DOWN - Lever in lower position

• Pushing the GO button will activate the motors that will move simultaneously

• Releasing the GO button will simultaneously cease the movement of the motors

• When the device is not being used, it is highly recommended to turn it off using the key

switch or the STOP button

To Move a Single Motor:

• Set the UP/DOWN toggle switch for the motor to be moved to the desired direction. The
associated LED will light green for UP and red for DOWN.

• Hold the GO button until the motor has moved to the desired height and release.

To Move Several Motors:

• Set the UP/DOWN toggle switches for each motor to be moved to the desired direction.
Every associated LED will light green for UP and red for DOWN.

• Hold the GO button until the motors have moved to the desired height and release.

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RMCseries base unit

RMCseries front panel

RMCseries rear panel

• E-stop connector NC4FDL

• Remote A / Remote B link connectors are 3-pin /NC3MDL+NC3FDL/ or NC3MAH and NC3FAH

• When controllers are linked via LINK, the STOP and GO signals of all controllers in LOCAL

mode work simultaneously.

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Optional CMC-DIGITAL remote

CMC-DIGITAL allows controlling of the RMCseries via the DIGITAL wired remote

STOP:

This latching pushbutton switch turns the Hoist Control system off. Once the STOP button has been
pressed, it is locked into the off position and must be rotated clockwise to be released.

GO:

This pushbutton switch turns the selected channels of Hoist Control system on when they are
active. Once the GO button has been pressed, the energizing of the hoists is on.

DIRECTION SWITCHES:

They allow changing the direction of movement for each motor/hoist separately.