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radio remote
Fig. 24: Radio remote
The machine is equipped with a wireless remote (Fig. 24) that can be used to control tramming and to operate the lift and tilt cylinders. The radio remote is active when the “CONV/OFF/TRAM” selector switch is in the “TRAM” position and the neutral start guard is in place (valve levers in neutral, guard covering handles, magnetic switch engaged).
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12 1. Push to operate bar (deadman switch) 2. Battery good indicator 3. Battery low indicator 4. Left tram 5. Right tram 6. Left lift cylinder 7. Right lift cylinder 8. Tilt cylinder 9. Pump (breaker motor) start/stop 10. Radio remote power on/off 11. Emergency stop 12. Reset
The remote is equipped with the following performance and safety features:
Power on self diagnostics: When the radio remote is powered on (“POWER” toggle switch is in the “ON” position), a self-test is initiated. when the self-test is complete, the radio remote will beep two times.
Transmit/battery charge indicator: When the battery is good, the green LED will flash with each transmission. When the battery level drops below a preset level, the radio remote will beep every ten seconds and the red LED will flash during data transmission. At this point, there is approximately one hour of battery life remaining. The radio remote will shut itself off before the battery drops low enough to result in erratic operation.
Battery saver: The radio remote will enter sleep mode if there is no input for fifteen minutes. To reset the remote, toggle the “POWER” switch to the “OFF” position and then to “ON”.
The operational controls on the remote are:
The push to operate bar (deadman switch) is a spring-return switch located on top of the radio remote that is used as a safety device that electrically disconnects all functions when released. This bar must be held in while operating any function on the radio remote.
The left and right “TRAM” switches are used to tram the machine. Each crawler can be trammed independently in either the forward or reverse direction.
The left and right “LIFT” switches are used to operate the lift cylinders. The left and right cylinders can be raised and lowered independently.
The “TILT” switch is used to operate the left and right tilt cylinders. These cylinders are not independent and operate on a common hydraulic circuit.
The “PUMP” start/stop switch is used to start the breaker electric motor.
The “POWER” on/off switch is used to power on and off the radio remote.
The “STOP” pushbutton is an emergency stop button used to shutdown the radio remote.
The “RESET” button is used to reset the system and must be pressed after turning the “POWER” switch to the “ON” position. Each time the radio remote is powered “OFF” and then back to “ON” the “RESET” pushbutton must be pressed initially before any command will work.
push to operate bar (deadman switch)
left and right “TRAM”
left and right “LIFT”
“TILT”
“PUMP”
“POWER”
“STOP”
“RESET”
remote control batteries Battery Options
The remote control is battery powered. There are two different battery pack options:
Disposable Alkaline Battery Pack (standard—machine ships with this battery pack) - provides approximately 75 hours of life (based on continuous transmission).
Rechargeable Ni-Cad Battery Pack (optional) - provides approximately 23 hours of life (based on continuous transmission).
Battery Replacement
When the “TRANSMIT/LOW BATTERY” LED begins to flash red, there is approximately one hour of continuous operation remaining.
To replace the battery pack:
1. Set the remote control power switch to “OFF”.
2. Unlatch and open the battery door and remove the battery pack from the tray.
3. Insert a fully charged battery pack into the remote control. Ensure that the contacts on the underside of the battery pack align with the corresponding contacts on the battery tray.
4. closs and latch the battery door.
5. Move the remote control power switch to the “ON” position. The
“TRANSMIT/LOW BATTERY” LED should flash yellow and two quick beeps will be heard.
6. Operate a non-motion function such as the lights. The
“TRANSMIT LOW/BATTERY” LED should flash green, indicating the remote control is fully operational.
Battery Charging (optional)
The Ni-Cad battery pack is rechargeable using the appropriate charging station. Contact your Cat Service Representative for battery and battery charging options.
To recharge:
1. Remove the Ni-Cad battery pack from the radio remote.
2. Connect the charger to a standard 120VAC outlet.
3. Insert the battery pack into the charger. The battery charger red
“CHARGING” LED will be lit until the end of the charging process.
When fully charged, the green “FULLY CHARGED” LED will illuminate.
