MACHINE OPERATION &SHUTDOWN

Blakefield South FBL-55H Service Manual

Machine Operation & Shutdown DCS Shutdown Modes

The Bucyrus Diesel Control system Consists of 10 Shutdown Modes in a wet configuration. Engine Oil Pressure Engine Coolant Level Engine Coolant Temperature Exhaust Outlet Temperature Turbo surface Temperature Exhaust scrubber Temperature Scrubber Water Level 1 Scrubber Water Level 2 Low Fire Suppression Pressure Hi Methane

Starting Machine Turn on Start/Reset air pressure switch ( Toggle switch) This will activate the DCS electronics

The lights on the display will light up for about five seconds ( This serves to test lights and circuitry ) Any parameters that do not allow safe operation will be indicated

Wait for the methane monitor to read ( approximately 15 secs )

The methane monitor needs about 15 seconds to measure the content in the surrounding air When the waiting time is up the solenoid will power up. The machine can now be started

Start Engine

Activate the operators start button and start engine The machine is now ready to be operated

Operate machine

Start / Reset valve - Toggle Switch

Blakefield South FBL-55H Service Manual

To shutdown machine

When shutting down the machine turn of the START / RESET valve ( Toggle switch ) This will be detected by the DCS and the start solenoid will dump air from the shutdown cylinder and stop the machine Turn the main isolating air valve off

Main Isolation Valve

Start / Reset valve - Toggle Switch