RIGHT CONTROL CONSOLE - OVERVIEW

RIGHT CONTROL CONSOLE

RIGHT CONTROL CONSOLE - OVERVIEW

PIPE POSITIONER SWITCH

The pipe positioner switch is a three-position spring-return switch. Turning the switch to the OVER HOLE position will retract the positioner alignment cylinders. When fully retracted it will then extend the positioner jaw cylinder to clamp the drill pipe. Turning the switch to the STORE position will retract the jaw cylinder, then extend the positioner alignment cylinders to the stored position.

RIGHT JOYSTICK (TRIPLE FUNCTION) - PROPEL TRACK / PIPE RACK / MAST

NOTE: A neutral lock is provided to prevent accidental movement of the joystick. The neutral lock must be released for this joystick control to function. The joystick automatically returns to neutral and the lock is engaged anytime that the joystick is released. To enable movement of the joystick, lift up on the lock located below the joystick knob. Speed of operation increases as the joystick is displaced farther away from the neutral (center) position.

PROPEL - Use to assign the propel speed and direction for the right track when the OPERATING MODE switch is in the PROPEL position.

NOTE:The propel brake must be released, the jacks fully retracted, the boarding stairs up.

1. PUSH the joystick away from you to propel the right track forward.

2. PULL the joystick toward you to propel the right track in reverse.

PIPE RACK - Use to manually control the pipe rack overhole and stored functions when the OPERATING MODE switch is in the DRILL position.

1. PUSH the joystick away from you to extend the pipe rack toward the overhole position.

2. PULL the joystick toward you to retract the pipe rack toward the stored position.

MAST - Use to control the mast raising and lowering functions when the OPERATING MODE switch is in the MAST/WINCH position.

1. PUSH the joystick away from you to raise the mast.

2. PULL the joystick toward you to lower the mast.

ROTARY SPEED POTENTIOMETER

The rotary speed potentiometer is used to control the speed and direction of the rotary drive motors. The OPERATING MODE switch must be in the DRILL position for this control to function.

NOTE: Speed of operation increases as the potentiometer knob is rotated from OFF toward MAXIMUM in either direction. Maximum obtainable speed is determined by the position of the ROTARY DRIVE SPEED RANGE switch.

Rotate the knob clockwise from OFF toward MAXIMUM to rotate the tool string clockwise.

Rotate the knob counterclockwise from OFF toward MAXIMUM to rotate the tool string counterclockwise.

DUST SEAL SLIDER SWITCH

This is a three-position spring-return switch which is used to initiate movement of the drill deck dust seal. Turning the switch to the REAR position will cause the dust seal mechanism to move toward the rear of the machine. Turning the switch to the FRONT position will cause the dust seal mechanism to move toward the front of the machine. This switch is functional whenever the hydraulic pumps are running, and is only used on machines with the angle hole drilling package.

PROPEL SPEED RANGE SELECTOR SWITCH

This two-position switch is used to set the propel speed. In the LOW position, the propel is in a low speed range (about 35% of maximum). This position is used when maneuvering in tight spots and in drilling patterns. NORMAL position is used when moving from one site to another.

HORN PUSH-BUTTON

The horn push-button is used to sound the warning horn of the machine.

TOOL WRENCH SWITCH

This three-position, spring-return-to-center-OFF switch is used to control the tool wrench functions.

Turning and holding the switch in the EXTEND position will cause the tool wrench to extend to engage the drill pipe. Turning and holding the switch in the RETRACT position will retract the wrench, releasing the drill pipe.

Allowing the switch to spring-return to the center OFF position stops the motion of the tool wrench from any position in its normal range of motion.

BREAKOUT WRENCH SWITCH

This three-position, spring-return-to-center-OFF switch is used to operate the Breakout wrench. The pipe rack must be in the stored position for this switch to function.

Turning and holding the switch in the EXTEND position will cause the breakout wrench to extend to clamp the drill pipe and break the made up joint. Turning and holding the switch in the RETRACT position will cause the jaws of the tool to open, release the drill pipe, and retract the wrench.

Allowing the switch to spring return to the center OFF position stops the motion of the breakout wrench from any position in its normal range or motion.

NOTE:The breakout wrench must be in the fully-retracted position before raising the pipe handling arm.

PIPE RACK SELECTOR SWITCH

The pipe rack selector switch is a four-position switch used to determine which pipe rack will be operated. For machines without a pipe rack or with only one pipe rack, this switch is not used.

BIT CAROUSEL SWITCH

This switch is not used on this application.

LEVELING JACK CONTROL SWITCHES

The three toggle switches are used to manually raise or lower the leveling jacks.

AUTO LEVEL SWITCH

The automatic leveling switch is a three-position spring return switch. Pressing the switch to the EXTEND position will extend the leveling jack cylinders and raise the machine. Pressing the switch to the RETRACT position will retract the cylinders and lower the machine. When this switch is being used, manual leveling toggle switches are not functional.

NOTE: The automatic leveling switch is a spring-return switch. The switch must be held until the desired action of the leveling jacks has been achieved. Releasing the switch will allow it to return to the neutral position but the jacks will remain in the position to which they were moved.