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Radio control for

forestry cable winches

1st Edition

TECHNICAL
DESCRIPTION

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Page 1: ...Radio control for forestry cable winches F 5 1st Edition TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ...

Page 2: ...gency call configurations 13 2 4 5 Acoustic alarm 13 2 4 6 More operating modes that can be factory set 13 2 5 Layout of load relays and fuses 14 2 5 1 Changing fuses 15 3 Transmitter F5 S 16 3 1 Carrying the transmitter 16 3 2 Operating controls 16 3 2 1 Switching On Off 16 3 2 2 Gas ON Gas OFF Gas Gas 17 3 2 3 Release 17 3 2 4 Pull 17 3 2 5 Emergency stop Emergency call 17 3 2 6 Resetting the em...

Page 3: ...quences resulting from incorrect details specifications Due to the ongoing development the construction and wiring your device may differ from the specifications contained in this description We would be grateful if you bring any errors to our attention We would like to highlight the fact that the software and hardware labeling and trade names used within these instructions are the registered trad...

Page 4: ...impor tant and the self explainatory user interface insures safe operation even by the occasional user such as private forest owners who only work in the forest a few weeks per year The new battery concept also has great advantages for the occasional user the eneloop battery technology makes it possible to operate the device for up to a week without recharging it even if the individual uses are we...

Page 5: ...ur winch Optional 12 V vehicle charging adapter in preparation 1 1 Scope of delivery and use as intended 1 1 2 Use as intended The radio control F5 consisting of the transmitter F5 S and receiver F5 E is used for the convenient and safe remo te control of electrically controllable single drum forestry cable winches It is suitable for all common brands of winches and their auxiliary equipment for m...

Page 6: ...ration Always work in direct sight of the vehicle and work especially carefully if you are not familiar with the operation of the equipment When changing position make sure that you don t mix up the direction of motion of the cable by mistake Always switch off the transmitter during breaks and after work and secure it against unauthorised use Repairs must be carried out by a service technician Onl...

Page 7: ...veled plastic top where the integrated aerial is located should be mounted as close as possible to the edge of the window in the driver s cabin Installing the receiver in the middle of a closed metal surface may considerably impair reception see Sec 2 2 1 Options Caution Danger of humidity getting in Always comply with the specified mounting position as otherwise the protection class IP 65 will no...

Page 8: ...rial socket F5 E F9 E For bad reception conditions Art No 109535857 For this option there is a BNC coaxial jack on the beveled plastic cap of the receiver which is suitable for the connection at the following two aerial versions The external plug in aerial Art No 109535858 with BNC plug is plugged into the BNC jack if the aerial is thus located directly in front of a window of the driver s cabin Y...

Page 9: ...smitter must also be the same Key to the specifications and operating modes on the receiver label The relevant operating mode for the type concerned is marked by a point l in the corresponding field The device is factory set to your requirements The function EF DF is set on the receiver using a jumper see Sec 2 4 1 For more information on the significance of the designs and operating modes please ...

Page 10: ... and the correct assignment of the plug on the receiver connection cable Check that the transmitter battery is fully charged First switch on the 12 V power supply to the receiver then operate the transmitter For safety reasons the receiver blocks all commands if commands are already being send by the transmitter when the receiver is switched on If this occurs briefly switch the transmitter off and...

Page 11: ... valves or the motor for speed control1 If faults arise have the wiring checked by a competent mainttenance repair shop 1 With inductive components such as single solenoid valves or motors recovery diodes ensure that the field energy which is released when switching off is disipated directly where it arises without any adverse effect on the electrical system as a whole or its individual components...

Page 12: ...only hear a loud clicking noise and the winch does not move the brake is not automatically released with the command Pull In this case the operating mode DF on the receiver is correct which also releases the brake When setting up the receiver for the first time make sure that the proper operating mode is selected If the solenoids of the winch have no additional circuit elements or there is only on...

Page 13: ...not activated Active Emergency Call AE AN triggered actively Active emergency call manually triggered on the transmitter Simultaneous activation of Gas command for three seconds Active passive emergency triggered actively by hand and passively call AN PN The passive emergency call is carried out automatically and independently when the transmitter has not been operated for a certain period of time...

Page 14: ... and fuses Caution Damage due to incorrect handling The receiver may only be opened by trained and authorised electrical staff Pull out the connection cable before opening the receiver Si4 Si2 Si9 Si8 K12 K11 K14 K5 K7 K8 J1 GS DF N AN 15 20 ET GE EF N PN 5 10 TNT 433 F E 5 A A Warning Fire hazard Never short circuit fuse Caution Danger of humidity getting in To prevent the risk of the receiver be...

Page 15: ...ective fuse with a fuse of the same type Do not make any other changes to the device This will invalidate the warranty If the existing seal shows significant signs of pressure replace the rubber seal in the plastic cover on the cable side When reassembling ensure that the rubber seal is in the right position and make sure that each of the four screws with their original plastic washers is inserted...

Page 16: ...GMBH 3 2 Operating controls 3 2 1 Switching On Off Switching on Press the ON switch on the transmitter until the control lamp starts to blink Switching off Only press the ON switch briefly the control lamp goes off the transmitter is switched off If the transmitter is not used for half an hour it will switch off automatically Pull Gas ON Simple speed control Gas Continuous speed control Emergency ...

Page 17: ... inactive for longer than hour it switches itself off automatically whereby the pos sibly permanently released brake will be closed again The permanent release function can also be factory set so that it is completely switched off In this case the winch brake only remains open for as long as the button is pressed Brake release without permanent release 3 2 4 Pull The rope is pulled in by the winch...

Page 18: ...tery from a 230 V mains socket To avoid any possible damage to your equipment only use the mains charger included in the scope of delivery Pull off the protection cap off the charging jack Plug the cable socket connector of the LG5 9 charger firmly onto the charging jack on the trans mitter until latching Connect the LG5 9 charger to the 230 V mains supply Check that the control lamp on the transm...

Page 19: ...recharged again after only a short period of operation the life of the battery will be decreased The battery may not be recharged at a temperature below 0 C or above 40 C The battery should preferably be charged at a temperature between 10 to 30 C When handled properly the battery life will be about 500 charging discharging cycles After further charging cycles and at temperatures below 0 C the cap...

Page 20: ...to the factory for a general overhaul Have all the electrical wiring together with the remote controlled electrical equipment attached to your vehicle checked at regular intervals by an expert to ensure it is in perfect condition Carefully follow the instructions on charging the transmitter battery see Sec 3 3 Clean the device components using a moist or alcohol soaked cloth Never use steam cleani...

Page 21: ...rting of the responsible rescue coor dination centre and briefing the local rescue services The emergency call can be made in two different ways active emergency call by pressing the Emergency stop Emergency call button on the F5 S trans mitter for more than one second passive time delayed emergency call through the emergency call device comtac 1204 when no commands have been received from the tra...

Page 22: ...ight approx 560 g Receiver F5 E Operating voltage 12 V reverse polarity protection Outputs output relais fused 6 3 A slow blow Optional connection to Mobile Emergency System comtac 1204 Aerial iintegrated optional external car aerial or BNC coaxial jack Housing Aluminium profile housing Protection class IP 65 Dimensions in mm W x H x D 111 x 303 x 36 mm Weight approx 1550 g Mains charger LG 5 Main...

Page 23: ...duktbereich B B Wiesentalstr 42 D 73434 Aalen Tel 0049 0 7361 946 1 Fax 0049 0 7361 946 580 E Mail info funk im forst de www funk im forst de These signs confirm conformity of the device to the EMV Guideline 2004 108 EC the Low Voltage Guideline 2006 95 EC and the R TTE Guideline 1999 5 EC The F5 radio control device can be operated using the specified operating frequencies in numerous EU countrie...

Page 24: ...110061249 Subject to technical changes ...

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