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2.8

Priority stop devices

The bench is fitted with several priorities stop
devices:

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The "ESC" key on the software keyboard,

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The red "ESC" button on the remote control. We

recommend that the operator in charge of ongoing
tests has an operational remote control (regularly
check the state of the battery) as this is a remote
priority stop device. Warning: the remote control
infrared beam is directional.

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Note:

the "ESC" key on the remote control is

permanently operational, even if the test operations
are conducted from the console.

2.9

Emergency stop devices

The bench is equipped with an emergency stop
device:

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The main power switch on the side of the console

completely cuts the single and three phase power
supplies to the console.

2.10

Precautions for vehicles

checked on the brake tester

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Check the cleanliness of the tyre treads, wash off

mud that could alter measurement quality by
reducing adherence, and remove any objects jammed
in the treads that could damage the roller surface
coating.

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After eventual cleaning look for traces of aggression

or cuts on the tyre treads; the force exerted by the
rollers on the rubber during the test can worsen
existing damage and rip off pre-cut pieces of rubber.

Only place vehicles on the bench of which the weight
and size are compliant with the Highway Code and/or
the maximum specifications of the type of installed
test bench (see user manual, general presentation
section).

If a vehicle being tested is driven by an untrained
person (the vehicle's owner for example), it is
mandatory to carry out the operations under the
control of an authorised operator who will give the
driver all the necessary instructions to prevent
incorrect operations.

The maximum vehicle speed during use (entering and
leaving the bench) is limited to 10 km/h.

2.11

Servicing, maintenance,

verification or repair work

Special case of metrology checks:

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When carrying out metrology checks, which require

the equipment to be powered on, it is imperative that
no one other than the technician carrying out the
check can access the controls or work on the bench.

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During work on the equipment, access to the work

zone is prohibited to all persons other than the
technician carrying out the work.

2.12

Recycling

The materials from the destruction of this equipment
must be eliminated in compliance with the applicable
regulations in the country of installation:

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Collect the oil and dispose of it in a specialised

facility,

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Remove the electric and/or electronic parts,

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Dispose of the rest as scrap metal and deliver it to

specialised collection points.

2.13

Fire prevention

The equipment as such cannot in principle cause a
fire. However, the premises must meet fire prevention
standards in compliance with regulations applicable at
the location the equipment is installed.

The vehicle being tested can be the cause of a fire
(accidental petrol leak, petrol fumes, sparks or other
causes). For these situations, it is recommended to
always have a fire protection device (extinguisher) to
hand (in the area reserved for the operator) in order to
immediately eliminate any danger that may arise.

Warning: before testing a vehicle on the brake
testing bench it is imperative to:

Before carrying out any work on the equipment it
is imperative to power it off.

Any work other than the servicing described in
these instructions can only be carried out by
persons qualified persons.

After the benches, have been serviced or cleaned,
refit all protection equipment that may have been
removed.

Operating Manual RBT240 / RBT270

2.5

Handling and installation

instructions

Remember that during all loading, unloading,
handling, installation, assembly or dismantling
operations on the equipment the operators must take
all necessary precautions under workplace accident
prevention rules (hard hat, gloves, safety footwear, etc.)
as defined by applicable country specific regulations.
Packaged equipment must be handled using
equipment suitable for lifting and moving pallets.
Unpacked equipment must be handled and installed
by trained qualified engineers.

The chassis is fitted with lifting rings and are delivered
on pallets. Their installation over an inspection pit
must be carried out using a sling with chains attached
to the 4 lifting rings screwed onto each chassis. Once
installed over an inspection pit they are completely
embedded and cannot be moved.

2.6

Instructions for the electric

installation

Remark: The wiring diagrams required to service the
equipment are not supplied because these servicing
and repair operations should only be carried out by
qualified staff. These persons have all the required
documentation.

General case: 230/400 V 50Hz electricity supply:

To connect the consoles and repeater screen
(optional) install a single phase 230 volts 10% 50 Hz, 16
A electricity Ground fitted with a protection
compliant with applicable regulations.

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To connect the electric motors, install a 3 phase, 400

volts, 50 Hz (30 A for light vehicles) + Ground fitted
with a protection compliant with applicable
regulations.

For any other power supply voltage: the specifications
of the electricity lines and protection to be installed are
defined on the layout drawings. Any electricity supply
different from that described above must be notified
when ordering the equipment.

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Fix the electric box over the cable input opening. An

unfixed console can cause the electric wiring to be
damaged and create an electrocution hazard.

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It is mandatory to pass electricity supply cables

through the buried sheaths recommended on the
layout drawings and they should be protected from
any risk of being damaged (such as being crushed, cut
or ripped out).

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The embedded electric ducts for the consoles must

arrive in the ducts over which the consoles are placed
so that no cables are apparent from the outside.

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The cables must be protected and the inspection pit

cleaned if liquid (water, oil, fuel, etc.) leaks from a
vehicle and comes into contact with the cables.

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If the inspection pit has no water drainage (for

example due to water table issues), in wet or snowy
weather take the required precautions to prevent
water or snow from running or falling off vehicles into
the test benches. In the event of heavy rain, prevent

the benches from being flooded. Do not allow an
inspection pit to fill.

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Special case of low voltage cables for measurement

circuits, printer and computer connections, etc.

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These cables must be installed in cable

raceways separate from the power cables.

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The measurement cable sheaths must be more

than 0.5 m from the power supply cables for other
machines as these can be the cause of parasites:
compressors, motors of several HP, arc welding
equipment, etc.

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Avoid having a magnetic field close to the

console and the magnetic readers (diskettes, hard
drives, etc.) as this could damage data or the
application programme.

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Similarly, a very high voltage power line less

than 50 m from the premises or a high-power radio
emitter could possibly disrupt the computers or the
measurement equipment.

2.7

Other precautions and

instructions to follow

Use of the remote control:

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In order to guarantee the correct operation of the

remote control, all infrared sources other than those
from Continental equipment must be avoided (such as
alarms, vehicle remote controls, etc.), as must all neon’s
at less than 2.5 m from the infrared sensors.

Computer risk prevention, precautionary rules and
handling rules:

The supplied computer equipment has been
configured for professional use.

It is prohibited:

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To shut down the PC using the console power

switch, the PC must be shut down using the described
programme shut down procedure.

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To modify the BIOS.

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To add components to the PC such as RAM, cards

etc. …

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