5
Automatic Control
GENERAL INSTALLATION
Components
Control Box
The Control Box should be mounted in a location that is easily visible to the operator, is within
easy reach of the operator’s hands, and can be easily installed and removed. Insure that the
location does not interfere with other machine controls or operator movements.
The Control Box has vented drain holes on the rear bottom of the unit that must face
downward.
A control box mounting bracket (ATI-950054) is designed to accept the
mounting knobs that are included with the control box.
0&5
Receivers
The
MCR
receivers mount to round masts from sizes 1.66” to 2.00” O.D. (42 to 50 mm)
and to 1-1/2” (38 mm) square tube.
The communication protocol for the
MCR
receivers is proprietary RS485 @ 62.5 kbaud.
Masts
The Model STM1 shock mounted manually telescoping mast allows the receiver to be positioned
above the machinery for unobstructed laser reception. A mast mounting plate that is welded to
the blade is also available.
Installation instructions are provided with the mast and are also in Appendix J.
Hydraulic Valve:
The
MCB2 Control Box supports Proportional Time (PT), Proportional Current (PC), and
Proportional Voltage (PV) hydraulic valves.
The
M
CB
1
Control Box supports
Proportional Time (PT) valves only
For specifi c information on these valves, please refer to Appendix B.
Hydraulic installation kits are available for several common machines. Some kits contain the
hydraulic valves, valve brackets, hydraulic hoses and fi ttings necessary for automatic control
of a specifi c machine. Other valve kits require some additional components to be supplied. A
separate installation guide is included with the hydraulic kit.
