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Motorized Cable Reel Technical Manual
September 2021
8 Operation
Operators must follow all operating instructions and safety and warning procedures described in this
chapter.
8.1 Operating the device according to intended use
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Switch on the drive five seconds before operation starts to tighten the reeling cable.
The motor heater remains switched off during operation. A Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC)
thermistor integrated into the motor monitors the temperature of the motor. The motor must always be
switched on during operation. Keep the drive of the device switched on during brief interruptions in
operation.
8.1.1 Malfunctions
The following malfunctions create alerts on an interface on the device or in the higher-level system by
various accessories and trigger a quick stop.
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Slack cable (signalled by the proximity switch of the roller payout guide)
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Tight cable (signalled by the proximity switch of the roller payout guide)
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Unwinding length reached (signalled by the gear cam limit switch)
8.2 Manual operation of the device
In manual mode, the reeling cable can be unwound and wound by means of a button.
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Only operate the device manually during the test run and when performing maintenance work.