SVAB TILTROTATOR CONTROLGPC

User Manual

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SVAB TILTROTATOR CONTROL GPC - User ManualRevision: A2013-06-28Document number: XXXXXX

CONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 6

2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 7

3. AREA OF USE ................................................................................................................... 83.1 PERMITTED USE .................................................................................................................................. 83.2 UNAUTHORIZED USE ........................................................................................................................ 8

4. SYSTEM OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................... 9

5. JOYSTICKS ..................................................................................................................... 105.1 THE JOYSTICKS ROLLERS AND BUTTONS ................................................................................105.2 THE JOYSTICK ROLLER - HOW IT WORKS .................................................................................115.3 SHIFT FUNCTION ..............................................................................................................................115.4 THE JOYSTICKS LAYOUT .................................................................................................................12

6. SYSTEM ACTIVATION .................................................................................................... 136.1 ACTIVATION OF SVAB TILTROTATOR CONTROL GPC ............................................................13

7. TILTROTATOR CONTROL................................................................................................ 147.1 OTHER FUNCTIONALITY ON THE TILTROTATOR .....................................................................147.2 CONTROL OF OTHER ATTACHMENTS........................................................................................15

8. CONNECT AND DISCONNECT ATTACHMENTS ............................................................. 168.1 CONNECT AN ATTACHMENT TO THE TILTROTATOR .............................................................168.2 DISCONNECT AN ATTACHMENT FROM THE TILTROTATOR ...............................................17

9. WHEEL STEERING (OPTIONAL) ..................................................................................... 199.1 STEERING MACHINE WHEELS WITH A JOYSTICK ROLLER...................................................199.2 ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION OF THE WHEEL STEERING ...........................................20

10. TRACK STEERING (OPTIONAL) ..................................................................................... 2110.1 STEERING MACHINE TRACKS WITH JOYSTICK ROLLERS .....................................................2110.2 ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING TRACK STEERING ............................................................21

11. CHANGING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................................................................ 22

12. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................... 24

13. ERROR CODES IN THE CPC DISPLAY ............................................................................. 25

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6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This user manual will help you use SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC in a correct and safe manner. By following these instructions, you reduce the risk of personal injury and can extend the life of the product significantly.

This symbol indicates a warning. Read all current warnings before using SVAB Tiltro-tator Control GPC.

On the following pages you will find warnings: 6, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22.

It is your responsibility as a machine operator to make sure that SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC and attachments connected to the system are pre-set by an authorized technician.

You may only use attachments that are approved and pre-set for SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC. Approved attachments should always be pre-set by an authorized technician before use. Failure in meeting these requirements may result in injury or equipment damage.

Read more under “AREA OF USE” on page 8.

This symbol means that you can find more information on other pages in the user manual.

INTRODUCTION 7

2. INTRODUCTION

With SVAB Tiltrotator control, you principally control the tiltrotator’s functions, although the system can also be supplemented with wheel or track control. The controls are governed by joysticks equipped with proportional rollers. The rollers make it possible to control the functions proportionally, i.e. the speed increases in proportion with the sideways movement of the joystick roller. This method of control means that the operator can drive his machine more gently and adaptively. It also entails better precision and significantly improved ergonomics for the operator.

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8 AREA OF USE

3. AREA OF USE

3.1 PERMITTED USE

SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC is approved to be used for control of:

• Tiltrotator An attachment that is attached to the machine’s stick (that gives the machine a function similar to a human wrist) and any extra functionality of the tiltrotator.

• Buckets Buckets that can be attached to the tiltrotator or on the machine’s stick directly via a quick coupler.

• Grapple (standalone) A separate attachment that can be connected directly on the machine or the tiltrotator.

• Wheel steering An option to SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC and the excavator that allows the operator to control the machine’s wheel angle by means of a roller on the joystick. Read more under “WHEEL STEERING (OPTIONAL)” on page 19.

• Track steering An option to SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC and the excavator that allows the operator to control the machines tracks using rollers on the joysticks. Read more under “TRACK STEERING (OPTIONAL)” on page 21

Tiltrotator with integrated grapple with an attached timber grapple

3.2 UNAUTHORIZED USE

SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC should only be used for control of approved attachments according to “3.1 PERMITTED USE”.

SVAB is not liable for accidents or damage that may arise from using unauthorized attachments.

SYSTEM OVERVIEW 9

4. SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The overview shows the relevant parts of SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC for themachine operator.

No. Description P.

1 GP Controller 22

2 Joysticks 10

3 Quick coupling lock switch 16

4 Lock switch for wheel steering (optional) 20

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2

3 4

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5. JOYSTICKS

This section describes at a basic level how you via the machines joysticks influence and control functions on the machine with SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC.

The joysticks contain sensitive electronics and should be handled with care. Never expose the joysticks to moisture or severe dirt.

5.1 THE JOYSTICKS ROLLERS AND BUTTONS

With the joysticks rollers and buttons you can influence and control the machine connected attachments and in some cases, machine functions.

Example of a joystick grip with but-tons and roller

Buttons and roller on the op-posite side of the joystick grip

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5.2 THE JOYSTICK ROLLER - HOW IT WORKS

The roller is spring-loaded, meaning that if you move the roller in one direction and then release the roller, it will return to its neutral position.

When you move the roller you affect the roller- assigned function variably, ie, the more you move the roller, the faster the function moves. The change in speed is smooth and supple.

The placement of the rollers on the joystick can vary, but rollers positioned in the joysticks back side for thumb control and a roller positioned in the joysticks front, controlled by the index finger, is common.

The number of rollers on a joystick can also vary.

Joystick wheel

5.3 SHIFT FUNCTION Buttons are generally used to enable or disable a function directly, for example, to activate the machine horn, but a button can also be used to temporarily shift a roller’s assigned function to control another function.

Possible shifted functions are seen on the joystick layout ( 12).

EXAMPLE OF A SHIFT FUNCTION

1 One example is a roller that normally controls the tilt function on a tiltrotator.

2 You press a shift button that is assigned to this roller. The roller tempo-rarily changes its func-tion to instead control the tiltrotator’s built-in grapple.

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3 You release the button and the roller returns to controlling the tilt func-tion.

5.4 THE JOYSTICKS LAYOUT

The meaning of the joysticks layout is which of the joysticks rollers and buttons controls which functions on the machine.

You need to know the joysticks layout before you begin working with the machine.

You should be able to find the joysticks layout on a sticker or on a loose information sheet in the machine’s cab.

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6. SYSTEM ACTIVATION

6.1 ACTIVATION OF SVAB TILTROTATOR CONTROL GPC

SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC is activated when the ma-chine’s electronics are activated by the ignition.

Note that the tiltrotator or other functionality not nec-essarily activates at a system activation. To activate the tiltrotator or other functionality the machine may also need to be in work mode.

SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC is activated when the machine’s electronics are acti-vated by the ignition

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7. TILTROTATOR CONTROL

This section describes at a basic level how you can use the machines joysticks to control the tiltrotator.

SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC is primar-ily designed to control a tiltrotator. This is usually done with the aid of two rollers on the joysticks. You control the tiltrotators functions by moving these rollers. Usu-ally the rotation is controlled with your left thumb roller and the tilt with the right thumb roller. Always ensure that you are aware of the joystick layout ( 12) before you use the tiltrotator.

When you move the roller in a direction you affect the rotor/tilt variably, ie, the more you move the roller, the faster the function moves. The change in speed is smooth and supple.

How the tiltrotator is activated may vary depending on the machine type, but in many cases the tiltrotator is activated when the machines digging function is activated.

Left thumb roller here controls the tiltrotators rotation

Right thumb roller here controls the tiltrotators tilting

7.1 OTHER FUNCTIONALITY ON THE TILTROTATOR

Tiltrotators may have other functionality such as a built-in grapple. It can also be equipped with an auxiliary jack for control of additional functions and attachments. See the joysticks layout ( 12).

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7.2 CONTROL OF OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Besides controlling tiltrotators SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC can control other attachments. For controlling these attachments, see the joysticks layout ( 12).

SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC must always be correctly configured for the connected attachment. Always make sure that the system is properly set for the attachment to be used.

Attachments must always be configured to SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC by autho-rized technicians.

To set SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC to control other attachments you might need to change the system configuration on the GP Controller, see “CHANGING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION” on page 22.

16 CONNECT AND DISCONNECT ATTACHMENTS

8. CONNECT AND DISCONNECT ATTACHMENTS

This section describes what you need to take into account when you connect and disconnect attachments on tiltrotators.

Always read the information from the manufacturer of the tiltrotator regarding connecting and disconnecting attachments on the tiltrotator. Failure to follow these instructions could have a fatal outcome.

To connect and disconnect the tiltrotator, see information from the manufacturer of the machine and the tiltrotator.

Always make sure the area around the machine is clear from people when connect-ing or disconnecting an attachment. Also make sure the tiltrotator is lowered as close to the ground as possible.

8.1 CONNECT AN ATTACHMENT TO THE TILTROTATOR

The tiltrotators quick coupling lock-switch locks an attachment to the tiltrotator. This lock is usu-ally called “the lower quick coupling”.

CONNECTING AN ATTACHMENT TO THE TILTROTATOR

1 The machine must be running and SVAB Tiltro-tator Control GPC must be activated ( 13) in order to connect an attachment.

Locate the quick coupling lock-switch for the lower quick coupling.

Put the quick coupling lock-switch in its unlocked position by pressing the release latch while pressing the switch.

2 You should now hear a signal indicating that the lower quick coupling is preparing to open.

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3 By pressurizing the tiltrotator you open the lower quick coupling lock.

You give the tiltrotator pressure by affecting a function on the tiltrotator via button, roller or pedal.

You can now connect an attachment to the tiltrotator.

4 When the attachment is connected to the tiltrotator, put the switch in locked position to secure the attachment to the tiltrotator.

8.2 DISCONNECT AN ATTACHMENT FROM THE TILTROTATOR

The tiltrotators quick coupling lock-switch locks an attachment to the tiltrotator. This lock is usu-ally called “the lower quick coupling”.

DISCONNECTING AN ATTACHMENT FROM THE TILTROTATOR

1 The machine must be running and SVAB Tiltro-tator Control GPC must be activated ( 13) in order to connect an attachment.

Locate the quick coupling lock-switch for the lower quick coupling.

Put the quick coupling lock-switch in its unlocked position by pressing the release latch while pressing the switch.

2 You should now hear a signal indicating that the quick coupling lock is preparing to open.

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3 By pressurizing the tiltrotator you open the quick coupling lock.

You give the tiltrotator pressure by affecting a function on the tiltrotator via button, roller or pedal.

You can now disconnect the attachment from the tiltrotator.

4 When the attachment is disconnected from the tiltrotator you put the switch in locked position.

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9. WHEEL STEERING (OPTIONAL)

Wheel steering is an option for SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC. This option allows the operator to control the machine’s wheels using a roller on the joystick. This chapter describes how you control the wheel steering and how it is activated and deacti-vated.

If you accidently activate or deactivate the wheel steering this can lead to harmful situations for you and your surroundings. Therefore make sure to read and under-stand the meaning of this section before you use a machine equipped with wheel steering.

You may not drive the machine faster than 20 km / h (12 mph) when using wheel steering.

Always make sure where the roller for wheel steering is located on the joystick be-fore activating the wheel steering. See the joysticks layout ( 12).

The wheel steering roller may never be moved or its position changed in the joystick layout. The wheel steering roller should under no circumstances be affected so that other functions are shifted in ( 11) on this roller.

Always check local regulations concerning the use of wheel steering.

9.1 STEERING MACHINE WHEELS WITH A JOYSTICK ROLLER

With the optional wheel steer-ing for SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC you steer the machines wheels by means of a joystick roller. You control the wheel an-gle of the machines wheels by moving the joystick roller.

When moving the joystick roller in a direction you affect the angle of the machines wheels variably, ie, the more you move the joy-stick roller, the faster the wheels of the machine turn. The speed change is smooth and supple.

Steering of the wheels of the machine by means of a joystick roller

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9.2 ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION OF THE WHEEL STEERING

Certain conditions may need to be met in order for you to be able to activate the wheel steering. The conditions may vary from machine to machine. This information should be found in the machine’s cab.

An example of a condition that need to be met in order to acti-vate or deactivate the wheel steering is a panel switch.

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10. TRACK STEERING (OPTIONAL)

Track steering is an option for SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC. This option allows the operator to control the machine’s tracks using rollers on the joysticks. This chapter describes how you control the track steering and how it is activated and deacti-vated.

The track steering is often activated when SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC is activated ( 13). If you accidently drive the machine with the track steering this can lead to harmful situations for you and your surroundings. Therefore make sure to read and understand the meaning of this section before you use a machine equipped with track steering.

10.1 STEERING MACHINE TRACKS WITH JOYSTICK ROLLERS

With Tiltrotator Control GPC track steering, you control the machine’s track with two rollers on the joy-stick. The joystick roller’s locations is shown in the joystick layout ( 12).

The example shows one of the joysticks rollers driving the machine straight forward or backward

The example shows one of the joysticks rollers turning the machine to the left or right

10.2 ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING TRACK STEERING

The track steering is often activated when SVAB Tiltrotator Control is activated ( 13). The track steering may also need to be activated or deactivated via a panel switch. Information regarding the activation and deactivation of track steering should be found in the machine’s cab.

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11. CHANGING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

By switching between the 5 different configuration banks of the GP Controller you can easily switch to a different set of pre-configured settings. This is useful when you want to control other attachments than tiltrotators. This chapter describes how to use configuration banks in SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC.

SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC must always be correctly configured for the attachment that is to be connected to the system. Always make sure that the system is properly set and that the correct configuration bank is selected for the attachment to be used.

Attachments must always be configured for SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC by an authorized technician.

Always make sure which joystick layout ( 12) the current configuration bank has before using it.

The GP Controller (GPC) should be placed in an accessible location in the machine’s cab. Via the keypad and display, you can easily switch be-tween different banks.

CHANGING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

1A B C D E

SVABBank: A

The current configuration bank is always shown in the display of the GP Controller.

The GPC has five banks. A, B, C, D and E.

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2SVAB

Bank: AChoose

Bank: A

Press the center button to enter the menu for selecting bank.

In this mode, you can not control the attachment with the joystick rollers.

3 A

B

C

D

E

ChooseBank: B

Use the arrow keys to scroll through the differ-ent banks.

4Choose

Bank: B

Press the center button to select the bank and exit the menu for bank selection.

You can now once again control the attachment with the joystick rollers.

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12. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – SVAB TILTROTATOR CONTROL GPCSupply voltage 9-36V

Operating temperature -40°C to +70°C

Approved areas of use Rotor/tilt units for excavators, excavator loaders or backhoes, and as alternative steering for excavators.

Approved functions for steering ac-cording to the Machinery Directive.

Direct proportional function with performance level up to b per ISO 13849-1.

Pilot valve-controlled proportional function (functions that use a proportionally controlled pilot valve) with performance level up to b per ISO 13849-1.

Wheel steering function with performance level d, category 2 per ISO 13849-1 for use at maximum speed of 20 km/h per ISO 5010.

Track steering with utilization of direct proportional function as per the description above.

Tool lock with performance level d per ISO 13849-1.Max. number of rollers(Divided between 2 x SVAB Grip L8)

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System functions • Tiltrotator and grapple – Proportional steering with thumb roller.

• Extra – Proportional steering with thumb roller.• Bucket lock – Lockable switch for bucket lock.• CDC-W (Wheel steering) – Proportional steering

with thumb roller.• CDC-C (Track steering) – Proportional operation

with thumb roller.• UI (User Interface) – Alphanumeric display, 8x2

characters and keypad.• Ergonomic handles – Compatible with all joystick

bases on the market.• Modular (Expandable system) – CAN bus-based,

which makes it easy to expand with more units to add more functions.

ERROR CODES IN THE GPC DISPLAY 25

13. ERROR CODES IN THE CPC DISPLAY

The GP Controller monitors all inputs and outputs, and can de-tect any errors that may occur in the system. The output related to the error shuts down in order to avoid dangerous situations.

For some errors, it suffices to let go of the joysticks and rollers for the function to start working again.

When an error is detected, a four-digit code is shown in the dis-play.

If the problem persists, first contact the installer or dealer of the SVAB Tiltrotator Control GPC -system.

Go to www.svab.se and click on “Support / dealers”.

Open loadErr 3111

A four digit error code is shown in the display of the GP Controller

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