B&B F 5 User manual

Radio control for
forestry cable winches
F5
1st Edition
TECHNICAL
DESCRIPTION

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Contents
1 General................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Scope of delivery and use as intended...........................................................................................5
1.1.1 Scope of delivery................................................................................................................................5
1.1.2 Use as intended..................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Saftey notes ............................................................................................................................................6
2 Receiver F5 E ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Installing the F5 E receiver.................................................................................................................7
2.2 Connection of the F5 E receiver and wiring diagram of the load outputs ........................8
2.2.1 Option: "Aerial socket F5 E/F9 E" .................................................................................................8
2.3 Startup......................................................................................................................................................9
2.3.1 Function check................................................................................................................................. 10
2.3.2 Fault-free operation....................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Parameterisation................................................................................................................................ 12
2.4.1 Single Function "SF" (EF) / Dual Function "DF" (DF) ............................................................ 12
2.4.2 Simple Speed Control (GE) / Continuous Speed Control (GS).......................................... 13
2.4.3 Short / Permanent release of the brake.................................................................................. 13
2.4.4 Emergency 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 emergency call ..................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Recharging the transmitter battery............................................................................................. 18
3.3.1 Charging the battery from a 230 V mains socket................................................................ 18
3.3.2 Charging the battery from a vehicle's 12 V socket (in preparation).............................. 19
3.3.3 Hints on prolonging battery life................................................................................................ 19
3.4 Changing the radio channel........................................................................................................... 19
4 Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 20
5 Option: "Emergency call via mobile emergency system comtac 1204"........................ 21
6 Technical Data................................................................................................................... 22

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Note
All technical specifications and details in this description have been conceived with the greatest care. Neverthe-
less, errors can not be entirely excluded. We would therefore like to mention that we cannot accept any legal
responsibility or liability for any consequences 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 trade marks of the respective company or are subjected to patent protection.

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1 General
The radio control F5 is the entry-level model for the
professional range of forestry radio controls.
An inexpensive control which nonetheless satisfyies
the professional requirements for working in the
forest:
Protection class IP 65,
Solid rubber-protected aluminium
housing,
Safe operation even in an extremely
dirty surroundings and
An easy-to-use and easy-to-clean user
interface .
An innovative "spring-back" concept for the operating
elements provides a noticeable ergonomic improve-
ment for the user.
Reducting the number of functions the most 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
weeks or months apart – which is often the case in private forests. The eneloop batteries only loose 15 % of their
capacity per year (as opposed to up to 100 % for conventional batteries). Surveys and user reports confirm the
low self-discharge. When using the radio control, recharging is only necessary after about 4 to 5 working days.
*eneloop is a trademark of SANYO

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1.1.1 Scope of delivery
 Transmitter F5 S with protection cap for charging jack
 Receiver F5 E with connection cable and plug for the winch
 Mains charger LG5/9
 Technical description F5
 Pin assignment of connection cable compatible with your 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 motor gas adjustment and emergency calls.

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Before operating the radio control equipment, first read the technical description in its entirety
and ensure it is always kept available in a suitable protective cover for use on site.
The receiver may only be installed by a qualified electrician acording to the pin assignment dra-
wing supplied.
The operator must ensure that the radio control equipment is only used for the intended puropse.
The radio control equipment may only be used if technically flawless. In case of faults or defects
which could affect the safety, the radio control equipment must be switched off immediately and
repaired by a service technician.
The transmitter may only be used by trained and authorised persons.
Persons whose reactions are affected by medicines, alcohol or drugs, are not permitted to switch
on, operate, maintain or repair the radio control equipment
Before switching on the radio control equipment, make sure that nobody could be put in danger by
its operation.
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. Only use original spare parts.
Carry out visual inspections at regular intervals to check for damage to cables, connecting plugs or
other safety related equipment and have them repaired before starting to work.
Own modifications or changes to the radio control equipment are forbidden for safety reasons.
Always pull out the connection cable of the receiver before carrying out maintenance or welding
work on the vehicle,.
The emergency button on the transmitter only affects the winch and has nothing to do with the
emergency-off button of the vehicle.
Non-compliance with the safety instructions may lead to serious accidents and injuries.
Besides the general regulations, local regulations concerning the accident prevention also apply.
1.2 Saftey notes

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2 Receiver F5 E
2.1 Installing the F5 E receiver
Mount the receiver inside of the driver's cabin using the two swivel metal brackets vertically with the cable
pointing downwards. To achieve good reception, the beveled 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 longer
apply.

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2.2 Connection of the F5 E receiver and wiring diagram of the
load outputs
The connection box for the winch may only be connected up by a qualified electrician according to the valid pin
assignment drawing. The F5 E receiver may only be connected to the 12 V onboard power supply and has no
operating switches of its own. The board voltage should be carried to the main switch on the vehicle side to be
able to disconnect the receiver from the supply in breaks and after completing the work.
2.2.1 Option: "Aerial 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.
 Your service workshop will fit the external aerial (Art. No. 109535861) in a suitable place at the
rear of the vehicle, connecting the 4 m coaxial cable to the BNC coaxial jack on the receiver using
the BNC plug.
In both cases please contact the manufacturer under the phone number shown on the second to last page.

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2.3 Startup
Before connecting the receiver, check that the speci-
fications on the type plate (see table below) match
those of your skidder.
Likewise, the device codes in the serial numbers of
the receiver and transmitter 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 see Sec. 2.4.

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*1 Where a mobile emergency system (e.g. comtac 1204) is connected, an emergency call will be trans-
mitted to the emergency call centre after a warning alarm period. If this message shall not be sent, the
emergency call must be cancelled within the acoustic pre-alarm period (see Sec. 3.2.6).
2.3.1 Function check
Warning!
Risk of accident due to other winch controls.
If there are two separate connectors for the manual control and the radio remote control on your skid-
der, only one control system may be connected at any one time!
Thus ensure that the manual control cable is disconnected first before starting to operate the remote
control system.
Before starting the following function check must be carried out
Correct wiring on the vehicle side and to the winch socket 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 then on again. Now the
system can be operated.
We recommend that you always perform the following checks before operating the equipment!
Warning!
Risk of accident due to faulty system.
It is strictly forbidden to continue working if the system is faulty.
Return the whole system – transmitter, receiver and connection cable – for repair, suitably packaged
and including a completely filled out Delivery Note with a precise description of the fault, to the
address shown on the second to last page.
The Delivery Note form can be downloaded from the website: www.funk-im-forst.de