Engcon DC3 User manual

User manual
DC3
Article 9000683 | Version 1.5
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Preface
Preface
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a product from engcon.
engcon is the market leader in tiltrotators and tools for excavators. We represent
innovation, knowledge and experience, and we develop our products with a focus on the
customer's needs. Please visit our website for contact information and details about the
rest of our product range.
www.engcon.com
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. General............................................................................................................ 5
1.2. Scrapping and recycling.................................................................................. 5
1.3. Technical support and spare parts.................................................................. 5
1.4. Product approval............................................................................................. 6
1.4.1. Declaration of incorporation of a partly completed machine.................... 6
1.4.2. EU Declaration of Conformity.................................................................. 7
2. Safety
2.1. General............................................................................................................ 8
2.2. Safety features according to 13849-1............................................................. 9
3. Design and function
3.1. DC3..................................................................................................................10
3.2. Symbols........................................................................................................... 10
3.3. Control panel - QPM....................................................................................... 12
3.3.1. Symbols................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2. Buttons..................................................................................................... 13
3.4. Electronics module - QLM...............................................................................14
3.4.1. Overview.................................................................................................. 14
4. Installation
4.1. System overview DC3..................................................................................... 15
4.1.1. Tiltrotator control...................................................................................... 15
5. Operation
5.1. DC3 for Android and iOS................................................................................ 17
5.1.1. Getting started......................................................................................... 17
5.1.2. The tool application..................................................................................17
5.1.3. Soft assignment....................................................................................... 17
5.2. QSC Quick guide............................................................................................ 17
5.2.1. Tiltrotator quick coupler (QH).................................................................. 18
5.2.2. Machine quick coupler............................................................................. 18
5.3. Tiltrotator quick coupler (QH).......................................................................... 19
5.3.1. Connecting tools...................................................................................... 19
5.3.2. Disconnecting tools..................................................................................21
6. Start-up
6.1. Connect DC3 to your machine........................................................................25
6.2. Remote assistance..........................................................................................25
6.2.1. Request help............................................................................................25
7. Maintenance
7.1. Contact grease................................................................................................ 26
8. Troubleshooting
8.1. Control panel - QPM....................................................................................... 28
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8.1.1. Alarm list.................................................................................................. 35
8.2. Electronics module - QLM...............................................................................35
8.2.1. Indications................................................................................................ 35
8.2.2. Alarm........................................................................................................36
9. Decals
9.1. Joystick MIG2..................................................................................................37
9.1.1. 841868..................................................................................................... 37
9.1.2. 841869..................................................................................................... 38
9.2. DC3 Control System........................................................................................38
9.2.1. MGM........................................................................................................ 38
10. Glossary
10.1. Abbreviations................................................................................................. 39
11. Installation checklist
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1 Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1. General
This user manual contain important information about your product's functions and
characteristics, and how to use it in the best way. Before you begin using the product, it is
important that you read and understand the content of these instructions, especially the
sections that address safety.
In addition to these instructions, you must study and understand the applicable safety
information for the relevant base machine as well as any other equipment involved.
The user manual is supplied with supplementary documentation providing more detailed
descriptions of the installation, fitting, operation and maintenance of control systems and
custom modifications for your specific product.
Information, images, illustrations and specifications used in the instructions are based
on product information that was available at the time of going to press. Images and
illustrations used in the instructions are typical examples and not intended to be exact
depictions of various part of the product. We reserve the right to make changes without
prior notice.
Always store the user manual together with any other supplementary information in a safe
manner and such that it is always available.
1.2. Scrapping and recycling
engcon makes constant efforts to reduce its environmental impact. engcon's products
comprise at least 99 per cent recyclable material. All assembly and service work must
take place in compliance with legislation and ordinances governing the environment,
health and occupational safety. This refers to all work with residual materials including
handling, storage and processing. To prevent contamination of soil and water, spillages
must be avoided. Should a spillage occur, it must be dealt with.
Hazardous waste may only be disposed of by those authorized to do so. All waste
produced must be disposed of in compliance with applicable legislation and ordinances:
- Metal and plastics to be recycled.
- Hydraulic hoses are normally used for energy recovery (sort as hazardous waste).
- Oils and greases are normally used for energy recovery (sort as hazardous waste).
- Electronic components to be recycled for materials (sort as hazardous waste).
- Packaging to be sorted at source and recycled for materials.
- Paper to be sorted at source and recycled for materials.
If in doubt, contact the environmental manager at engcon.
1.3. Technical support and spare parts
Technical support and spare parts can be found at www.engcon.com
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1.4. Product approval
1.4.1. Declaration of incorporation of a partly completed machine
Product: engcon DC3 Control system
Manufacturer: engcon Nordic AB - Industricentragatan 4, SE 833 93 Strömsund, Sweden
THE OBJECT OF THE DECLARATION DESCRIBED ABOVE IS IN CONFORMIT WITH
the essential and applicable requirements of 2006/42/EC.
Appendix 1 - Essential health and safety requirements
1.1.1
1.2.2
1.5.1
1.7.3
3.3.2
1.1.2
1.2.3
1.7.1
1.7.4
3.3.3
1.2.1
1.2.4.1
1.7.2
3.3.1
3.3.5
Technical Documentation, 2006/42/EC: compiled in accordance with Section B of Appendix 7.
Other relevant EU Directives: Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU
(further described in separate EU Declaration of Conformity)
THIS DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION IS ISSUED UNDER THE SOLE RESPONSIBILIT OF THE
MANUFACTURER
Undertaking to transmit:Upon reasoned request from national authorities, the manufacture must provide
relevant information about the partly completed machine. This must be done promptly by email and without
restriction by any intellectual property rights of the manufacturer of the partly completed machine.
Conditions: The partly completed machine may not be put into operation before the machine it will be built
into has been declared to conform with the provisions of 2006/42/EC.
PERSON AUTHORIZED TO COMPILE THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
Peter Huczkowsky – Produktägare, Kanslihusgränd 2, 831 32 Östersund, Sverige
SIGNED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
Krister Blomgren – Signatory for engcon Nordic AB
Strömsund 26 April 2023
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1 Introduction
1.4.2. EU Declaration of Conformity
Product: engcon DC3 Control system
Manufacturer: engcon Nordic AB - Industricentragatan 4, SE 833 93 Strömsund, Sweden
THE OBJECT OF THE DECLARATION ABOVE COMPLIES WITH
relevant harmonized European Union legislation: Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU
Harmonized standards (RED)
Article 3.1 a (Electrical safety):
EN ISO 60204-1:2018
Article 3.1 b (EMC):
EN ISO 13766-1:2018, EN ISO 13766-2:2018
Article 3.2 (Radio):
ETSI EN 300 328 v 2.2.2
THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMIT IS ISSUED UNDER THE SOLE RESPONSIBILIT OF THE
MANUFACTURER
The object of this declaration: The product is a control system designed to control equipment installed on
an excavator as well as certain parts of the excavator. This declaration of compliance applies to the control
system but not to the equipment controlled by said system such as an engcon tiltrotator.
The product has radio functions to allow setup and calibration of the system.
SIGNED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
Krister Blomgren – Signatory for engcon Nordic AB
Strömsund 26 April 2023
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2 Safety
2. Safety
REMARKS
The stated safety information is independent of the base
machine and directly concerns the engcon DC3.
REMARKS
Other safety instructions can be found in the tiltrotator user
manual.
2.1. General
It is important that you read and understand all warnings prior to installation work on this
product or before you use it and any accessories supplied. The warning texts highlight
potential risks and describe how to avoid them. The following warning levels are used in
this user manual:
DANGER
Indicates that an accident will occur if the regulation is
not followed. Risk of personal injury or death.
WARNING
Indicates that an accident may occur if the regulation
is not followed. Risk of personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates that an accident may occur if the regulation
is not followed. Risk of personal injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates that an accident may occur if the regulation is
not followed. Risk of damage to property, process or the
surroundings.
REMARKS
Specifies additional information that may make performance or
understanding of specific operations easier.
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2.2. Safety features according to 13849-1
DC3 is a safety system that complies with SS - EN ISO 13849-1:2016. This means there
are risks in the system that are managed with the aid of software.
RISK 1
Unexpected activation of tiltrotator functions. The risk is managed by safety function SF1 –
Preventing unexpected start of tiltrotator functions SS-EN ISO 13849-1:2016 PL c
RISK 2
Unexpected movement of the machine due to signal emulation. The risk is managed
by safety function SF2 – Preventing unexpected start and ensuring cessation of signal
emulation functions SS-EN ISO 13849-1:2016 PL D
RISK 3
Unexpected activation of the tiltrotator’s quick coupler. The risk is managed by safety
function SF3 – Preventing unexpected start of the tiltrotator’s quick coupler, SS-EN ISO
13849-1:2016 PL c
RISK 4
Unexpected activation of the machine’s quick coupler. The risk is managed by safety
function SF4 – Preventing unexpected start of the machine’s quick coupler, SS-EN ISO
13849-1:2016 PL c
RISK 5
Unexpected activation of machine functions (e.g. track control). The risk is managed
by safety function SF5 – Preventing unexpected start of machine functions SS-EN ISO
13849-1:2016 PL c
RISK 6
Unexpected activation of the wheel steering function. The risk is managed by safety
function SF6 – Preventing unexpected start and ensuring cessation of the wheel steering
function, SS-EN ISO 13849-1:2016 PL D
RISK 7
Unexpected activation of the machine’s servo hydraulics. The risk is managed by safety
function SF7 – Preventing unexpected start of the machine’s servo hydraulics, SS-EN ISO
13849-1:2016 PL c
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3 Design and function
3. Design and function
3.1. DC3
The DC3 is a proportional control system with remote support. Our DC3 control system
meets the standards demanded of all components such as hydraulics, electronics and
software. Together with engcon’s tiltrotators with their built-in safety functions, the DC3
creates a safer work environment and enables track and wheel control as well as boom
slew. engcon’s DC3 smartphone app allows remote support in addition to PC and USB
cable connection.
3.2. Symbols
Track control
Track control
Wheel control
Base machine
Drive forward/
reverse
Rotation/slew
right/left
Tool change in
the tool program
Feeder Swap
Rotation
Tilt
Shift between
rotation and
Extra 2
Shift between tilt
and Extra 2
Open grab
Close grab
Shift between
rotation and grab
Shift between
tilt function and
grab
Shift between
Extra and grab
Joystick function
Grapple
Grapple rotation
Open grab
Close grab
Clockwise
grapple rotation
Counterclockwise
grapple rotation
Grab
Grab rotation
Grab open
Grab close
Grab clockwise
rotation
Grab
counterclockwise
rotation
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Bucket in
Bucket out
Stick in
Stick out
Float position
Float position
Scissors open
Scissors close
Leveling blade
up
Leveling blade
down
Leveling blade
up/down
Support leg up/
down
Support leg up
Support leg
down
Swing axle
locked
Swing axle off
Boom
Boom slew
Boom slew left
Boom slew right
Side-shift
Cruise control
Auto idle
Auto idle
Auto idle
Automatic gas
Quick hitch lock
Quick coupler
lock valve
Quick hitch lock
(Front loader)
Quick hitch lock
(Excavator arm)
12V
12 Volt
F
Forward gear
24V
24 Volt
N
Neutral gear
15A
15 Amps
R
Reverse gear
EC
15A
EC Tiltrotator
FNR
Driving direction
AUTO
Autotilt
AUX
External circuit
Open
Locked
Menu
Communication
radio
Rotating brush
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Hammer
Horn
Parking brake
Crawler gear
Constant flow
Low gear
High gear
Power boost
Power boost
Windscreen
wipers
Main beam/
dipped beam
USER 2
User 2
USER 3
User 3
EXTRA
1
Extra function 1
EXTRA
2
Extra function 2
EXTRA
A
Extra function
Direction A
EXTRA
B
Extra function
Direction B
EXTRA
2A
Extra function
Direction A
EXTRA
2B
Extra function
Direction B
SHEAR
User function
3.3. Control panel - QPM
3.3.1. Symbols
Opening the quick coupler
Closing the quick coupler
Swing/height restriction
Ground contact
Alarm indicator
Quick coupler for machine
Quick coupler for tiltrotator
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3.3.2. Buttons
Symbol
Button press
Steady light indicates that
Initiates lock opening sequence
Lock opening sequence can be initiated
Ground contact is required
Or 1
Overrides ground contact
Or 2
Shows ground contact sensor status
The sensor detects pressure
Opens the lock
The lock can be opened
Closes the lock
The lock can be closed
Confirms machine blocking
Machine blocking is active
Or 1
Cancels machine blocking temporarily
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3.4. Electronics module - QLM
QLM is used in combination with a Q-Safe quick coupler/machine coupler and alerts by
means of audible and visual signals if both bucket axles are not locked or in their proper
positions. This means QLM will alert when connecting and disconnecting tools or if a tool
is not properly connected.
REMARKS
For quick couplers other than Q-Safe, follow the manufacturer's
instructions for checking that tools are correctly connected.
3.4.1. Overview
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EC
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1 3 4 2
6
7
EC
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DC3 MGM
Position
Description
1
Power supply
2
Alarm indication
3
Sensor, machine coupler hook
4
Sensor, machine coupler ejector
5
Sensor, quick coupler hook
6
Sensor, quick coupler ejector
7
Warning lamp
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4 Installation
4. Installation
4.1. System overview DC3
4.1.1. Tiltrotator control
EC
!
Position
Designation
1
Electronics module - MGM
2
Joystick - MIG2
3
Control panel - QPM
4
Ground pressure sensor
5
Electronics module - QLM
6
Connector - ILME
7
Tiltrotator
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5 Operation
5. Operation
WARNING
Beware of moving parts. A lack of awareness may lead
to crush injuries. Risk of personal injury.
WARNING
Never attempt to increase the maximum capacity
of the equipment by modifications not approved by
the supplier. Risk of personal injury and damage to
property.
WARNING
Do not attempt to install, use or maintain your
tiltrotator and its associated equipment before reading
and understanding all information about the tiltrotator,
its supplementary equipment and the base machine.
Pay particular attention to the safety information.
WARNING
Only trained operators may make changes to control
system functions. Risk of injury.
IMPORTANT
Maintenance and repair of the electrical system may only be
carried out by professionally qualified persons.
IMPORTANT
If you have any doubts concerning the safety aspects of your
knowledge, the equipment or work, contact a dealer or engcon
AB.
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5 Operation
5.1. DC3 for Android and iOS
With the aid of the engcon DC3 app, you can adjust and set up your system with
changes that suit you. Creating an account allows these settings to be backed up and
available should you change your smartphone. When the app starts for the first time, it
provides information about available features. Not only is the DC3 manual available in
the app, there is also the option of remote support. It allows a technician to help you with
troubleshooting should a fault occur in your machine.
5.1.1. Getting started
1. Download engcon DC3 from the Play Store or App Store. Go to the store and search
for “engcon DC3”, or scan one of the QR codes below.
2. You can log in via a telephone number or social media.
3. Connect to your machine. When you log in for the first time, you will be prompted to
connect to a nearby control system. Follow the instructions in the app.
4. You can also opt to join later. The control system is found in settings, where there is an
option to connect to a new or a previously connected control system.
5.1.2. The tool application
Add your tools by going into the tool application. You can also enter settings for each tool,
and make them behave the way you want them to.
5.1.3. Soft assignment
WARNING
Functions may move differently than expected. Use
the app to check which functions are available. Risk of
injury.
The powerful Soft Assignment feature provides quick access to various functions, without
having to reconfigure your joystick or machine.
5.2. QSC Quick guide
A guide on how to open and close quick coupler locks using the control panel is included.
It can be useful to keep the guide within easy reach; it is described in section 5.3.
Tiltrotator quick coupler (QH).
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5.2.1. Tiltrotator quick coupler (QH)
5.2.2. Machine quick coupler
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5.3. Tiltrotator quick coupler (QH)
WARNING
Stop work immediately and begin troubleshooting if
the system warns of a faulty tool connection during
operation. Risk of personal injury and damage to
property.
REMARKS
Machine hydraulics must be activated in order for the QSC
opening and closing function to work.
REMARKS
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connecting and
disconnecting tools if you do not use a Q-Safe quick coupler.
5.3.1. Connecting tools
See separate instructions for use for the tiltrotator and machine
coupler. Also available on the website or by contacting engcon.
1. Check that the indicator rod is out.
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2. Hold down + for at least 3 seconds to
close the quick coupler.
3. Check that the indicator rod is no longer visible
and that the axle is in the correct position.
4. When the sound and light warning signals are
deactivated, the tool is correctly connected.
WARNING
Make sure the product’s latches lock correctly
according to the Instructions for use. Risk of personal
injury or death.
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