Engcon DC3 User manual

User manual
DC3
Article 9000683 | Version 1.5
Original Instructions

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 partly completed machinery.................... 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. Tools programme..................................................................................... 17
5.1.3. Soft assignment....................................................................................... 17
5.2. QSC Quick guide............................................................................................ 17
5.2.1. Tiltrotator quick hitch (QH).......................................................................18
5.2.2. Machine quick hitch................................................................................. 18
5.3. Tiltrotator quick hitch (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. Requesting help....................................................................................... 25
7. Maintenance
7.1. Electrical compound........................................................................................ 26
8. Troubleshooting
8.1. Control panel - QPM....................................................................................... 28
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8.1.1. Alarm list.................................................................................................. 34
8.2. Electronics module - QLM...............................................................................34
8.2.1. Indications................................................................................................ 34
8.2.2. Alarm........................................................................................................35
9. Decals
9.1. Grip 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 authorised 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
You can find technical support and spare parts at www.engcon.com
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1.4. Product approval
1.4.1. Declaration of incorporation of partly completed machinery
Product: engcon DC3 controlsystem
Manufacturer: engcon Nordic AB - Industricentragatan 4, 833 93 Strömsund, Sweden
THE OBJECTS DESCRIBED ABOVE IS IN CONFORMITY ITH
Applied and fulfilled essential requirements of 2006/42/EC.
Annex I - 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 part B of Annex VII.
Other relevant EU Directives: Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU
(Further specified in separate EU Declaration of Conformity)
THIS DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION IS ISSUED UNDER THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
MANUFACTURER
Undertaking to transmit: The manufacturer will in response to a reasoned request by the national
authorities, transmit relevant information on the partly completed machinery. This shall be done without
delay via email and prejudice to any intellectual property rights of the manufacturer of the partly completed
machinery.
Terms: The partly completed machinery must not be put into service until the final machinery into which it is to
be incorporated has been declared in conformity with the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC.
PERSON AUTHORISED TO COMPILE THE RELEVANT TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
Peter Huczkowsky – Product owner, Kanslihusgränd 2, 831 32 Östersund,Sweden
SIGNED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
Krister Blomgren – Signatory, engcon Nordic AB
Strömsund, 2023-04-26
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1 Introduction
1.4.2. EU Declaration of Conformity
Product: engcon DC3 controlsystem
Manufacturer: engcon Nordic AB - Industricentragatan 4, 833 93 Strömsund, Sweden
THE OBJECT DESCRIBED ABOVE IS IN CONFORMITY ITH
Relevant EU harmonisation legislation: Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU
Harmonised 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 CONFORMITY IS ISSUED UNDER THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
MANUFACTURER
Object of the declaration: The object is a control system aimed to control equipment attached to an
excavator, as well as the excavator itself. The declaration concerns the control system fitted to the excavator
and not any interchangeable equipment that may be installed to the excavator, such as a engcon tiltrotator.
The object has radio connection features for setting and calibration purposes.
SIGNED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
Krister Blomgren – Signatory, engcon Nordic AB
Strömsund, 2023-04-26
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2 Safety
2. Safety
REMARKS
The safety information provided is independent of the base
machine and directly concerns the 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 Safety
2.2. Safety features according to 13849-1
DC3 is a safety system that meets the requirements of SS-EN ISO 13849-1:2016. This
means the system includes risks that are managed with the aid of software.
RISK 1
Uncommanded activation of tiltrotator functions. The risk is managed by safety function
SF1 – Prevent unexpected start of Tiltrotator Functions, SS-EN ISO 13849-1:2016 PL c
RISK 2
Unexpected movements of the machinery subsequent of the subfunction signal emulation.
The risk is managed by safety function SF2 skyddsfunktion Prevent unexpected start and
ensure stop of Signal Emulation Function, SS-EN ISO 13849-1:2016 PL d
RISK 3
Uncommanded activation of tiltrotator quick hitch. The risk is managed by safety function
SF3 – Prevent unexpected start of the Tiltrotator Quick Hitch, SS-EN ISO 13849-1:2016
PL c
RISK 4
Uncommanded activation of machine quick hitch. The risk is managed by safety function
SF4 – Prevent unexpected start of the Machine Quick Hitch, SS-EN ISO 13849-1:2016 PL
c
RISK 5
Uncommanded activation of machine functions (for example track control). The risk is
managed by safety function SF5 – Prevent unexpected start of Machine Functions, SS-EN
ISO 13849-1:2016 PL c
RISK 6
Uncommanded activation of wheel control function. The risk is managed by safety function
SF6 – Prevent unexpected start and ensure stop of Wheel Control Function, SS-EN ISO
13849-1:2016 PL d
RISK 7
Uncommanded activation of machine servo hydraulics. The risk is managed by safety
function SF7 - Prevent unexpected start of Machine 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
DC3 is a proportional control system with remote support. DC3 meets the standards
demanded of all components such as hydraulics, electronics and software. Used together
with engcon’s tiltrotators with built-in safety functions, the DC3 creates a safer work
environment with the option of track control, wheel control and boom slew. The engcon
DC3 smartphone app allows remote support as a complement 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
programme
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
Grab
Grab rotation
Open grab
Close grab
Clockwise grab
rotation
Anticlockwise
grab rotation
Grab bucket
Grab bucket
rotation
Grab bucket
open
Grab bucket
close
Grab bucket
clockwise
rotation
Grab bucket
anticlockwise
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(s)
Quick hitch lock
valve
Quick hitch
lock(s) (Front
loader)
Quick hitch
lock(s)
(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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3 Design and function
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 hitch
Closing the quick hitch
Swing/height restriction
Ground contact
Alarm indicator
Quick hitch for machine
Quick hitch 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 Design and function
3.4. Electronics module - QLM
QLM is used in combination with a Q-Safe quick hitch/machine hitch 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 hitches other than Q-Safe, follow the manufacturer's
instructions for checking that tools are correctly connected.
3.4.1. Overview
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DC3 MGM
Position
Description
1
Power supply
2
Alarm indication
3
Sensor, machine hitch hook
4
Sensor, machine hitch ejector
5
Sensor, quick hitch hook
6
Sensor, quick hitch ejector
7
Warning lamp
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4 Installation
4. Installation
4.1. System overview DC3
4.1.1. Tiltrotator control
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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 supplied 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 the
control system’s 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
The engcon DC3 app lets you adjust and set up your system with changes that suit you.
By creating an account, these settings are also backed up and will be available should
you replace your phone. When the app starts for the first time, it provides information
about the available functions. Not only is the DC3 manual available via the app, there is
also the option of remote support. It allows a technician to help you with troubleshooting
should your machine malfunction.
5.1.1. Getting started
1. Download engcon DC3 from Play Store or App Store. Go to the store and search for
“engcon DC3” or scan one of the QR codes below.
2. Choose between logging in with a telephone number or via social media.
3. Connect to your machine. When you log on 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 choose to connect later. You will then find the control systems in settings,
where you can connect to a new or previously connected control system.
5.1.2. Tools programme
Add your tools by opening the tools application. You can also enter settings for each tool
to make them behave the way you want them to.
5.1.3. Soft assignment
WARNING
Functions may operate in unexpected ways. Use the
app to check which functions are available. Risk of
injury.
The powerful Soft assignment function provides quick access to various functions, without
your having to reconfigure the joystick or machine.
5.2. QSC Quick guide
A guide to opening and closing the quick hitch lock with the control panel is included. It
is useful to keep it easily accessible. It is described in section 5.3. Tiltrotator quick hitch
(QH).
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5.2.1. Tiltrotator quick hitch (QH)
5.2.2. Machine quick hitch
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5.3. Tiltrotator quick hitch (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 hitch.
5.3.1. Connecting tools
See separate instructions for use for the tiltrotator and machine hitch.
Also available on the website or by contact with 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 hitch..
3. Check that the indicator rod is no longer visible
and that the shaft is in the correct position.
4. When the audible and light warning signals cease,
the tool is correctly connected.
WARNING
Make sure the product's latches lock correctly
according to the instructions for use and that the
quick hitch is securely locked. Risk of injury or death.
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