Metso Nordtrack S Series User manual

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Contents
1.1 Driving instructions.............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.1 Safety.....................................................................................................................................4
1.1.2 Driving directions................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.3 Emergency stop locations......................................................................................................6
1.1.4 Remote stop location............................................................................................................. 7
1.1.5 Drive controls.........................................................................................................................7
1.1.5.1 Remote control device............................................................................................. 7
1.1.5.2 Control panel (Tier 3 / Tier 4F).................................................................................9
1.1.5.3 Control panel (Stage V)..........................................................................................10
1.1.6 Preparing for driving.............................................................................................................11
1.1.6.1 Starting the engine.................................................................................................12
1.1.6.2 Controlling the engine speed (Tier 3 / Tier 4F)...................................................... 14
1.1.6.3 Controlling the engine speed (Stage V)................................................................. 15
1.1.6.4 Unlocking the remote control device......................................................................16
1.1.7 Driving..................................................................................................................................17
1.1.8 Stopping the engine.............................................................................................................20
1.1.9 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 21
1.1.9.1 Pairing the remote control device to the machine (Tier 3 / Tier 4F).......................21
1.1.9.2 Pairing the remote control device to the machine (Stage V)..................................22
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1.1 Driving instructions
These driving instructions are valid for Nordtrack S series machines. The purpose of these instructions is to
enable safe moving of the machine during transportation.
NOTE: Do not use the machine for screening or crushing solely based on these instructions. The
actual instruction manual for the machine is delivered separately.
NOTE: In these driving instructions, it is assumed that the machine is in the transport position. If
needed, see the actual instruction manual of the machine for information on how to prepare the
machine for transportation.
1.1.1 Safety
Because of the size and weight of the machine, pay special attention when moving the machine. It is highly
recommended that a banksman is used when the machine is moved.
DANGER
GENERAL HAZARD
Will cause death or serious injury.
Read the safety section before working with the unit. Only competent and trained personnel are
allowed to work with the unit.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
Can cause death or serious injury.
Before starting and during track driving the machine, make sure that there are no persons in the
area whose safety may be endangered. Establish a buffer zone of at least 4.5 m (15 feet) around
the machine. Walk around the machine and make sure that there is nobody on, by or below the
machine. Warn everybody in the vicinity before starting.
WARNING
CRUSHING HAZARD
Can cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive the machine in locations where there is a risk of squeezing. Always drive the machine
from a safe distance. If possible, drive the machine from either end of the machine.
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WARNING
UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT HAZARD
Can cause death or serious injury.
Be extremely cautious when driving in cold temperatures (below 0°C, 32°F). The response time of
the controls might be longer than usual due to stiff hydraulic oil.
WARNING
COLLISION HAZARD
Can cause death or serious injury.
Always drive the machine from a safe distance. Pay attention to the machine dimensions to avoid
power lines, bridges, branches and other obstacles.
1.1.2 Driving directions
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1. Forward 3. Left
2. Backward 4. Right
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1.1.3 Emergency stop locations
DANGER
GENERAL HAZARD
Will cause death or serious injury.
In a dangerous situation, stop the machine with the emergency stop button, the key switch of the
machine, or with the remote stop button (located on either the drive control device or the radio
control device). Before starting the machine, make sure you know the location of the emergency
stop buttons.
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Figure 1. Locations of emergency stop buttons
1. On the right side of the machine 2. On the left side of the machine
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1.1.4 Remote stop location
DANGER
GENERAL HAZARD
Will cause death or serious injury.
In a dangerous situation, stop the machine with the emergency stop button, the key switch of the
machine, or with the remote stop button (located on either the drive control device or the radio
control device). Before starting the machine, make sure you know the location of the emergency
stop buttons.
Figure 2. Location of remote stop button (5)
The remote stop button on the remote control device, if fitted, is not an emergency stop but can be used to
stop the machine.
1.1.5 Drive controls
1.1.5.1 Remote control device
DANGER
GENERAL HAZARD
Will cause death or serious injury.
In a dangerous situation, stop the machine with the emergency stop button, the key switch of the
machine, or with the remote stop button (located on either the drive control device or the radio
control device). Before starting the machine, make sure you know the location of the emergency
stop buttons.
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WARNING
UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT HAZARD
Can cause death or serious injury.
Make sure the cable of the drive control device does not get caught in the tracks or in any other
moving part of the machine during driving.
You must disconnect the drive control device from the unit immediately after driving and store it in a
safe place when not in use.
Only lift and hold the drive control device by its handles. Do not pull the drive control device from the
cable.
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Figure 3. Remote control device
1. Left track and right track together forward/
reverse
5. Lock status LED
• Flashing green indicates that the radio control
device is locked
• Non flashing green indicates that the radio
control device is unlocked
• Flashing red indicates that the radio control
device is charging
2. Right hand track forward/reverse 6. Lock/Unlock button
3. Left hand track forward/reverse 7. Engine stop request button: pressing button will
send a signal to stop the engine (when paired and
in range)
4. Track speed setting (Slow/Intermediate/Fast) 8. RF status LED
• Green when paired with machine and in range
• Red when unpaired with machine or out of
range
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1.1.5.2 Control panel (Tier 3 / Tier 4F)
Figure 4. Control panel (Tier 3 / Tier 4F engines)
1. Track mode 9. Menu button: Scroll right
2. Feeder start/stop 10. Ignition switch (key switch)
3. Tipping grid (option) 11. Auxiliary function diesel pump ON/OFF (Option)
4. Engine speed increase 12. Auxiliary function dust pump ON/OFF (Option)
5. Engine speed decrease 13. Auxiliary function panel light ON/OFF (Option)
6. Electric motor start (option) 14. Menu button: Select
7. Electric motor stop (option) 15. Menu button: Scroll left
8. Menu button: Exit
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When the control panel is switched on, the screen below appears and shows total number of engine run
hours (1). When the engine rpm is greater than zero, the engine rpm (2) is displayed.
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Figure 5. Tier 3 / Tier 4F control panel display
This screen will also show fuel level (all engine types) and the following information depending on engine
type:
• DEF/Adblue Level for Tier 4 engines fitted with DEF after treatment
• Active Regen status (Active / Disabled) for Tier 4 engines fitted with DPF aftertreatment
• If engine has neither DEF or DPF, the final bar graph will show engine load.
Display menu: Using the left and right Menu buttons will cycle through the available menu options on the
LCD display. Once the desired menu icon is highlighted in the green bar, press the Select menu button to
select it and display the details of the selected item.
1.1.5.3 Control panel (Stage V)
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Figure 6. Control panel (Stage V engines)
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1. LCD panel: displays control options and
monitoring data
4. Off: no power to control panel
2. Manual buttons with screen dependent functions 5. Power ON: power to control panel and engine
pre-heat
3. Ignition switch: starts and tops the engine 6. Crank: engine cranking
When the control panel is switched on, the LCD screen will first show a blank booting Screen and then the
main screen (see figure below). Wait for the engine pre-heat indicator symbol (1) to disappear from the main
screen before starting the engine (engine pre-heat was initiated at power-on).
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Figure 7. Stage V control panel display
1.1.6 Preparing for driving
1. On the left side of the machine, locate the main switch (1) and turn it to ON position.
Figure 8. Main switch
2. Visually inspect that there are no loose parts, and everything is secured in place.
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3. Open the door of the power unit. The control panel is located in the power unit on the right side of the
machine.
Figure 9. Control panel location
4. Switch power onto the control panel by turning the key switch to the first position (Power ON).
NOTE:
For machines with Tier 3 / Tier 4F engine, the control panel shows the total number of engine
run hours. Engine rpm is displayed when the engine rpm is greater than zero.
NOTE:
For machines with Stage V engine, wait for the engine pre-heat indicator symbol to disappear
from the main screen before starting the engine.
5. Make sure that the emergency stop buttons are not pressed, and that the remote stop button is not
pressed down.
6. Proceed to the next section “Starting the engine”.
1.1.6.1 Starting the engine
CAUTION
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can cause moderate injury or property damage.
Never use startup spray or any other similar product to help the engine start. Startup sprays and
similar products can cause a destructive explosion in the intake manifold.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
Can cause death or serious injury.
Before starting the machine, make sure that there are no persons in the area whose safety may be
endangered. Walk around the machine and make sure that there is nobody on, by or below the
machine. Warn everybody nearby before starting.
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WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
Can cause death or serious injury.
Wear personal protective equipment and clothing such as foot protection, helmet, hearing
protection, dust protective devices, safety glasses or other personal protective clothing and
equipment at all times.
1. Observe all safety warnings.
2. Check that all control levers (on the right side of the control panel) are in neutral (OFF) position, and all
emergency stops are released.
CAUTION
PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD
Can cause moderate injury or property damage.
Make sure that all control levers are in the neutral (OFF) position.
Figure 10. Control levers in neutral (OFF) position
3. For machines with Tier 3 / Tier 4F engine, start the engine according to the following steps:
a) Turn the ignition key to the crank position (1).
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Figure 11. Tier 3 / Tier 4F ignition key crank position
b) The control panel display shows the machine start countdown timer and you will hear an audible start
alarm signal.
Figure 12. Machine start countdown
c) Keep the ignition key in crank position (1). Once the countdown timer reaches zero, the engine will
begin to crank.
4. For machines with Stage V engine, start the engine according to the following steps:
a) Turn the ignition key to the crank position (1) and hold it in position until the engine starts.
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Figure 13. Stage V ignition key crank position
b) When the engine audibly starts, release the ignition switch.
The Main screen will now show the current engine speed in rpm. The speed will be set to idle.
5. Allow the engine to idle approximately 5 minutes until it has warmed up.
6. Check around the engine compartment area for engine oil, fuel, coolant, or hydraulic fluid leaks.
1.1.6.2 Controlling the engine speed (Tier 3 / Tier 4F)
Variable speed engine
The engine has 3 preset speed settings.
1. To increase the engine speed to the next level, press the engine speed up button on control panel.
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Figure 14. Engine speed up button
2. To decrease the engine speed to a lower level, press the engine speed down button on the control panel.
Figure 15. Engine speed down button
Fixed speed engine
For fixed speed engine options, the engine has only one working speed setting. When the machine is
switched on it will run at idle speed.
1. To increase the engine speed from idle speed to working speed, press the engine speed up button on
the control panel (see figure “Engine speed up button”).
Pressing the engine speed up button again will not increase the speed beyond the working speed.
2. To decrease the engine speed from working speed to idle speed, press the engine speed down button
on the control panel (see figure “Engine speed down button”).
NOTE:
Once the engine speed has been decreased from working speed to idle, it cannot be increased
again without turning the machine off.
1.1.6.3 Controlling the engine speed (Stage V)
NOTE:
Track driving speed is dependent on the engine speed. Therefore, controlling the engine speed also
controls the track driving speed.
The engine speed (rpm) is shown and can be adjusted on the Main Screen or the Tracking / Radio Screen.
1. To increase engine speed, press button B4 on the control panel corresponding to the following on-screen
icon.
Figure 16. Engine speed up button (B4)
2. To decrease engine speed, press button B3 on the control panel corresponding to the following on-
screen icon.
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Figure 17. Engine speed down button (B3)
• With a variable-speed engine: A single button-press changes the speed by 50 rpm. Holding down a
button will change the speed continuously in steps of 50 rpm.
• With fixed-speed engine: A single button-press shifts the speed to the next speed-milestone.
1.1.6.4 Unlocking the remote control device
NOTE:
The remote control device can be used as either a wired control device or a wireless control device.
When the remote control device is connected with the wired connection, it will charge the remote
control device. When not connected with the wired connection, the remote control device can be
used once it is paired to the wireless signal of the machine.
NOTE:
The remote control device has an in built safety feature which prevents track driving the machine
unintentionally.
To unlock the remote control device, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the remote control device is switched on. If the Lock LED on the device is not illuminated,
press the green Lock button (arrow (1) in figure below) for at least 3 seconds until the Lock LED starts to
flash red.
NOTE:
If the remote control device is left unused, it will enter the sleep mode. You can reactivate the
remote control device by pressing either the green or red button.
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Figure 18. Unlocking the remote control device
2. Perform the following sequence using the left and right tracking controls on the handset (see figure
above):
a) Press the green Lock button (1). The lock LED will flash green.
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b) Left control (2): Move up.
c) Left control (3): Move down.
d) Right control (4): Move up.
e) Right control (5): Move down.
NOTE:
The above movements must be made in quick succession for the remote control device to
successfully unlock.
3. Wait for the handset to unlock.
The Lock LED will turn steady green.
4. You can now use the handset to control the tracks. After unlocking the handset, the tracks are enabled
after a 7-second pre-tracking delay.
NOTE:
The remote control device will automatically lock itself if there is no activity for 300 seconds (5
minutes). In this case, you must unlock the device again. The remote control device will also
automatically switch off if it is left in locked state for 50 seconds.
1.1.7 Driving
Check the directions of remote control device levers compared to the directions of the machine from
Driving
directions .
1. For optional fixed speed machines, move the track speed control lever to the down (slow) position when
loading machine to transport trailer.
Figure 19. Track drive lever (Fixed speed machines)
2. Connect the remote control device cable to the hopper end of the machine (if you are using the remote
control device in wired mode). The wireless mode is recommended.
3. For machines with Tier 3 / Tier 4F engines, perform the following steps to set the machine to track driving
mode:
a) Push the track mode button on the control panel. The track countdown timer will be displayed.
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Figure 20. Track control screen
b) Once the timer has reached zero, the track driving mode will be enabled and the screen below will be
displayed.
Figure 21. Track signal screen
c) The arrows on the above screen represent a tracking signal being received from the remote control
device.
The aerial symbol will appear if this signal is being received by a radio control device. It will not
appear if the wired connection is being used.
4. For machines with Stage V engine, track driving mode is entered automatically when the remote control
device is unlocked.
NOTE:
After entering track driving mode, there is a 7–second delay before the tracks are enabled.
Machine’s warning siren will sound and a countdown is shown in the top-right of the Tracking/
Radio screen.
5. Locate the track control levers. They are located on the right side of the control panel.
CAUTION
PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD
Can cause moderate injury or property damage.
When ready for track driving, only actuate the track control levers.
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Figure 22. Track control levers
6. To activate the track hydraulic circuits, push down the 2 track control levers (see figure above) that have
a track sticker under the control lever.
7. Now the machine is ready for track driving.
8. You can control tracking speed either from the control panel or the remote control device.
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Figure 23. Speed selection from the remote control device
1. Snail: Slow track driving speed (idle engine speed)
2. Tortoise: Intermediate track driving speed (1400 rpm engine speed)
3. Hare: Fast track driving speed (1800 rpm engine speed)
NOTE:
For fixed-speed engines, the Snail and Hare buttons are used as above, but the Tortoise button
is not used.
9. Use the 3 track driving levers on the remote control device to operate the left and right track. A lever
must be held in position to maintain track driving – when it is released, track driving stops.
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10. To exit track driving mode, press the green Lock button (key symbol) on the remote control device and
the Lock LED will flash red. The handset will automatically switch off after 50 seconds in the locked state.
1.1.8 Stopping the engine
NOTE: Only use the emergency stop in emergency situations - do not use it for routine stopping of
the engine.
For locations of emergency stops, see "Emergency stop locations".
1. Before stopping the engine, allow the engine to idle (cool down) for approximately 5 minutes.
2. To stop the diesel engine, turn the ignition key to off position (1) and remove the key.
The remote control device turns off automatically at the same time.
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Figure 24. Ignition key positions
NOTE: If the machine is to be shipped or stored, make sure that the main switch is left in OFF
position. This is for preventing decrease in battery charge level.
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