Palfinger RC 400 P2 User manual

Remote Control
Content
1General
1-1 Validity of operating instructions
1-2 Operating company
1-3 Operator
1-4 Safety equipment
1-5 Remote control components
1-6 Disposal
2Overview
2-1 Overview of the RC transmitter
3Remote control operation
3-1 Preparing remote control operation
3-2 Remote control operation
3-3 Warning horn / Emergency off button
3-4 Feedback to the transmission console
3-5 Stabilizer operation linear lever
3-6 Cable winch working position and transport position
3-7 Remote operation safety switch-off
3-8 Changing the radio channel (in case of radio interference)
3-9 Cable operation
3-10 Stop working with the remote control
3-11 Battery of the remote control system
3-12 Attaching and uncoupling of load by the crane operator
4Maintenance and servicing
4-1 Maintenance and servicing
4-2 Storeage

General
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General
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1General
1-1 Validity of operating instructions
The present operating instructions are only valid in combination with the operating instructions for the
crane.
Compliance with national regulations and laws to operate the remote control is obligatory.
1-2 Operating company
The operating company has to make sure that:
•he operator is familiar with this operating instruction, with the operating instruction of the device to
be controlled and with the operating instructions of any accessories used and that he has under-
stood them.
•the operator has been trained on the device to be controlled and on any accessory used and that
he has understood it.
•this and all other operating instructions are permanently available to the operator.
•the system may not be taken into operation by unauthorized persons.
1-3 Operator
Requirements to the operating staff see crane operating instructions.
1-4 Safety equipment
Safety equipment serves to protect the operator and must not be manipulated or taken out of opera-
tion. Warranty and guarantee will immediately expire when we find that the remote control (transmit-
ter, receiver) has been manipulated.
1-5 Remote control components
The remote control system must be operated with original Palfinger components only.
1-6 Disposal
Electronic components are special waste. This applies in particular to the batteries. It is not allowed to
dispose defective batteries into the environment.
Dispose all parts of the remote control system in compliance with national laws and regulations.

Overview
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2Overview
2-1 Overview of the RC transmitter
The following section shows and describes a remote control transmitter (maximal variation) with all its
levers, switches, buttons, and display possibilities..
The picture is an example and shows the standard functions. The functions’ allocation to the
switches, levers or displays may be customized by an authorized Palfinger service center. Before tak-
ing the remote control into operation the first time every operator has to be trained and informed
about the way the functions, switches and displays are arranged on the RC transmitter used.
Small transmitter
60 70 9080
100
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
18
19
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
20
Large transmitter
5
24
7
8
9
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
1
2
3
4
25
G6
26
27
28
18
19
21
22
23
20
60 70 9080
100

Overview
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1 Battery status display On = LED continously red, remote control is ready for operating.
On = LED flashing red, low battery power. The system will be
switched off within the next minutes.
2 Toggle switch Automatic AOS, left = off / right = on
3 Key RC system start
4 Key Manual AOS on
5 Toggle key Option free left / right
G6 Toggle switch (lift
before switch*) Only linear remote control (e.g. rotator, cable winch, outrigger operation)
7 Key Crane operation / support operation switch
8 Display Rope winch overload protection (cut-off)
9 Push button OLP button / keep for 0.5 seconds pressed = horn
10 Push button HPLS On / Off
11 Push button Paltronic 50 On / Off
12 Display Load moment limitation of 2nd knuckle system
13 Display Workload display crane / fly jib 60% to 100%
14 Display Load moment limitation on crane
15 Display Load limitation system, reduced load limit
16 Display Automatic AOS, See chapter 3-4
17 Display Return oil recycling, See chapter 3-4
18 Display outrigger, See chapter 3-4
19 Plug Data cable (cable control)
Crane operation:
Slew crane left/right
Raise/lower main boom
Fold in/out knuckle boom
Extendable arms in/out
Rotator left/right
20 Linear lever max. 6x
Small transmitter
Open/close grab
*lift the key before switch

Overview
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20
Linear lever max. 8x
Large transmitter
Left Left – Increase motor speed permanently to
programmed value.
Center Center – Motor idling
21 Toggle switch
Right Right – Increase motor speed when a crane
function is triggered.
22 Push button Links = Motor start / Rechts = Motor - stopp
23 Key Working lights on / off
24 Key return oil recycling off / on
Change crane speed
After switching transmitter on:
Crane speed last selected.
Button to the left = Slow the speed down one level.
Button to the right = Slow the speed down one level.
It is always possible to increase the speed.
25 Push button
There are 4 levels of
acceleration:
Factory settings:
50% LED blinks 3x
65% LED blinks 2x
85% LED blinks
100% LED is off.
Adjustable via Paldiag
26 Toggle switch Option free left / right
27 Radio quality display LED flashing green = poor or no radio communication
LED lights green = stable radio communication
28 Key Emergency push off button
Remote control transmitter without display:
26 Key OLP button / keep for 0.5 seconds pressed = horn

Overview
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Control lever variants (small transmitter):
Linear control Linear control
Control lever variants (large transmitter):
up to 8 linear levers + one switching function
Joystick control, joystick control with turning function (like small transmitter)
G6
(e.g. rotator / cable winch)

Remote control operation
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3Remote contr ol operati on
3-1 Preparing remote control operation
Visual check of remote control transmitter:
Check the transmitter for damages every time before work.
Check:
•Operating lever for self-return.
•Inoperable switches
•Damaged parts
•Missing or damaged rubber sleeves.
•Charged battery, spare battery in re-charger.
All damages must be removed before using the remote control.
Battery:
The operating time with charged battery is approx. 8 hours.
Always treat the batteries with care.
Put completely charged battery into the transmission panel of the remote control system.
It is obligatory to keep a charged standby battery in the vehicle.
The control cable must be kept in the vehicle.