Priva FS Cradle User manual
FS Cradle
Installation manual
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Priva B.V.
Zijlweg 3
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De Lier
Nederland
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Article number 3791522
Version 1.2
Date 31-8-2017
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Contents
About this manual .............................................................................................6
Aim and scope ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Target groups and required competencies.......................................................................................... 6
Availability of the manual....................................................................................................................... 6
Related documents ................................................................................................................................. 6
Explanation of symbols in this document ............................................................................................ 7
Terms and abbreviations........................................................................................................................ 7
Safety...................................................................................................................8
Safety - general ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Electrical safety ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Residual risks ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation............................................................................................................................................ 9
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................... 9
Product description.........................................................................................10
Functions and intended use.................................................................................................................10
Transport and storage ....................................................................................11
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................11
Contents of the package.......................................................................................................................11
Conditions during transport and storage........................................................................................... 11
Installation - positioning the unit...................................................................12
Location and environmental conditions............................................................................................. 12
Basic facility requirement.....................................................................................................................12
Positioning the unit ............................................................................................................................... 12
Installation - electrical part.............................................................................13
Electrical connection ............................................................................................................................. 13
Commissioning ................................................................................................13
Preparations ..........................................................................................................................................13
Commissioning ......................................................................................................................................13
Operation..........................................................................................................13
Taking out of operation ..................................................................................14
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................14
Troubleshooting - general ....................................................................................................................14
Maintenance and repair .................................................................................15
Disposal of waste equipment ........................................................................16
Appendices .......................................................................................................17
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EC Declaration of Conformity ..............................................................................................................17
Technical specifications ........................................................................................................................ 18
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About this manual
Aim and scope
This manual concerns the FS Cradle, a docking and recharging module for use with the FS Reader
in the horticulture industry.
This manual contains all of the information required to safely and correctly transport, install,
commission and maintain the FS Cradle. This manual will also allow you to effectively observe
and resolve any malfunctions.
For the sake of simplicity this manual uses the term "unit", to refer to "FS Cradle”.
Target groups and required competencies
Target group
Tasks and responsibilities
Training, knowledge and experience
required
Installers/
service engineers
The unit:
•Transportation
•Positioning
•Installation
•Commissioning and set
up
•Testing after initial
commissioning and
problem solving
•Operation
•Annual checks
•Disposal of the unit at the
end of the service life
•technical training in the field of
electrical engineering
•experience with electrical
installations for the horticulture
industry
•Priva product specific training
•command of (technical) English
Availability of the manual
This manual is exclusively intended for installers and service engineers.
For employees who operate and monitor the unit, the operating manual and any other
relevant manuals (such as the software manual of the FS Production registration system)
must be available at the workplace.
Related documents
FS Reader Software – User manual
FS Concentrator – Installation and service manual
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Explanation of symbols in this document
Safety warning: danger of physical injury or damage to the product, the installation or the
environment.
Caution (instruction to prevent problems or material damage)
Information
Tip
Terms and abbreviations
The list below states the abbreviations and terms relating to the Priva labour and
production registration units of FS Performance. Therefore, abbreviations and
terms that do not apply to your specific unit and as a result are not used in this
manual may still be found in the list below.
Abbreviation / term
Explanation
FS Reader
Handheld device for registration of labour
FS Cradle
Storage/charger for the handheld device for registration of labour
FS Tag
Electronic label for the labour registration system
FS Concentrator
Wireless access point for the labour registration system
FS Router
Wireless repeater for the labour registration system
FS Reader Software
Supporting software for handheld devices for registration of labour
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Safety
Safety - general
•Only Priva approved installers/service engineers who have received product-specific training from
Priva are allowed to install, configure, repair and, if necessary, alter the equipment
•Making alterations to the safeguards and safety icons on the equipment is prohibited.
•Both the installer/service engineer and the user must check and maintain the equipment (the
safeguards in particular) in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Keep the product clean
and the surroundings tidy.
•Report faults or damage to Priva immediately. Inactivate the equipment and do not use it if a
deficiency is observed.
•Only use original spare parts for repairs (refer to the price list).
•After repairing the unit, check the correct status and functioning of it.
•If the user allows personnel to operate the equipment, he must provide sufficient instruction. In
particular, this should be on the safety risks and safety instructions as stated in this manual. He
must also supervise correct compliance with the instructions.
•Ensure that the personal protective equipment prescribed in this manual is available and that it is
used.
•Display the safety icons that are applicable in the room where the equipment is set up.
Electrical safety
The unit is powered from the mains voltage. There is a potential hazard of electrocution or fire
resulting from a short circuit. Therefore, comply with the following safety instructions:
•Keep the housings of electrical components (cabinet, pump etc.) closed.
•Keep the electrical parts dry.
•Ensure that the grounding is correctly connected.
•Ensure that the unit is connected to its own fuse group with the correct fuses/circuit breakers.
During installation or maintenance, or while resolving malfunctions it may be necessary to open
the housing of the electrical components. In this case, comply with the following safety
instructions:
•Make sure there is no voltage on the unit by removing the plug from the socket outlet, or by
removing fuses / disconnecting circuit breakers.
•If the unit cannot be made free of electricity, then take extreme care. Use well-insulated tools and
do not touch wire ends, connections and electrical components with bare hands. Keep the
surroundings dry and ensure that there is someone close by to keep an eye on you.
•Wear a grounded wristband while working in the cabinet. Static electricity can damage the
electronic components.
Residual risks
The following risks could not be excluded in the design:
•If the unit is altered or is used in such a way that it becomes contrary to the instructions in this
manual, unforeseen risks may occur.
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Installation
Only Priva approved installers are allowed to install and configure the product.
Troubleshooting
In case of problems, in most cases a message will be generated. This manual describes the
problems you might be able to solve yourself.
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Product description
The FS Cradle is part of the labour and production registration system of Priva FS
Performance.
The FS Cradle has several functionalities, of which the most important is serving as docking
and charging station for the FS Readers. One FS Cradle can contain up to 10 FS Readers.
Functions and intended use
Functions
The FS Cradle should be used to activate new FS Readers that will be operated for the first
time. Placing the FS Reader in the FS Cradle triggers the FS Reader:
•To awake from its ‘transport mode’.
•To pick up wireless communication that can be understood; this allows the FS
Reader to select the correct frequency used for the wireless communication.
•To get its battery fully charged.
•And, if the FS Reader has been registered already:
oThe FS Reader will switch to the ‘Linked’ status.
oThe internal clock will be synchronised.
oThe latest firmware version will be loaded if this is different from the pre-
loaded firmware version in the FS Reader.
The FS Cradle serves, most importantly, as the charging station for the FS Readers. When the
FS Reader is placed in the FS Cradle, it will automatically start charging its battery.
Finally, the FS Cradle serves as a docking station for FS Readers not in use. As such, it
provides a platform in which the FS Readers can be placed so that any remaining
registrations in the FS Reader will be uploaded automatically and necessary updates to the
firmware of the FS Readers can take place.
Intended use
The FS Cradle is intended to be located in a central place where employees start or gather in
the morning or end the working day, to ensure easy access for employees. The unit should
be placed in a highly visible location, again for easy access.
The intended practical use of the FS Cradle is to provide a platform on which employees can
leave and charge their FS Readers after they finished working. They will then take the FS
Readers from the FS Cradle when they start working again.
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Transport and storage
Dimensions
Dimensions (including packaging): 8 cm x 9 cm x 102 cm.
Weight (including packaging): 1,7 kg
Contents of the package
The package of the FS Cradle contains the following items:
•1 FS Cradle.
•2 plugs and 2 screws for mounting the FS Cradle to a wall.
•4 rubber base sticky feet for positioning the FS Cradle on a flat surface.
Separate from the package, a power cord is delivered with the FS Cradle.
Conditions during transport and storage
The ambient conditions must remain within the following limits during transport and
storage:
•Temperature: -40 … 70 °C.
•Relative air humidity: maximum 95 % (non-condensing).
•Rain: the packaged equipment must be kept dry and must therefore not stand outdoors.
•Sunlight: the packaged equipment must not stand in bright sunlight. Otherwise, the
internal temperature may become too high causing deformation in the plastic
components.
•Vibrations: avoid exposure to strong vibrations.
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Installation - positioning the unit
Location and environmental conditions
The FS Cradle has been tested and can operate in greenhouse environmental conditions;
however it should not be placed under direct spray of water, maximum humidity or under direct
influence of abrasive or aggressive chemicals.
Direct sunlight should also be avoided, because it can reduce the battery condition of the FS
Readers during the charging process.
Basic facility requirement
The FS Cradle requires a standard power socket to plug in and become operational. The FS Cradle
will be delivered with a power cord designed for the region in which the equipment can be used
and therefore no further equipment is needed to use the FS Cradle.
Positioning the unit
The FS Cradle should be positioned in a central place where employees start or gather in the
morning or end the working day and should be positioned so that it is clearly visible to
employees coming in for work.
The cradle can stand on itself, on a flat horizontal surface or can be mounted on a flat vertical
surface (i.e. a wall).
For positioning the FS Cradle on a flat horizontal surface, the 4 “rubber base sticky feet” that are
included in the package should be glued to the four corners on the bottom of the unit, at 1 cm
from the surrounds.
For mounting the FS Cradle to a wall:
•Select a wall that is amply strong enough to hold the weight of the FS Cradle and that can
withstand the repeated pressure of putting FS Readers into the charging positions of the FS
Cradle.
•Use a proper drilling machine to drill two holes (8 mm wide, 45 mm deep) at the correct
horizontal distance (check the rear side of the FS Cradle).
•Put the plugs that are provided with the FS Cradle into the holes and drive the provided
screws into the plugs.
•Place the FS Cradle over the screws.
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Installation - electrical part
Electrical connection
In the European Union (including the UK), the United States and Australia, the FS Cradle is
delivered with a power cord and connector suited for the country in which the customer is
located.
Commissioning
Only Priva approved service engineers/installers who have received product-
specific training from Priva are allowed to commission the unit (for the first time).
Preparations
The FS Cradle is delivered with all the equipment necessary to make it operational.
Commissioning
The following steps are to be taken in order to properly install the FS Cradle:
1. The installer selects the best location, preferably in a central place.
2. The installer connects the power cord to the socket.
3. The installer makes sure that the led on the FS Cradle is on.
4. The installer places the FS Reader in each of the docks on the FS Cradle, to ensure that
each of the docks can charge an FS Reader.
5. The installer checks the quality of the wireless network on that location to guarantee the
upload of registrations and download of firmware updates.
Operation
The FS Cradle works automatically once installed and therefore does not need any actions during
operation.
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Taking out of operation
In order for the FS Cradle to be taken out of operation, the following steps need to be
undertaken:
1. The installer disconnects the power cord.
2. In case the FS Cradle is mounted to the wall, it should be lifted from the mounting
screws.
3. The FS Cradle is now ready to be shipped for repair.
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions for the most frequent problems with the
equipment. If you have a problem that cannot be resolved using the information in
this chapter, please contact Priva.
Troubleshooting - general
Certain activities may only be performed by authorised installers/service engineers
because they require specialist knowledge and skills.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution(s)
Led off
Power cord disconnected
Reconnect power cord
Led off
Fuse is broken
Replace the fuse in the power inlet connector
(see section Maintenace and repair)
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Maintenance and repair
It is important to keep the springs (where the FS Readers make electrical contact to the FS Cradle
for charging the battery) are kept free from pollution. For this reason, the contacts of the FS
Cradle should be cleaned at regular intervals; the schedule depends on the degree of pollution.
If the fuse of the FS Cradle is broken, it should be replaced.
CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type
and rating of fuse.
•Take out the power cord from the power socket and from the FS Cradle.
•Take out the fuse holder (C) from the power inlet connector (A).
•Replace the broken fuse (B).
•Put the fuse holder with new fuse in the power inlet connector.
•Connect the power cord to the FS Cradle and power socket.
If the FS Cradle is in need of repair, the customer will contact Priva B.V. after which the product
can be sent back to Priva B.V. for repair or possible replacement.
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Disposal of waste equipment
The unit must be disposed of at the end of its service life.
The product can be disposed of according to regulations concerning electrical devices in the
designated country.
The equipment is marked in accordance with European directive 2002/96/EC
relating to waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE):
The mark indicates that the equipment cannot be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of its service life. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or to human health from uncontrolled waste disposal the equipment
must be kept separate from other types of waste and be recycled in a responsible
manner, so that the sustainable reuse of material sources is stimulated.
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Appendices
EC Declaration of Conformity
The manufacturer:
Name manufacturer Priva B.V.
Manufacturer’s address Zijlweg 3
2678 LC De Lier
Postbus 18
2678 ZG De Lier
Nederland
Declares that the product:
Product name FS Cradle
Function Docking and recharging unit for FS Readers
is in conformity with the following European Directives:
•Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC
•Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC
And conforms to the following harmonized European Standards:
EN 60950-1:2006
Information technology equipment - Safety
EN 61000-6-2:2005
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards -
Immunity for industrial environments
EN 301 489-01 V1.9.2
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment
and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
EN 301 489-03 V1.4.1
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment
and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for Short-Range Devices
(SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz
EN 55022:2011 Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance
characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
The technical file was compiled by the department Product Development of Priva B.V.
The Netherlands, De Lier, March 2015
M. Prins
Managing Director
Priva B.V.
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Technical specifications
•Dimensions:
oLength: 1005 mm
oHeight: 85 mm
oDepth: 75 mm
oWeight: 1645 gram
•Electrical characteristics:
oInput voltage: 100 .. 240 Vac
oMains frequency: 50 .. 60 Hz
oPower consumption: 40 W (max, when all 10 positions are used for loading)
oFuse: Schurter, 5x20mm ,2AT (order number 0034.3120)
•Transport / storage conditions:
oTemperature: -40 .. 70 °C
oRelative humidity: 10 .. 95 %
oAmbient pressure: 70 .. 105 kPa
•Operating conditions:
oTemperature (ambient): 0 .. 40 °C
oTemperature change: max 30 °C / day
oRelative humidity: 20 .. 95 %
•Approvals / certifications:
oUL
oCSA
oCE
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