Ravas RCS Hy-Q-52 User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Rev. 20210614
Printing/Typographical errors and model changes reserved.
RCS Hy-Q-52

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 4
2. Warning & Safety measures 4
3. Before the installation 5
3.1 Capacity of the forklift truck 5
3.2 Maximum pressure in the hydraulic system 5
3.3 Battery voltage of the forklift truck 5
3.4 Making the hydraulic system pressure free 5
3.5 The condition of mechanical components of the forklift truck 6
4. Installation 7
4.1 Hydraulics: Installing the T-piece 7
4.2 Hydraulics: Mounting the oil pressure sensor 10
4.3 Mechanics: Installing the position switch holder 11
4.3.a Mechanics: placing stickers to mark reference height 13
4.4 Mechanics: Installing the indicator 14
4.5 Electronics: Mounting the cables 15
4.6 Electronics: Wiring diagrams 16
4.7 Electronics: Connecting the power supply cable 18
4.8 Remove any air from the hydraulic system 18
5. Calibration 19
5.1 Preparing for calibration 19
5.2 Bringing the forklift truck to operating temperature 20
5.3 Operating key functions of indicator 21
5.4 Display functions 21
5.5 Start calibration procedure: rst go into the service menu 22
5.6 Set the scale capacity 23
5.7 Change unit label 24
5.8 Set the overload value 24
5.9 Setting the service date 25
5.10 Go into the calibration menu and perform a zero calibration 26
5.11 Execute weight calibration: slow & fast speed 29
5.12 Set zero 30
5.13 Delete a calibration point 30
5.14 Level switch 31
5.14.1 Activate level switch 31
5.14.2 Calibrate level switch 32
6. Parameter settings 33
6.1 Remarks 33
6.2 Parameter settings 34
7. RDC - data transfer 37

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1. Introduction
2. Warning & Safety measures
When installing the RCS HY-Q-52, please carefully observe
the instructions and guidelines contained in this manual.
Always perform each step in sequence. If any of the
instructions are not clear, please contact RAVAS.
This manual describes the installation of the RCS Hy-Q-52. Read this manual carefully.
The installer must be informed of the contents of this manual. Follow the contents of the
manual precisely. Always do things in the correct order. This manual should be kept in a dry
and safe place. In case of damage or loss the user may request a new copy of the manual
from RAVAS.
• The installation of the RCS Hy-Q-52 should only be performed by an acknowledged
electro and hydraulic technical installer.
• Possible failures to the equipment must be communicated to your installer.
• The equipment should be checked annually by your installer.
• Always follow the safety measures concerning the forklift - or stacker truck accurately.
Should you have any further questions after reading this manual then you can contact us at:
RAVAS Europe B.V. Phone: +31 (0)418-515220
Toepadweg 7 Fax: +31 (0)418-515320
Postbus 2023 Internet: www.ravas.com
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3. Before the installation
3.1 Capacity of the forklift truck
The RCS Hy-Q-52 can be installed on forklift trucks with a capacity of maximum 99 ton.
Before you start the installation, check the following points on the forklift truck:
3.2 Maximum pressure in the hydraulic system
The RCS Hy-Q-52 will operate optimally at an oil pressure up to 350 bar.
3.3 Battery voltage of the forklift truck
The most common voltages for forklift trucks are 12, 24, 48 and 80 VDC. The RCS Hy-Q-52
operates on 12 Vdc and always has a DC-DC power converter built in, which allows 9-100 V
DC input.
3.4 Making the hydraulic system pressure free
Before installation of the RCS Hy-Q-52 the hydraulic system of the forklift truck must be
pressure free. There are two ways to do this:
Option 1: Place the forks on the ground in their lowest position and make the hydraulic system
pressure free, by tilting the mast forwards. Be sure the chain is slack!
Option 2: Lift the forks and position them on top of a supporting surface. Make the hydraulic
system pressure free, by lowering the lifting cylinder into its lowest position. Be sure
the chain is slack!

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3.5 The condition of mechanical components of the forklift truck
Find a suitable position for the indicator:
After installation of the RCS Hy-Q-52 system on the forklift truck, the weighing system is part
of the truck. In particular the mechanical parts of the forklift truck, such as the mast, mast roles
and bearings, will inuence the accuracy of the weightings. For this reason it is important that
these components are in good condition:
• no local wear in the mast of the forklift truck
• clean the system
• good lubrication of the mast and chains
• regular maintenance so that the condition of the system is constant
• when lifting and lowering the forks no whistling and cracking sounds from the mast
90°
M1
OK
IP65
min -10°C
15°F
00
max 40°C
105°F

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We recommend that the installation of the sensor in the hydraulic system of the forklift is
performed by an authorized lift truck dealer.
• Ensure that there is no pressure on the main cylinder line.
• The sensor is mounted with a T-piece in the high-pressure hose, between the valves and
the main lifting cylinder.
• The connection on the sensor is G¼” BSP male.
• Protect the cable from moving, sharp or warm parts with the supplied protective cover.
• Mount the T-piece so that the sensor and the cable connection are pointing downwards.
This will prevent air getting into the sensor.
Choose a place where you can mount the sensor:
• Mount the sensor in the pressure hose that steers the main lifting cylinder. In most cases
there is one cylinder which moves the carriage plate. The sensor is mounted as close to
the cylinder as possible.
• If the pressure hose splits to multiple cylinders, the sensor has to be mounted before the
split.
• Do not mount the sensor too close to the engine. Large dierences in temperature can
inuence the accuracy of the system.
• If the truck is used intensively, a piece of pipe or hose of ± 50 cm can be mounted
between the sensor and the T-piece. The sensor is sensitive to temperature dierences.
If the moving oil becomes warm, the standing oil in this pipe or hose will remain cool and
the sensor will not be eected by temperature dierences.
• Place the sensor close to the cylinder. There is often more room there and it is easier to
reach.
• Choose, if possible, a place to mount the sensor where there are the least steering and
safety valves between the sensor and the cylinder.
4. Installation
4.1 Hydraulics: Installing the T-piece
OK
air can escape
WRONG
air gets trapped

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Type A: 1 central cylinder
S19
1. 2.
Mount the T-piece into the
delivery line of the truck
near the cylinder for the
diversion of the pressure to
the RCS Hy-Q-52.

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Type B: 2 cylinders on both sides
S19
1.
2.
Mount the T-piece into the
delivery line of the truck
near the cylinder for the
diversion of the pressure to
the RCS Hy-Q-52.

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S19
2.
1.
4.2 Hydraulics: Mounting the oil pressure sensor
The thread on the sensor
is G 1/4“ BSP male.

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4.3 Mechanics: Installing the position switch holder
1.
2.
40 cm
The position switch holder and magnet
contain the following parts:
1. 1 magnet, to be installed on the carriage
plate (moving part)
2. 1 prole with 2 reed switches inside, to
be installed on the mast (xed part)
The distance between the magnet and the
switches should be in the range of 5-20mm.
The magnet and lowest switch should face
each other when the forks are about 40cm
from the ground.
Place the magnet at a location that is free
from obstacles all the way up and down
the mast.
Degrease the area on the carriage plate
where the magnet will be mounted.
The magnet holder can be installed on the
carriage plate with the self-adhesive tape
or bolts.
This side must
face the sensors
on the mast!

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Degrease the mast were the switches will
be placed.
The holder with switches inside can be
mounted on the mast with self-adhesive
tape or bolts.
Mount the holder with switches on the
outside of the mast.
Note: The cable outlet must be positioned
downwards.

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Align the lowest switch of the holder with
the magnet; there should be 5-20mm
clearance in between.
Lift the forks 20 cm, so the magnet is
positioned in front of the upper switch.
Align the top switch with the magnet; there
should be 5-20mm clearance in between
and x the holder.
40 cm
5 - 20 mm
5 - 20 mm
20 cm
4.3.a Mechanics: placing stickers to mark the reference height - optional
Three yellow triangular stickers are
supplied with this kit. Two of these stickers
are placed on the mast and one on the
carriage plate. The arrow stickers are used
to mark the reference height.
Note:
• Make sure the driver can see all three
stickers;
• The sticker on the carriage plate must
be placed in the proximity of the mag-
net (1);
• The top sticker on the mast must be
placed 10cm above the beam with the
switches (2);
• The bottom sticker must be placed
10cm below the beam with the switches
(3).

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4.4 Mechanics: Installing the indicator
Position of the indicator:
1. at the cabin’s roof.
2. on the right side of the cabin, mounted onto a side-rail.
3. on the dashboard.
Installing the indicator
3
2
1
The indicator should
be easy to reach and
read!

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4.5 Electronics: Mounting the cables
Two cables should be mounted:
• cable for the oil pressure sensor
• cable for the position switches
Keep the cable out of sight as much as possible, this keeps the system tidy and it minimizes
the possibility of damage to the cable.
It may be necessary to thread the cable through small openings, openings through which the
18mm connector does not t. In that case disconnect the cable at the indicator.
The system is supplied with a protective cover for the cable. This can be used when:
• the cable is near parts of the lift truck that become hot;
• the cable is mounted near moving parts.
2.
1.
3.
3. 4.
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4.6 Electronics: Wiring diagram aluminium position switch holder
with sensor distance 200mm
This wiring diagram can
be found in a larger size
on MyRAVAS.com.

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4.6 Electronics: Wiring diagram speed and level switch holder with
sensor distance 300mm
This wiring diagram can
be found in a larger size
on MyRAVAS.com.

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4.7 Electronics: Connecting the power supply cable
The standard RCS Hy-Q-52 indicator is equipped with an internal 12-100VDC power regulator
so can be connected to a 12 to 100VDC power supply only.
+-
+ 12-100VDC
_Black
Red
Blue
Brown
EU US
Arrange power supply from the truck
4.8 Remove any air from the hydraulic system
2X
Bring the forks to
maximum height
twice to remove any
remaining air from the
hydraulic system.

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5. Calibration
5.1 Preparing for calibration
min -10°C
15°F
00
max 40°C
105°F
Recommended calibration weight:
M1 = +/- 2/3 of the truck’s lifting capacity
EXAMPLE : 2.2t truck => M1 = 1500 kg
90°
M1
OK OK

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5.2 Bringing the forklift truck to operating temperature
90°
M1
90°
M1
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