RaycoWylie R180 User manual

R180
WIRELESS WIND SPEED
INDICATOR
Installation and Operation Manual
Copyright © 2020
RaycoWylie Systems
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The purpose of this manual is to provide the customer with the operating
procedures essential for the promotion of proper machine operation for
its intended purpose. It is important to over-stress proper usage. All
information in this manual should be read and understood before any
attempt is made to operate the machine.
Since the manufacturer has no direct control over machine application
and operation, conformance with good safety practice in this area is the
responsibility of the user and his operating personnel.
All procedures herein are based on the use of the system under proper
operating conditions, with no deviations from the original design.
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without written approval from RaycoWylie Systems.
The R180 WindSpeed Indicator is to be regarded only as an aid to the
operator.
Thissystemmustneverbeused,underanycircumstances,asasubstitute
for the good judgment of a crane operator when carrying out approved
crane-operating procedures. Responsibility for the safe operation of
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not necessarily prevent crane damage due to overloading and related
causes if not set properly.
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operator must carefully read the information in both this manual and
the crane manufacturer operator’s manual. He must also have read
and understood federal, state and local regulations applicable to his
job. Correct functioning of the system depends upon routine daily
inspection.
Any suspected faults or apparent damage should be immediately
reported to the responsible authority before using the crane.
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Since safety of personnel and proper use of the machine is of
primary concern, different symbols are used throughout this
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indicate the level of hazard when these symbols appear
throughout this manual.
Whenever one of these symbols appears in this manual,
personnel safety is a concern. Please take time to read and
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NOTE: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE OF SPECIAL
INTEREST.
DANGER: INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION: INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN
MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY. IT MAY ALSO BE USED TO
ALERT AGAINST UNSAFE PRACTICES.
IMPORTANT: INDICATES A SITUATION THAT MAY CAUSE
MACHINE DAMAGE IF NOT CORRECTLY FOLLOWED.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1- GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM page 10
1.1- Introduction page 10
1.2- Warning page 10
1.3- Component Description page 11
1.3.1- Display Unit page 11
1.3.2- Wireless Wind Speed Sensor page 12
2- OPERATING PROCEDURE page 14
2.1- Power On page 14
2.2- Units page 15
2.3- Limit Setting page 15
3- INSTALLATION AND SETUP page 16
3.1- Display Mounting and Wiring page 16
3.2- Wireless Wind Speed Sensor Installation page 17
3.2.1- Installing and Wiring the Wind Cup(Legacy version only) page 17
3.2.2- Battery paper Tag Removal page 19
3.2.2.1- R180 legacy version page 19
3.2.2.2- R180 current version page 19
3.2.3- Installing the Wind Speed Sensor page 20
3.2.3.1- R180 legacy version page 20
3.2.3.2- R180 current version page 22
4- MAINTENANCE page 24
4.1- Battery replacement page 24
4.1.1- R180 legacy version page 24
4.1.2- R180 current version page 24
4.2- Programming the ID Number page 25
4.3- Technical Drawings page 28
4.3.1- R180 legacy version page 28
4.3.2- R180 current version page 30
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM
The Wireless Wind Speed Indicator (R180) is designed as an aid to the crane
operator. It eliminates guesswork by measuring and clearly indicating the
wind speed to the crane operator. The R180 has a user adjustable maximum
wind speed limit. A visual and audible warning is also given if the wind speed
exceeds the preset warning limit. Furthermore an output electrical signal is
generated which can be used to activate lockout function or others as light or
siren.
The indicator consists of two basic elements:
A) A display unit in the cab, showing the wind speed in the unit chosen by the
operator and giving warning signals should the limit be exceeded
B) A wireless wind speed sensor, which measures the wind speed and send the
value to the Display unit by radio link to bring live readings on screen.
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Warning
When using R180 system, always observe the safety rules and regulations
applicable in the country of operation to reduce the risk of personal injury
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must be taken into consideration when using the R180 system. The information
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1.3.1 Display Unit
The display is mounted in a convenient position in front of the operator’s
working area.
The display unit has 3 operating modes allowing different functions:
1) Normal Mode
2) Limit setting Mode
3) System setting Mode
These modes will be described more in detail in the operating section of this
manual.
1.3 Component Description
LIMIT LIGHT
RECEIVING
STATUS
LIGHT
LOW BATTERY
LIGHT
ACTUAL WIND
SPEED READING
DOWN
BUTTON
UP
BUTTON
UNITS
LIGHTS
Fig 1: R180 Display box
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1.3.2 Wireless Wind Speed Sensor
There are two different versions of the R180, refers to the following pictures to
determine the version you own.
WIND CUPS
MOUNTING
BRACKET
TRANSMITTER
UNIT
Fig 2: Legacy version wind speed sensor complete assembly
HITCH
PIN CLIP
The legacy version (33M0098)
The wind speed sensor is delivered with a mounting bracket that allows the
sensor to stay perpendicular to the ground at all boom angles.
The transmitter unit contains the battery and the transmitting antenna.
The wind cup must be fully exposed to the wind and spin freely at all boom
angles
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Fig 3: Current version wind speed sensor complete assembly
The wind speed sensor can be delivered with a mounting bracket that allows
the sensor to stay perpendicular to the ground at all boom angles.
The transmitter unit contains the battery and the transmitting antenna.
The anemometer must be fully exposed to the wind and spin freely at all boom
angles
TRANSMITTER
UNIT
HITCH
PIN CLIP
MOUNTING
BRACKET
The current version (33M0150)
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ANEMOMETER

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OPERATING PROCEDURE
2.1 Power On
Switch on the electrical supply (ie crane key switch) to the R180 system. During
the time the indicator is waiting for a valid radio transmission from the wind
speed sensor, the display will show three horizontal lines and the green status
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Fig 4: R180 Waiting for transmission from the wind speed sensor
FLASHING
LIGHT
Once a reliable radio communication link is established with the wind speed
sensor, the wind speed value will be displayed and the green status light will
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display has not received a valid message from the wind speed sensor. Check
if the paper tag insulating the battery contacts has been properly removed. It
can also be incorrectly programmed to receive the wrong wind speed sensor.
To correctly program the R180 follow the programming ID number procedure
described at page 25.
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2.2 Units
The R180 indicates wind speed in miles per hour (mph), meters per second
(m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h). Current units are indicated by a green
light “on” beside the selected unit. To change units press simultaneously the
Down and Up button. Note that the Limit set will be automatically converted
in the new unit.
Fig 5: Change the measurement unit of the R180 display
UNIT CURRENTLY SELECTED
PRESS BOTH BUTTONS AT THE
SAME TIME TO CHANGE THE
UNIT OF MEASURE
2.3 Limit Setting
As soon the UP or DOWN button is pressed the display enter automatically
in the limit setting mode. To change the limit use the UP or DOWN buttons
repeatedly to increase or decrease the limit. Holding down the UP or DOWN
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pressing any buttons and the display will return to the normal mode by itself.
If the wind blows at a speed exceeding the speed limit, the
“Limit” light will turn on and the internal buzzer will be heard.
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP
3.1 Display Mounting & Wiring
Determine the mounting location inside the cab in order to facilitate viewing by
the operator. The display can be mounted on the dash or on a sidewall.
Use one of the three holes available at the top of the bracket and another one
at the bottom of the bracket. Install the display using bolts ¼ (Bolts, Nuts,
washer not included).
A power and alarm cable is provided with the R180 display. The power supply
can be from 10-30 volt DC.
Pin # Color Description Details
1 RED Power 10-30 VDC
2 BLACK Ground Battery (-)
3 WHITE Relay contact NC Normally Closed Contact
4 BLUE Relay contact COM Common Contact
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3.2 Wireless wind speed sensor installation
3.2.1 Installing and connecting the wind cup (Legacy version only)
It could happen that you receive your R180 System with the wind cup
disassembled. To assemble the wind cup on the shaft execute the following
assembly procedure:
1) Remove the cutter pin from the
wind cups assembly.
2) Insert wind cups assembly in the
shaft of the wind speed sensor and
put the cutter pin back into place.
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3) Connect the 2 wires into the two
terminals of the wind cups assembly.
There is no polarity, you can place
the wire you want in the terminal of
your choice.
4) Slide the rubber hood on the shaft
to protect the terminals.
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3.2.2 Battery paper tag removal
1. Unscrew the four Allen screws using HEX key 4 mm in order to remove
the cover of the wind speed sensor.
2. Remove by hand the paper tag insulation.
3. Replace the cover and screws. Don’t over-tighten
Simply Remove by hand the “Remove before use” paper tag insulation.
3.2.2.1 R180 legacy version
3.2.2.2 R180 current version
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3.2.3 Installing the Wind Speed sensor
1. Remove the mounting bracket from the wind speed sensor by pulling out
the hitch pin clip.
3.2.3.1 R180 legacy version
2. Determine the position of the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket
must be installed on the same side of the boom as the cabin mounted display,
perpendicular to the boom. The wind speed sensor must be installed at the
highest point possible of the boom tip in a way that the wind cup is fully
exposed to the wind and pivot freely on the mounting bracket at all boom
angles.
Fig 6: Wind speed sensor typical mounting position.
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