REAC RCB10+ User manual

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USER MANUAL
RCB10+
REAC CONTROL BOX

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About REAC
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power solutions suitable for many different applications, we hope to make people's lives a little bit easier.
Our aim is to offer our clients an excellent service, backed up by experience and know-how in the
application of advanced motion systems.
REAC's power solutions contain compact and strong electrical actuators, lift and tilt systems, control units
and hand controls. We know that our customers have different needs and therefore our products are
designed to be customized according to their application’s specific requirements.
We are confident to say that we can solve a wide range of motion problems, so please challenge us!
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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 DOCUMENTATION......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 SYMBOLS .................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 2
2PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 SYSTEM AND COMPATIBILITY......................................................................................................... 3
2.3 CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 CONNECTORS.............................................................................................................................. 4
2.5 BATTERY ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2.6 SAFETY FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 5
3GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 CONNECTING HAND CONTROL AND ACTUATORS ............................................................................. 6
3.3 CONFIGURING RCB10+ ............................................................................................................... 7
4OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................................................................................................ 10
4.2 DISCONNECTING AND ACTIVATING THE BATTERY .......................................................................... 10
5RST10 TOOLBOX................................................................................................................................. 12
5.2 RCB10+ PARAMETERS .............................................................................................................. 14
5.3 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................. 17
6MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................... 20
6.1 SERVICE INTERVALS................................................................................................................... 20
6.2 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION ..................................................................................................... 20
7TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 21
7.1 REPAIRS.................................................................................................................................... 23
8TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................................................... 24
8.1 BASIC CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................................ 24
8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS..................................................................................................... 24
8.3 FUNCTIONAL FEATURES.............................................................................................................. 25
8.4 CONTROL INTERFACE OPTIONS ................................................................................................... 25
8.5 WARRANTY................................................................................................................................ 25
8.6 WASTE DISPOSAL....................................................................................................................... 26
8.7 LABELING .................................................................................................................................. 26

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1 Introduction
1.1 Documentation
This manual describes the RCB10+ control box.
The following related documentation is also available:
•RCB10+ Datasheet
•RHC10 Datasheet
•RST10 Datasheet
•General Features in RST10
1.2 Symbols
The following symbols are used in the manual:
Injury to persons can occur if these instructions are not followed.
Damage to the product can occur if these instructions are not followed.
Useful tips, recommendations, and information for efficient and trouble-free use.
1.3 Abbreviations
RCB REAC Control Box
RHC REAC Hand Control
RST REAC Service Toolbox

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2 Product description
2.1 Overview
The RCB10+ is a 4-channel control box with a 2 Ah battery pack.
2.2 System and compatibility
A REAC control system consists of a control box, a power source, a hand control, and one or several
actuators.
•The RCB10+ has a built-in battery and needs no additional power source.
•The RCB10+ can be combined with the RHC10 hand control and almost any REAC actuator1.
•The RCB10+ can also be connected to generic digital switches, via the RHC12 adapter. In this
case, the hand control cannot be connected.
2.3 Configuration
The RCB10+ is easily configured using the RST10 Windows software. It is possible to set parameters for
each actuator channel, in both directions. You can, for example, set the start/stop ramps, speed factors,
and overcurrent limits.
1Except RE7000 which has a special interface.
RHC12
RHC10
Generic digital switches
RE3000
RE25
RE3000
RE25
RCB10+

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2.4 Connectors
Actuator connectors
A REAC actuator2equipped with a 6.5 mm phono connector can be connected.
Charger jack
The charger jack is used for connection of the battery charger.
Hand control (HC) connector
The RHC10 hand control can be used together with the RCB10+. It is as standard equipped with a 6.5
mm phono connector.
To achieve full IP protection, all cable connectors must be equipped with O-rings.
The actuator and hand control connectors are of the same type. To facilitate identification,
color coding of cables and connectors is available as an option.
2.5 Battery
RCB10+ has a built-in battery, with a capacity of 2.0 Ah.
The duration of a fully charged battery depends on the current consumption in each application and the
usage pattern.
RCB10+ can handle energy from regenerating actuators. This makes it possible to use the
actuators with very good efficiency, which in turn gives an improved time between charging.
2.5.1 Battery level information
The following battery level information is available:
•The RCH10 hand control has a low battery LED, which starts flashing when the RCB10+ battery
has reached a low level.
•The RCB10+ Premium has a low battery sound alarm, which gives a sound when the battery has
reached a low level.
•The estimated charge level can be read using the RST10, see section 5.3.2.
When the low battery warning is activated, a few strokes remains. The number of strokes depends on the
application and the configuration in RST10, see section 5.2.7.
2Except RE7000 which has a special interface.

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2.5.2 Battery disconnection function
To protect the battery from deep discharge and damaged battery cells, the RCB10+ has a function that
can disconnect the battery completely internally.
The battery is automatically disconnected when the battery level is critically low or after 18 days of
standby.
You can also disconnect the battery manually. The battery should typically be disconnected during
shipping, storage, or when not in use for a long time. For more information, see section 4.2.
2.6 Safety functions
2.6.1 Duty cycle
To prevent the actuator motors from overheating, the REAC control systems have a built-in supervision
and protection feature. There are three limits used to determine if the user shall be warned or if the
operation should stop.
The following limits can be configured per actuator channel:
•Warning limit.
•No acceleration allowed limit (ongoing movement continues at current or lower speed, no new
movement can start).
•No movement allowed limit.
The duty cycle limits can be configured using the RST10, see section 5.2.5.
2.6.2 Disabled motor activation while charging
If the battery charger is connected, the RCB10+ prevents any motor activation. The reason is that the
charger is not intended to run a motor and doing so might cause EMC disturbance from the charger.
2.6.3 Overcurrent
Overcurrent is a limit that is used to detect if the actuator is overloaded, runs into any obstacle, or reaches
an end limit (if limit switches are not used). The movement will be stopped if the motor current is above the
set limit for 250 ms. If the motor current is 2 A above the set limit, the movement will stop immediately.
It is possible to configure individual current limits for all channels via the RST10, see section 5.2.4.
2.6.4 Internal errors
If an internal error is detected, the operation turns off for one channel only or for all channels, depending
on the type of error. The alert indicator LED on the hand control lights up.
Errors are automatically cleared after 10 seconds and the operation turns on again. If the error still
remains, the channel/channels will be turned off again and no operation will be possible.

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3 Getting started
3.1 Before first use
Before using the RCB10+ for the first time, you should charge the battery for 24 hours. This to ensure full
charge and to prolong the lifetime of the battery.
To charge the battery the first time, do the following:
1. Connect the battery charger to the RCB10+ charger jack and to a wall socket.
2. Check that the LED on the charger is red, indicating charging.
3. Keep the charger connected for 24 hours.
3.2 Connecting hand control and actuators
To connect the hand control and actuators, do the following:
1. Connect the hand control to the HC connector on the RCB10+.
2. Check that the LEDs on the hand control light up. If not, the battery needs to be activated.
Do the following:
a. Connect the battery charger to the RCB10+ and to a wall socket.
b. Wait 5 seconds and then disconnect the charger.
3. Connect each actuator to an actuator connector on the RCB10+.
Make sure all cables are equipped with O-rings. Without the O-rings, the IP protection
will be lost.
The actuator and hand control connectors are of the same type. Make sure you
connect the cables to the correct conntector.
To simplify assembly of the O-rings, put some grease on them. Standard Vaseline
can be used.
Actuators
HC

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3.3 Configuring RCB10+
The configuration of RCB10+ is done using the RST10 Windows software, which you can download from
REAC’s web page and install on your computer.
To connect the RCB10+ to the computer, the RHC12 adapter with a USB cable (Type A-B) and 6.35 mm
phono cable are needed.
To be able to test the effect of the parameter settings, the actuators and the hand control can optionally be
connected.
3.3.1 Connecting RCB10+ to computer
To connect the RCB10+ to the computer, do the following:
1. Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the RHC12 adapter and to the computer.
2. Connect the phono cable to the HC connector on the RCB10+ and to any of the HC connectors
on the RHC12 adapter.
3. Connect the hand control to any of the HC connectors on the RHC12 adapter.
4. Connect the actuators to the actuator connectors on the RCB10+.
The first time the RHC12 adapter is connected to the computer, installation of drivers
is required. This is done automatically if the computer is connected to the internet.
RHC12 adapter LEDs:
1. USB Power
2. PC tool
3. HC bus
Actuators
HC
1
2
3
HC
USB

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3.3.2 Installing RST10
To install the RST10 software on your Windows computer, do the following:
1. Go to https://www.reac.se/products/control-systems/rst10/ and download the RST10 Software zip
file.
2. Extract the zip file.
3. Double-click the file named “setup”.
4. A guide takes you through the installation. Normally, there is no need to change the suggested
settings.
If there are limitations in installation rights on the computer, you can run the portable
RST10 version instead. Double-click the file named “portable”.
3.3.3 Setting parameters
To change and set the parameters, do the following:
1. Run the RST10 from the program start menu or by double-clicking the desktop icon.
2. On the top menu, select System > Maintain.
3. Select the correct COM port. Then click Next.
Remove the USB cable from the computer. One of the COM ports will disappear.
This is the one you should select when you have connected the USB cable again.
4. The software now collects information from all connected units. This takes some time. Wait until
the Receiving application window disappears.
5. Icons for the detected units appears to the left. Double-click the Cicon (control box). This displays
parameter groups for the RCB10+.

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The configurable parameters are available in the following groups:
•DC out 1-4, one group per actuator channel
•Operation
•Usage
To change a parameter, do the following:
1. Click the plus sign in front of the group. This displays all parameters in the group.
2. Click the parameter value.
3. Enter a new value.
4. Press Enter. The new parameter value becomes effective immediately.
Parameters related to a channel will become effective after the next movement on that
channel.
For detailed information about all parameters, see section 5.2.

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4 Operation
4.1 Charging the battery
For an optimum lifetime, you should charge the battery as often as possible. If the battery is not charged
regularly, it will be damaged due to self-discharge. Frequent deep discharge reduces the battery life.
To charge the battery, do the following:
1. Connect the battery charger to the RCB10+ charger jack and to a wall socket.
2. Check that the LED on the charger is red, indicating charging.
3. The charging time is approximately 6 hours.
When the charging is completed, the LED on the charger is green and all the battery level LEDs
on the hand control flash at the same time.
Only use the battery charger delivered together with the RCB10+.
If the RCB10+ has not been used for a long time, it is recommended to charge the
battery for 24 hours.
4.2 Disconnecting and activating the battery
To protect the battery from deep discharge, the battery can be disconnected automatically or manually.
For more information, see section 2.5.2.
You should manually disconnect the battery before shipping, storage, and when the RCB10+ will not be
used for a long time.
Before use, you must activate the battery again.
4.2.1 Disconnecting using the RST10
You can disconnect the battery by using the RST10 software, see section 5.3.3.
4.2.2 Disconnecting using a 9 V power source
You can disconnect the battery by connecting a 9 V power source, for example a 9 V battery.
9 V power source requirements:
•Output connector: 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm barrel jack with positive center
•Output voltage: 6-10 V DC
•Output current: minimum 50 mA, maximum 800 mA (fused or current limited)
To disconnect the battery, do the following:
1. Connect the 9 V power source to the RCB10+ charger jack.
2. Do one of the following:
a. Wait minimum 5 seconds and maximum 10 seconds.
b. Wait until all LEDs on the hand control start flashing.
3. Disconnect the power source.
4. The battery is now internally disconnected and no operation is possible.

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4.2.3 Activating the battery
To activate the battery, do the following:
1. Connect the battery charger to the RCB10+ charger jack and to a wall socket.
2. Wait 5 seconds.
3. The battery is now internally connected and the system is ready for use.
It is recommended to keep the charger connected until the battery is fully charged.

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5 RST10 toolbox
The REAC Service Toolbox RST10 is a Windows software consisting of several maintenance and service
tools. The RST10 can be used to configure settings, evaluate application solutions, perform service tasks,
and monitor system behavior.
This chapter describes the RST10 user interface and the configurable RCB10+ parameters.
For installation and connection instructions, see section 3.3.
5.1.1 User interface
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1. This area displays icons for each detected unit and a log:
a. Log aggregated log for all units
b. GUSB adapter (gateway)
c. Ccontrol box
d. Hhand control
To select a unit, double-click the icon.
2. This area displays groups of status registers and parameters for the selected unit.
a. To expand a group, click the plus sign.
b. To collapse a group, click the minus sign.
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This image shows status registers and parameters in an expanded group.
1. Status registers are values that only can be read/viewed.
2. Parameters are values that can be changed. Parameters have a colon sign in front of the value.
To change a parameter, do the following:
1. Click the parameter value.
2. Enter a new value.
3. Press Enter. The new parameter value becomes effective immediately.
Parameters related to a channel will become effective after the next movement on that
channel.
5.2 RCB10+ parameters
To view and change the RCB10+ parameters, select the Cicon and expand the groups.
The configurable parameters are available in the following groups:
•DC out 1-4, one group per actuator channel
•Operation
•Usage
5.2.1 Soft start and soft stop
The soft start and soft stop parameters are used to adjust the start and stop ramps of the motor.
The parameters are set in time (ms). The time is between 0 to 100% PWM. Simply explained it works
more like a ramp speed setting, rather than an actual time setting. If a movement at 50% PWM is
demanded, that PWM level will be reached in half the time.
The Soft start and Soft stop parameters are available in the DC out groups.
5.2.2 Gain
If an actuator is considered to run too fast, either because it is built that way or as a result of the
mechanics around it, the speed can be limited by using the gain parameter. This can be needed, for
example, if the load is “helping” the actuator in one direction.
There is one parameter in each direction: Gain forward and Gain backward. The gain parameters are set
in % of the full pass-through of the signal.
The Gain forward and Gain backward parameters are available in the DC out groups.
Even if the parameter is called “gain”, this is not about amplification of the signal.
The maximum gain is the neutral 100%, meaning that it is only possible to reduce the signal.
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5.2.3 Reverse orientation
The reverse orientation parameter is used to compensate for crossed motor cables, a gearbox that alters
the direction, or similar.
0 means regular orientation. 1 means reversed orientation.
The Reverse orientation parameter is available in the DC out groups.
5.2.4 Current limits
Overcurrent is a limit that is used to detect if the actuator is overloaded, runs into any obstacle, or reaches
an end limit (if limit switches are not used). The movement will be stopped if the motor current is above the
set limit for 250 ms. If the motor current is 2 A above the set limit, the movement will stop immediately.
There is one current limit parameter in each direction: Max current forward and Max current backward.
The parameters are set in mA.
The Max current forward and Max current backward parameters are available in the DC out groups.
5.2.5 Duty cycle
To prevent the actuator motors from overheating, the REAC control systems have a built-in supervision
and protection feature. There are three levels used to determine if the user shall be warned or if the
operation should stop. In the control box, this is realized as a percentage out of a total time.
The following levels can be configured per actuator channel:
•ED warning level: At this level, the alert LED on the hand control will light up when the motor is
running.
•ED no start level: At this level, the motor will not start anymore, until after “cool down”. An already
started movement will continue at current or lower speed.
•ED stop level: At this level, the motor will stop immediately. The motor will stop even in the middle
of a movement.
The parameters are set in percentage of time using a motor, within a certain period (duty cycle). Most
REAC actuators have a specified duty cycle of 2 minutes run, followed by 18 minutes of rest; in total 20
minutes.
The duty cycle parameters are available in the DC out groups.
5.2.6 Regular input throttle
It is possible to control the reaction speed for the regular buttons on the hand control.
Using a button on the hand control will result in a request to start a movement at a certain throttle level.
This level, one for each channel, is set by the regular input throttle parameters.
The parameters are set in percentage of full throttle input signal.
The regular input throttle parameters are available in the Operation group.
The regular input throttle parameter is only intended for control of the button speed.
To adjust for different actuators and mechanical factors, the gain parameters should be
used, see section 5.2.2.

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5.2.7 Low battery warning
The hand control has a low battery LED and the RCB10+ Premium has a low battery sound alarm. The
LED starts flashing and the alarm gives a sound when the RCB10+ has reached a low level.
It is possible to adjust the level for when the low battery warnings will be activated.
The level is set as an absolute value in mAh. This makes it possible to set a level where there are a
certain number of strokes left for a typical application, regardless of power source.
The low battery warning parameter is available in the Operation group.
5.2.8 Service intervals
RCB10+ can optionally be used with other hand controls than RHC10. Some hand controls have a service
interval indication LED. It is possible to adjust the limits for the service indication and to reset the interval
counters.
Only authorized personnel is allowed to change the service limits and reset the counters.
If necessary service is not performed, damage to the system and personal injury can occur.
The service interval limit defines the number of strokes before the service indication LED on the hand
control will light up.
The limit is set per channel using the parameter Strokes service interval X, where X is the channel
number.
To disable the service interval limit, select the value, press Delete, and then press Enter. The text “Not
set” is shown instead of a value. If the limit is disabled, the service indication LED will never light up.
The service interval parameters are available in the Usage group.
5.2.8.1 Reset counter
To reset the service interval counter to 0, do the following:
1. Right-click the Cicon. This displays a menu.
2. To reset the counter for channel X, select Reset strokes since service X.
3. In the Confirmation dialog, select Yes.

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5.3 Additional functions
5.3.1 Checking system information
It is possible to display information about all units in the system, for example firmware revision and serial
number.
To check the system information for a unit, do the following:
1. Right-click the icon for the unit. This displays a menu.
2. Select Help from the menu.
3. The System help window displays information for the unit.

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5.3.2 Checking the charge level
To check the battery charge level, do the following:
1. Double-click the Cicon.
2. Expand the group Power.
3. The status register Estimated charge level displays the estimated battery charge level.
5.3.3 Disconnecting the battery
To protect the battery from deep discharge, it is possible to disconnect the battery. For more information,
see sections 2.5.2 and 4.2.
To disconnect the battery using RST10, do the following:
1. Right-click the Cicon. This displays a menu.
2. Select Power disconnect from the menu.
3. In the Confirmation dialog, select Yes.