REAC RCB15 User manual

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USER MANUAL CONTROL BOX
RCB15, RCB20 & RCB25

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About REAC
REAC is passionate about helping people in their daily lives, and by providing a wide range of advanced
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
boxes 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!
Contact information:
REAC AB
Forsbrogatan 4
662 34 Åmål
Sweden
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.reac.se

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Table of Content
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL .................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 SYMBOLS .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................... 1
2TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 SYSTEM AND COMPATIBILITY......................................................................................................... 2
2.2 BASIC CHARACTERISTICS.............................................................................................................. 2
2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS....................................................................................................... 3
2.4 FUNCTIONAL FEATURES................................................................................................................ 4
2.5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................... 5
2.6 BATTERIES .................................................................................................................................. 6
2.7 CONNECTORS.............................................................................................................................. 8
3PC TOOLS .............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 GET STARTED.............................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 SETUP CONNECTION TO CONTROL BOX........................................................................................ 11
3.4 USING RST10........................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 USING RUT10........................................................................................................................... 20
3.6 FURTHER READING..................................................................................................................... 23
4SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.1 EMERGENCY LOWERING AND LIFTING .......................................................................................... 24
4.2 EMERGENCY STOP..................................................................................................................... 24
4.3 DUTY CYCLE PROTECTION .......................................................................................................... 24
4.4 OVER CURRENT ......................................................................................................................... 24
4.5 INTERNAL ERRORS ..................................................................................................................... 24
4.6 BATTERY VENTILATION ............................................................................................................... 25
5MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1 SERVICE INTERVALS................................................................................................................... 26
5.2 CHARGING OF BATTERIES........................................................................................................... 27
5.3 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION ..................................................................................................... 27
5.4 WASTE DISPOSAL....................................................................................................................... 28
5.5 WARRANTY................................................................................................................................ 29
5.6 REPAIRS.................................................................................................................................... 29
5.7 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................... 30
5.8 ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................ 33
6LABELING ............................................................................................................................................ 34
7COMPLYING STANDARDS................................................................................................................. 37

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1 Introduction
1.1 About this manual
The aim with this user manual is to describe the control systems RCB15, RCB20 and RCB25 with focus
on:
Working principle descriptions
Safety
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Next to this manual the following documentation is available:
RCB15 data sheet
REC25 data sheet
RCB20 data sheet
RUT10 data sheet
RCB25 data sheet
RST10 data sheet
RHC15 data sheet
General Features in RST10
REC20 data sheet
1.2 Symbols
The following symbols will be used in this document:
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in accidents involving personal injury.
Failing to follow these instructions can result in the product being damaged or destroyed.
Useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.
1.3 Product overview
REAC has three variants of control boxes, which each one together with a RCH15 hand control forms a
control system intended to be used in patient handling systems. The three boxes have different features
and functions:
RCB15: is a basic 2 channel control box designed to handle one lift actuator and one leg spread actuator.
RCB20: is a control box with up to 3 actuator channels and detachable lead batteries.
RCB25: is a light weight control box with a slim design. It can handle up to 3 actuator channels and has
detachable lithium batteries. Will be launched Q3 2017.

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2 Technical data
2.1 System and compatibility
All three variants can be combined with one RE7000 actuator (intended for lift function), one RE2000
(intended for leg spread) and a hand control. RCB20 and RCB25 have a 3rd additional actuator output,
which can be used with for example an RE2000.
2.2 Basic characteristics
RCB15
RCB20
RCB25
Output voltage
24V DC
24V DC
24V DC
No of actuator channels
2
3
3
IP-class
IP24
IP26
IP26
Battery type
Lead
Lead
Lithium
Cycles/charge
80
80
150
Charge time
6 h
6 h
3 h
Weight
3 kg
3,5 kg
2 kg
Flammability rating
UL94 V-0
UL94 V-0
UL94 V-0
Color
RAL 9016
RAL 9016
RAL 9016
Expected service life
8 years1
8 years1
8 years1
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Provided that service schedule described in the user manuals are followed
Figure 1. System and compatibility

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2.3 Environmental conditions
RCB15
RCB20
RCB25
Operating
Ambient temperature
0 °C to +40 °C
0 °C to +40 °C
0 °C to +40 °C
Relative humidity
15% to 90%
15% to 90%
15% to 90%
Atmospheric pressure
700 to 1060 hPa
700 to 1060 hPa
700 to 1060 hPa
Storage
Ambient temperature
-25 °C to +50 °C
-25 °C to +50 °C
-25 °C to +45 °C
Relative humidity
15% to 90%
15% to 90%
15% to 90%
Atmospheric pressure
700 to 1060 hPa
700 to 1060 hPa
700 to 1060 hPa
Using the the products outside theire specified limits may lead to subsequent malfunction or
personal injury

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2.4 Functional features
RCB15
RCB20
RCB25
Emergency stop button
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Button for lifting on control box panel
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Button for lowering on control box panel
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Buttons for leg spread on control box panel
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Low battery sound alarm
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Deep discharge protection
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Battery charging indicator
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Detachable batteries
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Internal charger
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External charger
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USB interface
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Service reminder tracking
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Service tool (RST10)
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Tracking tool (RUT10)
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Duty cycle protection
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Adjustable soft start- and stop ramps (via RST10)
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Adjustable current limits (via RST10)
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Two speed operation2
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Energy regeneration3
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Fast battery charging
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Only available together with RHC15
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Together with RE7000 actuator

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2.5 Operating instructions
The normal way to interface with the system is via the hand control. All three versions are compatible with
REAC hand control RHC15, which is a hand control adapted for patient handling applications.
RHC15 has as default a 2-speed operation for the lift operation and buttons for leg spread. RHC15 can be
customized to fit certain application’s unique needs, but as standard the RHC15 patient lift version has the
following features and design:
Figure 2. Hand control description

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If the hand control for some reason is out of order or for some other reason not practical to use, the
system can also be maneuvered via a control panel on the control box. The control panels differ a bit
between the variants, where RCB20 and RCB25 have some additional functions compared to RCB15.
These panels can also be customized to fit a certain application. Standard panels have the following
features and design:
2.6 Batteries
RCB15, RCB20 have lead batteries and RCB25 has a lithium battery. All three are equipped with an
internal charger. It is recommended to charge the batteries regularly to prolong the life of the batteries. It is
recommended to charge the batteries before first use.
All variants are equipped with a speaker, which will give a warning sound when the batteries reach a low
battery level and a movement is performed. The system can also be equipped with a RHC15 hand control,
which has a battery level indicator as default.
The system is designed to be able to complete one full lifting cycle with maximum load (according to EN
ISO 10535:2006) after the warning is given. It is however recommended to charge the batteries as soon
as possible after the warning signal is heard or the low battery LED is flashing.
In the unlikely event of battery acid leakage and you get it in your eyes or on your skin -
rinse thoroughly with lots of water and contact your local healthcare for further consultation.
When the battery level is critically low all operations will be aborted to protect the batteries
All three variants of the RCB controls are equipped with a feature to handle regenerative
energy from the actuators4to the batteries. This makes it possible to use actuators with very
good efficiency, which in turn gives an improved time between charging
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Currently only available together with RE7000
Figure 3. Control panel description

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2.6.1 Detachable batteries
RCB20 and RCB25 have a detachable battery pack, which can easily be removed when it’s time for
charging or change to another battery pack.
Figure 4. Detachable battery
By pressing the release latch (A), holding the handle (B) and pulling the battery half upwards to detach the
batteries.
The removable batteries are not interchangeable between RCB20 and RCB25. They use different battery
types, having different specifications. Therefor a mechanical protection will make sure there is no mix up
between the two battery types (marked with red circles in the figure below).
Figure 5. Battery keying
The battery must be mounted while charging, if failing to do so will expose the charger poles
to the user and touching them can be unpleasant.
The battery keying must not be manipulated with. Wrong battery type will cause malfunction.