REAC RCB10 User manual

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USER MANUAL CONTROL BOX
RCB10

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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.
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662 34 Åmål
Sweden
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Table of Content
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL .................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 SYMBOLS .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................... 1
2BUTTONS & LEDS................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 ON/OFF BUTTONS AND ON/OFF INDICATOR..................................................................................... 2
2.2 CHANNEL BUTTONS...................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 ALERT INDICATOR LED................................................................................................................. 2
2.4 CHARGE INDICATOR ..................................................................................................................... 2
3CONNECTORS AND CHARGING ......................................................................................................... 3
3.1 CONNECTOR PLACEMENT ............................................................................................................. 3
3.2 CONNECTORS.............................................................................................................................. 3
3.3 BATTERY DISCONNECT FUNCTION ................................................................................................. 4
3.3.1 FIRST USE ................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3.2 CONNECT BATTERY...................................................................................................................... 4
3.3.3 AUTOMATIC BATTERY DISCONNECT ............................................................................................... 4
3.3.4 MANUAL BATTERY DISCONNECT.................................................................................................... 4
3.4 CHARGING................................................................................................................................... 5
4FAULT HANDLING................................................................................................................................. 5
4.1 INTERNAL ERRORS ....................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 “EMERGENCY STOP”..................................................................................................................... 5
5OTHER.................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 KEY LOCK.................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION ....................................................................................................... 6
5.3 CHARGER CONNECTOR PLUG........................................................................................................ 6

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1 Introduction
1.1 About this manual
The aim with this user manual is to describe the control systems RCB10 with focus on:
Working principle descriptions
Safety
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Next to this manual the following documentation is available:
RCB10 data sheet
RHC10 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
The REAC Control System - RSC10 consists of three units, one control box (RCB10), one hand control
(RHC10), and one charger. This User Manual will describe the main functions and features and how to
use and maintain the REAC Control systems in the best possible way.

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2 Buttons & LEDs
The RHC10 can be equipped with up to 10 buttons and 10 LED indicators, which can be configured in
many combinations. Below is an explanation of the buttons and LEDs on a RHC10 with REAC standard
overlay and standard features, some options are also briefly mentioned.
2.1 On/off buttons and on/off indicator
As standard the RHC10 has an on-off button to activate/deactivate the system and also an on-off LED to
indicate whether the system is on or not. It is possible not to have an on-off button, if so any button will
activate the system.
To minimize power consumption, there is a timeout which will automatically turn off the system when
exceeded. This timeout is 10 minutes for systems with on-off-button and 2 minutes for systems without the
on-off-button.
2.2 Channel buttons
The standard RHC10 can control up to 4 actuator channels. It is only allowed to operate one channel at a
time. If two or more channels are operated simultaneously, all movement will stop.
2.3 Alert indicator LED
On the standard overlay there is an alert indicator LED, marked with “!”. This LED is used to indicate that
some internal error has occurred or that the key lock is activated. Fault handling and key lock functionality
are described in further details in separate sections below.
2.4 Charge indicator
When the battery level is critically low all operation will be aborted to protect the
batteries
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5
4
3
2
1
2
On/off indicator LED
1
On/off button
3
Channel buttons
4
Alert indication LED (internal errors/key lock)
5
Battery level/status while charging LEDs
6
Charging is needed indicator LED

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The
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dard RHC10 has a battery indicator showing the battery level and status while charging. If the battery level
is very low a warning LED will indicate that charging is needed.
3 Connectors and charging
3.1 Connector placement
The figure below shows the placement of the connectors:
3.2 Connectors
The RCB10 is designed to work with standard mono connectors. The current limit is by default set to 8A
for each channel, these limits can be individually configured pre-delivery if needed. Current peaks above
the current limit are allowed for 250ms, when this is exceeded the actuator will be turned off.
If the actuator is stopped due to the current limit, you can still run in the opposite direction.
Actuator connectors and the hand control connector are of the same type. Make
sure that the connectors are correctly plugged. A failure will not harm, but the
system will not operate properly. If O-rings are used for IP-protection some grease
on them (standard Vaseline is OK) simplifies assembly
Actuator channel 1-4 Charger Hand Control

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3.3 Battery disconnect function
To protect the battery from deep discharge and damaged cells the control box is equipped with a battery
disconnect function which enables the batteries to be disconnected. Only battery self-discharge will drain
the batteries and the storage time of the control box will be equal to the storage time of a stand-alone
battery.
3.3.1 First use
Upon delivery from REAC, the battery is disconnected. When the control box has been built in to its
application and the unit is ready for test the battery needs to be connected.
3.3.2 Connect battery
To connect the battery, plug in the standard 24 V charger delivered with the control box. Wait
approximately 5 seconds and then unplug the charger. The battery is now connected and the system is
ready for use. The charger can also stay connected to the control box to charge the battery if necessary.
3.3.3 Automatic battery disconnect
To prevent deep discharge and protect batteries on the field or during long transports the battery is
automatically disconnected at critical low battery level or after 18 days of standby.
3.3.4 Manual battery disconnect
It is possible to manually disconnect the battery. To disconnect the battery, plug in a 9 V power source to
the charger input. Wait approximately 5 seconds before unplugging alternatively, if a REAC hand control
(e.g. RHC10) is connected, wait for all LEDs to flash before unplugging. All LEDs flashing is a confirmation
from the control box that the battery has been disconnected.
Requirements of 9 V power source
Output connector: 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm barrel jack with positive center
Output voltage: 6-10 V DC (even a 9 V battery can be used)
Output current: minimum 50 mA, maximum 800 mA (fused or current limited)

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3.4 Charging
The battery is charged through an external charger. Charging is only allowed with the charger delivered
together with the RCB10. Charging time for a completely discharged system is approximately 6 hours. The
3 green battery LEDs on the Hand control will flash synchronized when the battery is fully charged. It is
recommended to charge the battery before first use.
Charging must take place in a room with good air ventilation, ambient temperature shall be
0-40 °C.
The battery must be charged as soon as possible after the low battery LED is lit. Leaving a battery
with poor charge for a long time will damage the battery.
Operation is not allowed (and is also prevented by the system) during charging.
During storage, the battery must be charged every 6 months.
4 Fault handling
4.1 Internal errors
If any internal error is detected the operation is turned off on that channel or on all channels based on the
type of error and the alert indicator LED is lit.
For systems where the standard RHC10 is used, errors are cleared when pressing the on-off button and
then the channel/channels are turned on again. For systems without the on-off button, the procedure is the
same except that a timeout determines when the errors are cleared. As default that timeout is 10 seconds.
If the error remains no operation is possible and the channel/channels are turned off again.
4.2 “Emergency stop”
If the system for some reason fails to stop when releasing the channel button, pressing of any other
button/buttons will lead to a stop of all movements.
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.

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5 Other
5.1 Key lock
A key lock function to lock one or several channels is available. To lock a channel press both buttons for
that channel at the same time for 3 seconds until the alert indicator LED is lit. Channel is locked.
If the system is turned off with the key lock activated and then is started again, the alert LED will lit for a
short while to indicate that a key lock is active.
To unlock, the same procedure is used, press both channel buttons at the same time for 3 seconds until
the alert indicator LED is switched off.
5.2 Cleaning and disinfection
The RCS system is designed to fulfil IPx4 (or IPx6 as an option), this means that cleaning with water is not
a problem. For disinfection it is recommended to use soap or equal and clean with a tissue.
5.3 Charger connector plug
If the system is equipped with a charger connector plug to seal the connector hole,
please be aware that this plug can be removed and swallowed by a small child
(choking hazard).

© REAC, June 2017, Issue 3.0
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shall be tested in its intended application before use.
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662 34 Åmål, Sweden
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Phone: [phone]