REAC RHC10 User manual

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USER MANUAL
RHC10 and RHC15
REAC HAND CONTROL

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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 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!
Contact information
REAC AB
Forsbrogatan 4
662 34 Åmål
Sweden
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.reac.se

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Table of Content
1INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 DOCUMENTATION......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 SYMBOLS .................................................................................................................................... 1
2OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 2
2.1 BUTTON FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 KEY LOCK FUNCTION .................................................................................................................... 2
3MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 SERVICE INTERVALS..................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION ....................................................................................................... 3
3.3 WASTE DISPOSAL......................................................................................................................... 4
3.4 WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................. 4
3.5 REPAIRS...................................................................................................................................... 4
4TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................................................................... 5
5TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................................................. 6
5.1 SYSTEM AND COMPATIBILITY......................................................................................................... 6
5.2 BASIC CHARACTERISTICS.............................................................................................................. 6
5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS....................................................................................................... 7
5.4 FUNCTIONAL FEATURES................................................................................................................ 7
6LABELING .............................................................................................................................................. 8

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1 Introduction
1.1 Documentation
This manual describes controls RHC10 and RCH15
Next to this manual the following documentation is available:
•RHC10 data sheet
•RHC15 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.

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2 Operating instructions
2.1 Button functions
•RHC10, general purpose hand control.
•RHC15, intended for patient lift systems.
RHC10 and RCB15 standard features and design. RCH10 is available in 1-4 channel version
They can be customized to fit unique needs.
Figure 1. RHC10 2-channel version and RHC15 - control description
2.2 Key lock function
RHC10 has a Key lock function. 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. To unlock, do the same procedur. LED is
switched off.
Turning off the system with the on/off button and then start again, the red LED will light for a short while to
indicate key lock is active.

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3 Maintenance
3.1 Service intervals
To ensure safe and proper operation, regular service is required. The service interval is dependent of the
needs of the final application in which the hand control is used.
Between these service points regular maintenance and minor inspection must also be performed. Below
follows a suggested maintenance schedule:
Initially
Before
each use
Regularly
At planned
service
Cables
Make sure cable is connected to hand control and
control unit is firmly affixed

Cables
The cable must be checked for mechanical damage.
 
Cover
The plastic housing must be checked for mechanical
damage (cracks).

Overlay
The overlays must be checked for mechanical
damage and firmly affixed

3.2 Cleaning and disinfection
Product
Cleaning instructions
RHC10
Clean with a damp cloth or with a brush and water.
RHC15
Clean with a damp cloth or with a brush and water.
Do not wash directly with a high-pressure cleaner.
Do not use a steam cleaner.
For disinfection, it is recommended to use soap or equal and clean with a damp cloth.
Cleaners and disinfectants must not:
•be highly alkaline or acidic
•contain caustic agents
•change the structure of the surface of the plastic or the adhesives

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3.3 Waste disposal
All REAC products are marked with this symbol, which according to Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/CE means that products marked with this sign
must be taken to a proper disposal site and cannot be disposed in in normal household waste.
RHC10 and RHC15 consist of several parts with different material, which means that they cannot be
disposed as one single item. It is recommended (at disposal) to disassemble and divide the product as
much as possible in to feasible waste groups to be able to recycle the product in the most environmental
friendly way.
The following waste groups have been identified for the hand controls:
Cables
Electronics
Metal
Plastic
RHC10
•Connection cable
•PCBA
•N/A
•Cover
RHC15
•Connection cable
•PCBA
•N/A
•Cover
Some of these main groups can be divided into sub-groups, for example metal can be divided into iron,
stainless steel and aluminum and alloy steel. Plastic can e.g. be divided into ABS, PA, PE and PP. All our
plastic units are provided with an interior code for plastic types and fibre contents.
3.4 Warranty
There is a warranty on REAC products against manufacturing faults. The warranty period begins on the
purchasing date of the product and applies for 12 months. Warranty exclusions: REAC is entitled to deny
any warranty if:
· The product has not been correctly used or the product usage specifications (load, environment,
temperature, duty cycle, voltage, current, etc) have not been respected.
· The product has not been correctly maintained.
· The product has been tampered with.
· The product has been exposed to violent or abrasive treatment.
Nonconformities due to age of the product (for example, discolouring of painting) are excluded from
warranty. In case of doubt regarding the existence of a defect or if an inspection is required, REAC
reserves the right to request the return of the product.
Any additional warranty obligations for parts replaced free of charge or for any service provided without
charge under this warranty shall be excluded.
Warranty of the replaced parts under warranty period will end on the date of expiry of the warranty period
of the product concerned.
3.5 Repairs
To avoid the risk of malfunction, all repairs must only be carried out by authorized REAC workshops or by
a REAC appointed representative. Products under warranty must also be returned to an authorized REAC
workshop.

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4 Trouble shooting
Problem
Probable cause
Description
Solution
Hand
control
appears
“dead”
Poor contact with
control unit
Nothing happens when
pressing a button, no LEDs
are lit.
Make sure hand control is
properly plugged in to
control unit.
Low battery level
(in control system)
Nothing happens when
pressing a button, no LEDs
are lit.
Charge batteries
(in control system)
Hand control broken
Service needed

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5 Technical data
5.1 System and compatibility
RHC10 and RHC15 are two variants of hand controls, to be used with the following REAC control units:
•RCB10
•RCB15
•RCB11
•RCB20
•RCB12
•RCB25
5.2 Basic characteristics
RHC10
RHC15
No of actuator channels
Up to 4
Up to 3
IP-class
IPX4
IPX4
Weight
0.2 kg
0.2 kg
Color
Black (RAL9005)
White (RAL9016)
Black (RAL9005)
White (RAL9016)
Expected service life
8 years1
8 years1
1Provided that service schedule described in the user manuals are followed

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5.3 Environmental conditions
RHC10
RHC15
Operating
Ambient temperature
-25 °C to +50 °C
-25 °C to +50 °C
Relative humidity
15% to 90%
15% to 90%
Atmospheric pressure
700 to 1060 hPa
700 to 1060 hPa
Storage
Ambient temperature
-40 °C to +70 °C
-40 °C to +70 °C
Relative humidity
15% to 90%
15% to 90%
Atmospheric pressure
700 to 1060 hPa
700 to 1060 hPa
Using the the products outside theire specified limits may lead to subsequent malfunction or
personal injury
5.4 Functional features
RHC10
RHC15
Battery level indicator LEDs


Low battery level warning LED


Battery charging indicator


Service indication LED

Alert LED


Two speed operation

Key lock


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6 Labeling
The following symbols are used on the label of REAC Control System products.
IPXX Ingress of particles (first character) and water (second
character) as per EN60529.
DC Voltage
WEEE compliant
CE-label attached based on Low Voltage Directive and EMC
Directive.
Label example:

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The following symbols are used on the packaging of REAC Control System products.
Manufacturer/manufacturing date.
Do not use if package is damaged.
Fragile, handle with care
Keep dry
Temperature limits
Relative humidity limits
Atmospheric pressure limits
Consult instructions for use (Can be ordered via REAC
homepage)

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shall be tested in its intended application before use.
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Forsbrogatan 4
662 34 Åmål, Sweden
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