Vetter Smartfork User manual

Operating instructions
SmartFork®-
The intelligent SensorFork
U163-907/Replaced:U163-356
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This operating manual (hereafter ‘manual’) contains basic information that is to be
observed during the assembly, operation and maintenance of the SmartFork® fork arms
(hereafter ‘SmartFork®’ or ‘assistance system’). For this reason, this manual must be
read before any work on or with the assistance system, and ensure that the manual is
always available at the operation site of the assistance system (on the industrial truck).
Illustrations in this manual are for basic understanding and may deviate from the actual
design.
Address VETTER Industrie GmbH
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1VETTER SMARTFORK® OVERVIEW 6
1.1 Range of application 6
1.2 Overview of applications 7
1.2.1 VETTER SmartFork® Camera, camera function 8
1.2.2 VETTER SmartFork® SideCam, camera function 8
1.2.3 VETTER SmartFork® PremiumCam, camera function 9
1.2.4 VETTER SmartFork® Laser, line laser target function 9
1.2.5 VETTER SmartFork® Secure, loading function 10
1.2.6 VETTER SmartFork® EasySecure, insertion depth function 11
1.2.7 VETTER SmartFork® Flash, warning function/insertion depth function 11
1.2.8 VETTER SmartFork® Level, tilt function 12
1.2.9 VETTER SmartFork® Distance, distance function 13
2 SAFETY 14
2.1 Symbols in this manual 14
2.2 Applicable documents 15
2.3 Intended use 16
2.4 Operator obligations 17
2.5 Dangers when handling the VETTER SmartFork®18
2.6 Safety markings 20
2.7 Personnel requirements 21
2.7.1 Qualifications 21
2.7.2 Unauthorised persons 23
2.7.3 Training 23
2.8 Personal protective gear 23
2.9 Protection of the environment and disposal 24
3STRUCTURE OF THE VETTER SMARTFORK®26
3.1 Structure of the basic fork 26
3.2 Suspension 27
3.3 Image and signal output devices 28
3.3.1 Camera monitor 28
3.3.2 VETTER EasySecure LED display 29
3.4 VETTER SmartFork® Flash control device 29
3.5 VETTER SmartFork® PremiumCam control device 29
3.6 Cabling 30
3.7 Radio connection 31
4INITIAL ASSEMBLY OF THE VETTER SMARTFORK®32
4.1 Installing the VETTER SmartFork® on the fork carriage 32
4.2 Installing and connecting the monitor 33
4.3 Installing and connecting the EasySecure LED display 34
4.4 Establishing cable connections 35
4.5 Installing the radio transmitter 35
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5OPERATION OF THE VETTER SMARTFORK®37
5.1 VETTER SmartFork® Camera 37
5.2 VETTER SmartFork® SideCam 38
5.3 VETTER SmartFork® PremiumCam 39
5.4 VETTER SmartFork® Laser 40
5.5 VETTER SmartFork® Secure 42
5.6 VETTER SmartFork® EasySecure 43
5.7 VETTER SmartFork® Flash 44
5.8 VETTER SmartFork® Level 45
5.9 VETTER SmartFork® Distance 46
5.10 Adjusting the distance between the fork arms 48
6MAINTENANCE OF THE VETTER SMARTFORK®49
6.1 Maintenance table 49
6.2 Maintenance activities 50
6.2.1 Daily visual inspection by the driver 50
6.2.2 Checking electronics 51
6.2.3 Regularly check the fork arms and hooks 51
6.2.4 Checking the locking device 52
6.2.5 Cleaning the VETTER SmartFork®52
6.2.6 Replacing the VETTER SmartFork®53
6.2.7 Replacing components 55
6.2.8 Spare parts 55
6.3 After completion of maintenance activity 56
7TROUBLESHOOTING ON THE VETTER SMARTFORK®57
8 TECHNICAL DATA 58
9 INDEX 59
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1 VETTER SmartFork® overview
1.1 Range of application
The VETTER SmartFork® is used to lift, transport and put down loads or goods on pallets
that are intended for transport with a forklift or another form of industrial truck.
The use of the assistance system allows the distance to the load, the position of the load
before and after lifting and the area directly in front of the VETTER SmartFork® to be
more quickly and efficiently evaluated. This facilitates quicker and safer work.
Always observe the information in the industrial truck operating manual to ensure safe
handling of the VETTER SmartFork®.
VETTER SmartFork® overview
Range of application
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1.2 Overview of applications
Fig. 1: Overview of all applications
1VETTER SmartFork® Flash, loading help
2VETTER SmartFork® Level, tilt function
3VETTER SmartFork® Laser, line laser target function
4VETTER SmartFork® Secure, loading function
5VETTER SmartFork® Distance, distance function
6VETTER SmartFork® Camera, camera function
7VETTER SmartFork® Flash, warning function
8VETTER SmartFork® EasySecure, insertion depth function
9VETTER SmartFork® SideCam, camera function
The VETTER SmartFork® can optionally be equipped with a total of 9 applications and a
combination application (VETTER SmartFork® PremiumCam).
The telescopic VETTER SmartFork® ManuTel is equipped with the VETTER SmartFork®
Camera and/or the VETTER SmartFork® SideCam and can optionally be upgraded with
the target line laser function.
VETTER SmartFork® overview
Overview of applications
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1.2.1 VETTER SmartFork® Camera, camera function
Fig. 2: VETTER SmartFork® Camera
When a raised load obstructs the view, the area in front of the fork tips is visible on the
monitor. Raising the load on the VETTER SmartFork® is monitored thanks to the direct
transmission to the monitor. The fork tip can be equipped with additional LED lighting to
improve illumination of the image area.
1.2.2 VETTER SmartFork® SideCam, camera function
Fig. 3: VETTER SmartFork® SideCam
The positioning of the VETTER SmartFork® SideCam application on the inside of the fork
arms near the heel allows the position of both fork arms to be monitored on the monitor.
This facilitates simple and safe insertion into the load.
VETTER SmartFork® overview
Overview of applications > VETTER SmartFork® SideCam, camera function
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1.2.3 VETTER SmartFork® PremiumCam, camera function
Fig. 4: VETTER SmartFork® PremiumCam
The VETTER SmartFork® PremiumCam is a combination of the SmartFork® SideCam
(fig. 4/1) and the SmartFork® Camera (fig. 4/2). The camera perspective changes auto-
matically depending on the load status of the VETTER SmartFork®. While picking up the
load, the VETTER SmartFork® SideCam transmits. When the load has been completely
picked up, the VETTER SmartFork® Camera transmits.
1.2.4 VETTER SmartFork® Laser, line laser target function
Fig. 5: VETTER SmartFork® Laser
VETTER SmartFork® overview
Overview of applications > VETTER SmartFork® Laser, line laser target function
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The line laser of the VETTER SmartFork® laser application is integrated into the tip of the
SmartFork®. The line laser projects a horizontal line onto the load directly in front of the
SmartFork® and facilitates precise targeting of the load to be lifted.
1.2.5 VETTER SmartFork® Secure, loading function
Fig. 6: VETTER SmartFork® Secure
The VETTER SmartFork® Secure application in the surface of the fork tip displays
whether the fork tips have completely picked up the load upon lifting or whether the fork
tips are still free/unoccupied. As an option, both SmartForks® can be equipped with the
sensor. The occupation of the fork tips is then also displayed when insertion into the load
is at an angle.
VETTER SmartFork® overview
Overview of applications > VETTER SmartFork® Secure, loading function
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