Manitowoc Boom Trucks

Radio Remote Controls - BMS GA610

For C & S Series Cranes

•Operator Manual

Manitowoc Boom Trucks, Inc.

3000 S. Austin Ave
Georgetown, TX 78627-1609
Sales: (512) 942-3000
Sales Fax: (512) 863-3776
Service: (512) 942-3000
Service Fax: (512) 942-3094
Web Site: www.manitowocbt.com

Hetronic C & S Series A Company February 2002

 Operating Manual
For Radio Remote Controls
On Crane Systems

System GA 610

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Date of Issue:

HETRONIC Steuersysteme GmbHé Adalbert-Stifter-Straße 2 é D-84085

LangquaidTel.: +49-(0)9452/189-0 Fax.: +49-(0)9452/189-20
 Table of Contents

1. Safety Requirement

1.1. Safety
1.1.1. Safety of the Radio Remote Control System
1.1.2. Safety Information
1.1.3. Possible Sources of Danger
1.1.4. Authorised Operators
1.1.5. Safety Measures to be Taken in the Work Area
1.1.6. Protective Features
1.1.7. Reaction in Emergency Situations

2. Operating Instructions

2.1. Battery Handling

2.1.1. Inserting the Battery
2.1.2. Changing the Battery
2.1.3. Charging the Battery
2.1.4. The Battery Charger
2.1.5. Indication for the Battery Charger’s Installation
2.2. To Begin Operation
2.2.1. Optical Check – Up
2.2.2. Safety Check – Up and Starting the Radio Remote Control
2.3. Speed Control
2.4. Proportional Functions
2.5. Optical Displays and Acoustic Signals
2.5.1. Transmitter
2.5.2. Receiver
2.6. Frequencies and Addresses

3. Warranty Validity

4. Disposal

5. Technical Specifications

6. Exhibit A
1. Safety Requirement

1.1. Safety

1.1.1. Safety of the Radio Remote Control System

This radio remote control system is equipped with electronic and mechanical
safety features. Processing of control signals transmitted from other transmitters is not
possible, since transmission coding is set only once.

Risks can occur from improper operation or use, and these may include:

- Personal injury or death of the operator or other persons.

- Damage to the machine, other equipment or material assets.

All operators of this equipment must be qualified, trained and must follow
precisely the operating instructions of this manual.

1.1.2. Safety Information

The following notes are used in this manual:

WARNING! This warns of the imminent danger of life threatening

accidents and serious injuries which may result if
operating instructions are ignored or disobeyed.

ATTENTION! This warns of possible damage to the machine which may

result if operating instructions are ignored or disobeyed
(which can also result in loss of any warranty).

IMPORTANT! This draws attention to features or information which will

allow for easier operation.
1.1.3. Possible Sources of Danger

This System makes remote control via radio signals possible. The trans-
mission of control commands, however, can take place around obstacles and
out of direct sight of operators. Therefore:

1. Switch "off!" the transmitter and remove the key if the unit is placed any
distance away from the operator. The key has to be switched "off"
(to the "0" position).
2. Disconnect the power supply before any assembly, maintenance or
repair work is done.
3. Never remove or in any way alter any of the safety features of this
system.

1.1.4. Authorised Operators

Always review the operating manual of any machine to be controlled

by radio remote control!

The key must be removed from the transmitter when the transmitter is placed
any distance away from the operator in order to reduce the potential for
unauthorised operation.

The operating authority, owner or management must make the manual

accessible for the operator and has to ensure that the operator has carefully
read and fully understood each section of this manual.

1.1.5. Safety Measures to be Taken in the Work

Area

The operator must ensure that the work area in which the radio remote control
unit will be operated is free from trip - hazards or other potential safety
hazards (i.e. ensure work area is a "non - slip" area).

Operate the transmitter only with the accompanying carrying belt.

1.1.6. Protective Features

The machine functions can be stopped either by:

1. Pushing the emergency stop button on the transmitter control

panel (EMERGENCY STOP!).

2. Turning the transmitter key switch to the "off" position (machine

function will stop approximately 0.5 seconds (450 ms) after the
switch is turned to the "off" position).

Additional safety features include the protective guard around the upper
section of the transmitter housing. This guard helps to protect against
accidental activation of controls and unintentional operation.

These safety features are included for the operator’s as well as other person’s
protection within the work area.

WARNING! Safety features must not be removed or modified in any way.

1.1.7. Reaction in Emergency Situations

1. If there is an emergency, press immediately the red emergency stop

(EMERGENCY STOP!) push - button (see picture).

2. After the emergency stop push - button has been pressed, follow
carefully the instructions in the machine's operating manual.

Type GL Type Nova 6

EMERGENCY – STOP – PUSH - BUTTON

2. Operating Instructions
WARNING! Operators are strictly forbidden to use the radio remote control
unit unless they have carefully read and fully understood this
operating manual. Special attention must be given to the safety
instructions in this manual!

2.1. Battery Handling

Each HETRONIC radio remote control system will be delivered with two
fully charged batteries. One of them will be inserted into the battery
compartment located on the bottom of the transmitter. The operating time
of one charged battery is approximately 8 hours.

2.1.1. Inserting the Battery

Ensure that the battery compartment is completely clean, as dirt might

cause contact problems. Insert the battery with both guide pins in the
corresponding guide bars of the battery compartment. Now press the battery
on the marked spot until it latches into its compartment.
Type Nova:
Insert the battery with both guide bars on the lower side of the battery in the
corresponding guide slots of the battery compartment. Now press the battery
until it latches into its compartment.

Type GL Type Nova

2.1.2. Changing the Battery
The battery voltage will be controlled continuously by the transmitter’s
electronic.
An acoustic interval signal will be heard in the transmitter when the capacity
of the transmitter battery is nearly exhausted. When the signal is heard the
following steps must be immediately taken:

- Position the machine into a safe place or safe condition within 30

seconds after hearing the signal.

WARNING! The transmitter will switch to the Emergency Stop condition

after 30 seconds!

- Switch the transmitter "off" by turning the key switch to the "0" position.
- Remove the discharged battery by pushing it slightly forward and lifting it
up and out of the battery compartment.
- Insert a fully charged battery.
- Continue like described in point 2.2.2."starting the radio remote control".
- The radio remote control is again ready for operation.

Battery – type GL Battery – type Nova

2.1.3. Charging the Battery

WARNING! Danger of Explosion!

Use only HETRONIC original parts. If no original HETRONIC
parts are used there could be a danger of explosion!
An explosion may result in the release of harmful gases or
fumes and / or flying debris. This may result in injury or death
of the operator or others present within the work area.

Your HETRONIC radio remote control system will be delivered with fully
charged batteries, that means your radio remote control system is immediately
ready for operation.

Battery Charging Instructions:

- Type GL: Insert the battery with both guide pins in the corres-
ponding guide bars in the battery compartment of the battery charger.
Type Nova:
Place the battery with both guide bars on the lower side of the
battery in the corresponding grooves of the battery charger’s battery
compartment.
- Now press the battery on the marked spot until it latches into its
compartment.
- The green LED on the charger stays lit during the charging process.
- When the battery is fully charged, the LED starts flashing.
- Insert the second battery into the battery charger to ensure that there is
always a fully charged battery available.

2.1.4. The Battery Charger

The battery charger operates with an operating voltage of 12 VDC / 24 VDC.
A green LED indicates the beginning of the charging process. After a
charging time of approximately 3,5 hours (type Nova), 6 hours
(type GL) the flashing green LED indicates that the charging process is
finished. The charger recognises automatically when the battery is fully
charged. When it is fully charged, the charger switches to a "trickle" charging
condition. It does not matter whether the battery is discharged or partially
charged, as the battery charger automatically regulates the charging process.

To reach a long operating time of the batteries, you should charge the battery
only when an acoustic interval signal is heard from the transmitter, which
indicates that the capacity of the transmitter is nearly exhausted.

IMPORTANT! Rechargeable accumulators are hazardous waste!

Contact an expert company for the waste disposal and
exploitation. Defective accumulators can be disposed by
HETRONIC.
2.1.5. Indication for the Battery Charger’s
Installation

The charging unit should be installed in the vehicle and connected directly
to the battery via a fuse. This means that it should also be operational
when the ignition is switched off. The charging unit’s current consumption is so
slight that effects on the vehicle’s battery are minimal. The system is protected
against polarity reversal. Ensure that the charging unit will be operated on
dry places only.

2.2. To Begin Operation

The safety check as described in the following paragraphs 2.2.1. and 2.2.2.
has to be completed before the radio remote control system is activated.
The safety check must be performed at least once a day, before the start
of any operation and at all shift changes.

IMPORTANT!
A transmitter drawing is enclosed to this operating manual. Transmitter
layout and inscription vary according to the customer’s requests. In
most cases, however, they are identical to the inscription of the present
control. The only difference is that the machine is controlled without a
cable control. Consult the machine manufacturer’s manual and the
transmitter drawing additional to inform about the arrangement of the
transmitter’s operating elements and their corresponding functions.
The following description refers to the control elements and peculiarities
of the radio remote control.

WARNING! Danger to personnel and property! The operator must read

and fully understand the emergency stop function outlined
in the machine manufacturer's operating manual before
beginning any operation!
Test the EMERGENCY STOP function as described in the
machine manufacturer's operating manual before beginning
any operation!

2.2.1. Optical Check-up

Always check the transmitter for any physical damages before any operation.

- Do all safety features exist and are they in a good condition?

- No broken parts anywhere?
- All rubber cuffs and push button caps without rips?

Never operate a transmitter which has such damages!

Eliminate the faults immediately!
2.2.2. Safety Check-Up and Starting the Radio
Remote Control

Check list for the first start of operation (this checklist must be carefully
followed before beginning any operation!)

- Keyswitch on the transmitter in position "0" (off), emergency

stop push - button in position "0" (off), (pull it out – type GL),
(turn it right – type Nova).
- Insert a charged battery into the battery compartment
located on the bottom of the transmitter (see section 2.1.1.).
- Switch the transmitter on by turning the keyswitch to the position
"I" (on) and a short acoustic signal will be heard.
- Wait for the second acoustic signal (approx. 3 seconds).
- The LED on the transmitters control panel will begin to flash.
- Now push the green push button “S1” on the transmitter.
- Check the deflection of the control elements. Do the machine
functions correspond with the transmitter functions?
- Now check the EMERGENCY STOP function as described
in the machine manufacturer’s manual. However use the
EMERGENCY STOP push - button on the transmitter instead
of the EMERGENCY STOP switch on the machine.
- Push the EMERGENCY STOP now. Make sure that no
function can be controlled after pushing the EMERGENCY
STOP push - button.
- Is the safety check successful and the EMERGENCY STOP
function operates perfectly?
- Pull out the EMERGENCY STOP push - button.
- Push the green push - button "S1" (start) on the transmitter.
- Both the radio remote control and the machine are now ready
for operation.

WARNING! Switch the machine "off" immediately should there be a

fault or any problems with the safety check. Inform your
dealer at once to repair the system. Never operate a
machine when the EMERGENCY STOP function does
not operate properly. Danger to personnel and property by
non - observance of this regulation.
All measures which do not confirm with this regulation
can lead to the loss of the operating permission and your
warranty.
 Starter – Push – Button “S1”

Type GL Type Nova

2.3. Speed Control

The Radio Remote Control System BMS is equipped with a twofold speed
control. It is possible to select a speed range via a switch. You can choose
between a maximum adjustable power with switch position “rabbit” and a lower
one with <70% “snail”.

Speed Control

Type GL Type Nova

2.4. Proportional Functions
The proportional functions and speed ranges are pre-adjusted according to the
valve - types by HETRONIC.
Your dealer can refer to the basic adjustments at any time.
Only the crane manufacturer, his dealer or his service is allowed to make an
individual adjustment of each function and direction as well as each speed range.

Attention! All relay and proportional outputs are accessible on the connection
plug. Therefore it is not necessary to open the receiver! Any
unauthorised opening of the receiver will lead to the loss of the
manufacturer’s warranty.

2.5. Optical Displays and Acoustic Signals

Your system has some different optical displays and acoustic signals, which show
the current working status of your radio remote control system.

2.5.1. Transmitter
Switch on the transmitter by turning the key-switch. After a self test routine, the
green Signal-LED on the transmitter’s control panel starts to flash and two short
acoustic signals sound.
An acoustic-interval signal indicates that the battery is nearly discharged (see
2.1.2. changing the battery).

2.5.2. Receiver
There are four LEDs on the right side of the receiver. They indicate whether the
system works properly or whether there are any malfunctions.
The green “Signal” LED starts flashing when the transmitter is turned “on” and valid
data are received.
The yellow “Normal” LED starts flashing simultaneously with the green LED.
 The red “Error” LED starts flashing when the receiver is in an EMERGENCY-
STOP condition. This can be caused by wrong start-procedure, defective parts
in the self-monitoring EMERGENCY-STOP circuitry a.s.o..
The yellow “Operation” LED starts flashing approximately 3 seconds after
supplying the receiver with power.
The red “Error” LED has to flash in the same intervals as the “Operation” LED.
The red “Error” LED must stop flashing after the start-procedure and
the yellow “Normal” LED must begin to flash.

Attention! After pressing the start-button for approximately

1 second, the red “Error” LED should stop flashing
or not stay lit; if not, there is a malfunction in the
system.
In this case inform your dealer or his service.
Do not open the receiver without permission –
you might lose your warranty!
2.6. Frequencies and Addresses
According to the type, each HETRONIC radio remote control system contains
a registration – free RF – unit CS 434 or CS 458, that consist of a transmitter RF –
unit and a receiver RF – unit.

Attention! Operation of the RF – units CS 434 and CS 458 is registration – free

and there are no licensing requirements. The final stage of the RF –
module could be destroyed by operating the transmitter without
antenna.
It's not allowed to change the frequency or the 16 - bit address, it is
presetted by HETRONIC ex works, because there exist any risks and
danger of personal- and material damages about transmission
influence. All measures which act contrary to this guideline can lead to
the loss of your warranty and your operating permission.
3. Maintenance
The business owner has to make sure that the devices for wireless
transmission of control signals are examined regularly by an expert, but at
least once a year.

Attention!
An expert is a person who has, due to his professional training and
experience, a sufficient knowledge in the field of wireless transmission of
control signals. He/she is familiar with the normal regulation for safe working
conditions, accident preventions, guidelines and general regulations of
technology of the respective country (CE – regulations, technical regulations
of the other members of the European Community or other countries of the
agreement of the European Economic Area) in a way that he can judge about
the safety working condition of wireless transmission of control signals.

4. Disposal

Important!
Avoid environmental pollution! Electronic equipments and parts of them are
hazardous waste. This counts for rechargeable accumulator – packs
especially. Commission a professional venture with the utilization and the
disposal.
Defective accumulator – packs can be disposed by HETRONIC directly.
5. Technical Specifications

Model: (Base Board Modul System) BMS

System: GA 610

1. General Data
Frequency: 70cm Band
Range: ca. 100m (approx. 330ft.)
Address: 16 – Bit 65,536 possibilities
Operating temperature: -20° to +70°C -4F to 158F
Transmission rate: 4800 Baud
Hamming distance: 4
2. Receiver
Protection type: IP65
System: Synthesizer technology
Operating voltage: 12 to 24 VDC (-50% - +20%)
Decoding: Multiple bit scanning, self monitoring
Fuses: 7,5 Amp. / 80V car fuse.
Output: Intrinsically safe emergency stop with
two MOS – FET – Transistors, 12 digital-
outputs, potential free 250V / 8 A, 6
analogue-outputs,
2 speed ranges,
Static current: 260mA, Stand by
Antenna connection: TNC – socket
Measurements (approx. with
rubber buffer L x B x H): 265mm x 161mm x 111mm
Weight: 2,5Kg

3. Transmitter

Protection type: IP 65
Accumulator – Pack:
Type GL: 9,6V/700mAh (NiCd)
Type Nova 6L / 4K: 9,6V/300mAh (NiCd)
As option for Nova 6L / 4K: 9,6V/700mAh (NiMh)
Operating Time: Type GL: approx. 8h
Type Nova 6L/4K: approx. 4h
Transmitting Power: <10mW
Current rating, Self Test: approx. 75mA
Current rating, Transmission: approx. 83mA
 Type GL:

Measurements (with protection

frame against accidental contact): 300mm X 180mm x 180mm
Weight (incl. accumulator and belt): 2,4Kg

Type Nova:

Measurements (with protection

frame against accidental contact): 230mm x 170mm x 106mm
Weight (incl. accumulator and belt): 1,8Kg

4. Battery Charger

Operating Voltage: 12 /24VDC

Charging Current:
Type GL: 200mA
Type Nova 6L and Nova 4K: 100mA
Open-Circuit Voltage: 15 – 22V

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6. Exhibit A
Explanation of Installation and Safety Test
IMPORTANT!
This form has to be amended and signed by the person who is
responsible for installation.
HETRONIC takes on not any ensuring for the correct installation of the
radio remote control system. The operator must ensure that the radio
remote control system and the crane / machine operate together and that
measures and safety regulations will be kept (see section 1. and 2.).

Crane data:
Manufacturer:
Model Number:
Serial number:
Year of production:

Radio remote control data:

Manufacturer: HETRONIC
Model: BMS
System type: GA 610
Serial Number:

I / We installed the radio remote control system, performed the safety test and
inspected the crane / machine. The appropriate instructions and rules of this
machine type are followed

Place: .............................................................................................
Date: ..............................................................................................
Company: .......................................................................................
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.........................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................
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Name of the installation technician:..................................................

Signature: ......................................................................................
 All rights, either through photocopies or electronic media, are reserved.
All texts, pictures and drawings are property of HETRONIC and their use must be
allowed with the express permission of HETRONIC.

Technical information subject to change.

Compiled by: Thomas Mende

Version: 1.0
Date: 10 / 2000

HETRONIC Steuersysteme GmbH

Adalbert- Stifter- Strasse 2
D- 84085 Langquaid
Tel.: +49(0)9452/189-0
Fax.: +49(0)9452/189-20
WebSites: www.hetronic.com
www.hetronic.de
e-mail: info@hetronic.com
kontakt@hetronic.de