Scanreco RC400 – G2B System

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Topics covered in this document:
Scanreco RC400 G2B radio controls

1. G2B / 1-way and 2-way (can-bus)

2. Main differences compared to G2A

3. Similarities with G2A

4. New opportunities offered by the 2-way displays

5. Information required to define the radio control

6. Diagnostic mode
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G2B: 1-way and 2-way
Communication between the transmitter (PCU) and the receiver (CU)
Communication can be:
- in one direction only (one-way or simplex)

- in two directions (two-way or duplex)

- EU (433 MHz) and NAFTA (900 MHz) transmission frequencies

- Automatic frequency hopping on 50 of the 67 channels available
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The two types of PCU, mini and maxi, are the same in
terms of simplex or duplex transmission.
PCU: POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS

- MAXI: with linear levers (up to 8)

- MAXI: with two- and three-axis joystick (e.g. 2-2-2, 3-2-3)

- MINI: with linear levers (up to 6)

- MINI: with two-axis joystick (e.g. 2-2-2). Three axis not available.

10 positions for switches, buttons or potentiometers (5 on the left and 5 on the right)
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 Commands on the PCU
Type of ON/OFF operators:
- with 2 stable positions ON–OFF (e.g. switch 5-6 / 7-8)
- with 3 stable positions ON–OFF–ON (e.g. RPM+/OFF/AutoRPM)
- with 3 instable positions (ON)-OFF-(ON) (e.g. RPM+/RPM-)
- with 2 instable positions (ON)-OFF (e.g. start button)

Special:
- with 3 stable + instable positions ON-OFF-(ON)
- with 3 positions (3 instable outputs) (ON)-ON-(ON)
- with 3 positions (3 stable outputs) ON-ON-ON
- with 2 stable positions with mechanical lock

Buttons with coloured caps (green, red, yellow)

Switch with black cap only 5
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Potentiometers on the PCU
One-way potentiometer commands (e.g. concrete pump)
side A only or side B only. Adjustment from 0 to MAX

Two-way potentiometer commands (e.g. railway carriage traction)

Off in the middle, MAX side A on the left, MAX side B on the right

Each potentiometer uses a proportional function (as if it was a lever)

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Number of ON/OFF channels available
ON/OFF inputs available on the PCU
(20 ON/OFF inputs available on the PCU for switches and buttons + 8 more on the membrane keypad panel)
– G1 had 10 inputs – G2 had 13 inputs

ON/OFF outputs available on the CU

(only 14 ON/OFF outputs) – G1 had 10+1, G2 had 13+1 (one permanently reserved for the horn)

Number of proportional channels available

Proportional inputs available on the PCU
(8 linear levers but also 8 analogue inputs in the switch-plate connections,
to be used as an alternative)

Proportional outputs available on the CU

(only 8 proportional channels + one analogue output 0-10V, in the version for concrete pumps

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Central Unit (CU)
Two basic types of CU:

With PWM outputs (Hawe, MOD09, MV99)

With DANFOSS outputs (with ratiometric voltage i.e. the
voltage is referred to as a percentage of the supply voltage)

…special versions…

With PWM outputs + 0-10V analogue output

in the G2s box (for concrete pumps)

With 1.5V-5.0V-8.5V fixed voltage outputs

(derived from the Danfoss v. with special configuration)
for FABER-COM modules (replaces 313)
or to interface with PLCs with voltage inputs

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Inputs under the switch-plates

- mini and maxi G2B have type L2

linear levers only

- The connectors are duplicated

in the maxi PCU

- The removable switch-plates

aid processing

- G1 and G2 had only 2 analogue

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ON/OFF outputs and ON/OFF inputs on the CU

CAN

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ON/OFF OUTPUT MAPPING

With the G1 and G2 models, each ON/OFF input in the switch-plate

corresponded to a certain output on the CU. With G2B models, each
input can be associated with any output.

To help the memory and make changes unnecessary, in standard

systems, we keep the correspondence between the switch-plate
inputs and CU outputs as if it were a G2 model.

The rule that we use is:

- where possible, standard mapping and standard switch connections
are used (so they do not need to be changed)

- when necessary, we try to assign only one connector to each switch-

plate

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 what G2
EX1 EX2 were like

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PROPORTIONAL OUTPUT MAPPING

While the G1 and G2 models had various possible configurations for

numbering the maxi PCU manoeuvres (LEV6 or LEV8).

...with G2B models, the levers are always mapped in the same way, as LEV 8.
As with the ON/OFF manoeuvres, there is no longer a direct correspondence
with the outputs for the proportional levers. The levers can be associated as
required with the proportional outputs using the special WINSCI instructions.

N.B. While with the G1 and G2 model, programming took place on the PCU to
remove auto switch-off, with G2B models, this programming must take place
on the CU which then transfers the parameter to the PCU when pairing takes
place.

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 Types of panels for DUPLEX versions

Special versions with 15 LEDs

The buzzer and display backlighting can also be controlled.

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Graphic display 128 x 64 pixel
Splash screen (initial screen) Examples of different-sized
FONTS

Use as text with standard Various types of bar graph

FONT (type of character) (vertical/horizontal)

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 Example of customer layout
More screen to alternate

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Special PAIRING for duplex (two-way) systems
The display configuration is memorised in the CU.

The pairing procedure for duplex systems requires that after the PCU has
been switched off (as with normal pairing), it must be switched back on for a
second pairing phase.

In the second phase of pairing, the following are transferred from the CU to the
PCU: the ICONS, FONTS, TEXTS, FRAMES to contain the numbers and
texts.

During this phase, the display inside the CU continues to revolve and the
display shows the following messages:

A transfer is only carried out if necessary.

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Speeds (and SETs) available

PARAMETERS: Start – Stop - Micro

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 G2B Programming steps (1 of 2)

SPEED LEVELS
The G2B has up to three speed SETs
For each SET the following parameters can be programmed:
Step Description acoustic signal

Level 1 Inversion of the working direction •

Level 2 Normal mode START (minimum) • •

Level 3 Normal mode MAX (end stroke) ••• HARE
SET1

Level 4 Normal mode MICRO (end stroke) • • • • TURTLE

Level 5 Acceleration ramps •

Level 6 Deceleration ramps ••
continue ...

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 G2B Programming steps (2 of 2)
Step Description acoustic signal

Level 7 Normal mode START (minimum) •••

Level 8 Normal mode MAX (end stroke)  • • • • HARE
SET2

Level 9 Normal mode MICRO (end stroke)   • TURTLE

Level 10 Acceleration ramps  ••

Level 11 Deceleration ramps  •••

Level 12 Normal mode START (minimum)  ••••

SET3

Level 13 Normal mode MAX (end stroke)   • HARE

Level 14 Normal mode MICRO (end stroke)    • • TURTLE

Level 15 Dump Valve (DV) switch off delay   •••

N.B. the steps for calibrating the RAMPS of SET3 are missing, and are only accessible with
WINSCI

CAUTION: when in programming mode, the radio control operates in the SET
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Limits to programming via cable
While with the G1 and G2 models, it was not possible to limit access to
programming via cable (it was enough to know the number of the
programming step to go to)
…
with G2B models, it is possible to use a WINSCI instruction to specify
individually for each programming step whether it is possible to modify
that step or not.

When a step is disabled, the parameter value is displayed but cannot be

modified.

N.B. from WINSCI there are no limits (it is not currently possible to
manage access using a password and a log record).

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 CAN-BUS on all receivers
All the central units have the CAN-BUS interface as standard.
The CAN interface is used to:

- read the proportional and ON/OFF manoeuvres that the operator

performs on the PCU

- send the information to be shown on the PCU, with the LEDs, with the
buzzer, with the display

- send the CU set change and slowdown commands (and therefore also
manoeuvre lock commands)

- The free Scanreco “Graphic Configurator” program allows to customers to design

and test its proper display layout.

An electronic control unit is needed by the client that then processes the
data gathered on the machine and sends the messages to the radio
control.

Protocol available: CanOpen only (no CanKingdom, no J1939, no

Profibus)

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CANBUS data packets

Proportional manoeuvre values

- ON/OFF function values

- Switches and buttons
- PCU on or off
- MICRO level active
- PCU battery level
- Radio signal quality

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 Example of application with CANBUS
If the application is very simple, i.e. you just want to display:
- a weight attached to the hook

or

- a pressure in a jack
- the length or the angle of an arm
- the oil temperature

We can supply the electronic card that reads the transducer,

normally with a 4-20 mA output signal, and transmits the message
to be displayed to the radio control, via CANBUS.

The Faber-Com MDC420U card do just this...

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Other differences between G1/G2 and G2B
With the G1 and G2 models, only the CU memorised the PCU code (and
multiple CUs could be commanded at the same time by simply making the
same PCU recognise them).

In G2B systems, this system of communication between the PCU and the CU
no longer works.

The PCU memorises the CU code and then transmits it in the telegram. The
other CUs, with which pairing took place previously, no longer recognise it.

A single PCU for multiple CUs (multi operation mode)

It is still possible to control multiple CUs using the same PCU, but the system
must be especially configure for this (with special WINSCI instructions).

Multiple PCUs for a single CU (multi transmitter mode)

In order to have multiple PCUs already paired with the receiver and ready to
use, without having to perform pairing every time.

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MOP = Multi Operation Mode
UC1 UC2 UC3

One PCU for multiple receivers (CU)

While with G1 models, it was automatically possible to control multiple receivers with a
single PCU (it was enough ensure each receiver recognised it), with G2B models, this
operating mode is considered to be special.

It is necessary to configure each receiver (using special WINSCI instructions) and then
ensure each receiver recognises the PCU.

With MOP_ACT, it is necessary to activate this working mode. All the CUs that the
PCU is programmed to recognise must have MOP_ACT set, otherwise the pairing is
cleared.

With MOP n , a number is assigned to each receiver, which can then be activated with
the DF n, possibly inverted.

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 Multi Transmitter Mode
Multiple PCU for a single CU
When Multi Transmitter mode is activated (MULTI_PCU)
parameter) on the receiver, up to 4 different PCU codes
can be memorised, to be used as an alternative, without
having to perform pairing every time.
PCU1
Simply perform pairing on the various PCUs.

It is necessary to reboot the CU or wait 3 minutes in order

to use another PCU.

This mode is not compatible with the Multi Operation Mode

PCU2 described earlier.

The first PCU that is switched on

excludes all the others.
PCU3

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Spare PCU
If a spare PCU has to be sent to an end user, there is no need to
worry about the PCU software configuration (LEV, OFFT, FNAIN …).

All the operation parameters reside on the CU and are

downloaded onto the PCU when pairing takes place.

The radio modules and type of display must obviously be the

same type.

A one-way PCU can be used instead of a two-way model to

control the machine, although it will obviously not be possible to
see the information on the display.

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 Questions to identify which version to supply
- Type of output (Danfoss, PWM, ON/OFF, CAN-BUS only…)
Caution: there are Danfoss PWM (PVHC) models with Deutsch or AMP JPT connectors.

- Operating voltage: 12V or 24V (for Danfoss models, the voltage is not important)

- Type of output connector (or with terminal connectors – without cable)

- Type of PCU (mini, maxi, linear lever, joystick)

- number and position of the levers/joysticks

- Switch-plate configuration (standard or special?)

If there are additional switches, it is important to know:

- the type (stable/detent or instable/spring-return)

- the direction (standard horizontal or vertical?)

- Transmission frequency (Europe CE 433 MHz / Nafta 900 MHz)

- Any antenna extension

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 Diagnostic mode
This is a special operating mode in which it is possible to access certain
information regarding the system status.

How to enter diagnostic mode

It is possible to enter during normal operation, via radio, by moving
the MICRO switch 15 times to the left (it is then necessary to push it to the
right ones, to return to HARE mode - given that the last MICRO speed has
been reached). Nothing is shown on the PCU.

Operation
In Diagnostic mode, the radio operates as normal.
It is important to be able to see the display in the CU (through the window).

If we are guiding the crane operator and we ask him what he can see on
the display, we can obtain a lot of information about the problem he is reporting.

It is necessary to explain ourselves well and interpret what the operator is

reading.
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Diagnostic mode
There are 8 diagnostic steps. Move on to the next step by pressing the
ON button once (as in programming mode).

Information contained in the various steps

0 - the current SET (step zero)
1 - calibration (the actual output value) of all the proportional outputs
2 - the activation status of the 14 ON/OFF outputs on the CU
3 - the activation status of the 4 inputs on the CU
4 - the last five error codes that occurred

Di 00 (SET1) / Di 00. (SET2) / Di 0.0. (SET3)

Di 01 1A 35
Di 02 On 01 00 On 02 00 On 03 01 … up to On 14 00
Di 03 In 01 00 In 02 00 In 03 01 In 04 00
Di 04 15 1A …
Save current calibration (dir, start, stop, micro and ramps)
Reload original calibration (if saved beforehand)

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 PCU diagnostics
The test mode remains the same as for G1 and G2
On PCUs with display when test mode is entered:
- the LEDs come on in sequence
- two bar graph that display the proportional
manoeuvre in progress (0-127)
- the numbers of the digital functions of the activated switches are shown

In the event of an error with a lever: sequence of beeps, the number of beeps
indicating the number of the faulty channel.
The two LEDS on the PCU are both dual-colour (green/red).
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Types of CU available

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FABER-COM G2B standard – direct manoeuvre mapping

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FABER-COM G2B standard – manoeuvre mapping shifted

Output cables

Output cables

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