Global Service Training

6050 Hydraulic Mining Shovel

Operator's Station
Module 1 - PARTICIPANT MATERIALS (COMPETENCY STANDARD)

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MODULE DESCRIPTION

• Module objective This module is designed to introduce the 6050 Hydraulic Mining Shovel operator’s
station. The location of the operator controls, switches, and cab mounted
components will be detailed in this module. lab exercise will be used for skill
development and knowledge check.

• Competency statement At the completion of this module, participants will be required to successfully
complete a summative group assessment by answering five oral questions at an
accuracy rate of at least 80%.

At the completion of this module, participants will be required to successfully

complete a written assessment at an accuracy rate of at least 80%.

• Classroom/lab ratio This module includes 70% theory (classroom) and 30% practical (lab).

• Audience Level II--field service personnel, resident mechanics, Technical communicators,

shop technicians and customers. All participants should have at least three years of
field or shop experience with hydraulic systems.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Module learning outcome This 6050 Hydraulic Mining Shovel Operator’s Station module is designed to
introduce the operator’s station and to identify the location and operation of the
components.

• Visual presentation Participants will take notes on the features of the operator’s station, as well as the
location and function of each component and the main Board Control System
(BCS) screens during a visual presentation of the Operator’s Station module.

• Lab 1 Given the appropriate reference material and the Lab 1 Worksheet, the participant
will be able to locate and identify the operator’s station components and the main
Board Control System (BCS) screens.

• Post-Assessment Given all reference material and class notes, the participant will be able to identify
the function of the components in the operator’s station during a Post-Assessment.

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LAB 1: Operator’s Station Component Identification

Instructions: Write in the number of the item in the blank next to the name.

Radio BL + Button - adjusts BCS background lighting

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Thermostat - adjusts temp in cab Rotary switch - desired control function
BL + Button - adjusts BCS background Key switch
lighting darker
Cursor UP Cursor BACK
Rotary switch - instensity level of blower Thermostat - adjusts temp in cab
BCS display Cursor DOWN
Help Print
Rotary switch - desired control function Rotary switch - instensity level of blower
Cursor HOLD Service
Emergency Stop Switch Cursor ENTER

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LAB 1: Operator’s Station Component Identification (cont.)

Instructions: Write in the number of the item in the blank next to the name.

Start switch - LH engine Stop switch - RH engine

Momentary switch - LH Stop switch - LH engine

Diagnostic Faults

Idle switch - RH engine Idle switch - LH engine

Potentiometer - Speed Start switch - RH engine

adjustment RH

Potentiometer - Speed Momentary switch - RH

adjustment LH Diagnostic Faults

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LAB 1: Operator’s Station Component Identification (cont.)

Instructions: Write in the number of the item in the blank next to the name.

Switch floodlamps - hydraulic oil cooler Switch floodlamps - driver’s cab

Switch engine speed reduction Switch undercarriage holding brake
Switch lighting - cab Switch stick cylinder switch-off bypass
Switch screen washer Cigarette lighter
Switch beacon Switch windscreen wiper rear window
Switch travel motors - Switches on the fast Switch electronic excavator control -
gear Switches ON the electronic servo control
Switch floodlamps - counterweight Momentary switch reset - Activate after a
fault in the central lubrication system

Switch windscreen wiper Switch floodlamps - platform

Switch superstructure holding brake Momentary switch - swing uppercarriage
override
Momentary switch emergency operation Terminals for electronic engine diagnostics
boom/stick
• Switch lighting - service work Switch counting dumper

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LAB 1: Operator’s Station Component Identification (cont.)

Instructions: Write in the number of the item in the blank next to the name.

CAN-BUS Output ON/OFF LED

CAN-BUS Input Configuration switch
RS232 programming port BUS LED

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Instructions: Write in the number of the item in the blank next to the name.

Hydraulic oil temperature Water temperature

Truck counter Seat contact
Grease system monitoring Engine oil pressure
Engines rpm Operating hours
Fuel level Battery voltage

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6050 Hydraulic Mining Shovel Operator’s Station Post-Assessment

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 atch each of the items in the left column with the functional description in the right column by writing in the
appropriate letter next to that item.

Left joystick A. Illuminates when the batteries are not being charged, or if there is
an alternator defect.

Boom power down button B. Prevents the superstructure from moving.

Swing parking brake switch C. Switches the machine to the second traveling stage.

Engine monitoring lamp D. Turns the floodlamps on the cab module ON and OFF.

Right joystick E. 9-pin connector used as the connection port to the CAN Bus 1
system and for programming the STW servo controller.

Alternator lamp F. Moving fore and aft controls the boom function and left or right
controls the bucket function.

Second speed switch G. Turns the floodlamps on the boom ON and OFF.

Cab module floodlamps switch H. Moving fore and aft controls the stick function and left or right
controls the swing function.

Boom floodlamps switch I. Pressurizes the boom cylinders when retracting.

RS232 port J. Illuminates if there is a critical fault in the engine. In the event of a
critical fault the engine should be shut down immediately.

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