User Manual: Tiltrotator Front Pin Lock X04, X06, X07, X12, X18, X20, X26 Xcontrol G2 Docno: 700347ena

User Manual
Tiltrotator Front pin lock™ X04, X06, X07, X12, X18, X20, X26
XControl G2
DocNo: 700347ENA
User Manual
XControl G2
DocNo: 700347ENA
4 | User Manual tiltrotator with Front pin lock™ | Introduction
User Manual
Published by:
Steelwrist AB
Bäckvägen 18
192 54 Sollentuna
Sweden
+46-626 07 00
www.steelwrist.com
Translation of Original User Manual
Copyright © 2013, Steelwrist AB. No part of this document can be reproduced.

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Contents
1. Introduction.....................................................................................................7
1.1. EC Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................8
1.2. Thank you for choosing a tiltrotator from Steelwrist................................................................................9
1.3. Steelwrist Design Philosophy...............................................................................................................10
2. Safety.............................................................................................................11
2.1. Safety Levels........................................................................................................................................12
2.2. Safety regulations.................................................................................................................................12
2.3. Machine plate and warning labels........................................................................................................13
2.4. Type certificate for lifting hook..............................................................................................................15
3. Product Description......................................................................................17
3.1. Function description..............................................................................................................................18
3.2. Tilt rotator main parts............................................................................................................................19
3.3. Hydraulic system..................................................................................................................................21
3.4. Electrical control system.......................................................................................................................23
4. Technical data...............................................................................................27
4.1. Technical data.......................................................................................................................................28
4.2. Technical data - hydraulics...................................................................................................................28
4.3. Technical data - weights and dimensions.............................................................................................29
4.4. Technical data - gripper cassette..........................................................................................................29
4.5. Tightening torque..................................................................................................................................29
5. Operation.......................................................................................................31
5.1. Operating the lock function...................................................................................................................32
5.2. Operation of the tilt function..................................................................................................................32
5.3. Operating of the rotation function.........................................................................................................33
5.4. Operation of the extra function.............................................................................................................33
5.5. Operation of the gripper function..........................................................................................................33
5.6. Other functions.....................................................................................................................................34
5.7. Operation of the excavators quick coupler...........................................................................................34
5.8. Connecting work tools..........................................................................................................................34
5.9. Disconnecting work tools......................................................................................................................36
5.10. Using the lifting hook..........................................................................................................................37
6. User interface................................................................................................39
6.1. Understanding the user interface..........................................................................................................40
6.2. Operating mode....................................................................................................................................40
6.3. Menu:....................................................................................................................................................41
6.4. Speed....................................................................................................................................................42
6.5. Brightness.............................................................................................................................................42
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6.6. Profile Management..............................................................................................................................42

6.7. Layout...................................................................................................................................................44
6.8. Clinometer............................................................................................................................................44
6.9. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................45
6.10. Troubleshooting - in / out signals........................................................................................................46
6.11. Language............................................................................................................................................46
7. Wheels and Track steering (Option)............................................................49

7.1. Introduction Wheels/Track steering......................................................................................................50
7.2. Function description Wheels/Track steering.........................................................................................50
7.3. User interface Wheels/Track steering...................................................................................................52
8. Environmental aspects.................................................................................55
8.1. Environmental information....................................................................................................................56
9. Maintenance..................................................................................................57
9.1. General Maintenance...........................................................................................................................58
9.2. Grease and hydraulic oil.......................................................................................................................58
9.3. Axial and radial play..............................................................................................................................58
9.4. Checkpoints..........................................................................................................................................59
9.5. Lubrication points..................................................................................................................................60
9.6. Full Service...........................................................................................................................................60
9.7. Check list - Delivery of the machine.....................................................................................................61
9.8. Check list - Weekly inspection and lubrication......................................................................................61
9.9. Check list - Daily inspection and lubrication.........................................................................................61
9.10. Feedback............................................................................................................................................62
Chapter
1
1. Introduction
Topics:
• EC Declaration of Conformity
• Thank you for choosing a tiltrotator
from Steelwrist
• Steelwrist Design Philosophy
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1.1. EC Declaration of Conformity

EC Declaration of Conformity according to Directive 2006/42/EC, Appendix IIA
Steelwrist AB, Bäckvägen 18, 192 54 Sollentuna, Sweden, hereby certify that the manufacturer:
Table 1: Tiltrotator
Type:
Serial number:
Weight:
Upper coupler:
Attachment coupler:
Gripper:
Oil type used when tested:
Type of lubrication in the gear box:
Schematics - Part number:
Delivery Date:
The above machine meets the requirements of the Directive 2006/42/EC and the following parts of harmonized
standards and technical specifications as stated below.
SS-EN474-1:2006+A1:2009, SS-EN474-5:2006+A1:2009, SS-EN12100:2010, ISO/DIS13031.2.
This declaration and Steelwrist guarantee is void if changes or other interventions are made without Steelwrist
approval.
The technical documentation for this product is held at the above address.
Questions are answered by the CTO or CEO.
Stefan Stockhaus, CEO, Steelwrist AB

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1.2. Thank you for choosing a tiltrotator from Steelwrist

We would first like to thank you for the confidence in choosing a tiltrotator from Steelwrist. At Steelwrist we work
hard to build tiltrotators that are well adapted to modern excavators. We will do everything we can for you to be
happy with your Steelwrist.
To obtain the best performance and reduce the risk of accidents, it is essential that the tiltrotator is installed,
maintained and operated properly. Carefully read the user manual and understand the content before starting to
use the product. To ensure a long product life span, reliability and cost effectiveness, it is important to regularly
inspect and maintain the product. This is part of the proper use of Steelwrist tiltrotators. We as a manufacturer can
not be held responsible for accidents or accept complaints if the cause is due to inadequate inspection and
maintenance or incorrect operation.
Steelwrist products are CE marked. This means that they are designed, manufactured and described in accordance
with current directives and requirements. However, it is important that all security requirements are considered in
the installation, maintenance and use. This is the case for safety regulations in this manual, the excavator's manual
and local safety rules relating to the area where the machine is used. If the tiltrotator rebuilt or complemented in a
way without Steelwrists written approval the CE marking and warranty ceases to apply immediately. Steelwrist
reserves the right to make technical changes without prior notice.
This manual is intended to provide the necessary information about the function, operation and maintenance of
your Steelwrist. (Installation instructions are in a separate document.) Ensure that the manual is always readily
available in the machine's cabin.
Yours sincerely,
Stefan Stockhaus
Steelwrist AB
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1.3. Steelwrist Design Philosophy

Steelwrist's development work is aimed at giving you a tiltrotator that is optimized for your excavator. To enable
you to get the best digging geometry and best fuel efficiency, we have designed a tiltrotator that is robust, low
weight, has a low overall height and also has a high tilt angle. Over the excavator's lifetime, this optimization often
results in savings equivalent to a large part of the tiltrotator's total purchase cost compared to other alternatives
that may be heavier and have a higher building height.
You will recognize our efforts by:
• 45 degree tilt angle for high flexibility and fewer machine movements
• Steel casted gearbox and other casted components for best strength/weight relationship
• Truss structure construction in upper coupler and attachment coupler for strength and lower weight
• Low building height for maintaining the best digging geometry
• A control system that is easy to use and that ensures the lowest possible fuel consumption.
• Front pin lock™ for increased safety when changing work tool.
Chapter
2
2. Safety
Topics:
• Safety Levels
• Safety regulations
• Machine plate and warning labels
• Type certificate for lifting hook
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2.1. Safety Levels

Most accidents occur as a result of carelessness or negligence to follow given safety instructions. For us at Steelwrist
safety is very important and we will do our best to avoid risks with preventive measures. However no safety instruction
or protection measure, no matter how good they are made, is better than a prudent machine operator.
In order to classify risks we use the following safety standards and recommendations in this manual:
Danger:
• Danger (Danger) indicates that an accident will occur if the regulation is not followed. The accident will
result in serious injury or death.
• Read carefully the user's manual and understand the contents before the product is first installed and
used. Avoid dangerous work situations. For questions, contact your dealer or Steelwrist.
Warning:
• "Warning" indicates that an accident could occur if the regulations are not followed. The accident could
Caution:
• "Caution" indicates that an accident may occur if the regulations are not followed. The accident may
Note:
• "Note" could be something that we wish to draw your attention to that can increase or reduce the
performance of the product or of your excavator.
• Carefully read the user manual for your excavator together with this manual to ensure best possible
function and performance.
2.2. Safety regulations

Steelwrist tiltrotators can be used with a variety of tools that, correctly used, increase the excavator's productivity
significantly. Work tools, however, have to be be of the type normally used when working with excavators. No other
use may occur without Steelwrist written approval. The tiltrotator is also designed to manage a certain torque and
excavators of a certain machine weight. The tiltrotator should not be installed on an excavator above the specified
weight. However, it is possible to mount a tiltrotator on a machine with lower performance than the intended machine
weight, provided that tiltrotators own weight is taken into account. Ensure that your tiltrotator match the excavator's
performance. See: Technical data
Warning: Never use tiltrotator or attachment to lift a person.
Warning: Always follow safety instructions for the machine, tiltrotator and work tools.
Warning: Do not stay near the work tools when the machine is in use and always stay clear from lifted
work tools.
Warning: When the tool is being connected or disconnected, the safety distance is three meters from the
work tool. (For some types of hydraulically powered tools the safe distance can be even higher, consult
the user manual for the work tool.)
Warning: Only authorized and trained personnel may use tiltrotator. It is important that the driver take the
time to learn how to manage to tiltrotator safely before using the machine.
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Warning: Always turn off the machine for maintenance and repair work.
Caution: Remember to relieve pressure in hydraulic system before work is started. Be careful when
searching for leaks as hot hydraulic fluid can cause skin burns, and hydraulic fluid under pressure can
penetrate skin.
Note: Excavator geometry changes with the quick coupler/tiltrotator mounted. Compared with an excavator
without a quick coupler the reach is extended range while the weight increases. Choose the size of buckets
and other work tools with this in mind.
Note: Works with breakers can cause vibration damage to tiltrotator with accident and personal injury.
Do not use larger breakers than specified in the machine manual. Avoid where possible, work using
hydraulic breakers.
Note: Follow the recommendations in Maintenance to reduce the risk of injury and ensure the longevity
of the tiltrotator.
Note: The indication on the quick coupler can differ from other couplers and tiltrotators.
2.3. Machine plate and warning labels

Your tiltrotator is marked with a machine plate as follows:
The machine plate shows the tiltrotator model, serial number, maximum lift weight with gripper and lifting hook,
maximum hydraulic pressure, weight, year of manufacture, CE-marking and contact information for Steelwrist.
In addition to machine plate so there is also a warning label that must be visibly mounted in the cabin. The warning
labels pinpoints safety risks and is therefore of crucial importance. Exchange damaged labels when needed. Contact
your supplier or Steelwrist if the old labels have been damaged and you need new ones.
The text above in the local language:

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• Read the tiltrotator user manual!

• This machine is equipped with a Steelwrist tiltrotator
• Never go under a lifted attachment
• Attachments can be moved sideways, as well as tilt and rotate
• The danger area around tiltrotator is three meters. Be extra cautious when handling long objects.
• Always check that any attachment is properly locked after each change.
• Do not exceed the machines lifting capacity
• Never use the tiltrotator to lift persons
• Never leave the operators cabin with the tiltrotator lifted.
• For questions, contact your dealer or Steelwrist.
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2.4. Type certificate for lifting hook

The following type certificate is valid for lifting hooks used on Steelwrist products.
Chapter
3
3. Product Description
Topics:
• Function description
• Tilt rotator main parts
• Hydraulic system
• Electrical control system
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3.1. Function description

This function description gives an overall description of the Steelwrist tiltrotators structure and principle of its
operation.
The tiltrotator is an hydraulic work tool aimed to be mounted an excavator or backhoe loader. The tiltrotator is used
to position various work tools by combining a tilting and rotating movement.
Tilting movement:
Rotation movement:
The connection to the excavator can be either direct mounted or following a standard that fits the excavators quick
coupler. In general, the smaller the excavator the more frequent direct fit tiltrotators.
On the international market, there are several different quick coupler standards which can be divided into dedicated
mounting standards (quick coupler that fit on one bucket type that must comply with the standard), and universal
standards (quick coupler that fit with different types of buckets, mainly various original buckets from different
manufacturers of excavators ). Various attachment standards have different performance in terms of height, weight,
width and surface structures for assimilating digging forces. Very high, heavy or large attachments, such as, for
example Pin Grabbers (UK) and Verachtert (Holland), mean that these, from a performance perspective, do not
lend themselves in a favorable way to be combined with a quick coupler such as the mounting on top of the tiltrotator.
These tiltrotators should therefore be made direct fit.
The tiltrotator consists of a number of parts as follows:
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1. Excavator dipper arm

2. Excavator quick coupler
3. Tiltrotator - upper coupler with tilt cylinders (may be one or two tilt cylinders, depending on the excavator's size)
4. Tiltrotator - gearbox with hydraulic manifold
5. Tiltrotator - attachment coupler with front pin lock™
When tiltrotator is used together with a quick coupler: See the excavators and quick coupler user manuals.
The weight of the tilt rotator weight impacts the machine's lifting capacity. It is therefore important that the excavators
lifting capacity is matched against the weight of the tiltrotator. Possibly also bucket sizes and other tools may have
to be adapted to the new conditions.
The work tool width in combination with driving techniques are essential for the load, and therefore wear and tear.
Do not use a wider work tool than what is stated in Technical Data and never larger than what the machine supplier
recommends. To reduce the risk for excessive wear and tear, the driver should always endeavor to balance the
digging force along the work cutting edge.
Also consider the following:
• The tiltrotator is not intended for continuous rotation for a long time (grilling type of work). Reason being risk of
overheating and pinching.
• Do not expose the tiltrotator to abnormal forces, for example by hitting buckets to hard surfaces.
• Avoid exposing the tilt cylinders for peak forces at the end position.
• Work with hydraulic breakers or similar work tools can often expose the tiltrotator to exessive forces thus shorten
the life of the equipment. Therefore, such work is should where possible be performed without tiltrotator.
3.2. Tilt rotator main parts

Tiltrotator is basically made up of six subsystems: an upper coupler (direct mounted or following a standard) with
tilt cylinders, a gearbox / rotor unit, an attachment coupler, a gripper cassette which is optional, and a hydraulic
systems and associated electrical control systems. Hydraulic systems and control systems are described separately
below.
Upper coupler:
1. Upper coupler:
2. Tilt cylinder
Upper coupler to excavator and double-acting tilt cylinders. In the upper coupler the gearbox is mounted via two
joints (so-called tilt shafts). The tilt shafts makes the tiltrotator tiltable. The tilt movement is achieved with the tilt
cylinders.
Gearbox:
1. Gearbox
2. Gear wheel
3. Worm
4. Hydraulic motor
5. Tilt shafts
The link between the upper coupler and the attachment coupler, consists of a worm gear with a worm and a gear
wheel. The gear wheel is bolted to the attachment coupler with high tensile strength screws. The rotation is achieved
with an hydraulic motor driving the worm, which in turn rotates the gear wheel and thus the attachment coupler.
Attachment coupler:
1. attachment coupler
2. Locking pins
3. Locking cylinder
4. Check valve
5. Indicator bar red (for open quick coupler)
6. Indicator bar green (for locked/secured quick coupler)
7. Front pin lock™
The attachment coupler is used to lock the work tool by a hydraulic cylinder pushing a locking pin under the rear
pin of the work tool. This is done with a hydraulic cylinder ("the locking cylinder") and locking pins. For a secure
locking function, it is essential that the locking pins enclose the pins of the work tool. When the locking cylinder is
in its retracted position the lock is open and it is possible to connect or disconnect a work tool.
Front pin lock™ is a safety function that locks the front bracket pin of the work tool in the attachment coupler when
the locking cylinder and locking pins are in the extended position. It prevents the work tool coming loose from the
coupler if the locking pins are accidently retracted above the rear bracket pin. This reduces the risk of dropping a
tool and causing an accident when changing tools. Front pin lock™ is based on two locking wings engaging and
preventing the bracket pin from coming out of the front grip when the lock cylinder is in the extended/locked position.
Tools can be attached when the attachment coupler is both locked and open.
When the quick coupler is locked, this is indicated by a green indicator bar (right) protruding at the front edge by
the work tool shaft. When the quick coupler is open, a red indicator bar (left) is visible, see image below.
Cylinder status is indicated by the red indicator bar (left). It can be seen whether the cylinder is in a withdrawn
position (the quick coupler is open or locks against the rear pin of the work tool).
If both the red and green indicator bars are visible the quick coupler is incorrectly locked to the rear pin.
In order to prevent unintentional opening of the lock function, the cylinder has an integrated pilot-operated check
valve that requires an opening pressure to open the lock. This is a safety function which ensures that the lock is
still locked in the event of a hose rupture. The maximum permitted operating pressure is set to 250 bar. In addition
to this, there is also a safety function in the form of an integrated spring in the locking cylinder that holds the locking
pins in locked position even if the machine should lose oil pressure at the same time as the check valve does not
function as it should.
The attachment coupler on the tiltrotator can be fitted with one or two auxiliary hydraulic outlets for connection of
external working equipment, such as a gripper cassette or other hydraulic tool.
Gripper:
The gripper unit facilitates the handling of goods within the frame for permitted lifting capacity. The gripper unit in
principle consists of two hydraulic cylinders (”gripper cylinders”) and two gripper arms. In order to maintain the
hydraulic pressure without continuous active flow the respective gripper cylinder is equipped with a pilot controlled
check valve that serves as a counterbalance valve.
When the gripper cylinders are in the retracted position the gripping arms are open. Steelwrist gripper solution is
equipped with GripSync ™ which allows that the gripper arms can work in sync even under relatively high counter
pressure on respective grab arm.
3.3. Hydraulic system

Tiltrotator functions are controlled with the hydraulic directional control valves on tiltrotator that interacts via the
control system with the basic machine hydraulics. Each valves control one function on the manifold.
Normally, one pressure and one tank line is needed to power the functions of the tiltrotator. The directions of each
function is controlled by a 4:3 directional valve that takes in the hydraulic oil from the the pressure line (P) to the A
(or B) port in order to run the function in a certain direction. The oil is routed back to through the B (or A) port to
the tank line (T). Up to five functions are controlled by the hydraulic system, rotation, tilt, grab (EXTRA1), EXTRA2
and attachment coupler lock.
Tiltrotator manifold:
1. Manifold with all valves in tiltrotator

2. Divided manifold with rotation, lock and extra functions in tiltrotator
3. Tilt valve with counter balance valves in the tilt cylinder.
The tiltrotator manifold includes main pressure reduction valve, check valves and shock valves for tilt cylinders.
The chock valve will protect the tilt cylinders against overload and open at 210 bar. The main pressure reduction
valve is set to 210 bar. The hydraulic oil is routed trough a six channel swivel connected in manifold on its way to
the locking cylinder and extra functions.
There is also a relief valve on the engine to protect the engine against peak pressure (not applicable to X04-X07).
In principle there are three types of control as follows:
• Proportionally controlled system that requires one hydraulic function (i.e. two hoses) from the excavator -
XControl.
• Proportionally controlled system that requires two hydraulic functions from the excavator (i.e. four hoses).
• On/Off system that requires one hydraulic function from the excavator.
The current most common configuration is that the tiltrotator is equipped with proportionally controlled directional
valves, which, together with carrier machine valves, are controlled from a control unit to steplessly regulate the oil
flow (speed) and its direction - XControl. This type of system is flow compensated when running multiple functions
simultaneously.
A simpler version is also available where the direction of flow is regulated by On/Off valves, and the flow via the
excavator's foot pedal. In this type of control system the hydraulic oil takes the "easiest way", ie the function that
has the lowest load when running multiple functions simultaneously.
There is also a variant that requires two double-acting hydraulic functions from the machine. The valves in tiltrotator
then decide where only the features that will be active through 4:2 valves. The excavators machine hydraulics
determines the direction and flow of hydraulic flow through 4:2 valves that are either open or closed. The rotation
is directly connected to a separate hydraulic circuit and other functions (tilt, lock, additional, gripper) is connected
to the second hydraulic circuit. This means that only the rotation and one other function (ie, tilt, grab, or extra) can
be used simultaneously.
It is important to understand the principles and hence the difference between the different control systems in order
to set the tiltrotator properly and thus get maximum performance. The table below shows a schematic diagram of
how the hydraulic and the control systems interacts.
1. Joystick
2. Control unit (On XControl G2 divided into two cooperating units)
3. Shunt valve
4. Excavator hydraulic tank
5. Excavator pump system
6. Excavator manifold
7. Touch screen for managing the control unit
8. Rotation valve
9. Tilt valve
10. Extra function valve (Extra2) (Extra2)
11. Gripper valve (Extra1) (Extra1)
12. Lock function valve
Operation of the various functions is controlled via electrically operated directional valves connected to the manifold.
When the desired valve for tilt, rotation, lock or extra function opens a connection to the pressure and return line
and the function's work done.
When the locking cylinder is not activated both plus and minus sides are in connection with working pressure. The
locking cylinder is locked by the force on the plus side being greater than on the minus side. If the directional valve
for the lock function is activated, the minus side is pressurized at the same time as the pilot line for the counterbalance
valve is pressurized. The locking pins are retracted and the lock opens. (Note: for certain types of attachments
such as Verachtert-standard the inverse relationship is valid, i.e. the lock is closed when the locking pins are
retracted.)
If the gripper cassette is mounted, the gripper function will be activated by activation of the directional valve for
gripping function. In order to maintain the hydraulic pressure the gripper cylinders are equipped with a built-in check
valve.
3.4. Electrical control system

The control system, in this case XControl is used to control the various functions of the tiltrotator. The section above
describes the various control systems from a hydraulic perspective. Each valve must be controlled electrically,
which means that the electrical control unit is directly related to the hydraulic control system that the tiltrotator is
equipped with. The control system basically consists of a control unit, a touch screen, handle, and the electrically
controlled hydraulic valves in the tiltrotator and carrier machine. For control systems of a more basic nature, the
touch screen may be excluded.
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1 801070 1 XCG2 Tiltrotator Module RF
2 801059 1 XCG2 Cabin Module RF
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3 800349 1 XCG2 Display Multi Lang. Memory RF
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4 800717 1 Joystick Xcontrol G2 left 2A-5D
18 5 800718 1 Joystick Xcontrol G2 right 2A-5D
6 801065 1 Switch, QC Contura V
On Tiltrotator 7 802212 1 Dual Feeder HF Deutsch DT04-2P
8 801062 3 Cable, CAN 4-pole M8, 2m
1 9 802011 1 Adapter T M8 XCG2
B 10 801063 1 Cable, CAN 4-pole M8, 2m, Panel
15 11 801064 1 Cable,Tiltrotator QCSwitch, Carling
12 802018 1 Cable, XCG2 Feeder 2500mm 2xDT
16 13 802202 1 Cable, Power/CAN Cabin module
14 801068 1 Cable, Machine - Tiltrot. CAN, 16m
15 1 Cable, Tiltrotator XCG2 RF 3m
16 1 Cable XCG2 TR
17 802219 1 Cable XCG2 Generic Power Adapter
18 801069 1 QC Enable Plug XCG2
Drawn by Approved by
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T his drawing remains S teelwris t property and s hould

not be copied without our written allowance. XCG2 Electrical
1. Tiltrotator module
Nor it is permitted to s how or give this to a
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third pers on. C ontravention will be pros ecuted
with the s upport of exis ting law.
2. Cabin8 module 7 6 5 4 3 2
3. Display
4. Handle Left
5. Handle Right
6. Attachment coupler switch (QC-switch)
7. Feeder valve
8. Handle/Display wiring (Can Cable)
9. T-adapter
10. CAN Support Socket
11. Cable with buzzer to the switch for the tiltrotator's attachment coupler
12. Feeder valve cable
13. Cable Power/CAN - Cabin module
14. Machine cable
15. Tiltrotator cable
16. Valve wiring
17. Cable for connecting supply voltage*
18. The safety plug on the machine cable switch
19. Cable security gate
20. Cable for the machine's original functions
*Cable for connecting supply voltage is unique to the machine and is not designed for all machines.
XControl G2 is an advanced control system with several unique functions:
• Autotuning – The system automatically adjusts itself in all valve parameters for lowest fuel consumption and
optimum ride quality
• Clinometer – Tilt and rotational angles are shown in real time, an electronic spirit level
• Built in troubleshooting – The system indicates any errors in plain text
XControl G2 contains the central control, the brain of the system, split into two modules of which one, the cabin
module (2), is installed in the excavator's cab and the other, the Tiltrotator module (1), is installed in the tiltrotator.
The task of the cabin module is to control the feeder valve (7) so that the correct amount of oil is supplied to the
tiltrotator based on the signals from the handles (4 and 5). The task of the Tiltrotator module is, on command from
the cabin module, to control the hydraulic valves in the tiltrotator.
The Tiltrotator module communicates with the Cabin module via CAN-bus. Another task of the Tiltrotator is, via an
integrated accelerometer, to measure the tilt angle and at the same time, measure the rotation angle via a sensor
which is installed in the tiltrotator's worm gear.
The display (3) is used to make all settings in the system and provide information about the system, e.g. tilt and
rotation angle (via the Clinometer). The display does not need to be connected for the system to work and can be
disconnected via switch. The attachment coupler switch (6) is used when the driver wants to open the tiltrotator's
attachment coupler to change tools. The cable (19) is used to create a safety loop (interlock) for the machine's
quick coupler so that the mounting does not open by mistake and drop the tiltrotator.
When the driver wants to remove the tiltrotator, the machine cable connector must be disconnected. Then install
a safety plug (18) in the machine's connector to make it possible to open the machine's quick coupler.
The joystick is connected to the cabin module via the handle cable (8) and is connected to the excavator's original
functions via the cable to the machine's original functions (20).
The CAN Support socket (10) is used to connect a computer to the system.
Chapter
4
4. Technical data
Topics:
• Technical data
• Technical data - hydraulics
• Technical data - weights and
dimensions
• Technical data - gripper cassette
• Tightening torque
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4.1. Technical data
Table 2: Technical data
X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26
Machine weight (ton) Max 4 Max 6 Max 7 Max 12 Max 16 Max 20 Max 26
Break out torque (kNm) Max 35 Max 45 Max 65 Max 80 Max 125 Max 150 Max 180
Upper Coupler DF, S40 DF, S40 DF, S45, S50 DF, S45, S50 DF, S60 DF, S60 DF, S70
attachment coupler S40 S40 S45, S50 S45, S50 S60 S60 S70
Gripper cassette Option Option Option Option Option Option Option
Tilt angle ±45° ±45° ±45° ±45° ±45° ±45° ±45°
Rec. Bucketvol. (lit) 150 250 300 400-500 800 900 1250
Bucket width (mm) Max 1100 Max 1200 Max 1300 Max 1400 Max 1600 Max 1800 Max 1800
DF=Direct fitted
4.2. Technical data - hydraulics

Table 3: Technical data - Hydraulics
X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26
Required flow (L / min) 30-40 30-50 30-50 50-70 60-100 80-120 80-120
Working pressure (bar) 180-210 180-210 180-210 180-210 180-210 180-210 180-210
Max pressure (bar) 210 210 210 210 210 210 210
Max counter pressure 35 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
l/min (bar)
Flow extra (l / min) 25 25 25 40 50 50 50
Hydraulic auxiliary functions 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
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4.3. Technical data - weights and dimensions

Table 4: Weights and dimensions
X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26
A. Width (mm) 314 314 354 564 612 690 690

B. Length (mm) 488 505 599 625 726 816 852
C. Building height (mm) 308 318 391 425 449 508 512
D. Width upper section 416 428 556 663 729 710 811
(mm)
Weight from (kg) 115 135 195 285 400 445 570
Tilt Torque (kNm) 16 16 21 29 41 47 61
Rotation torque (kN) 3,9 4,2 5,3 6,5 7,8 9,0 10,6
4.4. Technical data - gripper cassette

The gripper unit is an option designed to be used for easier gripping and handling jobs within the allowable load
capacity of your excavator. If the gripping unit's maximum lifting capacity exceeds the machine's lifting capacity,
the lowest figure of the two is the maximum lifting capacity.
The gripper unit maximum lifting capacity is calculated when lifting the load where the load rests against the gripper
support plate and the arms grips around the entire object. If the load is lifted in an offset position (for example, at
the point of the gripper arm) the lifting capacity is reduced by 50%. The gripper arms must not be subjected to
greater force than the maximum lifting capacity.
Table 5: Lift Weights
X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26
Max Lift Weight (kg) 350 350 500 500 900 900 1200
4.5. Tightening torque

The table below gives the recommended tightening torques for different mounting screws. Certain screw dimensions
can be found in different versions and can be identified by the colors: 12.9 is black, Geomet is gray and A4 is silver.
Table 6: Recommended tightening torque
X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26
Top cover M6 (12.9) M6 (12.9) M6 (12.9) M10 (12.9) M10 (12.9) M10 (12.9) M10 (12.9)
17Nm 17Nm 17Nm 79Nm 79Nm 79Nm 79Nm
Worm flange M8 (12.9) M8 (12.9) M8 (12.9) M12 (A4) M12 (A4) M12 (A4) M12 (A4)
40nm 40nm 40nm 76Nm 76Nm 76Nm 76Nm
Motor screws M8 (12.9) M8 (12.9) M8 (12.9) M12 (12.9) M12 (12.9) M12 (12.9) M12 (12.9)
40Nm M10 40Nm M10 40Nm M10 136Nm 136Nm 136Nm 136Nm
(12.9) 79Nm (12.9) 79Nm (12.9) 79Nm
Tilt cylinder M12 (12.9) M12 (12.9) M12 (12.9) M16 (12.9) M16 (12.9) M16 (12.9) M16 (12.9)
holder 136Nm 136Nm 136Nm 333Nm 333Nm 333Nm 333Nm
Gear wheel M16 (12.9) M16 (12.9) M16 (12.9) M16 (12.9) M18 (12.9) M18 (12.9) M18 (12.9)
333Nm 333Nm 333Nm 333Nm 463Nm 463Nm 463Nm
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X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26
Gripper cassette M20 (12.9) M20 (12.9) M16 (12.9) M20 (12.9) M20 (12.9) M20 (12.9) M20 (12.9)
649Nm 649Nm 333Nm 649Nm 649Nm 649Nm 649Nm
Chapter
5
5. Operation
Topics:
• Operating the lock function

• Operation of the tilt function
• Operating of the rotation function
• Operation of the extra function
• Operation of the gripper function
• Other functions
• Operation of the excavators quick
coupler
• Connecting work tools
• Disconnecting work tools
• Using the lifting hook
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5.1. Operating the lock function

The tiltrotator has an integrated attachment coupler where the lock is operated with an safety switch mounted in
the cab. The attachment coupler is opened and closed as follows. For coupling of a work tool: Connecting work
tools
Warning: If the quick coupler safety switch is activated without the buzzer sounding or without the warning
in the display showing, discontinue the operation and troubleshoot.
Warning: Remember that the hydraulic system must be pressurized in order to make the attachment
coupler lock.
Warning: The lock may open immediately after the quick coupler switch is activated depending on residual
pressure in the hydraulic hoses. Make sure work tools are always placed in a secure position before the
quick coupler safety switch is activated.
1. Open the quick coupler by pulling down the safety lock and then pressing down the safety switch. A warning
signal or buzzer sounds which indicates that the lock is no longer in a secured position. A warning symbol
appears on the display if a display is installed.
2. Build up hydraulic pressure by operating any of the features in the tiltrotator via the joystick. The tiltrotators
attachment coupler is opened.
3. When the safety switch is pushed back to "locked" the locking valve will lose power and the locking cylinder will
start to close.
4. Ensure that the lock is closed by building up pressure in the tiltrotator by operating the appropriate function in
the handle. The attachment coupler will now close.
5.2. Operation of the tilt function

Caution: The description below refers to standard settings and can sometimes vary depending on the
driver settings.
The tiltrotators tilt function is controlled by activating the right thumb roller on the joystick. Maximum speed should
be about 4 seconds from side to side. The higher the activation of the roller the faster the tiltrotator will tilt.
When you pull the roller to the left, the tiltrotator will tilt so that the left side of the work tool lowers, seen from the
driver's seat.
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When you pull the roller to the right, the tiltrotator will tilt so that the right side of the work tool lowers, seen from
the driver's seat.
5.3. Operating of the rotation function

driver settings.
The tiltrotators rotation function is controlled by activating the left thumb roller on the joystick Maximum speed
should be about 7 revolutions per minute. The higher the activation of the roller, the faster the tiltrotator will rotate.
When you pull the roller to left the tilt rotator will rotate clockwise, seen from above.
When you pull the roller to right the tilt rotator will rotate counterclockwise, seen from above.
5.4. Operation of the extra function

driver settings and joystick selection.
The tiltrotators extra function, if such is mounted, is controlled by activating the right index finger roller on the joystick.
The higher the activation of the roller the larger the flow to the auxiliary function. Maximum oil flow is dependent
on the excavator and system settings.
5.5. Operation of the gripper function

driver settings and joystick selection.
The tiltrotators gripping function, if mounted, is controlled by activating the left index finger roller on the joystick The
higher the activation of the roller the faster the gripper arms will open and close.
5.6. Other functions

Control systems, such as XControl, can be expanded with modules for wheels or track steering. For these functions,
see chapter 7. This is not applicable to simpler control system on / off system (Control System 5) or similar.
The excavator's original functions such as horn, "power boost", etc, can be moved during tiltrotator installation from
the places listed in the excavators original documentation. See separate documentation from your dealer or installer.
5.7. Operation of the excavators quick coupler

The excavators quick coupler lock is disconnected and cannot be used as long as the tiltrotator is connected to the
controller. This is a very important safety feature which ensures that the excavators quick coupler cannot be opened
by mistake.
Warning: The description below refers to standard settings. Your installation may differ depending on
how your installer did the installation. See the documentation from your supplier / installer.
Warning: See the quick coupler and the carrier machine's user manual for further information regarding
its operation
The process for making it possible to control the excavators quick coupler is the following.
1. Set tiltrotator on a flat surface.
2. Exit the machine and disconnect the tiltrotator cable and hydraulic lines from the connectors on the dipper arm
or GEOfit.
3. Connect the safety plug in the tiltrotators machine cable connector on the dipper arm.
4. Thereafter it is possible to activate the excavators quick coupler in order to disconnect the tiltrotator.
5.8. Connecting work tools

The quick coupler to be connected to hydraulics for the hydraulic quick couplers must have a constant locked
pressure. The locking pressure should exceed 50 bar but be less than 250 bar. The hydraulics and its electrical
components for control must be approved for its purpose.
Caution: Ensure that work tools and excavator is in a safe position and that nobody are within the working
area.
Procedure for connecting a work tool for example a bucket is the following.
1. Connect the front grip of the tiltrotator attachment coupler to the front bracket pin of the work tool.
When entering the work tools front bracket pin make sure no hydraulic hoses are damaged on the work tool, if
such hoses exists.
2. Crowd in the tiltrotator so that the work tool hangs in the work tools front bracket pin
3. Activate the quick coupler safety switch. The locking pins will be retracted and the work tools rear bracket pin
enters its position. See: Operation of the tiltrotator locking function
4. Deactivate the quick coupler safety switch and pressurize the system. The locking pins will be ejected below
the rear bracket pin. When the quick coupler is locked, this is indicated by a green indicator bar (right) protruding
at the front edge by the work tool shaft and the red indicator bar (left) is no longer visible.
5. Ensure the quick coupler is securely locked and that the work tool is fixed properly before use. Always perform
the following test before using the work tool:
a) Place the work tool in an extended position and push the front end of the work tool to the ground. Pull in the
dipper arm cylinder with the work tool pressed to the ground in order to ensure that the locking pins lock the
rear bracket pin under load.
b) Lift the work tool and shake.

c) Is it not to possible to determine if the coupler is locked, exit the machine and check that the coupler is
properly locked.
5.9. Disconnecting work tools

Disconnecting a work tool from the tiltrotator is basically the reverse tasks compared to connecting a work tool.
Caution: Ensure that work tools and excavator is in a safe position and that nobody are within the working
area.
Procedure for disconnecting a work tool for example a bucket is the following.
1. Crowd in the tiltrotator so that the work tool hangs in the work tools front bracket pin
2. Activate the quick coupler safety switch and pressurize the system. The locking pins are retracted to the open
position. The buzzer should sound and indicate that the safety switch is now in an unsafe state. This is also
indicated by a red indicator bar (left) and on the display.
3. Gently put the work tool on the ground. When the tool is placed on the ground, the bucket cylinder is retracted
so that the quick coupler rear grip is released from the bucket adapter.
4. Lift the dipper arm so that the quick coupler is released from work tools front bracket pin.
5. Turn the quick coupler safety switch off, pressurize the system and the locking wedge will be pushed out to the
locked position. This is indicated by a green indicator bar (right) becoming visible and the red indicator bar (left
no longer being visible.
5.10. Using the lifting hook

The lifting hook must always be used with great care. Always check lifting equipment before every lift and always
lift as low as possible.
Warning: Only use approved lifting chains/lifting straps and never lift a greater weight than stated on the
quick coupler machine plate.
Warning: Ensure that nothing that can be damaged is within a safety radius of three meters plus the
greater of the lifted object height or length.
Warning: Never lift outside the hook lifting area as illustrated below.
The procedure for connecting a lifting shackle or lifting strap to the lifting hook is as follows.
1. Check that the lifting hook is intact and that protective lugs are in place.
2. Place the shackle/strap on the lifting hook so that the lift takes place within the marked area.
3. Ensure that the safety area is free of anyone who could be hurt or anything that could be damaged if the object
being lifted should fall.
Chapter
6
6. User interface
Topics:
• Understanding the user interface

• Operating mode
• Menu:
• Speed
• Brightness
• Profile Management
• Layout
• Clinometer
• Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting - in / out signals
• Language
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6.1. Understanding the user interface

Steelwrist XControl control system (Generation 2) uses a touch screen interface to easily communicate with the
system. You point to objects on the screen to make your selections.
In this manual we will use the arrow key (>) to indicate when you need to point at several objects after each other.
For example: Menu > Controls means you first must press Menu and then press Controls.
The screen is divided into three parts:
1. A status bar in the top of the screen
2. A workspace in the center of the screen
3. A navigation bar in the bottom of the screen
The status bar only shows information about selections that you made or something that the system wants to alert
you about.
The workspace is usually a series of buttons where you choose between different options and other information
that you may find useful. Some more advanced setting features are hidden as these are intended for service
personnel.
If you get support by phone, you can sometimes be asked to go into service mode. In that case you will get the
guidance you need to get there.
In the navigation bar all available buttons are indicated as colored buttons as follows:
1. OK - confirm selection
2. Exit without saving, return.
3. Menu - go to menus for further settings or Clinometer
4. Help - information about the screen you are on.
5. Advance to next page if the menus have more than one page.
6. Go back to the previous page if the menus have more than one page.
6.2. Operating mode

When XControl is started the following screen is shown. The status bar gives you information and you can make
different choices in the navigation bar:
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1. Menu: The left hand side of the status bar indicates your position in the system. In operating mode XControl G2
is indicated.
2. Warning symbol: If the system detects something abnormal during operation, the warning symbol illuminates.
It is still possible to control the tiltrotator but do so with great caution.
3. Error symbol: If the system detects something abnormal during operation, the error symbol appears. Troubleshoot
using Menu>Troubleshoot. See: Troubleshooting
4. Active profile: In the status bar right part the active profile is indicated. A profile stores settings for different work
tools or different machine operators.
5. Menu: On the navigation bars left side there is a button with a key symbol - the menu button. By pressing the
Menu button you will come to various system settings.
6. Help: Button for help texts and explanations for the current menu.
6.3. Menu:
In the menu you can change settings or access the various information systems. The menu is divided into two
different screens as follows.
The following choices can be made.

• Speed: Adjust speeds for different functions.
• Brightness: Adjust the touch screens brightness and contrast.
• Profile: Change between, name or copy profiles.
• Layout: Information about button and roller configuration.
• Clinometer: Shows the work tools rotation, bucket and tilt angle. (Not available smaller models of tiltrotators)
• Troubleshooting: Help and information about troubleshooting the system.
• System Info - Information: Displays information about the system and its components.
• Language: Changing language settings.
Return button - Back arrow takes you back to the operating mode. The system will automatically return to operating
mode after 10 minutes in menu mode if no other function is activated.
In cases where multiple screens are used for interaction scroll between images with right or left arrow in the
navigation bar. In these cases the figures between right and left arrows indicate current page / total pages.
6.4. Speed
In the speed menu, you can adjust a functions maximum speed as shown below.
1. With drop-down menu in the working area, first select the function that you want to change. The picture above
is the rotor function selected.
2. Adjust maximum speeds by moving the indicator along the scale. To the left for lower speed and to the right for
higher speed.
Caution: The speed may have to be reduced on the extra function to allow handling of work tools with
limited hydraulic flow capabilities.
3. Press the OK button on the right of the navigation bar to save the settings and the system goes back to the Main
menu. If you do not want to save settings press Cancel on the left side of the navigation bar.
6.5. Brightness
In the Brightness menu you can adjust the day / night mode, brightness and time to screen save mode.
1. In the top part of the working area there are two buttons, one for day mode (sun) and one for night mode (moon).
Choose a screen mode that you feel comfortable with.
2. Adjust the brightness by dragging the indicator along the brightness scale. Darker to the left and and brighter
to the left.
3. Adjust the start time for the screen saver by dragging the indicator for the screen saver along the scale. Faster
time to the left and longer to the right. If the indicator is drawn to the very right the screen saver is activated.
6.6. Profile Management

XControl G2 has four user profiles which make it possible to quickly change settings for different work tools or
different machine operators. All your settings are saved in the active profile.
To change the profile, select Change Profile as follows:
1. Use the drop down menu to select Change Profile

2. A button for each profile is shown with the current profile indicated by green edges.
3. Select the profile you want to activate.
To rename a profile, select Rename Profile - Change Profile Name as follows:
1. Use the drop down menu to select Change Name.

2. A button for each profile is shown with the current profile indicated by green edges.
3. Select the profile you want to rename.
4. Enter the new name using the touch screen keyboard.
To copy a profile to another, select Copy Profile as below:
1. Use the drop down menu to select Copy Profile.

2. Use the drop down menu to choose which profile you want to copy from.
3. Use the drop down menu to choose which profile you want to copy to.
6.7. Layout
In the layout menu, you can get information about the buttons and rollers on your joysticks are configured.
The indications on the screens are as follows:

• R1-R4: shows symbols for rollers where R1 = left thumb roller, R2 = left index finger roller, R3 = right thumb
roller and R4 = right index finger roller
• 1-14: shows symbol for buttons according to diagram above where buttons 1-4 and 8-11 are on the joystick's
thumb side (i.e. towards the driver) whilst buttons 5-7 and 12-14 are on the joystick's index finger side (i.e. away
from the driver)
• R1+7: shows that a function is controlled by simultaneously using button #7 and activating S1 roller.
Change the layout for left and right handles by pressing the arrow buttons in the navigation bar.
To return to a higher level press Cancel on the left side of the navigation bar.
6.8. Clinometer
The clinometer is a useful tool that indicates how your work tools are oriented. The clinometer shows the tilt angle,
the bucket and rotation angle of your work tool.
The tilt angle is displayed by the indicator tilting from right to left.
The bucket angle is displayed by the indicator moving up or down.
The angle of rotation is indicated by the rotation point indicator moving around the perimeter of the clinometer.
A desired reference point can be set as follows:
1. Press the Set button to indicate a reference position.
2. When you operate the work tool values for tilt, bucket and rotation is indicated relation to the chosen reference
position.
6.9. Troubleshooting
With the Troubleshooting menu, you can get help in solving system errors. You can also test that the signals coming
in from the handles are correct and verify the outputs signals.
Active errors are analyzed as follows:
1. Use the drop down menu to select the Active Errors.

2. If the system detects an error each error will be displayed with an error code. Each error code generates a button
on the touch screen.
3. Press the error code for the error and explanation of the error code appears as follows. (Example)
Historical errors are reviewed as follows:
To delete historical errors use the Clear button.

6.10. Troubleshooting - in / out signals

In the Troubleshooting menu you can test input signals as follows:
Both buttons and rollers in your joysticks and switches in the console create inputs to the system. By activating
buttons and rollers you can with this menu verify that the signals are correct and thus verify that the system is
working properly.
Green symbol indicates that the incoming signal is ok. For analog signals (ie, rollers), you can also see the value
which is generated when you activate a certain roller. Normal values vary between 500-4500mV.
Yellow symbol indicates that the system does not have a correct input or that the cable may be damaged.
Outputs are tested as follows:
Keys and rollers generate input signals that the control system then converts to output signals for the various
functions.
Green symbol indicates that the outgoing signal is ok. For analog signals (ie, rollers), you can also see the value
generated by the system in mA. When the output signal has two directions shown by right and left arrow indicated
as shown above.
Yellow symbol indicates open-circuit, that the system does not have a proper contact. Either the cable harness,
the valve or the contact is not functioning properly.
Red symbol indicates a short circuit. It is probably the cable or the contact
6.11. Language
In th language menu you can change the language for a specific profile as described below.
1. Press the language button you want to select.

Chapter
7
7. Wheels and Track steering (Option)
Topics:
• Introduction Wheels/Track steering

• Function description Wheels/Track
steering
• User interface Wheels/Track
steering
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7.1. Introduction Wheels/Track steering

If wheels or track steering is installed on the excavator, it is possible to steer the wheels or tracks using the rollers
in the handles.
The biggest advantage of this handle steering is that small movements can be made efficiently, which makes work
faster and more profitable.
Warning: Observe caution when using handle steering. Note that this steering alternative is for a workplace
control intended for short movements. Under no circumstances must handle steering be used during
transportation on public highways.
Warning: Installation of the handle steering is carried out by the installer with the aim of meeting applicable
safety requirements. Do not modify the system as this invalidates the CE-marking.
There is a stringent regulatory framework regarding wheels and track steering, with a strong focus on safety. Wheel
steering is regulated by international standard - ISO5010 Earth-moving machinery - Rubber-tire machines - Steering
requirement.
For excavators equipped with handle steering (i.e. steering wheel as main steering) the following applies:
• The steering wheel must always be active and have highest priority
• It must be possible to disengage handle steering
• The driver must reactivate handle steering upon entering the machine each time.
• The driver must receive a visual indication when handle steering is active
• It must be connected so that it is not possible to drive faster than 20 km/h with handle steering activated
• If handle steering indicates a problem, the system must switch to "safe mode" i.e. switch off
The regulatory framework for track steering is not as stringent but some of the points above also apply here. Above
all, that handle steering must be activated manually, indicated visually and be possible to disengage.
The possibility of installing wheel steering safely differs greatly depending on brand of excavator. In principle, there
are two types of wheel steered excavators where one type has an orbitrol with LS Signals. (Orbitrol = the unit that
converts steering wheel movements to a hydraulic signal). The LS signal is used so that the system can sense
steering wheel movements and thereby always give the steering wheel priority. The other type of excavator has
an orbitrol that does not have LS-signals.
To solve this problem, Steelwrist has two types of hydraulic block solutions to ensure that a safe installation can
be carried out regardless of excavator type.
7.2. Function description Wheels/Track steering

A schematic diagram of wheels and track steering is as follows:
Note: This applies when XControl G2 is used as main control system for handle steering. In some cases,
handle steering comes factory fitted and XControl then normally communicates directly with the excavator's
control system. Consult the excavator's user manual for further information.
Wheels steering:
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Track steering:
1. Handle with activation button

2. Cabin module
3. Wheels steering module / Track steering module
4. Wheels steering block / Track steering block
5. Sensor LS-signal from orbitrol
6. Interlocking relay
7. Gear selector
8. Work position selector
When XControl G2 handle steering is installed, a control unit is added to the original system. It is not possible to
install handle steering without also installing tiltrotator steering.
The wheels / track steering module communicates with other modules via CAN-bus. An activation on a roller in the
handle (1) is sent via the cabin module on to the wheels / track steering module (4). The signals are translated here
and current sent to solenoid valves on the Wheels steering block / Track steering block (5).
Activation and shut-off of the wheels and track steering occurs via an activation button in the right-hand handle as
illustrated.
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For activation to be possible at least five of the following activation criteria must be met:
Table 7:
For wheels steering For track steering
Security gate in driving mode Security gate in driving mode

Creep or low range active. (The designations can differ slightly depending on
machine brand. Consult the excavator's user manual.)
Steering wheel not used
Note: Further activation criteria can occur depending on machine brand and type. See separate machine
specific manual for complete documentation.
Assuming that activation criteria are met, steering is activated and the activation button's indication lamp illuminates
red continuously.
Table 8:
Indication Meaning
No indication Handle steering is not activated

Continuous red light Handle steering is activated and works normally
Flashing red light Handle steering is active but one of the activation criteria has not been met. If the
permitted mode has not been reached within 5 seconds, handle steering will switch
off and reactivation will be required. The roller in the handle must in any case reach
the neutral position before the steering function can be restored.
Note: If the steering wheel is activated at the same time as operating handle steering, the steering wheel
has priority and the roller on the handle must be released back to the neutral position before handle steering
can be used again.
Note: If the security gate drops, handle steering disengages and activation is required to use handle
steering again.
Note: If the gear selector is moved to a mode for transport, i.e. to a mode where the excavator can operate
faster than 20km/h, handle steering deactivates or low range engages (depending on excavator model).
7.3. User interface Wheels/Track steering

For wheels steering, you as a user, for safety reasons, cannot change anything in the system without the assistance
of a technician from your dealer. The user interface is only a monitoring and indication screen with fault-tracing
assistance in the event of any contact with a service technician.
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Some changes can be made for track steering.
Track control - Combined means that you can run both tracks forwards or backwards on one index finger roller
whilst using the other index finger roller to swing left or right.
Track control - Individual means that you can run the left track forwards or backwards with the left index finger roller
and run the right track forwards or backwards with the right index finger roller.
Consult the machine's documentation for more detailed information on how to install it on your excavator.
Chapter
8
8. Environmental aspects
Topics:
• Environmental information
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8.1. Environmental information

As part of Steelwrist environmental efforts, we strive to make products that over their life cycle have as little
environmental impact as possible. Overall the usage of Steelwrist products on an excavator result in a more efficient
work. This is achieved by fewer machine movements, higher machine utilization and also less machine transportations
since a Steelwrist equipped excavator with appropriate work tools can do tasks that otherwise would require several
different machines on the work site. All this has a positive impact on the environment compared with an excavator
without Steelwrist products.
Despite this, it is also important that Steelwrist products themselves are developed, produced, maintained and at
the end of the product life cycle, recovered in a way that complies with regulatory requirements and reduces the
environmental impact.
The following applies to the disassembly and assembly work:
• All dismantling work shall be in accordance with applicable national laws regarding health, work safety and
environment. This will include all labor, handling, sorting, transportation, storage and disposal of components,
hydraulic oils, and other materials.
• Consideration must be given to soil and surface water in order to prevent contamination. Harmful substances
and hazardous waste must be handled and stored in well ventilated areas in accordance with national laws and
regulations.
• Local safety instructions should be well known and respected.
• Transportation of hazardous waste shall be made by approved forwarder.
• During dismantling, metals, hydraulic hoses, hydraulic oils, greases and other materials should be sorted and
disposed of appropriately in accordance with laws and regulations.
The following apply for recycling and waste management:
• Steelwrist products are manufactured with the purpose that as much as possible should be recycled. The majority
of components are made from recyclable materials. Metals is the material that is easiest to recycle. Generally,
we recommend that recyclable materials are handled through an approved recycling company.
• Metals are the largest part of the weight of Steelwrist products. Over 80% is made of steel but also aluminum
bronze is used in the product. Most metals can be recycled. Steel and aluminum bronze should be separated
from other metals before disposal for recycling.
• Oil is drained, cleaned and reused or burned for energy recovery. Make sure the oil is not poured down the
drain! This can cause problems for wast water plants. Contact local authorities for information. Ensure the oil is
not contaminated by other fluids such as water or solvents since contaminated oil is much more difficult and
expensive to recycle.
• Plastics can be recycled either through mainly melting (thermoplastics) or burning (thermosets). Plastics should
only be burned in approved incinerators.
• Electrical and electronic waste contains valuable and reusable components and a number of chemicals (PCBs,
heavy metals, etc.) with environmental hazards. Other parts can be burned for energy recovery. Never dump
hazardous electrical and electronic waste.
Equipment for dismantling:

• The work of dismantling should be carried out in a well-ventilated room equipped according to health and safety
protection laws and other laws and regulations. It is important that the dismantling work is done with appropriate
tools from both the environmental and health and safety aspects.
• Personal protective equipment should be used where necessary during dismantling work. This includes protective
clothing and footwear, goggles, gloves, ear protection, helmets and face masks.
Chapter
9
9. Maintenance
Topics:
• General Maintenance
• Grease and hydraulic oil
• Axial and radial play
• Checkpoints
• Lubrication points
• Full Service
• Check list - Delivery of the machine
• Check list - Weekly inspection and
lubrication
• Check list - Daily inspection and
lubrication
• Feedback
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9.1. General Maintenance

The tiltrotators exposed position leads to that it is easily subject to damage. Through regular inspection and
maintenance, possible damages can be detected, prevented and resolved in time. WIth regular maintenance
reliability and longevity is secured and the risk of damage is reduced. To avoid damages and to facilitate inspection
and maintenance the tiltrotator should be kept clean. It is important to note that inadequate maintenance may
jeopardize safety and can result in serious injury.
Note: When in contact with your supplier or Steelwrist regarding maintenance, service or spare parts it
is always good to have the serial number of your tiltrotator available. The serial number is found at the
beginning of this manual and on the machine plate that is mounted on the tilt rotator.
Warning: The person who shall carry out inspection, maintenance and service must have sufficient
knowledge for carrying out the work in question.
Caution: Hydraulic lines may be under pressure. Before maintenance work is started, make sure to release
hydraulic pressure.
Caution: When using spare parts, original Steelwrist spare parts should be used. Steelwrist is not
responsible for non-original spare parts and its impact on other parts of the product.
Daily and weekly inspection should be performed. Daily inspection means that supervision must be carried out
every day before work begins, while weekly supervision is meant to be carried out every 40 hours of operation.
Deficiencies found during the inspection must be corrected immediately. Contact Steelwrist or dealer for any
questions.
9.2. Grease and hydraulic oil

Tiltrotator is factory filled with a grease type EP2. Steelwrists recommendation is that you continue to use a
grease-type EP2 / NLGI 2 with base oil viscosity greater than 180 cSt at 40 degrees Celsius. If central lubrication
is installed please follow the lubrication system supplier's recommendations.
Before delivery the tiltrotator is tested with hydraulic oil as indicated in the beginning of the user's manual. Hydraulic
oils must be approved for use with O-rings of material NBR70.
9.3. Axial and radial play

The tiltrotator is designed so that a minimal play is possible in both axial and radial direction. This is necessary
because the friction between sliding surfaces generates heat and as this affects the various metals differently. The
tiltrotator otherwise risk to "pinch". After a certain time in operation, the gap will increase slightly as the tiltrotator is
run-in. Wear is influenced by high break out forces, general driving style but mainly neglected lubrication.
It is very important that you lubricate and clean the tiltrotator periodically. Hydraulic breakers can significantly
increases the wear so that tiltrotator over time may get an excessive play. It is important to monitor development
over time and ensure that neither the axial nor rotational play becomes too large. Play above what is specified
should be adjusted as soon as possible.
The delivery amount of axial and radial play is about 0.3-0.4 mm. Radial play is checked by the attachment coupler
being manually rotated relative to the gearbox. Mark a line on the gear box and attachment coupler. Then push the
attachment coupler manually to its end position (i.e. so that the screw tooth is pushed against the gear wheel and
the screw is against its sliding bushing inside the gearbox). This may be hard to do and maybe you need a crowbar
or similar. When the attachment coupler is in its end position should differ by less than 1.0 mm in the original marker.
If the play is bigger, bearings need to be replaced or shimmed.
Axial play are measured with a clock between attachment bracket and gearbox, so that the tool carrier manually
raised / lowered using a crowbar or similar. Also in this case, the play should not exceed 1.0 mm. If there is greater
play, the gearbox bearings may need to be replaced or shimmed.
After prolonged use it may be worthwhile to submit tiltrotator to your local service center or Steelwrist for full service
review. Normally, all wear parts such as slide bearings, bushings, grease, chafed hoses etc. are replaced. For
further information see Full service or visit Steelwrist's website: www.steelwrist.com
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9.4. Checkpoints
Warning: Before use, the lock function must be pressurized by activating one hydraulic function. Ensure
that work tools and the machine quick coupler is safe and properly secured to tiltrotator before work is
started.
1. Rear tilt shaft with locking: Make sure shaft is in position and the locking is not loose or damaged.
2. Tilt cylinder shafts with locking: Make sure shaft is in position and the locking is not loose or damaged.
3. Check radial and axial play, see 9.3.
4. Front tilt shaft with locking and bushings: Make sure shaft is in position and the locking is not loose or damaged.
5. Valves, manifolds, connectors and hydraulic hoses: Verify that cable connections to all the valves are intact and
that there are no hydraulic leaks on / around the manifold.
6. Tilt cylinder holder and bushings: Check that the tilt cylinder holders are tightly secured and the mounting is
undamaged.
7. Lock cylinder with locking bolts and play in locking pins.
8. The lock indications are intact.
9. Visually check that all front pin lock parts are intact.
a. With the attachment coupler locked, without tool attached: check that the locking wings block the front grip's
opening.
b. With the attachment coupler unlocked, without tool attached: check that the locking wings can move both
outwards and inwards.
10. General Condition: seals, safety decals, piston rods, etc.
9.5. Lubrication points
1. Rear tilt shaft

2. Gearbox - worm bushing motor side
3. Locking pins - bushings
4. Gearbox - gear wheel
5. Gearbox - gear wheel and axial bearing
6. Tilt cylinder shaft
7. Front tilt shaft with bushings
8. Tilt cylinder holder
9. Tilt cylinder holder
1. Gripper cylinder shaft

2. Gripper cylinder ear
3. Gripper shaft
4. Gripper shaft
9.6. Full Service

Over time it may be advantageous to replace wear parts such as slide bushings, slide bearings, shaft bushings,
hydraulic hoses, etc. Steelwrist has a full service program for this where your tiltrotator is inspected and all wear
parts are replaced for a fixed price.
Steelwrist recommendation is to conduct a review of the tiltrotator approximately every second year. Contact your
dealer or Steelwrist for more information and reservations.
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9.7. Check list - Delivery of the machine

To ensure correct installation, your installer received an installation guide. Experience shows that not all workshops
are equally meticulous in following the installation instructions and of course even the best fitter may make a mistake
if unlucky. We therefore suggest that you check the following items when you receive your machine.
1. Make sure feeder hoses are long enough, that is, so you can run the bucket cylinder from fully closed to fully
extended, without stretching the hoses.
2. Check that the tiltrotator cable is well attached of a hose and not pinched when you tilt the tiltrotator maximum.
3. Check that the tilt cylinder hoses and the hydraulic block so that they are not pinched when you tilt tiltrotator
maximum.
4. Check the functionality of all functions.
9.8. Check list - Weekly inspection and lubrication

1. Make sure the lock function, and machine quick coupler locks properly
3. Check that the indicator bars are intact.
4. Check that hoses and connections are intact without oil leaks
5. Check that the locking of the tilt axes are intact and undamaged
6. Check that the locking of the tilt cylinder axes are intact and undamaged
7. Check that the locking bolt for lock cylinder is intact and tight.
8. Make sure the mounting screws for tilt cylinder brackets, worm flange, top cover and gripper cassette are intact
and tight
9. Make sure the cable harness is intact and undamaged
10. Check radial and axial play
11. Check all shaft bearings for wear and tear. Excessive wear can cause costly consequential damages
12. Check that warning labels are present and readable.
13. Lubricate the tilt cylinder brackets grease nipples (2-4 pcs. depending on model)
14. Lubricate the tilt shafts grease nipples (2x)
15. Lubricate the tilt cylinder shafts grease nipples (2pcs)
16. Lubricate all grease nipples on the gripper cassette (6 pcs)
17. Lubricate all grease nipples on the gear box (4 pcs)
9.9. Check list - Daily inspection and lubrication

1. Make sure the lock function, and machine quick coupler locks properly
3. Check that hoses and connections are intact without oil leaks
4. Check that the locking of the tilt axes are intact and undamaged
5. Check that the locking of the tilt cylinder axes are intact and undamaged
6. Check that the locking bolt for lock cylinder is intact and tight.
7. Make sure the mounting screws for tilt cylinder brackets, worm flange, top cover and gripper cassette are intact
and tight
8. Lubricate the tilt cylinder brackets grease nipples (2-4 pcs. depending on model)
9. Lubricate the tilt shafts grease nipples (2x)
10. Lubricate the tilt cylinder shafts grease nipples (2pcs)
11. Lubricate all grease nipples on the gripper cassette (6 pcs)
9.10. Feedback
Steelwrist continuously strives to improve products and processes.
If you have any remarks, suggestions for improvements or other views on this publication, please make a copy of
this page and post, fax or email it to us at one of the following addresses.
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6.6. Profile Management..............................................................................................................................42

7. Wheels and Track steering (Option)............................................................49

1.1. EC Declaration of Conformity

Stefan Stockhaus, CEO, Steelwrist AB

1.2. Thank you for choosing a tiltrotator from Steelwrist

1.3. Steelwrist Design Philosophy

2.1. Safety Levels

2.2. Safety regulations

2.3. Machine plate and warning labels

The text above in the local language:

• Read the tiltrotator user manual!

2.4. Type certificate for lifting hook

3.1. Function description

1. Excavator dipper arm

3.2. Tilt rotator main parts

3.3. Hydraulic system

1. Manifold with all valves in tiltrotator

3.4. Electrical control system

T his drawing remains S teelwris t property and s hould

4.1. Technical data

Table 2: Technical data

X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26

4.2. Technical data - hydraulics

X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26

4.3. Technical data - weights and dimensions

X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26

A. Width (mm) 314 314 354 564 612 690 690

4.4. Technical data - gripper cassette

Table 5: Lift Weights

X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26

4.5. Tightening torque

Table 6: Recommended tightening torque

X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26

X04 X06 X07 X12 X18 X20 X26

• Operating the lock function

5.1. Operating the lock function

5.2. Operation of the tilt function

5.3. Operating of the rotation function

5.4. Operation of the extra function

5.5. Operation of the gripper function

5.6. Other functions

5.7. Operation of the excavators quick coupler

5.8. Connecting work tools

b) Lift the work tool and shake.

5.9. Disconnecting work tools

5.10. Using the lifting hook

• Understanding the user interface

6.1. Understanding the user interface

6.2. Operating mode

The following choices can be made.

6.6. Profile Management

To change the profile, select Change Profile as follows:

1. Use the drop down menu to select Change Profile

1. Use the drop down menu to select Change Name.

1. Use the drop down menu to select Copy Profile.

The indications on the screens are as follows:

1. Use the drop down menu to select the Active Errors.

Historical errors are reviewed as follows:

To delete historical errors use the Clear button.

6.10. Troubleshooting - in / out signals