Forced Potato Super Simpson Remote Control System (Bucyrus 25M Miner Version) Operator’s Manual SY0101.B – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Forced Potato Super Simpson Remote Control System (Bucyrus 25M Miner Version) Operator’s Manual SY0101.B – PDF DOWNLOAD
Preface
- This document is intended as an operator’s reference to the Super Simpson Remote Control System (Bucyrus 25M Miner Version). This version of the Super Simpson RCS (Remote Control System) is integrated into the electrical system of Bucyrus 25M Continuous Miners and is used to provide radio remote control and monitoring of the machine
- Other than is permitted by law, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or process without prior written consent of Forced Potato Incorporated. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and correctness of the information presented within this document. However, Forced Potato does not provide guarantee of its correctness or accuracy.
- Other than is required by law, no warranty of any kind is expressed or implied. Copies of this manual, and other documentation pertaining to Forced Potato control system products, may be obtained by contacting Forced Potato directly.
- For all matters involving servicing or purchase of Super Simpson RCS (Bucyrus 25M Miner Version) control system components, please contact your Bucyrus representative or local Bucyrus service center
Introduction
- The Super Simpson Remote Control System (Bucyrus 25M Miner Version) is a dependable and high-speed radio remote control and monitoring system developed for Bucyrus 25M series continuous miners. The system is installed in the electrical system of a 25M continuous miner and allows an operator to remotely control machine operation from a safe distance using a radio remote control console.
- This manual provides basic information and user instructions for the system. Since that time the system has undergone a number of software revisions to improve performance and to provide additional automation features. Each new revision of software is accompanied by a different part number of receiver control unit. This manual only pertains to the following model of receiver control unit
Bucyrus Receiver Part Number: 377873
Forced Potato Part Number: L0Q60101
If this manual does not correspond to your model of receiver control unit, please contact Forced Potato immediately to obtain a copy of the correct publication. Please contact your local Bucyrus America representative or service center to obtain service or replacement parts for the control system.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Forced Potato Super Simpson Remote Control System (Bucyrus 25M Miner Version) Operator’s Manual SY0101.B – PDF DOWNLOAD
Contents 2
(1) Preface 5
(2) Introduction 6
(3) Safety Notice 7
(4) System Information 8
(5) Explanation of Terms 9
(6) Overview of Remote Equipment 10
“TITO” 10
(7) System Control Modes 14
Manual Mode 14
Remote Mode 15
Charging the Remote Control Console (TITO) 18
Cleaning the Remote Control Console (TITO) 21
(9) Using the Remote Control 23
Remote Console – Power On 24
Remote Console – Power Off 24
Remote Console – Emergency Stop 24
Remote Console – Fire Suppression 25
Remote Console – Pump Motor Control 26
Remote Console – Cutter Motors Control 27
Remote Console – Conveyor Motors Control 28
Remote Console – Fan Motor Control 29
Remote Console – Cutter Boom Raise/Lower 30
Remote Console – Gathering Pan Raise/Lower 30
Remote Console – Stabilizer Jack Raise/Lower 31
Remote Console – Conveyor Boom Control 32
Remote Console – Water Sprays Control 33
Remote Console – Head Lights Control 33
Remote Console – Tram Enable 34
Remote Console – Tram Track Control 34
Remote Console – Tram Speed Control 35
(10) Advanced Remote Features 36
Remote Console – Machine E-Stop Bypass 36
Remote Console – Breaker On and Off 38
Remote Console – Auxiliary Outputs 40
(11) Automatic and Special Features 41
Automatic Scrubber Fan Control 41
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Fan Before Cutter Option 42
Pennsylvania Scrubber Fan Requirements 42
Methane Monitor Override Option 43
(12) Main Diagnostic Screen 44
(13) System Menu 45
To Enter the System Menu 45
To Return to REMOTE MODE 45
Moving Around in the System Menu 46
System Menu Pages and Options 47
Main Menu 48
Main Menu Option 1 – Diagnostics Mode 48
Main Menu Option 2 – Fault Log 50
Main Menu Option 3 – Hour Meters 52
Main Menu Option 4 – Fan Before Cutter 53
Main Menu Option 5 – Methane Monitor Override 54
Main Menu Option 6 – Any Key Fault Clear 55
(14) Main Menu Option 7 – Tradesman Setup Menu 56
Tradesman Option 1 – Solenoid Self Test 56
Tradesman Option 2 – Solenoid User Test 58
Tradesman Option 3 – Console Test 59
Tradesman Option 4 – Date 60
Tradesman Option 5 – Time 61
Tradesman Option 6 – Motor Settings 62
(15) Main Menu Option 8 – Engineering Setup Menu 63
Engineering Option 7 – Clear Hour Meters 63
Engineering Option 8 – Clear Fault Log 64
Engineering Option 9 – Reset Defaults 65
Engineering Option 10 – System Configuration 66
Engineering Option 11 – Machine Configuration 68
Engineering Option 12 – Motors Configuration 71
Engineering Option 13 – Left Hand Tram Configuration 73
Engineering Option 14 – Right Hand Tram Configuration 74
Engineering Option 15 – Sump Settings 75
(16) Digital Inputs to Configure Radio Control Frequency 76
(17) System Fault Messages 77
(18) Control System Pin Outs 139
Super Simpson Receiver Control Unit Connector X1 – 35 Pin
Burndy Female 139
Super Simpson Receiver Control Unit Connector X2 – 19 Pin
Burndy Female 140
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Super Simpson Receiver Control Unit Connector X3 – V35 Burndy
(34 Pin Female) 141
Super Simpson Receiver Control Unit Connector X4 – GAPL26 26
Pin Female 142
Super Simpson Battery Backup Power Supply Connector X5 – 8
Pin Burndy Female 142
Super Simpson Battery Backup Power Supply Connector X6 – 8
Pin Burndy Male 143
Super Simpson Receiver Control Unit Connector X7 – RS-422
Graphics Display 143
Super Simpson Receiver Control Unit Connector X8 – RS-422
Data Logger 143
Super Simpson Display Unit (4X20 “Lil’ Blue”) Terminal
Connections J3, J4 143
Super Simpson 144
Programming A1 144
Super Simpson 144
Thermistor Module A2 CAN 144
Super Simpson Traction Unit Connector X10 – GAPL26 26 Pin
Male 145
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