Personnel must be trained in the use of the remote controller before being allowed to use it. Serious injury or damage to the environment can result if a radio controller is operated incorrectly.
The wired remote control is used with EcoDrive hooklifts that are equipped with a snow plough system but do not have a wireless remote control. It allows the operator to mount a snow plough onto the vehicle from outside the driver's cab, while having a good visual overview of the mounting process.
The wired remote control is connected to the hooklift's existing wiring harness, that has a specific contact for the controller.
The controller is weather resistant and can remain connected to its connector on the hooklift's harness during driving, if required. However, it is recommend to keep it inside the driver's cab to prevent damage, theft, or accidental operation.
It is not possible to use the CBW controller when the wired remote controller is active. To operate a snow plough using the CBW controller the wired remote must either be turned off or disconnected from the hooklift's wiring harness.
Activating the Wired Remote Control
To connect and activate the wired remote control, follow the procedure listed below.
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Connect the wired remote control to the 6 pin Harting connector. This is normally located on the right side of the bulkhead, or near to this location. - Activate the snow plough page setup
in the CBW controller. For further information about this refer to JOABs online manuals. - Make sure the stop button on the CBW controller is not activated.
- Switch the PTO button off.
- Verify that the LEDs for the two bottom OFF ON buttons flash, indicating that the controller has a power supply.
- Press and hold down the bottom two buttons of the controller (OFF ON) simultaneously for 3 seconds, to start the controller. When the LEDs are lit constantly, the remote is active and can be used to control the plough functions. Refer to "Operating the Wired Remote Control".
The LEDs next to the bottom right OFF ON button may display 1, 2, or thee constant LEDs, depending on the selected Speed Setting. See "Speed Setting" for further information.
Operating the Wired Remote Control
Provided below is an overview of the controller's buttons and their function, as well as information regarding standby and speed setting.
Standby Wake Up
The control has a standby mode that is activated automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity. This is a safety precaution to prevent accidental operation when left unattended. It is not possible to operate the snow ploughs when in standby mode.
The LEDs next to the button OFF ON Standby wake up will flash rapidly when standby mode is activated. To reactivate the controller press the OFF ON Standby wake button and any of the buttons above it, simultaneously. When reactivated, the LEDs next to the OFF ON Standby wake up button will stop flashing and display a constant light.
Speed Setting
The bottom right button labeled OFF ON Speed setting, shown above, is used to set the rate of hydraulic flow to the snow ploughs. The three different speeds can be selected by pressing the button repeatedly.
The three LEDs to the right of the button represent the three different speeds. If one LED is lit a low rate of flow is provided to the ploughs. If two LEDs are lit a medium rate of flow is provided to the ploughs. And if three are lit, a high rate of flow is provided to the ploughs.
This setting allows the user to select the appropriate rate of flow in relation to the required operation, fast or precision. All plough functions are affected by this setting when operated by the wired remote only.
Extra Functions - Lock/Unlock
Buttons 5
and 6
shown above are used for additional input signals, such as a electronically controlled plough locking mechanism.
Disabling the Wired Remote Control
To turn the wired remote off, press the two OFF ON buttons at the bottom of the controller simultaneously for 3 seconds. If the LEDs for both buttons flash, the controller is successfully turned off. Alternatively, disconnect the controller from the hooklift's wiring harness.