Operation

Controls and Instrument

Controls and Instrument

A

Remote control

B

Gradient meter

C

Fire extinguisher

D

Operator panel

E

Diesel panel

F

Pressure gauge panel

Pressure Gauge Panel

NOTE

The pressure gauges must be under supervision during drilling.

A

Pressure gauge panel, flushing air

B

Percussion pressure gauge

C

Drill feed pressure gauge

D

Rotation pressure gauge

E

Extra air outlet

Operator Panel

Control Panel

Image

Description

Directions

Center button is enter.

Escape (backwards)

Error message

The button flashes when there is an active error code.

Engine menu

Drilling menu

Control Panel Menus

NOTE

This display does not have touch functionality. It is controlled by the directions buttons, enter, escape, and quick pages buttons.

The control panel provides information on diagnostics and different adjustments and settings. There are seven main menus:

User
Diagnostics
Settings
Performance
Data
Drilling
Engine

These main menus then branch out into submenus. Select the desired menu using the arrows and confirm with Enter. The push buttons that are selectable under each menu are illuminated and can then be used in that specific menu.

Overview Menus

User Menu

Under OP - Operator login, the following settings can be made:

  • Logout and Login: Settings to change the level of what can be seen and changed in the menus.

  • Language: Language settings for the operator panel can be made.

  • Imperial Units: Setting of which unit in the operator panel is working with.

  • Date: The user can set the date in the operator panel.

  • Time: The user can set the time in the operator panel.

Diagnostics Menu

The Diagnostics menu contains the following submenus:

  • PWM Outputs

  • Digital Outputs

  • Analogue Inputs

  • Digital Inputs

  • Engine

  • CPU1

  • X35

  • RRC

  • Display

PWM Outputs

Under PWM Outputs menu, user can read Actual and Desired valve actuation. If a fault is detected in the valve in question, it is indicated with the red box around the actual value and is also shown in the Error messages menu.

Digital Outputs

Digital Outputs menu gives the information about the control system activation and digital outputs.

Analogue Inputs

Analogue Inputs menu gives the information about control system readings of analog sensors. If open circuit or short circuit is detected, it is indicated on this page and on Error messages menu.

Digital Inputs

Under Digital Inputs menu, digital inputs from sensors, some relays, and switches on remote is indicated.

Engine

Engine menu shows the latest reason for shutdown of the engine.

CPU1

CPU1 menu gives the information about status, temperature, and power supply regarding the CPU. It also shows the software version that is active on the CPU.

X35

X35 menu shows status information regarding the X35 I/O module.

RRC

RRC menu shows the status information regarding the MU and OU on the machine.

Display

Display menu shows the status information regarding the IFM display.

Settings Menu

The Settings menu contains the following submenus:

  • Drill Control System

  • RPCF

  • ECL

Drill Control System

In Drill Control System menu, user can see and choose between the drill controls to be active during drilling.

RPCF

Under RPCF (Rotation Pressure Control Feed) menu, the following settings can be made:

  • Enabled: If the checkbox is unchecked, then the RPCF function is deactivated.

  • Start: The setting for rotation pressure at which the drill feed pressure starts to drop.

  • Stop: The setting for rotation pressure at which the drill feed pressure must be Y103 min. If the menu shows higher rotation pressure, the feed pressure does not drop further.

  • Y103 Min: Minimum setting current for Y103 that activates the valve.

  • Y103 Low: The setting is for collaring-feed pressure. It cannot be adjusted here, but is shown as comparison with the minimum setting for feed pressure.

ECL

Under ECL (Electric Controlled Lubrication) menu, the following settings can be made:

  • Pulses/Minute: This shows number of pulses are done by the pump per minute.

  • Extended time: Total time for pump cycle.

Performance Menu

The Performance menu contains the following submenus:

  • Machine

  • Fuel

  • Service

Machine

In the Machine menu, the user can read the accumulated hour counters for the machine and the following settings can be made:

  • Engine hours

  • Percussion hours

  • Percussion hours without feed

  • Tramming hours

There are also two separate resettable counters that can be used by the operator.

Fuel

The Fuel menu shows the accumulated fuel consumption.

There are also two separate resettable counters that can be used by the operator.

Service

The Service menu shows the service interval on the different service points of the following:

  • Compressor

  • Engine

  • Rock drill

Data Menu

The Data menu contains the following submenus:

  • Parameters

  • Load

  • Factory reset

Parameters

In the Data menu, the user can choose the settings as follows,

  • Load the previously saved set of parameters.

  • To do the Factory reset.

Load

There are eight different slots where parameter settings can be saved. It can be used for different bit configurations, different sites, or other reasons.

In the Load menu, the operator can choose to load any of these eight different settings.

Factory reset

In the Factory reset menu, the operator can choose to reset the settings of the parameters to the ones that were configured from the factory.

Drilling Menu

NOTE

The Drilling menu is also accessible from the quick page button.

In the Drilling menu, the operator can change settings as follows,

  • High impact pressure

  • High feed pressure

  • Rotation speed (right or left)

  • Thread in speed

  • Thread out speed

Engine Menu

NOTE

The Engine menu is also accessible from quick pages buttons.

In the Engine menu, the operator can read engine information of the following,

  • Actual engine RPM

  • Desired engine RPM

The desired high RPM can be set here, indicated by arrows next to the desired engine RPM gauge when in high RPM mode.

User can also check that which drill controls that are active.

  • Engine RPM

  • Fuel level

  • Coolant temperature

  • Battery voltage

  • Engine load

  • Fuel consumption

  • Intake air pressure

  • Intake air temperature

  • Engine oil pressure

Diesel Engine Control Panel

A

Work light

B

Resetting emergency stop

C

Indicator lamp for heating the hydraulic oil

D

Indicator lamp for ignition on

E

Error report, engine shutdown

F

Error report, warning

G

Indicator lamp for Restricted Operating Mode (ROM)

H

Reset button for protection of moving parts. Activated on each start or after the cover has been opened.

U

On

V

-

J

Knob, Restricted Operating Mode (ROM)

0

Off

I

On

K

Indicator lamp for radio contact

L

Preheating indicator

M

Indicator lamp for compressor on

N

Circuit breaker for compressor loading

U

Compressor loaded

V

Compressor unloaded

P

Circuit breaker for heating the hydraulic oil

U

Heating on

V

Heating off

Q

Circuit breaker for work lights

U

Work lights front and rear on

V

Work lights off

R

Ignition switch

0

Off

I

On

S

Emergency stop

T

Level indication of diesel

Spirit Level

The spirit level shows at which angle the machine is standing. The machine can tip over if the allowed inclination angles are exceeded.

The gradient meter shows the chassis frame inclination and not the ground inclination.

See Reference Documentation

Technical Data in the Operation manual for details about allowed inclination angles.

Remote Control

NOTE

Pay attention to the position of the remote control.

A

Left-hand multi-function lever (Feed positioning and rod handling)

B

Mode switch

T

Positioning

U

Drilling

V

Tramming

C

Tramming levers left and right

W

Forward

X

Neutral

Y

Reverse

D

Multifunction knob. See section Menu views. Navigation.

E

Right-hand multi-function lever (Boom positioning and drilling)

F

Emergency stop

Stops the diesel engine (must be reset before restart). Emergency stop range is 60 m (196.85 ft.).

G

Jack left and right

W

Lower front section

X

Neutral

Y

Raise front section

H

Reset of grinding interval

J

Grinding pressure On and Off

K

Rear hydraulic jacks

W

Up

Y

Down

L

Winch motor

W

Wind in

X

Neutral

Y

Wind out

M

Upper drill rod support

W

Open

Y

Close

N

Lower drill rod support

W

Open

Y

Close

P

Resetting hole depth

Q

Suction hood

W

Suction hood up (Drilling position)

Y

Suction hood down (Drilling position)

R

Dust collector (DCT) On and Off

S

Software stop, manual extraction

W

Activate

Y

Deactivate

Left-Hand Multi-Function Lever

WARNING

Accidental Operation

Accidental operation can cause serious injury or damage property.

  1. The operator must have a clear line of sight when working with a remotely operated machine.

  2. Before operating the machine, always check that the controls are correctly adjusted.

  3. Always deactivate the remote control when not in use.

  4. Never stand on the machine during operation.

WARNING

Deactivated Remote Control

Can cause serious injury.

  1. No functions can be controlled when the remote control is deactivated.

Functions when positioning mode and drilling mode are selected.

Sector

Activity

A

Feed tilt, front

C

Feed tilt, rear

D

Feed swing (left)

B

Feed swing (right)

E

Feed extension down

F

Feed extension up

Right-Hand Multi-function Lever

WARNING

Accidental Operation

Accidental operation can cause serious injury or damage property.

  1. The operator must have a clear line of sight when working with a remotely operated machine.

  2. Before operating the machine, always check that the controls are correctly adjusted.

  3. Always deactivate the remote control when not in use.

  4. Never stand on the machine during operation.

WARNING

Deactivated Remote Control

Can cause serious injury.

  1. No functions can be controlled when the remote control is deactivated.

Functions when positioning mode is selected.

Sector

Activity

A

Boom lowering

C

Boom lift

B

Boom swing right

D

Boom swing left

K

Boom extension in

L

Boom extension out

Functions when drilling mode is selected.

Sector

Activity

A

Rapid feed-forward

C

Rapid feed-backward

B

Rotation (Clockwise)

D

Rotation (Counterclockwise) and Flushing air

G

Threading

H

Unthreading

J

Rotation (Counterclockwise)/Flushing air/Feed-backward

E

Reduced auto-drilling

F

Full auto-drilling/collaring

K

Low percussion

Flushing air self-holding - lever movement < 0.2 sec

L

High percussion. Break loose with deactivated automatic drilling.

Stop flushing air

M

Proportional rotation speed. Only manual percussion.

N

Proportional feed pressure. Proportional rotation speed. Only manual percussion.

Functions during collaring

Sector

Activity

K

Deactivates drilling (low percussion, rotation, and low feed). Does not deactivate flushing air.

L

Activates full drilling (high percussion, rotation, flushing air and high feed)

Functions during full drilling

Sector

Activity

K

Activates collaring (low percussion, rotation, flushing air and low feed)

L

Deactivates drilling (percussion, rotation, and feed). Does not deactivate flushing air.

Right-Hand Multifunction Lever-Proportional Function

X

Rotation

Y

Feed

  • Sector (L) and (M) have a proportional function for rotation and feed.

  • Move the lever to (F) via sector (D) and (E) for full auto-drilling.

  • Move the lever to (F) via sector (D), (E), and (K) for collaring.

  • Move the lever via sector (M), (N), and (K) for proportional rotation and feed during collaring.

  • Sector (F) locks self-holding in collaring mode. Set values for rotation, low feed, and low percussion are locked.

Touch Buttons

Symbol

Function

Description

Indicates communication Transmit or Receive

The symbol flashes during weak communication.

Indicates whether the radio box is controlling

The symbol flashes before the remote control has received the command. The indicator lamp comes on when the remote control has control.

Warning

Indication, less serious error. Error cause is read on the control panel.

Warning / Stop

Indication, fatal error. The diesel engine is switched off automatically.

Battery

Indication of battery level.

Escape

Back one step in the menu structure.

Water mist, On or Off

Track oscillation lock, On or Off

Flushing air, On or Off

Disengaging the damper pressure

N/A

Remote control On or Off

The button is pushed until the display is switched on. The levers must be in start position when the remote control is started.

Automatic break loose On or Off

Press button for 1 second to activate.

Switch, Remote Control, or Rig

The indicator lamp (2) comes on when the remote control has control.

Locking the adapter

N/A

Start or stop button for the diesel engine

Speed control

Reset button for protection of moving parts

N/A

Tramming Low Speed

Signal Horn

Open or close hatches

Option "Silence kit"

Open or close hatches

Option "Silence kit"

Automatic rod handling

Winch On or Off

Sleeve retainer On or Off

Menu Navigation

Use the multifunction knob (A) and Escape (B) key to navigate, read, or change values in the different menus.

Button

Description

Function

A

Multifunction knob

Navigation knob for navigating in and between the menus.

Enter key confirms settings made and options selected in the menus. The Enter key also works as reset for timeout. See section timeout function. Settings knob for setting desired values.

B

Escape

Back one step in the menu structure. Any changes that have been made in a menu are only confirmed when Enter is pressed first.

Menu for Information and Adjusting

The menus show current information or provide the option for setting adjustable values. Winch force and tramming speed are also regulated in the menus. Upper box shows:

  • Feed pressure

  • Engine RPM

The lower box shows:

  • Rotation

  • Damper pressure

  • Percussion

Winch Power Menu

The menu for winch force adjustment appears when the switch is in the tramming position, with the touch button for Winch activated. Adjust winch force using the multifunction knob.

Feed Pressure Menu

Once forward feed is activated, the feed pressure can be adjusted with the multifunction knob. Hold in the multifunction knob and turn it to set the correct value. This image is displayed when changing. Functionality must have been activated previously in Settings (RRCFP).

Menus for Testing

The menus for testing are as follows:

  • The menus for testing are accessed by holding the water mist button and the On button pressed when the remote control is started.

  • Each lever movement is shown with the interval 0 - 100.

  • Each lever movement is shown with the interval 0 - 100.

Testing the circuit breakers:

  • The white indication in the center of the symbol moves up or down when testing circuit breakers, and indicates correct function.

  • Touch buttons in the menu illuminate during testing, and indicate correct function.

  • The multifunction knob is shown with positive and negative values.

  • Tilt sensor - not applicable.

Error Messages

Start-Up Screen

The following screen is supposed to be shown on the remote control during start-up if the remote control is working. The figure 0 (A) gives an indication that there is no error message and the remote control works normally. If 0 has changed to another figure, then the Epiroc service organization must be informed for troubleshooting.

Lever Fault
  • The message is shown during engagement if the levers are not in start position.

    • Release the levers for the message to disappear.

  • The message is shown in the event of a lever fault. Communication is disconnected.

    • Restart the remote control in test mode and check the levers.

Low Battery
  • The message is shown in the event of low battery level.

    • Replace the battery.

Communication Fault
  • The message is shown when radio communication is interrupted.

    • Approach the machine for automatic reconnection.

NOTE

The blue indicator lamp on the remote control flashes when communication is weak.

Button Fault
  • The message is shown if the wrong button or button combination is pushed when the remote control is started.

    • Restart the remote control.

  • The message is shown in the event of a fault in the button.

    • Go to test mode to check the buttons.

Inclination Error
  • The message is shown in the event of unpermitted inclination of the remote control. The remote control loses control and shuts down the current function.

    • Set the remote control correctly. The message disappears and control of the remote control is restored.

Internal Fault
  • The message is shown in the event of a fault in the remote control.

    • If the error message remains after restart, contact the Epiroc service organization.

Timeout Function

The remote control has a timeout function. When the remote control has not been activated for 15 seconds the levers become inactive. Reset with the horn button , Enter key or by changing mode with the switch.

Using Start-Up Function

Precondition

  • The switch on remote control panel is in tramming position to enable start-up of the remote control.

  1. 1.
    Start the remote control by holding the remote control ON and OFF button pushed until the display is switched on.

    NOTE

    The levers must be in start position when the radio box is started.

  2. 2.
    Transfer control to the remote control by pushing drill rig or remote control switch .

    NOTE

    The indicator lamp flashes before the remote control has taken control. The indicator lamp comes on when the remote control has taken control.

  3. 3.
    Start the engine by pressing start and stop button .

Stopping System

  1. 1.
    Switch off the diesel engine by button .
  2. 2.
    Switch off the remote control with button .
  3. 3.
    Switch off the CAN system with the key.

Stop Drilling or Rotation

The following functions for stopping drilling or rotation are unique on the remote control. Move the right-hand multi-function lever to sector (B) to stop the drilling or rotation.

Stop Drilling or Rotation Function in Adjustment Mode

When adjusting the angle of the feed with the mode switch (Q) in position drilling , the mode switch must be changed to position positioning . With continued drilling with the mode switch in position positioning , the left multi-function lever (P) and the right multi-function lever (R) deactivates after 5 seconds of inactivity. The function stop drilling or rotation works regardless of the mode selection of the mode switch (Q).

Display Heater

Display Heater in Operation

If the temperature falls below approximately -9 °C (15.8 °F), the display heater is switched on automatically. The symbol (A) is shown in the display. The heater is also switched off automatically around approximately 0 °C (32 °F).

If the battery starts to become discharged and the battery warning is shown, the heater is switched off despite the temperature needing the heater. This function is to avoid affecting the use of the remote control. The battery time decreases when the heater is running, the amount depending on the temperature and the length of time the heater is running.

If the remote control has a heater, the symbols for OFF and ON appear as follows:

Display Heater OFF
Display Heater ON

If the remote control lacks a heater, the symbol appears as follows:

No Display Heater

Replacing Remote Control

Use the learn link routine for replacing the remote control. Learn link connects transmitter (rig) with receiver (remote control). After the procedure the rig addresses to the new remote control.

  1. 1.
    Switch off the control system on the rig.
  2. 2.
    Remove the end resistor on the CAN BUS coil, which is located at the aim device (D569).
  3. 3.
    Connect the learn link cable between the radio box and the CAN BUS coil.
  4. 4.
    Start the control system on the rig.
  5. 5.
    Start the remote control in learn-link mode by pressing button and simultaneously until the "Start learn-link" view is shown on the display.
  6. 6.
    Press Enter to start Learn Link.
    Step result

    Now the transfer of data starts. The transfer is complete when the following image is shown on the display:

  7. 7.
    Switch off the remote control with the emergency stop.
  8. 8.
    Switch off the rig control system.
  9. 9.
    Remove the cable and put the end stop on the CAN BUS coil.
    Step result

    Now the rig is ready to restart.

Using Cable to Remote Control

If the communication between the machine and the remote control ceases to work or if the remote control is not permitted by local regulations then a cable can be connected for operating the machine. The cable can also be used for the remote control when its battery is discharged.

To use the cable to the remote control proceed as follows:

  • Connect the cable between the remote control and the radio receiver on the machine.

  • Activate the remote control as usual.

NOTE

When using the cable make sure that the machine does not run over the cable!

Electrical Cabinet

A1 Cabinet

A

Fuses

B

K132

Safety relay

C

K5

Starter relay

D

K70

Safety edge relay

E

K330A

K330B

Radio shut down relay

F

K197

Utility lights relay

G

K4A

K4B

Main relay

A20 Cabinet

H

Fuses

J

K6

Glow plug relay

K

S20

Battery separator

L

Cabinet ground point

M

K8

ECM main relay

N

K7

LP fuel pump relay

P

K200

ECM ignition relay