PV-235 Series Instruction Manual Section 4 - Controls

4.4 - RCS (Rig Control System)

The Atlas Copco RCS is a computerized Rig Control System that governs and monitors the
drill.
The computer display provides a Graphic User Interface (GUI) representation of all standard
hydraulic and pneumatic pressures normally used by the operator on standard control
Drilling Solutions blasthole drills. Using a computer interface eliminates the need for
hydraulic hoses and valves from the operators working environment. This reduces dirt
contamination areas (improved pressurization), eliminates oil leaks, heat and hydraulic valve
noise within the cab.

General Information
The RCS design also provides many qualities that are advantageous to the operator, service
technicians and mine planners. some of these advantages are:

1. Clean operating environment (cab sealed with no hydraulic hoses, bulkhead

connections or leaks in the cab).
2. Reduced noise in the operating environment (no hydraulic valves in the cab).
3. Computer display of all drilling pressures.
4. On screen display of powerhead position.
5. Automatic operational and safety interlocks.
6. Automatic identification and display of system warnings and faults.
7. On screen display of engine J1939 data.
8. Access to diagnostic menus and troubleshooting capabilities that are viewed
directly from the display.
9. On screen calibration and adjustment of system parameters.
10. Rock formation analysis and data logging (optional).
11. On board GPS Navigation (optional).
12. Auto leveling (optional).
13. Auto drilling (optional).

Fault Finding
Fault finding on the RCS drill is done directly on the screen. The system will show On Screen
information about what is wrong.

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 PV-235 Series Instruction Manual Section 4 - Controls

RCS Operator Controls

The computer display, joysticks, push buttons and potentiometers are the controls used to
operate the RCS system. All operational functions can be controlled from the operators seat
within the cab of the drill.

Figure 4.4-1
During normal operation, the operator has hands on the joysticks. For proper ergonomics all
functions used during normal drilling operations are located so that the operator does not
have to move his hands away from the joysticks and panels.

Figure 4.4-2

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Section 4 - Controls PV-235 Series Instruction Manual

RCS Operators Panels Layout

Figure 4.4-3

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Operator Input Actions
The operator controls allow the operator to perform a set of input actions. For example, input
action for a joystick could be : joystick forward or joystick backward. The basic operator
input actions used to control the drill are shown below.
Table 1: Input Actions

Control Description Action

Left hand single Multi-function single axis, non self- Forward - Back
axis joystick centering, friction hold, analog joystick
with digital rocker button, located on the
left hand control panel.
Left joystick digital Press and hold digital rocker button while Press, hold and
rocker button moving left hand joystick. push
Right hand single Multi-function single axis, non self- Forward - Back
axis joystick centering, friction hold, analog joystick
with digital rocker button, located on the
right hand control panel.
Right joystick digital Press and hold digital rocker button while Press, hold and
rocker button moving right hand joystick. push
Left hand dual axis Dual axis, spring centered analog joystick Forward - Back -
joystick with return to zero rocker switch button, Left - Right, Rocker
located on the left hand control panel. Button Up - Rocker
Button Down
Left paddle Two return to center paddles, located on Forward - Back
the left hand control panel.
Right paddles Two return to center paddles, located on Forward - Back
the right hand control panel.
Left rotary knob Left hand rotary control knob, located on Turn Clockwise and
(RH panel) the right hand control panel, is a rotary Counterclockwise
potentiometer.
Right rotary knob Right hand rotary control knob, located on Turn Clockwise and
(RH panel) the right hand control panel, is a rotary Counterclockwise
potentiometer.
Function Buttons Digital function / mode selection buttons Push
are located on the left hand and right
hand operator panels.
Left Hand Operator RCS Panel Overview

Left Hand Operator Panel Components

1. One multi-function single axis, non self-centering, friction hold analog joystick
with center detection switch. Digital rocker switch for drill rotation in drill
mode and hoist functions in setup mode.
2. One dual axis, spring centered analog joystick with analog return to zero
rocker switch used for propel functions in propel mode, leveling jack
functions in setup mode and breakout wrench functions in drill mode.
3. One set of Mode / Function buttons on the left hand operators panel.
4. Two return to zero panel position adjusting paddles.

Figure 4.4-4
Left Hand Operator Panel Mode/Function Touch Buttons
Almost all function enabling and disabling is performed by the operator using the left and
right operator panel mode/function touch buttons. The following is a listing of the left
operator panel button functions. Each button has an LED that is illuminated as an indication
that the function is active.

Figure 4.4-5
Table 2: LH Control Panel Mode / Function Buttons

Button Function
#0 OP Panel on/off button activates panels.
#1 Shifts controls to Setup Mode. All active joystick functions are mapped
to setup activities (Tower Raise and Lower, Hoist, Leveling Jacks).
#2 Tower Vertical pinning (disengage) unlock.
#3 Tower Angle pinning (disengage) unlock.
#4 Tower Strut pinning (disengage) unlock (Not active on PV-235 drills).
Button Function
#5 Shifts controls to Drill Mode. All necessary controls are now mapped to
the drilling functions.
#6 Shifts controls to Propel Mode. All controls needed for propelling the drill
are active.
#7 Tower Vertical pinning (engage) lock.
#8 Tower Angle pinning (engage) lock.
#9 Tower Strut pinning (engage) lock (Not active on PV-235 drills).
#10 Activates Dust Flap up function.
#11 Activates Hoist control. The LH hoist joystick is mapped to raise and
lower hoist when button #11 is active. It must be deactivated to return
to another function.
#12 Activates Dust Flap down function.
#13 Auto Navigation option. The Auto Interlock function button #25 on the
right hand control panel must be held down while activating the Auto
Navigation button on the LH control panel.
#14 Auto Drill option. The Auto Interlock function button #25 on the right
hand control panel must be held down while activating the Auto Drill
button on the LH control panel.
#15 Activate Jack function. Activates jacks control. The LH Propel, Leveling
Jacks and Breakout Wrench joystick is mapped to level the drill when
button #16 is active. It must be deactivated to return to another
function.
#16 Dust Hood Up function (PV235 series drills only). Activates angle drill
dust hood up for PV235 series drills only.
#17 Activate Breakout Wrench. The LH Propel, Leveling Jacks and
Breakout Wrench joystick is mapped to control breakout wrench
movement when button #17 is active. It must be deactivated to return
to another function.
#18 Dust Hood Down function (PV235 series drills only). Activates angle drill
dust hood down for PV235 series drills only.
Right Hand Operator RCS Panel Overview

Right Hand Operator Panel Components

1. One multi-function single axis, non self-centering, friction hold analog joystick
with center detection switch. Digital rocker switch for tower raise/tower lower
functions in setup mode and drill feed speed up/down functions in drill
mode.
2. One rotary control knob is used to increase or decrease feed pressure while
in the drill mode.
3. One rotary control knob is used to increase or decrease holdback force while
in the drill mode.
4. One set of Mode / Function buttons on the right hand operators panel.
5. Two return to zero panel position adjusting paddles.

Figure 4.4-6
 RH Operator Panel Mode/Function Touch Buttons
Almost all function enabling and disabling is performed by the operator using the left and
right operator panel mode/function touch buttons. The following is a listing of right operator
panel button functions. Each button has an LED that is illuminated to indicate the function is
active.

Figure 4.4-7
Table 3: RH Control Panel Mode / Function Buttons

Button Function
#1 Deck Fork Disengage function. Activates sliding deck fork to retract and
disengage from drill pipe.
#2 Air Throttle Open function - Not Used At This Time. (Activates drill
throttle open option for high pressure drills only).
#3 Cable Reel Wind-In function. Activates cable reel to wind in cable (Not
active on PV-235 drills).
#4 Carousel Index CW function. Activates carousel to index clockwise.

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 Button Function
#5 Carousel Swing-In function. Activates carousel to swing into (stow)
position.
#6 Deck Fork Engage function. Activates sliding deck fork to extend and
engage the drill pipe.
#7 Air Throttle Close function - Not Used At This Time. (Activates drill
throttle close option for high pressure drills only).
#8 Cable Reel Wind-Out function. Activates cable reel to roll out cable (Not
active on PV-235 drills).
#9 Carousel Index CCW function. Activates carousel to index in a counter
clockwise direction.
#10 Carousel Swing Out function. Activates carousel to swing out (under
rotary head) position.
#11 Water Injection On/Off function. Activates/deactivates Water Injection
pump.
#12 Dust Collector On/Off function. Activates/deactivates dust collector.
#13 Air Regulation On/Off function. Activates/deactivates drill air control.
#14 High/Low Engine Speed function (diesel drills only). Activates engine
throttle and controls engine rpm (high/low).
#15 Water Injection Flow Increase function. Water injection pump must be
active (#11) before increasing the water flow with button #15.
#16 Dust Collector Cleaning function. Activates/deactivates dust collector
cleaning system (pulsation). Dust collector On/Off function (button #12)
must be active for button #16 to function.
#17 Air Flow Increase. Air regulation function (#13) must be active. Press Air
Flow Increase button #17 to increase air flow.
#18 Rotation Torque Increase. Increases the amount of pressure applied to
rotary head rotation motors to increase torque on bit during drilling.
#19 Water Injection Flow Decrease. Water injection pump must be active
(#11) before decreasing the water flow with button #19.
#20 Thread Lubrication. Activates/deactivates the thread grease engage
function.
#21 Air Flow Decrease. Air regulation function (#13) must be active. Press
Air Flow Decrease button #21 to decrease air flow.
#22 Rotation Torque Decrease. Decreases the amount of pressure applied
to rotary head rotation motors to limit torque on bit during drilling.

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 Button Function
#23 Rod Support Close function. Engages (closes) rod support during drill
change.
#24 Rod Support Open function. Moves rod support out of the way (open).
#25 Auto Function. The Auto Function button must be activated before
activating Auto Level, Auto Navigator and Auto Drill.

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 Operators RCS GUI Display

Figure 4.4-8
The computer display provides a Graphic User Interface (GUI) representation of all standard
hydraulic and pneumatic pressures normally used by the operator on standard control ADS
blasthole drills. The physical display consists of a display panel (640 x 380 pixels) and two
sets of buttons.

1. There are five buttons on the side of the display screen. Four are marked F1
through F4. These buttons are shortcut keys to screens containing frequently
used information.They are also used to advance to the proper working screen.
All of these buttons are properly mapped to show the appropriate screens
based on the operating mode selected. Example: pressing F1 from the main
screen while in the Drill mode brings up the drilling work screen.
2. The F4 button is used in GPS application.
3. The Fn button - is a shift reserve key for enabling more layers of function keys.
This is not currently used on the PV series.
4. The six buttons across the bottom of the display screen are used to navigate
between the fields on the screen and password access. The escape button is
the button to the far left. The navigation buttons for cursor movement are the
arrows (Left, Up, Down, Right) and the enter button is on the right end.

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 RCS Operators Control Panel

Control Panel
The operators control panel is located to the right of the operators chair. It contains four
manually operated controls: An emergency stop button, ether button switch, horn button
switch and key switch.

Figure 4.4-9

Emergency Stop Button

The Red Emergency Stop button switch shuts off power to the fuel valve and stops the
engine when it is pushed in. The E-Stop on the operators side control panel does not have a
light inside the button switch. The two standard E-stops on the out side of the cab has a
Red light inside the button switch. When the key switch is in run position the E-stop lights
will be illuminated. The Emergency Stop button must be pulled out to start the engine.

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 Ether Button Switch
The Ether Button Switch is active only when the Key Switch is in the Start position. Ether is
a cold weather starting aid for the engine.

Horn Button Switch

The Horn Button Switch activates the horn to alert anyone near the drill that the engine is
about to be started. The horn is also used to alert personnel in the work zone that the drill is
about to be moved.

Key Switch
The Off/On/Start Key Switch turns on all electrical power to the engine and controls the stop
and run operations. Turn the Off/On/Start key to the On position to allow the RCS system
to power up (boot up). When the RCS system is powered up, turn the key to the Start
position to energize the engine starter motor(s). Once the engine starts, release the
Off/On/Start Key Switch immediately.

NOTICE
Do not engage the starter motor solenoid longer that 30 seconds at a
time or it will overheat and burn up the starter motor. If the engine does
not start, WAIT 3 minutes to allow the starter to cool before trying again.

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 RCS Operators Dash Switches and Circuit Breakers

RCS Drill
The following is a listing of the panel button functions.

Figure 4.4-10

1. Drilling Light (Standard)

2. Tram Light (Standard)
3. Maintenance Light (Standard)
4. Interior / Dome Light (Standard)
5. Reading Light (Standard)
6. DTH (Down The Hole) Lube - Not Shown (Option)
7. Spare
8. Spare
9. Temperature Controller Knob A/C & Heater (Standard)
10. Spare
11. Spare
12. Hour Meter, Power on Machine (Standard)
13. Spare
14. Spare
15. Spare
16. Spare
17. Windshield Washer / Wiper - Non-Drilling End Glass (Standard)
18. Windshield Washer / Wiper - Drilling End Side Glass (Standard)
19. Windshield Washer / Wiper - Drilling End Glass (Standard)

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 20. Instrument Illumination - Plus / Minus (Standard)
21. A/C On Control (Standard)
22. A/C Fan 3 Speed Control (Standard)
23. Spare
24. Spare
25. 12 Volt Plug-in Receptacle - (Option)

Circuit Breakers

Figure 4.4-11
The following is a list of Circuit Breakers and functions it protects and powers.
CB-1 (15 Amp) - Propel Lights
CB-2 (15 Amp) - Maintenance Lights
CB-3 (15 Amp) - Drill Lights
CB-4 (20 Amp) - 12 VDC
CB-5 (15 Amp) - Engine
CB-6 (15 Amp) - D511 Valve
CB-7 (25 Amp) - Washer Wipers
CB-8 (15 Amp) - D512 Tower
CB-9 (15 Amp) - D514 Valve Stand
CB-10 (5 Amp) - DTH Lube
CB-11 (50 Amp) - HVAC
CB-12 (20 Amp) - Open
CB-13 (20 Amp) - Engine ECM
CB-14 (15 Amp) - D513 Cooler
CB-15 (20 Amp) - Grease System
CB-16 (15 Amp) - D510 Tower
CB-17 (15 Amp) - D500.1, D500.2, Consoles
CB-18 (15 Amp) - D501 Central Computer

Chair USB Slot

There is a USB slot on the chair to insert a memory stick for saving drill parameters or
loading drill program.

Figure 4.4-12