POWER CURBER

5700 – C &

OEM JOYSTICK P60268

CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS

DOCUMENT # 25585

7-25-07

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 Section Contents

Section 1............................................................................. Safety

Section 2...................................................Calibration of Joystick
Section 3........................................................... Trouble Shooting
Section 4...........................................Crawler Joystick Schematic

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 1.0 Safety
1.1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
WARNING:
THE MACHINE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE AND FOR
THE SAFETY OF PERSONS AROUND THE MACHINE!
Before assembling, operating, cleaning, lubricating,
or adjusting this machine be sure to READ AND
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
OPERATION MANUAL AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL! The manual is provided for your safety
and the safety of those around the machine.
This machine must be operated in accordance with
the OPERATION MANUAL, the SAFETY SIGNS on the
machine, and COMMON SENSE.
Do Not approach any potentially moving parts of the
machine while engine is running. Do Not operate the
machine without all Safety Guards in place. Keep all
Safety Signs clear and readable at all times.
The manufacturer of this machine cannot be
responsible for any injury or any other damages
whatsoever when the machine is not used in
accordance with the OPERATION MANUAL or the
SAFETY SIGNS on the machine. In such event, YOU
ASSUME ALL RISKS OF THE OPERATION AND USE
OF THIS MACHINE.
If this machine is not operated in accordance with
the OPERATOR'S MANUAL and the SAFETY SIGNS
on the machine, the manufacturer and seller of this
machine disclaim all express and implied warranties,
including any warranty of merchantability, or fitness,
or otherwise with respect to any claim for property
damage or personal injury and expressly disclaim all
remedies for any such claims.
The machine operator is responsible for identifying
and explaining any potential hazards to all persons
around the machine regardless of their knowledge of
the operation of the machine. You are responsible
for insuring all persons understand any potential
hazards and consequences of any potential hazard if
the Safety Signs or instructions are not followed.
Do Not operate this machine if you do not
understand all of the instructions in the OPERATION
MANUAL.
If there are any instructions or operations which you
do not understand, before you operate the machine,
call Power Curbers at (704) 636-5871.
1.2. PERSONNEL SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING:
Your safety and the safety of those around you
depends upon your using care and judgment in
operating this machine. Know the positions and
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functions of all controls before attempting to operate
the machine.
All equipment has limitations. Understand the speed,
braking, steering, leveling, stability, and load
characteristics of the machine before starting to
operate. Read the OPERATION MANUAL and ask
questions of your supervisor or trained technician
until you know these limitations. Be sure you have
checked all of the controls in a safe area before
starting to work.
WARNING
Unauthorized alterations or modifications of the
machinery, or the use of unauthorized replacement
parts can result in the creation of unanticipated
hazards that could cause serious injury or death!
Written approval must be obtained from Power
Curbers, Inc. before attempting any modification or
alteration or using a replacement part not otherwise
authorized by Power Curbers!
WARNING
Never bypass or disconnect the machines'
Emergency Stop Circuit in ANY manner which will
render it inoperative.
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance on the machine
ensure that the machine is in a safe condition by
performing the SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE as
described below.
To Perform Safety Shutdown Procedure:
1. Position the machine on flat and level ground.
2. Side shift trimmer (if equipped) under machine completely,
and raise trimmer fully. Adjust the nuts on the vertical
travel limit rods of each trimmer post so as to keep the
trimmer from being lowered. Refer to Sub-Section 7.5.2
Trimmer Adjustments in the OPERATION MANUAL.
3. Retract all mold or paver sideplates (if equipped) to their
highest position.
4. Extend the right rear post straddle leg fully.
5. Turn the front crawler fully left.
6. Begin to lower the machine, while keeping the machine
level both front to rear and side to side, until the mold or
paver touches the ground evenly or until the machine posts
have lowered as far as possible.
7. Raise machine approximately 6 inches.
8. Place all machine controls in their OFF, STOP, or
STANDBY positions, and stop the engine. Refer to Section
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 7.4 "To Stop the Machine" in the OPERATION
MANUAL.
9. Place four (4) jack stands under the machine as outlined
below. These jack stands should be rated at no less than 5
tons each.
I. Under the right front corner of machine frame just to
the rear of the right side trimmer lift post assembly.
II. Under the right rear post straddle leg inner tube as
close as possible to the inside of the right rear crawler. In
the event that the inner straddle leg tube needs to be
removed for service, then the alternate jack stand location
would be at the end of the outer straddle leg tube.
SAFE RENDERING of the machine by other means prior
to performing any maintenance. While alternative
positioning of the machine and its' accessories can be
accomplished in many ways, Power Curbers Inc. cannot
anticipate every possible procedure or circumstance that
might involve a potential hazard. Before proceeding with
any operation in which to render the machine safe, you
must first satisfy yourself that the procedures and
mechanisms you have chosen are safe for you and other
persons around the machine

III. Under the left rear corner of the machine.

(a) For machines equipped with the standard rigid

mold mount, this position would be under the rearmost
machine frame cross member, as close as possible to the
inside of the left rear crawler.

(b) For machines equipped with the optional

hydraulically adjustable mold mount offset, this position
would be under the rearmost adjustable offset outer side
shift tube, as close as possible to the inside of the left rear
crawler. In the event that the adjustable offset needs to be
removed, first remove the mold and then lower the machine
until all three suspension post are fully collapsed.

IV. Under the steering cylinder mount arm, where it is

welded to the underside of the machine frame just to the
rear of the left front post assembly.

10. Start the engine, place the Servo System switch in the ON
position, and lower the machine evenly onto the jack stands
by using the amplifier JOG switches. DO NOT retract the
machine posts so that the crawlers come off the ground, but
rather leave the crawlers "lightly touching" the ground.

11. Extend the mold or paver sideplates (if equipped) so that

they are "lightly touching" the ground.

12. Extend the conveyor shift cylinder fully or until the load
end of the conveyor comes to rest on the ground.

13. If the conveyor load end is not already on the ground, tilt
the conveyor so that the load end of the conveyor is
lowered and comes to rest on the ground.

14. Return the Servo System switch to the OFF position and
stop the engine.

15. Remove ignition key and tag ignition switch as "Down for
Maintenance - Do Not Start".

16. Bleed the air from the hydraulic oil tank. See Illustration

Figure 4.5 Hydraulic Tank Air Bleed in the MAINTENANCE

MANUAL.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that the engine,

hydraulic or electrical systems required to perform the
SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE as outlined above
are inoperative, then it is your responsibility to ensure a
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 2.0 Calibration of Joystick
1. The engine must not be running during calibration. The pumps and joystick must be connected before continuing. You must
use an ammeter that is capable of measuring at least 3 amps set the joystick. Note: Measuring voltage is NOT an accurate means
of calibrating this joystick.

Crawler Joystick P60268

Rotate MAX
adjustment
screw 30
turns
counter-
clockwise

Rotate
THRESH
adjustment
screw 30 turns
counter-
clockwise.

Step 2, Reset

2. Locate the “MAX” adjustment potentiometer and rotate adjustment screw counter clockwise 30 turns. Note: The
potentiometer has a slip clutch to prevent over tightening and to prevent oversetting. Repeat the same adjustment for the
“THRESHOLD” potentiometer.

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Key switch
ON

Press switch to
POWER position
to energize
console. Do not
start engine.

Step 3, Power ON

3. Energize the console but do not start the engine.

Place joystick in
STOP position

Place
CRAWLER/
VIBRATORS
switch to ON

Step 4, Stop position

4. Place the crawler-vibrator switch to the ON position. Turn the joystick knob to the STOP position. Note: The engine
must be off when calibrating the joystick.

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 Disconnect wire on
“A” terminal.

Connect ammeter
lead to wire.
Connect other
ammeter lead
to “A”
terminal.

Step 5, Connect Ammeter

5. Adjust the ammeter leads and settings to read up to 3 amps (not volts). Disconnect the “A” terminal wire. Connect one
ammeter lead to “A” terminal and the “A” wire to the other lead of the ammeter. Refer to your ammeter manual for
proper operation and safety information.

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Rotate Joystick
to full
FORWARD
position.

Step 6, Joystick

6. Rotate joystick knob to full FORWARD position.

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First, adjust
“THRESH”
until ammeter
reads .350
amps or 350
mA.

Next, adjust
“MAX” until
ammeter
reads 1.250
amps or 1250
mA.

Step 7, Adjustment

7. Adjust the “THRESHOLD” potentiometer (approximately 13 turns clockwise) until the ammeter reads 0.350 amps (350
mA). Next, adjust the “MAX” potentiometer (approximately 14 turns clockwise) until the ammeter reads 1.250 amps (or
1250 mA). Note: The screws should not need to be rotated more than 20 turns.

8. The remaining steps are for checking proper adjustments. Keep ammeter connected.

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 Rotate
joystick to
minimum
FORWARD
position and
read ammeter

Step 9, Minimum

9. Turn the joystick knob to minimum FORWARD position. The current reading should be 0.300~0.350 amps. If the
correct setting has not been reached, re-adjust the “THRESHOLD” potentiometer to get the minimum setting within
range. This should require less than one turn.

Rotate joystick
to FORWARD
position and
read ammeter.

Step 10, Max adjustment

10. Turn joystick knob to full FORWARD position. Check the current reading to be approximately 1200~1350 mA. If the
correct setting has not been reached, re-adjust the “MAX” potentiometer to within the range. This should require less
than one turn of the screw.

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 “A” Terminal

Coat adjusting
screws with
silicone caulk

“A” Wire

Step 11, Terminal

11. Disconnect the ammeter and reconnect the “A” wire.

12. Coat the adjusting screws with silicone caulk to secure the screws.

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 3.0 Trouble Shooting
- If the “THRESHOLD” setting is too low, then you will have to turn the joystick further to get the pump to start. If the
setting is too high, then the pump will start at too high a speed.

- If “MAX” is too low, then the pump will not reach full speed. If the reading is too high, then the coil may be damaged.

- Again check to see that the current range is between 350 to 1200 mA when rotating joystick knob.

- 5700 – C’s with Network Extension and 5700 Super B’s with Micro, are calibrated by the micro.

- Conveyor joysticks can be calibrated the same way. Conveyor UP is equivalent to the crawler FORWARD position.

- If the speed range in FORWARD does not seem to be the same in REVERSE then, the joystick pot may be miss-
centered.

Joystick
Pot

Step 12, Joystick Pot

- If machine moves in only one direction (only forward or only reverse) then, the switch contacts may be damaged. The
joystick should be replaced.

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Crawler Joystick Schematic

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