Condux Fiber Optic Cable Puller Trailer - Manual (Page 12)

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Set Up the Electronic Control
System
If the puller is not equipped with the electronic tension control system, go to
section 8.
A. SWITCH CONFIGURATION
Following is a brief explanation of each of the switches for the Condux Fiber Optic
Cable Puller Electronic Control System. Detailed instructions for using the
equipment follows these explanations.
1. Electronic Control Box Panel Switches (figure 15)
Power: Turns control box ON or OFF.
Set Tension Limit: Sets the limit where the control box will stop the puller.
Press and hold UP or DN button to set the desired value.
Tension Limit Control: Determines if the puller will stop rotating when the preset
tension limit is reached. Switch to ON to activate the
hydraulic bypass valve and stop the puller when the
tension limit is reached. Switch to OFF to disable the
hydraulic bypass valve.
Zero Display: Set the display to zero before beginning. Press “Prog”
button to zero display.
Capstan Selection Switch: Sets the control box to display the proper pulling forces
depending on the size capstan used. Turn switch to set
desired capstan diameter. The meter automatically
calibrates the displayed force to the selected
capstan size.
Limit Reset: Resets the control box and puller after the preset tension
limit has been exceeded. Press button to reset hydraulic
bypass valve and audible alarm. This can be done only
when the tension is below the preset limit.
B. CONNECT THE ELECTRONICS
!DANGER: The electronic control box is an electrical device. Electric shock
hazards exist that could result in severe personal injury or death. Observe
the following precautions:
Figure 15
7.