OEM Controls Superflex 4 - Manual (Page 10)

file: SF4MAN.DOC - 10 - December 30, 1996
Operation
This section only describes basic operation of the Superflex 4 System. Refer to the machine manufacturer’s
instructions for additional information on operating your equipment.
General
The Superflex 4 System essentially converts joystick handle movement into an electrical output signal to
drive the electro-hydraulic valve. The output signal increases proportionally to the amount of joystick
movement.
The dual range digital (switched) input provides two independently adjustable output ranges. The low
range is an adjustable percentage of the maximum output.
In a typical application, the AUX1 (auxiliary) output turns on whenever any of the eight valve outputs are
active.
Functions for this application (Appendix 1)
Refer to the information in appendix 1 for any additional features and functions that have been included in
your specific application. (This does not apply to the typical application described above).
Optimizer
Figure 13 on the next page identifies the display and important keys. The key functions will be described
below. To use the Optimizer, plug its cable into the Superflex Controller.
The Optimizer display will look like this, assuming that no joysticks are
operated (and the Superflex outputs are off).
When a joystick is operated, the Optimizer display will change to this. The
upper right portion identifies the active channel or function, and the lower
right portion indicates the actual output value. In this example, function 1
direction B (Fn1B) is active, with an output PWM duty cycle of 72.5%. This channel has been customized
to read “Rotate Left”. As the joystick is moved, the displayed value will change. If more than one joystick
is operated at the same time, so that several outputs are active, the Optimizer display will show the channel
who’s joystick was most recently moved.
There are five adjustment select keys - Threshold, Maxout, Low Range, Ramp Up and Ramp Down. These
keys are used to select one of these 5 parameters to adjust.
The Direction Select key toggles (alternates between) the A and B direction. This key only functions when
all joystick controllers are off. The Optimizer automatically selects the direction when a joystick is
operated; this makes active adjustments easy to perform.
The Function Select chooses one of the 4 channels for adjusting. This key only operates when all
controllers are off. Each time this key is pressed, the next function (or channel) is selected, that is 1 ... 2 ...
3 ... 4 ... 1 ... etc. The Optimizer automatically selects the function (channel) whenever a joystick is
operated, making active adjustments easy to perform.
RUN MODE, NORMAL
FUNCTIONS OFF
RUN: ROTATE L
Fn1B 72.5 %