Cat Bucyrus PMC-System VPlow central control Facevisualisation for Plow PMC-D Version 10.58 Operatin

Operating manual PMC®-System VPlow central control Facevisualisation for Plow PMC®-D Version 10.58 Doc. no.: 1999 001 014 BA 00

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Contents

Contents 1. About this manual Before starting work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3

Characters and symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The PMC® system Programmable Mine Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2. Your safety General information for avoiding accidents . . . . . . . .

2.3

Further operating manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installation and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4

Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unauthorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4 2.4 2.4

Precondition for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3. Storage and transport Storage of data storage media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Floppy disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exchangeable disk media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 3.4 3.4

Copying and archiving software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Drawing number system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delivery of the VPlow programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3 4.3

Installation of the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparation of the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation of the VPlow programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing with PowerArchiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation without the PowerArchiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation on the underground computer EX PC . . . . . . .

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Uninstall process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration of the shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contents Open the “... Properties” dialogue box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Entering the path to the initialisation file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selection of the window size at the start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Editing the initialisation file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before you change the initialisation file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing the initialisation file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Testing the new initialisation file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[Passwords] section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[Settings] section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [languages] section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[ComSrc] section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[ComNext] section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.11 4.12 4.13 4.13 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.15 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.17 4.18

5. Operation General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The screen structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The File menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.8 5.12 5.14 5.15 5.15

The View menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16 Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Status bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Log data... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hourly statistics Daily statistics Shift-specific statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Service menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22 Communication state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communications statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPC communications statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Profibus diagnostics... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.22 5.23 5.23 5.23 5.25 5.26

The “Question mark” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28 Help F1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Info on VPlow... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.28 5.28

The Languages menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29

6. Technical data Central computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Accessories - keyboard with integrated mouse . . . . . . . . .

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Reset plow system error... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Set plow position... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Start new shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contents 7. For your information 7.3

Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

North America, Canada, South America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.3 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.5

Standards and guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Referenced national standards and guidelines . . . . . . . . .

Referenced European standards and directives . . . . . . . .

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Service addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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About this manual

Before starting work

About this manual This chapter contains important information that makes it easier for you to use this manual. You also get information about the structure of the instructions and the used symbols, characters, abbreviations and frequently used terms.

Before starting work applicable operating manual programme version

If you should be using an operating manual which is not specifically for the existing computer programme, you endanger yourself and others and may damage pieces of equipment.

This operating manual is part of the programme VPlow in Version 10.58 If these operating instructions are used for other versions, then it could happen that existing tools are not described or that described parts are not available. As a general rule: the greater the difference between the version numbers of the programme and of the operating instructions used, the greater the differences will be.

incomplete operating manual

The operating manual must be accessible to all persons who work with the programme. It should always be available at the place of operation, if possible.

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Send for a new operating manual immediately if the present operating manual is no longer complete or has become illegible.

persons for whom the operating manual is intended

The operating manual is directed toward persons who carry out work relating to this programme.

This includes persons who...

J ... are involved in programming.

J ... who provide the programme.

J ... who provide a computer for the programme.

J ... who install and uninstall the programme.

J ... who start the programme on a PC. J ... who remedy malfunctions and carry out maintenance work.

Supervisory personnel who: J initiate and/or J supervise it.

Purpose of this operating manual cost-effectiveness

This operating manual is intended to help you work economically and safely with our product. It provides you with important information on all the activities related to the PMC® system.

Read this operating manual completely and at your leisure. Pay special attention to the respective safety instructions.

service

If anything should be unclear to you, please contact the Service department of Bucyrus. The Service addresses can be found in the seventh chapter “For your information”.

safety

Read the second chapter “For your safety” especially carefully. This chapter contains important information indicating possible hazards.

Observe this information and follow the instructions.

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The PMC® system Characters and symbols used In this operating manual, the following characters and symbols are used for safety instructions and important information. Try to memorise the appearance and meaning of the safety and instruction symbols.

Danger!

Points in the text marked with this symbol point out immediately impending danger. Possible consequences are very serious injury or even death.

Warning!

These points contain information on dangerous situations.

Possible consequences are very serious injury or even death.

Caution!

This symbol draws attention to dangerous situations. Possible consequences are light to moderately serious injuries and machine damage.

J Items in lists are indicated by bullets.

– items of sub-lists are indicated by a long dash at the start of the line.

. Text passages indicated in this way describe individual work steps.

The PMC® system Programmable Mine Control The “VShield” programme described in this operating manual is a PMC® system component.

The PMC® system represents a new generation of controls for explosion-protected areas. With the PMC® product family, Bucyrus provides solutions for numerous control and regulation tasks for various applications in underground mining and explosive areas.

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Important!

Useful tips and information intended to facilitate work are provided here. They do not warn about harmful or dangerous situations.

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Notice!

Points in the text marked with this symbol draw attention to harmful situations. The gearbox, motor, couplings, drive frame, conveyor or surrounding equipment could become damaged.

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Your safety

General information for avoiding accidents

Your safety This chapter provides vital information for your safety. Pay special attention to this chapter. The safety instructions and rules of procedure will help you to avoid hazardous situations and to perform the necessary work as safely as possible.

General information for avoiding accidents state-of-the-art technology

The PMC® system components are state of the art and have been manufactured in accordance with approved safety regulations.

You and others can nevertheless be exposed to dangerous situations, e.g. as a result of environmental influences, machine damage or operator errors.

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Do not make any modifications on the system components of the PMC® system which are not expressly described in this and the other associated operating manuals. Only the manufacturer is permitted to carry out manipulations on the “VPlow” programme and the associated files which are not described in this operating manual. Also, only the manufacturer may make changes to the other PMC® components which are not described in the operating manuals. use within the EU

The European guidelines/standards which appear in this operating manual must be applied when the PMC® system components are being used within the European Union.

use outside of the EU

If the device is used outside of the EU, the directives and standards which apply in those countries must be observed.

accident prevention regulations

In addition to this operating manual be sure to also observe the respective legal provisions and regulations for accident prevention in your country.

Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations of the J mine, J of the mines inspectorate, J of the mining supervisory authorities.

Follow the regulations of the respective trade association for purposes other than mining.

The PMC® system components have no effect on the safety and the regulations concerning firedamp protection at the mining company.

The control and peripheral devices of the PMC® system are intrinsically safe1 and manufactured according the approved regulations of the technology.

1. intrinsically safe: A component is said to be intrinsically safe when the electrical energy is limited such that the creation of ignition sparks is ruled out.

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Further operating manuals Further operating manuals The “VPlow” programme is used in connection with a coal mining machine of the “Shearer” type, among other things.

The coal mining machine is a device of “Group I Category M2 shearers for cutting and loading coal onto a chain-scraping conveyor, which is installed underneath the shearer. It is used in a longwall face in a mine with explosive areas containing firedamp and coal dust. The shearer is operated with electrical energy. Bits are attached to a rotating cutting drum provided with hard-metal inserts, which loosen the coal from the coal face located in front of it. During this operation, the shearer moves onto the conveyor and loads the coal onto its flight.” (quote: EN 1710:2005 (D) Appendix A) read the operating manual of the shearer

Read the operating manual for the shearer that is used in conjunction with the “VPlow” programme.

operating manuals for operating the face

Also read the operating manuals of the components required to operate the face, such as electric motors, couplings, mainframes, chain tensioning devices, conveyors, drive advance devices and block anchorages as well as any other neighboring machines which may be affected by the control apparatus. Clarify any issues which arise before starting work.

Installation and repairs As a fundamental rule, installation work may only be carried out by personnel who have been adequately trained to meet these particular requirements. Repair work on the PMC® system components may be performed only by service personnel of the manufacturer.

Operating conditions Intended use The PMC® system has been developed and manufactured to control support frames. The PMC® system components may be used for other control tasks only in agreement with the manufacturer.

Use the PMC® system components only as intended!

Unauthorized use Use which is not explicitly specified as intended use and/or has not been approved by the manufacturer is unauthorised and may not be performed with the PMC® system.

Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH does not accept any liability for any damage resulting from any such unauthorised use.

Ambient conditions Face equipment is used in a longwall face in a mine with explosive areas containing mine gas and coal dust.

The standards and laws which apply for this work environment are to be complied with.

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Personnel

Precondition for operation Precondition for operation The commissioning of the entire PMC® system is forbidden until it has been determined by appropriately trained and authorised persons that the machine, which is controlled by the system, satisfies the European directive 94/9/EC and the standard DIN EN 1710.

The “VPlow” programme is part of the PMC® system. The operator must meet the additional safety requirements for operating devices and components which are not included in the delivery of this system or for other devices and components necessary for operation or he must install the required safety equipment. They must be marked according to the legal provisions applicable at the time they are placed on the market (CE marking). safety requirements pursuant to DIN EN 1552

The operation of a device of Group I Category M2 is only allowed when the safety requirements according to DIN EN 1552 are met.

These include, among other things: J systems that prevent unauthorised start-up J pre-start warning systems J water spraying systems J safe lock-out command systems

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J dust extraction systems J noise protection J warning messages, etc.

All electrical equipment required to operate the face must be designated according to the legal provisions applicable at the time when it is placed on the market.

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Safety instructions Safety instructions Basic principles Always work with concentration.

Familiarise yourself with your working environment. protective clothing and equipment

Always wear protective clothing and equipment which is appropriate for the work place, for example ear protectors or protective goggles. Ask an authorised person what protective clothing and equipment is required for your work place.

Inform your co-workers about...

J ... your exact location.

J ... the work you are carrying out.

J ... how much time you expect you’ll need.

Maintain the signalling and lighting systems in a functional order.

Pay attention to the acoustic and optical start-up warning systems.

Actuate the EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH also if safety equipment, such as firedamp protection systems, breaks down.

Do not allow any limbs to become trapped between components which could move towards each other, such as conveyors and supports etc.

Storage and transport electric components and batteries

Electronic equipment may not be stored outdoors under any circumstances. Do not store electric components containing batteries at a temperature below 15 °C. The control units of the PMC® system can be stored a maximum of seven years without electrical connection. The installed buffer battery is discharged after this time. This battery must then be replaced.

Maintain the prescribed storage periods and temperatures and observe the instructions for storage.

Do not store any materials or components in the travel way or in your working area.

Inform the persons concerned about the intended transport route and the probable duration of transport.

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transport securing devices

Make sure the transport securing devices/packaging are installed properly. Never stand under unsecured components or suspended loads.

use system brackets

Only use holding strips from the PMC® system as brackets. Do not damage any plug insertions or other fitting surfaces.

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Actuate the EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH immediately in the event of faults or irregularities during operation. Notify your supervisor of any peculiarity, so that necessary action can be taken immediately.

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Safety instructions Installation and start-up inclined face

On inclined faces, secure the mounting parts with chains or lifting gear, for example.

handling oils, greases and other chemicals

When working with oils, greases and other chemical substances, observe the safety regulations applicable to the product.

environmental protection

Dispose of implements which have been soiled with oil, grease or other chemical substances in an environmentally safe manner.

Maintenance and repair Do not carry out any repairs or modifications on the PMC® components without being assigned to do so by a responsible, authorised person who has been trained accordingly.

informing others

Inform the supervising personnel and the face crew about any required maintenance and repair work. Provide them with information on the intended work and its probable duration.

securing the working area

Secure your working area over a wide range, in order to avoid endangering other persons.

Secure the conveyor against unauthorised and unintentional restarting prior to any work.

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replacing components

You must shut down the conveyor and mining equipment and secure them against being switched on again before replacing any defective components.

Remove any defective components immediately from the face to avoid hindering the face crew. Also prevent the inadvertent reinstallation of these defective components elsewhere.

Pass on these components for servicing without delay.

On inclined faces, secure the spare parts with chains or lifting gear, for example.

original spare parts

Only use spare parts which satisfy the specified technical requirements. This can only be ensured by using original Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH spare parts. Please refer to the replacement parts lists for the order numbers.

protective devices

Refit any removed protective devices immediately after completing the work and check that they work properly.

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Storage and transport

Storage of data storage media

Storage and transport This chapter contains important information on correct storage and secure transport of the PMC® components. Observance of the instructions and manuals will increase the service life and reliability of the system components. Reading this chapter thoroughly will help you to make your day-to-day work easier.

Notice!

Never store PMC® components and other electronic equipment outdoors under any circumstances.

In this operating manual, the storage of data storage media, the creation of backup copies and the archiving of software are specifically addressed.

Important!

Every data storage medium and the corresponding reading/ writing device might have its own information material and operating manuals which should be read carefully. These instructions only provide a few general tips for storing data storage media.

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If software is not copied via data lines, the following types of data storage media are generally used: J floppy disks J CD or DVD J exchangeable disk media (for example, external USB hard disk)

Floppy disks The following damage diskettes or the stored data: damaging effects

J dirt and dust J magnetic fields J sunlight J heat (> 50 °C) J cold (< 10 °C) J moisture J bending the floppy disk

best storage place

The best place to store diskettes is in plastic or cardboard sleeves in a dust- and dirt-free, lockable metal cabinet in an air-conditioned room.

not a durable storage medium

Diskettes can be stored for up to 5 years, depending on the storage place, but they can be very easily damaged and are therefore not to be considered to be a durable storage medium.

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Copying and archiving software CDs and DVDs The following damage CDs (Compact Disc) and DVDs (Digital Versatile Disc) or the stored data: damaging effects

J dirt J sunlight J heat J extreme cold J scratches

best storage place

CDs and DVDs are best stored in plastic sleeves in a dirt-free, lockable cabinet in an air-conditioned room.

durable storage medium

CDs and DVDs can be stored up to ten years, depending on the quality, and can therefore be considered to be durable storage media. CDs and DVDs are not suitable for long-term archiving.

Exchangeable disk media Depending on the type of exchangeable disk medium, the following damage the medium or the stored data: J dirt and dust E

J magnetic fields J heat J extreme cold J moisture J vibrations and shocks J static discharges best storage place

Exchangeable disk media are best stored in plastic sleeves in a dust- and dirt-free, lockable metal cabinet in an air-conditioned room.

Exchangeable disk media can be stored for varying lengths of time depending on the type, quality and usage and are therefore neither considered to be durable nor nondurable storage media. Exchangeable disk media are not suitable for long-term archiving.

Copying and archiving software Make sure your data is backed up regularly. Observe the following general information for storing backup copies: Important!

Store your backup copy on other data storage media as the original software.

. Store the data storage media for the original and the backup copies at different locations.

. Store the data storage medium in a suitable environment. . Check regularly (intervals not excessively long) that the backup copies are readable.

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Installation

Installation The following shows the installation of the VPlow visualisation programme. Of importance in particular are the settings of the INI file, with which the programme can be set to various display options.

Important!

Control units, peripheral devices and the machines to be controlled can be damaged seriously due to incorrect installation.

Install the PMC®-R system initially only under supervision of expert personnel of Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH.

Drawing number system The PMC®-R system is illustrated in drawings for the installation.

The drawing number for projects is: 4007 bbb mmm nn pp is the number range for CC automation projects.

bbb

This number block represents a serial number for the different projects.

mmm

This number block designates subprojects such as 010 for support drawing or 020 for system drawing.

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4007

These can be assigned differently for each project.

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The digits designate components. “00” is virtually the only number sequence to appear for project drawings.

pp

This digit sequence designates the variant.

Example

4007 160 140 00 00 without variant project drawing VPlowpartial project project number for Novaja drawing belonging to the CC department

The original drawings contain all part numbers which refer to the part lists. The drawings shown here are only intended for the general understanding. They are not construction drawings. The drawings for the PMC® system can be found in the PMC®-R description in Chapter 4.

For the design-specific layout, the original drawings with part lists and part numbers should be used for the precise assignment. Help for finding the individual system parts can be found in Chapter 6 of this operating manual, in which the main system parts are illustrated by means of drawings and/or pictures. In addition, technical details and operating modes are explained.

Delivery of the VPlow programme The VPlow programme is usually supplied either on CD or DVD. It is stored there as a zipped folder. It can also be e-mailed as a zipped folder via the Internet.

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Installation of the software Installation of the software This chapter explains the installation of the “VPlow” programme.

Read the chapter carefully to make the installation of the software as easy as possible for you.

In the following, the installation is shown using screenshots from Microsoft Windows. Because of the fact that the layout of the windows in Windows is dependent on the language version and the version used here is the one for German, the illustrations included in this chapter are not all in the language of the respective translation. Based on the arrangement of the designations and buttons, however, the steps to be carried out in other language versions can be intuitively concluded.

System requirements The following minimum system requirements must be fulfilled for the installation of the “VPlow” programme: J Microsoft Windows® X P or Windows 2000 (additional installa-

tions are necessary for Windows 2000)

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drive. The required storage space is increased to at least 100 Mbytes per day if log files (protocols) are written.

Scope of delivery The “VPlow” programme package contains the following files: files

J Bucyrus_LOGO.bmp J installtmp.cmd J setup.exe J VPlow.exe J VPlow.ini.txt J VPlowCfg.xsd J VPlowChs.dll J VPlowCsy.dll J VPlowDeu.dll J VPlowEnu.dll J VPlowEsp.dll J VPlowRus.dll J xerces-c_2_7.dll

The files you receive may be in compressed form which can be unpacked with the “WinZip” programme.

Users “User” in the sense of this chapter are the person who wishes to install (or deinstall) the “VPlow” programme. properties

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J be authorised to install software. If you are not authorised to

install software, then please consult the person who is accordingly authorised.

J have the necessary user rights for the installation of software

under Windows. You may have to contact the responsible administrator.

J have the knowledge required to install programmes.

Preparation of the installation To avoid losing any data when installing software, you should observe the following instructions: saving data

. Save all files you worked on last. . Close all running programmes.

WinZip

If you have received the files in compressed (packed) form, you must extract (unpack) the file with the “WinZip” programme. A compressed filed can be recognised by the file extension “.zip”, for example “VPlow.zip”. Packed files cannot be started.

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Contact the responsible administrator if the “WinZip” programme does not happen to be installed on your computer.

Installation of the VPlow programme The zip-compressed folder is designated as follows “VPlow__10_58__Build_4304.zip”. The designations are as follows: J VPlow

= Visualisation programme for shield control system

J __10_58__ = Programme version number J Build_4075 = Identification number in the version management

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Zip folder in the Windows Explorer

Installing with PowerArchiver If the programme folder on a removable medium (external hard drive, USB stick) or another data medium is connected with the corresponding drive (only aboveground PC), then the folder “VPlow__10_58__Build_4304.zip” can be opened with a doubleclick.

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PowerArchiver window

. Select “Install” here.

After a few automatic installation steps, which can be seen by the appearance and disappearance of windows, the following dialogue box appears: Fig. 4:

PowerArchiver dialogue box

Confirm here with the “Yes” button.

The installation is then complete. You will now find the installed programme on the PC in the folder “C:\DBT\VCU\VPlow\10_58__Build_4304”. Open this folder by double-clicking on it with the left mouse button.

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There is the choice of installing (with the “Install” button) or opening the zip folder (with “Open”) with the “PowerArchiver Automatic Installation” dialogue window.

Installation of the software Installation without the PowerArchiver Copy the delivered zip file to the C drive of your PC. Fig. 5:

Zip folder in the Windows Explorer

Click with the right-hand mouse button on the folder “VPlow__10_58__Build_4304”. A pull-down menu is opened where the command “extract here” is to be selected (see 6).

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Once the “extract here” command is executed, the decompressed files are displayed underneath the zip folder. The list of displayed files contains the file “setup.exe”. This file is started by double-clicking on it. Installation is carried out automatically. If the folders “DBT”, “VCU”, “VPlow” do not exist, then these will be created by the setup programme.

If a VPlow programme with another version number is already installed, then the installation of the earlier version will not be lost if a new version folder is created for the new programme.

If the programme has already been installed once, the reinstallation is carried out without any further query.

Installation on the underground computer EX PC In order to be able to load the VPlow programme onto the ExPC, the ZIP folder must be saved onto the USB stick that is supplied and unzipped as described in the chapter Installation without PowerArchiver.

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The USB stick can then be connected to the ExPC underground. To do this, the cover of the terminal box (3) must be opened. Behind that there is a USB cable port to which the USB stick can be connected.

Important!

Before opening the terminal box, the PC must be shut off.

Before switching on again, the terminal box must be completely closed since otherwise there is no explosion protection.

The installation can be started by double-clicking on the file setup.exe.

Installation The “VPlow” programme is installed after the following procedural instructions are carried out according to sequence.

Procedure

. Copy the files included in the scope of delivery to a folder of your choice on the hard drive.

target folder for programme file

. Start the “setup.exe” programme.

The installation is performed fully automatically. A console window is temporarily opened and automatically closed again.

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The programme is now fully installed. It is located on the following path: “C:\DBT\VCU\VPlow\10_58__Build_4304” The name of the folder “10_58__Build_4304” may be different, depending on the subversion.

Uninstall process Deinstallation of the “VPlow” programme can be carried out at any time. Follow the following instructions one after another.

Procedure

. End the “VPlow” programme. . Delete the directory in which the “VPlow” programme was installed (see “Installation” section in this chapter).

. Delete any shortcuts created (see “Creating a shortcut” section in this chapter).

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The programme is now completely uninstalled. It is not necessary to run a special programme to uninstall the programme.

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Creating a shortcut simplifying the start-up procedure

In order to simplify the starting procedure later, the creation of a link to the “VPlow.exe” programme is recommended.

Procedure opening the context menu by clicking the right mouse button

. Click the right mouse button on the desktop.

The desktop context menu is opened (Fig. 8).

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using the Windows wizard to create a shortcut

Opening the wizard in order to create a link

. Select the “New / Shortcut” menu item.

“Create Shortcut”, the first dialogue page of the wizard used to create a new shortcut, appears (Fig. 9).

. Enter the path to the programme file “VPlow.exe” or select a path by clicking on the “Browse...” button.

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. Click on the “Next >” key. “select programme name”, the second page of the wizard, appears (Fig. 10). defining a name for the shortcut

. Give the shortcut to be created a name or keep the name proposed on a blue background in the text field.

Fig. 10: Giving the shortcut a name

. Press the “Finish” key.

The wizard is closed.

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You have now created a link to the “VPlow” programme on your desktop (Fig. 11 Fig. 11: The created shortcut on the desktop

Configuration of the shortcut influencing the start-up and operating procedure

The starting and operating behaviour of the “VPlow” programme can be influenced by modifying the configuration of the properties of the link that was created (refer to the “Creating a shortcut” section in this chapter to create a shortcut).

Open the “... Properties” dialogue box The configuration of a shortcut can be changed in the “... Properties” dialogue box. The dialogue box must be opened first.

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The context menu appears.

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The “Properties” dialogue box appears (Fig. 12).

Fig. 12: Configuring a shortcut

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Installation of the software Entering the path to the initialisation file VPlow.ini

The file “VPlow.ini.txt” is part of the “VPlow” programme package.

The parameters for the operation of the “VPlow” programme are defined in this file. By deleting the ending “.txt”, a functional ini file can be generated.

In the default settings, the programme expects that the file “VPlow.ini” will be in the same folder as the file “VPlow.exe”.

assigning the initialisation file (.ini)

If the name of a new, revised initialisation file is not “VPlow.ini” or if the file “VPlow.ini” is located in a different folder than the file “VPlow.exe”, then this must be communicated to the “VPlow” programme when it starts.

A link to the “VPlow” programme offers here the advantage that the name of the initialisation file can be added to the properties of the link and the user does not need to remember to specify the correct file every time the programme is started.

Procedure

. Open the “... Properties” dialogue box as described in the

“Opening the ‘... Properties’ dialogue box” section in this chapter.

. Enter the changed name (Fig. 13) or changed path (Fig. 14) to the initialisation file in the “Target:” text field.

Fig. 13: Specification of an initialisation file with a modified designation

Fig. 14: Specification of a modified path to the initialisation file

. confirm the changes by clicking on the “Apply” or “OK” key (the

dialogue box is additionally closed by clicking on the “OK” key).

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. Click on the “Shortcut” tab (Fig. 12).

Installation of the software Selection of the window size at the start The window size at the start of the programme can be defined in the “... Properties” dialogue box. There are three options: J “Normal window” with freely adjustable size J “Minimised” so that only a symbol appears in the Windows task

bar (bar with the Windows start button)

J “Maximised” so that the programme fits into the full width of the

screen when it is started

starting the programme so that it fits into the full width of the screen

The procedure is described in the following text by the example of the “maximised” setting. The “VPlow” programme should be started at full-screen size.

Procedure

. Open the “... Properties” dialogue box as described in the

“Opening the ‘... Properties’ dialogue box” section in this chapter.

. Click on the “Shortcut” tab (Fig. 12). . Open the selection list of the “Run:” list field .

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Fig. 15: Selection of the window size at the start of the programme

. Select the “Maximised” list entry (Fig. 15). . Confirm the changes by clicking on the “Apply” or “OK” key (the dialogue box is additionally closed by clicking on the “OK” key).

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The “VPlow” programme will now fill the screen each time it is called up with the Monitor link.

Editing the initialisation file The “VPlow.ini” initialisation file is used to influence the behaviour of the “VPlow” programme. The initialisation file is read directly after starting the programme. In principle, the following is influenced by the initialisation file: J passwords J type of connection to the PMC® -R face programme J transmission speed J forwarding of data packages J connection to the OPC server J integration of further programmes

Before you change the initialisation file Notice!

If you wish to make changes to the “VPlow.ini” file, then in the interests of avoiding data loss, it is recommended that you first make a copy of the file and then revise the new file in a text editor (e.g. with the “Editor” programme).

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default values

Numerous parameters have predefined default values. If an entry is missing, then the “VPlow” programme will use the default value.

Default values do not exist for all parameters however, which means some entries, such as path entries or passwords, must not be missing.

Each parameter can only be assigned precisely one value within a section. If a parameter designator is entered several times within a section, only the first entry is taken into account. The subsequent entries are ignored.

Important!

Avoid entering the same parameter designator more than once to avoid confusion.

Upper-case and lower-case usage is ignored when the initialisation file is read by the “VPlow” programme. A consistent style should still be applied, however, to make reading easier.

Changing the initialisation file Procedure If you have only renamed the “VPlow.ini.txt” file,

. Then make a backup copy of the “VPlow.ini” file.

We recommend making a backup copy to allow you to restore the original file if necessary. editing the initialisation file

. End the “VPlow” programme. . Open the file with a text editor (e.g. with the “Editor” programme).

. Change the entries. The individual parameters are described in detail in the following sections of this chapter.

. Save the file. . Test the new initialisation file (refer to the “Testing the new initialisation file” section in this chapter).

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The “VPlow” programme now works with the new initialisation file.

Important!

In order to ensure that modifications to the initialisation file become effective, the modified file must be saved and the “VPlow” programme must be restarted.

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The “VPlow.ini” file is a typical initialisation file such as one can find with many Windows programmes. The file is structured as follows: J Initialisation files are divided into sections. You can recognise a section by the designator (name of the section) entered in square brackets. Example: [ComSrc] J One or more parameter entries are listed in lines beneath a section designator. The format (syntax) is always the same: parameter designator=value The name of the parameter (parameter designator) is in front of the equals sign. The parameter designator is known to the “VPlow” programme which reads the initialisation file. The assigned value is behind the equals sign. There must be no spaces in front of or behind the equals sign. Example: [ComSrc] type=UDP

Installation of the software Testing the new initialisation file The “VPlow” programme must be restarted in order to test the initialisation file.

In the “Specifying initialisation file at time of Start” section of the fifth chapter (“On operation”), a description is provided as to how an initialisation file can be specified at the start of the “VPlow” programme.

In the “Specifying path for initialisation file” section (page 4.15) in this chapter, a description is provided as to how the link to the “VPlow” programme can be adjusted.

Sections The “VPlow.ini” initialisation file is divided into the following sections: [passwords]

The [Passwords] section is used to define passwords.

[settings]

The [Settings] section is used for general presettings.

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[languages]

The possible display languages to which VPlow can be switched over are entered in the [languages] section.

[ComSrc]

The type of communication with the face programme, the transfer speed and the interface on the PC are defined in the [ComSrc] section.

[ComNext]

In the [ComNext] section, it is defined how the received data packets are to be transmitted to other receivers.

[DptOpcX]

When using an OPC server, the required settings are made in the [DptOpcX] section.

It is however in any case advisable to utilise an OPC tunnel when using an OPC connection.

All lines which begin with semicolons are only comments that have no influence on the VPlow programme. If no other clients are connected, all lines of the corresponding [ComNext] block are commented out with semicolons.

[Passwords] section The [Passwords] section is used to define passwords. The passwords specified by Bucyrus GmbH are entered in the initialisation file in encoded form.

Three passwords of different levels (priorities) can be assigned.

If no passwords are entered, then the “VPlow” programme works without password prompts.

The following parameter entries can be made within this section: passwordexit =

Password for leaving the programme This parameter is used to define a password of lowest priority.

The Passwordexit entry can be assigned an encoded password.

Example: Passwordexit=1234567890

passwordall =

Password for all changes This parameter entry is for defining a password so that only selected personnel can make changes.

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Example: Passwordall=1234567890

[Settings] section The [Settings] section is used for general presettings.

The following parameter entries can be made within this section: mode =

Setting as data recorder The “VPlow” programme can be used as a data recorder.

The entry mode = can be assigned the entry playback.

imperialUnits =

Imperial or metric dimensions The “VPlow” programme can work with either Imperial or metric units.

The ImperialUnits parameter can be assigned the following values:

default value 0

The “VPlow” programme shall use Imperial units.

The “VPlow” programme shall use metric units.

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The CheckVLongwall parameter can be assigned the following values: 1 default value 0

Send data to the “VLongwall” programme.

Do not send any data.

Example: CheckVLongwall=0

loggingEnabled =

Saving received data in a log file The “VPlow” programme can save all of the data it receives in a log file (see also SavePath parameter).

The LoggingEnabled parameter can be assigned the following values:

1

Writing in the log file is switched on.

default value 0

Writing in the log file is switched off.

Example: LoggingEnabled=0

VPlowTrend

The programme is informed at this position as to where the VPlowTrend programme with which it communicates is stored.

Example: VPlowTrend = C:\DBT\VCU\VPlowTrend\10_40__Build_2800\VPlowTrend.exe

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Installation of the software [languages] section The desired display language can be entered in the [languages] section. This corresponds with the VPlow###.dll files described in the scope of delivery section. Only those languages can be selected whose abbreviations appear as placeholders “###” in the file names. English is to be entered as the language designation.

Example: Esp for Spanish: enable_spanish = 1 Deu for German: enable_german = 1 Enu for English: enable_english = 1 Further available options are: J Russian J Chinese J Czech

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The following parameter entries can be made within this section: type =

Type of connection to the face programme Type is used to define the connection type by means of which the “VPlow” programme receives the data sent from the face programme (see also Port and Baud parameters).

The Type parameter can be assigned the following values: Type=simulation

DbtUdpPmcrTest

The connection goes via the PMC-R network.

Example: Type=DbtUdpPmcrTest

port =

Physical address of the port used Here the physical address of the connection is defined by means of which the “VPlow” programme receives the data.

The Port parameter can be assigned the following values: ;port=10.158.23.237:55555 port=10.158.23.236:55555 ;port = 10.158.23.236:55555:0

IP address

The connection to the face programme is established via the IP address of the PMC®-P used. This parameter can only be used in combination with the Type=DbtUdpPmcrTest entry.

Examples: Port=com2 Port=10.158.23.237

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Installation of the software Additionally entering the port addresses When using a connection via the network, the port addresses for transmission and reception can be additionally entered, separated by colons. Normally, the port addresses do not have to be entered.

55555

The first port address is entered behind the IP address. The port is used for reception from the PMC®-P. The five-digit value must always be “55555”, since this port is defined by the PMC®-P.

between 01024 and 65535

The second port address is entered behind the first port address.

This port is used for transmission to the PMC®-P. The five-digit value must be between “01024” and “65535”, must not be “55555” however. The next free port is searched for if “0” is entered.

In the event that the transmitter of the data is not a PMC®-P, but rather an additional “VPlow” programme, then the IP address and the ports must be specified here, which are specified in the initialisation file of the transmitting programme of the [ComNext] section.

Examples: Port=10.158.23.237:55555:0 Port=10.158.23.237:55555:55534 This parameter is used to specify the transmission speed when using a serial interface.

19200

A transmission rate higher than 19200 baud does not often make sense in mines since interruptions to the transmission are unavoidable.

Example: Baud=19200 The rate of transmission which has been set up can be read from the face programme: if the programme has been loaded into a PMC®-R, then the rate of transmission can be viewed in the “Service” menu in the subordinate item “mcu MG baud”.

[ComNext] section The “VPlow” programme can forward the data packages it receives.

The recipient might be another “VPlow” programme that is running on a different computer.

The following parameter entries can be made within the [ComNext] section: type =

Defining the type of connection Type is used to define the connection type by means of which the “VPlow” programme forwards the data it receives.

The Type parameter can be assigned the following values:

compactacd DbtUdpPmcrTest

A serial port is used.

The connection is established via the network (Ethernet).

Example: Type=DbtUdpPmcrTest

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Physical address of the port used Here the physical address of the connection is defined to which the “VPlow” programme forwards the data.

The Port parameter can be assigned the following values:

com1, com2, com3, com4

The data are forwarded via a serial port with the entered physical address.

IP address

The IP address of the target computer is entered to forward the data. The transmission and reception ports must be additionally entered, separated by a colon.

between 01024 and 65535

The first port address is entered behind the IP address. The port is used to receive data. The value must be between “01024” and “65535”. The next free port is searched for if “0” is entered.

between 01024 and 65535

The second port address is entered behind the first port address.

The port is used to transmit data. The value must be between “01024” and “65535”, must not be the same as for the first port address however. The next free port is searched for if “0” is entered.

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Examples: Port=10.158.22.34:0:0 Port=10.158.22.34:55566:55565 Entering the transmission rate for a serial port This parameter is used to specify the transmission speed when using a serial interface.

The maximum transmission speed is 115200 Baud. If malfunctions should occur, a lower transmission speed must be entered.

Example: Baud=19200

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Operation General The Applications programme of the central control unit, when used with the Windows XP operating system, can be conveniently operated with the mouse the same way as are conventional and widely used Windows applications, e.g. MS WinWord or Excel.

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Fig. 16: Monitor screen of the VPlow programme

Important!

In order to guarantee safe function, only original Bucyrus parts or parts approved by Bucyrus may be connected and operated on the central underground control and only original spare parts may be used for repairs.

The screen graphics are shown in Fig. 16 which are displayed without opening further menus or windows. This graphics screen can now be overlapped by a wide variety of displays and input fields according to user wishes.

The screen structure In the following, the screen structure will be explained based on screen cut-outs for a better overview. At the upper edge of the screen there is a so-called menu bar: Fig. 17: Menu bar of the VShield programme

The menus with their sub-menus can be opened with the mouse.

Directly underneath the menu bar is the toolbar.

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General Fig. 18: Toolbar

The toolbar allows commands to be controlled or executed directly with the mouse without having to open additional menus. The presentation of the Icon bar on the monitor is optional, i.e. one can switch it on or off (menu: View).

Tab. 1: Keys on the Icon bar Symbol

Function Saving the current monitor settings Switches the X automatic sequence on (the switch is light and sunken) or off (the switch is dark and on the same plane)

The plow position is presented graphically underneath the Icon bar.

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6 7 11 1 presentation of the entire face with shield numbers (also used as ordinate for Item 9) 2 current plow position (red line, last position known to the programme) 3 position of the end switch on the head gate (blue line) 4 position of the synchronous switch on the head gate (blue line) 5 position of the end switch on the tail gate (blue line) 6 position of the synchronous switch on the tail gate (blue line) 7 end switches A and B on the head gate and tail gate (over-travel by the plow is displayed with surrounding color) 8 end switches A and B on the head gate and tail gate (over-travel by the plow is displayed with surrounding color) 9 field for time-specific presentation of the plow position (red line) 10 plow position (red line) 11 time axis (left-hand side is the current time)

The plow position is presented with the following graphic units in the diagram in Fig. 19: J field for time-dependent representation of the plow position

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– the horizontal axis (abscissa) for the time [Item 11] – the vertical axis (ordinate) for the site (shield number) [Item 1] – plow position (one pixel per second) [Item 10] If one positions the mouse pointer on the field, then a Tool Tip with the time of day and shield number information will be displayed.

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General J The vertical axis of the Fig. 19, page 5.4 diagram is used si-

multaneously as the display field for the plow position in the face. The following information can be read: – HGhead gate – TGtail gate – position of the end switch on the head gate [Item 3] – position of the synchronous switch on the head gate [Item 4] – position of the end switch on the tail gate [Item 5] – position of the synchronous switch on the tail gate [Item 6] – current plow position in the face (red line) [Item 2] J The limit and synchronous switches A and B are each shown as a square between the field for the time-dependent plow position [9] and the field for the locational representation [1] [Item 7 and 8].

The squares are displayed with surrounding color when the plow travels over the switch.

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2.7 system enablement 2.8 direction of travel enablement HG 2.9 direction of travel enablement TG

c coupling pressure d coupling temperature e transmission temperature

2.1 plow position in metres 2.2 plow position in the shield 2.3 plow speed 2.4 direction of travel

3.1 motor enablement 3.2 system pressure 3.3 2nd pressure level

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Fig. 20 shows the monitor section “Plow data”. This middle part of the monitor is divided up in turn into three parts: J Head gate (left-hand third) Data of the plow drive on the head gate – motor current – slip of the coupling – coupling pressure – coupling temperature – transmission temperature J Plow data (middle) – plow position in meters – plow position in the shield – plow speed – direction of travel HG>TG or HG<TG – plow mode

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General J Tail gate (right-hand third)

Data of the plow drive on the tail gate – motor current – slip of the coupling – coupling pressure – coupling temperature – gearbox temperature

Further system data are to be found underneath these plow data, also divided up into three areas: J For the head gate:

– motor enablement – system pressure – 2nd pressure level (if the 2nd sensor is installed) J System data for

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1 sensor displays on the head gate 1.1 synchronous switch A 1.2 synchronous switch B 1.3 limit switch A 1.4 limit switch B

2 sensor displays on the tail gate 2.1 synchronous switch A 2.2 synchronous switch B 2.3 limit switch A 2.4 limit switch B

1.5 plow tracking A 1.6 plow tracking B 1.7 slip sensor A 1.8 slip sensor B

2.5 plow tracking A 2.6 plow tracking B 2.7 slip sensor A 2.8 slip sensor B

3 total run time 4 operating hours meter 5 communications display 1 6 communications display 2 7 communications display 3 (up to 8 clients) a error display b bridge display

The sensor displays are aligned for the head gate on the right-hand half and for the tail gate on the left-hand half of the display area.

The first display (a) is in each case the error display, which is green in color when no errors occur (red for errors).

On the right, next to the error display, a display for the status (b) of the respective sensor has been placed which can switch between green (not bridged) and yellow (bridged).

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General If the mouse pointer is placed over one of the display boxes, then an explanation will be shown in the form of a Tool Tip. Two grey fields are aligned in the lower right-hand corner of the sensor displays (3,4). The entire run time (totalled up) is displayed in the left-hand field (3). The only times (in seconds) which are totalled up are those in which the plow is travelling. An additional distinction is made in the statistics between rapid and slow travel (can be called up by double-clicking on one of the fields (3,4)).

The field (4) displays the operating hours that have been travelled.

Important!

The operating hours metre counts only those times in which the PMC®-D system is also in operation and sending data.

In the lower left-hand corner of the sensor displays you will find two fields which display the communication links (5,6,7).

The field (5) displays the link to the PMC®-D system.

J Rednot linked, J Yellowlink being configured, J Greenlinked.

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The links for up to 8 clients can be displayed in the field (7). These are additional computers which display only the data from which no control functions can be executed, which means that the function buttons for the dispatching of parameter settings have been set to inactive.

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The File menu The File menu The “File” pull-down menu is illustrated in Fig. 22.

Fig. 22: VPlow menu point File

The pull-down menu contains the following commands in Version 10.56: J reset passwords (not active) J save J print main screen ...

Ctrl-D

J page preview J printer setup...

J exit

Alt-F4

Specifying Ctrl-D and Alt-F4 are shortcuts enabling the use of combinations of keys to call up the corresponding commands.

Tab. 2: File menu commands Command

Explanation

Reset passwords

For some operations, a password is queried with which this command can be reset.

Save

With this command, the defined settings are saved.

Print main screen

A printout of the contents of the VPlow monitor screen can made this way. The standard printer specified will be selected.

Page preview

This key makes it possible to display in advance the page preview that has been selected. As shown here, the monitor screen is printed out with the command “Print main screen”.

Printer configuration

This command can be used to configure the printer to be selected or the page to be printed.

End

The central programme can be ended here (key combination Alt+F4). Exiting the central programme takes one to the Windows interface on the PC.

The command “Print main screen” opens the Windows printer window (see Fig. 23, page 5.9), in which one can adjust the settings for printing.

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The File menu Fig. 23: Print main screen command

Fig. 24: Preview of the page view

When the printer is set to vertical (portrait) format, the printout will be constructed as shown in Fig. 24. If one sets the printer to horizontal (landscape) format, then the print will be reformatted accordingly, as with other Windows programs.

Fig. 25: Dialogue window after the “Exit” command

The “Exit” command opens a dialogue box in which one must confirm once again whether the programme is to be exited or not. If the “No” button is actuated or if the “N” button is actuated when the dialogue box is opened, then the programme will be ended completely.

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The File menu Generally, the following applies: If individual letters of the alphabet are underlined in dialogue boxes or windows, then the command can be called up with the corresponding letter on the keyboard.

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The Control menu The Control menu The “Control” menu (Fig. 26) contains the following commands: J plow system parameters...

J reset plow system error...

J set plow position...

J start new shift Fig. 26: “Control” pull-down menu

The three full stops after the command name mean that the command will call up a dialogue window.

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The Control menu Plow system parameters...

The command “Plow system parameters...” opens the window shown in Fig. 27.

Fig. 27: Plow system parameters

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6 sensor bridging for head gate 7sensor bridging for tail gate 8 sending values without closing window 9 updating displayed values (obtaining parameter values from the PMC®-D system) 10 printing the dialogue window “Plow system parameters” 11 applying the settings and closing the window 12 cancel key for closing the window without changing the parameters

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The Control menu The “Plow system parameter” dialogue window is divided into two main columns: J Global parameters

(valid throughout the entire system) [Fig. 27, page 5.12, Item 1] The value fields [Fig. 27, page 5.12, Item 3] belong to the titles [Fig. 27, page 5.12, Item 1.1 to 1.7] of the global parameters.

– first face shield [1.1] The first face shield is the first shield that stands in the face.

This is usually Shield 1, except in cases where the numbering does not begin with 1 (e.g. in order to represent the later sequence of one or more shields) – quantity of face shields [1.2] Setting of the last shield number that belongs to the face.

The last shield that stands in the face.

– shield width in cm [1.3] The nominal width is specified, not the exact value, as it is specified in the structural design diagram (e.g. 150 or 200 cm).

– fast travel position for head gate [1.4] Shield number, starting from which fast travel can be enabled in the direction of travel of the tail gate. In the opposite direction (travel direction to the head gate), fast travel will be blocked, i.e. the remaining distance to the end switch (head gate) will be covered in slow travel.

– fast travel position for tail gate [1.5] Shield number, starting from which fast travel can be enabled in the direction of travel of the head gate. In the opposite direction (travel direction to the tail gate), fast travel will be blocked, i.e. the remaining distance to the end switch (tail gate) will be covered in slow travel.

– plow mode [1.6] Setting the plow modes –

STOP

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AUTOmatic

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INSPection

– enablements [1.7] Global enablement for fast travel is to be set separately for travel in the direction of the head gate and in the direction of the tail gate.

J Local parameters

(valid at certain sites) [Fig. 27, page 5.12, Item 2] The column for the local parameters contains the titles [Fig. 27, page 5.12, Item 2.1 to 2.13]. The following parameters can be entered separately in the value fields [4,5] for head gate [4] and tail gate [5]: – shield number for end switch [2.1] Entry of the shield number at which the end switches A and B are installed – shield number for synchronous switch [2.2] Entry of the shield number at which the synchronous switches A and B are installed

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The Control menu – distance limit stop in cm [2.3] Distance in cm from the outer edge of the last (first) shield up to the limit stop (unobstructed distance) – distance “Motor off” in cm [2.4] Distance in cm ahead of the limit stop at which the motor is switched off. This value must be readjusted over and over again during shield mining, because the mining width varies over the course of the face.

– target pressure in bar [2.5] Target pressure is working pressure (in the PMC®-V (Plow control/Drive selection/Head gate (Tail gate)/Configure process/Printer settings)) – distance pressure drop coupling [2.6] Distance in cm from the limit stop at which the control system begins to lower the coupling pressure. Start of the pressure slope – pressure slope [2.7] Setting value for the “steepness” of the pressure slope in bar/s – slope end value [2.8] End value of the pressure slope at which the lowering is stopped.

– upper limit slip [2.9] Upper slip limit in % at which the associated time value is activated. In the PMC®-V, the value is called “Max. slip limit - permitted for”.

– upper time limit slip [2.10] “- permitted for” time value during which the slip value is permitted to be above the “Max. slip limit”.

– lower limit slip [2.11] Lower slip limit in % at which the associated time value is activated. In the PMC®-V, the value is called “Min. slip limit - permitted for”.

– lower time limit slip [2.12] “- permitted for”. Time value for which the slip value is permitted to be above the “Min. slip limit”.

– sensor series [2.13] for bridging the sensors (sensor monitoring is circuit-armed if a checkmark shows in the box (6,7).)

Reset plow system error...

In order to reset the list of system error messages, the ploy system error messages command can be reset... selected. An “Error acknowledgement” dialogue box will be displayed as a security measure Fig: 28.

Fig. 28: Error acknowledgement dialogue box

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The Control menu Set plow position...

If the system should lose track of the plow position or if it must be notified of it again following manual operation, then the command “Set plow position...” can be used to call up a dialogue box in which the plow position can be specified in shield value, Fig. .

Fig. 29: Set plow position...

Confirm with “OK” button after entering the current plow position.

Actuation of the “Cancel” key closes the window without entering the position.

Start new shift In order to compile the plow run times for one shift, the beginning of the shift can either be entered each time by hand or compiled automatically. Select for this purpose the command “Start new shift”.

A dialogue window appears as shown in Fig. 30: Fig. 30: Enter new shift

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5 6 1 selection manual entry 2 selection automatic entry 3 specification of usual local shift times 4 selection switch for manual entry “Start new shift” 5 confirmation and saving of the settings 6 cancel key

If the item “Manual shift switching” is switched on (with green background), then the metre can be set to zero with the key “Start new shift...” [4] (see also Fig. 21, page 5.6, Item 3).

The start times of the respective conveyor shifts can be entered in field [3] with the activation of the item “Automatic shift switchover” [2].

The setting of the shift metre to zero then takes place automatically when the time mark entered is exceeded.

The “OK” [5] key confirms and saves the set values. The “Cancel” [6] key causes the window to be closed without saving the changes.

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The View menu The View menu The “View” menu (Fig. 31) contains the following commands: J toolbar J status bar J log data...

J hourly statistics J daily statistics J shift statistics Fig. 31: The View Menu

Toolbar A switch bar which contains the following two commands in Version 10.56 can be shown or hidden with the command “Icon bar” (Fig. 32): Fig. 32: Icon bar commandswitched on

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J Save

Symbol [1] of a floppy disk

J Print

Symbol [2] for a printer

If the icon bar is switched on, then a checkmark [a] will be displayed before the “Icon bar” command in the pull-down menu.

Status bar The “Status bar” command (Fig. ) shows the conventional Windows information bar with details concerning general settings.

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The View menu Fig. 33: Status bar displayed

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The following displays are possible: J Call up Help with the key F1 [1] J Numbers keypad switched on [2] J Date [3] J Time of day [4] J Upper-case switched on [5]

Log data...

The “Log data...” command opens the Windows “Open” window in the folder which contains the log files which are written for the current installation height. (the settings for this are made in the INI file) Fig. 34: Open window for log data 2 1 4 3

1 previously saved log files 2 switch for View menu for the “Open” window 3 switch on details 4 additional information for the displayed files

The log files previously saved by VPlow are displayed in the “Open” window. If the window setting is without detail display, then one can select the details [4] by means of a small pull-down menu which is opened with the switch [2] and display by clicking on the “Details” command [3]. These details indicate Date, Time of day, Size of file, etc., according to which one can select the desired log file.

The log file thus found is marked and opened by confirming with the “Open” key. The selection opens a dialogue window which is displayed in Fig. 35, page 5.18. It is subdivided into several tabs:

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The View menu J Global values J Global value statuses J Global system statuses J Local values J Local value statuses Fig. 35: Log data selection

One can mark the values currently of interest in a selection box on the tabs and then confirm the selection with the “OK” key. The values selected from the saved log data are then displayed in graphics.

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The View menu Fig. 36: Log data display with three selected diagrams

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1 aymbol button for Open file 2 enlarge time section

a AO evaluation OK b VA data out of date

A plow position in shield numbers B time axis

3 reduce time section

c UG lower limit

4 magnifier 5 symbol button for printing 6 diagram for plow position

d GO upper limit e BR sensor is bridged f KB cable breakage

7 diagram for plow position status 8 diagram enablement statuses 9 scroll bar

g KS short circuit z system enablement h NK sensor not configured

w tail gate travel direction enablement x head gate travel direction enablement y fast drive enablement

The display window (Fig. 36, page 5.19) for log data has its own icon bar containing buttons to make working easier: J Key for Open file [1]

If one has opened a log file in accordance with the procedure previously described, then one can also open other log files from this window and have other files displayed accordingly.

J Enlarge time section key [2]

If the “Magnifier” key is used, or if work has been done with the “Reduce time axis” key, then one can reduce the size of the view with this key. If the key [3] has been actuated several times, then this key [2] must be actuated exactly as often in order to reverse the steps and restore the original status.

J Reduce time section key [3]

The diagram is zoomed in by actuating this key. Repeated actuation zooms further in.

J Magnifier key [4]

A magnification function can be initialised with this key. A frame can be drawn around a detail to be enlarged with the left-hand mouse key pressed down following actuation. The selected frame will be enlarged to window size after the mouse button is released.

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The View menu J Print key [5]

This is the conventional Windows button for calling up the printing routine. The standard printer specified will be selected.

The content of the log data window can also appear differently, depending on the display values selected. In not all of the individual diagrams fit in the display window, then the display can be shifted with a scroll bar [9].

Any data can be selected from the various tabs in the menu window [Fig. 35, page 5.18] and displayed in their time sequence. The illustration in Fig. 36, page 5.19 is only one example of how this kind of window can appear.

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The View menu Hourly statistics Daily statistics Shift-specific statistics Fig. 37 illustrates the three statistics tables which can be called up directly per command in the pull-down menu.

Fig. 37: Statistics tables

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The Service menu The Service menu The “Service” menu (Fig. 38) contains the following commands: J Communication states J Communications statistics

– sent to the PMC-D – received from the PMC-D – sent to the next central control – received from the next central control J OPC Communications statistics (not active) J Data tables J Setup Info J Profibus diagnostics...

Fig. 38: Service pull-down menu

Communication state Use the command “Communication state” to obtain information about the type and range of functions of the data links with the PMC-D and with other connected computers.

Fig. 39: Communication state display window

The connection data concerning the PMC-D system and other linked computers is displayed in the “Communication state” window.

The “Connection” display is circled in red in Fig. 39. The placement of a “1” in the first position indicates that the connection is OK.

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The Service menu Communications statistics The four available commands are shown together in the following figure. They have the same structure, which is why they are only shown here for reasons of completeness.

The four communications statistics windows can be enlarged with the mouse, copied with the key combination “Alt+PrintScr” and pasted in a Word file or E-mail.

A list of hexadecimal numbers is displayed to which the values determined in the programme are allocated. From these entered values, the programmer can read whether and where there is a communication error.

Fig. 40: Window for transmission and receiving statistics for the connection to the next central control or to the PMC®-D system

OPC communications statistics (inactive) Data statistics for the OPC server.

Data tables The “Data tables” command opens a window in which data packets from the CST control, the plow control (if there are any) and the programme data from the PMC®-D and -V are displayed.

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The Service menu Fig. 41: “Data tables” window 1

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1 column separation 2 lines in a column which is not displayed in its entirety are supplemented with “...”

The window can be changed according to the displayed data lines and columns. If one points the mouse pointer to the edge of the window, this changes to a double-arrow. By clicking and “dragging”, one can change the size of the window.

The displayed columns are separated from one another in the header line by shaded lines (1). If one points to the right edge of the column with the mouse pointer, the basic color of the header cell changes and the mouse pointer becomes a double-arrow. By double-clicking, the width of the display column can be adapted to the contents.

Fig. 42: Changing the column width

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1 close window 2 “update” key 3 “debugger for ignored data” opens an additional window

The following data is displayed: J Name

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The Service menu J Age J OKs J Data size J Raw data

The data name indicates the allocation of the data to the connected control system. The age of the data indicates, among other things, whether the data communication is OK. OKs is a counter which counts the received confirmations of receipt. Data size indicates the size of the data packets. Raw data indicates the data how it is received without interpretation.

If one clicked neither on “Debugger for ignored data” (3) nor on “Refresh” (2) and clicks on “Close” (1), the window is closed. The size of the set window size is saved and displayed the next time it’s opened.

The “Refresh” button adapts the data display to the new, current state.

The “Debugger for ignored data” opens another window which shows a display for ignored sensors in a time-sorted list.

Fig. 43: “Debugger for ignored data” window

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The “Refresh” (2) and “Close” (3) buttons correspond to those of the “Data tables” window. The button “Delete history of messages for ignored data” (1) deletes the list of data in this window. The size of the “Debugger for ignored data” window cannot be changed.

Setup Info The “Setup Info” command opens an information window for the installation of the “VPlow” programme.

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The Service menu Fig. 44: Setup Information dialogue window

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1 identities of the participating programmes 2 path specifications for exe, ini, xsd and xml files 3 list of the setup errors history 4 last setup error message 5 delete button for error list

The “Close” button closes the window. The “Delete error messages” button deletes the list of error messages. The path specifications are controlled by the ini file.

Profibus diagnostics...

Fig. 45: Pull-down menu with marked Profibus diagnostics command

The “Profibus diagnostics” window is opened with the “Profibus diagnostics...” command.

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1 columns shown head gate and tail gate 2 device address and reception counter

In the diagnostics window shown above, the following displays are shown in the top line: J Address of the PMC® -D computer J Number of received telegrams J Number of sent telegrams J Number of transmission errors J Number of bus errors J Number of time-outs

The first column shows the list of shown PMC®-D computers.

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The “Question mark” menu The “Question mark” menu The command “?” causes a pull-down menu to appear with the commands “Help” and “Info on VPlow...”.

Fig. 47: Pull-down menu “Question Mark”

Help

F1

Help can be called directly with the “F1” key.

If this does not occur because the Help file for the programme is not saved, then a Warning window will appear (see Fig. 48).

Fig. 48: VPlow Warning window

In this case, contact the ECC Automation department at DBT or the DBT service personnel.

Info on VPlow...

The “Info on VPlow...” command opens an information window about the “VPlow” programme.

Fig. 49: Information window onVPlow

In this window, the version and revision number are given in addition to the programme name. Under this are the date and time at which the programme version was created. Further information is for the service personnel for exactly identifying the programme used.

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The Languages menu The Languages menu The “Languages” command opens a pull-down menu for switching the language.

Fig. 50: “Languages” pull-down menu

In the ini file, the language can be switched to one of the offered languages by “undoing” the commenting out of the “enable .....” line. When there is only one language setting in the ini file, the “Languages” menu item is not available.

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Technical data

Central computer

Technical data Central computer Fig. 51: Explosion-proof central computer MCU2 1

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1 explosion-proof computer housing 2 housing cover with viewing window 3 terminal box 4 ports for SKK24 connectors (mouse, keyboard, server,...)

5 brass strip 6 fiber-optic cable port RxD 7 fiber-optic cable port TxD

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Central computer Master Control Unit MCU-2I */*/*/*/* Type key The following type key is used: MCU-2I */*/*/*/* = Blankwithout Profibus subassembly = PProfibus subassembly installed = Blankno I/O installed at port 4 = BBIDIR with external power supply at port 4 = CBIDIR with internal power supply at port 4 = TTTY external PS port 4, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = UTTY external PS port 4, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = VTTY internal PS port 4, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = WTTY internal PS port 4, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = Blankno I/O installed at port 3 = BBIDIR with external power supply at port 3 = CBIDIR with internal power supply at port 3 = TTTY external PS port 3, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = UTTY external PS port 3, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = VTTY internal PS port 3, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = WTTY internal PS port 3, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = Blankno I/O at installed at port 2 = BBIDIR with external power supply at port 2 = CBIDIR with internal power supply at port 2 = TTTY external PS port 2, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = UTTY external PS port 2, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = VTTY internal PS port 2, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = WTTY internal PS port 2, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = Blankno I/O installed at port 1 = BBIDIR with external power supply at port 1 = TTTY external PS port 1, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = UTTY external PS port 1, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2 = VTTY internal PS port 1, transmitter 1/2, receiver 3/4 = WTTY internal PS port 1, transmitter 3/4, receiver 1/2

A few additional identification markings can be added without influencing the intrinsic safety.

Connections The peripheral lines are electrically connected by clearly labelled connectors.

Commissioning, installation J the device may be put into operation in Category M2.

J the power is connected via plug connectors. These may only be

professionally installed.

J unused connectors are to be sealed.

J the equipment is designed for the IP 54 protection type (when

professionally attached to an external housing); in the event of harsh ambient conditions (e.g. sprayed water), the equipment must be additionally protected by the operator.

J requirements for safe use from the EC type examination certifi-

cate must be observed.

J the connection to the power supply and wiring with external cir-

cuits must be specifically certified.

J the equipment is to be electrostatically grounded.

J the device may only be operated when its housing is completely

closed and in good condition.

J it is forbidden to operate the device when the housing is dam-

aged.

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Central computer Application The devices are only approved for proper and intended use.

In the case of non-compliance, any warranty expires and manufacturer cannot be held responsible.

Servicing, maintenance Maintenance measures may only be carried out by personnel from Bucyrus Automation or by persons specially trained by Bucyrus Automation.

Troubleshooting No changes may be made to devices which are operated in connection with explosive areas. Repairs on the device may only be carried out by skilled personnel specifically trained and authorised to do this.

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Central computer Base dimensions Length: 629 mm Width:

427 mm

Height: 585 mm Fig. 52: Base for MCU2 2 7 7

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Central computer Accessories - keyboard with integrated mouse Fig. 53: Keybord with integrated mouse

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For your information

Service addresses

For your information If you should require replacement parts or if technical problems occur, please contact our after-sales service personnel or contact us directly (homepage: www.bucyrus.com).

Service addresses Europe Germany

Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH Industriestraße 1 D-44534 Lünen, Germany Tel: +49 / 23 06 70 9 - 0 Fax: +49 / 23 06 70 9 - 1421 E-mail: info@de.bucyrus.com

Great Britain

Bucyrus UK Ltd. Hallam Fields Road Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4BS UK

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Tel: +44 / 11 59 51 - 2500 Fax: +44 / 11 59 32 - 9683 E-mail: info@gb.bucyrus.com Bucyrus UK Ltd. 2 Renshaw Place Holytown Motherwell, ML1 4UF North Lanarkshire Scotland Tel: Fax: Poland

+44/16 98 83 5 - 000 +44/16 98 83 5 - 038

Bucyrus Polska Sp. z.o.o. ul. Fabryczna 6, 41-404 Myslowice Tel: Fax:

Russia

+48 / 32 31 70 - 500 +48 / 32 31 70 - 509

Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH Office Moscow Bolschoi Tscherkassi Per. No. 15, Office 310 103626 Moscow Tel: +7 / 49 56 23 - 5396 Fax: +7 / 49 59 24 - 8363 E-mail: viktor.sobolev@ru.bucyrus.com OE Bucyrus Service ul. Grdiny, 4 office 1 654066 Novokuzneck, Kemerovskaja obl.

Tel: +7 / 38 43 35 - 3441 Fax: +7 / 38 43 35 - 3442 E-mail: evgeniya.belousova@ru.bucyrus.com

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Service addresses North America, Canada, South America USA

Bucyrus America Inc. 2045 West Pike Street Houston, PA 15342 - 1010, USA Tel: +1 / 72 47 43 - 1200 Fax: +1 / 72 47 43 - 1201 E-mail: info@us.bucyrus.com Bucyrus America Inc. 4041 Wurno Road Pulaski, VA 24301 Tel: Fax:

+1/54 09 80 - 4530 +1/54 09 94 - 3889

Australia Bucyrus Australia Underground Pty. Ltd. Customer Service 20 Killara Close, Beresfield, New South Wales 2322 E

+61/24 91 4 - 7144 +61/24 91 4 - 7169

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Tel: Fax:

Bucyrus Australia Underground Pty. Ltd. 14 Commercial Avenue Paget M.M.C Box 5182 Mackay, Queensland 4741 Tel: Fax:

+61/74 95 2 - 0000 +61/74 95 2 - 0099

Africa South Africa

Bucyrus Africa Underground Pty. Ltd. Corner of Gamma and Zeta Roads Industries West Germiston 1401 Tel: + 27 / 11 82 5 - 8212 Fax: + 27 / 11 82 5 - 7389 E-mail: hetta.fuller@za.bucyrus.com

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Service addresses Asia China

Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH Beijing Representative Office Suite 1112, Tower B Full Link Plaza No. 18 Chaowai Street Beijing 100020 Tel: +86 / 10 65 88 - 2998 Fax: +86 / 10 65 88 - 6570 E-mail: Info.beijing@cn.bucyrus.com Bucyrus (Langfang) Mining Machinery Co. Ltd. Jinyua. Road - Langfang Economic and Technical Development Zone Hebei Province 065001 Tel: + 86 / 31 66 08 6 - 840 (& 841, 842, 843) Fax: + 86 / 31 66 08 6 - 845 E-mail: Info.langfang@cn.bucyrus.com Bucyrus (Tangshan) Mining Machinery Co. Ltd.

Bucyrus DBT Europe GmbH, Lünen 2008

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No. 4 Gangyao Road Tangshan 063027 Hebei Province Tel: +86 / 31 53 20 - 3117 (& 3445, 3404) Fax: +86 / 31 53 20 - 3438 E-mail: Info.tangshan@cn.bucyrus.com

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Standards and guidelines Standards and guidelines Referenced national standards and guidelines Tab. 4: National standards and directives, extract

DIN 2000 DIN 6789 DIN 20043 DIN 24320 DIN 24343 DIN 24346 DIN 51558-1 DIN 51575

Quality of drinking water Documentation system Plug connectors for hydraulic system Fire-resistant hydraulic fluids Maintenance and inspection for hydraulic systems Hydraulic systems - Design principles Determination of the acid number Determination of sulphate ash Tensioning force, tightening torques and surface pressure for bolts T-head bolts Lubricating greases & solid lubricants Non-metallic (coating) surface protection Approval procedure for fire-resistant HFA fluids in mining

EWN 6003 1) EWN 6110 1) EWN 7068 1) EWN 7069 1) EWN 8350-1 1)

Date of issue 2000-10 1990-09 2003-09 2006-12 1982-02 1984-12 1979-07 1984-11 1985-02 1985-02 1992-06 1985-02 2008-01 E

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Referenced European standards and directives Tab. 5: European standards and directives, extract

Designation 98/37/EC directive

94/9/EC Directive DIN EN ISO 12100-1 DIN EN ISO 12100-2 DIN EN 13463-1 DIN EN 60079 DIN EN 60445 DIN EN 62079 DIN ISO 3733 DIN EN 1710 DIN EN 1552

Date of issue

Title Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery EC Directive of the European Parliament and Council on the streamlining of the laws of the Member States with regard to devices and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres Safety of Machinery Safety of Machinery Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres - Part 1: Basic method and requirements Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 0: General requirements Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface Preparation of instructions - Structuring, content and presentation Petroleum products and bituminous materials - Determination of water - Distillation method Equipment and components intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in underground mines Mobile extracting machines at the face - safety requirements for shear loaders and plough systems 1)

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1998-06-22

1994-03-23 2004-04 2004-04 2007-05 2004-12 2000-08 2001-11 2003-02 2008-08 2003-09

EWN = Bucyrus works standard

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