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FORCE 80

BLCD with TARGA Robotic Nozzle PLC

Generic system manual

FORCE50 BLDC and the TARGA Robotic Nozzle PLC

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Robotic Nozzle

Robotic Nozzle PLC

Welcome to the world of Unifire! And congratulations on your purchase of the

world’s most advanced, stainless steel, remote control robotic nozzle system.

This professional equipment should only be used by qualified and trained

professionals who have read and understood this manual. So please read this

manual before installing and operating your new FORCE 80. It will familiarize you

with the dangers associated with operation, as well as provide proper installation

and operation instructions.

NOTE: EVERY SYSTEM HAS CUSTOMER SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION. ALSO READ

THE DOCUMENT PROVIDED WITH YOUR ORDER# DESCRIBING YOUR SYSTEM.

For technical support please contact Unifire AB by e-mail at: [email protected]

Unifire AB’s warranty, and term and condition of sales are available for download at

www.unifire.com!

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FORCE 80 BLDC

The UNIFIRE FORCE 80 is a marine specification, stainless steel foam and water

robotic nozzle. The finish is manually polished stainless steel, providing a long

service life of fantastic look with minimum maintenance.

It features M12 multi-connectors on all connection points for simple installation

and maintenance.

The optional Canbus Joystick has a one-step record and playback feature, valve

control and position indication LED’s.

The UNIFIRE FORCE Robotic nozzle is the most advanced, highest quality and

best performing system available in the market today.

FORCE 80 Specification:

Weight 30 Kg (FORCE 80 with INTEG80 nozzle)

Dimensions 75x48x35 cm (approximately)

Pipe dimension 80mm inside Ø

Power 24-30 V DC max 12 A

Range of motion +/-90° vert , 360° rot

Speed (of high speed version) 12°/sec rotation , 8°/ sec vertical

Progressive speed control over joystick

Material Body 316L Stainless Steel

Gear bronze

Nickel plated connectors (option)

Gold-plated pins (option)

Max Flow up to 5500 lit/min at 12 bar

Max Reach up to 90 m at 12 bar

Reaction force Up to 5000 N

Mechanical installation Support must withstand 20000 N of force

Connection 3” male BSP or DN 80/100 flange

Pipe dimensions for installation Min 100 mm

Pump requirement

for maximum performance 5500 lpm @ 12 bar

Communication Canbus (Unican) 125 or 250 kbps. "

Interface for Canopen, profibus, modbus, etc.

Option digital inputs for up/down/left/right/jet"

spray

Options Various network options, Canbus, TCP/IP Network,

Web-server, radio remote Joystick, etc.!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION FORCE 80 Chassis 9

General Information & Warnings 9

Spare parts specification!

Joystick “PI” 13

Adjusting the flow of INTEG80 14

Flow chart of the FORCE 80 with INTEG 80 15

Reach chart of FORCE 80 with INTEG80 16

Operating the Joystick 17

MAINTENANCE of the FORCE 80 with BLDC motors 19

MAINTENANCE of the INTEG 80 with BLDC motors 20

Canbus JOYSTICK Description & Advanced Setup 21

(this section also applies to the Wireless PI Joysticks) 21

Joystick Buttons and LED Function Description 21

Setting baud rate, Master-slave mode and Canbus ID 22

Setup mode “A” 23

Setup mode ”B” 24

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READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO

INSTALLING, MAINTAINING, OR USING THE UNIFIRE FORCE™

ROBOTIC NOZZLE (AKA ”ROBOTIC NOZZLE” OR “CANNON”).

Failure by any installer, maintenance personnel or operator to receive

proper training, including reading and understanding this manual, prior

to its use constitutes misuse of the equipment and could result in

serious bodily injury or death and/or damage to the robotic nozzle or

other property. Only qualified and trained professionals who are familiar

with this equipment and general safety procedures may operate the

Force robotic nozzle.

The purpose of this Manual is to provide all users, installers, and

maintenance personnel with the relevant information concerning the

design, proper use, installation and maintenance of the equipment and

should be read and made available to all such persons. This Manual will

help prevent danger and injury to you and others. If you would like

further copies of this manual, ask Unifire or download it at

www.unifire.com. If you have any questions relating to this equipment

and its safe use please contact Unifire prior to use at +46 303 248 400.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT IN ANY WAY.

Modification of the equipment may result in damage to, or malfunction

of, the equipment, which could lead to serious injury of the operator

and/or others. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only

be performed by, or under the specific, express authority of Unifire AB.

NEVER POINT THE FORCE 80 OR ANY Robotic nozzle DIRECTLY

AT HUMANS WHILE WATER IS SPRAYING THROUGH IT, as doing

so can result in serious injury or possibly death. The FORCE 80 is

capable of directing flows of up to approximately 5500 liters per minute

(1300 gallons per minute) at pressures of up to 12 bars (175 psi) and

has a maximum throwing range of up to approximately 90 meters (95

yards). Such forces are very dangerous and capable of producing

serious injury or death to persons and serious damage to

property. They are also capable of throwing objects with extreme force

and velocity into other objects or persons. Accordingly, only

professional, trained firefighters or other qualified individuals may

operate this equipment after being thoroughly familiar with the Manual,

and always by exercising extreme caution to avoid hitting people or lose

objects with the water (or other fluid) stream.

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BE SURE THAT THE ROBOTIC NOZZLE IS TIGHTLY AND

PROPERLY SECURED AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION! Serious

injury or death can occur if the robotic nozzle is not fully and properly

secured and supported. Be sure that the mounting pipe for the FORCE

80 robotic nozzle is capable of withstanding a nozzle reaction force of

at least twenty thousand (20,000) Newtons (2000 kgf). The

FORCE 80 robotic nozzle should not be used on a portable stand of any

kind, as such use can be extremely dangerous and can result in Serious

Injury or Death.

THE FORCE 80 IS HEAVY. USE CAUTION AND ASSISTANCE WHEN

INSTALLING AND TAKE CARE TO AVOID INJURY TO YOUR BACK.

Seek assistance to help support and twist the robotic nozzle during

installation and take care to avoid injury to your back during handling

and installation.

NEVER USE THE ROBOTIC NOZZLE AT PRESSURES HIGHER THAN

12 BARS (175 PSI). The maximum operating pressure for the FORCE

80 robotic nozzle is 12 bars (175 psi). Use of the FORCE 80 at

pressures higher than 12 bars is dangerous and can lead to serious

injury or death or may damage the robotic nozzle. Moreover, the

recommended operating pressure of the FORCE 80 is between 7

and 10 bars (100 and 130 psi), which also will provide optimal

performance.

ONLY MOUNT THE FORCE 80 SO THAT ITS BASE IS

PERPENDICULAR TO THE GROUND. DO NOT install the robotic

nozzle at an angle or upside-down without the specific prior written

consent of Unifire AB. Doing so may cause damage to the robotic nozzle

gears and motors, which could lead to malfunction.

FOLLOW ALL MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION PROCEDURES in this

manual.

BE SURE TO USE THE PROPER TYPE AND SIZE OF THREADS AT

THE ROBOTTIC NOZZLE BASE and also between the robotic nozzle

and nozzle (if using a nozzle not supplied by Unifire specifically for use

with this robotic nozzle). Use of the wrong type or size of threads will

result in an improper connection which can cause leaking and also may

cause the robotic nozzle and/or nozzle to dislodge under high pressure,

possibly leading to serious injury or death to persons and/or serious

damage to property. If you have any doubts as to the exact thread

supplied by Unifire, contact Unifire for clarification prior to connecting

the robotic nozzle and nozzle.

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KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE DURING OPERATION AND MOVEMENT.

The FORCE 80 robotic nozzle has moving parts. Be sure to keep a safe

distance from the robotic nozzle as it moves and keep hands and fingers

away from pinch points to avoid injury.

AVOID RAPID CHARGING. Rapid charging of the robotic nozzle is

potentially dangerous and can cause serious injury to persons and/or

property and may cause damage to the robotic nozzle. Charge the

robotic nozzle slowly to avoid creating a potentially dangerous, high-

pressure surge.

USE ONLY UNIFIRE-APPROVED NOZZLES. The FORCE 80 was

designed for use with the Unifire INTEG 80 and Unifire Smooth Bore

nozzles. Use of any nozzle other than a Unifire nozzle made for the

FORCE 80 without specific, written approval in advance by Unifire AB

constitutes misuse of the product and could affect the safety,

performance and/or operation of the robotic nozzle. Such malfunctions

could also result in the nozzle coming loose and being rapidly ejected

with high force, which could cause serious injury or even death.

DO NOT OPERATE IN EXPLOSIVE ZONES OR ENVIRONMENTS! The

electric motors and other components are potential ignition sources and

could spark ignition if used in explosive environments. The FORCE 80 is

not approved for operation in explosive environments and therefore it

should never be used in such environments.

DO NOT IMMERSE EQUIPMENT IN WATER. Do not immerse the

robotic nozzle, its control box (the TARGA PLC) nor the joystick in water

and be sure to keep water out of their interiors. Unifire’s robotic

nozzles, and joystick are designed to withstand moderate exposure to

rain and water splashing during normal use of the robotic nozzle.

Prolonged or extreme exposure to water, including submersion,

however, will cause damage and could also cause electrical shock

resulting in injury.

The TARGA PLC must be installed protected form water and dust. IP67

rated enclosure is optional.

Do not use the electrical controls during operation of the

emergency manual override cranks as doing so could cause injury.

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ONLY USE THE MANUAL OVERRIDE IN CASE OF TRUE

EMERGENCY & POWER FAILURE. The manual override controls on

the FORCE 80 are not designed for normal operation and should only be

used in the case of extreme emergency and when the remote control

feature is not working sufficiently to control the robotic nozzle by means

of the electronic controls. In case of use in such an emergency,

first disconnect the cables from the motor connections. !!

DISCONNECT POWER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE

OR REPAIR. Prior to installation, maintenance or repair be sure to

disconnect power and disable flow.

ONLY USE SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, INSTALLED BY A

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. The power supply to the TARGA ROBOTIC

NOZZLE PLC should be supplied through high-quality cables and fuses

with proper power overload protection. Electrical overload can cause

damage to the TARGA PLC and other electrical components, leading to

failure of the robotic nozzle. Be sure that the electrical power supply to

the robotic nozzle is connected through proper wires and fuses and

installed or approved by a qualified electrician.

DO NOT MOUNT ANY DEVICES ON THE ROBOTIC NOZZLE.

Mounting peripheral devices on the Robotic nozzle is not recommended

and can cause undue wear and tear, possibly leading to damage to the

gears welds, etc. Use of peripherals on the robotic nozzle will void

warranty claims unless specifically approved in advance and in writing

by Unifire AB.

FAILURE TO HEED ANY WARNING IN THIS MANUAL VOIDS

WARRANTY CLAIMS & MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO

PERSONS OR PROPERTY.

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INSTALLATION FORCE 80 Chassis

General Information & Warnings

BE SURE TO USE THE PROPER TYPE AND SIZE OF THREADS AT

THE ROBOTIC NOZZLE BASE and also between the robotic nozzle

and nozzle (if using a nozzle not supplied by Unifire specifically for use

with this robotic nozzle). Use of the wrong type or size of threads will

result in an improper connection which can cause leaking and also may

cause the robotic nozzle and/or nozzle to dislodge under high pressure,

possibly leading to serious injury or death to persons and/or serious

damage to property. If you have any doubts as to the exact thread

supplied by Unifire, contact Unifire for clarification prior to connecting

the robotic nozzle and nozzle.

THE FORCE 80 IS HEAVY. EXERCISE CAUTION AND SEEK

ASSISTANCE WHEN INSTALLING AND TAKE CARE TO AVOID

INJURY TO YOUR BACK. Seek assistance to help support and twist

the robotic nozzle during installation and take care to avoid injury to

your back during handling and installation.

BE SURE THAT THE FORCE 80 IS TIGHTLY AND PROPERLY

SECURED AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION! Serious injury or

death can occur if the robotic nozzle is not fully and properly secured

and supported. Be sure that the mounting pipe for the FORCE 80 is

capable of withstanding a nozzle reaction force of at least eight

thousand (20,000) Newtons (2000 kgf). The FORCE 80 robotic

nozzle should not be used on a portable stand of any kind, as such use

can be extremely dangerous and can result in Serious Injury or Death.

ONLY MOUNT THE FORCE 80 robotic nozzle SO THAT ITS BASE

IS PERPENDICULAR TO THE GROUND. DO NOT install the robotic

nozzle at an angle or upside-down without the specific prior written

consent of Unifire AB. Doing so voids the chassis warranty and may

cause damage to the robotic nozzle gears and motors, which could lead

to malfunction.

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Spare parts specification!

ITEM NAME & IMAGE

PART #

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

FORCE 80BLDC

Unifire FORCE 80 Robotic Nozzle with

BLDC motor.

M12 multi-connectors, or cable-gland

connection.

FOR80200

Complete worm gear assembly with

gear wheel, gear screw, bearings, o-

ring.

Connected to the pipes by flange

assembly.

INT80124B

Specify M12 connectors or cable"

gland when ordering

FORCE 80-PS1

With stream straightener and 2” BSP

male thread outlet.

Flange connection wit 10 x (M5x16)

INTEG80 Nozzle with BLDC

motor

Complete FORCE 80

Robotic nozzle

Front pipe section

COMPLETE GEAR

ASSEMBLY

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