Set up the electronic control system – Condux CableGlider FO Cable Puller User Manual

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different load setting. See section 11.B for details. For proper operation, the relief valve must be set at a

tension limit greater than the electronic tension limit.

D. ATTACH THE CAPSTAN

1. Attach the 30 inch (762 mm) diameter capstan to the puller’s shaft (figure 4) by aligning the capstan’s slots

with the shaft’s pins. Push the capstan onto the shaft until it stops, then rotate clockwise until it stops.

Pull outward to lock the capstan into position. make sure the shaft locking pins are visible

through the holes in the capstan hub.

!NOTE: If using a capstan with a diameter other than 30 inches (762 mm), the hydraulic relief valve must be

recalibrated (section 11).

Set Up the Electronic Control

System

If the puller is not equipped with the electronic tension control system, go to section 7.

A. SwITCH CONFIgURATION

Following is a brief explanation of each of the switches for the Condux Fiber Optic Cable Puller Electronic

Control System. Detailed instructions for using the equipment follows these explanations.
1. Electronic Control Box Panel Switches (Figure 5)

Power: Turns control box ON or OFF.

Set Tension Limit: Sets the limit where the control box will stop the puller. Press

and hold UP or DN button to set the desired value.

Tension Limit Control: Determines if the puller will stop rotating when the preset

tension limit is reached. Switch to ON to activate the

hydraulic bypass valve and stop the puller when the

tension limit is reached. Switch to OFF to disable the

hydraulic bypass valve.

Zero Display: Set the display to zero before beginning. Press “Prog” button to

zero display.

Capstan Selection Switch: Sets the control box to display the proper pulling forces

depending on the size capstan used. Turn switch to set

desired capstan diameter. The meter automatically calibrates

the displayed force to the selected capstan size.

Limit Reset: Resets the control box and puller after the preset tension limit

has been exceeded. Press button to reset hydraulic bypass

valve and audible alarm. This can be done only when the

tension is below the preset limit.

Figure 5