System Description - FlexiROC T D C 50-65

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FlexiROC C/D/T 50-65

System description
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FlexiROC C/D/T 50-65 system description

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Introduction
Introduction
Abbreviations
CAN Can Area Network
CCEM Cat Clean Emissions Module
CPU Central Processing Unit
CR COPROD
DCT Dust Collector
DPCI Damper Pressure Controlled Impact
DPF Diesel Particulate Filter
DTH Down The Hole
ECG Electrically Controlled Greasing
ECL Electrically Controlled Lubrication
ECM Engine Control Module
HEC Hole Engine Control
HECL
HEST High Exhaust System Temperature
HSR High Speed Regeneration
LSR Low Speed Regeneration
PLC Programmerable Logic Controller
PTO Power Take Out
PWM Pulse With Modulation
RHS Rod Handling System
RPCF Rotation Pressure Controlled Feed
TED Tube Extractor Device
TH Top Hammer
Data protocol
J1939 – Data protocol between ECM (Engine’s computer) and the display module.
Can Bus – Data protocol between Can modules (Display module, CAN nodes, CPUs, angel sensor
etc.).
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 1
Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Data protocol .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Table of contents............................................................................................................................................ 1
Hydraulic system, general ............................................................................................................................ 4
General – FlexiROC C65, T50 ................................................................................................................... 4
General – FlexiROC D50-65 ...................................................................................................................... 5
Hydraulic pumps ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Pump capacities .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Pilot pressure .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Return oil and oil cooler ............................................................................................................................. 7
Electrical system, general ............................................................................................................................. 9
General........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Battery charging.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Main fuse .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Electrical cabinet ........................................................................................................................................ 9
ECM (Caterpillar) ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Electrical supply ....................................................................................................................................... 10
CAN, general................................................................................................................................................ 12
CAN .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Display D501 ............................................................................................................................................ 12
PLC ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
CAN nodes................................................................................................................................................ 13
ECM.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
D169/D171/D173 Module ........................................................................................................................ 13
Terminal plug............................................................................................................................................ 13
CAN system overview .............................................................................................................................. 14
Sensor/switch monitoring system ............................................................................................................. 15
Control panel ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Diesel engine................................................................................................................................................. 17
Battery switch, OFF .................................................................................................................................. 17
Battery switch, ON ................................................................................................................................... 17
Ignition position ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Start position ............................................................................................................................................. 18
ECM overview .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Engine speed ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Control instrumentation ............................................................................................................................ 19
Engine monitoring .................................................................................................................................... 20
Switches and sensors that automatically and manually stop the diesel engine ......................................... 20
Switches and sensors that only indicate a fault ......................................................................................... 22
Cat Regeneration System .......................................................................................................................... 23
Warning symbol related to the engine ...................................................................................................... 25
Pumps & Pilot Pressure .............................................................................................................................. 26
Pump 1 pressure settings........................................................................................................................... 28
Pumps 2, 3 and 4 ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Pumps 5 and 6 ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Pilot pressure ............................................................................................................................................ 29
Cooling fans ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Tramming .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Activating the tramming function ............................................................................................................. 33
Reverse warning ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Tramming high/low speed ........................................................................................................................ 33
Rear jack (Option) .................................................................................................................................... 33
Positioning .................................................................................................................................................... 34
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Boom and feed positioning ....................................................................................................................... 34
Positioning during tramming .................................................................................................................... 34
Track oscillation ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Air System & Compressor .......................................................................................................................... 35
Air System ................................................................................................................................................ 35
Compressor ............................................................................................................................................... 37
Instrumentation & fault indication – FlexiROC C65, T50 ....................................................................... 39
Instrumentation & fault indication – FlexiROC D50-65 .......................................................................... 39
Emergency modes ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Oil pre-heating ............................................................................................................................................. 41
Drilling functions ......................................................................................................................................... 43
Activation of drilling functions – FlexiROC C65, T50 ............................................................................ 43
Activation of drilling functions – FlexiROC D50-65 ............................................................................... 43
Drill feed ................................................................................................................................................... 44
Drill rotation ............................................................................................................................................. 48
Rapid feed ................................................................................................................................................. 50
Threading .................................................................................................................................................. 55
Impact with air flushing – FlexiROC C65, T50........................................................................................ 56
Impact – FlexiROC D50-65...................................................................................................................... 58
ECL, rock drill lubrication system ............................................................................................................ 61
HECL, DTH hammer lubrication system ................................................................................................. 62
HECL, COPROD head and sections lubrication system .......................................................................... 63
Damper & DPC-I system ............................................................................................................................ 64
Damper ..................................................................................................................................................... 64
DPC-I System ........................................................................................................................................... 65
Dust collector, DCT ..................................................................................................................................... 72
DCT hydraulic system .............................................................................................................................. 72
DCT electrical system............................................................................................................................... 73
DCT air system ......................................................................................................................................... 73
DCT adjustable parameters ....................................................................................................................... 73
Protective functions ..................................................................................................................................... 74
RPC-F system – L740 ................................................................................................................................ 74
Anti-Jamming system ............................................................................................................................... 75
Length measurement ................................................................................................................................... 78
Hole depth measurement .......................................................................................................................... 78
Drill stop activation for reached depth...................................................................................................... 79
Rod Handling System, RHS 102 ................................................................................................................ 80
Rod transfer .............................................................................................................................................. 80
Carousel rotation ....................................................................................................................................... 84
Rod grippers.............................................................................................................................................. 84
Sleeve retainer (Option) ............................................................................................................................ 85
Drill steel supports & suction hood .......................................................................................................... 85
Service winch (Option) ............................................................................................................................. 85
Rod Handling System, RHS 140 ................................................................................................................ 86
Tube transfer ............................................................................................................................................. 86
Carousel rotation ....................................................................................................................................... 92
Rod grippers.............................................................................................................................................. 93
Drill steel supports & suction hood .......................................................................................................... 94
Breakout table and rock drill lock............................................................................................................. 94
Service winch (Option) ............................................................................................................................. 94
Extractor unit (Option) ............................................................................................................................... 95
Activating the extractor ............................................................................................................................ 95
Pump pressure when using the extractor .................................................................................................. 96
TED-Extractor unit for COPROD (Option) ............................................................................................. 97
Water mist system (Option)........................................................................................................................ 98
Water mist system 225 Litres ................................................................................................................... 98
Water mist system 400 Litres ................................................................................................................... 99
ECG, thread lubrication with oil (Option) .............................................................................................. 101
Function .................................................................................................................................................. 101
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Adjusting ................................................................................................................................................ 101
Thread lubrication with grease brushes (Option) .................................................................................. 102
Function .................................................................................................................................................. 102
Operating ................................................................................................................................................ 103
Spray greasing system (Option) ............................................................................................................... 104
Function .................................................................................................................................................. 104
Laser sensor (Option) ................................................................................................................................ 105
Adjustment/calibration ............................................................................................................................. 106
Calibrating of positioning instruments.................................................................................................... 106
Adjustable drilling parameters ................................................................................................................ 107
Decoding of Emergency Messages from CAN bus units ........................................................................ 108
General description ................................................................................................................................. 108
Emergency messages used ...................................................................................................................... 109
Uploading CPU/HEC3 software............................................................................................................... 111
Uploading the CPU software .................................................................................................................. 111
Loading the HEC3 (Display) software ................................................................................................... 116
Search List ................................................................................................................................................. 120
Sensors .................................................................................................................................................... 120
Lamps ..................................................................................................................................................... 121
Relays ..................................................................................................................................................... 121
Switches .................................................................................................................................................. 122
Valves ..................................................................................................................................................... 123
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Hydraulic system, general FlexiROC C65, T50
Hydraulic system, general
General – FlexiROC C65, T50
The hydraulic system of the FlexiROC C65, T50 is an electrical and pilot pressure controlled
system, with 6 hydraulic pumps. Hydraulic pumps 1, 2, 3 and 4 are in-line assembled and
direct driven by the diesel engine over a flexible coupling.
The hydraulic pumps 5 and 6 are combined to a double pump with a common suction line.
They are driven by the diesel engines extra power-take-off.
The pressure on these pumps is regulated with fixed or variable pressure relief valves. Pump 1
is an axial piston pump with variable displacement. During drilling pump 1 is regulated by the
pressure relief valves for high/low percussion. During tramming pump 1 is connected to two
flow sharing compensated directional control valves. The pump pressure is controlled by
whichever load there is on the tramming motors.
Electrical valves:
Drilling
Impact
Logic Tramming control via PLC

Valves Main valve block
Drill Rapid Traction Traction Rotation

right Preheating
RPC F
feed feed left
Pressure
Control
Panel &
Gauges Extra oil only when drilling
Rod Dust Collector

Handling
Extra oil to rotation
Postioning
during drilling Postioning during tramming
Cooler motor
Compressor/Hydraulic oil
Cooler motor
Engine water/ATAC
1
2 3 4 5 6
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Hydraulic system, general FlexiROC D50-65
General – FlexiROC D50-65
The hydraulic system of the FlexiROC D50-65 is an electrical and pilot pressure controlled
system, with 6 hydraulic pumps. Hydraulic pumps 1, 2, 3 and 4 are in-line assembled and
direct driven by the diesel engine over a flexible coupling.
The hydraulic pumps 5 and 6 are combined to a double pump with a common suction line.
They are driven by the diesel engines extra power-take-off.
The pressure on these pumps is regulated with fixed or variable pressure relief valves. Pump 1
is an axial piston pump with variable displacement. During drilling pump 1 operates on
constant pressure. During tramming pump 1 is connected to two flow sharing compensated
directional control valves. The pump pressure is controlled by whichever load there is on the
tramming motors.
Electrical valves:
Drilling
Logic Tramming control via PLC

Valves Main valve block
Drill Rapid Traction Traction Rotation

feed feed left right Preheating
Pressure
Control
Panel &
Gauges Extra oil only when drilling
Rod Dust Collector

handling
Extra oil to rotation
Postioning
during drilling Postioning during tramming
Cooler motor
Compressor/Hydraulic oil
Cooler motor
Engine water/ATAC
1
2 3 4 5 6
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Hydraulic pumps
FlexiROC T50 FlexiROC C/D 50-65

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Figure: Test connections for checking the hydraulic circuits.
Pump 1
The main pump 1 in the hydraulic system is an axial piston pump.
The pump supplies hydraulic power to the following functions:
FlexiROC T50 FlexiROC C65 FlexiROC D50-65

• Rock drill impact • Rock drill impact • Rock drill feed
• Rock drill feed • Rock drill feed • Positioning
• Rock drill damper • Rock drill damper • Rod handling
• Rock drill stroke position • Rock drill stroke position • Tramming
• Positioning • Positioning • Pilot pressure
• Rod handling • Rod handling • Hydraulic jack
• Tramming • Tramming • Service winch
• Pilot pressure • Pilot pressure • Track oscillation
• Hydraulic jack • Hydraulic jack
• Service winch • Service winch
• Track oscillation • Track oscillation
Pump 2, 3 and 4
These gear pumps are combined to a triple pump unit.
Pump 2 supplies oil to the rotation unit, but is also used for pre-heating of hydraulic oil and
rock-drill impact components (only in FlexiROC C/T 50-65).
Pump 3 supplies oil to the dust collector suction fan motor.
Pump 4 supplies oil to the positioning during tramming, as well as additional oil to the
rotation motor when drilling, and also used for enabling the floating mode in track oscillation.
Pump 5 and 6
Pump 5 drives the cooler motor for the combined hydraulic oil/compressor oil cooler.
Pump 6 drives the cooler motor for engine radiator and intercooler.
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Pump capacities
Rig type FlexiROC T50 FlexiROC C65 FlexiROC D50-65
Rpm @ 2000 rpm engine speed @ 2000 rpm engine speed @ 1800 rpm engine speed
Flow(l/min) P (bar, max.) Flow(l/min) P (bar, max.) Flow(l/min) P (bar, max.)
Pump 1 275 250 260 250 235 250
Pump 2 115 170 115 170 110 170
Pump 3 65 170 65 170 65 170
Pump 4 35 250 35 250 40 250
Pump 5 30/*45 210/*225 30/*45 190/*225 32/*45 190/*225
Pump 6 30/*45 210/*225 30/*45 190/*225 32/*45 190/*225
*Higher figure refer to the 55 °C ambient temperature option.
Pilot pressure
The pilot pressure signals from the drill lever are transferred to the main valve block and to
the pressure control panel via logic valves. The pressure gauge panel shows the impact
pressure, feed pressure and rotation pressure in the main valve block. The pressure control
panel controls the working pressure of pump 1 (only in FlexiROC C/T 50-65), feed and the
rotation functions in the main valve block. The gauges & panel are located in the cab for easy
use.
The tramming controls are mounted close to the operator’s seat, and control the main
tramming valves proportionally.
Return oil and oil cooler

The hydraulic oil tank has a capacity of 410 litres, which means there is often a “stock” of
oil in the tank. There are two return-/drain oil filters that filter the hydraulic oil from the
return- and drain circuits and oil used to fill the system. There is also a breather filter that
prevents contaminated air entering the tank when the level of hydraulic oil fluctuates. The
thermostats ensure that the oil flows through the oil cooler when the temperature is above
40ºC and directly to the tank when the temperature is below 40ºC. The by-pass valve protects
the oil cooler from exposing to high pressure.
The oil cooler cools the hydraulic oil so that the rig can work at full load in ambient
temperatures up to 55°C (optional). The cooling fan is driven by a fan motor that is supplied
with oil by pump 5. The pressure to the fan motor is controlled by a proportional pressure
relief valve. The control system regulates the pressure, and thereby the fan speed depending
on the cooling demands.
T-Return oil is a collection block that collects return oil from the various circuits and leads
this to the thermostats.
D-Drain oil is a collection block that collects oil from the various circuits and leads this to the
return oil filter.
L-Leakage oil is the oil that goes directly to tank for minimum resistance in the circuits.
The filler pump is used to fill the system. There is a check valve that prevents return oil
from leaking out through the filler pump. A level sensor (B143) detects the level of hydraulic
oil in the tank. Should this drop below a certain level, the diesel engine is switched off
automatically. The sensor signal from B143 goes via PLC input X11-8.
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The temperature sensor (B362) senses the hydraulic oil temperature and the temperature
will be shown on the display. The engine will shut down automatically if the hydraulic oil
temperature exceeds 90ºC. The sensor signal from B362 goes via PLC input X16-5.
The drain cock is used to remove water of condensation or to empty the hydraulic oil tank.
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Electrical system, general

General
FlexiROC C/D/T 50-65 are equipped with a 24-volt electrical system for monitoring and fault
indication, electric power is also used for controlling a number of hydraulic and pneumatic
valves. The composition of the electrical system is illustrated in the block diagram.
Battery charging
Power supply to the electrical system consists of two, serie-connected 12 volt / 185 Ah
batteries. These are charged by a 3-phase A/C alternator. The batteries are connected to the
system by a manually operated battery switch.
Main fuse
The feed to the electrical cabinet is fused by a 63 A main fuse (F100).
Electrical cabinet
The electrical cabinet A1 contains 34 ATO fuses (when all options are included) that limit the
current intensity to the different sub-circuits, two auxiliary relays (K18, K178) to handle large
currents above 4 Amp, stop relay for the emergency stop circuit (K11), remote shutdown
relay (K200), start relay (K5A), main fuse and a PLC (CPU1-3).
ECM (Caterpillar)
Electronic Control Module is used for monitoring the engine’s functions and sensors. It
receives analogue and digital information from the engine. The information is processed and
transferred in J1939 protocol. The ECM stops the diesel engine automatically if a specific
fault occurs. A specific fault is for example low oil pressure which could cause major damage
to the engine.
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Electrical supply
Engine start Starter motor

M1
ECM
K200
50 circuit
Start
PLC position
outputs
& relays
CAN nodes
D550, Cabin electrical
551, 552, efter ignition
553, 554
R IG CONTR OL SYSTEM
F1
F2 15 circuit
F3 D501 K11
F4
ESC
Emergency
PLC stops
processor
& sensor
inputs Ignition
position
25 circuit
Radio, cabin
lights, utility
light
Main switch on
Alternator
Timer, diesel heater
2x Battery
12V / 185Ah
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The power source consists of two 12V/185Ah batteries connected in series and an alternator.
Before the main switch is switched on, there is power to the diesel fire heater & timer.
When the main switch is switched on, there is power supply to the radio, cabin lights, utility
lights and ECM (48,52,53) thorough teminals 10 and 25. Power is also supplied to the starter
motor switch, but the switch is triggered by the starter motor relay via PLC.
When the key is in the ignition position power is supplied to the emergency stop circuit,
CAN nodes, display, PLC processor and its sensor inputs through terminal 15. If the
emergency stops are intact, relay K11 gets activated. Power is now supplied to the ECM (70)
via contact K200, PLC outputs and relays, working lights/wiper, seat heating and the climate
system in the cabin through terminal 50.
When the key is in the start position the diesel engine is started via starter motor M1, and
starter motor is powered by relay K5A. K5A is activated if the conditions for starter motor are
fulfilled.
ECM is supplied with power both before and after ignition. The difference is, before ignition,
ECM is powered to boot its memory, but its monitoring functions are not started at this level.
Only after the key is in the ignition position, ECM starts working properly.
If any of the emergency stops is activated, it will deactivate switch K11, causing all the
functions at the ignition level except the CAN nodes, display and CPU processor & sensor
inputs to be without power, since they are connected parallel with the emergency stop circuit.
Turn the key back to 0 position before re-start.
Note: The electrical system’s ground cables are not isolated by the main switch. This means
that the system consumes a small current even when no functions are activated.
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CAN, general
CAN, general
This is an overview of the CAN communication
network. If communication is down in any of
the units, the unit will show in red, and a
warning for communication breakdown will be
shown on the status bar.
CAN
There are various types of control modules (PLC, ECM, main display, CAN nodes etc.).
Common to all of these is that they each contain a separate processor. The modules
communicate with each other over a CAN bus. The CAN bus uses serial communication. One
piece of data at a time is sent over the bus until all
the data has been transmitted. This is a simple
method that requires only 4 conductors (CAN+,
CAN-, CAN high, CAN low) and a screen. The
CAN network is supplied with 24 V, and the CAN
high / low signal lies at approximately 2.6 V and
2.4 V respectively.
Display D501
All CAN data is handled by the display shown graphically or digitally. The program for the
HEC (Hole/Engine Control) system is stored in the display and the software is downloaded
via a PC or a USB-flash drive (see installation instructions in a separate section).
The display shows engine data, angle/hole information and the status of switches/sensors, etc.
CPU2 receives the information sent from ECM in J1939 protocol and translates this to
CANopen protocol, which is then shown on the display. Other information is sent directly
from the CPUs, CAN nodes, D169 module and D171 module to the display by using
CANopen protocol.
PLC
The PLC system consists of three CPU units (CPU1, CPU2, CPU3). They are each
programmed to handle certain inputs and outputs together with inputs from CAN nodes, and
for some functions inputs from the HEC software is required.
There is a led installed on each CPU unit, a green blinking signal at 2 Hz indicates the CPU is
working normally; a green blinking signal at 5 Hz indicates no operating system is loaded; a
green stable signal indicates a PLC stop. If the led appears to be red or yellow, then the CPU
is experiencing error, contact the factory in this case. And if the led does not light at all, check
the power supply.
All the direct PLC input/output signals are connected to the PLC via 9 indication cards
(marked X10-X18), the led on the indication cards will light in red if the corresponding
input/output is being activated.
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CAN, general
CAN nodes
The CAN nodes (D550, D551, D552, D553, D554) translate all the input signals for all the
switches located on the operating panels; also the output signals for all the leds and magnets
located in the drill lever, so the modules can communicate in CAN “high”/“low” signals
directly. Every input/output on the CAN nodes each has its own led. The led will light in
constant yellow when their corresponding input/output is activated.
There are also two CAN communication leds on every CAN node, one lights in green and the
other one lights in red. A green stable signal indicates the CAN node is in its preoperational
mode; a green blinking signal indicates that the CAN node is in operation, but both signals
can not indicate whether the CAN node is correctly installed to match the CAN Node ID
number shown in the display. The CAN node ID number has to be set manually on the
module when installed. When a communication fault occurs during operation, the red led will
be activated.
ECM
CAT’s engine control module that controls engine operation.
D169/D171/D173 Module
D169 module is a CAN-based aiming device that communicates with the display directly.
D171 module is a CAN-based angle sensor that communicates with the display directly.
D173 module (option) is a CAN-based GPS compass that communicates with the display
directly.
Terminal plug
At the start and end of the CAN network there are terminal plugs installed. A terminal plug
consists of a resistor (120Ω) which terminates the network’s both ends in the correct way so
that the signal does not “bounce back to the system”. There are 4 terminal plugs installed in
the CAN network (see figure below).
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CAN, general
CAN system overview
X5 X6 X7
RIG CONTROL SYSTEM
F1
F2
X2
F3 D501
X1 F4
ESC
15 circuit
X4 X3
End plug
D554 D169
D173
option
Ignition D552
D171
D553
15 circuit
End plug
D551
CAN +/-
D550
CAN H/L
F23
J1939
CPU3
To PLC processor End plug

& input sensors CPU2
ECM
CPU1
End plug
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CAN, general
Sensor/switch monitoring system

The CAN system can present switch and sensor status on the display screen. The analogue
sensors are connected via the CPUs, except potentiometer R189 (adjusting engine revolution)
is connected via the CAN node and the coolant water level sensor B361 is connected directly
to the ECM, though sensor B361 is powered from external power source (M12 box X34:8).
The digital (ON/OFF) switches are connected via the CAN nodes, and the digital sensors are
connected via the CPUs, except sensor B379 (operator in chair) is connected via CAN node.
By selecting a module with the curse on the screen, and press the enter button, status of each
module could be checked (in the event of a red module).
By selecting in/outputs for the CPUs or the CAN nodes modules on the screen, status for all
inputs and outputs could be checked in the system. An actuated function is displayed as “1”
while and un-actuated function is displayed as “0”.
Note that for an input, “0” or “1” is the status that is received by the CPUs; while “0” and “1”
for an output is the signal sent from the CPUs. I.e. there is not any confirmation that the signal
actually is received by the valve, etc. Broken cables are not noticed by the system.
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Control panel
Control panel
The control panel is comprised of a touch panel user interface and a power
board for function actuation.
Before ignition, the power board is powered with 24 V via fuse F25, the
button for light in engine compartment and the indication lamp for battery
start to blink in green.
After ignition, the power board is powered with 24 V via fuses F4, F5 and
F10, and the power board is lit up in white.
A CAN cable is used as the communication media between the power board
to the touch panel; also used to power up the touch panel. This CAN
network exists as a separate circuit, aside from the CAN network mentioned
in the chapter before.
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Diesel engine
Diesel engine
The engine used on the FlexiROC Rig type Engine type Power rating
C/D/T series is a turbocharged, FlexiROC C65 C13 @ 2000 rpm: 328 kW
water cooled diesel engine from FlexiROC D50 C13 @ 1800 rpm: 287 kW
Caterpillar. See figure right to find FlexiROC D55 C13 @ 1800 rpm: 328 kW
out the exact engine type. FlexiROC D60 C13 @ 1800 rpm: 328 kW
FlexiROC D65 C15 @ 1800 rpm: 402 kW
FlexiROC T50 C13 @ 2000 rpm: 328 kW
Battery switch, OFF
The diesel fire heater and the timer are connected before the battery switch S300 via fuses
F02 and F03. The generator G2 (B+) is connected directly to the batteries.
Battery switch, ON
When the battery switch S300 is switched on there is 24V to:
• Utility lights in engine compartment, cabin ON OFF
lights, instrumental lights, radio and cell
phone outlets via fuse F25, F26 in A1
cabinet.
• ECM is also powered via fuse F25, but the
communication between ECM and rest of S300 ROC
S300
the system has not yet started.
Ignition position
When the ignition key S139 is in the ignition position the contacts 30-15 and 30-75 are
closed. The ignition relay K11 is activated and the relay contacts are closed under the
conditions that the emergency stops are intact.
Before the K11 relay contacts are closed, the display and the emergency stop circuit are
supplied with voltage via fuse F25. PLC processor and sensor inputs are supplied with
voltage via fuse F14; CAN nodes are supplied with voltage via fuse F23.
When the K11 relay contacts are closed, the ECM is supplied with voltage via fuse F13 under
the condition that relay K200 is activated, ECM is now functional. PLC outputs and relays are
supplied with voltage via F15-F22.
The figures below show the display transition during ignition, several symbols for the rig
functions can be lit (only the symbol for communication breakdown is shown here in the
above example) for a few seconds before going off since the ECM has been waiting to be
booted.
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Diesel engine
Start position
Conditions for activation of starter motor:
• Emergency stops S132A and S132B not activated => PLC input X10-8/ON
• Fuses F100, F3, F13, F14, F15, F23 are intact.
• S130 in tramming mode => D552-CH2 or CH3/ON
• Compressor switch S180 OFF => D552-CH9/OFF
• Ignition key S139 in start position => D550-CH4/ON
• Only for DTH: Air receiver pressure switch B456 less than 1.0 bar => PLC input X15-10
When all the above conditions are met, this will result in:
• Start relay K5A is activated and the relay contact is closed, hence activating starter motor M1,
i.e. engine is cranking.
Conditions for starting the diesel engine:

Note: This step is already carried out when the ignition key is in ignition position.
• Compressor temperature B366 < 120°C (~17.5mA).
• Hydraulic oil level sensor B143 activated, which indicates the oil level is normal.
• Hydraulic oil temperature B362 < 90°C (~15mA).
If the conditions above are fulfilled:
• K200 activated, enables engine start.
When the ignition key S139 is turned to the start position and the engine fails to start, check
which symbol(s) are displayed and rectify the fault. Turn the key back to position 0 before
trying again.
ECM overview
ECM is functional when the battery is switched (1)
and ECM 70 energized (2). In order for condition
PLC Remote shut down
(2) to be fulfilled, contact K11 must be closed, i.e.
all the emergency stops are intact; and that relay
K200 has to be activated (refer to page 21 for more Ignition key switched
information on automatic engine shut-down). The e-stop

K11
K200
last condition for starting the engine is that the
Caterpillar sensors (3) must be working normally.
S139 2 (ECM 70)
key
Loss of condition (3) automatically shuts down the ECM
engine. Battery ON
1
3
Loss of condition (2) due to activation of any of the S300
emergency stops or deactivation of K200 shuts
down the engine, ECM, PLC, CAN nodes, working CAT
sensors
lights/wiper, seat heating and the climate system,
but the display is still working. Batteries
Manually switching off the ignition key shuts down

all the above mentioned functions including the display.
To cut off ECM power supply completely, dis-engage the battery switch S300.
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Diesel engine
Engine speed
The engine speed can be de- or increased by flicking switch S189
up- or downwards. Digital signal is sent directly into the CAN
node D554, then to CPU2 through CAN open protocol, and at last
b c
sent to the ECM through J1939 protocol.
a d
CPU2 can support 7 engine revolutions, and it can store 3 separate

engine speeds, one for tramming, one for rod handling and one for
drilling. CPU2 remembers the engine speeds for rod handing and a
drilling even when the battery switch is turned off. In tramming b
mode the system will always start at 1200 rpm. The speeds can all
c
be set individually within the range specified below.
Condition for revolution between 1200-2000 Tramming mode

Switch S130 NOT in drilling position
Condition for revolution between 1500-2000 RHS mode

Switch S130 in drilling position and reduced flushing air NOT activated (Y116/OFF)
Condition for revolution between 1700-2000 Drill mode

Switch S130 in drilling position and reduced flushing air activated (Y116/ON)
The engine starts on idling speed 1200 rpm, flicking the switch once upwards should increase
the speed to 1500 rpm, then the engine speed increases with 100 rpm per flick upwards until it
reaches the maximum speed of 2000 rpm. It is also possible to hold the switch for several
seconds in order to reach the maximum speed. To decrease the engine speed from the idling
speed, flick the switch once downwards takes down the speed step by step just like upwards.
When changing from tramming position to drilling, the engine speed automatically increases
to engine speed set for drilling and vice versa.
Control instrumentation
The ECM controls and monitors all engine data and diagnostic information from the diesel
engine. This information is sent via CPU2 to the display, where all the necessary engine
information is presented. CPU2 also translates the information from J1939 to CAN open so it
can be presented on the display.
Signals from the rig sensors are sent via the CPUs directly to the display, where information
can be viewed. (See figure)
A red warning on the status bar means that

the problem is critical, and the engine will be
shut automatically. A yellow warning means
the engine needs to be switched off
manually, and the fault needs to be checked
and rectified. Refer to “Switches and sensors
that automatically and manually stop the
diesel engine” for a list of sensors that
automatically and manually shut down the
engine.
Status bar
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Engine monitoring
A number of sensors and switches on the engine do not generate warnings on the status bar in
the event of a fault. A direct code system has been introduced, this allows you to go directly
to the CAT fault diagnosis table to interpret the codes. The table will only present information
when a fault arises. The ECM or the engine sensor symbol on the status bar indicates that a
fault has been detected. This can be found in the menu for ECM sensors. The fault is
displayed as a 3 digit SPN code and 2 digit FMI code. (See figure)
Ex:
SPN code 164. According to the CAT manual, 164 is the injection actuator pressure sensor.
The SPN code indicates the faulty component.
FMI code 02. According to the CAT manual, 02 means that the sensor does not have a signal.
The FMI code indicates the nature of the problem.
Note: The CAT fault diagnosis table will only show faults that are related to the motor. That
is to say some faults indicated on the status bar can be found in the table, but not all the faults
show in the table can be found on the status bar.
Switches and sensors that automatically and manually stop the diesel
engine
Automatically stopping (or shutting down) the diesel engine does not mean that the whole
system also goes off. All functions at the key ignition level are still working. To shut down
the whole system including the display, turn the key back to the 0 position.
Manual:
• Start key (S139)
• Emergency stop (S132A, S132B)
Automatic:
These are indicated by a red lamp on the status bar and switch the engine off automatically.
• Hydraulic oil level (B143)

The level switch sends a signal to PLC input X11-8 when the level is normal. If the level is
below normal, the loss of X11-8 will result in a loss of PLC output X11-3 which is
connected to relay K200. ECM 44 gets grounded and shuts down the engine.
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Diesel engine
• Hydraulic oil temperature (B362)

The temperature sensor sends a signal to PLC input X16-5. If the temperature has reached
80°C, a yellow warning is shown first, and if the temperature has reached 90°C, this will
result in a loss of PLC output X11-3 which is connected to relay K200. ECM 44 gets
grounded and shuts down the engine.
• Compressor temperature (B366)

The temperature sensor sends a signal to PLC input X16-7 and PLC input X16-6 (for DTH
rigs). If the temperature has reached 117°C(TH, CR)/125°C(DTH), a yellow warning is
shown first, and if the temperature has reached 120°C(TH, CR)/130°C(DTH), this will
result in a loss of PLC output X11-3 which is connected to relay K200. ECM 44 gets
grounded and shuts down the engine.
• Engine oil pressure (B353)

The engine oil pressure sensor is part of the Caterpillar system and connected to the ECM.
Should abnormal pressure occur, the ECM shuts down the engine.
• Engine coolant temperature (B354)

The engine coolant temperature sensor is part of the Caterpillar system and connected to
ECM. Should the coolant temperature reach 105°C (C11/C13) or 110°C (C15), a yellow
warning is shown on the display after 10 seconds; at 106°C (C11/C13) the engine starts to
de-rate after 10 seconds; at 107°C (C11/C13) or 111°C (C15) the ECM shuts down the
engine after 10 seconds and a red warning is shown on the display.
• Coolant water level (B361)

The engine coolant level switch is part of the Caterpillar system and connected to the ECM.
Should a low level occur, a yellow warning is shown on the display after 10 seconds;
another 10 seconds later the engine starts to de-rate; and 10 more seconds after de-rate the
ECM shuts down the engine and a red warning is shown on the display.
• Engine over speed

The engine over speed switch is part of the Caterpillar system and connected to the ECM. If
the engine speed reaches 2800 rpm, a red warning is shown on the display after 1 second
and the ECM shuts down the engine.
• Compressor oil stop valve pressure (B460)

The compressor oil stop valve pressure sensor makes sure that the compressor elements
cannot run without lubrication. The pressure sensor sends a signal to PLC input X13-3. If
the pressure stays at 0 bar or below for longer than 5 seconds, PLC output X11-3 will be
lost thus deactivating relay K200. ECM 44 gets grounded and shuts down the engine, a red
warning is also shown on the display.
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Switches and sensors that only indicate a fault

• Compressor air filter (B365)
Connected to PLC input X13-8.
• Engine air filter (B360)

Connected to PLC input X13-7.
• Fuel temperature
The engine fuel temperature sensor is part of the Capterpillar system and connected to the
ECM. Should the fuel temperature reach 90°C, a warning is shown on the display after 30
seconds.
• Battery voltage
Should the battery voltage fall below 24 V, a warning is shown on the display.
• Air inlet temperature

The inlet air temperature sensor is part of the Caterpillar system and connected to the ECM.
Should the temperature reach 75°C (C11/C13) or 82°C (C15), a warning is shown on the
status bar after 8 seconds.
The following warnings are part of the CCEM. They are communicated to the monitoring
system via J1939 and CANopen protocol.
• Engine Emissions System Filter

The symbol warns about high soot level in the DPF, i.e. the soot level is higher than 80%.
• Engine Emissions System Temperature

The symbol warns about high exhaust system temperature, regeneration is activated.
• Engine Emissions Filter Active Regeneration Disabled

The symbol indicates that regeneration has been blocked.
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Diesel engine
Cat Regeneration System

General
The Cat Regeneration System is an active regeneration system used in engines rated bkW
130–560 (175–750 bhp) when optimal passive regeneration conditions cannot be achieved.
The Cat Regeneration System safely elevates exhaust gas temperatures to promote oxidation
and burn off soot in the DPF. 1
Regeneration starts in most cases, automatically and without affecting the performance of the
rig. Regeneration can be run in two modes – low speed and high speed, this depends on
among other things the diesel engine speed and the calculated soot percentage in the DPF.
Automatic regeneration
When the automatic regeneration is started, the
warning for HEST (High Exhaust System
Temperature) is lit on the display (see fig. 1).
Low speed regeneration

Low speed regeneration (LSR) is allowed to
start when:
- Engine speed < 1400rpm
- Engine coolant temperature > 65ºC
- Soot level has reached 30% Fig. 1: HEST in automatic regeneration
High speed regeneration

High speed regeneration (HSR) is allowed to start when:
- Engine speed > 1400rpm
- Engine coolant temperature > 65ºC
- Soot level has reached 60%
Note: A certain start-up delay of the automatic regeneration can occur. General terms such as
fuel consumption, load pressure and exhaust temperature control if it starts or not. The
automatic regeneration is not allowed to start when the soot level in the particulate filter has
reached 100%.
Blocked regeneration
If the rig is situated in a circumstance where
automatic regeneration is not suitable to take
place, regeneration can be prevented
temporarily. This can be done by moving the
cursor to the inhibition button and hold the enter
button for 5 seconds. The blocking mode is
indicated by a warning on the display (see fig.
2). To go back to automatic regeneration, move
the cursor to the other button and hold the enter Fig. 2: Automatic regeneration blocked
button for 5 seconds.
1
Built for the next Generation. Caterpillar, 2010. Caterpillar. Web. 11 June 2010.
<http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2208851/7/LEBH0006-00.pdf>.
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Note: The automatic regeneration can only be blocked when the diesel engine is started.
Blocking mode is automatically reset when the ignition is switched off and on again.
Forced regeneration
Forced regeneration can only be done in low
speed regeneration (LSR). The conditions are
the same as for the automatic regeneration,
except that it is allowed to start when the soot
level is between 15-116%.
To start the forced regeneration, move the

cursor to the forced regeneration button and
hold the enter button for 5 seconds. The forced
regeneration is accompanied by warning for
HEST on the display (see fig. 3). To go back to Fig. 3: HEST in forced regeneration
automatic regeneration, move the cursor to the
other button and hold the enter button for 5 seconds.
Warning for high soot level in the DPF

The warning for high soot level in the DPF is
shown on the display when the soot level has
reached 80% (see fig. 4).
If this warning is shown while regeneration

is being blocked, the blocking function must
be switched off immediately.
Automatic regeneration should be prioritized
when this warning is shown, however if it
does not start, i.e. the warning stays in the Fig. 4: High soot level in DPF
status bar (see fig. 4) and it’s not replaced by
the HEST warning. Drilling should then be stopped and compressor unloaded to give a
more favourable condition for the regeneration function to start automatically.
Critical figures for soot level:

When the soot level has reached 100%, the automatic regeneration function can no longer
be started. But a forced low speed regeneration must then be activated until the soot level
has fallen below 100%. The engine’s effect will also be reduced to 75% when the soot
level is between 100-116%.
When the soot level has reached 116% and lasted for 5 minutes, the engine will be shut
down automatically but it can still be re-started.
When the soot level has reached 116% and lasted for 10 minutes, the engine’s
regeneration system will be locked out. Regeneration will require Cat ET to be connected.
When the soot level has reached 120%, the engine’s effect will be reduced by 50%.
When the soot level has reached 140%, engine will be shut down after a 30 seconds delay,
and the diesel filter is not unusable and must be replaced.
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Warning symbol related to the engine
Symbols AC designation Description Yellow sign stage Red sign stage
B353 Engine oil pressure Low pressure Too low pressure
B361 Engine water level Low level Too low level
B143 Hydraulic oil level Too low level
B354 Engine coolant 105°C (C11/13) 107°C (C11/13)

temperature 110°C (C15) 111°C (C15)
B366 Compressor temperature 117°C 120°C (TH, CR)

125°C 130°C (DTH)
B362 Hydraulic oil temperature 80°C 90°C
B360 Engine air filter Plugged filter
B365 Compressor air filter Plugged filter
B460 Compressor oil stop Too low pressure

valve
Fuel temperature 90°C
Battery voltage < 24 V
Air inlet temperature 75°C (C11/13)

82°C (C15)
Engine de-rate Engine de-rate
High engine rpm 2800 rpm
Emergency stop Emergency stop

activated
Engine sensor failure Engine sensor

failure
ECM failure ECM failure

Engine Emissions Regeneration is
System Temperature activated
Engine Emissions Regeneration is
System Filter needed – Soot
level > 80°C
Engine Emissions Filter Regeneration has
Active Regeneration been blocked
Disabled
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Pumps & Pilot Pressure FlexiROC C65, T50
Pumps & Pilot Pressure
Pump 1 – FlexiROC C65, T50
Pump 1 is the main pump in the hydraulic system of FlexiROC C65, T50. It is an axial piston
pump with a variable displacement. The pump is pressure compensated, which means that the
pressure is maintained constant irrespective of the flow.
The pump pressure can be controlled by either pressure relief valves connected to the control
panel when impact is started, or by pressure control valve 4d.
Pressure relief valves in the control panel – FlexiROC C65, T50

During drilling, pump 1 pressure is controlled
by two pressure relief valves (47e & 47f) for
high and low impact. These are connected to the
pump control system when impact valve Y101A
is activated. When impact is not switched on,
pump 1 operates on constant pressure set by
pressure relief valve 4d + the Delta-p preset
pressure.
Pressure control valve “4d” – FlexiROC

C65, T50
During tramming, pump 1 is working in load
sensing mode, which means that the pump
pressure depends on the load on the tramming
motors. The maximum pressure of pump 1 can
be adjusted by pressure relief valve 4d.
Drilling mode Tramming mode
(constant pressure) (varying pressure)
Impact ON Impact OFF
Pressure relief valves Pressure control valve Max pressure limited by pressure
47e & 47f control pump 4d + ∆p set pump 1 control valve 4d + ∆p
1 pressure pressure
“P max” valve – FlexiROC C65, T50

The “P max” valve located on the pump limits the maximum pump output pressure, but this
pressure would not be reached since pressure relief valve 4d which is set to be lower than “P
max”, is there to limit the system pressure. Valve 4d should be used when adjusting the pump
1 working pressure within the system. “P max” is set to be higher than “4d” by factory
setting, so it’s usually not necessary to change the setting on “P max”, this way “P max”
would not interfere with the LS signal.
In order to avoid starting the diesel engine with pump 1 pressurized, the Drilling/Tramming
switch must be in the Tramming position when starting. In this position, pump 1 runs at
standby pressure, 23 bar. Starting with the switch in Drilling position is also electrically
blocked.
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Pumps & Pilot Pressure FlexiROC D50-65
Pump 1 – FlexiROC D50-65
Pump 1 is the main pump in the hydraulic system of FlexiROC D50-65. It is an axial piston
pump with a variable displacement. The pump is pressure compensated, which means that the
pressure is maintained constant irrespective of the flow.
The pump pressure can be controlled by pressure control valve 4d.
Pressure control valve “4d” – FlexiROC

D50-65
During tramming, pump 1 is working in load
sensing mode, which means that the pump
pressure depends on the load on the tramming
motors. The maximum pressure of pump 1 can
be adjusted by pressure relief valve 4d.
During drilling, pump 1 is limited by pressure
relief valve 4d + the Delta-p preset pressure.
“P max” valve – FlexiROC D50-65

The “P max” valve located on the pump limits
the maximum pump output pressure, but this
pressure would not be reached since pressure
relief valve 4d which is set to be lower than “P
max”, is there to limit the system pressure. Valve 4d should be used when adjusting the pump
1 working pressure within the system. “P max” is set to be higher than “4d” by factory
setting, so it’s usually not necessary to change
the setting on “P max”, this way “P max” would
not interfere with the LS signal.
In order to avoid start the diesel engine with pump 1 pressurized, the Drilling/Tramming
switch must be in the Tramming position when starting. In this position, pump 1 runs at
standby pressure, 23 bar. Starting with the switch in Drilling position is also electrically
blocked.
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Pump 1 pressure settings

• Checking / Setting the stand-by pressure “Delta-p”.
1. Start the engine and set the engine speed to 1500 rpm. Delta-p
2. Move the switch Drilling/Tramming to position Tramming.
3. Make sure no functions are activated, so the rig stands still.
4. Pressure gauge 34 connected to pump 1 pressure line should
show 23 bar.
5. Adjust the “Delta-p” set screw on the pump regulator if
P Max
necessary.
• Checking / Setting the pressure relief valve “4d”.

1. Start the engine and set the engine speed to 1500 rpm.
2. Move the switch Drilling/Tramming to position Drilling.
3. Make sure no functions are activated. (Especially important for L740 and L740CR)
4. The reading from gauge 34 should be 250 bar (LS return pressure + delta-p). If not, adjust
the screw on 4d until the gauge reads 250 bar.
Note: If it happens that the reading is lower than 250 bar, and by adjusting 4d the gauge
reading stays the same. This means that the “P max” valve is not correctly adjusted. Adjust
“P max” valve according to the instructions below, then adjust “4d” until the gauge reads
250 bar.
• Checking / Setting the maximum pump pressure “P max”.

1. Start the engine and set the engine speed to 1500 rpm.
2. Move the switch Drilling/Tramming to position Drilling.
3. Make sure no functions are activated. (Especially important for L740 and L740CR)
4. Screw pressure relief valve 4d to its end position, so it would not limit the system pressure
produced by pump 1.
5. Screw the “P max” set screw clockwise (if the pressure is too low) or anti-clockwise (if the
pressure is too high), while watching gauge 34 until it reads 270 bar.
6. When this is done, re-adjust the screw on 4d until the gauge reads 250 bar, to get back to
its normal setting.
Pumps 2, 3 and 4
Pumps 2, 3 and 4 are combined to a triple gear pump, mounted on pump 1.
The maximum pressure of pump 2 is set by relief valves 4x and 4y in the drill rotation circuit.
The pressure of pump 3 can be set on a variable relief valve 13a in the DCT valve block.
The pressure of pump 4 is set by a fixed relief valve 4c in the main valve block.
Pump 2 & 3 are running unloaded in different ways when switch S130 is in Tramming
position.
Pumps 5 and 6
Pumps 5 and 6 are gear pumps and driven by an extra power take off on the side of the diesel
engine.
The maximum pressure is set by an electro proportional relief valve mounted in each cooler
fan motor. These pumps are loaded 15 seconds after engine start.
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Pilot pressure
Pilot pressure is supplied by pump 1 and generated in the main valve block by pressure
reducing valve 4b set to 35 bar, and then out to the pilot circuits.
Solenoid valve Y169 control whether the pilot pressure goes to the drilling circuit or to the
tramming circuit. Solenoid valve Y169 is activated when the Drilling/Tramming switch S130
is in tramming position and deactivated when the switch is in drilling position.
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Cooling fans
Cooling fans
The rig is equipped with two standard fan drives, one for cooling the compressor/hydraulic
oil, and one for cooling the engine water/air inlet. High ambient temperature fan drive for
warmer environment is available as an option.
Conditions for starting the compressor/hydraulic oil temperature cooler fan:
• Compressor temperature sensor B366 => PLC input X16-7

OR
• Hydraulic oil temperature sensor B362 => PLC input X16-3
Results in:
• PLC output X16-9 => Y504 activated
Conditions for starting the engine water/ATAC temperature cooler fan:
• Engine coolant temperature sensor B354 (CAT system)

OR
• Air inlet temperature(CAT system)
Results in:
• PLC output X17-4 => Y501 activated
Revolution
The signal input to solenoids Y504 and Y501
max
varies between 0mA – 510mA depending on the
cooling demands. At 510mA, little hydraulic oil is
available to power the fan motor. And at 0mA, the
displacement of the fan motor is significantly
mA
increased which lead to a much higher output of 0 510
the fan.
Cooling principle for FlexiROC D50-65:

The Vaportec system is used for controlling the compressor temperature for FlexiROC D50-
65 rig types in order to minimize condensation in the compressor system. The system works
differently depends on whether the compressor is loaded or not.
When the compressor is loaded:

The cooling of compressor is dependent of the ambient temperature. There are different
cooling requirements for different ambient temperature (see table below).
Ambient Temperature setting Ambient Temperature setting

temperature [°C] [°C] temperature [°C] [°C]
> 35 At least 120 5 85-100
30 110-120 0 80-95
25 105-120 -5 75-90
20 100-115 -10 70-85
15 95-110 -15 65-80
10 90-105 <-20 60-75
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Cooling fans
E.g. when the ambient temperature is higher than 30°C, the cooling fan strives to keep the
compressor temperature to be between 110°C-120°C. Prior to 110°C, valve Y504 is set at
510 mA. Between 110°C to 120°C, the setting of valve Y504 varies proportionally
according to the graph above. When the temperature has reached 120°C, valve Y504 is set
at 0mA to allow full rpm.
But if the hydraulic oil temperature at any point exceeds 70°C, the control of cooling is
taken over by the hydraulic oil temperature. At 70°C, valve Y504 is set at 510mA. Then
the regulation is proportional until the temperature reaches 75°C. At 75°C, valve Y504 is
set at 0mA to allow full rpm.
When the compressor is not loaded:

The cooling fan is striving to keep the hydraulic temperature to be between 40°C-50°C.
The same concept is applied here as well, at 40°C the regulation starts, and at 50°C the fan
is running at its maximum rpm. It is therefore important that tramming should always
happen with un-loaded compressor.
The cooling fan for engine water/ATAC (controlled by valve Y501) is on minimum rpm until
the any of the temperature has reached 85°C, then the regulation starts according to the graph
above, full rpm is reached when any of the temperature has reached 95°C.
Cooling principle for FlexiROC C65, T50:

Both the cooling fan for compressor/hydraulic oil and engine water/ATAC are on minimum
rpm until any of their controlling temperature has reached 85°C, then the regulation starts
according to the graph above, full rpm is reached when any of their controlling temperature
has reached 95°C.
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Tramming
Tramming
Conditions for tramming function:
• Drilling/Tramming switch S130 must be in a tramming position*. => D552-CH2 or

CH3/ON
• The hydraulic jack must be fully retracted, sensor B184 activated. => PLC input X10-
7/ON (Optional equipment)
• Tramming paddles S174 or/and S175 must be activated. => D553/CH5,6 or
CH13,14/ON
Result in:
• *Y121A/B activated (directly after S130 being put in tramming position)
• *Y169 activated (directly after S130 being put in tramming position)
• Y206, Y207 activated by respective level.
Tramming direction and speed is controlled via the tramming S174 S175
paddles (S174/S175 see figure). These controls send a signal to
the electrical pilot valves for tramming forward or backward.
The pilot pressure changes the directional valves’ position
proportionally and pump 1 supplies the tramming motors’
hydraulic circuits with oil.
The output range of the proportional electrical pilot valves for

tramming can be adjusted in the menu for
“Tramming valve current” under the rig control
icon, thus varying the tramming speed.
The output range lies between

330mA – 500mA.
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Tramming
Activating the tramming function

When the Drilling/Tramming switch S130 is in any Tramming position (high or low), the
following solenoid valves are activated.
Activation of Y121A:
- It allows pump 1 pressure to connect to pressure compensator 4p and 4r in the main
valve block, 4p and 4r also have the functions of dividing the oil flow equally. The
tramming pressure is limited by pressure relief valve 4d set to 230 bar.
Activation of Y121B:
- The oil pressure from pump 4 is limited by pressure relief valve 4c set to 230 bar, the
pressure is then delivered to positioning functions.
Activation of Y169:
- It allows pilot pressure to come through to the tramming circuit.
The tramming direction and speed are controlled by means of pilot pressure controlling the
proportional directional valves. And these directional valves are controlled by solenoid valves
Y206A, Y206B, Y207A and Y207B.
The valve block included in the tramming motor 66 contains a shuttle valve 66a, a pilot
operated directional valve 66b and a pressure reducing valve 66c for releasing the tramming
brake when the motor is pressurized. To prevent the motors from increasing speed when
tramming down a slope, the over centre valve 66d serves as hydraulic brakes by means of
creating counter pressure in the motor return line when the pressure in the motor pressure line
drops.
Reverse warning
Warning signal/flash H185 is activated when tramming backwards.
Tramming high/low speed

The Drilling/Tramming switch S130 position high tramming, activates solenoid valve Y122.
Pilot pressure is then led to directional valve 66f in each traction motor. This connects system
pressure to the traction motors displacement device, which reduces the motor displacement
and results in increase of traction motor speed.
Rear jack (Option)

The rear jack is controlled by on/off switch S209, which energizes solenoid valve Y410A/B.
In order to protect the rear jack from becoming bent, it is not possible to tram the
drill rig unless the jack is fully retracted, activating the inductive proximity switch
B184, this will also generate a warning on the display.
When double clicking on switch S209 forward, the jack retracts itself automatically.
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Positioning
Positioning
The positioning circuit is mainly supplied with oil from pump 1. However, since the
tramming circuit is also supplied from pump 1, it is necessary to use pump 4 for positioning
during tramming. Since pump 1 is bigger and operates at higher pressure than pump 4, it
means that positioning is quicker in Drill mode than it is in Tramming mode.
Boom and feed positioning

The positioning cylinders are directly controlled by directional control valve 65 in the cabin.
The boom lift (BL) and feed dump (FD) cylinders are equipped with internal over-center
valves, which protect the cylinders from over load and acts as load holding valves. The feed
swing (FS), feed extension (FE) and boom swing (BS) cylinders have built in double pilot
operated check valves.
The BL cylinder is also equipped with throttle/check valve 64, on the piston rod side. This is
used to adjust the lowering speed of the boom to be equal to the elevating speed.
Positioning during tramming

During tramming, pump 4 is delivering oil to the positioning circuit, the pressure is limited by
the pressure relief valve 4c set to 230 bar.
When the Drilling/Tramming switch S130 is in tramming position, solenoid valve Y121B is
activated. This pressurizes the pump 4 circuit.
Track oscillation
The track oscillation solenoid valves Y419 and Y420 are controlled by switch S176 and S177
respectively.
The oscillation cylinders are hydraulically linked by a two positioned solenoid valve, Y473,
controlled by switch S445.
- ON, Floating
When solenoids valve Y473 is activated with switch S445 in
position (a), the valve is open allowing system pressure to open
the over centre valves in the Track Oscillation valve block 68. b c
Both cylinders are inter-connected to enable oil to flow between a d
the two cylinders. This valve position is used during tramming so

that ground unevenness can be compensated between the
cylinders. a
- OFF, Locked b
When solenoid valve Y473 is de-activated, the connection c
between the two cylinders is blocked. Both cylinders can still be
operated individually by switches S176 and S177.
This valve position should be used all the time except when the
rig is trammed in order to ensure a stable set-up.
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Air System & Compressor

Air System
Compressed air is used for the following rig functions:
• Flushing air
Full flushing and reduced flushing air. Transportation of drilled cuttings from the hole
to the surface. The reduced flushing is mainly used during collaring through fissured
ground, to prevent the air from destroying the hole walls.
• ECL, rock drill lubrication system
Distribution of lubrication oil inside the rock drill.
• HECL, DTH Hammer lubrication system
Distribution of lubrication oil inside the DTH Hammer.
• HECL, COPROD head and sections lubrication system
Distribution of lubrication oil inside the COPROD head and sections.
• ECG, thread greasing systems (option)
Distribution of lubrication oil onto the drill rod threads.
• Spray greasing system (option)
Distribution of lubrication oil into the flushing air.
• DCT, dust collector
Cleaning of the DCT filters.
• Extra air-outlet
Provides air for running tools or grinders.
• Water mist system (option)
Pressurization of the air/water tank.
Flushing air – FlexiROC C65, T50

Conditions for the flushing air function:
• Switch S130 in Drilling position => input D552-CH1/ON
• Sensor B118 activated, RHS arm in carousel => PLC input
X10-5/ON
• Switch S100 in position reduced (b) or full (a) => input
D551-CH1/ON or OFF
• Switch S446A in Impact position => input D550-CH9/ON a S100
(To start only flushing, press the impact switch S446A for shorter
than 0.5 seconds. To start low impact, press the switch for longer
than 0.5 seconds. Pressing the switch again for shorter than 0.5 b
seconds would deactivate flushing.)
The volume of flushing air is controlled by the Flush air switch Figure: example, L740 left panel
S100, but activation of flushing air is done with Impact switch S446.
There are two air flushing modes, reduced and full air flushing, activated by their respective
solenoid valves Y116 and Y115. When full air flushing is activated, both the valves are open
and when reduced air flushing is activated only Y116 is open.
When a low flushing air pressure and flow is required, e.g. collaring in fractured rock, the
flushing air can be used in reduced mode by setting switch S100 in position (b). In this
position only Y116 will be activated.
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Flushing air – FlexiROC D50-65

Conditions for the flushing air function:
• Switch S130 in Drilling position => input D552-CH1/ON
• Sensor B118 activated, RHS arm in carousel => PLC input X10-5/ON
• Switch S446A/B in Impact position => input D550-CH9/ON or CH10/ON
There are two air flushing modes, reduced and full air flushing, activated by solenoid valves
Y116 and Y115. When full air flushing is activated by S446B, both the valves are open; and
when reduced air flushing is activated by S446A, only Y116 is open.
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ECL, rock drill lubrication system

See section “ECL, rock drill lubrication system” under chapter “Drilling”.
HECL, DTH hammer lubrication system

See chapter “HECL, DTH hammer lubrication system” under “Drilling”.
HECL, COPROD head and sections lubrication system

See section “HECL, COPROD head and sections lubrication systems” under chapter
“Drilling”.
ECG, Thread lubrication systems (option)

See chapter “ECG, thread lubrication with oil (Option)”.
Spray greasing system (option)

The lubrication is injected into the flushing air and dissipates through the treads of the drill
rods to keep them lubricated.
See chapter “Spray greasing system (Option)”.
DCT, dust collector

See chapter “Dust collector, DCT”.
Extra air-outlet
The rig is equipped with two air outlets where a grinder or tool can be connected. The air
pressure is limited to 7 bar by a pressure reducing valve.
Water mist system (option)

See chapter “Water mist systems (Option)”.
Compressor
General – FlexiROC C65, T50

The on board compressor is a single stage, oil-injected screw compressor. The normal
working pressure has been set to 12 bar, whereas the maximum pressure is 14 bar. The
maximum free air delivery (FAD) is 252.7 l/sec at 12 bar working pressure with 20°C
ambient temperature.
General – FlexiROC D50-65

The on board compressor is a double stage, oil-injected screw compressor. The normal
working pressure has been set to 30 bar, which also is the maximum pressure. The maximum
free air delivery (FAD) is 434.2 l/sec at 30 bar working pressure with 20°C ambient
temperature.
Compressor element – FlexiROC C65, T50

The compressor element contains two rotors, one female and one male rotor, mounted on
roller as well as ball bearings. The female rotor is driven by the diesel engine, and powers the
male rotor. The rotors are lubricated by oil, injected and mixed with the air. This also
increases the efficiency as the oil seals between the rotor-tips and housing. The compressor
elements are of Atlas Copco type OIS M-07. The gear ratio is 1.625.
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Compressor element – FlexiROC D50-65

The compressor element contains two rotors, one female and one male rotor, mounted on
roller as well as ball bearings. The female rotor is driven by the diesel engine, and powers the
male rotor. The rotors are lubricated by oil, injected and mixed with the air. This also
increases the efficiency as the oil seals between the rotor-tips and housing. The compressor
elements are of Atlas Copco type OIS N-02 and OIS J-33. The gear ratio is 2.195.
Air flow
Intake air is drawn in through the air filter and the inlet valve to the compressor element. The
air is mixed with injected oil and after compression is passed through the check valve into the
air receiver. The check valve prevents back-flow of compressed air when the compressor is
stopped. In the air receiver, most of the oil is removed from the air/oil mixture by the oil
separator. The flow of compressed air then passes through the minimum pressure valve out
into the drill rigs air system. The minimum pressure valve prevents the pressure in the air
receiver to drop below the minimum working pressure of the compressor before the air is
released, in order to ensure proper function of the oil system.
Air Atmospheric Pressure
Air Regulating Pressure
Air Working Pressure
Air/Oil Mixture
Oil
Cooling and oil system

Oil is used for lubrication, sealing, cooling and is boosted by air pressure, there is no oil
pump. The lower part of the air receiver serves as oil tank. Air pressure forces the oil from the
air receiver through the oil cooler*, oil filter and the oil stop valve to the different injection
points of the compressor element. The air/oil mixture then leaves the compressor element and
re-enters the air receiver, where the oil is separated from the air by centrifugal or cyclone
forces and the oil separator element. Oil that is collected in the bottom of the oil separator is
returned to the oil system by way of the scavenge line and flow restrictor. The oil stop valve
prevents the compressor element from flooding with oil when the unit is stopped.
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A pressure sensor (B460) is mounted in the control loop to measure the pressure at the oil
stop valve, with a measuring range from -1 bar to +3 bar. This installation is needed in order
to make sure that the compressor elements cannot run without lubrication, hence preventing
fire. The monitoring process is started when the ignition key is turned to ignition
position. If the sensor reads 0 bar or below for longer than 5 seconds, the engine
will shut down and a red warning symbol is also shown on the status bar.
In order to prevent the 0 bar reading at the oil stop valve, the system will remind the operator
about changing the compressor oil in due time. After 900 hours a yellow warning symbol
appears for 30 seconds and then disappears. This is shown every when the rig is
started. After 950 hours the yellow symbol is shown constantly. After 1000 hours it
is not possible to load the compressor anymore, i.e. valve Y210A deactivated.
*Note: A thermostatic valve bypasses the oil cooler when the oil is below 40 °C for
FlexiROC C65, T50, and 80 °C for FlexiROC D50-65.
Regulating system – FlexiROC C65, T50

The compressor control system contains a regulating valve. This valve serves to adapt the
volume of air supplied by the compressor to the air consumption, while simultaneously
maintaining the working pressure within the limits.
The control system also includes a loading solenoid valve Y210 which is activated by switch
S180 on the right hand control panel.
Regulating system – FlexiROC D50-65

The compressor control system contains two regulating valves. These valves serve to adapt
the volume of air supplied by the compressor to the air consumption, while simultaneously
maintaining the working pressure within the limits.
The control system also includes a load solenoid Y210A and a high/low pressure solenoid
valve Y210B. Y210A is activated by switch S180 on the right hand control panel. Pressure
switch B456 prevents the engine to start with the compressor loaded, which implies that there
should be less than 1.0 bar in the air receiver before starting the engine. The same pressure
switch also prevents the compressor to load below 4.0 bar. Solenoid valve Y210B is activated
when high impact switch S446B is activated.
Instrumentation & fault indication – FlexiROC C65, T50

The compressor air pressure delivered from the compressor can be read-off pressure gauge.
The compressor has also a temperature indicator switch B366, which automatically generate a
warning on the display if the compressor temperature has reached +117°C, and cuts the diesel
engine if the compressor temperature has reached +120°C.
Instrumentation & fault indication – FlexiROC D50-65

The compressor air pressure delivered from the compressor can be read-off pressure gauge.
The compressor has also 2 temperature indicator switches, B366A and B366B, which
automatically generate a warning on the display if the compressor temperature has reached
+125°C, and cuts the diesel engine if the compressor temperature has reached +130°C.
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Emergency modes
It is always difficult to predict which sensor might fail during operation. In order to make sure
that the operator can still have full control of the rig if any of the following sensors fails, the
following option can be chosen in menu “Emergency mode” in order to start the engine and
load the compressor. In such cases, the rig would act as if this sensor never existed.
- Disable start prevent pressure compressor overrides the condition that pressure switch
B456 must reads less than 1.0 bar so that the engine could be started.
- Disable load compressor minimum pressure overrides the condition that pressure switch
B456 must reads minimum 4 bar so the compressor could be loaded.
- Disable compressor oil injection pressure overrides the oil stop valve pressure sensor
B460.
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Oil pre-heating FlexiROC C65, T50
Oil pre-heating
Oil pre-heating – FlexiROC C65, T50
Pump 2 is used for pre-heating the hydraulic oil
and the rock-drill impact components. Normal
operating temperature of the hydraulic oil is
40°C. Before operating the drill rig the oil
should be pre-heated to minimum operating
temperature, 20°C.
When switch S130 is in the pre-heating position,

solenoid valve Y121A and Y121B are activated.
Solenoid valves Y120A, Y120B and Y120C are
also activated in order to perform pre-heating.
Pre-heating the hydraulic oil:

When activating Y120A, pressure is generated
in the pressure chamber of 4x. This pressure is
limited by 4y to 170 bar. The flow of pump 2
goes through the shunt valve 4x with a pressure
of 170 bar + spring pressure (11 bar).
Pre-heating the rock-drill components:

Y120B blocks the impact return line from the
rock-drill, Y120C opens and oil flow from
pump 2 is fed through the hammer return line
and back to the tank through the hammer
pressure line.
Note: It’s possible to tram the rig at the same

time warming up the hydraulic oil, solenoid
valve Y169 can also be activated when S130 in
pre-heating position.
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Oil pre-heating FlexiROC D50-65
Oil pre-heating – FlexiROC D50-65
Pump 2 is also used for pre-heating the hydraulic oil. Normal
operating temperature of the hydraulic oil is 40°C. Before
operating the drill rig the oil should be pre-heated to minimum
operating temperature, 20°C.
When switch S130 is in the pre-heating position, solenoid

valve Y121A and Y121B are activated. Solenoid valves
Y120A in the main valve block is also activated in order to
perform pre-heating.
When activating Y120A, pressure is generated in the pressure

chamber of 4x. This pressure is limited by 4y to 170 bar. The
flow of pump 2 goes through the shunt valve 4x with a
pressure of 170 bar + spring pressure (11 bar).
Note: It’s possible to tram the rig at the same time warming up
the hydraulic oil, solenoid valve Y169 can also be activated
when S130 in pre-heating position.
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Drilling functions
Drilling functions
Activation of drilling functions – FlexiROC C65, T50
When S130 is in drilling position, Y121A and Y121B are not activated, Y169 is deactivated
to let through pilot pressure to the drilling circuits.
De-activation of Y121A:
- It allows pump 1 pressure to connect to LS/pump pressure line directly. If impact is
activated, the pump pressure will be according to the preset values of the
hammer/pump pressure pressure relief valves (47e and 47f) in the logic block. If
impact is not activated, the working pressure is limited by pressure relief valve 4d.
De-activation of Y121B:
- The pump 4 pressure supplied to positioning functions during tramming, is now used
for rotation function together with pump 2. This is simply to assist pump 2 for a better
rotation output.
De-activation of Y169:
- Pilot pressure is now led to the drill lever through logic valve and to the DCT circuit,
PLC output X11-1/OFF.
The Drilling functions such as Drill feed, Rapid feed, Rotation and Threading functions are all
controlled by one drill lever.
Activation of drilling functions – FlexiROC D50-65

When S130 is in drilling position, Y121A and Y121B are not activated, Y169 is deactivated
to let through pilot pressure to the drilling circuits.
De-activation of Y121A:
- It allows pump 1 pressure to connect to LS line directly. The working pressure is
limited by pressure relief valve 4d.
De-activation of Y121B:
- The pump 4 pressure supplied to positioning functions during tramming, is now used
for rotation function together with pump 2. This is simply to assist pump 2 for a better
rotation output.
De-activation of Y169:
- Pilot pressure is now led to the drill lever through logic valve and to the DCT circuit,
PLC output X11-1/OFF.
The Drilling functions such as Drill feed, Rapid feed, Rotation and Threading functions are all
controlled by one drill lever.
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Drilling functions
Drill feed
The drill feed circuit includes functions for feeding down- and upwards and controlling the
feed pressure during collaring and drilling. The hydraulic power is supplied from pump 1.
The Anti-Jamming circuit is described separately, see chapter “Protective functions”.
• Drill feed direction, Up-/Downwards

The drill feed/rotation lever 45 controls the directional valve 4f via the logic block. Solenoids
Y179A and Y179B are to control the magnetic locks for drill lever feed and rotation
functions.
Drill feed
Led yellow Magnetic holding
H446
Led green
H452
Rapid/
Magnet off A 6
G
S453
drill feed D
S452 Impact high
S446B
Impact low
S446A
Drill rotation
5B E 7
H
Magnetic
holding
F
C 8I
FlexiROC T50
Drill mode: Rapid feed/threading mode:
E: neutral E: neutral
B: rotation anti-clockwise B: Threading
B+A: rotation anti-clockwise and feed B+A: rotation anti-clockwise and rapid feed
forward (magnet function) forward
B+C: rotation anti-clockwise (magnet B+C: rotation anti-clockwise and rapid feed
function) and feed backward. backward
D: Feed forward (magnet function) D: Rapid feed forward
F: Feed backward F: Rapid feed backward
H: rotation clockwise H: Unthreading
H+G: rotation clockwise and feed forward H+G: rotation clockwise and feed forward
H+I: rotation clockwise and feed backward H+I: rotation clockwise and feed backward
Diode H452 is lit in this mode. There is no diode indication in this mode.
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Drilling functions
FlexiROC C/D 50-65

Drilling mode: Rapid feed/threading mode:
E: neutral E: neutral
B: rotation clockwise B: Threading
B+A: rotation clockwise and feed forward B+A: rotation clockwise and rapid feed
(magnet function) forward
B+C: rotation clockwise (magnet function) and B+C: rotation clockwise and rapid feed
feed backward. backward
D: Feed forward (magnet function) D: Rapid feed forward
F: Feed backward F: Rapid feed backward
H: rotation anti-clockwise H: Unthreading
H+G: rotation anti-clockwise and feed forward H+G: rotation anti-clockwise and feed
H+I: rotation anti-clockwise and feed backward forward
H+I: rotation anti-clockwise and feed
backward
Diode H452 is lit in this mode. There is no diode indication in this mode.
Magnetic holding on rotation during drilling or/and feeding forwards can only be achieved
when the control lever is being pulled to the end position, and when S452 is not activated
(Led H452 = ON). Pulling the lever only half way and then release would result in lever
springed back to the neutral position, which also marks the end of the movement.
Conditions for drill feed with magnetic holding:
• Switch S130 in drilling position => D552-CH1/ON

• Switch S452 in feed/rotation mode, not activated => D550-CH11/OFF
Result in:
• Relay K178/OFF
• Y179A/B, H452 activated
To unlock the magnetic lock and get the lever back to the neutral sector, activate switch S453
or shift the lever to Rapid feed position with switch S452.
Conditions for deactivation of magnetic holding:
• Switch S453 activated => D550-CH12/ON

OR
• Switch S452 in rapid feed/threading mode => D550-CH11/ON
Result in:
• Y179A/B deactivated
When switch S453 is pressed once on the drill lever the magnets will be temporarily
deactivated and the drill lever returns to neutral position which results in the actual feed and
rotation being switched off, while impact and air flushing remains.
Magnetic holding can also be switched off once S452 is activated, thus shifting to rapid
feed/threading mode where magnetic holding is not supported. The actual impact and air
flushing at this point will also be switched off.
Note: Magnetic holding will be automatically reactivated after a delay of 0.2 seconds if
switch S453 is deactivated. This means that the next time the drill lever is moved to one of
these sectors (sector for drill feed or drill rotation), magnetic holding will be activated again.
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Drilling functions
The feed circuit is supplied with oil from pump 1. In drill mode the electrical pilot valves
Y178A-F are not activated. When feed is activated with the drill lever the pilot pressure is
directed first via either directional valves Y178A or B depending on the choice of feed
direction, then via directional valve Y109 which changes the feed direction in case of anti-
jamming and out to the directional valve in the drill feed block. Anti-jamming is described
later.
• Main valve block 4

The pilot operated directional valve 4f in the main valve block, directs the hydraulic power to
the feed cylinder. The pilot operated pressure compensator 4e regulates the feed working
pressure.
• Feed pressures
The pressure for both forward and backward drill feed can be read on pressure gauge 33.
The feed pressure is generated from the system (Feed/Tram) pressure by pump 1, and it is
regulated by pressure relief valve 4d. When feeding forwards, the pressure relief valves 47a
or 47b limits the maximum pressure to the feed cylinder. If these pressure relief valves would
for some reasons fail to work, then the pressure relief valve 4h would limit the maximum
pressure.
When feeding forwards during drilling, pressure compensator 4e in the main valve block is
controlled by either pressure relief valve 47a or 47b for low and high feed pressure
respectively. The impact switch control S446A and S446B determines which valve controls
the pressure as below:
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Drilling functions
- Low feed pressure (collaring)

When the impact control switch S446A is activated (impact pressure low), solenoid
valve Y101C is deactivated, which allows the low feed pressure relief valve 47a to
control pressure compensator 4e in the main valve block.
There are two restrictors 46 connected to the feed pressure line, which will help to
remove the excessive flow to pressure relief valve 47a thus avoiding the screeching
noise.
- High feed pressure (drilling)
When the Impact control switch S446B is activated (impact pressure high), solenoid
valve Y101C is activated, which allows the high feed pressure valve 47b to control
pressure compensator 4e in the main valve block.
There are two restrictors 46 connected to the feed pressure line, which will help to
remove the excessive flow to pressure relief valve 47b thus avoiding the screeching
noise.
- Feeding backwards
When feeding backwards, the feed pressure is directed to logic valve Z, which is
deactivated during feed backwards. The pump 1 pressure will then be limited by the
pressure relief valve 4g in the main valve block which is set to 190 bar.
• Feed cylinder valve block 5

The feed valve block 5 contains one over-centre valve 5b. The over-
centre valve 5b works as load holding valve when the cylinder is
pressurized for feeding forwards.
• Feeding speed
The drill feed speed is set to correspond to a drill feed speed of 15
m/min upwards and 8 m/min downwards.
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Drilling functions
Drill rotation
• Drill rotation, clockwise/anticlockwise
Conditions for drill rotation with magnetic holding:

• Switch S452 in feed/rotation mode, not activated => D550-CH11/OFF
Result in:
• Relay K178/OFF
• Y179A/B activated, H452 activated
Note: When Y179A/B is activated the magnetic holding is obtained when the drill lever is
moved to the sectors for drill rotation or/and drill feed.
Conditions for switching off rotation and magnetic holding:
• Switch S453 activated => D550-CH12/ON

OR
• Switch S452 in rapid feed/threading mode => D550-CH11/ON
Result in:
When switch S453 is pressed once on the drill lever the magnets will be temporarily
deactivated and the drill lever returns to neutral position which results in feed and rotation
being switched off, while impact and air flushing remains.
Magnetic holding can also be switched off once S452 is activated, thus shifting to rapid
feed/threading mode where magnetic holding is not supported. The actual impact and air
flushing at this point will also be switched off.
Note: Magnetic holding will be automatically reactivated after a delay of 0.2 seconds if
switch S453 is deactivated. This means that the next time the drill lever is moved to one of
these sectors (sector for drill feed or drill rotation), magnetic holding will be activated again.
When rotation is activated (with the drill lever) the pilot pressure is directed, via electrical
pilot valve Y178C or D depending on the choice of rotation direction, then to the directional
valve 4w in the main valve block. If clockwise rotation (for drilling) is activated the pilot
pressure passes via pilot valve Y178D through a flow regulator (see figure below) which
regulates the rotation speed for drilling. In FlexiROC C65, T50, the pilot pressure also
activates the DPC-I system. (For further information, refer to section “DPC-I” under chapter
“Damper & DPC-I system”.)
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Drilling functions
• Rotation speed
- FlexiROC T50 Anti-clockwise rotation (drilling); FlexiROC C/D 50-65 Clockwise
rotation (drilling)
When the drill lever is in “Drill-rotation” position, the setting of the flow regulator
controls how much the directional valve 4w will open. The flow to the rock drill rotation
motor is proportional to the opening of the directional valve 4w.
- FlexiROC T50 Clockwise rotation; FlexiROC C/D 50-65 Anti-clockwise rotation
The drill lever controls the rotation speed. The main directional valve 4w opens in
correspondence to the lever angel. The flow regulator is not connected.
The adjustment knob for flow regulator can be seen in chapter “Adjustment/calibration”.
• Rotation pressures
The rotation pressure is generated by pump 2 with the assistance of pump 4 when drilling.
Depending on the direction of rotation, the pressure relief valve 4u or 4t is activated to limit
the maximum pressure for clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation respectively.
FlexiROC T50: The maximum pressure for rotation anti-clockwise is limited to 125 bar
(valve 4t), and the maximum pressure of rotation clockwise is limited to 160 (valve 4u) bar.
FlexiROC C/D 50-65: The maximum pressure for rotation clockwise is limited to 125 (valve
4t) bar, and the maximum pressure of rotation anti-clockwise is limited to 160 (valve 4u) bar.
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Drilling functions
Rapid feed
• Rapid feed direction, Up-/Downwards

When the lever is in the rapid feed/threading mode, magnetic holding is not available.
Conditions for rapid feed:

• Switch S452 in rapid feed/threading mode, activated => D550-CH11/ON
Result in:
• Relay K178/ON → Y178 activated
In rapid feed mode the electrical pilot

valves Y178A-F are activated (see
figure right). When rapid feed is
activated with the drill lever the pilot
pressure is directed via solenoid Y178A
or B depending on the choice of
direction, to the directional valve in the
main valve block.
• Main valve block 4

The proportional directional valve 4j
directs the hydraulic power to the feed
cylinder. The pilot operated pressure
compensator 4i regulates the rapid feed
working pressure.
• Rapid feed pressures

The feed pressure for rapid feed is
generated from pump 1, and it is
regulated by pressure relief valve 4d.
Depending on the direction of rapid feed, the pressure relief valves 4l or 4k limits the
maximum pressure to the feed cylinder, forward and reverse respectively. The maximum
pressure for feed forward is limited to 190 bar, and the maximum pressure of feed backward
is limited to 150 bar. If these pressure relief valves would for some reasons fail to work, then
the check valves 4n and 4m would limit the maximum pressure.
When rapid feeding forwards, the logic valve R is activated by the forward pilot pressure. The
return oil from the feed cylinder is being directed to both directional valve 4j for drainage
back to the tank and via the activated Y178F to logic-R for drainage back to the tank. This is
in order not to run all the return flow from the piston side though the directional control valve,
so the cylinder can reach a higher speed.
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Drilling functions
• Feed cylinder valve block 5

The feed valve block 5 contains one over-centre valve 5b. The over-centre valve 5b works as
load holding valve when the cylinder is pressurized for feeding forwards.
• Logic valve P
When rapid feeding backwards, logic valve P is activated by the pilot pressure. The activated
logic valve blocks the forward feeding action, which is part of the threading function when
pulling the drill lever to the left in order to achieve some rotation (e.g. when cleaning the
drilled hole). In other words, if logic-P is not activated, and rotation (drill rotation only,
unthreading rotation would cause the threads to come loose) is needed for rapid feed
backwards, this would result in feed direction valve 4f giving out feed forward pressure and
rapid feed direction valve 4j giving out rapid feed backward pressure, logic-P blocks the pilot
signal to 4f.
• Rapid feed stops – FlexiROC T50
M4 M3 M2 M1
Stop forward (M1) – Rapid feed stop forward above the upper drill steel support, so the rock
drill can be threaded into the rod caught in the drill steel support.
Stop lower uncoupling (M2) – Rapid feed stop backward, when the coupling sleeve is in the
upper drill steel support in order to unthread the rods.
Stop upper uncoupling (M3) – Rapid feed stop backward, when the rod is in correct position
to be inserted into the magazine.
Stop backward (M4) – Rapid feed stop backward, at a position above the RHS magazine,
but before mechanical stop. This stop is used prior to adding/removing a rod to/from the drill
centre.
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Drilling functions
• Rapid feed stops – FlexiROC D50-65
M4 M3 M2 M1
Stop forward (M1) – Rapid feed stop forward above the breakout table, so the rock drill can
be threaded into the tube caught in the lower breakout jaw.
Stop lower uncoupling (M2) – Rapid feed stop backward, when the joint between two tubes
is between the breakout jaws in order to break the tube threads.
Stop upper uncoupling (M3) – Rapid feed stop backward, when the tube is in correct
position to be inserted into the magazine.
but before mechanical stop. This stop is used prior to adding a new tube into the drill centre.
The rapid feed stops are software stops

that are controlled by the PLC. All the
stop distances can be set in the display.
Figure: L740 & L830 rapid feed stop settings
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Drilling functions
• Rapid feed stops – FlexiROC C65
M4 M3 M2 M 1M 0
Impact stop (M0) – Feed stop forward between M1 and the mechanical stop forward. No
impact is allowed if the rock drill is too near the mechanical stop.
Stop forward (M1) – Rapid feed stop forward just above the breakout table, so the rock drill
can be threaded into the tube caught in the lower breakout jaw.
Stop lower uncoupling (M2) – Rapid feed stop backward, when the joint between two tubes
is between the breakout jaws in order to break the tube threads.
Stop upper uncoupling (M3) – Rapid feed stop backward, when the tube is in correct
position to be inserted into the magazine.
but before mechanical stop. This stop is used prior to adding a new tube into the drill centre.
The rapid feed stops are software stops

that are controlled by the PLC. All the
stop distances can be set in the display.
Figure: L740CR rapid feed stop settings
Rapid feed stop activation

When the measured distance happens to equal to the distance set in
the display, solenoid valves Y149 (backward) or Y150 (forward) S113
in the logic valve block is activated by PLC output X16-10 or
X17-2.
Solenoid valve Y149 gets activated by M2, M3 and M4, where as
solenoid valve Y150 only gets activated by M1. If any of the two
solenoid valves is activated, the pilot connection between the drill
lever 45 and the directional valve 4j for the corresponding rapid
feed direction will be blocked. Consequently the rapid feed
movement stops. The input from stop lower/upper uncoupling a
(M2 & M3) will only result in a rapid feed stop if switch S113
(take up rod string) is activated, position (b). This is to allow the
cradle to be fast fed unstopped to the top when adding a drill steel. b
Once a feed stop is activated, the system holds the stop signal for
two seconds at each stop. If the lever is still being held in after two Figure: example, L740 left panel
seconds, the movement will start again.
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Drilling functions
Calibrating B172
In order for these build-in software stops to work, calibration sensor B104 is used to calibrate
the depth encoder B172. The depth encoder B172 is an optical encoder which through
sending out pulses defines the position of the cradle on the beam.
Note: The menu illustration shown does not

correspond to the actual position.
The distance to be entered in the display is the cradle travel distance between the rear end
mechanical stop and when the indicator plate actuates sensor B104. This value can be put in
manually or automatically.
Manual input
Operator needs to use a ruler to manually measure the distance between the front of the rock
drill cradle indicator plate and the calibration sensor B104, when the rock drill is in its rear
end stop.
Automatic input
The cradle needs to be moved back to the upper most position at the mechanical stop. To
carry out this movement, the drill lever needs to work in drill mode. Once the cradle has
reached the top end, reset the position of the cradle. Then mark the check-box for “Auto set
sensor position”, now move the drill lever forward slowly so the cradle can pass through the
calibration sensor B104 at a maximum speed of 4m/min. Once B104 is activated, a value is
presented on the display.
Note: It’s recommended that both manual and automatic input is done to ensure a better
precision. This distance is a factory setting, it is not necessary to change the distance unless
sensor B104 has been moved, or if the rock drill’s rear-end mechanical stop has been
changed, i.e. if the feed ropes have been replaced or tensioned.
Calibration is done every time the cradle passes through B104 from above, a distance is then
achieved. This distance (measured by B172) is being compared with the preset value of B104
in the display. If these two distances differ from each other, the B104 value will then over-
write the B172 measured value, so measurement can be carried on correctly from this point.
In other words, B104 can be seen as a control factor in length measuring.
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Drilling functions
Threading
• Threading and un-threading

When the lever is in the rapid feed/threading mode, magnetic holding is not available.
Conditions for threading/unthreading:

• Switch S452 in rapid feed/threading mode, activated => D550-CH11/ON
Result in:
• Relay K178/ON → Y178 activated
In threading mode the electrical pilot valves Y178A-F are activated just as in rapid feed
mode. The threading function is a combined activation of both drill feed and rock-drill
rotation by one lever stoke. When threading is activated with the drill lever the pilot pressure
is directed via the activated solenoid Y178C or D depending on the choice of threading
direction, and then to the directional valve in the drill feed and rotation block respectively.
• Rod coupling feed pressures

Threading and unthreading functions need two different feed pressures since unthreading
requires higher pressure than threading. Pressure relief valves 47d and 47c control the
maximum rod coupling feed pressure for feed forward (FlexiROC T50: threading – anti-
clockwise; FlexiROC C/D 50-65: threading – clockwise) and backward (FlexiROC T50:
unthreading – clockwise; FlexiROC C/D 50-65: unthreading – anti-clockwise) respectively.
Depending on the choice of threading, pressure relief valves 47c and 47d will then in turn
control pressure compensator 4e in the main valve block.
By pulling the lever to the left (threading), logic valve G is activated, which connects the
forward feed pressure to the pressure relief valve for thread feed forward 47c. And by pulling
the lever to the right (unthreading), logic valves H and Z are activated, which connect the
backward feed pressure to the pressure relief valve for thread feed backward 47d.
• Drill feed and rotation speed when threading

Rotation:
When rotation is activated by the threading lever, the flow regulator which controls the
rotation pilot pressure signal is excluded from the circuit. This means that the rotation speed is
on full rpm.
Feed:
As earlier mentioned in Rapid feed, all of the electrical
pilot valves Y178A-F are activated when the switch for
switching to rapid feed/threading S452 is activated.
Y178A-D affect the choice between drill and feed mode,
and Y178E-F affect the drill feed speed since it will be
much slower than feed and rapid feed. The feed speed
can be changed by adjusting the flow regulators 10
located in respective feed direction. They shall be set to
match the pitch of the drill string threads.
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Impact with air flushing – FlexiROC C65, T50
Conditions for the impact function:

• Compressor load switch S180 must be on => D552-CH9/ON
• Flushing air switch S100 in reduced or full position => D551-CH1/ON or OFF
• Sensor B118 activated, RHS arm in carousel =>PLC input X10-5/ON
• Impact switch S446A or S446B must be activated => D550-CH9/10/ON
• The rock drill damper pressure must be between 45 and 120 bar. (DPC-I)
The impact circuit includes function for activating the rock drill impact mechanism and
controlling the pressure for collaring and drilling (low and high pressure). The circuit also
activates the Impact hour counter (a function of the HEC software in the display).
The hydraulic power is supplied from pump 1.

To protect the rock drill and drill steel, the DPC-I system can shut off or lower the impact
pressure if certain conditions are met. The DPC-I system is described separately, refer to
chapter “Damper & DPC-I system”.
Activation of Impact
Pressing the impact control switch S446A/B for longer than 0.5 seconds activates low
respective high impact under the condition that high impact is achieved after first using low
impact. Otherwise if starting directly on high impact, the button for high impact activation
S446B must be held in at all time. Logic valves I and J in the DPC-I system sense the rock
drill damper pressure. If the damper pressure is lower than the preset value of logic-I or
higher than the preset value of logic-J, the valves will prevent activation of impact.
When impact is activated, pump 1 system pressure is also led to logic valve B, which allows
any of the two impact pressure relief valves 47e and 47f to take control over the pump 1
pressure. In FlexiROC C65, there is also a logic valve O that will stop/prevent impact when
feed pressure is below its preset value.
S446A/B controls the activation of solenoid valves Y115, Y116 in the air system, but it is
S100 that controls the combination of Y115 and Y116. It’s recommended to keep S100
activated to allow full flushing air pressure as soon as S446 is activated. S100 should be
switched off (changing to reduced flushing air) only when drilling through a weaker complex
of the rock layer. S446A/B also control three solenoids valves in the hydraulic system,
Y101A, for activating impact, Y101B, for activating low impact, Y101C, for switching
between high/low feed pressure.
Impact hammer, feed and air pressures

- Low impact pressures
When the low impact control switch S446A is activated, the following will take place
in respect to all the pressures needed for the impact function. Led H446 will be
activated to give blinking signals.
Impact/pump 1 pressure:
Logic valve B is activated since solenoid valve Y101A is ON, logic valve E is not
activated since solenoid valve Y101B is ON. This connects the pump 1 Loading
Sensing line to the low impact relief valve 47e.
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Air flushing:
Solenoid valve Y116 (or Y116+Y115) is activated to engage reduced (or full) air
pressure depending on the status of S100, and the air pressure is directed to the
regulating valve for air pressure regulation.
Drill feed:
The drill feed low pressure solenoid valve Y101C is not activated in order to engage
low feed pressure.
- High impact pressure

When the high impact control switch S446B is activated, the following will take place
activated to give stable signal.
Impact/pump1 pressure:
Logic valve B is activated since solenoid valve Y101A is ON, logic valve E is
activated since solenoid valve Y101B is OFF, logic valve D is activated by rotation
pressure, and damper pressure now meets logic valve A. If the damper pressure is high
enough to overcome the preset value of logic-A, pump 1 Load Sensing line is
connected to the high impact relief valve 47f. Otherwise logic-A is deactivated, thus
connecting the pump 1 Load Sensing line to the low impact relief valve 47e.
Air flushing:
Solenoid valve Y116 (or Y116+Y115) is activated to engage reduced (or full) air
pressure depending on the status of S100, and the air pressure is directed to the
regulating valve for air pressure regulation.
Drill feed:
The drill feed low pressure solenoid valve Y101C is now activated in order to engage
high feed pressure, under the condition that the RPC-F valve logic-B is not activated.
Refer to RPC-F under “Protective functions”.
Deactivation of impact
Impact can be deactivated by pressing S446A/B for shorter than 0.5 seconds. If the lever is
situated in magnetic holding position, impact will be switched off with the lever returning to
the neutral position, thus also switching off feed, rotation and air flushing.
Impact hour counter

The impact hour counter is a build-in function of the HEC system. As long as either of the
impact switches S446A or S446B is activated, the counter in the software keeps counting.
Impact
hour count Accumulated
since last impact hours
reset.
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Drilling functions FlexiROC D50-65
Impact – FlexiROC D50-65
Conditions for the impact function:

The impact circuit includes function for activating the DTH hammer impact mechanism and
controlling the pressure for collaring and drilling (low and high pressure). The circuit also
activates the Impact hour counter (a function of the HEC software in the display).
Activation of Impact
Pressing the impact control switch S446A/B for longer than 0.5 seconds activates low
respective high impact.
The impact control switch S446A/B, positions low and high, control three solenoid valves in
the air system, Y116, low impact, Y115, high impact and Y210B, high/low air pressure
regulation. They also control one solenoid valve in the hydraulic system, Y101C, switching
between high/low feed pressure.
Impact feed and air pressures

- Low impact pressure
When the low impact control switch S446A is activated, the following will take place
activated to give blinking signals.
Air pressure for impact and flushing:
When the impact control switch S446A is activated, solenoid valve Y116 is activated
to give reduced flushing air, and the air pressure is being controlled by the regulating
valve set to 18 bar via the un-activated compressor high pressure solenoid valve
Y210B.
Drill feed pressure:
The drill feed low pressure solenoid valve Y101C is not activated in order to engage
low feed pressure.
- High impact pressure

When the high impact control switch S446B is activated, the following will take place
activated to give stable signal.
Air pressure for impact and flushing:
When the impact control switch S446B is activated, both solenoid valve Y115 and
Y116 are activated, which gives full flushing air. The compressor high pressure
solenoid valve Y210B is now activated and directs the air flow to the regulating valve
set to 30 bar for air pressure regulation.
Drill feed pressure:
The drill feed low pressure solenoid valve Y101C is now activated in order to engage
high feed pressure.
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Deactivation of impact
Impact can be deactivated by pressing S446A/B for shorter than 0.5 seconds. If the lever is
situated in magnetic holding position, impact will be switched off with the lever returning to
the neutral position, thus also switching off feed, rotation and air flushing.
Impact hour counter

The impact hour counter is a build-in function of the HEC system. As long as either of the
impact switches S446A or S446B is activated, the counter in the software keeps counting.
Impact
hour count Accumulated
since last impact hours
reset. (can not be reset)
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Impact stroke length
The stroke length of the COP 4050, COP 4050CR impact
piston is electrically controlled through switch S400.
When S400 is in position (a) => D553-CH7/ON:

- Solenoid valve Y175 is not activated, only short
stroke length is available.
When S400 is in position (b) => D553-CH7/OFF: a

- If low impact S446A is activated, Y175 is not
activated, only short stroke length is available S400
- If high impact S446B is activated, Y175 is activated, b
only long stroke length is available. 40
Figure: example, L7 left panel
When solenoid valve Y175 (PLC output X17-15) is activated, it does not allow pump 1
impact pressure to affect the stroke position valve in the rock-drill, the rock-drill will use long
stroke length. When Y175 is deactivated, it is open to the pump 1 impact pressure line and the
rock-drill will use the short stroke length.
Which position to use has to be decided from the rock condition. Drilling in softer formations,
each stroke can contain more energy than can be absorbed by the rock. In such cases it can be
better to use only the short stroke length.
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ECL, rock drill lubrication system
Function
ECL pump Y106 starts to pump as soon as Impact is turned ON. The ECL pump is an
electrical piston pump, controlled by the PLC output X17-9 which sends out pulses to the
pump. Lubrication oil is then fed through a small plastic hose inside the air hose to the rock
drill, where the oil and air are mixed. A pressure reducing valve set to 5.5 bar limits the
amount of air used for the ECL system. The ECL lubrication pressure gauge is located in the
cabin. There are two sensor switches which control the ECL oil collection pressure, B381 for
limiting the low collection pressure and B382 for limiting the high collection pressure. The
ECL oil collection system is optional.
Conditions for the ECL function:

• Impact switch S446A or S446B must be activated, to obtain percussion => D550-
CH9/10/ON
Result in:
• PLC output X17-9/ON => Y106 activated
Note: The ECL pump works for an extended time after the percussion is switched off.
This time delay can be adjusted via the HEC3 display.
Adjustable parameters
• Time pulse – length of the pulse, i.e. the signal
time.
• Pulses/minute – how many pulses there is per
minute
• Extended time – total time of the pumping
cycle (after air flushing stop).
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HECL, DTH hammer lubrication system
Function
The HECL pump Y165 is a hydraulic driven lubrication pump that starts pumping as soon as
the Impact/Flushing air is turned ON. The pump receives pulses from the HECL PLC output
X11-16 (30-40 pulses/min) in the electrical cabinet. Lubrication oil is then led through a ¼”
hose to the rotation unit, where the lubricating oil and air is mixed. The HECL lubrication
pressure gauge is in the cab.
Conditions for the HECL function:

Result in:
Note: The HECL pump works for an extended time after the percussion is switched off.
time.
minute
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Drilling functions FlexiROC C65
HECL, COPROD head and sections lubrication system
Function
The HECL pump Y165 is a hydraulic driven lubrication pump that starts pumping as soon as
the Flushing air is turned ON. The pump receives pulses from the HECL PLC output X11-16
(30-40 pulses/min) in the electrical cabinet. Lubrication oil is then led through a ¼” hose to
the flushing air connection at the rock drill, where the lubricating oil and air is mixed. There
is no pressure gauge for the HECL lubrication pressure.
Conditions for the HECL function:

• Impact switch S446A or S446B must be activated, to obtain air flushing => D550-
CH9/10/ON
Result in:
Note: The HECL pump works for an extended time after the percussion is switched off.
time.
minute
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Damper & DPC-I system FlexiROC C65, T50
Damper & DPC-I system
Damper
The rock-drill damper circuit is supplied with oil from Pump1 through a constant flow
regulator. The flow regulator is adjusted to correspond to a pressure of 25 bar at the damper
hose connection on the rock-drill.
The damper pressure during drilling shows the actual feed force on the drill bit. The pressure
can be read on the pressure gauge in the cabin. During drilling, the damper pressure controls
certain logic valves, which in turn controls the impact pressure (hammer pressure). This is
described below as the DPC-I system.
Adjusting the damper pressure

Adjustment of the damper pressure must be done with the damper piston in its rested, forward
position. To ensure this, the shank adapter can be pulled out to its most forward position.
Adjustment of the damper pressure should only be done with the hydraulic oil has reached
normal working temperature, 40ºC (104ºF).
1. Connect a pressure gauge between the damper

hose connection and the damper hose on the
rock-drill.
2. Start the diesel engine and let it run at 1500
rpm.
3. Make sure that the shank adapter is in its
forward position, i.e. the damper piston is in
its forward position.
4. Turn switch S130 to Drilling position.
5. Loosen the lock screw (8b) and adjust the
damper pressure by turning the adjustment
screw (8a) clockwise to decrease and anti-
clockwise to increase the pressure.
6. Tighten the lock screw when the correct setting is achieved.
Read on the gauge on the damper connection the pressure should be:
COP 4050 & COP 4050CR, 25 bar
The corresponding pressure read on the cabin gauge: (happens to be higher than the one read
on the damper connection because it has a smaller pressure drop)
COP 4050 & COP 4050CR, 30 bar
NOTE! The percussion should stop if the damper pressure exceeds 120 bar of if it is lower
than 45 bar.
Warning! Wronged adjusted damper pressure can cause damage to rock-drill, drill rig and
drill string. Adjustments should only be performed by a qualified Atlas Copco
service technician.
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DPC-I System
Function
The DPC-I system (Damper Pressure Controlled Impact) controls the impact function by
sensing the damper pressure during drilling. Depending on the damper pressure, impact can
be allowed, stopped or changed between high and low impact pressure. This is done by a
number of logic valves in the rig hydraulic system.
• Logic-I. Prevents activation of impact if the damper pressure is below 45 bar, or stops
impact if the damper pressure drops below 45 bar in case of, e.g., hose rupture, valve
malfunction or drilling into cavity.
• Logic-J. Stops impact if the damper pressure exceeds 120 bar in case of, e.g., excessive
feed pressure or mechanical failure of the damper.
• Logic-A. During normal drilling with high impact pressure, the logic proportional valve A
is activated by the damper pressure through logic valve D. If the damper pressure falls
below the preset value of logic-A, it is deactivated. The Pump 1 pressure provided by the
high impact relief valve 47f is then connected to the low impact relief valve 47e, thus the
low impact relief valve 47e controls the pump pressure.
• Logic-O. Allows activation of impact when the feed pressure has reached 45 bar and stops
impact when feeding backwards or entering a cavity in the rock.
Warning! Wronged adjusted damper pressure can cause damage to rock-drill, drill rig and
drill string. Adjustments should only be performed by a qualified Atlas Copco
service technician.
Setting the DPCI system

The DPCI system can be adjusted either in the workshop or on the drill site. Adjusting in the
workshop generally gives a more exact setting. On the other hand, adjusting during drilling
can result in a setting well adapted to the rock conditions and other system settings.
In general, logic-I and logic-O should be set as high as possible without making it difficult to
start impact.
FlexiROC C65, T50:

Guidelines for setting logic valves. (Optimum setting might be higher).
Logic-I Logic-J Logic-A Logic-O (Feed pressure)
45 bar 120 bar 50 bar 45 bar (or 2-5 bar below low feed pressure).
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Damper & DPC-I system FlexiROC T50
Related logic-valves – FlexiROC T50
• Logic-D. It is activated by the pilot signal for drill rotation anti-clockwise. This means
that the DPC-I system is only in effect when drill rotation is active. When logic-D is
closed to damper pressure it is open to the Pump 1 system pressure. This means that when
rotation is not active, the impact pressure will be set according to the position of the
impact control switch S446A/B, irrespective of the damper pressure.
• Logic-C. It is activated through Y101B (impact low pressure activated) or when feeding
backwards. This excludes logic-E from getting activated. Consequently, in these cases
there can only be low impact pressure. Feeding backwards and activating impact is the
case when back hammer function is switched on. It does not matter which impact button
(high or low) is pushed, the impact pressure will stay low anyway.
Note: Impact pressure has the same pressure as the pump pressure, since impact pressure
comes from pump 1. In the diagram they are being distinguished by two different colours to
identify their own circuits.
When activating button S446B for high impact, solenoid valve Y101A is then activated. The
oil from Y101A activates logic-B, allowing the pump pressure to come through. The adequate
damper pressure activates logic-I, leading the impact pressure to logic-Q and logic-E. The
activated logic-Q ensures the hammer pressure gets delivered. The activated logic-E leads the
pump pressure to pressure relief valve 47f under the condition that logic-A is activated.
The meaning with DPC-I is that the pump 1 pressure is controlled by the damper pressure.
The adequate damper pressure activates logic-A when anti-clockwise rotation is active. But
when the damper pressure falls below the preset valve of logic-A (adjustable), the pump
pressure is then led from pressure relief valve 47f to 47e. (see figure above)
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Damper & DPC-I system FlexiROC C65
Related logic-valves – FlexiROC C65
• Logic-D. It is activated by the pilot signal for drill rotation clockwise. This means that the
DPC-I system is only in effect when drill rotation is active. When logic-D is closed to
damper pressure it is open to the Pump 1 system pressure. This means that when rotation
is not active, the impact pressure will be set according to the position of the impact control
switch S446A/B, irrespective of the damper pressure.
• Logic-C. It is activated through Y101B (impact low pressure activated).
Note: Impact pressure has the same pressure as the pump pressure, since impact pressure
comes from pump 1. In the diagram they are being distinguished by two different colours to
identify their own circuits.
When activating button S446B for high impact, solenoid valve Y101A is then activated. The
oil from Y101A activates logic-B, allowing the pump pressure to come through. The adequate
damper pressure activates logic-I, leading the impact pressure to logic-Q and logic-E. The
activated logic-Q ensures the hammer pressure gets delivered. The activated logic-E leads the
pump pressure to pressure relief valve 47f under the condition that logic-A is activated.
The meaning with DPC-I is that the pump 1 pressure is controlled by the damper pressure.
The adequate damper pressure activates logic-A when clockwise rotation is active. But when
the damper pressure falls below the preset valve of logic-A (adjustable), the pump pressure is
then led from pressure relief valve 47f to 47e. (see figure above)
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Setting during drilling
Logic-I, Setting during drilling:
1. Check that the damper pressure is adjusted according to “Adjusting the damper pressure”.
2. Disable logic-O by turning its adjustment screw 3-4 turns CCW. If this is not done, impact will be
stopped due to too low feed pressure during the setting of logic-I.
3. Start drilling on low impact pressure and collaring feed pressure.
4. Adjust the feed pressure slowly towards 0 while observing the damper pressure gauge.
5. When the damper pressure drops below 45 bar as a result of the low feed pressure, impact should be
stopped automatically.
6. If needed, adjust logic-I CW to increase the setting or CCW to decrease it.
7. Verify that impact can not be activated without rock contact, and that impact can be activated when the
bit is pressed against the rock with collaring feed pressure.
8. Readjust logic-O by turning its adjustment screw CW the same number of turns as it was turned CCW
in point 1, or according to instruction.
9. Test the function by going into the display and change the setting for “impact stop” (position M0) by
adding 0.5 m in menu “Rapid feed stop”. This will deactivate the automatic impact stop. Write down
the original setting! Impact should then cease immediately when the rock drill cradle stops against the
mechanical end stop. If not, the setting of logic-I should be increased.
10. Re-enter the parameter setting for “impact stop”.
NOTE! The setting of logic-I should be the highest possible without making it difficult to start impact. This
means that high collaring feed and damper pressures calls for a higher setting of logic-I.
NOTE! Excessive drilling with too low feed pressure can cause damage to COPROD sections and rock
drill.
Logic-O, Setting during drilling:

1. Start drilling on low impact pressure and your normal collaring feed pressure.
2. Adjust logic-O CW until impact is stopped and then CCW until impact just starts again.
3. Reverse the feed direction. Impact should stop immediately without free hammering.
4. Restart drilling and check that impact starts easily. If not, the setting of logic-O may need to be
lowered slightly.
NOTE! The setting of logic-O should be the highest possible without making it difficult to start impact.
Logic-A, Setting during drilling:

2. Start drilling. Make a good collaring, and then activate high impact pressure.
3. Slowly decrease the feed pressure while observing the damper pressure gauge.
4. The impact pressure should change from high to low when the damper pressure drops below 50 bar.
5. If needed: Adjust logic-A CCW to lower the setting and CW to increase it.
Logic-J, Setting during drilling:

2. Start drilling on low impact pressure.
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3. Increase the feed pressure towards maximum while observing the damper pressure gauge.
4. When the damper pressure exceeds 120 bar, impact should be stopped automatically.
5. If needed, adjust logic-J CCW to lower the setting or CW to increase it.
NOTE! During this adjustment there is an increased risk of getting stuck in the hole due to the increased
feed pressure.
NOTE! In soft rock conditions it can be difficult to force the damper pressure high enough. In this case the
damper pressure regulator can be adjusted temporarily to 120 bar.
Setting in workshop
Logic-I, Setting in workshop:
1. Disconnect and plug the impact pressure hose on the rock-drill.
2. Start the diesel engine, increase the rpm to 1500 and turn switch S130 to Drilling position.
3. Adjust the damper pressure to 45 bar, read on the damper pressure gauge in the cabin.
4. Activate drill-feed forward. This is required to enable activation of impact on COPROD rigs (logic-O).
When the rock-drill almost reaches its lower end position, impact will be stopped by the impact stop
check. This can be avoided by adding 0.5 m to the parameter for “impact stop”. Write down the
original setting!
5. Activate low impact pressure. Check the pressure on the impact pressure gauge in the cabin.
6. Slowly adjust logic-I in and out to find the activation point where the impact pressure disappears from
the gauge. CW increases the activation point and CCW lowers it. Finally, adjust slowly CCW until the
impact pressure appears on the gauge again.
7. Verification: Increase and decrease the damper pressure a few times in order to verify that impact is
stopped when the damper pressure is below 45 bar.
8. De-activate impact and feed and turn off the diesel engine.
9. Tighten the lock nut on logic-I without changing the setting, re-enter the parameter setting for “impact
stop” and reconnect the impact pressure hose on the rock-drill.
10. Adjust the damper pressure according to “Adjusting the damper pressure”. Verify through test drilling
that impact can not be activated unless the drill bit is pressed against the rock, and that impact can be
activated when the bit is pressed against the rock with collaring feed pressure.
Logic-O, Setting in workshop:

3. Adjust the damper pressure to 50 bar in order to overcome logic-I (allow activation of impact without
rock contact).
original setting!
6. Adjust the collaring feed pressure to 5 bar below the normal setting, e.g. 45 bar.
7. Slowly adjust logic-O in and out to find the activation point where the impact pressure disappears from
the gauge. CW increases the activation point and CCW lowers it.
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8. Verification: In-crease and de-crease the collaring feed pressure in order to verify that impact is
stopped at the set value.
10. Tighten the lock nut on logic-O without changing the setting, re-enter the parameter setting for “impact
that impact is stopped immediately when drill feed is stopped or reversed.
Logic-A, Setting in workshop:

4. Activate drill-feed forward. This is required to enable activation of Impact on COPROD rigs (logic-O).
original setting!
5. Activate drill rotation.
6. Activate high impact pressure. Check the pressure on the impact pressure gauge in the cabin.
7. Slowly adjust logic-A in and out to find the activation point where the impact pressure changes from
high to low. CW increases the activation point and CCW lowers it. Finally, adjust slowly CW until the
impact changes to low.
8. Verification: Increase and decrease the damper pressure a few times in order to verify that the impact
pressure changes when the damper pressure passes 50 bar.
10. Tighten the lock nut on logic-A without changing the setting, re-enter the parameter setting for “impact
that the impact pressure changes from high to low when the damper pressure drops below 50 bar if the
feed pressure is lowered.
Logic-J, Setting in workshop:

original setting!
6. Slowly adjust logic-J in and out to find the activation point where the impact pressure disappears from
the gauge. CW increases the activation point and CCW lowers it. Finally, adjust slowly CW until the
impact pressure disappears from the gauge again.
7. Verification: Increase and decrease the damper pressure a few times in order to verify that impact is
stopped when the damper pressure exceeds 120 bar.
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9. Tighten the lock nut on logic-J without changing the setting, re-enter the parameter setting for “impact
that impact is stopped when the damper pressure exceeds 120 bar if the feed pressure is increased to
maximum.
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Dust collector, DCT
Dust collector, DCT

Conditions for the DCT suction functions:

• Sensor B118 activated, RHS arm in carousel => PLC input X10-5/ON
• Flushing/Impact switch S446A or S446B must be activated, in either flushing or
impact mode => D550-CH9/10/ON
• Switch S181 must be in suction position => D552-CH12/ON
The DCT system includes functions for starting the fan, controlling suction ON/OFF and
cleaning the filters. The hydraulic power is supplied from pump 3.
DCT hydraulic system

When the drilling/tramming switch S130 is in drilling position, it activates DCT fan motor
solenoid Y250. This means that the fan is running as soon as the switch is in drilling position
but there will not be any suction until the fan housing outlet is opened. The running speed of
the DCT fan motor 14 is set by the pressure relief valve 13a to around 5800 rpm @ 150 bar
for L740, L740CR; and to around 5000 rpm @ 150 bar for L830.
The speed can be changed by adjusting the screw on pressure relief valve 13a.
When the fan motor is stopped by turning switch S130 away from drilling position, the pilot
operated relief valve 13b acts as a brake. It creates counter pressure in the return line when it
is no longer pilot opened by the pump pressure and is set to stop the fan wheel in 8 seconds.
The stop time can be changed by adjusting the screw on pressure relief valve 13b.
The fan motor tank connection is fitted with restrictor 15 to keep a sufficient amount of oil
inside the housing for lubrication purposes.
Figure: example, DCT circuits from L740 & L740CR
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Dust collector, DCT
DCT electrical system

• Starting the DCT suction
The fan housing outlet is operated by a hydraulic cylinder controlled by solenoid valve Y253.
Y253 is controlled by PLC output X18-7, and will be activated if S181 is ON (input D551-
CH12) and S446 is in reduced or full air/impact position (input D550 CH-9/10). To activate
flushing air only, press S446A for shorter than 0.5 seconds, to start impact, press S446A for
longer than 0.5 seconds. Normally, switch S181 is kept in the ON position to allow the
suction to be automatically controlled by the impact switch.
• DCT filter cleaning

When PLC output X18-7 is activated, it also activates the four filter cleaning valves Y251A-
D alternately. The filter cleaning valves quickly opens and closes to create pressure shocks of
compressed air to clean the filters.
The length of each cleaning pulse can be adjusted in the “Time pulse” data entry field in the
display. The time between each pulse can be adjusted in the “Pulses/minute” data entry field
in the display. The pulse time is set to 0.5 seconds (can be set up to 1 second) and the pulse
can be set between 6 to 20 times per minute, depending on moisture of the drill dust. If the
dust is moist the pulse is set to maximum 20 times, if the drill dust is very dry the pulse time
is set to minimum 6 times. Factory setting is 10 pulses/minute.
When the DCT switch S181 is OFF or when impact is shut off by S446, the control system
activates valves Y251A-D simultaneously to clean the DCT filters. The cleaning time can be
adjusted in the “Extended time” data entry field in the display.
DCT air system

The air supply to the DCT is limited to 7 bar by pressure reducing valve and protected by a
8.5 bar safety valve. Solenoid valves Y251A-D opens alternately to clean the DCT filters.
DCT adjustable parameters

• Time pulse – length of the pulse, i.e. the
signal time.
minute
• Extended time – total time of the cleaning
cycle (after drill stop).
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Protective functions FlexiROC T50
Protective functions
RPC-F system – L740
RPC-F, Rotation Pressure Controlled Feed.
When drilling, the drill string must have a certain rotation torque in order to keep all the rod
couplings tightened. Loosened joints increases the loss of impact energy transmitted to the
drill bit and leads to damage of the threads with drill steel breakage as a possible result.
However, too high rotation torque also has disadvantages:
• The couplings can get “over-tightened”, which makes it

difficult to loosen the couplings when withdrawing the drill
string.
• Higher load on the rock drills rotation driver, thus shorter
life length.
• Jerky rotation could cause the anti-jamming to activate
often.
Rotation torque is achieved by feed force, and will vary

depending on different rock layers. The RPC-F system will
adapt the feed force during drilling, maintaining only the
required rotation torque. The RPC-F valve, 44, senses the
pressure in the rotation circuit (rotation torque) and varies the
feed pressure between the settings of the high feed pressure
valve 47b and the low feed pressure valve 47a to maintain the
required rotation torque.
The working relation between RPC-F and anti-jamming is that, RPC-F tries to prevent the
activation of anti-jamming. But once RPC-F can not bear it anymore, i.e. the drill-bit gets
stuck, anti-jamming takes over the control of feed direction while maintaining the required
rotation torque.
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Anti-Jamming system
Devices
The drill rig is equipped with two types of anti-jamming device.
• Flushing air flow switch – FlexiROC C65, T50
• Rotation pressure switch – All rig types
Both changes the direction of feed from forward to backward, if activated by insufficient
flushing air or too high rotation pressure, in order to avoid getting stuck.
Logic function of drill lever

Since the anti-jamming inverts the feed direction, pulling the drill lever for feeding backwards
would result in feed forward movement. To avoid this there is a pressure switch, B262,
connected to the pilot pressure line for feed backwards. B262 is connected to PLC input X16-
16, which, when active, inhibits the anti-jamming output X11-11.
Flushing air flow switch, B142 – FlexiROC C65, T50

Conditions for the flow switch activated anti jamming function:

• Flushing air switch S100 must be in full flushing position => D551-CH1/ON
• Flushing/Impact switch S446A or S446B must be activated, in either flushing or
impact mode => D550-CH9/10/ON
• Pressure switch B262 not activated => PLC input X16-16/OFF
• Signal from flow switch B142 => PLC input X11-7/ON
Result in:
• PLC output X11-11/ON => Solenoid Y109 activated
NOTE: The anti-jamming will be activated for at least 2 sec.
The flow switch is connected after the flushing air

valves and senses the pressure drop over a
restriction, venture pipe, in the flushing air line.
The difference in pressure between the two
connections is keeping the contact of the flow
switch open.
A too small or lost flow, e.g. if the drill-bit is
clogged, means that the pressure drop decreases or
is lost. This will allow the contact to close and
send a signal to PLC input X11-7. Given this
signal, the PLC output X11-11 activates solenoid
Y109, which inverts the pilot signal from the drill
lever. In such an event, the rock-drill will reverse
the feed direction until the pressure drop/air flow
is back to normal. When drilling is re-started after
an anti-jamming action, it will be on collaring
pressures for a period of 4 seconds before going
back to full pressures.
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Adjusting B142 – FlexiROC C65, T50

The flushing air flow switch can only be set during drilling and only with full flushing air
activated.
1. Unscrew the cover of the flow switch.
2. Drill almost down to the greatest depth that will be drilled on the site. Make sure full
flushing is activated, switch S100, position (a). (see figure below)
3. Turn the adjustment screw (1) anti-clockwise until the rock-drill starts to back up. The
higher the figure on the adjustment scale, the more sensitive the flow switch will be.
Factory setting is 30 mbar.
4. Turn the adjustment screw (1) back clockwise until the rock-drill returns downwards.
5. Drill another whole to verify that the flow switch is not unintentionally activated due
to too sensitive setting. If so, back the adjustment screw off a little bit more.
6. Assemble the cover of the flow switch.
When changing dimension of drill-bit or drill steel, or if the hole depth is changed, it can be
necessary to re-adjust the flow switch in order to maintain a good anti-jamming protection.
L740 L740CR
a S100
S100
a
b
Rotation pressure switch, B134 – All rig types

Conditions for the rotation pressure activated anti-jamming function:

• Pressure switch B262 not activated => PLC input X16-16/OFF
• Signal from pressure switch B134 => PLC input X11-6/ON
Result in:
• PLC output X11-11/ON => Solenoid Y109 activated
NOTE: The anti-jamming will be activated for at least 2 sec.
The rotation pressure switch B134 senses the rotation pressure during drilling. A drastically
increased rotation pressure can be an indication that the drill bit is getting stuck. If the rotation
pressure exceeds the preset value of the rotation pressure switch which is 80 bar (factory
setting), the rotation pressure switch will be activated and send a signal to PLC input X11-6.
Given this signal, the PLC output X11-11, which inverts the pilot signals from the drill lever
by activating solenoid valve Y109. The result is that the rock-drill reverses the feed direction
until the rotation pressure has dropped below the set value. When drilling is re-started after an
anti-jamming action, it will be on collaring pressures for a period of 4 seconds before going
back to full pressures.
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Adjusting B134
Setting of the activation pressure of the anti-jamming is done on the pressure switch B134
itself. The activation pressure can be difficult to adjust during drilling because it is usually
difficult to force the rotation pressure high enough. Instead, a simulation can be done.
Warning! During the setting, the rock-drill will reverse automatically.
1. Turn the knob for adjustment of the drill rotation speed anti-clockwise until the spring
pressure is released. The rotation speed will now be 0 rpm.
2. For CR and DTH: Feed the rock drill down until the coupling sleeve of the drill steel is in
the upper break out table. Close the upper break out table to lock the sleeve.
For TH: Feed the rock drill down until the drill bit is in the upper drill steel support. Close
the upper drill steel support to lock the drill bit.
3. Activate drill rotation.
4. Activate drill feed.
5. Slowly turn the rotation speed control
clockwise while observing the drill rotation
pressure gauge. When the pressure exceeds the
preset value of the pressure switch B134, the
feed direction will change. This can be seen as
the feed pressure turns to 0 and the rock drill
tries to pull out of the drill steel support.
6. Turn the rotation speed control anti-clockwise
to lower the rotation pressure and allow the feed
to change back to downwards.
7. If the setting needs to be changed this can be
done by turning the adjustment screw on B134
clockwise to increase the activation pressure or
anti-clockwise to decrease it.
8. Repeat point 1 – 6 to verify the new setting.
9. Re-adjust the rotation speed to normal.
Feed & pump pressure during anti-jamming – FlexiROC C65, T50

Impact/pump 1 pressure:
When feed backwards is automatically activated during anti-jamming, PLC deactivates
output X11-9 for impact activation. This deactivates Y101A, and leaves logic valve B idle
hence blocking the access to the pressure relief valves 47e and 47f which control the pump
1 pressure. The pump 1 system pressure is then limited by pressure relief valve 4d,
together with the delta-p pressure, pump 1 will be working at 250 bar (LS return line +
delta-p).
Feed pressure:
The pump 1 pressure going to the drill feed directional valve 4f is then being limited by a
check valve 4m set to 190 bar for feeding backwards.
Feed pressure during anti-jamming – FlexiROC D50-65

The pump 1 pressure going to the drill feed directional valve 4f is then being limited by
check valve 4m set to 190 bar for feeding backwards.
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Length measurement
Length measurement
Hole depth measurement
Data from pulse sensor B172 is handled for measuring
hole length, with stop signal for drilling when set length
is reached. A choice can be made between hole depth
and hole length which stops the drilling.
The first row in the menu view to the right (figure 2, 3)

shows actual length/depth of the hole.
• Hole length is the actual number of metres that Figure 1
have been drilled.
• Hole depth is the vertical distance from
ground level to the bottom of the hole.
Hole length and hole depth can be set on a menu, push
enter key according to the selection on figure 1.
The value in the square box shows the required hole

length/hole depth. The length or depth can be set from
0.1m- 99.9m. When the hole has reached the required
depth/length the PLC automatically sets the drill output
“low”. The drilling can continue by restarting the Figure 2
drilling functions.
The second row displays the penetration rate.

The third row displays the position of the drill bit.
EXAMPLE: If the hole is 10m the first row shows

10m. If the drill steel is run backward the drill bit’s
position starts to count backward to inform the operator
of the distance from the bit to the bottom of the hole.
: Reset of the hole depth Figure 3
: Numbers of performed couplings
The last row displays the total number of drilled metres. This parameter can be reset.
: Laser sensor activation (Refer to chapter “Laser sensor (Option)”)
The hole length measurement system works in close relation with sensor B104. Every time
the cradle passes through sensor B104 from above, the cradle position is being calibrated, so
the cradle always finds itself at the correct position on the beam. Refer to section “Rapid
feed”, paragraph “Calibrating B172” for more information.
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Length measurement
Basic conditions for measurement:

• Correct length of drill steel must be chosen in the drill steel menu.
• The length measurement system must be reset before the start of drilling.
• Impact must be activated for measuring hole length/depth. Bit position will be
measured even without impact.
During rod handling, the HEC system pause the drill length/depth measuring. This means that
negative distance created when backing up to add a new rod is not taken into consideration by
the system.
The start of the pause is defined by a signal coming from a pressure switch B128 along with
other conditions (see below). B128 is activated when unthreading the rock drill from the rod.
Conditions for blocking:

• Upper drill steel support closed (for RHS 102); lower break out table closed (for RHS
140).
• Unthreading activated => B128 activated.
• Impact interrupted.
To exit standby and re-enter measuring mode after adding a drill steel, the following
conditions must be fulfilled.
Conditions for restarting measurement after rod handling:

• Upper drill steel support opened (for RHS 102); lower break out table opened (for
RHS 140).
• Impact activated.
• The cradle must be retracted to the upper position, i.e. 90% of the length for the
chosen rod.
Drill stop activation for reached depth

Drill stop activation for reached depth is a build-in function of the HEC system. When the
drilled metre on the display equals to the metre that has been entered , all
drilling functions will be stopped. The drill lever is then automatically shifted to rapid
feed/threading mode.
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Rod Handling System, RHS 102 FlexiROC T50
Rod Handling System, RHS 102
Conditions common for all RHS functions:

• Switch B379 (operator in chair) must be activated =>
D550-CH1/ON
• The impact control switch S446A/B must be OFF => S111
D550-CH9/10/OFF
The functions of the different rod handling movements are

electrically operated by the RHS control lever S111. The
control lever sends a signal to the PLC which, when the right
inputs are present, activates the corresponding hydraulic
valve in order to perform one of the following movements:
RHS control lever S111:
ROD CAROUSEL ROD GRIPPER
TRANSFER ROTATION
-To carousel -Clockwise -Hard grip
-To drill centre -Anti-clockwise -Guide grip
-Open
The hydraulic power is supplied from Pump 1 and is limited to 200 bar by pressure reducing
valve 91. Some functions have individual pressure reducers to further limit the pressure.
RHS arm → carousel/hard grip
Button for opening gripper claws

Carousel
rotation Carousel rotation
clockwise anti-clockwise
RHS arm → drill centre/hard grip

(Note: lever has a latch in this position)
Rod transfer
Since moving to/from the carousel/drill centre applies to different set of conditions, the
movement sequences will be described at different stages.
To drill centre with a rod
CLAIM: The carousel loaded, the grippers are in the carousel holding on to the rod which is
going to moved, the initial holding state should be hard grip.
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Control lever S111 is mechanically latched during this movement, that is to say one push on
the lever and the lever stays there, instead of a spring return to centre position. With the lever
in position it will carry out the whole movement until the rod is moved into the drill centre.
The function has been introduced to prevent grippers to automatically switch to loose grip
when moved into the drill centre.
Loose grip can be achieved by pulling the lever back to the neutral position, when the arm
reached its end position (drill centre).
Hard grip stage S111 back to neutral Loose grip stage
NOTE! Always put the rod grippers in loose grip before the threads meet in order to let the
rod in the rod gripper rotate. The threads will otherwise be easily damaged.
Additional conditions:
- Sensor B118 activated, PLC input X10-5/ON. (Arm in carousel.)
- The rod grippers should be in hard grip during this movement as the PLC output X12-
8 and X12-3 are OFF. This is also the normal condition of the grippers.
- RHS control lever S111 to position (b), input D551-CH3/ON.
When all the conditions are met, these two functions will take place in its order:
• Solenoid valve Y301B will be activated by PLC output X12-5. The cylinder speed is
limited by restrictors 82. (Rod transfer towards dill centre starts.)
SEQUENCE COMPLETE
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To carousel without a rod
CLAIM: The carousel could still have rods in it or not, arm has to move back to carousel in
order to get the next rod to drill; also to allow drilling.
- RHS control lever S111 top button pushed, input D551-CH6/ON. The rod grippers
should be in open grip during this movement.
- RHS control lever S111 to position (a), input D551-CH2/ON.
When all the conditions are met, this function will take place:
• Solenoid valve Y300 will be activated by PLC output X12-3. (Rod grippers are open.)
• Solenoid valve Y301A will be activated by PLC output X12-4. The cylinder speed is
limited by restrictors 82. (Arm transfer towards carousel starts.)
SEQUENCE COMPLETE
To carousel with a rod
CLAIM: The carousel empty or not, rods are supposed to be put back to the carousel.
limited by restrictors 82. (Rod transfer towards carousel starts.)
SEQUENCE COMPLETE
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To drill centre without a rod
CLAIM: The carousel could be empty or not, the grippers are in hard grip state in carousel.
This is the case when drilling has been done, rods are being pulled out and need to
be picked up from the drill centre.
Loose grip is needed first when the grippers have been moved into the drill centre, because
only loose grip can allow the upper rod to rotate out of the lower rod/drill bit which is being
held in the drill steel support. Loose grip can be achieved by pulling the lever to the neutral
position. Manual switching is needed here since the lever is latched in this position.
Once the upper rod has been unthreaded, hard grip needs to be activated in order to allow the
rock drill to be unthreaded. Hard grip can be achieved by pulling the lever backwards to the
“arm to drill centre” position, thus breaking the conditions for loose grip.
Loose grip stage S111 to arm to drill centre Hard grip stage
limited by restrictors 82. (Arm transfer towards dill centre starts.)
SEQUENCE COMPLETE
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Carousel rotation
• The rod gipper arms must be in carousel position, sensor switch B118 ON, PLC input
X10-5/ON.
• RHS control lever S111, top button pushed, input X550-CH6/ON.
• RHS control lever S111, to position (c) or (d), input X550-CH4 or CH5/ON.
The carousel stop positions are determined by the two sensors B182 (CCW) and B183 (CW).
The carousel rotation motor solenoid valve Y303A/B is activated by PLC output X15-2
(CWW) and X15-1 (CW).
When rotation is activated it will continue until the corresponding sensor is activated, giving
input to PLC X14-8 and X13-1 respectively. The rotation speed is limited by restrictors 84.
To facilitate the rotation of the carousel, the rod grippers must be at the carousel position to
allow rotation, i.e. B118 activated.
Rod grippers
There are three rod gripper positions, which are controlled by
solenoid valves Y300 and Y306.
o Hard grip
None. Hard grip is the normal state of the grippers. None of the
solenoid valves are activated with the result that system pressure,
200 bar, is acting to keep the gripper closed.
o Open grippers
• RHS control lever S111, top button pushed, input X550-
CH6/ON.
Solenoid valve Y300 is activated by PLC output X12-3.
o Guide grip (loose grip)
• RHS control lever S111 must be in middle position, no signal
from the RHS switch to the PLC.
Guide grip can only be achieved when the rod grippers are in the
drill-centre position and when there is no signal from RHS switch
to the PLC.
Solenoid valve Y306 in the guide grip valve block 80, is activated
by PLC output X12-8. In this case, the gripper pressure is set by
the pressure relief valve 80a set to 10 bar (adjustable, see figure
right and below). The 0.6 mm restrictor 80b limits the amount of oil passing over the relief
valve.
The pressure to the cylinders would be just enough to support the weight of the drill rod
without obstructing the rod from rotating in the grippers.
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Sleeve retainer (Option)
• Sleeve retainer switch S182 ON, input D551-CH13/ON.
Solenoid valve Y309 is activated by PLC output X15-3. The cylinder speed is limited by
restrictors 83. The sleeve retainer can only be folded out when the rod grippers are in drill
centre position and in hard grip mode. The rod transfer movements which include “arm to
carousel” function are electrically blocked as long as the sleeve retainer is activated.
Drill steel supports & suction hood

Conditions for these functions:
• The Drilling/Tramming switch S130 must be in drilling position
o Drill steel supports, upper and lower
The drill steel supports are controlled by switches S119 (upper) and S187 (lower), which
operates solenoid valves Y361A-B and Y350A-B respectively. The cylinder speed for the
lower drill steel supports are limited by restrictor 86. And the pressure to the upper drill
steel support cylinders is reduced by pressure reducing valve 92 to 80 bar.
o Suction hood
The suction hood is controlled by switch S167, which operates solenoid valve Y357. The
hydraulic pressure downwards is limited by pressure reducing valve 88 set to 40 bar, and
the cylinder speed is limited by restrictor 87.
NOTE: It’s important that during drilling, the drill steel supports should be carefully operated
to prevent the drill rods colliding with them.
Service winch (Option)

The service winch is a pure hydraulic function that works aside of the PLC. Solenoid valve
Y208 controls the moving direction of the winch, and it is activated by a lever that sits on the
lower drill steel support.
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Rod Handling System, RHS 140 FlexiROC C/D 50-65
Rod Handling System, RHS 140
Conditions common for all RHS functions:

• Switch B379 (operator in chair) must be activated =>
D550-CH1/ON
• The impact control switch S446A/B must be OFF =>
S111
D550-CH9/10/OFF
The functions of the different rod handling movements are

electrically operated by the RHS control lever S111. The control
lever sends a signal to the PLC which, when the right inputs are
present, activates the corresponding hydraulic valve in order to
perform one of the following movements:
Figure: example, L830 left panel
RHS control lever S111:

ROD CAROUSEL CAROUSEL ROD GRIPPER
TRANSFER GATE ROTATION GRIPPER ROTATION
-To carousel -Open -Clockwise -Hard grip -To carousel
-To drill centre -Closed -Anti-clockwise -Guide grip -To drill centre
-Open
The hydraulic power is supplied from Pump 1 and is limited to 200 bar by pressure reducing
valve 97. Some functions have individual pressure reducers to further limit the pressure.
RHS arm → carousel/hard grip
Button for opening gripper claws

Carousel
rotation Carousel rotation
clockwise anti-clockwise
RHS arm → drill centre/hard grip

(Note: lever has a latch in this position)
Tube transfer
The pressure to the tube transfer cylinders is limited to 100 bar by the pressure reducing valve
83.
The carousel gates (lower and upper) need to be opened at the same time to let in and let out
drill rods, and this action has to take place before drill rod has been delivered into the carousel
and taken out to the drill centre. The function is activated in connection with the tube transfer
activation.
Since moving to/from the carousel/drill centre applies to different set of conditions, the
movement sequences will be described at different stages.
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To drill centre with a tube
CLAIM: The carousel loaded, the grippers are in the carousel holding on to the tube which is
going to moved, the initial holding state should be hard grip.
Control lever S111 is mechanically latched during this movement, that is to say one push on
the lever and the lever stays there, instead of a spring return to centre position. With the lever
in position it will carry out the whole sequence until the tube is moved into the drill centre.
The function has been introduced to prevent grippers to automatically switch to loose grip
when moved into the drill centre.
Loose grip can be achieved by pulling the lever back to the neutral position, when the arm
reached its end position (drill centre).
Hard grip stage S111 back to neutral Loose grip stage
NOTE! Always put the rod grippers in loose grip before the threads meet in order to let the
tube in the rod gripper rotate. The threads will otherwise be easily damaged.
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• Solenoid valve Y310 will be activated by PLC output X15-4. The cylinder speed is
limited by restrictors 86. (Carousel door opens.)
limited by restrictors 82. (Tube transfer towards dill centre starts.)
When the tube transfer arm has reached the position between the carousel and drill centre,
sensor B119 will be activated, PLC input X10-2/ON. This results in:
• PLC output X12-5/OFF, Y301B deactivated. (Tube transfer towards drill
centre stops.)
• PLC output X16-12/ON, Y311B activated. (This will rotate the rod grippers
from facing the carousel to facing the drill centre.)
The gripper rotation sequence will continue for 3 seconds, after that:
• PLC output X16-12/ON, Y311B activated. (Even though Y311B is
activated, but the gripper rotation has stopped mechanically.)
• PLC output X15-4/OFF, Y310 deactivated. (Carousel door closes.)
• PLC output X12-5/ON, Y301B activated again. (Tube transfer towards
drill centre continues.)
When the tube transfer arm have reached position drill centre, sensor B120 will
be activated, PLC input X10-3/ON. This results in:
• PLC output X12-5/ON, Y301B activated. (Tube transfer towards drill
centre stops mechanically.)
• PLC output X16-12/ON, Y311B activated. (Gripper rotation has stopped
mechanically.)
• PLC output X12-8/OFF and X12-3/OFF, Y306 and Y300 deactivated.
(Hard grip)
SEQUENCE COMPLETE
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To carousel without a tube
CLAIM: The carousel could still have tubes in it or not, arm has to move back to carousel in
order to get the next tube to drill; and/or moving back to carousel to allow drilling.
- Sensor B120 activated, PLC input X10-3/ON. (Arm in drill centre.)
• Solenoid valve Y310 will be deactivated by PLC output X15-4. (Carousel door is
closed.)
limited by restrictors 82. (Arm transfer towards carousel starts.)
• PLC output X12-4/OFF, Y301A deactivated. (Arm transfer towards carousel
stops.)
• PLC output X18-1/ON, Y311A activated. (This will rotate the rod grippers
from facing the drill centre to facing the carousel.)
• PLC output X18-1/ON, Y311A activated. (Even though Y311A is
• PLC output X12-4/ON, Y301A activated again. (Arm transfer towards
carousel continues.)
When the tube transfer arm have reached position carousel, sensor B118 will be
activated, PLC input X10-5/ON. This results in:
• PLC output X12-4/ON, Y301A activated. (Arm transfer towards
carousel stops mechanically.)
• PLC output X18-1/ON, Y311A activated. (Gripper rotation has stopped
mechanically.)
SEQUENCE COMPLETE
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To carousel with a tube
CLAIM: The carousel empty or not, tubes are supposed to be put back to the carousel.
- Sensor B120 activated, PLC input X10-3/ON. (Arm in drill centre.)
- Sensor B178 deactivated, PLC input X16-1/OFF. (No tube in carousel outlet.)
• Solenoid valve Y310 will be activated by PLC output X15-4. The cylinder speed is
limited by restrictors 86. (Carousel door opens.)
limited by restrictors 82. (Tube transfer towards carousel starts.)
• PLC output X12-4/OFF, Y301A deactivated. (Tube transfer stops.)
• PLC output X18-1/ON, Y311A activated. (This will rotate the rod grippers
from facing the drill centre to facing the carousel.)
• PLC output 18-1/ON, Y311A activated. (Even though Y311A is activated,
but the gripper rotation has stopped mechanically.)
• PLC output X12-4/ON, Y301A activated again. (Tube transfer towards
carousel continues.)
When the tube transfer arm have reached position carousel, sensor B118 will be
activated, PLC input X10-5/ON. This results in:
• PLC output X12-4/ON, Y301A activated. (Tube transfer towards
carousel stops mechanically.)
• PLC output X18-1/ON, Y311A activated. (Gripper rotation has stopped
mechanically.)
• PLC output X15-4/OFF, Y310 activated. (Carousel door closes.)
SEQUENCE COMPLETE
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To drill centre without a tube
CLAIM: The carousel could be empty or not, the grippers are in hard grip state in carousel.
This is the case when drilling has been done, tubes are being pulled out and need to
be picked up from the drill centre.
Loose grip is needed first when the grippers have been moved into the drill centre, because
only loose grip can allow the breakout table to take place and then allow the upper tube to
rotate out of the lower tube/drill bit which is being held in the lower breakout table. Loose
grip can be achieved by pulling the lever to the neutral position. Manual switching is needed
here since the lever is latched in this position.
Once the upper rod has been unthreaded, hard grip needs to be activated in order to allow the
rotation unit to be unthreaded. Hard grip can be achieved by pulling the lever backwards to
the “arm to drill centre” position, thus breaking the conditions for loose grip.
Loose grip stage S111 to arm to drill centre Hard grip stage
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• Solenoid valve Y310 will be deactivated by PLC output X15-4. (Carousel door is
closed.)
limited by restrictors 82. (Arm transfer towards dill centre starts.)
• PLC output X12-5/OFF, Y301B deactivated. (Arm transfer towards dill centre
stops.)
• PLC output X16-12/ON, Y311B activated. (This will rotate the rod grippers
from facing the carousel to facing the drill centre.)
• PLC output X16-12/ON, Y311B activated. (Even though Y311B is
• PLC output X12-5/ON, Y301B activated again. (Arm transfer towards drill
centre continues.)
When the tube transfer arm have reached position drill centre, sensor B120 will
be activated, PLC input X10-3/ON. This results in:
• PLC output X12-5/ON, Y301B activated. (Arm transfer towards drill
centre stops mechanically.)
• PLC output X16-12/ON, Y311B activated. (Gripper rotation has stopped
mechanically.)
SEQUENCE COMPLETE
Carousel rotation
• The rod gipper arms must be in drill centre position or in the middle position, sensor
switch B120 or B119 ON, PLC input X10-3 or X10-2/ON.
• RHS control lever S111, to position (c) or (d), input X550-CH4 or CH5/ON.
The carousel stop positions are determined by the two sensors B182 (CCW) and B183 (CW).
The carousel rotation motor solenoid valve Y303A/B is activated by PLC output X15-2
(CWW) AND X15-1 (CW).
When rotation is activated it will continue until the corresponding sensor is activated, giving
input to PLC X14-8 and X13-1 respectively. The rotation speed is limited by restrictors 85.
To facilitate the rotation of the carousel, the rod grippers must be at the drill centre or at the
middle position, i.e. B120 or B119 activated.
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Rod grippers
There are three rod gripper positions, which are controlled by solenoid valves Y300 and
Y306.
o Hard grip
None. Hard grip is the normal state of the grippers. None of the
solenoid valves are activated with the result that system pressure,
200 bar, is acting to keep the gripper closed.
o Open grippers
• RHS control lever S111, top button pushed, input X550-
CH6/ON.
Solenoid valve Y300 is activated by PLC output X12-3.
o Guide grip (loose grip)
• RHS control lever S111 must be in middle position, no signal
from the RHS switch to the PLC.
• Sensor B120 activated, PLC input X10-3/ON.
Guide grip can only be achieved when the rod grippers are in the
drill-centre position and when there is no signal from RHS switch
to the PLC.
Solenoid valve Y306 in the guide grip valve block 80, is activated
by PLC output X12-8. In this case, the gripper pressure is set by
the pressure relief valve 80a set to 10 bar (adjustable, see figure
right and below). The 0.6 mm restrictor 80b limits the amount of
oil passing over the relief valve.
The pressure to the cylinders would be just enough to support the
weight of the drill rod without obstructing the rod from rotating in the grippers.
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Drill steel supports & suction hood
o Drill steel supports, upper and lower – L830
The drill steel supports are controlled by switches S119 (upper) and S187 (lower), which
operates solenoid valves Y361A-B and Y350A-B respectively. The cylinder speed is
limited by restrictors 91 and 92.
o Drill steel support, upper and lower – L740CR
Both the upper and lower drill steel supports are controlled by one switch S187, which
operates solenoid valves Y361A-B. The cylinder speed is limited by restrictor 91.
o Suction hood
The suction hood is controlled by switch S167, which operates solenoid valve Y357. The
hydraulic pressure downwards is limited by pressure reducing valve 94 set to 40 bar, and
the cylinder speed is limited by restrictor 93.
Breakout table and rock drill lock

o Breakout wrench, clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation
The Breakout wrench is controlled by switch S258, which opens solenoid valves Y352A-
B respectively. The cylinder speed is limited by restrictors 87.
o Breakout table, upper and lower
The breakout table is controlled by switch S260 (upper) and S259 (lower), which operates
solenoid valves Y356A-B and Y354A-B respectively. The pressure to the upper breakout
table cylinder limited by pressure reducing valve 88, and the pressure to the lower
breakout table cylinder is limited by pressure reducing valve 89.
o Rock drill lock rotation – L740CR only
The rock drill lock is controlled by switch S257, which opens solenoid valve Y359. The
hydraulic pressure to the cylinder is limited by pressure reducing valve 98 set to 50 bar.
Service winch (Option)

The service winch is a pure hydraulic function that works aside of the PLC. Solenoid valve
Y208 controls the moving direction of the winch, and it is activated by a lever that sits on the
lower drill steel support.
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Extractor unit (Option) FlexiROC T50
Extractor unit (Option)
The extractor function of the rock-drill consists of a hydraulic piston in the front part of the
rock-drill and a logic valve for the activation of it, the unit is also known as the back hammer.
The hydraulic power is supplied from Pump 1.
The extractor unit is used when the rock conditions vary a lot and there is a large risk of
jamming. The function of the extractor unit is to provide reverse percussion to the shank
adapter and thus the drill string and drill bit. The shank adapter for rock-drills equipped with
an extractor unit has a special flange that receives the reverse percussion force. Since the
shank adapter is pressed into the rock-drill by the feed force during normal drilling, it works
without the flange meeting the extractor piston.
The extractor piston lifts the shank-adapter to enable the impact piston to reach it when
feeding backwards in a jam situation (see picture below).
extractor
piston
impact piston
shank
adapter
Activating the extractor

During normal drilling, with a damper pressure above 50 bar, logic-L closes the extractor
return connection and the system is closed. The main reason is to minimize oil consumption
and heat.
In case of a sudden loss of damper pressure, e.g. drilling into weak formations or cavity,
logic-L opens. This allows the extractor piston to move forward to avoid being hit by the
flange on the shank adapter. At the same time, the oil trapped in front of the extractor piston
serves as a cushion to prevent from mechanical contact between piston and front. When the
damper pressure drops, the impact pressure will be reduced or cut off by the DPC-I system.
When feeding backwards, the feed force works in the other direction as the shank adapter
extends out of the rock-drill since it is stuck, logic-L opens due to the loss of damper pressure
and the extractor system is pressurized since the extractor piston is pulled by the shank
adapter to close the outlet ducts in the extractor housing. When pressurized, the extractor
piston lifts the shank adapter high enough to be struck by the impact piston. Once the impact
piston hits the shank adapter, backward shock wave would be generated from the extractor
piston thus causing the reverse percussion.
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Extractor unit (Option) FlexiROC T50
When feeding backwards, the damper pressure
is below the minimum limit to allow impact,
set by the DPC-I system. To make it possible
to activate impact when using the extractor it
is necessary to override the DPC-I system.
This is done by push-button S451, which
activates solenoid valve Y176, which by-
passes logic valves I and J. Consequently,
impact can be activated at any damper
pressure.
The oil flow to the extractor unit is limited by

flow regulator 9 to correspond to a pressure of
22 bar with unloaded shank adapter and logic-
L not activated. The pressure can be read on S451
gauge outlet 8 on the service panel.
Pump pressure when using the extractor

It should be noticed that only low hammer/pump pressure is available when using back
hammer function. Logic valve C gets activated by reverse feed pilot pressure if high impact is
activated (see figure below left); and by pump pressure if low impact is activated (see figure
below right), this prevents activation of logic-E. Without logic-E being activated, the pump
pressure line going through logic-B will only lead oil to pressure relief valve 47e for pump 1
pressure control.
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TED-Extractor unit for COPROD (Option) FlexiROC C65
TED-Extractor unit for COPROD (Option)
The Rock drill can be equipped with a separate, air-powered extractor unit. The function of
the extractor unit is to generate and transmit reverse percussion into the housing and thereby
to the drill string and bit.
The extractor unit, which is fitted in front of the rock drill, is powered by the flushing air.
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Water mist system (Option)

The water mist system is primarily used for hole stabilization and dust control by adding
water into the flush air. Generally a small amount of water is used in order to make the drill
dust moist and bind into larger particles, for dust control, or to bind to the hole wall, for hole
stabilization.
Water mist system 225 Litres

The 225 litre water mist system is a pressurized system. The water is injected into the flushing
air after it has been pressurized by the compressed air.
The system consists of:

1. Tank
2. Safety valve
3. Drain valve
4. Blow down valve
5. Isolation valve
6. Filter
7. Needle valve
8. Solenoid valves
9. Check valves
The amount of water is controlled by the two directional valves

and an adjustable damper (needle valve 7) as follows:
Reduced/auto water mist: b c

- Switch S130 in drilling position a d
- Switch S448 in auto position (b)
- Flushing air activated, impact control switch S446A/B
a
Valve Y112A is activated and Y112B is deactivated, the b
amount of water is controlled by an adjustable damper c
located in the cabin.
Full water mist:

- Switch S130 in drilling position
- Switch S448 held in full position (a)
The full flow will only last for as long as switch S448 is
held in place. Full water mist is used only for short
intervals to flush water onto dry clay to build sludge that
can be used for stabilizing the hole. Both valves Y112A a
and Y112B are activated.
b
When the hole is stabilized or the dust is under control,
S448 should be switched back to OFF position (c). Figure: example, L740 left panel
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Note: To avoid the suction hoses and dust collector filter clogging during the use of the water
mist system, DCT should be switched off, switch S181 in position (b), if the dust is very wet
or water spurts out the hole.
Water mist system 400 Litres
The 400 liter water mist system is a non-pressurized system.

The water is pumped into the flushing air circuit by a hydraulic
piston pump. The hydraulic oil flow to the piston pump is
controlled by solenoid valve Y112D and it is provided by pump
1. The maximum pressure to the piston pump is limited by a
pressure relief valve set to 30 bar.
Level sensor B457 deactivates valve Y112D if the water level

is too low in order to protect the pump after a delay of 2
seconds, i.e. the sensor must remain deactivated for 2 seconds
to stop the water pump. This delay is needed so the system can
make sure that low level is not caused by
tramming on uneven grounds. This warning is
indicated by a yellow lamp on the status bar on
the bottom of the display.
In case the level sensor is mal-functioning (indicated by the

warning lamp) and there is still enough water left in the tank,
the water mist function can be forced by de-selecting the option
Watermist level sensor in the water mist menu.
=>
Level sensor monitoring Level sensor removed =

Emergency mode, water mist
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The amount of water pumped out to the system is controlled as follows:
Reduced/auto water mist:

- Switch S448 in auto position (b)
The amount of water pumped out to the system is controlled

by proportional valve Y112D (200 – 800 mA) via
potentiometer S272 in the cabin, the actuation of Y112D is
also shown in percentage on the display (see figure right).
Full water mist:

- Switch S448 held in full position (a)
- Flushing air can be on or off
The full flow will only last for as long as switch S448 is held in place; potentiometer S272
does not have any effects in this mode and the flushing air can be either on or off*.
Solenoid valve Y112D will be set to its maximum setting (800 mA) in order to boost up
the water flow.
Blow off/drain:
- Switch S448 double push forward
- Flushing air is OFF => no back pressure from flushing
- Compressor load switch S180 must still be on
When working in environments where the ambient temperature often drops below 0°C, it
is important to drain the water mist system in order to avoid freezing. When activated,
valve Y112C is activated for 20 seconds to blow out the remaining water using 7 bar air
pressure. It is recommended afterwards to turn on the flushing air for a
while and blow out the rest of the water for total cleaning. The draining
process is also indicated by a green lamp on the status bar.
After draining the water mist system can be restarted only if switch S448 is first put to
OFF position, then back to AUTO position. This is to eliminate the risk of filling up the
hose with water again.
When the hole is stabilized or the dust is under control, S448 should be switched back to
OFF position (c). Solenoid valve Y112D is deactivated.
Note: To avoid the suction hoses and dust collector filter clogging during the use of the water
mist system, DCT should be switched off, switch S181 in position (b), if the dust is very wet
or water spurts out the hole.
*Important! When the suction hose (WAMSU1) is empty due to an emptied then refilled
water tank, it is important to boost the water pump using full water mist mode for some
seconds without flushing air. This procedure is necessary in order to give the pump enough
water to work with; without any back pressure caused by flushing air. Don’t let the pump
run without water!
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ECG, thread lubrication with oil (Option) FlexiROC T50
ECG, thread lubrication with oil (Option)
Function
The ECG pump Y107 starts pumping as soon as Flushing air is turned ON. The ECG pump is
an electrical piston pump, controlled by the PLC output X11-16 which sends out pulses to the
pump. ECG injects a small amount of lubricating oil into the flushing air. The oil creeps along
the walls of the flushing hole and out into the threaded joints. Atlas Copco recommends the
use of COP OIL for all ECG and ECL lubrication.
Conditions for the ECG function:

• Impact switch S446A or S446B must be activated, to obtain air flushing => D550-
CH9/10/ON
Result in:
Adjusting
• Time pulse – length of the pulse, i.e. the
signal time.
• Pulses/minute – how many pulses there is
per minute
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Thread lubrication with grease brushes (Option) FlexiROC T50
Thread lubrication with grease brushes (Option)
Function
Lubrication of the drill steel threads is done by two brushes (A) mounted on the lower RHS
carousel bracket.
The grease is supplied by a pump placed in the front of the wagon frame. The pump is
powered by compressed air from the rig compressor and controlled through solenoid valve
Y552.
Activation of Y552 can be done either automatically or manually and is controlled by the
switch S449 on the drilling control panel.
Conditions for the automatic function:

• Brush greasing switch S449 in automatic mode, position (b) => D554-CH10/ON
• RHS control lever S111 in arm to drill centre position => D551-CH3/ON
Result in:
• PLC output X17-9/ON => Y552 activated for 2 seconds
When S449 is put in manual mode, no input from S111 is needed to cause the activation of
Y552.
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Thread lubrication with grease brushes (Option) FlexiROC T50
Operating
• In normal operation, the system works in automatic mode. The grease pump is activated
when the rod handling lever S111 is in position to transfer a rod to drill centre. The result
is that each time a rod is removed from the carousel, a quantity of lubricant is pumped into
the brushes that the threads of the drill rod pass through.
• If there is a need to additional grease, the system can be run manually. In this case the
grease pump is activated as long as switch S449 is kept in position (a).
• If there is no need for thread greasing the system can be turned off by putting switch S449
in position (c).
b c
a d
The maximum pressure to the pump is adjusted to 7 bar by the pressure regulator 21 which is
displayed by the pressure gauge 22. The system can be switched off by blocking the air
supply with ball cock valve 8 or by the electrical switch in the cabin.
We recommend the use of “Atlas Copco Secoroc thread lubricant A” for the lubrication of
drill steel threads.
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Spray greasing system (Option) FlexiROC C/D 50-65
Spray greasing system (Option)
Function
Lubrication of the drill steel threads is done
by an air spray and a grease injector
mounted on the lower RHS carousel
bracket.
The grease is injected by a pump placed in
the front of the wagon frame. The grease
pump is powered by compressed air from
the rig compressor and controlled through
solenoid valve Y552A. Compressed air is
also used for the spraying, and it’s
controlled by solenoid valve Y552B. When
functioning, solenoid valve Y552B for air
spray is set to start first before solenoid
valve Y552A for grease pump. The air then
sprays grease onto the thread. When
shutting off the function, Y552A is set to be
turned off first before Y552B.
Activation of Y552 is done manually and is
controlled by the switch S449 on the
drilling control panel.
Conditions for the function:

• Spray greasing switch S449 activated, position (a) => D554-CH9/ON
Result in:
o X11-10/ON => Y552B activated for 1 second
o X15-8/ON => Y552A activated after 400 ms, then activated for 200 ms
The maximum pressure to the pump is adjusted to 7 bar by the pressure regulator 21 which is
displayed by the pressure gauge 22. The system can be switched off by blocking the air
supply with ball cock valve 8 or by the electrical switch in the cabin.
We recommend the use of “Atlas Copco Secoroc thread lubricant A” for the lubrication of
drill steel threads.
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Laser sensor (Option)
Laser sensor (Option)

Laser sensor B316 on the rock drill cradle sends in data signals via CPU3 which are
processed by the display for showing the correct hole length/hole depth information as per
preview.
The laser sensor is most often used in undulating terrain to maintain as level a hole bottom as
possible for blasting.
Laser sensor position
Laser level
4m
Drill bit position

10m
Hole bottom
Ex:
A rotary laser is placed at the highest point in the area. From here, the depth to hole bottom is
measured (in this case 10 m). When the rotary laser hits the sensor B316 on the rock drill
cradle, the length between the sensor and drill bit (in this case 4 m) is automatically shown on
the display, irrespective of how many metres that has been drilled. This is done every time the
hole depth is reset. In this case, we know that there are 6 metres left to hole bottom (10-4=6
m).
If it takes one meter for B316 to be hit by the rotary sensor in the above example, the
following describes the transaction which will take place on the display.
Before hitting the sensor (i.e. before reaching Hitting The preset value for sensor to drill bit distance
one meter), the display shows the drilling moment, over-writes the measured distance. The lamp for
information like usual. 1 meter laser sensor turns green. And depth measuring
reached. carries on from 4 m.
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Adjustment/calibration
Calibrating of positioning instruments
Calibration of laser sensor

The manually measured length value between the
drill bit and laser sensor when the drill bit is
applied to the ground. This value is entered in the
menu for calibrating the laser sensor.
Calibration of aiming device

The aiming device is set in straight-forward
position in the track’s extension. By selecting the
button for the aim device in the menu
sensor/calibration and pressing enter the function
is calibrated.
Calibration of length sensor

Run the rock drill cradle to the feeder’s upper
mechanical stop. Mark the button for cradle
position in the sensor/calibration menu and press
Enter to calibrate the function.
Calibration of angle sensor on feed beam

Position the feeder in the vertical position. Mark
the button for feed swing and/or feed dump in the
sensor/calibration menu and press Enter to
calibrate the function.
Calibration of boom joint sensor

Position the boom in the straight ahead position.
Mark the button for boom swing angle in the
sensor/calibration menu and press Enter to
calibrate the function.
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Adjustable drilling parameters
ROC FlexiROC C65, T50
High impact pressure Low impact pressure
High feed pressure Low feed pressure
RPCF system Threading pressure

40
(only in L7 )
RPCF
Rotation speed Unthreading pressure
FlexiROC D50-65
Not used Not used
High feed pressure Low feed pressure
Threading pressure
Rotation speed Unthreading pressure
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Decoding of Emergency Messages from CAN bus units

General description
Emergency messages presented in the HEC3 display can be decoded and used to help
identify errors in the system. Active emergency messages are indicated by that the module
symbol turns yellow in the view showing all modules on the CAN bus. A yellow module
does not always mean that the system is incapable of working, some messages will only
inform about a problem with a isolated function while everything else continues to work as
expected.
Please observe that this is a new functionality and data delivered by the system should
not be regarded as the absolute truth, only as a helping hand in troubleshooting.
All emergency messages are cleared by restarting the system (ignition key) and some do also
have the ability to clear themselves which makes the module turn green again.
The emergency message is built up by three parts, emergency code, error register and data
field. The emergency code and error register are always used while the data field is optional.
The emergency code indicates the last type of error.

The error register shows the present error situation, meaning that the sum of several errors
can be indicated here.
The data field is used by some emergency messages to provide more information for the
developer.
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Emergency messages used

Error Codes
Code Name Description
00 00 No error One or several errors are reset, check error register
for remaining errors.
00 21 Diagnosis inputs Not implemented by AC
00 23 Diagnosis outputs open Not implemented by AC
circuit
02 23 Diagnosis outputs short Short circuit detected on one or several outputs.
circuit This can also occur if emergency stop buttons are
pushed in.
00 31 Supply Voltage Problem with supply voltage on VBBs and/or
VBBo/VBBs VBBo connections. This will occur if emergency
stop buttons are pushed in. Can also be indicated if
a short circuit causes the system voltage to drop.
00 33 Output Voltage VBBr Problem with supply voltage on VBBr connection.
This will occur if emergency stop buttons are used.
Can also be indicated if a short circuit causes the
system voltage to drop.
00 42 Excess temperature Module has been overheated (>85C), check
possible overload and/or ambient temperature.
00 61 Memory error Internal error, replace or reprogram unit if error
remains after restart. Make sure TEST /
Programming input (pin 24) is at 0V to protect
memory.
00 80 CAN error Check CAN bus wiring and connections.
00 FF Internal relay disconnected Internal safety relay has disabled outputs. This will
occur if emergency stop buttons are used or system
has experienced a critical error.
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Error register data

The error register contains one byte (8 bits) showing the present error situation, one bit for
each kind of error represented in the table below. The information is rather hard to
understand for a person without knowledge about converting hexadecimal numbers to
individual bits but presented here for anyone interested.
Bit Value Meaning

0 (LSB) Second digit 1 Generic error
1 2 Current error
2 4 Voltage error
3 8 Temperature error
4 First digit 1 Communication error
5 2 Device profile specific
6 4 Reserved - always 0
7 (MSB) 8 Manufacture specific
Example 1
Error register contains 03 which is broken up in 0 and 3.
That is converted to binary numbers 0000 and 0011.
This indicates generic error and current error according to the table above.
Example 2
Error register contains 88 which is broken up in 8 and 8.
This indicates temperature error and manufacture error according to the table above.
Example 3
Error register contains 16 which is broken up in 1 and 6
This indicates voltage error, current error and communication error according to the table
above.
Data field decoding (Developers only)

Data presented here can be used to point out a specific input or output with short circuit or
wire breakage. Please see IFM’s manual for more information about how to decode this
information.
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Uploading CPU/HEC3 software

Uploading the CPU software
General
This instruction explains how to upload software into the mobile controllers (CPU) installed
on rigs.
Necessary for the uploading is the triple programming cable 3222 3323 88 and that the IFM
Downloader tool is installed on your computer.
Saving the program on your computer

1. Save the self extracting file to an empty folder on your computer and double click on the file.
2. Now the files and folders shall look like below on your computer.
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3. The files listed below in the IfmFiles folder will be used in a later stage in the
programming process.
Programming the CPU’s

1. Connect the cable between your computer and the connector inside the A1 cabinet
marked CPU1, CPU2 or CPU3 depending on which CPU that is going to be programmed.
(Turn on main power and ignition)
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2. Start the Downloading tool on your computer and press the download button.
3. Browse to the IfmFiles folder, and select the firmware file and press open, the download
will start.
4. The downloading of the firmware is ready when the message below is displayed, press OK.
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5. Press the download button again.
6. Browse to the IfmFiles folder, select the CPU file for the CPU that is going to be
programmed and press open, the download will start.
7. The download is ready when the message below is displayed, Press OK.
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8. Press the Run button, and verify that the status is: Running. Then press OK.
9. First CPU is done! Press download and repeat for the other CPU’s, remember to connect
the cable to the correct CPU.
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Loading the HEC3 (Display) software

General
This instruction explains how to upload the software into the HEC3 Display.
Necessary for the uploading are:
9106 1837 70 USB stick (SanDisc).
1 x 9106 1902 51 Cable, USB-X7 contact
Important!
• USB stick of other models than SanDisc can not be used.
• Parameter settings must be saved. Impact hours and drill meters must be written
down before programming.
Saving the software to the USB Memory stick

1. Delete all files on your USB stick.
2. Save the self extracting file to the USB stick and double click on the file.
3. Now the files and folders shall look like below on your USB stick.
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Saving parameters
1. Turn the ignition key on and wait for the system to boot up.
2. Log into the parameter settings and service menus. Navigate to:
Service menus-Load/Save parameters.
Use the code: ← ↓ ↑ → ↓ ← and press enter (only for AC use)
3. Put the USB cable with the USB stick in contact X7 on the display.
4. Make sure that the USB stick drive lights up.
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5. Press Enter, with the cursor at Save parameters. The save is confirmed with the message
Save OK.
6. Turn off the system with the ignition key.
Loading the program

1. Ignition key in off position.
2. Connect the USB stick to the cable connected to X7 on the display.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. The programme will start to load.
5. Wait for the message “reboot system” and turn off the ignition.
6. Remove the USB stick.
Loading parameters
1. Turn the ignition key on without the USB stick being connected and wait for the system to
boot up.
2. Log into the parameter settings and service menus. Navigate to:
Service menus-Load/Save parameters.
Use the code: ← ↓ ↑ → ↓ ← and press enter (only for AC use)
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3. Connect the USB stick to the cable.

4. Make sure that the USB stick drive lights up.
5. Press Enter, with the cursor at Load parameters. The save is confirmed with the message
Load OK.
Uploading is complete.
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Search List
Search List
Sensors
Designation PLC input Description__________________________
B104 X17-6 Depth calibration sensor
B118 X10-5 RHS arm in carousel
B119 X10-2 RHS arm in middle position
B120 X10-3 RHS arm in drill centre
B128 X11-5 Pause depth system
B134 X11-6 Rotation pressure
B136 X14-6 Water mist tank level
B139 AR065/2 Procom sensor
B142 X11-7 Air flow switch
B143 X11-8 Hydraulic oil level
B147 X16-4 Ambient temperature
B172 X17-8, X17-7 Depth encoder
B178 X16-1 Rod in carousel outlet
B182 X14-8 Stop carousel rotation counter-clockwise
B183 X13-1 Stop carousel rotation clockwise
B184 X10-7 Hydraulic jack in
B262 X16-16 Drill feed backwards
B301 X13-15, X13-16 Boom swing encoder
B316 X17-5 Laser sensor
B336 X13-4 Start preventing pressure (compressor)
B337 X13-3 Min. load pressure (compressor)
B352 X13-6 Fuel level
B360 X13-7 Pressure switch, air filter (engine)
B361 ECM5 Engine coolant level
B362 X16-5 Hydraulic oil temperature
B365 X13-8 Pressure switch, air filter (compressor)
B366A X16-6 Compressor temperature, high stage
B366B X16-7 Compressor temperature, low stage
B379 D550-CH1 Operator in seat
B380 X14-7 HECL oil level
B381 X14-5 ECL collection low
B382 X10-1 ECL collection high
B541 Pressure switch, cabin heater (option)
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Lamps
Designation PLC output Description__________________________
H01 Arctic kit (option)
H101 Cabinet light
H102 Cabinet light
H185 X17-3 Reverse and warning signal
H186 X17-3 Horn warning
H226 Warning light, beacon
H314 X1-6 Utility light, left
H315 X1-6 Utility light, right
H316 X1-4 Work light wagon rear, right
H317 X1-4 Work light wagon rear, left
H318 X1-12 Cabin rear top light
H322 X1-5 Work light feed
H323 X1-5 Work light feed
H446 D550-CH16 Yellow led on, impact active
H452 D550-CH15 Green led on, drill mode active
Relays
Designation PLC output Description__________________________
K01 Arctic kit (option)
K5 X11-4 Start relay
K11 Ignition relay
K18 X11-2 Diesel refueling pump
K116 X17-14 Option RC
K178 X12-2 Rapid feed/threading relay
K200 X11-3 Remote shut down
K226 X11-1 Warning light, beacon
K542 Diesel fire heater relay
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Switches
Designation PLC input Description_________________
S01 Acrtic kit (option)
S18 Filler pump diesel oil (option)
S19 Filler pump hydraulic oil (option)
S100 D551-CH1 Reduced/Full flushing air
S111 D551-CH2-6 RHS control lever
S113 D551-CH9 Take up rod
S119 D551-CH15, 17 Drill steel support upper open, close
S130 D552-CH1-4 Drill mode/Tramming mode/Preheating mode
S132A Emergency stop button
S132B Emergency stop wire
S139 Ignition key
S167 D551-CH10, 11 Suction hood up, down
S174A D553-CH5, 6 Left tramming paddle
S175A D553-CH13, 14 Right tramming paddle
S176 D552-CH5, 6 Track oscillation tilt, left
S177 D552-CH7, 8 Track oscillation tilt, right
S180 D552-CH9 Compressor load
S181 D551-CH12 DCT hatch open
S182 D551-CH13 Sleeve retainer
S186 D552-CH10 Warning signal, cabin
S187 D551-CH14, 16 Drill steel support lower open, close
S189 D554-CH11, 12 Engine speed increase, decrease
S209 D552-CH11, 12 Hydraulic jack in, out
S257 D551-CH15 Rock drill lock rotation
S258 D553-CH1, 2 Wrench CCW, CW
S259 D553-CH3 Break out table lower open, close
S260 D553-CH4 Break out table upper open, close
S272 D552-CH14 Water mist regulation
S300 Main battery switch
S400 D553-CH7 Stoke position
S445 D554-CH2 Track oscillation floating
S446A D550-CH9 Impact pressure low, drill lever
S446B D550-CH10 Impact pressure high, drill lever
S448 D554-CH3, 4 Water mist manual, auto
S449 D554-CH9, 10 Brush greasing manual, auto
S451 D553-CH8 By-pass min. damper pressure
S452 D550-CH11 Rapid feed/threading
S453 D550-CH12 Drill lever magnet off
S542 Diesel fire heater timer
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Valves
Designation PLC ouput Description_________________
Y60 AC compressor clutch
Y101A X11-9 Impact on
Y101B X13-12 Impact low pressure
Y101C X11-15 Drill feed low pressure
Y106 X17-9 ECL pump
Y107 X11-16 ECG pump (TH)
Y109 X11-11 Anti-jamming, change feed direction
Y112A X17-11 Water mist, auto
Y112B X17-12 Water mist, manual
Y112C X17-10 Water mist, drainage
Y112D X13-11 Water mist, flow control
Y115 X17-13 Flushing air, full flushing
Y116 X17-14 Flushing air, reduced flushing
Y120A X11-12 Pre-heating, hydraulic oil
Y120B X11-12 Pre-heating, rock drill components
Y120C X11-12 Pre-heating, rock drill components
Y121A X11-13 Tramming mode
Y121B X17-1 Pump 4
Y122 X11-14 Tramming, high speed
Y149 X16-10 Rapid feed stop backward
Y150 X17-2 Rapid feed stop forward
Y165 X11-16 HECL pump (DTH/CR)
Y169 X11-1 Enable tramming mode
Y175 X17-15 Impact stroke position
Y176 X11-10 By-pass min damper pressure (TH)
Y178A Rapid feed/threading
Y178B Rapid feed/threading
Y178C Rapid feed/threading
Y178D Rapid feed/threading
Y178E Rapid feed/threading
Y178F Rapid feed/threading
Y179A D550-CH8 Hold magnet, feed forward
Y179B D550-CH7 Hold magnet, drill rotation
Y186 X17-16 Blow off
Y206A X10-9 Tramming, left forward
Y206B X10-10 Tramming, left back
Y207A X10-11 Tramming, right forward
Y207B X10-12 Tramming, right back
Y210A X18-8 Compressor loading
Y210B X12-1 Compressor high pressure (DTH)
Y250 X18-2 DCT, fan motor
Y251A X18-3 DCT, filter cleaning A
Y251B X18-4 DCT, filter cleaning B
Y251C X18-5 DCT, filter cleaning C
Y251D X18-6 DCT, filter cleaning D
Y253 X18-7 DCT, outlet hatch
Y300 X12-3 Gripper, open
Y301A X12-4 RHS arm to carousel
Y301B X12-5 RHS arm to drill centre
Y303A X15-2 Carrousel rotation counter-clockwise
Y303B X15-1 Carrousel rotation clockwise
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Designation PLC ouput Description_________________

Y306 X12-8 Gripper, loose grip
Y309 X15-3 Sleeve retainer
Y310 X15-4 Carousel outlet open
Y311A X18-1 Rotate gripper to drill centre
Y311B X16-12 Rotate gripper to carousel
Y350A X14-1 Lower drill-steel support, open
Y350B X14-2 Lower drill-steel support, close
Y352A X14-3 Wrench clockwise
Y352B X14-4 Wrench counter-clockwise
Y354A X14-9 Lower break out table, open
Y354B X14-10 Lower break out table, close
Y356A X14-11 Upper break out table, open
Y356B X14-12 Upper break out table, close
Y357A X14-13 Suction hood Up
Y357B X14-14 Suction hood Down
Y359 X16-11 Rock drill lock rotation
Y361A X14-15 Upper drill-steel support, open
Y361B X14-16 Upper drill-steel support, close
Y410A X12-6 Hydraulic jack, out
Y410B X12-7 Hydraulic jack, in
Y419A X13-9 Track oscillation left tilt, backward
Y419B X13-10 Track oscillation left tilt, forward
Y420A X15-5 Track oscillation right tilt, backward
Y420B X15-6 Track oscillation right tilt, forward
Y473A X15-7 Track oscillation lock
Y501 X17-4 Cooling fan, diesel motor
Y504 X16-9 Cooling fan, hydraulic oil and compressor oil
Y552A X15-8 Brush/spray greasing
Y552B X11-10 Spray greasing (DTH/CR)
Y554 X15-15 Evacuation valve (RC)
Last updated 10 January 2013
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2010-10-25 PLC Programme, ROC L740 (Bosal cabin) Tier 3
PLC-PROGRAMME EXPLANATION
DRILLRIG TYPE: ROC L740
PLC TYPE: IFM CR0200/CR0020
PLC PART NUMBER: 3176 0001 50/3176 0001 55
INDEX
INDEX........................................................................................................................................................................1
1. GENERAL FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Power supply......................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Engine cranking.................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Start Conditions for diesel engine.......................................................................................................................2
1.4 Pump 4 unload ...................................................................................................................................................2
1.5 Hydraulic oil pre-heating....................................................................................................................................2
1.6 Indication for hydraulic jack (option) .................................................................................................................2
1.7 Diesel filler pump stop .......................................................................................................................................2
2. TRAMMING FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Tramming low speed..........................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Tramming high speed ........................................................................................................................................3
3. DRILLING FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................................................3
3.1 Flushing, reduced...............................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Flushing, full......................................................................................................................................................3
3.3 Dust Collector, suction control ...........................................................................................................................3
3.4 ECL-pump .........................................................................................................................................................4
3.5a ECG-pump (option)..........................................................................................................................................4
3.5b Thread lubrication with grease brushes, automatic mode (option) .....................................................................4
3.6a Anti-jamming activated by high rotation pressure.............................................................................................4
3.6b Anti-jamming activated by flushing..................................................................................................................5
3.7 Feed lever, logic direction when anti-jamming is active......................................................................................5
3.8a Low percussion with function self-holding........................................................................................................5
3.9a High percussion with function self-holding.......................................................................................................6
3.8/3.9b Deactivation of magnetic holding for drill lever ..........................................................................................6
3.10 Impact hour counter .........................................................................................................................................6
3.11 Automatic drill stop function ............................................................................................................................7
3.12 Impact stroke....................................................................................................................................................7
3.13 Water mist system (option)...............................................................................................................................7
4. RAPID FEED STOP FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................................8
4.1 Rapid feed stop, forward.....................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Rapid feed stop, backwards, at break out position ...............................................................................................8
4.3 Rapid feed stop, backwards, at magazine level....................................................................................................8
4.4 Rapid feed stop, backwards, max........................................................................................................................8
5. ROD HANDLING FUNCTIONS...........................................................................................................................9
5.1 Open Gripper .....................................................................................................................................................9
5.2 Guide grip..........................................................................................................................................................9
5.3 Hard grip............................................................................................................................................................9
5.4 RHS, arm towards drill-centre ............................................................................................................................9
5.5 RHS, arm towards carousel.................................................................................................................................9
5.6 RHS, carousel rotation, clockwise.....................................................................................................................10
5.7 RHS, carousel rotation, anti-clockwise..............................................................................................................10
5.8 Sleeve retainer activation..................................................................................................................................10
5.9 Sleeve retainer de-activation.............................................................................................................................10
6. MONITORING FUNCTIONS.............................................................................................................................11
6.1 Low hydraulic oil level, engine shut down ........................................................................................................11
6.2 High hydraulic oil temperature .........................................................................................................................11
6.3 High compressor temperature ...........................................................................................................................11
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Function Signal from/position Input/status Output Valve/relay
1. GENERAL FUNCTIONS
1.1 Power supply
S139/Ignition ON K11
Fuse F13-F23/ON + 24V +24V
X1/100 - ground connection
• When ignition key S139 is in position I, ignition ON, relay K11 is activated to allow power supply to
fuse F13, F15-F22. Fuse F14 and F23 are powered directly aside from the K11 relay.
1.2 Engine cranking

S130/Tramming pos. D552-CH2/3/ON X11-13/ON Y121A
X17-1/ON Y121B
S180/Compressor load D552-CH9/OFF X18-8/OFF Y210 OFF
E-stops S132A, S132B
not activated X10-8/ON
S139/Engine start D550-CH3/ON X11-4/ON K5A
1.3 Start Conditions for diesel engine

B366/Compressor temp. X16-7 (<~17.5mA)
B362/Hydraulic oil temp. X16-5 (<~15mA)
B143/Hydraulic oil level X11-8/ON X11-3/ON K200
1.4 Pump 4 unload

S139/Engine start D550-CH3/ON X17-1/OFF Y121B OFF
S139/Ignition D550-CH4/ON X17-1/ON Y121B
• When the ignition switch S139 is release from starting position and re-springed back to the ignition position,
the output X17-1 will be ON three minutes after the diesel motor has reached a revolution of 1150 rpm.
1.5 Hydraulic oil pre-heating

S130/Pre-heating position D552-CH4/ON X11-13/ON Y121A
X17-1/ON Y121B
X11-12/ON Y120A
Y120B
Y120C
1.6 Indication for hydraulic jack (option)

B184/Dis-ACTIVE X11-1/OFF Indication in display
• The indication symbol in display only inform about the position of the hydraulic jack. Tramming with the
jack down is not possible.
1.7 Diesel filler pump stop

B352/Diesel level X13-6/appox. 23.5V X11-2/OFF K18 OFF
• Filler pump relay K18 connected to PLC output X11-2 is activated when the analogue signal read from
PLC input X13-6 is less than appox. 23.5V.
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2. TRAMMING FUNCTIONS
2.1 Tramming low speed
S130/Tramming pos. low D552-CH2/ON X11-13/ON Y121A
X17-1/ON Y121B
X11-1/ON Y169
S121/Chair in position D550-CH2/ON
B184/Active (option) X11-1/ON
S174/S175/Activated D553/CH13 or 14/ON X10-9/10/ON Y206
X10-11/12/ON Y207
2.2 Tramming high speed

S130/Tramming pos. high D552-CH3/ON X11-13/ON Y121A
X17-1/ON Y121B
X11-1/ON Y169
X11-14/ON Y122
X10-11/12/ON Y207
3. DRILLING FUNCTIONS
3.1 Flushing, reduced
S130/Drilling pos. D552-CH1/ON
B118/RHS-arm in carousel X10-5/ON
S180/Compressor load (not PLC based condition)
S100/Flush air pos. reduced D551-CH1/OFF
S446A/Flushing pos. D550-CH9/ON X17-14/ON Y116
• To start flushing, press the impact switch S446A for shorter than 0.5 sec. To start low impact, press
switch S446A for longer than 0.5 sec.
3.2 Flushing, full

S100/Flush air pos. full D551-CH1/ON
X17-13/ON Y115
3.3 Dust Collector, suction control

S130/Drilling pos. D552-CH1/ON X18-2/ON Y250
S181/Suction pos. D551-CH12/ON
S446/Flushing pos. D550-CH9/10/ON X18-7/ON Y253
• To start flushing and DCT, press the impact switch S446A for shorter than 0.5 sec. To start low impact,
press the impact switch S446A for longer than 0.5 sec.
• When Impact is shut OFF there is a 4 seconds delay before X18-7 goes OFF and suction stops.
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3.4 ECL-pump
S446/Low or High Imp. D550-CH9/10/ON X17-9/ON Y106
• The ECL-pump Y106 works for an extended time after impact switch S446 have been shut-off after
drilling, the time delay can be adjusted via the HEC3 display.
• To start low impact, press the impact switch S446A for longer than 0.5 sec.
3.5a ECG-pump (option)

• To start flushing and DCT, press the impact switch S446A for shorter than 0.5 sec. To start low/high
impact, press the impact switch S446A for longer than 0.5 sec.
3.5b Thread lubrication with grease brushes, automatic mode (option)

S449/Automatic pos. D554-CH10/ON
S111/Arm to drill centre D551-CH3/ON X15-8/ON Y552
3.6a Anti-jamming activated by high rotation pressure

S446/Low or High Imp. D550-CH9/10/ON
B262/Not activated X16-16/OFF
B134/ACTIVE X11-6/ON X11-11/ON Y109
X11-9/OFF Y101A OFF
B134/De-activated X11-6/OFF X11-11/OFF Y109 OFF
X11-9/ON Y101A
X13-12/ON Y101B
X11-15/OFF Y101C OFF
……4 sec….. X13-12/OFF Y101B OFF
X11-15/ON Y101C
• Input X11-6 must be ON for a minimum of 0.8 sec in order to result in output Y11-11.
• Y11-11 will remain active for a minimum of 2 sec or until the rotation pressure drops below the setting
of sensor B134.
• When anti-jamming has been de-activated low feed and low impact pressure will be activated for 4 sec.
before going to high feed and high impact pressure.
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3.6b Anti-jamming activated by flushing
S100/Full flush air pos. D551-CH1/ON
S446/Flush air/impact pos. D550-CH9/10/ON
B142/Active X11-7/ON X11-11/ON Y109
X11-9/OFF Y101A OFF
X11-9/ON Y101A
X13-12/ON Y101B
……4 sec….. X13-12/OFF Y101B OFF
X11-15/ON Y101C
• The flow switch is only functioning during full flushing. The minimum activating time is set by PLC
internally to 0.8 sec.
• Y11-11 will remain active for a minimum of 2 sec or until the pressure drop/air flow is back to normal.
3.7 Feed lever, logic direction when anti-jamming is active

S130/Drilling pos. D552-CH1/ON X11-1/OFF Y169 OFF
B262/ACTIVE X16-16/ON X11-11/OFF Y169 OFF
• Pulling the drill lever to feed backwards position activates B262. This will block the anti jamming output
X11-11 to allow logic function of the drill lever.
3.8a Low percussion with function self-holding

Magnetic holding on rotation anti-clockwise and feeding forwards can only be achieved when the control lever is
being pulled to the end position, pulling the lever only half way and then release would result in lever springed
back to the neutral position.
S452/Rapid feed mode off D550-CH11/OFF D550-CH7/ON Y179A
D550-CH8/ON Y179B
D550-CH15/ON H452
S446A/Low impact D550-CH9/ON X11-9/ON Y101A
X13-12/ON Y101B
X17-13/ON Y115*
X17-14/ON Y116
D550-CH16/ON H446
• To activate impact, press S446A for longer than 0.5 sec, pressing the button once more for shorter than
0.5 sec would deactivate impact/flushing and the lever returns to the neutral position.
• Diode H446 gives blinking signals when drilling with low impact.
• It is possible to start percussion while rapid feeding backwards (if the rig is equipped with a extractor),
in that case S446A must be held in at all time and only low percussion will be available. This is typically
the case when cleaning the hole.
• Valve Y115 is only activated when full flushing air is chosen by switch S100.
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3.9a High percussion with function self-holding
D550-CH8/ON Y179B
D550-CH15/ON H452
X13-12/ON Y101B
X17-13/ON Y115*
X17-14/ON Y116
D550-CH16/ON H446
⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓
S446B/High impact D550-CH10/ON X13-12/OFF Y101B OFF
X11-15/ON Y101C
X17-13/ON Y115*
X17-14/ON Y116
D550-CH16/ON H446
• To shift to high impact from low impact, press S446B for longer than 0.5 sec, pressing the button once
more or shorter than 0.5 sec would deactivate impact/flushing and the lever returns to the neutral
position.
• When changing back to low impact, press the low impact pressure switch S446A for longer than 0.5 sec,
otherwise the impact will be shut off.
• When switch S446B is activated, valve Y101C for high feed pressure is activated, valve Y101B for low
impact pressure is deactivated.
• Diode H446 gives stable signal when drilling with high impact.
• When performing percussion release or starting directly on high impact, impact is activated as long as
switch S446B is pressed.
3.8/3.9b Deactivation of magnetic holding for drill lever

S453/Magnets off drill lever D550-CH12/ON
OR
S452/Rapid feed mode D550-CH11/ON D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
3.10 Impact hour counter

S446/Impact pos. D550-CH9/10/ON parameter in software
• As long as either of the impact switches S446A and S446B is activated, the PLC sends signals to the
HEC-3 program in the display so the timer would keep counting.
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3.11 Automatic drill stop function
parameter in software/Active X11-9/OFF Y101A OFF
X17-13/OFF Y115 OFF
X17-14/OFF Y116 OFF
D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF
X12-2/ON Y178
• Engine rpm will be lowered to 1500 rpm.
• The drill lever is automatically shifted to rapid feed/threading mode when the desired drill depth/length is
reached.
3.12 Impact stroke

Short stroke S400/Upper pos D553-CH7/ON X17-15/OFF Y175 OFF
Short stroke S400/Lower pos D553-CH7/OFF
S446A/Low impact D550-CH9/ON X17-15/OFF Y175 OFF
Long stroke S400/Lower pos D553-CH7/OFF
S446B/High impact D553-CH10/ON X17-15/ON Y175
3.13 Water mist system (option)

S446A/Reduced flush air D550-CH9/ON
Automatic S448/Middle pos D554-CH4/ON X17-11/ON Y112A
X17-10/ON Y112C*
Manual S448/Upper pos D554-CH3/ON X17-11/ON Y112A
X17-12/ON Y112B
X17-10/ON Y112C*
• Valve Y112C is activated if the 400 litre water-mist system is used.
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4. RAPID FEED STOP FUNCTIONS
4.1 Rapid feed stop, forward
S452/Rapid feed mode D550-CH11/ON X12-2/ON K178
D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF
software stop X17-2/ON Y150
4.2 Rapid feed stop, backwards, at break out position

D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF
S113/Take up rod string D551-CH9/ON
software stop X16-10/ON *Y149
*Y149 only activated for 2 seconds.
4.3 Rapid feed stop, backwards, at magazine level

D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF
4.4 Rapid feed stop, backwards, max

D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF
• The stop signals come from HEC-3 program, and

all the stop distances can be set in the display.
The signal is then sent to the PLC for stop 4.1
activation while waiting for the other co-existing
4.2
conditions. When the value entered equals to the
distance measured through the depth encoder, 4.3
and all the other PLC input conditions are met,
4.4
PLC would activate the rapid feed stop solenoid.
See the figure to the right for the corresponding
input to each stop.
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5. ROD HANDLING FUNCTIONS
5.1 Open Gripper
S446/Impact switch off D550-CH9/10/OFF
B379/Operator seat active D550-CH1/ON
S111/Top button pushed D550-CH6/ON X12-3/ON Y300
5.2 Guide grip

S111/RHS lever in neutral D551-CH2/3/4/5/6/OFF
..….0.5 sec…. X12-8/ON Y306
• The activation of Y306 is delayed 0.5 sec by the PLC.
5.3 Hard grip

• Hard grip is the normal condition. No active inputs or outputs are required.
5.4 RHS, arm towards drill-centre

S111/Arm to drill centre D551-CH3/ON
Arm movement starts X12-5/ON Y301B
⇓
Arm in carousel stops mechanically
⇓
Sequence complete
• The output X12-5 remains activated until the sequence is completed although the function is stopped
mechanically.
5.5 RHS, arm towards carousel

S111/Arm to carousel pos. D551-CH2/ON
Arm movement starts X12-4/ON Y301A
⇓
Arm movement stops mechanically
⇓
Sequence complete
• The output X12-4 remains activated until the sequence is completed although the function is stopped
mechanically.
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5.6 RHS, carousel rotation, clockwise
S111/Push the top button D551-CH6/ON
S111/Pos, to the left. D551-CH4/ON
Rotation starts B183/ACTIVE X13-1/ON X15-2/ON Y303A
⇓ B183/Dis-ACTIVE X13-1/OFF
Rotation stops B183/ACTIVE X13-1/ON X15-2/OFF Y303A OFF
⇓
Sequence complete
5.7 RHS, carousel rotation, anti-clockwise

S111/Pos, to the right. D551-CH5/ON
Rotation starts B182/ACTIVE X14-8/ON X15-1/ON Y303B
Rotation stops B182/ACTIVE X14-8/ON X15-1/OFF Y303B OFF
⇓
Sequence complete
5.8 Sleeve retainer activation

S182/Sleeve retainer D551-CH13/ON X15-3/ON Y309
• Sleeve retainer activation is time delayed in PLC, to secure that the rod grippers are in drill centre before
activation.
5.9 Sleeve retainer de-activation

S182/Sleeve retainer D551-CH13/OFF X15-3/OFF Y309 OFF
• Rod gripper transportation to carousel is time delayed in PLC, to secure that the sleeve retainer is back
in neutral position.
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6. MONITORING FUNCTIONS
6.1 Low hydraulic oil level, engine shut down
B143/Open contact X11-8/OFF X11-3/OFF K200 OFF
6.2 High hydraulic oil temperature

B362/sensor reached 90°C X16-5 X11-3/OFF K200 OFF
6.3 High compressor temperature

• For all the functions mentioned above, loss of X11-3 deactivates the start engine relay K200. When
K200 is not activated, it is connected to the ground, thus shutting down the engine.
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2010-10-25 PLC Programme, ROC L740CR (Bosal cabin) Tier 3
DRILLRIG TYPE: ROC L740CR
PLC PART NUMBER: 3176 0001 50/3176 0001 55
INDEX
INDEX........................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Power supply......................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Engine cranking.................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Pump 4 unload ...................................................................................................................................................2
1.6 Indication for hydraulic jack (option) .................................................................................................................2
3.1 Flushing, reduced...............................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Flushing, full......................................................................................................................................................3
3.4 ECL-pump .........................................................................................................................................................4
3.5 HECL-pump.......................................................................................................................................................4
3.6 Spray greasing activation (option) ......................................................................................................................5
3.7a Anti-jamming activated by high rotation pressure.............................................................................................5
3.7b Anti-jamming activated by flushing..................................................................................................................5
3.10a High percussion with function self-holding.....................................................................................................7
3.9/3.10b Deactivation of magnetic holding for drill lever ........................................................................................7
3.11 Impact hour counter .........................................................................................................................................7
3.12 Automatic drill stop function ............................................................................................................................8
3.13 Impact stroke....................................................................................................................................................8
4. RAPID FEED/FEED STOP FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................9
4.1 Feed stop/Impact stop, forward...........................................................................................................................9
5. ROD HANDLING FUNCTIONS.........................................................................................................................10
5.1 Open Gripper ...................................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Guide grip........................................................................................................................................................10
5.3 Hard grip..........................................................................................................................................................10
5.4 RHS, arm towards drill-centre with closed grippers (Tube in grippers) .............................................................10
5.5 RHS, arm towards drill-centre with open grippers ............................................................................................11
5.6 RHS, arm towards carousel with closed gripper (Tube in grippers) ...................................................................12
5.7 RHS, arm towards carousel with open gripper ..................................................................................................13
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1.1 Power supply
Fuse F13-F23/ON + 24V +24V
1.2 Engine cranking

X17-1/ON Y121B
S180/Compressor load D552-CH9/OFF X18-8/OFF Y210 OFF
S139/Engine start D550-CH3/ON X11-4/ON K5A

B366/Compressor temp. X16-7 (<~17.5mA)
1.4 Pump 4 unload

• When the ignition switch S139 is release from starting position and re-springed back to the ignition
position, the output X17-1 will be ON three minutes after the diesel motor has reached a revolution of
1150 rpm.

X17-1/ON Y121B
X11-12/ON Y120A
Y120B
Y120C
1.6 Indication for hydraulic jack (option)

• The indication symbol in display only inform about the position of the hydraulic jack. Tramming with
the jack down is not possible.

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X17-1/ON Y121B
X11-1/ON Y169
X10-11/12/ON Y207

X17-1/ON Y121B
X11-1/ON Y169
X11-14/ON Y122
X10-11/12/ON Y207
3.1 Flushing, reduced
S100/Flush air pos. reduced D551-CH1/OFF
3.2 Flushing, full

S100/Flush air pos. full D551-CH1/ON
X17-13/ON Y115
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• To start flushing and DCT, press the impact switch S446A for shorter than 0.5 sec. To start low
impact, press the impact switch S446A for longer than 0.5 sec.
3.4 ECL-pump
• The ECL-pump Y106 works for an extended time after impact switch S446 have been shut-off after
• To start low impact, press the impact switch S446A for longer than 0.5 sec.
3.5 HECL-pump
• The HECL-pump Y165 works for an extended time after impact switch S446 have been shut-off after
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3.6 Spray greasing activation (option)
S449/Manual pos. D554-CH10/ON X15-8/ON Y552A
X16-11/ON Y552B
3.7a Anti-jamming activated by high rotation pressure

X11-9/OFF Y101A OFF
X11-9/ON Y101A
X13-12/ON Y101B
……4 sec….. X13-12/OFF Y101B OFF
X11-15/ON Y101C
of sensor B134.
3.7b Anti-jamming activated by flushing

S100/Full flush air pos. D551-CH1/ON
S446/Flush air/impact pos. D550-CH9/10/ON
B142/Active X11-7/ON X11-11/ON Y109
X11-9/OFF Y101A OFF
X11-9/ON Y101A
X13-12/ON Y101B
……4 sec….. X13-12/OFF Y101B OFF
X11-15/ON Y101C
• The flow switch is only functioning during full flushing. The minimum activating time is set by PLC
internally to 0.8 sec.
• Y11-11 will remain active for a minimum of 2 sec or until the pressure drop/air flow is back to normal.
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• Pulling the drill lever to feed backwards position activates B262. This will block the anti jamming
output X11-11 to allow logic function of the drill lever.

Magnetic holding on rotation clockwise and feeding forwards can only be achieved when the control lever is
D550-CH8/ON Y179B
D550-CH15/ON H452
X13-12/ON Y101B
X17-13/ON Y115*
X17-14/ON Y116
D550-CH16/ON H446
• To activate impact, press S446A for longer than 0.5 sec, pressing the button once more for shorter than
0.5 sec would deactivate impact/flushing and the lever returns to the neutral position.
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D550-CH8/ON Y179B
D550-CH15/ON H452
X13-12/ON Y101B
X17-13/ON Y115*
X17-14/ON Y116
D550-CH16/ON H446
⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓
S446B/High impact D550-CH10/ON X13-12/OFF Y101B OFF
X11-15/ON Y101C
X17-13/ON Y115*
X17-14/ON Y116
D550-CH16/ON H446
more or shorter than 0.5 sec would deactivate impact/flushing and the lever returns to the neutral
position.
• When changing back to low impact, press the low impact pressure switch S446A for longer than 0.5
sec, otherwise the impact will be shut off.
• When switch S446B is activated, valve Y101C for high feed pressure is activated, valve Y101B for
low impact pressure is deactivated.
• When starting directly with high impact, impact is activated as long as switch S446B is pressed.

OR
D550-CH8/OFF

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parameter in software/Active X11-9/OFF Y101A OFF
X17-13/OFF Y115 OFF
X17-14/OFF Y116 OFF
D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF
X12-2/ON Y178
• The drill lever is automatically shifted to rapid feed/threading mode when the desired drill depth/length
is reached.
3.13 Impact stroke

Short stroke S400/Upper pos D553-CH7/ON X17-15/OFF Y175 OFF
Short stroke S400/Lower pos D553-CH7/OFF
S446A/Low impact D550-CH9/ON X17-15/OFF Y175 OFF
Long stroke S400/Lower pos D553-CH7/OFF
S446B/High impact D553-CH10/ON X17-15/ON Y175

X17-10/ON Y112C*
X17-12/ON Y112B
X17-10/ON Y112C*
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4. RAPID FEED/FEED STOP FUNCTIONS
4.1 Feed stop/Impact stop, forward
S452/Feed mode D550-CH11/OFF X12-2/ON K178
D550-CH7/ON
D550-CH8/ON
D550-CH15/ON

D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF

D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF

D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF
D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF
• The stop signals come from HEC-3 program, and all the stop
distances can be set in the display. The signal is then sent to 4.2
the PLC for stop activation while waiting for the other co- 4.3
existing conditions. When the value entered equals to the 4.4
distance measured through the depth encoder, and all the 4.5
other PLC input conditions are met, PLC would activate the 4.1
rapid feed stop solenoid. See the figure to the right for the
corresponding input to each stop.
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5.1 Open Gripper
5.2 Guide grip

B120/RHS-arm in drill centre X10-3/ON
..….0.5 sec…. X12-8/ON Y306
5.3 Hard grip

• Hard grip is the normal condition. No active inputs or outputs are required. Exceptions are open
gripper and Guide grip.
5.4 RHS, arm towards drill-centre with closed grippers (Tube in grippers)

B379/ACTIVE D550-CH1/ON
Outlet hatch opens X15-4/ON Y310
⇓
Halfway sensor B119/ACTIVE X10-2/ON
Arm movement stops X12-5/OFF Y301B
OFF
Gripper rotation starts towards drill centre X16-12/ON Y311B
⇓
Timer delay 3 sec after B119 is activated…
Gripper rotation stops mechanically X16-12/ON Y311B
Arm movement continues X12-5/ON Y301B
Outlet closes X15-4/OFF Y310 OFF
⇓
Arm in drill centre B120/ACTIVE X10-3/ON
Arm movement stops mechanically X12-5/ON Y301B
Gripper rot. stopped mechanically X16-12/ON Y311B
⇓
Sequence complete
• The output X12-5 and X16-12 remain activated until the sequence is completed although the function
is stopped mechanically.
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5.5 RHS, arm towards drill-centre with open grippers
Outlet hatch is closed X15-4/OFF Y310 OFF
Rod grippers open X12-3/ON Y300
⇓
Half way sensor B119/ACTIVE X10-2/ON
OFF
Gripper rot. starts towards drill centre X16-12/ON Y311B
⇓
Gripper rot. stops mechanically X16-12/ON Y311B
⇓
⇓
Sequence complete
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5.6 RHS, arm towards carousel with closed gripper (Tube in grippers)
B178/Dis-ACTIVE X16-1/OFF
⇓
Arm movement stops X12-4/OFF Y301A OFF
Gripper rot. towards carousel starts X18-1/ON Y311A
⇓
Gripper rot. stops mechanically X18-1/ON Y311A
Arm movement continues X12-4/ON Y301A
⇓
Magazine sensor B118/ACTIVE X10-5/ON
Arm movement stops mechanically X12-4/ON Y301A
Gripper rot. stopped mechanically X18-1/ON Y311A
Outlet hatch is closed. X15-4/OFF Y310 OFF
⇓
Sequence complete
• The output X12-4 and X18-1 remain activated until the sequence is completed although the function is
stopped mechanically.
• Outlet hatch will remain opened until last condition is fulfilled (B118 activated).
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5.7 RHS, arm towards carousel with open gripper
S111/Push the top button. D551-CH6/ON
Open grippers X12-3/ON Y300
⇓
Halfway sensor. B119/ACTIVE X10-2/ON
⇓
⇓
Arm in carousel B118/ACTIVE X10-5/ON
Arm in carousel stops mechanically X12-4/ON Y301A
⇓
Sequence complete
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OR
B119/RHS-arm in mid pos. X10-2/ON
⇓
Sequence complete
• To index additional steps, S111 can be kept in position.

OR
Rotation stops B182/ACTIVE X14-8/ON X15-1/OFF Y303B
OFF
⇓
Sequence complete


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2010-10-25 PLC Programme, ROC L830 and ROC L630 (Bosal cabin) Tier 3
DRILLRIG TYPE: ROC L830 and ROC L630

PLC PART NUMBER: 3176 0001 50/3176 0001 55
INDEX
INDEX........................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Power supply......................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Engine cranking.................................................................................................................................................2
1.4a Pump 4 unload .................................................................................................................................................2
1.4b Compressor blow off valve................................................................................................................................2
1.6 Indication light for hydraulic jack (option) .........................................................................................................2
3.2 HECL-pump.......................................................................................................................................................3
3.3 Spray greasing activation (option) ......................................................................................................................4
3.4 Anti-jamming activated by high rotation pressure...............................................................................................4
3.7a High percussion with function self-holding.......................................................................................................5
3.6/3.7b Deactivation of magnetic holding for drill lever ..........................................................................................6
3.8 Impact hour counter ...........................................................................................................................................6
3.9 Automatic drill stop function..............................................................................................................................6
4. RAPID FEED STOP FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................................7
5. ROD HANDLING FUNCTIONS...........................................................................................................................8
5.1 Open Gripper .....................................................................................................................................................8
5.2 Guide grip..........................................................................................................................................................8
5.3 Hard grip............................................................................................................................................................8
5.4 RHS, arm towards drill-centre with closed grippers (Tube in grippers) ...............................................................8
5.5 RHS, arm towards drill-centre with open grippers ..............................................................................................9
5.6 RHS, arm towards carousel with closed gripper (Tube in grippers) ...................................................................10
5.7 RHS, arm towards carousel with open gripper ..................................................................................................11
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1.1 Power supply
Fuse F13-F23/ON + 24V +24V
1.2 Engine cranking

S130/Tramming pos. D552-CH2/ON X11-13/ON Y121A
X17-1/ON Y121B
S180/Compressor load D552-CH9/OFF X18-8/OFF Y210A OFF
S139/Engine start D550-CH3/ON
B336/Pressure preventing X13-4/OFF X11-4/ON K5A

B366A,B/Compressor temp. X16-6,7 (<~17.5mA)
1.4a Pump 4 unload

• When the ignition switch S139 is release from starting position and re-springed back to the ignition
position, the output X17-1 will be ON three minutes after the diesel motor has reached a revolution of
1150 rpm.
1.4b Compressor blow off valve

X17-16/ON Y186
• When the ignition switch S139 is released from starting position and re-springed back to ignition position,
the output X17-16 will be ON three minutes after the diesel motor has reached a revolution of 1150 rpm.

X17-1/ON Y121B
X11-12/ON Y120A
1.6 Indication light for hydraulic jack (option)

• The indication symbol in display only inform about the position of the hydraulic jack. Tramming with
the jack down is not possible.
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X17-1/ON Y121B
X11-1/ON Y169
B184/Active X11-1/ON
X10-11/12/ON Y207

X17-1/ON Y121B
X11-1/ON Y169
X11-14/ON Y122
X10-11/12/ON Y207
3.2 HECL-pump
• The HECL-pump Y165 works for an extended time after impact switch S446 have been shut-off after
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3.3 Spray greasing activation (option)
S449/Manual pos. D554-CH10/ON X15-8/ON Y552A
X16-11/ON Y552B
3.4 Anti-jamming activated by high rotation pressure

B134/De-activated X11-6/OFF X11-11/OFF Y109 O FF
X12-1/OFF Y210B OFF
……4 sec….. X11-15/ON Y101C
X12-1/ON Y210B
of sensor B134.
• When anti-jamming has been de-activated low feed pressure and low air pressure will be activated for 4
sec. before going to high feed pressure and full air pressure.
• When feed backwards is automatically activated during anti-jamming, impact will be OFF
mechanically. Since the drill bit extends out when feeding backwards and the impact piston won’t get
any contact with the drill bit, so no impact is carried out when feeding backwards.
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• Pulling the drill lever to feed backwards position activates B262. This will block the anti-jamming
output X11-11 to allow logic function of the drill lever.

Magnetic holding on rotation clockwise and feeding forwards can only be achieved when the control lever is
D550-CH8/ON Y179B
D550-CH15/ON H452
S446A/Low impact D550-CH9/ON X17-14/ON Y116
D550-CH16/ON H446
• To activate impact/flushing, press S446A for longer than 0.5 sec, pressing the button once more for
shorter than 0.5 sec would deactivate impact/flushing and the lever returns to the neutral position.

D550-CH8/ON Y179B
D550-CH15/ON H452
S446A/Low impact D550-CH9/ON X17-14/ON Y116
D550-CH16/ON H446
⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓
S446B/High impact D550-CH10/ON X11-15/ON Y101C
X12-1/ON Y210B
X17-13/ON Y115
X17-14/ON Y116
D550-CH16/ON H446
more for shorter than 0.5 sec would deactivate impact/flushing and the lever returns to the neutral
position.
• In order to allow the impact air pressure to build up there is a 2 sec. delay for the actual activation of
high impact/flushing after releasing switch S446B.
• When changing back to low impact, press the low impact pressure switch S446A longer than 0.5 sec,
otherwise the impact will be shut off.
• When switch S446B is activated, valve Y101C for high feed pressure, valve Y210B for high
compressor pressure and valves Y115 and Y116 for full air pressure for the DTH hammer are
activated.
• The described sequence is the normal way of operating. It is possible to start directly on High Impact
by holding the impact switch S446B for longer than 0.5 sec.
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OR
D550-CH8/OFF


parameter in software/Active X17-13/OFF Y115 O FF
X17-14/OFF Y116 OFF
D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF
X12-2/ON Y178
• The drill lever is automatically shifted to rapid feed/threading mode when the desired drill depth/length
is reached.

X17-10/ON Y112C*
X17-12/ON Y112B
X17-10/ON Y112C*
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4. RAPID FEED STOP FUNCTIONS
D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF

D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF

D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF

D550-CH7/OFF
D550-CH8/OFF
D550-CH15/OFF
• The stop signals come from HEC-3 program,

and all the stop distances can be set in the
display. The signal is then sent to the PLC for 4.1
stop activation while waiting for the other co-
4.2
existing conditions. When the value entered
equals to the distance measured through the 4.3
depth encoder, and all the other PLC input
4.4
conditions are met, PLC would activate the
rapid feed stop solenoid. See the figure to the
right for the corresponding input to each stop.
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5.1 Open Gripper
5.2 Guide grip

..….0.5 sec…. X12-8/ON Y306
5.3 Hard grip

• Hard grip is the normal condition. No active inputs or outputs are required. Exceptions are Open
gripper and Guide grip.
5.4 RHS, arm towards drill-centre with closed grippers (Tube in grippers)

⇓
OFF
Gripper rotation starts towards drill centre X16-12/ON Y311B
⇓
Gripper rotation stops mechanically X16-12/ON Y311B
Outlet closes X15-4/OFF Y310 OFF
⇓
⇓
Sequence complete
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5.5 RHS, arm towards drill-centre with open grippers

Rod grippers open X12-3/ON Y300
⇓
Half way sensor B119/ACTIVE X10-2/ON
OFF
Gripper rot. starts toward drill centre X16-12/ON Y311B
⇓
Gripper rot. stops mechanically X16-12/ON Y311B
⇓
⇓
Sequence complete
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5.6 RHS, arm towards carousel with closed gripper (Tube in grippers)
B178/Dis-ACTIVE X16-1/OFF
⇓
⇓
⇓
Magazine sensor B118/ACTIVE X10-5/ON
Arm movement stops mechanically X12-4/ON Y301A
Outlet hatch is closed. X15-4/OFF Y310 OFF
⇓
Sequence complete
• Outlet hatch will remain opened until last condition is fulfilled (B118 activated).
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5.7 RHS, arm towards carousel with open gripper
S111/Push the top button. D551-CH6/ON
Open grippers X12-3/ON Y300
⇓
Halfway sensor. B119/ACTIVE X10-2/ON
⇓
⇓
Arm in carousel B118/ACTIVE X10-5/ON
Arm in carousel stops mechanically X12-4/ON Y301A
⇓
Sequence complete
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OR
⇓
Sequence complete

OR
Rotation stops B182/ACTIVE X14-8/ON X15-1/OFF Y303B
OFF
⇓
Sequence complete

B362/90°C X16-5 X11-3/OFF K200 OFF

B366/130°C X16-7 X11-3/OFF K200 OFF
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Electrical system, general

Engine start Starter motor

CAN system overview

To PLC processor End plug

Sensor/switch monitoring system

Conditions for starting the diesel engine:

information on automatic engine shut-down). The e-stop

Manually switching off the ignition key shuts down

CPU2 can support 7 engine revolutions, and it can store 3 separate

Condition for revolution between 1200-2000 Tramming mode

Condition for revolution between 1500-2000 RHS mode

Condition for revolution between 1700-2000 Drill mode

A red warning on the status bar means that

• Hydraulic oil level (B143)

• Hydraulic oil temperature (B362)

• Compressor temperature (B366)

• Engine oil pressure (B353)

• Engine coolant temperature (B354)

• Coolant water level (B361)

• Engine over speed

• Compressor oil stop valve pressure (B460)

Switches and sensors that only indicate a fault

• Engine air filter (B360)

• Air inlet temperature

• Engine Emissions System Filter

• Engine Emissions System Temperature

• Engine Emissions Filter Active Regeneration Disabled

Cat Regeneration System

Low speed regeneration

High speed regeneration

To start the forced regeneration, move the

Warning for high soot level in the DPF

If this warning is shown while regeneration

Critical figures for soot level:

Warning symbol related to the engine

Symbols AC designation Description Yellow sign stage Red sign stage

B353 Engine oil pressure Low pressure Too low pressure

B361 Engine water level Low level Too low level

B143 Hydraulic oil level Too low level

B354 Engine coolant 105°C (C11/13) 107°C (C11/13)

B366 Compressor temperature 117°C 120°C (TH, CR)

B362 Hydraulic oil temperature 80°C 90°C

B360 Engine air filter Plugged filter

B365 Compressor air filter Plugged filter

B460 Compressor oil stop Too low pressure