3 Description of the
Ruthmann-Steiger
BA.GB.12-27409-05-07-FTA-jr
3.3.4 Switch boxes
The Ruthmann Steiger includes among others the following switch boxes.
Switch board of instrument installation inside driver’s cab:
Changeover-switch „Power take-off“.
Switching on and/or off of the hydraulic pump drive (power take-
off).
This switches operation on and off (main switch). After the com-
puter control system is started, the control stand „Cage control“ is
automatically released if it is not otherwise electrically locked. The
switching-on of the „Emergency control“ occurs when opening the
door of the switch box „Emergency control“.
Pilot lamp „Steiger not in transport position“.
Pilot lamp „Stabilizing jacks not in basic position“.
Switch box in the working cage:
Operating panel with joysticks and push buttons,
Emergency Cut-off push button,
Pilot and warning lamps.
Switch box at Steiger-substructure on the right in travelling direction:
Processor control,
Proportional amplifier,
emergency control,
Emergency Cut-off push button,
fuse block,
Ball valve for manual emergency lowering.