20
Power Winding
The Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer is capable of winding cable at an average
speed of 600 ft/min (179 m/min) or about 40 RPM. This productivity will vary with
cable diameter, job site layout and equipment condition.
Important! Always start the winding operation slowly,and gradually increase
speed to attain maximum operation efficiency and cable safety.
The power winding procedure requires fluent use of both electronic controllers, the
Electronic Machine Controller and the Hand-Held Wired Remote Controller. Review
the features and functions of the electronic controllers in Section 4 of this manual
before beginning the power winding operation.
The drum moves a distance of one cable
diameter for every rotation of the arm
during power winding. It may be
necessary to make minor adjustments in
the speed of the drum movement during
winding to ensure cable nests neatly on
the drum (Figure 27). Note that the cable
being placed needs to be slightly behind
the cable wrapped on the drum to keep
wraps tight (Figure 27).
Important! Large spaces between
cable or overlapping of cable will
compromise the unloading procedure
(Section 8) or may cause the drum to
fill prematurely. Use the following
corrective actions when needed to
keep even wraps of cable on the drum.
Overlapping Cable: While loading, you
may double the speed of the drum for
every rotation of the arm by pressing the
(+) key on the Hand-Held Wired Remote
Controller. This means the drum will
move 2 cable diameters for every rotation
of
the arm.
Space Between Cable: While loading you
may half the speed of the drum for every
rotation of the arm by pressing the (-) key
on the Hand-Held Wired Remote
Controller. This means the drum will
move 1/2 a cable diameter for every rota-
tion of the arm.
Follow steps Athrough H for trouble-free
Power Winding (Cable Loading) operation.
7.Figure 27. Proper Cable Winding