Handling Active Mode - Komatsu PC210LC-6K Operation & Maintenance Manual

12. OPERATION
12.9

HANDLING ACTIVE MODE

Make full use of the active mode to match the purpose and condi-
tions of the operation in order to carry out operations effectively and
efficiently.
The active mode selector switch can be turned ON (lights up) in
order to provide quick leveling operations and effective deep digging
and loading operations.
ON lights up: Active mode ON
ON goes out: Active mode cancelled
The On lamp is off when the engine is started.
If it is turned ON (lights up), it is possible to enter the active mode
from any working mode.
Even when it is turned ON (lights up), the working mode display
does not change. When the lamp goes out, the system returnes to the
original working mode.
Mode
Effective operation
Digging and loading
Active mode
Leveling
REMARK
• Use the active mode with the fuel control dial turned to the MAX
position. If it is not at the MAX position, it will be impossible to
achieve a suitable increase in the work equipment speed.
• Active power-max function.
When digging deep and loading, or rock raising use the active
power-up function according to the following procedures.
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Advantages for operation
The boom lowering speed is
increases, so the cycle time for
deep digging operations is
reduced.
By increasing the arm IN speed
and the pump response, the
speed of rough leveling (light
loads) is increased.