Advanced Radiotech ARCFLEXECO Industrial radio remote control systems User Manual

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Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 1 of 36 Service Information Your New Radio Remote Control System Thank you for your purchase of ARC Flex ECO radio remote control system. Without a doubt, our Flex ECO system is the ultimate solution for providing precise, undeterred, and safe control of your material. If your product ever needs modification or service, please contact our representative in your country or at the following location: World Headquarter: Advanced Radiotech Corporation 288-1, Hsin Ya Road, Chien Chen District Kaohsiung, Taiwan Telephone: +886 7 812 8112 Fax Number: +886 7 812 8119 Website: www.advanced-radiotech.com E-mails: info@advanced-radiotech.com sales@advanced-radiotech.com All rights reserved. This notice applies to all copyrighted materials included with this product, including, but not limited to, this manual and software embodied within the product. This manual is intended for the sole use of the person(s) to whom it was provided, and any unauthorized distribution of the manual or dispersal of its contents is strictly forbidden. This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means whatsoever without the expressed written permission of ARC.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 2 of 36 PRODUCT MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION Advanced Radiotech Corporation (ARC) offers a broad range of radio remote control product for material handling applications. This manual has been prepared by ARC to provide information and recommendations for the installation, use, operation and service of ARC’s material handling products and systems (ARC Products). Anyone who uses, operates, maintains, services, installs or owns ARC Products should know, understand, and follow the instructions and safety recommendations in this manual for ARC Products. The recommendations in this manual do not take precedence over any of the following requirements relating to cranes, hoists lifting devices or other material handling equipment which use or include ARC Products:  Instructions, manuals, and safety warnings of the manufacturers of the equipment where the radio system is used.  Plant safety rules and procedures of the employers and the owners of facilities where the ARC Products are being used.  Safety standards and practices for the industries in which ARC Products are used. This manual does not include or address the specific instructions and safety warnings of these manufacturers or any of the other requirements listed above. It is the responsibility of the owners, users and operators of the ARC Products to know, understand and follow all of these requirements. It is the responsibility of the employer to make its employees aware of all of the above listed requirements and to make certain that all operators are properly trained. No one should use ARC Products prior to becoming familiar with and being trained in these requirements and the instructions and safety recommendations in this manual. WARRANTY INFORMATION For information on ARC’s product warranties, please contact ARC representative nearest to you or visit www.advanced-radiotech.com. FCC WARNINGS and CAUTIONS NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any change or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 3 of 36 Table of Contents Page 1. Introduction 4 2. Radio Controlled Safety 5 3. General System Information 3.1 Transmitter 3.1.1 External Illustration 9 3.1.2 Internal Illustration 10 3.2 Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration 11 3.2.2 Internal Illustration 12 4. Function Settings 4.1 Transmitter 4.1.1 Enter Function Setting Mode 13 4.1.2 Channel Settings 13 4.1.3 Remote Pairing 14 4.1.4 Start Function Settings 15 4.1.5 Inactivity Timer Settings 15 4.1.6 Infrared Programming 15 4.1.7 Pushbutton Function Settings 16 4.2 Receiver 4.2.1 Channel Settings 18 4.2.2 Output Relay Configurations 18 4.2.3 Dipswitch Settings 22 4.2.4 Jumper Settings 24 4.2.5 Voltage Settings 25 4.2.6 Lights Indicator and Buzzer Installation 25 4.2.7 System Channels Table 26 5. Receiver Installation 5.1 Output Relay Contact Diagrams 27 5.2 Pre-installation Precautions 28 5.3 Step-By-Step Installation 28 6. Operating Procedures 6.1 General Operation 31 6.2 A/B Pushbutton Select Operation 32 6.3 A/B Rotary Select Operation 32 6.4 Pitch & Catch Operation 32 6.5 Changing Batteries 32 6.6 System Status Light Indications 33 7. General Specifications 35 8. EU Declaration of Conformity 36
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 4 of 36 1. Introduction The Flex ECO radio remote control systems are designed for control of industrial equipment and machinery such as overhead traveling cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, tower cranes, electric hoists, winches, monorails, conveyor belts, mining equipment, and other material handling equipment where wireless control is preferred. Each Flex ECO system consists of a transmitter handset and a receiver unit. Other standard-equipped accessories include transmitter lanyard, belt clip, clear vinyl pouch, pushbutton labels, output cable, and instruction manual. List of notable features include: * 62 user-programmable channels – advanced synthesized RF controls with 62 built-in programmable channels. * Wireless remote pairing function – system pairing can be done easily and wirelessly. * Over one million unique ID codes (20bit) – each and every Flex ECO system has its own unique ID codes and serial number, never repeats. * Advanced controls – the Flex ECO system utilizes advanced microprocessor controls with 32bit CRC and Hamming Code, which provide ultra fast, safe, precise, and error-free encoding and decoding. * Dual-way communication – transmitter and receiver communicates with one another for safe, precise and uninterrupted operation. * Reliable pushbuttons – the pushbuttons are rated for more than five million press cycles. * Low power consumption – requires only two “AA” Alkaline batteries for more than 150 hours of operation between replacements. * Ultra-durable nylon and fiberglass composite enclosures – highly resistance to breakage and deformation even in the most abusive environments. The receiver enclosures and output cables are UL94-V0 rated. * Fully sealed enclosures – the transmitter and receiver enclosures are IP66 rated. * Full compliance – all systems are fully complied with the FCC Part-15 Rules and European Safety Standards. * Other optional accessories and features – transmitter magnet mount, transmitter waist belt, 2 and 3-position rotary select switch, transmitter rubber guards, miniature indicator lights and buzzer, dual-crane tandem function, multi-crane random access function, and many others.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 5 of 36 2. Radio Controlled Safety WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Throughout this document WARNING and CAUTION statements have been deliberately placed to highlight items critical to the protection of personnel and equipment. WARNING – A warning highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure, practice, etc. which if not strictly observed, could result in injury or death of personnel, or long term physical hazards. Warnings are highlighted as shown below: WARNING CAUTION – A caution highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure, practice, etc. which if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of equipment, or loss of functional effectiveness. Cautions are highlighted as shown below: CAUTION WARNINGS and CAUTIONS SHOULD NEVER BE DISREGARDED. The safety rules in this section are not intended to replace any rules or regulations of any applicable local, state, or federal governing organizations. Always follow your local lockout and tagout procedure when maintaining any radio equipment. The following information is intended to be used in conjunction with other rules or regulations already in existence. It is important to read all of the safety information contained in this section before installing or operating the Radio Control System.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 6 of 36 2.1 CRITICAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS WARNING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL AND THE OPERATION MANUAL OF THE EQUIPMENT OR DEVICE TO WHICH THIS EQUIPMENT WILL BE INTERFACED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE A MAINLINE CONTACTOR INSTALLED AND ALL TRACKED CRANES, HOISTS, LIFTING DEVICES AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE A BRAKE INSTALLED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. AN AUDIBLE AND/OR VISUAL WARNING MEANS MUST BE PROVIDED ON ALL REMOTE CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED BY CODE, REGULATION, OR INDUSTRY STANDARD. THESE AUDIBLE AND/OR VISUAL WARNING DEVICES MUST MEET ALL GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. FOLLOW YOUR LOCAL LOCKOUT TAGOUT PROCEDURE BEFORE MAINTAINING ANY REMOTE CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS REMOVE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER FROM THE CRANE, HOIST, LIFTING DEVICE OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. DE-ENERGIZE AND TAGOUT ALL SOURCES OF ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE TOUCH-TESTING ANY EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. THE DIRECT OUTPUTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT DESIGNED TO INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO TWO STATE SAFETY CRITICAL MAINTAINED FUNCTIONS, I.E., MAGNETS, VACUUM LIFTS, PUMPS, EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT, ETC. A MECHANICALLY LOCKING INTERMEDIATE RELAY SYSTEM WITH SEPARATE POWER CONSIDERATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. 2.2 GENERAL Radio controlled material handling equipment operates in several directions. Cranes, hoists, lifting devices and other material handling equipment can be large, and operate at high speeds. Quite frequently, the equipment is operated in areas where people are working in close proximity to the material handling equipment. The operator must exercise extreme caution at all times. Workers must constantly be alert to avoid accidents. The following recommendations have been included to indicate how careful and thoughtful actions may prevent injuries, damage to equipment, or even save a life. 2.3 PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE RADIO CONTROLLED CRANES Only properly trained persons designated by management should be permitted to operate radio controlled equipment. Radio controlled cranes, hoists, lifting devices and other material handling equipment should not be operated by any person who cannot read or understand signs, notices and operating instructions that pertain to the equipment. Radio controlled equipment should not be operated by any person with insufficient eyesight or hearing or by any person who may be suffering from a disorder or illness, is taking any medication that may cause loss of equipment control, or is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 7 of 36 2.4 SAFETY INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED TRAINING FOR RADIO CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Anyone being trained to operate radio controlled equipment should possess as a minimum the following knowledge and skills before using the radio controlled equipment. The operator should:  have knowledge of hazards pertaining to equipment operation  have knowledge of safety rules for radio controlled equipment  have the ability to judge distance of moving objects  know how to properly test prior to operation  be trained in the safe operation of the radio transmitter as it pertains to the crane, hoist, lifting device or other material handling equipment being operated  have knowledge of the use of equipment warning lights and alarms  have knowledge of the proper storage space for a radio control transmitter when not in use  be trained in transferring a radio control transmitter to another person  be trained how and when to report unsafe or unusual operating conditions  test the transmitter emergency stop and all warning devices prior to operation; testing should be done on each shift, without a load  be thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in proper and safe operation of the crane, hoist, lifting device, or other material handling equipment that utilizes the radio control  know how to keep the operator and other people clear of lifted loads and to avoid “pinch” points  continuously watch and monitor status of lifted loads  know and follow cable and hook inspection procedures  know and follow the local lockout and tagout procedures when servicing radio controlled equipment  know and follow all applicable operating and maintenance manuals, safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards and codes The operator shall not:  lift or move more than the rated load  operate the material handling equipment if the direction of travel or function engaged does not agree with what is indicated on the controller  use the crane, hoist or lifting device to lift, support or transport people  lift or carry any loads over people  operate the crane, hoist or lifting device unless all persons, including the operator, are and remain clear of the supported load and any potential pinch points  operate a crane, hoist or lifting device when the device is not centered over the load  operate a crane, hoist or lifting device if the chain or wire rope is not seated properly in the sprockets, drum or sheave  operate any damaged or malfunctioning crane, hoist, lifting device or other material handling equipment
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 8 of 36  change any settings or controls without authorization and proper training  remove or obscure any warning or safety labels or tags  leave any load unattended while lifted  leave power on the radio controlled equipment when the equipment is not in operation  operate any material handling equipment using a damaged controller because the unit may be unsafe  operate manual motions with other than manual power  operate radio controlled equipment when low battery indicator is on WARNING THE OPERATOR SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR ANY RADIO CONTROLLER. IF ANY PRODUCT PERFORMANCE OR SAFETY CONCERNS ARE OBSERVED, THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND BE REPORTED TO THE SUPERVISOR. DAMAGED AND INOPERABLE RADIO CONTROLLER EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO MAGNETEK FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. 2.5 TRANSMITTER UNIT Transmitter switches should never be mechanically blocked ON or OFF. When not in use, the operator should turn the transmitter OFF. A secure storage space should be provided for the transmitter unit, and the transmitter unit should always be placed there when not in use. This precaution will help prevent unauthorized people from operating the material handling equipment. Spare transmitters should be stored in a secure storage space and only removed from the storage space after the current transmitter in use has been turned OFF, taken out of the service area and secured. 2.6 PRE-OPERATION TEST At the start of each work shift, or when a new operator takes control of the crane, operators should do, as a minimum, the following steps before making lifts with any crane or hoist: Test all warning devices. Test all direction and speed controls. Test the transmitter emergency stop. 2.7 BATTERIES WARNING KNOW AND FOLLOW PROPER BATTERY HANDLING, CHARGING AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. IMPROPER BATTERY PROCEDURES CAN CAUSE BATTERIES TO EXPLODE OR DO OTHER SERIOUS DAMAGE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 9 of 36 3. General System Information 3.1 Transmitter 3.1.1 External Illustration 1. STOP Button 11. Pushbutton 8 (PB8) 2. START Button 12. Pushbutton 9 (PB9) 3. Status LED Indicator 13. Pushbutton 10 (PB10) 4. Pushbutton 1 (PB1) 14. Pushbutton 11 (PB11) 5. Pushbutton 2 (PB2) 15. Pushbutton 12 (PB12) 6. Pushbutton 3 (PB3) 16. A/B LED Indicators 7. Pushbutton 4 (PB4) 17. Battery Cover Screw 8. Pushbutton 5 (PB5) 18. System Information 9. Pushbutton 6 (PB6) 19. Lanyard and Waist Belt 10. Pushbutton 7 (PB7) Attachment
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 10 of 36 3.1.2 Internal Illustration 1. RF/Encoder Board 5. Function Dipswitch 2. Antenna 6. Programming Port 3. START Button 7. Battery Contacts 4. Infrared Sensors
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 11 of 36 3.2 Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration 1. External Antenna Port (optional) 7. Remote Pairing Button 2. COM LED Indicator 8. System Information 3. Status LED Indicator 9. Cord Grip 4. Power LED Indicator 10. Mounting Bracket 5. Output Relay LED Indicators 11. Mounting Bracket Release 6. Infrared Sensor
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 12 of 36 3.2.2 Internal Illustration 1. RF/Decoder Board 6. Function Jumpers 2. INT/EXT Antenna Jumpers 7. Channel Dipswitch 3. Internal Antenna 8. AC Line Filter/Relay Board 4. Programming Port 9. Power Transformer 5. Function Dipswitches 10. Voltage Selector
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 13 of 36 4. Function Settings 4.1 Transmitter 4.1.1 Enter Function Setting Mode 1) Press down the STOP button. 2) Open the battery cover. 3) Set dip position #10 to “1” or ON position. 4) Reset the STOP button (transmitter power on). 5) Entered Function Setting Mode. 6) Status LED displays firmware version. 4.1.2 Channel Settings 1) After entering the Function Setting Mode (refer to section 4.1.1 Enter Function Setting Mode). 2) Press and hold PB3 for up to 1 second to enter the Channel Setting Mode (Status LED blinks orange). 3) Release PB3 (Status LED displays current channel). A green blink represents the tens (+10) and a red blink represents the units (+1). For example, 1 green blink followed by 5 red blinks is channel 15. 4) Press PB1 to increment the units (+1) and PB2 to increment the tens (+10). For example, press PB2 two times and then PB1 four times is channel 24. When finished the transmitter Status LED will display the newly selected channel. 5) Transfer the newly selected transmitter channel to the receiver by press and hold PB3 for up to 10 seconds or until the Status LED turns off; the transferring process is completed. Make sure the receiver power is turned on during the entire process. Skip step 5 if changing receiver channel is not required or needed. 6) Exit Function Setting Mode by pressing down the STOP button and set the dip position #10 back to “0” or OFF position. 7) Reset the STOP button and then press the START button to resume operation. Note : When selecting a new channel make sure each button press do not exceed 3 seconds. Important Note: Step 5 illustrated above is strictly required if you are changing the entire system channel (both transmitter and receiver). If you exit the Channel Setting Mode without pressing PB3 for up to 10 seconds to transfer the newly selected channel to the receiver then the system channel will no longer match (new transmitter channel vs. old receiver channel). In this case you would have to change the newly selected transmitter channel back to its previous setting by reentering the Function Setting Mode and then press and hold PB1 and PB3 at the same time for up to 2 seconds; this will reset the newly selected transmitter channel back to its previous setting. Or perform section 4.1.3 Receiver-to-Transmitter Pairing process; this will transfer the receiver channel to the transmitter. Then repeat the channel setting process if you would like to select a new channel.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 14 of 36 4.1.3 Remote Pairing A. Transmitter-to-Transmitter Pairing: 1) After entering the Function Setting Mode (refer to section 4.1.1 Enter Function Setting Mode). 2) Press and hold both PB3 and PB4 for up to 1 second (Status LED blinks orange). 3) Release PB3 and PB4 (Status LED turns off). 4) Entered Remote Pairing Mode. 5) Output data (original transmitter) by press and hold PB3 (Status LED blinks green). 6) Receive data (new transmitter) by press and hold PB4 (Status LED blinks green). 7) When the Status LED (receiving data end) turns to constant green while both pushbuttons are still pressed down the pairing is completed. 8) Exit Function Setting Mode by pressing down the STOP button and set the dip position #10 back to “0” or OFF position. 9) Reset the STOP button and then press the START button to resume operation. → Output data – original transmitter Receive data – new transmitter (press and hold PB3) (press and hold PB4) B. Receiver-to-Transmitter Pairing: JP8 Open Method: After entering the Remote Pairing Mode, output receiver data by press and hold the Pairing button located on the receiver cover and receive data by press and hold PB4 on the transmitter, both at the same time. When the transmitter Status LED turns to constant green while both pushbuttons are still pressed down the pairing is completed. → → Set JP8 to “Open” Output data - receiver Receiving data – transmitter (Press and hold the Pairing button) (Press and hold PB4) JP8 Short Method (wireless pairing): After entering the Remote Pairing Mode, press PB1 on the transmitter one time and then press and hold PB3 for up to 6 seconds. The Status LED blinks green when PB3 is pressed. Release PB3 when Status LED turns off the pairing is completed. Make sure the pairing process is executed within a distance of 10 meters from one another.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 15 of 36 4.1.4 Start Function Settings When transmitter goes into sleep mode (MAIN relays deactivated) press the START button or any pushbutton to wake up the system (MAIN relays reactivated). 1) After entering the Function Setting Mode (refer to section 4.1.1 Enter Function Setting Mode). 2) Press PB4 for up to 1 second (Status LED orange). 3) Release PB4 (Status LED with 1 or 2 red blinks). 4) Entered Start Function Mode. 5) Press PB1 to toggle between “START” button and “ANY” pushbutton reactivation. * START button reactivation → 2 red blinks * ANY pushbutton reactivation → 1 red blink. 6) Exit Function Setting Mode by pressing down the STOP button and set the dip position #10 back to “0” or OFF position. 7) Reset the STOP button and then press the START button to resume operation. Note : When selecting a new setting make sure each button press do not exceed 3 seconds. 4.1.5 Inactivity Timer Settings Set how long the system enters the sleep mode after transmitter inactivity (pushbutton not pressed). 1) Press down the STOP button. 2) Open the battery cover. 3) Set dip position #9 to “0” or OFF for 1 minute. 4) Set dip position #9 to “1” or ON for 3 minutes. 5) Please contact ARC representative if your application requires a different timer value other than 1 and 3 minutes. 4.1.6 Infrared Programming Functions not listed in this manual can be programmed via the infrared programmer unit, such as the system serial number, system channel, transmitter output power, Function output relay settings, etc… Please contact ARC representative in your country for more details.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 16 of 36 4.1.7 Pushbutton Function Settings 4.1.7.1 Toggled Pushbutton with LED Indication – Standard Right/Left Pushbutton Configuration Set pushbutton toggled function (latching output relay) by configuring the 10-position function dipswitch located inside the battery compartment. The “LED A” and “LED B” shown inside the shaded boxes illustrates which LED on the transmitter will light up when the designated pushbutton is pressed (PB11 & PB12). * PB9…PB12 → Pushbutton number. * Normal → Normal momentary contact. * LED A & LED B → Pushbutton toggled function with designated LED indication. 4.1.7.2 A/B Pushbutton Select with LED Indication – Standard Right/ Left Pushbutton Configuration There are 4 different types of A/B selector sequence available. Choose one that is most suitable for your application. Refer to section 5.1 output relay connections. Type-A selector sequence : A → B Type-B selector sequence : Off → A → B Type-C selector sequence : A → B → A+B Type-D selector sequence : Off → A → B → A+B DIP PB9 PB10 PB11 PB121 0001101000 Normal Normal A/1&2 Normal2 0001101100 Normal Normal B/1&2 Normal3 0001110000 Normal Normal C/1&2 Normal4 0001110100 Normal Normal D/1&2 Normal5 0001111000 Normal Normal Normal A/1&2 6 0001111100 Normal Normal Normal B/1&2 7 0010000000 Normal Normal Normal C/1&2 8 0010000100 Normal Normal Normal D/1&2 * PB9…PB12 → Pushbutton number. * Normal → Normal momentary contact. * A/1&2 ~ D/1&2 → A/B pushbutton select function with designated LED indication. DIP PB9 PB10 PB11 PB121 0000011100 Normal Normal LED A Normal2 0000100000 Normal Normal Normal LED B3 0000100100 Normal Normal LED A LED B
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 17 of 36 4.1.7.3 Toggled Pushbutton with LED Indication – Inline Top/Bottom Pushbutton Configuration Set pushbutton toggled function (latching output relay) by configuring the 10-position function dipswitch located inside the battery compartment. The “LED A” and “LED B” shown inside the shaded box illustrates which LED on the transmitter will light up when the designated pushbutton is pressed (PB11 & PB12). Refer to section 4.2.4 JP4/JP5 inline jumper settings. * PB9…PB12 → Pushbutton number. * Normal → Normal momentary contact. * LED A & LED B → Pushbutton toggled function with designated LED indication. 4.1.7.4 A/B Pushbutton Select with LED Indication – Inline Top/Bottom Pushbutton Configuration There are 4 different types of A/B selector sequence available. Choose one that is most suitable for your application. Refer to section 4.2.4 JP4/JP5 inline jumper settings and section 5.1 output relay connections. Type-A selector sequence : A → B Type-B selector sequence : Off → A → B Type-C selector sequence : A → B → A+B Type-D selector sequence : Off → A → B → A+B DIP PB9 PB10 PB11 PB121 1010010000 Normal Normal A/1&2 Normal2 1010010100 Normal Normal B/1&2 Normal3 1010011000 Normal Normal C/1&2 Normal4 1010011100 Normal Normal D/1&2 Normal5 0001111000 Normal Normal Normal A/1&2 6 0001111100 Normal Normal Normal B/1&2 7 0010000000 Normal Normal Normal C/1&2 8 0010000100 Normal Normal Normal D/1&2 * PB9…PB12 → Pushbutton number. * Normal → Normal momentary contact. * A/1&2 ~ D/1&2 → A/B pushbutton select function with designated LED indication. DIP PB9 PB10 PB11 PB121 1001101000 Normal Normal LED A Normal2 0000100000 Normal Normal Normal LED B3 1001101100 Normal Normal LED A LED B
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 18 of 36 71 423 56 8 4.2 Receiver 4.2.1 Channel Settings Set the receiver channel by configuring the channel dipswitch located on the RF/decoder board, only the first 6 dip positions are used for channel programming. The system channels table on section 4.2.7 illustrates which dipswitch setting corresponds to which channel. Once the receiver channel is altered do make sure to change the transmitter channel as well. The channel on both transmitter and receiver must be identical in order for the system to work (refer to section 4.1.2 Transmitter Channel Settings). Example: Top position → “1” Bottom position → “0” The above dipswitch setting “1 0 0 1 0 0” corresponds to “channel 36” in the system channels table on section 4.2.7. 4.2.2 Output Relay Configurations 4.2.2.1 Output Relay Types 1. 2 output relays per motion – single speed only Output relays with Forward (F) and Reverse (R) speed. 2. 3 output relays per motion – shared 2nd speed output relay Output relays with Forward 1st speed (F1), Reverse 1st speed (R1) and Forward/Reverse 2nd speed (F/R2). Forward and Reverse 2nd speed (F/R2) shared the same output relay. 3. 4 output relays per motion – separate 1st and 2nd speed output relays Output relays with Forward 1st speed (F1), Reverse 1st speed (R1), Forward 2nd speed (F2) and Reverse 2nd speed (R2). Forward and Reverse 2nd speed with separate output relays.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 19 of 36 F1 F/R2R1 R1F1 F/R2F1 R1 F2 R2R2F2R1F1R2F2R1F1 R2F2R1F1 4.2.2.2 Output Relay Actions at 2nd Speed (Flex ECO 12X only) 1. 3 output relays configuration with Closed/Closed contact at 2nd speed At 2nd speed, both 1st speed (F1 or R1) and 2nd speed (F/R2) output relays are closed. Refer to section 4.2.3.1 on how to set to this function. Forward 1st speed pushbutton pressed Forward 2nd speed pushbutton pressed ↓ ↓ 2. 4 output relays configuration with Opened/Closed contact at 2nd speed At 2nd speed, only the 2nd speed (F2 or R2) output relay is closed. Refer to section 4.2.3.1 on how to set to this function. Forward 1st speed pushbutton pressed Forward 2nd speed pushbutton pressed ↓ ↓ 3. 4 output relays configuration with Closed/Closed contact at 2nd speed At 2nd speed, both 1st speed (F1 or R1) and 2nd speed (F2 or R2) output relays are closed. Refer to section 4.2.3.1 on how to set to this function. Forward 1st speed pushbutton pressed Forward 2nd speed pushbutton pressed ↓ ↓
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 20 of 36 4.2.2.3 START + AUX Function After initiating the START function at transmitter startup the same START button becomes an auxiliary function with momentary contact connected through K25 Function output relay. There are other types of auxiliary functions made available for K25 and K26 Function output relays. Please contact ARC representative if your application requires other types of auxiliary function connected to these Function output relays. 4.2.2.4 ON/OFF Pushbutton Function The user can set any of the two adjacent pushbuttons on the transmitter to behave like a mechanical ON & OFF rocker or toggle switch. ON output relay closes when ON pushbutton is pressed (OFF output relay opens) and OFF output relay closes when OFF pushbutton is pressed (ON output relay opens). Refer to section 4.2.3.1 on how to set to this function. 4.2.2.5 Magnet ON/OFF Pushbutton Function The user can set any of the two adjacent pushbuttons on the transmitter to control industrial magnet left. Activate the magnet by pressing the Magnet ON pushbutton. Deactivate the magnet by first press and hold the Magnet ON pushbutton and then press the Magnet OFF pushbutton. Pressing the Magnet OFF pushbutton alone is unable to deactivate the magnet. Refer to section 4.2.3.1 on how to set to this function. 4.2.2.6 Brake Function (Flex ECO 12X only) When the transmitter pushbutton is released from 2nd speed up to 1st speed, both 1st and 2nd speed output relays will open for up to 1 second and then with 1st speed output relay closed thereafter. Refer to section 4.2.3.1 on how to set to this function. 4.2.2.7 External Warning Function The user can install an external warning device (rotating lights, horn, etc…) to the K26 Function output relay (or to K30 Function output relay, refer to section 4.2.6) located inside the receiver. The user can choose which pushbutton pair (or pairs) triggers the external warning device when pressed. Refer to section 4.2.3.1 on how to set to this function. 4.2.2.8 Momentary Contact When pushbutton is released the corresponding output relay will open or deactivate. This type of relay action is usually applies to external applications such as horn and buzzer. Refer to section 4.2.3.2 on how to set to this function. 4.2.2.9 Toggled Contact When pushbutton is released the corresponding output relay will maintained contact or closure until next time the user presses the same pushbutton again. This type of relay action is usually applies to external application such as lights. Refer to section 4.2.3.2 on how to set to this function. 4.2.2.10 Acceleration Function This function allows the crane or equipment to travel beyond 2nd speed. For example, while the operator press and hold the “UP” pushbutton at 2nd speed, pressing the ACCEL pushbutton one time will trigger the 3rd speed, press the ACCEL pushbutton again will revert back to the 2nd speed. Refer to section 4.2.3.2 on how to set to this function.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 21 of 36 41 32 65 874132 65 874231785641 2 3 65 78 4.2.2.11 Auxiliary STOP Function The auxiliary STOP function acts as a 2nd emergency stop button. When pressed, the receiver MAIN relays are deactivated (refer to section 4.2.3.2 on how to set to this function). When set to this function the Start Function on section 4.1.4 must set to “START” button reactivation. 4.2.2.12 Pitch & Catch Function This function allows two operators controlling a crane, hoist or equipment from opposite ends of the facility. When set to “Pitch & Catch” make sure the 2nd transmitter is set to the next upper channel (channel X+1). For example, if the original (1st) transmitter and receiver are set to channel 01 then the newly added 2nd transmitter must set to channel 02 (all with same serial number). Furthermore, the Channel dipswitch position #7 and #8 on the RF/decoding board in the receiver must set to “10” for 2-channel scanning (scans channel 01 and 02). Refer to section 4.2.2.13 and 4.2.3.2 on how to set to this function. 4.2.2.13 Receiver Channel Scanning Function (1) → “00” manufacture preset (channel X) (2) → “01” scans 2 channels (channel X and channel X+1) (3) → “10” scans 3 channels (channel X… channel X+2) (4) → “11” scans 4 channels (channel X… channel X+3) * Channel X → channel set on the Channel dipswitch Example: If the first 6 dipswitch positions are set to channel 01 (000001), when set to 2-channel scanning (type-2 above) the receiver will only scan channel 01 and 02.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 22 of 36 4.2.3 Dipswitch Settings 4.2.3.1 Interlocked Pushbutton Pair Interlocked means the pushbutton pair can not be activated at the same time, as it will cancel each other out. Interlocked settings are usually applied to electric motors with forward/reverse motion and On & Off switches. Each dipswitch on the RF/decoder board corresponds to a pushbutton pair. Dip Settings Function Descriptions # of Relays Used 00000000 Single speed (F2, R2 and F/R2 relays not used) 2 00000010 Closed / Closed relay action at 2nd speed (separate 2nd speed relay) 4 00000100 Closed / Closed relay action at 2nd speed (shared 2nd speed relay) 3 00000110 Opened / Closed relay action at 2nd speed (separate 2nd speed relay) 4 00001100 On (right button) & Off (left button) 2 00010010 On + Start / Off + Start - For added safety, you must first press and hold the START button and then press the On or Off pushbutton to activate the output relay. 2 00001110 Magnet Left On & Off 2 00010100 FWD / REV toggled (latching) 2 00100000 Single speed + External Warning* 2 00100010 Closed / Closed relay action + External Warning* 4 00100100 Closed / Closed relay action + External Warning* 3 00100110 Opened / Closed relay action + External Warning* 4 01000010 Closed / Closed relay action + Brake 4 01000100 Closed / Closed relay action + Brake 3 01000110 Opened/ Closed relay action + Brake 4 01100010 Closed / Closed relay action + Brake + External Warning* 4 01100100 Closed / Closed relay action + Brake + External Warning* 3 01100110 Opened / Closed relay action + Brake + External Warning* 4 * External warning function requires installing an external warning device such as horn and lights to K26 Function output relay, or to K30 Function relay using the in-house designed miniature lights and buzzer illustrated on section 4.2.6.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 23 of 36 1 324 756 8 4.2.3.2 None-Interlocked Pushbutton Pair Non-interlocked settings allow the pushbutton pair be used at the same time. Non-interlocked settings are usually applied to crane’s or equipment’s auxiliary functions such as lights, horn or buzzer. Each dipswitch on the RF/decoder board corresponds to a pushbutton pair. Only the first 7 dipswitch positions are used (counting from left to right), the 8th dipswitch position (far right) is not used. Function Code Dip Position #1 Dip Position #2~#4 (left button) & #5~#7 (right button)Function Description A 1 000 Normal (momentary) contact B 1 001 Toggled (latching) contact C 1 010 Acceleration (3rd speed) D 1 100 Normal + Start function - For added safety, you must first press and hold the START button and then press the intended pushbutton to activate the output relay. E 1 110 Pitch & Catch F 1 111 Auxiliary Stop Example #1: Left button (set to function code A) / right button (set to function code B) → 1 000 001 Example #2: Left button (set to function code C) / right button (set to function code D) → 1 010 100
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 24 of 36 4.2.4 Jumper Settings Jumper settings are applied to functions such as the Start function, transmitter standard right/left or inline pushbutton configurations, firmware version, system testing and remote pairing function. Jumper Settings Function JP3 (Opened) Standard A/B selector sequence - Output relay A activated at A position, output relay B activated at B position, both relays activated at A+B position. JP3 (Inserted) Reversed logic A/B selector sequence - Output relay B activated at A position, output relay A activated at B position, both relays deactivated at A+B position. JP4 (Opened) JP5 (Opened) Standard right/left pushbutton configuration. JP4 (Inserted) JP5 (Opened) Inline top/bottom pushbutton configuration for PB1 to PB8. JP4 (Opened) JP5 (Inserted) Inline top/bottom pushbutton configuration for PB1 to PB12. JP4 (Inserted) JP5 (Inserted) Inline top/bottom pushbutton configuration for PB1 to PB4. JP6 (Inserted) System firmware version. JP7 (Inserted) For system testing only, receiver MAIN relays disabled. JP8 (Blank) Receiver-to-transmitter remote pairing. (requiring pressing the PAIRING button on receiver) JP8 (Inserted) Receiver-to-transmitter remote pairing. (do not require pressing the PAIRING button on receiver)
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 25 of 36 4.2.5 Voltage Settings Prior to installation always check the voltage setting is correct for your application. Position 1 → 110~120VAC Position 2 → 220~240VAC FUSE # 110~120VAC 220~240VACF3 ~ F10 5.0A 5.0A F1 ~ F2 0.5A 0.5A 4.2.6 Lights Indicator and Buzzer Installation In-house designed miniature lights indicator and buzzer can be easily fitted onto the receiver enclosure. The lights indicator or buzzer works simultaneously with the receiver MAIN relays (manufacture preset). When receiver MAIN relays are activated the lights indicator or buzzer is also activated, and vise versa. Make sure the lights indicator or the buzzer is connected to the K30 Function output relay CN11 port located on the AC line filter/relay board inside the receiver. Please contact ARC representative if you would like the lights indicator or the buzzer work differently than described above. COM 1 2
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 26 of 36 4.2.7 System Channels Table Channel Frequency Dipswitch Setting Channel Frequency Dipswitch Setting 01 433.050MHZ 000001 32 433.825MHZ 100000 02 433.075MHZ 000010 33 433.850MHZ 100001 03 433.100MHZ 000011 34 433.875MHZ 100010 04 433.125MHZ 000100 35 433.900MHZ 100011 05 433.150MHZ 000101 36 433.925MHZ 100100 06 433.175MHZ 000110 37 433.950MHZ 100101 07 433.200MHZ 000111 38 433.975MHZ 100110 08 433.225MHZ 001000 39 434.000MHZ 100111 09 433.250MHZ 001001 40 434.025MHZ 101000 10 433.275MHZ 001010 41 434.050MHZ 101001 11 433.300MHZ 001011 42 434.075MHZ 101010 12 433.325MHZ 001100 43 434.100MHZ 101011 13 433.350MHZ 001101 44 434.125MHZ 101100 14 433.375MHZ 001110 45 434.150MHZ 101101 15 433.400MHZ 001111 46 434.175MHZ 101110 16 433.425MHZ 010000 47 434.200MHZ 101111 17 433.450MHZ 010001 48 434.225MHZ 110000 18 433.475MHZ 010010 49 434.250MHZ 110001 19 433.500MHZ 010011 50 434.275MHZ 110010 20 433.525MHZ 010100 51 434.300MHZ 110011 21 433.550MHZ 010101 52 434.325MHZ 110100 22 433.575MHZ 010110 53 434.350MHZ 110101 23 433.600MHZ 010111 54 434.375MHZ 110110 24 433.625MHZ 011000 55 434.400MHZ 110111 25 433.650MHZ 011001 56 434.425MHZ 111000 26 433.675MHZ 011010 57 434.450MHZ 111001 27 433.700MHZ 011011 58 434.475MHZ 111010 28 433.725MHZ 011100 59 434.500MHZ 111011 29 433.750MHZ 011101 60 434.525MHZ 111100 30 433.775MHZ 011110 61 434.550MHZ 111101 31 433.800MHZ 011111 62 434.575MHZ 111110 5. Receiver Installation
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 27 of 36 5.1 Output Relay Contact Diagrams Flex ECO 12S (single speed model) Flex ECO 12X (dual speed model) * For 9~36VDC power supply, wire #1 corresponds to the negative charge (-) and wire #3 corresponds to the positive charge (+), wire #2 is GROUND. * If PB11 (or PB12) is set to A/B pushbutton select or A/B rotary switch select function, output A connects to K21 (or K22), output B connects to K23 (or K24). Refer to section 4.1.7.2 on how to set to this function.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 28 of 36 5.2 Pre-installation Precautions 1. Make sure the transmitter and receiver are with identical serial number and channel. 2. Make sure the receiver is not set to the same channel as any other systems in use in the surrounding area. 3. Make sure the crane or equipment is working properly prior to installation. 4. Make sure the power source to the receiver is set correctly. 5. Switch off the main power source to the crane or equipment prior to installation. 5.3 Step-By-Step Installation Mounting Bracket Type 1 Mounting Bracket Type 2
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 29 of 36 432 mmControlPanel 1. For best reception the location of the receiver should be visible to the operator at all time. 2. The location selected should not be exposed to high levels of electric noise. Mounting the receiver next to an unshielded variable frequency drive may cause radio interference. Always locate the receiver as far away from variable frequency drive and electric motor as possible. 3. Ensure the selected location has adequate space to accommodate the receiver. If an external antenna is used, to avoid the possibility of antenna damage always locate the receiver where the antenna is free from any obstacles. 4. When installing an external antenna make sure the SMA jack located on the RF/decoder board inside the receiver is connected and jumper set to “EXT” position. 5. For better reception, make sure the receiver is in an upright position. 6. Drill four holes for mounting bracket type 1 and two holes for mounting bracket type 2 on the control panel, wall or location where the receiver is to be installed. 7. Make sure the screws, bolts or shock absorbers are tightened after installation (not provided with the system). Mounting Bracket Type 1 Mounting Bracket Type 2
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 30 of 36 8. Slide down the receiver along the guided track to secure the receiver to the mounting bracket. 9. Remove the receiver by pressing down the bracket release and pull the receiver upward until it clears the guided track. Install Mounting Bracket Type 1 Mounting Bracket Type 2 Remove Mounting Bracket Type 1 Mounting Bracket Type 2
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 31 of 36 6. Operating Procedures 6.1 General Operation a. Reset the STOP button located on the top left hand corner of the transmitter by rotating it clockwise or counter clockwise, the button will pop up. Transmitter is powered on when the STOP button is elevated. b. After turning on the transmitter power, check the Status LED on the transmitter for any sign of system irregularities (refer to section 6.6.1 Transmitter Status Indications). If the transmitter is in good working order the Status LED will blink green for up to 2 seconds at startup (no faults detected). c. Press the START button for up to 1 second to activate the receiver MAIN relays. The same START button becomes an auxiliary function thereafter (refer to section 4.2.2.3 START + AUX Function). Then press any pushbutton on the transmitter to begin operation. Pressing any pushbutton prior to initiating the START command at startup will result in no signals transmitted (Status LED blinks orange). d. In case of an emergency, press down the STOP button to disconnect the receiver MAIN relays and as well as the transmitter power. To resume operation, rotate the STOP button clockwise or counter-clockwise, it will pop up. Then press the START button for up to 1 second to reconnect the receiver MAIN relays. For safety, pressing the START button is strictly required every time when the transmitter is turned on or after every STOP button reset. e. After 1 minute or 3 minutes of inactivity (pushbutton not pressed) the receiver MAIN relays are temporarily disconnected (refer to section 4.1.5 Inactivity Timer Settings). Press any pushbutton or the START button to resume operation (refer to section 4.1.4 Start Function Settings). The receiver MAIN relays are also temporarily disconnected when the system encounters strong radio interference, dead spots, low battery condition, and system out of operating range. f. Turn off the transmitter power by pressing down the STOP button, it will disconnect the transmitter power and the receiver MAIN relays altogether.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 32 of 36 6.2 A/B Pushbutton Select Operation Press the “A/B” pushbutton repeatedly toggles between output relay A, B and A+B respectively. There are 4 different types of Select A/B sequence available (refer to section 4.1.7.2). Standard – Output relay A activated at A position, output relay B activated at B position, both output relays activated at A+B position. Reversed logic - Output relay A activated at B position, output relay B activated at A position, both output relays deactivated at A+B position. Refer to section 4.2.4 JP3 jumper settings. 6.3 A/B Rotary Select Operation Standard - Rotate to A position activates output relay A, rotate to B position activates output relay B, rotate to A+B position activates both output relays. Reversed logic - Rotate to A position activates output relay B, rotate to B position activates output relay A, rotate to A+B position deactivates both output relays. Refer to section 4.2.4 JP3 jumper setting. 6.4 Pitch & Catch Operation Press the “PITCH” pushbutton for up to 2 seconds to release control of the receiver. Press the START button for up to 1 second to gain control of the receiver. The 2nd operator is unable to take control of the receiver unless the 1st operator presses the “PITCH” pushbutton. Refer to section 4.2.2.12 and section 4.2.3.2 on how to set to this function. 6.5 Changing Batteries Changing transmitter batteries (“AA” alkaline battery x 2) by unscrewing the battery cover located on the backside of the transmitter. During battery installation make sure the batteries are installed correctly, with “+” to “+” charge and “–” to “–” charge. Also make sure the screw is tightened after battery installation to avoid water, moisture, dirt, grease, and other liquid penetration.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 33 of 36 6.6 System Status Light Indications 6.6.1 Transmitter Status Indications Type Display Type Indication 1 Constant red Voltage below 1.9V at initial power on. Transmitter power and receiver MAIN relays shuts off. Voltage below 1.8V during operation. Transmitter power and receiver MAIN relays shuts off. 2 1 red blink followed by a 2-second pause Voltage below 1.85V during operation. Change batteries suggested. 3 2 red blinks followed by a 2-second pause Defective or jammed pushbutton detected at initial power on. 4 No light displayed When defective pushbutton condition occurs (2 red blinks, type 3 above), find out which pushbutton is defective by pressing all of them one at a time. If the pushbutton is in good working order when pressed, the Status LED is off. If the Status LED maintained 2 red blinks then the pushbutton is defective. 5 3 red blinks followed by a 2-second pause EEPROM error. 6 4 red blinks followed by a 2-second pause Transmitter is unable to lock onto the assigned channel. 7 Constant green for up to 2 seconds Transmitter power on with no faults detected. 8 Blinking green Transmission in progress. 9 Blinking orange Pressing any pushbutton prior to initiating the START command at power on.
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 34 of 36 6.6.2 Receiver Status Indications Type Display Type (Green & Red) Indication 1 Fast green blinks Decoding in process 2 Slow green blinks Decoding on standby 3 Two red blinks Receiver MAIN relays jammed or defective 4 Fast red blinks Incorrect transmitter serial number 5 Constant red Receiver low voltage 6 No light displayed Decoding processors defective 6.6.3 Receiver Power Indications Type Display Type (Red) Indication 1 On Power to receiver 2 Off No power to receiver 6.6.4 Receiver COM Indications Type Display Type (Red) Indication 1 On Power to relay Board 2 Off No power to relay board
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 35 of 36 7. General Specifications Frequency Range : 433 ~ 434 MHz Number of Channels : 62 channels Channel Spacing : 25 KHz Modulation : Digital Frequency Modulation based on Manchester Code, 20bit address, 32bit CRC and Hamming Code. Encoder & Decoder : Microprocessor-controlled Transmitting Range : ＞100 Meters (300 feet) Hamming Distance : ＞6 Frequency Control : Synthesized PLL Receiver Type : Frequency Auto Scanning Receiver Sensitivity : -116dBm Spurious Emission : -50dB Antenna Impedance : 50 ohms Responding Time : 40 Milliseconds (average) Transmitting Power : 1.0mW Enclosure Type : NEMA-4X Enclosure Rating : IP66 Output Contact Rating : 250V @ 8 Amps Transmitter Operating Voltage : DC 3.0V Receiver Power Consumption : 7.0 ~ 22.0VA Available Receiver Voltages : 110~120VAC 220~240VAC Operating Temperature : -25℃ ~ 50℃ Transmitter Dimension : 233mm (L) x 69mm (W) x 35mm (H) Receiver Dimension : 260mm (L) x 204mm (W) x 84mm (H) Transmitter Weight : 245g (8.6oz) Receiver Weight : 1.85kg (4.0lb)
Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 36 of 36 EU Declaration of Conformity (EMC, R&TTE, SAFETY & MACHINERY) For the following equipment: Product : Flex ECO Series Radio Remote Control System Multiple Listee Model No. : Flex ECO 4S/4X, ECO 8S/8X, ECO 12S/12X Manufacturer’s Name : Advanced Radiotech Corporation Manufacturer’s Address : 1F, 288-1, Hsin Ya Road, Chien Chen District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan We herby declare, that all major safety requirements, concerning the CE Mark Directive 2006/42/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives 2004/108/EC, R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC are fulfilled, as laid out in the guideline set down by the member states of the EEC Commission. The standards relevant for the evaluation of the electrical safety requirements are as follow: EMC : EN 301 489-1 + EN 301 489-3 R&TTE : EN 300 220-1 V2.3.1 + EN 300 220-2 V2.3.1 SAFETY : EN 60950:2006+A1+A11+A12 MACHINERY : EN 60204-32:2008, EN 13557:2003+A1:2008 EN ISO 13849-1:2008 (PL=d), EN 60529 (IP66) Test reports issued by: EMC : SGS R&TTE : SGS SAFETY : SGS MACHINERY : SGS Person responsible for marking this declaration: Tom Jou / President Name and signature of authorized person

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