FLEX 2JX User’s Manual
Service Information Your New Radio System Thank you for your purchase of ARC Flex 2JX radio remote control system. Without a doubt, our Flex 2JX system is the ultimate solution for providing precise, undeterred, and safe control of your material.
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).
Table of Contents Page 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 Introduction Radio Controlled Safety General System Information 6 3.1 Transmitter 11 3.2 Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration 12 3.2.2 Internal Illustration 13 Function Settings 4.1 Transmitter 4.2 4.1.1 Programming Procedure 14 4.1.2 Transmitter Channel 15 4.1.3 Transmitter Type 15 4.1.4 Transmitter Inactivity Timer 16 4.1.5 Transmitter Output Power 16 4.1.6 Transmitter Infrared Mode 17 4.1.7 Transmitter Infrared ID 17 4.1.
. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 4.2.11 Joystick RX Acceleration and Deceleration Delay 30 4.2.12 Joystick RY Acceleration and Deceleration Delay 30 4.2.13 SW1+SW2 Output Relays Function 31 4.2.14 SW1 Output Relay Function 32 4.2.15 SW2 Output Relay Function 33 4.2.16 SW3 Output Relay Function 34 4.2.17 SW4+SW5 Output Relays Function 35 4.2.18 SW4 Output Relay Function 36 4.2.19 SW5 Output Relay Function 37 4.2.20 SW6+SW7 Output Relays Function 38 4.2.21 SW6 Output Relay Function 39 4.2.
1. Introduction The Flex 2JX radio remote control systems are designed for control of industrial equipment and machinery such as overhead traveling cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, tower cranes and other material handling equipment where wireless control is preferred. Each Flex 2JX system consists of a transmitter belly box and receiver unit.
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.
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.
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.
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 change any setting
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. 2.8 BATTERY HANDLING Use only battery packs provided by ARC for the specific product. Do not dispose of a battery pack in fire; it may explode. Do not attempt to open the battery pack. Do not short circuit the battery.
3. General System Information 3.1 Transmitter 2 1 9 14 12 3 6 11 15 8 4 7 5 10 16 17 13 18 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. SW1 button or switch SW2 button or switch SW3 button or switch SW4 button or switch SW5 button or switch SW6 button 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. SW7 button LCD screen Left (L) joystick Right (R) joystick Infrared sensor Shoulder strap clip Page 11 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
3.2 Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. 2. 3. 4. External antenna jack (optional) Shock mount COM LED display SQ LED display Page 12 5. 6. 7. 8.
3.2.2 Internal Illustration 1 2 6 3 4 7 5 8 1. 2. 3. 4. Power transformer LCD display PS1 & PS2 programming buttons Decoder module Page 13 5. 6. 7. 8.
4. Function Settings 4.1 Transmitter 4.1.1 Programming Procedure LCD How to enter transmitter programming mode: 1) Turn on the transmitter power switch. 2) Do not press the green START button. 3) Press both SW6 and SW7 buttons below the LCD screen at the same time for up to 1 second to enter the Programming Mode. Setting Mode screen will show up for a brief second followed by the Serial Number screen (see below).
4.1.2 Transmitter Channel SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >CHANNEL >TYPE: 01 ABCDEF GH CHANNEL >01 CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL 01 01 01 ^ CHANNEL >02 ^ >BACK CHANNEL CHANNEL 11 02 ^ CHANNEL >01 >CHANNEL 01 ^ CHANNEL >62 When transmitter channel is changed make sure the receiver channel is also set to the newly selected channel. Please refer to section 7.
4.1.4 Transmitter Inactivity Timer SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >TIMER >RFpower 00M00S 0.
4.1.6 Transmitter Infrared Mode SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >IR MODE >IR_ID OFF 000 IR MODE IR MODE >OFF IR MODE OFF >OFF >BACK IR MODE >IR MODE >IRS OFF IR MODE >IRL Select “OFF” to disable infrared function. Select “IRS” to enable infrared START function. Select “IRL” to enable infrared range limiting function. 4.1.7 Transmitter Infrared ID SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command.
4.1.8 Transmitter Infrared START Function SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >IRSfunc TimeOut >TILT OFF IRS off IRSfunc IRSfunc TimeOut TimeOut >IRS off >BACK IRSfunc >IRSfunc TimeOut TimeOut >IRS on IRSfunc TimeOut >IRS off IRS off Select “IRS ON” if infrared START is required after every transmitter timeout (see section 4.1.4). Select “IRS OFF” if infrared START is not required after every transmitter timeout. 4.1.
4.1.10 SW1 Button Function SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >SW1FUNC >SW2FUNC NORMAL NORMAL SW1FUNC SW1FUNC >NORMAL NORMAL SW1FUNC >NORMAL >BACK SW1FUNC >TOGGLE >SW1FUNC NORMAL >A->B >0->A->B >A->B->AB SW1FUNC >0->A->B->AB Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “TOGGLE” the output relay becomes toggled contact.
4.1.12 SW3 Button Function SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >SW3FUNC >SW4FUNC NORMAL NORMAL SW3FUNC >NORMAL SW3FUNC NORMAL SW3FUNC >NORMAL >BACK SW3FUNC >TOGGLE >SW3FUNC NORMAL >A->B >0->A->B >A->B->AB SW3FUNC >0->A->B->AB Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “TOGGLE” the output relay becomes toggled contact.
4.1.14 SW5 Button Function SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >SW5FUNC >SW6FUNC NORMAL NORMAL SW5FUNC >NORMAL SW5FUNC NORMAL SW5FUNC >NORMAL >BACK SW5FUNC >TOGGLE >SW5FUNC NORMAL >A->B >0->A->B >A->B->AB SW5FUNC >0->A->B->AB Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “TOGGLE” the output relay becomes toggled contact.
4.1.16 SW7 Button Function SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >SW7FUNC >SAVE? NORMAL YES NO SW7FUNC SW7FUNC >NORMAL NORMAL SW7FUNC >NORMAL >BACK SW7FUNC >TOGGLE >SW7FUNC NORMAL Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “TOGGLE” the output relay becomes toggled contact. 4.1.17 Save Function SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command.
4.2 Receiver Unit 4.2.1 Programming Procedures How to enter receiver programming mode: 1) Switch on the receiver power. 2) Press both PS1 and PS2 buttons below the LCD screen at the same time for up to 1 second to enter the Programming Mode. Setting Mode screen will show up for a brief second followed by the I-Chip Copy I/O (see below).
4.2.2 I-Chip Programming PS1 button PS2 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >I-CHIP COPY I/O >S/N: 0000001 >FREQ: 433.
4.2.4 Receiver Channel Scanning PS1 button PS2 button >CH SCAN ALL CH SCAN >ALL is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >TYPE: ABCDEFGH CH SCAN ALL CH SCAN >ALL >BACK CH SCAN >01 >CH SCAN ALL CH SCAN >02 CH SCAN >03 CH SCAN >ALL Select “01” the receiver only scans the channel set on section 4.2.3. Select “02” the receiver scans the channel set on section 4.2.3 plus the next channel up (scans channel N and channel N+1).
4.2.5 Receiver Type PS1 button PS2 button >TYPE: ABCDEFGH TYPE: ABCDEFGH ^ is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command.
4.2.7 Function Relay #1 PS1 button PS2 button >FUNCTION1 is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >FUNCTION2 LV LV FUNCTION1 FUNCTION1 >LV LV FUNCTION1 >LV >BACK FUNCTION1 >ID >FUNCTION1 LV > S NORMAL > S TOGGLE > S TOG&E >EXT FUNCTION1 >S/P Select “LV” for receiver low voltage external warning output. Select “ID” for receiver ID output (works simultaneously with all joystick motions and interlocking momentary contacts).
4.2.8 Function Relay #2 PS1 button PS2 button >FUNCTION2 LV is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >LX DELAY ACC OFF DEC OFF FUNCTION2 >LV FUNCTION2 LV FUNCTION2 >LV >BACK FUNCTION2 >FUNCTION2 LV >ID > S NORMAL > S TOGGLE > S TOG&E >EXT FUNCTION2 >S/P Select “LV” for receiver low voltage external warning output. Select “ID” for receiver ID output (works simultaneously with all joystick motions and interlocking momentary contacts).
4.2.9 Joystick LX Acceleration and Deceleration Delay PS1 button PS2 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >LX DELAY >LY DELAY ACC OFF ACC OFF DEC OFF DEC OFF LX DELAY ACC OFF DEC OFF >DEC OFF LX DELAY LX DELAY LX DELAY >ACC OFF ACC OFF DEC OFF >BACK LX DELAY ACC OFF ACC OFF DEC OFF >DEC 0.1S DEC OFF LX DELAY >0.2S~0.9S ACC OFF DEC OFF >0.2S~0.9S LX DELAY DEC OFF >LX DELAY >ACC 0.1S LX DELAY LX DELAY >ACC OFF LX DELAY >ACC 1.
4.2.11 Joystick RX Acceleration and Deceleration Delay PS1 button PS2 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >RX DELAY >RY DELAY ACC OFF ACC OFF DEC OFF DEC OFF RX DELAY RX DELAY >ACC OFF ACC OFF DEC OFF >DEC OFF RX DELAY RX DELAY ACC OFF DEC OFF >BACK RX DELAY ACC OFF ACC OFF DEC OFF >DEC 0.1S DEC OFF RX DELAY >0.2S~0.9S ACC OFF DEC OFF >0.2S~0.9S RX DELAY DEC OFF >RX DELAY >ACC 0.1S RX DELAY RX DELAY >ACC OFF RX DELAY >ACC 1.
4.2.13 SW1+SW2 Output Relays Function PS1 button PS2 button >SW1&2 RLY is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >SW1 RLY UNLOCK NORMAL SW1&2 RLY SW1&2 RLY >UNLOCK UNLOCK SW1&2 RLY >UNLOCK >BACK >SW1&2 RLY UNLOCK SW1&2 RLY >LOCK NORMAL SW1&2 RLY LOCK >NORMAL SW1&2 RLY LOCK NORMAL >BACK SW1&2 RLY >LOCK NORMAL >ON/OFF >MAGNET >ON/OFF&E >ON/OFF+S >TOG/TOG >SW1&2 RLY LOCK NORMAL SW1&2 RLY LOCK >TOG/TOG&E “UNLOCK” means both SW1 and SW2 output relays are not interlocked.
4.2.14 SW1 Output Relay Function PS1 button PS2 button >SW1 RLY is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >SW2 RLY NORMAL NORMAL SW1 SW1 RLY >NORMAL RLY NORMAL SW1 RLY >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >NORMAL+S >PITCH >SW1 RLY NORMAL >PITCH&E SW1 RLY >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Must press the green START button together to work.
4.2.15 SW2 Output Relay Function PS1 button PS2 button >SW2 RLY is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >SW3 RLY NORMAL NORMAL SW2 SW2 RLY RLY NORMAL >NORMAL SW2 RLY >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >NORMAL+S >PITCH >SW2 RLY NORMAL >PITCH&E SW2 RLY >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Must press the green START button together to work.
4.2.16 SW3 Output Relay Function PS1 button PS2 button >SW3 RLY NORMAL SW3 is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >SW4&5 RLY NORMAL RLY SW3 RLY NORMAL >NORMAL SW3 RLY >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >NORMAL+S >PITCH >SW3 RLY NORMAL >PITCH&E SW3 RLY >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Must press the green START button together to work.
4.2.17 SW4+SW5 Output Relays Function PS1 button PS2 button >SW4&5 RLY is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >SW4 RLY UNLOCK NORMAL SW4&5 RLY SW4&5 RLY >UNLOCK UNLOCK SW4&5 RLY >UNLOCK >BACK >SW4&5 RLY UNLOCK SW4&5 RLY >LOCK NORMAL SW4&5 RLY LOCK >NORMAL SW4&5 RLY LOCK NORMAL >BACK SW4&5 RLY >LOCK NORMAL >ON/OFF >MAGNET >ON/OFF&E >ON/OFF+S >TOG/TOG >SW4&5 RLY LOCK NORMAL SW4&5 RLY LOCK >TOG/TOG&E “UNLOCK” means both SW4 and SW5 output relays are not interlocked.
4.2.18 SW4 Output Relay Function PS1 button PS2 button >SW4 RLY is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >SW5 RLY NORMAL NORMAL SW4 SW4 RLY >NORMAL RLY NORMAL SW4 RLY >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >NORMAL+S >PITCH >SW4 RLY NORMAL >PITCH&E SW4 RLY >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Must press the green START button together to work.
4.2.19 SW5 Output Relay Function PS1 button PS2 button >SW5 RLY is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >SW6&7 RLY NORMAL NORMAL SW5 SW5 RLY >NORMAL RLY NORMAL SW5 RLY >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >NORMAL+S >PITCH >SW5 RLY NORMAL >PITCH&E SW5 RLY >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Must press the green START button together to work.
4.2.20 SW6+SW7 Output Relays Function PS1 button PS2 button >SW6&7 RLY is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >SW6 RLY UNLOCK NORMAL SW6&7 RLY SW6&7 RLY >UNLOCK UNLOCK SW6&7 RLY >UNLOCK >BACK >SW6&7 RLY UNLOCK SW6&7 RLY >LOCK NORMAL SW6&7 RLY LOCK >NORMAL SW6&7 RLY LOCK NORMAL >BACK SW6&7 RLY >LOCK NORMAL >ON/OFF >MAGNET >ON/OFF&E >ON/OFF+S >TOG/TOG >SW6&7 RLY LOCK NORMAL SW6&7 RLY LOCK >TOG/TOG&E “UNLOCK” means both SW6 and SW7 output relays are not interlocked.
4.2.21 SW6 Output Relay Function PS1 button PS2 button >SW6 RLY NORMAL SW6 RLY is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >SW7 RLY NORMAL SW6 RLY NORMAL >NORMAL SW6 RLY >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >NORMAL+S >PITCH >SW6 RLY NORMAL >PITCH&E SW6 RLY >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Must press the green START button together to work.
4.2.22 SW7 Output Relay Function PS1 button PS2 button >SW7 RLY is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >SAVE? NORMAL YES SW7 SW7 RLY >NORMAL NO RLY NORMAL SW7 RLY >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >NORMAL+S >PITCH >SW7 RLY NORMAL >PITCH&E SW7 RLY >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Must press the green START button together to work.
4.2.23 Save Function PS1 button PS2 button >SAVE? YES is the “Enter” or “Change” command. is the “Next” command. >I-CHIP NO COPY I/O PROCEED SAVE? YES NO ^ SAVE? SAVE? SAVE? YES YES YES NO ^ STATUS STATUS STANDBY STANDBY NO >BACK NO ^ >SAVE? YES NO When you see the “STATUS STANDBY” screen it means the information is saved or not saved. The system will exit the programming mode after 5 minutes of inactivity (info not saved). 4.2.
5. System Channels Table Channel Frequency Channel Frequency 01 433.000MHZ 32 433.775MHZ 02 433.025MHZ 33 433.800MHZ 03 433.050MHZ 34 433.825MHZ 04 433.075MHZ 35 433.850MHZ 05 433.100MHZ 36 433.875MHZ 06 433.125MHZ 37 433.900MHZ 07 433.150MHZ 38 433.925MHZ 08 433.175MHZ 39 433.950MHZ 09 433.200MHZ 40 433.975MHZ 10 433.225MHZ 41 434.000MHZ 11 433.250MHZ 42 434.025MHZ 12 433.275MHZ 43 434.050MHZ 13 433.300MHZ 44 434.075MHZ 14 433.325MHZ 45 434.
6. Receiver Installation 6.1 Output Relay Contact Diagram Please refer to section 4.2.24 for various input voltage settings. Please refer to section 4.2.24 for all power fuse ratings.
6.2 Pre-Installation Precautions 1. Make sure the transmitter and receiver have identical serial number/ID codes and channels. 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 that 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. 6.
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 from all directions (refer to diagram at right). 432 mm 4. For better reception, make sure the receiver is in an upright position. 5. Drill four holes (8mm in diameter) on the control panel or location where the receiver is to be installed. 2 7 6 m m ( 1 0 .8 7 " ) 2 3 5 m m ( 9 .
7. Operating Procedure 7.1 General Operating Procedure a. Reset the red emergency stop button located on the left hand side of the transmitter by pulling it upward or rotating it clockwise. b. Turn on the transmitter power by inserting the black-colored key into the keyswitch slot located on the right hand side of the transmitter and rotate it clockwise to “On” position. START E-STOP c. After turning on the transmitter power the LCD screen will display “ PressSTART”.
7.2 Pitch & Catch Operating Procedure In order for transmitter-B to take over the receiver, or vise versa, transmitter-A must press the “Pitch” button on the transmitter for up to one (1) second. This will release transmitter-A control of the receiver. Transmitter B then presses the green “Start/Catch” button to gain control of the same receiver.
7.3 Automatic Channel Scanning Operating Procedure When transmitter channel is changed (see section 4.1.2) press the green START button for up to 60 seconds to re-connect with the receiver unit. Make sure the receiver unit is set to Scan “ALL” in the receiver channel scanning section 4.2.4. 7.4 Battery Charging Instruction When battery pack is inserted it will automatically go into charging mode. Press the Charge/Discharge button to switch from charging to discharging, or vise versa.
8. Status and Warnings 8.
8.2 Receiver 8.2.1 LED Status Indications Type Display Type Indication 1 Fast green blinks Decoding in progress 2 Slow green blinks Decoding on standby 3 Fast red blinks Incorrect transmitter serial number and type 4 Two red blinks Receiver MAIN jammed or defective 5 Three red blinks Decoder module defective 6 Four red blinks + one green blink Receiving module defective 7 Constant red Receiver under-voltage, LV output relay activated 8.2.
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9. Trouble Shooting Tips Problems No response when transmitter is in operation (Improper startup & settings) No response when transmitter is in operation (Damaged hardware) Possible Reasons Suggestions Transmitter low battery Check the transmitter battery level. Emergency stop button activated prior to startup Prior to turning on the transmitter power make sure that the red emergency stop button is elevated. Improper startup procedure Redo the startup procedure.
10. System Specifications Frequency Range : 433 MHz Channel Spacing : 25.0 KHz Number of Channels : 62 channels Modulation : Digital Frequency Modulation, 20bit address, 32bit CRC Parity Check and Hamming Code.
EU Declaration of Conformity (EMC, R&TTE, SAFETY & MACHINERY) For the following equipment: Product : Flex Series Radio Remote Control System Multiple Listee Model No.
