Industrial radio remote control system FLEX12VRX FLEX8VRX Instruction Manual
Service Information Your New Radio Remote Control System Thank you for your purchase of ARC Flex VRX radio remote control system. Without a doubt, our Flex VRX 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 No.
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).
could void the authority to operate equipment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. ⚫ End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ⚫ For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Table of Contents Page 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Introduction 5 Radio Controlled Safety 6 2.1. CRITICAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 7 2.2. GENERAL 7 2.3. PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE RADIO CONTROLLED CRANES 7 2.4. SAFETY INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED TRAINING FOR RADIO CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 8 2.5. TRANSMITTER UNIT 9 2.6. PRE-OPERATION TEST 9 2.7. BATTERIES 9 2.8. Used symbol description 10 2.9. Method cleaning products 10 2.10. Product Maintenance 10 2.11.
1. Introduction The Flex VRX 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 all other material handling equipment where wireless control is preferred. Each Flex VRX system consists of a transmitter handset and a 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.
• 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 O
2.8. Used symbol description danger electric shock risk Equipment Recycling: The production and operation of this equipment requires the recycling and utilization of natural resources. If the product is not processed properly when it is scrapped, this device may contain There are substances that are harmful to the environment or human health.
3. General System Information 3.1. Receiver 3.1.1. 12VRX/8VRX External Illustration 1 2 3 5 4 6 10 7 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. External Antenna Port (optional) COM LED Indicator Status LED Indicator Power LED Indicator Infrared Sensors 11 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
4. Function Settings 4.1. Receiver 4.1.1. Output Relay Configurations 4.1.1.1. Output Relay Types 1. 2 output relays per motion – single speed only Output relays with Forward (F) and Reverse (R) 1st speed only. 4.1.2. Voltage Settings Prior to installation always check the voltage setting is correct for your application. FUSE # 110~120VAC 220~240VAC F3 ~ F10 5.0A 5.0A F1 ~ F2 1.0A 1.0A C N11 F un ctio n3 CN 17 4.1.3.
4.1.4. Other Function Output Relays Settings Listed below are other types of functions that can be outputted through the three Function output relays (K25, K26 and K30) via the infrared IR programmer unit. Please contact ARC representative for more details. LV → Function relay closes when receiver voltage is low. ID → Function relay works simultaneously with all motion commands. NORMAL → START function + AUX with normal momentary output. TOGGLE → START function + AUX with toggled/latching output.
5. Receiver Installation 5.1.
Flex 8EPV (dual speed model) M A IN / F U N C Flex 8EPV (analog model) M A I N / FU N C K25 K25 FUNC 1 4 FUNC 1 4 COM 7 5 FUNC 2 6 F9(5A) P ow er K26 F1 K27A(NC) / MAIN NC 7 COM 8 8 2 F10(5A) K27B K27A 1 / 3 F2 COM 7 5 SMPS Power P B 3 ~ 4 (C N 2 ) K1 FWD 2 12 K2 K3 K4 REV 2 13 COM 14 FWD 15 REV 16 FWD 2 17 F3(5A) COM 19 FWD 2 22 K2 K3 K4 REV 2 23 COM 24 K2 K3 K4 F3(5A) P B 7 ~ 8 (C N 4 ) K1 REV 21 / MAIN NC 7 COM 8 8 K27B K27A 1 F1 SMPS Power 2 F10(5A) / 3 F2
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.
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.
Install Mounting Bracket Type 1 Mounting Bracket Type 2 Remove Mounting Bracket Type 1 Mounting Bracket Type 2 Flex 12VRX/8VRX Standard, AB and Tandem Instruction Manual (FCC/CE) September 2016 Page 18 of 43
6. Operating Procedures 6.1.1. Receiver Status Indications Type Display Type (Green & Red) Indication 1 Fast green blinks Decoding in process 2 Slow green blinks Decoding on standby 3 2 red blinks Receiver MAIN relays jammed or defective 4 3 red blinks Decoding processors defective 5 4 red blinks Receiving RF board defective 6 Fast red blinks Incorrect transmitter serial number 7 Constant red Receiver low voltage 8 No light displayed Decoding processors defective 6.1.2.
7. General Specifications Frequency Range : 433MHz ~ 440MHz (FCC) 863MHz ~ 870MHz (CE) Number of Channels : 141 channels(FCC)/62 channels(CE) Channel Spacing : 50K(FCC) / 100 KHz(CE) Modulation : Digital Frequency Modulation based on Manchester Code, 20bit address, 32bit CRC and Hamming Code.
