TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction / Cautions Section 1 Care and Handling Section 2 Special Features Section 3 System Equipment List Section 4 Technical Specifications Section 5 Transmitter Section 7 Operation Section 8 Troubleshooting FRO-1201U Manual Specifications are subject to change without tactical Printed in U.S.A.
@ {INTRODUCTION | Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing the Rutabaga Model FED-1201 remote control system, featuring Channel Watch™ automatic channel selection circuitry, We believe it is the finest radio control system of its type and are confident you will think so too. This Instruction manual has been carefully prepared to ensure that you get out of your radio control! system all the capabilities we designed and built into it.
CAUTION 1. Always keep this manual with the equipment for future reference. 2. If you have any questions about the equipment or experience any equipment malfunctions, please contact Rutabaga Corporation of America or your equipment dealer immediately. 3. Improper operation of this equipment could cause damage to equipment. Please read the manual completely before attempting to operate the system. 4.
Section 1 CARE & HANDLING Installation All system wiring connections to the receiver should be made with power disconnected. Before Use Before turning the power on, check for safe conditions in the operating area. We recommend that you tum the receiver power on first, then turn on the transmitter. Transmitter The FED-1201 transmitter case is dust and moisture resistant. The transmitter should not be exposed to or immersed in water.
2.4 The transmitter contains an internal antenna. 2.5 An automatic power off feature helps prolong transmitter battery life. 2.6 The transmitter switch numbers mach the output relay numbers of the receiver. section EQUIPMENT LIST | Transmitter: Transmitter Assembly Battery Holder Belt Receiver: Receiver Assembly Receiver antenna, whip, 125 mm Antenna Cable, 4 meter Operator Manual Warranty Registration Card SECTION 4 SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 General Frequency 429.2500 MHZ ~ 428.
4.2 Transmitter Power Source 4 "AA" Alkaline batteries (6 VDC) {Ni Cad batteries may be used, operating time will be reduced) Power Consumption Battery Life Antenna Case Dimensions Weight 4.3 Receiver Design Type Outputs Relay Ratings ~ ns e Power Source Power Consumption Case Dimensions Weight FED-12014 Manual 60 mA { when sending commands) 25 hours minimum, continuous use with alkaline cells Internal Plastic molded, dust proof / splash proof L175xW 102 (6.9 inches) 726 grams {1.6 tbs.
Section 5 TRANSMITTER 5.1 Transmitter Designations Operator Panel Layout Function control switches are three position momentary spring loaded toggle switches. Transmitter Pane! Layout Power Switch Monitor Lamp Function Switches A : SET CHI CHI CHS AZ@E ©) CHO 7 Brit Loops 5.
Remove battery clamp and cover plate. Insert 4 "AA" batteries, observing correct polarity. To open clamp, insert coin between cover and clamp and lift up coin to release clamp. ’ Always use four new batteries of the same type. Do not attempt to charge dry cell batteries. Damage or leakage, as well as personal injury, may result, NOTE: Ni Cad Battery Use: If Ni Cad batteries are used, be sure io use "AA" size calls. When charging, follow battery manufacturer's charging Instructions.
5.4 Transmitter Auto-Power-Off Feature With the transmitter power switch on, if no function switches are activated for approximately eight minutes, the power is automatically shut off to conserve battery fife. The LED will change from a slow blink rate of one blink per second to off. Once the power-off feature is activated, the power switch must be cycled to off and then back on to resume operation. In the auto-power-off mode, some battery power is still being used by the microprocessor.
6.2 Monitor LED's OUTPUTS: LED for each output relay will light while that relay is activated. ERROR: LED will light when a valid transmitter signal is not present. The following factors will cause the error LED to light: 1. No function switches activated, or transmitter power switch off. 2. Transmitter Auto-power-off feature is activated 3. Radio signal interference present in the area.
channel relays will close any time their corresponding function switch is held on at the transmitter, and will release as soon as the transmitter switch Is released. Do not exceed voltage and current ratings at relay output connections. Terminal Strip Transactions CH-A CH-A CH-A CH-A 12TH-A SCH-A GS-A CH-A Run Relay —"C* ARCH-A SCH-A LG-A NC NON \ / [| ATE-A B77 TTA So, When directly connecting motor, solenoid or other inductive loads, install a diode as shown in the following illustration.
Diode installation Inductive Loads — + Terminal Receiver {Equipment Source) O81 Inductive Load Relay B (D ) {Motor, Solenoid) Terminal (Equipment Ground) 6.4 Receiver Installation Instructions If the receiver will be installed on vibrating machinery or in an area subject to vibration, vibration damping mounts should be used to minimize vibration to the The receiver must not be exposed to water or moisture, or installed in a damp area.
Receiver Dimensions 0.126) Solo o ERE Dimensions In millimeters . 220 (8.68) | 240 (045) 260 (1924) _ 8.5 Receiver Power Connections Observe polarity of receiver power terminals when connecting to power source. Verify correct polarity before applying power. Verify that the supply voltage to the receiver is within the proper range. 6.
For best operating range, mount the antenna at a high location, such as on top of the cab for truck installations. Avoid mounting the antenna and cable close to sources of electrical noise. When mounting the antenna directly to a surface rather than using the supplied bracket, pick an area providing the largest available ground plane (metal surface), such as the center of the cab roof on a truck. This will provide the best operating range for the system. If there is no available metal surface, (le.
Section 7 OPERATION | STEP CHECK 1, Tum Receiver power on Check io be sure the transmitter is off 2. Turn Transmitter power switch on Make sure all function switches are off 3. Start operating the system Observe safe operating procedures! 4, Finish system operation 5. Tum Transmitter power switch off Do not turn the receiver off first 6. Turn Receiver power off.
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 Installation SYMPTOM CHECK CORRECTIONS Turn transmitter Monitor LED not on? Be sure prows switch the power switch on? | Check that batteries are good. Are the batteries OK? Check that batteries ara installed Batteries correctly properly. installed? Auto-power-off feature active? Cycle the power switch off and back to on.
8.2 Operation SYMPTOM CHECK CORRECTIONS Ne thing happens | Power switch turned on? Turn on power switch hen transmitter Monitor lamp on? Check batterings Batteries OK? Replace batteries if bad {s auto-power-off active? Cycle power switch off and on. System Receive antenna broken? operates, but range is limited or operation is intermittent.