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- Page 1 FLEX User’s Manual...
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Page 2: Service Information
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. - Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page Introduction Radio Controlled Safety General System Information Transmitter Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration 3.2.2 Internal Illustration Function Settings 4.1 Transmitter 4.1.1 Programming Procedure 4.1.2 Transmitter Channel 4.1.3 Transmitter Type 4.1.4 Transmitter Inactivity Timer 4.1.5 Transmitter Output Power 4.1.6 Transmitter Infrared Mode 4.1.7... - Page 5 4.2.11 Joystick RX Acceleration and Deceleration Delay 4.2.12 Joystick RY Acceleration and Deceleration Delay 4.2.13 SW1+SW2 Output Relays Function 4.2.14 SW1 Output Relay Function 4.2.15 SW2 Output Relay Function 4.2.16 SW3 Output Relay Function 4.2.17 SW4+SW5 Output Relays Function 4.2.18 SW4 Output Relay Function 4.2.19 SW5 Output Relay Function 4.2.20 SW6+SW7 Output Relays Function 4.2.21 SW6 Output Relay Function...
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Page 6: Introduction
Transmitter tilt function – The transmitter is embedded with special tilt switch to guard against accidental crane movements when the transmitter is dropped. Over one million unique serial numbers (20bit) – Each and every Flex 2JX system has its own unique serial number; no repeats. -
Page 7: Radio Controlled Safety
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. - Page 8 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.
- Page 9 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 ...
- Page 10 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 ...
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Page 11: Battery Charging
2.11 SPECIFIC SYSTEM WARNINGS Below are some specific operating safety tips that should be strictly followed when operating a Flex 2JX system: Check the Status LCD on the transmitter for any signs of low battery power. Check the Status LCD on the transmitter for any signs of irregularities. -
Page 12: General System Information
3. General System Information 3.1 Transmitter SW1 button or switch SW7 button E-Stop button SW2 button or switch LCD screen Goretex vent SW3 button or switch Left (L) joystick System information SW4 button or switch Right (R) joystick I-Chip port SW5 button or switch Infrared sensor START button... -
Page 13: Receiver
3.2 Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration External antenna jack (optional) Status LED display Shock mount Power LED display COM LED display System information SQ LED display Cord grip Page 12... -
Page 14: Internal Illustration
3.2.2 Internal Illustration Power transformer Receiving module LCD display AC line filter board PS1 & PS2 programming buttons Top relay board Decoder module Bottom relay board Page 13... -
Page 15: Function Settings
4. Function Settings 4.1 Transmitter 4.1.1 Programming Procedure How to enter transmitter programming mode: Turn on the transmitter power switch. Do not press the green START button. Press both SW6 and SW7 buttons below the LCD screen at the same time for up to 1 second to enter the Programming Mode. -
Page 16: Transmitter Channel
4.1.2 Transmitter Channel SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >CHANNEL >TYPE: ABCDEF CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL >01 >01 >BACK CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL >CHANNEL >02 CHANNEL >62 When transmitter channel is changed make sure the receiver channel is also set to the newly selected channel. -
Page 17: Transmitter Inactivity Timer
4.1.4 Transmitter Inactivity Timer SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >TIMER >RFpower 00M00S 0.1mW +START TIMER TIMER TIMER TIMER TIMER TIMER TIMER >00M00S 0 M 0 0 S >00M00S +START >+START >BACK +START TIMER TIMER... -
Page 18: Transmitter Infrared Mode
4.1.6 Transmitter Infrared Mode SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >IR MODE >IR_ID IR MODE IR MODE IR MODE >OFF >OFF >BACK IR MODE >IR MODE >IRS IR MODE >IRL Select “OFF” to disable infrared function. Select “IRS”... -
Page 19: Transmitter Infrared Start Function
4.1.8 Transmitter Infrared START Function SW6 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. SW7 button is the “Next” command. >IRSfunc >TILT TimeOut IRS off IRSfunc IRSfunc IRSfunc TimeOut TimeOut TimeOut >IRS off >BACK >IRS off IRSfunc >IRSfunc TimeOut TimeOut >IRS on IRS off Select “IRS ON”... -
Page 20: Sw1 Button Function
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 SW1FUNC >NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL >BACK SW1FUNC >SW1FUNC >TOGGLE NORMAL >A->B >0->A->B >A->B->AB SW1FUNC >0->A->B->AB Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “TOGGLE”... -
Page 21: Sw3 Button Function
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 SW3FUNC SW3FUNC >NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL >BACK SW3FUNC >SW3FUNC >TOGGLE NORMAL >A->B >0->A->B >A->B->AB SW3FUNC >0->A->B->AB Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “TOGGLE”... -
Page 22: Sw5 Button Function
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 SW5FUNC SW5FUNC >NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL >BACK SW5FUNC >SW5FUNC >TOGGLE NORMAL >A->B >0->A->B >A->B->AB SW5FUNC >0->A->B->AB Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “TOGGLE”... -
Page 23: Sw7 Button Function
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 SW7FUNC >NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL >BACK SW7FUNC >SW7FUNC >TOGGLE NORMAL Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “TOGGLE”... -
Page 24: Receiver Unit
4.2 Receiver Unit 4.2.1 Programming Procedures How to enter receiver programming mode: Switch on the receiver power. Press both PS1 and PS2 buttons below the LCD screen at the same time for up to 1 second to enter the Programming Mode. -
Page 25: I-Chip Programming
4.2.2 I-Chip Programming PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >I-CHIP >S/N: >FREQ: >CHANNEL COPY I/O 0000001 433.000 PROCEED I-CHIP I-CHIP I-CHIP I-CHIP COPY IN >COPY IN COPY IN >COPY IN PROCEED PROCEED >PROCEED PROCEED >BACK... -
Page 26: Receiver Channel Scanning
4.2.4 Receiver Channel Scanning PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >CH SCAN >TYPE: ABCDEFGH CH SCAN CH SCAN CH SCAN >ALL >ALL >BACK CH SCAN >CH SCAN >01 CH SCAN >02 CH SCAN >03 CH SCAN >ALL... -
Page 27: Receiver Type
4.2.5 Receiver Type PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >TYPE: >MAIN RLY ABCDEFGH NORMAL TYPE: TYPE: TYPE: C to G TYPE: TYPE: TYPE: ABCDEFGH >BACK TYPE: TYPE: TYPE: >TYPE: ABCDEFGH Receiver Type is associated with functions such as tandem operation, random access operation, multi-receiver operation, etc…... -
Page 28: Function Relay #1
4.2.7 Function Relay #1 PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >FUNCTION1 >FUNCTION2 FUNCTION1 FUNCTION1 FUNCTION1 >LV >LV >BACK FUNCTION1 >FUNCTION1 >ID > S NORMAL > S TOGGLE > S TOG&E >EXT FUNCTION1 >S/P Select “LV”... -
Page 29: Function Relay #2
4.2.8 Function Relay #2 PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >FUNCTION2 >LX DELAY ACC OFF DEC OFF FUNCTION2 FUNCTION2 FUNCTION2 >LV >LV >BACK FUNCTION2 >FUNCTION2 >ID > NORMAL > TOGGLE > TOG&E >EXT FUNCTION2 >S/P... -
Page 30: Joystick Lx Acceleration And Deceleration Delay
4.2.9 Joystick LX Acceleration and Deceleration Delay PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >LX DELAY >LY DELAY ACC OFF ACC OFF DEC OFF DEC OFF LX DELAY LX DELAY LX DELAY LX DELAY ACC OFF >ACC OFF ACC OFF... -
Page 31: Joystick Rx Acceleration And Deceleration Delay
4.2.11 Joystick RX Acceleration and Deceleration Delay PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >RX DELAY >RY DELAY ACC OFF ACC OFF DEC OFF DEC OFF RX DELAY RX DELAY RX DELAY RX DELAY ACC OFF >ACC OFF ACC OFF... -
Page 32: Sw1+Sw2 Output Relays Function
4.2.13 SW1+SW2 Output Relays Function PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >SW1&2 RLY >SW1 UNLOCK NORMAL SW1&2 RLY SW1&2 RLY SW1&2 RLY >UNLOCK UNLOCK >UNLOCK >BACK >SW1&2 RLY UNLOCK SW1&2 RLY SW1&2 RLY SW1&2 RLY SW1&2 RLY LOCK... -
Page 33: Sw1 Output Relay Function
4.2.14 SW1 Output Relay Function PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >SW1 >SW2 NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >SW1 >NORMAL+S NORMAL >PITCH >PITCH&E >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S”... -
Page 34: Sw2 Output Relay Function
4.2.15 SW2 Output Relay Function PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >SW2 >SW3 NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >SW2 >NORMAL+S NORMAL >PITCH >PITCH&E >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S”... -
Page 35: Sw3 Output Relay Function
4.2.16 SW3 Output Relay Function PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >SW3 >SW4&5 NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >SW3 >NORMAL+S NORMAL >PITCH >PITCH&E >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S”... -
Page 36: Sw4+Sw5 Output Relays Function
4.2.17 SW4+SW5 Output Relays Function PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >SW4&5 RLY >SW4 UNLOCK NORMAL SW4&5 RLY SW4&5 RLY SW4&5 RLY >UNLOCK UNLOCK >UNLOCK >BACK >SW4&5 RLY UNLOCK SW4&5 RLY SW4&5 RLY SW4&5 RLY SW4&5 RLY LOCK... -
Page 37: Sw4 Output Relay Function
4.2.18 SW4 Output Relay Function PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >SW4 >SW5 NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >SW4 >NORMAL+S NORMAL >PITCH >PITCH&E >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S”... -
Page 38: Sw5 Output Relay Function
4.2.19 SW5 Output Relay Function PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >SW5 >SW6&7 NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >SW5 >NORMAL+S NORMAL >PITCH >PITCH&E >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S”... -
Page 39: Sw6+Sw7 Output Relays Function
4.2.20 SW6+SW7 Output Relays Function PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >SW6&7 RLY >SW6 UNLOCK NORMAL SW6&7 RLY SW6&7 RLY SW6&7 RLY >UNLOCK UNLOCK >UNLOCK >BACK >SW6&7 RLY UNLOCK SW6&7 RLY SW6&7 RLY SW6&7 RLY SW6&7 RLY LOCK... -
Page 40: Sw6 Output Relay Function
4.2.21 SW6 Output Relay Function PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >SW6 >SW7 NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >SW6 >NORMAL+S NORMAL >PITCH >PITCH&E >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S”... -
Page 41: Sw7 Output Relay Function
4.2.22 SW7 Output Relay Function PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >SW7 >SAVE? NORMAL >NORMAL NORMAL >NORMAL >BACK >TOGGLE >TOGGLE&E >SW7 >NORMAL+S NORMAL >PITCH >PITCH&E >STOP Select “NORMAL” the output relay becomes momentary contact. Select “NORMAL+S”... -
Page 42: Save Function
4.2.23 Save Function PS1 button is the “Enter” or “Change” command. PS2 button is the “Next” command. >SAVE? >I-CHIP COPY I/O PROCEED SAVE? SAVE? SAVE? SAVE? >BACK STATUS STATUS >SAVE? STANDBY STANDBY 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). -
Page 43: System Channels Table
5. System Channels Table Channel Frequency Channel Frequency 433.000MHZ 433.775MHZ 433.025MHZ 433.800MHZ 433.050MHZ 433.825MHZ 433.075MHZ 433.850MHZ 433.100MHZ 433.875MHZ 433.125MHZ 433.900MHZ 433.150MHZ 433.925MHZ 433.175MHZ 433.950MHZ 433.200MHZ 433.975MHZ 433.225MHZ 434.000MHZ 433.250MHZ 434.025MHZ 433.275MHZ 434.050MHZ 433.300MHZ 434.075MHZ 433.325MHZ 434.100MHZ 433.350MHZ 434.125MHZ 433.375MHZ 434.150MHZ 433.400MHZ 434.175MHZ 433.425MHZ... -
Page 44: Receiver Installation
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. Page 43... -
Page 45: Pre-Installation Precautions
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. -
Page 46: System Testing
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. -
Page 47: Operating Procedure
7. Operating Procedure 7.1 General Operating Procedure Reset the red emergency stop button located on the left hand side of the transmitter by pulling it upward or rotating it clockwise. 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”... -
Page 48: Pitch & Catch Operating Procedure
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. -
Page 49: Automatic Channel Scanning Operating Procedure
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. -
Page 50: Status & Warnings
8. Status and Warnings 8.1 Transmitter xxxxxxxxxx Battery low power Bad joystick internal contact or BATTERY LYX xx RYX contacts detected JAMMED I-CHIP Incorrect I-Chip version Transmitting module not installed MATCH CONNECT I-CHIP I-Chip not installed Transmitter not in upright position TILTED! CONNECT PressSTART... -
Page 51: Receiver
8.2 Receiver 8.2.1 LED Status Indications Type Display Type Indication Fast green blinks Decoding in progress Slow green blinks Decoding on standby Fast red blinks Incorrect transmitter serial number and type Two red blinks Receiver MAIN jammed or defective Three red blinks Decoder module defective Four red blinks + one green blink Receiving module defective... -
Page 52: Lcd Indications
8.2.5 LCD Indications STATUS STATUS Decoding in progress Decoder on standby DECODING STANDBY STATUS STATUS Transmitter power off Transmitter e-stop command initiated INITIATED INITIATED STATUS STATUS Receiver low input Incorrect serial number INCORRECT voltage and type on transmitter VOLTAGE STATUS STATUS Decoder module defective Main relay defective... -
Page 53: Trouble Shooting Tips
9. Trouble Shooting Tips Problems Possible Reasons Suggestions Transmitter low battery Check the transmitter battery level. Prior to turning on the transmitter power Emergency stop button make sure that the red emergency stop activated prior to startup button is elevated. Improper startup procedure Redo the startup procedure. -
Page 54: System Specifications
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. Encoder & Decoder Microprocessor-controlled Transmitting Range >100 Meters / 300 Feet Frequency Control Synthesized PLL (Phase Lock Loop) Receiver Type... -
Page 55: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
(EMC, R&TTE, SAFETY & MACHINERY) For the following equipment: Product Flex Series Radio Remote Control System Multiple Listee Model No. : Flex 2JX Manufacturer’s Name Advanced Radiotech Corporation Manufacturer’s Address 1F, 288-1, Hsin Ya Road, Chien Chen District Kaohsiung City, Taiwan...
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