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Magnetek CHTX Instruction Manual

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Enrange CHTX Transmitter
Remote Equipment Control
Instruction Manual
Part Number: 198-80201-0001 R2
December 2017
©Copyright 2017 Magnetek Material Handling

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  • Page 1 Enrange CHTX Transmitter Remote Equipment Control Instruction Manual Part Number: 198-80201-0001 R2 December 2017 ©Copyright 2017 Magnetek Material Handling...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Handling Batteries ........................10 Optional Rechargeable Battery Charging...................11 Battery Disposal .........................11 Crane/Lifting Device Specific Warnings ..................11 CHTX Transmitter Standard Configuration and Operation............13 Installing the Chest Plate......................14 Installing the Battery Pack......................14 Turning the Transmitter On and Off ...................18 Machine Stop Switch (for Emergency Stopping Only) ...............20 Power/Status and Battery LED....................20...
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  • Page 5 Your New Radio Remote Control System Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek's Enrange® brand CHTX Radio Remote Equipment Control. Magnetek has set a whole new standard in radio-remote performance, dependability, and value with this unique new line of radio transmitters.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Magnetek Products to know, understand and follow all of these requirements. It is the responsibility of the owner of the Magnetek Products 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 Magnetek Products prior to becoming familiar with and being trained in these requirements and the instructions and safety recommendations for this manual.

  • Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

    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. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 7 of 47...

  • Page 8: Critical Installation Considerations

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  • Page 9: Safety Information And Recommended Training For Radio Controlled Equipment Operators

    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.

  • Page 10: Transmitter Unit

    Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and damage to equipment. Use only batteries approved by Magnetek for the specific product. Do not dispose of a battery pack in fire; it may explode.

  • Page 11: Optional Rechargeable Battery Charging

    Do not short the charger. Do not attempt to charge a damaged battery. Use only Magnetek-approved chargers for the appropriate battery pack. Do not attempt to use a battery that is leaking, swollen or corroded. Charger units are not intended for outdoor use. Only use charger units indoors.
  • Page 12 • leave any load unattended while lifted Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 12 of 47...

  • Page 13: Chtx Transmitter Standard Configuration And Operation

    3 CHTX Transmitter Standard Configuration and Operation WARNING Before operating the transmitter, familiarize yourself with all safety information in this manual, the corresponding receiver system manual, appropriate manual supplements and any other local, state, or federal rules or regulations already in existence. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and damage to equipment.

  • Page 14: Installing The Chest Plate

    3.1 Installing the Chest Plate The CHTX comes with a removable chest plate that is easy to install and remove. The CHTX chest plate is installed by using a slotted screwdriver and the four slotted screws that are on the chest plate brackets located on the back of the CHTX enclosure (see Fig.
  • Page 15 When reinserting the tray into the outer housing, make sure the grooves in the inner tray align with the slides in the outer housing. When placing the battery pack into the CHTX battery pocket, orient the battery pack so that the sticker is facing down (see Fig. 5).
  • Page 16 The rechargeable battery pack only can be recharged using the specified charger. When placing the battery pack into the CHTX battery pocket, orient the battery pack so that the sticker is facing down (see Fig. 5).
  • Page 17 Battery Type Dip Switch 1 Dip Switch 2 BT127-0 4.5V Alkaline BT126-0 3.6V NiMH Fig. 9: Dip Switch Block as Viewed on the Bottom of the CHTX CPU Board Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 17 of 47...

  • Page 18: Turning The Transmitter On And Off

    Once the dip switch board has been set for the proper battery type, the CPU board must be re-installed in the CHTX housing. Flip the CPU board over and secure it to the support structure using the four Phillips head screws that originally held it in place.
  • Page 19 After the Power/Status LED turns on and illuminates, the unit will perform a routine initialization. During initialization, the CHTX scans for any switches or motions that may be on during power-up. If any switches or motions are on, the failure will be displayed as a solid red Battery LED, and then the CHTX will power itself down.

  • Page 20: Machine Stop Switch (For Emergency Stopping Only)

    3.3.3 Pulling In the Machine Stop Relay Once the CHTX has been turned on (as described in Section 3.3.1 on page 19 or Section 3.3.2 on page 19) and is in the normal operating mode, the Machine Stop relay in the receiver can be pulled in by pushing the OFF/ON/START toggle switch to the START position and then releasing.

  • Page 21: Optional Graphic User Interface

    The optional LCD screen located at the center of the device provides visual information during the operation of the CHTX transmitter. It is used to change configuration settings, confirm commands being operated, provide two-way feedback, and display transmitter diagnostic information such as battery life and signal strength.
  • Page 22 NOTE: If the shutdown sequence is started when the LED is not illuminated, the LED will remain in the OFF state during the shutdown process. NOTE: When the shutdown sequence is complete, all LEDs will turn off. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 22 of 47...

  • Page 23: Normal Operating Mode With Optional Graphic User Interface

    3.8 Normal Operating Mode with Optional Graphic User Interface In normal operating mode, the CHTX displays real-time information relating to the operation of the transmitter on the graphic user interface. Information may include Command Confirmation, Battery Life, Signal Strength, Two-Way Feedback, etc.

  • Page 24: Joysticks And Paddles/Levers

    A rotary switch can have 2 to 12 positions to select from. 3.11 Auxiliary Switches These switches activate special function relays that control items such as grab attachments, magnets, and lights. The auxiliary switches can be momentary or latched. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 24 of 47...

  • Page 25: Transmitter Setup

    USB/IR window (see Fig. 12). NOTE: See Section 3.2.3 on page 16 for instructions on how to access the bottom of the CHTX CPU board to adjust the RF Channel setting. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual...
  • Page 26 Fig. 13: Dip Switch Block as Viewed on the Bottom of the CHTX CPU Board NOTE: The dip switch block switches are oriented so that the OFF position is next to the number designator and the ON position is up or away from the number designator.

  • Page 27: Using The Transmitter In Setup Mode (With Optional Graphic User Interface)

    Joystick/Paddle is depressed. NOTE: No parameter changes will take effect until the user has selected ‘Save and Exit’ from the Setup Mode. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 27 of 47...
  • Page 28 4.2.2.1 Access Code The Access Code determines which receiver will be controlled by the transmitter. The Access Code in the CHTX transmitter must match the receiver Access Code or dip switches. If the Access Code settings on the receiver and transmitter do not match, no communication will occur.
  • Page 29 When the disabled setting is selected, the user will go directly into Setup Mode without being prompted to enter a password. Magnetek strongly recommends enabling the Setup Mode password setting to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to parameters. NOTE: The unit is shipped with the password requirement enabled and using the factory default password.

  • Page 30: Optional Programming With Rcp

    5 Optional Programming with RCP Using the optional RCP software makes programming of the CHTX easier and allows for settings to be saved for future reference. WARNING The use of RCP (Radio Control Programmer) is intended for use by authorized persons only. Changes to any radio data value may lead to unexpected, undesirable, or unsafe operation of equipment and furthermore may lead to equipment damage, personal injury, or even death.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Chtx To A Computer

    Magnetek RCP software makes the programming of the CHTX transmitter easier and allows the programmer to store all the CHTX settings in files for later use or reference. The RCP software also allows the programmer to customize the CHTX transmitter display with language descriptions that are project- or machine-specific.
  • Page 32 After the New Projects icon is selected, a menu will open listing the available device types. Select the device type that matches the product you wish to program. Upon selection of a project type, a picture of the product will be displayed for verification. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 32 of 47...
  • Page 33 All stored value settings within the device will be replaced, including any project-specific values. Magnetek strongly recommends that the “receive device data” checkbox be left checked. Fig. 18 This screen also allows the programmer to create a specific name for the device to help track device settings and changes.
  • Page 34 PC or to manually set the clock/date. NOTE: Changing any of these items will require a reboot of the CHTX after the new information has been sent to the device.
  • Page 35 RF power are MAX, 50%, 25% and MIN. Activate Password The password is used to restrict access to the configuration menu on the CHTX. Having an active password prevents accidental changes to the transmitter. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual...
  • Page 36 The user can also enable the backlight to turn off or time out after a period of time. The user can select the custom field and enter the time (in seconds) that the backlight should be lit. The range of allowable values is 1 to 30 seconds. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 36 of 47...
  • Page 37 This screen allows the user to modify the CAN bus network communication settings. Fig. 20 Source Address This is the address that the CHTX will use as the source address when transmitting messages on the CAN bus network. Protocol This drop-down menu allows the user to modify the communication protocol for the CAN bus network. The user can select from the following options: •...
  • Page 38 Other RCP Software Functions CAUTION To program or read data from the CHTX, the transmitter must be turned on. Saving the Programming File Once programming is complete, click the File tab at the top of the RCP screen to open the file menu. File location and name can be selected from this menu.
  • Page 39 3. Power cycle the CHTX transmitter to implement the factory default values. NOTE: Resetting the system back to factory defaults restores only the factory settings for the CAN configuration settings.

  • Page 40: Transmitter Rf Channel Configuration

    Changes or modifications not expressly complies with FCC’s RF exposure limits approved by the party responsible for for general population/uncontrolled compliance should void the user’s exposure. authority to operate the equipment. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 40 of 47...

  • Page 41: Channel And Frequency Designations By Count

    434.400 MHz 917.40 MHz 434.450 MHz 923.20 MHz 434.500 MHz 927.00 MHz 434.550 MHz 927.30 MHz Table 1.A Table 1.B Channels marked with * are approved for use in Australia. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 41 of 47...

  • Page 42: Optional Frequencies And Channels

    In doing so, this protocol is able to compensate for interference that may be present on a single frequency by sending the message across multiple frequencies. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 42 of 47...

  • Page 43: Optional Can Bus Tether Feature

    7 Optional CAN Bus Tether Feature The CHTX transmitter can be ordered with an optional CAN bus tether feature. This feature allows for the operation of the transmitter as a wired transmitter with no wireless radio transmission. If the CHTX transmitter was ordered with the CAN bus tether feature, this section applies to features and operation of the transmitter in tether mode.

  • Page 44: Can Connector Receptacle Pin-Out Details

    The CAN connector receptacle located on the transmitter has specific pin assignments. It is critical that these pin assignments are matched in the CAN cable assembly. Keyway Fig. 21: CAN Connector Pin-Out Details Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 44 of 47...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    An error has been detected with Motion X during startup. Check the connection Motion X dir failed between the input and the board. Refer to the system drawings to determine the location of the switch. Enrange CHTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2017 Page 45 of 47...
  • Page 46 Inspect all Batteries are dead or battery pack contacts for damage. When installed backward; installing the battery pack into the CHTX, battery holder is confirm it is installed with the label facing damaged out. Confirm battery pack is installed in...

  • Page 47: Optional Tether Operation Troubleshooting

    8.3 Assembly and Replacement Parts If your transmitter ever needs repair, we always recommend that you have Magnetek perform the repair. If you need to refer to a parts list, refer to your transmitter's drawing that was included in the shipment of your transmitter.

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