Magnetek Flex Mini Instruction Manual

Magnetek Flex Mini Instruction Manual

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Flex Mini System
Radio Control Equipment
Instruction Manual
Distributed by Ergonomic Partners
Sales@ErgonomicPartners.com
www.ErgonomicPartners.com
Tel: (314) 884-8884
191-75020-0001 R6
March 2016
© Copyright 2016 Magnetek Material Handling

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  • Page 1 Flex Mini System Radio Control Equipment Instruction Manual Distributed by Ergonomic Partners Sales@ErgonomicPartners.com www.ErgonomicPartners.com Tel: (314) 884-8884 191-75020-0001 R6 March 2016 © Copyright 2016 Magnetek Material Handling...
  • Page 2: Service Information

    Your New Radio System Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s Flex Mini radio remote control system. Without a doubt, our Flex Mini 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 one of our representatives at the following locations: U.S.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURE ................25     CHANGING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES ................25     STATUS AND WARNINGS ......................26     TRANSMITTER STATUS LIGHT INDICATIONS ..............26     Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 3 of 27...
  • Page 4 RECEIVER STATUS LIGHT INDICATIONS ................ 26     RECEIVER COM LIGHT INDICATIONS ................26     RECEIVER POWER LIGHT INDICATIONS ................ 26     SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 27     Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 4 of 27...
  • Page 5: Preface And Safety

    It is the responsibility of the owners, users and operators of the Magnetek 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.
  • Page 6: Radio Controlled Safety

    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. Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 6 of 27...
  • Page 7: Critical Installation Considerations

     have knowledge of the use of equipment warning lights and alarms  have knowledge of the proper storage space for a radio control transmitter when not in use Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 7 of 27...
  • Page 8: Transmitter Unit

    PERFORMANCE OR SAFETY CONCERNS ARE OBSERVED, THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND BE REPORTED TO THE SUPERVISOR. 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 9: Handling Batteries

    DAMAGE. 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. Do not attempt to open the battery pack.
  • Page 10: Crane/Lifting Device Specific Warnings

    Check the Status LED on the transmitter for any signs of low battery power. Check the Status LED on the transmitter for any signs of irregularities. Make sure the system is not set to the same channel as any other Flex Mini systems in use within a distance of 300 meters (900 feet).
  • Page 11: General System Information

    6. Button #6 (PB6) 2. Button #2 (PB2) 7. Button #7 (PB7) 3. Button #3 (PB3) 8. Button #8 (PB8) 4. Button #4 (PB4) 9. Status LED 5. Button #5 (PB5) Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 11 of 27...
  • Page 12: Internal Illustration

    10. RF + Encoder Board 4. Button #4 (PB4) 11. Function Dip-switch 5. Button #5 (PB5) 12. Programming Port 6. Button #6 (PB6) 13. Battery Contacts 7. Button #7 (PB7) Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 12 of 27...
  • Page 13: Receiver

    3.2.1 External Illustration 1. COM LED 5. Output Relays LED 2. Status LED 6. System Information 3. Power LED 7. Cord Grip 4. External Antenna Jack 8. Mounting Bracket Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 13 of 27...
  • Page 14: Internal Illustration

    3.2.2 Internal Illustration 1. RF + Decoder Board 2. AC Line Filter + Relay Board 3. Power Transformer Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 14 of 27...
  • Page 15: Function Settings

    Alternately, perform the remote pairing process (RX to TX) described in Section 2.1.3 Remote Pairing; this will transfer the receiver channel to the transmitter. Repeat the channel setting process again if you would like to reselect a new channel. Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 15 of 27...
  • Page 16: Keypad Type Settings

    6. Slowly place the overlay over the buttons ensuring that the overlay makes contact around each of the buttons. 7. Firmly press the entire overlay to ensure that it seals the unit to maintain sealing. Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 16 of 27...
  • Page 17: Transmitter Inactivity/Sleep Timer Settings

    Exit the transmitter function setting mode by taking out the batteries and move the function dipswitch on both transmitters back to the “Off” position. Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 17 of 27...
  • Page 18 NOTE: When the transmitter keypad is set to type 1 while performing RX to TX remote pairing, the receiver must be reset (turn off and back on) or the RX to TX remote pairing must be executed 5 minutes after receiver inactivity. Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 18 of 27...
  • Page 19: Receiver

    When a button pair is set to the ID function the corresponding button setting on dipswitch #1 must set to “0”. When set to ID function the START/AUX function on keypad type 3 is disabled (auxiliary function replaced by ID function). Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016...
  • Page 20: Jumper Settings (For Units With The External Pairing Button)

    4.2.3 External Programming (for units with the external Pairing button) Other settings not listed in this manual can be programmed via the external programmer unit. Please contact Magnetek representatives in your area for more details. Transmitter Receiver Other available functions set via external programmer unit: 1) On &...
  • Page 21: Using External Antenna (Optional)

    4.2.5 Using External Antenna (optional) Please make sure to set the jumper to “EXT” when external antenna is connected. INT → Internal antenna used EXT → External antenna used Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 21 of 27...
  • Page 22: Receiver Installation

    ( ) For keypad type #2 and type #3 setups. For 9~36VDC power supply, wire #1 corresponds to the negative charge (-) and wire #3 corresponds to the positive charge (+); wire #2 is for GROUND. Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 22 of 27...
  • Page 23 If an external antenna is used, always locate the receiver where the antenna is free from obstacles from all directions to avoid the possibility of antenna damage (refer to the diagram at right). WALL Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 23 of 27...
  • Page 24 Remove the receiver by pressing down the bracket release and pull the receiver upward until it clears the guided track (see below). WALL Remove the two components (shown on the right with arrows pointing to them) when the 380~400VAC or 410~460VAC power transformer is used. Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 24 of 27...
  • Page 25: Operating Procedure

    “+” to “+” charge and “–” to “–” charge. Also make sure the screw is tightened after battery installation to avoid water, moisture, dirt, grease, or other liquid penetration. Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016...
  • Page 26: Status And Warnings

    Power to the relay board No power to the relay board 7.4 RECEIVER POWER LIGHT INDICATIONS Type Display Type Indication Constant red Power to the receiver No power to the receiver Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 26 of 27...
  • Page 27 170mm (L) x 106mm (W) x 69mm (H) Transmitter Weight 160g / 5.6oz (includes batteries) Receiver Weight 1.0kg/ 2.2lb (includes output cable) Distributed by Ergonomic Partners Sales@ErgonomicPartners.com www.ErgonomicPartners.com Tel: (314) 884-8884 Flex Mini System Instruction Manual March 2016 Page 27 of 27...

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