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Magnetek Flex VUE Product Manual

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Flex VUE™ Transmitter
Remote Equipment Control
July 2013
Part Number: 198-80200-0001 R4
© 2013 Magnetek Material Handling

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  • Page 1 Flex VUE™ Transmitter Remote Equipment Control July 2013 Part Number: 198-80200-0001 R4 © 2013 Magnetek Material Handling...
  • Page 2 Your New Radio Remote Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s Flex VUE™ Radio Remote Equipment Control. Magnetek has set a whole new standard in radio-remote performance, dependability, and value with this unique new line of handheld transmitters. 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

    PRE-OPERATION TEST ........................ 9 HANDLING BATTERIES ......................10 OPTIONAL RECHARGABLE BATTERY CHARGING ..............10 BATTERY DISPOSAL ........................10 FLEX VUE™ TRANSMITTER STANDARD CONFIGURATON AND OPERATION ....... 11 INSTALLING BATTERY COMPARTMENT .................. 14 3.1.1 Alkaline Battery Replacement ....................14 TURNING THE TRANSMITTER ON AND OFF ................15 3.2.1...
  • Page 4 ACCESS CODES ......................... 25 CONNECTING THE FLEX VUE™ TO A COMPUTER ..............25 PROGRAMMING WITH RCP ....................... 26 5.3.1 FLEX VUE™ Configuration Page..................29 5.3.2 Saving, Downloading, and Reading the Programs and Other RCP Software Functions ..32 6.0 CLEANING THE TRANSMITTER ......................34 TRANSMITTER RF CHANNEL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS .............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 6: 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. Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 6 of 41...

  • Page 7: Critical Installation Considerations

    July 2013 Page 7 of 41 Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual...

  • Page 8: Safety Information And Recommended Training For Radio Controlled Equipment Operators

    July 2013 operate a crane, hoist or lifting device when the device is not centered over the load Page 8 of 41 Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual...

  • Page 9: Transmitter Unit

    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 10: Handling Batteries

    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 a sealed battery pack.

  • Page 11: Flex Vue™ Transmitter Standard Configuraton And Operation

    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. Figure 1: Typical Flex VUE™ 4 Button Configuration G. Graphic Display 2. Pushbutton #2 SB.
  • Page 12 Figure 2: Typical Flex VUE™ 8 Button Configuration G. Graphic Display 3. Pushbutton #3 LG. Logo Label E. Machine Stop Button 4. Pushbutton #4 SB. Strap Bar LED. Status LED Indicator 5. Pushbutton #5 IR. IR Communication Window S. Removable Power Key Switch 6.
  • Page 13 Figure 3: Typical Flex VUE™ 12 Button Configuration G. Graphic Display 4. Pushbutton #4 11. Pushbutton #11 E. Machine Stop Button 5. Pushbutton #5 12 .Pushbutton #12 LED. Status LED Indicator 6. Pushbutton #6 LG. Logo Label S. Removable Power Key Switch 7.

  • Page 14: Installing Battery Compartment

    Prior to utilizing the Flex VUE™ transmitter, batteries must be installed. 3.1.1 Alkaline Battery Replacement The Flex VUE™ comes standard with a removable battery compartment that holds two disposable AA alkaline batteries. Figure 4: Flex VUE™ Alkaline Battery Compartment To change the alkaline batteries in the battery compartment, separate the compartment from the outer housing (see Figure 4) by loosening all four screws (Phillips bit) on the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.

  • Page 15: Turning The Transmitter On And Off

    Next, insert the black power switch key into the power key slot located on the right side of the transmitter just below the display. Rotate the key clockwise to the ON position, and the Magnetek logo will appear on the LCD screen. Following the logo screen, the unit will perform a routine initialization.

  • Page 16: Proportional Button Calibration

    NOTE: On Flex VUE™ units equipped with 2-step buttons, calibration is not required. The buttons on the Flex VUE™ are calibrated when the unit is assembled in the factory, but if the Flex VUE™ unit is experiencing problems, the buttons can be recalibrated after assembly by using the...

  • Page 17: Removing Power Switch Key

    3.4.2 2-Step Push Button Control On Flex VUE™ units equipped with 2-Step push buttons, the buttons can be set up to deliver a control signal output that increases with each step that the button is depressed. NORMAL OPERATING MODE – DISPLAY FEATURES/FUNCTIONS In normal operating mode, the Flex VUE™...

  • Page 18: Watch Dog Indicator (Sweeping Dot)

    Watch Dog Indicator (Sweeping Dot) The Watch Dog Indicator is located on the far right of the bottom status line of the Flex VUE™ graphic user interface screen. The 4 pixel sweeping dot will start in the right corner of the screen, moving toward the upper left corner of the screen, stopping while still on the bottom line, and then return to the right corner of the screen.

  • Page 19: Signal Strength Indicator

    3.5.5 Signal Strength Indicator The Signal Strength Indicator is located on the bottom line of the Flex VUE™ graphic user interface screen, between the number of messages being received and the Battery Life Indicator. The Signal Strength Indicator shows the radio signal strength at the receiver, and is only available in systems equipped for Two-Way feedback (see Section 3.5.6).

  • Page 20: Transmitter Setup

    START switch. If password is enabled, it will need to be entered here. In this mode, there will not be any information on the top line of the Flex VUE™ (since communication with the receiver has not yet been enabled). One of the setup parameters will be displayed on the screen, with ‘Setup Mode’...

  • Page 21: Adjusing Settings In Setup Mode

    ‘Save And Exit’ from the Setup Mode menu without having to restart the Flex VUE™. If Setup Mode was entered using the sequence in Section 4.2.2, then the Flex VUE™ will need to be power-cycled to start using the new parameter after ‘Save And Exit’ from the Setup Mode menu is selected.

  • Page 22: Transmitter Inactivity Timeout

    1 minute increments. From 15 minutes to 60 minutes it can be set in 5 minute increments. When the unit times out, the transmitter will turn off. The Flex VUE™ unit will need to be turned off and then back on to start the unit again.

  • Page 23: Set Clock

    4.3.7 Set Clock This sets the system clock for the Flex VUE™ unit. The clock is set in the following format: 10/01/12 13:12:11 MM/DD/YY hh:mm:ss If ‘Save and Exit’ is selected from the setup menu after changing this parameter, it will immediately take effect.

  • Page 24: 4.3.11 Exit With Save

    4. The user will then have 5 seconds to ensure the IR windows of the transmitter and receiver are lined up while the Flex VUE™ will countdown from five to zero. 5. After the countdown has reached zero, the interface will display “Attempting” while attempting to communicate with the receiver.

  • Page 25: Optional Programming With Rcp

    OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING WITH RCP Using the optional RCP software makes programming of the Flex VUE™ 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.

  • Page 26: Programming With Rcp

    Magnetek RCP software makes the programming of the Flex VUE™ transmitter easier and allows the programmer to store all of the Flex VUE™ settings in files for later use or reference. The RCP software also allows the programmer to customize the Flex VUE™ transmitter display with language descriptions that are project or machine specific.
  • Page 27 Receive Device Data Checkbox At the bottom of the New Project window there is a check box that allows the user to automatically July 2013 download the setting values on the device upon connection. Page 27 of 41 Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual...
  • Page 28 SETTING VALUES ON THE DEVICE WITH DEFAULT VALUES AND ANY SETTINGS CHANGED BY THE OPERATOR UPON SENDING THE PROGRAM TO THE DEVICE. ALL STORED VALUE SETTINGS WITHIN THE DEVICE WILL BE REPLACED, INCLUDING ANY PROJECT-SPECIFIC VALUES. MAGNETEK STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE “RECEIVE DEVICE DATA” CHECK BOX BE LEFT CHECKED.

  • Page 29: Flex Vue™ Configuration Page

    PC or manually set the clock/date. NOTE: Changing any of these details will require a reboot of the Flex VUE™ after the new information has been sent to the device.
  • Page 30 The transmitter can be set to turn off after a period of time when no controls are activated. To restart the transmitter, the OFF-ON-START switch must be cycled through the START position. The factory default setting for the inactivity timeout is 15 minutes. July 2013 Page 30 of 41 Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual...
  • Page 31 RF power are Full, Half, Quarter, and Minimum. Activate Password The password is used to restrict access to the configuration menu on the Flex VUE™. Having an active password prevents accidental changes to the transmitter. Please familiarize yourself with this section before programming the password.

  • Page 32: Saving, Downloading, And Reading The Programs And Other Rcp Software Functions

    Saving, Downloading, and Reading the Programs and Other RCP Software Functions CAUTION TO PROGRAM OR READ DATA FROM THE FLEX VUE™, 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 33 To read a program file from the Flex VUE™ Transmitter 1. Plug in the USB programming cable. 2. Click “Receive” and follow onscreen prompts. 3. RCP will confirm reception and automatically display current programming in the Flex VUE™ unit. Reading the RCP Software Version 1. Select “Help”.

  • Page 34: 6.0 Cleaning The Transmitter

    Cleaning fluids with ammonia (such as Windex or Formula 409) Gasoline Denatured Alcohol Carbon tetrachloride Acetone Using the any of the above items to clean the transmitter can cause damage to the transmitter and affect operation. July 2013 Page 34 of 41 Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual...

  • Page 35: Transmitter Rf Channel Configuration Settings

    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. July 2013 Page 35 of 41 Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual...

  • Page 36: Channel And Frequency Designations By Count

    914.60 MHz 434.300 MHz 914.80 MHz 434.350 MHz 915.80 MHz 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 Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 36 of 41...

  • Page 37: Optional Frequencies And Channels

    AKA02 433.525 MHz AKA03 433.725 MHz AKA04 433.925 MHz AKA05 434.125 MHz AKA06 434.325 MHz AKA07 434.525 MHz AKA08 434.725 MHz AK38 432.4 MHz AK50 430.0 MHz Table 2 July 2013 Page 37 of 41 Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual...

  • Page 38: 419 Mhz Extended Channel Set: Tms

    419.600 417.100 419.650 417.150 419.700 417.200 419.750 417.250 419.800 417.300 419.850 417.350 419.900 417.400 419.950 417.450 Table 3 NOTE: Channels marked with * are approved for use in China July 2013 Page 38 of 41 Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    The antenna on the receiver is and try to locate the antenna in a location that missing, damaged, or is visible when operating the equipment at all improperly installed. times. Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 39 of 41...

  • Page 40: Assembly And Replacement Parts

    ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS If your transmitter ever needs repair, we always recommend that you have Magnetek perform the repair. There are no user serviceable parts within the Flex VUE™. Please contact Magnetek’s service department at +1.866.MAG.SERV for information regarding parts and service.

  • Page 41: 9.0 Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    9.0 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY July 2013 Page 41 of 41 Flex VUE™ Transmitter Instruction Manual...
  • Page 42 Canada Facility www.magnetekmobilehydraulic.com Milwaukee, WI 53213 Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 4090B Sladeview Crescent Toll-Free Phone 800.288.8178 Phone 262.783.3500 Mississauga, Ontario Toll-Free Fax 800.298.3503 Fax 262.783.3510 L5L 5Y5 Canada Brochure No. Flex VUE Toll Free Phone: 800.792.7253 Tech Specs Fax: 905.8281526...
  • Page 43 Flex VUE™ Transmitter 4, 8, and 12 Buttons Technical Specifications LAYOUT OF FLEX VUE 12 BUTTON G. Graphic Display Pushbutton #5 Pushbutton #12 E. Emergency Stop Button Pushbutton #6 Logo Label S. Removable Power Key Switch 7. Pushbutton #7 Strap Bar 1.

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