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  • Page 1 ECOSeries Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Service Information Your New Radio Remote Control System Thank you for your purchase of ARC Flex ECO radio remote control system. Without a doubt, our Flex ECO 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Introduction Radio Controlled Safety General System Information 3.1 Transmitter 3.1.1 External Illustration 3.1.2 Internal Illustration 3.2 Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration 3.2.2 Internal Illustration Function Settings 4.1 Transmitter 4.1.1 Enter Function Setting Mode 4.1.2 Channel Settings 4.1.3 Remote Pairing 4.1.4 Start Function Settings...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction The Flex ECO radio remote control systems are designed for control of industrial equipment and machinery such as overhead traveling cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, tower cranes, electric hoists, winches, monorails, conveyor belts, mining equipment, and other material handling equipment where wireless control is preferred. Each Flex ECO system consists of a transmitter handset and a receiver unit.

  • Page 6: 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 7 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 8 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 9  change any settings or controls without authorization and proper training  remove or obscure any warning or safety labels or tags  leave any load unattended while lifted  leave power on the radio controlled equipment when the equipment is not in operation ...

  • Page 10: General System Information

    3. General System Information 3.1 Transmitter 3.1.1 External Illustration STOP Button Pushbutton 8 (PB8) START Button Pushbutton 9 (PB9) Status LED Indicator Pushbutton 10 (PB10) Pushbutton 1 (PB1) Pushbutton 11 (PB11) Pushbutton 2 (PB2) Pushbutton 12 (PB12) Pushbutton 3 (PB3) A/B LED Indicators Pushbutton 4 (PB4) Battery Cover Screw...

  • Page 11: Internal Illustration

    3.1.2 Internal Illustration RF/Encoder Board Function Dipswitch Antenna Programming Port START Button Battery Contacts Infrared Sensors Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 10 of 36...

  • Page 12: Receiver

    3.2 Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration External Antenna Port (optional) Remote Pairing Button COM LED Indicator System Information Status LED Indicator Cord Grip Power LED Indicator Mounting Bracket Output Relay LED Indicators Mounting Bracket Release Infrared Sensor Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 11 of 36...

  • Page 13: Internal Illustration

    3.2.2 Internal Illustration RF/Decoder Board Function Jumpers INT/EXT Antenna Jumpers Channel Dipswitch Internal Antenna AC Line Filter/Relay Board Programming Port Power Transformer Function Dipswitches Voltage Selector Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual April 2015 Page 12 of 36...

  • Page 14: Function Settings

    4. Function Settings 4.1 Transmitter 4.1.1 Enter Function Setting Mode 1) Press down the STOP button. 2) Open the battery cover. 3) Set dip position #10 to “1” or ON position. 4) Reset the STOP button (transmitter power on). 5) Entered Function Setting Mode. 6) Status LED displays firmware version.

  • Page 15: Remote Pairing

    4.1.3 Remote Pairing A. Transmitter-to-Transmitter Pairing: 1) After entering the Function Setting Mode (refer to section 4.1.1 Enter Function Setting Mode). 2) Press and hold both PB3 and PB4 for up to 1 second (Status LED blinks orange). 3) Release PB3 and PB4 (Status LED turns off). 4) Entered Remote Pairing Mode.

  • Page 16: Start Function Settings

    Functions not listed in this manual can be programmed via the infrared programmer unit, such as the system serial number, system channel, transmitter output power, Function output relay settings, etc… Please contact ARC representative in your country for more details. Flex ECO 4S/4X/8S/8X/12S/12X Instruction Manual...

  • Page 17: Pushbutton Function Settings

    4.1.7 Pushbutton Function Settings 4.1.7.1 Toggled Pushbutton with LED Indication – Standard Right/Left Pushbutton Configuration Set pushbutton toggled function (latching output relay) by configuring the 10-position function dipswitch located inside the battery compartment. The “LED A” and “LED B” shown inside the shaded boxes illustrates which LED on the transmitter will light up when the designated pushbutton is pressed (PB11 &...
  • Page 18 4.1.7.3 Toggled Pushbutton with LED Indication – Inline Top/Bottom Pushbutton Configuration Set pushbutton toggled function (latching output relay) by configuring the 10-position function dipswitch located inside the battery compartment. The “LED A” and “LED B” shown inside the shaded box illustrates which LED on the transmitter will light up when the designated pushbutton is pressed (PB11 &...

  • Page 19: Receiver

    4.2 Receiver 4.2.1 Channel Settings Set the receiver channel by configuring the channel dipswitch located on the RF/decoder board, only the first 6 dip positions are used for channel programming. The system channels table on section 4.2.7 illustrates which dipswitch setting corresponds to which channel. Once the receiver channel is altered do make sure to change the transmitter channel as well.
  • Page 20 4.2.2.2 Output Relay Actions at 2 Speed (Flex ECO 12X only) 3 output relays configuration with Closed/Closed contact at 2 speed At 2 speed, both 1 speed (F1 or R1) and 2 speed (F/R2) output relays are closed. Refer to section 4.2.3.1 on how to set to this function. Forward 1 speed pushbutton pressed Forward 2...
  • Page 21 K25 Function output relay. There are other types of auxiliary functions made available for K25 and K26 Function output relays. Please contact ARC representative if your application requires other types of auxiliary function connected to these Function output relays.
  • Page 22 4.2.2.11 Auxiliary STOP Function The auxiliary STOP function acts as a 2 emergency stop button. When pressed, the receiver MAIN relays are deactivated (refer to section 4.2.3.2 on how to set to this function). When set to this function the Start Function on section 4.1.4 must set to “START”...

  • Page 23: Dipswitch Settings

    4.2.3 Dipswitch Settings 4.2.3.1 Interlocked Pushbutton Pair Interlocked means the pushbutton pair can not be activated at the same time, as it will cancel each other out. Interlocked settings are usually applied to electric motors with forward/reverse motion and On & Off switches. Each dipswitch on the RF/decoder board corresponds to a pushbutton pair.
  • Page 24 4.2.3.2 None-Interlocked Pushbutton Pair Non-interlocked settings allow the pushbutton pair be used at the same time. Non- interlocked settings are usually applied to crane’s or equipment’s auxiliary functions such as lights, horn or buzzer. Each dipswitch on the RF/decoder board corresponds to a pushbutton pair.

  • Page 25: Jumper Settings

    4.2.4 Jumper Settings Jumper settings are applied to functions such as the Start function, transmitter standard right/left or inline pushbutton configurations, firmware version, system testing and remote pairing function. Jumper Settings Function Standard A/B selector sequence - Output relay A activated at A position, output relay B activated at B position, (Opened) both relays activated at A+B position.

  • Page 26: Voltage Settings

    Make sure the lights indicator or the buzzer is connected to the K30 Function output relay CN11 port located on the AC line filter/relay board inside the receiver. Please contact ARC representative if you would like the lights indicator or the buzzer work differently than described above.

  • Page 27: System Channels Table

    4.2.7 System Channels Table Dipswitch Dipswitch Channel Frequency Channel Frequency Setting Setting 433.050MHZ 000001 433.825MHZ 100000 433.075MHZ 000010 433.850MHZ 100001 433.100MHZ 000011 433.875MHZ 100010 433.125MHZ 000100 433.900MHZ 100011 433.150MHZ 000101 433.925MHZ 100100 433.175MHZ 000110 433.950MHZ 100101 433.200MHZ 000111 433.975MHZ 100110 433.225MHZ 001000 434.000MHZ...

  • Page 28: Output Relay Contact Diagrams

    5.1 Output Relay Contact Diagrams Flex ECO 12S (single speed model) Flex ECO 12X (dual speed model) * For 9~36VDC power supply, wire #1 corresponds to the negative charge (-) and wire #3 corresponds to the positive charge (+), wire #2 is GROUND. * If PB11 (or PB12) is set to A/B pushbutton select or A/B rotary switch select function, output A connects to K21 (or K22), output B connects to K23 (or K24).

  • Page 29: Pre-Installation Precautions

    5.2 Pre-installation Precautions 1. Make sure the transmitter and receiver are with identical serial number and channel. 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 the crane or equipment is working properly prior to installation. 4.
  • Page 30 1. For best reception the location of the receiver should be visible to the operator at all time. 2. The location selected should not be exposed to high levels of electric noise. Mounting the receiver next to an unshielded variable frequency drive may cause radio interference. Always 432 mm locate the receiver as far away from variable frequency drive and electric motor as possible.
  • Page 31 8. Slide down the receiver along the guided track to secure the receiver to the mounting bracket. 9. Remove the receiver by pressing down the bracket release and pull the receiver upward until it clears the guided track. Install Mounting Bracket Type 1 Mounting Bracket Type 2 Remove Mounting Bracket Type 1...

  • Page 32: Operating Procedures

    6. Operating Procedures 6.1 General Operation Reset the STOP button located on the top left hand corner of the transmitter by rotating it clockwise or counter clockwise, the button will pop up. Transmitter is powered on when the STOP button is elevated. After turning on the transmitter power, check the Status LED on the transmitter for any sign of system irregularities (refer to section 6.6.1 Transmitter Status Indications).

  • Page 33: A/B Pushbutton Select Operation

    6.2 A/B Pushbutton Select Operation Press the “A/B” pushbutton repeatedly toggles between output relay A, B and A+B respectively. There are 4 different types of Select A/B sequence available (refer to section 4.1.7.2). Standard – Output relay A activated at A position, output relay B activated at B position, both output relays activated at A+B position.

  • Page 34: System Status Light Indications

    6.6 System Status Light Indications 6.6.1 Transmitter Status Indications Type Display Type Indication Voltage below 1.9V at initial power on. Transmitter power and receiver MAIN relays shuts off. Constant red Voltage below 1.8V during operation. Transmitter power and receiver MAIN relays shuts off.
  • Page 35 6.6.2 Receiver Status Indications Type Display Type Indication (Green & Red) Fast green blinks Decoding in process Slow green blinks Decoding on standby Two red blinks Receiver MAIN relays jammed or defective Fast red blinks Incorrect transmitter serial number Constant red Receiver low voltage No light displayed Decoding processors defective...

  • Page 36: General Specifications

    7. General Specifications Frequency Range 433 ~ 434 MHz Number of Channels 62 channels Channel Spacing 25 KHz Modulation Digital Frequency Modulation based on Manchester Code, 20bit address, 32bit CRC and Hamming Code. Encoder & Decoder Microprocessor-controlled Transmitting Range ＞100 Meters (300 feet) Hamming Distance ＞6 Frequency Control...

  • Page 37: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of Conformity (EMC, R&TTE, SAFETY & MACHINERY) For the following equipment: Product Flex ECO Series Radio Remote Control System Multiple Listee Model No. Flex ECO 4S/4X, ECO 8S/8X, ECO 12S/12X Manufacturer’s Name Advanced Radiotech Corporation Manufacturer’s Address 1F, 288-1, Hsin Ya Road, Chien Chen District,...

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