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- Page 1 Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE System Radio Control Equipment Instruction Manual Part Number: 191-54600-M000C R00 November 2018 ©Copyright 2018 Magnetek Material Handling...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Pre-installation Precautions......................35 Step-by-Step Installation ......................36 Operating Procedures ........................39 General Operation........................39 Changing Batteries........................40 Battery Charging ........................40 System Status Light Indications ....................41 Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 3 of 44... - Page 4 6.4.2 Receiver Status Indications ....................42 6.4.3 Receiver Power Indications ....................42 6.4.4 Receiver COM Indications ..................... 42 General Specifications ........................43 Declaration of Conformity........................ 44 Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 4 of 44...
- Page 5 SERVICE INFORMATION Your New Radio Remote Control System Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s Flex EX2 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.
- Page 6 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.
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Page 7: Introduction
Other Optional Accessories and Features – transmitter magnet mount, transmitter belt clip, transmitter lanyard, transmitter rubber guard, miniature indicator light and buzzer, charging station, external antenna kit, multiple receivers function, and many others. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 7 of 44... -
Page 8: 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 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 8 of 44... -
Page 9: Critical Installation Considerations
Radio controlled cranes, hoists, lifting devices and other material handling equipment should not be operated by any person who cannot read or understand signs, notices and operating instructions that pertain to the equipment. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 9 of 44... -
Page 10: Safety Information And Recommended Training For Radio Controlled Equipment Operators
• leave any load unattended while lifted • leave power on the radio controlled equipment when the equipment is not in operation Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 10 of 44... -
Page 11: Transmitter Unit
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 12: General System Information
Power Key Switch Battery Cover Screw Status LED Indicator System Information Pushbutton 1 (PB1) Lanyard and Waist Belt Attachment Slot Pushbutton 2 (PB2) Pushbutton 3 (PB3) Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 12 of 44... -
Page 13: 6Ex2 External Illustration
Status LED Indicator Pushbutton 6 (PB6) Pushbutton 1 (PB1) Future Feature Pushbutton 2 (PB2) Battery Cover Screw Pushbutton 3 (PB3) Lanyard and Waist Belt Attachment Slot Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 13 of 44... -
Page 14: 4Ex2 Internal Illustration
* The programming port is only used for updating the transmitter firmware. It is not used with the IR Programmer. For more information, contact Magnetek field service. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 14 of 44... -
Page 15: 6Ex2 Internal Illustration
* The programming port is only used for updating the transmitter firmware. It is not used with the IR Programmer. For more information, contact Magnetek field service. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 15 of 44... -
Page 16: Receiver
Remote Pairing Button COM LED Indicator System Information Status LED Indicator Cord Grip Power LED Indicator Mounting Bracket (optional) Output Relay LED Indicators Mounting Bracket Release Infrared Sensors Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 16 of 44... -
Page 17: 4Ex2 And 6Ex2 Internal Illustration
4EX2 and 6EX2 Internal Illustration RF/Decoder Board Programming Port Internal Antenna Power Transformer INT/EXT Antenna Jumpers Lower Relay Board Function Dipswitches Upper Relay Board Channel Dipswitch Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 17 of 44... -
Page 18: Function Settings
“channel unassigned” the receiver must also set to “channel unassigned” in order for the entire system to work. 7. Exit Channel Setting mode by rotating the power switch key to OFF ( 0 ) position. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 18 of 44... - Page 19 6 is skipped because the transmitter and receiver channels are now different (new vs. old). In this case you would have to redo steps 1-4 and step 6 to transfer the newly selected transmitter channel to the receiver. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 19 of 44...
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Page 20: Remote Pairing
(press and hold PB2) (press and hold PB1) NOTE: During remote pairing make sure the distance between the two transmitters is no more than 1 meter. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 20 of 44... -
Page 21: Transmitter Start Function Settings
Execute the START command or press any pushbutton to wake up the system (MAIN relays closed). Dipswitch Function Settings START xxxxxxxxx0 Reactivation Any Button xxxxxxxxx1 Reactivation Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 21 of 44... -
Page 22: Transmitter Inactivity Timer Settings
3. Rotate the power switch key to ON ( I ) position. 4. Release PB3 and PB4 at the same time. The system will enter Pushbutton Function mode. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 22 of 44... - Page 23 LED 4 * PB1...PB4 → Pushbutton number. * Normal → Normal momentary contact. * LED 1 - LED 4 → Pushbutton toggled function with designated LED indication. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 23 of 44...
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Page 24: Display Frequency Band
Up to 4 assignable relay outputs can be programmed into the system and feedback to the transmitter LED indicators during operation. These settings require using the infrared IR programmer unit. Please contact Magnetek field service for more details. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual... -
Page 25: Infrared Function Settings
4.1.11 Infrared Function Settings The transmitter is embedded with infrared sensors for infrared start function. These settings require using the infrared IR programmer unit. Please contact Magnetek field service for more details. 4.1.12 Zero-G Sensor Settings The transmitter is embedded with a Zero-G sensor to guard against any unintended control of the crane or equipment when transmitter is thrown or dropped. -
Page 26: Output Relay Configurations
There are other types of auxiliary functions made available for the K10 Function output relays (see Section 4.2.5 on page 32). Contact Magnetek field service if your application requires other types of auxiliary functions connected to the Function output relay. - Page 27 This type of relay action usually applies to external applications such as lights. See Section 4.2.3.2 on page 30 on how to set to this function. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 27 of 44...
- Page 28 Example: If the first 6 dipswitch positions are set to channel 01 (000001), when set to 2-channel scanning (type 2 above) the receiver will scan only channel 01 and 02. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018...
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Page 29: Dipswitch Settings
3 output relays Closed/Closed relay action + Brake + External warning* * External warning function requires installing an external warning device such as horn or lights to the K10 Function output relay. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 29 of 44... - Page 30 Normal + Start Toggle 11110 Normal + Start Toggle (EMS) 11111 Normal + Start Normal + Start * EMS → all relays deactivate when STOP button is pressed. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 30 of 44...
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Page 31: Other Dipswitch Settings
Dip set to “0” or down (pressing the Pairing button required) Receiver-to-transmitter remote pairing Dip set to “1” or up (pressing the Pairing button not required) Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 31 of 44... -
Page 32: Other Function Output Relays Settings
Other Function Output Relays Settings Listed below are other types of functions that can be outputted through the K10 Function output relay via the infrared IR programmer unit. Contact Magnetek field service for more details. Function relay closes when receiver voltage is low. -
Page 33: System Channels Table
111101 436.050 011111 434.550 111110 436.100 NOTE: Channel unassigned is represented by “000000” dipswitch setting. See Section 4.1.2 on page 18, part A, unassigned channel scheme. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 33 of 44... -
Page 34: Receiver Installation
* 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 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 34 of 44... -
Page 35: Pre-Installation Precautions
4. Make sure the power source to the receiver is set correctly. 5. Switch off the main power source to the crane or equipment prior to installation. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 35 of 44... -
Page 36: Step-By-Step Installation
5.3 Step-by-Step Installation 118 mm 55 mm 2.17" 4.66" With Optional Removable Mounting Bracket 118 mm 55 mm 19 mm 2.17" 0.74" 4.66" Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 36 of 44... - Page 37 6. Drill four holes on the control panel, wall or location where the receiver is to be installed. 7. Make sure the screws are tightened after installation. 5 6mm Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 37 of 44...
- Page 38 2. Slide down the receiver along the guided track to secure the receiver to the mounting bracket. 3. Remove the receiver by pressing down the bracket release and pull the receiver upward until it clears the guided track. Install Remove Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 38 of 44...
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Page 39: Operating Procedures
6. Turn off the transmitter power by rotating the power switch key counterclockwise to the OFF ( 0 ) position; it will disconnect the transmitter power and the receiver MAIN relays altogether. Turn it further counterclockwise to release the key. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 39 of 44... -
Page 40: Changing Batteries
Refer to the charging station instruction manual for other useful features such as the rubber safety belt, removable mounting bracket and external light indication. Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 40 of 44... -
Page 41: System Status Light Indications
3 orange blinks followed by a Decoding processors defective 2-second pause Solid orange when the START button is Receiver MAIN relays activated pressed and held at initial system startup Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 41 of 44... -
Page 42: Receiver Status Indications
Indication Power to receiver No power to receiver 6.4.4 Receiver COM Indications Type Display Type (Red) Indication Power to relay board No power to relay board Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 42 of 44... -
Page 43: General Specifications
4EX2: 249 g / 8.8 oz (including batteries) 6EX2: 270 g / 9.5 oz (including batteries) Receiver Weight: 900 g / 2.0 lb (including output cable) Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 43 of 44... -
Page 44: Declaration Of Conformity
EN 60529 (IP66), EN 62479, EN 55032 + EN 55024 Test reports issued by: R&TTE SAFETY MACHINERY OTHERS Person responsible for making this declaration: Tom Jou / President Name and signature of authorized person Flex 4EX2 / 6EX2 MRX CE Instruction Manual November 2018 Page 44 of 44...