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1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................
3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS ..................................................................................
3.1.1 TRANSMITTER EXTERNAL DESCRIPTIONS...................................
3.1.2 TRANSMITTER INTERNAL DESCRIPTIONS....................................
SHOULDER BELT VIEWS ..................................................................... 7
3.2.1 RECEIVER EXTERNAL DESCRIPTIONS ............................................ 8
3.2.2 RECEIVER INTERNAL DESCRIPTIONS .............................................. 8
3.2.3 RECEIVER MOUNTING DIMENSION................................................... 9
3.2.4 CARDS INSIDE RECEIVER .................................................................... 9
4.1 TRANSMITTER JOYSTICK DESCRIPTIONS ............................................ 13
4.2 JOYSTICK CONFIGURATIONS AND SETTINGS .................................... 24
4.3 TRANSMITTER PUSHBUTTON DESCRIPTIONS .................................... 25
4.3.1 PUSHBUTTON TYPES .......................................................................... 25
4.3.2 FUNCTION SETTINGS .......................................................................... 27
4.3.2.1 TRANSMITTER FUNCTION SETTINGS................................. 28
4.3.2.2 RECEIVER FUNCTION SETTINGS.......................................... 30
4.4 SPECIAL TYPES .............................................................................................. 34
4.5 CUSTOMIZED TYPES.....................................................................................
4.6 FREQUENCY TABLE................. ...................................................................... 37
5.1 TRANSMIITTER LCD FUNCTION SETTINGS............................................. 39
5.2 LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS...................................................................... 39
6.1 RECEIVER STATUS LIGHT............................................................................. 44
6.2 RECEIVER LED STATUS................................................................................. 44
6.3 PREPARATION..... ............................................................................................. 46
6.4 STEPS-BY-STEPS INSTALLATION................................................................. 46
6.5 WIRING DIAGRAM ......................................................................................... 47
6.6 SYSTEM TESTING............................................................................................ 47
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Page 1. INTRODUCTION ....................2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................... 3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS .................. 3.1 TRANSMITTER OUTLINE 3.1.1 TRANSMITTER EXTERNAL DESCRIPTIONS........3.1.2 TRANSMITTER INTERNAL DESCRIPTIONS........3.1.3 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, BATTERY CHARGER AND SHOULDER BELT VIEWS ..............7 3.2 RECEIVER OUTLINE 3.2.1 RECEIVER EXTERNAL DESCRIPTIONS ..........8 3.2.2 RECEIVER INTERNAL DESCRIPTIONS .......... - Page 2 7. TRANSMITTER OPERATING INSTRUCTION 7.1 POWER “ON” THE SYSTEM ................. 47 7.2 TRANSMITTER SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY ..........48 7.2.1 TRANSMITTER LED DISPLAY ............. 48 7.2.2 TRANSMITTER LED STATUS TABLE ..........48 7.3 JOYSTICK CORRECTION 7.3.1 REASONS FOR JOYSTICK CORRECTION........... 49 7.3.2 ENTER JOYSTICK CORRECTION MODE..........
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Page 3: Introduction
The Alpha 6000 is a highly sophisticated industrial radio remote control system. The versatile features of Alpha 6000 permits its usage in a wide range of industrial applications. The system can be used to control all types of industrial cranes, tower cranes, building construction equipment, automatic control systems, mining equipment, and many others. - Page 4 2. Proportional output interface cards available: Standard: By voltage/current: 0~+5V, 0~+10V, 0~±5V, 0~±10V, 4~20mA, 0~20mA & 0~24mA Customized: Customized proportional output interface card (optional). All Alpha 6000 function setting and selection can be done via Alpha 6000 software.
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Alpha 6000 system is relatively simple to use. However, it is very important to observe the proper safety procedures before, during, and after operation. When using properly the Alpha 6000 systems will enhance productivity and efficiency in the workplace. -
Page 6: System Descriptions
3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS 3.1 Transmitter Outline 3.1.1Transmitter External Descriptions 268mm × 162mm × 178.5mm (Fig. 1) Transmitter Top & Bottom View 1. Battery Power LED Display 2. Status LED Display 3. Information Top Plate (engraved) 4. Joystick Rubber Boot 5. Joystick Rubber Boot 6. -
Page 7: Transmitter Internal Descriptions
3.1.2 Transmitter Internal Descriptions A/G Sensor Board Encoder Board TX Module (Fig. 3) RF Module, Encoder Board and Power Switch Views 1. Buzzer 9. TX Module Connector Dip-Switch 2. Encoder 10. Power Input Connector Port Anti-Magnetic Shielding Plate 3. Ribbon Type Connector Port 11. -
Page 8: Receiver Outline
5 RECEIVER OUTLINE 3.2 Receiver Outline 3.2.1 Receiver External Descriptions 300mm×171mm×115mm (excluding antenna and plug-in connector) (Fig. 6) Receiver External Descriptions 3.2.2 Receiver Internal Descriptions Antenna Antenna Port AC Power Display SQ Status Display Status Display Main Relay Display System Information Plate Shock Absorber*4 Cable Gland*2 10. -
Page 9: Receiver Mounting Dimension
3.2.3 Receiver Mounting Dimension (圖八) 防震座尺寸座標 3.2.4 Cards inside Receiver RX Module Card Decoder Card Relay Module Card LCD Display Card 100~240VAC Power Module (Fig. 8) Cards inside Receiver... - Page 10 RX Module Card (Fig. 9) RX Module Card 1. RX Module Card Release Clip 6. Receiver Power LED Display 2. RX-1 Antenna Port 7. RX Module Golden Finger Slot 3 Receiver MAIN Relay LED Display RX Module Anti-Magnetic 4. Receiver Status LED Display Shielding Plate 5.
- Page 11 (3) Relay Card 1. Relay LED Display Pole 2. Relay Output Contact Connector Port 3. Relay Fixing Frame 4. Relay 5. Relay LED Display 6. Relay Card Golden Finger Slot (Fig. 11) Relay Card (4) Power Supply Module Aluminum Base for Power Supply Card 2.
- Page 12 (6) Voltage/Current Proportional Output Module 1. Status LED 2. ” LCD Display” Connector 3. RESET Status LED 4. External Power Input Joystick/VR Output Voltage & Current Setting JUMPER Joystick 5/VR5 ~ Joystick 8/VR8 Voltage & Current Output Joystick 1/VR1 ~ Joystick 4/VR4 Voltage & Current output 8.
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Page 13: System Functions
4. SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 4.1 Transmitter Joystick Descriptions Joystick types can be customized by the demand per different customer. The available ones are described as below: JOYSTICK DESCRIPTION TYPE Double axes joystick Proportional joystick Neutral angle range 0°±5°, max. motion angle ±40° Joystick Up/Left axis +6°~+40°... - Page 14 Neutral type VR 0° as the rotating central position. Clockwise 0°~+120°, counterclockwise 0°~-120°. * 0°~+120°, rotating range for 0~+MAX proportional output. (127 steps resolution) * 0°~-120°, rotating range for 0~+MAX or 0~-MAX proportional output. (127 steps resolution) * Rotate switch to any angle and release, rotary switch will remain at that angle and will not auto return to 0°.
- Page 15 Joystick Up 3-speed Joystick Down 1-speed Joystick Down 2-speed Joystick Down 3-speed oystick back to zero check after transmitter startup 4-speed joystick (2nd, 3rd & 4th speed Neutral Down 2-speed 3-speed 4-speed share the same relay) relay relay relay relay relay relay (optional)
- Page 16 Not included in the receiver 32pcs relays. The maximum number of outer extensive Outer extension, relay is 32. Same function as 1-speed joystick. 1-speed joystick Not included in the receiver 32pcs relays. The maximum number of outer extensive Outer extension, relay is 32.
- Page 17 JOYSTICK REQUEST DESCRIPTION FUNCTION * Installation: 0~±10V Double axes proportional joystick: Interface card 0~±5V * Neutral position as 0°, output 0V. voltage/current proportional * Joystick Upper/Left axis 0° ~ +40° for 0 ~ +10V / 0~+5V output. Please proportional output. (127 steps resolution) make sure the JUMPER in * Joystick Lower/Right axis 0°...
- Page 18 Upper axis relay is ON, Lower axis relay is OFF. * Counterclockwise 0° ~ -120° for 0~-10V / 0~-5V proportional output. (127 steps resolution) Upper axis relay is OFF, Lower axis relay is ON. Single type VR: * 0° as rotating central position, output 0V. * Clockwise 0°...
- Page 19 make sure the output. (127 steps resolution) JUMPER in Upper axis relay is ON, Lower axis relay is OFF. front of the * Joystick Lower/Right axis 0° ~ -40° for 4~20mA proportional output PORT is output. (127 steps resolution) plugged in the I Upper axis relay is OFF, Lower axis relay is ON.
- Page 20 VR and digital * Joystick is at neutral position or when neutral type VR is at 0° joystick position, 2-axis relays are OFF. (digital joystick * Joystick Upper/Left axis or neutral VR operates clockwise: is available with Upper/Left axis relay is ON, Lower/Right axis relay is OFF. axis relay) * Joystick Lower/Right axis or neutral VR operates counter- clockwise:...
- Page 21 joystick only Left/Right Not to select: exchange 1.Left cross axis: Up/Down axis 2.Left cross axis: Left/Right axis 3.Right cross axis: Left/Right axis 4.Small single axis To select: Right cross axis: Up/Down axis * The selected joystick or VR share the same relay. Joystick share * Joystick/VR are the same...
- Page 22 joysticks 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 & 7-8. * SICK LASER “NORTH” is restricted to Up axis. The purpose SICK LASER * Single side VR is not selectable is for the very north positioning. * SICK LASER “SOUTH” is restricted to Down axis. The purpose is for the very south positioning.
- Page 23 When crane reaches the North SENSOR, the detecting point of CN13 1S input will be 0V. The decoding firmware will be restricted as South output. That is, when joystick is operated to Down axis position, the output will be 0V. Then crane cannot go to South anymore.
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Page 24: Joystick Configurations And Settings
4.2 Joystick Configurations and Settings SETTING JOYSTICK Joystick1 Joystick2 Joystick3 Joystick4 Joystick5 Joystick6 Joystick7 Joystick8 Left double Left double Right double Right axis type axis type axis type double axis Up/Down Left/Right Up/Down type axis axis axis Left/Right axis Left double Left double (Left) small (Right) small... -
Page 25: Transmitter Pushbutton Descriptions
(D) small (E) small (F) small (A) small (B) small (C) small single axis single axis single axis single axis single axis single axis (E) small (F) small (G) small (A) small (B) small (C) small (D) small single axis single axis single axis single axis... - Page 26 simultaneou “EMS not to “No ON/safe OFF Software function ”is in pairs deactivate” is selectable ON PB relay OFF PB relay not selectable not selectable Receiver power on (Before receiving signal from transmitter) Not to press OFF PB , press ON PB 1.
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Page 27: Function Settings
* KEY: Power switch 4.3.2 Function Settings: * ID: Range 00000~FFFF (hex), length 20bit. Total 1,048,576 sets of unique ID codes. Each Alpha 6000 system with unique manufacturing ID setting. This will ensure that only commands from the matching control transmitter can be carried out without any interference from other radio systems. -
Page 28: Transmitter Function Settings
4.3.2.1 Transmitter Function Settings * Transmitter startup condition: Power key startup: Rotate the power key clockwise to “ON” position to turn on the transmitter power. ◎ START button/press START to activate MAIN relay: Rotate the power key clockwise to “ON” position, ◎... - Page 29 ◎ Shutoff transmitter power: When transmitter drops over the range of detective sensitivity, signal transmission from transmitter to receiver will be shutoff. Buzzer and error status LED display will continue to warn the operator. MAIN relay will be deactivated after the receiver receives no signal from the transmitter.
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Page 30: Receiver Function Settings
double speed interlock pushbuttons are all released. The transmitter buzzer and error status light will be ON continuously to warn the operator. To release the inhibited joystick and pushbuttons function by the error status light: 1. To release “Inhibit the joystick and pushbutton function“, press START button when the joystick position is neutral (unrelated to VR) and pushbutton is released. - Page 31 ON; if NG, then error status “MAIN relay lock” appear. ◎ Receiver power ON: Proceed with dynamic check when receiver power is ON. If pass, then start the system; if NG, then error status “MAIN relay lock” appear. ◎ START and receiver power ON: Dynamic check for both operation and power ON conditions. Remark 1: When MAIN relay is on dynamic check status, MAIN1 relay close and MAIN2 relay open.
- Page 32 ◎ Auto-scan master channel lock condition ID match_It is used only for master channel under auto-scan condition which transmitter ID matches receiver one. START button_It is used only for master channel under auto-scan condition which transmitter ID matches receiver one. The transmitter START button has to be pressed down at the same time.
- Page 33 operation priority to the other one. Setting request: Transmitter 1 is set as channel 1 and transmitter 2 is set as channel 2. AUTOSCAN enable is set as 2 stages. 1 stage is set as the channel for transmitter 1 and 2 stage is set as the channel for transmitter 2.
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Page 34: Special Types
(5) After the receiver has scanned and caught the transmitter that takes over, the AUTOSCAN control will also be taken over by the transmitter that takes over. (6) Please turn off the original transmitter in operation. Alpha 6000 Receiver Alpha 6000... - Page 35 (2) Transmitter 1 operates receiver 1 & 2 at the same time, or transmitter 2 operates receiver 1 & 2 at the same time. * The transmitter that controls the receiver gets the control priority. Alpha 6000 Alpha 6000 Receiver 2...
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Page 36: Customized Types
Transmitter 2 Transmitter 3 Transmitter 8 4.5 Customized Types There are many types of customized system available with the combination of single-axis joystick, double-axis joystick, pushbuttons and switches for the Alpha 6000. Please talk to the manufacturer for more information. -
Page 37: Frequency Table
4.6 Frequency Table CHANNEL 433MHz/25k CHANNEL 447MHz/12.5k 433.0750 MHz 447.8750 MHz 433.1000 MHz 447.8875 MHz 433.1250 MHz 447.9000 MHz 433.1500 MHz 447.9125 MHz 433.1750 MHz 447.9250 MHz 433.2000 MHz 447.9375 MHz 433.2250 MHz 447.9500 MHz 433.2500 MHz 447.9625 MHz 433.2750 MHz 447.9750 MHz 433.3000 MHz 447.9875 MHz... - Page 38 434.5500 MHz 448.3625 MHz 434.5750 MHz 448.3750 MHz 434.6000 MHz 448.3875 MHz 434.6250 MHz 448.4000 MHz 434.6500 MHz 448.4125 MHz 434.6750 MHz 448.4250 MHz 434.7000 MHz 448.4375 MHz 434.7250 MHz 448.4500 MHz 434.7500 MHz 448.4625 MHz 434.7750 MHz 448.4750 MHz 433.3250 MHz 448.4875 MHz 433.3500 MHz...
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Page 39: System Settings
5. SYSTEM SETTINGS 5.1 Receiver LCD Function Settings α 6 0 0 0 J 1 : +04 . 4V J 2 : +05 . 0V C H : 4 0 1 J 3 : 1 STEP J 4 : 2 STEP E I D : 0 0 0 0 I D : A 6 0 0 0 J 5 : 0 STEP... - Page 40 Line 2: ○ 4 EID:0000 4 bits (4 bits/binary), after AUTOSCAN EID function enable. For receiver ID comparison. ID:12345 ID for receiver comparison, 5 bits (20 bits/ Hexadecimal) ○ Line 3: ⑥ MRly OFF MAIN relay deactivated MRly ON ...
- Page 41 3) Page 2: joystick/VR function display ① Signal strength, 5 sections in total. Full 5-section is for the strongest signal, empty 5-section is for the weakest signal. ② Joystick or VR output Line 1: J1:+10.0V J2:24.0mA J1 is for joystick 1 or VR1 output; J2 is for joystick 2 or VR2 output Line 2: J3:-10.0V J4:00.0mA J3 is for joystick 3 or VR3 output;...
- Page 42 Line 4: P4: 25 -- -- -- -- -- -- 32 P4 is to relay module card IV. P4: In sequence to relay K25 ~ K32 “25” is K25 RELAY ON, “--" is K25 RELAY OFF, “ ”(empty) is K25 RELAY not in use. “32”...
- Page 43 “24” is external K24 RELAY ON， ”--" is external K24 RELAY OFF, ” “ (empty) is external K24 RELAY not in use Line 4: E4: 25 -- -- -- -- -- -- 32 E4 is in the CN10 slot of external extension system, relay module card IV. E1: In sequence to external relay K25 ~ K32 “25”...
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Page 44: Receiver Status Light And Installation
2STEP E External extension double-speed joystick, not to share the 2-speed relay 2STEPs E External extension double-speed joystick, not to share the 2-speed relay. 1 & 2-speed relay do not activate at the same time. 3STEP E External extension three-speed joystick, share the 2-speed and above relay.. - Page 45 All output off RELAY setting Red LED ON_0.1/OFF_0.3sec with 5 Internal RELAY > 32PCS error blinks, OFF_0.8sec All output off START system COM or 2803 feedback check Red LED ON_0.1/OFF_0.3sec with 8 display error abnormal blinks, OFF_0.8sec All output off TX module faulty is detected by Red LED ON_0.1/OFF_0.3sec with 4 RX module invalid...
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Page 46: Preparation
6.3 Preparation 1. Required Tools: (6) Self Drill φ10.5 mm ~φ11 mm (1) Flat Head Screwdriver (-) (2) 5 mm Wrench (7) Needle-nose pliers (3) Multi-Meters (8) Diagonal pliers (9) Wiring Cable(cord between 14 mm ~18 mm) and (4) 14 mm Box Wrench or Socket Wrench Materials (5) Power Drill with 10.5~11mm Drill-Bit 2. -
Page 47: Wiring Diagram
13. Please refer to below figures. To open the metal cover, unscrew the power module cover as positioned. (Fig. 18) 6.5 Wiring Diagram Please refer to the wiring diagram located on the last page of this manual and on the backside of the receiver cover plate. -
Page 48: Transmitter System Status Display
will disappear thus temporarily deactivating the transmitter power and the receiver MAIN. Pressing START pushbutton thereafter will close the receiver MAIN and start the timing sequence over again. 6. If any function, such as the frequency channel of the transmitter unit is altered via simple dip-switch setting inside the transmitter (refer to page 13), you must then also change the frequency RF channel in the receiver (refer to page 15~16). -
Page 49: Joystick Correction
Encoder-Status LED Display (dual colors) ITEM STATUS CONDITION LED STATUS Low mid-voltage Power < 6.0V All LED status lights off Failed on external Watchdog wiring Red LED ON_0.1/OFF_0.3sec with 8 System error check or ADC reference voltage blinks, OFF_0.8sec error Check pushbuttons, increase Pushbutton and increase resistance Red LED ON_0.1/OFF_0.3sec with 6... -
Page 50: Joystick Correction Steps
green lights are ON at the same time), and the status LED will display in green quick blinks then the transmitter enters joystick correction mode. 7.3.3 Joystick Correction Steps Proportional joystick: 1. Select either joystick and operate it slowly. Then the buzzer will beep once briefly which means the joystick axis direction catches the start position. -
Page 51: Function Change Settings
Please keep on operating the joystick forward to the axis end for correction. 7.3.5 Function Change Settings 1. One end of the Alpha 6000 USB programming cable connects to computer, the other end connects to encoder board inside transmitter as shown below. (Remove the Power Key first) - Page 52 Memory (ROM)” to download the setting data to the transmitter. 6. After transmitter setting data is downloaded completely, remove Alpha 6000 programmer USB plug from encoder board and then plug it into decoder board as shown below. (The system has to be first shutoff.) (Fig.
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Page 53: Battery Charging
8. BATTERY CHARGING 1. Plug in the power cord and the power indicator will light up. 2. When a battery pack is inserted, the green charging light will blink to indicate charging is taking place at the current moment. 3. If discharging of battery pack is desired, press the “DISCHARGE” button. At discharging mode, the green blinking light will now turned into a constant red light indicating that the battery pack is now being discharged. -
Page 54: Trouble Shooting
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Should the operator find the equipment not operating normally, please check the chart below for simple trouble shooting tips. POSSIBLE REASON PROBLEM JUDGEMENT SOLUTION Crane malfunctioned Repair the crane Try to operate the crane by a pendent. If it is working, then the problem is on the crane itself. -
Page 55: System Specification
10. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION Transmitter Unit Frequency Range PLL 433 ~ 434 MHz / 447 ~ 448 MHz Transmitting Range: over 100 Meters Continuous Operating Time 28+ Hours (2000mAh) Operating Current approx. 70mA Sleep Mode Current approx. 10mA Charging Current approx. 400mA Security ID Code 1,048,576 sets (20 bit) Shortest Pushbutton Recognizing Time... - Page 56 Receiver Unit Frequency Range PLL 433 ~ 434 MHz / 447 ~ 448 MHz Channel Spacing 25KHz / 12.5KHz ≧ 6 Hamming Distance Frequency Control VTCXO + Synthesizer (PLL) Frequency Drift < 3ppm @ -10℃ ~ 70℃ Frequency Deviation < 1ppm @ 25℃ ≤...
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Page 57: Parts List
11. PARTS LIST 1. TX module TX6000 2. RX module card RX6000 3. Proportional output module POM6000 4. Wiring loom WL6000 5. Encoder board EN6000 6. Decoder card DE6000 Decoder card (infrared) DEIR6000 7. LCD display card LCD6000 8. Relay card (8R) RL6008 9. - Page 58 23. Transmitter casing (complete) TC6000 24. Transmitter protective guardrail + hardware PG5000 25. Transmitter power key PW5000 26. 2000mAh NiMH battery pack BAT2000 27. Receiver antenna (419/433/447 MHz) ANT433 28. Receiver upper enclosure RCU6000 Receiver bottom enclosure RCB6000 Receiver enclosure (complete) RC6000 29.
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