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- Page 1 Enrange MLTX2 Transmitter (Intrinsically Safe) Radio Remote Control April 2019 Part Number: 198-80202-2001 R04 © 2019 Magnetek...
- Page 2 SERVICE INFORMATION Your New Radio Remote Control System Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s MLTX2 Radio Remote Control. Magnetek has set a whole new standard in radio-remote performance, dependability, and value with this unique new line of bellybox transmitters.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
HANDLING BATTERIES ....................9 BATTERY DISPOSAL ..................... 10 CRANE/LIFTING DEVICE SPECIFIC WARNINGS ............10 SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF SAFE USE................ 11 MLTX2 TRANSMITTER STANDARD CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION ...... 12 INSTALLING BATTERY PACK ..................13 3.1.1 Approved Batteries for Intrinsically Safe Operation ..........13 3.1.2... - Page 4 CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY DESIGNATIONS BY COUNT ........41 433 MHz Telemotive Legacy Channel Set: TMS and TDMA .......... 42 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ..................43 ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ..............43 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ..................44 Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019 Page 4 of 44...
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Page 5: Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s MLTX2 Radio Remote Control. These instructions are to be used as a reference for personnel operating the MLTX2 Radio Remote Control and the equipment that this MLTX2 Radio Remote Control is attached to. -
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. Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019... -
Page 7: Critical Installation Considerations
Radio controlled equipment should not be operated by any person with insufficient eyesight or hearing or by any person who may be suffering from a disorder or illness, is taking any medication that may cause loss of equipment control, or is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019... -
Page 8: Safety Information And Recommended Training For Radio
• operate manual motions with other than manual power • operate radio controlled equipment when low battery indicator is on Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019 Page 8 of 44... -
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: Battery Disposal
• leave any load unattended while lifted Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019 Page 10 of 44... -
Page 11: Specific Conditions Of Safe Use
WARNING POTENTIAL ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING HAZARD. SEE INSTRUCTIONS. The MLTX2 has a maximum measured capacitance from housing and/or accessory to ground of 13pF. When possible, care should be taken to reduce the potential for generation of static electricity, such as: • Controlling the work environment humidity level to minimize generation of static electricity •... -
Page 12: Mltx2 Transmitter Standard Configuration And Operation
MLTX2 TRANSMITTER STANDARD CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION WARNING BEFORE OPERATING THE TRANSMITTER, FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL, CORRESPONDING RECEIVER SYSTEM MANUAL, APPROPRIATE MANUAL 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. -
Page 13: Installing Battery Pack
Prior to utilizing the MLTX2 transmitter, the battery pack must be installed. 3.1.1 Approved Batteries for Intrinsically Safe Operation The MLTX2 transmitter has been tested and approved for intrinsically safe operation with the following AA (LR6) size batteries: Duracell MN1500... - Page 14 When reinserting the lid onto the outer housing, make sure that the lid aligns with the outer housing and secure all four T10 star bit screws. When placing the battery pack into the MLTX2 battery pocket, ensure that the pack is fully seated and that the thumb screw is tightened down to hold the battery pack in place.
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Page 15: Turning The Transmitter On And Off
During initialization, the MLTX2 scans for any switches or motions that may be on during power up. If any switches or motions are on, the failure will be displayed as a solid red Battery LED, and then the MLTX2 will power itself down. -
Page 16: Turning On The Transmitter (With Optional Graphic User Interface Screen)
NOTE: You must place the OFF-ON-START switch to the ON position, after the unit is powered up, then push to the START position to pull in the Machine Stop relay (for older MLTX2 models, the user will have to position the OFF-ON-START switch into the START position once to start the transmitter and a second time to pull in the Machine Stop relay). -
Page 17: Power/Status And Battery Led
POWER/STATUS AND BATTERY LED The standard MLTX2 transmitter includes a Power/Status LED to let the operator know that the unit is functioning and Battery LED to indicate that the battery level is low (see Section 3.6.1 for LED indication... -
Page 18: Transmitters Equipped With Single Status/Battery Led Indicator
NOTE: When the shutdown sequence is completed, all LEDs will turn off. NORMAL OPERATING MODE WITH OPTIONAL GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE In normal operating mode, the MLTX2 displays real time information relating to the operation of the transmitter on the graphic user interface. Information may include Command Confirmation, Battery Life, Signal Strength, Two-Way Feedback, etc. -
Page 19: Watch Dog Indicator (Spinning Arrow)
NOTE: The battery display is only shown when the battery is powering the device. When the device is powered through the optional tethered connection the battery indicator is not displayed and a plug icon is display instead. NOTE: The battery life indictor will only show accurate battery life when using Magnetek approved battery packs. 3.7.4 Signal Strength Indicator The Signal Strength Indicator shows the radio signal strength at the receiver. -
Page 20: Two-Way Feedback System
COMPROMISING INTRINSIC SAFETY OF THE EQUIPMENT, READ, UNDERSTAND, AND ADHERE TO THE LIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES BELOW. Only trained Magnetek service personnel are permitted to connect the MLTX2 to a computer. Contact Magnetek Service if service to the product is required. - Page 21 PROGRAMMING THROUGH THE USB PORT IS TO BE DONE SOLELY BY MAGENETK SERVICE PERSONNEL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019 Page 21 of 44...
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Page 22: Transmitter Setup
The dip switch block can also set the RF channel setting. This dip switch block is the same block used for RF channel setting override. The dip switch block is visible through the USB/IR window (see Figure 7). Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual... - Page 23 Refer to Sections 6.2 and 6.3 for details on the specific RF channel details for the radio frequency that the transmitter is equipped with. The following figure details the dip switch positions for each RF channel. Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019...
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Page 24: Ir Configuration Receiver
The IR Cfg Recv functionallows the transmitter to link to a compatible receiver by using IR (contact the factory to determine if your receiver is compatible) and automatically set up the channel and access code to match the linked compatible receiver. Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019... -
Page 25: Rcp Ir Configuration On Transmitters Without A Display
IR Adapter port. Contact customer service to determine if your transmitter is compatible. You will also need to have an IR Adapter available to configure the device. Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019... -
Page 26: Using The Transmitter In Setup Mode (With Optional Graphic User Interface)
Section 4.2.2 will be available with no further input required from the user. NOTE: The password feature is enabled by default from the factory. Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019 Page 26 of 44... -
Page 27: Adjusting Settings In Setup Mode
The Access Code determines which receiver will be controlled by the transmitter. The Access Code in the MLTX2 transmitter must match the receiver Access Code or dip switches. If the Access Codes settings on the receiver and transmitter do not match, no communication will occur. - Page 28 When the disabled setting is selected the user will go directly into setup mode without being prompted to enter a password. Magnetek strongly recommends enabling the setup mode password setting to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to parameters. NOTE: The unit is shipped with the password requirement enabled and utilizing the factory default password.
- Page 29 You will also need to have an IR Adapter available to configure the device. Figure 9: MLTX2 IR Window and LEDs After selecting this option through, point the IR Adapter at the IR window located on the bottom of the transmitter (as seen in Figure 9.)
- Page 30 4.2.2.11 Exit With Save Selection of this option saves all changes and exits the Setup Mode. Upon exit, the device will start up with the new configuration settings. Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019 Page 30 of 44...
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Page 31: Programming With Rcp
Magnetek RCP software makes the programming of the MLTX2 transmitter easier and allows the programmer to store all of the MLTX2 settings in files for later use or reference. The RCP software also allows the programmer to customize the MLTX2 transmitter display with language descriptions that are project or machine-specific. - Page 32 NOTE: This check box is checked by default. Having the “Receive Device Data” option checked will cause the program to automatically read the data that is currently on the device upon clicking the Add button. Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019...
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Page 33: Mltx2 Configuration
RCP. MLTX2 CONFIGURATION PAGES The MLTX2 Transmitter has two configurable pages available to change settings on. The first page allows the configuration of general transmitter settings (Transmitter name, Access code, RF channel, etc.). The second page allows the configuration of the CAN bus network settings for models with the optional CAN connector equipped. - Page 34 PC or manually set the clock/date. NOTE: Changing any of these details will require a reboot of the MLTX2 after the new information has been sent to the device.
- Page 35 RF power are MAX, 50%, 25% and MIN. Activate Password The password is used to restrict access to the configuration menu on the MLTX2. Having an active password prevents accidental changes to the transmitter. Please familiarize yourself with this section before programming your password.
- Page 36 This feature allows the user to reset the internal clock on the transmitter to the correct date and time. The user can select to match the clock on the PC that is connected to the unit or select a custom date and time. Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019...
- Page 37 CAN Configuration Page This page allows the user to modify the CAN bus network communication settings. Source Address This is the address that the MLTX2 will use as the source address when transmitting messages on the CAN bus network. Protocol This pull down menu allows the user to modify the communication protocol for the CAN bus network.
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Page 38: Saving, Downloading, And Reading The Programs And Other Rcp Software Functions
FUNCTIONS CAUTION TO PROGRAM OR READ DATA FROM THE MLTX2, 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 39 1. Utilize the programming cable from the computer to the RCP programming adapter and turn the radio Transmitter on 2. Click “Receive” and follow on-screen prompts. 3. RCP will confirm reception and automatically display current programming in the MLTX2 unit. Reading the RCP Software Version 1. Select “Help”.
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Page 40: Transmitter Rf Channel Configuration Settings
See “Enrange XLTX/MLTX2 Transmitter ATEX/IECEx Information” sheet, Magnetek PN 198-80202-0003, for details regarding the hazardous location approvals for this product. Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe... -
Page 41: Channel And Frequency Designations By Count
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 Channels marked with * are approved for use in Australia Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019 Page 41 of 44... -
Page 42: 433 Mhz Telemotive Legacy Channel Set: Tms And Tdma
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 Enrange MLTX2 Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2019 Page 42 of 44... -
Page 43: General Troubleshooting
ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS If your transmitter ever needs repair, we always recommend that you have Magnetek perform the repair. If you need to refer to a parts list, refer to the transmitter drawing that was included in the shipment of your transmitter. -
Page 44: Declaration Of Conformity
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 USA The undersigned hereby declares on behalf of Magnetek, that the above-referenced product, to which this declara on relates, is in conformity with the provisions of CE Mark Direc ve (93/68/EEC), Machinery Safety Direc ve (2006/42/EC), ATEX II Direc ve (2014 /34/EU), Radio Equipment Direc ve (RED, 2014 /53/EU), EMC Direc ve (201 4/30/EU), and the ROHS2 Direc ve (2011 /65/EU).
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