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  • Page 1 FLEXEPV Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Service Information Your New Radio Remote Control System Thank you for your purchase of ARC Flex EPV radio remote control system. Without a doubt, our Flex EPV 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 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition au rayonnement ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 3 of 71...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    A/B Rotary Select Operation (AB models) Pitch & Catch Operation Transmitter Access Card (TAC) Operation Changing Batteries Battery Charging 6.10 System Status Indications General Specifications EU Declaration of Conformity Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 4 of 71...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Each Flex EPV system consists of a transmitter handset and a receiver unit. Other standard- equipped accessories include transmitter waist belt, vinyl pouch, pushbutton labels, LED labels, output cable and instruction manual CD.

  • Page 7: 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 EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 6 of 71...
  • Page 8 Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 7 of 71...
  • Page 9  operate any damaged or malfunctioning crane, hoist, lifting device or other material handling equipment Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 8 of 71...
  • Page 10 TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND BE REPORTED TO THE SUPERVISOR. DAMAGED AND INOPERABLE RADIO CONTROLLER EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO ARC FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 11  MAINS supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10%.  OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II.  WET LOCATION, applicable.  Applicable POLLUTION DEGREE 2 of the intended environment (in most cases). Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 10 of 71...

  • Page 12: General System Information

    Pushbutton 4 (PB4) Lanyard and Waist Belt Pushbutton 5 (PB5) Attachment Slot * Transmitter Access Card Note: Flex 8EPV-AB and 8EPV-T models are with A/B/A+B rotary switch on PB8 slot. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 11 of 71...

  • Page 13: 12Epv External Illustration

    Pushbutton 6 (PB6) Lanyard and Waist Belt Pushbutton 7 (PB7) Attachment Slot * Transmitter Access Card Note: Flex 12EPV-AB and 12EPV-T models are with A/B/A+B rotary switch on PB12 slot. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 12 of 71...

  • Page 14: 8Epv Internal Illustration

    LED 1/2/3/4 Indicators Encoder Board Function Dipswitch Status LED Indicator Programming Port Infrared Sensors Note: Flex 8EPV-AB and 8EPV-T models are with A/B/A+B rotary switch on PB8 slot. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 13 of 71...

  • Page 15: 12Epv Internal Illustration

    LED 1/2/3/4 Indicators Encoder Board Function Dipswitch Status LED Indicator Programming Port Infrared Sensors Note: Flex 12EPV-AB and 12EPV-T models are with A/B/A+B rotary switch on PB12 slot. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 14 of 71...

  • Page 16: Receiver

    3.2.1 8EPV and 12EPV External Illustration External Antenna Port (optional) Remote Pairing Button COM LED Indicator System Information Status LED Indicator Cord Grip Power LED Indicator Mounting Bracket Infrared Sensors Mounting Bracket Release Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 15 of 71...

  • Page 17: 8Epv And 12Epv Internal Illustration

    F unc t ion 3 CN 17 Decoder Board Programming Buttons RF Transceiver Board Line Filter/Digital/Analog Mother Board INT/EXT Antenna Jumpers Power Transformer LCD Screen Digital & Analog Output Modules Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 16 of 71...
  • Page 18 2-Step Relay Module (for 1-step and 2-step pushbutton pair) LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6 3-Step Relay Module (for 3-step pushbutton pair) L ED1 LED2 L ED3 LED4 CURRENT VOLTAGE Analog Module (for stepless pushbutton pair) Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 17 of 71...

  • Page 19: 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 rotate the power switch key to OFF ( 0 ) position. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 18 of 71...
  • Page 20 (new vs. old). In this case you would have to redo step 1~4 and step 6 to transfer the newly selected transmitter channel to the receiver. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 19 of 71...

  • Page 21: Remote Pairing

    10 meters from one another and no other active receivers nearby. During pairing process, the receiver MAIN relays must be deactivated (relay open). For tandem systems make sure the receiver is not locked to any of its existing transmitters. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 20 of 71...

  • Page 22: Transmitter Start Function Settings

    (manufacture preset at 2mW). Dipswitch Output Dipswitch Output Settings Power Settings Power 000xxxxxxx 100xxxxxxx 001xxxxxxx 101xxxxxxx 010xxxxxxx 110xxxxxxx 011xxxxxxx 111xxxxxxx 10mW Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 21 of 71...

  • Page 23: Infrared Programming

    IR programmer unit, such as the system serial number, frequency range, TAC, relay output status feedback, receiver input status feedback, new and updated functions, and many others. Please contact ARC representative for more details. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0...

  • Page 24: Pushbutton Function Settings

    LED 4 2 Reds Normal Normal LED 3 LED 4 3 Reds Normal LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 4 Reds LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 23 of 71...
  • Page 25 LED 3 LED 4 * PB1…PB12 → Pushbutton number. * Normal → Normal momentary contact. * LED 1 ~ LED 4 → Pushbutton toggled function with designated LED indication. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 24 of 71...
  • Page 26 Normal Normal D/1&2 D/3&4 * PB5…PB8 → Pushbutton number. * Normal → Normal momentary contact. * A/1&2 ~ D/3&4 → A/B pushbutton select function with designated LED indication. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 25 of 71...
  • Page 27 + 6 Reds 8 Greens + 7 Reds Normal Normal Normal A/3&4 8 Greens + 8 Reds Normal Normal Normal B/3&4 8 Greens + 9 Reds Normal Normal Normal C/3&4 Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 26 of 71...
  • Page 28 D/3&4 + 6 Reds * PB9…PB12 → Pushbutton number. * Normal → Normal momentary contact. * A/1&2 ~ D/3&4 → A/B pushbutton select function with designated LED indication. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 27 of 71...

  • Page 29: Transmitter Access Card (Tac) Settings

    4.1.9 Transmitter Access Card (TAC) Settings Follow the instruction below on how to program the TAC into the transmitter. The infrared IR programmer unit is required to complete the programming. Please contact ARC representative for more details. 1) Rotate the power switch key to OFF ( 0 ) position.

  • Page 30: Display Frequency Band

    IR programmer unit. Please contact ARC representative for more details. 4.1.12 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 ARC representative for more details. 4.1.13 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 31: Receiver

    3 speed output relays Output relays with Forward 1 speed (F1), 2 speed (F2), 3 speed (F3) and Reverse 1 speed (R1), 2 speed (R2) and 3 (R3). Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 30 of 71...
  • Page 32 2 speed. Refer to section 4.2.2.1 and section 4.2.6.10 ~ 4.2.6.15 output relay descriptions and programming. Forward 1 speed pushbutton pressed Forward 2 speed pushbutton pressed ↓ ↓ Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 31 of 71...
  • Page 33 K25, K26 and K30 Function output relays. Refer to section 4.2.4 and section 4.2.6.6 ~ 4.2.6.8 Function output relay descriptions and programming. Please contact ARC representative if your application requires other types of auxiliary function connected to these Function output relays. 4.2.1.4 ON/OFF Pushbutton Function The user can set any of the two adjacent pushbuttons on the transmitter to behave like a mechanical ON &...
  • Page 34 (scans channel 01 and 02). Refer to section 4.2.2.4 and section 4.2.6.10 ~ 4.2.6.15 output relay descriptions and programming. Pitch & Catch function must set to assigned channel scheme (refer to section 4.1.2 part B). Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 33 of 71...

  • Page 35: Output Settings

    * External warning function requires installing an external warning device such as horn and lights to the K26 Function output relay. ** EMS: Relay opens when STOP button is pressed down. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 34 of 71...
  • Page 36 4.2.2.3 Interlocking Stepless Pushbutton Outputs (Analog) Refer to section section 4.2.6.16 ~ 4.2.6.21 ananlog output programming. Minimum Neutral Maximum Voltage From 0~10V From 0~10V From 0~10V Current From 0~20mA From 0~20mA From 0~20mA Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 35 of 71...
  • Page 37 * Normal + Start: For added safety, must first rotate and hold the power switch key at the START position and then press the intended pushbutton to activate the output relay ** EMS: Relay opens when STOP button is pressed down. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 36 of 71...

  • Page 38: Jumper Functions

    For system testing only (receiver MAIN relays disabled) (Short) Receiver-to-transmitter remote pairing (Open) (pressing the Pairing button required) Receiver-to-transmitter remote pairing (Short) (pressing the Pairing button not required) Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 37 of 71...

  • Page 39: Function Relay Outputs

    When releasing pushbutton from 2 speed up to 0 speed, the 1 speed output relay will maintain closure for up to 0.1 second before going to 0 speed. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 38 of 71...

  • Page 40: Programming

    The LCD screen will exit system programming after 5 minutes of inactivity. SETTING MODE >S/N: STD V111 0000001 DOWN ENTER BACK DOWN ENTER BACK 3) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through all available settings. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 39 of 71...
  • Page 41 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. 4.2.6.3 System Frequency Programming (FREQ) For safety measure, system frequency range can only be changed via the IR programmer unit. Please contact ARC representative for more details. Press the UP/ DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings >FREQ: 433.050...
  • Page 42 (channel X) and the next channel up (channel X+1). When set to 3-channel scanning, the receiver will scan the channel set in the receiver (channel X) and the next 2 channels up (channel X+1 and X+2 ). Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 41 of 71...
  • Page 43 3) Press the BACK button to go back to Function Relay-3 Programming (cursor shown next to FUNC RLY3). 4) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 42 of 71...
  • Page 44 4) Press the BACK button to return to step #1 above. Press it again to go back to PB1 & PB2 Relay Output Programming (cursor shown next to PB1&PB2 RELAY). 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 43 of 71...
  • Page 45 4) Press the BACK button to return to step #1 above. Press it again to go back to PB5 & PB6 Relay Output Programming (cursor shown next to PB5&PB6 RELAY). 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 44 of 71...
  • Page 46 4) Press the BACK button to return to step #1 above. Press it again to go back to PB9 & PB10 Relay Output Programming (cursor shown next to PB9&PB10 RELAY). 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 45 of 71...
  • Page 47 4) Press the BACK button to return to step #1 above. Press it again to go back to PB11 & PB12 Relay Output Programming (cursor shown next to PB11&PB12 RELAY). 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 46 of 71...
  • Page 48 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. * Make sure the selector switch on analog module is set to “A” position for current (amperage) outputs. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 47 of 71...
  • Page 49 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. * Make sure the selector switch on analog module is set to “A” position for current (amperage) outputs. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 48 of 71...
  • Page 50 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. * Make sure the selector switch on analog module is set to “A” position for current (amperage) outputs. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 49 of 71...
  • Page 51 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. * Make sure the selector switch on analog module is set to “A” position for current (amperage) outputs. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 50 of 71...
  • Page 52 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. * Make sure the selector switch on analog module is set to “A” position for current (amperage) outputs. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 51 of 71...
  • Page 53 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. * Make sure the selector switch on analog module is set to “A” position for current (amperage) outputs. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 52 of 71...
  • Page 54 4) Programming completed with LCD returned to the main screen. STATUS 2: -- 1: -- STANDBY 4: -- 3: -- 6: -- 5: -- 8: -- 7: -- 10: -- 9: -- 12: -- 11: -- Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 53 of 71...

  • Page 55: Voltage Settings

    Function output relay CN11 port located on the line filter/digital/analog mother board inside the receiver. Please contact ARC representative if you would like the indicator light or the buzzer work differently than described above. Refer to section 4.2.4 and section 4.2.6.6 ~ 4.2.6.8 Function relay descriptions and programming...

  • Page 56: System Channels Table (433~439Mhz)

    433.900/437.400 435.450/438.950 433.950/437.450 435.500/439.000 434.000/437.500 435.550/439.050 434.050/437.550 435.600/439.100 434.100/437.600 435.650/439.150 434.150/437.650 435.700/439.200 434.200/437.700 435.750/439.250 434.250/437.750 435.800/439.300 434.300/437.800 435.850/439.350 434.350/437.850 435.900/439.400 434.400/437.900 435.950/439.450 434.450/437.950 436.000/439.500 434.500/438.000 436.050/439.550 434.550/438.050 436.100/439.600 Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 55 of 71...

  • Page 57: System Channels Table (863~869Mhz)

    863.900/867.400 865.450/868.950 863.950/867.450 865.500/869.000 864.000/867.500 865.550/869.050 864.050/867.550 865.600/869.100 864.100/867.600 865.650/869.150 864.150/867.650 865.700/869.200 864.200/867.700 865.750/869.250 864.250/867.750 865.800/869.300 864.300/867.800 865.850/869.350 864.350/867.850 865.900/869.400 864.400/867.900 865.950/869.450 864.450/867.950 866.000/869.500 864.500/868.000 866.050/869.550 864.550/868.050 866.100/869.600 Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 56 of 71...

  • Page 58: System Channels Table (921~927Mhz)

    921.850/925.350 923.400/926.900 921.900/925.400 923.450/926.950 921.950/925.450 923.500/927.000 922.000/925.500 923.550/927.050 922.050/925.550 923.600/927.100 922.100/925.600 923.650/927.150 922.150/925.650 923.700/927.200 922.200/925.700 923.750/927.250 922.250/925.750 923.800/927.300 922.300/925.800 923.850/927.350 922.350/925.850 923.900/927.400 922.400/925.900 923.950/927.450 922.450/925.950 924.000/927.500 922.500/926.000 924.050/927.550 Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 57 of 71...

  • Page 59: Receiver Installation

    * For 9~36VDC power supply, wire #1 corresponds to the negative charge (-) and wire #3 corresponds to the positive charge (+). Wire #2 or green/yellow wire is for AC ground. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 58 of 71...

  • Page 60: Pre-Installation Precautions

    If an external antenna is used, to avoid the possibility of antenna damage always locate the receiver where the antenna is free from any obstacles. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 59 of 71...
  • Page 61 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 Remove Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 60 of 71...

  • Page 62: Operating Procedures

    START position for up to 2 seconds to reconnect the receiver MAIN relays. For safety, executing the START command is strictly required every time when the transmitter is turned on or after every STOP button reset. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 61 of 71...

  • Page 63: Master/Master Tandem Operation (Tandem Models)

    PITCH pushbutton (refer to diagram below). Master Transmitter-A Takeover Procedure Press PITCH Rotate to B position Rotate to START → → (After 2 seconds) Transmitter-B Transmitter-A Transmitter-A Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 62 of 71...

  • Page 64: Master/Slave Tandem Operation (Tandem Models)

    Slave receiver (receiver-B) by first rotate the selector switch to B position and then execute the START command. Make sure the START command is executed 2.0 seconds after Slave transmitter presses the PITCH pushbutton (refer to diagram below). Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 63 of 71...
  • Page 65 In order to gain control of the other receiver you must first wait for up to 2 seconds after the other transmitter presses the PITCH pushbutton and then for you to execute the START command thereafter. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 64 of 71...

  • Page 66: A/B Pushbutton Select Operation

    START position for up to 2 seconds to begin operation. TAC is not required after every transmitter inactivity restart, only during initial transmitter power on. Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 65 of 71...

  • Page 67: Changing Batteries

    Please 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 EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 66 of 71...

  • Page 68: System Status Indications

    Decoding processors defective a 2-second pause Constant orange when the power switch key is rotated and Receiver MAIN relays activated hold at the START position at initial system startup Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 67 of 71...
  • Page 69 Display Type (Red) Indication Power to receiver No power to receiver 6.10.4 Receiver COM LED Indications Type Display Type (Red) Indication Power to relay Board No power to relay board Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 68 of 71...
  • Page 70 Main relay 8: -- 7: -- 8: -- 7: -- defective defective 10: -- 9: -- 10: -- 9: -- 12: -- 11: -- 12: -- 11: -- Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 69 of 71...

  • Page 71: General Specifications

    292g / 10.3oz (include batteries) Transmitter Weight (12EPV) 341g / 12.0oz (include batteries) Receiver Weight (8EPV) 2.25kg / 5.0lb (include output cable) Receiver Weight (12EPV) 2.64kg / 5.8lb (include output cable) Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 70 of 71...

  • Page 72: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 60529 (IP66), EN 62479, EN 55032 + EN 55024 Test reports issued by: RED (EMC) RED (RF) MACHINERY OTHERS Person responsible for making this declaration: Tom Jou / President Name and signature of authorized person Flex EPV Instruction Manual (CE) April 2020 v1.0 Page 71 of 71...