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411, 611 and 325
OCU
User Manual
9M02-8999-A001-EN

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  • Page 1 Remtron™ 411, 611 and 325 User Manual 9M02-8999-A001-EN...
  • Page 2 Cattron Holdings, Inc., or any of its affiliates or agents shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. All Cattron products are sold pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, a copy of which will be furnished upon request. When used as a tradename herein, Cattron means Cattron Holdings, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual Contents Introduction ....................................5 1.1 Terminology ............................... 5 Warnings and Cautions ................................5 2.1 Warnings ................................5 2.2 General Safety Information ..........................5 2.3 Improper Use ..............................6 2.4 Safety Instructions for Assembly / Disassembly ....................6 2.5 Operation of OCUs and MCUs with Identical System Address ................
  • Page 4 411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 7.5.2 Hoist or Crane Select ............................19 7.5.3 Lights ................................19 7.6 RFID Option ..............................19 7.6.1 Transition to RFID Read Mode ........................20 OCU Maintenance ..................................21 8.1 Built in Reliability .............................. 21 8.2 Maintenance Personnel ...........................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    User Manual 1. Introduction This manual includes general information concerning the operation of the Remtron 411, 611 and 325 radio remote Operator Control Units (OCUs). The information is of a general nature and does not include system-specific data. System-specific data is provided in the technical documentation accompanying the delivery of the system.
  • Page 6: Improper Use

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual WARNING Observe the statutory regulations and directives applicable for the intended purpose, e.g.: • Accident prevention regulations • Safety rules and directives • Standards • Generally applicable statutory and other binding regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection, and general safety and health requirements.
  • Page 7: Operation Of Ocus And Mcus With Identical System Address

    3. Why use Remote Control Cattron Portable Remote Control (PRC) systems deliver the safety and dependability that are required for efficient industrial control applications such as overhead cranes, conveyors, machines, etc.
  • Page 8: Continuous Transmission

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 4.1.1 Continuous Transmission Normally transmission is continuous and the MCU uses this as part of the information required to maintain the Main Contactor control relays in an active state. If the MCU does not receive a valid telegram in this mode for a defined period of time, it automatically turns off, i.e.
  • Page 9: Crc

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual This mode enables an OCU to simultaneously select between 1 and 8 MCUs (and request a Talkback™ message from any of those MCUs). ESAC mode = 8 bit Master Address and a 16 bit Sub Address where each bit of the sub address represents one of 16 possible MCUs, this mode is only used in limited and controlled circumstances due to the reduction in total effective telegram addresses.
  • Page 10: Firmware Features

    Currently the 411, 611 and 325 OCUs can be used with the 10R or 17R MCU, this portfolio and the possible combinations will be continuously expanded. These OCUs are not backward compatible with older Remtron™, Cattron™ or CattronControl™ MCUs because they have a high security, Enhanced Black Channel RF telegram format, that has become necessary to prevent a remote control system being subjected to a ‘Store and Replay Attack’, the possibility of which has been made...
  • Page 11: Ocu Overview

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 6 OCU Overview 6.1 General These OCUs are globally compliant when supplied with an appropriate radio module for the region being used, for non-standard applications additional regional or application specific certifications may be required. These units have been designed with the latest generation safety electronics and firmware and exceed the safety related systems requirements for ISO13849 Category 3 PLd for the stop function and when configured with specific options, also for defined control functions.
  • Page 12: Ocu Types Overview

    User Manual 6.2 OCU Types Overview The Remtron 411, 611 and 325 OCUs are lightweight, palm-sized, extremely rugged controllers that are available in standard and customized configurations. Each OCU is designed to meet a specific control application. Two housing sizes are available that are fitted with...
  • Page 13 411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual Each function pushbutton or rocker switch may have one or more steps as described above, these can operate different functions. Typically, on a two-step rocker the first step controls a direction or function and the second step controls a speed increment, although it is possible with a step-less drive to use the second step as accelerate, the first step as hold speed, and the released state as decelerate.
  • Page 14: Rfid Reader

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 6.3 RFID Reader These OCUs have an additional feature option of a 125kHz RFID reader that can be used in two primary modes 1. User Authorization; where the user needs to hold the OCU to an ID badge at start up to be able to select an operational mode.
  • Page 15 411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual These logs are explained in more detail in the following table; Table 2 Log Event Detail Detail Self test results Event completed with no error or specific detail of fault shown Power up OCU power ON triggered Power Down OCU power OFF triggered...
  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual Operating Instructions 7.1 OCU First Use Insert a new set of AA size Alkaline batteries, these need to be installed as follows. 7.2 OCU Battery – Removal and Replacement Referring to the figure below, battery access is under the cover on the rear of the OCU. •...
  • Page 17: Activating The System

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 7.3 Activating the System The following assumes that the MCU has been installed according to the associated user manual. Ensure that the OCU being used is the correct one for the machine to be controlled, an OCU may operate equipment that is many hundreds of feet away.
  • Page 18: Transition To Active Mode

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual Table 3 Switch ON LED Sequence LEDs Sequence Function E-Stop STATUS HAPTIC Entering Passive State GREEN At switch on after self test GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN quick verify of LEDs & haptic BLUE 1 BUZZ INTERNAL Error...
  • Page 19: Transition To Passive Mode

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 7.4.4 Transition to Passive Mode The machine may be brought to a halt at any time by simply releasing the motion control button that will deactivate the motion control, or in an emergency pressing the STOP button that will typically deactivate the crane main contactor as well.
  • Page 20: Transition To Rfid Read Mode

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual User Authorization; where the user needs to hold the OCU to an ID badge at start up to be able to select an operational mode. This means that an OCU can associate an ID badge identity (person) to a specific machine and a specific set of available commands, or if no match is found not be able to start the OCU.
  • Page 21: Ocu Maintenance

    8.2 Maintenance Personnel Unless customer technicians have received formal maintenance training from Cattron, the safe and approved maintenance philosophy is that faulty OCUs or MCUs should be returned to an authorized facility for repair. This ensures that safety and reliability are maintained at the required level.
  • Page 22: Cattronlink

    Due to this flexible and easily upgradeable configuration concept, it is not uncommon for one OCU to be kept as a spare for multiple cranes or machines, even if with widely varying functionality. All OCU and MCU access is carried out wirelessly over a Bluetooth link from a laptop or PC running the Cattron software utility called CattronLink™.
  • Page 23: Transition Ocu To Programming Mode

    Specific Feature availability is based on a license key system that the tool automatically accesses when it is started. License registration requires that the PC to be used is registered on the Cattron licensing server, in order to do this the MAC address of the PC to be used needs to be sent to licensing1@cattron.com...
  • Page 24: Cattronlinkā„¢ Functionality

    User Manual Once Cattron have entered your details into the licensing server you will be able to click on the lower left Register button (NB: this changes to Re-Register as shown above if already registered and changes are being requested) and the system will configure your required functionality with the CattronLink™...
  • Page 25: Top Menu

    The top horizontal menu consists of 3 menu items: 9.5.1.1 File This menu item has a submenu item ‘Exit’ to exit the Cattron application. 9.5.1.2 Device This menu item has a submenu item ‘New Device’ used to connect to a new device.
  • Page 26: Recent Devices

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 9.5.2 Recent Devices List of recently connected devices are shown in the panel on the right. It consists of an icon for each of the recently connected device and its Name or Serial Number. When the icon for an OCU or MCU is double clicked the application tries to connect to the device and after successfully connecting to it, will ask for a PIN to complete the connection, the default key is 219547 but this can be changed in the configuration file.
  • Page 27: Progress Log

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 9.5.3 Progress Log Every action performed by this application is logged and shown in the lower panel. Figure 8 Progress Log 9.5.4 Central Workspace This is the main area where all the installed plugins displayed, each plugin is shown as a separate tab on the workspace.
  • Page 28: Device

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 9.5.6 Device This plugin group has two tabs. 9.5.6.1 Device Information Tab On clicking this button, the application will attempt to connect to the last connected device and if the connection is established successfully, the device information will be displayed. The connected device will be added into right panel of “Recent Devices”.
  • Page 29 411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 9.5.6.2 Connection Tab If a connection could not be established or the application was not previously connected to a device, then the connection page will be displayed instead. Pressing the ‘Scan Devices’ button will scan available BLE devices, the process will be completed after few minutes or a user can stop the scanning process by pressing the ‘Stop Scan’...
  • Page 30: Firmware Upgrade

    To upgrade the firmware, select any ‘Device Type’ (Master, Slave, Radio) option and browse for the correct firmware file (*.hex) on the PC. Cattron offer a remote access service to your PC where they will be able to either do the upgrade for you with your assistance or guide you through the process. Email license1@cattron.com...
  • Page 31: Configuration Changes

    Some configuration parameters are pre-defined to ensure compliance and stability and not available for customer use. Cattron offer a remote access service to your PC where they will be able to either make the changes for you with your assistance or guide you through the process. Email license1@cattron.com...
  • Page 32 The final configuration file may be saved using the Save button at the top of the screen. Cattron can provide an updated configuration file that may be easily uploaded into your OCU or MCU to provide the required functionality or changes.
  • Page 33: Data Logs

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 9.5.9 Data Logs The Data Log Application allows the various OCU and MCU data logs to be examined and erased, the available data log access is controlled by a license key. NB: Data log availability is controlled by a license key and some features may be restricted or subject to a user fee.
  • Page 34 User Manual 9.5.9.4 Erase Log This button enable the various logs to be erased, access is restricted to Cattron service personnel. 9.5.9.5 Export Log This button allows the log currently being displayed, to be saved as a CSV file to the chosen location.
  • Page 35: Requirements To Achieve Pld Within A 'System

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 10 Requirements to Achieve PLd within a ‘System’ The 411, 611 and 325 OCUs meet a PLd rating for the Main Contactor control relays. The Stop switch and all after is a CAT3 architecture with safety critical firmware, meeting ISO13849 performance level d.
  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 11 Technical Specifications OCU Data Description OCU SERIES 411, 611, 325 FREQUENCY RANGE 2.4GHz, 902-928 MHz, 433-434 MHz, 868-869 MHz, 447-473 MHz and others OPERATION RANGE 750 ft line-of-sight typical TRANSMISSION SPEED Sub-GHz 9.6 kb/s POWER OUTPUT Sub GHz 1-100mW, 2.4GHz 1-100mW (depends on regional RF rules) ANTENNAE...
  • Page 37: Configuration Sheets

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 12 Configuration Sheets Refer to the resource tab for each OCU 411, 611 or 325 at the following web address. www.cattron.com/index.php/remtron 9M02-8999-A001-EN...
  • Page 38: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 13 CE Declaration of Conformity Hereby Cattron declares that the radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the www.cattron.com EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:...
  • Page 39: Rf Compliance

    411, 611 & 325 OCU User Manual 14 RF Compliance Information to the User regarding FCC Compliance: • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer shall void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • This Class A digital apparatus complies with Industry-Canada ICES-003 standards. •...
  • Page 40 Due to continuous product improvement, the information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Cattron Support For remote and communication control systems support, parts and repair, or technical support, visit us online at: www.cattron.com/contact Cattron North America Inc., 655 N River Rd NW, Suite A, Warren, OH 44483 9M02-7573-A001-EN...

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