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  • Page 1 FLEXMiniM Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Service Information Your New Radio System Thank you for your purchase of ARC Flex Mini-M radio remote control system. Without a doubt, our Flex Mini-M 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Radio Controlled Safety General System Information 2.1 Transmitter 2.1.1 External Illustration 2.1.2 Internal Illustration 2.2 Receiver 2.2.1 External Illustration 2.2.2 Internal Illustration Function Settings 3.1 Transmitter 3.1.1 Transmitter Firmware Version 3.1.2 Transmitter Channel Settings 3.1.3 Transmitter Keypad Settings 3.1.4 Remote Pairing 3.1.5...

  • Page 5: Radio Controlled Safety

    1. Radio Controlled Safety WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Throughout this document WARNING and CAUTION statements have been deliberately placed to highlight items critical to the protection of personnel and equipment. WARNING – A warning highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure, practice, etc. which if not strictly observed, could result in injury or death of personnel, or long term physical hazards.
  • Page 6 1.1 CRITICAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS WARNING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL AND THE OPERATION MANUAL OF THE EQUIPMENT OR DEVICE TO WHICH THIS EQUIPMENT WILL BE INTERFACED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 7 1.4 SAFETY INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED TRAINING FOR RADIO CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Anyone being trained to operate radio controlled equipment should possess as a minimum the following knowledge and skills before using the radio-controlled equipment. The operator should:  have knowledge of hazards pertaining to equipment operation ...
  • Page 8 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 9: General System Information

    2. General System Information 2.1 Transmitter 2.1.1 External Illustration Pushbutton 1 (PB1) Pushbutton 6 (PB6) Pushbutton 2 (PB2) Pushbutton 7 (PB7) Pushbutton 3 (PB3) Pushbutton 8 (PB8) Pushbutton 4 (PB4) Status LED Indicator Pushbutton 5 (PB5) Battery Cover Screw System Information Flex Mini-M Instruction Manual August 2021 v1.0 Page 8 of 38...

  • Page 10: Internal Illustration

    2.1.2 Internal Illustration Pushbutton 1 (PB1) Pushbutton 8 (PB8) Pushbutton 2 (PB2) Status LED Indicator Pushbutton 3 (PB3) RF/Encoder Board Pushbutton 4 (PB4) Function Dipswitch Pushbutton 5 (PB5) Infrared Sensors Pushbutton 6 (PB6) Battery Contacts Pushbutton 7 (PB7) Programming Port Flex Mini-M Instruction Manual August 2021 v1.0 Page 9 of 38...

  • Page 11: Receiver

    2.2 Receiver 2.2.1 External Illustration External Antenna Port (optional) Remote Pairing Button Status LED Indicator System Information Power LED Indicator Cord Grip Output LED Indicators Mounting Bracket (optional) Infrared Sensors Mounting Bracket Release Flex Mini-M Instruction Manual August 2021 v1.0 Page 10 of 38...

  • Page 12: Internal Illustration

    2.2.2 Internal Illustration RF/Decoder Board Remote Pairing Button INT/EXT Antenna Dipswitch Internal Antenna Function Dipswitches MCX External Antenna Connector Infrared Sensors CN6 Function Output Connector 12~24VDC Photo FET Outputs Programming Port Channel Dipswitch Flex Mini-M Instruction Manual August 2021 v1.0 Page 11 of 38...

  • Page 13: Function Settings

    3. Function Settings 3.1 Transmitter 3.1.1 Transmitter Firmware Version 1. Set dipswitch position 7~9 to “100”. 2. Reinsert batteries and press any pushbutton to display the transmitter firmware version with red, green and orange blinks. 3. Exit firmware version mode by reset dipswitch position 7~9 to “000”. 3.1.2 Transmitter Channel Settings 1.
  • Page 14 5. Transfer the newly selected channel to the receiver by press and hold PB3 pushbutton until the Status LED turns to constant green (transfer complete). If constant green is not shown on the Status LED after more than 10 seconds (transfer incomplete);...
  • Page 15 3.1.3 Transmitter Keypad Settings 1. Set dipswitch position 7~9 to “001”. 2. Reinsert batteries and press any pushbutton to proceed. 3. The Status LED displays current keypad type with red and green blinks. A green blink represents the tens (+10) and a red blink represents the units (+1). 4.

  • Page 16: Remote Pairing

    3.1.4 Remote Pairing A. Transmitter-to-Transmitter Pairing: 1. Set dipswitch position 7~9 to “100”. 2. Reinsert batteries and press any pushbutton to proceed. 3. Status LED displays firmware version with red, green and orange blinks. 4. Output data (original transmitter) by press and hold PB2. 5.
  • Page 17 B. Receiver-to-Transmitter Pairing (Manual Mode): 1. Set transmitter dipswitch position 7~9 on transmitter to “100”. 2. Reinsert batteries and press any pushbutton to proceed. 3. Status LED displays firmware version with red, green and orange blinks. 4. Set receiver S2 dipswitch position 10 to “0” for manual remote pairing mode. S2 DIP 10 5.
  • Page 18 C. Receiver-to-Transmitter Pairing (Auto Mode): 1. Set transmitter dipswitch position 7~9 on transmitter to “100”. 2. Reinsert batteries and press any pushbutton to proceed. 3. Status LED displays firmware version with red, green and orange blinks. 4. Set receiver S2 dipswitch position 10 to “1” for auto remote pairing mode. S2 DIP 10 5.
  • Page 19 D. Transmitter-to-Receiver Pairing (Manual Mode): 1. Set transmitter dipswitch position 7~9 on transmitter to “100”. 2. Reinsert batteries and press any pushbutton to proceed. 3. Status LED displays firmware version with red, green and orange blinks. 4. Set receiver S2 dipswitch position 10 to “0” for manual remote pairing mode. S2 DIP 10 5.
  • Page 20 3.1.5 Transmitter START & ON/OFF Function Settings When transmitter goes into sleep mode the system is temporarily deactivated (MAIN outputs deactivated). Press the START, ON/OFF or ANY pushbuttons to wake up the system (MAIN outputs reactivated). Dipswitch Function Settings START or ON/OFF xxxxxxxxx0 Reactivation ANY Pushbutton...

  • Page 21: Infrared Programming

    Other customized functions and settings not listed in this manual can be programmed via the infrared IR programmer unit, such as the system serial number, frequency range, new and updated functions and many others. Please contact ARC representative for more details.
  • Page 22 * Channel X → Channel set on the Channel dipswitch. ** Please contact ARC representative if your application requires scanning more than 4 channels. 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 only scan channel 01 and 02.

  • Page 23: Receiver Output Types

    OUT-9 Function-1 output. There are other types of auxiliary functions made available for OUT- 9 Function-1 output (refer to section 3.2.4.4). Please contact ARC representative if your application requires other types of auxiliary function connected to the Function outputs.

  • Page 24: Dipswitch Settings

    3.2.4 Dipswitch Settings 3.2.4.1 Interlocked Pushbutton Pair Interlocked means any pushbutton pair cannot be pressed simultaneously at the same time as it will cancel each other out. Four dipswitch positions correspond to a pushbutton pair. S1 DIP 1~10 S2 DIP 1~10 PB1 2 ~ PB3 4 ~ PB5 6 ~...
  • Page 25 3.2.4.2 None-Interlocked Pushbutton Pair Non-interlocked setting allows the pushbutton pair be pressed simultaneously at the same time. Four dipswitch positions correspond to a pushbutton pair. S1 DIP 1~10 S2 DIP 1~10 PB1 2 ~ PB3 4 ~ PB5 6 ~ PB7 8 ~ S1 DIP 1~10 S2 DIP 1~6...
  • Page 26 3.2.4.3 Other Dipswitch Settings Settings include the firmware version indication, system testing and manual/auto remote pairing. S1 DIP 1~10 S2 DIP 1~10 S2 DIP 8~10 S2 Dipswitch Position 8 Function Dipswitch set to “0” or down Normal Dipswitch set to “1” or up Display receiver firmware version S2 Dipswitch Position 9 Function...
  • Page 27 3.2.4.4 Function Output Settings Listed below are various type of functions that can be outputted through the OUT-9, OUT-10 and CN6 outputs via the infrared IR programmer unit. Please contact ARC representative for more details ---- According to dipswitch setting.
  • Page 28 3.2.4.4 EXT setting). When receiver MAIN outputs are activated, the indicator light or buzzer is also activated. The indicator light or buzzer is connected to the CN6 port located inside the receiver. Please contact ARC representative if you would like this indicator light or buzzer work differently than described above.
  • Page 29 3.2.7 System Channels Table Channel Dipswitch Setting Channel Dipswitch Setting 000001 100000 000010 100001 000011 100010 000100 100011 000101 100100 000110 100101 000111 100110 001000 100111 001001 101000 001010 101001 001011 101010 001100 101011 001101 101100 001110 101101 001111 101110 010000 101111 010001...

  • Page 30: Receiver Installation

    4. Receiver Installation 4.1 Output Diagram OUT1 OUT9 FUNC 1 OUT2 OUT10 FUNC 2 OUT3 OUT11 MAIN 1 OUT4 OUT12 MAIN 2 OUT5 OUT6 DC12~24V OUT7 Power DC12~24V OUT8 Important Note: Total current for any single output is limited to 3 Amps. Make sure you connect all 3 COM wires (wire #9, #10 and #20) if your application requires pressing more than one pushbutton at the same time.

  • Page 31: Step-By-Step Installation

    4.3 Step-By-Step Installation 118 mm 55 mm 2.17" 4.66" With Optional Removable Mounting Bracket 55 mm 19 mm 118 mm 2.17" 0.74" 4.66" Flex Mini-M Instruction Manual August 2021 v1.0 Page 30 of 38...
  • Page 32 1. For best reception the location of the receiver should be visible to the operator at all time. 2. The location selected should not be exposed to high levels of electric noise. Mounting the receiver next to an unshielded variable frequency drive may cause radio interference. Always 300 m m locate the receiver as far away from variable frequency drive and electric motor as possible.
  • Page 33 With Optional Removable Mounting Bracket 1. Drill two holes on the control panel, wall or location where the receiver is to be installed. Ø39mm Ø4 8mm 2. Slide down the receiver along the guided track to secure the receiver to the mounting bracket.
  • Page 34 5. Operating Procedure General Operating Procedure Keypad Type-1: The transmitter is powered on and operated by pressing any pushbutton on the keypad P B2 for up to 1 second (green on Status LED); the receiver MAIN outputs are also activated (orange on Status LED).
  • Page 35 Changing Transmitter Batteries Changing transmitter batteries (“AA” alkaline battery x 2) by unscrewing the battery cover located on the backside of the transmitter counterclockwise. During battery installation make sure the batteries are installed correctly, “+” to “+” charge and “–” to “–” charge. Also make sure the screw is tightened after battery installation to avoid water, moisture, dirt, grease, or other liquid penetration.

  • Page 36: Status & Warnings

    6. Status & Warnings 6.1 Transmitter Status Indications Type Display Type Indication Constant red Voltage below 1.9V at initial power on Voltage below 1.75V during operation 2 red blinks (receiver MAIN outputs deactivated) Voltage below 1.85V during operation 1 red blink followed by a 2-second pause (change batteries suggested) Press pushbutton prior to transmitter...

  • Page 37: Receiver Status Indications

    6.2 Receiver Status Indications Type Display Type (Green & Red) Indication Fast green blinks Decoding in process Slow green blinks Decoding on standby 2 red blinks Receiver MAIN outputs defective 3 red blinks Decoding processors defective 4 red blinks RF decoder board defective Fast red blinks Incorrect transmitter serial number Constant red...
  • Page 38 7. System Specifications Frequency Range 433.050MHz ~ 434.575MHz Number of Channels 62 channels Channel Spacing 25 KHz Modulation Digital Frequency Modulation based on Manchester Code, 20bit address, 32bit CRC and Hamming Code. Encoding & Decoding Microprocessor-controlled Operating Range ＞100 Meters (300 feet) Frequency Control Synthesized PLL Receiver Sensitivity...

  • Page 39: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of Conformity RED, LVD & Machinery For the following equipment: Product Flex Mini Series Radio Remote Control System Multiple Listee Model No. Flex Mini Manufacturer’s Name Advanced Radiotech Corporation Manufacturer’s Address No.3, South 1 Road, Chien Chen District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan We hereby declare, that all major safety requirements, concerning the CE Mark Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD) and Radio...