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  • Page 1 FLEX2JB Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Service Information Your New Radio Remote Control System Thank you for your purchase of ARC Flex 2JB-VRX radio remote control system. Without a doubt, our Flex 2JB-VRX 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 3 of 70...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Introduction Radio Controlled Safety General System Information Transmitter 3.1.1 Flex 2JB-VRX Joystick Transmitter Illustration 3.1.2 Flex 2JB-VRX Lever Transmitter Illustration Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration 3.2.2 Internal Illustration Function Settings Transmitter 4.1.1 Transmitter Firmware Version 4.1.2 Transmitter Channel Programming 4.1.3...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction The Flex 2JB-VRX joystick and lever radio remote control systems are designed for control of industrial equipment and machinery such as overhead traveling cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, tower cranes, electric hoists, winches, monorails, conveyor belts, mining equipment, and all other material handling equipment where wireless control is preferred.

  • 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 6 of 70...
  • Page 8 Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 7 of 70...
  • Page 9  operate any damaged or malfunctioning crane, hoist, lifting device or other material handling equipment Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 8 of 70...
  • 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 Maximum Relative Humidity 90%.  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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 10 of 70...

  • Page 12: General System Information

    3. General System Information 3.1 Transmitter 3.1.1 Flex 2JB-VRX Joystick Transmitter Illustration 1. PB1 / SW1 2. PB2 / SW2 3. PB3 / SW3 4. PB4 / SW4 5. PB5 6. PB6 7. PB7 / SW7 8. System Status LED 9.

  • Page 13: Flex 2Jb-Vrx Lever Transmitter Illustration

    3.1.2 Flex 2JB-VRX Lever Transmitter Illustration 1. PB1 / SW1 2. PB2 / SW2 3. PB3 / SW3 4. PB4 / SW4 5. PB5 6. PB6 7. PB7 / SW7 8. System Status LED 9. Battery Charging LED 10. Function LED-A 11.

  • Page 14: Receiver

    3.2 Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration External Antenna Port (optional) Remote Pairing Button COM LED System Information System Status LED Cord Grip Power LED Mounting Bracket Infrared Sensors Mounting Bracket Release Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 13 of 70...

  • Page 15: Internal Illustration

    F unc tion 3 CN 17 Decoder Board Programming Buttons Receiving RF Board Line Filter/Digital/Analog Mother Board INT/EXT Antenna Jumpers Power Transformer LCD Screen Digital & Analog Output Modules Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 14 of 70...
  • Page 16 Digital Relay Module (K1~K6) LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6 Analog Module L ED1 LED2 L ED3 LED4 CURRENT VOLTAGE Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 15 of 70...

  • Page 17: Function Settings

    5) The Status LED now displays the transmitter firmware version with red, green and orange blinks. 6) Exit firmware version mode by pressing down the STOP button (transmitter power off). Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 16 of 70...

  • Page 18: Transmitter Channel Programming

    “unassigned channel”, the receiver must also set to “unassigned channel” in order for the entire system to work. 8) Exit transmitter channel programming mode by pressing down the STOP button (transmitter power off). Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 17 of 70...
  • Page 19 (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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 18 of 70...

  • Page 20: Remote Pairing

    → Press Press Press Press Output data – original transmitter Receive data – new transmitter (press and hold START and then PB6) (press and hold START and then PB5) Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 19 of 70...
  • Page 21 10) Exit remote pairing mode by pressing down the STOP button (transmitter power off). → → Press Set JP8 to “Open” Output data – receiver Receive data – transmitter (press and hold the PAIRING button) (press and hold PB5) Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 20 of 70...
  • Page 22 8) The receiver MAIN relays must be deactivated (relay open) during remote pairing. 9) Exit remote pairing mode by pressing down the STOP button (transmitter power off). → Press Set JP8 to “Short” Receive data – transmitter (press and hold PB5) Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 21 of 70...
  • Page 23 10) Exit remote pairing mode by pressing down the STOP button (transmitter power off). → → Press Set JP8 to “Open” Receive data – receiver Output data – transmitter (press and hold the PAIRING button) (press and hold PB6) Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 22 of 70...

  • Page 24: Transmitter Start Function Settings

    (manufacture preset at 6mW). Dipswitch Output Dipswitch Output Settings Power Settings Power 000xxxxx 100xxxxx 001xxxxx 101xxxxx 010xxxxx 110xxxxx 011xxxxx 111xxxxx 10mW Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 23 of 70...

  • Page 25: Infrared (Ir) Programming

    IR programmer unit, such as the system serial number, frequency range, TAC, relay output status feedback, receiver input status feedback, infrared start function, buttons and switches configurations and many others. Please contact ARC representative for more details. 1) Reset the STOP button (Status LED turned green for up to 2.0 seconds, transmitter power on).

  • Page 26: Pb1~Pb7 Function Programming

    Set toggeld button function with LED indications. LED-A and LED-B shown inside the shaded box illustrates which LED on the transmitter lights up when the designated button is pressed. LED-A LED-B Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 25 of 70...
  • Page 27 2 Greens 5 Reds Normal Normal Normal Normal LED-A Normal LED-B * Normal → Normal button function without LED indication. * LED-A & LED-B → Trasmitter toggled button with LED indication. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 26 of 70...
  • Page 28 7 Greens 4 Reds Normal Normal Norma Norma Type-E * Normal → Normal button function without LED indication. * Type A ~ E → Type of A/B select sequence with LED indication. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 27 of 70...

  • Page 29: Transmitter Access Card (Tac) Programming

    4.1.9 Transmitter Access Card (TAC) Programming 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) Reset the STOP button (Status LED turned green for up to 2.0 seconds, transmitter power on).

  • Page 30: Display Frequency Band

    4.1.12 Infrared Function Settings The transmitter is embedded with infrared sensors for infrared start function. These settings require using the 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

    K25, K26 and K30 Function output relays. Refer to section 4.2.5 and section 4.2.6.6 ~ 4.2.6.8 Function output descriptions and programming. Please contact ARC representative if your application requires other types of auxiliary function connected to these Function output relays.

  • Page 32: Button Output Settings

    00010000 OFF / ON (EMS)** 00010100 Toggled / Toggled 00010110 Toggled / Toggled (EMS)** 00011110 Toggled / Normal (EMS)** * EMS: Relay opens when STOP button is pressed down. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 31 of 70...
  • Page 33 * Normal + Start: For added safety, you must first press and hold the green START button and then the intended button to activate the output relay. ** EMS: Relay opens when STOP button is pressed down. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 32 of 70...
  • Page 34 * Normal + Start: For added safety, must first press and hold the green START button and then press the intended button to activate the output relay. ** EMS: Relay opens when STOP button is pressed down. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 33 of 70...

  • Page 35: Joystick And Lever Output Settings

    F/R3 → Forward and Reverse shared 3 step F/R4 → Forwardand Reverse shared 4 step F/R5 → Forward and Reverse shared 5 step xx1xxxxx Dipswitch setting with the added external warning function: Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 34 of 70...

  • Page 36: Jumper Functions

    (Short) 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 35 of 70...

  • Page 37: Function Relay Outputs

    Function relay closes at C position (for button or toggle switch programmed to Select A/B/C function). SW7 ABC Function relay closes at C position (for button or toggle switch programmed to Select A/B/C function). Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 36 of 70...

  • Page 38: 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 37 of 70...
  • Page 39 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. 4.2.6.3 System Frequency Programming 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 40 (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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 39 of 70...
  • Page 41 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 40 of 70...
  • Page 42 4) Press the BACK button to return to step #1 above. Press it again to go back to LY or L2 Relay Output Programming (cursor shown next to LY or L2). 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 41 of 70...
  • Page 43 4) Press the BACK button to return to step #1 above. Press it again to go back to RY or L4 Relay Output Programming (cursor shown next to RY or L4). 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 42 of 70...
  • Page 44 4) Press the BACK button to return to step #1 above. Press it again to go back to SW3&4 Relay Output Programming (cursor shown next to SW3&4). 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 43 of 70...
  • Page 45 4) Press the BACK button to return to step #1 above. Press it again to go back to SW7 Relay Output Programming (cursor shown next to SW7). 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 44 of 70...
  • Page 46 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 45 of 70...
  • Page 47 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 46 of 70...
  • 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 47 of 70...
  • 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 48 of 70...
  • Page 50 4) Programming completed with LCD returned to the main screen. STATUS : DECODING ----- --- --- --- --- --- --- LX/1 --- - --- RX/3 LY/2 --- - --- RY/4 Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 49 of 70...

  • Page 51: 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 4.2.5 and section 4.2.6.6 ~ 4.2.6.8 Function relay descriptions and programming...

  • Page 52: System Channels Table (433~439Mhz)

    435.400/438.900 433.900/437.400 435.450/438.950 433.950/437.450 435.500/439.000 434.000/437.500 435.550/439.050 434.050/437.550 435.600/439.100 434.100/437.600 435.650/439.150 434.150/437.650 435.700/439.200 434.200/437.700 435.750/439.250 434.250/437.750 435.800/439.300 434.300/437.800 435.850/439.350 434.350/437.850 435.900/439.400 434.400/437.900 435.950/439.450 434.450/437.950 436.000/439.500 434.500/438.000 436.050/439.550 434.550/438.050 436.100/439.600 Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 51 of 70...

  • Page 53: System Channels Table (863~869Mhz)

    865.400/868.900 863.900/867.400 865.450/868.950 863.950/867.450 865.500/869.000 864.000/867.500 865.550/869.050 864.050/867.550 865.600/869.100 864.100/867.600 865.650/869.150 864.150/867.650 865.700/869.200 864.200/867.700 865.750/869.250 864.250/867.750 865.800/869.300 864.300/867.800 865.850/869.350 864.350/867.850 865.900/869.400 864.400/867.900 865.950/869.450 864.450/867.950 866.000/869.500 864.500/868.000 866.050/869.550 864.550/868.050 866.100/869.600 Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 52 of 70...

  • Page 54: System Channels Table (921~927Mhz)

    923.350/926.850 921.850/925.350 923.400/926.900 921.900/925.400 923.450/926.950 921.950/925.450 923.500/927.000 922.000/925.500 923.550/927.050 922.050/925.550 923.600/927.100 922.100/925.600 923.650/927.150 922.150/925.650 923.700/927.200 922.200/925.700 923.750/927.250 922.250/925.750 923.800/927.300 922.300/925.800 923.850/927.350 922.350/925.850 923.900/927.400 922.400/925.900 923.950/927.450 922.450/925.950 924.000/927.500 922.500/926.000 924.050/927.550 Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 53 of 70...

  • Page 55: Receiver Installation

    RX → CN3 L1 → CN1 L2 → CN2 L3 → CN3 RY → CN4 S1/S2/S5/S6 → CN5 L4 → CN4 S1/S2/S5/S6 → CN5 S3/S4/S7 → CN6 S3/S4/S7 → CN6 Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 54 of 70...

  • Page 56: Joystick Wiring Diagrams

    * For 9~36VDC power supply, wire #1 corresponds to the negative charge (-) and wire #3 corresponds to the positive charge (+). Wire #2 or the green/yellow wire connects to AC ground. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 55 of 70...

  • Page 57: Lever Wiring Diagrams

    * For 9~36VDC power supply, wire #1 corresponds to the negative charge (-) and wire #3 corresponds to the positive charge (+). Wire #2 or the green/yellow wire connects to AC ground. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 56 of 70...

  • Page 58: Pre-Installation Precautions

    3. Ensure the selected location has adequate space to accommodate the receiver. 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 57 of 70...
  • Page 59 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 58 of 70...

  • Page 60: Operating Procedures

    Then press and hold the START button 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 59 of 70...

  • Page 61: Master/Master Tandem Operation (Tandem Models)

    (refer to diagram below). Master Transmitter-A Takeover Procedure Move to B position Press PITCH Move to B position Press START → → → (After 2 seconds) Transmitter-B Transmitter-B Transmitter-A Transmitter-A Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 60 of 70...

  • Page 62: Master/Slave Tandem Operation (Tandem Models)

    B) by first move the rocker 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 button (refer to diagram below). Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 61 of 70...
  • Page 63 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 button and then for you to execute the START command thereafter. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 62 of 70...

  • Page 64: A/B Button Select Operation

    Status LED with red blinks represents invalid access card. Then press the START button for up to 2 seconds to begin operation. TAC is not required after every transmitter inactivity restart, only during initial transmitter power Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 63 of 70...

  • Page 65: Changing Batteries

    “+” to “+” charge and “–” to “–” charge. Also make sure the screw is tightened after battery installation to avoid water, moisture, dirt, grease, and other liquid penetration. Do not use lithium ion batteries. Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 64 of 70...

  • Page 66: Battery Charging

    LED off represents no batteries detected. Please do not use any rechargeable lithium ion batteries as it will damage both the transmitter and the charging station. Wireless Charging Plugin Charging Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 65 of 70...

  • Page 67: System Status Indications

    2 orange blinks Receiver MAIN relays jammed or defective 3 orange blinks Decoding processors defective Constant orange when START button is pressed at initial Receiver MAIN relays activated system startup Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 66 of 70...
  • Page 68 Display Type (Red) Indication Power to receiver No power to receiver 6.10.4 Receiver COM Indications Type Display Type (Red) Indication Power to relay Board No power to relay board Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 67 of 70...
  • Page 69 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- LX/1 --- - --- RX/3 LX/1 --- - --- RX/3 LY/2 --- - --- RY/4 LY/2 --- - --- RY/4 Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 68 of 70...

  • Page 70: General Specifications

    229mm (L) x 141.5mm (W) x 129.2mm (H) Receiver Dimension 260mm (L) x 204mm (W) x 83mm (H) Transmitter Weight 1,0kg / 2.2lb (include batteries) Receiver Weight 2.64kg / 5.8lb (include output cable) Flex 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 69 of 70...

  • Page 71: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 60529 (IP66), EN 62479, EN 55032 + EN 55035 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 2JB-VRX Instruction Manual June 2022 v1.0 Page 70 of 70...

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