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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-HRX radio remote control system. Without a doubt, our Flex 2JB-HRX 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 3 of 69...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Introduction Radio Controlled Safety General System Information Transmitter 3.1.1 Flex 2JB-HRX Joystick Transmitter Illustration 3.1.2 Flex 2JB-HRX 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-HRX joystick and lever radio remote control systems are designed for control of industrial hydraulic equipment and machinery such as mobile cranes, excavators, tractors, loaders, etc… Each Flex 2JB-HRX joystick and lever system consists of a transmitter bellybox and a receiver unit.

  • 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 6 of 69...
  • Page 8 Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 7 of 69...
  • Page 9  operate any damaged or malfunctioning crane, hoist, lifting device or other material handling equipment Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 8 of 69...
  • 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 10 of 69...

  • Page 12: General System Information

    3. General System Information 3.1 Transmitter 3.1.1 Flex 2JB-HRX 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-Hrx Lever Transmitter Illustration

    3.1.2 Flex 2JB-HRX 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

    3.2.1 External Illustration External Antenna Port (optional) System Information Power LED Indicator Cord Grip Status LED Indicator Infrared Sensors LCD Screen Gore-Tex Vent Remote Pairing and Mounting Bracket (optional) Programming Buttons Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 13 of 69...

  • Page 15: Internal Illustration

    3.2.2 Internal Illustration Power and Status LED Indicators Infrared Sensors RF Transceiver Board LCD Screen CAN Bus Connector Remote Pairing and Programming Buttons Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 14 of 69...

  • Page 16: 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 15 of 69...

  • Page 17: 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 16 of 69...
  • Page 18 (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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 17 of 69...

  • Page 19: 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 18 of 69...
  • Page 20 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 19 of 69...
  • Page 21 8) The receiver MAIN outputs must be deactivated 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 20 of 69...
  • Page 22 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 21 of 69...

  • Page 23: 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 22 of 69...

  • Page 24: 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 25: Pb1~Pb7 Function Programming

    Set toggled 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 24 of 69...
  • Page 26 2 Greens 5 Reds Normal Normal Normal Normal LED-A Normal LED-B * Normal → Normal button function without LED indication. * LED-A & LED-B → Transmitter toggled button with LED indication. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 25 of 69...
  • Page 27 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 26 of 69...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Display Frequency Band

    4.1.11 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. 4.1.12 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 30: Receiver

    Function output. There are other types of auxiliary functions made available for OUT5, OUT6 and CN8 Function outputs. 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 outputs.

  • Page 31: Button Output Settings

    00010000 OFF / ON (EMS)** 00010100 Toggled / Toggled 00010110 Toggled / Toggled (EMS)** 00011110 Toggled / Normal (EMS)** * EMS: Output opens when STOP button is pressed down. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 30 of 69...
  • Page 32 * Normal + Start: For added safety, you must first press and hold the green START button and then the intended button to activate the output. ** EMS: Output opens when STOP button is pressed down. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 31 of 69...

  • Page 33: Joystick And Lever Analog Outputs

    Function For system testing only (receiver MAIN outputs 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 32 of 69...

  • Page 34: Function Outputs

    Function output closes at C position (for button or rocker switch programmed to Select A/B/C function). SW7 ABC Function output closes at C position (for button or rocker switch programmed to Select A/B/C function). Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 33 of 69...

  • Page 35: Programming

    The LCD screen will exit system programming after 5 minutes of inactivity. >S/N : 000001 0TYPE : 000 FREQ : 433.050 CHANNEL: UNASSIGN CH SCAN: 01 3) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through all available settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 34 of 69...
  • Page 36 4.2.6.1 System Serial Number (S/N) For safety measure, system serial number 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 >S/N : 000001...
  • Page 37 (channel X) and the next 2 channels up (channel X+1 and X+2 ). * Pitch & Catch operations requires 2-channel scanning. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 36 of 69...
  • Page 38 Press the ENTER button to go the next digit to the right and repeat step 5. 6) Press the BACK button to go back to Function-1 Programming (cursor shown next to FUNC1). 7) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 37 of 69...
  • Page 39 5. 6) Press the BACK button to go back to Function-1 Programming (cursor shown next to FUNC1). 7) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 38 of 69...
  • Page 40 Press the ENTER button to go the next digit to the right and repeat step 5. 6) Press the BACK button to go back to Function-2 Programming (cursor shown next to FUNC2). 7) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 39 of 69...
  • Page 41 3) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll and select. 4) Press the BACK button to go back to Function-3 Programming (cursor shown next to FUNC3). 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 40 of 69...
  • Page 42 4) Press the BACK button again to go back to PB3 & PB4 Output Programming (cursor shown next to SW3&SW4). 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 41 of 69...
  • Page 43 4) Press the BACK button again to go back to PB7 Output Programming (cursor shown next to SW7). 5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 42 of 69...
  • Page 44 7) Press the BACK button to go back to ACC or DEC setting, press it again to go back to Joystick LX+ or Lever L1+ Analog Output Programming (cursor shown next to LX+ or L1+ ANALOG). 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 43 of 69...
  • Page 45 7) Press the BACK button to go back to ACC or DEC setting, press it again to go back to Joystick LX- or Lever L1- Analog Output Programming (cursor shown next to LX- or L1- ANALOG). 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 44 of 69...
  • Page 46 7) Press the BACK button to go back to ACC or DEC setting, press it again to go back to Joystick LY+ or Lever L2+ Analog Output Programming (cursor shown next to LY+ or L2+ ANALOG). 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 45 of 69...
  • Page 47 7) Press the BACK button to go back to ACC or DEC setting, press it again to go back to Joystick LY- or Lever L2- Analog Output Programming (cursor shown next to LY- or L2- ANALOG). 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 46 of 69...
  • Page 48 7) Press the BACK button to go back to ACC or DEC setting, press it again to go back to Joystick RX+ or Lever L3+ Analog Output Programming (cursor shown next to RX+ or L3+ ANALOG). 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 47 of 69...
  • Page 49 7) Press the BACK button to go back to ACC or DEC setting, press it again to go back to Joystick RX- or Lever L3- Analog Output Programming (cursor shown next to RX- or L3- ANALOG). 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 48 of 69...
  • Page 50 7) Press the BACK button to go back to ACC or DEC setting, press it again to go back to Joystick RY+ or Lever L4+ Analog Output Programming (cursor shown next to RY+ or L4+ ANALOG). 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 49 of 69...
  • Page 51 7) Press the BACK button to go back to ACC or DEC setting, press it again to go back to Joystick RY- or Lever L4- Analog Output Programming (cursor shown next to RY- or L4- ANALOG). 8) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 50 of 69...
  • Page 52 2) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll and select. 3) Press the BACK button to go back to Antenna Setting (cursor shown next to ANTENNA). 4) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through other system settings. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 51 of 69...

  • Page 53: Indicator Light And Buzzer Installation

    Make sure the indicator light or the buzzer is connected to the Function-3 CN8 port 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 outputs descriptions and programming...

  • Page 54: 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 53 of 69...

  • Page 55: 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 54 of 69...

  • Page 56: 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 55 of 69...

  • Page 57: Receiver Installation

    5. Receiver Installation 5.1 Wiring Instructions 5.1.1 Receiver Output Layouts Joystick Configuration Lever Configuration 5.1.2 Joystick Wiring Diagrams Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 56 of 69...

  • Page 58: Lever Wiring Diagrams

    3. Make sure the equipment is working properly prior to installation. 4. Make sure the power source to the receiver is set correctly. 5. Switch off the main power source to the equipment prior to installation. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 57 of 69...

  • Page 59: Step-By-Step Installation

    5. For better reception, make sure the receiver is in an upright position. 6. Drill four holes on the control panel, wall or location where the receiver is to be installed. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 58 of 69...
  • Page 60 Optional Removable Mounting Bracket 18.1 mm 153 mm (0.71") (6.02") 50 mm 141.35 mm (1.97") Ø5.8 mm (5.56") (Ø0.23") Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 59 of 69...
  • Page 61 2. Slide down the receiver along the guided track to secure the receiver to the mounting bracket. 3. Remove the receiver by pressing down the bracket release and pull the receiver upward until it clears the guided track. Install Remove Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 60 of 69...

  • Page 62: Operating Procedures

    Then press and hold the START button for up to 2 seconds to reconnect the receiver MAIN outputs. 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 61 of 69...

  • Page 63: Output Resolution Adjustments

    6.4 A/B Toggle Switch Select Operation Move to A position activates output A, move to B position activates output B, move to A+B position activates both output A and output B. Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 62 of 69...

  • Page 64: Pitch & Catch Operation

    “+” 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 63 of 69...

  • Page 65: 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 64 of 69...

  • Page 66: System Status Indications

    Transmitter on standby 2 orange blinks Receiver MAIN outputs defective 3 orange blinks Decoding processors defective Constant orange when START button is pressed at initial Receiver MAIN outputs activated system startup Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 65 of 69...
  • Page 67 Display Type (Red) Indication Power to receiver No power to receiver 6.9.4 Receiver COM Indications Type Display Type (Red) Indication Power to relay Board No power to relay board Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 66 of 69...
  • Page 68 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- LX/1 --- - --- RX/3 LX/1 --- - --- RX/3 LY/2 --- - --- RY/4 LY/2 --- - --- RY/4 Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 67 of 69...

  • Page 69: General Specifications

    229mm (L) x 141.5mm (W) x 129.2mm (H) Receiver Dimension 197mm (L) x 153mm (W) x 50mm (H) Transmitter Weight 1,0kg / 2.2lb (include batteries) Receiver Weight 1.36kg / 3.0lb (include output cable) Flex 2JB-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 68 of 69...

  • Page 70: 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-HRX Instruction Manual October 2022 v1.1 Page 69 of 69...