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  • Page 1 ECO4S/X Instruction Manual (MRX)
  • Page 2 Service Information Your New Radio Remote Control System Thank you for your purchase of ARC Flex ECO radio remote control system. Without a doubt, our Flex ECO 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 Introduction Radio Controlled Safety General System Information 3.1 Transmitter 3.1.1 External Illustration 3.1.2 Internal Illustration 3.2 Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration 3.2.2 Internal Illustration Function Settings 4.1 Transmitter 4.1.1 Transmitter Firmware Version 4.1.2 Transmitter Channel Settings 4.1.3 Remote Pairing 4.1.4 Transmitter Start Function Settings...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction The Flex ECO 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 6: Radio Controlled Safety

    2. 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 7 2.1 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 8 2.4 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 9 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 10: General System Information

    3. General System Information 3.1 Transmitter 3.1.1 External Illustration STOP Button Pushbutton 4 (PB4) START Button A/B LED Indicators Status LED Indicator Battery Cover Screw Pushbutton 1 (PB1) System Information Pushbutton 2 (PB2) Lanyard and Waist Belt Pushbutton 3 (PB3) Attachment Slot Flex ECO 4S/X MRX Instruction Manual (CE) September 2019 v2.0...

  • Page 11: Internal Illustration

    3.1.2 Internal Illustration RF/Encoder Board Function Dipswitch Antenna Programming Port START Button Battery Contacts Infrared Sensors Flex ECO 4S/X MRX Instruction Manual (CE) September 2019 v2.0 Page 10 of 34...

  • Page 12: Receiver

    3.2 Receiver 3.2.1 External Illustration External Antenna Port (optional) Remote Pairing Button COM LED Indicator System Information Status LED Indicator Cord Grip Power LED Indicator Mounting Bracket (optional) Output Relay LED Indicators Mounting Bracket Release Infrared Sensors Flex ECO 4S/X MRX Instruction Manual (CE) September 2019 v2.0 Page 11 of 34...

  • Page 13: Internal Illustration

    3.2.2 Internal Illustration RF/Decoder Board Programming Port Internal Antenna Power Transformer INT/EXT Antenna Jumpers Lower Relay Board Function Dipswitches Upper Relay Board Channel Dipswitch Flex ECO 4S/X MRX Instruction Manual (CE) September 2019 v2.0 Page 12 of 34...

  • Page 14: Function Settings

    4. Function Settings 4.1 Transmitter 4.1.1 Transmitter Firmware Version 1) Press down the STOP button (transmitter power off). 2) Press and hold PB1 and PB3 at the same time. 3) Reset the STOP button by rotating it clockwise or counter clockwise, it will pop up (transmitter power on).

  • Page 15: Remote Pairing

    4.1.3 Remote Pairing A. Transmitter-to-Transmitter Pairing: 1) Press down the STOP button (transmitter power off). 2) Press and hold PB1 and PB3 at the same time. 3) Reset the STOP button by rotating it clockwise or counter clockwise, it will pop up (transmitter power on). 4) Let go PB1 and PB3 at the same time (entered Remote Pairing mode).
  • Page 16 C. Transmitter-to-Receiver Pairing: S2 dipswitch position 10 set to “0” (down): After the transmitter enters the Remote Pairing mode, output transmitter data by press and hold PB4 on the transmitter and receive data by press and hold the PAIRING button on the receiver cover, both at the same time. When the transmitter Status LED turns to constant green while both pushbuttons are still pressed down the pairing is completed.

  • Page 17: Infrared Programming

    IR programmer unit, such as the system serial number, frequency range, new and updated functions, plus many others. Please contact ARC representative for more details. 4.1.8 Pushbutton Function Settings 1) Press down the STOP button (transmitter power off).

  • Page 18: Receiver

    4.2 Receiver 4.2.1 Receiver Channel Settings Set the receiver channel by configuring the S3 channel dipswitch located on the RF/decoder board, only the first 6 dip positions are used for channel programming. The system channels table on section 4.2.7 illustrates which dipswitch setting corresponds to which channel. Once the receiver channel is altered do make sure to change the transmitter channel as well.
  • Page 19 K10 Function output relay. There are other types of auxiliary functions made available for K10 Function output relay (refer to section 4.2.5). Please contact ARC representative if your application requires other types of auxiliary function connected to the Function output relay.
  • Page 20 * 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 21: Dipswitch Settings

    4.2.3 Dipswitch Settings 4.2.3.1 Interlocked Pushbutton Pair Interlocked means any pushbutton pair can not be pressed simultaneously as it will cancel each other out. Interlocked setting usually applies to electric motor’s forward & reverse motion and On & Off switches. Five dip positions correspond to a pushbutton pair.
  • Page 22 4.2.3.2 None-Interlocked Pushbutton Pair Non-interlocked setting allows the pushbutton pair be pressed simultaneously. It usually applies to equipment’s auxiliary functions such as lights, horn or buzzer. Five dip positions correspond to a pushbutton pair. PB1 2 ~ PB3 4 ~ S1 DIP 1~10 Dip Settings Left Pushbutton...

  • Page 23: Other Dipswitch Settings

    4.2.4 Other Dipswitch Settings S2 DIP 6~10 S2 Dip Position 8 Function Dip set to “0” or down Normal Dip set to “1” or up Display system firmware version S2 Dip Position 9 Function Dip set to “0” or down Normal Dip set to “1”...
  • Page 24 EXT setting). When receiver MAIN relays are activated the indicator light or the buzzer is also activated. The indicator light or the buzzer is connected to the CN5 port located inside the receiver. Please contact ARC representative if you would like this indicator light or the buzzer work differently than described above.

  • Page 25: System Channels Table

    4.2.7 System Channels Table Dipswitch Setting Dipswitch Setting Channel Channel 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 26: Receiver Installation

    5. Receiver Installation 5.1 Output Relay Contact Diagrams Flex ECO 4S (single speed model) K27B K27A MAIN FUNC Power Transformer Flex ECO 4X (dual speed model) K27B K27A MAIN FUNC F/R 2 Power Transformer F/R 2 * For 9~36VDC power supply, wire #1 corresponds to the negative charge (-) and wire #3 corresponds to the positive charge (+).

  • Page 27: Pre-Installation Precautions

    5.2 Pre-installation Precautions 1. Make sure the transmitter and receiver are with identical serial number and channel. 2. Make sure the receiver is not set to the same channel as any other systems in use in the surrounding area. 3. Make sure the crane or equipment is working properly prior to installation. 4.
  • Page 28 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 29 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 30: Operating Procedures

    6. Operating Procedures 6.1 General Operation Reset the STOP button located on the top left-hand corner of the transmitter by rotating it clockwise or counter clockwise, the button will pop up. Transmitter is powered on when the STOP button is elevated. After turning on the transmitter power, check the Status LED on the transmitter for any sign of system irregularities (refer to section 6.3.1 Transmitter Status Indications).

  • Page 31: Changing Batteries

    6.2 Changing Batteries Changing transmitter batteries (“AA” alkaline battery x 2) by unscrewing the battery cover located on the backside of the transmitter. During battery installation make sure the batteries are installed correctly, with “+” 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.

  • Page 32: System Status Light Indications

    6.3 System Status Light Indications 6.3.1 Transmitter Status Indications Type Display Type Indication Voltage below 1.8V at initial power on or Constant red during operation Voltage below 1.75V during operation Constant red → off (receiver MAIN relays shut off) Voltage below 1.85V during operation 1 red blink followed by a 2-second pause (change batteries suggested)
  • Page 33 6.3.2 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 relays jammed or defective 3 red blinks Decoding processors defective 4 red blinks Receiving RF defective Fast red blinks Incorrect transmitter serial number...

  • Page 34: General Specifications

    7. General 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. Encoder & Decoder Microprocessor-controlled Transmitting Range ＞100 Meters (300 feet) Hamming Distance ＞6 Frequency Control...

  • Page 35: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of Conformity (RED, LVD & Machinery) For the following equipment: Product Flex ECO Series Radio Remote Control System Multiple Listee Model No. Flex ECO 4S/X MRX and 6S/X MRX 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...

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