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MCB-9XW Transmitters U106.4.1 Ó2023 Cervis, Inc.
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MCB-9XW Transmitters This document is the property of Cervis, Inc. and cannot be copied, modified, e-mailed, or reproduced without the express prior written consent of Cervis, Inc. Cervis, Inc. reserves the right to change this manual or edit, delete, or modify any information without prior notification.
Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters Cervis, Inc. Safety Precautions ü Read and follow all instructions. ü Failure to abide by Safety Precautions may cause equipment failure, loss of authority to operate the equipment, and personal injury. ü Use and maintain proper wiring. Follow equipment manufacturer instructions.
User Manual 1.0 Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitter (MCB-9XW) The Warrior MCB-9XW transmitter is a compact remote control unit that interfaces with Warrior machine unit (MU) receivers. The MCB-9XW is available as either a three-joystick- or four- joystick transmitter, both powered by four type “AA” cell batteries. Each version includes two toggle switches, a push-pull Single-Pole/Single-Throw (SPST) Professional STOP switch, and a green multi-purpose pushbutton.
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Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters Warrior MU-9X15 Features • Three or Four 2-Step, Single-Axis Joysticks • Two or Three Toggle Switches and an Activate Pushbutton • 900MHz @ 100mW Operation • Push/Pull Professional Stop Switch • Four System Status/Diagnostics LEDs • Operates Using Four “AA” Cell Batteries •...
User Manual 2.0 Warrior MCB-9XW Layout 2.1 Standard Joysticks, Toggle Switches, and Pushbuttons Table 1 lists the standard MCB-9XW switches. Table 1. MCB-9XW Standard Switches Switch Function Type Switch Type/Description JS1 through JS4 Trolley/Hoist Motion Analog Joystick Single-axis, Two-step Control...
The harness’ left strap features a 6" (152mm) long quick release hook-and-loop Nylon rip cord. Connect the two parts of the rip cord together, and press down to secure the connection. Ó2023 Cervis, Inc.
Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters 2.3.2 Attaching the Harness to the MCB-9XW Both ends of the high-visibility orange straps feature a pair of heavy-duty metal button snaps at the ends. To attach the harness to your MCB-9XW, locate the two T-shaped harness clips on the front of your MCB.
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User Manual Fold the strap over onto itself, and fasten the female snaps to their male counterparts. ü Note: You’ll know the snaps are secured when you hear a clicking sound. Ó2023 Cervis, Inc.
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Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters When you have the harness securely together, hang it around your neck—or drape it over your shoulder—and begin operating your MCB-9XW. U106.4.1...
2.2V. At this time, the Bat LED begins blinking once per second until the voltage reaches the 2.0V Auto-Shutdown voltage. Cervis, Inc. recommends replacing the batteries as soon as possible once the Bat LED begins flashing. Replacement batteries must be four new size “AA”...
Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters 4.0 Warrior MCB-9XW Operation 4.1 MCB-9XW System Startup Push Down Step 2 Step 1 Pull Step 5 Step 4 Step 3 Figure 3. MCB-9XW Turn ON/OFF For the following procedure, assume that power is applied to the Warrior receiver. Stand close to the MU receiver when starting up the MCB.
4. Press the STOP button. Note: Once Virtual Unlock is performed, the next transmitter to be associated has a five- minute window-of-opportunity to associate. Once the new (or different) transmitter is associated to that receiver, the receiver then locks. Ó2023 Cervis, Inc.
3. Go to subsection 4.2.2. Caution! Cervis, Inc. does not recommend leaving receivers in an unlocked state. Move DIP Switch 8 to the “0” (OFF) position once association is complete. 4.2.2 Associate an MCB-9XW to a Single Receiver This process is required when either the MCB memory slot is empty or the user wishes to associate to a different receiver.
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Note: If you take too long to perform the next step, restart the process from Step 1. 5. Press and hold the Select/Next switch (S7) UP: Then press/hold the green Horn/Start pushbutton (S9) for approximately five seconds. Release both switches when LED A Select starts blinking. Ó2023 Cervis, Inc.
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Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters 6. The RF and B Selection LEDs light steadily, indicating that the MCB is attempting to locate all available Warrior receivers that the transmitter can link to. 7. Once the MCB has completed its search—and one or more receivers have been found—the RF and A Selection LEDs light steadily.
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ü Notes: • If you purchase a spare transmitter, you will have to associate it using the association process described above. • Transmitters for each newly purchased system are associated at Cervis, Inc. before shipping. Ó2023 Cervis, Inc.
Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters 4.2.3 Associate an MCB-9XW to Tandem/Split Receivers In Warrior tandem and split receiver systems, association is similar to the single-receiver association process, except that the transmitter must be associated with both receivers in the configuration. See the sample in Figure 5.
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Note: If you take too long to perform the next step, restart the process from Step 1. 5. Press and hold the Select/Next switch (S7) UP: Then, press/hold the green Horn/Start pushbutton (S9) for approximately five seconds. Ó2023 Cervis, Inc.
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Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters Release both switches when LED A Select starts blinking. 6. The RF and B Selection LEDs light steadily, indicating that the MCB is attempting to locate all available Warrior receivers that the transmitter can link to. 7. Once the MCB has completed its search—and the first receiver has been found—the RF and A Selection LEDs light steadily.
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Flip switch S2 UP to control receiver 1 (L7 LED flashes and L8 LED will be out). Flip switch S2 DOWN to control receiver 2 (L8 LED flashes and L7 LED will be out). Press the green Horn/Start pushbutton (S9) to select which Receiver(s) you would like to control. Ó2023 Cervis, Inc.
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Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters ü Note: If you inadvertently flip switch S2 up or down while in normal operation mode, the MCB will return to Unit Select Mode. If this happens, press the green Horn/Start pushbutton (S9) to resume normal operation.
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Release both buttons when LED A starts to blink. 6. The RF and B Selection LEDs light steady, indicating that the transmitter is attempting to locate all available Warrior receivers within their two-minute unlocked association window. Ó2023 Cervis, Inc.
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Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters 7. Once the transmitter has completed its search—and one or more receivers have been logged in the transmitter’s memory—the RF and A Selection LEDs light steady. Note: If no receivers are available, the transmitter will stay in scan mode until it either times out or is turned off.
The transmitter launches into normal operating mode, communicating with both selected receivers. 4.3 Adjusting MCB-9XW Inactivity Timeout The Warrior MCB-9XW ships from the factory configured with a standard four-minute inactivity timeout. To adjust the timeout interval length—from one minute to infinity (or no timeout)—in the field, follow these steps.
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Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters The B Selection LED lights steadily. 3. Pull the STOP switch up to the ON position. 4. Within one second of activating the MCB, while the B Selection LED is active: Press the Select/Next switch (S7) DOWN.
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= 60 minutes; and all four LEDs blinking = infinite timeout. 10. Once you have chosen your desired timeout, press and release the green Horn/Start pushbutton (S9) to return to Maintenance Mode. 11. Press the green Horn/Start pushbutton (S9) again to return to operational mode. Ó2023 Cervis, Inc.
To exit tilt fault mode, return the MCB to level and reset all controls to their neutral state. Remote machine control will become available again. Cervis, Inc. ships all MCB transmitters with tilt fault mode enabled, as a safety feature. And while you can briefly maintain equipment motion control during the first three seconds of the warning period, you should return the transmitter to a level position before it expires.
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MCB LEDs begin cycling from bottom to top, indicating that the MCB is in Maintenance Mode. 6. Tilt the MCB 60° or more. 7. After three seconds, the LEDs will flash in one of the following patterns: RF→BAT→A→B – sequence repeats (Tilt Fault Mode enabled) Ó2023 Cervis, Inc.
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Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters RF/B ↔ BAT/A – sequence repeats (Tilt Fault Mode disabled) 8. Press and release the green Horn/Start pushbutton (S9) to alternate between patterns 6a and 6b. 9. Once you’ve selected the desired mode, return the MCB to its normal operating position.
User Manual 5.0 Warrior MCB-9XW Specifications Table 4. Warrior MCB-9XW Receiver Specifications Item Description Power Operating Voltage 2.1VDC to 3.0VDC Batteries Four “AA” cell Low V Warning 2.2VDC Auto-Shutdown 2.0VDC Inactivity Shutdown Four Minutes Environment Operating Temp -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) Storage Temp -40°F to 131°F (-40°C to 55°C)
Warrior MCB-9XW Transmitters Appendix A: Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Warrior MCB transmitter and receiver units contain radio transceivers. When active, an MCB transmitter sends out radio frequency (RF) energy through its internal antenna. The Warrior MCB transmitter complies with limits set by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for operating distance from human tissue.
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