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XLTX Transmitter
Radio Remote Control
December 2016
Part Number: 178-01598-1000 R9
©Copyright 2016 Magnetek

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  • Page 1 XLTX Transmitter Radio Remote Control December 2016 Part Number: 178-01598-1000 R9 ©Copyright 2016 Magnetek...
  • Page 2 Your New Radio Remote Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s XLTX Radio Remote Control. Magnetek has set a whole new standard in radio-remote performance, dependability, and value with this unique new line of bellybox transmitters. If your product ever needs modification or service, please contact one of our representatives at the following locations: U.S.
  • Page 3   BATTERY DISPOSAL ..................... 10     CRANE /LIFTING DEVICE SPECIFIC WARNINGS ............10     XLTX TRANSMITTER STANDARD CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION ......11     INSTALLING BATTERY PACK(S) .................. 12     3.1.1 Alkaline Battery Pack (BT129) ................. 12  ...
  • Page 4     5.4.1 XLTX Configuration Pages ..................33   5.4.2 Saving, Downloading, and Reading the Programs and Other RCP Software   Functions ..........................38     TRANSMITTER CHANNEL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ..........40     FCC STATEMENTS ......................40    ...
  • Page 5 Magnetek Products to know, understand and follow all of these requirements. It is the responsibility of the owner of the Magnetek Products to make its employees aware of all of the above listed requirements and to make certain that all operators are properly trained. No one should use Magnetek Products prior to becoming familiar with and being trained in these requirements.
  • Page 6 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. Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 6 of 49...
  • Page 7  have knowledge of hazards pertaining to equipment operation  have knowledge of safety rules for radio controlled equipment  have the ability to judge distance of moving objects Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 7 of 49...
  • Page 8 SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND BE REPORTED TO THE SUPERVISOR. DAMAGED AND INOPERABLE RADIO CONTROLLER EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO MAGNETEK FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 9 SERIOUS DAMAGE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. Use only batteries approved by Magnetek for the specific product. Do not dispose of a battery pack in fire; it may explode.
  • Page 10  leave any load unattended while lifted Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 10 of 49...
  • Page 11 APPROPRIATE MANUAL SUPPLEMENTS AND ANY OTHER LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL RULES OR REGULATIONS ALREADY IN EXISTENCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. Figure 1: Typical XLTX with Maximum Number of Paddles and Auxiliary Switches Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016...
  • Page 12 INSTALLING BATTERY PACK(S) Prior to utilizing the XLTX transmitter, the battery pack must be installed (unless the unit is being utilized with the optional tethered feature; then the battery pack is optional). 3.1.1 Alkaline Battery Pack (BT129) The XLTX comes standard with a battery pack (BT129) that holds three disposable AA alkaline batteries.
  • Page 13 Figure 5: Installation of Battery Cover NOTE: For the battery level indicator on the XLTX display to display the correct battery level, the battery type dip switch settings need to be set for the battery pack being used. See Section 3.1.4 for details on setting the battery type dip switches.
  • Page 14 Setting Battery Type Dip Switches For proper indication of the battery level on the battery level indicator on the XLTX display, the battery type dip switch settings need to be set for the battery pack being used in the transmitter.
  • Page 15 On position is up or away from the number designator. TURNING THE TRANSMITTER ON AND OFF The XLTX uses both a three position toggle switch labeled OFF-ON-START and a Machine Stop switch to turn the transmitter on or off.
  • Page 16 During initialization, the XLTX scans for any switches or motions that may be on during power up. If any switches or motions are on, the failure will be displayed on the screen, and then the XLTX will power itself down.
  • Page 17 NOTE: You must place the OFF-ON-START switch to the ON position after the unit is powered up, and then switch to the START position to pull in the Machine Stop relay (for older XLTX models, the user will have to position the OFF-ON-START switch into the START position once to start the transmitter and a second time to pull in the Machine Stop relay).
  • Page 18 When the transmitter is turned off or if the machine stop is depressed, the transmitter will begin its shutdown sequence. During the sequence, the red Status/Battery LED may illuminate solid. Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 18 of 49...
  • Page 19 NOTE: When the shutdown sequence is completed, all LEDs will turn off. NORMAL OPERATING MODE WITH GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE In normal operating mode, the XLTX displays real time information relating to the operation of the transmitter on the graphic user interface. Information may include Command Confirmation, Battery Life, Signal Strength, Two-Way Feedback, etc.
  • Page 20 NOTE: The battery life indictor will only show accurate battery life when using Magnetek approved battery packs. 3.7.4 Signal Strength Indicator The Signal Strength Indicator shows the radio signal strength at the receiver. The Signal Strength Indicator is only available in systems equipped for Two-Way feedback (systems utilizing the 433 MHz frequency band do not have Two-Way feedback available).
  • Page 21 The dip switch block can also set the RF channel setting. This dip switch block is the same block used for RF channel setting override and battery life indication. The dip switch block is visible through the USB/IR window (see Figure 12). Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 21 of 49...
  • Page 22 The RF channel set by Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 22 of 49...
  • Page 23 IR configuration function will take effect upon the next power cycle of the transmitter. If the link is unsuccessful with a compatible receiver, the Status/Battery LED will continue to blink. Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 23 of 49...
  • Page 24 To enter the Setup Mode, first make sure the unit is OFF and the Machine Stop switch is raised. Next, push the OFF-ON-START toggle switch to the START position and hold it in the START position for more than 5 seconds until the setup screen appears. Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 24 of 49...
  • Page 25 The Access Code determines which receiver will be controlled by the transmitter. The Access Code in the XLTX transmitter must match the receiver Access Code or dip switches. If the Access Code settings on the receiver and transmitter do not match, no communication will occur.
  • Page 26 When the disabled setting is selected the user will go directly into Setup Mode without being prompted to enter a password. Magnetek strongly recommends enabling the Setup Mode password setting to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to parameters. NOTE: The unit is shipped with the password requirement enabled and utilizing the factory default password.
  • Page 27 You will also need to have an IR Adapter available to configure the device. Figure 14: XLTX IR Window and LEDs After selecting this option, point the IR Adapter at the IR window located on the bottom of the transmitter (as seen in Figure 14Error! Reference source not found.).
  • Page 28 4.2.2.11 Exit With Save Selection of this option saves all changes and exits the Setup Mode. Upon exit, the device will start up with the new configuration settings. Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 28 of 49...
  • Page 29 OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING WITH RCP Using the optional RCP software makes programming of the XLTX easier and allows for settings to be saved for future reference. WARNING THE USE OF RCP (RADIO CONTROL PROGRAMMER) IS INTENDED FOR USE BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS ONLY. CHANGES TO ANY RADIO DATA VALUE MAY LEAD TO UNEXPECTED, UNDESIRABLE, OR UNSAFE OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT AND FURTHERMORE MAY LEAD TO EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
  • Page 30 FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. CONNECTING THE XLTX TO A COMPUTER The XLTX transmitter contains circuits that permit communication with a computer system via USB. The USB mini-B plug is located through the IR/USB port window as detailed in Section 3.1.3.
  • Page 31 Magnetek RCP software makes the programming of the XLTX transmitter easier and allows the programmer to store all of the XLTX settings in files for later use or reference. The RCP software also allows the programmer to customize the XLTX transmitter display with language descriptions that are project or machine-specific.
  • Page 32 THE OPERATOR UPON SENDING THE PROGRAM TO THE DEVICE. ALL STORED VALUE SETTINGS WITHIN THE DEVICE WILL BE REPLACED, INCLUDING ANY PROJECT-SPECIFIC VALUES. MAGNETEK STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE “RECEIVE DEVICE DATA” CHECKBOX BE LEFT CHECKED. Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual...
  • Page 33 PC or manually set the clock/date. NOTE: Changing any of these details will require a reboot of the XLTX after the new information has been sent to the device.
  • Page 34 This feature is selectable by the user. NOTE: The transmitter must be set with the same access code as the receiver to properly communicate with each other. Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 34 of 49...
  • Page 35 The user-selectable options for RF power are MAX, 50%, 25% and MIN. Activate Password The password is used to restrict access to the configuration menu on the XLTX. Having an active password prevents accidental changes to the transmitter. Please familiarize yourself with this section before programming your password.
  • Page 36 This feature allows the user to reset the internal clock on the transmitter to the correct date and time. The user can select to match the clock on the PC that is connected to the unit or select a custom date and time. Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 36 of 49...
  • Page 37 CAN Configuration Page This page allows the user to modify the CAN bus network communication settings. Source Address This is the address that the XLTX will use as the source address when transmitting messages on the CAN bus network. Protocol This pull down menu allows the user to modify the communication protocol for the CAN bus network.
  • Page 38 Saving, Downloading, and Reading the Programs and Other RCP Software Functions CAUTION TO PROGRAM OR READ DATA FROM THE XLTX, THE TRANSMITTER MUST BE TURNED ON. Saving the Programming File Once programming is complete click the file tab at the top of the RCP screen to open the file menu.
  • Page 39 To read a program file from the XLTX Transmitter: 1. Plug in the USB programming cable and turn the unit on. 2. Click “Receive” and follow on-screen prompts. 3. RCP will confirm reception and automatically display current programming in the XLTX unit. Reading the RCP Software Version 1.
  • Page 40 This portable transmitter with its antenna approved by the party responsible for complies with FCC’s RF exposure limits compliance should void the user’s for general population/uncontrolled authority to operate the equipment. exposure. Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 40 of 49...
  • Page 41 917.40 MHz 434.450 MHz 923.20 MHz 434.500 MHz 927.00 MHz 434.550 MHz 927.30 MHz Table 1.A Table 1.B NOTE: Frequencies marked with * are approved for use in Australia Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 41 of 49...
  • Page 42 AKA02 433.525 MHz AKA03 433.725 MHz AKA04 433.925 MHz AKA05 434.125 MHz AKA06 434.325 MHz AKA07 434.525 MHz AKA08 434.725 MHz AK38 432.4 MHz AK50 430.0 MHz Table 2 Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 42 of 49...
  • Page 43 419.600 417.100 419.650 417.150 419.700 417.200 419.750 417.250 419.800 417.300 419.850 417.350 419.900 417.400 419.950 417.450 Table 3 NOTE: Channels marked with * are approved for use in China Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 43 of 49...
  • Page 44 OPTIONAL CAN BUS TETHER FEATURE The XLTX transmitter can be ordered with an optional CAN bus tether feature. This feature allows for the operation of the transmitter as a wired transmitter with no wireless radio transmission. If the XLTX transmitter was ordered with the CAN bus tether feature, this section applies to features and operation of the transmitter in tether mode.
  • Page 45 The CAN connector receptacle located on the transmitter has specific pin assignments. It is very critical that these pin assignments are matched in the CAN cable assembly. Keyway Figure 14: CAN Connector Pin Out Details Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 45 of 49...
  • Page 46 The transmitter temperature is out of range. Temp Error (X) Ensure that the temperature of the transmitter is between -40° and +40°C. Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 46 of 49...
  • Page 47 Inspect all battery pack Batteries are dead or installed contacts for damage. When installing the backwards; battery holder is battery pack into the XLTX, confirm it is damaged. installed with the label facing out. Confirm Transmitter will not...
  • Page 48 300 feet from the receiver location. ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS If your transmitter ever needs repair, we always recommend that you have Magnetek perform the repair. If you need to refer to a parts list, refer to the transmitter drawing that was included in the shipment of your transmitter.
  • Page 49 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual December 2016 Page 49 of 49...
  • Page 50 U.S. Service Information Canada Service Information: 1.866.MAG.SERV (1.866.624.7378) 4090B Sladeview Crescent Mississauga, Ontario Magnetek Material Handling L5L 5Y5 Canada N49 W13650 Campbell Drive Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Phone: 1.800.792.7253 Fax: 1.905.828.5707 Phone: 800.288.8178...
  • Page 51 In this case, the charger will stop charging after a full charge pre-programmed time and indicate a fault. If this in allotted happens repeatedly, contact Magnetek Inc. as the time charger may require service. Charger too Re-locate charger to an environment that does not ©2015 MAGNETEK MATERIAL HANDLING...
  • Page 52 3) MULTIPLE CHARGERS (Max. 2) You can only use up to two chargers with one power supply. Using more will damage the charger and/or power BATTERY CHARGERS: supply. This will also void the warranty. Plug charger power supply adapter into 100 -240VAC 47- 63Hz power source.
  • Page 53 Figure 3 Once in place, the Status LED will turn RED, indicating the battery is charging. When the battery is fully charged, the Status LED will turn GREEN. The battery will be charged within 3 hours. If an error has occurred with the charging process, the Status LED will flash RED.
  • Page 54 2) Single Charger Instructions 1) Warnings and Cautions Plug charger power supply adapter into 100-240VAC 47- WARNING, CAUTION, and Note statements are used throughout 63Hz power source. Plug the adapter jack in the charger this manual to emphasize important and critical information. You base connection labeled “IN”...
  • Page 55 Celsius)  Always dispose of used batteries in accordance with appropriate regulations.  Use only with approved Magnetek products. Not for use with other manufacturer’s products. Do not attempt to manually discharge battery packs. General Suggestions:  For the longest battery life, rechargeable batteries should be recharged at least every 6 months, even when in storage.