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Patriot Pro
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User Manual
9M02-8999-A501-EN

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  • Page 1 Remtron™ Patriot Pro User Manual 9M02-8999-A501-EN...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Cattron Holdings, Inc., or any of its affiliates or agents shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. All Cattron products are sold pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, a copy of which will be furnished upon request. When used as a tradename herein, Cattron means Cattron Holdings, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual Contents Introduction ....................................5 1.1 Terminology ............................... 5 Warnings and Cautions ................................5 2.1 Warnings ................................5 2.2 General Safety Information ..........................5 2.3 Improper Use ..............................6 2.4 Safety Instructions for Assembly / Disassembly ....................6 2.5 Operation of OCUs and MCUs with Identical System Address ................
  • Page 4 Patriot Pro OCU User Manual 7.5.2 Hoist or Crane Select ............................19 7.5.3 Lights ................................19 OCU Maintenance ..................................21 8.1 Built in Reliability .............................. 21 8.2 Maintenance Personnel ........................... 21 8.3 Preventative Maintenance ..........................21 CattronLink™ ..................................... 22 What is CattronLink™ Software........................22 10 Requirements to Achieve PLd within a ‘System’...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    User Manual 1. Introduction This manual includes general information concerning the operation of the Remtron Patriot Pro radio remote Operator Control Units (OCUs). The information is of a general nature and does not include system-specific data. System-specific data is provided in the technical documentation accompanying the delivery of the system.
  • Page 6: Improper Use

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual WARNING Observe the statutory regulations and directives applicable for the intended purpose, e.g.: • Accident prevention regulations • Safety rules and directives • Standards • Generally applicable statutory and other binding regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection, and general safety and health requirements.
  • Page 7: Operation Of Ocus And Mcus With Identical System Address

    3. Why use Remote Control Cattron Portable Remote Control (PRC) systems deliver the safety and dependability that are required for efficient industrial control applications such as overhead cranes, conveyors, machines, etc.
  • Page 8: Continuous Transmission

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual 4.1.1 Continuous Transmission Normally transmission is continuous and the MCU uses this as part of the information required to maintain the Main Contactor control relays in an active state. If the MCU does not receive a valid telegram in this mode for a defined period of time, it automatically turns off, i.e.
  • Page 9: Crc

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual This mode enables an OCU to simultaneously select between 1 and 8 MCUs (and request a Talkback™ message from any of those MCUs). ESAC mode = 8 bit Master Address and a 16 bit Sub Address where each bit of the sub address represents one of 16 possible MCUs, this mode is only used in limited and controlled circumstances due to the reduction in total effective telegram addresses.
  • Page 10: Firmware Features

    MCUs. This portfolio and the possible combinations will be continuously expanded. These OCUs are not backward compatible with older Remtron™, Cattron™ or CattronControl™ MCUs because they have a high security, Enhanced Black Channel RF telegram format, that has become necessary to prevent a remote control system being subjected to a ‘Store and Replay Attack’, the possibility of which has been made...
  • Page 11: Ocu Overview

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual 6 OCU Overview 6.1 General These OCUs are globally compliant when supplied with an appropriate radio module for the region being used, for non-standard applications additional regional or application specific certifications may be required. These units have been designed with the latest generation safety electronics and firmware and exceed the safety related systems requirements for ISO13849 Category 3 PLd for the stop function and when configured with specific options, also for defined control functions.
  • Page 12: Ocu Types Overview

    User Manual 6.2 OCU Types Overview The Remtron Patriot Pro is a lightweight, palm-sized, extremely rugged controllers that are available in standard and customized configurations. A label insert sheet is provided to identify button functionality to suit most applications, and while the front graphic is standard, it is possible to have both customized graphics and customized switch configurations.
  • Page 13 Patriot Pro OCU User Manual Any function is normally active only if the respective pushbutton is pressed. When the pushbutton is released, the function automatically stops, however latched MCU functions may be defined for functions such as Lights that need to be maintained in the absence of an online OCU. The Start push button is for System Start / Mainline reset and / or HORN depending on machine wiring.
  • Page 14: Data Logging

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual 6.3 Data Logging These OCUs feature a fault and data logging capability that provides users with the ability to diagnose any intermittent operational issues and records the total switch activations for planned maintenance of the OCU.
  • Page 15 Patriot Pro OCU User Manual Detail Self test results Event completed with no error or specific detail of fault shown Power up OCU power ON triggered Power Down OCU power OFF triggered E-Stop pressed E-Stop was pressed Switch Totalizers for each switch Current total activations for each switch Battery Replaced Batteries have been removed and replaced...
  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual Operating Instructions 7.1 OCU First Use Insert a new set of AA size Alkaline batteries, these need to be installed as follows. 7.2 OCU Battery – Removal and Replacement Referring to the figure below, battery access is under the cover on the rear of the OCU. •...
  • Page 17: Activating The System

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual 7.3 Activating the System The following assumes that the MCU has been installed according to the associated user manual. Ensure that the OCU being used is the correct one for the machine to be controlled, an OCU may operate equipment that is many hundreds of feet away.
  • Page 18: Transition To Active Mode

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual Table 3 Switch ON LED Sequence Sequence LEDs Function E-Stop STATUS HAPTIC Entering Passive State GREEN At switch on after self test GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN quick verify of LEDs & haptic BLUE 1 BUZZ INTERNAL Error 3 BUZZ CAT 2 Error...
  • Page 19: Transition To Passive Mode

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual 7.4.4 Transition to Passive Mode The machine may be brought to a halt at any time by simply releasing the motion control button that will deactivate the motion control, or in an emergency pressing the STOP button that will typically deactivate the crane main contactor as well.
  • Page 20 Patriot Pro OCU User Manual MLC relays turn off, this assigned relay will stay in whatever state it was, OFF>OFF or ON>ON. The state can only be changed by turning the OCU back on and changing the state or resetting the MCUs power. This prevents an area light on a crane automatically turning OFF when the remote is turned off.
  • Page 21: Ocu Maintenance

    8.2 Maintenance Personnel Unless customer technicians have received formal maintenance training from Cattron, the safe and approved maintenance philosophy is that faulty OCUs or MCUs should be returned to an authorized facility for repair. This ensures that safety and reliability are maintained at the required level.
  • Page 22: Cattronlink

    Due to this flexible and easily upgradeable configuration concept, it is not uncommon for one OCU to be kept as a spare for multiple cranes or machines, even if with widely varying functionality. All OCU and MCU access is carried out wirelessly over a Bluetooth link from a laptop or PC running the Cattron software utility called CattronLink™.
  • Page 23: Requirements To Achieve Pld Within A 'System

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual 10 Requirements to Achieve PLd within a ‘System’ The Patriot Pro OCUs meet a PLd rating for the Main Contactor control relays. The Stop switch and all after is a CAT3 architecture with safety critical firmware, meeting ISO13849 performance level d.
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual 11 Technical Specifications OCU Data Description OCU SERIES Patriot Pro FREQUENCY RANGE 2.4GHz, 902-928 MHz, 433-434 MHz, 868-869 MHz, 447-473 MHz and others OPERATION RANGE Sub-GHz 500 ft., 2.4 GHz 600 ft. TRANSMISSION SPEED Sub-GHz 9.6 kb/s POWER OUTPUT Sub GHz 1-100mW, 2.4GHz 1-100mW (depends on regional RF rules) ANTENNAE...
  • Page 25: Configuration Sheets

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual 12 Configuration Sheets Refer to the resource tab for Patriot Pro OCU at the following web address. www.cattron.com/support-resources/ 9M02-8999-A501-EN...
  • Page 26: Rf Compliance

    Patriot Pro OCU User Manual 13 RF Compliance Information to the User regarding FCC Compliance: • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer shall void the user's authority to operate the equipment. • This Class A digital apparatus complies with Industry-Canada ICES-003 standards. •...
  • Page 27 Due to continuous product improvement, the information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Cattron Support For remote and communication control systems support, parts and repair, or technical support, visit us online at: www.cattron.com/contact Cattron North America Inc., 655 N River Rd NW, Suite A, Warren, OH 44483 9M02-8999-A501-EN...