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Telemotive Tekemotive XLTX Instruction Manual

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Telemotive XLTX Transmitter
Wireless Controls
May 2011
Part Number:
178-01598-0100-R2
©Copyright 2011 Magnetek Material Handling

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  • Page 1 Telemotive XLTX Transmitter Wireless Controls May 2011 Part Number: 178-01598-0100-R2 ©Copyright 2011 Magnetek Material Handling...
  • Page 2 Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s Telemotive brand XLTX Radio Wireless Controls. 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: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................5     PRODUCT MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION ............... 5     WARNINGS and CAUTIONS .................... 6     CRITICAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ..............7     GENERAL ......................... 7     PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE RADIO CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT ... 7  ...
  • Page 4 TRANSMITTER CHANNEL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ..........33     FCC STATEMENTS ....................... 33     CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY DESIGNATIONS BY COUNT ........34     OPTIONAL FREQUENCIES AND CHANNELS ............. 35     6.3.1 900 MHz: FHSS ....................... 35     6.3.2 2.4 GHz: FHSS ......................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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: Warnings And Cautions

    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: Critical Installation Considerations

    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: Safety Information And Recommended Training For Radio Controlled Equipment Operators

    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: Transmitter Unit

    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 10: Handling Batteries

    Do not short the charger. Do not attempt to charge a damaged battery. Use only Magnetek Telemotive approved chargers for the appropriate battery pack. Do not attempt to use a battery that is leaking, swollen or corroded. Charger units are not intended for outdoor use. Only use charger units indoors.

  • Page 11: Xltx Transmitter Standard Configuration And Operation

    XLTX TRANSMITTER STANDARD CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION WARNING BEFORE OPERATING THE TRANSMITTER FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL, THE CORRESPONDING RECEIVER SYSTEM MANUAL, 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.

  • Page 12: Installing Battery Pack(S)

    INSTALLING BATTERY PACK(S) Prior to utilizing the XLTX transmitter, battery packs must be installed (unless unit is being utilized with the optional tether feature - then the battery packs are 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: Optional Nimh Rechargeable Battery Pack (Bt128)

    After installing the battery pack, install the battery cover over the battery and secure by tightening the thumbscrew at the end of the battery cover (see Figure 5). 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.

  • Page 14: Spare Battery Storage Compartment

    3.1.3 Spare Battery Storage Compartment The XLTX transmitter features a spare battery compartment to store a second battery pack. The second battery pack allows for quick replacement of the primary battery pack when the battery level gets low. The spare battery storage compartment is the battery compartment with USB/IR cover inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 15: Turning The Transmitter On And Off

    Use the following table to properly set the dip switches for the correct battery type (see Figure 9 for dip switch view): Battery P/N Battery Type Dip switch 1 Dip switch 2 Dip switch 3 BT129-0 4.5V Alkaline BT128-0 3.6V NiMH Figure 9: Dip switch block as viewed through USB/IR port NOTE: The dip switch block switches are oriented that the off position is next to the number designator and the on position is up or away from the number designator.

  • Page 16: Turning On The Transmitter

    NOTE: Holding the OFF-ON-START toggle in the START position for more than 5 seconds will put the device into Setup Mode. For normal use release the START toggle once the Magnetek logo appears. See Section 4.0 for more information on the Setup Mode.

  • Page 17: Normal Operating Mode

    NORMAL OPERATING MODE In normal operating mode, the XLTX displays real time information relating to the operation of the transmitter on the XLTX graphic user interface. Information may include Command Confirmation, Battery Life, Signal Strength, Two-Way Feedback, etc. Figure 11: Normal operating screen on XLTX graphic user interface 3.5.1 Watch Dog Indicator (Spinning Arrow) The spinning arrow represents the watch dog timer within the CPU of the unit.

  • Page 18: Signal Strength Indicator

    3.5.4 Signal Strength Indicator 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). For such systems, Signal Strength is displayed at the bottom right hand corner of the graphic user interface screen.

  • Page 19: Using The Transmitter In Setup Mode

    USING THE TRANSMITTER IN SETUP MODE The Setup Mode can be used to edit configuration settings such as: Access Code, Channel Select, User Code, Transmitter Time Out, Backlight Time Out, Password Enable, Change Password, and more. The settings can still be changed with the optional RCP software. NOTE: No parameter changes will take effect until the user has selected ‘Save and Exit’...

  • Page 20: User Code

    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 21: Change Password

    4.2.7 Change Password This allows the user to change the password needed to enter the setup mode. The password must consist of 4 digits. 4.2.8 Exit Without Save If the user does not wish to save any of the configuration changes made, the Exit Without Save option can be selected.

  • Page 22: Optional Programming With Rcp

    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, UNDESIREABLE, OR UNSAFE OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT AND FURTHERMORE MAY LEAD TO EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Xltx To A Computer

    When plugging in the transmitter to a computer system, the transmitter batteries must be installed. The USB circuit does not provide power to the transmitter. Magnetek highly recommends using a fully charged battery pack when using USB and RCP with the transmitter.

  • Page 24: Programming With Rcp

    The XLTX transmitter can be programmed using the optional RCP (Radio Control Programmer) software. 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 25 SETTINGS CHANGED BY 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. Telemotive Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual...

  • Page 26: Xltx Configuration

    This screen also allows the programmer to create a specific name for the device to help keep track of device settings and changes. It is recommended that a unique name is chosen for each device programmed with RCP. 5.4.1 XLTX Configuration Pages The XLTX Transmitter has two configurable pages available to change settings on.
  • Page 27 Transmitter Name The transmitter name field allows the user to create a custom name for the transmitter. The name can be up to 16 ASCII characters long. Project ID This section displays the Project ID for the unit. The Project ID is set by the factory and cannot be modified by the user.
  • Page 28 WARNING THE ACCESS CODES IN THE RECEIVER ARE UNIQUE AND FACTORY PRESET. DO NOT CHANGE THESE ACCESS CODES UNLESS YOU ARE REPLACING AN EXISTING RECEIVER AND ITS ACCESS CODE. CHANGING THIS CODE COULD MAKE IT COMMON WITH ANOTHER RECEIVER ACCESS CODE, WHICH COULD MOVE OTHER EQUIPMENT. NO TWO SYSTEMS IN ANY LOCATION SHOULD EVER HAVE THE SAME ACCESS CODES INDEPENDENT OF FREQUENCY.
  • Page 29 WARNING THIS PASSWORD FUNCTION IS NOT TO BE USED AS A SECURITY DEVICE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNCTION IS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CHANGES TO THE TRANSMITTER SETTINGS. THE BEST FORM OF SECURITY IS ALWAYS TO LOCK UP THE TRANSMITTER WHEN NOT IN SERVICE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 30 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 31: Saving, Downloading, And Reading The Programs And Other Rcp Software Functions

    Baud Rate This pull down menu allows the user to modify the communication speed of the CAN bus network. The user selectable options are 50k, 125k, 250k and 500k. Identifier This pull down menu allows the user to select between an 11 bits or 29 bits identifier. 5.4.2 Saving, Downloading, and Reading the Programs and Other RCP Software Functions...

  • Page 32: Telemotive Engineered Xltx Transmitter Instruction Manual May

    Receiving (Reading) the XLTX Programming To read a program file from the XLTX Transmitter: 1. Plug in the USB programming cable. 2. Click “Receive” and follow on-screen prompts. 3. RCP will confirm reception and automatically display current programming in the XLTX unit.

  • Page 33: Transmitter Channel Configuration Settings

    TRANSMITTER CHANNEL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS The RF channel can be set via the setup mode or the optional RCP software. Sections 6.2 and 6.3 show the channels and protocols available for each transmitter radio frequency option. FCC STATEMENTS Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.

  • Page 34: Channel And Frequency Designations By Count

    CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY DESIGNATIONS BY COUNT 433 MHz: TMS and TDMA 900 MHz: TMS and TDMA Channel Channel Actual Channel Channel Actual Count Designator Frequency Count Designator Frequency 433.000 MHz 903.30 MHz 433.050 MHz 906.30 MHz 433.100 MHz 907.80 MHz 433.150 MHz 909.30 MHz 433.200 MHz...

  • Page 35: Optional Frequencies And Channels

    OPTIONAL FREQUENCIES AND CHANNELS 6.3.1 900 MHz: FHSS Channel sets are designated between 1 and 32. The frequency range is between 902-928 MHz. The frequency hopping protocol does not use one particular frequency to transmit a message. Messages are transmitted over multiple frequencies in a predefined sequence or channel set. In doing so, this protocol is able to compensate for interference that may be present on a single frequency by sending the message across multiple frequencies.

  • Page 36: Optional Can Bus Tether Feature

    NOTE: While the tether cable provides power to the transmitter when connected, it will not recharge batteries in the transmitter. To recharge batteries, you must only use the Magnetek Telemotive approved chargers for the appropriate battery pack.

  • Page 37: Can Connector Receptacle Pin-Out Details

    CAN CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE PIN-OUT DETAILS 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 13: CAN Connector Pin Out details Telemotive Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual May 2011 Page 37 of 40...

  • Page 38: General Troubleshooting

    GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Possible Reasons Suggestions Replace the batteries and confirm they are installed according to the polarity marking in the battery pack. 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.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting: Optional Tether Operation

    TROUBLESHOOTING: OPTIONAL TETHER OPERATION Problems Possible Reasons Suggestions Inspect the tether cable and confirm that it is Connecting tether cable is not installed and secured correctly. Inspect all installed, installed improperly, connectors, connector contacts and cable or is damaged. jacket for damage. Transmitter will not Be sure all switches and motions are in the off turn on...

  • Page 40: Assembly And Replacement Parts

    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. Please contact Magnetek’s service department at 1.866.MAG.SERV for information regarding parts and service.

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