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Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s Enrange 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.
OPTIONAL FREQUENCIES AND CHANNELS ............. 22 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ..................23 ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ..............23 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................24 Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014 Page 3 of 24...
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.
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. Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014...
The operator must exercise extreme caution at all times. Workers must constantly be alert to avoid accidents. The following recommendations have been included to indicate how careful and thoughtful actions may prevent injuries, damage to equipment, or even save a life. Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014...
know and follow the local lockout and tagout procedures when servicing radio controlled equipment know and follow all applicable operating and maintenance manuals, safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards and codes Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014...
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.
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.
Additional information on electrostatics can be found in EN TR50404 and IEC/TR60079-32. Joysticks used in the transmitter may have >10% by mass of aluminum. The bulk of this material will be inside the transmitter and not be accessible. Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014...
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 Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014...
Figure 2: Intrinsically Safe Battery Pack (Top and Bottom Views) To change the alkaline batteries in the battery pack, loosen the T10 star bit screws completely and remove the battery pack lid. Replace all the batteries with new ones. Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014...
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NOTE: The Intrinsically Safe battery pack must be secured in place with the thumb screw. Failure to secure the thumb screw will not allow the battery pack to stay securely in place. Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014...
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. Figure 6: Machine Stop Switch and OFF-ON-START toggle Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014...
In normal operating mode, the XLTX displays real time information relating to the operation of the transmitter via LEDs. 3.5.1 Watch Dog Indicator (Steady Blinking Status LED) The blinking LED represents the watch dog timer within the CPU of the unit. Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014 Page 15 of 24...
AUXILIARY SWITCHES These switches activate special function relays that control items such as grab attachments, magnets, lights, and etc. The auxiliary switches can be momentary or latched. Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014 Page 16 of 24...
COMPROMISING INTRINSIC SAFETY OF THE EQUIPMENT, READ, UNDERSTAND, AND ADHERE TO THE LIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES BELOW. Only trained Magnetek service personnel are permitted to connect the XLTX to a computer. Contact Magnetek Service if service to the product is required.
Regardless of which radio frequency the transmitter was equipped with, the RF channel dip switch settings are the same. Refer to Sections 5.2 and 5.3 for details on the specific RF channel details for the radio frequency that the transmitter is equipped with. Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014...
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The following figure details the dip switch positions for each RF channel. Figure 8: Dip Switch Positions for RF Channel Selection The dip switch settings will take effect upon the next power cycle of the transmitter. Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Instruction Manual April 2014...
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.
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