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Flex 8ES/EX Standard, AB and Tandem Instruction Manual (CE) 

November 2016 

Page 34 of 45 

 
 

   1.  For best reception the location of the receiver should be visible 

  

to the operator at all time.  

 2.  The location selected should not be exposed to high levels of 

electric noise.  Mounting the receiver next to an unshielded 
variable frequency drive may cause radio interference.  Always 
locate the receiver as far away from variable frequency drive and 
electric motor as possible. 

 3.  Ensure the selected location has adequate space to accommodate 

the receiver.  If an external antenna is used, to avoid the possibility 
of antenna damage always locate the receiver where the antenna 
is free from any obstacles. 

 4.  When installing an external antenna make sure the MCX jack 

located on the decoder board inside the receiver is connected and 
jumper set to “EXT” position. 

   
 
 
 
 
  5.  For better reception, make sure the receiver is in an upright position. 

6.  Drill four holes for mounting bracket type 1 and two holes for mounting bracket type 2 

on the control panel, wall or location where the receiver is to be installed. 

  7.  Make sure the screws, bolts or shock absorbers are tightened after installation (not 

provided with the system). 

 

           Mounting Bracket Type 1  

 

          Mounting Bracket Type 2 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

300 mm

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Summary of Contents for FLEX 8EX

Page 1: ...FLEX8EX Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...otech Corporation 288 1 Hsin Ya Road Chien Chen District Kaohsiung Taiwan Telephone 886 7 812 8112 Fax Number 886 7 812 8119 Website www advanced radiotech com E mails info advanced radiotech com sales advanced radiotech com All rights reserved This notice applies to all copyrighted materials included with this product including but not limited to this manual and software embodied within the produ...

Page 3: ...ty warnings of the manufacturers of the equipment where the radio system is used Plant safety rules and procedures of the employers and the owners of facilities where the ARC Products are being used Safety standards and practices for the industries in which ARC Products are used This manual does not include or address the specific instructions and safety warnings of these manufacturers or any of t...

Page 4: ...dback Settings 22 4 1 12 Infrared Function Settings 22 4 1 13 Zero G Sensor Settings 22 4 2 Receiver 4 2 1 Receiver Channel Settings 23 4 2 2 Output Relay Configurations 23 4 2 3 Dipswitch Settings 27 4 2 4 Jumper Settings 29 4 2 5 Voltage Settings 30 4 2 6 Indicator Light and Buzzer Installation 30 4 2 7 Other Function Output Relays Settings 30 4 2 8 System Channels Table 31 5 Receiver Installati...

Page 5: ...el from operating the transmitter The TAC can also be individually programmed unlocking any specific function or functions on the transmitter allowing a more experienced or qualified user to operate Zero G Sensor Imbedded the transmitter is embedded with a Zero G sensor to guard against any unintended control of the crane or equipment when transmitter is thrown or dropped Wireless Remote Pairing F...

Page 6: ...ssential operating or maintenance procedure practice etc which if not strictly observed could result in damage to or destruction of equipment or loss of functional effectiveness Cautions are highlighted as shown below CAUTION WARNINGS and CAUTIONS SHOULD NEVER BE DISREGARDED The safety rules in this section are not intended to replace any rules or regulations of any applicable local state or feder...

Page 7: ...IRECT OUTPUTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT DESIGNED TO INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO TWO STATE SAFETY CRITICAL MAINTAINED FUNCTIONS I E MAGNETS VACUUM LIFTS PUMPS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ETC A MECHANICALLY LOCKING INTERMEDIATE RELAY SYSTEM WITH SEPARATE POWER CONSIDERATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 2 2 GENERAL Radio controlled ma...

Page 8: ...hly trained and knowledgeable in proper and safe operation of the crane hoist lifting device or other material handling equipment that utilizes the radio control know how to keep the operator and other people clear of lifted loads and to avoid pinch points continuously watch and monitor status of lifted loads know and follow cable and hook inspection procedures know and follow the local lockout an...

Page 9: ...IPMENT 2 5 TRANSMITTER UNIT Transmitter switches should never be mechanically blocked ON or OFF When not in use the operator should turn the transmitter OFF A secure storage space should be provided for the transmitter unit and the transmitter unit should always be placed there when not in use This precaution will help prevent unauthorized people from operating the material handling equipment Spar...

Page 10: ...y Switch 10 Pushbutton 7 PB7 3 Status LED Indicator 11 Pushbutton 8 PB8 4 Pushbutton 1 PB1 12 TAC and Inductive Charging Slot 5 Pushbutton 2 PB2 13 Battery Cover Screw 6 Pushbutton 3 PB3 14 System Information 7 Pushbutton 4 PB4 15 Lanyard and Waist Belt 8 Pushbutton 5 PB5 Attachment Slot Transmitter Access Card Note Flex 8ES AB 8EX AB and 8ES T 8EX T models are with A B A B rotary switch on PB8 sl...

Page 11: ...f 45 3 1 2 Internal Illustration 1 RF Transceiver Board 5 Infrared Sensors 2 Encoder Board 6 I Chip Slot 3 Status LED Indicator 7 Function Dipswitch 4 A B C D LED Indicators 8 Programming Port Note Flex 8ES AB 8EX AB and 8ES T 8EX T models are with A B A B rotary switch on PB8 slot ...

Page 12: ... Receiver 3 2 1 External Illustration 1 External Antenna Port optional 7 Remote Pairing Button 2 COM LED Indicator 8 System Information 3 Status LED Indicator 9 Cord Grip 4 Power LED Indicator 10 Mounting Bracket 5 Output Relay LED Indicators 11 Mounting Bracket Release 6 Infrared Sensors ...

Page 13: ...er 2016 Page 12 of 45 3 2 2 Internal Illustration 1 Decoder Board 6 Function Jumpers 2 RF Transceiver Board 7 Channel Dipswitch 3 INT EXT Antenna Jumpers 8 AC Line Filter Relay Board 4 Programming Port 9 Power Transformer 5 Function Dipswitches 10 Voltage Selector ...

Page 14: ... the same time 3 Rotate the power switch key to ON I position 4 Let go PB1 and PB2 at the same time entered Channel Setting mode The Status LED displays current channel setting with red and green blinks A green blink represents the tens 10 and a red blink represents the units 1 For example 1 green blink followed by 5 red blinks is channel 15 Channel unassigned is represented by constant orange on ...

Page 15: ... and then PB1 four times is channel 24 Status LED blinks 2 greens and 4 reds 6 Transfer the newly selected channel to the receiver by rotate and hold the power switch key at START position until the Status LED turns to constant green transfer complete Turn off the transmitter power if constant green is not shown on the Status LED after more than 10 seconds transfer incomplete the transmitter will ...

Page 16: ...ote During remote pairing make sure the distance between the two transmitters is within 1 meter B Receiver to Transmitter Pairing JP8 Open Method After the transmitter enters the Remote Pairing mode output receiver data by press and hold the PAIRING button located on the receiver cover and receive data by press and hold PB3 on the transmitter both at the same time When the transmitter Status LED t...

Page 17: ...e Dipswitch Settings Time 1 xxx000xxxx 1 minute 5 xxx100xxxx 10 minutes 2 xxx001xxxx 20 seconds 6 xxx101xxxx 30 minutes 3 xxx010xxxx 3 minutes 7 xxx110xxxx 60 minutes 4 xxx011xxxx 5 minutes 8 xxx111xxxx Constant On sleep mode disabled 4 1 6 Transmitter Output Power Settings 1mW offers the shortest operating range with lowest battery consumption while 10mW offers the longest operating range with hi...

Page 18: ...ge blink followed by 2 green blinks and 5 red blinks is pushbutton function no 125 Pushbutton function number with 0 is represented by no orange green or red blink For example 1 orange blink followed by 5 red blinks is pushbutton function no 105 6 Set pushbutton function number by pressing PB3 to increment the hundreds 100 PB2 to increment the tens 010 PB1 to increment the units 001 and PB4 to res...

Page 19: ...rmal 50 5 Greens Normal Normal D 1 2 Normal 51 5 Greens 1 Red Normal Normal Normal A 3 4 52 5 Greens 2 Reds Normal Normal Normal B 3 4 53 5 Greens 3 Reds Normal Normal Normal C 3 4 54 5 Greens 4 Reds Normal Normal Normal D 3 4 55 5 Greens 5 Reds Normal Normal A 1 2 A 3 4 56 5 Greens 6 Reds Normal Normal A 1 2 B 3 4 57 5 Greens 7 Reds Normal Normal A 1 2 C 3 4 58 5 Greens 8 Reds Normal Normal A 1 2...

Page 20: ... section 4 2 4 JP4 JP5 inline jumper settings PB1 PB8 Pushbutton number Normal Normal momentary contact LED 1 LED 4 Pushbutton toggled function with designated LED indication Function Number Display Type PB1 PB2 PB3 PB4 1 1 Red Normal Normal Normal LED 4 17 1 Green 7 Reds Normal Normal LED 3 LED 4 18 1 Green 8 Reds Normal LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 19 1 Green 9 Reds LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 Function Number ...

Page 21: ... 1 2 Normal 118 1 orange 1 Green 8 Reds Normal Normal D 1 2 Normal 51 5 Greens 1 Red Normal Normal Normal A 3 4 52 5 Greens 2 Reds Normal Normal Normal B 3 4 53 5 Greens 3 Reds Normal Normal Normal C 3 4 54 5 Greens 4 Reds Normal Normal Normal D 3 4 119 1 orange 1 Green 9 Reds Normal Normal A 1 2 A 3 4 120 1 orange 2 Greens Normal Normal A 1 2 B 3 4 121 1 orange 2 Greens 1 Red Normal Normal A 1 2 ...

Page 22: ...ed on the backside of the transmitter 6 Status LED with 1 second green means the access card is being programmed into the transmitter 7 Status LED with 1 second orange means the access card is already programmed into the transmitter 8 Status LED with 1 second red means unable to store any more access cards Each transmitter can only store up to 16 access cards 9 Use the infrared IR programmer unit ...

Page 23: ...relay outputs can be programmed into the system and feedback to the transmitter LED indicators during operation These settings require using the infrared IR programmer unit Please contact ARC representative for more details 4 1 12 Infrared Function Settings The transmitter is embedded with infrared sensors for infrared start function These settings require using the infrared IR programmer unit Ple...

Page 24: ... the receiver becomes unassigned channel scheme refer to section 4 1 2 part A Example Top position 1 Bottom position 0 The above dipswitch setting 1 0 0 1 0 0 corresponds to channel 36 in the system channels table on section 4 2 8 4 2 2 Output Relay Configurations 4 2 2 1 Output Relay Types 1 2 output relays per motion single speed only Output relays with Forward F and Reverse R 1st speed only 2 3...

Page 25: ... or R1 output relay closed at 1 st speed and F2 or R2 output relay closed at 2 nd speed Refer to section 4 2 3 1 on how to set to this function Forward 1st speed pushbutton pressed Forward 2nd speed pushbutton pressed 3 4 output relays configuration with Closed Closed contact at 2nd speed F1 or R1 output relay closed at 1 st speed and F1 F2 or R1 R2 output relays closed at 2 nd speed Refer to sect...

Page 26: ...n is pressed ON output relay opens Refer to section 4 2 3 1 on how to set to this function 4 2 2 5 Magnet ON OFF Pushbutton Function The user can set any of the two adjacent pushbuttons on the transmitter to control industrial magnet lift Activate the magnet by pressing the Magnet ON pushbutton Deactivate the magnet by first press and hold the Magnet ON pushbutton and then press the Magnet OFF pus...

Page 27: ...to channel 02 with identical serial number Furthermore the Channel dipswitch position 7 and 8 on the decoder board must set to 10 for 2 channel scanning scans channel 01 and 02 Refer to section 4 2 2 11 and 4 2 3 2 on how to set to this function Pitch Catch function must set to assigned channel scheme refer to section 4 1 2 part B 4 2 2 11 Receiver Channel Scanning Function Receiver channel scanni...

Page 28: ...lays engaged at 2 nd speed 4 00001100 On right button Off left button 2 00010010 On Start Off Start For added safety you must first rotate and hold the power switch key at START position and then press the On or Off pushbutton to activate the output relay 2 00001110 Magnet Lift On Off 2 00010100 FWD REV toggled latching 2 00100000 Single speed External warning 2 00100010 4 output relays Closed Clo...

Page 29: ... the 8th dipswitch position far right is not used Function Code Dip Position 1 Dip Position 2 4 left button 5 7 right button Function Description A 1 000 Normal momentary contact B 1 001 Toggled latching contact C 1 100 Normal Start function For added safety must first rotate and hold the power switch key at the START position and then press the intended pushbutton to activate the output relay D 1...

Page 30: ...ctivated at A B position JP3 Inserted Reversed logic A B selector sequence Output relay B activated at A position output relay A activated at B position both relays deactivated at A B position JP4 Opened JP5 Opened Standard right left pushbutton configuration JP4 Inserted JP5 Opened Inline top bottom pushbutton configuration for PB1 to PB8 JP4 Opened JP5 Inserted Inline top bottom pushbutton confi...

Page 31: ...ceiver Please contact ARC representative if you would like the indicator light or the buzzer work differently than described above 4 2 7 Other Function Output Relays Settings Listed below are other types of functions that can be outputted through the three Function output relays K25 K26 and K30 via the infrared IR programmer unit Please contact ARC representative for more details LV Function relay...

Page 32: ...1 101001 11 001011 42 101010 12 001100 43 101011 13 001101 44 101100 14 001110 45 101101 15 001111 46 101110 16 010000 47 101111 17 010001 48 110000 18 010010 49 110001 19 010011 50 110010 20 010100 51 110011 21 010101 52 110100 22 010110 53 110101 23 010111 54 110110 24 011000 55 110111 25 011001 56 111000 26 011010 57 111001 27 011011 58 111010 28 011100 59 111011 29 011101 60 111100 30 011110 6...

Page 33: ...lex 8EX dual speed model For 9 36VDC power supply wire 1 corresponds to the negative charge and wire 3 corresponds to the positive charge wire 2 is GROUND If PB7 or PB8 is set to A B pushbutton select or A B rotary switch select function AB models connect output A to K13 relay or K14 and output B to K15 relay or K16 Refer to section 4 1 8 2 on how to set to this function ...

Page 34: ... Make sure the receiver is not set to the same channel as any other systems in use in the surrounding area 3 Make sure the crane or equipment is working properly prior to installation 4 Make sure the power source to the receiver is set correctly 5 Switch off the main power source to the crane or equipment prior to installation 5 3 Step By Step Installation Mounting Bracket Type 1 Mounting Bracket ...

Page 35: ... receiver If an external antenna is used to avoid the possibility of antenna damage always locate the receiver where the antenna is free from any obstacles 4 When installing an external antenna make sure the MCX jack located on the decoder board inside the receiver is connected and jumper set to EXT position 5 For better reception make sure the receiver is in an upright position 6 Drill four holes...

Page 36: ...eiver along the guided track to secure the receiver to the mounting bracket 9 Remove the receiver by pressing down the bracket release and pull the receiver upward until it clears the guided track Install Mounting Bracket Type 1 Mounting Bracket Type 2 Remove Mounting Bracket Type 1 Mounting Bracket Type 2 ...

Page 37: ...green When the receiver MAIN relays are activated the Status LED will change from constant green to constant orange system on The power switch key will retract back to the ON I position when let go Status LED blinks green The same START position becomes an auxiliary function thereafter refer to section 4 2 2 3 START AUX Function Then press any pushbutton on the transmitter to begin operation Press...

Page 38: ...e selector switch to either A B or A B position and then execute the START command to activate the receiver MAIN relays inside receiver A receiver B or both receivers depending on the selector switch position In order to gain control of a receiver the PITCH pushbutton on the other transmitter must be pressed prior to your takeover For example in order for transmitter A to gain control of receiver ...

Page 39: ...n and then for you to execute the START command thereafter 6 3 Master Slave Tandem Operation Tandem models a To gain control of one or both receivers first rotate the selector switch to either A B or A B position and then execute the START command to activate the receiver MAIN relays inside receiver A receiver B or both receivers depending on the selector switch position In order to gain control o...

Page 40: ...either A B or A B position for independent or simultaneous operation c At beginning of each shift prior to turning on the transmitter power always check if the selector switch is correctly positioned for the intended receiver or receivers d For safety there is a 2 second grace period followed after executing the PITCH command What this means is that when PITCH pushbutton is pressed executing the S...

Page 41: ...elay B rotate to B position activates output relay A rotate to A B position deactivates both output relays Refer to section 4 2 4 JP3 jumper setting 6 6 Pitch Catch Operation Press the PITCH pushbutton for up to 2 seconds to release control of the receiver After 2 second grace period rotate the power switch key to START position for up to 2 seconds to gain control of the receiver The 2nd operator ...

Page 42: ...he transmitter is designed to accept any off the shelf Ni MH rechargeable batteries When charging both transmitter and individual batteries at the same time the priority always goes to the transmitter charging The individual battery charging begins only after the transmitter charging is completed Depending on the battery capacity the average charging time is approximately 2 5 hours from completely...

Page 43: ...fective pushbutton condition occurs 2 red blinks type 3A above find out which pushbutton is defective by pressing all of them one at a time If the pushbutton is in good working order when pressed the Status LED is off If the Status LED maintained 2 red blinks then the pushbutton is defective 4 4 red blinks followed by a 2 second pause Transmitter is unable to lock onto the assigned channel 5 Const...

Page 44: ...d or defective 4 3 red blinks Decoding processors defective 5 4 red blinks Receiving RF board defective 6 Fast red blinks Incorrect transmitter serial number 7 Constant red Receiver low voltage 8 No light displayed Decoding processors defective 6 10 3 Receiver Power Indications Type Display Type Red Indication 1 On Power to receiver 2 Off No power to receiver 6 10 4 Receiver COM Indications Type D...

Page 45: ...ed PLL Receiver Type Frequency Auto Scanning Receiver Sensitivity 116dBm Spurious Emission 50dB Antenna Impedance 50 ohms Responding Time 40mS average Transmitting Power 2 0mW Enclosure Type NEMA4 Enclosure Rating IP66 Output Contact Rating 250V 8 Amps Transmitter Operating Voltage 3 0VDC Receiver Power Consumption 22VA max Available Receiver Voltages 9 36VDC 24VAC 42VAC 48VAC 110 120VAC 220 240VA...

Page 46: ... Directive 2006 42 EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives 2004 108 EC R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC are fulfilled as laid out in the guideline set down by the member states of the EEC Commission The standards relevant for the evaluation of the electrical safety requirements are as follow EMC EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 3 R TTE EN 300 220 1 V2 3 1 EN 300 220 2 V2 3...

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