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Command Pro Engineered Systems 
User Manual 

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142134 

 

 

 

21T34A 

Stepped Lever Control 

Transmitter 

21T44A 

Proportional Lever 

Control 

Transmitter 

 

21T54A 

Joystick Control Transmitter 

 

 

 

 

T08C 

Remotely Operated Transmitter 

 

21T74A 

Custom Lever Control Transmitter 

Figure 1: Laird Command Pro Engineered Systems Transmitters 

Summary of Contents for Command Pro SAFE-T-RANGE

Page 1: ...Smart Technology Delivered Command Pro Engineered Systems User Manual WARNING Read all safety rules and warnings before installing and operating this system ...

Page 2: ...ineered Systems User Manual 2 142134 REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Changes 1 0 Initial Release 2 0 04 2014 Updated Styles Revised Content 2 1 06 2014 Updated Mounting Hole Dimensions for 21R14A Updated Warning Style ...

Page 3: ...15 6 2 Locating the Equipment 15 6 3 Installation Wiring 17 6 4 Installation Procedure 21R14A Receiver 17 6 5 Installation Procedure 21R22 21 6 6 Installation Procedure SAFE T RANGE 21R22CR 25 6 7 Installation Procedure 22R08A 27 7 Maintenance Troubleshooting 32 7 1 Monthly Inspection 32 7 2 Installation Troubleshooting 32 7 3 Transmitter Troubleshooting 32 7 4 Transmitter Spare Parts List 36 7 5 ...

Page 4: ...system you have purchased is designed to stop in a safe mode under a variety of conditions Some examples of these conditions are excessive radio signal interference loss of battery or electrical power failure of certain components and operation beyond signal range and others Although Laird and its subsidiaries does not specify the position of the operator when controlling the equipment we are awar...

Page 5: ...ning Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Part 15 21 Warning Statement The grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approve...

Page 6: ...60 F DO NOT INSTALL IN HIGH VIBRATION AREAS The life of this apparatus might be shortened through long exposure to intense shaking or vibration 3 1 Personal Safety MAKE SURE MACHINERY IS CLEAR BEFORE OPERATING Do not activate the remote system unless it is safe to do so SWITCH OFF THE RECEIVER POWER BEFORE WORKING ON MACHINERY Always disconnect the remote system power before performing any mainten...

Page 7: ...tters where there is information about the latest changes in operation To help you identify your system Figure 1and Figure 2 provide a reference for the transmitters and receivers covered in this manual Review the Configuration Sheet that came with your equipment for details on the types of switches and the labels used on your equipment 4 3 Important Safety Rules Using wireless control systems wit...

Page 8: ...1T34A Stepped Lever Control Transmitter 21T44A Proportional Lever Control Transmitter 21T54A Joystick Control Transmitter T08C Remotely Operated Transmitter 21T74A Custom Lever Control Transmitter Figure 1 Laird Command Pro Engineered Systems Transmitters ...

Page 9: ...Command Pro Engineered Systems User Manual 9 142134 22R08A 8 Function Receiver 21R14A 14 Function Receiver 21R22 22 to 66 Function Receiver Figure 2 Laird Command Pro Engineered Systems Receivers ...

Page 10: ...waves back into radio signals They can send and receive in all directions or in a single direction depending on their design An omnidirectional antenna is like a light bulb and a directional antenna is like a flashlight Metal objects reflect radio waves just as a mirror next to a light bulb will reflect light Metal objects near an antenna alter the intended pattern of an antenna by either shading ...

Page 11: ...f the transmitter and ignores all other transmissions that do not fall within the expected time frame of the transmitter Maintained link systems must receive at least one valid transmission each second in order to allow the remote controlled equipment to function The receiver provides a loss of signal control output that safely shuts down the equipment if a loss of signal occurs The receiver will ...

Page 12: ...ermined time and if Auto Off is enabled 7 If equipped with a maintained OFF STOP switch the transmitter continues transmitting the OFF STOP signal for a preset time after the OFF STOP switch is pressed to the maintained position Resetting the switch immediately switches the transmitter off 5 4 Pendant Operation 1 Connect the pendant cable to the transmitter and receiver If the transmitter was ON i...

Page 13: ...at other transmitters can take control Once the receiver receives a valid pitch command the receiver then looks for the next programmed ID code A Catch is made when the ID code from the next transmitter is recognized If a catch is not made within a pre set time period the receiver will revert to First Come First Serve until a valid ID code is recognized Any switch can be programmed as the pitch bu...

Page 14: ...lace batteries Transmitter failure call for service LED flashes at low rate Transmitter is operating in a normal mode LED flashes at high rate Command Switch is pressed LED flashes Red Green A series only Batteries getting low Change batteries at the next convenient opportunity LED flashes on off at a slow rate second on and second off Batteries getting low Change batteries at the next convenient ...

Page 15: ...ere conditions A direct line of sight path between the transmitter and receiver antenna provides best performance refer to Figure 3 Controlled range systems require a special flat panel antenna Refer to Installation Procedure SAFE T RANGE 21R22CR for special considerations for the antenna used with that system Figure 3 Transmitter Receiver Communication In most cases the antenna may be mounted dir...

Page 16: ...ll connections to the receiver enclosure must be watertight Avoid mounting the receiver enclosure on a surface where excessive vibration or shock is present For easy access to wiring and for service provide sufficient room to open the enclosure door To ensure that the receiver enclosure is electrically at earth ground remove all paint from the mounting hole surfaces refer to Figure 5 Figure 5 Moun...

Page 17: ...omotive ignition systems When the points open on automotive ignition systems the coil sends a large voltage to the distributor which jumps across arcing the spark plug The result is a large amount of noise generating in the system A snubber is a device designed to reduce arcing noise Laird uses a resistor capacitor combination to accomplish this function To prevent noise entering the receiver it i...

Page 18: ...NDANT transfer switch to the X1 input for the pendant B 3 Install a wire 16 gauge from the X2 terminal 12 X2 of connector TB1 to the neutral wire from the Crane Control Power source C 4 Install a wire 16 gauge from the MLC terminal 1 MLC of connector TB1 to the main line contactor This wire will provide a continuous voltage to the ML Coil when the radio is on D Review the steps above to ensure the...

Page 19: ...Command Pro Engineered Systems User Manual 19 142134 Figure 6 21R14A Receiver ...

Page 20: ...Command Pro Engineered Systems User Manual 20 142134 Figure 7 Typical 21R14A Power Control Wiring ...

Page 21: ...en disconnected and that all applicable safety precautions are followed Use the following steps to install the wiring to the receiver board and or control transfer switch 1 Disconnect the hot input wire X1 from the pendant and connect it to terminal 9 of connector TB4 on the receiver board A 2 If pendant control of the 21R22 receiver installation is also desired connect a wire from terminal 7 of c...

Page 22: ...Command Pro Engineered Systems User Manual 22 142134 Figure 8 21R22 Receiver Note For R30 and R52 configurations you must connect a Relay Expansion Board to the proper control voltage ...

Page 23: ...Command Pro Engineered Systems User Manual 23 142134 Figure 9 Typical 21R22 Power Control Wiring ...

Page 24: ...utput for the MLC 6 Verify that no voltage is present at any of the relay output terminals that are used for your application 7 If voltage is present at any output terminal that is used recheck the system wiring 6 5 3 21R22 Installation Testing Before putting the system into service perform the following testing procedure 1 Apply power to the receiver 2 Verify that the POWER LED and the K23 MLC LE...

Page 25: ... along with programmable logic a Safe T Range equipped receiver draws an electronic boundary around the crane and operator The system then safely stops and inhibits selected functions when the operator steps outside the boundary This is done without shutting down the main contactor line 6 6 1 21R22CR Power Control Wiring Perform the procedure for installing the 21R22 Power Control Wiring 6 6 2 21R...

Page 26: ...ons refer to the Control Range circuit board in Figure 13 The Time Delay adjustment determines the length of time the signal must be below threshold before the Control Range circuit activates The time delay prevents the Control Range from causing motion jerkiness as the signal varies due to normal operator load movement For ease of alignment adjust the time delay to the minimum CCW position while ...

Page 27: ...lowing chart provides instructions for making power connections depending on the system System Power Connections 120 240 24 VAC The power connections for Models 22R08A 01 120VAC 03 240VAC and 05 24VAC are made by placing X2 on pin 11 of TB2 and X1 on pin 12 of TB2 12 24 VDC The power connections for Model 22R08A 02 12 24DC is made by placing the or DC return to pin 11 or TB2 and the VDC to pin 12 ...

Page 28: ...up to 8 Amp 240 VAC or 12 VDC circuits Connecting to equipment or contactors with higher voltage or current ratings requires an intermediate relay Total sustained current must not exceed 10 Amps for relays K5 through K8 Note When connecting to inductive loads such as relay coils and motors Laird recommends that snubbers be placed across the load in order to ensure reliability and long life of the ...

Page 29: ...8A Receiver Figure 16 shows the relay output connections for the 22R08A Receivers Note that Relays K1 through K4 provide form C SPDT outputs Relays K5 through K8 provide form A SPST outputs and share a common bus COM refers to the input voltage placed across all relays ...

Page 30: ...o the receiver 12 24 VDC or 120 VAC 2 Verify that the POWER DS3 LED turns ON Refer to Figure 15 3 Turn on the transmitter 4 Verify that the Signal DS1 LED flashes 5 Verify that pressing any function switch on the transmitter lights the corresponding relay on the receiver and the Relay DS2 LED Review all of the steps above to ensure the accuracy of the wiring Figure 15 22R08A LED Status Indicators ...

Page 31: ...Command Pro Engineered Systems User Manual 31 142134 Figure 16 22R08A Series Receiver Relay Output Connections ...

Page 32: ...ogram the transmitter Transmitter problem See the Transmitter Troubleshooting Receiver problem See Receiver Troubleshooting System has short range Antenna placement Move the antenna See Antenna Location Antenna cable shorted or open Check cable and connections to the antenna Some functions are incorrect Programming error Check the configuration sheet against system requirements Call Laird Service ...

Page 33: ... of the case is removed Take care to prevent dirt or other contaminants from entering the case Do not allow the circuit to be scraped or damaged in any way Handheld Transmitters Refer to Figure 17 for your particular transmitter 1 For Standard transmitters remove the screws on the back of the transmitter and remove the back panel from the case For A Series IP67 rated transmitters fully release the...

Page 34: ... open the battery compartment door 3 Attach the programming plug to the 4 pin connector on the circuit board or using the belly box adapter to the mini DIN connector Verify that the ID Code is displayed 4 Enter the new ID Code and press the PRG key The RAC16 display reads SUCCESS Verify new ID Code by pressing BKSP and ESC keys 5 Reassemble the transmitter in reverse order making sure that the bat...

Page 35: ...Command Pro Engineered Systems User Manual 35 142134 Figure 17 Handheld Transmitters Access to Batteries and Programming Plug ...

Page 36: ...57 Case screws 6 32 5 8 Phillips stainless steel 500047 Case and battery door screws captive A series transmitters 500132 Replacement Transmitter Label Use Model No Serial No Model Leather Holster Clear Protective Pouch 21T10A 620022 620024 21T14A 620023 620025 21T18A 620023 620025 21T20 620009 620012 21T23 620009 620012 7 4 2 Belly Box Transmitters Item Part Spare Transmitter complete Use Model N...

Page 37: ...ch frequency receiver is locked onto K1 through Kxx Corresponding relays are energized When the 21R22 is not receiving a valid signal an OFF relay pulls in which ensures that power is removed from the mainline contactor on the crane When the receiver is receiving a signal in normal operating mode the OPR relay drops out and the MLC relay pulls in allowing the main contactor on the crane to energiz...

Page 38: ...erminal strips are firmly snapped in place and that the RF Decoder board is firmly attached to the back of the Relay board b Check the antenna connections c On AC systems ensure that noise suppression devices have been placed across the coils of all contactors 7 If the operating range is short a Check all antenna connections and transmitter operation b On new installations verify that the receiver...

Page 39: ... receiver circuit board Verify the ID Code is displayed 2 Enter the new ID Code and press the PRG button The RAC16 display should read SUCCESS 3 Remove the programming plug Refer to the RAC16 series User Manual for more detailed instructions 7 7 Receiver Spare Parts List Item Part Receiver assembly complete Use Model No serial No Receiver Antenna 485026 Snubbers 230 AC 115 AC 480 AC 250 DC 600049 ...

Page 40: ...oduct is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty Replacement parts are covered for the balance of the original warranty All costs of shipping to Laird shall be borne by the purchaser The warranty covers the cost of return one way shipping and handling of the product The return shipment to the customer will be by the same method used for the original shipment of the product This warr...

Page 41: ...ors Self test LED indicator Ambient Operating Conditions 20º F to 160º F 6 6º C to 71º C Model Weight 1 Dimensions Commands Batteries 21T10A 10 9 oz 2 75 x 7 11 x 1 22 10 2 21T14A 12 9 oz 2 75 x 8 48 x 1 22 14 2 21T18A 12 9 oz 2 75 x 8 48 x 1 22 18 2 21T20 1 25 lb 3 5 x 11 5 x 1 0 20 3 21T23 1 25 lb 3 5 x 11 5 x 1 0 23 3 21T34A 4 5 lbs 5 0 x 9 0 x 5 5 2 24 6 3 21T44A 4 lbs 5 0 x 10 0 x 6 5 3 24 8 ...

Page 42: ...odel FCC ID Industry Canada Certification 21T10A CN2810A 1007A 810A 21T14A EGT814TX 249 710 31887 21T18A CN2818A 1007A 818A 21T20 EGT820TX 249 710 31891 21T23 EGT823TX 249 710 31892 21T34A EGT834TX 249 710 31890 21T44A EGT844TX 249 710 31889 21T54A EGT854TX 249 710 31893 ...

Page 43: ...Microprocessor controlled Response Time 60 Milliseconds Safety Features Address check CRC code check Format test Signal check Transmitter status checks Self test Indicators Full function diagnostics LEDs for easy troubleshooting Output Contacts 8 Amp 230 VAC Logic Base Programmable for each application Power Requirements 115 VAC or 230 VAC 1 phase 50 60Hz 24 VAC 12 VDC 24 VDC Maximum Current Drain...

Page 44: ...Systems User Manual 44 142134 Certifications Model FCC ID Industry Canada Certification 21R14A 1 249 710 31887 21R22 1 249 710 32139A 22R08A 1 249 710 32139A Note 1 Self Certified for operation under Part 15 of the FCC rules ...

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