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CommandPro

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 23 Series 

User Manual 

22 

142133 Rev B 

 

Model 

Leather Holster 

Clear Protective Pouch 

23T10A 

620022 

N/A 

23T14A 

620023 

620025 

23T09A 

620023 

620025 

23T23 

620009 

620012 

7.3.5

 

Belly Box Transmitters 

Item 

Part Number 

Spare Transmitter (complete) 

Use Model Number/Serial Number 

Shoulder Carrying Strap 

42C-0057 

7.4

 

Receiver Testing 

Receiver LEDs: Laird 23 Series receivers use three basic LEDs for diagnostics. 

LED Indicators 

Receiver Action 

PWR lit. 

Receiver operating voltage is present. 

SIGNAL flashes. 

Signal being received matches the decoder’s address. 

RELAY lit. 

One or more command outputs are energized. 

7.5

 

Receiver Troubleshooting 

Follow these steps when troubleshooting the receiver: 

 

Check the PWR indicator; if PWR is not lit: 

1.

a.

 

Check that the power source to the receiver is active. 

b.

 

If applicable, check the fuse for the receiver power input. 

 

Turn on the transmitter. 

2.

a.

 

If the receiver SIGNAL indicator remains off, test the transmitter. 

b.

 

Verify the ID Code is the same for the transmitter and receiver. 

c.

 

Verify transmitter batteries are fresh. 

 

If only some functions are operating: 

3.

a.

 

Check output voltage of the respective relays and electrical circuits. 

b.

 

If applicable, replace fuse on the receiver circuit board. 

c.

 

Check the condition of the transmitter switches. 

 

If there is intermittent operation: 

4.

a.

 

Check all connections. 

b.

 

Check antenna connections. 

 

If the operating range is short: 

5.

a.

 

Check antenna connections. 

b.

 

On new installations, verify the receiver antenna is properly placed. If necessary, use an 
antenna mounting kit to relocate the antenna to a more favorable location. 

7.5.1

 

Changing the Receiver Identity Code 

7.5.2

 

Using AutoLink 

If the receiver is equipped with AutoLink, there will be a pushbutton switch on the outside of the case. To 

allow the receiver to copy the ID Code from the transmitter: 

Summary of Contents for CommandPro 23 Series

Page 1: ...and Held Transmitters Receivers 23T10A 23R08A 23T09A 23R14A 23T14A 23R22 23T23 23RCAN Warning Read all safety and warnings before installing and operating this system Avertissement Lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et tous les avertissements avant de faire fonctionner ce système ...

Page 2: ...CommandPro 23 Series User Manual 2 142133 Rev B REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Changes 1 0 Initial Release 2 0 01 2014 Updated Styles Revised Content 2 1 0 2015 Minor grammar updates ...

Page 3: ...nsmitter Safety and Operational Features 10 3 3 Transmitter Specifications 11 4 Receivers 12 4 1 Receiver Decoder 14 4 2 AutoLink 15 4 3 Power Supply 15 4 4 Receiver Diagnostics 15 4 5 Safety Features 15 5 Operation 16 5 1 Receiver Operation 16 5 2 Transmitter Operation 16 6 Installation Instructions 17 6 1 Antenna Location 17 6 2 Receiver Mounting 18 6 3 Receiver Wiring 18 6 4 Power Control Wirin...

Page 4: ...CommandPro 23 Series User Manual 4 142133 Rev B 7 5 Receiver Troubleshooting 22 8 Warranty Statement 24 ...

Page 5: ...ion between our equipment and the equipment that is receiving the interference Consult our factory or one of our Service Representatives for additional help FCC Part 15 19 Warning 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 i...

Page 6: ...TURN OFF THE RECEIVER POWER BEFORE WORKING ON MACHINERY Always disconnect the remote system before doing any maintenance to prevent accidental operation of the machine 1 2 2 Care KEEP DRY If water or other liquids get inside immediately dry the unit KEEP ANTENNAS CLEAN Keep antenna connections clean and free of corrosion 1 3 Consignes de Sécurité AVERTISSEMENT Le non respect des CONSIGNES DE SÉCUR...

Page 7: ...METTE LE RÉCEPTEUR HORS TENSION AVANT D EFFECTEUR DES TRAVAUX SUR LA MACHINERIE Afin de prévenir la mise en marche accidentelle de la machinerie toujours débrancher le système de téléguidage avant d effectuer des travaux d entretien 1 3 3 Entretien GARDER AU SEC Sécher immédiatement l appareil s il est exposé à de l eau ou tout autre liquide GARDER LES ANTENNES PROPRES Garder les raccordements d a...

Page 8: ...hat safety criteria is required and what processing time should be used for each one In short the MAP allows Laird to match the control requirements of almost any system Laird programs the MAP at the factory 2 3 Programming Accessories A stand alone portable and handheld programmer RAC16A is available for most applications It provides a convenient method for changing the ID Code and making basic a...

Page 9: ... On transmitters with a single button selector switch momentarily pressing the selector switch cycles the selection between functions If A LED is lit A function is active pressing the selector switch causes A LED to go out and B LED to light B function now active Pressing the switch again causes A LED to light in addition to B LED both functions are active Pressing the switch again causes both LED...

Page 10: ...e at the same time provides operation and maintenance simplicity The antenna is internal to the handheld transmitter cases protecting it from damage A self test LED indicator provides a quick transmitter and battery status check The transmitters are designed to be very efficient Two AA batteries provide power for the transmitter three batteries for the 23T23 An additional feature automatically shu...

Page 11: ...ses the transmitter turns off Auto Off The transmitter turns itself off if no commands have been sent for a predetermined amount of time Normally this time is set to 15 minutes however it may be programmed from 0 to 60 minutes or disabled using a RAC16A portable handheld programmer 1 to 60 minutes 0 disabled 3 3 Transmitter Specifications Operating Frequency Band 902 928 MHz Channel Spacing 300 KH...

Page 12: ...vent of circuit failures Reliability Wide use of surface mount parts and few interconnections between boards provide greater reliability and easier service Simplicity Easy diagnostics and simple troubleshooting procedures makes servicing quick and easy Versatility programmability plus many options allow this system to work on virtually any equipment without modifications to the basic control syste...

Page 13: ...CommandPro 23 Series User Manual 13 142133 Rev B Figure 3 23 Series receiver 23R14A ...

Page 14: ...der ensures a great deal of safety as well as versatility Commands are received on one of 81 possible frequencies and are checked against a 16 bit address code for proper identity and further tested against a 10 bit CRC check This ensures only valid information meant only for the particular unit is decoded The microprocessor contains a programmable memory that retains the frequency address and par...

Page 15: ...system be reliable with built in safety features These receivers offer a maintained link system This means in order for the system to operate the signal from the transmitter must be continuously received by the receiver Loss of the transmitter signal causes the safety system to remove all commands from the system and open the safety relay contact Each transmission goes through several checks to en...

Page 16: ...job make sure the power to the receiver is turned off 5 2 Transmitter Operation IMPORTANT Press this OFFE STOP button to stop all functions IMPORTANT Appuyer le bouton OFF ESTOP pour arrêter toutes kes fonctions Press and release the ON button Verify that the status LED starts flashing at a low rate the ACTIVE 1 light on the receiver lights and the Signal LED flashes Press the required switches to...

Page 17: ...gure 5 Figure 5 Transmitter Receiver communication example In most cases the antenna may be mounted directly on the receiver enclosure In determining the mounting location the following items should be considered The antenna should be mounted vertically For optimum performance the antenna itself should have a minimum of eight inches of clearance in all directions excluding the wall or plate to whi...

Page 18: ...l environmental conditions and they will withstand momentary surges greater than 8 amps If the combined current in any relay bank exceeds 8 amps continuous or 15 amp surge contact Laird Engineering regarding proper installation to ensure reliable operation Use the following steps to install the wiring to the receiver Connect the positive power wire 12 VDC or 24 VDC to a power source on the vehicle...

Page 19: ...re Call for service LED cycles on off 0 5 second on 0 5 second off Batteries are low Change batteries at the next convenient opportunity LED flashes red green A series only Batteries are low Change batteries at the next convenient opportunity LED is continuously on LED might flicker slightly Switch activated at start Restart transmitter with no other switches pressed Transmitter failure Call for s...

Page 20: ...he screws snugly Refer to the RAC16A User Manual for more detailed instructions 7 3 3 Changing the Transmitter Keypad Handheld Refer to Figure 7 Remove the screws in the back of the transmitter and remove the back of the case 1 Remove the batteries from the holder 2 Remove the two four screws holding the printed circuit board assembly and remove the board 3 from the case Remove the backing plate a...

Page 21: ...ontact Laird and provide your transmitter model and serial number in the first instance Item Part Number Spare Transmitter complete Use Model Number Serial Number Shoulder Strap 42C 0057 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 Number Serial Number ...

Page 22: ...eck the fuse for the receiver power input Turn on the transmitter 2 a If the receiver SIGNAL indicator remains off test the transmitter b Verify the ID Code is the same for the transmitter and receiver c Verify transmitter batteries are fresh If only some functions are operating 3 a Check output voltage of the respective relays and electrical circuits b If applicable replace fuse on the receiver c...

Page 23: ...transmitter until the Signal LED stops flashing This may take several 2 seconds Auto Link a The Signal LED is continuously on Release the Stop command and then release the AutoLink pushbutton If the AutoLink pushbutton 3 is released first press and release the AutoLink pushbutton on the receiver again a Signal LED is off The transmitter and receiver are now ready to use ...

Page 24: ...ed 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 will be via the same method as the product was shipped This warranty does not cover the costs of outside repair s...

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