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Enrange XLTX Intrinsically Safe 

Transmitter Instruction Manual 

April 2014 

Page 12 of 24 

3.1 

INSTALLING BATTERY PACK 

 
Prior to utilizing the XLTX transmitter, battery packs must be installed.    
 

3.1.1 

Approved Batteries for Intrinsically Safe Operation 

The XLTX transmitter has been tested and approved for intrinsically safe operation with the 
following AA (LR6) size batteries: 
 
 Duracell MN1500 
 Duracell PC1500 
 Energizer 

E91 

 

 Panasonic 

LR6XWA 

 Rayovac 815 
 
Use only the above battery manufacturers and part numbers as replacement batteries to maintain 
intrinsically safe operation. 
 

WARNING 

ONLY OPERATE THE TRANSMITTER IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS WITH THE APPROVED 
BATTERIES. FAILURE TO USE THE APPROVED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 
OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.  ONLY USE 4 BATTERIES OF THE SAME 
MANUFACTURER AND MODEL NUMBER.

 

 

3.1.2 

Intrinsically Safe Alkaline Battery Pack 

 

The Intrinsically Safe XLTX comes standard with an intrinsically safe battery pack that holds four 
disposable AA alkaline batteries.   
 

 

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.  
 

Summary of Contents for Enrange XLTX

Page 1: ...Enrange XLTX Transmitter Intrinsically Safe Wireless Controls April 2014 Part Number 198 80202 1001 R0 Copyright 2014 Magnetek Material Handling ...

Page 2: ...gnetek com e mail mhcustomerservice magnetek com Fax Numbers Main 1 800 298 3503 Sales 1 262 783 3510 Service 1 262 783 3508 Canada Service Information 4090B Sladeview Crescent Mississauga Ontario L5L 5Y5 Canada Phone 1 800 792 7253 Fax 1 905 828 5707 1 416 424 7617 24 7 Service pager EU Market Contact Brian Preston Magnetek UK Ltd Unit 3 Bedford Business Centre Mile Road Bedford MK42 9TW UK Phone...

Page 3: ...ery Storage Compartment 14 3 2 TURNING THE TRANSMITTER ON AND OFF 14 3 2 1 Turning On the Transmitter 15 3 2 2 Pulling In the Machine Stop Relay 15 3 2 3 Turning Off the Transmitter 15 3 3 MACHINE STOP SWITCH For Emergency Stopping Only 15 3 4 STATUS LED 15 3 5 NORMAL OPERATING MODE 15 3 5 1 Watch Dog Indicator Steady Blinking Status LED 15 3 5 2 Switch Change Indicator Rapidly Blinking Status LED...

Page 4: ...The recommendations in this manual do not take precedence over any of the following requirements relating to cranes hoists and lifting devices Instructions manuals and safety 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 Magnetek Products are being used Regulations issued by th...

Page 5: ...perating 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 federal governi...

Page 6: ...TRICAL POWER FROM THE CRANE HOIST LIFTING DEVICE OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INSTALLATION PROCEDURES DE ENERGIZE AND TAGOUT ALL SOURCES OF ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE TOUCH TESTING ANY EQUIPMENT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT THE DIRECT OUTPUTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT DESIGNED TO INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO TWO STATE SAFETY CRITI...

Page 7: ...or radio controlled equipment have the ability to judge distance of moving objects know how to properly test prior to operation be trained in the safe operation of the radio transmitter as it pertains to the crane hoist lifting device or other material handling equipment being operated have knowledge of the use of equipment warning lights and alarms have knowledge of the proper storage space for a...

Page 8: ...ipment when the equipment is not in operation operate any material handling equipment using a damaged controller because the unit may be unsafe operate manual motions with other than manual power operate radio controlled equipment when low battery indicator is on WARNING THE OPERATOR SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR ANY RADIO CONTROLLER IF ANY PRODUCT PERFORMANCE OR SAFETY CONCERNS ARE OBSERVED THE EQ...

Page 9: ...URES IMPROPER BATTERY PROCEDURES CAN CAUSE BATTERIES TO EXPLODE OR DO OTHER 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 Do not attempt to open the battery pack Do not short circuit the battery Do not use sharp too...

Page 10: ...city such as Controlling the work environment humidity level to minimize generation of static electricity Protect the transmitter from direct airflow Touch the transmitter with an insulating obect or glove whenever possible Use in conjunction with gas detection monitoring Do not use in an area that is known to be a static electricity hazard Additional information on electrostatics can be found in ...

Page 11: ...R 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 Figure 1 Typical XLTX with Maximum Number of Paddles and Auxiliary Switches ...

Page 12: ...nt batteries to maintain intrinsically safe operation WARNING ONLY OPERATE THE TRANSMITTER IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS WITH THE APPROVED BATTERIES FAILURE TO USE THE APPROVED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT ONLY USE 4 BATTERIES OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER AND MODEL NUMBER 3 1 2 Intrinsically Safe Alkaline Battery Pack The Intrinsically Safe XLTX comes standard ...

Page 13: ... all four T10 star bit screws When placing the battery pack into the XLTX battery pocket ensure that the pack is fully seated and that the thumb screw is tightened down to hold the battery pack in place Figure 4 Installation of Battery Pack into XLTX transmitter NOTE The Intrinsically Safe battery pack must be secured in place with the thumb screw Failure to secure the thumb screw will not allow t...

Page 14: ... Spare Battery Compartment Location NOTE The spare battery compartment features battery spring contacts like the primary battery compartment These spring contacts in the spare battery compartment have no electrical connection and are used to secure the spare battery pack inside the compartment to prevent rattling 3 2 TURNING THE TRANSMITTER ON AND OFF The XLTX uses both a three position toggle swi...

Page 15: ...NOTE You must release the OFF ON START switch to the ON position after the unit is powered up then push to the START position a second time to pull in the Machine Stop relay 3 2 3 Turning Off the Transmitter The transmitter can be turned off by pressing the OFF ON START toggle switch down to the OFF position Once turned off the MLC relay in the receiver is immediately opened NOTE Depressing the Ma...

Page 16: ...The status LED will turn red when the battery level drops below 10 The status LED will continue blinking for the watch dog indicator and switch change indicator status 3 6 JOYSTICKS AND PADDLES LEVERS To activate the desired motor functions operate the Joystick or Paddle Lever that corresponds to the desired motion To activate higher speed functions for those transmitter models so equipped operate...

Page 17: ... 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 WARNING PROGRAMMING THROUGH THE USB PORT IS TO BE DONE SOLELY BY MAGENETK SERVICE PERSONNEL FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR...

Page 18: ...NCE PROCEDURES BELOW The only setting that can be adjusted via the dip switch block is the RF channel setting This dip switch block is visible through the IR window see Figure 7 Figure 7 Dip Switch Block as viewed through IR port NOTE The dip switch block switches are oriented so that the Off position is next to the number designator and the On position is up or away from the number designator Reg...

Page 19: ... IR PORT IN A NON HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT OR SAFE ZONE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 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 ...

Page 20: ... IEC 60079 11 6th edition IEC 60079 26 2nd edition Compliance Statement Part 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of 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 Warning Part 15 21 Changes or modifications not expres...

Page 21: ...Hz 06 06 433 250 MHz 07 07 433 300 MHz 08 08 433 350 MHz 09 09 433 400 MHz 10 10 433 450 MHz 11 11 433 500 MHz 12 12 433 550 MHz 13 13 433 600 MHz 14 14 433 650 MHz 15 15 433 700 MHz 16 16 433 750 MHz 17 17 433 800 MHz 18 18 433 850 MHz 19 19 433 900 MHz 20 20 433 950 MHz 21 21 434 000 MHz 22 22 434 050 MHz 23 23 434 100 MHz 24 24 434 150 MHz 25 25 434 200 MHz 26 26 434 250 MHz 27 27 434 300 MHz 2...

Page 22: ...9 0 MHz 06 AK06 438 8 MHz 07 AK07 438 6 MHz 08 AK08 438 4 MHz 09 AK09 438 2 MHz 10 AK10 438 0 MHz 11 AK11 437 8 MHz 12 AK12 437 6 MHz 13 AK13 437 4 MHz 14 AK14 437 2 MHz 15 AK15 437 0 MHz 16 AK16 436 8 MHz 17 AK17 436 6 MHz 18 AK18 436 4 MHz 19 AK19 436 2 MHz 20 AK20 436 0 MHz 21 AKA00 433 125 MHz 22 AKA01 433 325 MHz 23 AKA02 433 525 MHz 24 AKA03 433 725 MHz 25 AKA04 433 925 MHz 26 AKA05 434 125 ...

Page 23: ...ansmitter will not respond with the receiver Incorrect system RF channel Make sure the transmitter and receiver unit are both set to the same RF channel Incorrect system access code Make sure the transmitter and receiver both have the same access code System out of range Make sure that the startup procedure is initiated within 300 feet from the receiver location If equipped with the Signal Strengt...

Page 24: ...014 Page 24 of 24 7 0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Environmental conditions during operation 20 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Environmental conditions storage 20 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 0 to 95 noncondensing Pressure 700 to 1300 hPa 10 2 to 18 9 psi Ingress protection IP26 ...

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