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Flex Duo Operator Manual

August 2021

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3 General System Information

3.1 General Operation

1. Reset the STOP button located on the top left-hand corner of the transmitter by 

rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise; the button will pop up. The transmitter 
powers on when the STOP button elevates.

2. After turning on the transmitter power, check the Status LED on the transmitter for 

any sign of system irregularities

See Section 4.1 on page 18.

 If the transmitter is 

in good working order, the Status LED will display solid green for up to 2 seconds 
at power on (no faults detected).

3. Press and hold both PB1 and PB2 at the same time for 1 second to activate the 

receiver MAIN relays (Status LED solid green). When the receiver MAIN relays 
are activated, the Status LED will change from solid green to solid orange (system 
on). Then press any pushbutton on the transmitter to begin operation. Pressing 
any pushbutton prior to executing the START command at start-up will result in no 
signals transmitted (Status LED blinks orange).

NOTE:

If the Status LED does not change from green to orange, confirm that the 
serial number and channel match between the transmitter and receiver.

4. In case of an emergency, press down the STOP button to disconnect the receiver 

MAIN relays and the transmitter power (Status LED blinks 3 reds and then shuts 
off). To resume operation after confirming safe conditions are present, rotate the 
STOP button clockwise or counterclockwise; the button will pop up. Then press 
and hold both PB1 and PB2 pushbuttons at the same time for 1 second to 
reconnect the receiver MAIN relays.

5. After 5 minutes of inactivity (pushbutton not pressed) the receiver MAIN relays 

temporarily disconnect. The Status LED blinks 3 reds and then shuts off. Press 
and hold both PB1 and PB2 to resume operation.

6. Turn off the transmitter power by pressing down the STOP button. It will 

disconnect the transmitter power and the receiver MAIN relays altogether (Status 
LED blinks 3 reds and then shuts off).

Figure 3-1

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Page 1: ...Flex Duo System Radio Control Equipment Operator Manual Part Number 191 32000 M002EN August 2021 Copyright 2021 Magnetek...

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Page 3: ...4 7 Service pager United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1675 437297 E mail mh eurosales magnetek com Germany STAHL CraneSystems GmbH Telephone 49 7940 128 0 E mail mh eurosales magnetek com Website https www...

Page 4: ...s 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 Pr...

Page 5: ...n be done easily and wirelessly Over One Million Unique Address Codes each and every Flex Duo system has its own address code and serial number never repeats Advanced Controls the Flex Duo system util...

Page 6: ...enance information that is important but not hazard related WARNINGS and CAUTIONS SHOULD NEVER BE DISREGARDED The safety rules in this section are not intended to replace any rules or regulations of a...

Page 7: ...ad and develop an understanding of the contents of this manual and the operation manual of the equipment or device to which this equipment will be interfaced Failure to follow this warning could resul...

Page 8: ...ol 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 proced...

Page 9: ...the service area and secured 2 6 Pre Operation Test At the start of each work shift or when a new operator takes control of the equipment operators should do as a minimum the following steps before ma...

Page 10: ...quid penetration Figure 2 1 2 9 Battery Charger Optional The Flex Duo charger does not come standard with Flex Duo systems or spare transmitters WARNING Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batte...

Page 11: ...View Figure 2 2 2 9 2 Power Supply The Flex Duo charging cradle uses any off the shelf Micro USB to USB cable and USB power adapter with 5V at 2A output optional Figure 2 3 1 Rubber Safety Belt Attac...

Page 12: ...3 Solid red on the LED represents charging in progress solid green represents batteries fully charged and LED off represents no batteries detected Figure 2 4 2 9 4 Retaining Belt For mobile applicatio...

Page 13: ...Charger The Flex Duo charging cradle has two holes located in the back vertical face of the unit These holes allow the cradle to be mounted on a wall by sliding the cradle over the two screws and the...

Page 14: ...shbutton prior to executing the START command at start up will result in no signals transmitted Status LED blinks orange NOTE If the Status LED does not change from green to orange confirm that the se...

Page 15: ...ansmitter 3 2 1 External Illustration Figure 3 2 1 STOP Button 5 Ring Hook Attachment Slot 2 Pushbutton 1 PB1 6 Battery Cover Screw 3 Pushbutton 2 PB2 7 System Information 4 Status LED Indicator 8 Lan...

Page 16: ...llustration Figure 3 3 1 External Antenna Port 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 Optional 5...

Page 17: ...put relays set up for momentary contact closure For 9 36VDC power supply wire 1 corresponds to the negative charge wire 3 corresponds to the positive charge and wire 2 is for GROUND The circled number...

Page 18: ...ype 4A 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 r...

Page 19: ...s jammed or defective 4 3 red blinks Decoding processors defective 5 4 red blinks Receiving RF defective 6 Fast red blinks Incorrect transmitter serial number 7 Solid red Receiver low voltage 8 No lig...

Page 20: ...Sensitivity 116 dBm Spurious Emission 50 dB Antenna Impedance 50 ohms Responding Time 40 mS average Transmitting Power 1 0 mW Enclosure Type NEMA 4 Enclosure Rating IP66 Output Contact Rating 250VAC 2...

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