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Flex Mini System Instruction Manual 

June 2015 

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PREFACE AND SAFETY 

©2015 MAGNETEK 

All rights reserved. This notice applies to all copyrighted materials included with this product, 

including, but not limited to, this manual. This manual is intended for the sole use of the persons to 

whom it was provided, and any unauthorized distribution of the manual or dispersal of its contents is 

strictly forbidden. This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means whatsoever 

without the expressed written permission of Magnetek. 

Product Safety Information 

Magnetek, Inc. (Magnetek) offers a broad range of radio remote control products, control products and 

adjustable frequency drives, and industrial braking systems for material handling applications.  This 

manual has been prepared by Magnetek to provide information and recommendations for the 

installation, use, operation and service of Magnetek’s material handling products and systems 

(Magnetek Products).  Anyone who uses, operates, maintains, services, installs or owns Magnetek 

Products should know, understand and follow the instructions and safety recommendations in this 

manual for Magnetek Products. 

The recommendations in this manual do not take precedence over any of the following requirements 

relating to cranes, hoists lifting devices or other material handling equipment which use or include 

Magnetek Products: 

  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 the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA),  
  Applicable local, state or federal codes, ordinances, standards and requirements, or  
  Safety standards and practices for the industries in which Magnetek Products are used.  

 

This manual does not include or address the specific instructions and safety warnings of these 

manufacturers or any of the other requirements listed above.  It is the responsibility of the owners, 

users and operators of the Magnetek Products to know, understand and follow all of these requirements.  

It is the responsibility of the employer to make its employees aware of all of the above listed 

requirements and to make certain that all operators are properly trained.  

No one should use 

Magnetek Products prior to becoming familiar with and being trained in these requirements and 

the instructions and safety recommendations in this manual

 

Product Warranty Information 

Magnetek, hereafter referred to as Company, assumes no responsibility for improper programming of 

a device (such as a drive or radio) by untrained personnel.  A device should only be programmed by a 

trained technician who has read and understands the contents of the relevant manual(s).  Improper 

programming of a device can lead to unexpected, undesirable, or unsafe operation or performance of 

the device.  This may result in damage to equipment or personal injury.  Company shall not be liable 

for economic loss, property damage, or other consequential damages or physical injury sustained by 

the purchaser or by any third party as a result of such programming.  Company neither assumes nor 

authorizes any other person to assume for Company any other liability in connection with the sale or 

use of this product. 

 

For information on Magnetek’s product warranties by product type, please visit www.magnetek.com. 

 

Summary of Contents for FLEX MINI

Page 1: ...Flex Mini System Radio Control Equipment Instruction Manual 191 75020 0001 R4 June 2015 Copyright 2015 Magnetek Material Handling...

Page 2: ...lease contact one of our representatives at the following locations U S Service Information For questions regarding service or technical information contact 1 866 MAG SERV 1 866 624 7378 World Headqua...

Page 3: ...d Regulations issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration OSHA Applicable local state or federal codes ordinances standards and requirements or Safety standards and practices for the i...

Page 4: ...1 TRANSMITTER 14 2 1 1 Channel Settings 14 2 1 2 Keypad Type Settings 15 2 1 3 Remote Pairing 16 2 2 RECEIVER 18 2 2 1 Dipswitch Settings 18 2 2 2 Jumper Settings for units with the external Pairing b...

Page 5: ...ing 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 bel...

Page 6: ...TS 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 R...

Page 7: ...each shift without a load be thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in proper and safe operation of the crane hoist lifting device or other material handling equipment that utilizes the radio control kn...

Page 8: ...GED AND INOPERABLE RADIO CONTROLLER EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO MAGNETEK FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT TR...

Page 9: ...ek intrinsically safe batteries BATTERY DISPOSAL Before disposing of batteries consult local and governmental regulatory requirements for proper disposal procedure SPECIFIC SYSTEM WARNINGS Below are s...

Page 10: ...015 Page 10 of 25 2 4 6 8 9 1 3 5 7 1 GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION 1 1 TRANSMITTER 1 1 1 External Illustration 1 Button 1 PB1 6 Button 6 PB6 2 Button 2 PB2 7 Button 7 PB7 3 Button 3 PB3 8 Button 8 PB8 4...

Page 11: ...9 1 3 5 7 10 12 11 13 1 1 2 Internal Illustration 1 Button 1 PB1 8 Button 8 PB8 2 Button 2 PB2 9 Status LED 3 Button 3 PB3 10 RF Encoder Board 4 Button 4 PB4 11 Function Dip switch 5 Button 5 PB5 12...

Page 12: ...ystem Instruction Manual June 2015 Page 12 of 25 4 1 5 6 2 3 7 1 2 RECEIVER 1 2 1 External Illustration 1 COM LED 5 System Information 2 Status LED 6 Cord Grip 3 Power LED 7 Mounting Bracket 4 Output...

Page 13: ...Flex Mini System Instruction Manual June 2015 Page 13 of 25 1 2 2 Internal Illustration 1 RF Decoder Board 2 AC Line Filter Relay Board 3 Power Transformer...

Page 14: ...d to the receiver by pressing and holding PB3 for up to 10 0 seconds or until the transmitter Status LED turns off which indicates that the transferring process is completed Make sure the receiver pow...

Page 15: ...0 second to go into the keypad type setting mode At this point the Status LED will blink red showing the current keypad type A green blink represents the tens 10 and a red blink represents the units...

Page 16: ...ng 2 1 3 Remote Pairing Enter the transmitter function setting mode by moving the function dip switch located inside the battery compartment to the on position Reinsert the two batteries and press PB1...

Page 17: ...r cover and receive data by pressing and holding PB4 on the transmitter at the same time The pairing is completed when the transmitter Status LED turns to constant green while both buttons are still p...

Page 18: ...rned off keypad type 2 or Stop button is pressed keypad type 3 Dipswitch 1 right Normal and Toggled Interlocked Settings Position Dip 1 2 Dip 3 4 Dip 5 6 Dip 7 8 Set to 00 PB1 2 Normal Normal Interloc...

Page 19: ...2 and when the Stop button is pressed keypad type 3 JP4 JP8 Reserved for future functions 2 2 3 External Programming for units with the external Pairing button Other settings not listed in this manual...

Page 20: ...tem Instruction Manual June 2015 Page 20 of 25 2 2 5 Using External Antenna optional Please make sure to set the jumper to EXT when external antenna is connected INT Internal antenna used EXT External...

Page 21: ...n Manual June 2015 Page 21 of 25 3 RECEVIER INSTALLATION For keypad type 2 and type 3 setups For 9 36VDC power supply wire 1 corresponds to the negative charge and wire 3 corresponds to the positive c...

Page 22: ...ng the guided track to secure the receiver to the mounting bracket see below Make sure the screws are tightened after installation Remove the receiver by pressing down the bracket release and pull the...

Page 23: ...ime The system will not work when pressing any buttons prior to initiating the On Off command Status LED blinks 2 red Keypad Type 3 The transmitter is powered on by pressing the Start button once for...

Page 24: ...or example when 2 red blinks are shown on the Status LED press each button one at a time to see which one is jammed or defective A good working button will not display any lights on the Status LED whe...

Page 25: ...itivity 104dBm Antenna Impedance 50ohms Responding Time 50mS Transmitting Power 1mW Enclosure Type NEMA4 Enclosure Rating IP66 Output Contact Rating 250V 8 Amps Transmitter Operating Voltage 3 0VDC Tr...

Page 26: ...60 96 m Frequency Range Non Licensed Part 15 433 434 MHz Output Power Non Licensed Part 15 Less than 1 mW RF Channels Non Licensed Part 15 32 channels Transmitter Specification Weight Approximately 5...

Page 27: ...Sladeview Crescent Mississauga Ontario L5L 5Y5 Canada Toll Free Phone 800 792 7253 Fax 905 8281526 Magnetek UK Ltd Unit 3 Bedford Business Centre Mile Road Bedford MK42 9TW UK Phone 44 0 1234 349191...

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