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©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2008-2014 

LIY-500 May 12, 2014 Rev10

MANUAL: Remote Control (RC) 
Monitor Electrical Controls

Supplemental Instructions for use with RC Monitor Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

DANGER

Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and 
receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at www.tft.
com/serial-number

TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.

MADE IN USA • www.tft.com

3701 Innovation Way, IN 46383-9327 USA

800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155

SECTION 4.1

Monitor Mounted 
Operator Station

SECTION 4.2

Panel Mount 
Operator Station 
(Y4E-RP)

SECTION 4.3

Panel Mount With Display
Operator Station 
(Y4E-RP-D)

SECTION 4.4

Tethered 
Operator Station 
(Y4E-CT-##)

SECTION 4.5

Tethered Operator Station 
With Display 
(Y4E-CT-##-D)

SECTION 4.6

Wireless 
Operator Station 
(YE-RF-##)

SECTION 4.7

Wireless Operator Station 
With Display 
(YE-RF-900-D)

 SECTION 3.0

General Information and Specifi cations

 SECTION 4.0

Electrical Controls Installation and Operation

SECTION 4.11

Monitor Position Display
(Y4E-DISP)

SECTION 4.12

Remote Auxiliary Function
Interface Control
(YE-REMAUX)

SECTION 4.13

Electric RC Monitor Aerial 
Truck Installation

SECTION 4.16

Electric Nozzle Actuator

SECTION 4.17

Valve Kits
(YE-VK-PH)

SECTION 5.0

Troubleshooting

SECTION 4.14

Multiplex Interface Control (YE-CAN#)

SECTION 4.15

Ethernet Interface Control

SECTION 4.9

Toggle Switch Monitor 
Operator Station  
(Y4E-TS)

SECTION 4.10

Monitor Communication 
Interface Control 
(Y4E-COMM)

SECTION 4.8

Joystick 
Operator Station 
(Y4E-JS)

Summary of Contents for YE-RF-900

Page 1: ...t With Display Operator Station Y4E RP D SECTION 4 4 Tethered Operator Station Y4E CT SECTION 4 5 Tethered Operator Station With Display Y4E CT D SECTION 4 6 Wireless Operator Station YE RF SECTION 4...

Page 2: ...Copyright Task Force Tips Inc 2008 2014 LIY 500 May 12 2014 Rev10 2 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 3: ...d upon to use 3 It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in Firefighting and or Emergency Response and in the use precautions and care of any equipment you may be called u...

Page 4: ...asic Operation 4 5 6 Display Controlled Operation 4 6 Wireless Operator Station 23 4 6 1 Mounting Storage Bracket 4 6 2 Installing Radio Antenna 4 6 3 Teaching ID Code 4 6 4 Changing Batteries 4 6 5 O...

Page 5: ...S OPERATOR STATION YE RF YE RF 900 YE RF 900 D 900 MHz YE RF 2400 2 4 GHz Handheld Unit Batteries Four AA Batteries Lithium Recommended Transmitting Power 100mW 50mW Operating Range 500 ft 152m Operat...

Page 6: ...2 5 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL The communication from the monitor to the operator stations is performed over two wires using RS 485 serial protocol Multiple operator stations can be added with only two wi...

Page 7: ...pendent of the truck master switch the installer needs to install a SPST single pole single throw toggle switch Install this toggle switch in a location that can quickly be accessed before using the R...

Page 8: ...m supplied INSTALLER SUPPLIED TERMINAL BOX RED RED BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK TYPICAL TERMINAL BOX CONNECTIONS INSTALLER SUPPLIED POWER CABLE See Note TOGGLE SWITCH OPERATOR STATION...

Page 9: ...programming the first two commands teach the monitor where to find the hard stops This guarantees that the position is accurate From that point the programmer can program the move to the final PARK p...

Page 10: ...ion 4 0 4 2 NOTE Depending on the manufactured date it may be necessary to deploy the Extend A Gun in order to enter OSCILLATE programming mode 4 0 4 1 PROGRAMMING Move monitor to starting point of pa...

Page 11: ...to program a sequence pattern Read manual before use WARNING 800 348 2686 Y5700 FLASHING LOW BATT ON FLOW OFF OSCILLATE PARK UP MONITOR DOWN www tft com POWER NO COMMUNICATION LINK WHEN ALTERNATING P...

Page 12: ...ts input signals but can be field changed to accept ground input signals Before January 1 2011 After January 1 2011 5 1 8 130 mm 7 7 16 190 mm 4 5 8 135 9mm PANEL CUT OUT DIMENSIONS 7 32 5 6mm 4 PLACE...

Page 13: ...Replace lid Figure 4 2 3 Panel Mount Operator Station VOLTAGE INPUTS GROUND INPUTS Figure 4 2 4 Relay Terminal Location AT PARK RELAY USER TERMINALS AT PARK PARK INPUTS ON 1 2 3 4 ON 1 2 3 4 4 2 4 PA...

Page 14: ...move nozzle pattern to wide and short reach STRAIGHT STREAM button used to move nozzle pattern to narrow and long reach LEFT button used to rotate sweep water stream from right to left from starting...

Page 15: ...space required will be 5 x 7 1 4 127 x 185mm A depth of 2 50mm will be required behind the panel Refer to Figure 4 3 1 for cutout dimensions Allow at least 6 of slack in cable for future repairs 4 5 8...

Page 16: ...nnection header to communicate across a J1939 CAN bus system and allows control of TFT RC Monitors and TFT RC Valve Under Monitors when a YE CAN Multiplex Interface Control is installed refer to secti...

Page 17: ...EFT display area command DISPLAY MENU SELECT ENTER used to control command menu selection and initiate configuration options MONITOR UP DOWN button typically used to control RC Extend A Gun Also known...

Page 18: ...x 285mm Refer to Figure 4 4 1 for hole dimensions Bracket can be used as a template Be sure spring is in position Material Use Material Use Thickness Drill Thickness Drill 5 64 3 32 206 5 2 5 3 32 213...

Page 19: ...ING LOW BATT ON FLOW OFF OSCILLATE PARK UP MONITOR DOWN www tft com POWER NO COMMUNICATION LINK WHEN ALTERNATING P PARK button used to initiate monitor storage sequence or to program storage movements...

Page 20: ...x 285mm Refer to Figure 4 5 1 for hole dimensions Bracket can be used as a template Be sure spring is in position Material Use Material Use Thickness Drill Thickness Drill 5 64 3 32 206 5 2 5 3 32 213...

Page 21: ...ion bus terminal block to the CAN communication bus terminal block Refer to Figure 4 5 4 1 WHITE WIRE BLUE WIRE CAN BUS TERMINATION HEADER CAN BUS TERMINAL BLOCK Figure 4 5 4 1 Operator Station CAN bu...

Page 22: ...used to initiate LEFT display area command DISPLAY MENU SELECT ENTER used to control command menu selection and initiate configuration options MONITOR UP DOWN button typically used to control RC Exte...

Page 23: ...LUMINUM STEEL Hole Size Chart For Self Tapping Screws 5 127mm 6 152mm Drill 3 Pilot Holes refer to hole size chart Mount Bracket with 3 1 4 20 Self Tapping Screws Tighten Securely Spring Fig 4 6 1 Wir...

Page 24: ...GHT buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds Continue to press the LEFT RIGHT buttons and then press UP button for 2 seconds Release buttons After several seconds the OSC PARK lights will flash rapidly to...

Page 25: ...K OSCillate and any AUXiliary functions For TFT RC monitors shipped with the antenna pre mounted in the monitor control box all the user needs to do is mount the storage bracket install radio board in...

Page 26: ...6 221 5 6 2 3 16 228 5 8 1 ALUMINUM STEEL Hole Size Chart For Self Tapping Screws 5 127mm 6 152mm Drill 3 Pilot Holes refer to hole size chart Mount Bracket with 3 1 4 20 Self Tapping Screws Tighten S...

Page 27: ...N button used to move water stream vertically down from starting point UP MONITOR DOWN Figure 4 7 3 Operator Station with Display Control Pad The range of the wireless operator station is 500 ft 152 m...

Page 28: ...corresponding DISPLAY COMMAND button 4 The display screen will indicate the status of the RFID TEACH LEARN sequence and will automatically exit TEACH LEARN mode when receiving a new ID Teach ID Code...

Page 29: ...PLAY COMMAND button 4 The display screen will indicate the status of the RFID TEACH LEARN sequence and will automatically exit TEACH LEARN mode when receiving a new ID Learn ID Code on Monitor Control...

Page 30: ...then the configuration program will require the group number to assign to this controller 5 After the number of monitors has been configured a name that is easier to remember can then be assigned to e...

Page 31: ...ness Hole Size Use Drill Material Thickness Hole Size Use Drill Inches mm Inches mm 5 64 3 32 0 206 5 2 5 5 64 3 32 0 206 5 2 5 1 8 0 213 5 4 3 1 8 0 213 5 4 3 3 16 0 221 5 6 2 3 16 0 221 5 6 2 SMART...

Page 32: ...e monitor down in the vertical direction Press left side of rocker thumb switch to move nozzle actuator to FOG position Move joystick LEFT to rotate monitor counterclockwise in the horizontal directio...

Page 33: ...itor and can be applied to the buttons refer to section 4 1 5 4 8 3 JOYSTICK BOARD CONFIGURATION To change the configuration 1 Ensure power is OFF to the unit 2 Remove lid from enclosure 3 Locate DIP...

Page 34: ...NCLOSURE MOUNTING Select proper operator location Enclosure is designed to be surface mounted and the size is 5 x 3 1 8 127 x 80mm Height to top of switches is 3 1 8 80mm Refer to Figure 4 9 1 for mou...

Page 35: ...ypical cable preparation 4 10 3 INPUTS SIGNAL CONFIGURATION The Communication Interface Control is shipped from the factory configured to accept 12 24 volt DC input signals but can be field changed to...

Page 36: ...te location of horizontal travel Always start by moving blinking light to the left Press hold OSC button for 5 seconds to store location Horizontal axis light will change positions once location is st...

Page 37: ...E WITH 2 1 4 20 FASTENERS TIGHTEN SECURELY 4 1 2 114 mm 2 51 mm Select proper enclosure location Enclosure is designed to be surface mounted and the size is 5 x 3 1 8 127 x 80mm Height of enclosure is...

Page 38: ...inputs one cable typically for controls located in the basket and one cable for controls located at the turntable 4 13 1 ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE MOUNTING Select proper enclosure location Enclosure is de...

Page 39: ...OR STATION NOT INCLUDED SECTION 4 6 FROM CANBUS OUTPUT MODULE RC HURRICANE RC MONSOON RC TORNADO RC TYPHOON SUPPLIED To avoid excessive voltage drop at monitor operator station do not lengthen factory...

Page 40: ...CH OPERATOR STATION SECTION 4 6 FROM CANBUS OUTPUT MODULE RC HURRICANE RC MONSOON RC TORNADO RC TYPHOON supplied To avoid excessive voltage drop at monitor operator station do not lengthen factory sup...

Page 41: ...rder to be active 4 14 MULTIPLEX INTERFACE CONTROL YE CAN This Multiplex Interface Control converts CANbus or multiplex communications into serial communications for controlling a TFT RC monitor or va...

Page 42: ...and the size is 4 3 4 x 6 3 4 120mm x 170mm Height of enclosure is 2 1 4 57mm Refer to Figure 4 15 1 for mounting hole dimensions MOUNT ENCLOSURE WITH 2 1 4 20 FASTENERS TIGHTEN SECURELY 6 1 4 158mm...

Page 43: ...le moves thru its various patterns This is NORMAL Observing this speed change is NOT an indication that the nozzle is binding or malfunctioning If the end user desires to have this function disabled p...

Page 44: ...5 4 137 7 1 180 10 0 254 YE VKG PH Y7063 YE VK PJ Y7001 2 1 2 NPT 6 7 170 8 6 218 13 7 348 YE VK PL Y7002 3 NPT 7 4 188 8 9 226 14 3 363 4 17 2 INTERFACE ENCLOSURE MOUNTING The interface box should b...

Page 45: ...4 17 3 VALVE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 4 17 4 CONFIGURATION The valve interface control is factory set for AUX2 and Momentary operation This configuration is most suitable for joystick control of monitor...

Page 46: ...Verify code versions on monitor and all operator stations One Axis Fails To Operate From Any Control Station Loose motor wiring connection Check axis motor connection Bad motor control board Interchan...

Page 47: ...losure Incorrect wiring Check blue white communication wiring Incorrect INPUTS configuration Verify DIP switch 4 setting matches system wiring ON for voltage inputs OFF for ground inputs Y4E DISP Posi...

Page 48: ...pment less reasonable depreciation in complete discharge of its obligations under this limited warranty If TFT makes this election claimant shall return the equipment to TFT free and clear of any lien...

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