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Telemotive Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual 

May 2011 

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Your New Radio Remote 

 

Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s Telemotive

®

 brand XLTX Radio Wireless Controls.  

Magnetek has set a whole new standard in radio-remote performance, dependability, and value 
with this unique new line of bellybox transmitters. 

If your product ever needs modification or service, please 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).  

 
Magnetek, Inc. 
N49 W13650 Campbell Drive 
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 
 

Telephone:

  

 1.800.288.8178 

 

Website

:  

www.magnetekmh.com 

e-mail:

   

[email protected] 

 

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) 
 

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including, but not limited to, this manual and software embodied within the product. This manual 
is intended for the sole use of the person(s) to whom it was provided, and any unauthorized 
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Summary of Contents for Tekemotive XLTX

Page 1: ...Telemotive XLTX Transmitter Wireless Controls May 2011 Part Number 178 01598 0100 R2 Copyright 2011 Magnetek Material Handling...

Page 2: ...I 53051 Telephone 1 800 288 8178 Website www magnetekmh com e mail info magnetekmh com Fax Numbers Main 1 800 298 3503 Sales 1 262 783 3510 Service 1 262 783 3508 Canada Service Information 4090B Slad...

Page 3: ...ter 16 3 2 2 Pulling In the Machine Stop Relay 16 3 2 3 Turning Off the Transmitter 16 3 3 MACHINE STOP SWITCH For Emergency Stopping Only 16 3 4 GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE 16 3 5 NORMAL OPERATING MODE 17...

Page 4: ...35 6 3 1 900 MHz FHSS 35 6 3 2 2 4 GHz FHSS 35 6 3 3 433 MHz Telemotive Legacy Channel Set TMS and TDMA 35 7 0 OPTIONAL CAN BUS TETHER FEATURE 36 7 1 INSTALLATION OF TETHER CABLE 36 7 2 OPERATION OF T...

Page 5: ...ducts 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 man...

Page 6: ...ting 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 be...

Page 7: ...OUTPUTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT DESIGNED TO INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO TWO STATE SAFETY CRITICAL MAINTAINED FUNCTION I E MAGNETS VACUUM LIFTS PUMPS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ETC A MECHANICALLY LOCKING INTERMEDI...

Page 8: ...top and all warning devices prior to operation testing should be done on each shift without a load be thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in proper and safe operation of the crane hoist lifting devic...

Page 9: ...EN OUT OF SERVICE AND BE REPORTED TO THE SUPERVISOR DAMAGED AND INOPERABLE RADIO CONTROLLER EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO MAGNETEK FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESU...

Page 10: ...se transmitters equipped with rechargeable batteries and battery chargers all users shall be familiar with the instructions of the charger before attempting to use Do not attempt to charge non recharg...

Page 11: ...ILIARIZE 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 I...

Page 12: ...disposable AA alkaline batteries Figure 2 BT129 Battery Pack To change the alkaline batteries in the battery pack separate the inner tray from the outer housing see Figure 2 and replace all the batte...

Page 13: ...serviceable components within the battery pack Figure 6 BT128 Battery Pack The rechargeable battery pack BT128 is shipped from the factory with a minimal charge and will need to be charged prior to us...

Page 14: ...partment have no electrical connection and are used to secure the spare battery pack inside the compartment to prevent rattling 3 1 4 Setting Battery Type Dip Switches For proper indication of the bat...

Page 15: ...Off Off Off BT128 0 3 6V NiMH Off On Off Figure 9 Dip switch block as viewed through USB IR port NOTE The dip switch block switches are oriented that the off position is next to the number designator...

Page 16: ...hine Stop relay in the receiver can be pulled in by pushing the OFF ON START toggle switch to the START position and then releasing NOTE You must release the OFF ON START switch to the ON position aft...

Page 17: ...eed to be rebooted to operate properly 3 5 2 Command Confirmation Each time the user operates a control on the transmitter a message will be displayed on the graphic user interface screen confirming w...

Page 18: ...of the equipment on the graphic user interface display screen Parameters such as engine RPM the torque or speed of a drive temperature current or any other useful values can be sent from the receiver...

Page 19: ...p Mode If it is entered incorrectly the device will power down NOTE The factory default password to get into the setup menu is 0000 4 2 ADJUSTING SETTINGS IN SETUP MODE To navigate through Setup Mode...

Page 20: ...shuts off Backlight Timeout can be set from 1 to 30 seconds Setting Time Out to 0 disables the backlight NOTE Leaving the backlight on longer will decrease the battery run time and will require more...

Page 21: ...thout Save If the user does not wish to save any of the configuration changes made the Exit Without Save option can be selected NOTE None of the changes will be saved upon selection of this option The...

Page 22: ...the same access code to properly communicate with each other WARNING TWO OPERATIONAL TRANSMITTERS WITH THE SAME ACCESS CODES OPERATING AT THE SAME TIME IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD FAILURE TO FOLLOW TH...

Page 23: ...QUENCY FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 5 3 CONNECTING THE XLTX TO A COMPUTER The XLTX transmitter contains circuits that permit communica...

Page 24: ...equency access code transmitter power as well as CAN configuration Follow the steps below Install the RCP Software Install the RCP software onto your computer The software is self installing simply in...

Page 25: ...utomatically download the setting values on the device upon connection NOTE This check box is checked by default Having the Receive Device Data option checked will cause the program to automatically r...

Page 26: ...eneral transmitter settings Transmitter name Access code RF channel etc The second page allows the configuration of the CAN bus network settings for models with the optional CAN connector equipped Uni...

Page 27: ...D is set by the factory and cannot be modified by the user Serial Number This section displays the serial number for the unit The serial number of the unit is set by the factory and cannot be modified...

Page 28: ...the OFF ON START switch must be cycled through the start position The factory default setting for the inactivity timeout is 15 minutes RF Power The RF transmitting power of the unit is user selectable...

Page 29: ...O EQUIPMENT Backlight Enable This section allows the user to enable the LCD display backlight on systems equipped with optional graphic user interface LCD display and select the period of time after t...

Page 30: ...mmunication settings Source Address This is the address that the XLTX will use as the source address when transmitting messages on the CAN bus network Protocol This pull down menu allows the user to m...

Page 31: ...ING AFTER EVERY PROGRAMMING OF THE TRANSMITTER TEST THE UNIT BY UTILIZING THE APPROPRIATE RECEIVER IF THE RECEIVER DOES NOT RESPOND DO NOT ACTIVATE A FUNCTION BUTTON THE TRANSMITTER MAY HAVE INCORRECT...

Page 32: ...ut 3 The RCP Software Version number will be displayed Resetting XLTX Back to Factory Default Settings 1 Select Reset to Defaults button 2 A dialog box will pop up confirming that you want to proceed...

Page 33: ...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 r...

Page 34: ...50 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 28 28 434 350 MHz 29 29 434 400 MHz 30 30 434 450 MHz 31 31 434 500 MHz 32 32 434 550 MHz Table 1 A 900...

Page 35: ...message Messages are transmitted over multiple frequencies in a predefined sequence or channel set In doing so this protocol is able to compensate for interference that may be present on a single fre...

Page 36: ...tomatically recognize that the tether cable is attached and communicating and switch into tether mode Tether mode turns off the wireless transmitter and sends all command signals through the tether ca...

Page 37: ...f 40 7 4 CAN CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE PIN OUT DETAILS The CAN connector receptacle located on the transmitter has specific pin assignments It is very critical that these pin assignments are matched in the...

Page 38: ...in the off position on startup See Section 3 2 for more info Transmitter Machine Stop Switch is down or pressed Be sure the Machine Stop switch is pulled up Transmitter will not respond with the rece...

Page 39: ...achine stop switch is down or pressed Be sure the Machine Stop switch is pulled up Transmitter will not respond with the receiver in Tether mode System not in tether mode Make sure that the start up p...

Page 40: ...transmitter ever needs repair we always recommend that you have Magnetek perform the repair If you need to refer to a parts list refer to the transmitter drawing that was included in the shipment of...

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