Telemotive Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual
May 2011
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7.0
OPTIONAL CAN BUS TETHER FEATURE
The XLTX transmitter can be ordered with an optional CAN bus tether feature. This feature
allows for the operation of the transmitter as a wired transmitter with no wireless radio
transmission. If the XLTX transmitter was ordered with the CAN bus tether feature, this section
applies to features and operation of the transmitter in tether mode.
7.1
INSTALLATION OF TETHER CABLE
The tether cable is attached to the CAN connector on the transmitter by lining up the alignment
groove and inserting the plug into the CAN connector receptacle. Twist the locking ring on the
CAN plug clockwise to tighten it down and prevent accidental disengagement.
7.2
OPERATION OF TRANSMITTER IN TETHER MODE
With the tether cable attached, turn on the transmitter following the start up sequence as outlined
in Section 3.2.
During the start-up sequence the transmitter will automatically 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 cable.
Visual verification of the transmitter being in tether mode can be observed on the graphic user
interface screen.
NOTE: The transmitter must go through the start up initialization sequence with the tether cable
attached to activate tether mode.
All controls on the transmitter will function the same regardless of whether the transmitter is in
tether mode or wireless mode.
NOTE: While the tether cable provides power to the transmitter when connected, it will not
recharge batteries in the transmitter. To recharge batteries, you must only use the Magnetek
Telemotive approved chargers for the appropriate battery pack.
7.3
RETURNING TRANSMITTER TO WIRELESS MODE
To return the transmitter to wireless mode, power down the unit and disconnect the tether cable.
Following the start-up sequence from Section 3.2, restart the transmitter. The transmitter will
automatically sense that it is no longer connected to the tether cable and start the unit in its
normal wireless mode.
