User's Manual

Flex 8ES/EX Standard, AB and Tandem Instruction Manual
September 2016
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Table of Contents
Page
1. Introduction 4
2. Radio Controlled Safety 5
2.1. CRITICAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 6
2.2. GENERAL 6
2.3. PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE RADIO CONTROLLED CRANES 6
2.4. SAFETY INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED TRAINING FOR RADIO CONTROLLED
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 7
2.5. TRANSMITTER UNIT 8
2.6. PRE-OPERATION TEST 8
2.7. BATTERIES 8
3. General System Information 9
3.1. Transmitter 9
3.1.1. External Illustration 9
3.2. Receiver 10
3.2.1. External Illustration 10
4. Function Settings 11
4.1. Transmitter 11
4.1.1. Transmitter Firmware Version 11
4.1.2. Transmitter Channel Settings 11
4.1.3. Remote Pairing 13
4.1.4. Transmitter Start Function Settings 14
4.1.5. Transmitter Inactivity Timer Settings 14
4.1.6. Infrared Programming 15
4.1.7. Pushbutton Function Settings 15
4.1.8. Transmitter Access Card (TAC) Settings 19
4.1.9. Display Frequency Band 20
4.1.10. Output Feedback Settings 20
4.1.11. Infrared Function Settings 20
4.1.12. Zero-G Sensor Settings 20
4.2. Receiver 21
4.2.1. Receiver Channel Settings 21
4.2.2. Output Relay Configurations 21
4.2.3. Dipswitch Settings 25
4.2.4. Jumper Settings 27
4.2.5. Voltage Settings 28
4.2.6. Indicator Light and Buzzer Installation 28
4.2.7. Other Function Output Relays Settings 28
4.2.8. System Channels Table 29
5. Receiver Installation 30
5.1. Output Relay Contact Diagrams 30
5.2. Pre-installation Precautions 31
5.3. Step-By-Step Installation 31
6. Operating Procedures 34
6.1. General Operation 34
6.2. Master/Master Tandem Operation (Tandem models) 35
6.3. Master/Slave Tandem Operation (Tandem models) 36
6.4. A/B Pushbutton Select Operation 38
6.5. A/B Rotary Select Operation (AB models) 38
6.6. Pitch & Catch Operation 38
6.7. Transmitter Access Card (TAC) Operation 38
6.8. Changing Batteries 39
6.9. Battery Charging 39
6.10. System Status Light Indications 40
6.10.1. Receiver Status Indications 41
6.10.2. Receiver Power Indications 41
6.10.3. Receiver COM Indications 41
7. General Specifications 43