User's Manual

Flex 12ES/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 20
4.1.9. Display Frequency Band 21
4.1.10. Output Feedback Settings 21
4.1.11. Infrared Function Settings 21
4.1.12. Zero-G Sensor Settings 21
4.2. Receiver 22
4.2.1. Receiver Channel Settings 22
4.2.2. Output Relay Configurations 22
4.2.3. Dipswitch Settings 26
4.2.4. Jumper Settings 28
4.2.5. Voltage Settings 29
4.2.6. Indicator Light and Buzzer Installation 29
4.2.7. Other Function Output Relays Settings 29
4.2.8. System Channels Table 30
5. Receiver Installation 31
5.1. Output Relay Contact Diagrams 31
5.2. Pre-installation Precautions 32
5.3. Step-By-Step Installation 32
6. Operating Procedures 35
6.1. General Operation 35
6.2. Master/Master Tandem Operation (Tandem models) 36
6.3. Master/Slave Tandem Operation (Tandem models) 37
6.4. A/B Pushbutton Select Operation 39
6.5. A/B Rotary Select Operation (AB models) 39
6.6. Pitch & Catch Operation 39
6.7. Transmitter Access Card (TAC) Operation 39
6.8. Changing Batteries 40
6.9. Battery Charging 40
6.10. System Status Light Indications 41
6.10.1. Transmitter Status Indications 41
6.10.2. Receiver Status Indications 42
6.10.3. Receiver Power Indications 42
6.10.4. Receiver COM Indications 42
7. General Specifications 44