User's Manual

ADVANTAGE SERIES LJ45 TRANSMITTER OWNER’S MANUAL
ADVTG XMTR Rev 01 2 Control Chief Corporation
Any person operating wireless radio controlled equipment should possess the following
knowledge and/or skills:
• Knowledge of hazards pertaining to equipment operation
• Knowledge of safety rules for radio controlled equipment
• Knowledge of standard methods of hand and/or non-verbal signaling
• Knowledge of the radio transmitter
• Limit-switch test procedure
• Proper clearance of all moving parts on the radio controlled equipment
• Proper storage space for radio control transmitter when not in use
• Transferring radio control transmitter to another person
• Reporting unsafe or unusual operating conditions
• Remote controlled equipment capacity and limitations
• Procedures for testing controlled equipment
Aisles between equipment, stock, etc., should be free of obstructions so the radio control
operator can move freely. These aisles should meet local regulations.
Radio controlled operators should always position themselves for the best view of the
equipment they are controlling. The equipment should never be operated blindly. The operator
should always remain at a safe distance, without losing line of sight with the equipment.
Transmitter switches should never be mechanically blocked ON or OFF for any equipment
motion. When not in use turn the transmitter off (STOP).
The equipment operator should keep all body parts away from any moving parts and should
never be positioned under a lifted load. Do not make a lift or move a load if anyone is in a
location where they could be struck by the crane/equipment or the load.
If the equipment fails to respond properly, the crane/equipment operator should stop operation
& turn the transmitter off (STOP). The operator should immediately report the condition to
his/her supervisor.
The crane/equipment operator should turn off the transmitter and take it with him/her when and
if boarding the equipment.
Remote control operation should NEVER be used for “people moving” applications. Never use
remote operation if there are people aboard the controlled equipment. The remote control
operator should NEVER “ride” on the controlled equipment.
WARNING:
ALWAYS PLACE CRANE/EQUIPMENT IN MANUAL OPERATION AND SECURE
THE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER PRIOR TO PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE.
NOTE:
IN AN EMERGENCY, PUSH “E-STOP” TO STOP RADIO REMOTE CONTROLLED
EQUIPMENT.
ADVANTAGE SERIES LJ45 TRANSMITTER OWNER’S MANUAL
ADVTG XMTR Rev 01 11 Control Chief Corporation
9 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CARE & MAINTENANCE
Battery Pack
The power source for the LJ45 is a rechargeable 7.4 V Lithium-Ion battery pack. The battery
pack is designed to provide 12-hours of continuous operation.
The battery pack is installed in the back of the transmitter. Do not allow any metal (tools, pocket
change, etc) to come in contact with the contact pads of the battery pack. If the battery contact
pads do become shorted the internal protection mechanism will cause the battery to open
circuit. If an open circuit battery is placed in the LJ45 transmitter, the LJ45 is going to either not
function or report a dead battery. Set the pack aside for a few moments to allow the protection
circuit to reset.
Advantages of Lithium-Ion batteries:
¾ None of the memory effects of Ni-Cd batteries.
¾ Higher energy density than Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries.
To summarize the proper care of the battery
¾ DO NOT incinerate.
¾ DO NOT disassemble.
¾ DO NOT short connection pads.
¾ DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures (>140F/80C).
¾ DO NOT subject the battery to physical abuse, such as, dropping it or placing it on hot
objects.
¾ DO dispose per appropriate state and local regulations.
Charging Batteries
¾ Connect charger to a 120VAC outlet with the supplied wall adapter. Power indicator
should be illuminated.
¾ Secure battery pack in charger.
¾ Depending on the status of the battery:
o The FAST charge indicator will illuminate if the battery is less than 85% charged.
o TOP OFF indicator will illuminate if the battery charge is over 85%.
o Neither FAST nor TOP OFF illuminates if battery is fully charged.
¾ If the ERROR indicator should illuminate, remove the battery and unplug the charger for
at least 1 minute (to ensure the charger circuit resets) and repeat the above steps.
o If the FAULT persists remove the battery pack from service and replace it with
another battery.
¾ Charging is complete when all indicators turn off except POWER.
o Battery pack can remain in charger.
o Charger will restart the charging process when battery drops below recharge
voltage threshold.