Enrange XLTX Transmitter Wireless Controls April 2011 Part Number: 178-01598-1000-R3 ©Copyright 2011 Magnetek Material Handling
Your New Radio Remote Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s Enrange® 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).
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 PRODUCT MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................... 5 1.2 WARNINGS and CAUTIONS ............................................................................................ 6 2.0 CRITICAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................. 7 2.1 GENERAL ..............
6.0 TRANSMITTER CHANNEL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ............................................. 33 6.1 FCC STATEMENTS....................................................................................................... 33 6.2 CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY DESIGNATIONS BY COUNT....................................... 34 6.3 OPTIONAL FREQUENCIES AND CHANNELS ............................................................. 35 6.3.1 900 MHz: FHSS ..............................................................................
1.0 INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s Enrange brand XLTX Radio Wireless Controls. ® These instructions are to be used as a reference for personnel operating the Enrange brand XLTX Radio ® Wireless Controls and the equipment that this Enrange brand XLTX Radio Wireless Control is attached to. The user of these instructions should have basic knowledge in the handling of electronic equipment. 1.1 PRODUCT MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION Magnetek, Inc.
1.2 WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Throughout this document WARNING and CAUTION statements have been deliberately placed to highlight items critical to the protection of personnel and equipment. WARNING – A warning highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure, practice, etc. which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or death of personnel, or long term physical hazards.
2.0 CRITICAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS WARNING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL AND THE OPERATION MANUAL OF THE EQUIPMENT OR DEVICE TO WHICH THIS EQUIPMENT WILL BE INTERFACED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
2.3 SAFETY INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED TRAINING FOR RADIO CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Anyone being trained to operate radio controlled equipment should possess as a minimum the following knowledge and skills before using the radio controlled equipment.
operate a crane, hoist or lifting device if the chain or wire rope is not seated properly in the sprockets, drum or sheave operate any damaged or malfunctioning crane, hoist, lifting device or other material handling equipment change any settings or controls without authorization and proper training remove or obscure any warning or safety labels or tags leave any load unattended while lifted leave power on the radio controlled equipment when the equipment is not in operation opera
2.6 HANDLING BATTERIES WARNING KNOW AND FOLLOW PROPER BATTERY HANDLING, CHARGING AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. IMPROPER BATTERY PROCEDURES CAN CAUSE BATTERIES TO EXPLODE OR DO OTHER SERIOUS DAMAGE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. Use only batteries approved by Magnetek for the specific product. Do not dispose of a battery pack in fire; it may explode. Do not attempt to open the battery pack. Do not short circuit the battery.
3.0 XLTX TRANSMITTER STANDARD CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION WARNING BEFORE OPERATING THE TRANSMITTER FAMILIARIZE 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 IN EXISTENCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
3.1 INSTALLING BATTERY PACK(S) Prior to utilizing the XLTX transmitter, battery packs must be installed (unless unit is being utilized with the optional tether feature - then the battery packs are optional). 3.1.1 Alkaline Battery Pack (BT129) The XLTX comes standard with a battery pack (BT129) that holds three disposable AA alkaline batteries.
After installing the battery pack, install the battery cover over the battery and secure by tightening the thumbscrew at the end of the battery cover (see Figure 5). Figure 5: Installation of Battery Cover NOTE: For the battery level indicator on the XLTX display to display the correct battery level, the battery type dip switch settings need to be set for the battery pack being used. See section 3.1.4 for details on setting the battery type dip switches. 3.1.
3.1.3 Spare Battery Storage Compartment The XLTX transmitter features a spare battery compartment to store a second battery pack. The second battery pack allows for quick replacement of the primary battery pack when the battery level gets low. The spare battery storage compartment is the battery compartment with USB/IR cover inside the battery compartment.
Use the following table to properly set the dip switches for the correct battery type (see Figure 9 for dip switch view): Battery P/N BT129-0 BT128-0 Battery Type 4.5V Alkaline 3.6V NiMH Dip switch 1 Off Off Dip switch 2 Off On Dip switch 3 Off 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 and the on position is up or away from the number designator. 3.
3.2.1 Turning On the Transmitter First, the Machine Stop switch must be in the raised position (pulled out). Next, push the OFFON-START toggle switch to the START position and release it once the Magnetek logo appears on the LCD screen. Following the logo screen, the unit will perform a routine initialization. During initialization, the XLTX scans for any switches or motions that may be on during power up.
3.5 NORMAL OPERATING MODE In normal operating mode, the XLTX displays real time information relating to the operation of the transmitter on the XLTX graphic user interface. Information may include Command Confirmation, Battery Life, Signal Strength, Two-Way Feedback, etc. Figure 11: Normal operating screen on XLTX graphic user interface 3.5.1 Watch Dog Indicator (Spinning Arrow) The spinning arrow represents the watch dog timer within the CPU of the unit.
3.5.4 Signal Strength Indicator The Signal Strength Indicator is only available in systems equipped for Two-Way feedback (systems utilizing the 433 MHz frequency band do not have Two-Way feedback available). For such systems, Signal Strength is displayed at the bottom right hand corner of the graphic user interface screen. Signal Strength is displayed in 5% increments.
4.0 USING THE TRANSMITTER IN SETUP MODE The Setup Mode can be used to edit configuration settings such as: Access Code, Channel Select, User Code, Transmitter Time Out, Backlight Time Out, Password Enable, Change Password, and more. The settings can still be changed with the optional RCP software. NOTE: No parameter changes will take effect until the user has selected ‘Save and Exit’ from the Setup Mode. 4.
4.2.3 User Code The User Code setting is a unique identifier that allows the user to select multiple modes when using the same channel. The receiver can be tuned to only ‘hear’ messages sent from a transmitter with the same user code. 4.2.4 Transmitter Timeout This setting controls the amount of time that the transmitter can be inactive before it automatically shuts off. The Timeout time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes. When the unit times out, the transmitter will turn off.
4.2.7 Change Password This allows the user to change the password needed to enter the setup mode. The password must consist of 4 digits. 4.2.8 Exit Without 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 transmitter will start up with the last saved configuration settings. 4.2.
5.0 OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING WITH RCP Using the optional RCP software makes programming of the XLTX easier and allows for settings to be saved for future reference. WARNING THE USE OF RCP (RADIO CONTROL PROGRAMMER) IS INTENDED FOR USE BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS ONLY. CHANGES TO ANY RADIO DATA VALUE MAY LEAD TO UNEXPECTED, UNDESIREABLE, OR UNSAFE OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT AND FURTHERMORE MAY LEAD TO EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
WARNING THE ACCESS CODES IN THE RECEIVER ARE UNIQUE AND FACTORY PRESET. DO NOT CHANGE THESE ACCESS CODES UNLESS YOU ARE REPLACING AN EXISTING RECEIVER AND ITS ACCESS CODE. CHANGING THIS CODE COULD MAKE IT COMMON WITH ANOTHER RECEIVER ACCESS CODE, WHICH COULD MOVE OTHER EQUIPMENT. NO TWO SYSTEMS IN ANY LOCATION SHOULD EVER HAVE THE SAME ACCESS CODES INDEPENDENT OF THE FREQUENCY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. 5.
5.4 PROGRAMMING WITH RCP Read the section of the XLTX manual regarding additional operational features to familiarize you with the features listed below. The XLTX transmitter can be programmed using the optional RCP (Radio Control Programmer) software. Magnetek RCP software makes the programming of the XLTX transmitter easier and allows the programmer to store all of the XLTX settings in files for later use or reference.
For New Projects, Select Device Type After the New Projects icon is selected, a menu will open listing the available device types. Select the device type that matches the product you wish to program (selecting a project type will display a picture of the product for verification). Receive Device Data Checkbox At the bottom of the New Project window there is a check box that allows the user to automatically download the setting values on the device upon connection. NOTE: This check box is checked by default.
This screen also allows the programmer to create a specific name for the device to help keep track of device settings and changes. It is recommended that a unique name is chosen for each device programmed with RCP. 5.4.1 XLTX Configuration Pages The XLTX Transmitter has two configurable pages available to change settings on. The first page allows the configuration of general transmitter settings (Transmitter name, Access code, RF channel, etc.).
Transmitter Name The transmitter name field allows the user to create a custom name for the transmitter. The name can be up to 16 ASCII characters long. Project ID This section displays the Project ID for the unit. The Project ID 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 by the user. Access Code The access code acts as the transmitter address.
WARNING THE ACCESS CODES IN THE RECEIVER ARE UNIQUE AND FACTORY PRESET. DO NOT CHANGE THESE ACCESS CODES UNLESS YOU ARE REPLACING AN EXISTING RECEIVER AND ITS ACCESS CODE. CHANGING THIS CODE COULD MAKE IT COMMON WITH ANOTHER RECEIVER ACCESS CODE, WHICH COULD MOVE OTHER EQUIPMENT. NO TWO SYSTEMS IN ANY LOCATION SHOULD EVER HAVE THE SAME ACCESS CODES INDEPENDENT OF FREQUENCY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
WARNING THIS PASSWORD FUNCTION IS NOT TO BE USED AS A SECURITY DEVICE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNCTION IS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CHANGES TO THE TRANSMITTER SETTINGS. THE BEST FORM OF SECURITY IS ALWAYS TO LOCK UP THE TRANSMITTER WHEN NOT IN SERVICE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. The password default setting is to be disabled during initial programming by the RCP software.
CAN Configuration Page This page allows the user to modify the CAN bus network communication 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 modify the communication protocol for the CAN bus network.
Baud Rate This pull down menu allows the user to modify the communication speed of the CAN bus network. The user selectable options are 50k, 125k, 250k and 500k. Identifier This pull down menu allows the user to select between an 11 bits or 29 bits identifier. 5.4.2 Saving, Downloading, and Reading the Programs and Other RCP Software Functions CAUTION TO PROGRAM OR READ DATA FROM THE XLTX, THE TRANSMITTER MUST BE TURNED ON.
Receiving (Reading) the XLTX Programming To read a program file from the XLTX Transmitter: 1. Plug in the USB programming cable. 2. Click “Receive” and follow on-screen prompts. 3. RCP will confirm reception and automatically display current programming in the XLTX unit. Reading the RCP Software Version 1. Select “Help”. 2. Select “About”. 3. The RCP Software Version number will be displayed. Resetting XLTX Back to Factory Default Settings 1. Select “Reset to Defaults” button. 2.
6.0 TRANSMITTER CHANNEL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS The RF channel can be set via the setup mode or the optional RCP software. Sections 6.2 and 6.3 show the channels and protocols available for each transmitter radio frequency option. 6.1 FCC STATEMENTS Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) 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.
6.2 CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY DESIGNATIONS BY COUNT 433 MHz: TMS and TDMA 900 MHz: TMS and TDMA Channel Count 01) 02) 03) 04) 05) 06) 07) 08) 09) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) 31) 32) Channel Count 01) 02) 03) 04) 05) 06) 07) 08) 09) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) 31) 32) Channel Designator 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Table 1.
6.3 OPTIONAL FREQUENCIES AND CHANNELS 6.3.1 900 MHz: FHSS Channel sets are designated between 1 and 32. The frequency range is between 902-928 MHz. The frequency hopping protocol does not use one particular frequency to transmit a 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 frequency by sending the message across multiple frequencies. 6.3.2 2.
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.
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 CAN cable assembly.
8.0 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Possible Reasons Suggestions Replace the batteries and confirm they are installed according to the polarity marking in the battery pack. Inspect all battery pack Transmitter will not turn on Batteries are dead or installed contacts for damage. When installing the backwards; battery holder is battery pack into the XLTX, confirm it is damaged. installed with the label facing out.
8.1 TROUBLESHOOTING: OPTIONAL TETHER OPERATION Problems Possible Reasons Connecting tether cable is not installed, installed improperly, or is damaged. Transmitter will not turn on Suggestions Inspect the tether cable and confirm that it is installed and secured correctly. Inspect all connectors, connector contacts and cable jacket for damage. Transmitter is failing switch scan Be sure all switches and motions are in the off position on startup. See Section 3.2 for more info.
8.2 ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS If your 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 your transmitter. Please contact Magnetek’s service department at 1.866.MAG.SERV for information regarding parts and service.
