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7.6 Inactivity Warning
This feature is mainly used in applications which require one or more functions to be continuously ON and thus, the switch
operations are monitored for abnormal conditions. The 14 Timer Triggers can be assigned different trigger signals and timer
durations.
When any of these 14 timers is triggered they will in turn trigger a Level 1 Warning signal which will be used to trigger an
output. The Level 1 Warning signal is reset when the input trigger is disabled. When the Level 1 Warning signal is activated this
automatically triggers a second independent timer which will be used to monitor the presence of the Level 1 Warning signal. If
the Level 1 Warning signal remains active all throughout the second timer duration, the Level 2 Warning signal will become
active if this is configured. The Level 2 Warning signal can also be used to trigger an output. The Level 2 Warning signal will
remain ON once it is activated until the next system power OFF and ON. When a logic output signal is used as a trigger, the
corresponding timer will be reset every time one of the inputs of the logic signal changes state.
7.7 Multi-Address Mode
This function provides the possibility to have the transmitter control a number of receivers, one at a time, depending on the
address selected. The user can set the addresses to be used by an offset value configurable from 1 to 999 relative to the base
address.
Incrementing or decrementing address offset is only possible whenever the assigned “Enable/Select DK Switch” is active. This
DK can be assigned from DK11 to DK80 and is outlined on the main drawing of the transmitter.
Increment DK switch and Decrement DK switch are the configured DKs which will be used to change the current address of the
coder with the corresponding offset value. The possible DKs are DK11 to DK80 and these can also be configured to offset
change the address digits by 10s or 100s for faster operation. The configured DK switches are also outlined on the main
drawing of the transmitter.
Confirm DK switch is used to confirm the change in address offset and can also be assigned from DK11 to DK80. The user is
also made aware as to which switch is responsible for this functionality through the transmitter drawing.
7.8 Optional Add-Ons
7.8.1 Tilt Sensor
The tilt sensor is a module attached to the inside of the transmitter which is used to trigger an output whenever the transmitter
is tilted further than the preset angle. The module supports two independently monitored axis and the corresponding maximum
and minimum tilt angle for each. The switched output time delay can also be adjusted from 1 to 60 seconds and the angle
detection can be up to 90° in both the X and the Y axis.
7.8.2 Palm Sensor
The palm/touch sensor is used on Nova enclosures to act as a “man-down” safety feature. Its purpose is to detect the presence
of a hand through the plastic handle of the housing, even if wearing leather or rubber gloves. The Palm sensor can be used on
the Nova M, Nova L, Nova XL, Nova XL 2.8, Nova XL 4.3 and Nova XXL 4.3 variants.
7.8.3 Proximity Detection Sensor
This module operates in the 2.4GHz band to measure the distance between two nodes contained within a specific range and
communicate between them. By using a Proximity Detection Module in a paired transmitter and receiver, the location from
where the operator can stand to operate the system can be chosen. The user can choose to either operate the system from
within the configured distance to the receiving PDM node or else from outside the configured range.
7.9 Cable Control (optional)
Cable control is also possible on NOVA Transmitters and this allows for the operation of the transmitter with no wireless radio
transmission, e.g in cases where radio transmission is not permissible or when the batteries are exhausted and the transmitter
must be kept on for continual crane operation. This feature requires an additional cable and this can be either plugged in the
battery compartment in place of the battery or connected directly to a plug on the side of the transmitter. In either case, both the
transmitter and receiver must be configured for CAN or RS232 communication. The CAN communication supports both
CANopen and J1939 while RS232 communication is by default set to full duplex communication (refer to Service and
Programming Manual for instructions).
The standard cable length is 10m. When the control cable is used all the pre-set adjustments and other optional functions do
not change. When not in use, the cable should be stored in a safe compartment inside the truck cabin. The cable with the
battery enclosure must not be stored in an area subject to magnetic fields as this could damage it.
7.9.1 Installation of Cable Control Cable
1. Switch off the receiver and NOVA transmitter and remove the battery.
2. Plug in the cable/battery enclosure for cable control in the transmitter and the other end in the receiver, making sure they
are securely fastened.
3. Switch on the receiver and the transmitter and press ‘Start’ to enable communication.
Note: The cable connection point is located on the lower side of the installed receiver unit.
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