Magnetek Flex 12EX2 User Manual

Flex 12EX2 Standard, AB and Tandem Instruction Manual
November 2017
Page 3 of 56
Table of Contents
Service Information ............................................................................................................................5
Product Manual Safety Information ..................................................................................................6
1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Radio Controlled Safety .....................................................................................................................8
2.1 Critical Installation Considerations ...............................................................................................9
2.2 General......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Persons Authorized to Operate Radio Controlled Cranes............................................................9
2.4 Safety Information and Recommended Training for Radio Controlled Equipment Operators....10
2.5 Transmitter Unit..........................................................................................................................11
2.6 Pre-Operation Test..................................................................................................................... 11
2.7 Batteries .....................................................................................................................................11
3 General System Information............................................................................................................12
3.1 Transmitter .................................................................................................................................12
3.1.1 External Illustration ................................................................................................................12
3.1.2 Internal Illustration .................................................................................................................13
3.2 Receiver .....................................................................................................................................14
3.2.1 External Illustration ................................................................................................................14
3.2.2 Internal Illustration .................................................................................................................15
4 Function Settings ............................................................................................................................. 16
4.1 Transmitter .................................................................................................................................16
4.1.1 Transmitter Firmware Version ...............................................................................................16
4.1.2 Transmitter Channel Settings ................................................................................................16
4.1.3 Remote Pairing ......................................................................................................................18
4.1.4 I-Chip .....................................................................................................................................19
4.1.5 Transmitter Start Function Settings .......................................................................................20
4.1.6 Transmitter Inactivity Timer Settings .....................................................................................20
4.1.7 Transmitter Output Power Settings........................................................................................21
4.1.8 Infrared Programming............................................................................................................21
4.1.9 Pushbutton Function Settings................................................................................................21
4.1.10 Display Frequency Band........................................................................................................28
4.1.11 Output Feedback Settings .....................................................................................................28
4.1.12 Zero-G Sensor Settings .........................................................................................................29
4.1.13 Receiver Select Configurations (RS Systems Only) .............................................................. 29
4.2 Receiver .....................................................................................................................................31
4.2.1 Receiver Channel Settings ....................................................................................................31
4.2.2 Output Relay Configurations..................................................................................................31
4.2.3 Dipswitch Settings .................................................................................................................36
4.2.4 Jumper Settings.....................................................................................................................39
4.2.5 Voltage Settings..................................................................................................................... 40
4.2.6 Indicator Light and Buzzer Installation...................................................................................40
4.2.7 Other Function Output Relays Settings .................................................................................41
4.2.8 Receiver Select Setup (RS Systems Only)............................................................................41
4.2.9 System Channels Table.........................................................................................................43
5 Receiver Installation.........................................................................................................................44
5.1 Output Relay Contact Diagrams.................................................................................................44
5.1.1 Flex 12EX2 (dual speed model) ............................................................................................44
5.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................................................................................44
5.3 Step-by-Step Installation ............................................................................................................45
6 Operating Procedures ......................................................................................................................48
6.1 General Operation......................................................................................................................48

Magnetek Flex 12EX2 Specifications

Frequency Specifications

frequency range	433.050MHz - 439.600MHz
number of channels	62 channels
channel spacing	50 KHz

Transmitter Specifications

transmitting range	>100 meters
transmitting power	1.0 mW
transmitter operating voltage	3.0VDC

Receiver Specifications

receiver sensitivity	-116 dBm
receiver power consumption	22VA (max)
available receiver voltages	9 - 36VDC, 24VAC, 42VAC, 48VAC, 110 - 120VAC, 220 - 240VAC, 380 - 400VAC, 410 - 460VAC

Physical Dimensions and Weight

transmitter dimension	244 mm (L) x 70 mm (W) x 44 mm (H)
receiver dimension	260 mm (L) x 204 mm (W) x 83 mm (H)
transmitter weight	341 g / 12.0 oz
receiver weight	3.15 kg / 6.9 lb

Environmental Specifications

operating temperature	-25°C - 75°C / -13°F - 167°F
enclosure type	NEMA4
enclosure rating	IP66