Magnetek Flex EX2 series User Manual

Flex EX2 Receiver Select Instruction Manual
August 2018
Page 3 of 39
Table of Contents
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 RS System Types....................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Transmitter .................................................................................................................................15
3.2.1 External Illustration (8EX2) ....................................................................................................15
3.2.2 External Illustration (12EX2) ..................................................................................................16
3.2.3 Internal Illustration (8EX2) .....................................................................................................17
3.2.4 Internal Illustration (12EX2) ................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Receiver .....................................................................................................................................19
3.3.1 External Illustration ................................................................................................................19
3.3.2 Internal Illustration .................................................................................................................20
4 Function Settings ............................................................................................................................. 21
4.1 Transmitter .................................................................................................................................21
4.1.1 Transmitter Firmware Version ...............................................................................................21
4.1.2 Display Frequency Band........................................................................................................21
4.1.3 Transmitter Channel Settings ................................................................................................21
4.1.4 Remote Pairing ...................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.5 Transmitter Output Power Settings........................................................................................23
4.1.6 Transmitter Inactivity Timer Settings .....................................................................................24
4.1.7 Zero-G Sensor Settings .........................................................................................................24
4.1.8 Transmitter Start Function Settings .......................................................................................24
4.1.9 Infrared Transmitter Settings .................................................................................................25
4.1.10 I-Chip ..................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Receiver .....................................................................................................................................27
4.2.1 Receiver Channel Settings ....................................................................................................27
4.2.2 Receiver Channel Scanning Function ...................................................................................27
4.2.3 Dipswitch Settings .................................................................................................................28
4.2.4 Jumper Settings..................................................................................................................... 28
4.2.5 Infrared Receiver Settings .....................................................................................................29
4.2.6 Fuse Ratings.......................................................................................................................... 29
4.2.7 System Channels Table.........................................................................................................30
5 Receiver Installation.........................................................................................................................31
5.1 Output Relay Contact Diagrams.................................................................................................31
5.1.1 Flex 4EX2 .............................................................................................................................. 31
5.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................................................................................31
5.3 Step-by-Step Installation ............................................................................................................32
6 Operating Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 35
6.1 General Operation...........................................................................................................
........... 35
6.2 Changing Batteries..................................................................................................................... 36
6.3 Battery Charging ........................................................................................................................36
6.4 System Status Light Indications .................................................................................................37
6.4.1 Transmitter Status Indications ...............................................................................................37

Magnetek Flex EX2 series Specifications

General

Battery Type	3 AA batteries
Enclosure Rating	IP66
Number of Buttons	Up to 12
Power Source	3 AA batteries
Battery Life	Up to 100 hours
Housing Material	Engineered Plastic
Operating Range	Up to 300 ft (91 m)