Engineered XLTX Transmitter Instruction Manual
December 2016
Page 48 of 49
8.1 TROUBLESHOOTING: OPTIONAL TETHER OPERATION
Problems Possible Reasons Suggestions
Transmitter will not
turn on
Connecting tether cable is not
installed, installed improperly,
or is damaged.
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.
Transmitter machine stop
switch is down or pressed
Be sure the Machine Stop switch is pulled up.
Transmitter will not
communicate with
the receiver in
tether mode
System not in tether mode
Make sure that the start-up procedure is
initiated with the tether cable attached. Ensure
that all tether cable connections are secure
prior to startup.
The tether cable or connectors
are damaged
Inspect the tether cable and connectors for
damage.
CAN settings are incorrect
Verify CAN settings match project specific CAN
bus document
Transmitter will not
communicate with
the receiver in
wireless mode
System not in wireless mode
Make sure that the startup procedure is
initiated with the tether cable detached.
Ensure that the start-up procedure is initiated
within 300 feet from the receiver location.
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.