stellar labs 12621 - Stellar CDT Radio Remote Troubleshooting

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Heavy-Duty Telescopic Crane Owner’s Manual
Stellar
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CDT
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Radio Remote Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
System will not initialize after
normal start-up procedure
Transmitter batteries fully
discharged
Check batteries to ensure a full
charge. Replace with fully charged
batteries if necessary.
No power to the receiver
Check the receiver to be sure power
is applied. Ensure that the system is
properly grounded.
Transmitter is transmitting
(Power LED flashing), but
machine will not respond
Always match the receiver
address and frequency channel
to the transmitter.
Transmitter out of range
Take the transmitter back into the
range of the receiver. Restart.
A motion function was not
in OFF position when
transmitter turned on
Ensure that all switches are in OFF
(neutral) position when the Start
switch is activated.
Receiver power offTurn on power to receiver.
Transmitter/receiver
frequency channels do not
match
Check frequency settings to be sure
transmitter and receiver are set to
same frequency channel
All machine motions operate
intermittently
Receiver antenna
connection is loose or
missing
Tighten or replace antenna.
Surge suppressors not
installed on contactors
Install RC type surge suppressors on
all magnetic contactors that are
controlled by the radio remote control
system
Control wiring too close to
high power machine wiring
Control wiring must be run separately
from high power machine wiring.
Another frequency may be
interfering with the system.
Some machine motions operate
intermittently
Machine motion wiring may
be loose.
Check wiring from receiver to plug
and from plug to machine motion
actuator.
Connector inside receiver
is loose
Check all connectors, reseat if
necessary.
Surge suppressors not
installed on contactors
Install RC type surge suppressors on
all magnetic contactors that are
controlled by the radio remote control
system
Control wiring too close to
high power machine wiring
Control wiring must be run separately
from high power machine wiring.
Note: The System Error Light can have different ash patterns. Please note these patterns
to assist Stellar Customer Service when troubleshooting the radio system.