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1. Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 4 3 7 Set Clock This sets the system clock for the Flex VUE unit The clock is set in the following format 10 01 12 13 12 11 MM DD YY hh mm ss If Save and Exit is selected from the setup menu after changing this parameter it will immediately take effect 4 3 8 Password Enable This setting enables or disables the requirement of entering a password into the transmitter to enter Setup Mode When the disabled setting is selected the user will go directly into Setup Mode without being prompted to enter a password Magnetek strongly recommends enabling the Setup Mode password to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to parameters If Save and Exit is selected from the setup menu after changing this parameter it will immediately take effect NOTE The unit is shipped with the password requirement enabled and utilizing the factory default password 4 3 9 Change Password This allows the user to change the password needed to enter the Setup Mode The password must consist of four digits If Save and Exit is selected from the setup menu after changing this parameter it will immediately take effect 4 3 10 IR Configuration Receiver The IR Cfg Re
2. The user can also enable the backlight to turn off or timeout after a period of time the user can select the custom field and enter in the time in seconds that the backlight should be lit The range of values is 1 to 30 seconds Update Transmitter Date Time This feature allows the user to reset the internal clock on the transmitter to the correct date and time The user can select to match the clock on the PC that is connected to the unit or select a custom date and time 5 3 2 Saving Downloading and Reading the Programs and Other RCP Software Functions CAUTION TO PROGRAM OR READ DATA FROM THE FLEX VUE THE TRANSMITTER MUST BE TURNED ON Saving the Programming File Once programming is complete click the file tab at the top of the RCP screen to open the file menu File location and name can be selected from this menu Old files can be deleted called up modified and renamed by this same menu Sending a Program to the Flex VUE A WARNING AFTER EVERY PROGRAMMING OF THE TRANSMITTER TEST THE UNIT BY UTILIZING THE APPROPRIATE RECEIVER IF THE RECEIVER DOES NOT RESPOND DO NOT ACTIVATE A FUNCTION BUTTON THE TRANSMITTER MAY HAVE INCORRECT PROGRAMMING RE CHECK THE PROGRAMMING IN THE TRANSMITTER AND RETEST AFTER ACTIVATION OF THE RECEIVER FUNCTIONALLY TEST ALL COMMANDS ON THE TRANSMITTER BY INITIALLY JOGGING THE BUTTONS THEN WITH A FULL MOVEMENT BEFORE RETURNING TO SERVICE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT I
3. 32 32 Table 1 A GLOBAL Actual Frequency 433 000 MHz 433 050 MHz 433 100 MHz 433 150 MHz 433 200 MHz 433 250 MHz 433 300 MHz 433 350 MHz 433 400 MHz 433 450 MHz 433 500 MHz 433 550 MHz 433 600 MHz 433 650 MHz 433 700 MHz 433 750 MHz 433 800 MHz 433 850 MHz 433 900 MHz 433 950 MHz 434 000 MHz 434 050 MHz 434 100 MHz 434 150 MHz 434 200 MHz 434 250 MHz 434 300 MHz 434 350 MHz 434 400 MHz 434 450 MHz 434 500 MHz 434 550 MHz GS RESOURCES Foremost in Machine Performance for Life 900 MHz TMS Channel Channel Count Designator 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 A 10 B 11 C 12 D 13 E 14 F 15 G 16 H 17 18 J 19 K 20 L 21 M 22 N 23 O 24 P 25 Q 26 R 27 S 28 T 29 U 30 V 31 W 32 X GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com Table 1 B Actual Frequency 903 30 MHz 906 30 MHz 907 80 MHz 909 30 MHz 912 30 MHz 915 30 MHz 919 80 MHz 921 30 MHz 902 30 MHz 904 10 MHz 904 30 MHz 905 10 MHz 905 50 MHz 905 70 MHz 906 60 MHz 908 70 MHz 908 90 MHz 909 10 MHz 910 10 MHz 910 70 MHz 911 00 MHz 911 20 MHz 912 00 MHz 914 20 MHz 914 40 MHz 914 60 MHz 914 80 MHz 915 80 MHz 917 40 MHz 923 20 MHz 927 00 MHz 927 30 MHz Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 36 of 41 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 7 3 OPTIONAL FREQUENCIES AND CHAN
4. Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 10 7 271 3 0 76 v Figure 3 Typical Flex VUE 12 Button Configuration G Graphic Display 4 Pushbutton 4 11 Pushbutton 11 E Machine Stop Button 5 Pushbutton 5 12 Pushbutton 12 LED Status LED Indicator 6 Pushbutton 6 LG Logo Label S Removable Power Key Switch 7 Pushbutton 7 SB Strap Bar 1 Pushbutton 1 8 Pushbutton 8 IR IR Communication Window 2 Pushbutton 2 9 Pushbutton 9 SN System Information 3 Pushbutton 3 10 Pushbutton 10 BC Battery Compartment Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 13 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3 1 INSTALLING BATTERY COMPARTMENT Prior to utilizing the Flex VUE transmitter batteries must be installed 3 1 1 Alkaline Battery Replacement The Flex VUE comes standard with a removable battery compartment that holds two disposable AA alkaline batteries Figure 4 Flex VUE Alkaline Battery Compartment To change the alkaline batteries in the battery compartment separate the compartment from the outer housing see Figure 4 by loosening all four screws Phillips bit on the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones Orient the batteri
5. OPERATOR UPON SENDING THE PROGRAM TO THE DEVICE ALL STORED VALUE SETTINGS WITHIN THE DEVICE WILL BE REPLACED INCLUDING ANY PROJECT SPECIFIC VALUES MAGNETEK STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE RECEIVE DEVICE DATA CHECK BOX BE LEFT CHECKED Device Type Transmitters 1 SPD telePilot 2 SPD telePilot 2 SPD telePendant 3 SPD telePendant MBT PGT ALTA MLTX Hex VUE Receivers intele Smart Flex VUE MHR MHC CAN 2 CAN 2 WIC Mame Device 1 V Receive Device Data This screen also allows the programmer to create a specific name for the device to help keep track of device settings and changes It is recommended that a unique name is chosen for each device July 2013 programmed with RCP Page 28 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 5 3 1 FLEX VUE Configuration Page The Flex VUE Transmitter has one configurable page available to change settings on The page allows the configuration of general transmitter settings transmitter name access code RF channel etc Unit Info Page This page allows the user to view the receiver s Project ID and serial number The user can modify the transmitter name access code RF channel and activate the password This page may also be used by the user to syn
6. 2 Pushbutton 2 9 Pushbutton 9 SN System Information 3 Pushbutton 3 10 Pushbutton 10 BC Battery Case 4 Pushbutton 4 11 Pushbutton 11 P 0 Box13615 N49W13650CampbellDrive Canada Facility www magnetekmobilehydraulic com Milwaukee WI 53213 Menomonee Falls WI 53051 4090B Sladeview Crescent Toll Free Phone 800 288 8178 Phone 262 783 3500 Mississauga Ontario Toll Free Fax 800 298 3503 Fax 262 783 3510 L5L 5Y5 Canada Brochure No Flex VUE Toll Free Phone 800 792 7253 Tech Specs GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
7. Serial Number This section displays the serial number for the unit The serial number of the unit is set by the factory and cannot be modified by the user Access Code The access code acts as the transmitter address The transmitter will only transmit commands to receivers with the same address This feature is selectable by the user NOTE The transmitter must be set with the same access code as the receiver to properly communicate with each other WARNING THE ACCESS CODES IN THE RECEIVER ARE UNIQUE AND FACTORY PRESET DO NOT CHANGE THESE ACCESS CODES UNLESS YOU ARE REPLACING AN EXISTING RECEIVER AND ITS ACCESS CODE CHANGING THIS CODE COULD MAKE IT COMMON WITH ANOTHER RECEIVER ACCESS CODE WHICH COULD MOVE OTHER EQUIPMENT NO TWO SYSTEMS IN ANY LOCATION SHOULD EVER HAVE THE SAME ACCESS CODES INDEPENDENT OF FREQUENCY FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT RF Channel The RF channel is user selectable through the pull down menu This function is used to prevent interference with other radio devices There are multiple user selectable channels for 400 MHz 900 MHz and 2 4 GHz systems See Sections 7 2 and 7 3 for channel frequency details Inactivity Timeout The transmitter can be set to turn off after a period of time when no controls are activated To restart the transmitter the OFF ON START switch must be cycled through the START position The factory default setting
8. THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNCTION IS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CHANGES TO THE TRANSMITTER SETTINGS THE BEST FORM OF SECURITY IS ALWAYS TO LOCK UP THE TRANSMITTER WHEN NOT IN SERVICE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT The password default setting is to be disabled during initial programming by the RCP software To enable password protection check the box next to the phrase Activate password WARNING NOT ENABLING THE PASSWORD FUNCTION ALLOWS THE TRANSMITTER SETTINGS TO BE MODIFIED BY ANY UNAUTHORIZED USERS IMPROPER TRANSMITTER SETTINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Backlight Enable This section allows the user to enable the LCD display backlight on systems equipped with optional graphic user interface LCD display and select the period of time after transmitter activity that the backlight stays on The user has the option to check the Always On check box for backlight timeout If this box is checked the backlight will remain on continuously while the transmitter is active NOTE The longer the backlight is turned on the shorter the transmitter battery life will be
9. malfunctioning crane hoist lifting device or other material handling equipment e change any settings or controls without authorization and proper training e remove or obscure any warning or safety labels or tags e leave any load unattended while lifted e leave power on the radio controlled equipment when the equipment is not in operation e operate any material handling equipment using a damaged controller because the unit may be unsafe e operate manual motions with other than manual power e operate radio controlled equipment when low battery indicator is on WARNING THE OPERATOR SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR ANY RADIO CONTROLLER IF ANY PRODUCT PERFORMANCE OR SAFETY CONCERNS ARE OBSERVED THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND BE REPORTED TO THE SUPERVISOR DAMAGED AND INOPERABLE RADIO CONTROLLER EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO MAGNETEK FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 2 5 TRANSMITTER UNIT Transmitter switches should never be mechanically blocked ON or OFF When not in use the operator should turn the transmitter OFF A secure storage space should be provided for the transmitter unit and the transmitter unit should always be placed there when not in use This precaution will help prevent unauthorized people from operating the material handling equipment Spare transmitters should be stored in a secure storage space and on
10. parameters will be displayed on the screen with Setup Mode being displayed toward the bottom of the screen 4 2 2 Entering Setup During Normal Operation To enter the Setup Mode during normal operation of the transmitter first make sure the unit is not controlling a device under load as radio messaging will always be disabled during Setup Mode Next turn the OFF ON START rotary switch clockwise to the START position and hold it there then depress buttons 1 and 2 the top row of buttons at the same time until the setup screen appears If the password is enabled it will need to be entered here Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 20 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED In this mode the top line of the display will show Com Disabled to indicate that radio communication to the receiver had been initiated before Setup Mode was entered Radio communication will be enabled after leaving Setup Mode One of the setup parameters will be displayed on the screen and Setup Mode will be displayed toward the bottom of the screen 4 3 ADJUSING SETTINGS IN SETUP MODE To navigate through Setup Mode the buttons designated button 1 and button 2 top row of buttons and the OFF ON START switch are used Buttons 1 and 2 cycle through
11. receiver For a proportional button transmitter the display might show Boom Up 85 sending this message to the receiver to raise the boom at 85 of maximum rate Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 18 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3 5 5 Signal Strength Indicator The Signal Strength Indicator is located on the bottom line of the Flex VUE graphic user interface screen between the number of messages being received and the Battery Life Indicator The Signal Strength Indicator shows the radio signal strength at the receiver and is only available in systems equipped for Two Way feedback see Section 3 5 6 For such systems the signal strength being shown on the Flex VUE screen is the signal strength seen by the receiver NOTE The signal strength indictor is only shown on systems that have two way feedback enabled 3 5 6 Two Way Feedback System This option allows the user to view various parameters that may be important to the operation of the equipment on the graphic user interface display screen Parameters such as engine RPM the torque or speed of a drive temperature current or any other useful values can be sent from the receiver and displayed on the transmitter 3 6 NORMAL OPERATING MODE STATUS LED INDICA
12. the menus and are also used to change parameters within the menus Rotating the OFF ON START switch to the START position will toggle between the menu and its parameter s NOTE No parameter changes will take effect until the user has selected Save and Exit from the Setup Mode 4 3 1 Access Code The Access Code determines which receiver will be controlled by the transmitter The Access Code in the Flex VUE transmitter must match the receiver Access Code If the Access Code settings on the receiver and transmitter do not match no communication will occur The Access Code is a 20 bit binary value with a decimal equivalent of 0 1048575 If Setup Mode is entered using the sequence in Section 4 2 1 then the value entered into this parameter will be used after selecting Save And Exit from the Setup Mode menu without having to restart the Flex VUE If Setup Mode was entered using the sequence in Section 4 2 2 then the Flex VUE will need to be power cycled to start using the new parameter after Save And Exit from the Setup Mode menu is selected 4 3 2 Channel Select The Channel Select setting determines the radio frequency that the Flex VUE is operating on The user can select from multiple channels within the base system frequency the channel numbers and corresponding frequencies are listed in Sections 7 2 and 7 3 If Setup Mode is entered using the sequence in Section 4 2 1 then the value entered into this p
13. 6 424 7617 24 7 Service pager Fax 44 1908 261674 2013 MAGNETEK All rights reserved This notice applies to all copyrighted materials included with this product including but not limited to this manual and software embodied within the product This manual is intended for the sole use of the person s to whom it was provided and any unauthorized distribution of the manual or dispersal of its contents is strictly forbidden This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means whatsoever without the expressed written permission of MAGNETEK Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 2 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TABLE OF CONTENTS tO INIRODUCTION vred 5 1 4 PRODUCT MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION eene 5 2 9 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS sscessencctnrdvsinadecrsosaneneiinelodrengncetnsasundoctdeunuasagnabacsunseiasenmosieanucotixunaeiuds 6 2 1 CRITICAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS uurrarnnrnrnnnnrvnnnnennnnnrrnnvnnerernrnnsrrnrnnnernrnnerenrnnsnennnnn 7 22 GEER Lu 7 2 3 PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE RADIO CONTROLLED MACHINERIES 7 2 4 SAFETY INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED TRAINING FOR RADIO CONTROLLED em modice tc E 8 29 RN SUI 9 25 PERO ON Fre
14. AL APPROPRIATE MANUAL SUPPLEMENTS AND ANY OTHER LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL RULES OR REGULATIONS ALREADY IN EXISTENCE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 3 0 76 Figure 1 Typical Flex VUE 4 Button Configuration G Graphic Display 2 Pushbutton 2 SB Strap Bar E Machine Stop Button 3 Pushbutton 3 IR IR Communication Window LED Status LED Indicator 4 Pushbutton 4 SN System Information S Removable Power Key Switch LG Logo Label BC Battery Compartment 1 Pushbutton 1 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 11 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 8 9 225 Figure 2 Typical Flex VUE 8 Button Configuration G Graphic Display 3 Pushbutton 3 LG Logo Label E Machine Stop Button 4 Pushbutton 4 SB Strap Bar LED Status LED Indicator 5 Pushbutton 5 IR IR Communication Window S Removable Power Key Switch 6 Pushbutton 6 SN System Information 1 Pushbutton 1 7 Pushbutton 7 BC Battery Compartment 2 Pushbutton 2 8 Pushbutton 8 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 12 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151
15. E TO WHICH THIS EQUIPMENT WILL BE INTERFACED FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT ALL EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE A MAINLINE CONTACTOR INSTALLED AND ALL TRACKED CRANES HOISTS LIFTING DEVICES AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE A BRAKE INSTALLED FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT AN AUDIBLE AND OR VISUAL WARNING MEANS MUST BE PROVIDED ON ALL REMOTE CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED BY CODE REGULATION OR INDUSTRY STANDARD THESE AUDIBLE AND OR VISUAL WARNING DEVICES MUST MEET ALL GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT FOLLOW YOUR LOCAL LOCKOUT TAGOUT PROCEDURE BEFORE MAINTAINING ANY REMOTE CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT ALWAYS REMOVE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER FROM THE CRANE HOIST LIFTING DEVICE OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INSTALLATION PROCEDURES DE ENERGIZE AND TAGOUT ALL SOURCES OF ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE TOUCH TESTING ANY EQUIPMENT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT THE DIRECT OUTPUTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT DESIGNED TO INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO TWO STATE SAFETY CRITICAL MAINTAINED FUNCTIONS I E MAGNETS VACUUM LIFTS PUMPS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ETC A MECHANICALLY LOCKING INTERMEDIATE RELAY SYSTEM WITH SEPARATE POWER CONSIDERATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RES
16. ES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 7 3 3 419 MHz Extended Channel Set TMS anne Frequency Etienne Frequency Designator Designator 1 418 950 44 417 500 2 418 975 45 417 550 3 419 000 46 417 600 4 419 025 47 417 650 5 419 050 48 417 700 6 419 075 49 417 750 r 419 100 50 417 800 8 419 125 51 417 850 9 419 150 52 417 900 10 419 175 53 417 950 11 419 200 54 418 000 12 419 250 55 418 050 13 419 275 56 418 100 14 416 000 57 418 150 15 416 050 58 418 200 16 416 100 59 418 250 17 416 150 60 418 300 18 416 200 61 418 350 19 416 250 62 418 400 20 416 300 63 418 450 21 416 350 64 418 500 22 416 400 65 418 550 23 416 450 66 418 600 24 416 500 67 418 650 25 416 550 68 418 700 26 416 600 69 418 750 27 416 650 70 418 800 28 416 700 71 418 850 29 416 750 72 418 900 30 416 800 73 419 350 31 416 850 74 419 400 32 416 900 75 419 450 33 416 950 76 419 500 34 417 000 77 419 550 35 417 050 78 419 600 36 417 100 79 419 650 37 417 150 80 419 700 38 417 200 81 419 750 39 417 250 82 419 800 40 417 300 83 419 850 41 417 350 84 419 900 42 417 400 85 419 950 43 417 450 Table 3 NOTE Channels marked with are approved for use in China July 2013 Page 38 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 RESOURCES Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 8 0 TROUBLESHOOTI
17. Flex VUE Transmitter Remote Equipment Control MAGNETEK RADIO CONTROLS July 2013 Part Number 198 80200 0001 R4 2013 Magnetek Material Handling GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Your New Radio Remote Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek s Flex VUE Radio Remote Equipment Control Magnetek has set a whole new standard in radio remote performance dependability and value with this unique new line of handheld transmitters lf your product ever needs modification or service please contact one of our representatives at the following locations U S Service Information For questions regarding service or technical information contact 1 866 MAG SERV 1 866 624 7378 International Service 1 262 783 3500 World Headquarters Magnetek Inc N49 W13650 Campbell Drive Menomonee Falls WI 53051 Telephone 1 800 288 8178 Website www magnetekmh com e mail info magnetekmh com Fax Numbers Main 1 800 298 3503 Sales 1 262 783 3510 Service 1 262 783 3508 Canada Service Information EU Market Contact 4090B Sladeview Crescent Brian Preston Mississauga Ontario Magnetek UK Ltd L5L 5Y5 Canada 20 Drakes Mews Crownhill Phone 1 800 792 7253 Milton Keynes MK8 OER UK Fax 1 905 828 5707 Phone 44 1908 261427 1 41
18. IONAL RECHARGABLE BATTERY CHARGING For those transmitters equipped with rechargeable batteries and battery chargers all users shall be familiar with the instructions of the charger before attempting to use Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable battery packs in the charger Avoid charging partially discharged rechargeable batteries to help prolong battery cycle life Do not charge batteries in a hazardous environment Keep the battery pack environment cool during charging i e not in direct sunlight or close to a heat source Do not short the charger Do not attempt to charge a damaged battery Use only Magnetek approved chargers for the appropriate battery pack Do not attempt to use a battery that is leaking swollen or corroded Charger units are not intended for outdoor use Only use charger units indoors 2 9 BATTERY DISPOSAL Before disposing of batteries consult local and governmental regulatory requirements for proper disposal procedure Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 10 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3 0 FLEX VUE TRANSMITTER STANDARD CONFIGURATON AND OPERATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRANSMITTER FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL THE CORRESPONDING RECEIVER SYSTEM MANU
19. N SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 k GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com u ae Je Os zz 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED To send a program file to a Flex VUE Transmitter 1 Plug in the USB programming cable Click the send button on the RCP screen A dialog box will pop up confirming that you want to proceed Check the box marked I accept and then click the button Continue send to radio On screen prompts will confirm that the receiver has been programmed or if there are any issues 3 Data will need to be sent separately for the Unit Info and CAN Configuration screens Receiving Reading the Flex VUE Programming To read a program file from the Flex VUE Transmitter 1 Plugin the USB programming cable 2 Click Receive and follow onscreen prompts 3 RCP will confirm reception and automatically display current programming in the Flex VUE unit Reading the RCP Software Version 1 Select Help 2 Select About 3 The RCP Software Version number will be displayed Resetting Flex VUE Back to Factory Default Settings 1 Select Reset to Defaults button A dialog box will pop up confirming that you want to proceed Click the button OK to restore the factory default settings On screen promp
20. NELS 7 3 1 2 4GHz FHSS Channel sets are designated between 1 and 32 The frequency range is between 2402 2478 MHz The frequency hopping protocol does not use one particular frequency to transmit a message Messages are transmitted over multiple frequencies in a predefined sequence or channel set In doing so this protocol is able to compensate for interference that may be present on a single frequency by sending the message across multiple frequencies 7 3 2 433 MHz Telemotive Legacy Channel Set TMS Channel Channel Actual Count Designator Frequency 01 AKO1 439 8 MHz 02 AKO02 439 6 MHz 03 AKO03 439 4 MHz 04 AK04 439 2 MHz 05 AKO5 439 0 MHz 06 AKO06 438 8 MHz 07 AKO7 438 6 MHz 08 AK08 438 4 MHz 09 AKO09 438 2 MHz 10 AK10 438 0 MHz 11 AK11 437 8 MHz 12 AK12 437 6 MHz 13 AK13 437 4 MHz 14 AK14 437 2 MHz 15 AK15 437 0 MHz 16 AK 16 436 8 MHz 17 AK17 436 6 MHz 18 AK18 436 4 MHz 19 AK19 436 2 MHz 20 AK20 436 0 MHz 21 AKAOO 433 125 MHz 22 AKAO1 433 325 MHz 23 AKA02 433 525 MHz 24 AKAO03 433 725 MHz 25 AKAO04 433 925 MHz 26 AKA05 434 125 MHz 27 AKAO6 434 325 MHz 28 AKAO07 434 525 MHz 29 AKA08 434 725 MHz 30 AK38 432 4 MHz 31 AK50 430 0 MHz Table 2 July 2013 Page 37 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURC
21. NG 8 1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Possible Reasons Suggestions Replace the batteries and confirm they are Batteries are dead or installed l l l installed according to the polarity markings in backwards battery holder is the battery pack Inspect all battery pack damaged Transmitter will not contacts for damage turn on l NUM l Be sure all switches and motions are in the off Transmitter is failing switch 7 position on startup See Section 3 2 for more scan info Transmitter Machine Stop mE E Be sure the Machine Stop switch is pulled up Switch is down or pressed Make sure the transmitter and receiver unit are Incorrect system RF channel both set to the same RF channel See Section 4 3 Make sure the transmitter and receiver both Incorrect system access code have the same access code See Section 4 2 1 Transmitter will not Make sure that the startup procedure is respond with the x initiated within 300 feet from the receiver receiver oystem out of range location If equipped with the Signal Strength Indicator make sure the level is greater than 0 _ Inspect the antenna on the receiver for damage The antenna on the receiver is l l mE and try to locate the antenna in a location that missing damaged or MEM l l l is visible when operating the equipment at all improperly installed i imes Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 39 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resource
22. Other RCP Software Functions 32 6 0 CLEANING THE TRANSMITTER cacti ottiiexcepdustiv E duaidd E E E E E ATER EEE 34 7 0 TRANSMITTER RF CHANNEL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ruurornerronrrnnnnnnvnnnrvrnnrrnrnnnnnrannennnne 35 FEN hr 35 7 2 CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY DESIGNATIONS BY COUNT eene 36 7 3 OPTIONAL FREQUENCIES AND CHANNELS sseesseseeeeeee nennen nennen nennen nnn nis 37 7 3 1 2A 4 EE 37 7 3 2 433 MHz Telemotive Legacy Channel Set TMS rrrrnrnnnrrnrnnnnrrnrnnnrernnnnnrnnnannrnnrnnnnennnnsnsen 3 7 3 3 419 MHz Extended Channel Set TMS rrrrranrrnrnnrrnnarennnnnrnnnnrnnnnnennnnnennnnnernnnnnnnnnernnanennnsnene 38 90 TRUER OTNES 39 8 1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING esrnnnnornnnnornnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanennnnnsnnnnnennnee 39 8 2 ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS rrrarnnrnnnonnanennnnnrrnnnnernnennnranernraneennnsennnnsennnnennnnnennnnee 40 9 0 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY rumnnnnnornnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnrnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnennnnne 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 4 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1 0 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek s Flex VUE
23. Radio Remote Equipment Control These instructions are to be used as a reference for personnel operating the Flex VUE Radio Remote Equipment Control and the equipment that this Flex VUE Radio Remote Equipment Control is attached to The user of these instructions should have basic knowledge in the handling of electronic equipment 1 1 PRODUCT MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION Magnetek Inc Magnetek offers a broad range of radio remote control products control products and adjustable frequency drives and industrial braking systems for overhead material handling applications This manual has been prepared by Magnetek to provide information and recommendations for the installation use operation and service of Magnetek s material handling products and systems Magnetek Products Anyone who uses operates maintains services installs or owns Magnetek Products should know understand and follow the instructions and safety recommendations in this manual for Magnetek Products The recommendations in this manual do not take precedence over any of the following requirements relating to cranes hoists and lifting devices Instructions manuals and safety warnings of the manufacturers of the equipment where the radio system is used e Plant safety rules and procedures of the employers and the owners of facilities where the Magnetek Products are being used e Regulations issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration OSHA e App
24. TION SETTINGS The RF channel can be set via the Setup Mode or the optional RCP software Sections 7 2 and 7 3 show the RF channels and protocols available for each transmitter radio frequency option 7 1 FCC STATEMENTS Compliance Statement Part 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Part 15 21 This portable transmitter with its antenna Changes or modifications not expressly complies with FCC s RF exposure limits approved by the party responsible for for general population uncontrolled compliance should void the user s exposure authority to operate the equipment July 2013 Page 35 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 7 2 CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY DESIGNATIONS BY COUNT 433 MHz TMS Channel Channel Count Designator 01 01 02 02 03 03 04 04 05 05 06 06 07 07 08 08 09 09 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31
25. TIONS In normal operating mode the status LED will illuminate to provide instant feedback on the status of the Flex VUE transmitter The descriptions of the status LED illuminations are as follows e Flashing Green Functioning normally e Flashing Blue Functioning normally and connected to receiver only if two way feedback is available and enabled e Flashing Red Error or low battery check display for details NOTE Systems not configured for Two Way feedback will not utilize the flashing Blue LED function Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 19 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 4 0 TRANSMITTER SETUP The transmitter may have settings changed in one of two ways by using either the Setup Mode on the transmitter itself or by connecting the transmitter to a computer and using the optional RCP software Configuration settings that can be changed are shown in Section 4 3 All of the same settings can be changed with the optional RCP software 4 1 USING THE TRANSMITTER IN SETUP MODE The Setup Mode can be used to edit configuration settings the values that can be changed are shown in Section 4 3 Some parameter changes will take effect immediately while others will require a restart of the Flex VUE transmitter This w
26. ULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 2 2 GENERAL Radio controlled material handling equipment operates in several directions Cranes hoists lifting devices and other material handling equipment can be large and operate at high speeds Quite frequently the equipment is operated in areas where people are working in close proximity to the material handling equipment The operator must exercise extreme caution at all times Workers must constantly be alert to avoid accidents The following recommendations have been included to indicate how careful and thoughtful actions may prevent injuries damage to equipment or even save a life 2 3 PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE RADIO CONTROLLED MACHINERIES Only properly trained persons designated by management should be permitted to operate radio controlled equipment Radio controlled cranes hoists lifting devices and other material handling equipment should not be operated by any person who cannot read or understand signs notices and operating instructions that pertain to the equipment Radio controlled equipment should not be operated by any person with insufficient eyesight or hearing or by any person who may be suffering from a disorder or illness is taking any medication that may cause loss of equipment control or is under the influence of alcohol or drugs July 2013 Page 7 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual k GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsg
27. WO OPERATIONAL TRANSMITTERS WITH THE SAME ACCESS CODES OPERATING AT THE SAME TIME IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 5 2 CONNECTING THE FLEX VUE TO A COMPUTER The Flex VUE transmitter contains circuitry that permits communication with a computer system via USB The USB mini B plug is located through the battery compartment July 2013 Page 25 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Figure 10 USB mini B receptacle as viewed through the battery compartment When plugging in the transmitter to a computer system the transmitter battery compartment must be removed The USB circuit provides power to the transmitter After plugging the USB cable in between the computer and the Flex VUE the OFF ON START switch needs to be moved to the ON position with the Machine Stop switch in the raised position to provide power to the transmitter 5 3 PROGRAMMING WITH RCP Read the section of the Flex VUE manual regarding additional operational features to become familiar with the features listed below The Flex VUE transmitter can be programmed using the optional RCP Radio Control Programmer software Magnetek RCP softwa
28. a control signal output that increases in proportion to how far the push button is depressed NOTE The proportional push buttons can be programmed at the factory to deliver a digital output for simple on off commands 3 4 2 2 Step Push Button Control On Flex VUE units equipped with 2 Step push buttons the buttons can be set up to deliver a control signal output that increases with each step that the button is depressed 3 5 NORMAL OPERATING MODE DISPLAY FEATURES FUNCTIONS In normal operating mode the Flex VUE displays real time information relating to the operation of the transmitter on the graphic user interface Information may include Command Confirmation Battery Life Signal Strength Two Way Feedback etc July 2013 Page 17 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Figure 9 Normal operating screen on graphic user interface 3 5 1 Watch Dog Indicator Sweeping Dot The Watch Dog Indicator is located on the far right of the bottom status line of the Flex VUE graphic user interface screen The 4 pixel sweeping dot will start in the right corner of the screen moving toward the upper left corner of the screen stopping while still on the bottom line and then return to the right corner of the sc
29. arameter will be used after selecting Save And Exit from the Setup Mode menu without having to restart the Flex VUE If Setup Mode was entered using the sequence in Section 4 2 2 then the Flex VUE will need to be power cycled to start using the new parameter after Save And Exit from the Setup Mode menu is selected 4 3 3 RF Power The RF Power setting determines the RF output of the transmitter 5 The user can select values of Min Power 1 4 Power 1 2 Power and Max Power If Setup Mode is entered using the sequence in Section 4 2 1 then the value entered into this parameter will be used after selecting Save And Exit from the Setup Mode menu without having to restart the Flex VUE If Setup Mode was entered using the sequence in Section 4 2 2 then the Flex VUE will need to be power cycled to start using the new parameter after Save And Exit from the Setup Mode menu is selected July 2013 Page 21 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 4 3 4 Transmitter Inactivity Timeout This setting controls the amount of time that the transmitter can be inactive before it automatically shuts off The Timeout time can be set from Disabled to 60 minutes From Disabled to 15 minute
30. chronize the internal clock on the transmitter with the connected PC or manually set the clock date NOTE Changing any of these details will require a reboot of the Flex VUE after the new information has been sent to the device E Magnetek Radio Control Programmer New project A File Help wee SoS o TUTTO See MUR T Bee rA a SE SENG il StatPage Devicel X rh Device Send Receive FOP Reset to Defaults Init Info Frequency 433 MHz pate Rea LAN Lonriguranon E g Transmitter Name Configuration Activate Password Project ID 1 i Password Serial Number 1 Access Code 0 7 Backlight Enable RF Channel Always On Inactivity Timeout 0 Min Custom RF Power Full 7 Update Transmitter Date Time Match to PC 8 Custom Jate 1 23 2012 Time 11 38 133AM HS 4 5tart Factory Calibration Page 29 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual Me Z7 GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Transmitter Name The transmitter name field allows the user to create a custom name for the transmitter The name can be up to 16 ASCII characters long Project ID This section displays the Project ID for the unit The Project ID is set by the factory and cannot be modified by the user
31. cv function in the Setup Mode allows the transmitter to link to a compatible receiver by using IR contact the factory to determine if your receiver is compatible and automatically set up the channel and access code to match the linked compatible receiver MPacauion THE IR CONFIGURATION FUNCTION WILL ONLY UPDATE CHANNEL AND ACCESS CODE INFORMATION IF THE RECEIVER AND TRANSMITTER ARE PROGRAMMED AT THE FACTORY WITH THE SAME PROJECT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IF THE RECEIVER TRANSMITTER PAIRING IS NOT PROGRAMMED WITH THE SAME PROJECT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE WILL DISPLAY ERR PROJECT ID WHEN AN IR LINK IS ATTEMPTED THE IR LINK WILL NOT BE SUCCESSFUL AND THE ACCESS CODE AND CHANNEL INFORMATION IN THE TRANSMITTER WILL NOT BE CHANGED Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED N warne IF THE RECEIVER AND TRANSMITTER IR PAIR IS NOT OPERATING IN THE SAME FREQUENCY BAND WHEN AN IR LINK IS ATTEMPTED THE GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE WILL DISPLAY ERR RF FREQ THE IR LINK WILL NOT BE SUCCESSFUL AND THE ACCESS CODE AND CHANNEL INFORMATION IN THE TRANSMITTER WILL NOT BE CHANGED To utilize this feature use the following steps 1 Navigate to the menu function IR Cfg Recv 2 Aim the IR
32. d FHSS Up to 300 feet 91 44 m Up to 2500 feet 762 m Frequency Range e Non Licensed Part 15 e Non Licensed FHSS eGovernment Band 433 434 75 MHz 902 928 MHz 2 4 2 5 GHz 405 430 MHz Output Power eNon Licensed Part 15 eNon Licensed FHSS Less than 1mW 50 mW 125 mW e 3overnment Band 1mW RF Channels eNon Licensed Part 15 32 channels eNon Licensed FHSS 32 channels eGovernment Band Up to 1000 frequencies Antenna e Internal RF Type eTMS Time Multiplexed Signaling eMicroprocessor Controlled PLL synthesizer eFHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum eTransceiver Response Time e Approximately 50 ms Certifications eFCC amp IC Approved Part 15 Weight e4 button 11 oz e8 button 12 5 oz e12 button 14 oz Dimensions e4 button LxWxH 7 1 x 3 0 x 1 9 179 x 76 x 47 mm e8 button LxWxH 8 9 x 3 0 x 1 9 225 x 76 x 47 mm e 12 button LxWxH 10 7 x 3 0 x 1 9 271 x 76 x 47 mm Flex VUE Transmitter 4 8 and 12 Buttons Technical Specifications Transmitter Component Specifications Graphic Display e Backlit display e1 9 x 1 4 48 x 36 mm eMultilingual with standard ACSII characters e High resolution color Pushbuttons e Two step speed e Proportional 0 to 10096 interlocked and non interlocked Proportional Button Configuration e Each button can be configured as proportional on off momentary or on off latched Other custom configurations are a
33. es according to the battery orientation diagrams on the inside of the battery compartment II pn EET TNESATIAM Figure 5 Separated Alkaline Battery Pack When reinserting the compartment into the outer housing make sure to align the compartment so that it fully seats If the compartment will not seat it is oriented upside down flip the compartment over and it will fully seat After fully seating the battery compartment into the outer housing tighten the four screws on the outside edges of the compartment until the compartment is flush to the outside housing NOTE Maximum torque for battery compartment screws should not exceed 5 in Ibs Figure 6 Installation of Battery compartment into Flex VUE transmitter Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 14 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3 2 TURNING THE TRANSMITTER ON AND OFF The Flex VUE uses both a three position rotary switch labeled either OFF ON START or OFF ON SPEED and a Machine Stop switch to turn the transmitter on or off Figure 7 Machine Stop Switch and OFF ON START SPEED rotary 3 2 1 Turning On the Transmitter First the Machine Stop switch must be in the raised position or the pulled out position see Section 3 3 for Machine Stop Switch operatio
34. f the buttons that need to be calibrated have been completed hold the OFF ON START switch in the START position and push buttons 3 and 4 If the user does not want to save the new calibration information then the OFF ON START switch can be turned to the OFF position to revert to the old calibration data After pushing the buttons the user will then be prompted to release them This will save the calibration data and put the unit back into normal operation 3 2 3 Pulling In the Machine Stop Relay Once the Flex VUE has been turned on as described in Section 3 2 1 and is in the Normal Operating Mode the Machine Stop relay in the receiver can be pulled in by turning the OFF ON START rotary switch to the START position and then releasing 3 2 4 Turning Off the Transmitter The transmitter can be turned off by rotating the OFF ON START switch to the OFF position Once turned off the Machine Stop relay in the receiver is immediately opened July 2013 Page 16 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED NOTE During shutdown the transmitter display will indicate that the shutdown sequence is being performed Once the shutdown sequence is complete the transmitter display will turn off NOTE Depressing the Machine S
35. file A list of recent projects will appear under Open Project Clicking on one of these will open that project It is recommended that you create a folder in which to save all programming files File Help i d d 5 Or Ke New Project Customer Service Open Project Mc t j MHCustomerservice magnetek com ange Ansar Et um 43 For New Projects Select Device Type After the New Project icon is selected a menu will open listing the available device types Select the device type that matches the product you wish to program selecting a project type will display a picture of the product for verification Receive Device Data Checkbox At the bottom of the New Project window there is a check box that allows the user to automatically July 2013 download the setting values on the device upon connection Page 27 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOU RC ES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED NOTE This check box is checked by default Having the Receive Device Data option checked will cause the program to automatically read the data that is currently on the device upon clicking the Add button WARNING IF RECEIVE DEVICE DATA CHECK BOX IS UNCHECKED THE RCP PROGRAM WILL OVERWRITE ALL SETTING VALUES ON THE DEVICE WITH DEFAULT VALUES AND ANY SETTINGS CHANGED BY THE
36. for the inactivity timeout is 15 minutes July 2013 Page 30 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED RF Power The RF transmitting power of the unit is user selectable through the pull down menu This function is used to reduce the operating range of the transmitter from the equipment being operated The user selectable options for RF power are Full Half Quarter and Minimum Activate Password The password is used to restrict access to the configuration menu on the Flex VUE Having an active password prevents accidental changes to the transmitter Please familiarize yourself with this section before programming the password If you choose to enable the password function you can create a new password by selecting a four digit numerical password using numbers from 0 to 9 Be sure to write this password down in a safe place for future reference WARNING ALWAYS REMEMBER TO STORE THE PASSWORD IN A SECURE LOCATION FOR ACCESS IF THE PASSWORD IS LOST OR FORGOTTEN ONCE THE TRANSMITTER IS PROGRAMMED WITH A PASSWORD THERE IS NO WAY TO DEFEAT THE PASSWORD WITHOUT USING THE RCP SOFTWARE TO EITHER READ THE PASSWORD OR REPROGRAM A NEW PASSWORD WARNING THIS PASSWORD FUNCTION IS NOT TO BE USED AS A SECURITY DEVICE
37. he normal operating screen See Section 3 5 for more information on the Normal Operation Mode NOTE Holding the OFF ON START rotary switch in the START position for more than five seconds during startup will put the device into Setup Mode The START position is not required for turning on the transmitter for normal use 3 2 2 Proportional Button Calibration NOTE On Flex VUE units equipped with 2 step buttons calibration is not required The buttons on the Flex VUE are calibrated when the unit is assembled in the factory but if the Flex VUE unit is experiencing problems the buttons can be recalibrated after assembly by using the following procedure Proportional Buttons 1 With the switch in the OFF position press and hold Buttons 1 and 4 and turn the unit on When the unit displays Button Calibration release Buttons 1 and 4 The calibration numbers for each button will be displayed showing the button number the minimum value and the maximum value these are decimal values The LED should be green 2 Slowly press the button that needs to be calibrated When the LED turns red the minimum value can be set by putting the rotary switch into the START position The LED should now be blue release the rotary switch from the START position 3 Press the current button all the way down to set the maximum value for the button Release this button and repeat the process on any other buttons that need to be calibrated 4 Once all o
38. how to keep the operator and other people clear of lifted loads and to avoid pinch points continuously watch and monitor status of lifted loads know and follow cable and hook inspection procedures know and follow the local lockout and tagout procedures when servicing radio controlled equipment e know and follow all applicable operating and maintenance manuals safety procedures regulatory requirements and industry standards and codes The operator shall not e lift or move more than the rated load e operate the material handling equipment if the direction of travel or function engaged does not agree with what is indicated on the controller e use the crane hoist or lifting device to lift support or transport people e lift or carry any loads over people e operate the crane hoist or lifting device unless all persons including the operator are and remain clear of the supported load and any potential pinch points July 2013 e operate a crane hoist or lifting device when the device is not centered over the load Page 8 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED e operate a crane hoist or lifting device if the chain or wire rope is not seated properly in the sprockets drum or sheave e operate any damaged or
39. ill be explained in Section 4 3 4 2 ENTERING SETUP MODE The Setup Mode can be entered in one of two ways as explained in Sections 4 2 1 and 4 2 2 If the password has been enabled the password will need to be entered to get to the setup screen The password is set to Enabled by default at the factory The factory default password is set to 0000 The value for the password can be changed once in the setup screen Sections 4 3 8 and 4 3 9 To enter the password you need to press button 1 to increment or button 2 to decrement to change the password value Once the value is set press the START switch to move to the next entry position Once the password is successfully entered the transmitter will show the setup screen NOTE If the password is entered incorrectly the device will display that the password is invalid and then exit out of the Setup Mode 4 2 1 Entering Setup During Start Up To enter the Setup Mode during startup of the transmitter first make sure the unit is OFF and the Machine Stop Switch is raised Next turn the OFF ON START rotary switch clockwise to the START position and hold it there until the Entering Setup screen appears When the Entering Setup screen appears release the START switch If password is enabled it will need to be entered here In this mode there will not be any information on the top line of the Flex VUE since communication with the receiver has not yet been enabled One of the setup
40. licable local state or federal codes ordinances standards and requirements or e Safety standards and practices for the overhead material handling industry This manual does not include or address the specific instructions and safety warnings of these manufacturers or any of the other requirements listed above It is the responsibility of the owners users and operators of the Magnetek Products to know understand and follow all of these requirements It is the responsibility of the owner of the Magnetek Products to make its employees aware of all of the above listed requirements and to make certain that all operators are properly trained No one should use Magnetek Products prior to becoming familiar with and being trained in these requirements WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR INFORMATION ON MAGNETEK S PRODUCT WARRANTIES BY PRODUCT TYPE PLEASE VISIT WWW MAGNETEKMH COM Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 5 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2 0 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Throughout this document WARNING and CAUTION statements have been deliberately placed to highlight items critical to the protection of personnel and equipment WARNING A warning highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure practice etc which if n
41. lobalresources com u ae Je Os zz 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2 4 SAFETY INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED TRAINING FOR RADIO CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Anyone being trained to operate radio controlled equipment should possess as a minimum the following knowledge and skills before using the radio controlled equipment The operator should have knowledge of hazards pertaining to equipment operation have knowledge of safety rules for radio controlled equipment have the ability to judge distance of moving objects e know how to properly test prior to operation be trained in the safe operation of the radio transmitter as it pertains to the crane hoist lifting device or other material handling equipment being operated have knowledge of the use of equipment warning lights and alarms have knowledge of the proper storage space for a radio control transmitter when not in use be trained in transferring a radio control transmitter to another person be trained how and when to report unsafe or unusual operating conditions test the transmitter emergency stop and all warning devices prior to operation testing should be done on each shift without a load be thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in proper and safe operation of the crane hoist lifting device or other material handling equipment that utilizes the radio control e know
42. ly removed from the storage space after the current transmitter in use has been turned OFF taken out of the service area and secured 2 6 PRE OPERATION TEST At the start of each work shift or when a new operator takes control of the equipment operators should do as a minimum the following steps before making lifts with any crane or hoist Test all warning devices Test all direction and speed controls Test all functions Test the transmitter emergency stop Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 9 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2 7 HANDLING BATTERIES WARNING KNOW AND FOLLOW PROPER BATTERY HANDLING CHARGING AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES IMPROPER BATTERY PROCEDURES CAN CAUSE BATTERIES TO EXPLODE OR DO OTHER SERIOUS DAMAGE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT Use only batteries approved by Magnetek for the specific product Do not dispose of a battery pack in fire it may explode Do not attempt to open a sealed battery pack Do not short circuit the battery Keep the battery pack environment cool and dry during storage i e not in direct sunlight or close to a heat source Do not submerge the battery pack or otherwise cause it to become wet 2 8 OPT
43. n Next insert the black power switch key into the power key slot located on the right side of the transmitter just below the display Rotate the key clockwise to the ON position and the Magnetek logo will appear on the LCD screen Following the logo screen the unit will perform a routine initialization Figure 8 Machine Stop Switch and OFF ON START rotary July 2013 Page 15 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED During initialization the Flex VUE scans for any switches or motions that may be on during power up If any switches or motions are on with the exception of the OFF ON START rotary switch the failure will be displayed on the screen allowing you to recalibrate the switches if necessary The Flex VUE will power down only if the switch fault is resolved with recalibration see Section 3 2 2 on how to recalibrate the unit The unit will need to be turned off if the switch fault cannot be resolved See Section 3 2 4 for details on how to turn off the unit NOTE If recalibrating the button does not fix the problem then the button may be stuck or otherwise defective Contact the factory for repair After a successful initialization the Flex VUE will enter the Normal Operation Mode and display t
44. nennnn 20 4 3 ADJUSING SETTINGS IN SETUP MODE rrnunrnnnnrvnnnnnrnvnnnrnenrnnnnernrnnnsennnnsrernrnnsrrnnnnnsennnnnnennnnsnsen 21 4 3 1 heec 1 0 6 gt M 21 2 2 21 4 3 3 FF T E 21 4 3 4 Transmitter Inactivity Timeout eeleeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeen nne nennen nnne nnne nnne nnns 22 49 5 Backllglil FOWEOI 70 geen ee ee eee eee ae eee Neen ee IU MM RT e CR CMT UNE NEUE 22 4 3 6 sre siete I 22 Ao roo ETT T TUn 23 4 3 8 FS SW ONG EI ONG qc a 23 2150 NN 23 4 3 10 Ri 0mmgu tlon ROCOlVOLE ciscus vede vs ted Ula code Ee aud Gu Suiv v REY 2D DA Rae C ud sS RR pda rura Gal uti 23 2100 S Rubel MER Tw 24 s oni ciuem TU EEE EE E ENE 24 5 0 OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING WITH RCP eesssesseeeeeen nennen nnne nnn nn nnn 25 July 2013 Page 3 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OT NESNA 25 5 2 CONNECTING THE FLEX VUE TO A COMPUTER rerunnrennnrnnnnnvnnavnvnnnennnnennnnnennnnsnnnnnennnnnennnnn 25 09 PROGRAMMING WTC Pund 26 5 3 1 FLEX VUE Contfigurauor Pagesa a a E E aAa aai 29 5 3 2 Saving Downloading and Reading the Programs and
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46. of the product referenced above conformity to the directive requirements are as follows EN 301 489 1 EN 60204 32 EN 301 489 3 EN 60950 1 EN 301 220 3 EN ISO 13849 1 EN 60204 1 EN 13557 The European contact for Magnetek is Brian Preston Magnetek Unit 3 Bedford Business Centre Mile Road Bedford MK42 STW United Kingdom Per Annex II B of the Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC The machinery product assembly or sub assembly covered by this Declaration of Conformity must not be put into service until the machinery into which it is to be incorporated has been declared in conformity with the provisions of the applicable Directive s This statement is only necessary where the product is to be incorporated into a machine or system e g a safety component Signature of Authorized Person Kaller Ben Stoller Director Radio Controls June 3 2013 For Magnetek Inc pg Mg My x Menomonee Falls WI USA Date of Issuance July 2013 Page 41 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual Me Z7 GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED KY MAGNETEK E N R A N G E Transmitter Specification Temperature Range e 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 160 F Environmental Protection e P66 and NEMA 4 Transmitter Operation Range eNon Licensed Part 15 e Non License
47. ot strictly observed could result in injury or death of personnel or long term physical hazards Warnings are highlighted as shown below CAUTION A caution highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure practice etc which if not strictly observed could result in damage to or destruction of equipment or loss of functional effectiveness Cautions are highlighted as shown below WARNINGS and CAUTIONS SHOULD NEVER BE DISREGARDED The safety rules in this section are not intended to replace any rules or regulations of any applicable local state or federal governing organizations Always follow your local lockout and tagout procedure when maintaining any radio equipment The following information is intended to be used in conjunction with other rules or regulations already in existence It is important to read all of the safety information contained in this section before installing or operating the Radio Control System Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 6 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2 1 CRITICAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS s WARNING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT READ AND DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL AND THE OPERATION MANUAL OF THE EQUIPMENT OR DEVIC
48. re makes the programming of the Flex VUE transmitter easier and allows the programmer to store all of the Flex VUE settings in files for later use or reference The RCP software also allows the programmer to customize the Flex VUE transmitter display with language descriptions that are project or machine specific Help is provided for each function at the bottom of the RCP screen The RCP software allows you to select radio channel access code transmitter power etc Follow the steps below Install the RCP Software Install the RCP software onto your computer The software is self installing simply insert the CD ROM into your CD ROM drive and follow the onscreen prompts Refer to the installation instruction sheet for help You will be prompted to enter an activation code The code can be found on the CD jewel case and on the installation instructions The software cannot be used without this code Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 26 of 41 GS GLOBAL GS Global Resources RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Run the RCP Software After installation of the RCP Software double click the RCP icon to launch the program Click on New Project or Open Project Select New Project if you are creating a new program file Select Open Project if you want to retrieve an existing program
49. re rae cee nares cece ccu mE A I ME 9 A FINDING BA Dic PR 10 2 8 OPTIONAL RECHARGABLE BATTERY CHARGING sseessesenenenene nennen nene 10 290 BAITER D PFO Ls 10 3 0 FLEX VUE TRANSMITTER STANDARD CONFIGURATON AND OPERATION 11 3 1 INSTALLING BATTERY COMPARTMENT eeesseeeeeeenennnenee nnnm mnnera 14 3 1 1 Alkaline Battery Replacement rrrnnnnrnnnnornnanernnnnnvrnnnvrnnnnvrnnnnevnnnnennnnennnnnennnnsvnnnnsvnnnnennnunennne 14 3 2 TURNING THE TRANSMITTER ON AND OFF esee nnne nnns 15 3 2 1 Turning On the Transmitter lessen nennen nenne nennen nnns nnne nnn nnn 15 3 2 2 Proportional Button Calibration ccccccccccceccceeeceeceececeeeeeseeeeseecesseeeesseeeessaeeeseeeesaaeeesanees 16 3 2 3 Pulling In the Machine Stop Relay ccccccccsseceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeesseneeessneees 16 3 2 4 Turning Off the Transmitter cccccceccccccssseecesseeceeesseeceeaseeecsausceseseeeseaseeessageeesseaseesseaes 16 3 2 5 Removing Power Switch Key cccccsssccccseseeccesseeccsseeecseseeseeuegeeseauseeeeseeeeseaseeessgeeesseaes 17 3 3 MACHINE STOP SWITCH FOR EMERGENCY STOPPING ONLY eene 17 3 4 USING PUSHBUTTONS FOR OPERATION sese nnn n nnns nnn nns 17 3 4 1 Proportional Push Button Control rrrannarrannrnnannrnnnnnvnnn
50. reen The watch dog indicator should always be moving but will move at different rates depending on how much the transmitter is doing NOTE The dot should be continuously sweeping at all times If the dot is stationary not sweeping the transmitter needs to be power cycled to operate properly 3 5 2 Max Button Output Indicator Percentage NOTE This indicator is only present on Flex VUE units equipped with proportional buttons Flex VUE units equipped with 2 step buttons will show no indication the indication will be blank Located between the Watch Dog Indicator and the Battery Life Indicator on the bottom of the graphic user interface screen this indicator shows the maximum value of the proportional button output This value can be 25 50 75 and 100 3 5 3 Battery Life Indicator Remaining battery life is displayed in the bottom center of the graphic user interface screen Battery life is displayed in 10 increments 3 5 4 Command Confirmation Each time the user operates a control on the transmitter a message will be displayed on the Flex VUE graphic user interface screen showing the operation defined in the transmitter that relates to the receiver and the value of the pushed button This corresponds to the value being sent to the receiver For a 2 step button transmitter if button number 2 is depressed fully the display might show BTN2 Step 2 which translates to Button 2 speed 2 being sent to the
51. s 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 8 2 ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS If your transmitter ever needs repair we always recommend that you have Magnetek perform the repair There are no user serviceable parts within the Flex VUE Please contact Magnetek s service department at 1 866 MAG SERV for information regarding parts and service Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 9 0 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ty MAGNETEK EU Declaration of Conformity Certificate For the following equipment Product ElexvUE Series Radio Remote Control Manufacturer s Name Magnetek Inc Manufacturer s Address N49 W13650 Campbell Drive Menomonee Falls WI 53051 USA The undersigned hereby declares on behalf of Magnetek that the above referenced products to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the provisions of CE Mark Directive 93 68 EEC Machinery Safety Directive MD 2006 42 EC Low Voltage Directive LVD 2006 95 EC and Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Directive R amp TTE 1999 5 EC The standards relevant for the evaluation
52. s the timeout can be set in 1 minute increments From 15 minutes to 60 minutes it can be set in 5 minute increments When the unit times out the transmitter will turn off The Flex VUE unit will need to be turned off and then back on to start the unit again If Save and Exit is selected from the setup menu after changing this parameter it will immediately take effect WARNING DO NOT ASSUME THE POWER IS OFF IN THE RECEIVER BECAUSE THE TRANSMITTER IS TURNED OFF FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 4 3 5 Backlight Power The Backlight Power percentage setting controls the brightness of the backlight on the Flex VUE transmitter The Backlight Power can be set from Backlight Off 0 to 100 in 5 increments If Save and Exit is selected from the setup menu after changing this parameter it will immediately take effect 4 3 6 Backlight Timeout The Backlight Timeout setting controls the amount of time that the backlight will stay on after a command is pressed before it automatically shuts off Backlight Timeout can be set from Always On to 30 seconds in 1 second increments If Save and Exit is selected from the setup menu after changing this parameter it will immediately take effect NOTE Leaving the backlight on longer will decrease the battery run time and will require more frequent battery replacement July 2013 Page 22 of 41
53. successful IR link until a new successful IR link is made 4 3 11 Exit With Save Selection of this option saves all changes and exits the Setup Mode 4 3 12 Exit Without Save If the user does not wish to save any of the configuration changes made the Exit Without Save option can be selected NOTE None of the changes will be saved upon selection of this option The transmitter will start up with the last saved configuration settings Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual July 2013 Page 24 of 41 GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOUS RCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 5 0 OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING WITH RCP Using the optional RCP software makes programming of the Flex VUE easier and allows for settings to be saved for future reference WARNING THE USE OF RCP RADIO CONTROL PROGRAMMER IS INTENDED FOR USE BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS ONLY CHANGES TO ANY RADIO DATA VALUE MAY LEAD TO UNEXPECTED UNDESIRABLE OR UNSAFE OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT AND FURTHERMORE MAY LEAD TO EQUIPMENT DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH ALL EQUIPMENT OPERATORS AND OR PERSONNEL SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF ANY RADIO DATA VALUE CHANGES THAT MAY AFFECT OPERATION 5 1 ACCESS CODES The receiver and transmitter must be programmed with the same access code to properly communicate I with each other WARNING i T
54. top switch will also turn the transmitter off and open the Machine Stop relay in the receiver See Section 3 3 for more information on the Machine Stop switch 3 2 5 Removing Power Switch Key The black power switch key can be removed from the transmitter when not in use to prevent unauthorized use To remove the power switch key from the transmitter fully rotate the key counter clockwise one click past the OFF position and then pull the key straight out of the transmitter 3 3 MACHINE STOP SWITCH FOR EMERGENCY STOPPING ONLY The Machine Stop Switch is the red button located on the left side of the transmitter just below the display When the Machine Stop Switch is depressed the Machine Stop relay in the receiver is immediately opened Under normal operating conditions the Machine Stop Switch must be in the raised position or the transmitter and system will not operate To release the Machine Stop Switch rotate the red button of the switch either clockwise or counterclockwise The red button will pop up on its own when the button is rotated enough NOTE The Machine Stop Switch is to be used for emergency stopping only not for normal system shutdown 3 4 USING PUSHBUTTONS FOR OPERATION The Flex VUE units come equipped with either proportional push buttons for control or 2 step push buttons 3 4 1 Proportional Push Button Control On Flex VUE units equipped with proportional push buttons the buttons can be set up to deliver
55. ts will confirm that the transmitter has been reset to defaults or if there are any issues 3 Power cycle the Flex VUE transmitter to implement the factory default values NOTE Resetting the system back to factory defaults only restores the factory settings for the CAN configuration settings All other settings will not be altered July 2013 Page 33 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 6 0 CLEANING THE TRANSMITTER When cleaning the transmitter housing a mild soap detergent water solution should be used After wiping the unit with this solution a clean water rinse should be done to remove any residue NEVER use the following to clean the transmitter Cleaning fluids with ammonia such as Windex or Formula 409 Gasoline Denatured Alcohol Carbon tetrachloride Acetone Using the any of the above items to clean the transmitter can cause damage to the transmitter and affect operation July 2013 Page 34 of 41 Flex VUE Transmitter Instruction Manual GLOBAL GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com RESOURCES 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 Foremost in Machine Performance for Life GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 7 0 TRANSMITTER RF CHANNEL CONFIGURA
56. vailable Please consult the factory for more information Adjustable Speed Control Settings for Proportional Buttons e4 settings 25 50 75 and 100 On Off Start Switch e 3 position removable power key lock out E stop Switch ePush to activate twist to deactivate LED e1 multi color green red blue Status LED Indicator USB e Programming Port Infrared Port e Programming Port Battery and Charger Options Battery Type e Disposable 2 AA Alkaline 2300 mAh P O Box 13615 Milwaukee WI 53213 Toll Free Phone 800 288 8178 Toll Free Fax 800 298 3503 N49 W13650 Campbell Drive Menomonee Falls WI 53051 Phone 262 783 3500 Fax 262 783 3510 GLOBAL RESOURCES Foremost in Machine Performance for Life Canada Facility 4090B Sladeview Crescent Mississauga Ontario L5L 5Y5 Canada Brochure No Flex VUE Toll Free Phone 800 792 7253 Tech Specs www magnetekmobilehydraulic com GS Global Resources 1 800 261 8735 gsglobalresources com 5050 S Towne Drive New Berlin WI 53151 GS GLOBAL REOURCES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MAGNETEK Flex VUE Transmitter E N R A N GE 4 8 and 12 Buttons Technical Specifications 10 7 271 LAYOUT OF FLEX VUE 12 BUTTON G Graphic Display 5 Pushbutton 5 12 Pushbutton 12 E Emergency Stop Button 6 Pushbutton 6 LG Logo Label S Removable Power Key Switch 7 Pushbutton 7 SB Strap Bar 1 Pushbutton 1 8 Pushbutton 8 IR IR Communication Window
57. window on the back of the device towards the IR window of the receiver 3 Move the OFF ON START switch to the START position and release 4 The user will then have 5 seconds to ensure the IR windows of the transmitter and receiver are lined up while the Flex VUE will countdown from five to zero 5 After the countdown has reached zero the interface will display Attempting while attempting to communicate with the receiver 6 Upon successful communication with the receivers the interface will display Success 7 If the communication was unsuccessful the interface will display Failed The interface may not display Attempting if the transmitter and receiver communicate successfully with each other upon their initial attempt NOTE The changes to the transmitter s channel configuration and access code will not be saved until the operator selects the Exit with Save option to exit the Setup Mode If the receiver is not in range the scan will time out and the graphic user interface will display Failed The operator can reposition the transmitter and reattempt to establish the IR link with the receiver by toggling the START position on the OFF ON START switch multiple times NOTE The access code and channel will not be updated to match the desired receiver until Success is displayed Once Success is displayed subsequent Failed messages will not overwrite the access code and channel obtained in the

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