Patriot Remote Control System Brochure
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1. 18 Monthly Inspection retro ivre nea Dues van cw ves ven eX nt vo Vc ner RUY VAT C Vr VY EVEN Yr E Y RYE 18 Installation Troubleshooting eed Rr e x RR Re at ramener KK RR ORE REM REF AER 18 Installation Troubleshooting Chart sise 18 General Troubleshooting zs oorr rte xa ure x WC X E 19 Transmitter Troubleshooting xr Ern ERR EROR REA E X REA nettement 19 Normal Operation ore ny rex eene Masse eee 19 Transmitter Troubleshooting Chart ene nemen esee sns 19 Replacing the Transmitter Batteries sisi 20 Changing the Transmitter ID Code 44 eee emen 21 Transmitter Spare Parts ten 22 Receiver Troubleshooting o ee RE viene ea REA ERA RRER RR S REM E MARRE test arte EEUU T etka 24 erri m as 24 Receiver Testing pee 24 RR ER ments BLEU DR RR TR anses TET DR CAO dette 25 FUSE Replacement Re a ERR XR E ERREUR nn Terba ERR ERE 25 Receiver Spare Parts Elst rrt en annee 26 Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 atriot USER S MANUAL SECTION 5 WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PATRIOT REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS 29 Transmitters iiu noc v arUra bon Y FUERTE a VUQDEYEE 29 Recei2. toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL CONSIGNES DE S CURIT AVERTISSEMENT Le non respect des consignes peut causer des blessures s rieuses INSTALLATION RACCORDER LE BO TIER LA MASSE Pour que le syst me fonctionne en toute s curit le boitier du r cepteur doit tre solidement raccord la masse FOURNIR UN INTERRUPTEUR DE S CURIT Lors de travaux d entretien du dispositif d connecter le poste radio afin d viter une mise en marche accidentelle UTILISER LES FILS APPROPRI S Des fils d couverts ou us s peuvent provoquer un d marrage accidentel de la machinerie NE PAS INSTALLER DANS DES ENDROITS CHAUDS Des temp ratures sup rieures 160 F 71 C peuvent endommager l appareil NE PAS INSTALLER DANS LES ENDROITS SOUMIS DE FORTES VIBRATIONS L exposition prolong e de cet appareil des vibrations ou des secousses intenses peut en r duire la dur e de vie S CURIT S ASSURER QUE LA MACHINERIE EST D GAG E AVANT DE LA FAIRE FONCTIONNER Ne pas faire fonctionner le syst me de t l guidage moins que cela puisse tre fait en toute s curit METTRE LE R CEPTEUR HORS TENSION AVANT D EFFECTEUR DES TRAVAUX SUR LA MACHINERIE Afin de pr venir la mise en marche accidentelle de la machinerie toujours d brancher le syst me de t l guidage avant de d effectuer des travaux d entretien ENTRETIEN GARDER AU SEC S cher imm diatement l appareil s il est expos de l e
3. THE POSITION OF THE OPERATOR WHEN CONTROLLING THE EQUIPMENT WE ARE AWARE THAT SOME USERS ARE INSTRUCTED AND TRAINED BY THEIR EMPLOYER TO RIDE THE EQUIPMENT IN A SAFE MANNER IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ARE PREPARED FOR AN UNPLANNED STOP OF THE EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME AND DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF OR OTHERS IN A POSITION WHERE THIS SITUATION MAY CAUSE YOU TO FALL FROM THE EQUIPMENT FAILURE TO USE CAUTION MAY LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH END Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL REMTRON INC COMMAND PRO RECEIVERS FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT COMMAND PRO series receivers have been tested and found to comply with in the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the user manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by switching this equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receivi
4. same controls that is controlling hoist trolley A hoist trolley B or both A and B simultaneously A single button will cycle between A B BOTH and OFF each time the button is pressed LED indicators show the control status AUTO OFF The transmitter will switch itself off if no commands have been sent for a predetermined time This time is normally set to 15 minutes but can be re set to 0 60 minutes or disabled using a RACI6A series Programmer 01 to 60 minutes 00 disabled In Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com Up toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Status Indicators Status LED The status LED provides an indication of the transmitter operation When the transmitter is operating normally the LED indicator will emit short flashes at a low rate when no commands are activated and at a higher rate when a command is activated Some transmitters use a red LED only Others use a multicolored LED that flashes GREEN when no problems are present and changes to RED under low battery conditions or when other problems are encountered See Status Chart below Transmitter Status Chart LED Indication Possible Cause LED is off Transmitter is off switch transmitter ON Batteries are dead replace batteries Transmitter failure call for service LED flashes at low rate Transmitter is operating in a normal mode LED flashes at high rate Command Switch is pressed LED flashes Red Green Batterie
5. system requirements Call Remtron Service Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER SMANUAL General Troubleshooting Most problems are likely to occur in the transmitter due to the rough treatment it can be subjected to The transmitter should therefore be thoroughly diagnosed before proceeding to the receiver Transmitter Troubleshooting When testing the transmitter the receiver can become active and cause system operation Always WARNING assume the system is working and will respond when testing a transmitter Lors d essais de fonctionnement du transmetteur le r cepteur peut tre activ et provoquer la mise en arche du syst me Toujours consid rer que le syst me fonctionne et qu il r pondra aux essais du transmetteur Normal Operation When the transmitter is operating normally the LED indicator will emit short flashes at a low rate when no commands are activated and at a higher rate when a command is activated Some transmitters use a red LED only Others use a multicolored LED that flashes GREEN when no problems are present and changes to RED under low battery conditions or when other problems are encountered Transmitter Troubleshooting Chart LED Indication Possible Cause LED is off Transmitter is off switch transmitter ON Batteries are dead replace batteries Transmitter failure call for service LED flashes at
6. 16 per second rate and then return to the slower rate of four times per second Our receiver uses the slower rate for maintaining transmitter timing and provides for a maintained link where one is used The only exception to this is the STOP switch which transmits at 16 times per second as long as it is depressed In addition to lever and switch positions each packet contains a unique address and CRC check sum described in the next paragraph Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Safety Safety and preventing loss of control are very important issues at Remtron We use a unique identification ID code for each user There are provisions in our system for 65 535 individual codes Each transmission includes a CRC check sum which is a polynomial created by factoring all of the previous bits transmitted Once our receiver receives a valid start command from our transmitter our receiver tracks the time of the transmitter and ignores all other transmissions that do not fall within the expected time frame of our transmitter Maintained link systems must receive at least one valid transmission each second in order to allow the remote controlled equipment to function Our receiver provides a loss of signal control output that safely shuts down the equipment if a loss of signal occurs Our receiver will not allow restart of equipment under its control after a loss of sign
7. CAT ROM GROUP INTERNATIONAL REMTRON BRAND COMMAND PRO Patriot USER S MANUAL 25 Series 142130 H April 2009 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Read all safety rules and warnings before installing and operating this system Lire toutes les consignes de s curit et tous les avertissements avant de faire fonctionner ce syst me ii Jamieson Equipment Company 1 n www jamiesonequipment com Up toll free 800 875 0280 ADDENDUM ADDITIONAL WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING THE USE OF UNAPPROVED COMPONENTS OR ACCESSORIES IN THE SYSTEMS SOLD BY CATTRON GROUP INTERNATIONAL AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED UNAPPROVED COMPONENTS ARE DEFINED AS ANY COMPONENT NOT INSPECTED AND SOLD BY CATTRON THIS ALSO INCLUDES ANY COMPONENT MODIFIED FROM ITS INTENDED USE AND OR ANY COMPONENT EXHIBITING OBSERVABLE DAMAGE OR DEFECT USE OF NON CONFORMING PARTS ASSEMBLIES AND ACCESSORIES MAY LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH WARNING THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM YOU HAVE PURCHASED IS DESIGNED TO STOP IN A SAFE MODE UNDER A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS SOME EXAMPLES OF THESE CONDITIONS ARE EXCESSIVE RADIO SIGNAL INTERFERENCE LOSS OF BATTERY OR ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS AND OPERATION BEYOND SIGNAL RANGE AND OTHERS ALTHOUGH CATTRON GROUP INTERNATIONAL AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES DOES NOT SPECIFY
8. L One or more command outputs are energized when this LED is lit not including MLC relay OUTPUT Receiver Testing The following steps should be followed when troubleshooting the Patriot receivers 1 Check the POWER LED If this LED is not lit e Check that the power source to the receiver is present If 115VAC is present between WHT and BLK wires on the interface cable replace fuse F3 if present on the receiver circuit board See Fuse Replacement on page 25 2 Switch the transmitter to ON The SIGNAL LED should start to flash If it does not Test the transmitter Verify that the ID Code is the same for the transmitter and the receiver 3 If only some functions are operating e Check the output voltage of the respective relays and the electrical circuits If only the bridge functions are not operating replace fuse on the receiver circuit board See Fuse Replacement on page 25 Check the condition of the transmitter switches Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL 4 5 If you are experiencing intermittent operation e Check all connections e Check the antenna connections e Install noise suppression devices across the coils of all contactors If the operating range is short e Check all antenna connections and transmitter operation e On new installations verify that the receiver antenna is placed
9. T DN EMTRON 200 328 5570 1916 W Mission Rd Escondido CA 92029 SEE MANUAL FOR POWER SUPPLY FUSE RATING MODEL RCR815A Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR INDUSTRIAL HOME OR OFFICE USE PATRIOT 1916 W Mission Rd Escondido CA 92029 800 328 5570 Made in the U S A Wiring Diagram X2 A 10 Amp X1 A MLC L ALARM TR E N F TR WIS R TRSPD2 HOIST UP HOIST DN HOIST SPD 2 SEE MANUAL FOR POWER SUPPLY FUSE RATING MODEL RCR815A Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR INDUSTRIAL HOME OR OFFICE USE PATRIOT 1916 W Mission Rd Escondido CA92029 800 328 5570 Made in the U S A Wiring Diagram X2 A X1 A MLC ALARM BREN BRW S BR2 GRN BLK o SENE R K ED BU GRNWHT Q SEN MODEL RCR815A Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR INDUSTRIAL HOME OR OFFICE USE PATRIOT REMTRON 1916 W Mission Rd Escondido CA92029 800 328 5570 Made in the U S A 5 X2 A X1 A MLC ALARM Q BLUBLK Q BLUMHT eg wis ORM grz GWHIBLK aux WHTIRED BLURED amp GRN BLK OO RED BLK GRNWHT REDIWHT o Et RN BLK OS O Q 98NRED BLK RED OR BLK WHT MODEL RCR815A Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR INDUSTRIAL HOME OR OFFICE USE 25S08A 25S10A 25511 25S15A Figure 6 Connections and labels for Patriot Receivers n n Jamieson Equipment Company n www jamiesonequipment com p
10. al check Transmitter status checks Self test LEDs for easy troubleshooting 8 Amp 230 VAC Programmable for each application 115 VAC 1 phase 50 60Hz 0 12 Amp 115 VAC 20 F to 160 F 28 C to 710 C NEMA 12 4 85 x 13 13 x 2 67 249 710 2624A Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 atriot USER S MANUAL 142130 H April 2009 Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280
11. al until a valid system start command is received from our transmitter This prevents an unintended start up from occurring if the transmitter returns within range of our receiver and is still operating Our transmitters also check the position of all controls upon start up Our transmitter will not issue a start command if any of the controls are pressed at the time the start command is invoked Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Transmitter Operation and Features Do not operate the system until you are familiar with radio controlled operation If you are not WARNING familiar with radio controlled operation contact your supervisor before attempting to use the radio control system Ne pas fair fonctionner le syst me avant de bien connaitre le fonctionnement d une grue par AVERTISSEMENT t l guidage Contacter lesuperviseur avant de faire toute tentative de mise en marche par t l guidage si le fonctionnement n est pas connu To stop the system in an emergency press and hold IMPORTANT the OFF STOP button Pressing and holding this button down stops all functions Le bouton d arr t d urgence STOP pour ce syst me IMPORTANT est le bouton OFF STOP Appuyer et amintenir le loutn pour arr ter toutes les functions Operation 1 Press and release the ON ALARM button Verify that the status LED starts flashing at a low rate If equipped the Alarm funct
12. au ou tout autre liquide GARDER LES ANTENNES PROPRES Garder les raccordements d antenne propres et exempts de corrosion Le non respect des consignes peut causer des blessures s rieuses Le non respect des consignes peut causer des blessures s rieuses Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Section 1 Introduction Purpose This manual provides information on the safe installation and operation of the Remtron Batriot wireless control systems Information is also included on the maintenance and repair of the Patriot systems Scope Information is included on all Remtron Patriot transmitters and receivers See the detailed information contained in each section of this manual for your particular equipment The transmitters covered in this manual contain enhanced features that expand the types of applications for the systems Many new features have been added but most changes are transparent to the user If you are already familiar with Remtron transmitters you are encouraged to read the section on operating the transmitters where you will find information about the latest changes in operation To help you identify your system Figures 1 and 2 on page 2 provide a reference for the transmitters and the receivers covered in this manual Important Safety Rules Using wireless control systems with heavy industrial equipment can improve the safety of the equipme
13. e starting this installation ensure that the crane power has been disconnected and that all applicable safety precautions are followed Le non respect des CONSIGNES DE S CURIT peut causer des blessures s rieuses Avant de proc der l installation s assurer que le bras l vateur ou la grue est hors tension et que toutes les consignes de s curit ont t respect es Figure 5 on page 14 shows a typical Batriot receiver See this figure for mounting dimensions and antenna connector location Locating the equipment Antenna Location The antenna is one of the most important components of a radio receiving system Proper placement of the receiver antenna will ensure reliable operation under the most severe conditions A direct line of sight path between the transmitter and receiver antenna provides the best performance see Figure 3 on page 10 Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Direct Line of Sight Antenna Not Direct Line of Sight Antenna amp ul o Transmitter Transmitter lt o a o RECOMMENDED UNACCEPTABLE Figure 3 Transmitter Receiver Communication In most cases the antenna can be mounted directly on the receiver enclosure In determining the mounting location the following items should be considered e The antenna should be mounted vertically For optimum performance the antenna its
14. ea sea sea sea sn nnn 5 Command Fortfmat teda re ri Nil x RR WI VE Y TP E RI QUIETE 5 CEN 6 Transmitter Operation and Features sise menses nnn nnn nnn 7 Operations n 7 COMMANGS TETTE MIDI IL M EMEN 8 Command SWITCHES suede A ADU ER RR ons 8 Status even cux vex x a EE CES CYvAVE VEU Y E WIR CY QUY YR aN a Uaa 9 Transmitter Status eee ene sessi s enean area sua sea sea sea ea sea sn nnn 9 Function Select LEDS esinin oratione rere ke eic E eR USER ERE Vi SG UR Ra x e UC eR RE 9 SECTION 3 10 Generali ET EE 10 Locating the EQUIPMENT IR IU I I I I I I nnne sese nnn nnn 10 Antenna Location vem Ea emn em een e RR RR D E endian NIU EA ER EUR OR DR CR RR 10 RECEIVER EO CATON rade a ee nn re a na a tata 12 Installation Wiring cu D Xa 12 Q tput Snubb6ets MUR VEMM E ETE 13 Power Control WINING Raman tectus a m ede es eg ef oiu 13 er er mer rd RERO 14 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE amp
15. efore applying power to the installation Installation Testing Before putting the system into service the following testing procedure must be performed 1 2 Apply power to the receiver Verify that PWR indicator turns on See Figure 5 on page 14 Turn on the transmitter Verify that the SIGNAL indicator flashes Verify that voltage is present at the receiver output to the Main Line Contactor MLC Verify that no voltage is present at any of the relay output terminals that are used for your application Recheck the system wiring if voltage is present at any output terminal that is used Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER SMANUAL TNC Antenna Connector 5 2 amp PATRIOT E 198014 20 o 25R15A REMTRON 1916 W Mission Rd Escondido CA 92029 800 328 5570 Made in the U S A E 9 Wiring Diagram Diagnostics 12 00 BLUBLK BREN BLUWHT WHT BLK AUX K5 ONEK TREN Q 9ENRED TRWIS OQ BARED T BLKWH 8 REMTRON MODEL RCRB15A Tested 1 ly With FCC St FOR INDUSTRIAL HOME OR OFFICE USE 25 D 4 PLCS Figure 5 Patriot Receiver 25R15A Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER SMANUAL PATRIOT 198011 20 25R11A REMTRON Made in the U S A Wiring Diagram X2 A X1 A ALARM HOIS
16. elf should have a minimum of eight 8 inches of clearance in all directions excluding the wall or plate to which the receiver enclosure is mounted see Figure 4 If the receiver enclosure location cannot provide this clearance and the antenna must be mounted at a remote location the Remtron Remote Antenna Mounting Kit should be used Call your Remtron dealer for information 8 inches Top View of Antenna Receiver 8 inches Front View of Receiver Figure 4 Antenna Clearance La Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Ez 1 USER S MANUAL Receiver Location To ensure safe and reliable system operation the following items must be considered when selecting a location for mounting the receiver Install the receiver in an environment where the ambient temperature during operation does not drop below 20 F 28 C or rise above 160 F 71 To ensure that the receiver enclosure is electrically at earth ground connect the green wire in the interface cable to earth ground e Mount the receiver enclosure securely using appropriate locking type hardware Installation Wiring Before starting this installation ensure that the WARNING crane power has been disconnected and that all applicable safety precautions are followed Avant de proc der l installation s assurer que le LEE 141 14 bras l vateur ou la grue est hors tens
17. enna Snubbers 115 240 VAC Antenna cable Assembly w SMB and panel mount TNC connectors Antenna Mounting Kit w angle bracket 9 coax cable and connectors Antenna Mounting Kit w angle bracket 18 coax cable and connectors 250 mA 250V fuse 10A 125V fuse Transfer Switch Part Use Model No 485026 600052 920040 01 600038 01 600038 02 458030 458028 452031 Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER SMANUAL This page intentionally left blank n Jamieson Equipment Company n www jamiesonequipment com p toll free 800 875 0280 Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Section 5 Warranty Statement for Patriot Remote Control Systems Transmitters Transmitters are unconditionally warranted against malfunction or breakage for a period of one year and thirty days from the date of the original invoice except in the event of total destruction of the internal circuit board s immersion in water or fluid or destruction by fire Handheld transmitters used in corrosive environments must be protected by use of the Remtron clear plastic sealed pouch Receivers and Accessories Receivers and accessories in normal and customary use are conditionally warranted against malfunction or breakage for a period of one year and thirty days from the date of the original invoice The warranty d
18. esonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Transmitter Spare Parts List Item Part Spare Transmitter complete Use Model No Serial Number Shoulder Strap 600008 02 Case screws 6 32 5 8 Phillips stainless steel 500047 Case and battery door screws captive A series 500132 transmitters Replacement Transmitter Label Use Model No Serial Number Model Leather Holster Clear Protective Pouch 25T08A 620022 620024 25T15A 620023 620025 Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER SMANUAL One Printed Circuit Board Piel we 25T11A 25T15A wo Etre DOWN 1 if rds CFP lols Programming Plug Printed Circuit Board se 25T08A 25T10A Assom Programing EH Figure 7 Handheld transmitters access to Batteries and Programming Plug m n Jamieson Equipment Company n www jamiesonequipment com p toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Receiver Troubleshooting General See Figure 5 on page 15 for location of the diagnostic LEDs The Patriot receivers have diagnostic LEDs that aid in identifying a problem if one occurs The following table describes the diagnostic LEDs Meaning Receiver operating voltage is present when this LED is lit A signal is being received that matches the decoder s address when this LED flashes MLC should be active SIGNA
19. gahertz MHz frequency band A wavelength at our frequency is 12 9 inches Like light 900 MHz radio signals will pass through glass and plastics and will reflect off of walls buildings and metal structures Unlike light 900 MHz radio signals will penetrate all plastics including those that you cannot see through thin gauge steel dry wood dry concrete plasterboard fog and rain However trees earth water people aluminum copper and some window tints will not readily pass our signals Range and Antenna Coverage Antennas convert radio signals into radio waves and convert radio waves back into radio signals They can send and receive in all directions or in a single direction depending on their design An omni directional antenna is like a light bulb and a directional antenna is like a flashlight Metal objects reflect radio waves just as a mirror next to a light bulb will reflect light Metal objects near an antenna alter the intended pattern of an antenna by either shading or reflecting signals Our standard antennas are omni directional they see equally well in all directions We have other antennas that will see further in one direction for special applications In Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com Up toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL License Free Channels The 902 to 928 MHz spectrum is set aside by the FCC as an ISM Band Industrial Scientific and Medical and t
20. his spectrum accommodates many license free users We have the ability to change frequencies in this band and we have 81 different channels that we can assign to our transmitters and receivers The actual frequency is coded into the receiver and transmitter at the factory but it can be changed to one of the other 80 channels in the field Other devices in this band include wireless phones computer data links and inventory equipment As a condition of using this band we must accept and handle interference from other users The 900 MHz band has worked well for most users and not being burdened with licensing regulations is desirable The FCC has allowed 50 000 microvolts per meter field strength on this band which is 250 times higher than other unlicensed frequencies below this band This allows our systems to operate very reliably in the presence of other signals Command Format We use packet mode Frequency Modulation FM to carry commands in a packet form from our transmitter to our receiver To reduce battery drain our transmitter transmits for a hundredth of a second which is long enough to send one packet to our receiver at a repetition rate of 16 or four times per second The rate varies 16 times per second for three times when sending a command and four times per second when there is no change in commands and the transmitter is still on Any time a lever or switch is activated we send all control settings three times at the
21. ion et que toutes les consignes de s curit ont t respect es Connection to equipment or contactors with higher CAUTION voltage or current requirements requires intermediate relays La connexion a des quipements ou a des contacts soumis a des tensions lectriques lev es ou a de fortes intensit s de courant n cessite l installation d interface relais AVERTISSEMENT Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Output Snubbers Snubbers are recommended for the suppression of noise generated from arcing relay contacts When a contactor opens the contactor coil produces a large voltage potential much like automotive ignition systems When the points open on automotive ignition systems the coil sends a large voltage to the distributor This voltage jumps across the spark plug called arcing The result is a large amount of noise being generated in the system A snubber is a device designed to reduce arcing noise To increase relay life it is recommended that all contactors have snubbers installed directly across the coils Snubbers can be purchased directly from Remtron Inc Call Remtron s Service Department at 800 328 5570 Power Control Wiring See Figure 6 on page 15 for Patriot receiver wiring diagrams Patriot receivers are pre wired according to the wiring label on the face of the receiver Limit the load current applied to the output relay ba
22. ion should sound 2 Press the required switches to operate the desired function Note that more than one function can be controlled at any time 3 To stop sending any command release the switch 4 To switch the transmitter off press the OFF STOP button Note that the transmitter will switch itself off if no commands are sent for a predetermined time if Auto Off is enabled Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 atriot USER S MANUAL Commands Command Switches The command switches are labeled according to their function If opposing commands are attempted that is two commands that conflict with each other in most cases no function will result In the case of ON OFF functions OFF will predominate If more than one speed command is sent for the same function the lower speed will predominate ON ALARM Turns on the transmitter and puts the system in the active mode Sends an ALARM command to the receiver while the switch is depressed The transmitter will remain active until the OFF STOP button is pressed or the transmitter switches itself off see Auto Off OFF STOP While depressed sends a STOP command to the receiver The transmitter does not need to be switched ON to send this command When this switch is released the transmitter will be switched off A B SWITCH 25T15A only A Selector switch is provided to control more than one similar function with the
23. low rate Transmitter is operating in a normal mode LED flashes at high rate Command Switch is pressed LED flashes Red Green Batteries getting low Batteries should be A series only changed at the next convenient opportunity LED flashes on off at a Batteries getting low Batteries should be slow rate 1 second changed at the next convenient opportunity and 2 second off Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL LED Indication LED remains on continuously LED might flicker slightly Possible Cause Either a switch was activated at the time the transmitter was switched on or a general failure occurred that requires factory service Ensure no other switches are pressed while attempting to switch the transmitter on LED will not light when ON OFF button is pushed Replace batteries If this does not correct the problem the transmitter must be repaired Replacing the Transmitter Batteries The transmitter s electronic components are exposed when the back of the case is removed Take care to prevent dirt or other contaminants from entering the case Do not allow the circuit to be scraped or damaged in any way WARNING Lorsque l endos du boitier est enlev les composants lectroniques sont d couvert Prendre soin d viter de laisser la salet ou tout autre contaminant entrer dans le boitier
24. ng antenna that is connected to the device that is receiving the interference e Increase the separation between our equipment and the equipment that is receiving the interference e Consult our factory or one of our Service Representatives for additional help Responsible Party Remtron Inc 1916 W Mission Rd Escondido CA 92029 Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER SMANUAL This page intentionally left blank n Jamieson Equipment Company n www jamiesonequipment com p toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Table of Contents SECTION 1 1 P FDOS e ERUDUDUTTUUUEITMMTMUPEIEM 1 SCODC cM E A 1 Important Safety A A AEE E ee Ne REA a es 1 SECTION 2 OPERATIONS 4 the System REC ga aude i NR RR OD RE 4 c cR 4 Range and Antenna ceri eR Re Mee Ra n RR ERR ERAT ONE CRX Ea TE NER EVE Re n tan 4 License Free rna rna sua sea s
25. nk common to 5 amps maximum Use the following steps to install the wiring to the receiver 1 Connect the hot input wire for the bridge X1A to the black wire of the interface cable This provides power for the bridge and alarm functions as well as power for the receiver 2 Connect the neutral X2 wire for the bridge to the white wire of the interface cable This provides power return for the receiver 3 Connect the hot input wire for the trolley and hoist X 1B to the black white wire of the interface cable If only one power source phase is used this will be the same as Step 1 above 4 Connect the red wire to the coil of the main line ML contactor This wire will provide a continuous voltage to the ML Coil when the transmitter is active If a pendant is also connected to the controls we recommend the addition of a transfer switch to select either pendant or radio control 5 Connect the remainder of the wires to the control relays as required Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL The standard Patriot receiver can interface to either 3 or 4 wire hoist controls When installing the Patriot on standard 3 wire hoist controls the two wires for hoist second speed GRN WHT and RED WHT need to be joined together and wired into the appropriate location for hoist second speed Review the steps above to ensure the accuracy of the wiring b
26. nt It is important to adhere to the safety rules presented throughout this manual especially during installation in order to achieve the safest operating system possible Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL PATRIO PATRIOT PATRIOT PATRIOT i wm TN 25115 25T08A 25T10A 25T11A 25T15A Figure 1 Remtron Patriot Transmitters Figure 2 Remtron Patriot Receivers n n Jamieson Equipment Company n www jamiesonequipment com p toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER SMANUAL This page intentionally left blank n Jamieson Equipment Company n www jamiesonequipment com p toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Section 2 Operations Remtron Patriot Wireless Control Systems are designed for control of industrial machinery These rugged controls are built to survive the wear and tear of life in factories mills and foundries These systems comply with requirements for operation under Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations This means that neither the operator nor the company need apply or register for a license to operate this equipment The basic system consists of a transmitter and a receiver The transmitter sends commands to the receiver by means of radio waves in the 900 MHz band Receivers operate at 120 VAC 50 60 Hz power How the System Works Frequency Remtron Patriot equipment operates in 902 to 928 Me
27. oes not cover a defects or damage resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner b defects or damage from misuse accident or neglect c defects from improper testing operation maintenance installation alteration modification or adjustment d damage from unauthorized repair or alterations or e damage from water or corrosive materials beyond the specification of the case or enclosure General Terms of Warranty Remtron will repair or replace the defective unit solely at our option in the event of defect or failure to perform as specified provided the product is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty Replacement parts are covered for the balance of the original warranty All costs of shipping to Remtron shall be borne by the purchaser The warranty covers the cost of return one way shipping and handling of the product The return shipment to the customer will be by the same method used for the original shipment of the product This warranty does not cover the costs of outside repair service This warranty sets forth the full extent of Remtron s responsibility regarding the product s Repair replacement or refund of the purchase price at Remtron s option are the exclusive remedies This warranty is given in lieu of all other express warranties other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
28. peration Antenna Circuit board internal Indicators Self test LED indicator Ambient Operating Conditions 200 F to 160 F 289 C to 710 C Model Weight Dimensions Commands Batteries 275 XXL 15 25T08A 25T10A 25T11A 175 x 848 X 1 27 2 75 x 8 48 x 1 22 25T15A Notes 1 Weight includes Alkaline batteries Certifications Model FCC ID Industry Canada Certification EGT818TX 25T08A 249 710 2624 25T10A 249 710 2624 25T11A 249 710 32099 25T15A 249 710 32099 Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com D toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Appendix B Receiver Specifications Item Operating frequency band Channel spacing Modulation Receiver Type Sensitivity IF Bandwidth Antenna Decoder Command functions 25R11 25R15 Response Time Safety Features Indicators Output Contacts Logic Base Power Requirements Maximum Current Drain Ambient Operating Temperature Receiver enclosure type and dimensions Industry Canada Certification Detail 902 928 MHz 300 KHz Digital Frequency Modulation based on Manchester Code Contains 16 bit address plus 16 bit CRC check Dual Conversion FM 104 dBm typical 180 KHz 3 tuned element Microprocessor controlled Up to 11 Up to 15 60 Milliseconds Address check CRC code check Format test Sign
29. properly If necessary use an antenna mounting kit to relocate the antenna to a more favorable location Receiver Repairs Patriot receivers have been designed for the utmost reliability Other than two fuses to protect the basic power circuits there are no serviceable items in the receiver Fuse Replacement See Figure 8 on page 25 1 2 Ensure power is switched OFF to all receiver power inputs Remove the mounting bolts from the end of the receiver by the interface cable Remove the four screws on the end of the receiver near the interface cable Gently pull the end cap and receiver board out of the case about 1 inch so that the fuses on the bottom edge of the circuit board are exposed Using a voltmeter verify that no power is present on either of the fuses Replace the appropriate fuse with 125V 10A M D or equivalent fuse 125VAC for F1 or F2 For F3 use 250v 250mA Reposition the end cap and insert and tighten the four screws snugly Replace the mounting bolts to the end of the receiver by the interface cable Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL DEL RECRE Tested to Comply h FCC Standards FOR INDUSTRIAL HOME OR Remove four 4 screws Circuit Board F2 Hoist amp F1 Bridge Trolley F3 Receiver Figure 8 Fuse locations Receiver Spare Parts List Item Receiver assembly complete Receiver Ant
30. purpose are specifically excluded In no event shall Remtron be liable for damages in excess of the purchase price of the product s for any loss of use loss of time inconvenience commercial loss or lost profits or savings or other incidental special or consequential damages arising out of the installation use or inability to use the product s to the full extent that such may be disclaimed by law Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Service Products returned for repair warranty or non warranty must be assigned an RMA Return Material Authorization number by Remtron To allow us to more effectively address the repair issues the customer is to provide a detailed description of the specific problem Call 800 328 5570 for service or RMA assignment To receive warranty service deliver or send the product along with the assigned RMA number to our factory REMTRON INC 1916 W Mission Rd Escondido CA 92029 ln Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Appendix A Transmitter Specifications Item Detail Operating frequency band 902 928 MHz Channel spacing 300 KHz Modulation Digital Frequency Modulation based on Manchester 16 bit address plus 16 bit check Power input AA cell batteries Alkaline recommended Output power Meets FCC Part 15 requirements for license free o
31. s getting low Batteries should be A series only changed at the next convenient opportunity LED flashes on off at a Batteries getting low Batteries should be slow rate 1 second changed at the next convenient opportunity and 2 second off LED remains on Either a switch was activated at the time the continuously LED might transmitter was switched on or a general failure flicker slightly occurred that requires factory service Ensure no other switches are pressed while attempting to switch the transmitter on LED will not light when Replace batteries If this does not correct the ON OFF button is problem the transmitter must be repaired pushed Function Select LEDs Two LEDs are used on 25T154A transmitters to indicate which control functions are active such as hoist trolley A hoist trolley B and are intended to be used with pilot relays When both are lit both controls are active When both LEDs are unlit neither control is active Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Section 3 Installation General Check all of the components to confirm that they are the components you ordered for your system and that they are in good condition If any components are missing or if any are not in good condition contact Remtron READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow the WARNING SAFETY RULES can result in serious personal injury Befor
32. t USER S MANUAL SAFETY RULES WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow these rules can result in serious personal injury INSTALLATION e GROUND THE RECEIVER CASE In order to ensure safety of the system the receiver case must be firmly connected to earth ground PROVIDE A SAFETY CUTOFF SWITCH If maintenance is required the radio must be disconnected from power to prevent accidental activation USE PROPER WIRING Loose or frayed wires can cause accidental activation of machinery e DO NOT INSTALL IN HOT AREAS This apparatus can be damaged by heat in excess of 160 F DO NOT INSTALL IN HIGH VIBRATION AREAS The life of this apparatus might be shortened through long exposure to intense shaking or vibration PERSONAL SAFETY e MAKE SURE MACHINERY IS CLEAR BEFORE OPERATING Do not activate the remote system unless it is safe to do so SWITCH OFF THE RECEIVER POWER BEFORE WORKING ON MACHINERY Always disconnect the remote system power before doing any maintenance to prevent accidental operation of the machine CARE KEEP DRY If water or other liquids get inside immediately dry the unit KEEP ANTENNA S CLEAN Keep antenna connections clean and free of corrosion IMPORTANT NOTE Throughout this manual other safety rules appear under the following heading WARNING Failure to follow these rules can result in serious personal injury Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com
33. toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER SMANUAL This page intentionally left blank n Jamieson Equipment Company n www jamiesonequipment com p toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Section 4 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Monthly Inspection It is recommended that the following tasks are performed once a month e Inspect the transmitter for damage to the keypad and case Inspect all electrical and antenna connections to ensure they are clean and tight Installation Troubleshooting If the system fails to operate at the time of installation or after a system component has been repaired try to remedy the problem by using the following troubleshooting chart If this does not solve the problem proceed to the transmitter and receiver troubleshooting charts or call Remtron Service Installation Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Cause Remedy Receiver will not Wrong transmitter Make sure transmitter is the correct respond to the code one for the receiver Re program the transmitter transmitter Transmitter problem See the Transmitter Troubleshooting Chart on page 19 Receiver problem See Receiver Troubleshooting on page 24 System has short Antenna placement Move the antenna see Antenna range Location on page 10 Antenna cable Check cable and connections to the shorted or open antenna Some functions Programming error Check the configuration sheet are incorrect against
34. vers ACcessorles i xa EE OD RR ERU ERN CR ER REA ERN ERR RENE X RE REC EA dues 29 General Terms Of Warranty 29 30 APPENDIX A TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS 4sss222222222343423222AXAZAZARASESESSEEERRESSERREESERESEEERRRR 31 CertificatiONnS series TETTE DHT A a 31 APPENDIX B RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS 4444s22222222222242222ZZZAXAZASESERERRRRERRSESRREERERAEAREEERRRR 32 List of Illustrations FIGURE 1 REMTRON PATRIOT TRANSMITTERS nuu 2 FIGURE 2 REMTRON PATRIOT RECEIVERS 2 FIGURE TRANSMITTER RECEIVER COMMUNICATION anna aan nn nnn 11 FIGURE 4 ANTENNA CLEARANCE escena nean anna nn u kaum u saura usas seus seus unn 11 FIGURE 5 PATRIOT RECEIVER 25R154A oe 15 FIGURE 6 CONNECTIONS AND LABELS FOR PATRIOT RECEIVERS nennen nnn nnn 16 FIGURE 7 HANDHELD TRANSMITTERS WITH BACK REMOVED 23 FIGURE 8 FUSE LOCATIONS uiua au uuu uasa auae uuu uuu uan 26 Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patrio
35. viter d rafler ou d endommager le circuit de quelque fagon que ce soit AVERTISSEMENT Handheld transmitters See Figure 7 on page 23 for your particular transmitter 1 For Standard transmitters fully release the two captive screws and remove the battery door Remove and replace the AA Alkaline batteries Be sure to observe the correct polarity For Standard transmitters fully replace the battery door and secure using the two captive screws A Series Battery door screws should be tightened until snug plus half a turn Jamieson Equipment Company www jamiesonequipment com toll free 800 875 0280 Patriot USER S MANUAL Changing the Transmitter ID Code Changing the ID Code requires use of a Remtron RACI6A series programmer See Figure 7 on page 23 1 Confirm that the batteries are in good condition refer to the Transmitter Troubleshooting Chart on page 18 2 Remove the battery door and batteries before removing the back of the transmitter 3 Attach the programming plug to the 4 pin connector on the circuit board Verify that the ID Code is displayed 4 Enter the new ID Code and press the PRG key The RAC16A display should read SUCCESS 5 Replace the battery door and batteries after replacing the back panel A Series captive screws should be tightened until snug plus half a turn See RACI6A series User s Manual for more detailed instructions Jamieson Equipment Company www jami
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