User's Manual

Flex 8ES/EX Standard, AB and Tandem Instruction Manual
September 2016
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1. Introduction
The Flex ES/EX radio remote control systems are designed for control of industrial
equipment and machinery such as overhead traveling cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, tower
cranes, electric hoists, winches, monorails, conveyor belts, mining equipment, and all other
material handling equipment where wireless control is preferred.
Each Flex ES/EX system consists of a transmitter handset and a receiver unit. Other
standard-equipped accessories include transmitter waist belt, vinyl pouch, pushbutton labels,
LED labels, output cable and instruction manual CD.
List of notable features include:
* Advanced Controls – the system utilizes dual advanced microprocessor controls with
32bit CRC and Hamming Code, providing ultra fast, safe, precise, and error-free encoding
and decoding.
* Frequency Hopping RF Transceiver – the system automatically search and lock onto a
free and uninterrupted channel at every system startup or during operation when
encountering radio interference. The system is also capable of two-way communication
between the transmitter and receiver and as well as receiver to receiver with system status
and relay output feedbacks.
* Programmable Transmitter Access Card (TAC) – the optional transmitter access card
feature (TAC) further guard against any unauthorized personnel from operating the
transmitter. The TAC can also be individually programmed unlocking any specific function
or functions on the transmitter allowing a more experienced or qualified user to operate.
* Zero-G Sensor Imbedded – the transmitter is embedded with a Zero-G sensor to guard
against any unintended control of the crane or equipment when transmitter is thrown or
dropped.
* Wireless Remote Pairing Function – system information can be transferred wirelessly
between two transmitters or between a transmitter and a receiver without the hassle of
resetting the spares.
* Reliable Pushbuttons – the pushbuttons have gold plated contacts and are rated for more
than two million press cycles. The defined snap-action steps provide positive tactile
feedback even wearing gloves.
* Low Power Consumption – requires only two “AA” alkaline batteries for more than 100
hours of uninterrupted operation between replacements.
* Durable Nylon and Fiberglass Composite Enclosures – highly resistance to breakage
and deformation even in the most abusive environments. The receiver enclosures and
output cables are UL94-V0 rated. The transmitter and receiver enclosures are IP66 rated.
* Full Compliance – all systems are fully complied with the FCC Part-15 Rules and
European Safety Standards.
* Other Optional Accessories and Features – transmitter magnet mount, transmitter belt
clip, transmitter lanyard, transmitter rubber guard, miniature indicator light and buzzer, TAC,
contact and contactless (inductive) charging stations, Ni-MH rechargeable batteries,
tandem function, random access function, and many others.