User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 2

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTION ............................................................................................. 3

3. PUSHBUTTON CONFIGURATION

3.1 Alpha 500/520 ....................................................................................................... 4

3.2 Alpha 540/560 ....................................................................................................... 5

3.3 Alpha 540T/560T "Select" Settings ……............................................................. 6

3.4 FCC ID Labels and Numbers ............................................................................... 6

4. TRANSMITTER OUTLINE

4.1 Alpha 500/520 ....................................................................................................... 7

4.2 Alpha 540/560 ....................................................................................................... 8

5. RECEIVER OUTLINE

5.1 Alpha 500/520/540/560 ......................................................................................... 9

5.2 Alpha 500/520 Internal Assembly ......................................................................... 10

5.3 Alpha 540/560 Internal Assembly ......................................................................... 11

6. OUTPUT CONTACT DIAGRAM

6.1 Alpha 500/520 Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................... 12

6.2 Alpha 540 Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................. 13

6.3 Alpha 560 Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................. 14

7. SYSTEM SETTING CONFIGURATION ................................................................... 15~16

8. RECEIVER INSTALLATION

8.1 Preparation For Installation ................................................................................... 17

8.2 Step By Step Installation ....................................................................................... 17

8.3 System Testing ....................................................................................................... 18

9. TRANSMITTER OPERATION ................................................................................... 19-20

10. TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................... 21

11. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION ......................................................................................... 22-23

12. PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................. 24

Summary of content (24 pages)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 2 2. 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTION ............................................................................................. PUSHBUTTON CONFIGURATION 3 3.1 Alpha 500/520 3.2 Alpha 540/560 ....................................................................................................... .........................................................................
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1. INTRODUCTION The Alpha 500 series are highly reliable industrial remote control systems. The versatile features of the Alpha 500 series permit its use in many different remote control applications. They can be used to control cranes, hoists, trolleys, mining equipment, building construction equipment, automatic control systems, and many others.
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTION The Alpha 500 systems are relatively simple to use. However, it is very important to observe the proper safety procedures during operation. When use properly the Alpha 500 systems will enhance productivity and efficiency in the workplace. The following instructions should be strictly followed: 1. Make a daily check of the transmitter casing and pushbuttons.
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3. PUSHBUTTON CONFIGURATION 3.1 Alpha 500/520 Models 1. 2. Alpha 500 Alpha 520 O N O FF : Up to 2 motions, single-speed pushbuttons, EMS Stop. : Up to 2 motions, dual-speed pushbuttons, EMS Stop. STO P O N O FF (Alpha 500) STO P (Alpha 520) Below are many types of pushbutton configuration that are also available upon request. Interlocked (can also be set to non-interlocked).
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3.2 Alpha 540/560 Models 1. Alpha 540S 2. Alpha 540A : Up to 3 motions, single-speed pushbuttons, EMS Stop. : Up to 3 motions, single-speed pushbuttons, AUX, EMS Stop. 3. Alpha 540T : Up to 5 motions, single-speed pushbuttons, “Select” pushbutton for auxiliary hoist and/or trolley, EMS Stop. 4. Alpha 560S 5. Alpha 560A : Up to 3 motions, dual-speed pushbuttons, EMS Stop. : Up to 3 motions, dual-speed pushbuttons, AUX, EMS Stop. 6.
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3.3 Alpha 540T/560T “Select” Pushbutton Function For Crane system with main and auxiliary hoist, press “Select” pushbutton in sequence to choose between the two hoists. 1) Power "on" 2) Press “Select” 3) Press “Select” LED-I lit Main hoist active. LED-II lit Auxiliary hoist active. LED-I & LED-II lit Both main and auxiliary hoist active with 4) Press “Select” again duplicate movements. Back to main hoist active. LED I lit 3.
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4. TRANSMITTER OUTLINE 4.1 Alpha 500/520 5 1 6 2 9 O N O FF STO P 3 7 4 8 11 10 (Fig. 1) Front View (Fig. 2) Back View 12 15 13 17 14 16 (Fig. 3) Front View (Fig.
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4.2 Alpha 540/560 (Fig. 5) Front View (Fig. 6) Back View 1 O 2 3 4 5 n 6 7 8 (Fig. 7) Front View (Fig.
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5. RECEIVER OUTLINE 5.1 All Models (Fig. 9) Front View (Fig. 10) Back View 1) Receiver enclosure 2) Wiring diagram 6) 7) Serial number (S/N) Security code (ID) 3) Contact relay LED displays* 4) Model (MOD) 8) 9) Frequency channel (CH) Supplied voltage (VOLT) 5) Frequency (FREQ) 10) 11) Anti-vibration spring Grounding (GND) * A ~ AUX (Alpha 540A/560A) and “Select” (Alpha 540T/560T) Indicator. * M ~ MAIN and 2nd Speed Indicator. Green "ON" MAIN activated.
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5.2 Alpha 500/520 Internal Assembly FU SE FU SE FU SE FU SE FU SE (Fig.
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5.3 Alpha 540/560 Internal Assembly FU SE FU SE FU SE FUSE FU SE FU SE (Fig.
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6. OUTPUT CONTACT DIAGRAM 6.
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7. SYSTEM SETTING CONFIGURATION How To Set Jumper Functions OPEN¡ ÷JUMP SHORT¡ ÷ J UMP Manufacture settings. * T models do not have LV relay output for external connection. Manufacture preset for all Alpha 540A/T and 560A/T models Open Press the AUX/SELECT button to activate all transmitter key functions and the receiver MAIN after transmitter power “on” and After EMS reset Short Turn “on” the power switch to activate all transmitter key functions and the receiver MAIN.
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JP1 (Manufacture preset for the Alpha 500/520/540S/540A/560S/560A models) JP1 Short Transmitter On * Reset Power Switch JP1 Open MAIN Activated Press EMS MAIN Deactivated Reset EMS Reset "Power Switch" MAIN Activated Reset "Power Switch" MAIN Activated Turn the transmitter power switch “off” and then “on” again.
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8. RECEIVER INSTALLATION 8.1 Preparation For Installation 1. Required Tools: (1) Flat Head Screwdriver (-) (2) Phillips Head Screwdriver (+) (3) Multi-Meter (4) 14mm Wrench x 2 (5) 10.5mm Drill-Bit 2. Ensure receiver is not set to the same channel and ID code as any other units in operation at the same facility. 3. 4. Prior to installation, make sure the equipment itself is working properly. Use the multi-meter to check the voltage source available and ensure receiver voltage 5.
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8.3 System Testing 1. Connect the power source to the receiver and test the operation of each function to 2. ensure it operates in the same manner as the pendant controller. Ensure the receiver MAIN can be properly controlled by the remote control. 3. 4. Ensure the limit switches on the equipment that limit all travels are working properly. Ensure the pendant controller is located in a safe location where it would not interfere with remote operation.
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9. TRANSMITTER OPERATION 1. Make sure the (2) alkaline batteries are installed correctly. Do make sure to use alkaline type batteries for longer operating time between battery replacements. 2. Turn “on” the power switch located on the top left hand corner of the transmitter unit (see diagram next page). Immediately after turning “on” the transmitter unit, the status LED indicator located at the center of the power switch will display a green light for up to 1.
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5. In case of an emergency, press down the red EMS pushbutton will immediately deactivates the receiver MAIN. When the EMS pushbutton is activated, the status LED on the transmitter unit will display a red blinking light to indicate EMS activation (ON 0.5 second and OFF 0.5 second). To reactivate the system again, turn the EMS pushbutton clockwise so that the red cap will elevate to its non-active position.
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10. TROUBLE SHOOTING Should the operator find the equipment not operating normally, please check the chart below for simple trouble shooting steps. SYMPTOM REASON SOLUTION Transmitter does not communicate to receiver. Transmitter and the receiver are not on the same RF channel (SQ lamp not lit) or ID code. Ensure the correct transmitter is in use. The labels on the receiver and the transmitter will identify the RF channel and ID code in use. Transmitter does not communicate to receiver.
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11. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION Transmitter Unit Frequency Range : 301 MHz Transmitting Range Hamming Distance : : 150 feet 4 Channel Spacing Frequency Control : : 25KHz Quartz Crystals Frequency Drift Frequency Deviation : : < 5ppm @ -20 < 1ppm @ 25 Spurious Emission Transmitting Power : : - 50dB ~1mW Emission Antenna Impedance : : F1D 50 ohms Enclosure Source Voltage : : IP-66 3.0 VDC (“AA” alkaline batteries X 2) Current Drain Operating Temp.
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Receiver Unit Frequency Range : 301 MHz Channel Spacing Hamming Distance : : 25KHz 4 Frequency Control Frequency Drift : : Quartz Crystals < 5ppm @ -20 ~ +70 Frequency Deviation Sensitivity : : < 1ppm @ 25 0.4ì V Antenna Impedance Data Decoder Reference : : 50 ohms Quartz Crystals Responding Time Enclosure : : 40mS (Normal) IP-65 Source Voltage Power Consumption : : 48~380 VAC, 50/60 Hz. 11VA Operating Temp.
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12. PARTS LIST 1. TX Module/Encoder Board (Alpha 500) TX Module/Encoder Board (Alpha 520) TX Module/Encoder Board (Alpha 540S) TX Module/Encoder Board (Alpha 540A) TX Module/Encoder Board (Alpha 540T) TX Module/Encoder Board (Alpha 560S) TX Module/Encoder Board (Alpha 560A) TX Module/Encoder Board (Alpha 560T) 2. RX Module (All models) 3.