Kar Tech VRTX Users Manual

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VERSA REMOTE

FULL FEATURED REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

OPERATIONS AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

3B0181CJ.
July 25, 2003

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INDEX

Description ................................................................... 1-3

Installation ................................................................... 7

Before applying power ..................................................... 7

Transmitter and Receiver ID Code Programming ...................... 7-8

Wiring chart.................................................................. 9-11

Routine Maintenance ....................................................... 13

Maintenance precautions .................................................. 13

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 13

Troubleshooting chart ................................................. 14

Error Code chart........................................................ 15

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Specifications ................................................................ 17-18

Instructions to the User .................................................... 19

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DESCRIPTION:

KAR-TECH's VERSA REMOTE is a
state of the art microprocessor
based Radio Frequency (RF) and
Controller Area Network (CAN)
remote control system designed to
provide the machine operator
with the ability to remotely
operate equipment. The machine
operator is still required to follow
OSHA and other applicable
standards when operating the
equipment.

This system is designed with
Frequency Hopping Spread
Spectrum (FHSS) Technology and
Frequency Lock feature to
eliminate the RF interference
problem in Radio remote
products.

The control system consists of two
major modules: the remote
station (RF transmitter), and the
Remote Receivers (Digital
Controllers).

allows the equipment to work in
wireless mode in close vicinity of
each other without interfering
with each other. In the event that
a transmitter becomes damaged
and a new one is needed, the
receiver can be reprogrammed to
respond to the new transmitter.
Please refer to TRANSMITTER AND
RECEIVER ID CODE PROGRAMING
section of this manual for
additional information.

The remote station has two LED
indicators, the BATTERY and
TRANSMIT indicators. The red
BATTERY indicator starts blinking
when the battery voltage drops
below 9 volts and blinking speed
increases while the voltage is
decreasing. The transmitter is
powered by a rechargeable
battery and can be recharged by
the +12 volt electrical system of
the machine when connected to
the machine by the CAN/charger
cable or charger cable. An
optional AC charger can be used
to charge the battery.

Each transmitter is
preprogrammed with a special
radio ID code. The receiver is
programmed to respond only to
the transmitter with the ID code
for which it is set. This feature

Both frequency and duration of
use determine the operation time
of the battery. Power is being
used any time the transmitter
power is on. To turn transmitter
power off, turn off the power
switch on the transmitter. To
prolong the battery life and
efficiency, the pendant should not

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be left on charge for a long period
of time and should be discharged
periodically. A complete charge
can be achieved in 8 hour.

To save battery life, the
transmitter is designed with an
auto shut down feature. This
feature turns transmitter off when
none of the switches or buttons is
used for specified period. To turn
transmitter on again, toggle the
power switch to off, then on
position.

The transmitter is also able to
communicate with the receiver
via CAN (Controller Area Network)
protocol. This is done by
connecting the CAN cable to the
transmitter. This feature is
designed to allow the user to
operate the machine in case of
radio interference or discharged
transmitter battery.

OUTPUTS:

There are sourcing on/off outputs
and proportional outputs on the
receiver module. Each output is
designed with built in short circuit
and overload protection. The
on/off outputs are also designed

with no load or broken wire
status. These statuses are
reported to the machine operator
via the error code display in the
receiver. Refer to the error code
chart for a list of error codes.

The Proportional outputs are
current regulated and the
minimum and maximum requited
current as well as ramp for the
proportional output is calibrated
using a Palm Pilottm. Each
function is programmed for preset
factory settings when shipped
from Kar-Tech. Refer to factory
setting table at the end of this
manual.

DISPLAY:

The receiver is designed with an
integrated 4-character alpha­numeric red LED Intelligent
Display. This display is used to
report the status of the outputs,
radio communication, etc. to the
machine operator. For additional
information on error codes refer
error code chart of this manual.

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