Magnetek 7276MLTX User Manual

Magnetek Material Handling

Engineered MLTX Transmitter

Remote Crane Controls

Instruction Manual

©Copyright 2006 Magnetek Material Handling

TCENGMLTX-0 Rev. B March 2006

Part Number: 178-00840

©

2006 MAGNETEK MATERIAL HANDLING
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 persons to whom it is provided, and any unauthorized
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Table of Contents

Your New Radio Remote & Service Phone Numbers p.2

1.1–1-13.3 Warnings, Cautions and Notes p.3-9

2-1. Power “ON-OFF” Switch p.10

2-2. E-STOP p.10

2-3. Motion Push Buttons, Joysticks or Levers p.10
2-4. Transmitter LED Indicator p.10

2-5. Time-Out Timer p.10

2-6. Key Switch (For Part 15 models not using active ESTOP, p.10
keyswitch disables power to transmitter circuitry only)

2-7. MLTX Transmitter Board Set-up Information p.11

2-8. Setting Access Code (For units with no external code plug only) p.11

2-9. Programming Switches p.12

2-10. To Check Out Data p.12
2-11. Battery Monitor p.12

2-12. Analog Voltage Reference p.12

2-13. Transmit LED p.12

2-14. Batteries p.12

2-15. Changing the Channel on the Part 15 Synthesized Transmitter p.12

2-16. Channel and Frequency Designating by Count p.13-14

2-17. Changing the Channel on the Part 90 VHF Synthesized Transmitter p.14

2-18. Replacement Parts p.15

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Your New Radio Remote

Thank you for your purchase of Magnetek’s Telemotive® brand MLTX Radio Remote Crane
Control. Magnetek has set a whole new standard in radio-remote performance, dependability, and
value with this unique new line of belly box transmitters. Without a doubt, our Telemotive
MLTX is the ultimate solution for having precise, undeterred, and safe control of your material.

If 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).

Magnetek Material Handling
N49 W13650 Campbell Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.magnetekmh.com
e-mail: [e-mail]

Fax Numbers

Main: 800-298-3503
Sales: 262-783-3510
Service: 262-783-3508

For Canada Service Information Contact Berlet Electronics:

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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1-1. Warnings, Cautions And Notes
Throughout this document WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTE 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 not strictly observed, could result in
injury or death of personnel, or long term physi­cal hazards. Warnings are highlighted as shown
below:

WARNING

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:

CAUTION

NOTE – A note highlights an essential operating
or maintenance procedure, condition or state­ment. Notes are shown as below:

NOTE

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
SHOULD NEVER BE DISREGARDED.

1-2. Critical Installation Considerations

WARNING

ALL EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE A
MAINLINE CONTACTOR INSTALLED AND
ALL TRACKED CRANES AND SIMILAR
EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE A BRAKE IN­STALLED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.

WARNING

ON ALL REMOTE CONTROLLED CRANES
AN AUDIBLE AND/OR VISUAL WARNING
MEANS MUST BE PROVIDED. 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.

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 lock out and tag
out procedure when maintaining any radio
equipment. The following information is
intended to be used in conjunction wi t h ot her
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.

WARNING

PLEASE FOLLOW YOUR LOCAL LOCK
OUT TAG OUT PROCEDURE BEFORE
MAINTAINING ANY REMOTE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS REMOVE ALL
ELECTRICAL POWER FROM THE CRANE
OR MACHINERY BEFORE ATTEMPTING
ANY INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. DE­ENERGIZE AND TAG OUT 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.

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WARNING

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 RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

1-3. General

Radio controlled overhead cranes and other ma­terial handling equipment operate in several di­rections. They are large, bulky pieces of equip­ment that efficiently handle heavy loads at high
speeds. Quite frequently, the equipment is oper­ated in areas where people are working on the
floor below. The crane operator must exercise
extreme caution at all times. Workers must con­stantly be alert to avoid accidents. The following
rules have been included to indicate how your
careful and thoughtful actions may prevent inju­ries, damage to equipment, or even save a life. If
radio controlled material handling equipment is
operated from the cab, special care must be taken
to secure the transmitter. Refer to section titled
Section 1-9. Boarding The Crane for specific
safety rules.

1-4. Persons Authorized To Operate Radio
Controlled Cranes

Only properly trained persons designated by
management should be permitted to operate
radio controlled cranes.

Radio controlled cranes should not be operated
by any person who cannot read or understand
signs, notices and operating instructions that
pertain to the crane.

Anyone being trained to operate a radio con­trolled crane should possess, as a minimum, the
following knowledge and skills before operating
the crane:

1. The operator should have knowledge of
hazards pertaining to crane operation.

2. The operator should have knowledge of the
safety rules for radio controlled cranes.

3. The operator should have the ability to judge
distance of moving objects.

4. The operator should have knowledge of the
radio transmitter.

5. The operator should know how to properly
test limit switches.

6. The operator should know, where authorized ,
instructions for plugging motions.

7. The operator should have knowledge of the
use of crane warning lights and alarms.

8. The operator should have knowledge of
observing crane signal lights.

9. The operator should be trained to avoid
striking any obstructions.

10. The operator should have knowledge of the
proper clearance of lifts or hooks before moving
bridge or trolley.

11. The operator should have knowledge of the
proper storage space for the radio control box
when not in use.

12. The operator should be trained in transferring
the radio control box to another person.

13. The operator should be trained how and
when to report unsafe or unusual operating
conditions.

14. The operator should be trained how to
exhibit caution in approaching bridge or trolley
bumpers.

Radio controlled cranes should not be operated
by any person with insufficient eyesight or
hearing, or any person who may be suffering
from a disorder or illness, or is taking any medi­cation that may cause loss of crane control.

1-5. Training Checklist For Crane Operators

15. The operator should know equipment
capacity.

16. The operator should be trained in making
lifts below floor level.

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