Matric TP105 Trigger Pad Manual

TriggerPad

TP -100/105

DESCRIPTION:_____________________________

Rugged wireless
remote control is
within reach. Ma­tric’s TriggerPad
family of handheld
transmitters are
ideal for many ma­terial handling and
process control a p­plications such as
jib cranes, sifting

T

RIGGERPAD 100

grates, slurry
barges, and belt
controls.

TriggerPad handhelds are pocket sized operator control stations that
provide long switch life, one hand operation, and extended battery life.
With a typical range of 300 feet and a rugged molded enclosure, the
TriggerPad is right at home on the plant floor, in a quarry, or in your
tool belt.

Consult our online catalog for the latest models and features in the
TriggerPad family of handheld transmitters.

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SPECIFICATIONS:___________________________

• Sealed handheld enclosure

• License free radio (FCC Part 15B)

• One month battery life (typical)

• Custom labeling available

• 8 bit controller with 2K flash and CPU watchdog

• 3 AA batteries give 1 month operation (32 hours continuous)

• 900MHz one way radio with 8 channels

• Operational range of 0 - 300 feet

• Internal antenna to prevent damage

• Operational temperature range of 0ºC to +70ºC

• Storage temperature range of -40ºC to +85ºC

• 2.75 inches X 1.375 inches X 7 inches, 12.5 oz

• Sealed mechanical tactile switches with 1,000,000 cycle switch life

• Eight button membrane switch available with 2 digit LED (TP -105)

• Optional belt clip and custom labels available

• CRC data error checking

APPLICATION:______________________________

Please Note: The TriggerPad 100/105 is not intended for use
as an emergency stop device.

The TriggerPad 100/105 is a transmit on command device. Data is
transmitted from the TriggerPad only when a button is being pressed
by an operator. CRC data error checking and data message identifiers
are used to insure that transmitted data is correctly received and inter­preted. The transmit on demand feature results in extended battery
life (up to 1 month in most applications). However, without a contin u­ously maintained communication link, the TriggerPad is not appropriate
for applications that require a handheld shutdown for emergency or
safety purposes.

A system level risk assessment should be performed before any new
control application is installed.

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CONFIGURATION:___________________________

Label

There are several standard label configurations available for the Trig­gerPad, each geared to a typical TriggerPad application. If your appli­cation requires a unique label, our engineering staff can create a cus­tom label according to your specifications. Please refer to the Trigger­Pad configuration sheet to select an off-the-shelf label or to specify a
custom label.

Radio Channel Configuration

The TriggerPad supports eight channels to avoid interaction when mul­tiple systems are employed in close proximity situations. The radio
channel can be configured at the factory prior to shipment or by a cus­tomer’s technician in the field. See the configuration sheet to specify a
channel for factory configuration.

Channel Frequency

0 903.37 MHz

1* 906.37 MHz*

2 907.87 MHz
3 909.37 MHz
4 912.37 MHz
5 915.37 MHz
6 919.87 MHz
7 921.37 MHz

*Factory default channel selection

For safety reasons, on site radio channel configuration requires the fo l­lowing basic steps.

1. Power down and lock out any systems that could be operating at
the frequencies shown above.

2. Set the TriggerPad channel. (See instructions below.)

3. Set the channel of the ProComm. (Refer to the appropriate receiver
user manual, i.e. ProComm 100, for receiver configuration.)

4. Return processes and equipment to service.

Please note, to avoid accidentally duplicating channels, it is recom­mended that the default channel NOT be used in a multi-station appli­cation.

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The following procedure will select the appropriate TriggerPad channel
for use with any applicable Matric receiver.

1. Disconnect the associated receiver from power and field wiring.
Also, disable any other devices that could be inadvertently activated
by the TriggerPad during this process.

2. Remove the four corner screws and open the back of the Trigger­Pad.

TP 105

Link

Header

+-

BATTERIES

+

-

-

+

TP 100
Link
Header

BATTERIES

+

-

+-

-

+

3. Remove batteries.

4. Install 22 gauge link wire into the LINK HEADER between position 7
and 8 as shown below.

10

3579

TP 100

LINK HEADER

1

246810

LINK HEADER

8
6
4

TP 105

9
7
5
3
12

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5. Install batteries. Note polarity on circuit board under batteries.

6. The current channel will be displayed on the LED indicators o n the
front of the TriggerPad. The TP 105 will display the channel num­ber on the 2 digit LED display. The TP 100 will display the channel
using the button LEDs as shown below.

Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7

5. To change the

Number

channel on a TP
100, press and re-

Press to

change

channel

Channel

lease the top bu t­ton and cycle
through channels
until the desired
channel is dis­played. For the TP
105, press the left
arrow button to
change channels.

TP 105TP 100

7. Remove the channel setting link and replace the cover. The Trig­gerPad is now ready for operation.

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INDICATORS:______________________________

The TriggerPad 100 provides 4 red LED indicators. One LED is located
beside each button. These LEDs serve three functions.

First, the LED next to a button will be illuminated when the button is
depressed. This is hardwired visual feedback that the button has been
activated. However, the active button indicator does not show the
status of data transmission.

Second, when no buttons are depressed, the top LED will blink to indi­cate a low battery condition.

Third, the LEDs are used to indicate the selected channel. See the con­figuration section for details of channel selection.

The TriggerPad 105 provides a two digit seven segment LED display.
This display is used to set the one byte value that is transmitted with
the switch status from the TP-105. To change the value, press the
“Enter” switch while pressing either the up or down arrow.

BATTERIES:________________________________

The TriggerPad 100/105 uses three standard AA batteries. Depending
upon usage, these batteries should provide up to one month of opera­tion. A low battery power state will be indicated by a blinking LED as
described in the indicator section.

To replace batteries, simply remove the four corner screws, open the
back half of the enclosure, replace the batteries, and reassemble the
enclosure. The correct battery polarity is marked under the battery
clips.

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PLACEMENT:_______________________________

The TriggerPad 100/105 is an FSK radio transmitter that operates in the
902-928 MHz band. Eight channels are provided for separation in adj a­cent applications. Multiple transmitters may be active on separate
channels so long as an adjacent channel’s signal does not enter the re­ceiver at a level exceeding the rejection capability of the receiver. The
effective rejection capability of the receiver is dependent upon RF fac­tors that vary from application to application. The rejection capability
in a particular application may be determined through trial and error or
through a comprehensive site assessment.

A site assessment should be performed before any new radio system is
introduced into an operating environment where there are potential
safety hazards. A thorough site assessment of an area will discover ac­tive radio frequencies that could lead to contention and their sources.
Matric can arrange a site assessment at a customer’s request.

For optimal performance, the TriggerPad should be operated in the
most visible line of sight from the receiver antenna.

APPROVALS:_______________________________

The TP-100/105 has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for an intentional radiating device, pursuant to Part 15 of the United
States FCC Rules. (FCC approval numbers: K5B-TP100, K5B-TP105)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Matric could void
the user’s authority to operate the TP-100/105.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer­ence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

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Matric

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Seneca, PA 16346
814-677-0716
www.matric.com

TriggerPad Manual.pub
Doc No: 185- 0040
Copyright 2000, Matric
Printed in USA, 5/31/01

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