Superwinch Certus Wireless Owner's Manual

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Superwinch LLC.
359 Lake Road
Dayville, CT 06241, USA
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.superwinch.com

Superwinch LTD.
Union Mine Road
Tavistock, Devon PL19 0NS
England
tel: [phone]
fax: + 44 (0) 1822 615204
[e-mail]

98-17449 Rev - 01/24/2012

OWNER’S MANUAL

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR

SUPERWINCH PRODUCT

CAUTION

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WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL

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WARNING

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CERTUS WIRELESS REMOTE SYSTEM – CONSUMER VERSION

Read and understand the manual thoroughly before installing or
using the radio remote control.

General Information

The system operates on a frequency of 433MHZ and utilizes frequency modulation generally known
as FM technology. While an FM signal is much less susceptible to electrical interference than an
AM signal, there can never be total protection against outside interference. Interference can result
from the turning on and o of electronic equipment and can come from proximity to industrial
equipment and types of computer equipment. The greatest range will be achieved if the receiver is
not enclosed in metal.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The responsibility for safe installation and operation of this system ultimately rests
with you, the operator. Read and understand all safety precautions and operating
instructions before installing and operating the system. Careless system operation can
result in serious injury and/or property damage.

Throughout this manual, you will nd notations with the following headings:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. This
notation is also used to alert against unsafe practices.

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DANGER

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Read Owner's
Manual

Note: Indicates additional information in the installation and operation procedures of
your wireless remote control.

The following symbols on the product and in the Owners manual are used:

WARNING

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Improper installation or improper use of the remote unit by the user
could result in injury or destruction of property. Keep this manual for
future reference.

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Misuse or abuse of this equipment could result in injury to the user or others
and/or damage to property.

The control will be brought to a stop if:

1. the red power button is activated

2. system encounters the same frequency from an outside source

3. ve minutes go by since the last transmission

These safety features are engineered into
the system to protect personnel and
equipment and should never be changed,
taken out or bypassed.

If an emergency situation arises immediately

press the red power button on the transmitter
see (Fig. 1)

1. Never leave the transmitter unattended.

2. The transmitter is only to be used where there is a clear view of the operating
machinery.

3. Do not use more than one transmitter for one receiver box. If you own or
purchase a backup transmitter it is important to stow the second transmitter
securely. When the system is rst put into use, the backup unit should be tested
then have its battery removed and the unit should be stored in a secure place
to avoid accidental operation, which may result in serious injury or death.

4. Both the transmitter housing and buttons should be checked on a regular
basis and, if damaged, the transmitter should be taken out of use.

5. In an emergency situation, pressing the red stop button should immediately
activate the stop relay in the receiver. Remove power to the machine.

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Fig. 1

LED 1

Power Button

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AVERTISSEMENT

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Programming the Transmitter

Note: Transmitters supplied with the unit are pre-programmed at the factory -
DO NOT RE-PROGRAM THEM.

Should a new transmitter be purchased it will require programming.
To program, follow the instructions below:

NOTE: Each of the three (3) buttons needs to be programmed individually

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

RED
Power
Button

Green
Button
1

Green
Button
2

LED 1

(Fig. 2)

Front of Transmitter

Green LED

Red LED

Program Green Button 1:

• Press the learn button (See Fig.3 below) 1 time.
Wait for the red LED on receiver to ash 1 time.

• Press green button 1 on the transmitter and release.

• Re-press green button 1 on the transmitter.
The red LED on receiver will now ash to indicate that learning is complete for
green button 1.

Learn
Button

(Fig.3)

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The transmitter has one red LED light, see (Fig. 2) which glows when any one
of the buttons is depressed; this shows the receiver is sending a signal to the
receiver.

1. To use the wireless system, the operator rst activates the system by pressing
the red power button on the transmitter; a green LED on the receiver will
glow as the system is now in operational mode and ready for use.

2. To deactivate the wireless system, press the red power button and the green
LED on the receiver turns o as the system is now in standby mode.

3. The power button always has priority and will override all buttons so that it
will put the system into standby mode.

4. If the system is idle for 5 minutes or longer, the system will deactivate and go
into standby mode and will need to be activated prior to use.

Program Red Power Button:

• Press the learn button 1 time
Wait for the red LED on receiver to ash 1 time

• Press the learn button 1 more time
Wait for the red LED on receiver to ash 2 times

• Press the learn button 1 more time
Wait for the red LED on receiver to ash 3 times

• Press the red button on the transmitter and release

• Re-press the red button on the transmitter
The red LED on receiver will now ash to indicate that learning is complete for
the red button

Your transmitter is now programmed and ready for use

Program Green Button 2:

• Press the learn button 1 time
Wait for the red LED on receiver to ash 1 time

• Press the learn button 1 more time
Wait for the red LED on receiver to ash 2 times

• Press green button 2 on the transmitter and release

• Re-press green button 2 on the transmitter
The red LED on receiver will now ash to indicate that learning is complete
for green button 2

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The folowing funtions are built into the system :

1. Standby mode:

When hooked up to the supply voltage, the system is in standby mode

2. Operational mode:
When the system is in operational mode, the green LED on the receiver will

glow and the system is now ready for use.

3. Automatic stop with frequency interference:

The system will automatically move to standby mode when another
transmitter with the same frequency is detected.

Battery

To change the battery, open the back of the transmitter by removing the two
(2) small screws. After removing the cover, carefully remove the old battery and
replace it with a new CR2450 3 volt coin cell battery. Before installing the new
battery insure that the connector is free from corrosion. Corrosion can
be easily removed using a small sti brush. After the new battery has been
installed, replace the cover carefully by means of the two small screws.

After changing the battery make sure the rubber
seal on the transmitter is in place correctly or the sealing of the unit cannot
be guaranteed. Used batteries should be disposed of according to national
regulations.

CAUTION

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The transmitter and receiver utilize an internal antenna. This antenna cannot be
shortened, moved or otherwise altered. Alteration will void warranty and may
cause erratic operation.

For safety reasons the receiver also moves to standby mode when more than 5
minutes has elapsed between signals from transmitter to receiver.

The green LED is on when the receiver is on and functional. The red LED ashes
when a button on the transmitter is being pressed.
The receiver works with 3 relays, 2 for direction and 1 for on/o. The relays
switch the current to the proper switch output

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