AC Receiver System

user manual
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Follow the indications and warnings given by the machine producer regarding the machine
controlled by the radio remote control.

The information contained in this manual considers a representative configuration of the

radio remote control: please find radio remote control real configuration in the technical data
sheet (attached to the manual).

If this manual is lost or damaged, ask for a copy from AUTEC. Please specify the serial
number of the relative radio remote control.

Contact AUTEC if any of the instructions and/or warnings given in this manual are not clear.

The information contained in this manual is subject to modification without notice and is not
binding.

No parts of this manual may be reproduced by any means without the written permission of
AUTEC (including recording and photocopying).
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INDEX & CONVENTIONS
INDEX
Page

1 Index & Conventions 1

2 Introduction 2

3 Receiving units 5

4 Warnings for installation 8

5 Warnings for maintenance 10

6 Light signals 11

7 Programming 12

8 Receiving unit diagnostic 14

CONVENTIONS
In this manual, all important information is indicated using the following symbols and
conventions:

!
abcd. . . : WARNINGS abcd. . . : INSTRUCTIONS

abcd. . . : TECHNICAL DATA abcd. . . : IMPORTANT TEXTS

THIS MANUAL REFERS EXCLUSIVELY TO THE RECEIVING UNIT: THE GENERAL

USAGE WARNINGS ARE GIVEN IN THE TRANSMITTING UNIT MANUAL.

BEFORE INSTALLING, STARTING AND USING THE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL, THIS
MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD CAREFULLY BY ALL PEOPLE WHO
INSTALL, USE AND CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE ON THE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL.
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INTRODUCTION
Industrial radio remote controls are used to command
machines from a distance. Each industrial radio
remote control is made up of a portable transmitting
unit, from which the user can remotely control the Receiving
machine, and a receiving unit installed on board the unit
machine itself.
The transmitting unit uses radio frequencies to
transmit a coded message which contains a value
called address. Each receiving unit can only decode
the messages coming from its own transmitting unit Transmitting
unit
with the same address.
This excludes the possibility of an interference
activating any system function. If the radio frequency
transmission is disturbed, incorrect or interrupted, the
receiving unit autonomously stops the whole system.

Each radio remote control complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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! Autec cannot be held responsible if the radio remote control is

installed on applications that are different from those permitted:

PERMITTED USES

Material lifting machines (construction cranes, industrial bridge cranes,

machines for moving material in general, . . . ).

FORBIDDEN USES

Machines installed in areas where equipment with explosion-proof

characteristics are being used.
Machines for moving, raising and transporting people.

Alll machines must undergo a risk analysis; therefore it is necessary to evaluate, within
the limits of this analysis, if the machine can be radio remote controlled.
The machine producer and/or the person who decides upon radio remote control use
and installation is responsible for this analysis.
Autec cannot be held responsible if the risk analysis is not carried out correctly.

To guarantee correct radio remote control operation, all current regulations regarding
safety at work and accident prevention should be respected. All current user country
national laws regarding the use of both the machine and the radio remote control MUST
ALWAYS be respected.
Autec cannot be held responsible if the radio remote control is used in unlawful
working conditions.

System must be installed by a licensed technician and in accordance with all

relevant local, state/provincial and federal regulations, including but not limited to
NEC, OSHA, CE etc.

! In any cases of emergencies, faults or damaged parts, ALWAYS stop

the “machine + radio remote control” system until the problem has
been solved.

Any damaged parts can ONLY be replaced by authorised

Autec personnel or service representative, and only using original Autec
spare parts.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

The following minimum documentation is supplied with each radio remote
control:
- transmitting unit manual
- receiving unit manual
- battery charger manual
- a guarantee certificate
- the radio remote control technical data sheet.

Make sure that the following documents have been supplied: if they are not, request
them from Autec. Please specify the radio remote control serial number.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

The technical data sheet shows the wiring system between the receiving unit and the
machine. It should be compiled and checked by the installer, who has the responsibility
of correct wiring. Once all necessary checks have taken place the installer must sign the
technical data sheet, which must be kept with the user's manual (always keep a copy of
this data sheet in case it is needed for administrative purposes).

IDENTIFICATION PLATES
The radio remote control identification and approval data is given on plates that are on
both the transmitting unit and the receiving unit.
The plates MUST NOT be removed from where they are placed or damaged
otherwise the warranty will be voided.

TECHNICAL DATA
Frequency band 902 - 928 MHz
Programmable radio channels 32
Hamming distance ³8
Probability of non-recognition of error <10 exp-11
Typical working range 330 ft [100 m]
Time of reply to commands <100 ms
Time of reply to STOP <100 ms
Passive emergency time * 0.35 / 1 sec.
* refer to paragraph “Programming” in the receiving unit manual, DIP nr. 1 settings.

! Following from the status of dip switch no.1 (see paragraph 7) or

possibly due to a failure (of the dip switch itself), a delay up to max 1
second may occasionally occur between command release and actual
deactivation of outputs. This is due to the characteristics of radio
propagation (i.e.: EM interferences, near out-of-range condition). Care
must be taken to ensure that this could never lead to a dangerous situation
in the specific use.

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RECEIVING UNITS

The receiving unit Type R202 and Type R302 can be used with the following transmitting
unit:
- SERIES LIGHT
- SERIES MODULAR

These receiving units are equipped with a safety function called SAFETY that protects
the “radio remote control + machine” system, when it is in neutral (rest position), from
involuntary movements caused by possible radio remote control faults.

RECEIVING UNIT TYPE R202

B C
C

A B D E

E
A F
D F

A cable holder (opt. plug) Drilling template

B A = 5.9 inches [150 mm]
data technical plate
B = 3 inches [75 mm]
C identification plate C = 14.1 inches [357.5 mm]
D POWER light D = 4.7 inches [118.5 mm]
E ENABLE light E = 6.6 inches [167 mm]
coaxial cable exit for stylus antenna F = 13.8 inches [350.5 mm]
F
or for blinker (when present))

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The master boards on this type of receiving unit may be:

- E16B16AC for configurations of up to 16 commands
- E16B22AC for configurations of up to 22 commands (plus extension interface card)

E16B16AC E16B22AC

F1
F2
F3

F1
F2
F3

F4 F5 F4 F5

F1 STOP circuit protection fuse

F2
SAFETY circuit protection fuse
F3
F4
POWER SUPPLY protection fuse
F5

Receiving unit Type R202 TECHNICAL DATA

Power supply 24/48/55/110 Vac ±20% 60 Hz (15VA)
Antenna integrated or dedicated
Max switching capacity of STOP contacts 4A (250Vac)
Max switching capacity of SAFETY contacts 4A (250Vac)
Max switching capacity of command contacts 10A (250Vac)*
Fuse F1 (STOP circuit) 4A T 250V (0.2"x0.8") inches [5x20 mm])
Fuse F2 and F3 (SAFETY circuit) 4A T 250V (0.2"x0.8") inches [5x20 mm])
Fuse F4 and F5 (POWER SUPPLY) 1A T 250V (0.2"x0.8") inches [5x20 mm])
Working temperature (-5°F) - (+160°F) [(-20°C) - (+70°C)]
Housing nylon (20% fg)
Minimum protection grade NEMA 4 [IP65][
Dimensions (8.0"x15"x3.6") inches [(202x381x91) mm]
Weight max 7.7 lbs [3.5 kg]
*Capacity only valid if both terminals are used for each contact.
If the radio remote control output have been cabled by Autec, please see technical data sheet.

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RECEIVING UNIT TYPE R302

A
C
B
F
B

E A
D

A cable holder (opt. plug) D POWER light

B identification plate E ENABLE light Drilling template
C data technical plate F antenna A = 4.2 inches [106 mm]
B = 8.4 inches [213.5 mm]

The master board in this type of receiving unit is E16B10AC for configurations of up to 10
commands.
E16B10AC

F3

F1
STOP circuit protection
F1
fuse
F4 SAFETY circuit
F2
protection fuse
F3 POWER SUPPLY
F2 F4 protection fuse

Receiving unit Type R302 TECHNICAL DATA

Power supply 50/110 Vac ±20% 60 Hz (7VA)
Antenna dedicated
Max switching capacity of STOP contacts 4A (250Vac)
Max switching capacity of SAFETY contacts 4A (250Vac)
Max switching capacity of command contacts 6A (250Vac)*
Fuse F1 (STOP circuit) 4A T 250V (0.2"x0.8") inches [5x20 mm])
Fuse F2 (SAFETY circuit) 4A T 250V (0.2"x0.8") inches [5x20 mm])
Fuse F3 and F4 (POWER SUPPLY) 0.5A T 250V (0.2"x0.8") inches [5x20 mm])
Working temperature (-5°F) - (+160°F) [(-20°C) - (+70°C)]
Housing Polycarbonate
Minimum protection grade NEMA 4 [IP65]
Dimensions (4.7"x7.9"x3.5") inches [(120x200x90) mm]
Weight max 4.4 lbs [2 kg]
*if the radio remote control output have been cabled by Autec, please see technical data sheet
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WARNINGS FOR INSTALLATION

! Installation should only be carried out by qualified people and in

accordance with installation country rules.

THE INSTALLER
MUST

PLACE the receiving unit vertically, with the cable holder (or plug)
facing down.

FIX the receiving unit at least in four points, using the specific holes
located in the housing.

If installing on machines that vibrate, FIX the receiving unit to the

machine with the appropriate antivibration absorbers.

DO NOT MODIFY or TAMPER WITH the radio remote control, the

machine or its electric panel. DO NOT PERFORATE the receiving unit for
any reason whatsoever.

CHECK that the receiving unit power supply is inside the voltage range
given in the “Technical Data”, and that the voltages and currents being
used do not exceed the maximum permitted values.

DO NOT EXCLUDE the radio remote control safety mechanisms and/or

those present inside the machine.

RESPECT all the requirements for machines and for hoisting machines
(see corresponding IEC60204-1 and IEC60204-32 prescriptions).

NEVER SUPPLY the receiving unit directly from the mains. A main
switch should always be present to permit power supply removal.

PLACE the receiving unit so that it is not completely screened by metal

parts and that it must be easily reachable.

REMEMBER to carefully wire the SAFETY contacts in series with the

movement commands inside the receiving unit.

After installation and wiring, ALWAYS CHECK that the maneuvers

carried out are exactly the same as the commands given (in particular
check the STOP command).

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.

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WARNING: The stylus of dedicated antenna (always present in the receiving unit
Type R302, optional for the receiving unit Type R202), must never come in contact
with metal parts.

The installer must CHECK and/or COMPLETE the "Technical Data Sheet" indicating the
date of activation of the system, putting his signature and stamp.

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WARNINGS FOR MAINTENANCE

! ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE RECEIVING

UNIT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE
POWER SOURCE BEFORE CARRYING OUT
ANY MAINTENANCE WORK.

All the faults should be repaired by authorised E

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Autec personnel using original Autec spare RV
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parts only.

All control and maintenance interventions carried out on the radio remote control must be
verified and recorded by the person in charge of carrying out maintenance on the machine.

! Before carrying out maintenance and/or diagnostics it is

recommended to replace the battery with a charged one and ensure the
efficiency of the START key.

Routine maintenance in accordance to the instructions given in this

manual is fundamental for the safe use of the radio remote control.

Read and strictly respect the warnings given in the battery charger
manual in order to lengthen the life of the battery itself.

After each maintenance intervention, always make sure that only the
expected manoeuvres are carried out when the relative commands are
sent by the transmitting unit.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

The following instructions allow to maintain the radio remote control in a perfect condition,
guaranteeing it to function safely and correctly for a long period.
Special applications may need more specific routine maintenance interventions to be carried
out at different periods.
These instructions do not in any case substitute the norms and laws that regulate work
safety, nor do they limit the responsibility of the purchaser and user of the radio remote
control.
All given instructions must be followed correctly each time the machine and the radio
remote control are started.

! If irregularities are noted while carrying out routine maintenance, put

the "machine+radio remote control" system out of order, following the
indications given (see “Receiving unit diagnostic”)

Receiving unit

It is recommended every three months to:

1. remove dust or accumulations of other material from the receiving unit. Never use solvents
or flammable/corrosive materials to clean, and do not use high pressure water cleaners or
steam cleaners.
2. make sure that the receiving unit are structurally integral
3. verify the integrity and connection of the internal wiring to the receiving unit
4. make sue that the panel symbols can be easily seen. If necessary, replace the panel.
5. check identification plate readability and integrity

Electrical operation

It is recommended every six months to:

1. make sure that all the relay contacts of the receiving unit operate correctly, controlling
contact closing when the corresponding manoeuvre is enabled and contact opening when
the manoeuvre is disabled.
2. verify the correct correspondence between the commands that are sent and the
manoeuvres that are carried out.
3. verify that the contact for the SAFETY relay is open when no movement command has
been sent. This is a safety critical maintenance: it’s necessary to keep a record (date,
signature, comments) showing that this check has been performed regularly, together with
other installation documents.

External electric conductors

It is recommended every twelve months to:

1. verify integrity along the full length of the cable which connects the receiving unit to the
machine.
2. verify the integrity and the electrical connection of the plugs and the connection socket
3. verify and if necessary replace the strips or other fixing systems
4. make sure that the connecting cable has not deteriorated, above all near the cable holder

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SPECIAL MAINTENANCE

! Any fault should be repaired by authorised Autec personnel (contact

Service), using original Autec spare parts only.

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER

When it is necessary to carry out special maintenance (radio remote control repair and
replacement of damaged or faulty parts), do not contact anyone other than our
Authorized Service Center. In order to make the intervention faster and more reliable,
please help us identify the radio remote control correctly and completely by giving:
- the serial number
- the purchase date (given on the guarantee)
- description of the problem found
- the address and telephone number of the place where the radio remote control is being
used
- the name of the person to be contacted
- the name of the company that supplied the radio remote control.

Before speaking with a service technician, it is advisable to make sure that the
given instructions have been followed correctly.

DISPOSAL
When scrapping, entrust the radio remote control to the separate scrap collecting
services in the country of use.
Please pay particular attention when recycling the batteries, applying local rules. Do not
throw them away with domestic trash.

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LIGHT SIGNALS

On each receiving unit

there are:

a POWER lamp
indicates the presence of power
supply in the receiving unit

an ENABLE lamp
which indicates radio link on
between the transmitting unit
and receiving unit

a LED
for each relay
on the master board,
which indicates
the activation of that relay

1 23
On the receiver module there are three LEDs, which indicate:
1. power supply
2. radio connection
3. frequency scanning search.

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PROGRAMMING

! The dip switches must be programmed when the receiving unit is not
powered and can be done only by authorised personnel.

The incorrect closure of the receiving unit can compromise seal

between the casings and thereby the protection grade from dust and
water.

DIP SWITCHES ON E16SRXUS1 RADIO RECEIVING MODULE

The group of eight dip switches found in Group of 4

the module permits the programming of dip switches
different operating mode and the setting
of operating frequency.
The programming set in the other group Group of 8
dip switches
of four dip switches must never be
modified.

Group of 8 dip switches

DIP POS. DESCRIPTION

ON Passive emergency at 0.35 second
1 (*)
OFF Passive emergency at 1 second
ON Deactivated of low battery warning from horn on machine
2 (**)
OFF Activation of low battery warning from horn on machine
With DIP 8 OFF automatic scan mode of the frequencies
ON
in the 915 - 928 MHz
3
With DIP 8 OFF automatic scan mode of the frequencies
OFF
in the 902 - 915 MHz
3-7 ON/OFF With DIP 8 ON see “Appendix: Frequency Table”
Manual selection of frequencies with
ON
DIP 3 - DIP 7 (see “Appendix: Frequency Table”)
8
Automatic scan mode of frequencies in the band selected with DIP 3
OFF
(DIP 4 – DIP 7 not relevant)

(*) With the MK10, MK12, MJ transmitting unit the dip switch should be at ON.
(**) With the MK12 transmitting unit the dip switch should be at ON.

! These eight dip switches must be programmed in the same manner

as the group of 8 dip switches (excluding DIP 1) present in the radio
module of the transmitting unit (see manual).

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DIP SWITCHES ON MASTER BOARDS

There are a number of dip switches on the E16B16AC and E16B22AC master boards for
programming various functions of the radio remote control, as explained in the following
tables:

DIP SWITCHES ON E16B16AC MASTER BOARD

DIP POS.
DESCRIPTION
SWITCH SEL.
1 ON E8 activate also E7
1 OFF function disabled *
2 ON E10 activate also E9
2 OFF function disabled **
3 ON E3 held by E2 (or E1) and E4 by E3 ***
3 OFF function disabled
4 ON E7 held by E5 (or E6) and E8 by E7 ***
4 OFF function disabled
* With the LK, VEGA E transmitting units the dip switch is not used and should be at OFF.
** With the LK transmitting units the dip switch is not used and should be at OFF.
*** E4 and E can be disconnected simply by activating them in the reverse order (after you have activated E2 (or E1)
and, therefore, maintained by E2 (or E1)). The same is true for E8 and E7 with E5 (or E6).

DIP SWITCHES ON E16B22AC MASTER BOARD

DIP POS.
DESCRIPTION
SWITCH SEL.
1 ON E10 activate also E9
1 OFF function disabled *
2 ON E12 activate also E11
2 OFF function disabled
3 ON E14 activate also E13
3 OFF function disabled
4 ON E16 activate also E15
4 OFF function disabled
5 ON E18 activate also E17
5 OFF function disabled
6 ON E20 activate also E19
6 OFF function disabled
7 ON E3 held by E2 (or E1) and E4 by E3 ***
7 OFF function disabled **
8 ON E7 held by E5 (or E6) and E8 by E7 ***
8 OFF function disabled **
* With the LK transmitting units the dip switch is not used and should be at OFF.
** With the SIRIO E transmitting units the dip switch is not used and should be at OFF.
*** E4 and E3 can be disconnected simply by activating them in the reverse order (after you have activated E2 (or E1)
and, therefore, maintained by E2 (or E1)). The same is true for E8 and E7 with E5 (or E6).

With the MK10 and MK12 transmitting units the dip switches are not used and should all be at OFF.

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RECEIVING UNIT DIAGNOSTIC
If the “machine+radio remote control” system does not start, check if the problem is caused
by the radio remote control or the machine. Before carrying out any verifications, check the
functioning of the machine with the cable control panel: if it does not switch on, the problem
lies with the machine itself.
If, on the other hand, the machine can only be switched on using the cable control panel, the
problem lies with the radio remote control. In this case, follow diagnostics procedure for the
transmitter unit and then proceed as follows:

Is the connecting Correctly insert

plug between the radio the connecting plug
Is the “POWER” NO NO
remote control and the and start the radio
light lit?
machine correctly remote control.
connected?

YES YES

Remove power
Is the “ENABLE” YES from the receiving Check
NO
light lit? unit and open it. the power supply
Check fuses. connections.
Are they blown?

NO YES

Carry out the Replace

frequency blown fuses. Connect
change procedure NO CALL TECHNICAL NO to power source
(see transmitting ASSISTANCE and switch on
unit manual) radio remote control.
Does the Does the
machine start? machine start?

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 Appendix: FREQUENCY TABLE

E16SRXUS1

MHz DIP SWITCH MHz DIP SWITCH

3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8
902.150 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 915.350 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON

903.050 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON 916.250 ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON

903.850 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON 917.050 ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON

904.650 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON 917.850 ON OFF OFF ON ON ON

905.525 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON 918.675 ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON

906.325 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON 919.525 ON ON OFF ON OFF ON

907.175 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON 920.375 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON

907.975 OFF ON OFF ON ON ON 921.175 ON ON OFF ON ON ON

908.850 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF

ON ON 922.050 ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON

909.650 OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON 922.850 ON OFF ON ON OFF ON

910.450 OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON 923.650 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON

911.250 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 924.450 ON OFF ON ON ON ON

912.125 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON 925.325 ON ON ON OFF OFF ON

912.925 OFF ON ON ON OFF ON 926.175 ON ON ON ON OFF ON

913.775 OFF ON ON OFF

ON ON ON 926.925 ON ON ON OFF ON ON

914.525 OFF ON ON ON ON ON 927.725 ON ON ON ON ON ON

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