191-32000-M000_R00_Flex_Duo

Flex Duo System

Radio Control Equipment

Technical Manual

Part Number: 191-32000-M000 R00

November 2020

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SERVICE INFORMATION

Service Information:

For questions regarding service or technical information contact:

1.866.MAG.SERV

(1.866.624.7378)

International Service

Outside the U.S. and Canada call 1.262.783.3500, press 3.

Locations:

Columbus McKinnon Corporation

Magnetek Office

N49 W13650 Campbell Drive

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 USA

Telephone: 800.288.8178

E-mail: field.service@magnetek.com

Fax Numbers:

Main: 800.298.3503

Sales: 262.783.3510

Service: 262.783.3508

Canada Service Information

161 Orenda Road

Unit 1

Brampton, Ontario

L6W 1W3 Canada

Phone: 800.792.7253

Fax: 905.828.5707

416.424.7617 (24/7 Service pager)

Website

https://www.columbusmckinnon.com/magnetek

limited to, this manual and software embodied within the product. This manual is intended for the sole use of the

person(s) to whom it was provided, and any unauthorized distribution of the manual or dispersal of its contents is

strictly forbidden. This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means whatsoever without the

expressed written permission of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation.

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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION

Magnetek, Inc. (Magnetek) offers a broad range of radio remote control products, control products, adjustable

frequency drives, and industrial braking systems for numerous industries including overhead lifting and mobile

hydraulics. This manual has been prepared by Magnetek to provide information and recommendations for the

installation, use, operation and service of Magnetek's material handling products and systems (Magnetek

Products). Anyone who uses, operates, maintains, services, installs or owns Magnetek Products should know,

understand and follow the instructions and safety recommendations in this manual for Magnetek Products.

The recommendations in this manual do not take precedence over any of the following requirements relating to

cranes, hoists and lifting devices:

• Instructions, manuals, and safety warnings of the manufacturers of the equipment where the radio system

is used

• Plant safety rules and procedures of the employers and the owners of facilities where the Magnetek

Products are being used

• Applicable local and national codes / laws, ordinances, standards and requirements such as OSHA and

This manual does not include or address the specific instructions and safety warnings of these manufacturers or

any of the other requirements listed above. It is the responsibility of the owners, users and operators of the

Magnetek Products to know, understand and follow all of these requirements. It is the responsibility of the owner of

the Magnetek Products to make its employees aware of all of the above listed requirements and to make certain

that all operators are properly trained. No one should use Magnetek Products prior to becoming familiar with

and being trained in these requirements.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For information on Magnetek’s product warranties by product type, please visit www.columbusmckinnon.com/

magnetek.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

2 Radio-Controlled Safety .................................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Critical Installation Considerations............................................................................................................ 9

2.2 General ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.3 Persons Authorized to Operate Radio-Controlled Equipment .................................................................. 9

2.4 Safety Information and Recommended Training for Radio-Controlled Equipment Operators ................ 10

2.5 Transmitter Unit ...................................................................................................................................... 11

2.6 Pre-Operation Test ................................................................................................................................. 11

2.7 Batteries.................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.8 Changing Batteries ................................................................................................................................. 12

2.9 Battery Charger (Optional)...................................................................................................................... 12

2.9.1 Charging Cradle Top View ................................................................................................................. 13

2.9.2 Power Supply ..................................................................................................................................... 13

2.9.3 Charging............................................................................................................................................. 14

2.9.4 Retaining Belt ..................................................................................................................................... 14

2.9.5 Wall Mounting the Charger................................................................................................................. 15

3 General System Information............................................................................................................................ 16

3.1 General Operation .................................................................................................................................. 16

3.2 Transmitter.............................................................................................................................................. 17

3.2.1 External Illustration............................................................................................................................. 17

3.2.2 Internal Illustration .............................................................................................................................. 18

3.3 Receiver.................................................................................................................................................. 19

3.3.1 External Illustration............................................................................................................................. 19

3.3.2 Internal Illustration .............................................................................................................................. 20

3.3.3 Output Relay Contact Diagrams......................................................................................................... 21

4 Function Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 22

4.1 Transmitter Settings................................................................................................................................ 22

4.1.1 Transmitter Firmware Version ............................................................................................................ 22

4.1.2 Transmitter Channel Settings............................................................................................................. 22

4.1.3 Remote Pairing................................................................................................................................... 23

4.1.4 Transmitter Output Power Settings .................................................................................................... 27

4.1.5 Transmitter Inactivity Timer Settings .................................................................................................. 27

4.1.6 Transmitter Start Function Settings.................................................................................................... 28

4.1.7 Infrared Programming ........................................................................................................................ 29

4.2 Receiver.................................................................................................................................................. 30

4.2.1 Receiver Channel Settings................................................................................................................. 30

4.2.2 Receiver Channel Scanning Function ................................................................................................ 30

4.2.3 System Channels Table ..................................................................................................................... 31

4.2.4 Output Relay Configurations .............................................................................................................. 32

4.2.5 Dipswitch Settings .............................................................................................................................. 34

4.2.6 Other Dipswitch Settings .................................................................................................................... 36

4.2.7 Other Function Output Relay Settings................................................................................................ 36

4.2.8 Warning Device Installation................................................................................................................ 37

5 Receiver Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 38

5.1 Pre-installation Precautions .................................................................................................................... 38

5.2 Receiver Mounting.................................................................................................................................. 38

6 System Status Light Indications ...................................................................................................................... 41

6.1 Transmitter Status Indications ................................................................................................................ 41

6.2 Receiver Status Indications .................................................................................................................... 42

6.3 Receiver Power Indications .................................................................................................................... 42

6.4 Receiver COM Indications ...................................................................................................................... 42

7 General Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 43

7.1 Part Number Guide ................................................................................................................................. 44

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1 Introduction

The Flex Duo radio remote control systems are designed for control of industrial equipment and machinery such as

electric hoists, winches, monorails, conveyor belts, mining equipment, hydraulic valves controlled by electric

solenoids and all other material handling equipment where wireless control is preferred.

Each Flex Duo system consists of a transmitter handset and a receiver unit. Other standard-equipped accessories

include transmitter lanyard, vinyl pouch, pushbutton labels, output cable, and quick start guide.

This manual covers both FCC/IC and CE versions of the Flex Duo. All settings and functions listed within

this manual are the same between the two versions except where noted inside specific sections where the

two versions perform differently.

The list of notable features includes:

• 62 User-programmable Channels – advanced synthesized radio frequency (RF) controls with 62 built-in

programmable channels set via pushbuttons (transmitter) and dipswitches (receiver).

• Wireless Remote Pairing Function – system pairing and cloning can be done easily and wirelessly.

• Over One Million Unique Address Codes – each and every Flex Duo system has its own address code and

serial number, never repeats.

• Advanced Controls – the Flex Duo system utilizes dual advanced microprocessor controls with 32-bit CRC

and Hamming Code, which provide ultra fast, safe, precise, and error-free encoding and decoding.

• Two-way Transmission – transmitter and receiver communicate with one another for safe, precise and

uninterrupted operation (for example, receiver status feedbacks).

• Reliable Pushbuttons – the pushbuttons are rated for more than one million press cycles.

• Low Power Consumption – requires only two “AA” alkaline batteries for more than 150 hours of uninterrupted

operation between replacements.

• Durable Nylon and Fiberglass Composite Enclosures – high resistance to breakage and deformation even

in the most abusive environments. The receiver enclosures and output cables are UL94-V0 rated.

• Fully Sealed Enclosures – the transmitter and receiver enclosures are IP66 rated.

• Full Compliance – all systems are compliant with FCC, IC and CE.

• Other Optional Accessories and Features – transmitter magnet mount, transmitter belt clip, transmitter waist

belt, ring hook, transmitter rubber guards, charging station, external antenna kit, removable mounting bracket,

and many others.

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2 Radio-Controlled Safety

WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE Statements

Read and understand this manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. Install the product

according to this manual and local codes.

The following conventions indicate safety messages in this manual. Failure to heed these messages could cause

fatal injury or damage products and related equipment and systems.

WARNINGS and CAUTIONS

Throughout this document WARNING and CAUTION statements have been deliberately placed to highlight items

critical to the protection of personnel and equipment.

NOTE: A NOTE statement is used to notify people of installation, operation, programming or maintenance

information that is important, but not hazard-related.

WARNINGS and CAUTIONS SHOULD NEVER BE DISREGARDED.

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 lockout and tagout procedure when maintaining any radio

equipment. The following information is intended to be used in conjunction with other 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

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate

injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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2.1 Critical Installation Considerations

2.2 General

Radio-controlled material handling equipment operates in several directions. Cranes, hoists, lifting devices and

other mobile hydraulic equipment can be large, and operate at high speeds. Quite frequently, the equipment is

operated in areas where people are working in close proximity to the material handling equipment. The operator

must exercise extreme caution at all times. Workers must constantly be alert to avoid accidents. The following

recommendations have been included to indicate how careful and thoughtful actions may prevent injuries, damage

to equipment, or even save a life.

2.3 Persons Authorized to Operate Radio-Controlled Equipment

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

equipment.

Radio-controlled cranes, hoists, lifting devices and other mobile hydraulic equipment should not be operated by

any person who cannot read or understand signs, notices and operating instructions that pertain to the equipment.

Radio-controlled equipment should not be operated by any person with insufficient eyesight or hearing or by any

person who may be suffering from a disorder or illness, is taking any medication that may cause loss of equipment

control, or is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

WARNING

Prior to installation and operation of this equipment, read and develop an understanding of the contents of this

manual and the operation manual of the equipment or device to which this equipment will be interfaced. Failure

to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and damage to equipment.

All equipment must have a mainline contactor installed and all tracked cranes, hoists, lifting devices and similar

equipment must have a brake installed. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and

damage to equipment.

An audible and/or visual warning means must be provided on all remote-controlled equipment as required by

code, regulation, or industry standard. 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.

Follow your local lockout tagout procedure before maintaining any remote-controlled equipment. Always

remove all electrical power from the crane, hoist, lifting device or similar equipment before attempting any

installation procedures. De-energize and tagout 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.

The direct outputs of this product are not designed to interface directly to two-state safety-critical maintained

functions, such as magnets, vacuum lifts, pumps, and emergency equipment. 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 or damage to equipment.

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2.4 Safety Information and Recommended Training for Radio-

Controlled Equipment Operators

Anyone being trained to operate radio-controlled equipment should possess as a minimum the following

knowledge and skills before using the radio-controlled equipment.

The operator should:

• have knowledge of hazards pertaining to equipment operation

• have knowledge of safety rules for radio-controlled equipment

• have the ability to judge distance of moving objects

• know how to properly test prior to operation

• be trained in the safe operation of the radio transmitter as it pertains to the crane, hoist, lifting device or other

mobile hydraulic equipment being operated

• have knowledge of the use of equipment warning lights and alarms

• have knowledge of the proper storage space for a radio control transmitter when not in use

• be trained in transferring a radio control transmitter to another person

• be trained how and when to report unsafe or unusual operating conditions

• test the transmitter machine stop and all warning devices prior to operation; testing should be done on each

shift, without a load

• be thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in proper and safe operation of the crane, hoist, lifting device, or

other mobile hydraulic equipment that utilizes the radio control

• know how to keep the operator and other people clear of lifted loads and to avoid “pinch” points

• continuously watch and monitor status of lifted loads

• know and follow cable and hook inspection procedures

• know and follow the local lockout and tagout procedures when servicing radio-controlled equipment

• know and follow all applicable operating and maintenance manuals, safety procedures, regulatory

requirements, and industry standards and codes

The operator shall not:

• lift or move more than the rated load

• operate the material handling equipment if the direction of travel or function engaged does not agree with what

is indicated on the controller

• use the crane, hoist or mobile hydraulic equipment to support or transport people

• lift or carry any loads over people

• operate the crane, hoist or mobile hydraulic equipment unless all persons, including the operator, are and

remain clear of the supported load and any potential pinch points

• operate a crane, hoist or lifting device when the device is not centered over the load

• operate a crane, hoist or lifting device if the chain or wire rope is not seated properly in the sprockets, drum or

sheave

• operate any damaged or malfunctioning crane, hoist, lifting device or other material handling equipment

• change any settings or controls without authorization and proper training

• remove or obscure any warning or safety labels or tags

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• leave any load unattended while lifted

• leave power on the radio-controlled equipment when the equipment is not in operation

• operate any material handling equipment using a damaged controller because the unit may be unsafe

• operate manual motions with other than manual power

• operate radio-controlled equipment when low battery indicator is on

2.5 Transmitter Unit

Transmitter switches should never be mechanically blocked ON or OFF. When not in use, the operator should turn

the transmitter OFF. A secure storage space should be provided for the transmitter unit, and the transmitter unit

should always be placed there when not in use. This precaution will help prevent unauthorized people from

operating the material handling equipment.

Spare transmitters should be stored in a secure storage space and only removed from the storage space after the

current transmitter in use has been turned OFF, taken out of the service area and secured.

2.6 Pre-Operation Test

At the start of each work shift, or when a new operator takes control of the equipment, operators should

do, as a minimum, the following steps before making lifts with any crane or hoist:

Test all warning devices.

Test all direction and speed controls.

Test the machine stop function

2.7 Batteries

WARNING

The operator should not attempt to repair any radio controller. If any product performance or safety concerns

are observed, the equipment should immediately be taken out of service and be reported to the supervisor.

Damaged and inoperable radio-controller equipment should be returned to arc for evaluation and repair.

Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and damage to equipment.

WARNING

Know and follow proper battery handling, charging and disposal procedures. Improper battery procedures can

cause batteries to explode or do other serious damage. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious

injury or death and damage to equipment.

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2.8 Changing Batteries

Changing transmitter batteries (“AA” alkaline battery x 2) by unscrewing the battery cover located on the backside

of the transmitter. During battery installation make sure the batteries are installed correctly, with “+” to “+” charge

and “-” to “-” charge. Also make sure the screw is tightened after battery installation to avoid water, moisture, dirt,

grease, and other liquid penetration.

Figure 2-1

2.9 Battery Charger (Optional)

The Flex Duo Charger does not

come standard with Flex Duo systems or spare transmitters.

WARNING

Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable battery packs in the charger.

Do not use rechargeable lithium ion batteries as they will damage both the transmitter and the charging station.

Avoid charging partially discharged rechargeable batteries to help prolong battery life cycle.

Do not charge batteries in a hazardous environment.

Do not attempt to charge a damaged battery.

Do not attempt to use a battery that is leaking, swollen or corroded.

Do not short the charger.

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2.9.1 Charging Cradle Top View

Figure 2-2

2.9.2 Power Supply

The Flex Duo charging cradle uses any off-the-shelf Micro USB-to-USB cable and USB power adapter with 5V at

2A output (optional).

Figure 2-3

1. Rubber Safety Belt Attachment Slot 3. Charging Status LED

2. Charging Contacts 4. Power USB Input

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2.9.3 Charging

1. The Flex Duo transmitters are designed to accept any off-the-shelf Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

2. Depending on the battery capacity the average charging time is approximately 1.5 hours from completely

drained to fully charged.

3. Solid red on the LED represents charging in progress, solid green represents batteries fully charged, and LED

off represents no batteries detected.

Figure 2-4

2.9.4 Retaining Belt

For mobile applications, the retaining belt can be used to prevent the transmitter from becoming loose in the cradle

or falling out when the equipment moves through rough terrain.

Figure 2-5

WARNING

Do not use rechargeable lithium ion batteries as they will damage both the transmitter and the charging station.

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2.9.5 Wall Mounting the Charger

The Flex Duo charging cradle has two holes located in the back, vertical face of the unit. These holes allow the

cradle to be mounted on a wall by sliding the cradle over the two screws and then sliding down to secure the cradle

onto the screw heads.

Figure 2-6

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3 General System Information

3.1 General Operation

1. Reset the STOP button located on the top left-hand corner of the transmitter by

rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise; the button will pop up. Transmitter is

powered on when the STOP button is elevated.

2. After turning on the transmitter power, check the Status LED on the transmitter for

any sign of system irregularities. See Section 6.1 on page 41. If the transmitter is

in good working order, the Status LED will display solid green for up to 2 seconds

at power on (no faults detected).

3. Press and hold both PB1 and PB2 at the same time for 1 second to activate the

receiver MAIN relays (Status LED solid green). When the receiver MAIN relays

are activated, the Status LED will change from solid green to solid orange (system

on). Then press any pushbutton on the transmitter to begin operation. Pressing

any pushbutton prior to executing the START command at startup will result in no

signals transmitted (Status LED blinks orange).

NOTE: If the Status LED does not change from green to orange, confirm that the

serial number and channel match between the transmitter and receiver.

4. In case of an emergency, press down the STOP button to disconnect the receiver

MAIN relays and the transmitter power (Status LED blinks 3 reds and then shuts

off). To resume operation after confirming safe conditions are present, rotate the

STOP button clockwise or counterclockwise; the button will pop up. Then press

and hold both PB1 and PB2 pushbuttons at the same time for 1 second to

reconnect the receiver MAIN relays.

5. After 5 minutes of inactivity (pushbutton not pressed) the receiver MAIN relays are

temporarily disconnected. See Section 4.1.5 on page 27. The Status LED blinks

3 reds and then shuts off. Press and hold both PB1 and PB2 to resume operation.

See Section 4.1.6.2 on page 28.

6. Turn off the transmitter power by pressing down the STOP button. It will

disconnect the transmitter power and the receiver MAIN relays altogether (Status

LED blinks 3 reds and then shuts off).

Figure 3-1

PRESS

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3.2 Transmitter

3.2.1 External Illustration

Figure 3-2

1. STOP Button 5. Ring Hook Attachment Slot

2. Pushbutton 1 (PB1) 6. Battery Cover Screw

3. Pushbutton 2 (PB2) 7. System Information

4. Status LED Indicator 8. Lanyard and Waist Belt Attachment Slot

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3.2.2 Internal Illustration

Figure 3-3

1. RF/Encoder Board 5. Pushbutton 2 (PB2)

2. Status LED Indicator 6. STOP Button Contacts

3. Infrared Sensors 7. Function Dipswitch

4. Pushbutton 1 (PB1) 8. Battery Contacts

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3.3 Receiver

3.3.1 External Illustration

Figure 3-4

1. External Antenna Port 7. Remote Pairing Button

2. COM LED Indicator 8. System Information

3. Status LED Indicator 9. Cord Grip

4. Power LED Indicator 10. Mounting Bracket (Optional)

5. Output Relay LED Indicators 11. Mounting Bracket Release

6. Infrared Sensors

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3.3.2 Internal Illustration

Figure 3-5

1. RF/Decoder Board 5. Channel Dipswitch

2. Internal Antenna 6. Programming Port

3. INT/EXT Antenna Jumpers 7. Power Transformer

4. Function Dipswitches 8. Relay Board

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3.3.3 Output Relay Contact Diagrams

Figure 3-6

• The default operation of the Flex Duo system will have the two pushbuttons configured as a pair to perform as

an interlocked motion control with the corresponding output relays setup for momentary contact closure.

• For 9-36VDC power supply, wire #1 corresponds to the negative charge (-), wire #3 corresponds to the positive

charge (+), and wire #2 is for GROUND.

• The circled numbers in the output diagrams above correspond to the wire numbers in the harness.

• Suppressors are recommended on contactor, capacitive loads or inductive loads being driven by Flex relays

due to the possibility of voltage spikes.

Single-speed model

Dual-speed model

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4 Function Settings

The Flex Duo system comes configured with standard settings out of the box. The following sections describe how

to change or set up additional settings in the system, with the default settings being highlighted in gray.

4.1 Transmitter Settings

4.1.1 Transmitter Firmware Version

This section covers how to check the transmitter firmware version, which is mainly used for troubleshooting

purposes.

4.1.2 Transmitter Channel Settings

In a Flex Duo system, the transmitter channel setting is set to match the receiver it is shipped with. In the case

where a different channel is desired, follow the steps below to change the channel in the transmitter. When

changing the channel of the system the receiver channel will need to be updated to match. See Section 4.2.1 on

page 30 through Section 4.2.3 on page 31 for information on how to change the receiver channel.

NOTE: Both channel and serial number must match for a transmitter and receiver to pair.

1. Press down the STOP button (transmitter power off).

2. Press and hold PB1 and PB2 at the same time.

3. Reset the STOP button by rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise; it will pop up (transmitter power on).

4. Release PB1 and PB2 at the same time. The Status LED displays current channel setting with red and green

blinks. A green blink represents the tens (+10) and a red blink represents the units (+1). For example, 1 green

blink followed by 5 red blinks is channel 15.

5. Change transmitter channel by pressing PB1 to increment the units (+1) and PB2 to increment the tens (+10).

For example, press PB2 two times and then PB1 four times for channel 24 (Status LED blinks 2 greens and 4

reds). Make sure the newly selected channel is shown on the Status LED before proceeding to the next step

below. Skip step 6 if changing receiver channel is not required.

NOTE: When selecting a new channel, make sure each button press does not exceed 3 seconds.

6. Transfer the newly selected channel to the receiver by pressing and holding both PB1 and PB2 at the same

time until the Status LED turns to solid green (transfer complete).

1. Press down the STOP button (transmitter power off).

2. Set dipswitch position #7 to “0” (down) and #8 to “1” (up).

3. Reset the STOP button by rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise; it will

pop up (transmitter power on).

4. The Status LED displays firmware version with red, green and orange

blinks.

5. There are 4 numbers in the firmware sequence (red, green, orange then

green).

6. The first 3 numbers are the firmware version and the 4th number indicate

the system type. Example: 1 red flash, 3 green flashes, 4 orange flashes

and 1 green flash is firmware 1.3.4.1.

7. Exit Firmware Version mode by resetting the dipswitch position #7 and #8

back to “00” (both down) and then press down the STOP button

(transmitter power off).

Figure 4-1

ON D IP

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7. Press down the STOP button if solid green is not shown on the Status LED after more than 10 seconds

(transfer incomplete); the transmitter will revert to its previous channel setting. Make sure the receiver is

powered on and within the operating distance during the entire process.

8. Exit Channel Setting mode by pressing down the STOP button (transmitter power off).

Important Note:

Step 6 described above is required if you are intending to change the entire system channel (both transmitter and

receiver). If step 6 is skipped the system will no longer work because the transmitter and receiver channels are

now different (new vs. old). In this case you would have to redo step 1~4 and step 6 to transfer the newly selected

transmitter channel to the receiver.

4.1.3 Remote Pairing

The Flex Duo systems come fully set up out of the box. However, if a spare transmitter is to be paired with an

existing receiver, choose one of the pairing methods below to quickly and easily pair a new transmitter. Note that

the remote pairing will change the serial number and channel to match whatever is being paired. In this case, the

serial number on the label will no longer be accurate.

NOTE: Both channel and serial number must match for a transmitter and receiver to pair.

NOTE: The Flex Duo transmitters are not compatible with Flex EX, Flex EM, Flex Mini, or the Flex EX2 receivers.

A. Transmitter-to-Transmitter Pairing:

Figure 4-3

1. Press down the STOP button on both transmitters (transmitter

power off).

2. On both transmitters, set dipswitch position #7 to “0” (down) and #8

to “1” (up).

3. Reset the STOP buttons by rotating them clockwise or

counterclockwise; they will pop up (transmitter power on).

4. The Status LED will display the firmware version with red, green and

orange blinks.

5. On the original transmitter, output pairing data by pressing and

holding PB2 (Status LED off).

6. On the new transmitter, receive pairing data by pressing and holding

PB1 (Status LED blinks green).

Figure 4-2

ON D I P

PB1

PB2

PB1

PB2

→

Output data – original transmitter Receive data – new transmitter

(press and hold PB2) (press and hold PB1)

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NOTE: During remote pairing make sure the distance between the two transmitters is within 1 meter.

7. When the Status LED on the new transmitter turns to solid green (while the pushbuttons are still being pressed

down on both transmitters), then the pairing is completed.

8. Release PB2 on original transmitter and PB1 on new transmitter.

9. Exit Remote Pairing mode on both transmitters by resetting dipswitch position #7 and #8 back to “00” (both

down).

10. Press down the STOP buttons (transmitter power off).

B. Receiver-to-Transmitter Pairing (Option 1)

With this method, the use of the remote pairing button on the receiver is required. See Section 3.3.1 on page 19

for the location of the pairing button on the receiver.

1. Press down the STOP button on the transmitter (transmitter power off).

2. On the transmitter, set dipswitch position #7 to “1” (up) and #8 to “0” (down).

Figure 4-4

3. Reset the STOP button by rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise; it will pop up (transmitter power on).

4. The Status LED displays firmware version with red, green and orange blinks.

5. In the receiver, dipswitch S2 position #10 is set to “0” (down). This is the factory default setting and only

requires changing if it has been altered from the default setting.

6. The MAIN relays in the receiver must be deactivated (open) for this pairing to work.

7. Output data from the receiver by pressing and holding the PAIRING button on receiver.

8. Receive data in the transmitter by pressing and holding PB1 on the transmitter (Status LED blinks green).

9. When the transmitter Status LED turns to solid green (while the receiver pairing button and transmitter PB1 are

still being pressed down) the pairing is completed.

10. Exit Remote Pairing mode by resetting the transmitter dipswitch position #7 and #8 back to “00” (both down).

11. Press down the STOP button (transmitter power off).

ON D I P

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Figure 4-5

C. Receiver-to-Transmitter Pairing (Option 2)

With this method, the use of the remote pairing button on the receiver is not required.

Important Note:

This feature makes pairing transmitters to receivers very easy without the need to access the pairing button on the

receiver to complete the pairing. This option should only be used in well-monitored operations to prevent pairing a

transmitting with an unintended receiver, resulting in a potentially unsafe condition.

1. Press down the STOP button on the transmitter (transmitter power

off).

2. On the transmitter, set dipswitch position #7 to “1” (up) and #8 to “0”

(down).

3. Reset the STOP button by rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise;

it will pop up (transmitter power on).

4. The Status LED displays firmware version with red, green and

orange blinks.

5. In the receiver, set S2 dipswitch position #10 to “1” (up). This is not

the factory default setting and will require the switch to be changed.

6. The MAIN relays in the receiver must be deactivated (open) for this

pairing to work.

7. Receive data in the transmitter by pressing and holding PB1 (Status

LED blinks) until the Status LED turns to solid green, then the pairing

is completed.

8. Exit Remote Pairing mode by resetting the transmitter dipswitch

position #7 and #8 back to “00” (both down).

9. Press down the STOP button (transmitter power off).

Figure 4-6

ON DIP

S2 DIP 10

PB1

PB2

→→

S2 dipswitch position 10 set to “0” Output data – receiver Receiving data – transmitter

in the receiver (press and hold the Pairing button) (press and hold PB1)

ON D I P

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Figure 4-7

Important Note:

Make sure the pairing process is executed with less than 10 meters between the transmitter and the intended

receiver while no other active receivers are nearby. If there are other active receivers in the area with S2 dip 10 set

to “1”, then pairing issues could occur, resulting in the transmitter pairing with an unintended receiver.

D. Transmitter-to-Receiver Pairing:

With this method, the use of the remote pairing button on the receiver is required. See Section 3.3.1 on page 19

for the location of the pairing button on the receiver.

1. Press down the STOP button on the transmitter (transmitter power

off).

2. On the transmitter set dipswitch position #7 to “1” (up) and #8 to “0”

(down).

3. Reset the STOP button by rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise;

it will pop up (transmitter power on).

4. The Status LED displays firmware version with red, green and

orange blinks.

5. Output data by pressing and holding PB2 on the transmitter (Status

LED off).

6. Receive data by pressing and holding the PAIRING button on

receiver.

7. The MAIN relays in the receiver must be deactivated (open) for this

pairing to work.

8. When the transmitter Status LED turns to solid green (while

transmitter PB1 and receiver pairing button are still being pressed

down) the pairing is completed.

9. Exit Remote Pairing mode by resetting the transmitter dipswitch

position #7 and #8 back to “00” (both down) and press down the

STOP button (transmitter power off).

Figure 4-8

PB1

PB2

→

S2 dipswitch position 10 set to “1” Receiving data – transmitter

in the receiver (press and hold PB1)

ON D I P

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Figure 4-9

4.1.4 Transmitter Output Power Settings

A. FCC/IC Transmitters

The transmitter is set to 1mW by default as that is the maximum allowed due to FCC regulations. If an output

power less of than 1mW is required, please refer to the Flex IR Programmer manual or contact Magnetek field

service.

B. CE Transmitters

The transmitter is set to 2mW for CE compliance. If an output power less than 2mW is required, refer to the Flex IR

Programmer manual or contact Magnetek field service.

4.1.5 Transmitter Inactivity Timer Settings

After 5 minutes (default) of the transmitter pushbuttons not being pressed, the system will enter a sleep mode and

the receiver MAIN relays will be deactivated.

Dipswitch Settings Output Power

1 000xxxxxxx 1mW

Dipswitch Settings Output Power

2 001xxxxxxx 2mW

Dipswitch Settings Time Dipswitch Settings Time

1 xxx000xxxx 1 minute 5 xxx100xxxx 10 minutes

2 xxx001xxxx 20 seconds 6 xxx101xxxx 30 minutes

3 xxx010xxxx 3 minutes 7 xxx110xxxx 60 minutes

4 xxx011xxxx 5 minutes 8 xxx111xxxx

Constant On

(sleep mode

disabled)

PB1

PB2

→

Output data – transmitter Receiving data – receiver

(press and hold PB2) (press and hold the Pairing button)

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4.1.6 Transmitter Start Function Settings

4.1.6.1 During Initial Transmitter Power On

When transmitter is powered on (Stop button elevated), press both PB1 and PB2 at the same time (default) or

press any pushbutton to activate the receiver (MAIN relays closed).

Figure 4-10

NOTE: When set to Any Pushbutton Activation, the system startup time is 3 seconds after transmitter power on

(Stop button elevated). Pressing any pushbutton for less than 3 seconds will not start the system.

4.1.6.2 During Sleep Mode

When the transmitter enters sleep mode the system is temporarily deactivated (MAIN relays opened). Press both

PB1 and PB2 at the same time (default) or press any pushbutton to wake up the system (MAIN relays closed).

Dipswitch Settings Function

1 xxxxxxxx0x

PB1 + PB2

Activation

2 xxxxxxxx1x

Any Pushbutton

Activation

Dipswitch Settings Function

1 xxxxxxxxx0

PB1 + PB2

Reactivation

2 xxxxxxxxx1

Any Pushbutton

Reactivation

PRESS

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4.1.7 Infrared Programming

Other custom functions and settings not listed in this manual can be programmed via the Flex IR programmer unit.

Refer to the Flex IR Programmer manual or contact Magnetek field service for more information.

The infrared programmer needs to have firmware V176 or newer to support the Flex Duo.

Figure 4-11

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4.2 Receiver

4.2.1 Receiver Channel Settings

Set the receiver channel by configuring the S3 channel dipswitch located on the RF/decoder board. Only the first 6

dip positions are used for channel programming. The system channels table in Section 4.2.3 on page 31

illustrates which dipswitch setting corresponds to which channel. Once the receiver channel is altered, make sure

to change the transmitter channel as well. The channel (and serial number) on both transmitter and receiver must

be identical for the system to communicate. See Section 4.1.2 on page 22 for transmitter channel settings.

NOTE: Transmitter-to-receiver remote pairing (Section 4.1.3 on page 23) will override the channel dipswitch

setting in the receiver.

Figure 4-12

The above dipswitch setting “1 0 0 1 0 0” corresponds to “channel 36” in the system channels table in Section

4.2.3 on page 31.

4.2.2 Receiver Channel Scanning Function

By default, the Flex Duo receiver will not have channel scanning enabled, but rather be set to a single channel.

However, the receiver can be set up to scan multiple channels in cases when it is needed for one transmitter to

lock out the other transmitter during operation. To do this, set the second transmitter channel to be one higher than

the first transmitter channel (Section 4.1.2 on page 22), then see below on how to set the channel scanning

function to scan 2 channels.

NOTE: Once one transmitter takes control of the receiver, the other transmitters will be locked out until the active

transmitter is powered off or inactivity timer is reached.

Example: If the first 6 dipswitch positions are set to channel 01 (000001), when set to 2-channel scanning (type-2

above) the receiver will only scan channel 01 and 02.

71 423 56

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON D I P

ON DIP

S3 DIP 1~6

Example:

Top position → “1”

Bottom position → “0”

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON DIP

S3 DIP 7~8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON DIP

S3 DIP 7~8

(1) → “00” manufacture preset (channel X)

(2) → “01” scans 2 channels (channel X and channel X+1)

* Channel X → channel set on the Channel dipswitch.

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4.2.3 System Channels Table

Channel

Receiver Dipswitch

Setting

Frequency Channel

Receiver Dipswitch

Setting

Frequency

01 000001 433.050MHz 32 100000 433.825MHz

02 000010 433.075MHz 33 100001 433.850MHz

03 000011 433.100MHz 34 100010 433.875MHz

04 000100 433.125MHz 35 100011 433.900MHz

05 000101 433.150MHz 36 100100 433.925MHz

06 000110 433.175MHz 37 100101 433.950MHz

07 000111 433.200MHz 38 100110 433.975MHz

08 001000 433.225MHz 39 100111 434.000MHz

09 001001 433.250MHz 40 101000 434.025MHz

10 001010 433.275MHz 41 101001 434.050MHz

11 001011 433.300MHz 42 101010 434.075MHz

12 001100 433.325MHz 43 101011 434.100MHz

13 001101 433.350MHz 44 101100 434.125MHz

14 001110 433.375MHz 45 101101 434.150MHz

15 001111 433.400MHz 46 101110 434.175MHz

16 010000 433.425MHz 47 101111 434.200MHz

17 010001 433.450MHz 48 110000 434.225MHz

18 010010 433.475MHz 49 110001 434.250MHz

19 010011 433.500MHz 50 110010 434.275MHz

20 010100 433.525MHz 51 110011 434.300MHz

21 010101 433.550MHz 52 110100 434.325MHz

22 010110 433.575MHz 53 110101 434.350MHz

23 010111 433.600MHz 54 110110 434.375MHz

24 011000 433.625MHz

55 110111 434.400MHz

25 011001 433.650MHz 56 111000 434.425MHz

26 011010 433.675MHz 57 111001 434.450MHz

27 011011 433.700MHz 58 111010 434.475MHz

28 011100 433.725MHz 59 111011 434.500MHz

29 011101 433.750MHz 60 111100 434.525MHz

30 011110 433.775MHz 61 111101 434.550MHz

31 011111 433.800MHz 62 111110 434.575MHz

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4.2.4 Output Relay Configurations

4.2.4.1 Output Relay Types

The output relay functions described below and on the next page pertain to the settings discussed in Section

4.2.5.1 on page 34 as well as Section 4.2.5.2 on page 35.

1. 2 output relays per motion - single-speed systems only

Output relays with Forward (F) and Reverse (R) 1st speed only.

2. 3 output relays per motion with shared 2nd-speed output relay

Output relays with Forward 1st speed (F1), Reverse 1st speed (R1) and Forward/Reverse 2nd speed (F/R2).

Forward and Reverse 2nd speed (F/R2) share the same output relay.

4.2.4.2 Output Relay Actions at 2nd Speed

1. 3 output relays configuration with Closed/Closed contact at 2nd speed

F1 (or R1) output relay closed at 1st speed and F1 + F/R2 (or R1 + F/R2) output relays closed at 2nd speed.

See Table 4.2.5.1 on page 34 on how to set to this function.

4.2.4.3 ON/OFF Pushbutton Function

The user can set any of the two pushbuttons on the transmitter to behave like a

mechanical ON and OFF rocker or toggle switch. The ON output relay closes when ON

pushbutton is pressed (OFF output relay opens) and OFF output relay closes when OFF

pushbutton is pressed (ON output relay opens). See Table 4.2.5.1 on page 34 on how to

set to this function.

F/R2

R1 R1F1

F/R2

Forward 1

speed pushbutton pressed Forward 2

speed pushbutton pressed

↓↓

PB1

PB2

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4.2.4.4 Brake Function (dual-speed systems only)

When the transmitter pushbutton is released from 2nd speed up to 1st speed, both 1st and 2nd speed output

relays will open for up to 1 second and then with 1st speed output relay closed thereafter. See Section 4.2.5.1 on

page 34 for how to set to this function.

4.2.4.5 External Warning Device

The user can install an external warning device (rotating lights, horn, etc.) to the K10 Function output relay of the

receiver. There are several settings for how this relay operates and are shown in Section 4.2.7 on page 36.

4.2.4.6 Momentary Contact

When pushbutton is released, the corresponding output relay will open or deactivate. This type of relay action

usually applies to external applications such as a horn or buzzer. See Section 4.2.5.2 on page 35 on how to set to

this function.

4.2.4.7 Toggled Contact

When pushbutton is released, the corresponding output relay will remain closed until next time the user presses

the same pushbutton again which will open the relay contacts. This type of relay action usually applies to external

application such as lights. See Section 4.2.5.2 on page 35 for the settings that operate this relay.

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4.2.5 Dipswitch Settings

4.2.5.1 Interlocked Pushbutton Pair

Interlocked means that when both buttons are pressed at the same time no relay outputs will be commanded.

Pressing both buttons simultaneously will cancel each other out. Interlocked setting usually applies to electric

motor's forward and reverse motion and On and Off switches.

Figure 4-13

NOTE: Five dip positions correspond to a pushbutton pair.

* External warning function requires installing an external warning device to the K10 Function output relay.

Dip Settings Function

00000 Single-speed only (default setting for Single Speed Systems)

00001

3 output relays Closed/Closed relay action at 2nd speed

(default setting for Two-Speed Systems)

00010 On (PB1) & Off (PB2)

00100

On (PB1) & Off (PB2) with EMS

(EMS → all relays deactivate when STOP button is pressed)

00110 FWD (PB1) / REV (PB2) toggled

00111

FWD (PB1) / REV (PB2) toggled

(EMS → all relays deactivate when STOP button is pressed)

01000 Single speed + External warning*

01001 3 output relays Closed/Closed relay action + External warning*

01010 3 output relays Closed/Closed relay action + Brake

01011 3 output relays Closed/Closed relay action + Brake + External warning*

ON DI P

PB1 2

S1 DIP 1~5

ON DIP

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4.2.5.2 Non-Interlocked Pushbutton Pair

Non-interlocked means that when both buttons are pressed at the same the time, the receiver will respond to each

button press by commanding relays as configured. Pressing both buttons at the same will not cancel each other

out. It usually applies to equipment's auxiliary functions such as lights, horn, or buzzer.

Figure 4-14

NOTE: Five dip positions correspond to a pushbutton pair.

* EMS → all relays deactivate when STOP button is pressed

Dip Settings Bottom Pushbutton (PB2) Top Pushbutton (PB1)

10000 Momentary Momentary

10001 Momentary Toggle

10010 Momentary Toggle (EMS)

10100 Toggle Momentary

10101 Toggle Toggle

10110 Toggle Toggle (EMS)

11000 Toggle (EMS) Momentary

11001 Toggle (EMS) Toggle

11010 Toggle (EMS) Toggle (EMS)

ON DI P

PB1 2

S1 DIP 1~5

ON DIP

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4.2.6 Other Dipswitch Settings

Figure 4-15

4.2.7 Other Function Output Relay Settings

Listed below are other types of functions that can be outputted through the K10 Function output via the Flex IR

programmer unit. Refer to the Flex IR programmer manual or contact Magnetek field service for more details. EXT

is the default setting.

S2 Dip Position 8 Function

Dip set to “1” or up

Display system firmware version

- There are 4 numbers in the firmware sequence

(red, green, orange then green)

- The first 3 numbers are the firmware version and the

4th number indicate the system type.

Example: 1 red flash, 3 green flashes, 4 orange

flashes and 1 green flash is firmware 1.3.4.1.

S2 Dip Position 9 Function

Dip set to “1” or up System testing (receiver MAIN relays disabled)

S2 Dip Position 10 Function

Dip set to “0” or down

Receiver-to-transmitter remote pairing

(pressing the Pairing button required)

Dip set to 1” or up

Receiver-to-transmitter remote pairing

(pressing the Pairing button not required)

EXT:

Function relay closes when START command is initiated and opens when the START

commands stops.

LV: Function relay closes when receiver voltage is low.

ID: Function relay works simultaneously with all motion commands.

S/P:

Function relay closes when START command is initiated and opens only when transmitter

power is turned off.

HORN:

Function relay closes for up to 3 seconds when START command is initiated during

transmitter startup.

RESET:

Function relay closes when START command is initiated and opens when let go. Works

during initial transmitter startup and inactivity timer START reset.

ON D IP

S2 DIP 8~10

ON DIP

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4.2.8 Warning Device Installation

The warning device can be easily fitted onto the receiver enclosure. The K10 relay output to the warning device

can be configured to operate in several manners as described in Section 4.2.4.5 on page 33 and Section 4.2.7

on page 36. The warning device is connected to the CN5 port located inside the receiver.

Figure 4-16

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5 Receiver Installation

5.1 Pre-installation Precautions

1. Make sure the transmitter and receiver are with identical serial number and channel.

2. Make sure the receiver is not set to the same channel as any other systems in use in the surrounding area.

Having each system set to a different channel than other receivers in the area prevents systems from

interfering with each other.

3. Make sure the hoist or equipment is working properly prior to installation.

4. Make sure the power source to the receiver matches the receiver's settings.

5. Switch off the main power source to the hoist or equipment prior to installation.

5.2 Receiver Mounting

Figure 5-1

4.66"

118 mm

141 mm

5.56"

55 mm

2.17"

19 mm

0.74"

4.60"

4.66"

117 mm

118 mm

1 mm

5.56"

55 mm

2.17"

With Optional Removable Mounting Bracket

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5. For better reception, make sure the receiver is in an upright position.

6. Drill four holes if mounting straight onto the panel or two holes if using the optional mounting bracket.

7. Make sure the screws are tightened after installation.

Figure 5-3

8. If using the mounting bracket, slide the receiver down along the guided track to secure the receiver to the

mounting bracket. Make sure to leave enough slack in the pigtail to accommodate sliding the receiver back off

the bracket in case service is ever needed in the future.

9. Remove the receiver by pressing down the bracket release and pull the receiver upward until it clears the

guided track.

1. For best reception, the location of the receiver should be visible to

the transmitter at all times with a clear line of sight.

2. The location selected should not be exposed to high levels of

electric noise. Mounting the receiver next to an unshielded variable

frequency drive or an electromagnetic interference / radio-frequency

interference (EMI / RFI) generator may cause radio interference.

Always locate the receiver as far away from variable frequency

drives, electric motors, and EMI / RFI generators as possible.

3. Ensure the selected location has adequate space to accommodate

the receiver and pigtail. If an external antenna is required, always

locate the receiver where the antenna is free from any obstacles to

avoid the possibility of antenna damage.

4. The Flex Duo receiver will be set to internal antenna by default.

When installing an external antenna, make sure the MCX antenna

jack located on the RF/decoder board inside the receiver is

connected and the jumper is set to the “EXT” position.

Figure 5-2

300 mm

Control

Panel

56mm

Ø4 8mm

No Mounting Bracket Optional Mounting Bracket

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Figure 5-4

Install Remove

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6 System Status Light Indications

6.1 Transmitter Status Indications

Type Display Type Indication

1 Solid red Voltage below 1.8V at initial power on or during operation

2 (FCC)

Solid red → 3 red blinks

→ off

Voltage below 1.75V during operation

(receiver MAIN relays shut off)

2 (CE) Solid red → off

Voltage below 1.75V during operation

(receiver MAIN relays shut off)

1 red blink followed by

a 2-second pause

Voltage below 1.85V during operation

(change batteries suggested)

2 red blinks followed by

a 2-second pause

Defective or jammed pushbutton detected

at initial power on

4B No light displayed

When defective pushbutton condition occurs (2 red blinks,

type 4A above), find out which pushbutton is defective by

pressing all of them one at a time. If the pushbutton is in good

working order when pressed, the Status LED is off.

If the Status LED maintained 2 red blinks then the

pushbutton is defective.

4 red blinks followed by

a 2-second pause

Transmitter is unable to lock onto the assigned channel

Solid green for up to

2 seconds

Transmitter power on with no faults detected

7 Blinking green Transmission in progress

8 Blinking orange

Pressing any pushbutton prior to executing

the START command at power on

9 (FCC) 3 slow red blinks → off STOP button pressed down

2 orange blinks followed by

a 2-second pause

Receiver MAIN relays jammed or defective

3 orange blinks followed by

a 2-second pause

Decoding processors defective

Solid orange when the

START button is pressed and

hold at initial system startup

Receiver MAIN relays activated

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6.2 Receiver Status Indications

6.3 Receiver Power Indications

6.4 Receiver COM Indications

Type Display Type (Green & Red) Indication

1 Fast green blinks Decoding in process

2 Slow green blinks Decoding on standby

3 2 red blinks Receiver MAIN relays jammed or defective

4 3 red blinks Decoding processors defective

5 4 red blinks Receiving RF defective

6 Fast red blinks Incorrect transmitter serial number

7 Solid red Receiver low voltage

8 No light displayed Decoding processors defective

3 slow red blinks followed by

slow green blinks

STOP button pressed down

Type Display Type (Red) Indication

1 On Power to receiver

2 Off No power to receiver

Type Display Type (Red) Indication

1 On Power to relay board

2 Off No power to relay board

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7 General Specifications

Frequency Range: 433.050MHz - 434.575MHz

Number of Channels: 62 channels

Channel Spacing: 25KHz

Modulation: Digital Frequency Modulation based on Manchester Code, 20-bit

address, 32-bit CRC and Hamming Code

Encoder & Decoder: Microprocessor-controlled

Transmitting Range: >100 meters (300 feet)

Hamming Distance: >6

Frequency Control: Synthesized PLL

Receiver Type: Frequency Auto Scanning

Receiver Sensitivity: -116 dBm

Spurious Emission: -50 dB

Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms

Responding Time: 40 mS (average)

Transmitting Power: 1.0 mW

Enclosure Type: NEMA4

Enclosure Rating: IP66

Output Contact Rating: 250VAC/28VDC @ 6 Amps

Transmitter Operating Voltage: 3.0VDC

Receiver Power Consumption: 7VA (max)

Available Receiver Voltages: 9 - 36VDC

24 - 48VAC

48 - 240VAC

Operating Temperature: -25°C - 75°C / -13°F - 167°F

Transmitter Dimension: 130 mm (L) x 55 mm (W) x 40 mm (H)

5.12 in. (L) x 2.17 in. (W) x 1.57 in. (H)

Receiver Dimension: 120 mm (L) x 90 mm (W) x 55 mm (H)

4.72 in. (L) x 3.54 in. (W) x 2.17 in. (H)

Transmitter Weight: 183 g / 6.4 oz (including batteries)

Receiver Weight: 900 g / 2.0 lb (including output cable)

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7.1 Part Number Guide

FCC / IC Specific Numbers

FLEX-DUO-MRX-RX-101 Flex Duo-MRX receiver w/ 24-48 VAC Power Supply

FLEX-DUO-MRX-RX-101-CSA Flex Duo-MRX receiver w/ 24-48 VAC Power Supply - CSA marked

FLEX-DUO-MRX-RX-102 Flex Duo-MRX receiver w/ 48-240 VAC Power Supply

FLEX-DUO-MRX-RX-102-CSA Flex Duo-MRX receiver w/ 48-240 VAC Power Supply - CSA marked

FLEX-DUO-MRX-RX-103 Flex Duo-MRX receiver w/ 9-36 VDC Power Supply

FLEX-DUO-MRX-RX-103-CSA Flex Duo-MRX receiver w/ 9-36 VDC Power Supply - CSA marked

FLEX-DUO-TX-1S Flex Duo transmitter, Single speed buttons

FLEX-DUO-TX-2S Flex Duo transmitter, Two speed buttons

CE Specific Numbers

FLEX-DUO-MRX-RX-101-CE Flex Duo-MRX receiver w/ 24-48 VAC Power Supply

FLEX-DUO-MRX-RX-102-CE Flex Duo-MRX receiver w/ 48-240 VAC Power Supply

FLEX-DUO-MRX-RX-103-CE Flex Duo-MRX receiver w/ 9-36 VDC Power Supply

FLEX-DUO-TX-1S-CE Flex Duo transmitter, Single speed buttons

FLEX-DUO-TX-2S-CE Flex Duo transmitter, Two speed buttons

General Numbers

FLEX-DUO-CHARGER Flex Duo charging cradle w/o USB cable or power supply

FLEX-DUO-CHARGER-AC Flex Duo charging cradle w USB cable and 110VAC power supply

(U.S. style plug)

FLEX-DUO-TX-BOOT Molded rubber guard for Flex Duo transmitter

FLEX-DUO-TX-POUCH Vinyl pouch for Flex Duo transmitter

FLEX-DUO-WRISTWRAP Wrist strap

FLEX-DUO-TX-DECAL Flex Duo transmitter label set

EU Declaration of Conformity Certificate

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