Fomotech Alpha 6000, Manual

Page 1: ...IDE RECEIVER 9 4 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 4 1 TRANSMITTER JOYSTICK DESCRIPTIONS 13 4 2 JOYSTICK CONFIGURATIONS AND SETTINGS 24 4 3 TRANSMITTER PUSHBUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 25 4 3 1 PUSHBUTTON TYPES 25 4 3 2 FUNCTION SETTINGS 27 4 3 2 1 TRANSMITTER FUNCTION SETTINGS 28 4 3 2 2 RECEIVER FUNCTION SETTINGS 30 4 4 SPECIAL TYPES 34 4 5 CUSTOMIZED TYPES 36 4 6 FREQUENCY TABLE 37 5 SYSTEM SETTINGS 5 1 TRANSMIITTER LCD...

Page 2: ...ED DISPLAY 48 7 2 2 TRANSMITTER LED STATUS TABLE 48 7 3 JOYSTICK CORRECTION 7 3 1 REASONS FOR JOYSTICK CORRECTION 49 7 3 2 ENTER JOYSTICK CORRECTION MODE 49 7 3 3 JOYSTICK CORRECTION STEPS 50 7 3 4 EXIT 50 7 3 5 FUNCTION CHANGE SETTINGS 51 8 BATTERY CHARGING 53 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 54 10 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 55 11 PARTS LIST 57 ...

Page 3: ...ional central microprocessor for data comparison and crosschecking between the two decoding microprocessors When faults are detected via this central microprocessor for maximum safety the entire system will be shutdown immediately to avoid possibility of any accidents occurring The system utilizes PLL synthesized RF transmission It allows the user to select from 68 sets of frequency channels best ...

Page 4: ... is completely modularized Including receiving RF module decoding module relay module proportional output module LCD display module and power module It is easy for the users to replace and extend LCD display module shows the current receiver status including individual relay output proportional output receiving signal strength error messages etc Maximum number of joysticks and pushbuttons on each ...

Page 5: ...ld be checked at the beginning of each shift to ensure they are in the proper working order 4 In the event of an emergency activate the emergency stop button immediately by pressing the red EMS button down This will immediately disconnect the transmitter power and receiver MAIN relays Then turn the power off from the main power source of the equipment 5 The transmitter power key which is located o...

Page 6: ... Top Bottom View 1 Battery Power LED Display 2 Status LED Display 3 Information Top Plate engraved 4 Joystick Rubber Boot 5 Joystick Rubber Boot 6 START Pushbutton 7 AUX RES Pushbutton side panel 8 AUX RES Pushbutton side panel 9 AUX RES Pushbutton top panel 10 Emergency Stop Button EMS 11 Power Key detachable 12 Battery Contact gold plated 13 System Information 14 Battery Slot Fig 2 Transmitter E...

Page 7: ...ensor Ribbon Type Connector Port 13 A G Sensor Ribbon Type Connector 6 Power Key Switch Connector Port 14 External Programming Port 7 External Programming Port 15 Power Key Switch Ribbon Type Connector 8 Function Setting Dip Switch incl joystick correction 16 Power Key Switch 2 Fig 4 Encoder Board TX Module and A G Sensor Views 3 1 3 Rechargeable Battery Battery Charger and Shoulder Belt Views Fig...

Page 8: ...Antenna 2 Antenna Port 3 AC Power Display 4 SQ Status Display 5 Status Display 6 Main Relay Display 7 System Information Plate 8 Shock Absorber 4 9 Cable Gland 2 10 RX Module Card 11 Output relay Card I 12 Output relay Card II 13 Output relay Card III 14 Output relay Card IV 15 Decoder Module Card 16 LCD Display 17 Proportional Output Module Card 18 Power Module Card Fig 7 Receiver External Intern...

Page 9: ...9 LCD Display Card 100 240VAC Power Module 3 2 3 Receiver Mounting Dimension 圖八 防震座尺寸座標 3 2 4 Cards inside Receiver RX Module Card Decoder Card Relay Module Card Fig 8 Cards inside Receiver ...

Page 10: ... Display 6 MAIN Relay Status LED Display 7 Proportional Output Module Connecting Port 8 DC12V Power Input 9 Spare DC12V Power Output 10 MAIN Relay 1 Fuse F3 250V 5A 11 MAIN Relay Contact 12 MAIN Relay 2 Fuse F5 250V 5A 13 Relay Module Card Golden Finger Slot IV K25 K32 14 Relay Module Card Golden Finger Slot III K17 K24 15 Relay Module Card Golden Finger Slot II K09 K16 16 Relay Module Card Golden...

Page 11: ...Pushbutton 3 6 Joystick 8 VR8 Output Status LED 7 Joystick 7 VR7 Output Status LED 8 Joystick 6 VR6 Output Status LED 9 Joystick 5 VR5 Output Status LED 10 Joystick 4 VR4 Output Status LED 11 Joystick 3 VR3 Output Status LED 12 Joystick 2 VR2 Output Status LED 13 Joystick 1 VR1 Output Status LED Joystick 1 VR1 joystick 8 VR8 output status LED Each joystick VR is equipped with one red green dual co...

Page 12: ...sponding joystick 1 VR1 joystick 8 VR8 Plug short pin into the 3 pin JUMPER left I mark Select current output and plug short pin into the 3 pin JUMPER right V mark Select voltage output Current output Software setting 0 20mA 0 24mA 4 20mAavailable and plug the short pin into the 3 pin JUMPER left I mark Voltage output Software setting 0 5V 0 10V 0 5V 0 10V available and plug the short pin into the...

Page 13: ...or 0 MAX proportional output 127 steps resolution Joystick Down axis 4 35 for 0 MAX or 0 MAX proportional output 127 steps resolution Move joystick to any angle and release joystick will auto return to neutral position Back to zero checking after transmitter joystick startup Single side type VR 0 on the start position of the rotary switch left Rotating clock wisely 0 240 for 0 MAX proportional out...

Page 14: ... OFF ON OFF Joystick Down 1 speed OFF OFF ON 1 speed joystick Not share the 2nd speed relay Joystick back to zero check after transmitter startup Neutral relay optional Up 1 speed relay Up 2 speed relay Down 1 speed relay Down 2 speed relay Joystick neutral ON OFF OFF OFF OFF Joystick Up 1 speed OFF ON OFF OFF OFF Joystick Up 2 speed OFF ON ON OFF OFF Joystick Down 1 speed OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Joyst...

Page 15: ... OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF Joystick Down 3 speed OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF Joystick Down 4 speed OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 5 speed joystick 2nd 3rd 4th 5th speed share the same relay Joystick back to zero check after transmitter startup Neutral relay optional Upper relay Lower relay 2 speed relay 3 speed relay 4 speed relay 5 speed relay Joystick neutral ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Joystick Up 1 speed OFF ON OFF ...

Page 16: ... 32pcs relays The maximum number of outer extensive relay is 32 Same function as 3 speed joystick 2nd 3rd speed share the same relay Outer extension 4 speed joystick 2nd 3rd 4th speed share the same relay Not included in the receiver 32pcs relays The maximum number of outer extensive relay is 32 Same function as 4 speed joystick 2nd 3rd 4th speed share the same relay Outer extension 5 speed joysti...

Page 17: ... resolution 0 10V 0 5V Installation Interface card for voltage current proportional output Please make sure the JUMPER in front of the output PORT is plugged in the V mark position Availability All are available except for the digital joystick Double axes proportional joystick Neutral position output 0V Upper and Lower axis relays are OFF Joystick Upper Left axis 0 40 for 0 10V 0 5V proportional o...

Page 18: ...relay is ON Single axis proportional joystick Neutral position output 0mA Upper and Lower axis relays are OFF Joystick Upper axis 0 35 for 0 20mA 0 24mA proportional output 127 steps resolution Upper axis relay is ON Lower axis relay is OFF Joystick Lower axis 0 35 for 0 20mA 0 24mA proportional output 127 steps resolution Upper axis relay is OFF Lower axis relay is ON Neutral type VR 0 as rotatin...

Page 19: ...unterclockwise 0 120 for 4 20mAproportional output 127 steps resolution Upper axis relay is OFF Lower axis relay is ON Single type VR 0 as the left start position within rotating range output 4mA Clockwise 0 240 for 4 20mAproportional output 255 steps resolution Customized OPTION proportional output card Base on customers requests Base on customers requests Neutral check Digital Proportional is co...

Page 20: ...tes and accelerates slowly All joysticks and VR with activated accelerating output slowly share this setting time Time needed from the lowest output to the highest output Accelerating output slowly immediately slowly Joystick with activated accelerating output slowly is needed Joystick VR spring return Decelerating immediately Output corresponds to the current joystick VR angle immediately Deceler...

Page 21: ...th joystick VR are reserved for sharing the same accelerator output Not to use for general joystick Joystick VR share the same accelerator output is the same as the selected joystick or VR as highest output absolute value output always with plus voltage The selected joystick or VR is back to neutral 0 position joystick VR share the same accelerator analog output back to neutral 0 position output 8...

Page 22: ...at is sent from SENSOR to CN13 1N will not be triggered When the crane reaches the North SENSOR the SENSOR will send detecting point 0V to CN13 1N input When the crane does not reach the South SENSOR the input detecting point that is sent from SENSOR to CN13 1S will not be triggered When the crane reaches the South SENSOR the SENSOR will send detecting point 0V to CN13 1S input When joystick is op...

Page 23: ...esponds to the tilt percentage of this straight line Selection of linear output curve curve For proportional joystick and VR only Forward reverse parabola curves may be changed by dragging mouse Joystick VR angle output corresponds to this curve Selection of linear output curve logic For proportional joystick and VR only Output status is only available with neutral and highest level no in between ...

Page 24: ... small single axis B small single axis C small single axis D small single axis Right double axis type Up Down axis Right double axis type Left Right axis small single axis small single axis small single axis A small single axis B small single axis A small single axis B small single axis A small single axis B small single axis A small single axis B small single axis C small single axis A small sing...

Page 25: ... 1 speed relay ON 2 speed relay ON Single speed in pairs interlocke d Software selectable Software selectable Software selectable Two single speed pushbuttons each pushbutton has one relay Two interlocked relays are not ON at the same time Double speed in pairs interlocked Press EMS and compel double speed relay open is not selectable Software selectable Software selectable PB 2 PB 1 PB 1 1 spd re...

Page 26: ...l standard selector switch relay open is not selectable No function is not selectable Pre set as No check is selectable Switch ON relay ON switch OFF relay OFF Press EMS button or receiver receives no signal from transmitter relay off Speed limit switch No function is not selectable No function is not selectable No check compelled is not selectable Switch types selectable 3 position or 3 stage rot...

Page 27: ... Page 28 to restart EN ISO 13849 1 type Press emergency stop button and switch off the transmitter power immediately then the transmitter will stop sending commands After the receiver is not receiving any signal for 1 second MAIN relay will be off Regular type Press emergency stop button and the transmitter will be sending emergency stop command As soon as the receiver receives stop command the MA...

Page 28: ...smitter will enter sleep mode immediately No auto shutdown never shutdown Transmitter without sleeping mode Remark Transmitter enter sleep mode Status LED OFF power green LED ON RF module and A G sensor module OFF then enter power saving mode After transmitter enter sleep mode re awakening condition Re start Power key OFF ON Joystick any pushbutton Pushbutton is pressed or joystick VR is operated ...

Page 29: ...d button functions VR output remains on the point where transmitter is dropped and cannot be changed until START button is pressed transmitter is switched off or EMS is pressed b Press EMS button and release then start the system again by following the Transmitter boot condition Transmitter tilt protection Not enable 30 50 Transmitter in operation when the tilt angle is bigger than default setting...

Page 30: ...he transmitter When the battery is removed from the transmitter there will be no signal on the receiver and MAIN relay will be deactivated A If receiver MAIN activate term ID matches is selected Signal will be sent as soon as transmitter battery is inserted When ID matches and receiver receives signal from the transmitter MAIN relay will be activated B If receiver MAIN activate term START button i...

Page 31: ...anning is 1 6 seconds pre set as master slave channel exchange scanning mode 3 Transmitter encoder version has to be V02 08 incl or above and setting software has to be V03 05 incl or above Enable Channel stage selection 2 16 stages are available Each stage may assign receiving channel LID EID Delay time for entering auto scan channel 0 3 seconds are available Before entering channel auto scan the...

Page 32: ...g within 1 16 stages will replace the original LID of ID and become new 20bit ID The 20bit ID has to be identical to the ID received Bit or The LID setting within 1 16 stages will replace the original LID of ID Please refer to below for the bit or comparison table ˇ means accept LID received AUTOSCAN LID setting 0000 0001 0010 0011 0100 0101 0110 0111 1000 1001 1010 1011 1100 1101 1110 1111 0001 ˇ...

Page 33: ...tage LV relay ON ON 2sec OFF 2sec repeatedly Transmitter low voltage LV relay ON 2sec OFF 2sec repeatedly ON 1sec OFF 1sec repeatedly Transmitter low voltage LV relay ON 2sec OFF 2sec repeatedly Shutoff Transmitter battery change or transmitter shutoff Transmitter shutoff or change fully charged battery Not suitable for receiver channel AUTOSCAN enable Transmitter battery change Transmitter should...

Page 34: ...ed relay contacts need to be wired the original wiring will remain unchanged For decreasing relay numbers the new wiring sequence can be re arranged manually to match the original wiring arrangement Then keep the decreasing relay positions empty so the original wiring will remain unchanged 4 4 Special Types Pitch and Catch Feature Assigned button AUTOSCAN as below 1 Two transmitters or more take t...

Page 35: ...is feature allows for up to 8 operators randomly accessing up to 8 crane systems 2 8 receivers with respective channels 3 The channel changes can be done via a multi position selector switch on each transmitter Do not control one receiver with two or more than two transmitters at the same time Alpha 6000 Transmitter 2 Alpha 6000 Transmitter 1 Alpha 6000 Receiver 1 Alpha 6000 Receiver 2 Alpha 6000 ...

Page 36: ...ailable with the combination of single axis joystick double axis joystick pushbuttons and switches for the Alpha 6000 Please talk to the manufacturer for more information Alpha 6000 Transmitter 1 Alpha 6000 Transmitter 2 Alpha 6000 Transmitter 3 Alpha 6000 Transmitter 8 ...

Page 37: ... 448 0625 MHz 417 433 9750 MHz 717 448 0750 MHz 418 434 0000 MHz 718 448 0875 MHz 419 434 0250 MHz 719 448 1000 MHz 420 434 0500 MHz 720 448 1125 MHz 421 434 0750 MHz 721 448 1250 MHz 422 434 1000 MHz 722 448 1375 MHz 423 434 1250 MHz 723 448 1500 MHz 424 434 1500 MHz 724 448 1625 MHz 425 434 1750 MHz 725 448 1750 MHz 426 434 2000 MHz 726 448 1875 MHz 427 434 2250 MHz 727 448 2000 MHz 428 434 2500...

Page 38: ... 751 448 5000 MHz 452 433 3750 MHz 752 448 5125 MHz 453 433 4000 MHz 753 448 5250 MHz 454 433 4250 MHz 754 448 5375 MHz 455 433 4500 MHz 755 448 5500 MHz 456 433 4750 MHz 756 448 5625 MHz 457 433 5000 MHz 757 448 5750 MHz 458 433 5250 MHz 758 448 5875 MHz 459 433 5500 MHz 759 448 6000 MHz 460 433 5750 MHz 760 448 6125 MHz 461 433 6000 MHz 761 448 6250 MHz 462 433 6250 MHz 762 448 6375 MHz 463 433 ...

Page 39: ...scriptions Pushbutton 1 page change Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 1 Pushbutton 2 page change Page 1 Page 6 Page 5 Page 4 Page 3 Page 2 Page 1 Pushbutton 3 Reserved 1 When the receiver power is ON the initial display on LCD is α6000 decoder loading 2 When internal interface is connected correctly the first LCD display would be page1 Line 1 α6000 System Type CH 401 1st code is frequ...

Page 40: ...of interface card Error PWM card Error on PWM proportional output interface card Error Watchdog Faulty on watch dog layout of decoder externals Receiver voltage low Decoder voltage is too low 10VDC ID not match Receiver with un identical ID Emergency Stop Decoder receives stop command Error Main1 LOOP OUT Main relay 1 control module faulty LOOP OUT Error Main2 LOOP OUT Main relay 2 control module ...

Page 41: ...10V 0 10V 4 20mA 0 20mA 0 24mA The approximate difference between LCD display value and output value is 0 2 4 Page 3 Relay function display Signal strength 5 sections in total Full 5 section is for the strongest signal and empty 5 section is for the weakest signal Relay output Line 1 P1 01 02 03 08 P1 is to relay module card I P1 In sequence to relay K01 K08 01 is K01 RELAY ON is K01 RELAY OFF emp...

Page 42: ...al relay K01 K08 01 is external K01 RELAY ON is external K01 RELAY OFF empty is external K01 RELAY not in use 08 is external K08 RELAY ON is external K08 RELAY OFF empty is external K08 RELAY not in use Line 2 E2 09 16 E2 is in the CN8 slot of external extension system relay module card II E2 In sequence to external relay K09 K16 09 is external K09 RELAY ON is external K09 RELAY OFF empty is exter...

Page 43: ...joystick 4 or VR4 output setting Line 3 J5 5STEP I J6 5STEP I J5 joystick 5 or VR5 output setting J6 joystick 6 or VR6 output setting Line 4 J7 Not in use J8 Not in use J7 joystick 7 or VR7 output setting J8 joystick 8 or VR8 output setting DISPLAY OUTPUT SETTING NO USE Not in use 0 5v 0 5V 0 10v 0 10V 5v 0 5v 10v 0 10v 4 20mA 4 20mA 0 20mA 0 20mA 0 24mA 0 24mA OPTIONAL OPTIONAL 1STEP I Single spe...

Page 44: ...n Line 3 Serial 00000001 Serial number Line 4 Mfg Date 2013 1 23 Manufacturing date 6 RECEIVER STATUS LIGHT AND INSTALLATION 6 1 Receiver Status Light 1 Power LED Display 2 Signal LED Display 3 Status LED Display 4 MAIN relay LED Display 6 2 Receiver LED Status ITEM CONDITION REASON STATUS LED DISPLAY REMARK 1 Power ON voltage abnormal Voltage 15V or voltage 10 5 Red LED ON_0 1 OFF_0 1 All output ...

Page 45: ...or ID error Red LED ON_0 1 OFF_0 3sec with 2 blinks OFF_0 8sec Standby status 12 Delay on AUTOSCAN slave channel locking AUTOSCAN slave CH lock delay Green LED ON Standby status 13 Abnormal STARTUP status MAIN RELAY is not activated START and emergency stop commands are sending at the same time Red LED ON_0 1sec green LED ON_0 1sec blink Standby status 14 Function normally MAIN RELAY is activated ...

Page 46: ...igh voltage wiring or equipment such as motor relay etc to mount the receiver 3 As much as possible the location selected should have the antenna visible from all areas where the transmitter is to be used 4 The location selected should not be exposed to high levels of electrical noise 5 Ensure the selected location has adequate space to accommodate the receiver enclosure 6 The distance between the...

Page 47: ...endant controller is located in a safe location where it would not interfere with remote operation 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTION 7 1 Power ON the System 1 Insert the transmitter power key into the key switch slot located on the right side of the transmitter belly box 2 Push the transmitter power key inward and then rotate it clockwise to 1 position 1 ON 0 OFF 3 To activate the system first turn the EMS ...

Page 48: ...lays 7 2 1 Transmitter LED Display Fig 19 Transmitter LED Display 1 Battery Power LED Display High power green LED on Low power red LED on 2 Transmitter Status LED Display Normal status green LED on Abnormal status red LED on 7 2 2 Transmitter LED Status Table Encoder Power Status LED Display dual colors ITEM STATUS CONDITION LED STATUS 1 Low voltage power on Full current power 6 0V Red LED steady...

Page 49: ...0 8sec 10 Drop or tilt protection Protection to the transmitter which is dropped or tilt Red LED ON_0 2 OFF_0 2sec blink 11 Re awake status after sleep mode pushbutton jammed or joystick is not in the neutral position Re awake after sleep mode depress START button joystick is not in the neutral position or pushbutton jammed Red LED ON_0 05 OFF_0 05sec blink 12 STOP button is not pressed During e s...

Page 50: ...g slowly then setting is completed Please refer to 8 3 4 for exiting from correction mode Digital joystick 1 5 speeds 1 Select either joystick operate it to the 1st speed position and hold Then press START button and the buzzer will beep once briefly Release START button and the joystick axis direction catches the 1st speed position 2 Locate the 2nd 5th speeds directional axis by following step 1 ...

Page 51: ...w as red LED ON_0 1sec OFF_0 3sec with 5 blinks and OFF_0 8sec then correction will be discontinued During joystick correction if status LED blinks in red for 5 times please refer to Encoder status LED display and there will have long beep on the buzzer then the correction is failed In this case please shutoff the power and start the correction again 5 Under 2nd step Correction condition only the ...

Page 52: ... completed change the display to the last page to continue setting Select Write in Memory ROM to download the setting data to the transmitter 6 After transmitter setting data is downloaded completely remove Alpha 6000 programmer USB plug from encoder board and then plug it into decoder board as shown below The system has to be first shutoff 7 Click Write in Memory ROM then the setting data will be...

Page 53: ... is completed the charger will automatically switch to the charging mode where the green blinking light will reappear again 5 The charging time is approximately 3 6 hours 6 When charging is completed a constant green light will appear to indicate that the battery pack is fully charged 7 When the battery pack is at 90 charged state trickle charging will take over to ensure the longevity of the batt...

Page 54: ... indicator AC is lighted Ensure power input to the receiver unit is correct Blown fuse Check if the fuse has blown Replace the Fuse Transmitter startup pushbutton joystick jammed Under pushbutton jammed condition First check which pushbutton joystick is jammed Status LED Red fast blinks Without jammed Red blinks twice Jammed Description Under pushbutton jammed condition Status LED two red blinks A...

Page 55: ...it Shortest Pushbutton Recognizing Time 5mS Channel Spacing 25KHz 12 5KHz Frequency Control VTCXO Synthesizer PLL Frequency Drift 3ppm 10 70 Frequency Deviation 1ppm 25 Spurious Emission 60dBc Transmitting Power 1 0mW Emission F1D Antenna Impedance 50 ohms Encoding Reference 2FSK Encoding Depth 2 5KHZ Enclosure Rating IP 65 Source Voltage 7 2 V 2000mAH NiMH battery pack Operating Temperature 10 50...

Page 56: ...ference Quartz Crystals Radiation Leakage 75dBm Proportional Voltage Output Impedance 1kΩ Proportional Current Output Impedance 250Ω Responding Time 45mS 150mS pushbutton EMS joystick MAIN off Time after RF Signal Interruption Approx 1 second Enclosure Rating IP 65 Source Voltage 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 32W Operating Temperature 10 60 Shock Resistant 40G Output Contact Rating 250V 6A...

Page 57: ...Y 604 5 speeds steps digital proportional JOY 605 12 Single axis joystick unit complete proportional JOY 610 1 2 speeds steps digital JOY 612 3 speeds steps digital JOY 613 4 speeds steps digital JOY 614 5 speeds steps digital proportional JOY 615 13 Double axis joystick unit complete proportional JOY 620 1 2 speeds steps digital JOY 622 3 speeds steps digital JOY 623 4 speeds steps digital JOY 62...

Page 58: ...enclosure RCU6000 Receiver bottom enclosure RCB6000 Receiver enclosure complete RC6000 29 Regular relay 12VDC RR6000_12VDC 30 Safety relay 12VDC SR6000_12VDC 31 Receiver shock absorber 4pcs set SA4000 32 Intelligent charger please specify voltage CH5000 33 Waist belt WB5000 34 Shoulder strap SS5000 35 Cable gland CG4000 36 Labels for top pushbuttons TPBL5000 37 Labels for side pushbuttons SPBL5000...