KAR-TECH MICRO, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...MICRO RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NORTHERN AG 3A4261EJ doc September 27 2021 BF...

Page 2: ...SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING USING OPTIONAL GATE 9 ACCESSING THE CONTROL PANEL 10 DIAGNOSTICS 10 CALIBRATION 11 HISTOGRAM 12 SOFTWARE UPDATE 13 GATE CONFIGURATION 14 GATE UPDATE 15 WIRING 17 ROUTINE MAINTEN...

Page 3: ...wiring harnesses and Gate interface tools The transmitter is equipped with pushbuttons for the various functions This transmitter runs on a 3 7V rechargeable battery The system s radio receiver has bo...

Page 4: ...OOM 2 Keep holding until the green and red LEDs start blinking together slowly Release buttons 3 Press one of the following buttons for desired sleep time a ROLL RIGHT 15 minutes b ROLL LEFT 30 minute...

Page 5: ...system is designed to operate with a unique radio ID code and RF channel sequence Each receiver is programmed to respond only to the transmitter with the correct ID code RF channel sequence for which...

Page 6: ...same ID code as the original transmitter A If this feature is desired use the following procedure 1 Make sure transmitters and receivers are off 2 On transmitter A press and hold POWER button for more...

Page 7: ...DC cigarette charger into the USB port Red and green LED indicators near the top of the transmitter indicate the status of the charger A red LED indicates that the battery is charging and a green LED...

Page 8: ...er module use the mounting holes provided on the enclosure to attach it in a vertical manner with the wires facing down Please take extra caution not to damage internal components while installing It...

Page 9: ...ting the ground directly to the BATTERY terminal is preferred for optimal performance All connections must be properly insulated to protect against shorts Seal all connections with a non conductive si...

Page 10: ...smart phones pads or personal computers It supports Google Chrome Internet Explorer Firefox and IOS Safari and allows user to configure diagnose and troubleshoot the system The GATE s POWER LED will s...

Page 11: ...under the name of NORTHERN3A426 should be available at this point Connect to the network the password is 3A4266A1 5 Once the connection is established open a web browser on your device Kar Tech recom...

Page 12: ...to be active or ON Diagnostics CALIBRATION To change the configuration of the unit tap the Calibration icon Calibration The password to gain access to the calibration screens is 1262 To adjust a prop...

Page 13: ...Ramp Down Time in seconds to go from Max PWM to zero e Frequency Dither frequency to valves in Hz Change affects all outputs 3 Enter the new value in the new value box 4 Tap the Save button to send t...

Page 14: ...ATE is not a precision measurement instrument There may be delays Histogram Page SOFTWARE UPDATE Use the Choose File button to select new software on your device with which to program the receiver Kar...

Page 15: ...is hidden and it would require manual connection to the network If Enable Multiple Connections is selected multiple connections up to 4 devices could be connected to the GATE However only one of the c...

Page 16: ...on the GATE will be deleted Gate Update Page 1 Select LOAD 2 Disconnect then reconnect to NORTHERN3A426 network 3 Press HOME button 4 Screen below should be shown 5 Press Gate Software Update 6 Using...

Page 17: ...MICRO REMOTE 16 precision measurement instrument There may be some delays...

Page 18: ...14GA GXL GROUND WHITE 14GA GXL ROLLOVER LEFT PWM OUTPUT WHITE 14GA GXL ROLLOVER RIGHT PWM OUTPUT BLUE 18GA GXL IDLE LOW PWM OUTPUT BROWN 18GA GXL IDLE HIGH PWM OUTPUT WHITE 14GA GXL BOOM OUTPUT PIN D...

Page 19: ...rk on the remote system always exercise care to prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to the equipment The following are general precautions which should be closely followed in carrying out...

Page 20: ...next section provides basic operator level troubleshooting for the MICRO REMOTE system If after following these instructions the system still does not function contact your KAR TECH representative fo...

Page 21: ...ufficient cooling Certain functions do not work 1 Check the wiring and connections from the receiver control module to the control module to the valve coil for the particular function that does not wo...

Page 22: ...MICRO REMOTE 21 and possible obstructions 4 Check the hydraulic system...

Page 23: ...ter is off Transmitter went to sleep mode Interference in RF communication link 2 System voltage is below 11V 12V system 4 7 Short or open load coil on output 8 Switch or joystick on transmitter is no...

Page 24: ...e receiver Return the units for service Note For operation with negative ground systems only WARNING The MICRO REMOTE must be operated in compliance with all applicable safety regulations rules and pr...

Page 25: ...MICRO REMOTE 24 TRANSMITTER PICTORIAL 2 75 0 58 1 63 BOOM ON OFF Roll RIGHT Roll LEFT Northern Ag Idle LOW Idle HIGH...

Page 26: ...ate heat that must be dissipated The published amps rating can only be fully achieved if adequate cooling is provided Mount the controller so that the enclosure makes contact with a metallic surface c...

Page 27: ...torage temperature 40 C to 100 C RF Frequency 902 928 MHz RF Transmit power EIRP 10 mW LCD display operating range if equipped 20 C to 70 C Vibration 3G to 200Hz Shock 50G NEMA 12 RECEIVER Power suppl...

Page 28: ...f 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...