Itowa Remote Control TUNNER User Manual

User Manual
Remote Control TUNNER

Remote Control TUNNER

PLEASE FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERIES BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME

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INTRODUCTION

The manual you are holding in your hands is a guide for the correct use of the TUNNER remote control.
This equipment, together with the associated receiver, is specially designed for the wireless remote control of electromechanically operated machinery.
The most advanced technology and latest generation microprocessors have been used in the electronic design. This allows total safety in the use of the radio control.
To avoid undesired manoeuvres, the system is equipped with various safety mechanisms that will be described in the following chapters. Any self- detection of anomalies blocks the execution of manoeuvres.
The type of transmission used, GCFI (Intelligent Frequency Change Management), provides the equipment with an intelligent system that allows it to change to unoccupied frequencies randomly and automatically, thus avoiding interference that could cause continuous stoppages during operation.

GENERAL TERMS FOR THE CORRECT AND SAFE USE OF THE ADIO REMOTE CONTROL

The user, in order to have the maximum security in the handling of the remote control, must follow the rules described in this manual.
The operator of the remote control, when he has to perform any command of the device, must be located in a place where he can visualize at all times the manoeuvre he is performing. If it’s impossible to do so, he must be located in a place where he can see the maximum possible manoeuvre, and in the hidden places, an assistant is required. Never perform a manoeuvre that may have an uncontrolled part.
Do not leave the transmitter of the remote control on the floor or on top of metal blocks, in case you have to do it, activate the emergency stop (STOP BUTTON) of the transmitter and put the key / switch in its OFF position or lock the keyboard in if enabled (see section 2.1 – Keypad Lock Procedure).
When the operator of the remote control ends his working day or has to leave the remote control, he must activate the emergency stop (STOP BUTTON) and place the battery in the charger for its recharging.

2.1. KEYBOARD LOCKING PROCESS
Optionally, the device can be equipped with a remote control locking/unlocking system using a sequence of buttons.
The keypad locking of the remote control is performed by pressing the START button 5 times in less than 3 seconds, with the STOP button engaged, and is indicated by the simultaneous lighting of the LED and the LED for 3 seconds.
To unlock the keypad, the start button is pressed 5 times in less than 3 seconds with the STOP BUTTON engaged. However, as validation of the unlocking, the two LEDs indicated above flash three times.
It should be noted that if the start button is pressed when the remote control is locked, the LED and the LED flash alternately.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SET

The transmission devices consist of the following elements:

• Remote control
• Batteries
• Charger

3.1. TRANSMITTER
It’s a watertight pushbutton panel (IP65) made of highly resistant plastic material. On the front are the control buttons and LEDs, and on the back it incorporates the housing for the interchangeable batteries.

On standard models, the various operating and fault diagnosis statuses are indicated by 4 LEDs:

communication. If it stays on when activating a manoeuvre, it indicates that there is no
communication with the receiver.
| Low battery status indication. For details of the indication of this LED, see section 5.2.2 of this manual.
Si| If it stays on after the initial sequence, it indicates that there is an error in the configuration memory (EEPROM).
S2| Flashes to indicate that a manoeuvre is activated which prevents the device from starting.

3.2. BATTERY CHARGER
The charger is for indoor use. The charger enables fast and safe charging of batteries. The supplied batteries are Ni-MH and the charger is designed to optimise battery charging and battery life. It’s able to detect faulty, short- circuited or overheated batteries and can recover discharged batteries after a long period of time.
3.2.1. BATTERY CHARGING PROCESS
The charger has two indicator LED, one for power, which indicates that the appliance is connected to the power supply, and another for charging, which indicates that charging is in progress. When inserting the battery, the charger checks the charge level and can perform two actions based on it:

• If the charge level is low, a precharge is performed (LED flashing)
• A constant charging is performed for approx. 20 minutes (LED on fixed).

After this time, the charger verifies the state of the battery and adapts the load to each case. When the charging process ends, the LED turns off. A full charge takes approximately 4 and a half hour.
Charging should be done at a temperature between -10 and 50 ºC.
Before using the remote control for the first time, make a full charge of the batteries.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.1. TRANSMITTER

Frequency bands
(I-ETS 300 220)| 433,050 to 434,775 MHz
868,000 to 870,000 MHz
Temperature range:| From -20ºC to +70ºC
Canalization:| 25 kHz
Modulation:| FM
Codification:| FFSK
Transmit power:| 10 mW P.R.A.
Frequency stability:| + 2.5 ppm (-30ºC a +70ºC)
Harmonic attenuation:| > 70 dB
Consumption in emission:| 60 mA
Consumption in stand-by:| < 800 μA
Power :| Removable Ni-MH battery 3.6V, 1000 mA/h
Autonomy :| 12 hours + 10 minutes reserve
Dimensions:| Exterior: 170x70x55 mm
Weight :| With battery and shoulder strap: 325 g.
Water tightness :| IP 65

4.2. BATTERY CHARGER

INSTALLATION AND START-UP

5.1. INSTALLATION OF THE RECEIVER
The details of the receiver installation can be found in the corresponding manual.
It is indispensable that you consult the mentioned manual before starting up.
5.2. START-UP
Once the receiver has been installed, when the main switch of the machine is activated, the LEDs on the front of the receiver will light up to check that it is working correctly.
Insert a charged battery into the remote control and the LEDs on the keypad will light up sequentially to verify its operation. In the event of a problem with the EEPROM of the keypad, LED S1 will remain lit.
Unlock the emergency stop button. When the START button is pressed, the remote control will start to operate, activating the stop and start relays and the general contactor will be interlocked. The LED on the remote control will come on indicating that the remote control is in working mode. From this moment on, pressing any pushbutton will activate the corresponding manoeuvre. The selected manoeuvre will remain active as long as the button remains pressed.
To keep the radio channel free and prevent the operator from accidentally leaving the machine running when it’s not in use, the remote control is equipped with an automatic stop system. If no manoeuvre is carried out, this system will act after 180 seconds (configurable) by sending a stop sequence to the receiver, which will cause the machine to stop.

5.2.1. SETTING THE TRANSMISSION TIME
The setting of the automatic stop time (default 180 seconds) is done from the control panel, and the time can be changed between three values as follows:

1. Press the Time Button, either of the first two upper control
2. Press the Emergency Stop and remove the battery. buttons, and while holding it down, insert the battery.
3. Wait until the sequence of turning on and off the 4 LEDs has finished and then unlock the Emergency Stop.
4. Then release the Time Button and press it back again.
5. The LEDs and will flash simultaneously from one to three times indicating the time that has been programmed,
   which can be:
    Mode 1: 180 seconds (one flash).
    Mode 2: 330 seconds (two flashes).
    Mode 3: continuous emission (three flashes).

Repeat the sequence successively to switch from one mode to the other in a cyclical manner. To reactivate the remote control, the battery must be removed and reinserted.

5.2.2. BATTERY STATUS
The transmitter is fitted with a battery status indicator LED. When the remote control detects that the battery is at a certain level of discharge, the LED will start flashing and the horn manoeuvre will be activated intermittently (standby condition). After approximately 10 minutes, the transmitter switches off, sends a stop sequence to the receiver and the LED lights steadily (battery low).

MAINTENANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

The equipment you have purchased is manufactured using top quality materials to ensure perfect working order and operation of the remote control. Similarly to all machinery and equipment, the remote control requires minimum basic maintenance tasks that should be performed.

ATTENTION!: IF ANY ANOMALY IS DETECTED IN THE OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT, IT MUST BE PUT OUT OF SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

In order to increase the life of your equipment as much as possible, and avoid unnecessary repair costs, we recommend that you carefully follow the following conservation and maintenance tips:

• Avoiding unnecessary hits on the equipment.
• Use the attachment accessories, shoulder strap, properly and adjust it so that the use of the equipment is comfortable and safe.
• Although the equipment has a high degree of water tightness (IP65), it shouldn’t be totally or partially submerged and shouldn’t be left in places where it could flood if it rains.
• The pushbuttons of the set are made of an elastic material to give them elasticity, texture and water tightness, so you must take special care to avoid touching them with sharp objects that could damage the structure of the button. When the button is worn-out or damaged it must be replaced immediately.
• It’s also advisable not to leave the remote unnecessarily exposed to the sun’s rays.
• Check that the battery holder contacts are free of dirt and rust and that they exert the spring return force correctly.

ATTENTION!: BEFORE ANY MANIPULATION PROCEED TO DEACTIVATE THE MAIN SWITCH OF THE MACHINE.

Generally, it’s advisable to carry out a complete revision of the water tightness devices that protect both the receiver and the transmitter from bad weather conditions every now and then. It’s advisable that this revision is done by a Technical Assistance Service accredited by ITOWA, since a bad waterproofing can cause irreparable damage to the equipment.
In the case of the remote control, pay particular attention to the joints and rubber protections of the different drives, replacing them immediately if they have been cut or suffered other damages.

ATTENTION!: ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS SHOULD BE USED FOR ANY REPAIRS, AND THE SAFETY FEATURES AS WELL AS THOSE OF THE UHF TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER, SHOULD NEVER BE ALTERED.

To test the function of the active safety, simply actuate the EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON on the transmitter while it is running. The general contactor must fall down immediately.
To check the operation of the passive safety, disconnect the power or remove the battery from the transmitter. The general contactor should drop after within a maximum of 1.6 seconds.

6.1. MAINTENANCE OF THE CHARGER
The following parts will be checked:

• Contacts (which must be free of dirt and rust)
• The correct display and indication of the LEDs.

If you have any questions or doubts, please do not hesitate to contact our Technical Assistance Service or any of our authorized technicians.

6.2. BATTERY CHARGING
The batteries included in the ITOWA equipment have no memory effect, which means that they can be put into charge without being completely discharged. For this reason, and in order to extend their useful life, it’s recommended to use one battery every half working day.

DISPLAY OF THE EQUIPMENT CODE

In case you need to know the equipment’s code, the receiver allows you to display it. You can consult the manual of the receiver associated to this remote control to see the procedure that has to be followed, in order to see this code.

CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TABLE

RADIO CHANNELS

Country Scope| Channels| Frecuency Band
Outside the European Union| Channels from 1 to 70| 433 434 MHz Frecuency Band
Internal the European Union| Channels from 41 to 70| 433-434 MHz Frecuency Band
Outside the European Union| Channels from 1 to 81| 868-870 MHz Frecuency Band
Internal the European Union| Channels from 1 to 24 Channels from 30 to 48 Channels from 58 to 68 Channels from 70 to 81| 868-870 MHz Frecuency Band

POSSIBLE INCIDENTS ANS SOLUTIONS

Check the state of charge of the battery or replace it directly with a charged one.
Both LEDs and of the remote control flash| Remote control with locked keypad, follow the steps in the “keyboard locking process” section to unlock it.
Only LED S1 lights up| EEPROM error. Check in the remote control that it is inserted in its socket, if this is the case and it still does not work, contact the Technical Assistance Service.
LED S2 on the remote control flashes on and off| Some pushbuttons are active. Check that all remote control actuators are in the idle position.
The equipment shows no errors but the machine does not work| The receiver associated with the remote control is connected to the machine but the machine still does not work.| Connect the cable/cabin button panel instead of the receiver associated with the remote control, and if the buttons do not activate the outputs, it can be concluded that the problem is with the machine.
The remote control has a short range and stops the machine, but it can be reset.| Antenna disconnected, broken or in bad condition.| Replace the antenna or contact the Technical Assistance Service.
Even if the transmitter is switched off by locking the STOP BUTTON, the receivers LED (LINK) remains on.| There is interference from another device. The working channel must be changed, following the steps in the “Frequency change” section of the transmitters manual.
The receiver randomly stops or some relays fail to activate, but the receiver continues to operate.| The LED (PWR) on the receiver stays on but makes a fast pulse.| The receiver power supply is below 50% of the nominal power supply.
The LED (PWR) on the receiver stays on but makes two quick pulses.| The receiver power supply is below 45% of the nominal power supply.

ATTENTION!: ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS SHOULD BE USED FOR ANY REPAIR AND SAFETY FEATURES SHOULD NEVER BE ALTERED.

QUICK DISPLAY GUIDE

10.1 SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONALITY OF THE REMOTE CONTROL LEDS

RECYCLABILITY

INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRICAL WASTE AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (RAEE)
At the end of the lifetime of the device, it must not be disposed together with general waste.
It can be delivered, free of charge, to specific collection places, differentiated by local authorities, or distributors that provide this service.
Separately disposing an electronic waste means avoiding possible negative consequences for the environment, resulting from improper disposal. And also allows a treatment and recycling of the materials that compose it, obtaining important savings in energy and resources.

**** TO UNDERLINE THE OBLIGATION TO COOPERATE WITH SEPARATE COLLECTION, THE PRODUCT IS MARKED WITH A WARNING AGAINST THE USE OF TRADITIONAL CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
For further information, please contact the relevant authorities.

11.1. PACKAGING

• The materials used in the packaging are recyclable.
• When disposing of it, please follow the local regulations for the treatment of this type of waste.

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References

• Equipos de Telecontrol y Telemandos | Itowa

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