Magnetek Flex 8RS System Instruction Manual

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Flex 8RS System Instruction ManualDecember 20122 of 361. INTRODUCTIONThe Flex radio remote control systems are designed for control of industrial equipment and machinery such asoverhead traveling cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, tower cranes, electric hoists, winches, monorails,conveyor belts, mining equipment and other material handling equipment where wireless control is preferred.Each Flex system consists of a transmitter handset and receiver unit. Other standard-equipped accessoriesinclude transmitter waist belt, spare transmitter power key, clear vinyl pouch, “AA” alkaline batteries, compassdirection decal sheet and user’s manual.List of notable features include:* 62 user-programmable channels – Advanced synthesized RF controls with 62 built-in channels;there are no more fixed channel and fragile quartz crystals to break.* Automatic channel scanning receiver – No more hassle of climbing up the crane to change receiverchannels.* Over one million unique ID codes (20bit) – Each and every Flex system has its own unique IDcodes and serial number; no repeats.* Advanced controls – The Flex system utilizes advanced microprocessor controls with 32bit CRC andHamming Code, which provide ultra-fast, safe, precise, and error-free encoding and decoding.* Unique I-CHIP design – The I-CHIP functions in a way that is very similar to SIM cards used onmobile phones, with the ability to transfer system information and settings from one transmitter toanother without the hassle of resetting the spares.* Reliable push buttons – The in-house designed push buttons with gold-plated contacts are rated formore than one million press cycles.* Low power consumption – Requires only two “AA” Alkaline batteries for more than 100 hours ofoperating time between replacements.* Ultra-durable nylon and fiberglass composite enclosures – Highly resistant to breakage anddeformation even in the most abusive environments.* Full compliance – All systems are fully compliant with the FCC Part-15 Rules, European Directives(Safety, EMC, R&TTE, and Machinery), and Industry Canada Specifications (IC).