AARCOMM PNUT User manual

PNUT REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
The PNUT remote control system contains the
following items:
• H212 handheld
• C220 controller
• Antenna
• Charging cradle
• Wiring harness
POWERING ON THE HANDHELD
The H212 requires a special sequence to turn on.
This sequence is used to verify that all the buttons are
working correctly prior to start up. It also minimizes
any accidental powering up of the handheld.
To power up the H212:
1. Press and hold the red button.
2. Press and hold the green button.
3. Release the red button.
4. Release the green button.
Regular ashing green LED: System turned on but
no link.
Solid, or short ashes of green LED: System turned
on and linked.
MATCHING
First Method
1. Turn off the H212.
2. Apply power to the C220.
3. Momentarily (“blip”) the power off to the C220
six to seven times (i.e. power off for 1/2 second,
power on for one second; six times). Leave the
power on after the sixth blip.
4. The LED on the C220 will light up dark blue.
5. Continue with steps ve to eight below in second
method.
Second Method
1. Turn off the H212.
2. Apply power to the C220.
3. Using a smooth motion, wave the H212 back
and forth over the top left corner of the C220 so
that the two magnets under the red and green
button pass over the surface of the Aarcomm
logo.
Or
4. If the C220 successfully detects the magnets on
the H212, the C220 LED will light up dark blue.
5. Press and hold the three round buttons on the
bottom left side of the H212.
6. Press and release the red button on the H212
7. The C220 LED will turn white and a message
will appear on the H212 indicating a successful
match. If not, make sure the H212 and the C220
have compatible part numbers.
8. Power on the H212 normally to verify that the
system is matched.
POWERING OFF THE HANDHELD
Pressing the red E-stop button will shut down the
H212 handheld. The LCDs on the H212 will be put
into in sleep mode and will not draw any power from
the battery.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The H212 is waterproof and completely sealed
to IP67 rating. For improved reliability, it does not
have a removable battery and is charged using the
wireless charging cradle. The magnets on the back
of the H212 are only used for alignment and not for
electrical contact.
The red LED will begin to ash when the H212 should
be charged. Place the H212 on the charging cradle to
begin charging. The LCD screen will show the charge
status; please allow a minute or two for the charge
level to be calculated accurately.
A battery that is completely discharged will take
approximately three hours to charge. The battery can
be charged at anytime even if it is not depleted. A quick
30 minute charge will allow the handheld to operate
for eight hours. A full battery will last approximately 50
to 120 hours, depending on the performance setting.
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Model: C220
STATUS
Model: C220
STATUS
Model: C220
STATUS On 1 second
1/2 second

PNUT Remote
Control System:
Quick Start Guide
Technical Support:
1-604-379-5091
1-800-604-9218
Email:
[email protected]
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C220 MOUNTING
The C220 is waterproof and IP67 rated but the
recommended mounting location should be
protected from weather and vibration.
C220 WIRE HARNESS INSTALLATION
The C220 comes with a wire harness that is specic
to your machine. Fully insert the connector into the
bottom of the C220 and tighten the hex screw. Do
not over tighten.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
The mounting location should be chosen such that
the C220 antenna has the best possible line of sight
with the H212 handheld in order to maximize the
operating range.
The standard antenna mount provided is an NMO
type. It requires a 3/4” hole. When installing with
a hole saw, remove any burrs, particularly on the
under side of the hole. Remove paint in a narrow
ring around the hole. Metal-to-metal contact
between the vehicle and the mount is essential for
best performance. An optional L-bracket can also be
supplied if it is not possible to cut a 3/4” hole on the
mounting surface.
Make sure the gold contact on the mount is clean
before attaching the antenna.
For proper antenna contact, the supplied rubber
gasket is required for metal thicknesses ranging
from 0.030” to 0.050”. The gasket is not required for
thicknesses from 0.050” to 0.100”.

Trident Remote Control System
User’s Manual
(Dxx-xxxxx-xx)
DRAFT
Revision 0
Applies to:
DEMO
January 10, 2019
©
2015-2019 Aarcomm Systems Inc.
All rights reserved.

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Contents
1. Operating the H212 Handheld.....................................................................................................1
1.1. General Operations.......................................................................................................1
1.2. Configure Mode............................................................................................................2
2. Indicator Lamps...........................................................................................................................4
3. Low Battery Indication, Charging ...............................................................................................6
4. Changing Handhelds....................................................................................................................8

1.
Operating the H212 Handheld
The Handheld has 12 push-button controls and two graphical display screens for
indicating button functions and displaying information, messages, alarms and warnings.
Each Trident Remote-Control System has at least one Handheld. This section describes
how the Handheld buttons and screens work.
1.1.
General Operations
The Trident Quick Start Guide contains instructions for turning the Handheld on
and off in normal operating mode (i.e. not Matching Mode or Configure Mode). After
turning on, the Handheld will initially display a Logo for several seconds or until a button
is pressed, after which the Handheld will display its primary functions, as shown in
Figure 1. The choice of function layout, logo and time for which the logo is displayed
may be adjusted through the Configure Mode described in 1.2. Configure Mode.
Figure 1 Handheld Primary Functions (Icons shown might be different on demo remote)
Each symbol on the two screens indicates the function of the nearest button. Each
button corresponds to a specific digital (or analog) output on the receiver. For the purpose
of this demo, the outputs will be activated as long as the button is held down. This
behavior can be modified by customizing the software.

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Pressing and holding the Green button will shift the Handheld to its secondary
functions, as shown in Figure 2. If you prefer for the Handheld to stay in its shifted state
without having to hold down the Green button, the shift behaviour may be made latching
through the Configure Mode described in 1.2. Configure Mode. If the shift is latched,
pressing the Green button again will return the Handheld to the primary functions.
Figure 2 Handheld Secondary Functions (icons maybe be different on demo remote)
1.2.
Configure Mode
Certain preferences may be changed in the Handheld by entering Configure Mode
as follows:
1. Ensure the Handheld is turned off (press the Red button).
2. Proceed as though you were turning the Handheld on normally; but
3. Instead of releasing the Green button right away, continue to hold it down
until both the green and red lamps light up together before releasing the
button.

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"Configure Mode" will be displayed on the upper screen for a few seconds, after
which the "Machine" type parameter will be displayed. At this point, the left and right
rectangular buttons may be used to select one of many parameters to be displayed and/or
modified. The top and bottom rectangular buttons may be used to increment and
decrement each parameter; holding a button will cause its action to repeat automatically
(e.g. increment repeatedly). Pressing the Green button will cause changes to the
parameters to be saved.
As an operator, you may change the following parameters: "Radio Perform.",
"Auto-off", "Layout", "Splash Duration", "Shift Button", "Logo", "Brightness" and
"Light". Other parameters might be available depending on the version of software that
you are using. More information about these parameters may be found in the Installation
and Service Manual.

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2.
Indicator Lamps
The Handheld has two indicator lamps—a red lamp to the left of the green button
and a green lamp to the right of the green button. These lamps provide status information
as described below:
Table 1 Handheld Green Lamp Indications
Green Lamp
Information Conveyed
Off
The unit is turned off.
On (bright) or
Flashing (bright)
The unit is operating normally with a radio link established with
the C220 Controller.
Slowly blinking
(dim)
There is no radio link to the C220 Controller. This can occur if
the machine is not turned on, the machine is out of range, or the
Handheld was not matched with the C220 Controller.
Quickly blinking
(dim)
A radio signal from the C220 Controller is present, but there is an
incorrect mode or incorrect matching. This can occur if the C220
Controller is being configured with another Handheld or is in
matching mode, or if the Handheld was not matched with the
C220 Controller.
Pulsing (brighter and
dimmer)
The unit is being charged.
Table 2 Handheld Red Lamp Indications
Red Lamp
Information Conveyed
Off while green lamp
is on or
flashing/blinking
The primary functions are active. Push the green button to shift
to the secondary functions.
Flashing while green
lamp is on or
flashing/blinking
The battery charge is getting low. This indication occurs during
normal operation, while the primary functions are active, and
means the battery should be charged soon. A charger may be
connected while you continue to work. Please refer to 3. Low
Battery Indication, Charging for more information.
On (bright) while
green lamp is on or
flashing/blinking
The secondary functions are active. Release the green button if it
is being held, or push and release the green button, to change to
the primary functions.
On (bright) while
green lamp is off
The red button has been pressed and the unit is turning off.

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Red Lamp
Information Conveyed
Pulsing (brighter and
dimmer)
A charger is connected, but is unable to charge the battery.
Please refer to 3. Low Battery Indication, Charging for more
information.

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3.
Low Battery Indication, Charging
In the H212 Handheld, the red lamp to the left of the Green button will begin to
blink when the unit's battery charge gets low; at this point the battery has enough charge
for several more hours of operation, but should be recharged as soon as possible. A
charger (even a portable “power bank”) may be connected to the unit while you continue
to operate the machine. The control system will not become erratic with a low battery;
the Handheld will simply turn off and display "Charging Needed" when the battery
voltage falls below the minimum operating level.
Note that, in the Handheld, the red lamp also serves as the "secondary functions"
indicator, so it will indicate low battery only when the primary functions are selected.
The Handheld is equipped with non-removable internal batteries constructed with
lithium iron-phosphate chemistry, the safest and most rugged type of rechargeable
lithium-ion battery available today. We recommend that you charge the units whenever
they are not in use, as doing so prolongs battery life; with normal use and keeping the
battery topped-up, 10 years of useful battery life can be expected. Charging is easy
because the Handheld may be charged wirelessly using the supplied charging pad; they
may also be charged using any standard USB charger, and both 12/24VDC-automotive
“cigar lighter” and universal-voltage (100-240 VAC) “wall adapter” chargers have been
included with the Trident Remote Control System.
Three styles of Trident charging pads are available—a white desktop model, a
black dashboard-mountable model, and a universal model. All have magnetic alignment
features to securely hold the Handheld in the correct position for fast charging. To charge
the Handheld, simply place it onto the charging pad in the orientation that makes it “grab”
onto the charging pad; it is not necessary to remove the Handheld from its optional
zipper-pouch.
During charging, the Handheld will slowly pulse (brighten and dim) its green
light. Note that if the red light also pulses, the unit has detected a problem with its
charging system and you should call for service if stopping and re-starting the charge does
not remedy the problem. Additionally, the unit’s display screen(s) will indicate charging
progress with a battery symbol which gets filled in as the charge level increases, and the
charging source as shown in Figure 3.
Wireless (Charging Pad) USB Port (e.g. Computer) USB Charging Adaptor
Figure 3 Charging Source Indications
Under certain conditions, the following symbols may be displayed to indicate the
conditions described below:

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Table 3 Battery Charging Indications
Symbol
Condition Indicated and Course of Action
The unit is too cold (below freezing) to safely charge the battery.
Please bring the unit and charger indoors to warm up. Charging will
start when the temperature rises above 10○Celsius.
The unit is too hot to safely charge the battery.
Please place the unit and charger in a shady, cool area. Charging
will start when the temperature drops below 60○Celsius.
The charger is temporarily unable to charge the battery.
This condition should not last more than a few seconds and occur
only occasionally. If it persists, call for service.
The charger has overheated and needs to cool off.
Please place the unit in a cooler location. Charging will resume
when the temperature has dropped.
The USB charging cable has been plugged into a port or power
adapter which is producing an abnormally high voltage.
Please use a different charging source.
An internal problem has developed.
Please call for service.
More information about charging may be found in the Trident Quick Start Guide.

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4.
Changing Handhelds
The Trident system allows for one or more Handhelds (depending on software
version) to be matched with the C220 Controller. Occasionally a Handheld becomes
damaged or lost, and must be replaced. The replacement of a Handheld is as easy as
matching the new Handheld with the C220 Controller. Once a new Handheld is matched
to the receiver, the previous Handheld will no longer communicate-with or control the
receiver.

Trident Remote-Control System
Installation and Service Manual
(Dxx-xxxxx-xx)
DRAFT
Revision 0
Applies to:
DEMO
January 07, 2019
©
2015-2019 Aarcomm Systems Inc.
All rights reserved.

ii
Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................1
2. Precaution for Welding................................................................................................................2
3. Affixing the C220 Controller and Antenna.................................................................................3
4. Wiring the C220 Controller.........................................................................................................4
5. Matching the Handheld with the C220 Controller ......................................................................5
6. Configuring the System...............................................................................................................6
6.1. Radio Perform. .............................................................................................................6
6.2. Auto-Off .......................................................................................................................7
6.3. Reset all params to default?..........................................................................................7
6.4. Splash Duration............................................................................................................8
6.5. Shift Button ..................................................................................................................8
6.6. Logo..............................................................................................................................8
6.7. Brightness.....................................................................................................................8
6.8. Light..............................................................................................................................9
7. Servicing the System .................................................................................................................10
7.1. C220 Controller Status Lamp.....................................................................................10
7.2. Diag Mode..................................................................................................................12
8. CAN-Bus Messages...................................................................................................................14
8.1. J1939 Address Claim and Name Field.......................................................................14
8.2. LoadMaxx Messages..................................................................................................15
9. Warranty....................................................................................................................................16

1.
Introduction
The Trident Remote Control System is a high performance, customizable remote
control system designed for a variety of different machinery. It consists of a single C220
Controller (to be installed into the machine), and one or more remote Handheld units.
Sophisticated firmware programs contained in the Handheld and C220 Controller
contain custom logic and algorithms for operating different types of machines. Operator
commands from the Handheld are combined with interlock logic to create a seamless and
convenient control experience for the user.
The C220 Controller and Handheld all have IP67 ratings and are sealed against
dust, dirt, water and most chemicals up to a submersion depth of one metre. Note,
however, that pressure-washing must not be used for cleaning the units. The Handheld is
shock-, drop- and crush-resistant against the most common rigors encountered in
industrial-use scenarios. Electrical connections to the C220 Controller are accomplished
through a sealed 30-way rectangular connector with retaining screw.
The Trident system can be used with several machine variants by way of
parameters which can be configured by the installer. This manual describes
considerations and procedures for installation, and gives instructions for adjusting
parameters to suit the machine being commissioned.

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2.
Precaution for Welding
Provided that the ground clamp is affixed to the machine close to the point of the
weldment to be placed, electro-welding may be performed with the Trident Remote
Control System installed. However, as a precaution against electrical damage, please
disconnect the 30-way and antenna connectors from the C220 Controller and secure them
at least 10 cm away from the C220 prior to any welding operation on the machine.

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3.
Affixing the C220 Controller and
Antenna
Please refer to the Trident Quick Start Guide for instructions to mount the C220
and external antenna (unless the C220 was supplied with an internal antenna). While the
C220 Controller has an IP67 rating and is completely waterproof, a covered location is
preferred for ease in matching (see below), servicing, and viewing of the controller's
status lamp.

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4.
Wiring the C220 Controller
The Trident Remote Control System is supplied with a wiring harness that is
appropriate for the system option. The harness has a 30-way rectangular connector which
mates with the C220 Controller, and, depending on the system option, a blunt-cut cable or
connectors which mate to existing connectors in the truck. The main power (+12 volt,
red) wire must be fused externally to a maximum of 12 ampères for either harness. The
main ground (black) wire must be connected to the vehicle’s battery negative circuit or to
a solid vehicle ground (positive-ground systems are not supported). The LOOP OUT is a
safety circuit and must be used to enable (usually by closing a normally-open hydraulic
dump valve) machine functions which have the potential to cause damage or injury.

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5.
Matching the Handheld with the C220
Controller
The Trident Remote Control System requires at least one H212 Handheld to be
matched with the C220 Controller.
The Trident Quick Start Guide contains instructions for matching the H212
Handheld with the C220 Controller. New systems are delivered with the Handheld
already matched with the controller. However, any Handheld may be re-assigned to
another system simply by matching it with the other system's C220 Controller. There is
no harm in re-matching a remote unit which has already been matched with a given C220
Controller.

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6.
Configuring the System
The H212 Handheld's Configure Mode may be used to adapt the Trident Remote
Control System to a specific machine variant. To enter Configure Mode, proceed as
follows:
1. If the system does not yet have a Handheld, match a Handheld with the C220
Controller as described in the Quick Start Guide.
2. Ensure the Handheld is turned off.
3. Proceed as though you were turning the Handheld on normally; but
4. Continue to hold the Handheld's green button until both the red and green
LEDs illuminate together.
5. Release the green button. The Handheld is now in Configure Mode.
While in Configure Mode, the left and right rectangular buttons around the upper
display screen may be used to select one of many parameters to be displayed and/or
modified. The top and bottom rectangular buttons may be used to increment and
decrement each parameter; holding a button will cause its action to repeat automatically
(e.g. increment repeatedly). Pressing the green button will cause changes to the
parameters to be saved.
Some parameters (e.g. Splash screen display time, Shift button
momentary/latched) are local to the Handheld and are available for viewing and
modification when the Handheld is in communication with a C220 Controller. Other
parameters (e.g. Machine type) are stored in the C220 Controller; when it is desired to
view or modify a parameter that is stored in the machine controller, the Handheld must be
matched with a C220 Controller and the Controller must be powered. Some parameters
are protected against modification with an access code; if an attempt is made to increment
or decrement a protected parameter, the lower screen will display a message asking for a
numeric access code to be entered. Once the access code has been entered, all protected
parameters may be modified.
While in Configure Mode, the lower buttons and display screen will also permit
certain machine functions to be operated for the purpose of testing the performance of
certain parameter values.
Additional parameters can be configured on the handheld depending on the type
of system that is being used. Please contact us for further information. Below are some
general parameters that can be configured.
6.1.
Radio Perform.
This parameter allows trade-off between radio range, control responsiveness, and
run-time per battery charge, as follows: