BWI Eagle Air-Eagle XLT PLUS 461-8000-AC User manual

AIR-EAGLE XLT PLUS
461-8000-AC
900 MHz RF Receiver
Document Date: 7/6/2021
Product Rev: 1

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WARRANTY STATEMENT
BWI Eagle Inc. warrants the Air-Eagle Remote Control System, if properly used and installed, will be free
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year after date of purchase. Said warranty to
include the repair or replacement of defective equipment. This warranty does not cover damage due to
external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, usage not in accordance with product
instructions, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing. This limited
warranty, and any implied warranties that may exist under state law, apply only to the original purchaser of
the equipment, and last only for as long as such purchaser continues to own the equipment. This warranty
replaces all other warranties, express or implied including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. BWI Eagle makes no express warranties beyond
those stated here. BWI disclaims without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so this limitation
may not apply to you. To obtain warranty service, contact BWI Eagle for a return material authorization.
When returning equipment to BWI Eagle, the customer assumes the risk of damage or loss during
shipping and is responsible for the shipping costs incurred.
SIGNAL RANGE
Max range statements are estimates based on a clear line of sight with few interferences. Actual range will
vary based on transmitting power, orientation of transmitter and receiver, height of transmitting and
receiving antennas, weather conditions, electronic interference, terrain, and physical obstacles, including
but not limited to; walls, building structures, trees (foliage), metal objects, and landscape (hills, mountains).
WIRELESS STOP SYSTEMS WORK IN CONJUCTION WITH
HARD-WIRED SYSTEMS.
Wireless Stop and E-Stop devices must work in conjunction with a hard-wired
system. A wireless system should never be considered a primary life-saving device.
At least one hard-wired switch must be available in the event the wireless signal is
lost. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel and
damage to equipment.

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6.70”
2.25”
5.50”
4.80”
6.30”
2.40”
4.80”
2.50”
3.50”
9.45”
Ø 0.365”
Thru Hole
(4) Places
Ø 0.200”
Thru Hole
(6) Places
INTRODUCTION
The Air-Eagle XLT PLUS is an RF system designed for long range wireless remote control of electrical
apparatus in a variety of industrial applications. Systems can consist of any number of receivers and
handheld or contact input transmitters working together. This receiver is equipped with 4 independent
relays that can switch 5 amps @ 120VAC or 30VDC. The relays are user programmable for momentary
or toggle/latching operation and can be directly interfaced with the customer's equipment or P.L.C. Eight
user selectable frequencies allow multiple systems to be used in the same area. Capable of receiving
remote signals transmitted from up to 5000 feet away (with a handheld transmitter) or up to 10 miles
away (with a stationary transmitter and high gain antenna), the Air-Eagle XLT Receiver utilizes spread-
spectrum technology and provides the utmost in security and reliability.
DIMENSIONS

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SERIES FEATURE
The “461” series of receivers feature built-in repeating capability. They will listen for all transmissions from
the control transmitter, perform commands if necessary and pass all commands on to any receiver within
range to help propagate communication over widespread areas.
INSTALLATION
1. DISCONNECT power from all equipment before proceeding with installation.
2. Mount the receiver in a convenient location.
3. Install relay control wiring to the terminal strip.
4. Attach rubber duck antenna or coax from external antenna to connector on side of enclosure.
5. Connect supplied power input cable to your external power source.
TERMINAL STRIP WIRING
Terminal 1
100-250 VAC Power Input
Terminal 2
100-250 VAC Power Input
Terminal 3
CH1 Dry Contact Input (Common)
Not used on this model
Terminal 4
CH1 Dry Contact Input
Terminal 5
CH2 Dry Contact Input (Common)
Terminal 6
CH2 Dry Contact Input
Terminal 7
N/O Relay 1
Terminal 8
C Relay 1
Terminal 9
N/C Relay 1
Terminal 10
N/O Relay 2
Terminal 11
C Relay 2
Terminal 12
N/C Relay 2
Terminal 13
N/O Relay 3
Terminal 14
C Relay 3
Terminal 15
N/C Relay 3
Terminal 16
N/O Relay 4
Terminal 17
C Relay 4
Terminal 18
N/C Relay 4

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CONTROLS & INDICATORS
POWER/TX
LED1
Dual color LED. Illuminates red while receiver is booting up; changes to
green when boot-up is successful and unit is ready to operate. If this LED
fails to turn green, power unit off for 15-20 seconds, then reapply power.
LED2
Illuminates green while relay 1 is energized
LED3
Illuminates green while relay 2 is energized
LED4
Illuminates green while relay 3 is energized
LED5
Illuminates green while relay 4 is energized
REL1 –REL4
Four SPDT output control relays
RF1
RF module that transmits/receives data
APPROVALS
United States (FCC)
MCQ-XBPSX
Canada (IC)
1846A-XBPSX
Australia
RCM
Brazil
ANATEL: 05774-16-01209

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RELAY OPERATION
Button Depressed
OR Input Activated
Relay Action
1
Relay 1 Energizes, Maintained Momentary
2
Relay 2 Energizes, Maintained Momentary
3
Relay 3 Energizes, Maintained Momentary
4
Relay 4 Energizes, Maintained Momentary
RELAY & FREQUENCY SETUP
The unit is shipped from the
factory with SEL1 switches in
the open positions. All four
relays will operate as
maintained momentary and unit
is receiving commands on
frequency one. If you wish to
change these default settings,
follow the instructions below:
1. *IMPORTANT*
Disconnect power from
unit.
2. Remove top cover.
3. Select desired relay
operation and/or
frequency using the
table.
4. Reattach cover.
5. Reconnect power to
unit.
6. Programming is
complete.
RELAY CONFIGURATION
SEL1
SW#
OPEN
CLOSED
SW1
Relay #1 momentary (default)
Relay #1 toggle/latch
SW2
Relay #2 momentary (default)
Relay #2 toggle/latch
SW3
Relay #3 momentary (default)
Relay #3 toggle/latch
SW4
Relay #4 momentary (default)
Relay #4 toggle/latch
Maintained Momentary –Relay mimics button or input –when depressed or closed,
relay will be energized; when released, relay de-energizes.
Toggle Latch –Relay changes and holds its state each time the corresponding
button or input is depressed or closed.
FREQUENCY SETUP
NETWORK
FREQUENCY
SW5
SW6
SW7
1 (default)
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
2
CLOSED
OPEN
OPEN
3
OPEN
CLOSED
OPEN
4
CLOSED
CLOSED
OPEN
5
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSED
6
CLOSED
OPEN
CLOSED
7
OPEN
CLOSED
CLOSED
8
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
SAFETY DELAY TIMER
TIME
SW8
SW9
5 Sec (default)
OPEN
OPEN
30 Sec
CLOSED
OPEN
60 Sec
OPEN
CLOSED
90 Sec
CLOSED
CLOSED
The safety delay timer allows the unit to keep the relay active during periods of high
interference or bad reception. This is the amount of time that a signal must be lost
before turning off the relay. This also is a safety feature to turn off the relay if the
relay off code is missed due to bad signal.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
100-250 VAC, 5 W, 50/60 Hz
Relay Contacts
SPDT 5 amp @ 120VAC or 30VDC per channel
Fuse Protected
1 amp
Receiver Frequency
902-928 MHz Spread Spectrum
Receiver Range
Up to 1 Mile (Up to 10 miles with external antenna -
see accessories)
Note: Range figures are estimates, based on free-air terrain with limited sources of interference.
Actual range will vary based on transmitting power, orientation of transmitter and receiver, height
of transmitting antenna, height of receiving antenna, weather conditions, interference sources in
the area, and terrain between receiver and transmitter, including, but not limited to, indoor and
outdoor structures such as walls, metal objects, trees, buildings, hills, and mountains.
Receiver Channels
Eight independent network frequencies
Operating
Temperature
-40oF to +185oF
Enclosure
Polycarbonate, IP66 (NEMA 4)
Weight
Approx 2.11 lbs.
ACCESSORIES
STANDARD ANTENNA (INCLUDED)
900MHz TNC Portable “Rubber Duck” Antenna
49-1103
MOBILE/BASE ANTENNAS (OPTIONAL)
Used to help achieve max range in non-line-of-sight and line-of-sight applications.
Contact BWI Eagle for recommendations.
900MHz Thru-Hole/Bracket Mount Mobile Antenna
49-2101
900MHz Magnet Mount Mobile Antenna
49-2102
900MHz Omni Directional Base Antenna
49-3101
900MHz Yagi Directional Base Antenna
49-3102
HIGH QUALITY COAX CABLE
Used to connect external antennas to control unit.
Flex Coax Cable w/Connectors
(Available in 5’, 15’, 25’, 30’, 40’, 60’, 80’, and 100’ lengths)
49-4000-XX
(XX = length in feet)
BULKHEAD EXTENSION
Used to provide an external antenna connection when mounting control unit
inside another enclosure.
TNC Male to TNC Bulkhead Cable Assembly
(Available in 2’, 4’, and 7’ lengths)
49-5004-X-ISO
(X = length in feet)