BWI Eagle AIR-EAGLE XLT PLUS User manual

AIR-EAGLE XLT PLUS
461-HH-4
900 MHz RF Transmitter
Document Date: 11/11/2022
Product Rev: 11

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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, ASTOP, and E-STOP SYSTEMS
Wireless E-STOP systems should never be considered a primary life-saving device.
At least one hard-wired switch must be available in the event the wireless system is
not operational. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel
and damage to equipment.
Wireless STOP and ASTOP transmitters are not failsafe emergency stop controls.
They are NOT to be used as a life-saving device. They are designed for wireless
control of equipment or vehicle remote operation. Failure to use as intended may
result in serious injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment.

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INTRODUCTION
The Air-Eagle XLT Plus is an RF system designed for extra-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 to create an extra-long-range radio frequency
system that operates hazardous or hard-to-reach equipment from safe, convenient locations.
Eight user selectable frequencies allow multiple systems to be used in the same area without
interference.
This handheld transmitter is equipped to send four unique digital commands to an Air-Eagle XLT Plus
receiver located up to 5000 feet away. It will automatically go into “sleep” mode when not in use to
dramatically extend battery life. The Air-Eagle XLT Plus transmitter utilizes spread-spectrum technology
and provides the utmost in security and reliability.
INITIAL OPERATION SET-UP
This transmitter comes ready to operate, with batteries installed, and set to factory default settings. No
setup is necessary. To change frequency setting see FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING section.
APPROVALS
United States (FCC)
MCQ-XBPSX
Canada (IC)
1846A-XBPSX
Australia
RCM
Brazil
ANATEL: 05774-16-01209

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CONTROLS & INDICATORS
TX LED
LED illuminates continuously while button is pressed and unit is
transmitting. When this LED blinks briefly following a transmission, the
battery needs to be replaced. *
Pushbuttons 1-4
Transmits an individual RF code to the receiver.
*Note: The low battery notification signals have been improved to provide more noticeable
indications and to safely disable communications BEFORE a low battery condition can corrupt
internal memory causing device failure. When a low battery is first detected, the TX LED will blink
several times after all buttons are released. If it is possible to replace the batteries now, please do
so. If not, the operator has approximately 15 more button activations. During this time, when a
button is pressed and held, the TX LED will blink SLOWLY. The slow blinking will continue several
more times after all buttons are released. Transmissions are still being sent to the receiver during
this time. When a button is pressed and the TX LED is RAPIDLY blinking, the RF output is
disabled, and no signal will reach the receiver. The batteries MUST NOW BE REPLACED to
resume normal functions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Keypad
Durable Sealed Membrane Keypad –Eliminates Dust, Dirt and
Moisture Failures
Enclosure
ABS UL94 HB
Enclosure with ring is rated IP54 (Not
Waterproof)
Protective Ring
SEBS (TPE)
Power Requirements
3.0 VDC
Battery Type
(2) 1.5V lithium each, size AAA, to equal 3.0VDC nominal. For
best performance use only Energizer Brand Lithium Batteries. *
Battery Life (Active Usage)
Up to 3 months
Battery Life (Sleep Mode)
Up to 1 Year
Transmit Frequency
900MHz Spread Spectrum
RF Networks
Eight Independent Network Frequencies
RF Output Power
1 W
Max Transmit Range
Up to 5000 Feet
Operating Temperature
-40oF to +185oF
*Note: Current frequency setting is maintained in flash memory during battery replacement. No
reprogramming of frequency setting is necessary.
**Note: 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).

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FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING
Read instructions completely before beginning programming procedure.
Transmitters are shipped from the factory set to Frequency 1 by default. The frequency can be changed
at any time by following the procedure below. Once changed, it is recommended to label the transmitter
with the selected frequency number.
*Note: Current frequency setting is maintained in flash memory during battery replacement. No
reprogramming of frequency setting is necessary after battery change.
To Check Current Frequency:
1. Press Buttons 3 & 4 simultaneously for approximately 4 seconds until the TX LED illuminates
RED.
2. Release all buttons. Watch while TX LED begins to blink.
3. The TX LED will blink RED one, two, three, or four times for frequencies 1, 2, 3, or 4, or will blink
GREEN one, two, three, or four times for frequencies 5, 6, 7, or 8. See table below for
clarification.
Operating Frequency:
TX LED Flashes
Frequency 1
1 RED flash
Frequency 2
2 RED flashes
Frequency 3
3 RED flashes
Frequency 4
4 RED flashes
Frequency 5
1 GREEN flash
Frequency 6
2 GREEN flashes
Frequency 7
3 GREEN flashes
Frequency 8
4 GREEN flashes
To Select Frequency 1 - 4:
1. Press Buttons 3 & 4 simultaneously for approximately 4 seconds until the TX LED illuminates
RED.
2. Release Buttons 3 & 4. While TX LED is still RED press Button 1 to select Frequency 1, Button 2
to select Frequency 2, etc.
3. The TX LED will blink to confirm the frequency selection has been accepted. It will blink RED
once to confirm Frequency 1, blink twice to confirm Frequency 2, etc.
Note - If the TX LED goes out before a frequency is selected, the setting will not change, and the
LED will blink corresponding to the current frequency setting. To change the frequency, start
again at step 1.
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FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING (Continued)
To Select Frequency 5 - 8:
1. Press Buttons 3 & 4 simultaneously for approximately 7 seconds until the TX LED illuminates
GREEN.
2. Release Buttons 3 & 4. While TX LED is still GREEN press Button 1 to select Frequency 5,
Button 2 to select Frequency 6, etc.
3. The TX LED will blink to confirm the frequency selection has been accepted. It will blink GREEN
once to confirm Frequency 5, blink twice to confirm Frequency 6, etc.
Note - If the TX LED goes out before a frequency is selected, the setting will not change, and the
LED will blink corresponding to the current frequency setting. To change the frequency, start
again at step 1.
Programming is now complete. Repeat the above procedure to change the frequency at any time.
DIMENSIONS