Drivecon PWR LYNK Series User manual

PWR LYNK SERIES RADIO
Operation & Installation Manual
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Ver. 2.0

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: CUSTOMER INFORMATION..................................................................................................................4
END USER WARNINGS & RESTRICTIONS ............................................................................................................4
INSTALLING, CONNECTING, AND MOUNTING..................................................................................................4
THE USER ...........................................................................................................................................................4
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT PAGES .................................................................................................................................6
PWRLynk-RXII RECEIVER.......................................................................................................................................6
BASE BOARD ......................................................................................................................................................6
RELAY EXPANSION BOARD ..............................................................................................................................7
TECHNICAL DATA...............................................................................................................................................8
PWRLynk-RXIX RECEIVER......................................................................................................................................9
BASE BOARD ......................................................................................................................................................9
RELAY EXPANSION BOARD ............................................................................................................................10
TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................................................................................................11
PWRLynk-TX8A TRANSMITTER............................................................................................................................12
TRANSMITTER LAYOUT...................................................................................................................................12
TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................................................................................................13
PWRLynk-TX8R TRANSMITTER............................................................................................................................14
TRANSMITTER LAYOUT...................................................................................................................................14
TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................................................................................................15
PWRLynk-TX12 TRANSMITTER ............................................................................................................................16
TRANSMITTER LAYOUT...................................................................................................................................16
TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER 3: USERS GUIDE......................................................................................................................................18
START THE TRANSMITTER..................................................................................................................................18
REGISTER THE TRANSMITTER IN THE RECEIVER ...........................................................................................18
ERASE THE TRANSMITTER FROM THE RECEIVER...........................................................................................19
TURN THE TRANSMITTER OFF............................................................................................................................19
LOGOUT.................................................................................................................................................................19
QUICK LOGOUT................................................................................................................................................19
LOGOUT FROM RECEIVER..............................................................................................................................19
REPLACE................................................................................................................................................................20
FREQUENCIES AND CHANNELS .........................................................................................................................21
SHOW CHANNEL ..............................................................................................................................................21
SWITCH CHANNEL ...........................................................................................................................................22
AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN .....................................................................................................................................23
CHAPTER 4: BATTERY AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE .............................................................................................24
REMOVING THE RUBBER COVER.......................................................................................................................24
SWITCHING BATTERIES PWRLynk-TX8A............................................................................................................25
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS.....................................................................................................................................25
BATTERY CHARGING PWRLynk-TX8R & PWRLynk-TX12 ..................................................................................26
ON/OFF SWITCH...............................................................................................................................................26
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................26
CHAPTER 5: FCC/IC STATEMENT............................................................................................................................27
ROHS AND WEEE..................................................................................................................................................27
FCC STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................................................27
CHAPTER 6: RECEIVER SCHEMATICS AND MOUNTING.......................................................................................28
PWRLynk-RXII ........................................................................................................................................................28
SCHEMATIC ......................................................................................................................................................28
PWRLynk-RXIX.......................................................................................................................................................29
SCHEMATIC ......................................................................................................................................................29
MOUNTING TEMPLATE PWRLynk-RXII................................................................................................................30
MOUNTING TEMPLATE PWRLynk-RXIX...............................................................................................................31

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CHAPTER 1: CUSTOMER INFORMATION
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A DRIVECON PRODUCT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY BEFORE MOUNTING, INSTALLING, AND
CONFIGURING THE PRODUCTS.
Theseinstructionsarepublishedby Driveconwithoutanyguarantee.Theinstructionsmay be removed or revised by
Drivecon at any time and without further notice. Corrections and additions will be added to the latest version of the
instruction.
IMPORTANT! These instructions contain a separate chapter directed towards end users. The chapter can be printed
and handed to end users. The instructions that contain information on the installation and configuration of the radio
remote control unit on the machine are not intended to be passed on to the end user. Only such information may be
passed on to the end user that is needed to operate the machine correctly by radio remote control.
Drivecon
9505 72nd Ave. Suite 100
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
END USER WARNINGS & RESTRICTIONS
NOTE! We recommend that the functionality of the STOP button is being tested at a regular basis: At a minimum,
when used for 200 hours. Test the STOP button by pressing it and pulling it out.
INSTALLING, CONNECTING, AND MOUNTING
 Allowonlylicensed or qualified personnel to install the product.
 Switch the powersupply off to the receiver beforeconnecting the equipment.
 Check thatyou have connected the power supply to the correct connection terminal.
 Toutilize the safety of the system, use the stop relays in the safety circuitry of the object that you want to
control.
 Use undamaged cables. No cables should hang loose.
 Avoidinstallinginareasaffected bystrong vibrations.
 Placethereceiverwellaway from wind, damp, and water.
 Cableglandsandventplugsmustfacedowntopreventwaterfromseepingin.
THE USER
 Makesurethat the user is following theinstructions.
 Makesurethattheuserhas reached the certified ageofyour country tooperatethe equipment.
 Makesurethattheuserisnotundertheinfluenceofdrugs,alcoholandmedicines.
 Allow only qualified personnelto haveaccesstothetransmitterand operatetheequipment.
 Makesurethattheuserdoesnotleavethetransmitterunsupervised.
 Makesurethat the useralways turns the transmitter offwhen notin use.
 Makesurethat the userkeeps a good overview of the workarea.

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MAINTENANCE
 Use the stop button to start and turn off the transmitter as often as possible.
 When errormessages areshown, itis very importantto find out whatcaused them.
 Ifthestopbuttonismechanicallydamaged,contactyourrepresentativeforserviceimmediately.
 Always contactyour representativeforserviceand maintenance work on the product.
 Write down the serial numbers of the receivers and transmitters used. This information should be recorded
on the “Settings document”for your product (download from our website).
 Avoid registering transmitters to receivers where it is not being used.
 Keep the safety instruction for futurereference. Always download the configurations instruction fromour
web site forthe latestversion available

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CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT PAGES
PWRLynk-RXII RECEIVER
WARNING! The receiver must NOT be opened by any other than a qualified installer. Make sure to turn the
electricity off before opening the receiver.
BASE BOARD
Base Board:
1. Stop relays 5
7. Programming connector
2. Function relays 1-4
8. Function button (Cancel)
3. Function relay LEDs 1-4 (red)
9. Select button (OK)
4. Stop relay LED (red)
10. Function LEDs (8=red, 9=yellow,
10=green, 11=orange)
5. Power LED (yellow)
11. Terminal block for input power
6. Radio module
12. PLd status LED

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RELAY EXPANSION BOARD
Relay Expansion Board:
11. Function relays 6-11
13. Communication LED (green)
12. Function relay LEDs 6-11 (red)
14. Programming connector

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TECHNICAL DATA
PWRLynk-RXII RECEIVER
Part No.
53223848
Frequency
2.4 GHz, 16 channels
No. of Function Relays
10 (8A, 250V AC)
No. of Stop Relays
2
Duplex
No
Power Supply
230V AC & 48V AC & 115V AC
Dimensions
~ 120 x 116 x 50 mm / ~ 4.7 x 4.6 x 2 in
Protection
IP66
Radio Type
PLL Synthesizer
Bus System
None
Temperature
-20 to +55 C / -4 to +130 F

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PWRLynk-RXIX RECEIVER
WARNING! The receiver must NOT be opened by any other than a qualified installer. Make sure to turn the
electricity off before opening the receiver.
BASE BOARD
Base Board:
1. Function relay LEDs (red)
6. Function button (Cancel)
2. Function relays 1-9
7. Programming connector
3. Terminal block for input power
8. Terminal block for digital inputs
4. Select button (OK)
9. Power LED (yellow)
5. Function LEDs (10=orange, 11=green,
12=yellow, 13=red)

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RELAY EXPANSION BOARD
Relay Expansion Board:
10. Function relay LEDs (red)
14. Function button (Cancel)
11. LEDs 1-9 representing the function
relays on the base board
15. Programming connector
12. Function relays 10-19
16. Power LED (yellow)
13. Select button (OK)
17. Terminal block for digital inputs

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TECHNICAL DATA
PWRLynk-RXIX RECEIVER
Part No.
53223847
Frequency
2.4 GHz, 16 channels
No. of Function Relays
19 (8A, 250V AC)
Digital I/O
In: 8
Out: 0
Duplex
No
Power Supply
12-24V AC/DC & 230V AC & 48V AC & 115V AC
Dimensions
~ 176 x 126 x 75 mm / ~ 6.9 x 5 x 2.9 in
Protection
IP66
Relay Functionality
Momentary, Latching
Antenna
1 Internal
Temperature
-20 to +55 C / -4 to +130 F

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PWRLynk-TX8A TRANSMITTER
TRANSMITTER LAYOUT
Front View:
1. Rubber cover
6. LED 3 (red)
2. Stop button
7. Top LED (red, green)
3. LED 2 (red)
8. Button 7 –left start button
4. LED 4 (red)
9. Button 8 –right start button
5. LED 1 (red)

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TECHNICAL DATA
PWRLynk-TX8A
Part No.
53223843
Frequency
2.4 GHz, 16 channels
Mod. Type
FM-Modulation, narrow band
Code Comb.
16.777.216
Radio Type
DSSS
Output
5 mW (by 50 ohm)
Buttons
8 x 2 –step buttons
No. of Batteries
3
Battery
Exchangeable
Type of Batteries
AA / LR06
Operating Time w/ Continuous Usage
200 h
Weight
~ 300 g / ~ 0.7 lb
Dimensions
~ 80 x 185 x 44 mm / ~ 3.1 x 7.3 x 1.7 in
Protection
IP65
Temperature
-20 to +55 C / -4 to +130 F
On/Off Switch
Yes

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PWRLynk-TX8R TRANSMITTER
TRANSMITTER LAYOUT
Front View: Back View:
1. Rubber cover
1. Rubber cover
2. Button 1
2. Stop button
3. Button 3
3. Clip
4. Button 5
4. CE and product label
5. Left start button
5. Battery charger socket
6. Top LED (red, green)
6. On/Off switch
7. Button 2
8. Button 4
9. Button 6
10. Right start button
11. Button LEDs
12. Stop button

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TECHNICAL DATA
PWRLynk-TX8R
Part No.
53223845
Frequency
2.4 GHz, 16 channels
Mod. Type
FM-Modulation, narrow band
Code Comb.
4.000.000.000
Radio Type
Low IF topology
Output
10 mW (by 50 ohm)
Buttons
8 x 2 –step buttons
No. of Batteries
1
Battery
Re-chargeable
Type of Batteries
Li-ion
Operating Time w/ Continuous Usage
24 h
Weight
~ 295 g / ~ 0.6 lb
Dimensions
~ 76 x 160 x 37 mm / ~ 3 x 6.3 x 1.5 in
Protection
IP66
Temperature
-20 to +55 C / -4 to +130 F
On/Off Switch
Yes

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PWRLynk-TX12 TRANSMITTER
TRANSMITTER LAYOUT
Front View: Back View:
1. Rubber cover
13. Button 7
1. Rubber cover
2. Button 1
14. Button 8
2. Stop button
3. Button 3
15. Button 9
3. Clip
4. Button 5
16. Button 10
4. CE and product label
5. Left start button
5. Battery charger socket
6. Top LED (red, green)
7. Button 2
8. Button 4
9. Button 6
10. Right start button
11. Button LEDs
12. Stop button

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TECHNICAL DATA
PWRLynk-TX12
Part No.
53223846
Frequency
2.4 GHz, 16 channels
Mod. Type
FM-Modulation, narrow band
Code Comb.
4.000.000.000
Radio Type
Low IF topology
Output
10 mW (by 50 ohm)
Buttons
12 x 2 –step buttons
No. of Batteries
1
Battery
Re-changeable & exchangeable
Type of Batteries
Li-ion
Operating Time w/ Continuous Usage
24 h
Weight
~ 400 g / ~ 0.9 lb
Dimensions
~ 210 x 76 x 37 mm / ~ 8.3 x 3 x 1.5 in
Protection
IP65
Temperature
-20 to +55 C / -4 to +130 F
On/Off Switch
No

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CHAPTER 3: USERS GUIDE
START THE TRANSMITTER
1. Make sure that the stop button is pressed.
2. Twist and pull out the stop button.
The top LED lights (green when the battery capacity is good, red when the battery capacity is poor),
LEDs 3 + 4 flash (red).
3. Press the start buttons (buttons 7 + 8) at the same time for at least 1 second.
LEDs 3 + 4 light (red).
4. Release the start buttons.
LEDs 3 + 4 go out.
The top LED flashes green.
REGISTER THE TRANSMITTER IN THE RECEIVER
1. Make sure that the stop button is pressed.
2. Twist and pull out the stop button.
The top LED lights (green when the battery capacity is good, red when the battery capacity is poor),
LEDs 3 + 4 flash (red).
3. Press the start buttons (buttons 7 + 8) at the same time for at least 1 second.
LEDs 3 + 4 light (red).
4. Release the start buttons.
LEDs 3 + 4 go out.
The top LED flashes green.
5. Press the receiver Function button.
The function LED lights red.
6. Press the receiver Select button.
All relay LEDs light red.
7. Press transmitter button 1 and 2. Keep pressed.
All relay LEDs light red.
8. The relay LEDs flash 2 times.
9. Release transmitter button 1 and 2.
The relay LEDs flash 1 time.
The transmitter is registered.

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ERASE THE TRANSMITTER FROM THE RECEIVER
1. Press the Function button on the receiver. Function LED lights red.
2. Press the Select button on the receiver. Keep pressed.
All relay LEDs light red.
3. All relay LEDs go out. Release the Select button.
All transmitters are erased from the receiver.
Note! If function LED on the receiver flashes red, one or several transmitters are still registered in the
receiver.
TURN THE TRANSMITTER OFF
1. Press the stop button.
NOTE! When the transmitter is active and the stop button is pressed, all relays go off.
LOGOUT
NOTE! Quick logout can only be made when the transmitter is on and the radio link is up.
QUICK LOGOUT
1. Press button 7. Keep pressed.
2. Press the stop button.
LOGOUT FROM RECEIVER
1. Press the receiver Select button.
LED 10 (orange) lights.
2. Keep pressed (for more than 4 seconds).
LED 10 (orange) goes off.
3. The transmitter is now logged off. Any other registered transmitter can log in.

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REPLACE
You can replace a registered transmitter with another transmitter without having access to the receiver.
Use the new transmitter that you want to replace the old transmitter with.
1. Make sure that the stop button is pressed.
2. Press button 8. Keep pressed.
3. Twist and pull out the stop button.
4. Release button 8.
Top LED flashes (green).
5. WITHIN 1 MINUTE FROM PULLING OUT THE STOP BUTTON:
Enter the code: 1-2-3-4 (press the buttons 1, 2, 3, 4).
The transmitter LEDs 1- 4 (red) light up. If the code is invalid, the transmitter turns off. If the code is
accepted, the top LED flashes (green). The transmitter LEDs 1-4 (red) starts to flash.
6. WITHIN 1 MINUTE FROM ENTERING THE CODE:
Press button 3.
The top LED lights (green). LED 2 flashes (red).
7. Enter the replacement ID code (a maximum of 11 digits) for the transmitter that you want to replace
by pressing the transmitter buttons. IMPORTANT! When entering the last digit in the code, keep that
button pressed until you have pressed the stop button.
IMPORTANT! The replacement ID code is placed in
the back of the transmitter. Remove the rubber cover.
This label is placed above the battery lid. You will find
the correct replacement ID code in the bottom of the
replacement code label.
8. Transmitter LED 3 lights (red) when one or more digits have been entered. Transmitter LEDs 3 + 4
(red) light when a maximum number of digits (11) have been entered.
9. Press the stop button. You can now release the button.
10. After approx. 10 seconds the transmitter turns off. NOTE! If replacing fails, press the stop button and
start over again.