Galaxy 1M3S Operating instructions

1M3S Control Box
Wiring & Programming Guide

Parts Referenced
Figure 1. Gel Pad
Figure 4. Remote(s)
Figure 3. Control Board
Figure 8. Magnetic Limit Switch Wired Portion
Figure 7. Magnetic Limit
Switch Non-Wired Portion
Figure 6. Magnetic Limit Switch
Mounting Bracket
Figure 2. Call Send
Box
Figure 5. Overlimit Rocker x 1
Pan Switch Rocker x 2

Gel Pad Buttons and Functions
The Gel Pad is the primary control center for your lift. The Gel Pad can turn your unit off and on, send the unit to its
levels, or stop the travel in any direction. The remotes are programmed from the Gel Pad.
Figure 9

Remote Functions and Programming
Your remote and gel pad can be programmed for either momentary or latching modes.
Momentary: You must hold the button down for the lift to move.
Latching: Press and release the button and the lift will travel until you stop it, or it reaches its limit.
Momentary
You MUST move quickly during this process!
Please read through instructions thoroughly before starting. The control board will exit the programming mode after 7
seconds of inactivity; you may have to practice the steps a few times before programming your remote successfully.
1. Have all remotes present.
2. Press and hold the learn button on the Gel Pad until the green LED beside the button lights up (approximately 3
seconds).
3. Press the up button on each remote once, you will see a corresponding flash from the learn LED.
4. Give the learn mode 10 seconds to expire, you will see a rapid flash from the learn LED.
5. Now test the remote(s) to see if the programming was successful.
Latching
You MUST move quickly during this process!
Please read through instructions thoroughly before starting. The control board will exit the programming mode after 7
seconds of inactivity; you may have to practice the steps a few times before programming your remote successfully.
1. Have all remotes present.
2. Press and hold the learn button on the gel pad until the green LED beside the button lights up (approximately 3
seconds).
3. Press the up button once on each of the remotes and twice on the last remote.
4. Give the learn mode about 10 seconds to expire, you will see a rapid flash from the learn LED.
5. Now test the remote(s) to see if the programming was successful.

240 Volt standard Lift Wiring
(CB)

This diagram is only for 60Hz 240VAC. Verify line in voltage before connecting. If you are not sure of the operation
and/or installation of this unit, contact an electrician or contract our office. Galaxy Unlimited, LLC is not responsible
for incorrect field wiring, damage to equipment or harm to anyone or anything. Incorrect field wiring will void
warranty.
Important:
If the voltage on site does not match the voltage indicated in the Control box door, please call our technical support
team to receive further instructions.
Phone: [phone]
Inside Motor Wiring:
Black: T1
Orange: T4
Red: T5
Join: T2, T3, T8
Inside Control Box Motor Wiring:
Orange: Motor Orange
Black: Motor Black
Red: Motor Red
Green: Tied together with Transformer green and Power green.
White: Not used in 240 Volt configuration.
*If your motor is causing your cables to spool backwards on the winder, swap Motor Black and Motor Orange to
reverse the rotation of the motor.
Power Disconnect Wiring:
Black: L1
White: L2
Green: Tied together with Transformer green and Motor Green

120 Volt Standard Lift Wiring
(CB)

This diagram is only for 60Hz 120VAC. Verify line in voltage before connecting. If you are not sure of the operation
and/or installation of this unit, contact an electrician or contact our office. Galaxy Unlimited, LLC is not responsible for
incorrect field wiring, damage to equipment or harm to anyone or anything. Incorrect field wiring will void warranty.
Important:
If the voltage on site does not match the voltage indicated in the Control box door, please call our technical support
team to receive further instructions.
Phone: [phone]
Inside Motor Wiring:
Black: T1, T3
Orange: T2, T4
Red: T5
White: T8
Inside Control Box Motor Wiring:
Orange: Motor Orange
Red: Motor Red
Black: Motor Black
Green: Tied together with Transformer green and Power green.
White: Tied together with the white wire coming from the bottom of the down contactor.
*If your motor is causing your cables to spool backwards on the winder, swap Motor Black and Motor Orange to
reverse the rotation of the motor.
Power Disconnect Wiring:
Black: L1
White L2
Green: Tied together with Transformer Green and Motor Green

NOTE: The following wiring examples are not affected by whether the lift is wired for 240V or 120V
Overlimit Set Up
1. Connect the black wire from
the Overlimit cable to the
black wire coming from the 9
Pin Molex connecter.
2. Connect the white wire from
the Overlimit cable to the
black wire coming from the
back of the contactor.
3. Use wire nuts to secure
connections.
(CB)

Magnetic Limit Switch Set up
The Galaxy Cargo Lift includes Magnetic Limit Switches, wiring and the necessary mounting hardware. A three-stop
cargo lift will have three magnetic limit switch bags. Each bag contains one Wired and one Non-wired component. The
two Components comprise one Magnetic Limit Switch.
The magnetic limit switch is designed to stop the lift at a specific location when the two components are near one
another. There are no mechanical components, so once the magnetic limit switch is firmly attached in the desired
position there should be only minor adjustments required in the future.
The installation hardware includes six (6) pieces of two-sided tape. The tape should be used to temporarily attach the
Wired and Non-Wired Components to the cargo lift. This will allow the two Components to be easily removed and
relocated during the installation process before permanently attaching the Components with screws.
Please Read All Instructions carefully before starting the installation of the cargo lift.
Limit Switch Installation Procedure
1. Before installing the cargo lift basket to the vertical beams, use the two-sided tape to temporarily mount the
Non-wired Component of the Magnetic Limit Switch on the outside of one of the external backbones of the
cargo lift. Either of the two backbones is acceptable but note that the Wired Component of the Magnetic Limit
Switch will need to be mounted on the vertical beam corresponding to that backbone and you should consider
how the wire will be run from the vertical beam to the control box. The Non-Wired component of the Magnetic
Limit Switch must be located within ½ inch of the furthest point to the back of the lift. That is extremely
important as it allows for a precise proximity point between the two components (wired and non-wired) of the
magnetic limit switch
.
2. Mount the cargo lift basket to the vertical beams and complete the installation of the head assembly, motor and
control box.
3. With the basket installation complete, lower the basket to the desired bottom position. Apply the two-sided
tape to the back of the mounting bracket (see figure 12), position the mounting bracket to the back of the
vertical beam (see figure 13), attach the Wired Component of the Magnetic Limit Switch to the bracket using the
included screws (see figure 14). The Wired Component should be located perpendicular to the Non-Wired
Figure 10. Two-sided tape attached to
magnetic component
Figure 11. Magnetic component
attached to the backbone

Component of the Magnetic Limit Switch. Note that the mounting bracket is designed to allow for some
adjustment once the optimal location is identified and the bracket is secured with screws.
4. The next step will be to connect the Wired Component to the control board in the control box. Removed the
four screws that secure the gel pad to the control box. BE CAREFUL The connector and ribbon are fragile and will
be very difficult to successfully reattach. The Gel pad can be placed in the side of the control box while attaching
the wires for the magnetic limit switch (see figure 15).
5. For reference, figure 16 below shows the Control Board, CB, outside the control box. Figure 15 shows CB
installed inside the control box. There are 5 wires (Green, Blue, White, Red, and Black) coming from the middle
edge of the control board. These wires are called the “limit wires.” They connect to the Magnetic Limit Switches.
The other ends of these wires are joined together with a blue wire nut which can be removed. The black wire is
the common, the red is for the Top Mag Switch, white and blue are for the Middle Mag Switch, and the green is
for the Bottom Mag Switch.
Figure 16. Control Board or “CB”
Figure 15. Gel Pad placed in the side of the control box
Figure 12. Two-sided tape on the
bracket
Figure 13. Bracket Installed to the
back of the travel beam
Figure 14. Mounted wired component
to the mounting bracket

(CB)
(Limits)

Magnetic Limit Switch Set Up Continued
6. The Wired component of the Magnetic Limit Switch contains three colored wires (white, red, black). Note that
the black wire will not be used in this installation.
7. Run the ends of the wire for Upper, Middle, and the Lower Magnetic Limit Switch through the cable glands in
the bottom of the control box.
8. To connect the Top Magnetic limit switch, connect the black limit wire from the CB to the white wire for the Top
Magnetic limit switch. Connect the red limit wire from the CB to red wire from the Top Mag.
Note the black wire for the magnetic limit switch is not used.
9. To connect the Middle Magnetic Limit Switch, connect the black limit wire from the CB to the white wire of the
Middle Magnetic limit switch. Connect the white and blue limit wires from the CB to the red wire of the Middle
Mag. Note the black wire for the Magnetic Limit Switch is not used.
10. To Connect the Bottom Magnetic Limit Switch, connect the black limit wire from the CB to the white wire for the
Bottom Magnetic Limit Switch. Connect the green limit wire from the CB to the red wire for the Bottom Mag.
Note the black wire for the Magnetic Limit Switch is not used.
11. Use wire nuts to secure the connections.
12. Carefully replace the Gel Pad on the control box with the four screws that secure the pad.
13. Using the up and down buttons on the control pad, move the lift to the top, middle, and bottom positions,
testing the stopping points. Utilizing the two-sided tape, move either one of the three Components of the upper,
middle, or lower magnetic limit switch as needed to achieve the desired stopping point.
14. When the lift is stopping in the desired positions, mark the location for drilling the holes for the attaching
screws. There are two holes required for the Non-Wired Component. Use a 1/8” drill bit and two self-tapping
screws or two through bolts and nuts as appropriate.
15. The wired component will need one hole in the middle of the vertical slot. This will allow for the minor
adjustments up or down to the stopping position in the future. A second hole can be drilled in the two
horizontal slots to firmly secure the mounting plate. Use a 1/8” drill bit and two self-tapping screws or two
through bolts and nuts as appropriate.
Figure 17. Magnetic Limit switch wires

Additional Equipment Setup Section (Not Standard)
Call/Send Station
(Call Send)

1. Disconnect the electricity going to the lift.
2. Remove the four screws that secure the gel pad to the control box. BE CAREFUL as the connector and ribbon are
fragile and will be very difficult to successfully reattach. The Gel pad can be placed in the side of the control box
while attaching the wires.
3. Find the blue screw terminals located near the Gel Pad connector as shown in figure 18 below.
4. Connect the wires from the call send station as shown in the figure 18 below. Note that the uncolored terminal
furthest to the left is not used in this application.
5. Reinstall Gel Pad. Route the ribbon cable so that it does not bend, or crease.
6. Reconnect power to the Galaxy control box and test.
Figure 18. Call Send Station Wiring Terminal

Additional Equipment Setup Section (Not Standard)
Pan Switch
1. Connect the black
wire from the Pan
Switch to the green
limit wire coming off
the CB.
2. Connect the white
wire from the Pan
Switch to the red
wire coming off the
bottom magnetic
limit switch.
(CB)
(Limits)

Pan Switch Continued
1. Install the two rocker switches on the inner most side of the sub-floor beams.
2. Run the cables for the rockers through the underside of the basket to avoid slack
3. Drill a 3/8” size hole in the frame of the basket towards the beam side as shown below.
4. Install the 3/8” cable gland for the travel cable.
5. Run the travel cable through the gland and start making the necessary connections at the bottom of the basket:
a. Black wire from travel cable to the White wire from Rocker Switch 1 (See Diagram Below), then connect
the black wire from Rocker switch 1 to the white wire from Rocker Switch 2.
b. Black wire from Rocker Switch 2 to the white wire from the travel cable.
6. Run the travel cable along the brace and down to the control box. The cable needs to be long enough for the lift
to reach the top stop and the bottom stop without pulling on the control box