HETRONIC RX 14-HL Owner's manual

H-LINK
PROGRAMMING
MANUAL
For Pocket PC
RX 14-HL
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Hetronic USA
4300 Highline Blvd., Bldg. A
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
405-946-3574 Fax [phone]
MFSHL
www.hetronic.com
Hetronic Canada
45 Sinclair Avenue
Halton Hills, Ontario L7G 4X4
[phone] Fax [phone]
© 2004 Hetronic, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Hetronic.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...................................................................... 3
II. H-LINK MODEM (CF CARD) ............................................................................................... 4
III. MFSHL-232 SERIAL PROGRAMMING INTERFACE ......................................................... 5
IV. MAIN MENU – File Handling .............................................................................................. 6
FILE - SAVE SETTINGS:..........................................................................................................................................6
FILE - LOAD SETTINGS:..........................................................................................................................................7
TRANSFER: ...........................................................................................................................................................7
MISC:....................................................................................................................................................................7
V. RX PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................ 8
SETUP OF DEVICE COMMUNICATION.......................................................................................................................8
UPLOADING CURRENT DATA TO MODULE..............................................................................................................10
BAUD RATE:........................................................................................................................................................10
COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT:..................................................................................................................................11
MAIN CONTACT TIMEOUT:....................................................................................................................................11
FREQUENCY:.......................................................................................................................................................12
LOGIC: ................................................................................................................................................................12
OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT:.........................................................................................................................................13
OUTPUT SETTINGS: .............................................................................................................................................13
OUTPUT INTERLOCKING: ......................................................................................................................................14
INPUT:.................................................................................................................................................................14
ADDRESS:...........................................................................................................................................................15
RF MODULE:.......................................................................................................................................................17
X-BOARD ............................................................................................................................................................18

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I. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Recommended Pocket PC: Dell Axim X5, version 4.20.1081 or higher
or HP IPAQ H2200, version 4 or higher
Via CD:
NOTE: Individuals performing the following instructions must be familiar with their computer’s Windows
Operating System and be able to save, copy, or transfer files within Windows.
1. Connect your Pocket PC to your computer using either a sync cable or cradle. Refer to the Pocket PC
User’s Guide for instructions. Ensure the Pocket PC is connected or synchronized to your computer before
continuing.
NOTE: For device communication to be successful, the Pocket PC must be compatible with Microsoft
Mobile 2002 (or higher) Operating System or Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium (or higher) Operating
System.
2. Insert CD with H-Link files into the CD-ROM drive.
3. The CD should automatically start. If it does not, go into Windows Explorer and open the D:\ drive (or
assigned CDROM drive letter).
4. Copy the H-Link software from the CD into the Program Files folder in your Pocket PC.
NOTE: If using Dell’s Axim Pocket PC, copy software into Mobile Device – My Pocket PC –
Program Files.
5. When finished, remove the CD and disconnect the Pocket PC from your computer. The H-Link software in
your Pocket PC is now ready for setup. Refer to Setup of Device Communication in this Instructions
Manual.
Via Email:
NOTE: Individuals performing the following instructions must be familiar with their computer’s Windows
Operating System and be able to save, copy, or transfer files within Windows.
1. Connect your Pocket PC to your computer using either a sync cable or cradle. Refer to the Pocket PC
User’s Guide for instructions. Ensure the Pocket PC is connected and synchronized to your computer
before continuing.
NOTE: For device communication to be successful, the Pocket PC must be compatible with Microsoft
Mobile 2002 (or higher) Operating System or Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium (or higher) Operating
System.
2. Open the email from Hetronic containing the attached H-Link software file.
3. Copy or save the software attachment from the email into a folder in your hard drive. Then, copy or move it
from your hard drive into the Program Files folder in your Pocket PC.
NOTE: If using Dell’s Axim Pocket PC, copy or move software into Mobile Device – My Pocket PC –
Program Files.
4. When finished, disconnect the Pocket PC from your computer. The H-Link software in your Pocket PC is
now ready for setup. Refer to Setup of Device Communication in this Instructions Manual.

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II. H-LINK MODEM (CF CARD)
The H-Link Compact Flash card is used as the radio link between the Pocket PC and the transmitter or
receiver.
LED Description
Yellow (flashing) = active (unit is operating)
Green = transmitting signal
Yellow and Green (flashing) – downloading, uploading, or calibrating
LED window
Pocket PC with
“H-Link” RF Modem

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III. MFSHL-232 SERIAL PROGRAMMING INTERFACE
The MFSHL-232 Serial Programming Interface provides connection between a Pocket PC with H-Link Card
and the RX 14-HL receiver.
LED Description
Green (flashing) = Stand-by Mode
Red and Green (flashing) = transmitting signal or programming
RX 14-HL Receiver with
Serial Programming Interface

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IV. MAIN MENU – File Handling
File - Save Settings:
Using “Save Settings” option
:
Enter the file name using the keyboard feature.
Click “OK” to store the file in a predetermined
location. Otherwise, click “Cancel”
The Pocket PC will display a window indicating that
the file was saved.
FILE MENU OPTIONS
:
Save Settings - Saves all settings to a file.
Load Settings –
Allows retrieval of previously saved files
and loads them in the Pocket PC.
Main Menu – Returns to the main menu screen
Exit – Exits the program

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File - Load Settings:
Transfer:
Misc:
Using “Load Settings” option
:
This screen will display a list of files that are
available for loading.
Select the desired file to load it into the program;
otherwise click Cancel.
The Pocket PC will display a window indicating
that the settings were loaded.
“
Misc” option
:
This displays the current software revision for the
transmitter or receiver.
Using “Transfer” option:
Upload Current Data to Module – transfers or
stores the current settings or adjustments from the
Pocket PC to the transmitter or receiver. Select this
option after making any adjustments.
Restore Factory Defaults – loads default settings
for the system as determined by Hetronic.

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V. RX PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
For Receiver type: RX 14-HL
Setup of Device Communication
1. Turn the Pocket PC on and insert the H-Link Card with the LED window on the card facing you.
2. Attach the Serial Programming Interface (adapter) to the receiver as shown on page 5of this document.
3. Apply power to the receiver.
4. From the Start Menu, select Programs, and then select the H-Link icon. 
NOTE: For first-time use, extract or initialize the program by going to Start > Programs > File Explorer
and selecting H-Link.
5. The screen will then show, “Searching for H-Link CF Card”.
NOTE: Without the CF card, the Pocket PC will go into Offline (Demo) mode and a main menu appears
that lists the types of transmitters and receivers in the software program. Selecting “Change Settings” to
enter the program will only allow viewing and selection of the menu options under each receiver or
transmitter type, but it will not allow settings to be saved.
6. When the following screen appears, select an option depending on the distance between the transmitter
and receiver. If selecting a specific device that is located between 1 to 20 meters (approx. 3 to 65ft) away,
an address needs to be entered to download the program.

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7. Select Download on the Pocket PC. A message box will appear indicating that the download was
successful. Press “ok” to load the module data.
8. If the error message box below appears, click “ok”, exit the program, and check for the following: The H-
Link card is fully inserted in the Pocket PC, power is applied to the receiver, and E-stop is not activated on
the transmitter. Then re-enter the H-Link program.
9. From the menu option on the bottom of the screen, select the receiver option to be adjusted as defined
below.
Baud Rate – defines the transmission speed between the Pocket PC and the receiver
Communication Timeout – sets the communication time delay for situations when the signal between
the transmitter and receiver is interrupted.
Main Contact Timeout - determines the time delay between the last active function and the automatic
deactivation of the main contact
Frequency – sets the carrier frequency
Logic – applies logic to selected outputs and inputs
Output Assignment – defines what digital channel is routed to what output
Output Settings – sets each output to ‘Normally Open’, ‘Normally Closed’, or “Latched”; sets on and off
time delays
Output Interlocking – defines interlocked outputs
Input – sets each input at Active High or Active Low and defines interlocked outputs
Address - system address so only a dedicated transmitter accesses the corresponding receiver
RF Module - selects the carrier frequency
X-Board – adjusts special settings for attachment board

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The Baud Rate indicates the transmission speed
between the Pocket PC and the receiver.
Static means the receiver will just detect DK1 ON to start
operation.
Pulsed means the receiver must detect DK1 switched
from OFF to ON to start operation.
NOTE:
The Baud Rate doesn’t need to be adjusted for normal
operation. It is pre-set by Hetronic and should only be
adjusted by a certified Hetronic technician.
Uploading Current Data to Module
NOTE: After making all necessary adjustments, select “Transfer” at the bottom of the screen and
select “Upload Current Data to Module” to apply the changes to the program.
After successful upload, the program will return to the main menu. Follow instructions in steps 6 – 7
to re-enter the program.
Baud Rate:
The Pocket PC will display a window indicating
that the adjustments were uploaded.

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Communication Timeout:
Main Contact Timeout:
The
Communication Timeout
sets the communication
time delay for situations when the signal between the
transmitter and receiver is interrupted.
When transmitter signal is no longer sensed by the
receiver, the Timeout process begins. The Timeout
period is set to 0.5 seconds (default) at the factory. If
the receiver does not establish contact with the
transmitter within the set time period, it goes into the
Safe Mode. In Safe Mode, the receiver shuts off power
to the output modules and activates the E-stop
function.
From the drop-down list, select the time delay between
0.5 seconds to 2.0 seconds.
Caution:
Be sure to select the timeout setting required
by law.
If no more adjustments will be made, remember to
upload the data. See Note on uploading current data
to module on page 10.
Main Contact Timeout is the time between the last
activated function and the automatic deactivation of the
main contact.
Using the two drop-down lists, select the timeout of the
main contact to be between 0 seconds to a maximum
of 30 minutes.
NOTE:
Some applications may require the main contact to be
activated for a period of time after the last function was
performed. However
– Hetronic recommends keeping
the timeo
ut as short as possible. (Ideally not more than
2 seconds)
If no more adjustments will be made, remember to
upload the data. See Note on uploading current data
to module on page 10.

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Frequency:
Logic:
Select if using an external RF Module (i.e. CSxxxRXN,
CSxxxTRR connected to X5/6)
When enabled, feedback can be synchronized with a
certain DK signal from the drop-down list.
Select the appropriate frequency from the drop-down
list. Make sure it matches the transmitter frequency.
This setting acts like the DIP switches on the RF
modules --
slide control button down to turn on (1) or up
to turn off (0).
Every function of the system is assigned a digital
channel (DK). This digital channel corresponds with an
output function in the receiver.
Use this screen to select any digital channel (DK) and
apply a logic function to it before it is processed to the
corresponding output.
If no more adjustments will be made, remember to
upload the data. See Note on uploading current data
to module on page 10.

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Output Assignment:
Output Settings:
Choose the output from the drop-down list and set each
digital output to be Normally Open or Normally Closed.
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified by custom
drawing, the Output number corresponds
with the “K” number on the yellow sticker on
the receiver or the system drawing. For
example: Output 1 = K1, Output 2 = K2, and
so on.
Selecting this option allows the output to stay on until the
switch is re-activated.
Caution: For safety reasons, do not latch a function
that triggers a motion.
Use this drop-down list to define how many seconds the
output is to be on-delayed. This is the amount of time it
takes for a signal to come on after a function is activated.
Select from 0 to 20 seconds.
Use this drop-down list to define how many seconds the
output is to be off-delayed. This is the amount of time it
takes for a signal to turn off after a function is de-activated.
Select from 0 to 20 seconds.

If no more adjustments will be made, remember to upload
the data. See Note on uploading current data to module
on page
10
.
Every function of the system is assigned a digital
channel (DK). This digital channel corresponds with an
output function in the receiver.
Use this screen to make changes in the output
configuration (pin-out) of the receiver.
If no more adjustments will be made, remember to
upload the data. See Note on uploading current data
to module on page 10.

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Output Interlocking:
Input:
Select input from the drop-down list and set to Input
Active High or Input Active Low. Then select one or
more outputs to interlock.
From the drop-down list, set the amount of time for the
input to be in the active state before outputs are
interlocked.
If no more adjustments will be made, remember to
upload the data. See Note on uploading current data to
module on page 10.
This option allows the digital output of the receiver to be
interlocked to prevent contradictory operator commands from
the transmitter. Certain functions can be enabled or disabled
when another function is activated or inactive.
To set the interlock feature, select the desired output in the
drop-down list and select one or more of the outputs to be
interlocked. A check mark will appear in the box next to the
corresponding Interlock Output.
To deselect the interlock, just choose the Interlock Output to
remove the check mark from the box.
If no more adjustments will be made, remember to upload
the data. See Note on uploading current data to module on
page 10.

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Address:
(The Address is initially entered by a Hetronic technician but may be changed by the customer after a
password is provided.)
NOTE: The address for both transmitter and receiver must match; otherwise, the system will not
function.
To enter or change the current address of the Receiver, do the following steps:
1. Make sure the Serial Programming Interface is attached to the receiver as shown on page 5.
2. Apply power to receiver.
3. Set up device communication between the Pocket PC and receiver (see page 8).
4. Select the Address menu option on the bottom of the screen.
5. Press the Password box on the bottom of the screen.
6. Place cursor inside Input Password box, enter password using the keyboard feature on the Pocket PC,
and press OK.
7. Place cursor inside New Address box and enter the address using the keyboard feature.
8. Press Save to store the new address.
Key
board feature
Changing the Current Address
:
A password is required to change the address.
After pressing the “Password” box on the
bottom of the screen, a message box appears
for password input. Follow instructions below
for entering or changing the address.
After entering the correct password, a message
box appears, indicating that the settings are
unlocked.
When enabled, up to four addresses may be used.
See explanation for Multi-Address System on the
following page.

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Multi-Address System:
Select Multi-Address System if multiple addresses will be used. Up to four addresses may be entered.
Static Login
Dynamic Login
This mode is best used in multiple-transmitter and
multiple-receiver situations.
Enter the New Address for each Address to
Configure. Up to four addresses (crane/equipment)
may be used for this configuration.
Select a corresponding DK for each address used.
For each address, select the Login (start) DK and
Logout DK. A transmitter must logout before another
transmitter can assume control of the same receiver.
Press the Save button when done.
In this configuration, the login is static where
the receiver will work only if the correct address
is selected and the corresponding selector DK
(switch) is activated.
Select an address and corresponding DK for
each crane/equipment used. Up to four
addresses may be used.
It is possible to use multiple receivers at the
same time. The receiver will automatically log
off once communication is broken (transmitter
is turned off).
Press the Save button when done.

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RF Module:
(The Frequency is initially entered by a Hetronic technician but may be changed by the customer after a
password is provided.)
NOTE: The frequency for both transmitter and receiver must match; otherwise, the system will not
function.
To enter or change the frequency setting of the Receiver, do the following steps:
1. Make sure the Serial Programming Interface is attached to the receiver as shown on page 5.
2. Apply power to receiver.
3. Set up device communication between the Pocket PC and the receiver (see page 8).
4. Select the RF Module menu option on the bottom of the screen.
5. Press the Password box on the bottom of the screen
6. Place cursor inside Input Password box, enter password using the keyboard feature on the Pocket PC,
and press OK.
7. Select “Set Standard Memory” and choose the appropriate RF module from the drop-down list. Otherwise,
selecting “Set Factory Default Memory” loads default frequency settings for the system as determined by
Hetronic.
Changing the Frequency Selection
:
A password is required to change the
Frequency Selection. After pressing the
“Password” box on the bottom of the screen,
a message box appears for password input.
Follow instructions below for selecting the RF
Module.
After entering the correct password, a message
box appears, indicating that the settings are
unlocked.
Keyboard feature

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X-Board
This setting is highlighted if an expansion or attachment board is installed inside the receiver. Each attachment
board is a serial data decoder, which decodes the serial data sent from the Main Controller to activate the
outputs. Each attachment board will have its own special settings. The output settings will have the same
options as the RX14 baseboard such as logic, interlocking, delays, latch, etc. Refer to the X-Board
documentation for more details.
END OF DOCUMENT
If an expansion board is installed,
selecting “Special Settings” will display
another screen that contains settings for
the x-board i
nstalled. A message box will
appear if the board does not have special
settings.