HETRONIC ERGO-F 2.4 GHz User manual

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FAST CHARGING YOUR BATTERY
1. Insert the discharged battery into the battery
compartment and snap into place. The
CHARGE LED flashes for 2 seconds, then
stays lit.
2. Press FAST CHARGE. The FAST CHARGE
LED also lights up and stays lit. When the
READY LED lights up and the CHARGE and
FAST CHARGE LEDs turn OFF, your battery is
fully charged,
NOTE: Charging time could take up to 5 hours
depending on your battery condition.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Batteries not charging:
• No power to the Charger. Supply power.
System not initializing after normal START:
• Check batteries, replace if needed.
• Confirm that the receiver is powered ON.
Transmitter is ON, but does not transmit (status light
is not flashing green):
• Check batteries, replace if needed.
• If batteries are fresh or fully charged, there may
be an internal failure (see supervisor).
Unit is transmitting, but the machine not responding:
• Out of range. Restart transmitter within range.
• Receiver is not powered ON or may have a
blown fuse.
• Transmitter/receiver frequency channels do not
match (see your supervisor).
• Transmitter/receiver addresses do not match
(see supervisor).
All machine functions operate intermittently:
• Receiver antenna connection or ground loose.
• Interference.
• Connector inside receiver is loose.
Some machine functions operate intermittently:
• Machine motion wiring is loose. Check wiring
from receiver to plug, from plug to actuator.
• Connector inside receiver is loose.
CHANGING YOUR BATTERIES
NOTE: The battery compartment is located in the
back of the transmitter.
ALKALINE BATTERIES
1. Remove the Battery Adapter Case from the
battery compartment and dispose of the
discharged batteries.
2. Insert 3 fresh batteries (Size AA) into the
Battery Adapter Case, and snap it into place.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
1. Remove the discharged battery from the
battery compartment.
2. Snap a fully-charged replacement battery into
the battery compartment.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERY
1. Confirm that your Hetronic battery charger is
powered ON.
2. Insert the discharged battery into the battery
compartment as shown and snap into place.
The CHARGE LED flashes for 2 seconds, then
stays lit.
When fully charged, the READY LED lights up
and the CHARGE LED turns OFF.
NOTE: Your battery is damaged if no LEDs light up
(open cell) or the CHARGE LED flashes
constantly (shorted cell).
AVOID DELAYS
To ensure that the
charging process has
begun, ALWAYS
confirm that the
battery charger is
powered ON, and the
proper CHARGE LED
lights remain lit as
noted in these
instructions.
Battery Charger & Rechargeable Battery
QUICK
REFERENCE
ERGO F 2.4 GHZ
TRANSMITTER
QRCD_ER_002.0

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STARTING YOUR TRANSMITTER
1. Confirm that all equipment manufacturer safety
measures have been followed.
2. Turn ON the receiver.
3. Insert batteries into the battery compartment.
4. Press, release START to turn ON, then press
START again after green LED starts blinking.
The following results appear quickly:
5. Test all machine functions in a safe place to
ensure that the machine responds as expected.
WARNING: To avoid accidental start-up,
always press the STOP pushbutton (Memory
Key) when not in use.
Result Meaning
Diagnostic LEDs turn ON. Checking for
Memory Key.
Diagnostic LEDs turn OFF. Memory Key
check is complete.
Green LED starts blinking. Transmitter data is
being transmitted.
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Front Back
Battery
Memory Key
Battery
Compartment
Diagnostic
LED
Toggle Switch
READ THIS FIRST
BEFORE OPERATION
Check the condition of your transmitter once a day,
before the start of an operation and at all shift
changes:
• Visually check the transmitter for any physical
wear or damage.
• Confirm that you can read and understand all of
the safety labels.
HOLDING YOUR TRANSMITTER
Hold the transmitter upright with the front facing you.
Confirm that you are able to easily read and
understand all operation text and symbols.
DANGER: Do not operate this transmitter
unless you have been trained in the safe and
proper operation of the radio control system
and the machinery it is to control.
Be alert to unsafe conditions and be aware
that radio remote control commands can take
place around obstacles and out of your direct
sight.
ALWAYS confirm that the machine and
remote control STOP functions work properly
BEFORE beginning any machine operation.
Turn OFF the transmitter when not in use.
Remove the Memory Key when the unit is
placed any distance away from you.
WARNING: Test the STOP function. NEVER
operate the machine if the STOP function
does not work properly.
WARNING: Never operate a transmitter with
worn or damaged parts.
WARNING: Holding the transmitter
improperly while operating your machine
could result in unexpected machine response
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STOPPING YOUR TRANSMITTER
Press STOP.
The transmitter sends the STOP telegram to the
receiver for 2 seconds minimum.
Upon receiving the STOP telegram, the receiver
goes into Safe Mode and turns OFF all of the
receiver outputs.
The transmitter shuts off in about 2 seconds.
UNDERSTANDING STATUS LIGHTS
A diagnostic LED Status Light on the face of the
unit provides continuous operating status
information.
See Status Lights descriptions below:
• Green (Flashing) - Transmitting Telegram
• Red (Flashing) - Transmitting STOP Telegram
• Red (Steady) - Low Battery
• Red (slow pulsing) - Invalid Memory Key
DANGER:If your machine does not
operate as expected. Shut down the
system immediately and contact your
supervisor for next steps.
WARNING: Improper operation,
maintenance or adjustment may cause
serious injury or damage to equipment and
may void the warranty.
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