Itowa RUNNER G7 User manual

User Manual
MATRN7EN - Rev. 3 - 04/2023
EN
Remote Control RUNNER G7
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IT’S FORBIDDEN TO FULLY OR PARTIALLY REPRODUCE THIS MANUAL WITHOUT THE
PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORISATION FROM ITOWA.
IN THE EVENT OF INFRINGEMENT, ITOWA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE THE
ACTION IT DEEMS NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT LAW.
ITOWA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THIS MANUAL WITHOUT PRIOR
NOTIFICATION.

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PLEASE FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERIES
BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE
FIRST TIME

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INDEX:
1. INTRODUCTION 5
2. GENERAL TERMS FOR THE CORRECT AND SAFE USE OF RADIO REMOTE CONTROL 5
3. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS 6
3.1. REMOTE CONTROL 6
3.2. BATTERY CHARGER 6
3.2.1. BATTERY CHARGING PROCESS 6
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8
4.1. REMOTE CONTROL 8
4.2. BATTERY CHARGER 8
5. INSTALLATION AND START-UP 9
5.1. INSTALLATION OF THE RECEIVER 9
5.2. CONFIGURATION 9
5.3. START-UP 9
5.3.1. SETTING THE TRANSMISSION TIME 9
5.3.2. BATTERY STATUS 10
6. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT 11
6.1. MAINTENANCE OF THE CHARGER 12
6.2. BATTERY CHARGING 12
7. DISPLAYING THE WORKING CHANNEL 13
8. CHANGE THE FREQUENCY BAND 14
8.1. OPERATING MODE 14
8.2. AUTOMATIC CHANGE OF FREQUENCY PROCEDURE 15
8.3. MANUAL FREQUENCY CHANGE PROCEDURE 16
9. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TABLE 18
10. POSSIBLE INCIDENTS AND SOLUTIONS 19
11. QUICK DISPLAY GUIDE 20
11.1. SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONALITY OF THE REMOTE CONTROL LEDS 20
12. RECYCLABILITY 21
12.1. PACKAGING 21

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1. INTRODUCTION
The manual you have in your hands is a guide for the correct use of the RUNNER G7 remote control.
This unit, together with the associated receiver, has been specifically designed for the wireless remote
control of electromechanically operated machinery.
The latest technology and modern microprocessors have been used in the electronic design. This
allows total safety in the use of the radio remote control.
2. GENERAL TERMS FOR THE CORRECT AND SAFE USE OF
RADIO REMOTE CONTROL
The user, in order to have the maximum security in the handling of the remote control, must follow the
rules described in this manual.
The operator of the remote control, when he has to perform any command of the device, must be
located in a place where he can visualize at all times the maneuver he is performing. If it’s impossible
to do so, he must be located in a place where he can see the maximum possible maneuver, and in the
hidden places, an assistant is required. Never perform a maneuver that may have an uncontrolled
part.
Do not leave the radio remote control on the floor or on top of metal blocks but, if necessary, activate
the emergency stop (STOP BUTTON) on the transmitter.
When the operator of the remote control ends his working day or has to leave the remote control, he
must activate the emergency stop (STOP BUTTON) and place the battery in the charger for its
recharging.

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3. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS
Remote control, batteries and charger.
3.1. REMOTE CONTROL
It’s a sealed pushbuttons box made of highly resistant plastic material. On the front side you can find
the control buttons and LED indicators, and on the back side there is the housing for the
interchangeable batteries.
3.2. BATTERY CHARGER
The charger is for indoor use only. The charger allows a fast and safe charging of batteries. The
batteries supplied are Ni-MH and the charger is designed to optimize their charge and lifetime. It’s able
to detect defective, short-circuited or overheated batteries and can recover discharged batteries after a
long period.
3.2.1. BATTERY CHARGING PROCESS
The charger has two indicator LEDs, one for power, which indicates that the device is connected to
power, and one for charging, which indicates that charging is in progress. When the battery is inserted,
the charger checks the charge level and depending on this it can perform two actions:
•If the load level is low, a pre-charge is performed (LED flashing)
•A constant charge is made for approx. 20 minutes (LED on steady).
After this time, the charger checks the state of the battery and adapts the charge to each case. When
the charging process is complete, the LED turns off. A complete charge is made in less than 3 hours.
The loading must be done at a temperature between -10 ºC and 50 ºC.
Before using the remote control for the first time, fully charge the batteries.
Manoeuvres and buttons on standard
Runner
11 remote control.
Manoeuvres and buttons on standard
Runner 9
remote control.
RAISE
TROLLEY
LEFT
CRANE
FORWARD
AUXILIAR 1
E-STOP
LOWER
CRANE
BACKWARD
TROLLEY
RIGHT
AUXILIAR 2
START
(2nd PUSH)
MANOEUVRES
MANOEUVRES
MANOEUVRES
RAISE
TROLLEY
LEFT
CRANE
FORWARD
AUXILIAR 1
LOWER
CRANE
BACKWARD
TROLLEY
RIGHT
AUXILIAR 2
MANOEUVRES
AUXILIAR 3
AUXILIAR 4
E-STOP
START
(2nd PUSH)

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Power LED
Loading LED
Detail of the LEDs on the battery charger.

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4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4.1. REMOTE CONTROL
4.2. BATTERY CHARGER
Order response time: <50 ms
Active emergency time: <50 ms
Passive emergency time:
500 ms
Range of action: 100 meters
Frequency bands
(ETSI EN 300 220-2 V3.2.1
& ETSI EN 300 440 V2.1.1):
ISM of 433 MHz (433,050 to 434,775 MHz)
868,000 to 870,000 MHz
Temperature range : From -20ºC to +70ºC
Emission power :
10 mW P.R.A.
Power supply: Removable 3.6V Ni-MH battery
Autonomy : 25 hours + 10 minutes backup
Dimensions:
Exterior: 170x70x55 mm
Weight : With battery and shoulder strap: 325 g
Water tightness: IP 65
Power Supply : 100 - 240 Vac (Max. 3 VA)
Charging time : 2.5 hours with fast charge
Protection : IP30
Charger dimensions :
75 x 95 x 50 mm

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5. INSTALLATION AND START-UP
5.1. INSTALLATION OF THE RECEIVER
The details of the installation of the receiver can be found in the corresponding manual.
It’s essential that you consult this manual before the start-up.
5.2. CONFIGURATION
The remote control is factory configured to work with the associated receiver. If the remote control
needs to be reconfigured due to a bug or an update on the receiver, simply remove the EEPROM from
the receiver and place it on the remote. When you turn on the power, the settings are automatically
updated as long as S2 remains on; When S2 turns off, you can turn off the power and restore the
EEPROM into the receiver to establish normal operation.
5.3. START-UP
Once the receiver is installed, when activating the general switch of the machine, the LEDs located on
the front of the receiver will light up to verify its correct operation.
Insert a charged battery into the remote control and the LEDs on the button panel will light up
sequentially to verify its operation. In case there is a problem with the EEPROM of the transmitter,
LED S1 will be on steady.
Switch off the emergency stop button (STOP PALMSWITCH). When the START button is pressed (2nd
press), the remote control will start working by activating the stop relays and start relay, and the
general contactor will be locked. The LEDs of the remote control will be activated indicating that
the remote control is in operating mode. From this moment on, the activation of any button will result in
the activation of the corresponding operation. The selected maneuver will remain active as long as the
button is pressed.
To keep the radio channel free and prevent the operator from accidentally leaving the machine
running when not in use, the remote control has been fitted with an automatic stop system. If no
intervention is made, this system acts after 180 seconds (configurable by EEPROM) sending a stop
sequence to the receiver, which will cause the machine to stop.
5.3.1. SETTING THE TRANSMISSION TIME
The setting of the automatic stop time (default 180 seconds) is done from the TX keypad, and the time
can be changed between three values as follows:
Image 5-1. Buttons used to change the transmission time.
TIME
STOP
TIME
STOP
VALIDATE
(2nd PUSH)
VALIDATE
(2nd PUSH)

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Lock the STOP button and remove the battery.1)
ATTENTION!: REMEMBER THAT LOCKING THE STOP BUTTON IS THE SAME AS
STOPPING THE REMOTE CONTROL, THAT MEANS, TO DEACTIVATE
IMMEDIATELY ANY RELAY OPERATED IN THE RECEIVER.
Press the button marked TIME and, keeping it pressed, insert the battery.2)
Wait until the initial sequence of LEDs is completely finished and then unlock the STOP button.3)
At this point the next transmission time mode is entered and the S1 and S2 LEDs will flash4)
simultaneously from one to three times indicating the time mode to be recorded when
VALIDATE is pressed, which may be:
•Mode 1: 180 seconds (one flash).
•Mode 2: 330 seconds (two flashes).
•Mode 3: continuous emission (three flashes).
Release the TIME pushbutton.5)
Each press of the TIME button switches to the next mode, which is indicated by the corresponding6)
number of flashes.
Once in the desired mode, press the VALIDATE key to save and exit this configuration mode.7)
5.3.2. BATTERY STATUS
The transmitter is equipped with a battery status indicator LED. When the remote control detects that
the battery is at a certain level of discharge, the LED will start flashing and the horn manoeuvre
will be activated intermittently (backup status of the autonomy). From this moment on, after
approximately 10 minutes, the transmitter switches off, sends a stop sequence to the receiver and the
LED lights up permanently (empty battery).