
Flex 4Base® CE Instruction Manual
January 2017
Page 4 of 41
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Radio Controlled Safety ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Critical Installation Considerations...................................................................................................... 7
2.2 General ............................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Persons Authorized to Operate Radio Controlled Cranes.................................................................. 7
2.4 Safety Information and Recommended Training for Radio Controlled Equipment Operators ...........8
2.5 Transmitter Unit .................................................................................................................................. 9
2.6 Pre-Operation Test.............................................................................................................................. 9
2.7 Handling Batteries ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.8 Optional Rechargeable Battery Charging......................................................................................... 10
2.9 Battery Disposal................................................................................................................................ 10
2.10 Crane/Lifting Device Specific Warnings.......................................................................................... 11
3 General System Information .................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Transmitter ........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.1.1 External Illustration.................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Internal Illustration ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Receiver............................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2.1 External Illustration.................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Internal Illustration ..................................................................................................................... 15
4 Function Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Transmitter ........................................................................................................................................ 16
4.1.1 Transmitter Firmware Version ................................................................................................... 16
4.1.2 Transmitter Channel Settings .................................................................................................... 16
4.1.3 Remote Pairing.......................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.4 Transmitter Start Function Settings ........................................................................................... 19
4.1.5 Transmitter Inactivity Timer Settings ......................................................................................... 19
4.1.6 Transmitter Output Power Settings ........................................................................................... 19
4.1.7 Infrared Programming ............................................................................................................... 20
4.1.8 Pushbutton Function Settings ................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Receiver............................................................................................................................................ 22
4.2.1 Receiver Channel Settings........................................................................................................ 22
4.2.2 Output Relay Configurations ..................................................................................................... 23
4.2.3 Dipswitch Settings ..................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.4 Jumper Settings ........................................................................................................................ 29
4.2.5 Fuse Ratings ............................................................................................................................. 29
4.2.6 Lights Indicator and Buzzer Installation..................................................................................... 30
4.2.7 Other Function Output Relays Settings..................................................................................... 30
5 System Channels Table ........................................................................................................................... 31
6 Receiver Installation................................................................................................................................. 32
6.1 Output Relay Contact Diagrams ....................................................................................................... 32
6.2 Pre-installation Precautions .............................................................................................................. 32
6.3 Step-By-Step Installation................................................................................................................... 33
7 Operating Procedures .............................................................................................................................. 36
7.1 General Operation ............................................................................................................................ 36
7.2 A/B Pushbutton Select Operation ..................................................................................................... 37
7.3 Pitch & Catch Operation ................................................................................................................... 37
7.4 Changing Batteries ........................................................................................................................... 37
7.5 System Status Light Indications........................................................................................................ 38
7.5.1 Transmitter Status Indications ................................................................................................... 38
7.5.2 Receiver Status Indications ....................................................................................................... 39
7.5.3 Receiver Power Indications....................................................................................................... 39
7.5.4 Receiver COM Indications......................................................................................................... 39
8 General Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 40
9 EU Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................................. 41