Saga SAGA1-L Series User manual

INSTALLATION &
OPERATION
MANUAL

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SAGA 1-L10/L12 User’s Manual
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Warranty
1-1 Warranty
1-2 Warranty Period
1-3 Excluded Items
1-4 Remarks
Chapter 2 Operating Precautions
2-1 Attention
2-2 Precautions
2-3 Emergency Procedures
Chapter 3 Standard Accessories
Chapter 4 Operation
4-1 Transmitter Configuration
4-2 General Operation
4-3 Special Functions Operation
4-4 The Use of Copier
4-5 Change of Frequency
4-6 ID-Code Remote Setting
4-7 Receiver Voltage Selection
4-8 Transmitter Battery Adoption
Appendix:
I. Function Setting (Defined by Customer)
II. Correspondence Between Pushbuttons and Relay Output
III PC Software Installation and Operation Guide
IV Additional Applications
V General Specification

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Chapter 1 Warranty
1 - 1 Warranty
Gain Electronic Co., Ltd. guarantees that this equipment meets its published it
should work as expected. However, GAIN does not guarantee that operation in
SAGA1 system is error free or without intermission.
1 - 2 Warranty Period
This equipment is warranted against defects in material and manufacturing for a
period of one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period,
GAIN is responsible for necessary repairs as long as the product can be proved
to be defective.
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility
designated by GAIN. Buyer will pay shipping charges to GAIN, while GAIN
will pay return shipping charges.
1 – 3 Excluded Items
This warranty does not include consumptive parts such as batteries, fuses,
buttons, and relays. Also this warranty does not cover defects caused by
improper installation, improper or insufficient maintenance, unauthorized
modification, improper operation, ignorance of environmental specifications, or
improper software or interfacing.
1 - 4 Remarks
1. No other warranty is expressed or implied, except for the above mentioned.
2. The remedies provided herein are the buyers’ sole and exclusive remedies.
GAIN shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages.

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Chapter 2 Operating Precautions
2 - 1 Attention
1. Read this manual carefully before operating and installing SAGA1-L10/L12.
2. Due to the complex nature of equipment, it is necessary to read the entire
manual before installation.
3. Never allow any unauthorized personnel to dismantle equipment as this may
cause the equipment to be damaged.
4. The equipment has been stringently tested for quality before delivery from
our plant. However, it must not be used in extremely dangerous situations,
or where damage may result.
5. After operating the Crane, switch off main power as well as the power on
the Receiver and remove the Transmitter key.
6. The Transmitter should be safely placed when not in use to avoid accidental
pressing of buttons.
7. The Crane should be equipped with a main power Relay, Limit Switch and
other required safety devices.
8. Don't use this device during electrical storm or where there are conditions of
high electrical interference.
9. Ensure that the Transmitter batteries are in good condition and the power for
Receiver is normal.
10. Installation and maintenance should be done only while the Crane's main
power is off and the Receiver’s power is off to prevent electrical shock.
11. The contents of the manual may be amended by the manufacturer without
notice.
12. The manufacturer may introduce new functions to the equipment as is
necessary; therefore, the descriptions may be subject to change.
2 - 2 Precautions
1. After operating SAGA1-L10/L12, please press EMS mushroom and shut off
the main power supply on the Crane & the Receiver and remove the
Transmitter key.
2. Stop operating when slow-response occurs due to insufficient Transmitter
power, beyond the remote control range or severe interference.
3. Remove the batteries when the equipment is not going to be in use for a
long period of time.

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4. SAGA is suitable for use in diverse industrial environments correct
operating and maintenance will extend the SAGA1 system’s life.
5. Check EMS mushroom and the other security functions of the SAGA1
system before daily operation.
6. Presses EMS mushroom when malfunctions or abnormal conditions occur.
7. The operator must be familiar with the following Emergency Procedures
before operating.
2 - 3 Emergency Procedures
In case of emergency, please follow the steps below:
1. Press EMS mushroom.
2. Turn the security key or rotary key switch to "OFF" position.
3. Remove the battery box and key.
4. Shut off the main power of the Crane and discontinue the operation.
5. Contact the distributor to find out reasons.

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Chapter 3 Standard Accessories
A standard and full set of SAGA1-L10/L12 is consist of:
Transmitter ( strap included ) - 1 unit Receiver - 1 unit
Transmitter ( strap included ) - 1 unit Receiver - 1 unit
SAGA1
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L12
SAGA1
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L10

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Chapter 4 Operation
4 – 1 Transmitter Configuration
SAGA1-L10 SAGA1-L12
Figure 4-1 Transmitter Configuration
1- Antenna 6- F1 Pushbutton
2- Emergency Stop 7- Start Pushbutton
3- LED Indicator 8- Battery Cover
4- Motion Pushbutton 9- Rotary Key Switch
5- Aux. Pushbutton R1 ~ R4 10-Security Key
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4 – 2 General Operation
1. Install 2 new AA-size alkaline batteries in the battery box of SAGA1-L12,
then insert into battery case of transmitter; or battery chamber of SAGA1-
L10, and screw up transmitter’s bottom cover. Make sure the “+” and “-”
directions are correct. .
2. Insert security key in the “OFF” position.
3. Turn on the power according to the “Power-On Modes”.
Note: LED indicator will flash with red color if proper procedures are not
followed.
4. Operate transmitter by pressing each pushbutton.
5. After operation, perform the following procedures in sequence: (1) Press
EMS mushroom, (2) rotate security key or rotary key switch
counterclockwise to the “OFF” position, (3) remove key and keep it in a
safe place, (4) remove batteries if not to be used for a long period of time.
4 – 3 Special Functions Operation
4-3-1 Power-On operations
Power-on means that the Main-Relay on the receiver will switch on as soon as
the transmitter sends a signal and then the receiver will be on standby for
continuous control. There are 2 options for “Power-On Mode”:
A. Any pushbutton Power-On Mode
1. Rotate “EMS” mushroom clockwise 45º and pull out.
2. Turn security key clockwise to “ON” position for SAGA1-L12; Rotary
key switch clockwise to “ON” position for SAGA1-L10.
3. Press any pushbutton on the transmitter. This will turn on the power as
well as execute the function of pushbutton.
B. “Start” pushbutton Power-On Mode
1. Rotate “EMS” mushroom clockwise 45º and pull out.
2. Turn security key clockwise to “ON” position for SAGA1-L12; Rotary
key switch clockwise to “ON” position for SAGA1-L10.
3. Press “Start” pushbutton on the transmitter to turn on power for SAGA1-
L12; Continue to turn rotary key switch to “START” position to turn on
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automatically after been released).
4-3-2 Acceleration Operation
1. For SAGA1-L12 : “Start” pushbutton is the acceleration pushbutton.
2. For SAGA1-L10 : “Start” key is the acceleration key to use.
3. When a motion is in the second speed, quick touch of acceleration
pushbutton will accelerate the speed. Repeated touch of acceleration
pushbutton will increase the speed.
Note: When accelerating, the motion pushbutton must be depressed and
held in the second speed. If motion pushbutton is released, there
will be no acceleration and speed will return to zero.
4-3-3 Inching Operation
1. “Start” pushbutton(or key) is set for “inching” function.
2. Press or turn and hold inching pushbutton or key.
3. Press any motion pushbutton to perform the inching motion.
Note: The other pushbutton of transmitter must be released before press
inching pushbutton.
4 – 4 The Use of Copier
1. Insert the six pins female plug of copier into the male socket inside the
TX or RX of SAGA1-L10/L12.
2. For copying and saving the data from TX or RX, put on the magnetic
key onto the receptor to connect; for transferring the saved data from
copier to TX or RX, release the magnetic key from the receptor.
3. Press and release “1” pushbutton (or 2, 3) to copy and save the data
(When magnetic key is on) from TX or RX, after the green indicator
light has flashed, the transfer is finished, disconnect the plug. Proceed
the same procedure to transfer the data from copier to TX or RX. (When
magnetic key is off)
Note: 1.Make sure the power of TX or RX is off when copying.
2.The copier for SAGA1-L10/L12 (dual colors on the appearance)
can also be used for existing SAGA1-L4/6/8/6B/8B, the old one
(blue) can not be used for SAGA1-L10/L12.
3.The copier can copy both function settings and ID-Code, but to
pair the crystal is still essential to match both TX and RX for
communicating each other.

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4 – 5 Change of Frequency
It is easy to change frequency of the SAGA1-L series simply by replacing
correspondent frequency crystal in both the TX and RX.
Instructions:
(1). Pry up the crystal unit with a flat screwdriver.
(2). Remove the crystal unit from the system.
(3). Use a needle nose pliers to straighten both pins of the new crystal unit.
(4). Insert the new crystal unit vertically into the PC board.
(5). Press the new crystal down into the socket.
Note: To replace a new crystal, please note that there are two kinds of frequencies
(VHF and UHF) available. The indication of VHF or UHF is shown on PC
board with a check mark “V” and please make sure not to replace a VHF
crystal unit into UHF PC board or vice versa.
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