Saga SAGA1-L40 User manual

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User’s Guide
SAGA1-L40 Joystick type
Industrial Radio Remote Controller

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Contents
Warranty
Precautions of operation
General Operation
Batteries
Emergency Procedures
Wiring

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Warranty
Gain Electronic Co., Ltd. guarantees that this equipment meets its published
specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Under proper installation it
should work as expected. However, GAIN does not guarantee that operation in
SAGA1 system is error free or without intermission.
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.
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, and
improper operation, ignorance of environmental specifications, or improper
software or interfacing.
No other warranty is expressed or implied, except for the above mentioned. 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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Precautions of Operation
1. Please carefully read the manual before operating this device.
2. Never dismantle the equipment by any unauthorized personnel, or equipment
may be damaged.
3. This manual is for reference only. Pleases consult your distributor for further
assistance.
4. The equipment has been strictly tested for quality before delivery from our plant.
However, this equipment must not be used in dangerous situations or where
damage may result.
5. After operation, shut off main power to the crane, power to receiver, and turn the
key to “OFF” position and remove it.
6. Transmitter should be placed in a safe area when not in use to avoid accidental
pressing of buttons.
7. The crane should be equipped with main power relay, limit switch and other
safety devices.
8. Don’t use equipment during lightening or high electrical interference conditions.
9. Make sure that the batteries are in good condition and power for receiver is
correct.
10. Maintenance should only be done while the crane’s main power is off to
prevent electrical shock.
11. Operating in an industrial facility is highly dangerous; therefore, operator must
have adequate training in using SAGA1 system.
12. Those who operate the machine should be healthy and have good judgment in
regards to safety.
13. Although the SAGA1 transmitter is very durable and weather resistant care
should be taken not to expose it to severe impact or pressure.
14. If the severe interference occurred you should stop using the equipment at
once.15
15. Please take the battery out when the equipment will not be used for a long time.
16. Be sure to know the “Procedures of Emergency “

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General Operation
1) Turn on the main power switch of the equipment (Crane).
2) Install four AA size batteries in the transmitter make sure the “+”and
“-“ direction are correct.
3) Turn the rotary key switch clockwise to "ON" position, then
press the Start pushbutton to Power-On.
4) Operate normally according to the function setting has done.
5) Please proceed the following procedure after operation:
a) Press EMS mushroom and turn the rotary key switch of the
transmitter to "OFF" position to shut off the motion of the receiver and remove the key.
b) Switch off the main power switch of the equipment (Crane).
c) Remove the batteries when the equipment is not going to be in use for a long period of
time.
SAGA1-L40 Transmitter
Joystick 1 Joystick 2
Emergency
Stop
button
Rotary Key
Select
Switch 1
Select
Switch 2
Pushbutton
(R1)
Pushbutton
(Start/R0)

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Emergency Procedures
In case of any emergency, please follow the steps below and ask the distributor for
service immediately:
1. Press EMS mushroom.
2. Turn the rotary key to "OFF" position.
3. Shut off the main power of the Crane and discontinue the operation.
4. Contact the distributor to find out reasons.
Press EMS button
Turn off and remove
the rotary key switch

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Batteries
Four AA size batteries are required for the transmitter. There is a 3-stage power
indicating functions with LED display. “Green color”: Sufficient power to operate
transmitter. ”Yellow color”: Power is depleting. Operation must be stopped
immediately (for example: down the goods to ground) to replace batteries. “Red
color”: Insufficient power. Transmitter will send out an emergency stop signal to
the receiver due to insufficient power. Operator should avoid this situation in order
to maintain the safety of operation.

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Wiring

FCC Caution:
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
2. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
3. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
Remark:
This product of SAGA1-L40 will apply and be sold to both the transmitter and the
associated receiver unit as a "complete system"only.