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  • Page 2 These highly evolved software include CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check codes) and Hamming Codes. To insure maximum operating safety, the Alpha 500 series incorporate many safety features. Some of these safety features include receiver self-diagnosing, transmitter pushbutton self-diagnosing, transmitter low voltage detection/warning, and transmitter/receiver auto shutdown after 1 minute of transmitter low voltage warning.

  • Page 3: Safety Instruction

    2. SAFETY INSTRUCTION The Alpha 580 system is relatively simple to use. However, it is very important to observe the proper safety procedures during operation. When use properly the Alpha 580 system will enhance productivity and efficiency in the workplace. The following instructions should be strictly followed: Make a daily check of the transmitter casing and pushbuttons.

  • Page 4: Pushbutton Configuration

    3. PUSHBUTTON CONFIGURATION The Alpha 580 model can be configured from 3 to 5 motions with 2-speed pushbuttons and an emergency stop button (EMS). (Fig. 1) Pushbutton Placements 2-Speed pushbuttons which can be used for the 4 motion or for any other functions.

  • Page 5: External View

    4. TRANSMITTER OUTLINE 4.1 External View (Fig. 2) Front View Transmitter enclosure Emergency Stop (EMS) 15) Battery Screws Power switch (ON/OFF) Pushbutton #1 16) Batter Cover/FCC ID Pushbutton #2 10) Pushbutton #3 Pushbutton #4 11) Pushbuttons #5 Pushbutton #6 12) Pushbutton #7 (A1) Pushbutton #8 (A2) 13) Pushbutton #9 (A3) Pushbutton #10 (A4)

  • Page 6: Internal View

    4.2 Internal View (Fig. 4) Front View (Fig. 5 TX Module/Antenna 20) Auxiliary Connector Battery Contact 21) Programming Port TX Quartz Crystal 22) ID Code Dip-Switch...
  • Page 7 5. RECEIVER OUTLINE (Fig. 6) Receiver Internal Assembly 1) Power LED Display 8) E/W Fuse 15) Voltage Selector 2) SQ Led Display 9) N/S Fuse 16) MAIN Fuse 3) System Status LED Display 10) A1/A2 Fuse 17) A4 Fuse 4) Relay COM LED Display 11) A3 Fuse 18) Primary Power Fuse 5) Programming Port...
  • Page 8 (Fig. 7) Receiver External Assembly Transparent top cover Mounting bracket with shock absorbers Light-gray colored base Cable gland (PG-29) “ POWER ~ AC Power Source Indicator On" AC input power supplied. “ O ff” No AC input power. SQ ~ RF Signal Indicator "On" RF signals received.
  • Page 9 6. OUTPUT CONTACT DIAGRAM No connection...
  • Page 10 7. SYSTEM SETTING CONFIGURATION 7.1 Jumper Settings (JP3) Manufacture settings. Low voltage warning only; receiver MAIN will not be deactivated. Open After one minute of low voltage warning, the transmitter power and Short the receiver MAIN will be deactivated. (see note B) Note A: JP1, JP2, JP4, JP5, JP6, and JP7 not applicable for the Alpha 580 model.

  • Page 11: Receiver Installation

    8. RECEIVER INSTALLATION 8.1 Preparation For Installation Required Tools: (1) Flat Head Screwdriver (-) (2) Phillips Head Screwdriver (+) (3) Multi-Meter (4) 14mm Wrench x 2 (5) 10.5mm Drill-Bit Ensure receiver is not set to the same channel and ID code as any other units in operation at the same facility.

  • Page 12: System Testing

    2 5 5 mm 4 - O 10.5 2 7 8 mm 8.3 System Testing Connect the power source to the receiver and test the operation of each function to ensure it operates in the same manner as the pendant controller. Ensure the receiver MAIN can be properly controlled by the remote control.

  • Page 13: Transmitter Operation

    9. TRANSMITTER OPERATION Make sure the two alkaline batteries are installed correctly. Do make sure to use alkaline type batteries for longer operating time between battery replacements. Rechargeable batteries can also be used (1,600mA or higher recommended). Turn “ on ” the power switch located on the top left hand corner of the transmitter unit (refer to diagram below).

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    10. TROUBLE SHOOTING Should the operator find the equipment not operating normally, please check the chart below for simple trouble shooting steps. SYMPTOM REASON SOLUTION Ensure the correct transmitter is in Transmitter does not Transmitter and the receiver are use. The labels on the receiver and communicate to not on the same RF channel (SQ the transmitter will identify the RF...

  • Page 15: System Specification

    11. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION Transmitter Unit Frequency Range 433 MHz Transmitting Range 150 feet Hamming Distance Channel Spacing 25KHz Frequency Control Quartz Crystals Frequency Drift < 5ppm @ -20 ~ +70 Frequency Deviation < 1ppm @ 25 Spurious Emission - 50dB Transmitting Power ~.1mW Emission...

  • Page 16: Receiver Unit

    Receiver Unit Frequency Range 433 MHz Channel Spacing 25KHz Hamming Distance Frequency Control Quartz Crystals Frequency Drift < 5ppm @ -20 ~ +70 Frequency Deviation < 1ppm @ 25 Sensitivity 0.4 V Antenna Impedance 50 ohms Data Decoder Reference Quartz Crystals Responding Time 40mS (Normal) Enclosure...

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