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CattronControl™ LRC-S1 Operator Control Unit (OCU) Remote Control System User Manual 9M02-9124-A001-EN...
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Cattron Holdings, Inc., or any of its affiliates or agents shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. All Cattron products are sold pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, a copy of which will be furnished upon request. When used as a tradename herein, Cattron means Cattron Holdings, Inc.
CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual Contents Important Notes ............................. 4 Safety Instructions ............................5 Warnings and Cautions........................5 System Description ............................7 The Hand-Held Operator Control Unit (OCU) ..................7 Operation ..............................11 Prepare the Battery........................... 11 Selecting the TransKeys ........................11 Turning on the OCU..........................
• This manual is Confidential and Proprietary to Cattron – the entire document including any or all of the information contained therein is not to be reproduced, disclosed, or used in whole or in part for any purpose without prior written authorization of Cattron 9M02-9124-A001-EN Version 2.0...
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. WARNING LRC-S BATTERY CHARGING UNITS ARE DESIGNED ONLY FOR USE WITH CATTRON NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NI-MH) BATTERY PACKS. OTHER BATTERY PACKS MAY EXPLODE WHEN CHARGED WITH THIS DEVICE.
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USING UNAPPROVED COMPONENTS OR ACCESSORIES IN THE SYSTEMS SOLD BY CATTRON IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. UNAPPROVED COMPONENTS ARE DEFINED AS ANY COMPONENT NOT INSPECTED AND SOLD BY CATTRON. THIS ALSO INCLUDES ANY COMPONENT MODIFIED FROM ITS INTENDED USE AND/OR ANY COMPONENT EXHIBITING OBSERVABLE DAMAGE OR DEFECT.
CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual System Description The LRC-S Operator Control Unit (OCU) is part of a remote control system that can be made to serve a wide range of applications, from standard electric overhead traveling (EOT) cranes through highly customized cranes and machines.
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CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual Figure 3: LRC-S OCU Sample Membrane (Label Locations Circled in Red) Operational security advances to its maximum through the use of a removable TransKey which, when installed to the OCU, defines and enables the specific operating parameters, as illustrated in Figure Figure 4: Removable TransKey and Battery Pack 9M02-9124-A001-EN...
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CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual Note: Do not swap the OCU and MCU TransKeys. The OCU (transmitter) TransKey is black. The MCU (receiver) TransKey is yellow. Swapping TransKeys results in OCU/MCU fault indications and the system will not operate. LRC-S OCUs are equipped with an internal antenna with a typical operating range in excess of 120 m (400 ft) uninterrupted line-of-sight.
CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual Operation Prepare the Battery Fully charge the OCU rechargeable battery pack before using the remote control system for the first time. Note: Charging the battery pack can take up to three hours. Refer to Section 4.4 Section 4.5 for battery changing and charging instructions, respectively.
CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual WARNING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM, VERIFY THE TARGET CRANE OR MACHINE YOU WISH TO OPERATE IS UNDER THE DIRECT COMMAND OF YOUR OCU. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY OPERATING A NON-MOTION OCU FUNCTION SUCH AS A HORN OR LAMP AND OBSERVING THAT THE RESPECTIVE FUNCTION ON THE TARGETED CRANE OR MACHINE RESPONDS.
Only Cattron battery packs should be used; if the battery type is not recognized, the STATUS LED flashes yellow. The STATUS LED also illuminates in a series of red blinking sequences to indicate a specific OCU fault, as...
Figure 6: Removing the Battery Pack 4.5 Charging the Battery WARNING LRC-S BATTERY CHARGING UNITS ARE DESIGNED ONLY FOR USE WITH CATTRON NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NI-MH) BATTERY PACKS. OTHER BATTERY PACKS MAY EXPLODE WHEN CHARGED WITH THIS DEVICE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WARNING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
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CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual Referring to Figure 7, connect the Battery Charging Unit as follows: 1. Select the correct plug for your country of operation. 2. If necessary, shift the locking tab on the back of the charger in the indicated direction and remove the existing plug.
Figure Figure 8: LRC-S Rechargeable Battery and Charging Port WARNING LRC-S BATTERY CHARGING UNITS ARE DESIGNED ONLY FOR USE WITH CATTRON NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NI-MH) BATTERY PACKS. OTHER BATTERY PACKS MAY EXPLODE WHEN CHARGED WITH THIS DEVICE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WARNING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual 4.5.3 Charging Status Indication via LEDs Indication Description Red ‘Power’ LED Steady illumination indicates the charger is ready for operation. LED illuminates (item 1, Figure immediately after the charger is connected to the power supply. Red ‘Charge’ LED Steady illumination indicates the battery pack is being charged.
Return the OCU for repair 10 flashes Hardware Fault Change the transmitter board* Return the OCU for repair *Qualified personnel only If necessary, contact Cattron at www.cattron.com/contact for the replacement part number applicable to your system configuration. 9M02-9124-A001-EN Version 2.0...
Before use, visually inspect the OCU for cleanliness, physical damage and security of external parts (screws, battery pack, switches, etc.). Cattron emphasizes that regular visual inspections not only mean quickly locating a source of potential problems, but also may prevent serious problems from developing later.
CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual Technical Data 7.1 Transmitter (OCU) Frequency bands Dependant on region: 433-434 MHz (Europe) 902-927 MHz (North America and other applicable countries) Transfer rate 4.8 - 20 kbps Transmission power 1-10 mW (within the allowable limits) Antenna Internal System addresses 24 Bit...
CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual Technical Support For remote and communication control systems support, parts and repair, or technical support, visit us online at: www.cattron.com/contact. 9M02-9124-A001-EN Version 2.0...
CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual Appendix – RF Channels The four LEDs indicating the RF Channel in use can be located on the membrane according to the image below: 433-434 MHz Frequency Band (Europe) Channel # Center Frequency (MHz) OCU LED 433.0775 433.1025 433.1275...
CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual Channel # Center Frequency (MHz) OCU LED 434.6525 434.6775 434.7025 434.7275 434.7525 434.7775 902-927 MHz Frequency Band (North America and other applicable countries) Operation mode: OM005, OM011, OM012 Cluster Channel # Freq. (MHz) OCU LED 903.00 904.20 905.40 906.60...
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CattronControl™ LRC-S1 User Manual Cluster Channel # Freq. (MHz) OCU LED 927.30 910.50 911.70 912.90 914.10 915.30 916.50 917.70 925.10 926.30 927.50 9M02-9124-A001-EN Version 2.0...
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Cattron Wireless Automation and Control Solutions Support For remote and communication control systems support, parts and repair, or technical support, visit us online at: www.cattron.com/contact Cattron North America Inc., 655 N River Rd NW, Suite A, Warren, OH 44483 9M02-9124-A001-EN Version 2.0...
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