Base Engineering 4401B User Manual Installation and operation

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Installation and operation

BASE ENGINEERINGINSTALLATION & OPERATIONRADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMProControlModel RVC400FCC ID: N8K-4401BTHIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWINGCONDITIONS:(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFULINTERFERENCE AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANYINTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.DRAFT COPY
READ THIS FIRSTWe all know how painful it is to read equipment manuals. In the interest of satisfying the novelty of“hooking it up and trying it out” without going through the entire manual first, we have provided a short“minimal” connection system to try it out;1) Connect a 12 volt power supply to the receiver at the power supply pigtail-see picture for whatconnection is a +12V and what is Gnd. Be sure it’s correct before you turn the power on!2) Hook nothing else up to the receiver.3) Turn the 12V power on – the led indicator beside the setup button should blink once then go out.4) Press the set-up button 5 times in a row – not too fast – about 2 times a second. The led should blink5 times and go out.5) Take the transmitter and press any button on it – the corresponding led beside the relay channel onthe circuit board should light up – the relays are the little white blocks on the circuit board – the redindicator LED’s are close to each of them.THAT’S IT! – You have just taught the receiver to work with the transmitter and can operate thechannels in momentary mode. There’s a lot more you can do but … you guessed it … you will have toread the manual.Thanks very much for purchasing this BASE Engineering remote control system.
Setting Operation Mode for Each ChannelEach channel of the receiver can be programmed to operate in one of four modes;1) Momentary2) Latched3) Emergency Latched4) Safety Timer MomentaryMomentaryThe output channel on the receiver is activated ONLY when the correspondingtransmitter button is depressed. This operation is similar to a momentary push-button;push to activate, release to de-activate.LatchedThe output channel on the receiver is changed from deactivated to activated when thecorresponding button is pressed on the transmitter. Once the transmitter button isreleased, the channel remains activated on the receiver. Pressing the button a secondtime and releasing it on the transmitter causes the receiver channel to change fromactivated to de-activated. This operation is similar to a push-on, push off switch. Pushonce to activate, push again to deactivate.Emergency LatchedThe output channel on the receiver is changed from deactivated to activated when thecorresponding button on the transmitter is pressed. Pressing the button on thetransmitter and releasing it further will have no effect – the channel on the receiver willremain activated. The only way to deactivate the channel on the receiver is to press thereset button on the RECEIVER unit. This operation is similar to a kill button on a pieceof machinery – once the button is pressed the machine will be immediately stopped, butreleasing and pressing the button again has no effect.Safety Timer MomentaryThe output channel on the receiver operates identically as the momentary operation withone exception – if the transmitter button is pressed continuously for longer than 30seconds, the receiver unit will automatically deactivate the channel. To activate thechannel for longer than 30 seconds, the button on the transmitter must be momentarilyreleased and then re-pressed again at least once every 30 seconds. This operation iscommonly used for a “smart dead-man” operation. It allows the unit to be used as adead-man switch but with the added feature that a bypassed switch (i.e. buttonpermanently forced closed) will not allow the system to operate indefinitely.
Programming Each Channel’s Operation ModeEach channel can be individually set to operate in one of the four modes described earlier. Theprogramming operation involves removing the cover on the receiver unit and pressing a set-upbutton on the internal circuit board several times while watching the red led indicator.Steps to program each channel;1) Turn power off to the receiver unit.2) Remove the cover of the receiver unit and locate the set-up push button on the internalcircuit board as well as the indicator led beside it. This button is used to program all internalsettings in the receiver.3) Turn power on to the receiver unit – watch that the indicator led blinks once – this indicatesthat the receiver is functioning properly. Once you have started the programming operationif you lose track of your place in the sequence, turn the power off and then on again to startthe operation over.4) Press the set-up button 10 times in a row – not too slow – about 2 times a second. Oncethe button has been pressed 10 times in a row – watch the led indicator. It should blink 10times, repeat the 10 presses again.5) Once the led has blinked 10 times, the receiver unit is now waiting for the channel number.Press the button the number of times corresponding to the channel you wish to set. Forexample, one press for channel 1, two presses for channel 2.6) The led will blink the number of times to verify that you have selected the correct channel. Ifyou have not selected the proper channel or lose track of how many times you havepressed the button, turn the power off and then on again and start from the first step above.7) Now that the channel has been selected, the operating mode for this channel will be set.Press the button the number of times below for the mode of operation desired for thechannel – see elsewhere in the manual for a description of these modes of operation;1 Press -Channel will be momentary operation2 Presses -Channel will be latched operation3 Presses -Channel will be emergency latched operation4 Presses -Channel will be momentary with 30’s safety timer8) The led will blink the number of times you have pressed the button and then will go out.The programming of the channel operation mode is now complete.
NOTE:While each channel can be set for emergency latched operation, there is only one reset buttonthat is connected to the receiver. If more than one channel is set for emergency latchedoperation all will be de-activated when the reset button is pressed.All programmed settings are not lost when the power is turned off to the unit and will be activethe next time the receiver is powered up again.ID CODESThere are no switches in either the receiver or transmitter units that are set an “ID” codebetween the pair. All transmitters have a unique signature code of ID that is factory set andcannot be changed. In order for a transmitter to operate a receiver, the receiver has to “learn”the proper code of the transmitter. It is also possible to clear the ID code in the receiver so thatany transmitter will operate the receiver.Teaching the Receiver A Transmitter ID CodeEach transmitter unit contains a unique serial number or “ID Code” that is set at the factory andcannot be altered in the field. In order that a transmitter can operate a particular receiver unit,the receiver unit must first “learn” the transmitter’s ID Code so that it will respond to commandsfrom that transmitter.If a transmitter is used that has not been “learned” by the receiver, the receiver will not functionwith that transmitter. To teach a receiver the ID code of a transmitter, follow the steps below;1) Turn power off to the receiver.2) Remove the cover of the receiver unit and locate the set-up pushbutton on the internalcircuit board as well as the indicator led beside it. This button is used to program all internalsettings in the receiver.3) Turn power on to the receiver – watch that the indicator led blinks once – this indicates thatthe receiver is functioning properly.4) Press the set-up button 5 times in a row – not too slow – about 2 times a second. Once thebutton has been pressed 5 times in a row – watch the led indicator. It should blink 5 timesto indicate it is now waiting for a transmitter to learn.5) Take the transmitter that is to be used with this receiver and press any button on it for 2seconds or more.6) This completes the learning process. The ID of this transmitter is stored in memory in thereceiver and will not be lost when the power is turned off. The above process can berepeated whenever a new or different transmitter is to be used with the receiver. Only onetransmitter at a time can be used with the receiver.Clearing ID Setting In Receiver
Once the receiver has learned the transmitter, it will not operate with any other transmitters. Itis possible to set the receiver to recognize ALL transmitters by clearing the ID settings that hasbeen programmed into it. To clear the ID setting in the receiver;1) Turn power off to the receiver.2) Remove the cover of the receiver unit and locate the set-up pushbutton on the internalcircuit board as well as the indicator led beside it. This button is used to program all internalsettings in the receiver.3) Turn the power on to the receiver – watch that the indicator led blinks once- this indicatesthat the receiver is functioning properly.4) Press the set-up push button 15 times in a row – not too slow – about 2 times a second.Once the button has been pressed 15 times in a row – watch the led indicator. It shouldblink 15 times to confirm that it is clearing the ID in memory.5) This completes the clearing ID process – all transmitters will now operate this receiver.Clearing All Programmed Settings to Factory SettingsTo clear all programmed settings in the receiver to the factory-set values, proceed as follows;1) While pressing and holding the button down, turn the power to the receiver unit on.2) Wait until the red LED on the circuit board blinks 3 times and then release the button.3) The receiver settings have now been erased and replaced with the factory values.Factory SettingsChannel 1 - MomentaryChannel 2 - MomentaryChannel 3 - MomentaryChannel 4 - MomentaryID - All transmitters will operate this receiver
Programming Operation SummaryLearn New Transmitter ID:Clear ID Setting:Push 5x – wait 5 blinks Push 15x – wait 15 blinksPress Transmitter for 2 SecondsReceiver Accepts All TransmittersSet Channel Operation Mode: Reset To Factory Settings:Push 10x – wait 10 blinks Turn Power OffPush Channel # - Wait # blinks Press & Hold Learn ButtonPush Mode # - Wait # blinks Turn Power On – Wait 3 blinksMode 1 = Momentary Release Learn ButtonMode 2 = Latched ID = ClearedMode 3 = Emergency Latched Channel 1/2/3/4 = MomentaryMode 4 = Safety Timer MomentaryReceiver Connections;Emergency Latch Reset ButtonAn emergency latch reset button is used to unlatch all channels that have beenprogrammed as emergency latched operation. The switch should be a normally open,momentary pushbutton type SPST (Single pole single throw). It is wired into theterminal block as shown in the receiver diagram.Channel ConnectionsEach channel output is a dry-relay contact capable of 10 amps maximum. Connectionsprovided to the relay on a three position terminal block for each of the four channels.One connection is the common terminal, the other two are normally closed and normallyopen – these are indicated on the circuit board beside each terminal block.Fuses for ChannelsEach relay output channel has a fuse position for a standard “auto-fuse” to be inserted.Provide a fuse for each channel based on the current expected to operate the deviseconnected to the relay but under no circumstances – DO EXCEED 10 AMPs ON EACHCHANNEL.Power SupplyThe power supply connections are provided on a two position terminal block shown inthe diagram. Note +12 and Gnd carefully – a power supply switch if required must beprovided external from the receiver unit.Fuse for Power SupplyA standard “autofuse” fuse is located on the circuit board for the power that is routed tothe electronics (power through the relays is fused separately – see earlier description). Thisfuse is to be 1 Amp – DO NOT EXCEED THIS VALUE OF FUSE FOR THE POWER SUPPLY.
Important – Information on FusesFuse InformationFuses used in the receiver are standard “Auto-Fuse” type, commonly available at manyauto/truck supply centers.Example: Manufacturer: LittlefuseType: Low Voltage Autofuse Fuse Fast ActingType ATO 257Example P/N: 257 010 (Type 257 Fuse – 10 Amp Rating)Fuse Sizes:There are five fuse sockets on the receiver circuit board – one for each of the output circuits ofthe relays plus one socket for the fuse that protects the electronic circuits.Electronic Circuits on Receiver Circuit Board: 1 AMPRelay Output Circuits Connected to External Equipment: 10 Amp MaximumNOTE:The size of fuse that will be used in these depends on what is being controlled by the relaycontacts. Under no circumstances DO NOT EXCEED 10 AMPS PER RELAY CONTACTCIRCUIT.
RVC 400R ReceiverFCC Declaration of ConformityCompliance Information StatementName: Remote Valve Control ReceiverModel : RVC 400RManufacturer: Base Engineering1714 Rothesay RoadSaint John, New BrunswickCanada, E2H 2J4Phone (506) 847-2273Fax (506) 849-6559Testing Laboratory: MPB Technologies Inc.Unit 100302 Legget DriveKanata, OntarioCanada, K2K 1Y5Phone (613) 599-6800MPBT Report No. B20R1972Compliance Statement:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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