RADIO REMOTE CONTROL

M550L
User’s Manual
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in the information. Furthermore, IMET can not be held responsible for damages or problems in general
arising from the use of non-original Imet accessories or spare parts. The same remark applies to
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 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains detailed instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of the M550 radio
remote control family. In order to obtain the best possible performance during its operation, in com-
plete safety, all operators must read the instructions provided in this manual carefully and follow them
scrupulously.
All operations regarding the installation, use and maintenance must be performed by specialised per-
sonnel only.
The enclosed sheets A, B and C have to be considered an integral part of this manual.

1. Identification data

Industrial radio remote control

Date of installation Year of construction Serial no.

2017

ID RECEIVER UNIT Radio ID:

M550

S H Cable clamp output

Transceiver
Single transmission
T
Double transmission D Pre-cabled output with multipolar
I plug fixed on the receiver
Pre-cabled output with cable
Integrated board L L
and multipolar plug
SLOT board H
M Output on terminal block s
DIN rail M
CAN Receiver K
A 24 Vac Power Supply

B 48 Vac Power Supply

AC Power Supply AC
C 55 Vac Power Supply
DC Power Supply DC
D 110 Vac Power Supply

E 230 Vac Power Supply

Project reference No nnnn
Power supply voltage range:
F
24 / 48 - 55 / 110 / 230 / 230 Vac
External antenna O G 12 - 28 Vdc Power Supply
Internal antenna I
N 12 - 28 Vdc / 12 - 28 Vac Power Supply
External fixed antenna S

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 ID TRANSMITTING UNIT

M550

Transceiver T

Push button transmitter with 12 WAVE L12

buttons + start and stop
Push button transmitter with 10
WAVE L10
buttons + start and stop
Push button transmitter with 8 nnnn Project reference No
WAVE S8
buttons + start and stop
Push button transmitter with 6
buttons + start and stop
WAVE S6
Push button transmitter with 4
buttons + start and stop
WAVE S4
THOR Transmitter with push buttons,
selectors and potentiometers THOR NJ
THOR Transmitter with
single-axe joysticks THOR M#
THOR Transmitter with single
and bi -axial joystick
THOR X
THOR Transmitter with
THOR B# REMARK:
bi -axial joystick
ZEUS Transmitter with push buttons, # = Quantity of Joysticks (Numerical unit
ZEUS NJ from 1 to 8 depending on the size of the
selectors and potentiometers
housing and on the quantity of selectors,
ZEUS Transmitter with
ZEUSM# push buttons and potentiometers,
single axial joysticks
installed on the radio remote control).
ZEUS Transmitter with single
and bi -axial joystick ZEUS X#
ZEUS Transmitter with
bi -axial joystick ZEUS B#

Transmitter DIN rail mounted

M8
Transmitter S with selectors,
push buttons and potentiometers
S1
Transmitter S with selectors,
push buttons and potentiometers S2
Transmitter type G with
4 bi -axial joystick G4

1.1 Types of radio remote controls specified in this manual

The M550 family is made up of many different radio control versions. Some are characterised by the
use of digital controls (on/off), whereas others enable two control typologies to be used simultane-
ously, both analogue and digital together. This manual deals with the receiver versions L-AC and L-
DC. The easy identification code, given in the table above, means the configuration of the product and
can be easily recognised.

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INDEX
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................1

1. IDENTIFICATION DATA...........................................................................................................................1
1.1 TYPES OF RADIO REMOTE CONTROLS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL ..............................................................2
INDEX ....................................................................................................................................................................3

2. CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL..............................................................................................5

ATTENTION ...........................................................................................................................................................5
DANGER ...............................................................................................................................................................5
NOTE....................................................................................................................................................................5
3. OPERATION DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................5

4. COMMON APPLICATIONS .......................................................................................................................6

4.1 NON-ADMITTED USES ..............................................................................................................................6
4.2 RISK ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................................................6
5. FCC-REGULATORY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................7

6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ........................................................................................................................8

6.1 START FUNCTION ....................................................................................................................................8
6.2 STOP FUNCTION ....................................................................................................................................8
6.3 SWITCHING OFF ......................................................................................................................................8
6.4 SELF SWITCHING OFF ..............................................................................................................................8
6.5 LUMINOUS INDICATORS...........................................................................................................................9
6.6 BATTERY STATE INDICATOR ...................................................................................................................10
6.7 BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND CHARGING ................................................................................................10
7. CRITERIA FOR A PERFECT INSTALLATION.....................................................................................10
7.1 DRILLING PLAN FOR RECEIVER FASTENING.............................................................................................11
7.2 CONNECTION .......................................................................................................................................11
7.3 AC RECEIVER MAIN BOARD ....................................................................................................................13
7.4 AC RECEIVER ON/OFF OUTPUTS .........................................................................................................14
7.5 DC RECEIVER MAIN BOARD ...................................................................................................................15
7.6 DC RECEIVER ON/OFF OUTPUTS .........................................................................................................16
7.7 DC RECEIVER ANALOGUE OUTPUTS .......................................................................................................17
7.8 SET UP OF LOGIC FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................18
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................19
8.1 TRANSMITTERS TYPE WAVE..................................................................................................................19
8.2 TRANSMITTERS TYPE THOR AND ZEUS.................................................................................................19
8.3 TRANSMITTING UNIT WAVE TYPE ..........................................................................................................19
8.4 TRANSMITTING UNITS TYPE THOR AND ZEUS .......................................................................................20
8.5 TRANSMITTERS TYPE S1, S2 AND G4......................................................................................................20
8.6 TRANSMITTER TYPE M8.........................................................................................................................20
8.7 RECEIVING UNIT TYPE L........................................................................................................................21
8.8 BATTERY CHARGER CB5000 FOR WAVE MODELS:................................................................................22
8.9 BATTERY CHARGER CB3600 FOR THOR AND ZEUS MODELS ................................................................22
8.10 BATTERY CHARGER CB6000 FOR S1, S2 AND G4 ..................................................................................23
9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.......................................................................24
9.1 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE OPERATOR ........................................................24
9.2 MAINTENANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROLS ..............................................................................................24
10. TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................................................25
10.1 THE TRANSMITTER DOES NOT COME ON .................................................................................................25
10.2 THE RECEIVER DOES NOT COME ON .......................................................................................................25
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 10.3 THE RECEIVER COMES ON BUT DOES NOT ACTIVE THE MACHINE MAIN CONTACT. .....................................25
10.4 THE SYSTEM ENTERS OFTEN INTO PASSIVE EMERGENCY STATUS...............................................................26
10.5 LIST OF TRANSMITTER SPARE PARTS .......................................................................................................26
10.6 LIST OF AC RECEIVER SPARE PARTS .......................................................................................................26
10.7 LIST DC RECEIVER SPARE PARTS ...........................................................................................................26
10.8 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ........................................................................................................................27
11 WASTE DISPOSAL( EUROPEAN ZONE )................................................................................................27

12 COUPLING TELEGRAM DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................27

13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .......................................................................................................28

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 2. CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Attention
This symbol means: instructions to be complied with for a correct working of the radio remote control.

Danger
The paragraph marked with this symbol contains information to be complied with carefully to avoid
dangerous situations.

Note
This arrow means: remarks containing suggestions for a radio remote control use.

3. OPERATION DESCRIPTION
The M550 system is the result of IMET long experience in the field of radio remote controls.
The high technology applied has enabled to manufacture a product enhancing the main prop-
erties of a modern radio remote control.
Thanks to its compact anti-collision plastic container, the M550 system can stand the heaviest use
conditions with the highest reliability.
Equipped with a waterproof removable and rechargeable battery with gold plated contacts, IMET radio
remote control assures operation for continuous working shifts in the most climatic and environmental
conditions.
A practical, clear and ergonomic control panel allows complete control of all the machine’s functions,
letting the operator perform even the most difficult manoeuvres safely and freely.
A double decoding channel allows to obtain very high safety levels thus reducing error probability in
practice to zero.
Thank to the safety STOP function the system is able to operate in compliance to the most strict exist-
ing safety norms. The homonymous relays, opportunely connected, grants, when releasing a com-
mand, the safety function in case of failures (UNI-EN 954-1 standard). The safety category of each
command is stated in the enclosure B and depends also from the safety STOP function, which allows
to increase of one level the safety category of some specific commands. This system can grant a high
safety level in dangerous situations, where a higher safety category is required.
The wide range of versions available can meet all user’s requirements. Easy to install, the radio re-
mote control IMET M550 can be integral part of each machine, requiring a wireless command system.
It can be supplied with a cable clamp or a multiple connector fixed on the receiver case or with pre-
cabled outputs through a multiple plug. The system can operate using both during current (12÷28
Vdc) or alternate current (24, 48÷55, 110 Vac e 230 Vac).

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 4. COMMON APPLICATIONS
The most common applications of the radio remote control generally regard hoisting and hauling ma-
chines, as construction cranes, bridge cranes, truck mounted cranes and concrete pumps. Other ap-
plications are not to be excluded, as long as they are in compliance to the conditions mentioned on
the chapter below.

4.1 Non-admitted uses

The radio remote control may not be used if the climatic and electric characteristics mentioned in the
chapter 7.0 are not present. Moreover, the radio remote control application is forbidden in places re-
quiring antideflagration characteristics.and in the machines for moving, raising and transporting peo-
ple.
IMET cannot be held responsible if the radio remote control is installed on applications that are
different from those permitted.

4.2 Risk analysis

• All machines must undergo a risk analysis; therefore it is necessary to evaluate, within the limits of
this analysis, if the machine can be radio remote controlled.
• The machine producer and/or the person who decides upon radio remote control use and installa-
tion is responsible for this analysis.
.
IMET cannot be held responsible if the risk analysis is not carried out correctly.

• To guarantee correct radio remote control operation, all current regulations regarding safety at
work and accident prevention should be respected. All current user country national laws regard-
ing the use of both the machine and the radio remote control must always be respected.

IMET cannot be held responsible if the radio remote control is used in unlawful working condi-
tions.

• System must be installed by a licensed technician and in accordance with all relevant local,
state/provincial and federal regulations
• The radio remote control use is allowed to competent operators, who should have a perfect
knowledge of the radio remote control operation and of the relative machine. IMET strictly rec-
ommends to arrange a proper training for all operators using the radio remote control.
The operator must always visually follow all movements of the machine and its load remaining in-
side radio remote control typical working range. It is forbidden to switch on the transmitter in
places where the machine, commanded through the radio remote control, is not completely visi-
ble. By switching on the transmitter in a closed place or, in any case, far from the receiver, it is
evident that it is not possible to be really aware of the operations to be carried out. This can
bring to dangerous situations.
• Before using the radio remote control always make sure that the STOP push-button can be
pressed and released: if it does not work, do not use the radio remote control.
• The operator must always pay attention to the entire work area. Press the STOP button in case of
hazard.
• The operator must always pay attention not to let elements such as cement, sand, lime, etc. de-
posit on the transmitting unit because they can compromise transmitting unit use and safety.
In case of malfunctions and/or damaged and/or faulty parts, put the radio remote control out of
use until the problem has been completely eliminated.

• In case of work suspension, even for short periods, the control unit has to be switched off and the
key removed from the transmitter, thus to avoid its use by non allowed personnel.

Failure to comply with the above WARNINGS may result in serious injury or death to personnel
and damage to equipment.

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 5. FCC-Regulatory Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television re-
ception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
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

WARNING:
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by IMET may void
the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

RF EXPOSURE NOTICE:
The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
ries. Nevertheless, the transmitters shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human con-
tact during normal operation is minimized.
Operating the transmitter with its carrying belt guarantees the compliance with RF exposure bounda-
ries.
In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human prox-
imity to the receiver’s antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation

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 6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
For the correct radio remote control use it is necessary to comply with the rules described below,
which are essential for work safety.

6.1 Start function

• Make sure that the transmitter is switched off and the key with reed contact has been removed
from its seat.
• Insert a loaded battery in the transmitter.
• Make sure that the mushroom-head STOP button is not switched on.
• Feed the machine and the receiver (remember that it takes approx. 3 seconds to the receiver to be
ready for the operation, as it carries out some safety check tests before).
• Switch on the transmitter by inserting the key with reed contact in the its seat.
Press the START button ; The green light on the transmitter will be continuously lit when operation
is correct. From now on, it is possible to carry out the desired commands. The transmitter may not be
started when the battery is not sufficiently charged, the STOP push button is pressed or any key is
pressed during the start phase.

6.2 STOP function

Press the red mushroom-head button; this action will stop immediately the machine and all com-
mands. To restart operation, restore the STOP button operation.

6.3 Switching off

Remove the key with reed contact, the transmitter will switch off and the machine will stop.

6.4 Self switching off

• The transmitter is switched off after approx. 3 minutes of no operation. This function can be ex-
cluded on customer demand.
• The transmitter is switched off when the battery is down. In this case the switching off will be fol-
lowed by a quick blinking of the LED placed on the transmitter.

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 6.5 Luminous indicators

WORKING

POWER SUPPLY

RF BUSY

PASSIVE EMERGENCY CH. A

DATA ERROR CH. A

PASSIVE EMERGENCY CH. B

DATA ERROR CH. B

Receiving unit
Led Indication
Data error ch. B Normally switched on when operating.
(Yellow Led) It is off in case of data errors on channel B.
Passive emergency ch. B Normally off when operating.
(Red Led) It is on when the channel B of the system is in stop condition. The
system errors are showed by some decoded blinks..
Data error ch. A Normally on when operating.
(Yellow Led) It is off in case of errors on channel A.
Passive emergency ch. A (Red Normally off when operating.
Led) It is on when the channel A is in stop condition. The system errors
are showed by some decoded blinks..
RF busy (Green Led) When on it shows the presence of a signal on the radio channel.
Power Supply (Green Led) When on it means that the system is under supply.
Working When on it means that the 2 safety relays are closed. Now it
(Green Led) possible to operate.

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 Transmitting Unit
Led Indication
Green Led When on it shows that the system is working.
When blinking at regular intervals means that the battery is down.
During the set up procedure of the analogue scales it gives some
decoded blinks.
In case of an anomaly in the stop circuit it starts blinking in according
to a specific modality (see chapter 10)
In case of a system error it gives some decoded blinks

6.6 Battery state indicator

The battery state indicator is showed by a luminous indicator placed on the transmitter, normally lit
during operation. When the battery enters the reserve phase, it starts blinking. When the battery is
completely down, the transmitter is switched off according to the procedure described by chapter 5.4.
The reserve phase lasts approx. 15 minutes.
During the reserve phase, place immediately the machine in safety position before replacing the bat-
tery.

6.7 Battery replacement and charging

Switch off the transmitter and remove the battery, introduce it into the battery charger. After changing
the battery remove and then insert again the reed contact key into its seat. The charging time goes
from 2 to 3 hours.
The battery charger blinks 4 times (pre-charging) when introducing the battery, then the charging
phase starts. To confirm this, the LED is continuously lit. When recharging a battery which is com-
pletely down, it is possible that the blinking phase (pre-charging) lasts much longer. Anyway, it is fol-
lowed by the real charging phase.
To assure a better efficiency and a longer life of a battery, we suggest to make use completely of
a charge, which is signalled on the transmitter by the blinking led.
Caution: do not break off the charging by removing the battery from its housing or switching off the
battery charger when the signalling LED is still on.
Abstain, as far as possible, from recharging a battery completely or partially charged.
The battery charger has been conceived for use in buildings, therefore it should be protected
against atmospheric agents. The battery recharging should be carried out in rooms without hu-
midity and at a temperature ranging from +5 to +45° C ( +41° F ÷ +113° F), in order to grant a long
lasting use.

7. CRITERIA FOR A PERFECT INSTALLATION

The radio remote control installation does not imply any particular difficulty. Anyway, for a good sys-
tem operation, it is important to comply carefully with the rules described below.
• The installation should be carried out exclusively by qualified personnel.
• Do not elude the existing machine safety systems and comply with any manufacturer’s instruction.
• Install the receiver in vertical position, in an accessible place without metal obstacles which might
attenuate the radio waves reception. Moreover, abstain from installing the receiver too far from the
floor (10-20 metres; 32-65 foot). At this height, it is possible to receive radio signals which might
jam the reception of the radio signals coming from the transmitter.
• In presence of strong mechanical vibrations, put some rubber shock-absorbers between
the machine and the receiver.

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7.1 Drilling plan for receiver fastening

6.377 inches

6.023 inches

7.2 Connection
No operation has to be carried out with the appliances under tension
The radio remote control power supply must be connected down from the machine main switch. A di-
rect connection is strictly forbidden. The switch of the distribution net must be equipped with a system
against a non-authorised closure ( padlock).
There are several possibilities of connection for the radio remote control:
9 pre-cabled, with multipolar connector fixed on the receiver box.
9 With cable output, pre-cabled on the internal connectors and with mobile multipolar plug.
9 To be cabled on the internal connector and equipped with a cable clamp.
The wiring between the receiving unit and the machine must never be of a “fixed” nature. At least a
part must be connected to a multiple connector which enables the control to be reset, at any time, via
cable.
The configuration of the radio control can be identified by referring to chapter 1 of this manual.
The wiring of the receiving unit to the machine must be carried out in accordance with the Regulation
EN60204. The connecting wires must have a minimum cross-section of 0.029 sq. inches and be of a
self-extinguishing type.
Refer to the transmitting unit controls diagram (see enclosure A) and the receiving unit wiring diagram
(see par. 7.3- 7.7 and enclosure C) in order to determine the equivalence between the actuators of the
two units.
The wiring diagrams of paragraph 7.3- 7.7 represent all available commands, which can be reduced
in accordance to the radio remote control configuration.
The receiver can be supplied at 24, 48, 55 110 and 230V. If requested, it can be supplied for use with
continuous current at 12 ÷ 28V. Therefore particular attention must be paid to the connection of the
line voltage to the receiving unit terminal block. As far as the version of receiver in alternate current is
concerned, in order to grant effective protection, it is also essential to adjust the current value of the
fuse F10 according to the line voltage(see paragraph 6.3):
• Fuse of 0.63A delayed for tensions from 110 Vac to 230 Vac
• Fuse of 1.25A delayed for tensions from 24Vac to 48÷ 55 Vac
If at all possible, use the tips provided for terminating the conductors in such a way that the work is
carried out as expertly as possible, taking care to check the terminal screws are tightened.

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Each command is provided with an additional safety function ( safety STOP), activating the corre-
spondent relays in the receiver, thus granting the safety function when releasing a command. In case
of operating failures. For its activation, connect the relays of this command directly to the machine (if
available), or in series. The risk evaluation has been based on the UNI EN 954-1 norm. The command
safety category is stated in enclosure B.

Example of a safety STOP relays wiring

Connect the STOP circuit so to command the coil of the main remote control switch of the machine,
considering that the maximum current capacity is 5A. The safety category of the STOP circuit is 4
(UNI EN 954-1 norm).
Once the installation is complete, carry out an inspection and check that all the functions, both of the
radio control and the machine, are working properly. It is also compulsory to control the correct inter-
vention of the stop circuit. Press the stop button during operation: the main relay switch should deacti-
vate and disable all the controls.
Finally, fill out the card with the wiring diagram of the connection of the receiving unit to the machine
and write the date of installation in the box provided on the first page of this manual.

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7.3 AC receiver main board

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7.4 AC receiver ON/OFF outputs

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7.5 DC receiver main board

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7.6 DC receiver ON/OFF outputs

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7.7 DC receiver analogue outputs

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7.8 Set up of logic functions
Push button receivers can be set up by selecting the position of the Dip-Switches placed inside the
receiver (see par. 6.3 and 6.5). The following table shows all available set up modalities:
Table 0: The commands coming from the transmitter are executed without being subjected to
any conditioning by the receiver (Interlock excluded).
Table 1: Three speeds associated with three different keys with command maintenance. Once
the basic speed key is pressed down(A1 and/or A2), the second speed (A3), or the
third speed key (A4), needs only to be pressed briefly and said functions will be main-
tained till the basic speed is released.
Table 2: Three speeds associated with three different keys with command maintenance. The
description given for table 1 applies, with the only difference being, in this case, that the
basic speed keys are A5 and A6, whilst the second and the third speed keys are A7
and A8.
Table 3: Is the combination of the two previous tables.
Table 4: Three speeds associated with just 2 keys with memory. In this case, the dual function of
the key is exploited allowing the basic speed to be obtained when pressed once and
the second speed when pressed for the second time. The third speed is, instead, acti-
vated by another key, specifically: A3 for the A1/B5 or A2/B5 key, and A4 for A5/B7 or
A6/B7.
Table 5: In case the radio remote control is to applied to a bridge crane, since this function re-
quires distinct second speed controls, even the second function of each key (which
normally belongs to two adjacent keys ant is the same for both) is used as a distinct im-
pulse.

ON
Table 0 No automatic maintenance
OFF
1 2 3 4

ON
Table 1 OFF
A3 or (A3 and A4) , maintained by A1or A2.
1 2 3 4

ON
Table 2 A7 or ( A7 and A8 ) maintained by A5 or A6.
OFF
1 2 3 4

ON
Table 3 Table 1 + Table 2
OFF
1 2 3 4

ON A3 maintained by (A1+B5) or (A2+B5)

Table 4 OFF A4 maintained by (A5+B7) or (A6+B7)
1 2 3 4

ON
Table 5 Second speed – Distinct
OFF
1 2 3 4

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 8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer IMET S.r.l.
• Frequency range 902 - 928 MHz
• Operational frequencies (manufacturer settings) FHSS 902 - 928 MHz ( 26/50 hop bins ),
902 - 915 MHz ( 22 hop bins )
• Reference standard FCC part 15, RSS-210 Industry Canada
• Outreach ≅ 100 m (328 foot)
• Type of modulation FSK
• Hamming distance ≥9
• Error non-detection probability < 7.34x10-12
• Available pairing addresses 65536
• Delay time on receiver start command <3s
• Delay time of the start command < 750 ms
• Response time of commands < 110 ms (< 120 ms)*
• Response time of the STOP circuit < 150 ms (< 220 ms)*
• Intervention time of passive emergency < 800 ms
• Safety category of the STOP circuit 4 (UNI EN 954-1)
• Safety category of movement commands 2 ÷ 3 (UNI EN 954-1), (according to the
commands table of enclosure B)
• Safety category of feed-back commands 1*
• Operation and storage temperature -20°C ÷ +70°C (-4°F ÷ +158 °F)
• Housing protection degree IP 65 ( IP 20 for model type M8)
• Housing material Nylon fiber glass ( ABS for model type
M8)
• Quantity of safety commands 2 (Safety Stop, Stop)

8.1 Transmitters type WAVE

• Max. quantity of ON/OFF commands 16 (WAVE S), 20 (WAVE L)
• Service commands 1 horn
• Max. quantity of analogue commands 1
• Max quantity of selector commands (optional ) 4

8.2 Transmitters type THOR and ZEUS

• Max quantity of ON/OFF commands 20
• Service commands 1 ÷ 3 (Start, Horn and Timed Stop
optional)
• Max. quantity on analogue commands 8

* Data Feedback version

8.3 Transmitting unit WAVE type

• Frequency range 902 - 928 MHz

• Operational frequencies (manufacturer settings) FHSS 902 - 928 MHz ( 26/50 hop bins ),
902 - 915 MHz ( 22 hop bins )
• Type of modulation FSK
• Supply tension 2.4 Vdc
• Current demand 100 mA, 120mA*
• Max. power demand 0,3 W*
• Battery Ni-MH 2,4V 1.5 A/h
• Autonomy at 20 °C (68°F) with loaded battery working ≅ 15 hours , 12 hours*
• Warning time “battery down” ≅15 min
• LCD Display * 2 lines 8 characters each (1.18x0.59
in)
• Visualisation speed of characters on the display* 100 char/s
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8.4 Transmitting units type THOR and ZEUS

• Frequency range 902 - 928 MHz

• Operational frequencies (manufacturer settings) FHSS 902 - 928 MHz ( 26/50 hop bins ),
902 - 915 MHz ( 22 hop bins )
• Type of modulation FSK
• Supply tension 3.6 Vdc
• Current demand 160 mA, 180mA*
• Max. power demand 0,58 W, 0,65 W*
• Battery Ni-MH 3.6V 1,7 A/h
• Autonomy at 20 °C (68°F )with loaded battery - working ≅ 11 hours , 9 hours*
• Warning time of unloading battery ≅15 min
• LCD *Display (optional) 4 lines of 20 char. each(2.95x1.06 in)
• LCD *Display (standard) 2 lines of 16 char. each(2.16x0.59 in)
• Visualisation speed of characters on the display* 100 char/s

8.5 Transmitters type S1, S2 and G4

• Frequency range 902 - 928 MHz
• Operational frequencies (manufacturer settings) FHSS 902 - 928 MHz ( 26/50 hop bins ),
902 - 915 MHz ( 22 hop bins )
• Type of modulation FSK
• Supply tension 6 Vdc
• Current demand 90 mA, 110mA*
• Max. power demand 0,54 W, 0,66 W*
• Battery Ni-MH 6V 1 A/h
• Autonomy at 20 °C (68°F )with loaded battery - working ≅ 11 hours , 9 hours*
• Warning time of unloading battery ≅15 min
• LCD *Display (standard) 2 lines of 16 char. each(2.16x0.59 in)
• Visualisation speed of characters on the display* 100 char/s

8.6 Transmitter type M8

• Frequency range 902 - 928 MHz
• Operational frequencies (manufacturer settings) FHSS 902 - 928 MHz ( 26/50 hop bins ),
902 - 915 MHz ( 22 hop bins )
• Type of modulation FSK
• Supply tension 12-28 Vac / Vdc
• Current demand 240 mA, 260mA*
• Max. power demand 1,40 W, 1,50 W*
• Warning time of unloading battery ≅15 min
• LCD *Display (optional) 4 lines of 20 char. each(2.95x1.06 in)
• LCD *Display (standard) 2 lines of 16 char. each(2.16x0.59 in)
• Visualisation speed of characters on the display* 100 char/s
• Max. quantity of ON/OFF outputs (NO relays)* 11
• Relays nominal current 6A 130V – AC1/ 6A 28V – DC1
• Input port Serial RS485 (Available)

*Data Feedback version

• Dimensions:
type WAVE S 2.95x1.69x7.08 inches (L.D.H.)
type WAVE L 2.95x1.69x0.64 inches (L.D.H.)
type THOR 11.6x5.98x5.78 inches (L.D.H.)
type THOR with display 11.6x7.48x5.78 inches (L.D.H.)
type ZEUS 8.34x5.23x5.78 inches (L.D.H.)
type ZEUS with display 8.34x6.65x5.78 inches (L.D.H.)
type S1, S2 6.88x4.52x5.31 inches (L.D.H.)
type G4 16.92x8.85x7.08 inches (L.D.H.)
type M8 7.08x4.72x2.87 inches (L.D.H.)
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• Weight (battery included):
type WAVE S ≅0.826 lbs
type WAVE L ≅1.025 lbs
type THOR ≅3.196 lbs
type ZEUS ≅2.403 lbs
type S1 ≅2.314 lbs
type S2 ≅2.645 lbs
type G4 ≅8.818 lbs
type M8 ≅2.006 lbs ( no batteries)

* Data Feedback version

8.7 Receiving unit type L

• Frequency range 902 - 928 MHz
• Operational frequencies (manufacturer settings) FHSS 902 - 928 MHz ( 26/50 hop bins ),
902 - 915 MHz ( 22 hop bins )
• Type of modulation FSK
• Supply tension 24, 48, 55, 110 and 230 Vac, 12÷28 Vdc
• Power demand 20W Max
• Housing protection degree IP 65
• Flammability class UL 94 V0
• Max. quantity of command relays (NO) 16
• Max quantity of command relays (NC/NO) 4
• Max. quantity of DC command drivers 20
• Max. quantity of service relays (NO) 3

• Max. carrying capacity of AC receiver command relays: 10A 130V - AC1

• Max. carrying capacity of DC receiver command relays 6A 28V (resistive load pure L=0)
2A 28V (inductive load L =10 mH)

• Max. carrying capacity of AC receiver start relays 12A 130V - AC1

• Max. carrying capacity of DC receiver start relays 12A 28V - DC1

• Max. carrying capacity of AC klaxon relays (relays C3) 12A 130V - AC1
• Max. carrying capacity of DC klaxon relays 12A 28V - DC1

• Max. carrying capacity of AC timed stop (C4 relays) 12A 130V - AC1
• Max. carrying capacity of DC timed stop 12A 28V - DC1

• Max carrying capacity of AC safety STOP relays 6A 130V - AC1

• Max carrying capacity of DC safety STOP relays 6A 28V - DC1

• Max. carrying capacity of AC receiver stop relays 6A 130V - AC1

• Max. carrying capacity of DC receiver stop relays 6A 28V - DC1

• PWM analogue output 0 ÷ 1.4 A MAX

• Analogue output with loop of current 0 ÷ 20 mA o 4 ÷ 20 mA
• Analogue output in tension 25% Vcc, 50% Vcc, 75% Vcc
0 ÷ ( Vcc-3) adjustable, MAX 28V

• Input ports* Serial / Parallel

• Max quantity of digital inputs* 8
• Max. quantity of analogue inputs* 4
• Data exchange speed of the parallel port* 50000 char/s
• Data exchange speed of the synchronous serial port* 15000 char/s
• Data exchange speed of the asynchronous serial port* 4800/9600 bit/s

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• Dimensions 5.708 X 2.559 X 8.858 inches ( L.D.H)
• Max. weight 3.747 lbs

* Data feedback version

8.8 Battery charger CB5000 for WAVE Models:

Supply tension 11÷32Vdc. Optional 120Vac

• Power demand 4W while charging
• Charging current ≅ 550mA
• Max. charging time 3 hours
• Charge type PVD
• Housing protection degree IP30
• Storage temperature with loaded battery 5°C ÷ +45°C ( +41°F ÷ +113 °F)
• Storage temperature off and without battery -20°C ÷ +70°C (-4°F ÷ +158 °F)
• Dimensions 2.952X1.771X5.590 inches (L.D.H.)
• Weight 0.551 lbs
• Weight with 120Vac transformer (optional) 1.080 lbs

8.9 Battery charger CB3600 for THOR and ZEUS models

• Supply tension 12÷32Vdc. Optional 120Vac

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• Power demand 6W (while charging)
• Charging current ≅ 600mA
• Max. charging time 3 hours
• Charge type PVD
• Housing protection degree IP30
• Operation temperature with loaded battery +0°C ÷ +35°C ( +32° F ÷ +95° F)
• Storage temperature off and without battery -20°C ÷ +70°C (-4°F ÷ +158 °F)
• Dimensions 2.952x1.929x6.141 inches (L.D.H.)
• Weight 0.553 lbs
• Weight with transformer 120Vac (optional) 1.082 lbs

8.10 Battery charger CB6000 for S1, S2 and G4

• Supply tension 12÷32Vdc

• Absorption 3W (while charging)
• Charging current 450mA
• Max. charging time 3 hours
• Charge type PVD
• Housing protection degree IP30
• Operation temperature with loaded battery 5°C ÷ +45°C ( +41° F ÷ +113° F)
• Storage temperature off and without battery -20°C ÷ +70°C (-4°F ÷ +158 °F)

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• Dimensions 5.393x3.700x10.23 inches (L.D.H.)
• Weight 0.551 lbs

The battery charger plug must be easy to reach and connected to the electric net very closely to the
device.
In case of continuos current supply the connection of the battery charger to the power supply has
never to be fixed. It is necessary to provide a connector, enabling its disconnection at any time.
Attention: The battery may explode if replaced with a not original one. Use IMET batteries only. Ex-
hausted batteries must be handled in accordance with the instructions mentioned at paragraph 11.

9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Some suggestions for a correct maintenance of your radio remote control.
• Do not expose to heat sources.
• Avoid exposure to sun for long periods.
• Do not wash with high pressure jets or immerse appliances into water.
• Avoid contact with oil and solvents.
• If the appliances are open, close them and make sure that the gaskets are tight.
Submit the radio remote control to regular cleaning and check operations to keep it efficient and safe.
Before starting the maintenance operations, switch off the receiver and the machine and remove
the battery from the transmitter.
Use a brush and a wet cloth to carry out cleaning operations. Do not use alcohol or solvents, as
they might damage components and radio remote control housing.

9.1 Periodical maintenance to be carried out by the operator

Clean periodically all external parts of the receiver and the transmitter. Material settlement may stop
push buttons movement.
Pay particular attention to the STOP button, clean it carefully and check whether it moves without any
difficulty.
Remove any oxidation form the battery contacts.
Check the integrity of the radio remote control housing and components. They may not have any
creeks or even evident breaking.
All rubber parts, keys and gaskets must be free form tearing.
If you find any damaged components, replace them immediately to prevent humidity penetration and
impurities from jeopardising safety and the perfect radio remote control operation.

9.2 Maintenance and internal controls

After one year of operation, carry out a careful internal maintenance of the radio remote control units.
Said checks shall be carried out by specialised personnel.

Before opening the appliances, switch off the receiver and the machine and remove the transmitter
battery. The operations described below should be carried out in a place free from dust and humidity.

Open the transmitter and receiver housing and check:

• The tightness of the gaskets.
• The cable connectors tightening.
• The screws tightening of the connection clamps and the connectors clutch.
• The tightening of the electronic cards.
• The tightening of the screws of the connection clamps and the integrity of the battery contacts.

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Although the units are tight, there can be formation of dust and humidity with the passing of time. We
advise to remove carefully any foreign particles.

Reassemble the transmitter, making sure that it is well closed to avoid humidity infiltration.
When appliances are on, do not touch the parts under voltage of the receiver and carry out the follow-
ing test:
• Check the correct operation of all commands
• Check the correct intervention of the STOP circuit. Press the STOP button while working; The ma-
chine main contactor circuit will be interrupted stopping all commands.
All faulty parts shall be replaced through original spare parts so that the system properties are not al-
tered. See list of spare parts par. 10.6, 10.7
In the end, close the receiver and make sure that the gasket has perfect tightness.

10. TROUBLESHOOTING
The present chapter explains some problems which may occur during the radio remote control use
and tries to give, for each problem, a possible solution.
Firstly, make sure that the failure is given by the radio remote control and replace it through a tradi-
tional cable control to check whether the machine operation is correct.
All repairs shall be carried out in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions. Any faulty parts
shall be replaced through original spare parts so that the system properties are not altered. (see the
list of the spare parts par. 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7).
Before carrying out any internal intervention, switch off receiver and machine and remove the battery
from the transmitter.
We suggest to carry out a general check according to the following instructions.

10.1 The transmitter does not come on

Switch the device on by turning the selector key clockwise and activating the start control START .
The green LED set on the unit should come on. If this is not the case, replace the battery in use with
a charged battery and check that there is no oxidation on the contacts. Ensure that no controls have
been pressed and that the STOP button is not activated.
When START is pressed the green Led begins blinking very fast, this means a failure in the emer-
gency circuit. In this case it is necessary to carry out a manual test, pressing the STOP button and
confirming with the START button. If after this operation the led begins giving a series of 8 short blinks
(zero code), the circuit is working correctly, otherwise, the led will produce a failure code. In this case
we suggest, for safety reasons, to avoid to start again the system, and to apply to a authorised assis-
tance centre to solve the problem.

10.2 The receiver does not come on

Power Supply LED is dark:
• Check the fuses to be found inside the receiver: F10 and F13 in the AC version and F10 in the DC
version.
• Check the connection between the machine and the radio control
• Check that the machine powers the receiver correctly

10.3 The receiver comes on but does not active the machine main
contact.
Check the state of fuse F11 in the AC version and F12 in the DC version.

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10.4 The system enters often into passive emergency status
Such a condition may be caused by other transmitters unit positioned nearby, transmitting with the
same frequency hopping This condition can be verified by simply switching off the unit and checking
the RF-busy LED on the receiver does not remain lit
Please contact our Service to solve the problem
Other troubles may require the intervention of a technical assistance centre, authorised by the manu-
facturer

10.5 List of transmitter spare parts

Description Article
Reed contact key AS038
Key for rotary selector AS015
Shoulder belt AS013
CB5000 230 Vac battery charger with Italian plug CR010
CB5000 230 Vac battery charger with Shuko plug CR012
CB5000 120 Vac battery charger with USA plug CR020
CB5000 11 ÷ 32 Vdc battery charger CR011
2.4V 1.5 A/h Ni-MH battery AS037
CB3600 230 Vac battery charger with Italian plug CR016
CB3600 230 Vac battery charger with Shuko plug CR017
CB3600 120 Vac battery charger with USA plug CR019
CB3600 11 ÷ 32 Vdc battery charger CR018
3.6V 1.7 A/h Ni-MH battery AS060
5x20 T 50mA fuse delayed for 120/230 Vac CB5000 FS031
5x20 T 50mA fuse delayed for 120/230 Vac CB3600 FS031
5x20 T 1,25 A fuse delayed for 12 ÷ 32 Vdc CB5000 FS002
5x20 T 1,25 A fuse delayed for 12 ÷ 32 Vdc CB3600 FS002

10.6 List of AC receiver spare parts

Description Article
F10 110÷230V fuse 5x20 T 80mA FS001
F10 48-55V fuse 5x20 T 315 mA FS033
F10 24÷55V fuse 5x20 T 1,25A delayed FS002
F11 fuse 5x20 T 5A FS005
F12 fuse 5x20 T 5A FS005
F13 fuse 5x20 T 1,25A delayed FS002

10.7 List DC receiver spare parts

Description Article
F10 fuse 5x20 T 1,25A delayed FS002
F11 fuse 5x20 T 5A FS005
F12 fuse 5x20 T 5A FS005

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10.8 Technical assistance
In all cases of a real radio remote control failure, which is not possible to detect on a superficial check,
like the checks suggested in the present handbook conceived for non-specialised personnel, ap-
ply exclusively to the assistance service centre authorised by the manufacturer.
Get in contact with the nearest assistance centre or the reseller where you bought the radio remote
control and tell him the following data:
• Radio remote control model.
• Serial Number.
• Detected problem.
• Purchase date.
Remember that the present handbook and the warranty certificate filled in all parts.

11 WASTE DISPOSAL( European zone )

Once the radio remote control has been definitely declared out of service, it has to be delivered to the
dealer, supplying the new system or handed over to the nearest local disposal area, which will dispose
of it as a WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment), as shown by the symbol present on the
package and on the housings. The symbol shown below means that the device is subjected to sepa-
rate disposal once definitely out of service.

It is one’s own responsibility to dispose of the waste devices, delivering them to appropriate collecting
centres, specialised in the recycling of electronic and electrical devices. The appropriate separate col-
lection, recycling and disposal of waste devices, helps to avoid negative effects on the environment
and human health and favours the recycling of the materials this device is made up.

12 COUPLING TELEGRAM DESCRIPTION

The constant length telegram is composed by 127 bits, 16 of which are assigned to the coupling ad-
dress between transmitter and receiver, 83 of which are used for the command code, while the re-
maining 28bits implement the protection algorithm, assuring a Hamming distance of 9, with a probabil-
ity of non-detection error of 7.34 x 10-12, both for the address and the command code.
The 16 address bits are used to couple the transmitting unit to the receiver through a single code,
which is adjusted in the coupling electronic card and assigned exclusively to each radio remote con-
trol.

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13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Industrial radio remote control IMET model M550

Serial no. Construction year 2017

Is suitable
For installation on machines or other apparatus in conformity with the “Machine Directive 2006/42/EC”

Is in conformity with the following standards

• IEC/EN 60950-1:2006
• EN 50371:2002
• EN 60204-32: 2008
• EN 954-1: 1998; ISO 13849-1:2006
Additional information required by Standard ISO 13849-1:2006
STOP circuit: PL e, Category 4
Joystick controls: PL d, Category 3 with Safety STOP activated
Toggle switch controls: PL c, Category 2 with Safety STOP activated

• EN 60529: 1991 +A1:2000

• EN 61000-6-2 (2005)
• EN 301 489-1 v 1.8.1
• EN 301 489-3 v 1.4.1

• FCC Rules CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B, Subpart C

• IC Canada ICES 003, RSS210

Sacile, 25/01/2017

IMET S.r.l.
The President Evio Cadorin

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