CHARGING : 

      After receiving your Ready to Weld kit, it is recommended to Charge the Hand Remote, Receiver and Keyfob for a minimum of 6 hours, however charging overnight will ensure full capacity. It is also recommended to charge them once daily after using for extended periods of time. Continuous use of the remotes will use more battery capacity and it is very important to take proper care to ensure a long battery life. 

                                                                                                CALIBRATION: 

AMPERAGE RANGE: 

1) After connecting the Receiver to the Welding Machine, Press the Top Illuminated switch to Power on. 

2) Power on the Hand Remote and allow enough time to reach the Home Screen. 

3) Hold down the Control Knob for approximately 10 seconds until you reach the Setup Screen. 

4) ** Set the Welding Machine to its LOWEST possible value, then set the Hand Remote “MIN VAL” to match it. 

5) ** Set the Welding Machine to its HIGHEST possible value, then set the Hand Remote “MAX VAL” to match it. 

6) ** Press the Control Knob to reach “Setup Complete”, assuring that the Welding Machine dial is still set to the highest value. It is very important to leave the machine at its highest, as it acts like a Water Dam....it cannot flow at full potential if it is anything less than at its max, and Re-Calibration will be needed.  

7) ** Make a few sweeps from LOW to HIGH stopping at a random number to check Calibration, if it is not within 1%, Restart Calibration Method. 

8) ** If Calibration attempts fail, Contact us for more assistance on Advanced Calibration Methods. **PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADVANCE CALIBRATE IT YOURSELF, AS OPENING THE BOX/BOXES WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!** 

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KEYFOB:

     The Kefob does not need further Calibration as it is a Direct Reflect of the Hand Remote settings.

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                                                                                             WIRELESS SIGNAL:

HAND REMOTE TO RECEIVER:

     The Hand Remote to Receiver signal can reach up to 1/2 mile in a clear open field with no interference/obstructions, so you may ask, why so far? Well the answer is simple, we design them to TRY and penetrate through any obstructions encountered in the field to achieve the best reception, however, you will encounter circumstances where the obstructions may be too much and other ways will need to be implemented to achieve the best possible signal. If you encounter a loss of signal, not to worry, the Receiver will not change its last readings and will remain constant until reception is Re-Gained and the Hand Remote values have changed. To

Re-Gain reception simply move the Hand Remote around the obstruction until the "DISCONNECTED" reading has disappeared. If this continues, it may be necessary to use the Keyfob at this time, placing the Hand Remote in a good reception area, by using the Keyfob it will allow you "UP TO" 70 additional feet of range.

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                                                                                                  SLEEP MODE : 

HAND REMOTE: 

    The Hand Remote display will “Go to sleep” after approximately 10 seconds of not using the control knob, however, not to worry, the remote is still transmitting/connected the entire time. To “Wake up” the Display, simply turn the control knob or press the center of the control knob. 

KEYFOB: 

     The Keyfob is designed to go into “Deep Sleep” after 3 minutes of no use. To “Wake up” the Keyfob, simply press the Left(Down) button and allow the Keyfob enough time to reconnect to the Hand Remote. If using the Keyfob in Pipeline use and need fast response, keep the remote “Awake” by pressing up and back down to prevent sleep mode while welding. The “Sleep Mode” is implemented to control battery discharge and ensure longer battery life between charge times. 

RECEIVER: 

    The Receiver is one half the brains of the operation and does the most work, so it is very important to take special care of it to ensure it stays working hard for you. To power on...simply press the button switch located on the top of the box and ensure that the button switch is illuminated. If the button switch is not illuminated or the Hand Remote and Receiver will not connect, connect a USB C charger into the charging port located on the bottom and try again. If charged, and it still will not connect, please contact us for further assistance/ warranty. 

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                                                                                             CONTACTOR SWITCH: 

     The Contactor Switch is located on the right side of the Receiver box. If your Remote is connected and have full movement of the amperage readout but no ouput on your leads, the contactor switch will need to be turned on. If the machine has a “Remote” or “Local/Panel” switch...the contactor switch can be On or Off according to which one you choose respectively. 

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    CONNECTORS : 

     The ready to weld kit is included with (1) Miller 14 pin connector and (1) Lincoln 6 pin connector that are “tethered” together in use.  

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RECEIVER TO 7 PIN (RED&BLACK): 

     To attach 7 pin connector to the Receiver, carefully line the tabs with the female plug and give it a slight push inward towards the Receiver, once inserted, turn the black collar clockwise until clicked into the locking postion.  

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 MILLER 14 TO LINCOLN 6 PIN: 

     To connect the two supplied connectors together, simply line the tabs of the male and female connectors and give it a slight push inwards together, once inserted, twist the collar ring clockwise to tighten onto the female connecter, if it starts getting tight without being fully seated, keep pushing in while turning the collar until it is fully seated and collar ring is finger tight. NOTE: The ring collar does not need to be any tighter than finger tight with two fingers.   

*** TAKE SPECIAL CARE NOT TO SPIN THE CENTER BODY OR THE TAIL OF THE BODY OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO INTERNAL WIRES*** 

 

 

CONNECTOR TO MACHINE: 

     Just like in the previous paragraph, however it is your responsibility to ensure the machine remote receptacle is exactly like the connector to be used. For example.... a Miller 14 Pin plug with the tab “Clocked” to pins A&J is not compatible with a Red-D-Arc 14 pin because most are “Clocked” to X and damage will occur if forced into place. Special connectors are built to be compatible with different machines and uses.  

      

Proper inspection of the receptacle is a must!! If you find any flaws or damage to the machine receptacle, do not use it as it may cause damage to your receiver. If the receptacle has Dirt, Grease, Grime, etc. inside.... you may use a Q-Tip, Aerosol Air Duster, or FILTERED Air Blower to clean the pins to ensure a good connection.  For a long working life, it is important to keep any Dirt, Grease, Metal Shavings, Metal Dust, etc. from getting inside the pins/connectors. If this does occur, please clean the pins as described. 

      

                                                                                                         PAIRING: 

 HAND REMOTE TO RECEIVER: 

    1) Connect the applicable connector to be used into the machine ensuring a good connection.  

    2) Power on the Receiver and place as high as possible on the Machine/Frame in a clear line of sight if possible.  

    3) Power on the Hand Remote and when you get to the Home Screen it will be blank at the bottom right of the screen meaning that it is paired successfully. 

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KEYFOB TO HAND REMOTE: 

     1) Power on the Hand Remote, allowing enough time to Host a connection port for the Keyfob to connect to the Hand Remote. 

     2) Press the Left(Down) button to “Wake up” the Keyfob and allow enough time to properly connect to the Hand Remote being mindful of the Keyfob sleep timer. If it does not connect, power off the Hand Remote, allow the Keyfob go to sleep, and repeat the process. 

                                                                                          RAIN/MOISTURE/HEAT : 

     In life, nothing is invincible and all things can be damaged or destroyed, your remote kit is included in this category as well. It is understood that life happens and mistakes happen, however, for a long working life of your Remote kit, it is important to be aware of the weather conditions, your surroundings and proper remote placement.  

•   Example 1: If you know it is going to rain...place your remote somewhere it will not get wet. 

•   Example 2: If you are in a scaffold with a lot of movement or foot traffic, place your remote somewhere it will not get kicked/knocked off (It is recommended to place it in your bucket or out of your work zone).  

• Example 3: If your helper is known for leaving tools on the back of the truck, double check your remote is not left behind before you drive off.  

• Example 4: If you are welding with XX10 or Stick Electrodes...it is recommended not to have your remote/remotes too close to ensure slag/sparks do not land on the screen/remote or damage may occur. (Place it somewhere easily accessible and out of the spark/burn zone.   

• Example 5: It is Highly Discouraged placing the Remote inside the Pipe/Beam that is being welded on, the temperatures inside are far greater than the Remote set can comfortably handle. The same recommendations apply to Hot Service piping as well. Place the Remote in a Cool/Dry location to ensure a long working life and to keep from turning a good day into a bad day. 

      

       If you have any Questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us      BlackWidowRemotes@Gmail.com and I will be glad to help.