Intuitive Control Systems LLC MA User Manual
PAT America Motion Alert
Instruction Manual
Description
The Pat Motion Alert System is intended to provide a machine operator with the ability to warn personnel within
range of a moving load when motion is imminent calling attention to the dangerous, silent moving load. Attached
to the load, the Motion Alert’s Beacon is controlled wirelessly by the equipment operator. The system consists of
the Beacon, typically attached to a crane hook block or to the actual moving load, and a remote Control Unit that
activates the Beacon’s alarm and sets the signal mode – audio, visual or both. The system allows a crane
operator to signal riggers when the crane hook and load is going to start moving, or a fork truck driver with a
large load obstructing his view to warn personnel that a load is coming their way.
Installation Instructions
Beacon: The Beacon is attached to the load with the supplied carabineer or nylon strap or by hardware supplied
by the user. It is critical that the Beacon is attached suitably to avoid accidental detachment allowing the
Beacon to possibly injure personnel. The beacon can be attached either to the machine, a crane hook block
or directly to a load. In situations where large loads are being moved such as steel beams, one beacon may be
attached to each end and set to trigger from the same Control Unit.
Control Unit: There are two versions of the Control Unit, a battery powered portable unit and a vehicle-powered
unit run off a vehicle’s power system. Either unit can be permanently mounted. The Control Unit is mounted in
the machine cab with the alarm button convenient to the operator using the supplied velcro strips or with
optional mounting brackets and hardware. The vehicle-powered unit is wired as shown in the table. (Input
Voltage 9-30VDC)
In the vehicle-powered unit, up to four machine signals can be connected to cause the
Beacon to alarm automatically. The inputs must be continuous signals, 5VDC up to the
input voltage. Each signal is separated by a diode, so the input signals are isolated from
one another. To enable the automatic feature, connect the disable wire (yellow) to
common (black.) If the automatic function is not used, disable it by connecting the disable
wire (yellow) to the power wire(red.) The unit is shipped in this disabled configuration.
Beacon to alarm automatically. The inputs must be continuous signals, 5VDC up to the
input voltage. Each signal is separated by a diode, so the input signals are isolated from
one another. To enable the automatic feature, connect the disable wire (yellow) to
common (black.) If the automatic function is not used, disable it by connecting the disable
wire (yellow) to the power wire(red.) The unit is shipped in this disabled configuration.
Optional Pendant Switch
A pendant switch can be used with either Control Unit to remotely position the alarm
button for the operator’s convenience, such as attaching it to a joystick or a crane control pendant. For use with
the portable Control Unit, plug the pendant into the receptacle at the bottom of the Control Unit. For use with the
vehicle-powered unit, cut the plug off the pendant and attach the two wires across the pendant (white) and
common (black) leads of the multi conductor cable.
Instructions for Use
Beacon: Attach the Beacon to the crane hook, the load being moved or to the machine in the area of personnel
danger. It is critical that the Beacon is attached suitably to avoid accidental detachment allowing the
Beacon to possibly injure personnel. For the best communication between the Beacon and the Control Unit,
try to place the Beacon on the side of the load nearest the Control Unit position.
Control Unit: The Control Unit sets the alarm mode and triggers the Beacon. Pressing the Select Mode button
scrolls through the options for visible alarm, audible alarm or both. If the unit is wired into the machine for
automatic alarm, the auto alarm option can also be selected when scrolling. The Alarm On/Off button on the
Control Unit turns the Beacon on or off. Pressing once causes the Beacon to alarm. Pressing the button again
will turn off the Beacon. The LED on the Control Unit indicates the status of the Beacon. In automatic mode,
signals from the machine automatically trigger the alarm while these functions are in use. In automatic mode,
the Alarm On/Off button will still turn on the Beacon, but it cannot turn off the Beacon that is being activated
automatically. The LEDs on the vehicly-powered unit are on continuously, and on the portable Control Unit they
stay on momentarily.
A pendant switch can be used with either Control Unit to remotely position the alarm
button for the operator’s convenience, such as attaching it to a joystick or a crane control pendant. For use with
the portable Control Unit, plug the pendant into the receptacle at the bottom of the Control Unit. For use with the
vehicle-powered unit, cut the plug off the pendant and attach the two wires across the pendant (white) and
common (black) leads of the multi conductor cable.
Instructions for Use
Beacon: Attach the Beacon to the crane hook, the load being moved or to the machine in the area of personnel
danger. It is critical that the Beacon is attached suitably to avoid accidental detachment allowing the
Beacon to possibly injure personnel. For the best communication between the Beacon and the Control Unit,
try to place the Beacon on the side of the load nearest the Control Unit position.
Control Unit: The Control Unit sets the alarm mode and triggers the Beacon. Pressing the Select Mode button
scrolls through the options for visible alarm, audible alarm or both. If the unit is wired into the machine for
automatic alarm, the auto alarm option can also be selected when scrolling. The Alarm On/Off button on the
Control Unit turns the Beacon on or off. Pressing once causes the Beacon to alarm. Pressing the button again
will turn off the Beacon. The LED on the Control Unit indicates the status of the Beacon. In automatic mode,
signals from the machine automatically trigger the alarm while these functions are in use. In automatic mode,
the Alarm On/Off button will still turn on the Beacon, but it cannot turn off the Beacon that is being activated
automatically. The LEDs on the vehicly-powered unit are on continuously, and on the portable Control Unit they
stay on momentarily.
Wire Color
Function
Black Common
White Pendant
Red Power
Green
Auto In 1
Brown
Auto In 2
Blue
Auto In 3
Orange
Auto In 4
Yellow
Auto Disable
PAT America, Inc.
1665 Orchard Dr
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-7655
1665 Orchard Dr
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-7655