Operating instructions – Walker Magnetics CER SERIES User Manual
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O.S. Walker Inc., CER Lift Magnet
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS: I/R-CER-5 thru I/R-CER-12
LOCAL PUSH BUTTON OPERATION:
“LIFT MODE”
To Energize the Magnet press and hold the “LIFT” push button until the green ring of the pushbutton
illuminates. The magnet is now in the full “ON” position and will remain on until a release is selected.
As a safety reminder the green lift led will begin to flash after 10 minuets in the “LIFT MODE” indicat-
ing you maybe exceeding the magnets rated duty cycle.
“RELEASE MODE”
To De-Energize the magnet press and hold both of the “RELEASE” push buttons until the red rings
of the pushbuttons illuminate this indicates a release pulse is being sent to the magnet. For models
I/R-CER-5 and I/R-CER-7 one to three pulses will be needed to achieve a clean release of the work
piece. For models I/R-CER-9 and I/R-CER-12 three to five pulses will be needed to achieve a clean
release of the work piece. When the two release push buttons are released the magnet will return to
the off position. There is maximum of twelve release pulses for each release cycle.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION:
Check the remote control to verify that the 9-volt battery has been installed. (Alkaline type)Then check
by pressing the Green “LIFT” button while checking the small, Red, LED light at the top center of the
remote. If battery is installed LED should flash when the button is depressed.
With the I/R-CER magnet connected to power point the remote control at the I/R lens above the local
lift drop push buttons. Press and hold the remotes Green “LIFT” button and the top Red “RELEASE”
button simultaneously, the Green lift LED and the 1st Red drop LED will flash hold both buttons until
LED’s stop flashing. This should take about 5 seconds. The I/R remote control is now programmed
and ready for use with your magnet.
Perform a trial lift / drop to verify that the remote is properly programmed. Aiming the remote toward
the magnets I/R lens press and hold the Green “LIFT” button on the remote until the locals Green
“LIFT” LED illuminates. This indicates the magnet is now in the full “ON” position. Press and hold the
two Red “RELEASE” buttons on the remote, both of the local Red “RELEASE” LED’s will flash indi-
cating a release pulse is being sent to the magnet. Operators can select from one to twelve pulses
to achieve a clean release from work piece. When the remotes two release buttons are released the
magnet will return to the off position. The remote control should operate your magnet between one
and fifteen feet.