1. Product Overview
The eMAX is the most advanced remote control for Elebia automatic hooks. It displays all information on a high-resolution screen with a high-profile keypad, yet remains handy and lightweight.
The eMAX allows operators to:
- Open and close hooks
- Display weight readings (with compatible hooks equipped with load cell)
- Configure hook parameters
- Monitor battery levels and radio signal quality
- Log events and export data via USB
- Manage multiple hooks simultaneously
2. Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Available Code Combinations | 65,536 different combinations |
| Error Detection | 2 CRC Bytes + Forward error correction |
| Frequency Selection | (868 MHz / 915 MHz / 917 MHz / 924 MHz) – Custom frequency upon demand |
| Communication | Bi-directional return of receiver battery status |
| Radiated Power | Under 5 dBm |
| Antenna | Printed circuit |
| Range | 100 metres / 330 Feet |
| Current Consumption (standby) | 5 µA |
| Current Consumption (active) | 20 mA |
| Working Temperature | -20°C to 85°C / -4°F to 185°F |
| Battery Warranty | 6 months |
| Bandwidth | Short: 100kbs Long:25Kbs |
The eMAX complies with the following standards:
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| EN 300 220 | Telecommunications |
| EN 301 489 | Electromagnetic Compatibility |
| EN 60730 | Low Voltage |
FCC Compliance: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
4. User Profiles
The eMAX uses three user profiles to determine access levels:
| Profile | Access Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| User | Lower level | For operators. Only allows hook operation. Cannot modify settings, erase log file, or reset alarm messages. Up to 4 different users can be created, each with its own password. |
| Admin | Intermediate | Allows adjusting settings, erasing log file, resetting alarm messages, pairing, calibration, and firmware updates. For administration, not daily operation. |
| Service | Higher level | For Elebia technical service only. |
Note: All profiles need a password to login (except User0). When logged out, User0 is logged by default. Admin can use their password to login as any User and modify its password. Service can use their password to login as Admin and modify its password.
5. Controls and Interface
ON/OFF Button:
- Press to turn eMAX on or off
- eMAX turns off automatically if no button is pressed for approximately one minute (adjustable in Settings > Auto-Off)
OPEN Button:
- Press to open the hook
- eMAX must be on, unlocked, and at least one hook selected
CLOSE Button:
- Press to close the hook
- eMAX must be on, unlocked, and at least one hook selected
TARE Button (Gross/Net):
- Short press (less than 2 seconds): Alternates between NET and GROSS weight
- Press and hold (more than 2 seconds): Stores the weight as tare (eMAX must be unlocked, hook selected). Tares are stored in the hooks, not in the remote.
Directional Keypad:
- Move the yellow frame on the screen
- Unlock the eMAX
- Select hooks
- Enter and navigate through menus
Menu Bar Icons:
- Info Center (i)
- Settings (gear)
- Profile (person)
6. Status Bar Icons
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Radio Signal | Indicates when eMAX is emitting |
| Profile | Shows the user logged in |
| Hour | Current time |
| Battery | Battery level of the eMAX |
7. Hook State Icons
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Hook open | Hook is in open position |
| Hook open and ring in the magnet | Hook open with magnet sensor activated |
| Hook closed and ring in the magnet | Hook closed with magnet sensor activated |
| Hook closed and ring into the hook | Hook closed with ring properly positioned |
| Hook position number (red) | No load cell or load cell disconnected |
| Hook (grey) | eMAX unable to communicate with hook |
| Battery icon | Hook battery level |
| Radio signal bars | Radio signal quality |
| Thermometer | Hook temperature |
| Weight display | Load weight (only units with load cell) |
Note: Only units with sensor in the magnet can display the ring position. In hooks without encoder, open/closed info is managed via software.
8. Info Center
Accessible to all users. Displays information for hooks and eMAX.
Hook Information:
- Birth: Date of manufacturing
- WLL: Working Load Limit
- Total Cycles: Cycles since unit was manufactured (one cycle = open and close)
- Partial Cycles: Cycles since last service
- Number of overloads: How many times overload has occurred
- Max Overload: Highest overload value, time, and user logged
- Last maintenance: Date of last maintenance
- Next maintenance: Recommended date for next maintenance
Remote Information:
- Firmware: Version installed
- Serial: Serial number
- Birth: Date of manufacturing
9. Settings Menu
Visible for Administrator and above.
Hooks:
- Serial: Enter serial number of hooks to pair with eMAX
- Zero (if hook has load cell): Set calibration zero (hook must be closed, steady, no weight or slings suspended)
- Span (if hook has load cell): Set calibration span value (type span value from Elebia or calibrate using a suspended load of known weight)
Parameters (Motor, Radio, Sensors, Power Management):
| Parameter | Description | Values |
|---|---|---|
| P (Power) | Max current allowed through motor | Amperes |
| t (time) | Duration current above max allowed | Milliseconds |
| o (opening time) | Max duration for opening movement | Seconds |
| c (closing time) | Max duration for closing movement | Seconds |
| A (Autoclose) | Hook closes automatically when sensor detects masterlink | Off / On / On fast |
| h (halt) | Allows stopping hook at any position | On / Off |
| S (sensitivity) | Sensitivity of magnet sensor | Adjustable |
| d (brake) | Motor brake when hook not moving | Up / Down / On / Off |
| f (frequency) | Select radio band | 868 MHz / 916 MHz / etc. |
| r (reach) | Reduce bandwidth to increase reach up to 150m | On / Off |
| e (sleep radio) | Adjust sleep mode to maximize battery duration | Adjustable |
| u (re-close) | If opening interrupted before u seconds, hook returns to closed | Seconds |
| y (re-open) | If closing interrupted before y seconds, hook returns to open | Seconds |
Warning: No one without appropriate training should modify these parameters. Modifying parameters can result in cancellation of warranty.
eMAX Settings:
- Language
- Date (day, month, year)
- Time
- Auto-off: eMAX turns off automatically if no button pressed (set to 0 to disable)
- Units (Kg, Ton, etc.)
- Temperature units (C, F)
- Frequency (visible for Service and above)
- Refresh rate (Weight, Hook state, Temperature)
- Resolution: Size of steps displayed for weighing scale
- Alarms: Overload (Warning 90% WLL, Alarm 100% WLL), Unbalance, Temperature (High/Low)
- Auto-Log
Master Menu (visible for Service and above):
- Inquire data
- Delete remotes
- Add remote
- Replace remote
- Open/close
- Service
10. Setup (Pairing and Calibration)
Visible for Admin and above.
If purchased together: Setup is done at factory and unit is ready to use.
If eMAX purchased separately or as replacement:
- Log in as Admin or Service (Profile > Login)
- Go to Settings > Hooks
- Enter serial numbers of hooks to be controlled
- If hooks are on, a green radio signal will appear – pairing is complete
- If hook has load cell and is calibrated, calibration values are displayed
- If load cell values are not displayed, calibration is needed
Calibration:
- Zero calibration (Settings > Hooks > Zero)
- Span calibration (Settings > Hooks > Span)
11. Firmware Update
Visible for Administrator and above.
Windows:
- Log in as Administrator or Service (default admin password: 0000)
- Turn off eMAX
- Connect to computer via USB
- Press and hold left direction on keypad, then turn on eMAX
- Replace old firmware.bin with new one in folder elebia_eMax (filename must be exactly firmware.bin)
- Disconnect eMAX from USB (it will turn off)
- Turn on eMAX
- Yellow "!" appears on status bar indicating updated firmware
- Verify in Info Center > Remote
macOS:
- Log in as Administrator or Service
- Turn off eMAX
- Connect to computer via USB
- Press and hold left direction on keypad, then turn on eMAX
- Delete old firmware.bin from elebia_eMax folder
- Empty trash
- Open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal)
- Type: dd if= then drag new firmware.bin file into terminal window, then type: of=/Volumes/ELEBIA_eMAX/firmware.bin conv=notrunc and press enter
- Disconnect eMAX (it will turn off)
- Turn on eMAX
Troubleshooting: If eMAX does not wake after update (Windows bug), open eMAX case (4 screws under bumpers), disconnect and reconnect battery, then repeat update process.
12. Warranty
| Component | Warranty Period |
|---|---|
| eMAX remote control | 2 years (parts and labour) |
| eMAX battery | 6 months |
Maintenance operations and materials and labour involved are exempt from warranty. Non-performance of checks and maintenance may lead to cancellation of warranty.
13. Conformity Declaration
The eMAX complies with:
- EC Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
- EN 300 220 (Telecommunications)
- EN 301 489 (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
- EN 60730 (Low Voltage)
- ISO 9001 (Production Quality)
The CE symbol is fixed to the product.
For further inquiries or assistance, please contact our customer support team. We are here to help!