User's Manual

1673 OPERATION MANUAL REV A
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Item
Item Name
Description
1
CIRCUIT
Allows the selection of Electric Detonator or Shock Tube Firing Circuit. Controller remembers user selection.
2
SELECT SYSTEM
Select the desired system for operation (1-8). Default selection is System #1.
3
DISPLAY GPS
Displays the GPS coordinates along with GPS date and time.
4
SET TIME ZONE
This should be set to the correct GMT for your local area.
5
SET LCD CONTRAST
Change the contrast for the LCD test. Higher number means darker text.
6
RUN SAFETY POLL
Choose the systems (1-8) and Safety Poll™ runs.
7
DISP FIRE COUNT
Displays the number of times the Controller has been used fired.
8
BATT DSHCH TIME
Displays the last battery discharge time when discharge-mode was used. Can be useful for determining battery health.
9
FIRMWARE VER.
This displays the current version of firmware and the program checksum for the main processor.
Table 5-1 Controller Normal Menu Options
5.3. CONTROLLER ADVANCED USER
5.3.1. The Advanced User menu allows the user to make changes to system settings that are
not normally required for the day to day operations of the RFD. The Advanced User menu requires
a 4-digit PIN code for access to prevent unauthorized changes to the system settings. The PIN
code must be obtained from the Manufacturer or from the Distributor where you purchased the
RFD. We recommend that you keep your PIN code confidential and share only with personnel that
have a need to make changes and who understand the impact of those changes on the system as
a whole.
Item
Item Name
Description
1
CONFIGURE MODE
Allows changes to the various features:
ASM: Auto-Select Mode (Enabled – 1) allows auto selection of responding Remote Units.
RLM: Receive Light Mode (Carrier Detect – 1) RX lights whenever signal present, (RX Data – 0) lights only when receiving messages
CM: (Default – 1) requires 2-way communication for Arm and Fire.
GPS: Used to enabled GPS on GPS equipped units.
2
WIFI
Not currently Available
3
USB
Allows a serial connection to a PC for downloading history log, changing settings, and changing configuration data.
4
PROGRAM KEYS
This mode is used adding or replacing keys within the 8 systems (see XXX for key programming instructions).
5
TESTS
Tests can be performed of the LED display and GPS signal data (current position, date and time) can be viewed.
6
LED INTENSITY
You can change the brightness of the LED displays between dim, medium, and bright (default is medium). The unit remembers the last used setting.
7
SET RTC
For units without GPS, a real-time-clock (RTC) is available for logging history events. You can change the settings here.
8
DISP KEY DATA
Displays configuration information stored in the Electronic Key. Some information stored in the unit is also displayed.
Table 5-2 Controller Advanced User Menu
5.4. REMOTE NORMAL USER
5.4.1. From the Normal User menu, there are several selections available. The Remote’s