User's Manual

1678 RFD OPERATION MANUAL 14
2.6.3. Safe Separation Time: Upon the installation of the Antenna, a safe
separation countdown timer is initiated. During the safe separation time, the SAFE and
ARMED lights will be on steady, while the ON light blinks rapidly. During the safe
separation time, the unit will not accept any radio commands (i.e. Status, Arm, Disarm,
or Fire). This is to provide a short but highly safe window of time for the user to exit the
immediate vicinity of the blast area. After the safe separation time is complete, the unit
may still be considered safe as long as it does not receive an Arm or a Fire radio
command from the system’s mated Controller. Thus, it is recommended that the
mated Controller be rendered unusable while personnel are within the hazard area.
This can be accomplished by the removal of the Controller’s antenna and its secure
storage until ready for use. The default Safe Separation Time is 15 seconds.
2.6.4. Green SAFE Light: After the Safe Separation Time is complete, the green
SAFE light turns on to indicate that the unit is disarmed; the internal firing capacitor is
fully discharged, and that the unit is operating correctly. The SAFE light will be
extinguished when the unit has entered Sleep Mode (See 2.6.7).
2.6.5. Yellow ON Light: After the unit is activated and has completed its Safe
Separation Time, the yellow ON light will remain illuminated. The ON light will blink
slowly to indicate that its battery needs to be recharged before use. The ON light will
be extinguished when the unit has entered Sleep Mode (See 2.6.7).
2.6.6. Red ARMED Light: After the Safe Separation Time is complete, the red
ARMED light indicates that the unit is armed; the capacitor is charged and the unit is
ready to fire. Appropriate caution of the unit should be observed when the unit is
armed.
2.6.7. Sleep Mode: When enabled, the Electric Remote Unit operates in a sleep
mode to extend the battery’s run time during periods of inactivity. To enter sleep
mode, the unit must be disarmed (safe and capacitor discharged) and the battery must
not be low. Approximately one minute after activity (power on or a radio command),
the unit will enter sleep mode. In sleep mode, the display lights extinguish and all non-
essential functions are suspended. Sleep mode can be exited by sending the unit a
radio command from its mated Controller. Upon receipt of a radio command, the unit
will be immediately awakened and ready for operation. While in sleep mode, units may
run for 200+ hours. Actual sleep mode run time is affected by a variety of factors such
as the sleep mode setting of your system, the state of charge of the battery, the health
of the battery, and the ambient temperatures the unit will be exposed to.
2.6.8. Figure 2-6 provides an angled view of the Electric Remote to show the
System Configuration Label as well as the Battery Compartment Lid. Also illustrated
are various hardware items such as the Binding Posts, Manual Air Vent, and the
labels.