User's Manual

1678 RFD OPERATION MANUAL 41
4.6.9. Press the “ARM” switch for ½ second. The red ARMED light for each
selected Remote Unit will flash on the Controller display panel for approximately 5
seconds and then come on steady. The ARMED light for each selected Remote Unit
will grow brighter and then stay on steady. The Remote Units are now armed.
4.6.10. Observe the Controller and Remote Units. After the Arm Time Period
expires, the Remote Units will automatically disarm. The ARMED lights at the
Controller and Remote Units should turn off. The SAFE lights at the Controller and
SAFE lights at the Remote Units should turn on.
4.6.11. Re-Arm the Remote Units. Before the Arm Time Period expires, press the
“DISARM” switch on the Controller. The Controller's ARMED light will be turned off.
The SAFE lights at the Controller should blink for approximately 3 seconds and then
turn on steady. The ARMED lights at the Remote Units will turn off and the Remote
Units’ SAFE lights will turn on.
4.6.12. If firing RSTI Units, proceed to 4.6.13. Connect a test light assembly to the
binding posts of each Electric Remote Unit. Arm the Electric Remote Units. Press the
“FIRE” switch on the Controller. The test bulbs should flash brightly. The ARMED
light will turn off and the SAFE light will turn on at each Electric Remote Unit. The
displayed status at the Controller will change from ARMED to SAFE. Proceed to
4.6.14.
4.6.13. Install the firing tip into the Shock Tube Tip Jacks on the top of each RSTI.
Arm the RSTI Units. Press the “FIRE” switch on the Controller. Observe that bright
sparks should be heard and seen on each unit. The ARMED light will turn off and the
SAFE light will turn on at each RSTI. The displayed status at the Controller will
change from ARMED to SAFE.
Note: When firing the RSTI with no tip or with a faulty tip, the green SAFE light for that
unit may not initially turn on following a FIRE operation. A subsequent press of the
“STATUS” switch illuminates the green SAFE light.
Note: Refer to Section 2.7 for details about the RSTI and the Shock Tube Igniter Tip
handling and replacement. Never exceed 200 shots on your tip before replacement. If
you notice the spark is weak or if misfires occur, the tip needs replacement. Always
keep a spare tip as a backup. Keep the tip needle clean and dry. It is always
recommended to perform a test fire of the RSTI before use.
4.6.14. Turn off the Controller by pressing the “OFF” switch. Turn off the Remote
Units by removing their Antenna Assemblies.
4.6.15. The RFD system is now ready to use operationally.