User's Manual

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5.2.5. Insert one leg of the demolition wire in each binding post and allow the
binding posts to close on the wire ends.
5.2.6. Ensure the wire is held securely by the binding posts and that the wire ends
are not touching the Electric Remote’s case or each other. Proceed to Section 5.2.8.
5.2.7. Install the non-electric shock tubing onto the Shock Tube Tip and mount the
tip onto the RSTI according to Section 2.7. Take care to ensure no moisture or debris
enter the shock tube or contact the Shock Tube Tip’s needle.
5.2.8. Prepare the shot and return to the safe firing area.
5.2.9. If all Remote Units are located within 1 mile of the Controller, refer to
Section 5.3.
5.2.10. If all Remote Units are located more than 1 mile from the Controller, refer to
Section 5.4
5.2.11. If some Remote Units are located within 1 mile of the Controller, and other
Remote Units are more than 1 mile from the Controller, refer to Section 5.5.
5.3. SYSTEM OPERATION – REMOTE UNITS WITHIN 1 MILE OF CONTROLLER
Note:
If the distance between the Controller and the Remote Units is in excess of 1
mile, the Remote Units status transmissions may not be received by the Controller. The
Controller will command the Remotes from a distance greater than 1 mile, but the
Remote Status may not be confirmed. The Controller performs just as it would when it
is within 1 mile of the Remote Units. The only difference is the method the status
indications are displayed on the Controller display panel. The ARMED and SAFE status
lights for out of range Remote Units will flash on the Controller display panel to indicate
the Controller did not receive a status message from the Remote Unit. Once the
Remote Units are set up for the shot, the operator must assume the Remote Units have
received the command.
5.3.1. Ensure the area is clear.
5.3.2. Turn the Controller on.
5.3.3. Press the “STATUS” switch. The Controller will request status from all
Remote Units. The red TX light will flash for approximately 5 seconds. The green
SAFE light on the Controller display panel will come on steady for the Remote Units
that the Controller receives a disarmed status message from.
5.3.4. Select the Remote Units that are to be used in the shot by pressing the
corresponding numbered switches “1” through “4” or “8”. Press the numbered
switches one at a time.