User's Manual

Table Of Contents

2.5.3.

2.5.4.

2.5.5.

2.5.6.

2.5.7.

2.5.8.

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 Mini Controller. Thus, it is recommended that the

mated Mini Controller be rendered unusable while personnel are within the hazard area.

This can be accomplished by the removal of the Mini Controller’s antenna and its

secure storage until ready for use. The default Safe Separation Time is 15 seconds.

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 2.5.7).

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 2.5.7).

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.

Sleep Mode: 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 Mini 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.

Figure 2-5 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.

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