User's Manual

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Table Of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION
2. INTRODUCTION TO RFD SYSTEM COMPONENTS
3. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
4. PRE-OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
5. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
6. POST OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
7. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING IN THE FIELD
8. OPTIMIZING RANGE
- 8.1.1. When power lines are in the area, the radio transmission distance is reduced. The system can operate at the following distance, when the Mini Controller Unit is elevated to a maximum transmission location angle to the Remote Unit location (see Figure 81).
- 8.1.2. If the Mini Controller Unit and Remote Unit must be placed in a position other than location in Figure 81, use Figure 82 or Figure 83. The minimum transmission will occur when the Mini Controller Unit antenna and the Remote Unit antenna are placed in the line of site. The maximum transmission occurs when the line of site lays in a path of 5 to 25 degrees above unit top plane perpendicular to the antenna. Both the Mini Controller Unit antenna and the Remote Unit antenna have the same radiant energy pattern as shown in Figure 84.
9. TEST BOX
10. RFD PROGRAMMING GUIDE
11. BATTERY MAINTENANCE

4.3.9. Press the “ARM” switch for ½ second. The red ARMED light for each

selected Remote Unit will flash on the Mini Controller Unit display panel for

approximately 5 seconds and then come on steady. The ARMED light for each

4.3.10. e

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the

4.3.11. Re-Arm the Remote Units. Before the Arm Time Period expires, press the

“D t will

4.3.12.

RMED to

DISARMED. Proceed to 4.3.14.

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DISARMED.

Note: t

e RSTI and the Shock Tube Igniter Tip

hots on your tip before replacement. If

4.3.14. Turn off the Mini Controller Unit by pressing the “OFF” switch. Turn off the

lected Remote Unit will grow brighter and then stay on steady. The Remote Units are

now armed.

Observe the Mini Controller Unit and Remote Units. After the Arm Tim

Period expires, the Remote Units will automatically disarm. The ARMED lig

Mini Controller Unit and Remote Units should turn off. The DISARMED lights at

Mini Controller Unit and SAFE lights at the Remote Units should turn on.

ISARM” switch on the Mini Controller Unit. The Mini Controller Unit's ARMED ligh

be turned off. The DISARMED lights at the Mini Controller Unit 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.

If firing RSTI Units, proceed to 4.3.13. Connect a test bulb assembly to the

binding posts of each Electric Remote Unit. Arm the Electric Remote Units. Press the

“FIRE” switch on the Mini Controller Unit. The test bulb should flash brightly. Th

ARMED light will turn off and the SAFE light will turn on at each Electric Remote Unit.

The displayed status at the Mini Controller Unit will change from A

4.3.13. 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 Mini Controller Unit. Observe

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 Mini Co

Unit will change from ARMED to

When firing the RSTI with no tip or with a faulty tip, the green DISARMED ligh

for that unit may not initially turn on following a FIRE operation. A subsequent press of

the “STATUS” switch illuminates the green DISARMED light.

Note: Refer to Section 2.6 for details about th

handling and replacement. Never exceed 200 s

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.

Remote Units by removing their Antenna Assemblies.

4.3.15. The RFD system is now ready to use operationally.

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