User Manual

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Strata Proximity Systems Underground PAD Users Manual v1.0
Confidential and Proprietary
September 1,
2011
1.4.1.2 Pennsylvania Blasting Distance
Pennsylvania approval requires that the Underground PAD must be installed at a minimum safe
distance of 17 feet from blasting circuits, explosives, and detonators.
Note: Pennsylvania generates such requirements by multiplying the MSHA determined
minimum distance of 40 inches by a factor of 5.
1.5 FCC Information
The FCC ID for the Underground PAD is ZQ3-SPS-UTPAD. When configured by Strata for
underground use, the device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any intentional or unintentional changes or modifications to the configuration of the
Underground PAD not specifically detailed in this document could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
2 Operation
2.1 Installation Information
The Underground PAD is to be worn on the hip of the employee. Metal near the PAD may
impact the performance. The PAD should be at least 3 in or 75 mm from all other electronic
devices such as Spotters, CO sensors, tracking devices, etc. After placing the PAD on the
operator’s hip, performance of the unit should be verified at the SPS Checkout Station.