User's Manual

1673 OPERATION MANUAL REV A

information on the Normal menu by choosing option ‘3’. Units that are not equipped with

GPS use a separate clock for recording the date and time of events in the history log.

2.7.6. SYSTEM SELECTED: This is the active System # that is currently selected.

You can change to select a different System # on the Normal menu by choosing option

‘2’ and entering the number of your desired System (1-8). The Controller is capable of

commanding up to 8 Systems, but it can only command one system at a time. Each

System contains up to 8 Remote Units, for a total operational capability of 64 Remote

Units.

2.7.7. CURRENT BATTERY VOLTAGE: This represents the current state of charge

of the unit. It is recommended that the unit be recharged when the battery falls below

7.5V. The unit will operate normally down to 7.0V however below this the unit must be

recharged. If you are operating this system at a temperature below freezing, it is

recommended that you fully charge before use. The batteries will start to lose capacity

below 0 ºC (32 ºF). A more thorough battery test can be performed by pressing the

BATT TEST switch. Below 7.0 V the yellow POWER light begin flashing.

2.7.8. KEY PRESENT: This indicates that the Electronic Key is installed is the

correct key for your Controller. The Controller can only be matched to one key at a time.

An error will be indicated if a different key or if a faulty key is installed. The yellow KEY

light in the SYSTEM indicators also lights solid when the correct key is installed, but will

blink if an incorrect key is installed. The Controller’s key must be present to allow

arming and firing. Other operations such as status and disarm may be performed

without the Controller’s key installed.

The Controller’s key should be stored in a secure place away from the Controller when

you are not actively engaged in blasting activities. Without the Controller’s key, the

Controller is incapable of arming or firing the Remote Units.

Note: Removing the Controller’s key will cause it to select and send a disarm command

to all Remote units of the currently selected system. Avoid removing the Controller’s key

when the Controller is on, unless you intend to disarm all Remotes. Normally this would

be in a panic situation.

2.7.9. FIRING MODE (FM): ST indicates the Shock Tube Initiator circuit is selected.

ED indicates the Electric Detonator circuit is selected. When arming and firing, the

current selection will be used. The Controller remembers the last mode selected the

next time you turn it on. You can change the Firing Mode selection on the Normal menu.