User's Manual

1673 OPERATION MANUAL REV A
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9. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING IN THE FIELD
9.1. REMOTE UNIT
9.1.1. Will not Initiate shock tube
a) Igniter tip may be worn or damaged. Try a new tip.
b) There may be water on tip. Blow out tip and test fire the tip without any tube installed.
c) Shock tube may be damaged. Cut a fresh section.
d) Unit needs recharging.
9.1.2. Charger does not work
a) Ensure the battery charger and RFD Units are indoors and the air temperature is between 32
and 86 F (0 to 30 C)
9.2. CONTROLLER UNIT
9.2.1. Charger does not work
a) Ensure the battery charger and RFD Units are indoors and the air temperature is between 32
and 86 F (0 to 30 C)
9.2.2. The ARMED and READY lights will not come on or blink continuously
a) The Remote Unit is out of 2-way range of Controller Unit.
b) The Remote Unit is within 2-way range of the Controller Unit.
 Check for damage to Controller Unit antenna or antenna jack
 Check for damage to Remote Unit antenna or antenna jack.
 Move at least 10 meters in any direction and try again.
Reposition any units if:
 The antenna is not positioned vertically.
 The Unit is isolated by large dirt walls, rocks, or metal objects.
 The antenna is next to another radio antenna.