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System Distance Check
A system distance check should be performed before initially getting
underway. This procedure verifies system range. This check is
performed dockside with the vessel’s engine(s) OFF. Once the
AUTOTETHER
TM
system is ready (POWER light GREEN; each active FOB
light GREEN; and the Kill Switch actuator in place):
Take one activated FOB and walk away from the vessel until the
AUTOTETHER
TM
alarm sounds. There should be a clear line of sight
between the host and the FOB.
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The FOB light will go from Flashing GREEN to Steady GREEN
when the FOB has gone out of range
NOTE
The FOBs and Host communicate via a radio signal. If the signal is
disrupted or goes beyond range, the AUTOTETHER
TM
alarm mode is
activated. This procedure checks the range feature of the system. Radio
signals are subject to interference by objects and various types of
materials. For this reason, some variance in distance from the Host is
acceptable.
Return to vessel and press RESET button on Host to silence alarm
Press Host POWER button to re-initialize system and register FOB
Repeat this check for each FOB
Controls & Indicators
Host Controls and Indicators
POWER Button
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Press the Power button to turn AUTOTETHER
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Host ON
When the Host is turned ON, it automatically begins
searching for FOBs to register
If no FOBs are found after 3 minutes, the Host will turn itself
OFF to conserve battery power
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If Host is on, press and hold POWER button for 2 seconds to
turn Host OFF, this will also turn off all FOBs it is communicating
automatically. There is no other way to turn off the FOBs other
than turning off the HOST.
