BriarTek Orca DF-101, User Manual And Installation Manual

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7.5 Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution(s)
Indicator displays errant
bearings Multi-path: if the antenna is
mounted adjacent to a large
object, i.e. bulkhead, the
signal from the transmitter
may reflect off the surface
of the object causing the
display to indicate an errant
bearing If possible, mount the DF
antenna in another location
or maneuver vessel so signal
is not reflecting off object
Multiple transmitters are
transmitting Deactivate transmitters as
appropriate
Numeric bearing indicator
displays “232” and
“485” alternately and/or
Warning LED illuminated
(communication error) Data cable not connected Inspect data cable
connection at display and
antenna array and ensure
secure connection
Damage to the data cable
jacket or leads and/or
improperly assembled cable Check data cable for
continuity
Improperly assembled power
cable Check cable for continuity
DF-100 antenna is
connected to DF-101 display Replace DF-100 antenna
with a DF-101 antenna.
System is energized but
no audio is heard when
transmitter is activated Speaker is disabled Depress Speaker On/Off
button until Speaker On/Off
LED is extinguished
Display LEDs are difficult
to read Display is set to a low
brightness setting Press “Dim” button until
display LEDs are sufficiently
illuminated
System is energized but
no bearing indication is
displayed Squelch setting is too high Press Squelch Decrease
button
RF signal is too weak Check that MOBI transmitter
is properly installed on life
vest