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TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL INFORMATION
This troubleshooting section is designed to help identify possible conditions adversely affecting the operation of the
Transplanter. Solutions are provided for each of these conditions.
Troubleshooting is a process of step by step elimination and isolation. Careful and logical thought processes are an
important part of the troubleshooting procedure. Whenever performing any maintenance and troubleshooting on the
Transplanter, be sure to observe all safety and hazard information listed in this manual.
TRANSMITTER TROUBLESHOOTING
The transmitter has an LED status indicator to aid in troubleshooting. Due to the rough treatment it may be subjected to,
most communication problems are likely to occur in the transmitter. The transmitter should be thoroughly diagnosed before
proceeding to the receiver.
WARNING
When testing the transmitter, the receiver may become active resulting in system operation. Always
assume the system is working and will respond when testing the transmitter.
LED
Indication
Possible Cause
LED is off
Transmitter is off.
LED flashes at low rate
Transmitter is operating in a normal mode.
LED flashes at hiqh rate
Command Switch is pressed.
LED flashes on-off at a slow rate
Batteries getting low. Batteries should be changed at the next
(1/2 second on and 1/2 second off)
convenient opportunity.
LED remains on continuously
Either a switch was activated at the time the transmitter was
turned on or a general failure occurred that requires factory
service. Ensure no other switches are pressed while attempting
to turn the transmitter on.
LED will not light when ON/OFF
Replace batteries. If this does not correct the problem, the
button is pushed
transmitter must be repaired.
RECEIVER TROUBLESHOOTING
The receiver uses three basic LEDs for diagnostics (PWR, Signal, and Safety).
LED Indicators
Receiver Action
PWR illuminated.
Receiver operating voltage is present.
SIGNAL flashes.
Signal is being received that matches the decoder’s address.
SAFETY illuminated.
One or more command outputs are energized.
Use the following when troubleshooting the receiver.
PWR is not Illuminated
Check that the power source to the receiver is active.
Check the fuse for the receiver power input.
With transmitter ON, SIGNAL
Check Transmitter batteries
is not illuminated
Troubleshoot Transmitter
Only some functions operate
Check/replace fuses in fuse blocks
Check output voltage of respective electrical circuits.
Check condition of transmitter switches.
Intermittent operation
Check all connections and antenna for damage.
Operating range is short
Check antenna connections.
