Dillon EDXtreme, User Instructions

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54 EDXtreme User Instructions
7.4 Radio Information
The radio technology used in the radio equipped EDXtreme and Communicator is a 2.4
GHz digital spread spectrum system designed for communications reliability. Radio
operation and the performance attained can be difficult to predict and will vary with
environment and conditions. There are locations where radio use is impractical or even
impossible.
Tips for best performance:
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Keep the Communicator and EDXtreme as close as possible together.
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Keep metal and other dense objects as far from the instruments as possible.
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Normally the higher that both the EDXtreme and Communicator are above
the ground, the better the performance and range will be.
Many things can degrade radio signals, such as brick walls, metal reinforced concrete,
machinery and even wiring within walls. Other systems such as wireless networks and
cordless phones may degrade or interfere with operation of the Dillon radio-equipped
system. As an FCC approved instrument on a license-free radio band, the instrument
must accept interference received from other devices that share the same frequency
and airspace. If other systems are colliding, it is best to isolate the device(s) that cause
the interference and then take steps to eliminate the problem which may include
relocation, conditional operation or retirement of the interfering device.
7.5 Installing Spacers
High capacity dynamometers with shackles of 50,000 lbf/20000kgf capacity and up,
use spacers, shown in Figure
7.1 , to insure proper centering of the dynamometer for
performance and safety reasons.
Figure 7.1 Spacer
Do not use the dynamometer with shackles if the spacers are not installed. The EDX
design incorporates an innovative method to retain these spacers, if desired, to ease
shackle installation.
The finish on your parts may vary from the ones shown in these photos.