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connect to compatible devices such as handheld
devices running a compatible application.
Refer to Section 11 for further information about
Bluetooth wireless connections and how to pair your
devices.
NOTE: The marker locator wireless features
may be subject to national and or local regulations.
Please consult your local authorities for more
information.
WARNING! Do not attempt any wireless connection in
areas where such technology is considered hazardous.
This may include: petrochemical facilities, medical facilities
or around navigation equipment.
3.11 SideStep
auto
™
SideStep
auto
allows the transmitter to calculate the
optimum frequency based on ground impedance. The
transmitter uses this information to optimize the active
frequency. SideStep
auto
helps to improve locate
accuracy by determining the best signal. SideStep
auto
can also help to prolong battery life.
NOTE: SideStep
auto
will only work in direct connection
mode.
3.11.1 Using SideStep
auto
To enable SideStep
auto
:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
OPT F
menu using the
or
keys
3 Press the
key to enter the OPT F menu
4 Scroll up or down to the
START
option
5 Press the
key to start SideStep
auto
and exi
t th
e
OPTF Menu
6 Press the
key to exit the menu
To disable SideStep
auto
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
OPT F
menu using the
or
keys
3 Press the
key to enter the OPT F menu.
4 Scroll up or down to the
EXIT
option
5 Press the
key to disable SideStep
auto
and exit
the OPT F menu
6 Press the
key to exit the menu
NOTE: You can also disable SideStep
auto
just by
changing frequency.
3.12 Transmitter power output
The transmitter supports several power output modes to
help you select the optimal settings for your
requirements whilst helping to prolong battery life.
3.12.1 Adjusting power output
To adjust the power output:
Press the
or
keys to increase or
decrease power output
3.12.2 Boost (Tx-10only)
Boost allows the Tx-10 transmitter to output its
maximum output power. Boost mode can be set to
operate for a specified period of time.
To configure boost:
1 Press the
key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the
BOOST
menu using the
or
keys
3 Press the
key to enter the BOOST menu
4 Set the BOOST duration using the
or
keys. You can choose 5, 10, 15 and 20 minute
periods or ON for continuous operation
5 Press the
key to accept your changes and
exit the BOOST menu
6 Press the
key to exit the menu
To enable boost:
1 First configure the boost duration using the
procedure above
2 Press and hold the
key until
BOOST
appears
on the transmitter LCD
3 The transmitter will automatically exit boost mode
after the selected duration
To disable boost:
1 Press the
key to disable boost
3.13 Transmitter Eco mode
When using alkaline D-Cells in Tx-5(B) and Tx-10(B)
transmitter models you can extend the effective use of
the batteries by enabling Eco mode.
In Eco mode the power output of the transmitter
reduces when the batteries can no longer provide the
required output power.
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