Rothenbuhler Engineering REMOTE FIRING DEVICE, Operator'S Manual

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RFD OPERATOR MANUAL
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2.4.6. Detonator Unit Armed . A red light next to each of the “1” though “8”
switches is used to indicate when the corresponding Detonator Unit is Armed. The
ARMED light for selected Detonator Units will flash after the Arm command is sent to
the selected Detonator Units. The ARMED light will go to steady after the firing
capacitor charge time if the Controller Unit is within range of the selected Detonator
Unit's transmitter. If the Detonator Unit transmitter is out of range of the Controller Unit,
the ARMED light will continue to flash.
2.4.7. Status . A yellow light at the “STATUS” switch lights when the “STATUS”
switch is pressed. The light remains on until the display panel has been updated with
results of the status request. All new commands are blocked while this light is on.
2.4.8. Arm . A yellow light at the “ARM” switch lights when the “ARM” switch is
pressed. This light will stay on for the firing capacitor charge time. Other commands
will not be sent until this light is turned off.
2.4.9. Disarm . A yellow light at the “DISARM” switch lights when the “DISARM”
switch is pressed. This light will stay on until the display panel is updated for the Disarm
command. Other commands will not be sent until this light is turned off.
2.4.10. Fire . A yellow light at the “FIRE” switch lights when the “FIRE” switch is
pressed. This light will stay on until the display panel is updated for the Fire command.
Other commands will not be sent until this light is turned off.
2.4.11. “TX” (Transmit) . A red light at the “TX” position lights while Controller Unit is
transmitting.
2.4.12. “CDT” (Receiver) . A green light at the “CDT” position lights when the
Controller Unit is receiving status from the Detonator Units. The light will be on
whenever the Controller Unit detects transmissions on its operating frequency.