RFD OPERATOR MANUAL
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5.1.4.
Press the Controller Unit “ON” switch for one second. The yellow light in the
upper left quadrant of the “ON” switch will come on steady. If the yellow light flashes,
the Controller Unit battery is low and needs charging. Refer to Battery charging section
4.2.
5.1.5.
Press the “STATUS” switch on the Controller Unit. The red TX light will flash
for approximately 15 seconds. The green DISARMED light corresponding to each
Detonator Unit will come on steady if the Controller Unit receives a status message from
that Detonator Unit. If the Controller Unit does not receive a status message from a
Detonator Unit, the green DISARMED light for that Detonator Unit will flash on the
Controller Unit display panel.
Note:
The Controller Unit battery life is approximately 6 hours when in the “ON”
condition. To conserve battery life, the Controller Unit should be turned off when not
being used.
5.1.6.
Turn the Controller Unit “OFF” until Detonator Units are in place and wired to
shoot.
5.2. PLACEMENT OF DETONATOR UNITS.
WARNING
Do not connect a blasting cap to a Detonator Unit unless the green
SAFE light is on, the red ARMED light is off, and the yellow ON/LOW BATT light is on
steady. This indicates there is no voltage on the binding posts, the binding posts are
electically isolated from the firing capacitor, the binding posts are shunted to each other,
and the battery is not low.
5.2.1.
The range of the RFD is typically 5 miles under most conditions.
5.2.2.
Place the Detonator Units with the antenna in a vertical position and free from
obstruction within 100 feet of the shot. Use sandbags or other suitable materials to
protect the Detonator Units from the shot.
5.2.3.
Ensure that all Detonator Units indicate a SAFE condition (green light on
steady).
5.2.4.
After performing standard demolition circuit checks and before placing initiator
into main charge, depress the two spring-loaded binding posts on the Detonator Unit.
5.2.5.
Insert one leg of the demolition wire in each binding post and allow the
binding posts to close on the wire ends.
5.2.6.
Ensure the wire is held securely by the binding posts and that the wire ends
are not touching the Detonator Case or each other.
5.2.7.
Prepare the shot and return to the safe firing area.
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