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LIY-500 May 12, 2014 Rev10
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4.7.3 BASIC OPERATION
The Wireless Operator Station allows a user to move away from the truck to get a better view for redirecting the monitor. This
operator station gives the user full control of the monitor including the PARK, OSCILLATE, and any AUXILIARY functions. For TFT
RC monitors shipped with the antenna pre-mounted in the monitor control box, all the user needs to do is mount the storage bracket,
install radio board in the monitor, and teach the ID code to the handheld unit.
RIGHT button used to rotate
(sweep) water stream from
left to right from starting
position.
UP button used to move
water stream vertically up
from starting point.
STRAIGHT STREAM button
used to move nozzle pattern
to narrow and long reach.
RIGHT DISPLAY COMMAND
button used to initiate RIGHT
display area command.
FLOW ON/OFF button typically
used to control RC Valve Kit or
VUM. Also known as the AUX2
button. Could also be used with
YE-REMAUX relay interface
box to control other devices.
LEFT DISPLAY COMMAND
button used to initiate LEFT
display area command.
DISPLAY MENU SELECT/ENTER
used to control command menu
selection and initiate configuration
options.
MONITOR UP/DOWN button
typically used to control RC
Extend-A-Gun. Also known as
the AUX1 button. Could also
be used with YE-REMAUX
relay interface box to control
other devices.
LEFT button used to rotate
(sweep) water stream from
right to left from starting
point.
FOG button used to move
nozzle pattern to wide and
short reach.
DOWN button used to move water stream
vertically down from starting point.
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UP
MONITOR
DOWN
Figure 4.7.3
Operator Station with Display Control Pad
The range of the wireless operator station is 500 ft (152 m) and the handheld unit is powered by four (4) AA batteries, lithium batteries
are recommended. Lithium batteries will provide over 24 hours of continuous operation. When the battery voltage is low, the System
Status area located at the top of the display will begin fl ashing a “LOW BATTERY” message. At this point there are approximately 2
hours of continuous operation remaining.
The handheld unit will automatically turn off after 5 minutes if no buttons are pressed.
- Press POWER button to turn on electronics.
- Use operator station just like any other wired operator station.
- Press POWER button again to turn off electronics, or after 5 minutes of idle operation, the handheld unit will automatically turn off.
NOTE!!!
If after pressing a button a “COMMUNICATION ERROR” message fl ashes in the System Status area, no communication
link is present with the monitor. The handheld unit is out of range or cannot establish a link with the monitor. Move to a different
location and then retry, also verify the monitor has power applied.
4.7.4 DISPLAY CONTROLLED OPERATION
This operator station includes 3 buttons that are located just below the display screen that initiate control and confi guration options
of the operator station based on the display screen text located in the bottom area of the screen. Detailed information on this display
driven control of the operator station can be found in the Remote Monitor Operator Station with Display User’s Guide (LIY-425) that
included with the operator station. This User’s Guide is also located on TFT’s website.
