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Summary of Contents for TDS-II

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Page 2: ...r user s convenience Three levels of sensitivity are provided to aid the user in isolation of small and large concentrations of termites The fourth setting the TURBO setting is super sensitive and is recommended for the detection of Bed Bugs Since the TDS II is self calibrating no special set up is required The detector is ready for use within 30 seconds after being turned on A standard 9 inch wan...

Page 3: ...e LED The TDS II starts in medium M level which is a sufficient sensitivity for normal colonies of termites commonly found in the subterranean species The high sensitivity H is reserved for more difficult detections of small swarms such as dry wood termites The low L sensitivity is used when large concentrations are present and the user is trying to isolate to specific areas of a concentration The...

Page 4: ...n elevation of termites gases in the surrounding air it will only detect on areas that exceed this current background This will enable the user to detect the location of large concentrations and not trigger on false signals Detection of Termites in Closed Spaces Often large concentrations of termites can be found in wall spaces Here the gases they produce will be largely trapped and creating a dif...

Page 5: ...then quickly press the PEAK button four times The TURBO mode is indicated when the lowest LED green light appears to shimmer Now the unit is in the highest sensitivity setting This setting is super sensitive and will easily alert to the small amount of CO2 produced by the bed bugs To test for bed bugs move the probe slowly near the areas being checked for bed bugs Do not block the probe tip If a b...

Page 6: ...itional validation to the user that the infestation is gone TDS II USE AND CARE Although the TDS II is stable it can be set off by excess turbulent air currents around its nozzle Due to this use of the TDS II outside may lead to mixed results and can result in false signals on the most sensitive levels The TDS II is a very sensitive instrument that can detect extremely small concentrations of CO2 ...

Page 7: ... is desired to be replaced the same wire may be used to push out the old filter A new filter must replace the old one Running the unit without an approved filter may damage the unit Battery Charging The battery supplied with the TDS II is a rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery that will run continuously for 8 eight hours before a charge is needed Recharging to a full state requires about 3 hou...

Page 8: ... off 10 minutes of inactivity Battery 3 7V 1800 mAh rechargeable Li ion polymer Compatible models include Fujifim NP120 Pentex DLi7 or Richoh DB43 Re charge time approximately 3 hours to full charge Operating environment 320 F 00 C to 1220 F 400 C at 75 RH Storage environment 80 RH for detector and battery storage temperatures are recommended to be the same as operating temperatures to maximize ba...

Page 9: ...and closer and slower to suspected area replace filter and or clean probe 2 TDS II will not turn on ON OFF button not held for 1 second to turn on Battery is discharged or dead Hold ON OFF button down for 1 second Recharge battery If it will not hold charge replace battery 3 The TDS II will trigger inadvertently Turbulent surrounding air can cause detector to trigger Large Attempt to avoid areas a...

Page 10: ...g detected signals the TDS II needs about 3 5 seconds to settle down Solution Pull TDS II away from the detected area for 3 5 seconds before repeating to that location again 5 The TDS II appears to be taking longer to detect than The wand tip or needle probe filter has become constricted due to moisture or dirt Replace the filter with a new one and discard the old one Check and clean needle probe ...

Page 11: ...the original purchaser against detects in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase by Termite Detection Systems Inc TDS During this warranty period TDS will at its option replace or repair the defective unit The warranty does not apply to defect resulting from abuse neglect accident unauthorized repair alternation or unreasonable use of the instrument Any implie...

Page 12: ...ole discretion of TDS For out of warranty service obtain an RMA number and send unit to the following address Termite detection systems Inc 333 N E 46th Street Oak Island N C 28465 Phone 910 448 1003 Email sales termitedetector com Rev 05 10 P N 950 001 Each TDS II Contains TDS II Infrared Termite and Bed Bug Detector 9 Flexible Extension Wand and 5 Needle Probe A C Wall Charger 12V Car Charger Di...

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