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Power Line Warning System

Remote Control for NS

Working with you to keep you safe around overhead power lines

www.volteksystems.com

Voltek Systems products manufactured by:

United Safety Incorporated

3220 US HIGHWAY 93 S

Suite 2

Kalispell, MT 59901

(800) 755-4854

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Spotter

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by United Safety Incorporated

User’s Guide

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Summary of Contents for Voltek NS

Page 1: ...o keep you safe around overhead power lines www volteksystems com Voltek Systems products manufactured by United Safety Incorporated 3220 US HIGHWAY 93 S Suite 2 Kalispell MT 59901 800 755 4854 VOLTEK TM Spotter VOLTEKnsTM by United Safety Incorporated User s Guide TM ...

Page 2: ...products you understand and agree the dangers of operating machinery or equipment near overhead power lines and are familiar with associated risks In no event shall United Safety Incorporated or its distributors be liable for any direct indirect punitive incidental special consequential damages to property or life whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of our products The Vo...

Page 3: ... linear wire antenna Spotter Battery Chargers wall charger 120V AC to 12V DC vehicle charger 12V DC power and E stop connector kit solderable splice connector x4 fuse holder with 3A fuse antenna termination kit twist cap wire connector heat shrink tube antenna connector antenna to harness connector antenna attenuator ...

Page 4: ...ust and shock resistant Warning button allows operator to sound the siren for emergency situations Shutdown button allows operator to shut down equipment in emergency situations Quickly and wirelessly links with any Voltek NS SPOTTER features howitworks Power lines are surrounded by an electric field E field The strength of the E field surrounding the power line is dependent on several variables s...

Page 5: ... installing power leads routing and installing E stop hydraulic shut off leads 3 mounting external siren 4 installing antenna on boom of pump installing connector terminating end of antenna 1 Mounting the Voltek NS main unit mount Voltek NS main unit in main access panel or in cab of truck keep in mid that the pump should be in a central location in order to route harness leads example of mounting...

Page 6: ...red to power source that is controlled by the PTO use supplied splices to attach the fuse holder fuse included to the positive red lead before connecting to power connect positive red to power and negative to a sufficient ground hydraulic E stop wires grey yellow the Voltek NS can control either an E stop circuit or dead man hydraulic circuit by breaking continuity in the circuit when the NS reach...

Page 7: ...ther install provided heat shrink to secure the wire cap in place strip wire sheath back approximately 1 inch strip ends of black and white wire approximately 1 4 inch insert black wire into terminal 1 and tighten screw insert white wire into terminal 2 and tighten screw expanded view of antenna connector install the antenna connector on the harness end of antenna wire see diagram below IMPORTANT ...

Page 8: ...e adjusted using the up or down buttons As the sensitivity increases or decreases the meter will display the current level of sensitivity in the overall range When the sensitivity increases the range which the Voltek NS will detect E field gets larger and the NS indicates warning or shutdown from a further distance Conversely with a lower sensitivity selected the NS will indicate warning or shutdo...

Page 9: ... your machinery before it contacts a power line When the Voltek NS E field strength meter is in the red it will indicate SHUTDOWN and break continuity with the circuit it is integrated with which will disable your machine Once this occurs hold down the RESET button and move your equipment away from the E field until meter is back in the yellow or green If the reset button is released before you ar...

Page 10: ...tter features the same user interface as the Voltek NS The Spotter is ideal for situations where the NS is mounted in a vehicle or on equipment yet control is needed remotely i e concrete pump trucks System Overviewand operation sensitivity level meter sensitivity adjustment reset button press and hold to restart equipment or reset hydraulics only if E stop hydraulic functions are installed batter...

Page 11: ... on The Voltek NS will beep once and the Link button will turn green The devices wil begin communicating Voltek NS on turn Spotter off The Voltek NS will alert the operator with a beep once every 30 seconds and the Link button will flash red green while the Voltek NS continues to operate Press the Link button on the Voltek NS to stop the alert If no wireless devices are active the Link button will...

Page 12: ...rging but it will not display charge status unless it is turned on A full charge takes approximately 3 5 hours Battery Specifications Charging temperature range 10 C 14 F 45 C 113 F Discharging temperature range 20 C 4 F 60 C 140 F Run time approx 15 hours Keep in mind that actual run time can be affected by Amount of activity occurring while in use Signal strength Battery temperature Battery age ...

Page 13: ...roducts Our goal is to keep you accident free and safe Our products are designed with your day to day use in mind If you have any questions or comments you wish to share with us please do We value your time and your input If you like the concept of our products but need to have things customized or changed to better suite your specific needs please get in touch with us Thanks again have a safe and...

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