Will Burt NIGHT SCAN VERTICAL, Operating Instructions Manual

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NIGHT SCAN VERTICAL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TP-4836201-G
MARCH 2021
When the mast lowers and comes to the upper magnetic switch, the RCP begins to Auto Stow
®
.
When the lower magnetic switch is reached, the system is stowed and shuts down.
It is the responsibility of the customer to properly secure the payload for vehicle travel and ensure
contact is made with the saddle.
The mast can be stowed by using:
• Auto Stow®
• “Mast Down”
• Emergency Stow With Power
The best method is to stow the mast with the Auto Stow
®
feature. It does not require the operator
to stop the mast exactly in the saddle. The mast can be auto stowed from any position, including
partially extended or fully extended.
If the mast loses power, it will lower.
6.8.1 Using the Auto Stow® Feature
To use the Auto Stow® feature:
1. Press "Mast Down" twice quickly in successive depressions (two depressions within ½
second). The mast will pan and tilt the RCP to the home position, lower the mast (if not
already there) and turn off lights. This automatic sequence can be aborted by pushing any of
the buttons on the controller at any point during the Auto Stow®. If a button is pressed, the
mast will not stow by itself, and will await further operator input.
2. Visually inspect that the mast is properly stowed and powered down. Ensure that the payload
will not bounce as the vehicle drives down the road.
3. Store remote controls if used so they will not be damaged during transportation.
6.8.2 Using the Mast Down Button
Another method used to stow the mast is to press and hold "Mast Down" on the controller. This
method is not as reliable as using the Auto Stow® feature. Care must be taken to ensure that the
operator does not release the button before the mast is completely stowed. If the mast is not
completely stowed, equipment may be damaged during transportation.
To stow the mast using "Mast Down":
1. Press and hold "Mast Down" until the mast stops and the "Mast Down" LED is turned off,
indicating the mast has powered down. The mast will lower (if not already there), then go to
the RCP home position, and then stow the mast. Once stowed, the Mast Stowed Safety
Interlock Contact signals it is safe to move the vehicle.