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Normal Operation
The 8593-04 Copperhead RF Monitor uses the standard Left/Right, Up/Down, and Fog/Stream
commands to provide stream direction and pattern adjustments. With SW4 in position “E”, The
controller provides an automatic speed adjustment to allow the user better directional control. During
normal operation, the horizontal motor will move slowly for about two seconds before accelerating to
full speed. This allows the user to be able to position the monitor quickly but also gives the fine control
needed to aim the monitor accurately at a distant target. (SW4 position “8” allows full speed at all
times)
To move the monitor left or right, press and hold the LEFT or RIGHT button until the monitor
discharge is in the correct position, or a travel limit is reached. Pressing UP/DOWN or
FOG/STREAM while traveling in the horizontal plane will immediately activate full speed motor
movement until the monitor stops. Normal operation will resume thereafter.
To move the monitor up or down, press and hold the UP or DOWN button until the monitor
discharge is in the correct position, or a limit is reached.
To adjust the stream pattern, press and hold the FOG or STREAM button until the desired stream
pattern is reached.
Any combination of left or right, fog or stream, and up or down can be used to achieve motion
horizontal, vertical, or nozzle commands simultaneously. If the LEFT and RIGHT buttons are pressed at
the same time, the monitor will stop all motion. To continue motion, release both buttons and repress
the desired direction button. This is also true for the up/down and fog/stream commands.
The handheld remote transmitter has a power saving feature that turns the transmitter power off if no
signal is sent for 5 minutes. Press and hold the “ON/OFF” button until the Power LED illuminates to
reactivate the transmitter. The “Low Battery” LED will flash slowly when the battery voltage drops below
a predetermined level. When the low battery LED flashes rapidly, the batteries are nearly discharged
and should be replaced immediately.
NOTE: The SM-1250BE master stream nozzle has a unique ball screw drive that allows motor to “free
wheel” at the end of pattern travel in either the straight stream or wide fog positions. No slip clutch or
current limiting feature is used with these nozzle drives.
Oscillation Function
The 8593-04 monitors have an automatic left/right oscillation function, which can be used to provide
continuous exposure protection with no operator input. The oscillation limits are set using the
handheld or truck mount RF transmitters. The motor two-speed feature is disabled during oscillation, as
the monitor will oscillate at full speed.
Position the monitor at either the left or the right limit of oscillation.
Press and hold the OSCILLATE button.
Move the monitor to the other limit of oscillation, and release the direction button.
Release the OSCILLATE button.
Press and release the OSCILLATE button to engage the oscillation function.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
