System Accessories
Tuning Tool (Q13631-01 and Q13631-02)
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Hand-held Test Tag
During testing, the Hand-held tag is placed against the TRIND target on either the right
options door on The Advantage Series, or on the faceplate target located on the right side of
MPD-3 bezel doors.
Note: Use of the test tags will cause a properly installed and operating TRIND system’s target
logo to light, indicating successful reading. An actual sale is not possible with these
tags.
Car-mount Test Tag
Car-mount test tag is positioned properly when it is 6 feet from the overhead antennas and in a
position that approximates that of a car’s dashboard at the fuel island.
Note: The car tag has a replacable battery that has a life of two to three years.
Tuning Tool (Q13631-01 and Q13631-02
Only the Plastic Tuning Tool [Q13631-01 (or similar plastic 0.10-inch hex tool)], which is a
part of ASC Tool Kit (K94577-01) must be used for tuning overhead antennas. Using a
metal screwdriver or Allen wrench has two negative effects. First, proper tuning is
impossible as the metal of the tool used changes the properties of the variable inductor
used for tuning. Secondly, the ferrite slug used in the variable inductor is extremely brittle
and is broken or stripped easily by metal tools, preventing the proper tuning of the
antenna. If the antenna is not properly tuned, the read range can be significantly reduced.
CAUTION
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In conjunction with Field Strength Sensor Board (Q13626-01), tuning tools are used to make
variable inductor adjustments to tune the overhead antennas. The tools are plastic and
non-reactive to the variable inductor or board on the overhead antennas, and should only be
used to adjust variable inductor.
Figure 5-8: Tuning Tools
Q13631-01
Q13631-02
Variable
Inductor
Q13582-02
T20579-GX
The Q13631-01 plastic flat-blade is used the same as a screwdriver. It is used with Q13582-02
and fits the slotted head of the variable inductor located on the overhead antenna PCB.
The Q13631-02 plastic blade is used the same as an Allen wrench. The wrench is used with
Antenna Tuning Board (T20579-GX) and fits the Allen head of the variable inductor located
on the Overhead Antenna PCB (T20579-GX, located in T20632-GX Assemblies).