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Note that when browsing the locator menu, the
and
keys act as left and right
arrows. When browsing the transmitter menu, the
and
keys act as left and right
arrows.
To navigate menus:
1. Press the
key to enter the menu.
2. Use the
or
keys to scroll through the menu options.
3. Press the
key to enter the option’s submenu.
4. Use the
or
keys to scroll through the submenu options.
5. Press the
key to confirm a selection and return to the previous menu.
6. Press the
key to return to the main operation screen.
NOTE: When you select an option and press the
key, the option will be enabled
automatically.
Locator menu options
• VOL: Adjust the speaker volume from 0 (mute) to 3 (loudest)
• BT: Enable, disable, reset or pair Bluetooth connections.
• CDR: Performs a Current Direction (CD) Reset. (Alternatively press and hold the
key when in CD mode)
• INFO: Run a Self-Test, display the date of the most recent service recalibration
(CAL) or the most recent eCert calibration
• LANG: Select menu language
• FREQ: Enable or disable individual frequencies
• ALERT: Enable or disable Strike
Alert
™
• COMPA: Enable or disable display of the Compass feature.
Transmitter menu options
• VOL: Adjust the speaker volume from 0 (mute) to 3 (loudest)
• FREQ: Enable or disable individual frequencies
• BOOST: Boost transmitter output for a specified period of time (in minutes)
• LANG: Select menus language
• OPT F: Run SideStepauto™ to auto-select a locate frequency for the connected
utility
• BATT: Set battery type: ALK, NiMH or Li-ION and enable / disable Eco mode
• MAX P: Set the transmitter maximum power (W) limit
• MODEL: Match the transmitter setting to the model of your locator
• MAX V: Set the output voltage to maximum (90V)
• BT: Enable, disable or pair Bluetooth connections.
Examples of using the menu, selecting options and
making changes:
Locator compass enable or disable
The locator compass can be enable or disabled.
To disable the compass:
1. Press the
key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the COMPA (compass) menu using the
or
arrows.
3. Press the
key to enter the COMPA menu.
4. Scroll up or down to select the compass status to OFF or ON.
5. Press the
key twice to accept your selection and return to the main operation
screen.
Transmitter batteries
It is important to set the system to match the currently installed battery type to ensure
optimal performance and correct battery level indication.
To set your battery type:
1. Press the
key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the BATT menu using the
or
arrows.
3. Press the
key to enter the BATT menu.
4. Scroll up or down to select the correct battery type (Alk: Alkaline, NIMH: Nickel-
metal Hydride or LIION: Lithium-Ion). Lithium-Ion is automatically selected when a
Li-Ion pack is connected to a Locator.
5. Press the
key twice to accept your selection and return to the main operation
screen.
Transmitter Eco mode
When using alkaline batteries, Eco mode can be selected to maximize run time. When
Eco mode is selected the transmitter automatically reduces its maximum power output
as battery levels run low. Eco mode is switched off by default. To Enable Eco Mode:
1. Press the
key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the BATT menu using the
or
arrows.
3. Press the
key to enter the BATT menu.
4. Select the ALK Battery type using the
or
arrows.
5. Press the
key to enter the ECO sub menu
6. Select ECO using the
or
arrows.
7. Press the
key three times to accept your selection and return to the main
operation screen.