Product Overview
Controls
Exit-Side-Lockout System
The exit-side-lockout system provides the individuals
working around the machine with a means to disable
the drill pipe from rotating and thrusting.
This system consists of a receiver mounted on the
machine and a transmitter (
) that must be
held by a designated individual working around the
machine.
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1.
TX indicator light
5.
A1 indicator light
2.
RX indicator light
6.
A2 indicator light
3.
ER indicator light
7.
On button
4.
BA indicator light
8.
Off button
Label
Function
TX
Transmit
RX
Receive
ER
Error
BA
Low Battery
A1
Auxiliary 1
A2
Auxiliary 2
The individual holding the transmitter can push the
L
OCK
D
RILL
(O
FF
) button to stop the drill rotation and
thrust. This is primarily used to stop/lockout the drill
operations in the following situations:
•
When installing or removing a drill head or reamer
•
Whenever someone needs to approach the drill
pipe or head anywhere in front of the machine
•
Placing a wiper on the drill pipe
•
When the handheld transmitter operator identifies
a problem requiring immediate shutdown of drilling
When it is safe to resume drilling, the individual
holding the transmitter can press the U
NLOCK
D
RILL
(O
N
) button. This button sends a signal to the receiver
that allows the machine operator to reset the system
and restore the thrust and rotary functions.
Specifications
Handheld Unit
Batteries
3 AAA
Auto shutdown
After 2 hours of inactivity
Low battery warning
3.2 V and below
Low battery shutdown
At 3.2 V the BA indicator
light will flash rapidly for 30
seconds prior to shutdown.
Operating temperature
-20 to 55 degrees C (-4 to 131
degrees F)
Storage temperature
-40 to 55 degrees C (-40 to
131 degrees F)
Radio frequency
2405 to 2480 MHz
Radio RF power
50 mW
Radio license
Not required
Modulation
DSSS
Antenna
Internal
Base Unit
Radio frequency
2405 to 2480 MHz
Radio RF power
100 mW
Radio license
Not required
Modulation
DSSS
Antenna
External
Operating temperature
-20 to 55 degrees C (-4 to 131
degrees F)
Storage temperature
-40 to 55 degrees C (-40 to
131 degrees F)
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