5 Loc-10TxSIS Transmitter
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5.2.4
Re-fitting the Battery Tray
Place top of catch over catch plate
Push up button underneath the catch – where
holding that up push in the bottom of the catch.
You will hear a positive “click” (Do NOT force
catches)
To close battery tray – slid transmitter (TX) onto tray, it will locate itself in the correct position, then close the
catches.
WARNING
Power “IN” socket
Two pins are used for power in from charger (to charge rechargeable batteries).
Two pins are used for power from external 12V DC source. A 12V DC power cable
is supplied and is designed to be connected to an automobile cigarette lighter
socket.
Contact Vivax-Metrotech or a Vivax-Metrotech approved service center for wiring diagram of plug, if
attempting to repair any of the “charging” leads.
5.2.5
Battery Charging and Disposal
Follow instructions detailed in the General Safety & Care portion of this document.
Only use the battery charger supplied. Using a non approved charger may damage the battery pack and
could cause overheating.
To charge, the batteries must be connected to the transmitter. Connect the mains charger to the charging
socket on the side of the transmitter and connect the charger to a suitable mains socket.
The LED will show a red light indicating that the charge cycle is in progress. When the batteries are fully
charged the LED will change to green.
NOTE
Rechargeable pack cannot be charged from a 12V DC source.
5.2.6
Battery Condition Indication
The battery condition (charge) is displayed on the left side of the display, in the case of the rechargeable
batteries the condition is also indicated on the charger (red/green light).
5.3 Transmitting
Modes
The transmitter has three transmitting modes, which are selected automatically.
5.3.1
Induction Mode (Only on selected frequencies and not SIS frequencies)
This uses an internal antenna to induce a locating frequency onto the target pipe or cable (line). “Induction”
mode is automatically selected if no connection accessories are plugged into the “output socket”. An icon
indicating “Induction” mode shows on the display. The icon flashes when the transmitter is transmitting. In
order to generate successful induction, the transmitter should be positioned over and with the handle in line
with the target line.
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