bca Tracker DTS Quick Reference page 4

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both of the diagonal waist attachment buckles and fully extend
the shoulder strap.
To use the Tracker without the harness, disconnect the waist
attachment buckles and thread the shoulder strap back through
the shoulder strap mounting hardware.
Startup/Testing
Turn on the Tracker DTS by depressing and then turning the
on/off switch (1) clockwise (see inside front cover). When turned
on, the Tracker runs through a brief diagnostic test of both the
transmitter and receiver, then indicates the remaining battery life
in the battery power display/distance indicator (2). A reading of
95 to 99 percent indicates fully charged batteries.
After the diagnostics, the Tracker will enter transmit mode (tr).
The flashing transmit light (3) confirms the unit is in transmit
mode.
Power Supply
The Tracker DTS operates with three AAA alkaline batteries. Use
only high-quality alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargeables.
Note that the battery level percentage is approximate, depending
on battery manufacturer and operating temperature. The Tracker
will operate safely down to and below a zero battery power dis-
play. The manufacturer suggests, however, that you replace your
batteries frequently, well before this occurs.
If the Tracker is subjected to excessive moisture, open the bat-
tery door (4) to help allow the unit to dry. Remove batteries
during extended periods of inactivity.
Search/Transmit
To enter search mode, push the search/transmit button (5) for at
least one second, but for no longer than two seconds. During
this time, the distance indicator (2) will display two dashes
("– –"). Release your thumb when the display changes from
"– –" to "SE" and the Tracker sounds a series of three beeps. If
the button is released before or after this time, it will remain in
transmit mode.
The Tracker can be switched instantly from search (SE) to trans-
mit (tr) mode at any time by simply pushing the search/transmit
button.
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Options
Auto-Revert System
At startup, the user can engage the Tracker's auto-revert safety
feature by pressing the options button (6) while pressing and
turning the on/off switch. With auto-revert engaged, the Tracker
will revert to transmit mode after five minutes in search mode.
If auto-revert is engaged, "Ar" will be shown in the power display
after the diagnostic testing. If auto-revert is not engaged, "nr" will
be displayed.
If auto-revert has been engaged, then after five minutes in
search mode, an alarm will sound for ten seconds and "Ar" will
flash repeatedly in the distance indicator. To remain in search
mode, press the search/transmit button or the options button at
any time during the ten-second alarm period. If ten seconds
elapses, "tr" will appear and the Tracker will revert to transmit
mode.
If auto-revert is not engaged, the Tracker will sound a short
alarm every ten minutes to remind the user that he or she is in
search mode.
Special Mode
Special (SP) mode is a feature designed to assist searchers in
the event of a multiple burial. It can help searchers isolate indi-
vidual signals when searching for more than one transmitter at a
time. In search (SE) mode, the Tracker only displays the
strongest signal (once the searcher is within about 10 meters). In
special (SP) mode, however, it will display all signals, regardless
of their strength—providing they are within special mode's
reduced search window (Figure E, page 11). In special mode,
the search area is reduced from 180 degrees to about 75
degrees: signals will only be displayed if they are captured within
the center three directional lights.
Special mode can only be entered while the user is in search
mode. To enter SP mode, press the options button (6). Release
the button when "SP" appears in the display window. When sig-
nals are detected in this mode, they are displayed for a shorter
time than in SE mode.
Mute Mode
To mute the sound while in search mode, push the options but-
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