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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
(Figure
4) that must be held by a designated
individual working around the machine.
1. TX indicator light
2. RX indicator light
3. ER indicator light
4. BA indicator light
Label
TX
RX
ER
BA
A1
A2
The individual holding the transmitter can push the Lock
Drill (Off) 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
Figure 4
5. A1 indicator light
6. A2 indicator light
7. On button
8. Off button
Function
Transmit
Receive
Error
Low Battery
Auxiliary 1
Auxiliary 2
•
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 Unlock Drill (On) 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
Auto shutdown
Low battery warning
Low battery shutdown
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Radio frequency
Radio RF power
Radio license
Modulation
Antenna
Base Unit
Radio frequency
Radio RF power
Radio license
Modulation
Antenna
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
3
3 AAA
After 2 hours of inactivity
3.2 V and below
At 3.2 V the BA indicator
light will flash rapidly for 30
seconds prior to shutdown.
-20 to 55 degrees C (-4 to 131
degrees F)
-40 to 55 degrees C (-40 to
131 degrees F)
2405 to 2480 MHz
50 mW
Not required
DSSS
Internal
2405 to 2480 MHz
100 mW
Not required
DSSS
External
-20 to 55 degrees C (-4 to 131
degrees F)
-40 to 55 degrees C (-40 to
131 degrees F)
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