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Flying Fox
06-2024 – 01-04-002
06-2024 – 01-04-002

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  • Page 1 User Manual Flying Fox 06-2024 – 01-04-002 06-2024 – 01-04-002...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Flying Fox Operation ........................8 Remote Control ........................... 9 Operating Frequency ......................... 12 Repair Part IV Technical Data Part V Obligations of the Operator and Disposal Part VI Obligations of the Operator ....................... 15 Dismantling / Disposal ........................ 15 © 2024 | KISTERS...
  • Page 3: I Disclaimer

    KISTERS has been advised of the © 2024 | KISTERS. Any rights not expressly granted herein possibility of such damages.
  • Page 4: Scope Of Delivery

    IC regulated dc-dc converter (with car cigarette lighter plug) § 2 fixing pins (with safety locking pins) Note: Batteries are not supplied with this unit, see Technical Data for battery details. § Not included: Measuring instruments, ADCP boats © 2024 | KISTERS...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    KISTERS website. § Disposal instructions: After taking the KISTERS FlyingFox out of service, it must be disposed of in compliance with local waste and environmental regulations. The KISTERS FlyingFox is never to be disposed in household waste! §...
  • Page 6: Part I Introduction

    Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the device. KISTERS manufactures, sells, installs and operates quality instrumentation, data loggers and communication technology. Products are designed with passion for environmental monitoring and with a deep understanding of the quality, accuracy and robustness needed to fulfil the requirements of measurement practitioners in the field.
  • Page 7: Part Ii Installation

    . For optimum performance, the tension of the rope should be adjusted until the motor current is about 2.0 A to 3.0 A. If the current is too high, reduce the rope tension! This will give the Flying Fox the maximum battery duration. © 2024 | KISTERS...
  • Page 8: Part Iii Operation

    12 V dc SLA battery OR the NiMh batteries in the Remote Control. Charging complete – when the green LED is on steady. The battery is then trickle charged to keep it at optimum charge. © 2024 | KISTERS...
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    This model operates in the approved spectrum by automatically frequency hopping every 400 ms. This is called Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). (64 frequencies between 902 MHz and 928 MHz - US Model) (70 frequencies between 863 MHz and 870 MHz - EU Model) © 2024 | KISTERS...
  • Page 10 You will be able to drive the Flying Fox about 100 m (300 ft) once the battery reaches this voltage. © 2024 | KISTERS...
  • Page 11 Operation Spare batteries can be purchased from KISTERS or purchase a 12 V 2.8 Ah (132 × 97 × 33 mm) PowerSonic PS-1228 battery locally. Motor Current – The current drawn by the motor is measured by the Flying Fox and sent back to the remote control. This is used when setting the cable tension.
  • Page 12: Operating Frequency

    3. The US model of the Flying Fox operates on the 915 MHz band using FHSS and jumps between 64 different frequencies, staying on any one frequency for a maximum of 400 ms. This model has been tested to meet FCC standards and has an emergency stop button. © 2024 | KISTERS...
  • Page 13 § Please do not ship the goods prior to obtaining the reference number. KISTERS will not reject any equipment that arrives without reference number; however, it may take us longer to process. Custom requirements for items sent to KISTERS for warranty or non-warranty repairs: Check with your national customs/tax authorities for details, processes and paperwork regarding tax exempt return of products.
  • Page 14: Part V Technical Data

    Optionally available, see below Dimensions L × W × D: 370 × 340 × 190 mm § Tow vehicle weight: 5 kg (10.5 lbs) Weight § Shipping weight with case: 10 kg (22.5 lbs) Compliance CE, FCC, RoHS © 2024 | KISTERS...
  • Page 15: Part Vi Obligations Of The Operator And Disposal

    Instead, these old appliances must be collected separately and disposed of via the local collection and return systems. Integrated or provided batteries and accumulators must be separated from the appliances and disposed of at the designated © 2024 | KISTERS...
  • Page 16 At the end of its service life, the lithium-ion battery must be disposed of according to legal provisions. EU WEEE Directive As players in the environmental market, KISTERS AG is committed to supporting efforts to avoid and recycle waste. Please consider: §...
  • Page 17 +64 7 857 0810 sales@kisters.co.nz www.kisters.co.nz Latin America | KISTERS Latin America +57 350 575 4079 sales@kisters-latam.com www.kisters-latam.com North America | KISTERS North America +1 561 459 4876 kna@kisters.net www.kisters.net Spain | KISTERS Ibérica info@kisters.es www.kisters.es © 2024 | KISTERS...
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