Getting Started; Installing/Changing Batteries; Operation Time; Powering Up / Down - RIDGID SeekTech ST-305 Operator's Manual

SeekTech ST-305 Line Transmitter

Getting Started

Installing/Changing Batteries

To install batteries into the ST-305 line transmitter
rotate the knob on the battery holder counter-
clockwise until the battery cover unscrews. Pull
straight back on the knob to remove the cover. Insert
the 6 "C" batteries as shown on the inside decals .
Figure 3: Removing the Battery Cover
Fit the cover into the case and screw down the knob
while firmly pushing in to close. Ensure the cover is
firmly screwed into place.
Note: When replacing batteries, use 6 C cells that
are the same type. Do not mix Alkaline with NiCd
(NiCad or Nickel Cadmium) for example. Be sure
to replace with batteries where all of the cells have
the same amount of charge. Do not mix half used
alkalines with brand new ones.
CAUTION
Remove batteries entirely before shipping.

Operation Time

Typical operation time varies for the ST-305,
depending on factors such as load, environment, and
current transmitted. Other factors that affect the
operation time will include chemistry of the battery
(many of the new high performance batteries, such
as the "Duracell ® ULTRA" last 10%-20% longer than
conventional alkaline cells under high demand
applications). Operation at low temperatures will also
reduce battery life.
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Batteries often recover after being subjected to high
loads. If time is allowed, batteries may recover
enough to offer additional hours of operation.

Powering Up / Down

Turn the power ON by depressing the Power
on the keypad. The current frequency and power-
level LEDs will light up. A beep will sound.
Turn the unit OFF by depressing the Power
on the keypad for 2 seconds. Three tones will sound.
Automatic Shut Down
To save energy, the ST-305 will automatically
shutdown after an interval which varies with the
power setting:
Low Power 4 hours
Medium Power 2 hours
High Power 1 hour.

Battery Check

At start-up, the ST-305 will check available power
and will indicate estimated battery levels by lighting
one, two, or three LEDs in the right hand column
(power level) on the control panel. One LED indicates
low batteries, two indicate medium charge, and three
LEDs indicate full battery charge is available. These
levels are only estimates based on a rapid internal
check. A rapid series of beeps will sound if the
battery levels run low in operation.

Sounds of the ST-305 Transmitter

Sounds are associated with specific events or states.
They include:
•
Beeps – Beeps when current is flowing; rate
increases with current increase.
•
Beeps – Turn ON (4 beeps)/OFF (3 beeps).
•
Short Double Tone – Inductive Clamp
connected.
•
Long-Short-Short Tone – Inductive Mode.
•
Rapid series of beeps – Low Battery
Warning.
The sound may be toggled on or off by pressing the
Frequency and Power buttons simultaneously.
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