Time Tronics IDF201TX Communicator User Manual 2

Time Tronics Inc. Communicator 2

Users Manual

Operators & InstallationManual
Model 201 Version 1.0InstallationManualOperatorsManualPage 3Disclaimer LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTYThis product is warranted against defects for one (1) yearThis product is warranted against defects for one (1) yearThis product is warranted against defects for one (1) yearThis product is warranted against defects for one (1) yearThis product is warranted against defects for one (1) yearfrom date of purchase. Within this period TIME TRONICS INC.from date of purchase. Within this period TIME TRONICS INC.from date of purchase. Within this period TIME TRONICS INC.from date of purchase. Within this period TIME TRONICS INC.from date of purchase. Within this period TIME TRONICS INC.will repair or replace the product without charge, providedwill repair or replace the product without charge, providedwill repair or replace the product without charge, providedwill repair or replace the product without charge, providedwill repair or replace the product without charge, providedthe product is returned to TIME TRONICS INC. prepaid.the product is returned to TIME TRONICS INC. prepaid.the product is returned to TIME TRONICS INC. prepaid.the product is returned to TIME TRONICS INC. prepaid.the product is returned to TIME TRONICS INC. prepaid.Warranty does not cover freight or transportation charges,Warranty does not cover freight or transportation charges,Warranty does not cover freight or transportation charges,Warranty does not cover freight or transportation charges,Warranty does not cover freight or transportation charges,nor does it cover misuse or damage to the product. Except asnor does it cover misuse or damage to the product. Except asnor does it cover misuse or damage to the product. Except asnor does it cover misuse or damage to the product. Except asnor does it cover misuse or damage to the product. Except asprovided herein, TIME TRONICS INC. makes no warranties,provided herein, TIME TRONICS INC. makes no warranties,provided herein, TIME TRONICS INC. makes no warranties,provided herein, TIME TRONICS INC. makes no warranties,provided herein, TIME TRONICS INC. makes no warranties,express or implied, including warranties of merchantabilityexpress or implied, including warranties of merchantabilityexpress or implied, including warranties of merchantabilityexpress or implied, including warranties of merchantabilityexpress or implied, including warranties of merchantabilityand fitness for a particular purpose. We reserve the right toand fitness for a particular purpose. We reserve the right toand fitness for a particular purpose. We reserve the right toand fitness for a particular purpose. We reserve the right toand fitness for a particular purpose. We reserve the right tomake improvements, and additions in the design of the productmake improvements, and additions in the design of the productmake improvements, and additions in the design of the productmake improvements, and additions in the design of the productmake improvements, and additions in the design of the productwithout notification.without notification.without notification.without notification.without notification.COPYRIGHT 2005COPYRIGHT 2005COPYRIGHT 2005COPYRIGHT 2005COPYRIGHT 2005Model 201 Version 1.0InstallationManualOperatorsManualPage 4The Communicator is a wireless communicating device that makes it easy to directtruck or tractor drivers into position for efficient non-spill loading on the go.Placed in the harvester cab, beside your othercontrols, the transmitter works off a small fingeroperated joystick, which the harvester operatoruses to guidethe driver.Activatingthe joysticksends a signal to the receiver which thenturns on LED's indicating directionalarrows corresponding to the joystickdirection. In addition to the directionalarrows, there's also a stop and go function.All the signals are accompanied by a unique beep sequence for audio alertness.After mounting the transmitter it can be programmed so that the joystick's forwardactivation is correct for direction of travel.
Model 201 Version 1.0InstallationManualOperatorsManualPage 5Mounting the TransmitterMount the transmitter at a convenientlocation so as to give the operator easyaccess to the joystick and switches. Plug thepower cable into a 12vdc lighter adapter. Ifno lighter adapter is available cut theadapter off and connect directly to a 12vdcpower source. The RED wire is positive(+)and the BLACK wire is ground(-).Mounting the AntennaConnect the antenna cable and routethe cable safely to a spot on the windowwhere it would be in the best line ofsite with the truck or tractor. Removethe sticker from the antenna andattach it to a clean spot on the window.Model 201 Version 1.0InstallationManualOperatorsManualPage 6To program the mounting direction, press and hold the JOYSTICK in the forwarddirection of travel while turning on the power switch. Hold the JOYSTICK untilthe LED changes the blink sequence. (Approximately 3 seconds). The transmitterwill automatically store this direction as the forward position. All other joystickdirections will be adjusted automatically.Turn the power off and then on again without pressing any buttons for normaloperation.Programming the MountingDirectionTesting the Receiver LEDsPress the CHANNEL button onthe receiver within 1 second ofturning on the power. The receiverwill sequence through the differentdisplay symbols such as channelnumbers, directional arrows, etc.
Model 201 Version 1.0InstallationManualOperatorsManualPage 71) Press and hold the GREEN button whileturning on the power.2) Hold the GREEN button until LED startsto blink. (Approximate. 3 seconds)3) Release the GREEN button.4) Press the RED button to transmit thecurrent channel of the transmitter.(Observe the channel on the receiver.)Programming the ChannelEach transmitter needs to be programmed to 1of the 19 channels before using. The defaultchannel is 1 from the factory. Program eachtransmitter to a different channel in a multi-transmitter environment. To program thechannel of a transmitter, turn on and watch areceiver for indication of the correct channel.5) Activate the JOYSTICK switch tochange to the next channel. Activatethe JOYSTICK only once for eachchannel change. Each subsequentactivation of the JOYSTICK willchange to the next channel. Activatingand HOLDING the JOYSTICK willchange to the next channel, andcontinuously transmit that channel.Releasing the joystick will stop thetransmission. To retransmit see # 4.8) Press the GREEN button to store the channel.9) LED changes blink sequence to indicate the channel is stored.10) Turn the power off and then on again without pressing any buttons for normaloperation.Model 201 Version 1.0InstallationManualOperatorsManualPage 8Mounting the ReceiverMount the receiver at a convenient locationso as to give the operator a good view. Plugthe power cable into a 12vdc lighter adapter.If no lighter adapter is available cut theadapter off and connect directly to a 12vdcpower source. The RED wire is positive(+)and the BLACK wire is ground(-).Mounting the AntennaConnect the antenna cable and route the cablesafely to a spot on the window where it would bein the best line of site with the harvester. Removethe sticker from the antenna and attach it to aclean spot on the window.
Model 201 Version 1.0InstallationManualOperatorsManualPage 9Operating the Receiver1) Press the CHANNEL button.2) The display shows the channel of the receiver for approximately 3 seconds.3) Turn the channel button up or down to change channels.4) The channel can only be changed while it is displayed.5) The receiver automatically stores the new channel after the display goes blank.BackBackBackBackBackForwardForwardForwardForwardForwardRightRightRightRightRightLeftLeftLeftLeftLeftStopStopStopStopStopGo =Go =Go =Go =Go =Rotating LineRotating LineRotating LineRotating LineRotating LineOperational SymbolsChanging ChannelsModel 201 Version 1.0InstallationManualOperatorsManualPage 10Use the Communicator for combine harvestingUse the Communicator for combine harvestingUse the Communicator for combine harvestingUse the Communicator for combine harvestingUse the Communicator for combine harvestingUse the Communicator for silage harvestingUse the Communicator for silage harvestingUse the Communicator for silage harvestingUse the Communicator for silage harvestingUse the Communicator for silage harvesting
Model 201 Version 1.0InstallationManualOperatorsManualPage 11Industry Canada Compliance StatementICES-003 This Class B Digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003“Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation of the device.”“To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gainshould be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is notmore than that required for successful communication”.FCC WarningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must beused with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshieldedcables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user iscautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without theapproval of the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate thisequipment.Time Tronics Inc.Box 580Pincher Creek, AB. T0K1W0Bus: 403-627-2100Fax: 403-627-5557Model IDF-201 Ver 1.0 January 2006

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