User's Manual

USER'S MANUAL

MODEL PT-90 TELEMETRY TRANSMITTER

INTRODUCTION

The Communications Specialists Model PT-90 is to be used as a telemetry transmitter to locate

livestock and other animals by doppler positioning or triangulation. It also transmits back data relative

to activity, mortality, etc. by changing pulse rate. It is FCC Certified and must be used with a valid

FCC license, issued for telemetry uses, under Part 90.259 of the Rules. It is preprogrammed at the

factory to operate in the 217-220Mhz band. Power output is 95mW. The PT-90 is waterproof and

includes a changeable, screw-on, antenna. It uses a widely available CR123A Lithium battery or a LIR

17335 rechargeable Lithium battery. The transmitter can be disabled to preserve battery life by sliding

the supplied magnet into the slot between to top of the transmitter and the collar.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

First remove the magnet, if installed. Then slide the supplied CR123A Lithium battery into the

collar battery compartment + (positive) end in first. Screw on the battery compartment cap with a

screwdriver or coin. A small amount of Vaseline on the battery compartment cap "O" ring will allow

easy cap removal and keep the battery compartment watertight. Dispose of any used batteries properly.

If the battery is inserted backwards, the transmitter will not function but it will not be damaged.

Simply reverse it to start the transmitter working. If you are using the LIR17335 rechargeable Lithium

Ion battery and quick charger, please note that if a discharged battery is being charged, the LED

indicator light on the charger will be orange. When the battery is charged, it will change to green. A

battery can be left in the charger indefinitely without being damaged. The rechargeable battery can be

recharged over 500 times before needing replacement. Charge time is less than 3 hours.

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USER'S MANUAL MODEL PT-90 TELEMETRY TRANSMITTER INTRODUCTION The Communications Specialists Model PT-90 is to be used as a telemetry transmitter to locate livestock and other animals by doppler positioning or triangulation. It also transmits back data relative to activity, mortality, etc. by changing pulse rate. It is FCC Certified and must be used with a valid FCC license, issued for telemetry uses, under Part 90.259 of the Rules. It is preprogrammed at the factory to operate in the 217-220Mhz band.
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FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE In order to legally operate this transmitter, you must be first meet the eligibility requirements of FCC Part 90.35. This means you must be engaged in a commercial or educational activity. Then you must have a valid FCC License yourself or be part of a for-profit or non-profit sharing agreement as detailed in 90.179 held by your equipment provider or someone else. If you choose to obtain your own FCC License, we will help you with the following required steps.