OPERATION & MAINTENANCE GUIDE InstantFire-12B High-speed 12-shot Controller HOLATRON SYSTEMS, LLC 833 ILANIWAI ST, STE. 2 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 372-0956 www.holatron.
WARNING Holatron Systems specializes in the design and manufacture of standard and custom electronic control systems where reliability and error free data communication are critical. The transmitter described in this manual is part of a system intended to remotely actuate pyrotechnic or other hazardous devices, and the components of this system have been carefully designed to minimize the possibility of accidental actuation of such devices.
INFORMATION TO USER This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested, assigned FCC ID number OI4XMTR12B, and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This manual is divided into four sections. The first is a description of the system hardware. The second describes radio interference suppression methods. The third lists system specifications. The fourth covers the recommended operating and maintenance procedure. 1.0 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION. The model XMTR12B high-speed 12-shot controller is a low power hand-held remote control transmitter which can transmit commands over any of twelve different digital channels.
The user has access to the following components: 1.1 THE ANTENNA. The RF signal is radiated by a quarter-wave reduced height helical antenna which screws onto the top end of the transmitter box. The transmitter should never be operated without this antenna in place, as damage to the RF components could result. Such operation will void the warranty. Antennas with red rings are used for 433 MHz, and antennas with blue rings are used for 418 MHz.
1.3 THE “TRANSMITTER STATUS” INDICATORS. When the transmitter is on, one of the 12 cue indicators will light to indicate the current cue number, armed state, and battery level. If flashing red, the lighted indicator warns the user that the transmitter is armed and currnet cue fire command transmission will occur when a button is pressed. If flashing green, it indicates that the transmitter is not armed and that no transmission will occur if a button is pressed.
Output firing pulses are stretched to a minimum duration of 0.6 seconds in the receivers to ensure that all cues fire reliably, even when the fire buttons are pressed for a shorter period of time. Note that it is not necessary to wait for the completion of the 0.6 second firing pulse period before firing subsequent cues. They can be fired as fast as the operator can press the button, provided that each button depression lasts at least 0.1 second, followed by at least 0.1 second with the button released.
2.0 RADIO INTERFERENCE REDUCTION. For obvious safety reasons, Holatron's design goal is to ensure that data communication errors due to radio interference or to insufficient signal strength due to low battery, exceeding specified range, or conductive objects in the signal path will result in failure of intentional actuation rather than unintended actuation. This goal is achieved by transmitting a 64 bit noise-tolerant code repeatedly while a transmitter button is depressed.
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS. Parameter Carrier Frequency, MHz. (US, Canada) Carrier Frequency, MHz.
4.1.2 With the receiver turned off and its arm switch set to “disarm” (RFLS496HSRC or RFLS-496HSARC) or “safe” (RFLS-96HSRC, RFLS96HSARC, RFLS-912HSRC, RFLS-912HSARC, or RFLS-91212HSRC), connect devices to the receiver outputs. 4.1.3 With the arm switch still in the previous position, turn on the receiver. Verify a flashing green battery indicator on the receiver module.
4.1.6 Turn the transmitter on. Press the “Arm” button once to arm the transmitter and verify a flashing red lamp, indicating that the transmitter is armed. Press the appropriate numeric or “Next Fire” button to actuate the desired receiver output. A button must be depressed for at least 75 milliseconds to produce a receiver output. It is never necessary to hold a transmit button down longer than one second, however.