OPERATION & MAINTENANCE GUIDE InstantFire-12C High-speed 144-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 OI4XMTR12C, 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 XMTR12C high-speed 144-shot controller is a low power hand-held remote control transmitter which can transmit commands over any of twelve different digital channels.
When used with RFLS-491HSRC, RFLS-96HSRC, RFLS-96HSARC, RFLS-496HSRC, RFLS-496HSARC, RFLS-912HSRC, RFLS-912HSARC, or RFLS-91212HSRC receivers, a range of ½ mile can be achieved. All inscriptions on the transmitter panel are luminescent to facilitate use of the transmitter in a dark environment. The panel will continue to glow for two to three hours after being exposed to a bright light source.
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 green rings are used for 315 MHz, with blue rings for 418 MHz, and with red rings for 433 MHz.
1.3 THE TRANSMITTER STATUS INDICATORS. When the transmitter is on, one of the 12 cue indicators will flash to indicate the transmitter mode (armed state), current cue number, current channel number, selected automatic firing rate, and battery level. 1.3.1 SAFE MODE INDICATION. The current cue number (next cue to be fired) is flashed with a green color on the numeric keys when in this mode. The number of green flashes per burst indicates the battery level as described in section 1.3.4 below.
1.4 THE FIRE BUTTONS. These buttons are snap action dome switches under a sealed overlay. When the transmitter is off, all indicators are dark, and no signals can be transmitted even if a button is pressed. When it is on, no transmission occurs (after the initial power-on reset transmission) while no buttons are pressed. If armed (not in SAFE mode), continuous transmission occurs while “Next Fire” or a numeric button is pressed.
If in auto-fire mode, pressing a numeric button will change the auto-fire rate as follows: Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Auto-fire Rate Selection, Shots / Sec 1 2 3.03 4 5 5.88 7.62 7.62 10 10 14.3 20 The selected auto-fire rate is saved in non-volatile memory even while power is off. So it does not need to be entered again unless the operator wishes to change to a new rate. 1.5 THE ARM BUTTON.
1.6 THE BATTERIES. Power is supplied from two 1.5 volt type AA batteries, accessible beneath a slide-out door on the back side of the transmitter. These batteries should be replaced when required by conditions described in section 1.3 above. In order to prevent the possibility of damage due to battery leakage, the batteries should always be removed when the transmitter is to be stored for a prolonged period. Damage due to battery leakage is not covered under the warranty.
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.
