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A.1  INTRODUCTION
This appendix provides reference information about the SHC1 Handheld Interrogator.
The interrogator provides the user end of a two-way communication link between the Excel 
system and the operator.
Itfeaturesfacilitieswhichlettheoperatorcongure,align,functionallytestanddiagnosefaults
in the system.
The appendix gives:
  • anoverviewoftheinterrogatorfeatures
 • informationabouthowtoconnecttheinterrogatortotheExcelsystems
 • basicusertasks,includingswitchingon/offandchangingthebattery
 • adetaileddescriptionofthemenuswhichtheinterrogatorprovides
 • problemsolvinginformationiftroubleoccurswhenusingtheinterrogator
Details of how to use the interrogator for different tasks with the system are given Chapter 3 
and Chapter 4 of this handbook.
A.2  OVERVIEW
The interrogator consists of an LCD screen and four keypad buttons. It links to the Excel 
ReceiverunitviaanISconnectorontheendofaexiblecableconnectedtotheassociated
junction box.
SHC1 Handheld Interrogator Main Features
APPENDIX A - HANDHELD INTERROGATOR
Escape key
Down key
LCD screen
Up key
Enter key