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4.15 Transmitter power output
The transmitter supports several power output modes to
help you select the optimal settings for your
requirements whilst helping to prolong battery life.
Adjusting power output
NOTE: On iLOC enabled models, you can adjust the
transmitter’s power output remotely using the locator.
For more information, refer to Section 13.
To adjust the power output:
1 Press the or keys to increase or decrease
power output
Boost (Tx-10 & Tx-10B only)
Boost allows the Tx-10 transmitter to output its maximum
output power. Boost mode can be set to operate for a
specified period of time.
To configure boost:
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the BOOST menu using the or keys
3 Press the key to enter the BOOST menu
4 Set the BOOST duration using the or keys.
You can choose 5, 10, 15 and 20 minute periods or
ON for continuous operation
5 Press the key to accept your changes and exit
the BOOST menu
6 Press the key to exit the menu
To enable boost:
1 First configure the boost duration using the
procedure above
2 Press and hold the key until BOOST appears on
the transmitter LCD
3 The transmitter will automatically exit boost mode
after the selected duration
To disable boost:
1 Press the key to disable boost
4.16 Transmitter Eco mode
When using alkaline D-Cells in Tx-5(B) and Tx-10(B)
transmitter models you can extend the effective use of
the batteries by enabling Eco mode.
In Eco mode the power output of the transmitter reduces
when the batteries can no longer provide the required
output power.
When Eco mode is active and the power output has been
reduced, the display alternates between ‘POWER‘ and
the current output power level.
The transmitter will emit three beeps every time the
power is reduced. It will then continue emitting two beeps
each minute whilst it operates at a reduced power level.
To enable or disable Eco mode
1 Press the key to enter the menu
2 Scroll to the BATT menu using the or keys
and enter it by pressing the key.
3 Scroll through the battery options using the or
until ALK is displayed. Press the key.
4 Use the or until ECO is displayed and press
the key to enable Eco Mode.
Or
Select NORM and press the key to disable Eco
mode.
5 Press the key to exit the menu
4.17 Maximum Voltage
On high impedance applications such as small diameter
cables, tracer wires, etc, sometimes it can be difficult to
get a signal to flow when using the direct connection
method. Increasing the output voltage of the transmitter
can maximize the amount of signal coupled onto the
utility.
The transmitter can operate in either low voltage (30V)
or in high voltage (90V). In normal operating mode the
transmitter will operate in low voltage mode.
Warning: When operating the transmitter in high voltage
mode, always make sure that the transmitter is switched off
when connecting or disconnecting direct connection leads.
To set maximum output voltage to 90 volts:
1. Press the key to enter the menu
2. Scroll to the MAXV menu using the or keys
3. Press the key to enter the MAXV menu
4. Set the MAXV to HIGH using the or keys
5. Press the key to accept your changes and exit
the MAXV menu
6. Press the key to exit the menu
When in high voltage mode the transmitter will display a
high voltage warning triangle.
Each time the transmitter is switched off the transmitter
will revert back to the default low voltage setting.
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