SPX Radiodetection PCMx Guide De L'utilisateur page 7

Receiver menu options
• VOL: Adjust the speaker volume from
0 (mute) to 3 (loudest).
• DATA: Delete, send or review saved
SurveyCERT measurements and
enable or disable the Bluetooth
communication channel.
• BT: Enable, disable, reset or pair
Bluetooth connections. Also defines the
protocol used when connecting to a PC
or PDA.
• GPS: Enable, disable or reset the
internal GPS module.
• CDR: Perform a Current Direction
(CD) Reset. (Alternatively press and
hold the key when in CD mode).
• UNITS: Select metric or imperial units.
• INFO: Run a Self-Test, display the date
of the most recent service recalibration
(M CAL) or the most recent eCert
calibration.
• LANG: Select menu language.
• POWER: Select local power network
frequency: 50 or 60Hz.
• ANT: Enable or disable any antenna
mode with the exception of Peak.
• FREQ: Enable or disable individual
frequencies.
• ALERT: Enable or disable StrikeAlert
• BATT: Set battery type: Alkaline or NiMH.
Li-Ion auto-selects when connected.
• ARROW: Select Null or proportional
Guidance arrows in Peak+ mode
• COMPA: Enable or disable display of
the Compass feature.
• TIME: Set a time to turn receiver off
after a period of inactivity.
• VIEW: Review survey measurements
(PCM mode only).
Examples of using the
menu, selecting options
and making changes:
Receiver mains power frequency
NOTE: It is important to ensure your
receiver is set to locate the power
frequencies used in your country. If
the PCMx is set to the incorrect power
frequency, the user will have difficulty
locating in Power, CPS, ELF and LF
modes as these locate frequencies are
all dependent upon the correct power
frequency.
To select the correct frequency (50 or
60Hz) for your country or region's power
supply:
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the POWER menu using the
or keys.
3. Press the key to enter the
POWER menu.
4. Use the or keys to select the
correct mains frequency.
5. Press the key twice to accept
your selection and return to the main
operation screen.
Battery set up
The PCMx is supplied with a Lithium-Ion
™ .
rechargeable battery. The Li-Ion option
will automatically be selected when the
battery pack is connected to the receiver.
If you wish to use other battery types,
using the tray supplied, the appropriate
battery type must be selected.
To set your battery type:
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the BATT menu using the
or arrows.
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3. Press the key (receiver) or the
key (transmitter) to enter the BATT
menu.
4. Scroll up or down to select the correct
battery type (Alkaline, Nickel-metal
Hydride or Lithium-Ion).
5. Press the key twice to accept
your selection and return to the main
operation screen.
Running a Self-Test
We recommend that a Self-Test is run at
least weekly, or before each use. As the
Self-Test tests the integrity of the locate
circuity, it is important that it is carried out
away from larger metallic object such as
vehicles, or strong electrical signals. To
run a Self-Test:
1. Ensure the magnetometer foot is
connected. The Self-Test will fail
without it.
2. Press the key to enter the menu.
3. Scroll to the INFO menu using the
or arrows.
4. Press the key to enter the INFO
menu.
5. Select TEST using the or
arrows.
6. Press the key to select YES.
7. Press the key to begin the
Self-Test.
8. Once the Self-Test is completed,
the result (PASS or FAIL) will be
displayed.
9. Restart the receiver using the key.
Bluetooth wireless
connections
PCMx receivers feature a Bluetooth
wireless module, as standard, providing
the ability to connect to compatible
devices such as mobile devices running
a compatible application such as
PCM Manager or Bluetooth enabled
transmitters.
NOTE: The PCMx wireless features
may be subject to national and or local
regulations. Please consult your local
authorities for more information.
WARNING! Do not attempt any
wireless connection in areas where such
technology is considered hazardous.
This may include: petrochemical
facilities, medical facilities or around
navigation equipment.
Switching Bluetooth on
By default, PCMx receivers are shipped
with the Bluetooth wireless connection
module switched off.
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Scroll to the BT menu using the
or keys.
3. Press the key (locator) or the
key (transmitter) to enter the BT menu.
4. Scroll up or down to the ON option.
5. Press the key to switch Bluetooth
ON and return to the previous menu.
You can switch Bluetooth off to conserve
battery life, or to comply with regulations
in areas where wireless communications
are considered hazardous. To do this,
follow the above process, selecting 'OFF'
in the BT menus.
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