4.4 GROUP CHECK
Despite a comprehensive self-check, a beacon check (transmit check and receive check) is obligatory prior to
every tour! The PIEPS PRO BT/POWDER BT provides a group check function. In group check mode the receiving
range is limited to 1 m.
Group check regular
PIEPS PRO BT/POWDER BT
Check: frequency
Press and hold the button MARK (1D)
Start
during the group check countdown (CH)
•
"Distance indication" = OK
•
Result
"ER" = error (frequency not
according to standard)
End
The Regular group check is sufficient for checking modern, digital devices with 3 antennas.
The Extended group check is recommended for checking old devices (analog single-antenna devices).
Regular group check display readings
Device not transmitting or
distance too big (> 1 m)
Extended group check display readings
Device not transmitting or
distance too big (> 1 m)
Continuous wave indication | old-device-indication (see chapter 4.8.6)
Manual PIEPS PRO BT/POWDER BT | Firmware v1.0 | 08/2018
Release button
Distance reading: device
transmitting and
frequency according to
standard
Distance reading: device
transmitting and all
transmit parameters
according to standard
Group check extended
PIEPS PRO BT only
Check: frequency/pulse/period
Press and hold the button SCAN (1E)
during the group check countdown (CH)
•
"OK" = OK
•
"ER" = error (one or more transmit
parameters not according to standard)
Device transmitting but
frequency not according
to standard
Device transmitting but
one or more transmit
parameters not according
to standard
More than one signals
within 1 m range
=> increase distance
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