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Aiming / range, Code number adjustment, Beam pattern – MoTeC BR2 BTX User Manual

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10 Beacon

Transmitter

Aiming / Range

The Beacon Transmitter must be aimed so that the infrared beam is parallel
to the road and at the same height above the road as the vehicle receiver,
therefore the mounting system must be capable of height and tilt adjustment.

The unit must be mounted within 5 degrees (2 degrees preferred) of optimum.

Beam Pattern

The approximate infrared beam pattern is shown below. The pattern shows
the limits of operation.

Up t o 40 m (130f t )

Transmit t er

5m (approx)

Code Number Adjustment

Turn the power off before adjusting the code number to avoid accidental
damage to the electronics.

The code number is set using the rotary switches inside the unit. To access
the switches remove the 4 screws from the front cover of the unit.

LED

The LED has three colours that have the following meanings:

Green

OK

Orange

Low battery voltage ( Less than 10.5V )

Red

Fault or very low battery voltage