Tx-5 and Tx-10 Transmitters overview

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TX-10 and TX-5 Transmitters

 

 

Transmitter Features

 

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  1.  Keypad.
  2.  LCD.
  3. Removable accessory tray.
  4.  D-cells battery holder.
  5.  Optional Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack.
  6.  Bluetooth module antenna (Model dependant).

Transmitter Keypad

 

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  1. Power key power key: Switches the unit on and off. Opens the transmitter menu.
  2. Frequency key frequency key: Selects frequency. Menu navigation key.
  3. Up and down arrows up arrow down arrow: Adjusts the output signal level. Scrolls through the menu options.
  4. Measure key measure key: Used to take voltage and impedance measurements. Opens a sub menu.

Transmitter screen icons

 

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  1. Battery icon: Indicates the battery level.
  2. Alphanumeric description of selected operation mode.
  3. Standby icon: Appears when the transmitter is in Standby Mode.
  4. Output level: Displays transmitter output power.
  5. Accessory or Measurement indicators: Indicates if an accessory is connected or if measure mode is active.
  6. DC icon: Appears when the transmitter is powered from a DC source.
  7. Induction indicator: Appears when the transmitter is in Induction Mode.
  8. A-Frame (Tx-5 or Tx-10(B) only): Indicates when the transmitter is in Fault-Find Mode.
  9. CD Mode indicator Tx-10B only. Indicates that the transmitter is in Current Direction Mode.
  10. Voltage warning indicator: Indicates that the transmitter is outputting potentially hazardous voltage levels.
  11. Volume icon: Displays the volume level.
  12. Pairing icon (Tx-10B model only): Appears when the transmitter and locator are connected via iLOC.
  13. Bluetooth icon (Tx B model only): Indicates status of iLOC connection. A flashing icon means pairing in progress.