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Tx-5 and Tx-10 Transmitters overview
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Anthony Caplin
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20 April 2026 14:28
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TX-10 and TX-5 Transmitters
Transmitter Features
Keypad.
LCD.
Removable accessory tray.
D-cells battery holder.
Optional Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack.
Bluetooth module antenna (Model dependant).
Transmitter Keypad
Power key
: Switches the unit on and off. Opens the transmitter menu.
Frequency key
: Selects frequency. Menu navigation key.
Up and down arrows
: Adjusts the output signal level. Scrolls through the menu options.
Measure key
: Used to take voltage and impedance measurements. Opens a sub menu.
Transmitter screen icons
Battery icon: Indicates the battery level.
Alphanumeric description of selected operation mode.
Standby icon: Appears when the transmitter is in Standby Mode.
Output level: Displays transmitter output power.
Accessory or Measurement indicators: Indicates if an accessory is connected or if measure mode is active.
DC icon: Appears when the transmitter is powered from a DC source.
Induction indicator: Appears when the transmitter is in Induction Mode.
A-Frame (Tx-5 or Tx-10(B) only): Indicates when the transmitter is in Fault-Find Mode.
CD Mode indicator Tx-10B only. Indicates that the transmitter is in Current Direction Mode.
Voltage warning indicator: Indicates that the transmitter is outputting potentially hazardous voltage levels.
Volume icon: Displays the volume level.
Pairing icon (Tx-10B model only): Appears when the transmitter and locator are connected via iLOC.
Bluetooth icon (Tx B model only): Indicates status of iLOC connection. A flashing icon means pairing in progress.