Biral BTD-200 User manual

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Manual Number: 107842.00B
Revision: 00A
BTD-200
Field Test Unit

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1PRIMARY FUNCTION ............................................................................. 2
2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 2
2.1 Batteries.....................................................................................................2
2.2 Inappropriate Use........................................................................................2
2.3 Environmental Conditions.............................................................................2
3BOX CONTENTS...................................................................................... 3
4BTD-200 FIELD TEST UNIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................... 4
4.1 Pre-test Preparation.....................................................................................4
5OPERATION ........................................................................................... 8
5.1 Antenna/Earth Reference Connections...........................................................8
5.2 Power-On FTU Handheld Unit ..................................................................... 11
5.3 Operator Location during Test .................................................................... 11
5.4 Conducting a Test ..................................................................................... 12
5.5 Test Results/System Behaviour................................................................... 14
5.6 Ending BTD-200 Test Procedure ................................................................. 16
5.7 Storage .................................................................................................... 20
6Certification and Compliance ............................................................... 20
7Maintenance and Calibration ............................................................... 20
8Contacting Biral ................................................................................... 20
9One Year Warranty .............................................................................. 21

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1PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Biral BTD-200 Field Test Unit (FTU) simulates lightning flashes, strong electric
fields and charged precipitation. It is intended for checking the operation of Biral BTD-
200 thunderstorm warning systems and any connected accessories.
NOTE: Not for BTD-200 calibration, validation of sensor siting requirements
or confirming correct installation.
2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Batteries
2.2 Inappropriate Use
2.3 Environmental Conditions
This product is designed to use ALKALINE 9V PP3 batteries only.
Use of other battery types or voltages may result in equipment damage,
personal injury, or fire.
DO NOT USE RECHARGABLE BATTERIES
This equipment is intended for use only with the Biral BTD-200
Thunderstorm Detection Sensor ONLY
Connection to other equipment may result in personal injury or equipment
damage.
Use of this product in a manner not described or specified in this manual
may result in equipment damage or personal injury.
Only for use in DRY CONDITIONS, with no local thunderstorm activity
within 40Km (25Miles)

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3BOX CONTENTS
The following equipment is supplied in the BTD-200 FTU carton. Please check the
contents carefully and immediately report any missing items to your supplier.
1x FTU Handheld unit
1x PP3 9V Battery
1x Primary Antenna Clamp
1x Secondary Antenna Clamp
1x FTU Cable assembly
(Hard Wired to Clamps)
1x Microfibre Cloth