Neptune R900 Service manual

Reading Modes
Function Explanation
Normal Normal Mode connects through Bluetooth to a
host device. Selection between Route (filtered)
and RF Test (unfiltered) is made in the host
device software.
To enter this mode from other modes:
1. Press until the mode LED flashes
.
2. Press and the mode LED turns
.
Unattended Unattended Operations Mode can operate
using the battery or when connected to
vehicle power.
To use this mode with battery power:
1. Press until the Mode LED is
.
2. Press .
To use this mode when connected to vehicle
power:
3. Press until the Mode LED is
.
4. Press and release.
5. Press again and hold for five seconds,
and then release. The Mode LED is
.
6. Connect the USB.
Note: The USB charger must be capable of
supplying 1A of current.
USB mass
storage
The SD card appears as an external drive to
the PC. To enter this mode:
1. Connect the USB to the R900BCT and to
the PC.
Note: The USB must be connected before the
unit can enter the USB mass storage mode.
2. Press until the Mode LED flashes
.
3. Press . The SD card now shows as an
external drive attached to the PC.
Accessing the R900®BCT
The R900BCT must first be set to Normal Mode to access the R900BCT Status
screen.
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From the Synchronize screen TAB twice, UTILS, BeltClip Status =
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PRC R900BCT 01.19 Part No. 13326-002
Pocket Reference
for the R900® Belt Clip Transceiver (BCT)
(Versión en español disponible en
www.neptunetg.com
For... Press...
ON Press for two seconds.
OFF Press for two seconds.
Setting Date / Time The R900® BeltClip Transceiver (R900BCT)
sets time with the handheld when the two are
paired. This time comes from the last
handheld synchronization.

R900®BCT Status
State LED Colors
Unit powered OFF No color; LEDs off
Power
100%–31%
30%–16%
15%–6%
5%–Critical Flashes
Charging Flashes
Mode
Normal mode
Unattended mode
Installed mode
Mass storage mode
RF Mode
No reading received Off
Receive R900 / ERT packet Flashes when receiving
Receive Advantage packet Flashes when receiving
No reading received in two+
minutes Solid
Bluetooth
Not connected Off
Pairing Flashes
Connected
Error Codes
Temperature error Bluetooth and Power LED flash
Hardware error Bluetooth and Power LED are solid
Error Codes, continued
Battery error Power LED flashes and
Cannot power on– battery too
low Power LED flashes three times
SD card error Mode LED is solid
External Battery Charger Status
LED Indicates
,,
, or OFF Startup initialization when applying power
OFF No battery inserted
Battery charging
Solid Battery charged successfully
Error condition
RF Performance Modes
Mode can be changed from the R900BCT Status Screen. The unit has three
options for the RF performance during a reading:
1 Efficiency Reduced RF performance* and best
battery life
2 Moderate Default RF performance*
3 Performance Best RF performance* and decreased
battery life
*RF performance refers specifically to the throughput of the receiver, which
can impact the speed with which readings are processed in high density
areas. Range is not impacted by these modes.
Bluetooth Pairing with the Handheld
To pair the handheld to the R900BCT, complete the following steps:
1. Power ON the R900BCT and set to Normal Mode, if not already set.
2. On the handheld, tap .
3. Click - UTILS.
4. Click -Belt Clip Status.
5. Choose the device from the menu, and then click Bluetooth.
The Belt Clip Status screen now displays the device details.
Removing the Battery
To remove the battery fromthe R900BCT:
1. Hold the R900BCT firmly with the left side facing up.
2. Push the lock latch down toward the unlock symbol.
3. Once the latch is in place, push the latch button inward to open the battery
compartment door.
4. Pull the door toward you to access the
battery.
5. Hold the R900 BCT vertically, right side
facing up, with one hand over the open
compartment.
6. Vigorously tap the top of the R900 BT
until the battery loosens for removal.
Note: The battery can be difficult to remove
when fully charged.
Replacing the Battery
To replace the battery in its compartment:
1. Open the battery door of the R900BCT.
2. Have the front view of the R900BCT facing up.
3. Hold the battery horizontally with
the label facing down.
4. Insert the battery into the R900
BCT until the battery snaps in
place.
5. Close the battery door and lock it.
Note: Replace the battery every two years.