Optoelectronics R506 User manual

R506
RF DETECTOR
USER MANUAL

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CAUTION
WA NING - Maximum input voltage is 12VDC. Automotive voltages may exceed 12V causing dam-
age to internal circuitry. Damage resulting from excessive input voltage is readily apparent and will not
be covered under warranty. Units returned for warranty service that have damage resulting from exces-
sive supply voltages will incur service charges.
WA NING - Maximum antenna input signal is +15dBm (50mW). Under no circumstances should the
R506 be directly connected to an RF transmitter or be used in close proximity to a radio transmitter of
more than 25 watts. Damage to the input amplifier circuitry is readily apparent and will not be covered
under warranty. Units returned for warranty service that have damage to the input circuitry will incur ser-
vice charges.
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Specifications 4
Top Panel Knobs 5
Side Panel Connections 6
Operation 6
Factory Service 7
Table of Contents

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Frequency Range: 50MHz-6GHz
Sensitivity: 100uV
Antenna: Built-in telescoping antenna
Alert Modes: Beeper, Acoustic, Vibrator, LED signal strength
Controls: Sensitivity and volume
Size: 5.5"H x 2.75"W x .75"D
Weight: 12oz rugged hard plastic case
Battery: echargeable internal NiMH 7.2V battery pack
Operating Time: 2 days after full charge / 8 hour charge time
Power: 12vdc, 1 amp 110-240v center positive adapter
External Connection: Earphone input
Specifications

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B A V
The R506 has three different modes for alerting you to RF. Beeper, Acoustic and Vibrator.
Beeper
The unit beeps when detecting a signal. The beeper goes from slow to rapid beeping indicating the
strength of signal detected. The stronger the signal the more rapid it will beep.
Vibrator
The unit vibrates when detecting a signal.
Acoustic
The unit will broadcast the noise of the signal detected. While you will not hear any voice commu-
nications, what you will hear is an increase in background noise as the signal gets stronger. With lit-
tle or no signal detected there will be very little background noise apparent.
Sens
The sensitivity switch setting moves from + to -. After turing the unit on there should not be more than
the left green ED lit. If one of the red ED’s is lit then you may want to turn the sensitivity knob to
the minus (-) side to decrease the sensitivity level relative to your current RF environment. This will
reduce the background RF noise floor. Turn the knob to the plus (+) side to increase the sensitivity
level. When the knob is turned all the way over to the minus (-) side the detection distance will be less
than when it is turned all the way over to the plus (+) side.
Vol
The volume level can be adjusted by turning this knob. This will also adjust the audio level of the
beeper.
Top Panel Knobs

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Headphone/Earphone
You may plug the supplied earphone into the 2.1mm mono jack on the side of the unit while you have
the unit in acoustic mode.
Power
Plug the supplied 12v power adapter into this connector to charge the internal Ni-MH 7.2v battery pack.
Plug the adapter in for 8 hours to obtain a full charge. The unit can operate for 48 hours continuously
on a full charge. When the battery has been depleted the far right ED will be lit. This ED is direct-
ly above the low battery symbol.
On/Off Switch
Turn the unit on and off using this switch.
Getting Started
1. Power the unit on and pull out the extendable telescoping antenna.
2. Adjust the sensitivity setting so that only the left ED is lit.
3. Choose between beeper, acoustic or vibrator alert setting.
4. Adjust the sensitivity setting according to your background RF noise level. Generally,
adjusting so that only the left ED or two left ED’s are lit is the optimal setting.
Pickup distance
The R506 is capable of detecting very low power devices. Following are typical pickup distances for
various RF transmitters.
10mW 2.4GHz wireless camera 20 feet 500mW cellular phone 40 feet
1 watt VHF radio 100 feet 5 watt UHF radio 200 feet
Low Battery Indicator
If the Ni-MH battery pack becomes depleted the far right ED will be lit. It is directly over the low bat-
tery symbol.
Side Panel Connections / Operation

P ODUCT WA ANTY
Optoelectronics, Inc. warrants all products and accessories for one (1) year against defects in materials
and workmanship to the original purchaser. Products returned for warranty service will be repaired or
replaced at Optoelectronics’ option.
Specifically excluded are any products returned under this warranty that upon examination, have been
modified, had unauthorized repairs attempted, have suffered damage to the input circuitry from the
application of an excessive input signal, have suffered damage to the charging circuitry or internal bat-
teries from the application of excessive voltage, or show other evidence of misuse or abuse.
Optoelectronics reserves sole right to make this determination.
No other warranties are expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Optoelectronics, Inc. is not liable for consequen-
tial damages.
WA ANTY
Products under warranty must be returned, transportation prepaid, to Optoelectronics’ service center.
All parts replaced and labor performed under warranty are at no charge to the customer.
NON-WA ANTY
Products not under warranty must be returned, transportation prepaid, to Optoelectronics’ service cen-
ter. Factory service will be performed on a time and materials basis at the service rate in effect at the
time of repair. A repair estimate prior to commencement of service may be requested. Return shipping
will be added to the service invoice and is to be paid by the customer.
Factory Service
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OPTOELECTRONICS
160 West Camino Real #233
Boca Raton, F 33432
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