RIDGID SeekTech SR-24 User manual

Original Instructions – English – 1
Operator’s Manual
ST-33QR
SeekTech
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Table of Contents
System Overview
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Bluetooth Specifications ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
Range�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4
Bluetooth Connection
Connecting the Devices����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4
Disconnecting the Devices �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5
Powering the Transmitter ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
Setting the Frequency�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
Transmitter Control Screen �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6

English – 3
System Overview
This document covers the basics of connecting the de-
vices and controlling the transmitter from the receiver�
Refer to the operator’s manuals for the RIDGID Seek-
Tech SR-24 and RIDGID SeekTech ST-33Q+ for more
information on each product’s individual specifications
and operation�
Description
The RIDGID SeekTech SR-24 receiver and RIDGID
SeekTech ST-33Q+ transmitter are equipped with Blue-
tooth®which allows the units to communicate with one
another during operation� With Bluetooth enabled on
both units, the SR-24 can be used to remotely monitor
the transmitter’s screen and control its operation during
a locate, eliminating the need to walk back and forth to
the transmitter to change settings�
Bluetooth Specifications
Type Class 1
Profile RFCOMM
Transmit power 19 dBm
Receiver sensitivity -92 dBm
Typical maximum operating
range*
100 m − 200 m
(328 ft − 656 ft)
*Effective distance may vary

4 – English
Bluetooth Connection
Connecting the Devices
To connect the devices, follow these steps:
1� Power on the receiver and press the Menu key �
2� Press the Down Arrow key to scroll through the
frequencies list� Highlight the Bluetooth icon and
press the Select key �
3� Press the Select key when the search icon
appears�
4� Press the Down Arrow key to highlight the trans-
mitter you want to connect to� Press the Select key
�
You can identify your transmitter by its name and the last
four digits of its serial number� The transmitter does not
need to be powered on to be discoverable�
Range
The ST-33Q+ and SR-24 work best when kept within
200m [656 ft] of each other while connected by Blue-
tooth� The quality of the connection between devices
may be affected by a number of factors including distan-
ce between devices and objects in the path between de-
vices� For the best quality connection, maintain a clear
line of sight between devices and set the transmitter so
its battery faces the receiver� Objects blocking the line of
sight between the transmitter and the receiver may signi-
ficantly reduce the quality of their connection�

English – 5
Once a connection is made, the transmitter automatically
powers on� When connected, the Bluetooth icon is vi-
sible on both the transmitter’s and the receiver’s screens�
On the transmitter, a chain link image confirms that the
two units are connected�
If the receiver has been paired with multiple transmitters,
it automatically goes through the list and tries to connect
to each one until it is successful�
Note:The receiver can remember up to 16 devices it has
been paired with.For more information on connecting to
other devices, refer to the SR-24 manual.
Disconnecting the Devices
The two devices remain connected until manually discon-
nected� To disconnect the devices, follow these steps:
1� Make sure both the transmitter and receiver are
powered on� On the receiver, press the Menu key
�
2� Press the Down Arrow key to navigate to and hig-
hlight the Bluetooth icon �
3� Press the Select key � The disconnect icon
displays when the devices have succes-
sfully disconnected�
On the transmitter, an image of a broken chain link con-
firms that the two units are disconnected�
On the receiver, a warning alert displays�

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Powering the Transmitter
When the two units are connected with Bluetooth, powe-
ring the receiver on or off automatically powers the trans-
mitter on or off�
The receiver alerts you to changes in the transmitter’s
power status�
Switching to internal
batteries�
Powered off due to
Power key press�
Powered off due to
low battery�
Setting the Frequency
Changing the receiver’s frequency automatically upda-
tes the transmitter’s frequency to match� If the frequency
is changed on the transmitter, the receiver automatically
updates to match as well�
Transmitter Control Screen
When the devices are connected, you can see the trans-
mitter’s screen from the receiver� The transmitter control
screen allows you to control the transmitter’s frequen-
cy mode, choose between direct connect or inductive
mode, and adjust output power remotely� You can also
remotely power the transmitter on or off and know if the
transmitter has powered off unexpectedly�
Any changes made on the transmitter to frequency, dire-
ct connect or inductive mode, and output power can be
seen on the receiver�
To open the transmitter control screen on the receiver,
press the Menu key , then press the Right Arrow key
to toggle in and out of the transmitter’s control screen�
If more than one Bluetooth enabled SeekTech transmit-
ter is present, press the Left Arrow key to cycle th-
rough available transmitters� Press the serial number li-
sted below the transmitter icon to identify the specific
transmitter you want to control�

English – 7
Direct Connect Mode and Inductive Mode
To remotely set the transmitter to direct connect mode or
inductive mode using the receiver, open the transmitter
control screen� Press the Select key to toggle between
direct connect mode and inductive mode�
Clamp Mode
The receiver can see the transmitter’s clamp mode but
cannot turn the transmitter’s clamp mode on or off� An
inductive clamp must be connected to access clamp
mode� Refer to the operator’s manual for your transmitter
and inductive clamp for more information on using induc-
tive clamp mode�
Output Power
Higher output settings produce a stronger signal for the
receiver, but reduces battery life for the transmitter� Only
use 1,000 mA High Output Mode if using an 18V Li-Ion
rechargeable battery, external power, or high capacity
NiMH D-cell batteries� Do not use the ST-33Q+ in high
output mode with standard alkaline batteries�
You can read the transmitter’s output power or change it
remotely from the receiver� To remotely change the trans-
mitter’s output power using the receiver, open the trans-
mitter control screen� Press the receiver’s Up and Down
Arrow keys to adjust the output power�

Printed in U.S. 6/20/2019
748-024-0599-00-0A
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