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T&R Product Instructions     Current Interrupters
 
 

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use this instrument in an explosive environment.
QC-100A Synchronizable Current Interrupter

KEYS

B
Back up one cursor position to allow correction of entry. 
(If cursor is at first digit position, the previous menu will be displayed)
E
Exits from operating cycle. 
(Hold key down for about one second)
F
Moves forward to next display. Allows re-programming if pressed in Display 8E.




 

USING THE QC-100A

1. Turn the QC-100A on using the power switch on the front panel. 
    The POWER ON indicator will light. 

2. When the QC-100A is turned on, the display will read “Enter local 
    time”. Enter the current time in a 24-hour format. The display will 
    then show the Main Menu. If the QC-100A has been previously 
    programmed, the unit will begin execution of the program(s) 
    stored in non-volatile memory.

3. SCROLLING MENU OPTIONS

Programming mode
Enter new programs, beginning with Program #1. 
Delete existing programs as a group. 
Note: 7 programs maximum. 

Editing mode
Edit existing programs. 
Erase a single program.
Add a program, beginning with the next available program.

Cycle mode
Choose a program to cycle indefinitely. 

View mode
Review programs currently stored in the QC-100A’s memory 
or the current time programmed on the QC-100A.

Exit
Leave menu and begin automatic execution of stored 
programs.


TO PROGRAM THE QC-100A
• Choose “1” from the menu.
• Press any key other than “E”.
• Enter the Program start time. Note: Enter local time using 24 
  hour format (military time e.g. 2:00 P.M. is 14:00.00). Program 
  start time must be equal or later than previous program stop 
  time if both programs are for the same day.
• Enter the program stop time. Note: Stop time must be later 
  than stop time if the program starts and stops on the same day.
• Enter the program On interval. Note: How long you want the 
  current to be applied to the structure.
• Enter the program Off interval. Note: How long you want the 
  current to be removed from the structure.


TO DELETE ALL PROGRAMS
• Choose “1” from the menu.
• Press “E”.
• Press “1” to confirm delete.


TO DELETE A SINGLE PROGRAM
• Choose “2” from the menu.
• Press any key other than “E”.
• Press “D”.
• Enter program number to delete.
  The program is now deleted and the remaining programs are
  moved up.


TO ADD A PROGRAM
• Choose “2” from the menu.
• Press any key other than “E”.
• Press “A” to add a program. Note: 7 programs maximum.
• Enter program. Note: Same steps as described in the 
  programming mode.


TO EDIT A PROGRAM
• Choose “2” from the menu.
• Press any key other than “E”.
• Press “E” to edit a program. Note: 7 programs maximum.
• Enter the program number to edit. 
• Enter dates and times as in programming mode or press 
  “F” to go forward to the next entry. 


TO ENTER CONTINUOUS CYCLE MODE
• Turn on the QC-100A.
• When the display reads “Enter local time”, enter the current 
   time in 24-hour format. 
• Choose “3” from the Main Menu.
• Enter a Program number to cycle, or “E” to exit.
  The QC-100A will begin interrupting immediately to the start 
  and stop times in the selected program.
• To exit the Continuous Cycle mode, press any key while the 
  unit is interrupting. 


TO VIEW PROGRAM CONTENTS
• Choose “4” from the menu.
• Press any key other than “E”.
• Choose “0” to view program, “1” to view time.
• Choose program number to display.
  The QC-100A will display start and stop times.
• Press any key to move to the next display.
  The QC-100A will display the On and Off intervals.
• Press any key to return to the Main Menu.


NOTES
• After Programming the QC-100A, the programs are stored in 
  non-volatile memory, until the user either over-writes or 
  erases them, even if the unit is turned off. 

• To enter the timer mode, program the QC-100A with at 
   least  1 program. When the time reaches the programmed start 
   time the unit will begin interrupting until the programmed stop 
   time is reached. If more than one program exists, the QC-100A 
   will automatically re-enter timer mode after completion of the 
   program, and wait for the next programmed start time. During 
   the wait, current is applied to the structure.

• To enter Main Menu from the view mode, press “E” at any time.


TO SYNCHRONIZE ADDITIONAL QC-100AS
• Connect synchronize cable to the “Output” jack on the front 
   panel of the first or “master” QC-100A. 
• Connect the other end of the synchronize cable to the 
   “Input” jack of the second QC-100A.
• If you are connecting three or more interrupters, simply 
   connect another synchronize cable to the “Output” jack of 
   the second interrupter and into the “Input” jack of the third. 
   Continue connecting additional interrupters in a “daisy 
   chain” until all interrupters are connected. 
• Turn on the power to all interrupters. 
• Enter the current time on the keypad of the “Master” 
   QC-100A. If all the interrupters are to have the same 
   program, enter the program data on the “Master” QC-100A. 
• After all interrupters have been programmed, disconnect 
   the synchronize cables and install the interrupters at 
   desired locations. 



SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

All instruments being returned for repair should be sent PREPAID to either address below:

Tinker & Rasor
417 Agostino Road
P.O. Box 281
San Gabriel, CA 91778
Include with shipment information the nature of the problem, purchase order, serial number and return delivery address. Immediate service is guaranteed!

 

T&R Product Instructions     Current Interrupters