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IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use this instrument inan explosive environment.
QC-100A SynchronizableCurrent Interrupter

KEYS

B
Back up one cursor position toallow 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.




 

USINGTHE QC-100A

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

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

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 nextavailable program.

Cycle mode
Choose a program to cycle indefinitely. 

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

Exit
Leave menu and begin automatic executionof stored 
programs.


TOPROGRAM 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 laterthan previous program stop 
  time if both programs are for thesame day.
• Enter the program stop time. Note: Stoptime must be later 
  than stop time if the program startsand 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 thestructure.


TODELETE ALL PROGRAMS
• Choose “1” fromthe menu.
• Press “E”.
• Press “1” to confirmdelete.


TODELETE A SINGLE PROGRAM
• Choose “2” fromthe menu.
• Press any keyother than “E”.
• Press “D”.
• Enter programnumber to delete.
  The programis now deleted and the remaining programs are
  moved up.


TOADD A PROGRAM
• Choose “2” fromthe menu.
• Press any keyother than “E”.
• Press “A” to adda program. Note: 7 programs maximum.
• Enter program.Note: Same steps as described in the 
  programmingmode.


TOEDIT A PROGRAM
• Choose “2” fromthe menu.
• Press any keyother than “E”.
• Press “E” to edita program. Note: 7 programs maximum.
• Enter the programnumber to edit. 
• Enter dates andtimes as in programming mode or press 
  “F” to goforward to the next entry. 


TOENTER CONTINUOUS CYCLE MODE
• Turn on the QC-100A.
• When the displayreads “Enter local time”, enter the current 
   timein 24-hour format. 
• Choose “3” fromthe Main Menu.
• Enter a Programnumber to cycle, or “E” to exit.
  The QC-100Awill begin interrupting immediately to the start 
  and stoptimes in the selected program.
• To exit the ContinuousCycle mode, press any key while the 
  unit is interrupting. 


TOVIEW PROGRAM CONTENTS
• Choose “4” fromthe menu.
• Press any keyother than “E”.
• Choose “0” toview program, “1” to view time.
• Choose programnumber to display.
  The QC-100Awill display start and stop times.
• Press any keyto move to the next display.
  The QC-100Awill display the On and Off intervals.
• Press any keyto return to the Main Menu.


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

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

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


TOSYNCHRONIZE ADDITIONAL QC-100AS
• Connect synchronizecable to the “Output” jack on the front 
   panelof the first or “master” QC-100A. 
• Connect the otherend of the synchronize cable to the 
   “Input”jack of the second QC-100A.
• If you are connectingthree or more interrupters, simply 
   connectanother synchronize cable to the “Output” jack of 
   thesecond interrupter and into the “Input” jack of the third. 
   Continueconnecting additional interrupters in a “daisy 
   chain”until all interrupters are connected. 
• Turn on the powerto all interrupters. 
• Enter the currenttime 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 interruptershave been programmed, disconnect 
   thesynchronize cables and install the interrupters at 
   desiredlocations. 



SHIPPINGINSTRUCTIONS

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

Ship Via Courrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc)

Tinker & Rasor
ATTN: Repairs
791 S. Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Ship Via US Postal Mail

Tinker & Rasor
ATTN: Repairs
PO BOX 6890
San Bernardino, CA 92412-6890

Include with shipment information the nature of the problem, purchase order, serial number
and return delivery address, phone and fax numbers. Immediate service is guaranteed!


 

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