USING THE QUASAR

1. Turn the Quasar on using the power switch on the front panel. 
    The POWER ON indicator will light. 

2. When the Quasar is turned on, the unit will automatically acquire 
    the GPS signal and display the current time and date. If the 
    Quasar has been previously programmed, the unit will begin 
    execution of the program(s) stored in non-volatile memory.

3. If GPS timing is not required, or the Quasar needs to be 
    programmed, press “E” while the unit is searching for the satellite 
    signal. Note: if GPS timing is not used you will be prompted to 
    enter the current date.

4. SCROLLING MENU OPTIONS

Programming mode
Enter new programs, begining 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. Note: The Cycle 
function is only available in the non-GPS mode. 

View mode
Review programs currently stored in the Quasar’s memory 
or the current GPS time and date or the GPS location.

Exit
Leave menu and begin automatic execution of stored 
programs.

TO PROGRAM THE QUASAR
• Choose “1” from the menu.
• Press any key other than “E”.
• Enter the Program start date. Note: Start date must be equal 
  or greater to the previous start date. 
• Enter the Program stop date. Note: Start and stop dates may 
  be equal for the the same program.
• 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 Quasar.
• When the display reads “Looking for GPS Press E to Exit” 
  press “E”.
• Enter Current date.
• Choose “3” from the Main Menu.
• Enter a Program number to cycle, or “E” to exit.
  The Quasar 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 GPS time or “2” to
   view location.
• Choose program number to display.
  The Quasar will display start and stop dates. 
• Press any key to move to the next display.
  The Quasar will display start and stop times.
• Press any key to move to the next display.
  The Quasar will display the On and Off intervals.
• Press any key to return to the Main Menu.

NOTES
• After Programming the Quasar, 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 GPS timer mode, program the Quasar with at 
   least  1 program, and allow the  unit to acquire the GPS signal. 
   When the GPS time and date reaches the programmed start 
   time and date the unit will begin interrupting until the 
   programmed stop time and date is reached. If more than one 
   program exists, the Quasar will automatically re-enter GPS 
   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 GPS timer mode, press “E” while 
   time and date are displayed. 
 

TO SET INITIAL INTERRUPT STATE
To set the Quasar to start interrupting in either open 
(current interrupted) or closed (current conducting) mode:

• From the Main Menu Press “A”.
• Then press “F”. 
• Then press “C”.
• The display will read: “Set First Cycle”. 
• Select “1” for ON (closed) or “0” for Off (open). 
• Press “E” to exit the main menu.
 

CONNECTION OF EXTERNAL ANTENNA
The external antenna (Tinker & Rasor part number 007-002) consists of three parts:

   1. Magnetic mount active antenna with attached cable
   2. Radiating antenna
   3. Power cable

• To connect the external antenna, place the magnetic mount 
   antenna outside with as few obstructions as possible.
• Connect the magnetic mount antenna within 3 feet (1 meter) 
   of the Quasar.
• Connect the power cable to the radiating antenna and to 
   the 12 VOLT / AUX. jack on the front panel of the Quasar.
 

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

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!