RIDGID SeekTech SR-24 User manual

Original Instructions – English

Operator’s Manual

ST-33QR

SeekTech

Connecting with

2 – English

Table of Contents

System Overview

Description ��3

Bluetooth Specifications ��3

Range��4

Bluetooth Connection

Syncing the Devices ��4

Disconnecting the Devices ��5

Powering the Transmitter ��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 receiv-

er� Refer to the operator’s manuals for the RIDGID

SeekTech SR-24 and RIDGID SeekTech ST-33Q+ for

more information on each product’s individual specifica-

tions and operation�

Description

The RIDGID SeekTech SR-24 receiver and RIDGID

SeekTech ST-33Q+ transmitter are equipped with

Bluetooth® 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 with-

in 200 m [656 ft] of each other while connected by

Bluetooth� The quality of the connection between devic-

es may be affected by a number of factors including dis-

tance between devices and objects in the path between

devices� 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 sig-

nificantly reduce the quality of their connection�

English – 5

Once a connection is made, the transmitter automatically

powers on� When connected, the Bluetooth icon is vis-

ible 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

highlight the Bluetooth icon �

3� Press the Select key � The disconnect icon

displays when the devices have suc-

cessfully 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�

6 – English

Powering the Transmitter

When the two units are connected with Bluetooth, pow-

ering the receiver on or off automatically powers the

transmitter 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 updates

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, di-

rect 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 trans-

mitter is present, press the Left Arrow key to cycle

through available transmitters� Press the serial number

listed 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 transmit-

ter control screen� Press the Select key to toggle be-

tween 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 in-

ductive clampmust be connected to access clamp mode�

Refer to the operator’s manual for your transmitter and

inductive clamp for more information on using inductive

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 18V Lithi-

um-ion rechargeable battery, external power, or high ca-

pacity 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. 10/29/2014

English (EN) Rev 11

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate� Ridge Tool Company and its affiliates

reserve the right to change the specifications of the hardware, software, or both as described in this manual without notice�

Visit www�RIDGID�com for current updates and supplemental information pertaining to this product� Due to product devel-

opment, the photos and other presentations specified in this manual may differ from the actual product�

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