English dropdown-ico

Ramsey Electronics RB1 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Ramsey Electronics RB1, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Ramsey Electronics RB1 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Ramsey Electronics RB1. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Ramsey Electronics RB1 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Ramsey Electronics RB1
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Ramsey Electronics RB1 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Ramsey Electronics RB1 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Ramsey Electronics RB1 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Ramsey Electronics RB1, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Ramsey Electronics service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Ramsey Electronics RB1.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Ramsey Electronics RB1 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    RB1  1 RB-1 • 1 Ramsey Electronics Model No. RB1 Got a problem with furry intruder s in your yard or garden? Here is a professional str ength repeller designed to send those pesk y critters running with their tail s between their legs. A convenient, nature friendly method of keepi ng animals away from where you don’t w ant them • Aroun d 4[...]

  • Page 2

    RB1  2 P ARTI AL LIST OF AV AIL ABLE KI TS RA MSEY T RA NSM ITT ER KIT S • FM25B FM Stereo Tr ansmi tter • AM 1 AM T r a n s m i t t e r • TV6 Telev ision Transmitter • FM100 B Professional FM Stere o Transm itter RAMSE Y RECEI V E R KI TS • FR1 FM Broa dcas t Receiver • AR1 A ircraft Band Rece i ver • SR2 Shortwa ve Receiver • A[...]

  • Page 3

    RB1  3 RB1 RA T BLASTER Ramsey Publication No. MRB1 Price $5.00 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......... .................... ........4 How Does It W ork? ................. ........5 Learn As You Build .............. ...........6 Parts List ............. ................. ... ........7 Parts Layout Diagram ................ .....8 Construction ..[...]

  • Page 4

    RB1  4 INTR O DU C TIO N TO TH E RB 1 R AT BL AS TER This is a pra ctical project f or people w ith prob lems with furr y intruders in thei r yard, not just rats. The Rat Blaster is usef ul in repelling all kinds of wildlife. The list includes deer, dogs, c ats, all rodents , and even some insects. This is the safest, most effective way to repel[...]

  • Page 5

    RB1  5 HOW DOES IT WORK? Here is where we get into a little circuit analysis. If you just w ant to plug it in and start scaring off critters, you can skip this section. Otherw ise here is som e insight into w hy and how this RB1 w orks. We will use the schem atic located at the center of the manual to analyz e the circuit. We will begin with the[...]

  • Page 6

    RB1  6 RAMSEY “LEARN-AS-YOU-BUILD” ASSEMBLY STRATEGY Be sure to read through all of the steps, and check the bo xes as you go to be sure you di dn't miss any important steps. Although y ou may be in a hurry to see results, be fore you switch o n the po w er, chec k all wirin g and capacit ors for proper orientation. Also check the board[...]

  • Page 7

    RB1  7 RA MSEY RB1 PARTS LIST Semiconductors ❒ 1 4001 Quad dual input NOR gate (U3) ❒ 1 XR-2209 voltage cont roll ed osc illator (U2) ❒ 1 NE555 timer (U1) ❒ 2 2N3904 NPN trans istors (T O92 pack age mark ed 3904) (Q3 ,4) ❒ 2 221-334 PNP transistors (Flat TO92 package marked 221-334) (Q 1,2) ❒ 1 1N4002 r ectifier diode (D1) ❒ 1 Larg[...]

  • Page 8

    RB1  8 RB1 PARTS LAYOUT DIAGRAM[...]

  • Page 9

    RB1  9 CONS TRUCTION OF TH E RA T BLA STER: Sort out your parts to begin with, making sure yo u have all of the parts required. You can use old egg cartons to hold various parts to make them easier to find. We will begin building the kit starting wi th the lower profile parts to make it easier for us to mount them . You will w ant to use the par[...]

  • Page 10

    RB1  10 RB1 SCHEM A TIC D IAGRA M[...]

  • Page 11

    RB1  11[...]

  • Page 12

    RB1  12 ❒ 11. Install D1, the 1N4002 power diode. This diode preven ts the possibility of someone using the incorrect pow er supply and i nadvertently connecting the power ba ckwards. Make sure the ban de d end of the diode (cathode) is installed in the sa me directio n as shown in the parts layout diagram. ❒ 12. Install R16, a 2.2K oh m res[...]

  • Page 13

    RB1  13 ❒ 23. Install C3, a .1uF disc capacito r (marked .1 or 104). ❒ 24. Install C8, another .1uF disc capacitor (mar ke d .1 or 104). ❒ 25. Install C2, the last .1u F disc cap acitor (m arked .1 or 104). ❒ 26. It is time to inst all th e transist or s, sta r ting with Q3, a 2N3904. Transistors have three legs and must be mounted corre[...]

  • Page 14

    RB1  14 Bend the capacitor over so that it is lying down on the board and solder both leads (w ith the cap lying down you should have plenty of room to solder it in). ❒ 35. Flip the board back over and loca te S1, the SP DT power switch. It is the smaller of the tw o switches and has six leads. Press it firmly into the board and solder a ll si[...]

  • Page 15

    RB1  15 INITIAL TESTING: ❒ Connect a su itable 12 vol t suppl y to J1- eit her 12 V AC or 12 VDC ( positive tip). ❒ Set the frequency range s w itch to LOW. ❒ BEFORE turning on th e power, please rea d the WARNING below (also on the back of the case) WA RNI NG TO ELIMINATE ANY POSSIBLE RISK OF HEARING LOSS, AVOID NEARBY EXPOSURE TO THE “[...]

  • Page 16

    RB1  16 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: If your RB1 does not work at all, recheck the following: ❒ correct or ientation of diodes, e lectrolytic capacit ors, ICs and transistor s. ❒ resistor color codes; 2.2K an d 22K resistors ar e easil y confused. Th e orange and red color bands look the same under certain co nditions. This is also true for 4.7K a[...]

  • Page 17

    RB1  17 USING YOUR RAT BLASTER: Certain animals are affected by different frequency settings and other factors that you can change to repel the pests that are bothering you. The information below sh ould help you get the best results fro m your Rat Blaster. DOGS: Dogs respond best to the low frequency setting. This is due to the fact that as the[...]

  • Page 18

    RB1  18[...]

  • Page 19

    RB1  19 The Ramsey Kit Warranty Please read carefully BEFORE calling or writing in about your kit. Most problems can be solved wit hout contacting the factor y. Notice that this is not a "f ine print" warranty. W e want you to understand your rights and ours too! All Ramsey kits will work if assembled properly. T he very fact that your[...]

  • Page 20

    RB1  20 RB1 Rat Blaster Pest Eliminator Kit Quick Referenc e Pag e Gu id e Introduction ................ ................ ..... 4 How Does It W ork? ........................ 5 Learn As You Build .......... ............... 6 Parts List ................... ................. .... 7 Parts Layout Diagram .......... ........... 8 Construction ........[...]