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8500 Tracking System Operator’s Manual
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3.
Communication 
indicator 
Indicates tracker and display 
are communicating properly.
4.
Display battery life 
indicator 
Indicates amount of battery 
power remaining for the 
display.
Flashes when batteries need 
to be replaced.
If unit is connected to external power, 
indicator changes to a plug.
5.
Beacon temperature
Displays beacon temperature 
and flashes if temperature 
becomes too high. 
Icon darkens as temperature 
rises and temperature is 
displayed numerically below 
the icon.
6.
Beacon roll value
Displays numeric value in 
degrees, minutes or hours.
7.
Beacon pitch
Displays pitch of beacon in 
percent grade or degrees. 
The arrow behind the value 
indicates whether pitch is 
positive or negative.
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