Carl, Bob, or anyone else at White's... Question regarding Ground Balance

[alric]

I am curious regarding the decision to utilize the pump method GB sequence rather than the 2 step air-ground sequence employed by the DFX.

Thank you for your time.


Wes

 

[rcsnake]

When the project first started it was determined the the air/ground sequence was to long and it would be better to be able to just turn it on and start hunting. Hence then a Fast-Trac at start up for 20 seconds, But then what happens if you hunt in LockTrac so the pumping was determined to be the best way to accomplish this and it is a good way to start off when even hunting with Autotrac on, We had input from many people and testers on this and they thought that the best way to do it. Hope this is enough of a explanation on why pumping the loop for ground balancing.

Bob@Whites

 

[tab-nabit]

Makes sense to me - eliminates the holding it out in the air step and let the electronics/software bring in the balance with the ground pumping.

 

[alric]

Thanks, Bob. I did notice the fast track at start-up. Also, I noticed that in my part of the country (TX panhandle), the detector is ground balanced quite well after the fast track sequence and really doesn't require the manual process. I still run through the GB process, as recommended.

Thanks again.

Wes