IL677 NC371A Manual - Alpha Communications
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1. C and D respectively Note not all pagers are equipped to respond to transmitted codes Press ENTER to confirm or CANCEL to return to the start If you press ENTER the screen will display INFORMATION ONLY DO NOT CHANGE e TRANSMIT SPEED 512 bps Press ENTER 4 Select 2 INPUTS a The Screen will change to INPUT COUNT 0 2 gt b Enter the number of dry contacts required 0 None 1 DC1 2 DC1 and DC2 c Press ENTER the screen will display ACTIVATE STATE Normally Open d Select the condition of activation for the dry contact 1 Normally Open 2 Normally Closed 3 Change of State e Press ENTER the screen will display TRIG TIME 0 15 This indicates the time that the contacts must remain in the active state to effect a trigger A value of between 0 and 15 can be entered Each number represents 0 25 seconds approximately Therefore a value of 14 would equal 3 5 seconds f Enter Trigger Time and press ENTER The screen will display REPT TIME 0 15 f When the contact is set for Normally Open mode the message will be repeated while the contact remains in the closed state This screen allows you to select the time gap between each repeat transmission Each number represents a block of 10 seconds g Enter Repeat Time and press ENTER the screen will display INPUT 1 PAGER 10 1 Enter the2. This tells you the pager number was accepted If the pager number is rejected the user will hear a low beep The user must re enter the pager number Enter the message you wish to transmit up to a maximum of 20 characters followed by a sign The user will hear a set of sign off tones High Low High Low Replace the handset 6 0 SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency 457 575 Mhz RF Power output 400 500mw Deviation 4 5 Khz 512 Baud Stability 2 5PPM over a range of 14 F to 131 F Operating Voltage 12 Volts DC Current Consumption 50ma standby 300ma transmit SOOmw 6 1 PERFORMANCE The system will normally cover 95 of all range requirements using the base station connected antenna on build ings of 50 000 square feet or less Greater ranges can be achieved by using an externally mounted antenna subject to license conditions Contact TekTone prior to any antenna change 6 2 SERVICE If your NC371A or pagers require service return them to Alpha at the address listed in the front of this manual Prior to returning the equipment you must call Technical Support at 1 800 666 4800 To obtain an RMA number Return Authorization Number please contact our Sales Department at 1 800 666 4800 NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT AN RMA NUMBER PROBLEM HINTS PROBLEM SOLUTION 1 None of the pagers on the system will respond to a page a Check to be sure your NC371A unit has power The display will show ENT
3. Followed by The flashing cursor invites you to enter a pager number this can be any number between 1 and 9999 after which you must press ENTER for the number to be accepted Pressing the CANCEL key at this stage will return the user to the pager number prompt to begin again Pressing the SEND key in place of the ENTER key will transmit a tone only message to the pager using the default beep type After pressing ENTER the next screen appears offering a choice of beep types Again the flashing cursor invites you to enter a selection BEEP TYPE 1 4 gt Select beep type 1 2 3 or 4 or press ENTER without making a selection This will attach the default beep type to the call Not all pager types currently carry the transmitter selectable beep type In the event that your pagers are so equipped selecting 1 2 3 and 4 will correspond to beep types A B C and D respectively Pressing the SEND key at this stage will send a tone only message together with the beep type selected After selecting the beep type press ENTER The screen will now prompt how you enter a message of up to 20 digits including parentheses and spaces Note the screen will scroll after entering 15 digits ENTER MESSAGE gt After inputting the message press ENTER or SEND The call will now be transmitted to the pager Pressing the CANCEL key at any stage of operation will immedi
4. Select beep type by depressing the numeric keys 1 thru 4 1 1 beep 2 2 beeps 3 3 beeps 4 4 beeps Depress the ENTER key Enter the message you wish to transmit by using the numeric keypad space and parentheses Example 561 444 9999 If a change to the message is desired depress the CANCEL button This will clear the input and allow you to re enter your message When you are satisfied with your message depress the SEND button Your message will be transmitted to the pager you selected in step 1 of this procedure LCD Display Numeric keypad for entering pager numbers 1 9999 and messages Enter key Enter must be depressed after each entry Send key Depress to transmit message Space key Enter space between characters e g 999 7777 Cancel key Cancel previously entered information 5 1 1 GROUP PAGE The NC371A needs no modifications to issue a group page more than one pager at a time The required programming is performed on the radio paging receivers at the time of purchase 1 Enter the number on numeric key pad designated as group call page 1 to 9999 2 Depress the ENTER key 3 Select beep type by depressing one of the numeric keys 1 thru 4 1 1 beep 2 2 beeps 3 3 beeps 4 4 beeps 4 Depress the ENTER key 5 Enter the message you wish to transmit by using the numeric keypad space and parentheses Example 561 444 9999 6 If a ch
5. ER PAGER NO b Check to be sure the antenna is connected to the NC371A unit 2 Some of the pagers will not respond to a page a Using the wrong pager number b Pager is turned off c Pager battery is dead d Pager is out of range 3 The NC371A base unit display is blank f Check to be sure the NC371A s a AC adapter is correctly connected to the NC371A b AC adapter is correctly connected to a 115 volt AC outlet c Ensure the 115 volt AC outlet is ON APPENDIX A PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES The NC371A is factory pre set and should not be adjusted by the customer The factory settings can be viewed for the purposes of verification when ordering additional components The user MUST NOT alter any data marked INFORMATION ONLY If this information is altered the system will not function properly The system parameters are protected from accidental change by a password You can escape from the program at anytime by pressing CANCEL 1 Access the stored program a b Enter the default password 72765 Press ENTER 2 If the system accepts the password the screen will change to 1 SETUP 2 INPUTS 3 PHONE 4 SERIAL 3 Select 1 SETUP INFORMATION ONLY DO NOT CHANGE d BASE PAGER ID gt 10000 Press ENTER The screen will change to DEFAULT BEEP gt 1 Select a number 1 through 4 which corresponds to the pager beep codes of A B
6. Pager Number you wish to activate when dry contact one DC1 is triggered 2 Press ENTER the screen will display INPUT 1 TONE gt 3 Enter a number between 1 and 4 to set the beep type 4 Press ENTER the screen will display INPUT 1 MESSAGE 5 Type the numeric message you wish to appear on the pager 6 Press ENTER If you have selected two dry contacts then you will be prompted for the same information for dry contact DC2 When completed the screen will revert to the main programming menu 5 Select 3 PHONE a The screen will change to RINGS TO ANSWER gt 1 b Enter a number in the range of 1 to 9 This will define the number of rings before the system will pickup the line c Press ENTER the screen will display INACT V TIMEOUT gt 10 d Enter a number in the range of 2 to 99 seconds This is the time after which the line will be dropped if there is no activity e Press ENTER the screen will display ANS TONE DELAY gt 2 f Enter a number between 1 99 Each number is 0 1 seconds approximately This will adjust the delay time from the moment the line is picked up to the time that the sign on tones are generated g Press ENTER Select 4 SERIAL This connection is reserved for advanced programming and for special applications It is not accessible to the user Changing your PASSWORD a At the main programming menu s
7. TekTone SOUND amp SIGNAL World Wide Web Site www alpha comm com Email info alpha comm com For Technical Assistance 1 800 666 4800 Alpha Communications 42 Central Drive Farmingdale NY 11735 1202 Phone 631 777 5500 Fax 631 777 5599 IL677 Rev 2 09 99 NC371A Telepath 450 User Manual for On Site Paging System TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION sccssscscencosssesnssssosnsennssnsesoroosensasonedeneoseces 1 Lal TLABILO unida ibas 1 1 2 EQUIPMENT APPLICATIONS sacada 1 13 EQUIPMENT TESTING nani lr ias 1 LA LITERATURE tea Ra A direis 2 ES LICENSE Gea RS 2 2 0 SY STEM DESCRIPTION usan dali 3 2L RANGE tia ROS 3 3 0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS srt 4 Sel UNPACKING anta 4 3 2 SE PUP rria e ae AA A E uansncaneusnayadea N 4 AQ OPERATION OVERVIEW asian oia 5 Ade DRY CONTACTS iS 5 Az PAGER SETUP ii aia 5 4 3 RANGE CHECR aasrasitaiadaci alada 5 35 0 PAGINGINSTRUCTIONS coin oi da a e N A 6 Dil NUMERIC PAGING oeroue dida 6 SAR GROUP PAGE 20d nn nirea agan a E A RARA 6 3512 DRY CONTACT PAGE ecenin niiina aA E R R 7 lo TONE ONLY PAGE tirada 7 3 1 4 TELEPHONE OPERATION nitro 7 6 0 SPECIFICATIONS sa ata 8 0 1 PEREORMANCE Boalo AAA ROARI antes 8 0 2 SERVICE a ais 8 PROBLEM HINIS ia Rda 8 APPENDIX A PROGAMMING PROCEDURES mica dad 9 10 WARRANTY ninia e ladra delicada 11 1 0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION TekTone products are designed to operate safely when ins
8. ange to the message is desired depress the CANCEL button This will clear the input and allow you to re enter your message 7 When you are satisfied with your message depress the SEND button Your message will be transmitted to the pager you selected in step 1 of this procedure 5 1 2 DRY CONTACT PAGE The NC371A has two dry contacts Both contacts are programmable and will be set to the customer s requirements at the time of purchase Each contact may be used for emergency calls or to monitor an unoccupied area If used as an emergency button the attendant just depresses the switch inserted into one of the Dry Contacts in the rear of the NC371A base unit DC1 and DC2 The unit will send a preset message to the designated pager 5 1 3 TONE ONLY PAGE The NC371A can be used to transmit a TONE ONLY signal to any pager selected 1 Enter pager number on numeric keypad designated as group page 1 to 9999 2 Depress the SEND key 5 1 4 TELEPHONE OPERATION 1 Access the NC371A system by dialing the extension number on which NC371A is installed 2 When the NC371A unit answers the user will hear tones Four escalating Low to High tones 3 Enter the individual pager number or the pager number being used as a group that you want to page followed by a pound sign Pagers can be programmed to correspond to the telephone extension number of each person 4 The user will hear a single mid tone
9. ately revert the unit to the ENTER PAGER No prompt 4 1 DRY CONTACTS There are two volt free dry contacts available for use with either normally open normally closed or change of state switches When either is triggered the programmed message s will be sent to the selected pager or group of pagers When used in the normally open mode only the message will repeat while in the active state can be used as a safety mode 4 2 PAGER SETUP Remove each pager from its packaging and refer to the documentation accompanying the pager for installation of the battery and operation of the functions of the pagers Your pagers have been pre programmed by TekTone with correct information for use with the NC371A 4 3 RANGE CHECK Prior to permanently installing the NC371A you should perform a range study This will ensure that the location chosen for the installation will give you the optimum coverage by the NC371A To perform a range study complete the following steps 1 Ensure the Jack Plugs are installed in DC1 and DC2 2 Apply power to the NC371A 3 Remove the Jack Plug from DC1 4 A preset page will be transmitted every 10 seconds to pager number 1 one or the lowest number pager you ordered This page will continue until the plug is replaced in DC1 5 0 PAGING INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 NUMERIC PAGING 1 Enter pager number on numeric key pad 1 to 9999 Depress the ENTER key
10. creen press b Screen will change to ENTER PASSWORD D c Type in current password and press ENTER d Screen will change to NEW PASSWORD e Type in new password and press ENTER f Screen will change to CONFIRM PASSWORD g Re type the new password and press ENTER h Screen will change to PASSWORD UPDATED OK i The new password is now successfully stored j To return to the pager entry screen press ENTER or CANCEL when at the main programming menu WARRANTY TekTone warrants that your NC371A is free from defects of workmanship and materials If there is a defect or malfunction of this product TekTone will repair or replace it free of charge with proof of purchase for one year from date of original purchase This warranty does not include adjustments parts and repair by circumstances beyond the control of TekTone including but not limited to fire or other casualty accident neglect abuse abnormal use or battery leakage damage There are no other expressed warranties except as stated herein After the period of the expressed warranty set forth herein there are no additional expressed or implied warranties and those excluded include those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose In no event will TekTone or any of its agents be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defec
11. elephone extension that is capable of transmitting DTMF tones on all internal telephones The two volt free dry contacts will provide pre programmed messages when activated These contacts can be programmed for normally open normally closed or change of state operation 2 1 RANGE The range of the NC371A is approximately one 1 mile However the range and performance of this equipment can be improved by the addition of different antennas These can be installed either inside or outside the building and are connected to the transmitter with 50 ohm coaxial cable The centerfed halfwave di pole measuring approximately 12 inches from tip to tip will provide excellent local signaling This can be mounted either inside or outside the building and is available in either a light weight or heavy duty stainless steel design When using an antenna such as the 6 dB end fed Colinear it is intended for external application and will when elevated boost overall range with a slight loss to some local signals Coaxial cable in lengths of 15 feet are available with BNC to N Type and N type to N type High frequencies can equate to high power losses Always use the best quality cable RG58 is only acceptable on cable runs of up to 15 feet We recommend RG8 U Belden 9914 or RG213 U Belden 8267 on lengths exceeding 15 feet If in doubt consult our technical department Coaxial cable intended for TV satellite or CCTV installat
12. ice While every possible care has been taken in the preparation of this manual TekTone shall not be liable for technical or typographical errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damage arising from the use of this material Copyright 1999 No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without the express written permission of TekTone Exclusive Distributor Inter Page LP 618 N US Highway One Suite 200 N Palm Beach Florida 33408 Telephone 800 992 1000 Fax 561 844 5844 Manufacturer Scope Marketing Communications UK Ltd Totnes Devon England 1 5 LICENSE You are cleared to use this equipment within the USA under a license assigned to the exclusive importer PIPs Holdings Inc License number 950415906 issued on 06 26 1995 which expires on 06 26 2000 Certain restrictions apply in respect of output power and antenna installations If you have any queries contact Inter Page before installation and use Alternate frequencies are available by formal license application Form 600 via the FCC These will not be subject to the same restrictions as the standard assigned license You should obtain the FCC Rules and Regulations Title 47 Part 80 to End including Parts 90 and 95 available from the US Government Printing Office GPO bookstore or FCC Office 2 0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The NC371A has a DTMF interface which will connect to an internal analog t
13. ions is normally 75 ohm and therefore IS NOT suitable for this unit and can cause transmitter damage 3 0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 UNPACKING Carefully unwrap and inventory the NC371A and all components as shown below If anything is missing no tify TekTone immediately 3 2 SETUP 1 Place the NC371A on a flat surface 2 Connect the antenna to the base unit using the BNC twist lock connector on the end of the antenna Insert and twist clockwise to lock in place on the left side of the NC371A Slide the plastic cover over the connector engaging the two lugs into the corresponding recesses on the side of the case See Figure 1 NC371A 3 Ensure the two jack plugs are installed DC1 and DC2 Even if they are not wired to a switch AC Adapter 12VDC removal will trigger the unit when it is first powered up unless the contacts have been programmed out See Figure 2 4 Connect the AC adapter supplied with the unit to the base station by inserting the plug into the power in jack at the rear of the NC371A See Figure 2 pa Important note Use only the power supply supplied y UHF Antenna with your system The use of non approved supplies will invalidate all warranty and service DC1 OPTIONAL Figure 1 Figure 2 4 0 OPERATION OVERVIEW When the unit is first powered up the system will display the following screen for a few seconds SCOPE MARKETING DataPage V1 00 ENTER PAGER No
14. t in the product even if advised of the possibility of such damages The warranty and remedies set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written expressed or implied No TekTone distributor dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will run and some states do not allow exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages To obtain service under the terms of this warranty contact TekTone and follow explicit instructions Copyright 1999 No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without the express written permission of TekTone Sound amp Signal Mfg Inc 11
15. talled and used according to general safety practices The following requirements should be observed at all times Do NOT subject this equipment to 1 Mechanical shock 2 Excessive humidity or moisture 3 Extremes of temperature 4 Corrosive liquids This equipment is designed for indoor use only unless expressly stated otherwise and must not be used in classified Hazardous Areas including areas containing explosive or flammable vapors unless express authorization has been given in writing by the manufacturer Do not obstruct any slots or openings in the product These are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating Only use a damp cloth for cleaning not liquid or aerosol based cleaners and ensure the AC adapter is removed from the unit prior to beginning the cleaning operation Removal of covers from the equipment must only be undertaken by authorized service personnel Warning Alteration or modification to any part of this equipment without the prior written consent of the manufacturer will invalidate all manufacturer Approvals and Warranties No adjustments can be undertaken except by a qualified and licensed person as defined by the FCC Rules and Regulations Operation of altered equipment can result in fines imprisonment and or confiscation of such equipment 1 1 LIABILITY TekTone does not accept any liability for any damage or injury howsoever res
16. ulting from misuse of this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the equipment is operated in the manner for which it was intended and that it is the correct item of equipment for the required task 1 2 EQUIPMENT APPLICATIONS It is the user s responsibility to determine the suitability of the NC371A for any given application Neither TekTone nor any of its subsidiaries can provide specific advice as each application will require independent evaluation The following information however may be of benefit 1 3 EQUIPMENT TESTING Range tests should be carried out at least once a week more often when critical criteria apply They should involve testing the unit past the limit of its required working range so as to ensure a measure of safety TekTone suggests that a log should be kept of all the test dates and the information gathered together with the battery change data and service records The frequency of the tests required will vary between applications If a pager has been dropped or is worn by a person involved in an accident the unit should be tested again before re use It must be stressed that the physical range tests are essential and any construction work or movement of plant or equipment could alter the signaling capability of the unit 1 4 LITERATURE TekTone has a policy of continual improvement and therefore reserves the right to modify or change the specifications without prior not
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