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SEPTEMBER 1996
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FCC STATEMENT
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
and INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or telephone reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to connect
this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada .
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como
sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los
orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de
calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos
(incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
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11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del
aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en
su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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TRADEMARKS
All applied-for and registered trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
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CONTENTS
1. Specifications .................................................................................6
2. Important Notes.............................................................................7
3. Introduction...................................................................................8
3.1 Overview ................................................................................8
3.1.1 Unpacking the Campus Pager (Base Unit and
Two Pagers)................................................................8
3.1.2 Unpacking the Campus Pager (FX810A) .................8
3.2 Tone Pager (FX801A) ........................................................10
Unpacking the FX801A......................................................10
3.3 Vibrating/Tone Pager (FX802A) ......................................11
Unpacking the FX802A......................................................11
4. Installation ...................................................................................12
4.1 Positioning the Campus Pager...........................................12
4.2 Positioning the Antenna Ground Wire .............................14
4.3 Connecting Power to the Campus Pager ..........................14
4.4 Installing/Replacing Pager Batteries.................................15
5. Using the Campus Pager.............................................................17
5.1 Overview ..............................................................................17
5.2 Storing the System Code ....................................................17
5.3 Storing the Pager Code ......................................................19
5.4 Transmitting a Message Code to a Single Pager...............20
5.5 Transmitting a Message Code to All System Pagers .........21
5.6 Receiving a Message Code with the Tone Pager...............22
5.7 Receiving a Message Code with the Vibrating/Tone
Pager....................................................................................22
5.8 Reviewing Stored Message Codes ......................................22
6. Service Information.....................................................................23
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1. Specifications
Operating Voltage — 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Transmitting Frequency — 27.255 MHz
System Codes — 1000 combinations
Transmitting Range — Up to 2 miles (3.2 km)
Pagers Supported — 100
RF Transmitting Power — 7 watts
Message Code Numbers — 10 (0-9)
Antenna Connection — UHF/RF connector
Power — FX810A: 120 VAC, 60 Hz;
FX810AE: 230 VAC, 50 Hz;
FX801A, FX802A: 2 AAA batteries (not included)
Size — FX810A: 3”H x 10”W x 8.5”D (7.6 x 25.4 x 21.6 cm);
FX801A, FX802A: 3.5”H x 2.5”W x 1”D (8.9 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm)
Weight — FX810A: 5.5 lb. (2.5 kg);
FX801A, FX802A: <0.1 lb. (<0.1 kg)
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2. Important Notes
We recommend that you use a surge protector with all electronic devices. Use
a surge suppressor on the input power supply of the Campus Pager.
WARNING
BEWARE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!!
You might be shocked if you remove the cover or back of the Campus
Pager. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE! If you have
problems with your Campus Pager, call for technical support.
WARNING
You might cause a fire if you expose the Campus Pager to rain or
moisture! Keep the unit in a clean, dry environment.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not set the Campus Pager on any heating or
cooking appliance.
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3. Introduction
3.1 Campus Pager
The Campus Pager is a wireless, in-house paging system that alerts you to
important messages through its individual system pagers. One model
(FX800A) is available with included pagers (FX801A), and another model
(FX810A) works with pagers that you order separately (FX801A, FX802A).
3.1.1 U
NPACKING THECAMPUSPAGER(BASEUNIT ANDTWOPAGERS
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The Campus Pager package (FX800A) includes the following items:
The Campus Pager package includes the following items:
• (1) Campus Pager base unit
• (1) antenna
• (2) wall-mount brackets
• (2) screws
• (2) Tone Pagers (FX801A)
• This User’s Manual
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(FX810A)
The Campus Pager (FX810A) includes the following items:
• (1) Campus Pager
• (1) Base Unit
• This User’s Manual
You must order the pagers separately to work with the FX810A. Choose
from either the Tone Pager (FX801A) or the Vibrating/Tone Pager
(FX802A). See Sections 3.2 and 3.3 for more information about these pagers.
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Figure 3-1. Campus Pager.
You can use the Campus Pager in a variety of applications, in any
environment in which you need unlimited/direct paging. The Pager has a
transmission range of up to 2 miles (3.2 km).
• restaurants
• hospitals
• factories
• hotels
• apartment complexes
• construction sites
• offices
• retail outlets
• residential properties
• campgrounds
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The Campus Pager can send ten different message codes (0-9) and address
up to 100 individual (system) pagers.
Attractive features of the Campus Pager system include:
• Nonvolatile memory—stores system and pager codes for over one year,
even if the power fails.
• Pager message memory—stores the last eight message codes and lets you
review them by pressing a button.
• “Page All” feature—sends a message to all pagers simultaneously.
• Center-loaded antenna—provides up to a maximum of two miles
transmitting range, depending on the conditions at the receiving site. You
can replace this antenna with an outdoor antenna for extended
transmittion range. One of your local consumer electronics stores might
carry an outdoor antenna. If you cannot locate a store that sells an
antenna, call for technical support.
• “Low Battery” alarm—shows when the pager’s battery level is low.
3.2 Tone Pager (FX801A)
The Tone Pager beeps 12 times every ten seconds. This process is repeated
three times and then the pager beeps once every 60 seconds. Pressing the
on/off button allows you to view old messages from newest to oldest. Two
FX801A pagers come with the FX800A; no pagers come with the FX810A (you
must order them separately).
U
NPACKING THE
FX801A
The FX801A package includes:
• (1) Tone Pager
• This User’s Manual
You can order additional pagers to work with your base unit.
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3.3 Vibrating/Tone Pager (FX802A)
The Vibrating/Tone Pager works in a similar fashion, except that it does not
beep 12 times every ten seconds. Instead, it vibrates once. The process does
not repeat three times, but the unit does beep once every 60 seconds, and
allows you to view old messages from newest to oldest by pushing the on/off
button. The FX802A includes one pager; however, you can order additional
pagers to work with your base unit.
U
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FX802A
The FX802A package includes:
• (1) Vibrating Pager
• This User’s Manual
You can order additional pagers to work with your base unit.
For more information about how to properly install and operate the
Campus Pager, read the rest of this manual.
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4. Installation
4.1 Positioning the Campus Pager
You can operate the Campus Pager from a flat surface such as a table,
counter, or shelf. Or, you can use the supplied wall-mount brackets to mount
it on a wall. Steel and concrete walls reduce the Campus Pager’s transmitting
range. If the Campus Pager is located in a concrete or steel building, and part
of the coverage area is located outside the structure, place the unit and
antenna close to a window.
To mount the Campus Pager on a wall, follow these steps:
1. Slide the wall-mount brackets into the 2 wall-mount sockets, as shown in
Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1. Connecting wall-mount brackets.
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2. Insert the center-loaded antenna connector into the antenna jack on the
right side of the Campus Pager. Turn the connector clockwise until the
antenna locks in place. For maximum efficiency, extend the antenna to its
full length, orient it vertically, and keep it away from walls. See Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2. Connecting the antenna to the Campus Pager.
3. Mark the positions for the two supplied mounting screws on the wall. The
positions should be 5-7/8” apart. Drill the two holes, then thread the two
screws into the wall. The screws should extend 1/5”. Do not over-tighten
the screws.
4. Align the keyholes on the back of the brackets with the two screws, then
push in and press down to secure the Campus Pager to the wall. See
Figure 4-3.
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Figure 4-3. Connecting the Campus Pager to the mounted screws.
You can use an outdoor base antenna in place of the supplied antenna to
increase the Campus Pager’s transmitting range. The PL259-type antenna jack
on the Campus Pager makes it easy to use with a variety of antennas.
WARNING
When installing or removing a base station antenna, use extreme
caution. If it starts to fall, let it go. It could contact overhead power lines.
If the antenna touches the power line, contact with the antenna, mast,
cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power
company to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to do so yourself.
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4.2 Positioning the Antenna Ground Wire
For best transmission, fully extend the black antenna ground wire. Do not coil
this wire, as this will diminish the transmission efficiency.
4.3 Connecting Power to the Campus Pager
Plug the power cord into a standard AC outlet.
The Campus Pager does not operate when AC power fails, but it maintains
the system code in memory. (See Section 4.6.) Because the Campus Pager
maintains its memory through power failure, there is no need to reprogram
the unit when power is restored. The Campus Pager can maintain this code
for more than one year without power.
4.4 Installing/Replacing Pager Batteries
The individual pager is powered by two AAA batteries (not supplied). We
recommend that you use alkaline batteries to power the pager.
To install or replace the pager’s batteries, see Figure 4-4, and follow these
steps:
1. Slide the battery compartment door open.
2. Insert two fresh alkaline batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+
and -) marked inside the compartment.
3. Slide the battery compartment door closed.
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Figure 4-4. Installing batteries in the pager.
The pager will notify you when the batteries are getting low, by displaying
“b” on the pager’s LED when you press the pager’s ON/OFF switch. It will
also notify you by beeping once every fifteen seconds.
The pager also maintains memory during a power loss, so you do not need
to re-enter its pager code (see Section 5.3).
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5. Using the Campus Pager
This section contains operating notes for using the Campus Pager. Read these
notes before attempting to operate the system.
5.1 Overview
Before operating the Campus Pager, be sure that you understand the
following information concerning the paging system’s capabilities.
The Campus Pager covers a maximum range of up to two miles using the
supplied center-loaded antenna.
This distance is based on average conditions over a line-of-sight path. This
range may be less, depending on surrounding conditions. The Campus Pager
sends a number (from 0-9) to one or all of the pagers. The pagers in turn
beep and display the numbered message. Each pager has a label where you
can write down the message you’ve established for each number. We
recommend that you use a pencil, so the number can be easily changed at a
later date.
Each pager has its own pager code, which allows the Campus Pager to send
a message to a single pager, or to ALL of your system’s pagers using the
TRANSMIT ALL feature. You can record each of the pager codes, and their
corresponding users on the card located under the Campus Pager. (The card
is inside the bottom of the unit and must be pulled out from the front.) You
can also write down the messages represented by each message code. Again,
we recommend that you use a pencil, so the number can be easily changed at
a later date.
5.2 Storing the System Code
Before you can use the Campus Pager, you must designate a system code. The
system code ensures proper signaling between the Campus Pager and the
pager.
To enter and store a system code, follow these steps:
1. Turn the Campus Pager power on.
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2. Turn the Campus Pager over and locate the system code button, which is
inside the hole labeled SYSTEM CODE. Insert a pointed object such as a
straightened paper clip and press the button (see Figure 5-5). The
TRANSMIT display will show the previous system code for about one
second, then shows ___.
Figure 5-1. The Campus Pager system code button.
3. Enter a three-digit system code. After about one second, the display shows
___, and the system code is stored.
4. If you enter a wrong code, reset it by pressing A/C, CANCEL, or the
system code button. Then repeat Steps 2 and 3 to store the system code
again.
NOTE
If your application requires more than 100 system pagers, you can use
multiple Campus Pager systems. If using more than one Campus Pager,
each system should have a unique system code.
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5.3 Storing the Pager Code
Before you can use the Tone Pager or Vibrating/Tone Pager, you must
designate a pager code for each of the pagers.
NOTE
You must reset all pager codes when you enter a new system code.
To enter and save a pager code, follow these steps:
1. Turn the pager OFF.
2. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch, then slide it to the ON position (see
ON OFF
Figure 5-2. Pager ON/OFF Switch.
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3. Make sure that the Campus Pager is turned ON, then enter a two-digit
pager code (00-99) and then 0.
4. Press the TRANSMIT button on the Campus Pager, and the unit will
transmit the pager code to the pager. The pager will beep four times, and
flash “L” on its display four times. The pager then beeps 12 times and
simultaneously flashes 0 on its display to confirm that it received the
message code 0.
NOTE
For example, if you would like the pager to have a new pager code such
as 38, enter 380, and press TRANSMIT.
After you press the TRANSMIT button, the Campus Pager LED flashes the
three digits seven times, and simultaneously transmits the pager code to the
pager. The three digits will stay lit until you perform one of the following
actions:
• Turn the Campus Pager OFF
• Press A/C or CANCEL
• Transmit a message to a pager
Perform the preceding steps for each pager used with the Campus Pager.
NOTE
If the pager does not successfully store the pager code, repeat the
preceding steps.
5.4 Transmitting a Message Code to a Single Pager
1. Turn the Campus Pager power ON.
2. Press A/C or CANCEL if the display shows unwanted pager or message
codes.
3. Enter the two-digit code for the pager you want to receive the message,
then the one digit message code that you want to send. If you enter the
wrong pager or message code, press A/C or CANCEL, then re-enter the
correct codes.
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NOTE
You cannot reset either of these codes after you press the TRANSMIT
button.
4. Press the TRANSMIT button. The TRANSMIT display lights during
transmission, and the pager’s display flashes the message code number
seven times. The three digits will remain lit until you perform one of the
following actions:
• Turn the Campus Pager OFF
• Press A/C or CANCEL
• Transmit a message to a pager
If desired, press TRANSMIT again to re-send the current message code to
the pager.
5. Press A/C or CANCEL, then repeat Steps 3 and 4 if you want to transmit
another message code to another pager.
5.5 Transmitting a Message Code to All System Pagers
1. Turn the Campus Pager power ON.
2. Press A/C or CANCEL if the display shows unwanted pager or message
codes.
3. Press ALL, then the one digit message codes that you would like to send.
If you enter the wrong message code, press A/C or CANCEL, then reenter the correct code.
NOTE
You cannot reset the message code after you press the TRANSMIT
button.
4. Press the TRANSMIT button. The TRANSMIT display lights during
transmission, and the pager’s display flashes the message code number.
See Section 5.6. If desired, press TRANSMIT again to re-send the current
message code.
5. Press A/C or CANCEL, then repeat Steps 3 and 4 if you want to transmit
another message code.
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5.6 Receiving a Message Code with the Tone Pager
When a Tone Pager is turned ON and receives a page, it sounds 12 beeps and
flashes the received message code on its display, unless you press the
ON/OFF button to silence the pager before it finishes beeping. The 12 beeps
and message code display repeat about 10 seconds later. Press ON/OFF to
silence the pager when it beeps again, or the pager beeps once about every 60
seconds to remind you that there is a new call.
Press ON/OFF to stop the pager from beeping every 60 seconds.
If the message code is transmitted to all pagers, each pager repeats the 12
beeps three times at about 30 second intervals. Press ON/OFF to silence the
pager.
5.7 Receiving a Message Code with the Vibrating/Tone Pager
When a Vibrating/Tone Pager is turned ON and receives a page, it vibrates
once and flashes the received message code on its display, unless you press
the ON/OFF button to silence the pager before it vibrates. The pager beeps
once every 60 seconds and allows you to view old messages from newest to
oldest by pushing the on/off button.
Each pager has its own pager code, which allows the system to send a
message to a single pager, or to all of your system’s pagers using the
TRANSMIT ALL feature. You can record each of the pager codes, and their
corresponding users on the card located under the base unit.
5.8 Reviewing Stored Message Codes
The pager can store eight message codes. Repeatedly press ON/OFF to view
the stored message codes on by one, from newest to oldest. A “-” indicates the
end of the stored message codes.
When the memory is full and a new message is received, the oldest message
code is deleted from memory.
If a newly received message code is identical to the last message received, it
is not stored.
All stored message codes are erased when you turn the pager OFF.
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6. Service Information
If you have problems with your Campus Pager, first call for technical support.
If technical support personnel cannot solve the problem with your Pager, you
might have to return the unit to the factory for service.
Before calling for technical support, please have the following items ready:
1. Campus Pager serial number
2. Campus Pager Operator’s Guide
3. Sales receipt
4. Campus Pager connected to a phone line
1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746
© Copyright 1996. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.
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