EKOTEK Hub User Manual

EkoTek Hub

USER GUIDE

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EkoTek Hub

9261- 8276 (Issue 2.0)

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EkoTek Hub

CONTENTS
Introduction 5
Compliance 6
General User Information 7
EkoTek System Schematic 8
Powering Up the EkoTek Hub 9
Status and Warning Messages 10
Using the Emergency / Assist Button 11
Dead Man Alert 12
Receiving a Message 13
Reading a Message 15
Viewing a Message Again 16
Accepting, Rejecting & Deleting Two-Way Messages 17
Deleting a Message 18
Delete All Messages 20
Archiving a Message 21
Reviewing Archived Messages 22
Deleting Archived Messages 23
Delete All Archived Messages 24
Set Time and Date 25

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Set 12/24 Hour Mode 26
Set Day / Night Mode 27
Setting the Alert Options 28
Setting the Message Display Options 29
Setting Auto Delete 31
IP Address 32

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Introduction

The EkoTek Hub is an alphanumeric two-way messaging device,
incorporating an emergency calling/assist facility. The EkoTek Hub
is able to receive text messages, allows basic responses and
provides the ability to store messages for later viewing. The high
contrast screen is capable of displaying up to 150 characters and all
menus are displayed in plain language text. Operation of all
functions is performed via intuitive menus using 4 tactile buttons
and the Red Star button is used for assist or emergency
applications. To gain full benefit from this product please read this
guide carefully.

Function / Control Buttons

X S T

Ä

Select / Enter

Button

Scroll Up

Button

Scroll Down

Button

Emergency /

Assist Button

Select & Enter Button

Denoted by the X symbol, this button is used to move to and

confirm selected options within the Menu Screens and to return to
the Standby Screen when pressed for more than 1 second.

Scroll Up/Down Buttons

Denoted by the S (Up) and T (Down) Symbols. These buttons are

used to scroll up and down the Menu Screens.

Emergency & Assist Button

Denoted by the Red Star button, this can be either Single or Double
press. Operation is dependent upon product configuration.

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Compliance

This product complies with the requirements of the EU Radio &
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EC.

FCC & Industry Canada Statement Of Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry
Canada Standard RSS 210.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept
any interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorised modification to this equipment will void the user's
authority to continue to operate the device within the scope of the
Industry Canada and FCC Part 15 Rules.

A full technical specification for this product may be obtained from
your Multitone representative.

WEEE Directive & Product Disposal

At the end of its serviceable life, this product
should not be treated as household, or
general waste. It should be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment, or returned to the supplier for
disposal.

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General User Information

Radio Reception

The EkoTek Hub has been designed to give optimum performance
within the coverage area of the wireless network.

Hazardous Areas

The EkoTek Hub must not be installed in areas where explosive
gas, or dust products, may be present.

EkoTek Hub Care

Protect the EkoTek Hub from liquids, extreme temperatures and
strong magnetic fields. Do not install in a place where it will be
exposed to strong sunlight.

Servicing

Should the EkoTeK Hub need repair, return it to the designated
service agent. Do not attempt to open or repair the product, as it
contains delicate components and requires specialised test
equipment.

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EkoTek System Schematic

EkoTek

Self Organising & Repairing Wireless Mesh Network

Power

Adaptor

AC

Repeater

Wireless

Call Fob

Pager

Repeater

Repeater

Repeater

Battery Powered

Repeater to Repeater

Distance T

yp

ically 10 to 15m

Includes Personal

Security Alarm

Hub

With Web Server

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Powering Up the EkoTek Hub

The EkoTek Hub is powered via a 110, 220 or 240 Volt switch mode
power supply unit. On switching on the EkoTek Hub a message will
then be displayed for three seconds, whilst self-checks are being
performed. Finally, the Standby Screen will be displayed:

12!00 AM 01.01.06 Day

No Unread Messages

An exclamation mark (!) will flash between the Hours and the
Minutes (11!34 AM). This indicates that the EkoTek Hub is in the

process of starting up. Once the EkoTek Hub has started up this
will change to a ‘period’ symbol and the EkoTek Hub will
automatically synchronise with the EkoTek network.

The 4

th

line of the screen will display ‘EkoTek’ once the EkoTek Hub

has initialised:

11:34 AM 12.03.07 Day

No Unread Messages

EkoTek

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Status and Warning Messages

When the EkoTek Hub is switched on the Standby Screen is
displayed. This consists of the time and date plus additional status
and warning messages. A typical screen is shown below:

11:34 AM 12.03.07 Day
1 Unread Message
Silent

EkoTeK

The first line is the clock displaying the current time and date, the
time may be in either a 12 or 24-hour format. In the top right hand

corner the hub will display Day or Night this is used to indicate the

shift mode.

The second line displays No Unread Messages or ‘n’ Unread
Message, showing how many messages have been received but

not viewed.

The third line shows the status of the alert, Silent to warn that the

audible alert has been turned off. If nothing is displayed then the
audible alert is turned on

The fourth line normally displays the EkoTek logo, however, if the

AC power is removed and the hub is running on its internal back-up

batteries, Mains Fail is displayed.

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Using the Emergency / Assist Button

Note: This feature has to be enabled by the System Supervisor

Raising an Alarm

In the event of an Emergency or where immediate Assistance is

required press the Red Star button. Depending on how the EkoTek

system is configured this may require a single or a double press.
Please confirm this with your EkoTek system supervisor.

On pressing the Red Star button the EkoTek Hub will either beep

and/or vibrate in sequence with a flashing alert lamp. Please note
that the precise nature of this acknowledgement is subject to
configuration. The screen will display the following information
indicating that the alarm has been raised and delivered:

11:34 AM 12.03.07 Day
No Unread Message

Raising Alarm

11:34 AM 12.03.07 Day
No Unread Message

Alarm Delivered

Cancelling an Alarm

At any stage during the initiation of an emergency / assist alarm it
can be cancelled. To cancel the alarm press and hold the X button,
the display will confirm this action with the following message:

11:34 AM 12.03.07 Day
No Unread Message

Clearing Alarm

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