MRSI 00173, 001731 Users Manual
User’s Guide
Version 1.0
April 2002
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Table of Contents
What Is FoolProof™?...........................................................................................4
Getting Started.....................................................................................................7
Installing the Batteries ..................................................................................8
Operating the Base Unit .............................................................................10
Remote Setup/Add Remote........................................................................13
Setting the Alarms.......................................................................................16
Setting an Individual Remote’s Alarm Settings...................................18
Turning Alarms Off......................................................................................20
Setting the Time and Date..........................................................................21
FoolProof Settings and Functions .....................................................................23
Remote Settings .........................................................................................24
Alarm Settings .....................................................................................24
General Settings: Priority Setting .......................................................25
Disable/Enable Remote.......................................................................26
Rename Remote..................................................................................28
Delete Remote.....................................................................................30
Transferring a Remote to a New Base Unit ........................................31
Alarms Log..................................................................................................32
Types of Alarms...................................................................................33
Setup Functions..........................................................................................34
Suspend...............................................................................................34
Reactivating Suspended Systems.......................................................35
Default Alarm Setup.............................................................................36
Adjust Contrast ....................................................................................39
Set Time/Date......................................................................................40
Accessing the Secure Menu................................................................41
Shutdown.............................................................................................43
Restarting After Shutdown...................................................................43
Set Owner’s Name...............................................................................45
Set Password.......................................................................................47
Time Settings.......................................................................................49
Date Settings .......................................................................................50
Set Language ......................................................................................51
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Troubleshooting .................................................................................................52
Forgotten Passwords..................................................................................53
Changing Batteries .....................................................................................54
Saving the Time and Date When Changing Batteries ...............................55
Optimizing Battery Life................................................................................56
Airplane Travel and FoolProof....................................................................57
Using a Remote to Alert a Base Unit..........................................................58
Accessories for FoolProof..................................................................................59
Technical Assistance...........................................................................60
Returning Product..............................................................................................61
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What Is FoolProof™?
FoolProof is a monitoring device that will watch your valued
programmed and the user activates remotes, the FoolProof
personal property 24 hours a day, while continually
performing system checks to ensure continuous reliability.
It is able to communicate with multiple remote devices that
are attached to objects that are in your proximity or
possession. This device allows you to manage objects
according to your desired parameters.
The FoolProof device is user programmable (distances,
alarm settings, object titles etc.) and may be set according
to your individual specifications. Once the base unit is
Security System serves as a small network.
If you should walk away from any or all of the remote units
(outside of the distance zones you specify) or if a remote
unit leaves the specified distance zone, you may be
notified discreetly by a vibration. If you do not respond to
the vibration, the device may attempt to notify you again by
audible alarm (user selectable).
Once the alarm is activated (visual, vibration, or sound),
the LCD screen will display which personal item is in an
alarm state.
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Each remote unit contains unique identification information
and will be identifiable only by its own master unit, thus
ensuring that a FoolProof device used by someone else
will not interfere with your FoolProof device.
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How Does FoolProof Work?
The FoolProof Personal Security System is comprised of a
base unit and remote units.
The base unit manages the security system. The remote
units are placed on personal items that are to be
monitored. Data is transmitted and received by both units.
FoolProof continuously monitors signal and system
integrity including battery levels. Parameters that meet
your specifications are entered into the base unit. If these
preset parameters are compromised in any way, the
system will go into alarm state. Once the base unit is in
alarm state, it will notify the user by preset alarm modes
(visual, vibration, or sound).
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Getting Started
Before using your new FoolProof Security System, you
should complete the following steps.
1. Install the batteries. See page #8.
2. Set up the remote(s). See page #13.
3. Set up the alarm zones. See page #16.
4. Set the time and date. See page #21.
You should also consider setting a password to provide an
extra level of protection. See page #47.
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Installing the Batteries
Before using the FoolProof Security System, you must
install the included batteries.
You will need a small Phillips screwdriver.
Base Unit:
Install two AAA size batteries in the back of the base unit.
Open the battery compartment by pressing down on the
battery cover tab and pulling forward.
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Remote Unit:
Open the unit by unscrewing the small screw located at the
small end of the unit with a Phillips screwdriver. Carefully
insert two AAA batteries in the appropriate directions as
shown below with the + (positive) side of the battery facing
in the same direction as the positive symbol (+) printed on
the green circuit board inside the remote unit.
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Operating the Base Unit
test process. You will hear it beep
Turning the base unit on. Simply insert the batteries and
the base unit will turn itself on.
Each time the base unit is powered on, it will go through a
system check and a selfand the vibrator motor will self-test.
The first screen you will see is the MRSI logo splash
screen. To continue, press any button.
NOTE: The display (not the unit itself) will turn off two
minutes after you last pressed a button on the keypad.
This allows the unit to save battery power. However, the
unit will continue to track the remotes, unless you have
disabled the remotes or shut down the remotes and the
base unit. To view the display again, simply press any
button.
Turning the base unit off or suspending the base unit.
To turn the base unit off, you can simply remove the
batteries or use the Shutdown function. Use the SETUP
menu to access the shutdown and the suspension
functions. See the Setup Functions section on page #34
for instructions.
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Buttons. There are six buttons on a FoolProof device.
The ENT button functions much like the Enter key on a
computer keyboard. Pressing ENT selects highlighted
items and processes those functions and displays the next
menu in a sequence.
The CLR button performs clearing functions such as
backspacing or causing the device to display a previous
menu or function.
Four directional buttons lie between the CLR and ENT
buttons. These buttons are used for navigation and
changing options.
… (LEFT button)
† (RIGHT button)
‡ (UP button)
ˆ (DOWN button)
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Operating the Remote Units
communication between the base unit and the remote unit.
. Press the button on the remote
Each remote unit has one button. Pressing the button will
send a signal to the base unit.
After using the SHUTDOWN function on the base unit, you
must press the button on the remote unit to re-establish
The SHUTDOWN function stops the remote units from
sending signals to the base unit. Pressing the button on
the remote unit restores communication between the
remote unit and the base unit.
After using the SUSPEND function on the base unit, it is
not necessary to press the button on the remote unit within
24 hours to re-establish communication with the base unit.
However, pressing the button will re-establish
communication more quickly. It is necessary to press the
remote button to re-establish communication with the base
unit if the remote unit has been suspended for more than
24 hours.
Locating a lost base unit
unit briefly and then release it. Within a couple of seconds,
the base unit alarm will sound several times. (If you can't
find the base unit before its alarm stops, repeat the
procedure.)
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Remote Setup/Add Remote
Using the base unit, press the UP button until the
To begin using the FoolProof Security System, you will
need to set up the remotes.
1. Make sure batteries have been installed in both
units before continuing.
2.
word MENU is highlighted.
3. Press the ENT button.
4. Press the RIGHT button twice to get to the
SETUP tab.
5. Select the ADD REMOTE on the menu by
pressing the down button two times and then
pressing the ENT button.
6. A screen will appear indicating that it is listening
for a new remote.
7. Set the remote unit close to the base unit (within
six inches) and press the button on the remote
unit for at least five (5) seconds. This will send a
signal to the base unit, and the base unit will add
the remote to its list of remotes.
8. A screen will appear telling you that a new
remote has been detected.
Note: New remotes are added with a LOW
PRIORITY setting. To have your FoolProof
Security System track items more closely, you
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will need to change the remotes to a HIGH
by pressing the ENT
.
PRIORITY setting. See page #25 for
instructions.
You can monitor a maximum of 25 remotes with
one base station, with a maximum of 20 remotes
at a LOW PRIORITY setting and 5 remotes with
a HIGH PRIORITY setting.
9. Press any key to go to the REMOTE tab screen
to customize the options for this new remote.
10. The following are instructions to rename the
remote.
11. The REMOTE tab should be selected with the
text “MENU FOR” and the current remote name.
12. Press the DOWN button 3 times.
13. Choose RENAME REMOTE
button.
14. At the RENAME [remote name] TO: prompt,
press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through
the list of preset names for remotes. To give a
remote a custom name, select CUSTOM NAME
See the Rename Remote section on page #26
for instructions on entering a custom name. To
select a preset name for your remote, highlight
the name you have chosen and press the ENT
button.
15. Press CLR to return to the list of remotes.
Continue naming any additional remote units.
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16. Press CLR to return to the Main Menu.
Figure 1. The Main Menu.
The Main Menu displays each remote in your own
FoolProof Security System. The 1, 2,and 3, have
reference to the zone where the remotes currently are in
relation to their distance from the base unit.
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Setting the Alarms
unit display screen when a remote travels outside
remote travels outside the associated alarm zone
You can leave the alarm settings at the factory default
levels or change them to meet your preferences.
There are three alarm types for the FoolProof Security
System.
• Silent: An exclamation mark will appear in front
of the alarm name on the main menu of the base
the specified alarm zone range. For example, if
your car keys leave the alarm zone range, you
will see !CAR KEYS displayed.
• Vibrate: The base unit will vibrate when a
range. An alarm screen will appear at the same
time to warn you visually that a remote has left
the alarm zone.
• Audible: An audible alarm will sound from the
base unit when a remote travels outside the
associated alarm zone range. An alarm screen
will appear at the same time to warn you visually
that a remote has left the alarm zone.
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You can also select a combination of alarm types.
: The base unit will vibrate when
seconds later, the base unit will sound an audible
e, you may set a distance range. The
• Vibrate/Audible
a remote leave the alarm zone and then, 30
alarm. The alarm screen will appear each time
an audible or vibration alarm is activated.
• Audible/Vibrate: The base unit will sound an
alarm when a remote leave the alarm zone and
then, 30 seconds later, the base unit will vibrate.
The alarm screen will appear each time an
audible or vibration alarm is activated.
Under each alarm typ
distance ranges are defined as follows:
• Default: This setting uses the default settings
found under the SETUP menu.
• Zone 01: The distance range for this setting is
approximately 10-20 feet. If you choose this
zone, an alarm will be activated (either silent,
vibrate, or audible depending on the alarm type
setting) after a remote goes beyond this distance
from the base unit.
• Zone 02: The distance range for this setting is
approximately 30-50 feet. If you choose this
zone, an alarm will be activated (either silent,
vibrate, or audible depending on the alarm type
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setting) after a remote goes beyond this distance
If you want to set an individual remote’s alarm settings, use
from the base unit.
• Zone 03: The distance range for this setting is
approximately 60-80 feet. If you choose this
zone, an alarm will be activated (either silent,
vibrate, or audible depending on the alarm type
setting) after a remote goes beyond this distance
from the base unit.
Setting an Individual Remote’s Alarm Settings
It is recommended that you use the default alarm settings
found under the Setup menu. Using the default settings
will cause each remote to react to an alarm state in a
consistent manner.
the following steps.
1. From the Main Menu, press the UP button or the
DOWN button until the desired remote is
highlighted.
2. Press the ENT button to select the remote.
3. The remote menu is displayed with ALARM
SETTINGS highlighted. Press ENT.
4. The first time you access the alarm settings, the
display will read DEFAULT. This setting means
that the alarm setting uses the default alarm
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settings found under the SETUP tab. Using the
To create a custom alarm setting for an individual
DEFAULT setting is recommended in order to
keep all remotes using the alarm settings
consistently. However, you may set custom
alarm settings for individual remotes.
5.
remote, press the RIGHT button to select
CUSTOM. (To change the setting back to
DEFAULT, press the LEFT button.)
6. Change the custom alarm type by pressing the
DOWN button. Use the RIGHT and LEFT
buttons to select an alarm type. Choose from
SILENT, VIBRATE, AUDIBLE,
VIBRATE/AUDIBLE, or AUDIBLE/VIBRATE.
7. Press the DOWN button again to set the alarm
zone. Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to
select a zone. Choose from Zone 01, 02, or 03.
8. Press ENT to save the changes.
9. Press CLR to return to the Remote Menu.
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Turning Alarms Off
If a remote unit moves beyond the distance zones specified
mote’s alarm settings (see previous section)
on the base unit, an alarm will be activated. If the alarm is
an audible or vibration alarm, an alarm message will
appear on the base unit’s screen. To clear alarm
messages, simply press any button.
Figure 2. Alarm warning screen.
If you do not want to hear an audible alarm, change either
an individual re
or the default alarm settings under the Setup tab.
When a remote’s batteries are low on power, an audible
alarm will sound once and place a battery icon next to the
remote’s name on the main screen. When the battery on
the remote is dead, then the remote will go into zone alarm
state.
If the base unit’s batteries are low on power, the unit will
beep once every minute to notify you of low battery power.
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