Silent Call VC4003-SS User Manual

Signature Series 418 Mhz

VIBRA-CALL 3

™

RECEIVER

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

Signature Series 418 Mhz

VIBRA-CALL 3™ RECEIVER

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

Installation and Operations Manual

Signature Series 418 Mhz VIBRA-CALL 3 Receiver and Docking Port

Model # VC4003-SS

General

The Vibra-Call 3 is a body worn battery operated alerting device that includes the Vi­bra-Call 3 Docking Port equipped with battery backup. It can be used with any Silent
Call Signature Series 418 MHz transmitter. The transmitters available are the Sound
Monitor, Telephone, Doorbell, Smoke Detector, CO Detector, Fire Alarm Transmitter,
Door/Window Access, Weather, and Pressure Sensitive Door or Bed Mat.

Installation

Installing the Vibra-Call 3 receiver and Docking Port consists of locating it where
it can be seen most effectively for the user. If using the Bed Vibrator or optional
Strobe Light then place the Docking Port on a table or night stand near your bed.

• Plug the power supply into the DC barrel type female jack on the back of the
Docking port (See locations below) and then into any standard household 120v
AC outlet.

• Turn the power switch to the on position. This will also turn on the backup
battery.

• If using the Bed Vibrator or optional Strobe Light, then plug those into the
corresponding locations on the back of the Docking Port.

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Charging

You will need to charge your Vibra-Call 3 receiver for 8 hours prior to the rst use.

• Pull the arrow tab from battery door.

• Place the Vibra-Call 3 receiver into the Docking port. Note* You must lean the
receiver back on a slight angle to install properly into the Docking Port. If you do not
do this you risk damaging the charging pins.

o If using the Leather Pouch you must remove it before placing the receiver into
the Docking Port.
o If using the optional Rubber Skin you can leave that on the receiver when
placing into the Docking Port.

• The Vibra-Call 3 Receiver will vibrate to let you know that it has been placed into the
Docking port properly.

Programming

(If you are using a smoke detector or re transmitter with the Vibra-Call 3 you must program
these transmitters rst or the supervision will not operate.)

On the rear of the Docking Port is a programming button used to program Signature
Series 418 MHz transmitters to the Vibra-Call 3 receiver. With the Docking Port
power switched on, and the Vibra-Call 3 placed in the Dock:

• Press and hold the program button located at the back of the Docking Port case.
The Vibra-Call will vibrate once, pause for approximately 5 seconds and then
vibrate twice. The unit is now in program mode.

• Release the program button and the unit will remain in program mode for
approximately 30 seconds. While in program mode, the receiver will memorize
the code of the transmitter and then exit program mode.

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• While the receiver is in program mode, press the button on any 418 MHz Silent
Call corresponding type transmitter. When the receiver receives the transmitted
signal, it will memorize the code, and exit program mode automatically.

• Remove the Vibra-Call 3 from the Dock, activate the transmitter previously
programmed and the receiver will vibrate as indicated by the Alarm Reference
Chart.

Operation

• When the Vibra-Call 3 receiver is in the Docking port and detects a signal from a
Silent Call 418 MHz transmitter with a matching coding system, it activates the
Docking Port’s bed vibrator and/or strobe light if connected.

• The vibrator or strobe light will continue for approximately 15 seconds after
the transmitted signal ceases except in the case of re. As long as the Smoke
Detector and/or Fire Alarm Transmitters continue to send an alert signal, the
Vibra-Call 3 receivers alerting circuits will remain on.

• The Vibra-Call 3 has 6 different vibration alert patterns to tell you which type of
transmitted signal was received; Sound, Phone, Door, Weather, CO and Fire.

• During the day, take the Vibra-Call 3 receiver out of the Docking Port and clip it
to your belt using the provided leather pouch or place the unit into your pocket.

3

Vibration Signals

The Vibra-Call 3 receiver has specially dened vibrations for each type alert signal
received. (See the Reference Chart on Page 6).

Battery Backup Mode

In the event of a power failure, the Vibra-Call 3 Docking Port will automatically
enter into battery backup mode.

Note: Programmed transmitter codes are retained in memory even when the power is removed.

Last Alert Signal Recall Button

To recall the last received alert signal, press each of the six buttons on the top side
of the Vibra-Call 3 receiver, one at a time. The receiver will vibrate only when you
press the button that identies which transmitter sent the signal.

Fire Smoke Detector Supervision

The Vibra-Call 3 receiver constantly communicates with up to 4 smoke detectors
or re transmitters, or combination with a “supervision” signal. The supervision
signal is an added safety feature exclusive to Silent Call 418Mhz products. This
signal supervises the receiver and transmitters to ensure proper communication and
operation between the units. If, after 20 minutes, the receiver does not receive
the supervision signal, it will assume there is a smoke or re detector failure or
communication fault, and the unit will send a notication as follows: 1 short
vibration if detector 1 is at fault; 2 short vibrations if detector 2 is at fault; 3 short
vibrations if detector 3 is at fault; 4 short vibrations if detector 4 is at fault.

NOTE: In most cases, a supervision alert indicates the need to change out the
batteries in the smoke or re detection transmitter.

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Erase Memory

(Performing an erase will remove all learned transmitter codes from your Vibra-Call 3)

• With the Vibra-Call 3 receiver in the Docking Port press and hold the program
button on the Docking port. (see photo on page 2)

• Hold down the program button and the receiver will vibrate once. Continue to
hold down the button.

• After 4 seconds the receiver will initiate 2 short vibrations, continue holding
the program button and after another 6 seconds the receiver will initiate 3 short
vibrations.

• Release the program button and all previously learned transmitter codes will
have been successfully erased.

Optional Accessories

Optional accessories for the Vibra-Call 3 receivers include:

• 3 pack of protective rubber skins –Model # Skins

• Replacement leather Pouch-Model # LP-12

Product Specs

Frequency: 418 MHz
Main Power: Input AC 120v Output 16VDC 1.12A, 18W
Port Battery Backup: 12 VDC, 800 mAh
Receiver Batteries: (2) AAA rechargeable Batteries
Current Draw: Idle 15 mA, Alert Condition – all alert mechanisms active 150 mA.

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Technical Support

Alarm Vibration Reference Chart:

Transmitter

Indication

For technical support on this or any other Silent Call product, please feel free to
contact us. You can reach us at our toll free number phone at 800-572-5227 (voice
or TTY) or by Email at [e-mail].

Limited Warranty

Your Vibra-Call 3 is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for
ve years from the date of initial purchase. During that time, the unit will be repaired
or replaced free of charge when shipped prepaid to Silent Call Communications.
This warranty is void if the defect is caused by customer abuse or neglect.

Batteries are not warrantied.

Sound 3 short vibrations

Telephone 1 long vibration

Alarm Vibration

Reference Chart:

Doorbell

Weather

CO CO

Fire

Smoke detector

6

2 short vibrations

1 short vibration and 1 long

vibration

3 short vibrations and1

long vibration

Continuous short

vibrations

Continuous short

vibrations

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