Visonic MDT122S User Manual

MDT-122 S

MDT-122 S

MDT-122 SMDT-122 S

RF / IR Man-Down Transmitter

1. INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION1. INTRODUCTION

The MDT-122 S is an automatic personal security transmitter.
This micro-proc ess or contr oll ed trans mit t er i s desi gned for us e by
guards in a prison, by security officers in an organization or
institution, or by employees in a large industrial c omplex (as an
industrial safety device). The unit is a part of the SpiderAlert
network. The trans mitter is activated in the following events:

1. PANIC

When the guard needs help, he presses both buttons
(pushing both buttons is required to prevent an accidental
panic message transmission).

2. MANDOWN

When the guard f alls down (aut omatic trans missi on when the
unit is tilted by more than 60°).

3. PULL-CORD

The MDT-122 S automatically t ransmits a pull-cord alarm:

A. When the unit is for c ibl y pull ed fr om the hol der and t he

pull cord is det ached from the holder’s belt

B. When the unit is intentionally pulled by the holder

(emergency event) and the pul l cord is detached from
his belt.

4. TAMPER

When the tr ansmitter is opened by an unaut horized person.

5. LEFT OR RIGHT BUTTON

When the guard presses the left or right push-button, an
attendance message is sent to the security main station
(confirming that he is not attack ed) and the unit i s also t ested
(the LED is lit) .

When activated, the transmitter delivers an identifiable alert
message (one of various messages, according to the events
predetermined priority) to the main security station.

User’s Guide

Pull
cord



Right

pushbutton

LED

IR window

Figure 1 - External View

When the transmitter is act ivated, the holder’s name and exact
location are dis played on main s ecurit y stat ion sc reen ( accordi ng
to the SpiderAlert
audible alarm are acti vated, to provide the necessary help ( see
figure 3).

The transmitter is attached to the user’s belt with a clip like a
pager, or inside a pouc h / holster and connected with a pul l cord
to the guard’s belt .

The transmitter i s not activated during the guard’s regul ar daily
activities (running, jumping, sitting, bending, removing cloths,
going to bathroom and going off and on duty).

Temporary

TILT OFF

push-button

Tilt ON/OFF

slide switch

Belt clip

Cover’s screw

(between belt

clip’s jaws)

Left

pushbutton



network programming) and a siren and/or

Vertical (normal)
Position

Figure 2 - Activating the

Internal Tilt Switch

60° tilt

60° tilt

SpiderBus

SR-520

RF+IR receiver

MDT-122 S

in alarm

(transmission)

position

Guards with pagers

Figure 3 - MDT-122 S Integration in the SpiderAlert Netw ork

4. USING THE MDT-122 S

4. USING THE MDT-122 S

4. USING THE MDT-122 S4. USING THE MDT-122 S

4.1 Initial Functions

When the MDT-122 S leaves the factory, the internal battery
contact (+) is covered by an isolation foil. To make the unit
operational, perform the following act ions:

Press the belt clip, by your hand, t o gain acc ess to the MDT-

1st.

122 S cover’s screw (see figure 1).

Remove the cover Philips screw.

2nd.

SpiderAlert main station

SpiderAlert

network

controller

I/O unit

with Siren /

loudspeaker

Paging

transmitter

Press (with your finger) at the center of the t op side (on the

3rd.

TEMP TILT OFF inscription) and carefully open the front cover.

Caution: When opening the MDT-122 S, the IR LEDs
should not be touched, t o prevent thei r movement. If t he IR
LEDs are moved, the IR beams may not be directed towards
the IR window and as a result the IR transmission range
might be reduced.

John Markus
is attacked!

❇

Attacked holder’ s

name and location

are displayed on

the screen

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Pull out the isolation foil that is ins erted between the batter y

4th.

to the battery holder (+) pole.
Change DIP switches positions as desired (see table 1).

5th.

Put the unit’s c over on its place.

6th.

Press the belt clip, by your hand, to gain access to the

7th.

cover’s screw hole.
Insert the cover screw and secure it with a Philips screw-

8th.

driver.

4.2 Individual or Shift Rotat ed Units

The MDT-122 S can be used as:

A. Individual Transmitter

When the MDT-122 S is used as a personal transmitter for
each guard:
One. There is only one respons ible guard for the trans mitter

and therefore it is better handled.
Two. It is not necessary to update the holder name every shift.
Three. There is no need for check-in and check-out for the

transmitter turn over.

B. Shift-rotated transmitter

When the MDT-122 S is turned over among holders in
different shifts:
One. There is saving on units quantities .
Two. The turn-over act ion should be control led by a dedicated

person
Three. It is necessary to update the guard’s name on the

software, whenever the unit is turned over to another

guard

4.3 Using the Pull Cord Alar m Option

If it is des ired to disable the pull cord opti on, it is necessary to
move the internal DIP switch number 2 to OFF position, as
described in section 3.5 (default position is ON).

4.4 Selecting Other Desir ed Options

Select the buzzer ON/OFF, supervision ON/OFF, supervision
message type, pre-til t alar m and tilt alarm del ay ON/OFF opti ons,
as detailed in section 3.5.

5. MAINTENANCE

5. MAINTENANCE

5. MAINTENANCE5. MAINTENANCE

No maintenance is required for the MCT-122 S, except
replacement of the internal battery.
The battery is automatically tested every 1 hour. If the battery
voltage is low, a “low battery” warni ng message is automaticall y
included in every transmission and the unit’s LED indicator
flashes (whil e pressing the left or right push- button switc h) until
the battery is r eplaced.

Replace the 3.6 V Lithium battery, as follows (see fig. 6):
1st. Open the unit’s cover, as described in paragraph 4.1A - 4.1C.
2nd. Remove the old battery and ins tall a new one. Verify that the

battery poles (+) and (-) are located as marked on the battery
housing.

3rd. Close the unit’s cover, as described in paragraph 4.1F - 4.1H.

6. Product Limitations

Visonetix wireless systems are very reliable and are tested to
high standards. However, due to low transmitting power and
limited range (required by FCC and other regulating authorities) ,
there are some limi tations to be considered:

Receivers may be block ed by radio signals occurring on or

1st.

near their operating frequencies, regardless of the digital code
used.

4th. Use moderate pressure to c lose the cover, with your fingers,

until its snaps shut.

5th. Secure the front cover with its screw.

Battery

DIP

switches

Figure 6 - Isometric view (opened unit)

Wirel ess equipment should be tes ted regularly to det ermine

2nd.

whether there are sources of interference and to protect
against faults .

.

WARRANTY

Visonetix Ltd., and its affiliates, (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Manufacturer")
warrants its products (hereinafter referred to as "the Product”) to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship under normal operating conditions and use for a period of
one year from the date of shipment by the Manufacturer. The Manufacturer's obligations
shall be limited within the warranty period, at its option, to repair or to replace the
defective Product or any defective component or part thereof. To exercise this warranty,
the product must be returned to the manufacturer freight prepaid and insured.

This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacement caused by improper installation,
Product misuse, failure to follow installation or operating instructions, alteration, abuse,
accident, tampering, repair by anyone other than the Manufacturer, external causes, and
failure to perform required preventive maintenance. This warranty also does not apply to
any products, accessories, or attachments used in conjunction with the Product,
including batteries, which shall be covered solely by their own warranties, if any. The

The Manufacturer shall not be responsible for any dismantling, installation, reinstallation,
purchasing, shipping, insurance, or any similar charges.

The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any damages, including without limitation, any
direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, expenses, costs, profits, lost
savings or earnings, or other damages arising out of the use of the Product or the removal,
installation, reinstallation, repair or replacement of the Product or any related events. In the
event that there is any liability against the Manufacturer, such liability shall be limited to the
purchase price of the Product which amount shall be fixed as liquidated damages.

The purchaser and user understand that this Product may be compromised or circumvented
by intentional acts; that the Product will not in all cases prevent death, personal injury,
property damage, or other loss resulting from burglary, robbery, fire or other causes; and
that the Product will not in all cases provide adequate warning or protection. The purchaser

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Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage or loss whatsoever, whether directly,
indirectly, incidentally, consequentially or otherwise, resulting from a malfunction of the
Product due to products, accessories, or attachments of others, including batteries, used
in conjunction with the Product.

THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE
STATED IN THIS STATEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING W ITHOU T LIMI TATIO N IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THE MANUFACTURER’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WARRANTY
CLAIMS IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR TO REPLACE AS SET FORTH IN THIS
STATEMENT.

The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any death, personal injury, property damage,
or other loss whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise, based on a
claim that the Product failed to function. However, if the Manufacturer is held liable,
whether directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage arising under this limited warranty
or otherwise, regardless of cause or origin, the Manufacturer's maximum liability shall be
limited to the purchase price of the Product, which shall be fixed as liquidated damages
and not as a penalty, and shall be the complete and exclusive liability of the
Manufacturer.

The Manufacturer shall not, under any circumstances whatsoever, be liable for any
inaccuracy, error of judgment, default, or negligence of the Manufacturer, its employees,
officers, agents, or any other party, or of the purchaser or user, arising from any
assistance or communication of any kind regarding the configuration, design, installation,
or creation of security system involving the Product, that being the responsibility of the
purchaser or user.

If the Manufacturer is unable to make such repair or replacement, the Manufacturer’s
entire liability shall be limited to the cost of a reasonable substitute product.

and user also understand that a properly installed and maintained alarm may reduce the
risk of events such as burglary, robbery, and fire without warning, but it is not insurance or a
guarantee that such events will not occur or that there will be no death, personal injury,
property damage, or other loss as a result of such events.

By purchasing the Product, the purchaser and user shall defend, indemnify and hold the
Manufacturer, its officers, directors, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, servants, employees,
and authorized representatives harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, costs,
damages, and judgments incurred, claimed, or sustained whether for death, personal injury,
property damage, or otherwise, because of or in any way related to the configuration,
design, installation, or creation of a security system involving the Product, and the use, sale,
distribution, and installation of the Product, including payment of any and all attorney’s fees,
costs, and expenses incurred as a result of any such events.

The purchaser or user should follow the Product installation and operation instructions and
test the Product and the entire system at least once each week. For various reasons,
including but not limited to changes in environmental conditions, electric, electronic, or
electromagnetic disruptions, and tampering, the Product may not perform as expected. The
purchaser and user are advised to take all necessary precautions for the protection and
safety of persons and property.

This statement provides certain legal rights. Other rights may vary by state or country.
Under certain circumstances, some states or countries may not allow exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties, so the above exclusions may
not apply under those circumstances and in those states or countries.

The Manufacturer reserves the right to modify this statement at any time, in its sole
discretion without notice to any purchaser or user. However, this statement shall not be
modified or varied except by the Manufacturer in writing, and the Manufacturer does not
authorize any single individual to act on its behalf to modify or vary this statement.

Any questions about this statement should be directed to the Manufacturer.

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VISONETIX LTD. (ISRAEL):
VISONIC SYSTEMS INC. (U.S.A.):
VISONIC LTD. (UK):

VISONETIX LTD. 1998 MDT-122 S, DE2291U (REV. 0, 12/98)

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