Multitone Electronics PLC 2WCF EkoTek FOB - 2 way alerting device User Manual USER GUIDE
Multitone Electronics PLC EkoTek FOB - 2 way alerting device USER GUIDE
User Guides
EkoTek Call Fob
USER GUIDE
For
EkoTek Call Fob
9261-8277 (Issue 2.0)
EkoTek Call Fob
CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Compliance 4
General User Information 5
EkoTek System Schematic 6
Switching On Your Call Fob 7
Status and Warning Messages 7
Switching the Call Fob Off 8
Requesting Assistance or Raising an Alarm 8
Cancelling an Alarm 8
Dead Man Alert 9
Man Down Alert 9
Changing the Battery 10
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EkoTek Call Fob
Introduction
Your EkoTek Call Fob is a two-way alerting device, incorporating
emergency calling and assist functions.
Function & Control Buttons
Operation of all functions is performed using 2 buttons:
The RED button is used for Assist calls.
The BLACK button is used to:
Switch-on and switch-off the Call Fob
Check if the Call Fob is in communication with a network
Cancel an alert
The RED Alert/Status lamp indicates:
If the Call Fob is connected to a network
Confirmation of button activation
To gain full benefit from this product please read this User Guide
carefully.
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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
Your EkoTek Call Fob has been designed to give optimum
performance within the coverage area of the transmitting system.
As with any radio system there may be areas of poor coverage,
where reception may be sporadic, or non-existent. If necessary,
consult your system administrator in order to familiarise yourself
with these areas.
Hazardous Areas
The EkoTek Call Fob should not be taken into areas where
explosive gas, or dust products, may be present.
Call Fob Care
Protect your Call Fob from liquids, extreme temperatures and strong
magnetic fields. Do not leave your EkoTek Call Fob exposed to
strong sunlight.
Servicing
Should your EkoTek Call Fob require 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
Batter
y
Powered
Repeater to Repeater
Distance Typically 10 to 15m
Includes Personal
Security Alarm
Hub
With Web Serve
r
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Switching On Your Call Fob
To activate the Call Fob press and hold the BLACK button for up to
5 seconds. When activated the Call Fob will emit a single audible
pip and the alert/status lamp will flash once indicating that it is
switched on.
After 10 seconds the alert/status lamp will emit a series of single
flashes, this indicates that the Call Fob is in the process of detecting
the EkoTek wireless network. Once the network is detected and the
Call Fob is logged-on, the alert/status lamp will emit a series of
double flashes indicating that the Call Fob is now ready to use.
Pressing the black button briefly will indicate if the Call Fob is
logged-on to a network : the Status lamp will flash twice in
succession if it is logged on or once if it is not logged-on.
If your EkoTek Call Fob does not switch on, check that a fresh
battery is correctly installed and refer to the section entitled:
Changing the Call Fob Battery.
Note: The Call Fob is automatically activated by the insertion of a
battery.
Status and Warning Messages
Checking Network Status
Press and release the BLACK button, the alert/status lamp will
indicate EkoTek network connectivity status for a 6-second period.
A single flash indicates that the Call Fob is attempting to detect the
EkoTek network. A double flash indicates that the EkoTek network
has been detected and the Call Fob is fully operational.
Changing Battery Notification
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When the battery requires changing the Call Fob will emit a single
long beep with an accompanying flash of the alert/status lamp.
Please refer to: Changing the Call Fob Battery.
Out-of-Range Notification
If the Call Fob is out-of-range of the EkoTek wireless network, the
Call Fob will emit 2-beeps accompanied by 2-flashes of the
alert/status lamp.
Switching the Call Fob Off
To switch the Call Fob off. Press and hold the BLACK button for 5-
seconds this is confirmed by a single flash of alert/status lamp
accompanied by a single beep.
To confirm that the Call Fob has been de-activated, press and
release the BLACK button. If the unit has been de-activated neither
the beep nor the alert/status lamp will activate.
Requesting Assistance or Raising an Alarm
In the event of an Emergency or where immediate assistance is
required press the RED button. Depending on how the EkoTek
system has been configured this may require a SINGLE or
DOUBLE press of the RED button. Please confirm this action with
your EkoTek system supervisor.
On pressing the RED button the Call Fob will acknowledge the alert
with a flash of alert/status lamp accompanied by vibrate and/or a
beep depending on configuration.
Cancelling an Alarm
At any stage during the initiation of an alarm or request for
assistance it can be cancelled. To cancel the alarm press and hold
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the BLACK button, this is acknowledged by a single flash of the
alert/status lamp in conjunction with a single pulse of the vibrate
motor.
Dead Man Alert
Your Call Fob is equipped with a Dead Man alarm feature this
facility must be enabled by your EkoTek System Supervisor.
The Dead Man Alert initiates an alert to the Call Fob at pre-
determined time intervals. This alert must be acknowledged within
a pre-determined time period by pressing the BLACK button.
Please note that the System Supervisor configures both the
frequency of the Dead Man Alert and the required response time.
If the alert is not acknowledged within the pre-determined time
frame an alarm will be initiated. This can be cancelled at any time
by pressing the BLACK button.
Man Down Alert
Your Call Fob is equipped with a Man Down alarm feature. This
facility must be enabled by your EkoTek System Supervisor.
The Dead Man Alert operates by automatically initiating an alert
sequence if the Call Fob is tipped over.
If the Call Fob is tipped over, after a pre-determined time interval
the unit will beep, vibrate and the alert/status lamp will flash. This
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indicates that the Call Fob must be returned to an upright position in
order to terminate the alarm sequence. If the Call Fob cannot be
returned to the upright position an alarm will be initiated. To cancel
the alarm after it has been initiated press the BLACK button.
Changing the Battery
When the battery is near the end of its operating life, the Call Fob is
programmed to provide a visual and audio warning – A single long
beep with an accompanying flash of the alert/status lamp.
The Call Fob will continue to operate normally for several days. To
ensure that calls are not missed, the old battery should be replaced
with a new AAA sized battery as soon as possible.
To remove the battery door, slide the battery door in the direction of
the arrow until the two ‘pips’ on the back of the Battery Door are
aligned. Rotate the battery door in an anti-clockwise direction to
expose the battery compartment.
Align ‘pips’ to remove
the battery door
Insert the new battery in the direction as shown at the back of the
battery compartment. Return the battery door back into position so
that it locks automatically with a click.
Dispose of the old battery carefully with consideration for the
environment and do not recharge or incinerate alkaline batteries.
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Notes:
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Multitone Electronics plc
Multitone House,
Shortwood Copse Lane,
Basingstoke,
Hampshire,
England RG23 7DH
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Button Functions
Send Assist call (1 or 2 pushes - configured
by Supervisor)
Button Function :
1) Clear Assist call (short press)
2) Power ON/OFF (long press)
3) Check if on network (short press)
(LED : one flash = off network
two flashes = on network)
LED –normally OFF
When Assist button pressed :
Slow flash - alarm being sent
2 fast flashes - alarm delivered
3 fast flashes - alarm accepted
Beep & Vibrate
Operation of beep and vibrate is set by the Supervisor at the Hub.
The Call Fob beep/vibrate (if enabled) is used to indicate a change in
the status of an assist call and operates in conjunction with the LED
flashes on the Call Fob.
Other beeps :
Periodic double beep – low battery
Triple beep – out of range of an EkoTek network
Connecting to a Network
If the Fob has been taken off-network, press the black button when in
range of a network to make the Fob quickly re-join the network (e.g.
when arriving at work in the morning).
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Changing the Battery
Align ‘pips’ to
remove the
batter
y
doo
r
AAA Ni-Mh rechargeable or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries
may be used in the Call Fob.
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.
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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Man-Down Operation (if enabled by Supervisor)
To prevent the automatic man-down alarm being sent, keep the Call Fob
in an upright position (normally worn in the Call Fob holster on a belt)
Dead-Man Operation (if enabled by Supervisor)
Press the button to
respond to periodic
dead-man check
(audible beep) and
prevent automatic
alarm generation
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Fonction des boutons
Envoi d’un appel d’assistance (1 ou 2 appuis – configuré par le
superviseur)
Fonction du bouton:
1) Efface l’appel d’assistance (appui court)
2) Marche/Arrêt (appui long)
3) Contrôle la presence d’un réseau (appui court)
(DEL : un flash = pas de réseau
deux flashes = presence d’un réseau)
DEL – Normalement éteint
Lorsque le bouton s’assistance est enfoncé:
Flash lent – Alarme envoyée
2 flashes rapides – Alarme reçue
3 flashes rapides – Alarme acceptée
Tonalités bip et vibreur
Le fonctionnement du bip et du vibreur est défini par le superviseur sur
la station pivot.
Les fonctions bip/vibreur du porte-clé d'appel (si ces dernières sont
activées) servent à indiquer un changement dans le statut d'un appel
d'assistance et fonctionnent conjointement avec les flashes des DEL,
clignotant sur le Porte-clé d'appel.
Autres bips :
Bip double périodique – batterie faible
Bip triple – hors de portée d'un réseau Eko Tek
Se connecter à un réseau
Si le Porte-clé d'appel a été mis hors réseau, appuyer sur n'importe
quelle touche noire lorsque l'appareil entre dans une zone couverte par
un réseau, pour le réactiver rapidement (par exemple, en arrivant au
travail le matin).
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Changer la batterie
Le porte-clé fonctionne avec des piles alcalines AAA Ni-Mh,
rechargeables ou non.
Aligner les « repères de
centrage » pour retirer le
couvercle de la batterie
Conformité
Ce produit est conforme aux exigences énoncées dans la Directive
européenne 99/5/EC relative aux équipements terminaux de Radio et de
Télécommunications.
Déclaration de Conformité de FCC et d'Industrie Canada
Ce dispositif est conforme à la Section 15 du règlement FCC et à la
norme RSS 210 de Industrie Canada.
Le fonctionnement est subordonné aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
cet appareil peut ne pas causer d'interférences nuisibles et (2) cet
appareil doit accepter toute interférence pouvant être à l'origine d'un
fonctionnement non désiré.
Toute modification non autorisée effectuée sur cet équipement annulera
le droit de l'utilisateur à l'utiliser dans le cadre de la règlementation
prévue par la FCC et par la Section 15 de Industrie Canada.
Directive WEEE et collecte du produit
A la fin de sa durée de vie, ce produit ne doit pas être traité
comme un déchet d'ordre ménager ou général. Il doit être
déposé au point de collecte correspondant au recyclage de
l'équipement électrique et électronique, ou retourné au
fournisseur, en vue de son élimination.
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Fonctionnement Homme mort (si autorisé par le superviseur)
Pour éviter le déclenchement de l'alarme homme mort automatique,
maintenir le téléavertisseur en position verticale (normalement porté
dans un étui, accroché à une ceinture)
Fonctionnement Homme à terre (si autorisé par le superviseur)
Appuyer sur la touché pour effectuer le contrôle
périodique homme mort (bip sonore) et éviter le
déclenchement automatique de l’alarme
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Funciones de las Teclas
Enviar llamada de Asistencia (presionar 1 o 2 dos veces – según
configuración realizada por el Supervisor)
Función de Tecla:
1) Despejar Llamada de Asistencia (pulsación corta)
2) Encender/Apagar (pulsación larga)
3) Verificar si está conectado a la red (pulsación corta)
(LED: un destello = desconectado
Dos destellos = conrctado)
LED – normalmente APAGADO
Cuando se presiona la tecla de Asistencia:
Destello lento – enviando alarma
2 destellos rápidos – alarma entregada
3 destellos rápidos – alarma aceptada
Beep y Vibrador
La función de beep y vibrador está configurada por el Supervisor en el
Concentrador Central.
La función beep/vibrador (si está activada) se utiliza para indicar un
cambio en el estado de una llamada de asistencia y opera junto con los
destellos LED del Call Fob.
Otros beeps :
Dos beeps en intervalos regulares – batería baja
Tres beeps– fuera del área de cobertura de una red Eko Tek
Conexión a una Red
Si el Fob ha sido removido de la red, pulse la tecla negra cuando se
encuentre dentro del área de alcance de manera que el Fob se vuelva a
conectar rápidamente a la red (por ejemplo al llegar a la oficina por las
mañanas).
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Cambio de Batería
Alinear los ‘pips’ para
retirar la tapa
El Call Fob utiliza baterías alcalinas AAA Ni-Mh recargables o no
recargables.
Cumplimiento
Este producto cumple con los requisitos de la Directiva 99/5/EC de la
UE sobre Equipos Terminales de Radio y Telecomunicaciones.
Declaración de Cumplimiento de la Comisión Federal de
Comunicaciones (FCC) y la Industry Canada
El equipo cumple con la Parte 15 de las Normas de la FCC y la norma
RSS 210 de la Industry Canada.
Su funcionamiento está sujeto a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) este
equipo no debe causar interferencias perjudiciales y (2) este equipo
debe aceptar todas las interferencias recibidas, incluso aquellas que
puedan causar un funcionamiento no deseado.
Las modificaciones realizadas a este equipo que no hayan sido
aprobadas por el fabricante invalidarán la autorización del usuario para
continuar operando este equipo dentro del alcance de las Normas de la
Industry Canada y la Parte 15 de la FCC.
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Directiva WEEE y Desecho del Producto
Al finalizar la vida útil del producto, el mismo no debe ser
desechado como residuo doméstico o general. Debe ser
entregado al punto de recolección designado para el reciclaje
de equipos eléctricos o electrónicos, o bien devuelto al
proveedor que le suministró el producto.
Función Hombre-Caído (si está activada por el Supervisor)
Para evitar que se envíe la señal de alarma automática hombre-caído,
mantenga el Call Fob en posición vertical (normalmente se lo lleva en el
estuche enganchado al cinturón)
Función Hombre-Muerto (si está activada por el Supervisor)
Pulsar la tecla para
responder al
control periódico
de hombre-muerto
(beep audible ) y
evitar la emisión de
la alarma
automática
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