Wireless eSystems RSS99745BASE User Manual

Wireless eSystems, Inc.

User Manual

FCCUM99725March 15, 2000Rev -USERS MANUALFOR THERAPID SCORING SYSTEM (RSS)Prepared by:35 Hill Ave.Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548(850) 244-2332Email: www.gomicrosystems.com
FCCUM99725March 15, 2000Rev -iTABLE OF CONTENTSParagraph Title Page1.0 SCOPE 12.0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 12.1 Base Station Description 22.2 Base Station Set Up 22.3 Remote Interactive Module Description 32.4 Remote Operation 52.5 Battery Charging 52.6 Battery Pack Replacement 6LIST OF FIGURESFigure Title Page1 RSS Operation 12 RSS Base Station 23 Base Station Display 34 Remote Features 45 Battery Charger 66 Battery Pack Replacement 7LIST OF TABLESTable Title PageI Keypad Functions 4LIST OF ACRONYMSAC Alternating CurrentDC Direct CurrentID IdentificationLCD Liquid Crystal DisplayPC Personal ComputerRF Radio FrequencyRSS Rapid Scoring System
FCCUM99725March 15, 2000Rev -11.0 SCOPE. This document provides information on the setup and operation of theRapid Scoring System (RSS).2.0 System Overview. The RSS consists of a single base station, thirty hand heldremote interactive modules and a software package which executes on a personalcomputer (PC) with a Windows95/98 operating system. The software package will alsorun on a Macintosh PC. The software package is designed to communicate over a localarea network with a server running the software included. The handheld unitscommunicate over a wireless Radio Frequency (RF) link to a base station and utilizerechargeable batteries for “ no wires” operation. Figure 1. illustrates the RSS operation.Figure 1. RSS Operation
FCCUM99725March 15, 2000Rev -22.1 Base Station Description. The base station controls message traffic flowbetween the PC and the remote units. Note that the base station is a modified version ofthe remote. An RS232 interface, Alternating Current (AC) wall adapter and a differentsoftware package are the only differences between the base station and remote units. TheLiquid Crystal Display (LCD) display and keypad are used for diagnostic test and statusdisplay on the base station. Figure 2 illustrates the features of the base station.Figure 2. RSS Base StationThe base station contains software to collect and distribute information between theremotes and the server. The software has two main functions; first the software managesthe radio frequency traffic between the devices and the PC. In addition , this softwarewrites records to and receives records from a local version on the base station The localversion is the middleware that takes information and reads/writes data into the masterserver.2.2 Base Station Set Up. Connect the supplied RS232 cable to the base stationcircular DIN connector at the bottom of the unit. Connect the other end of the RS232cable to the serial port of the PC. Connect the direct current (dc) jack on the end of theAC adapter cable into the bottom of the base station. Connect the AC adapter into an ACwall outlet. Press the power button to power the unit on. A second key press to the
FCCUM99725March 15, 2000Rev -3power switch will turn the unit off. The base station will display connection status to thePC RS-232 link and status of the RF links, on the PC display, indicated by a flashingcircle for each remote which is responding to the base station. This base unit display isshown in Figure 3.Figure 3. Base Station Display2.3 Remote Interactive Module Description. The remote provides the data entrypoint for the user of the RSS system. The LCD graphics display, the programmable softkeys and cursor keys allow the user to quickly enter data for transmittal to the server.Figure 4 shows the remote features. Table I below explains the keypad assignments.RSSM Connection:Remote Connections Active:ACTIVE20
FCCUM99725March 15, 2000Rev -4Figure 4. Remote FeaturesTable I. Keypad FunctionsKEY FUNCTIONPower applies power to unitF1 programmable function keyF2 programmable function keyS1-S5 programmable soft keys , for answer selectionBackspace move cursor to previous positionFlag mark undecided answerup arrow cursor upright arrow cursor rightdown arrow cursor downleft arrow cursor leftenter execute
FCCUM99725March 15, 2000Rev -5To turn the unit on, press the power key. To turn the unit off, press the power key again.Note that during operation the power off function is disabled until the allotted time haselapsed or enabled by the base station.2.4 Remote Operation. The remote units operate in concert with the base station,therefore the base station must be powered on and communication established with theserver prior to remote activation. When the remote user turns on the unit the devicerequests the user to enter his or her personal User Identification (ID) and password usingthe virtual keyboard display. Upon completion of this information , the ID and passwordare sent to the server. Upon recognizing the user the server will pass back the options theuser is assigned. The user then scrolls the list of options and selects the appropriate one.Once the option is selected, the server sends the selected items to the user.Periodically the Base station will poll the devices and collect information. Theinformation entered by the user will be retrieved and temporarily stored by the basestation. In addition, information about the user and the device number the user isoperating can be displayed on the personal computer display.When the user has completed the operation, the user will command the remote to deliverany remaining or updated information to the Base Unit. This information will be passedthrough to the master server for immediate evaluation. Once the information is processedby the master server, the administrator will have the ability to sign on directly to themaster server to review results on-line and/or print reports.2.5 Battery Charging. The remote units are shipped with battery packs installed butuncharged. The battery charger is capable of bringing a battery pack from completelydischarged to fully charged in approximately 3 hours. The remote utilizes NiMH batteriesin a 3 cell configuration. The remote provides a low battery indication when the batteriesreach 20% of capacity. Battery life is dependent upon operator use. The battery chargeris connected to the remote with a two-foot cable. One end of the cable has a 3 pinconnector which inserts into the battery charger. The other end of the cable has a singleprong audio jack connector which is inserted into the bottom of the remote. The remote isnot powered on during charging. While charging the battery charger will illuminate a redLED. When charging is complete the green LED will illuminate and the red LED willextinguish. The battery charger and cable are shown in Figure 5.
FCCUM99725March 15, 2000Rev -6Figure 5. Battery Charger2.6 Battery Pack Replacement. In the event that a battery pack will not remaincharged and needs replacement then refer to Figure 6. Place the remote on a flat surfacewith the display face down exposing the battery pack compartment on the rear of theremote. Remove the battery cover screw with a cross tip screw driver. Press down on thebattery pack connector clip on the pack in the unit. Gently remove the battery packconnector clip and remove the battery pack. Insert the new battery pack connector cliponto the mate within the unit ensuring that the clip snaps into place. Put the battery packinto the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover and re-install the battery coverscrew.
FCCUM99725March 15, 2000Rev -7Figure 6. Battery Pack Replacement

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