Important Installation Information It is the purchasers’ responsibility to determine the suitability of this equipment and its derivatives for any given application, Scope cannot give specific advice in this manual, as each use will require independent evaluation. Scope has, wherever possible, employed extra safeguards or designed optional equipment to further monitor the system’s performance.
Liability Scope does not accept liability for any damage or injury, howsoever caused as the result of misuse of this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the equipment is operated in the manner for which it was intended and that it is the correct item of equipment for the required task.
There are no other expressed or implied warranties except as stated herein, and those excluded include those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will Scope or any of its agents be liable for direct, indirect, special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the product, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
ConneXions CONX8/1 Single Port, Mains USA Version System Overview The Scope ConneXions II is a POCSAG data display radio paging system which can be used to transmit both text and numeric messages direct to pocket pagers carried by individuals or entire groups.
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ConneXions CONX8/1 Single Port, Mains USA Version Some major points to consider when installing equipment: Never install antennas near or adjacent to telephone, public address or data communication lines or overhead power cables. Avoid, wherever possible, positioning the transmitter next to any other cables.
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ConneXions CONX8/1 Single Port, Mains USA Version Installation The following procedure must be adhered to when installing the ConneXions paging system. Ensure you have taken into consideration all of the above information before selecting the location for your transmitter. If in doubt, contact your dealer for further advice.
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ConneXions CONX8/1 Single Port, Mains USA Version If the unit is supplied with a sealed lead acid battery, the flying lead connector should be plugged into the header marked “Battery” (CN2) on the SMPS15 Power Supply unit. The battery will now be in circuit and the unit will power up (red power LED will light on lower chassis plate).
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ConneXions CONX8/1 Single Port, Mains USA Version CONX8/1MAN 10/00 Issue 4...
ConneXions CONX8/1 Single Port, Mains USA Version Section 2: System Operation Confirmation of power connection is by way of the red LED on the base of the transcoder console. Confirmation of transmit is provided by way of the momentary green LED on the base of the transcoder console.
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ConneXions CONX8/1 Single Port, Mains USA Version The trigger time required to send a message must be greater than 1 second. Individual messages can be sent upon both changes of state with a maximum alphanumeric length of 80 characters or 20 numeric digits.
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ConneXions CONX8/1 Single Port, Mains USA Version Service Information If you experience a problem with your equipment, please contact the distributor from whom it was purchased. In any event, ensure you have the systems details at hand for reference purposes.
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Protocol: Scope (default) General: Footprint (mm): !328 (L) x 190 (W) x 75 (D) max *dependent on system configuration !excluding aerial Scope’s policy is one of continuous development and specifications are subject to change without notice CONX8/1MAN 10/00 Issue 4...
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The real 7 digit pager numbers are always spaced 8 digits apart. This is a function of the POCSAG standard, it allows for eight frames in which the pager identity can reside. Scope uses frame 0 as a default for most systems as this provides for the fastest pager response when called.
ConneXions CONX8/1 Single Port, Mains USA Version Section 3: Technical Information Numeric Pagers Numeric pagers will normally allow for up to 20 digits to be transmitted within a message. Typically the screen will display the first 12 digits and scroll the remainder when prompted by the user.
This section deals with the serial data formats commonly used within the On-site Paging Industry. Scope has its own proprietary protocol, but can for certain systems provide a number of other industry-recognized protocols. Warning! Check the protocols available for any given unit before quoting for a specific application.
Comp 2 can also provide message prioritization on certain Scope systems equipped with message buffering. This utilizes the A,B,C,D beep type to set the level of priority. Certain Scope products will also accept this format without the beep type included in the message string. This will invoke a default beep type being inserted by the transcoder.
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These 'retry' numbers and time limits are the other 'flexible' options in the TAP protocol. The Scope system allows the installer to specify these values for themselves to suit the application to which the protocol is applied.
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ConneXions CONX8/1 Single Port, Mains USA Version Appendix A Example of typical Command-Acknowledge Sequence: CALLER RECEIVING STATION <CR> every 1 second unit….. <ESC>PG1<CR> <ESC>[p<CR> <STX>1<CR>TEST<CR><ETX>190<CR> (“TEST” is the message) Processing-Please Wait<CR><ACK><CR> (“190” is the Checksum) +++,,,,,,,,,,ATHO<CR> Carrier Drop Example Checksum: The following table shows an example of a complete block containing a correct checksum which is : <STX>123<CR>ABC<CR><ETX>17;<CR>...