Record Custom Voice Messages; Setting Battery Saver Options; Automatic Low Battery Alert Message - Ritron Quick Talk RQA-451 Owner's Manual

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ECORDING USTOM OICE
What is the purpose of Recording Custom Voice Messages?
Recording customized Quick Assist
standard factory prerecorded messages of "Assistance needed" and "Call answered" require the listener to know
exactly where the Quick Assist
needed in the paint department", the meaning is clear.
Do I need to record Custom Voice Messages?
If the factory-recorded messages "Assistance needed" and "Call answered" suit your application, recording custom
messages is not necessary.
To record a custom message, follow the instructions in the Recording Your Quick Assist
this manual. Once recorded, playback the message to be sure you are satisfied with the quality and content of the
message.

Setting Battery Saver Options .....................................................................................................................

The Battery Saver factory default is "Battery Saver enabled." With this setting the Quick Assist
button switch 4 times a second to extend battery life. To detect very fast changes, disable the Battery Saver option.
When the Battery Saver Option is disabled, it is recommended that Quick Assist
supply. This is because it draws approximately 7 mA continuously with this setting and will rapidly drain the batteries.
NOTE: DO NOT disable the Battery Saver unless you need to detect very fast changes on the inputs.
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UTOMATIC OW ATTERY
If the battery voltage drops below approximately 6 Volts, the Quick Assist
"Low Battery", every 60 minutes. When this occurs, replace the batteries promptly — within a day or so.
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ONNECTING AN XTERNAL
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The Quick Assist may be used with an external +12 VDC power supply. With an external supply connected the
internal batteries are automatically configured as a back-up power source. With the Quick Assist
External Power and batteries installed as a back-up, it will broadcast the Power Fail message any time the external
supply is removed and will repeat the Power Fail message once every hour until external power is restored.
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To use the Quick Assist with an external +I2 VDC power supply:
1. Use the PC Programmer to set the Quick Assist
2. If the factory recorded "Power Fail" message is not adequate, record a new Power Fail message.
3. Use Ritron #RPS-203 Power Supply (11-15 VDC, 200 mA), or equivalent, to power the Quick Assist
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Assist requires 11-15 VDC, 200 mA minimum.
4. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the power supply cable to the RED wire on the Quick Assist
cable.
5. Connect the negative (-) terminal of the power supply cable to the BLACK wire on the Quick Assist
cable.
6. Be sure to use an appropriate sized, sealing wire nut to connect the wires. The color-coded wires are 24 AWG
stranded.
For assistance, call RITRON at 800-872-1872, or go to
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