Salcom 12-86-0000 Product Information

12-86-0000
POCSAG Keyring Paging Transmitter
PRODUCT INFORMATION
SEA AIR & LAND COMMUNICATIONS LTD, CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND
SALCOM 12-86-0000 Keyring Paging Transmitter
12-86-0000 POCSAG Keyring Paging
Transmitter
GENERAL
The 12-86-0000 is an extremely small, low cost keyring or
pendant POCSAG paging transmitter, by default supplied with
4 buttons, but 1,2,3 and 5 button versions are available by
negotiation. Powered by a standard CR2032 coin cell, the
transmitter will operate for more than 1000 transmissions under
normal conditions before needing to be replaced.
The transmitter is ideally suited to retail assistance and rest
home emergency applications. Using a POCSAG receiver the
12-86-0000, as with all paging transmitters, can also be used
for any general remote control application (turning on lights,
disabling alarms etc.).
The 12-86 range of products are POCSAG direct to pager transmitters, allowing low cost systems to be
developed since intermediate receivers and transmitters are not required for short range applications.
12-86 transmitters support up to 5 inputs, each of which can be programmed with up to a 35 character
message. Programming can be either with a serial programming cable that can be purchased
separately or preprogrammed when supplied. Once operating frequency has been set the 12-86-0000
messages can be changed using programming software with an optional programming lead, or without
programming leads using a PC with LCD monitor. Programming software when used with an LCD
monitor can be used to transmit data as a low rate flashing sequence detected by a light sensor within
the transmitter. This visual programming method works well with most modern high contrast LCD panel
monitors without needing the transmitter case being opened.
Although the 12-86 is a low power transmitter, a direct line of sight transmission range of up to 200
metres can be expected. Transmit range within buildings is reduced, but still considerable having proven
to be effective in some cases between floors and across buildings.
The transmitter is provided in either a grey or red translucent case, as requested when ordered.
OPERATION
Pressing any button will result in the red transmit LED illuminating, and a preprogrammed POCSAG
message being transmitted. The red transmit LED can also be used as an indication of battery health,
and should the LED be dim or fail to light, the CR2032 button cell should be replaced.
Sea Air and Land Communications Ltd
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