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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.
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All applications should be thoroughly assessed by the installer in conjunction with the customer so as to minimize risk. Scope has no control of the use and application of the frequencies issued by the FCC. Some equipment that is individually licensed may have a greater degree of protection than other equipment that is operated on a FCC License Assignment basis.
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 3 V9 Mains, Two Port USA Version The Scope Connexions III V9 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 3 V9 Mains, Two Port USA Version Never install antennas near or adjacent to telephone, public address or data communication lines or overhead power cables. Avoid, where ever possible, running antenna coax alongside other cables. Avoid mounting the transmitter in the immediate vicinity of telephone exchanges or computer equipment.
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If in doubt, contact your Scope dealer for technical help. Remove the cover from the ConneXions transmitter unit by slackening the four Pozi head screws located at the top and bottom of the unit (see Diagram 1).
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ConneXions 3 V9 Mains, Two Port USA Version Replace the cover and re-tighten the four retaining screws. Finally, after checking all connections, insert the mains cable supplied into the IEC type connector located at the base of the unit and plug in to a suitable switched wall outlet. With mains power applied, the red LED on the base of the unit should be lit.
ConneXions 3 V9 Mains, Two Port 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 3 V9 Mains, Two Port USA Version Optional Dry Contacts This option must be specified at time of ordering, along with the pre-programmed messages required. The purchaser should also order the dry contact interface box (Part Code: DC8) for ease of connection to the contact terminals (see Diagram 2).
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ConneXions 3 V9 Mains, Two Port USA Version For customers who wish to connect directly to PL1, the pinout arrangement on the 9 way D plug is shown below: PL1, 9 way D Plug Dry Contact No. GROUND Test Calls: a test call message can be sent every 10 seconds. This feature is very useful for site surveys and range testing.
ConneXions 3 V9 Mains, Two Port USA Version Other Antennas The range and performance of this equipment can be improved by the addition of more efficient antennas*. These can be installed either inside or outside the building and are connected to the transmitter with 50 OHM coaxial cable.
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ConneXions 3 V9 Mains, Two Port USA Version DRY CONTACT MESSAGES (must be specified when ordering) MESSAGE (max 80 characters alphanumeric or 20 characters numeric) For information on individual pager types, refer to the appropriate pager manual CONX9ACUSA Issue 1...
600 to 9600 software adjustable* 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 CONX9ACUSA Issue 1...
ConneXions 3 V9 Mains, Two Port USA Version Section 3: Technical Information This section provides a more in depth understanding of how messages are formatted for serial communication from a host. It need only be studied by those intending to write their own serial comm.’s software.
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To change the transmission baud rate in a message string, placing a letter “N” after the “A” will alter it to 512 baud. Placing a letter “F” after the “A” will alter it to 1200 baud. The default setting for the Connexions 3 V9 is 512 baud. ************************************************************************...
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