1. General Description Pool Alarm system is a radio based call system operating at a frequency of 173.225 MHz with 10mW e.r.p, conforming to BS6799 class VI and MPT1344. The system has 240-volt wall mounted control panel receivers having master internal or remote displays providing 2 lines of 20 character full alphanumeric text.
2. Display Operation There are two types of Control Panel: Configuration Editing buttons System Status LED’s Keyswitch set to “Enable” allows access to the system’s configuration files When the keyswitch is in the enable position, the Silence Button is used to access the configuration menu. Operation For normal operation (no calls or alarms on the system) the panel display will show: 20/05/14...
Calls on System In the event of a Call/Alarm signal being sent by a unit the display will show the name and type of call for staff to attend. The call will remain on the displays until the unit has been reset. If there is more than one call on the system, they will rotate.
3. Help Call Units Help can be requested by pressing either the RED (Emergency) or ORANGE (Assistance) buttons located on the front of the unit. Call Reassurance LED Red Emergency button Orange Assistance button Green Reset Infra Red Sensor Call Levels Assistance - Press the Orange button on the unit.
4. Emergency Alarm Units Similar to the Help Call Unit this call point offers Emergency level of alarm only. Red Emergency Pull switch with reassurance LED Call Levels Emergency – Pull the Red pull switch on the unit. Resetting Call Points Push the Red Pull switch back into place, the LED will stop flashing and the unit will reset.
5. User Menu The User Menu enables the following parameters to be modified/interrogated: Unit Isolation Time Date Battery Log Print Event Log Sensor Name Patient Name (only used on systems with Resident IR key fobs) Staff Name ...
Setting the Time Enter the User Menu. CHANGE TIME Press the Silence button until the display shows: Time 08:30 (with the cursor flashing on the hour) Use the Selection Keys (above TX & Enable) to change the time and press the key (Printer key) to move the cursor between the hour and minute fields.
Edit Sensor Names Plug the keyboard into the socket on the base of the display. (for panels with internal displays the socket is inside the panel on the back of the display PCB) Enter the User Menu Press the Silence button until the display shows: Serial Number of unit Sensor Number of unit Sn_054367 Sensor_001...
Press Return to save the new name. To EXIT the USER Menu, turn the Keyswitch to Night and then back to the Day position. Remember to re-lock the memory once finished (see Appendix A). Staff Name Staff Keyfobs can be personalised with the Staff’s name if required. (default is Staff 1,Staff 2 etc) Follow the same procedure as for editing Patient Keyfob names ...
6. Trouble Shooting In the event of a system fault, please firstly refer to the troubleshooting section below. If you then require assistant please contact your Installer/Supplier. Constant Assistance or Emergency Fault: The Wall Unit sends Assistance or Emergency. When reset is pressed, the system Resets but goes straight back into alarm with Assistance or Emergency.
7. Service & Maintenance All Units on the system will periodically transmit their status to the Control Panel, enabling the system to monitor the functionality of all units on the system. The Control Panel will also monitor the battery levels of all the units incorporated into the system and notify you of any Low Battery faults when they arise, giving you 30 days notice before the battery becomes too low.
Appendix A: Unlocking Memory Before Editing Unit names, the memory must be “enabled”. To do this, Open Control Panel door and move the jumper on LK1 so that it connects both “B” pins. When the memory is “enabled” the memory LED illuminates on new panels only.
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