ArborCom AK6591 User manual

Advanced Bluetooth Communication: up to 200m range
USER MANUAL
Climber-to-Ground Communication
AK6591 & AK6592 Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headsets
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We the undersigned:
Company A-KABEL AS
Address PO Box 64, Ârnes
Country Norway
Telephone [phone]
Facsimile [phone]
Email [email protected]
Declare that:
Models AK6591 and AK 6592 are manufactured in accordance with the following directives;
EN 352-3:2002 and EN352-1:2002 to Directive 89/686/EEC
The headsets are tested according to EN352-3:2002 and EN 352-1:2002
EC Type Examination Certificate No. 26045KRS01, issued by Notified Body No. 0403:
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health,
Work Environment Department, Protection and Product Safety
Topeliuksentkatu 41aA
00250 Helsinki
FINLAND ARBORCOM HEADSETS ARE DISTRIBUTED EXCLUSIVELY BY TREETOOLS NEW ZEALAND
WARNING The reported attenuation will only be obtained if the AK6591 and AK6592 are in
good working condition and worn as directed.
Frequency (Hz) 125 250 500 1000 2000 3150 4000 6300 8000
Mean att. (dB) 16.3 19.5 28.6 36.4 32.2 39.2 39.2 42.6 41.0
St. Dev 3.1 2.6 4.3 3.2 2.2 3.7 3.3 4.1 4.8
APV (84%) 13.2 16.9 24.3 33.3 30.0 35.5 35.9 38.5 36.2
ATTENUTATION VALUES
AK6591 with standard headband
Frequency (Hz) 125 250 500 1000 2000 3150 4000 6300 8000
Mean att. (dB) 13.3 19.5 29.3 32.6 31.5 37.6 38.7 41.5 39.3
St. Dev 2.3 3.5 3.2 4.3 3.0 3.7 4.6 3.7 4.7
APV (84%) 11.1 16.0 26.1 28.3 28.5 33.8 34.1 37.8 34.6
AK6592 with helmet mount
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Keep your ArborCom headset dry and clean. If necessary, moisten a cloth with soapy water to
improve the cleaning operation. Alcohol may be used to disinfect the headset.
Do not immerse the ear muff in water or spill liquid on the attenuation foam inserts or the inner
parts for the headset or the microphone. The earmuffs should be regularly inspected for damage
or pollution. The ear cushions can be replaced with a Hygiene Kit (AK6501).
Fitting of hygiene covers may over the ear piece may effect the performance of the ear muffs.
AK6592AK6591

GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR NOISE CANCELLING ARBORCOM HEADSET
To get the most out of your ArborCom headsets please ensure the batteries are fully charged and the
ear muffs are fitted correctly to your helmet.
Basic instructions for getting started with your ArborCom headset are listed below.
‘PAIRING’ YOUR ARBORCOM HEADSETS
ArborCom headset are designed to work in PAIRS with an operating range of up to 200m (maximum
two headsets).
Your ArborCom headsets should be PAIRED when you recieve them from Treetools. If you ever need
to PAIR the headsets again the procedure is as follows. Keep the headsets on your head or hold
them so you can hear the loudspeaker during the PAIRING process.
‘PAIRING’ YOUR ARBORCOM HEADSETS WITH A BLUETOOTH-CAPABLE CELLULAR PHONE
Your ArborCom headset can be paired with a cellular phone but not at the same time as another
ArborCom headset. The phone will always be the GATEWAY HEADSET and ear muff itself should
always be programmed as the SLAVE HEADSET.
• Put your cellular phone in SEEKING MODE (Seeking other Bluetooth Devices)
• The phone will ask your to enter the code: four zeros (0000).
• ‘Free2Move’ will appear on your mobile phone display when the two products are PAIRED.
• The phone must be within a 10m range of the SLAVE HEADSET at all times.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
Your ArborCom headset comes complete with two re-chargeable AA batteries (HR6) and a 240-V
re-charging unit. Standard AA batteries will also work with your ArborCom headset Using full duplex
communication a pair of batteries will last about 10 hours depending on the quality of the batteries.
• To access the batteries, uncscrew the plate on the left hand ear muff.
Powering up your ArborCom Headset
• Press in ON/OFF power button located in the end of the VOLUME CONTROL knob.
• You will hear a BEEP sound and LED INDICATOR will flash green
Step One: create a ‘Gateway Headset’
• Push the MUTE/FUNCTION button and keep it depressed while you push the ON/OFF power button.
• You will hear a high-tone BEEP (on signal) followed by two low-tone BEEPS (there will be 2-3
second delay between the BEEPS).
• Release the ON/OFF button first and then release the MUTE/FUNCTION button.
• This headset is now programmed as the GATEWAY HEADSET
Powering down your ArborCom Headset
• Press in ON/OFF power button located in the end of the VOLUME CONTROL knob.
• The voice will say ‘TURNING OFF’ and the LED INDICATOR will cease flashing.
Adjusting the volume on your ArborCom Headset
• Rotate the VOLUME CONTROL clockwise to increase volume and counter-clockwise to decrease.
Microphone Mute
• Press the MUTE/FUNCTION button to mute the noise cancelling microphone. You will hear a
confirmation BEEP.
• Press the MUTE/FUNCTION button to return to normal operation.
LED INDICATOR
ROBUST STAINLESS
ATTACHMENTS
NOISE
CANCELLING
EAR MUFFS
VOLUME CONTROL
MUTE/FUNCTION
BUTTON
ON/OFF POWER
BUTTON
STAINLESS STEEL
MICROPHONE BOOM
BATTERY RE-CHARGE
INPUT JACK
BATTERY
COVER
EXTRA SOFT
EAR CUSHIONS
NOISE CANCELLING
MICROPHONE
EURO SLOT ADAPTOR TO
SUIT PETZL AND STEIN HELMETS
RIGHT EAR MUFFLEFT EAR MUFF
Step Two: create a ‘Slave Headset’
• Push the MUTE/FUNCTION button and keep it depressed while you push the ON/OFF power button.
• Release the ON/OFF button first and then release the MUTE/FUNCTION button when you hear
the high-tone BEEP (on signal) followed by ONE low-tone BEEP (there will be 2-3 second delay
between the BEEPS).
• Communication will be established after 10-20 seconds.
• This second headset is now programmed as the SLAVE HEADSET.
Programming your ArborCom headsets only needs to be done ONCE. The Bluetooth
connection remains in place even when the device is turned off and then back on.
WARNING
Only use the original battery recharger enclosed with this package. DO NOT use non-rechargeable
batteries together with the charger! It is normal for re-charging to take up to 6-8 hours