ASCOM A71 - 1 Installation instructions

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English Audio signal Off
Battery
New message
Keylock On
Error
No-movement alarm On
Man-down alarm On
Pull-cord alarm On
Unread message
Opened message
Info Message
Response required
Response sent
IR-receiverAlarm button
LED
Soft key field
Soft keys
OK key C key
Menu key
Mute button
Return key
Navigation key
Pull-cord

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The Ascom a71 Alarm Transceiver and p71 Transceiver included
in the Personal Security System and On Site Paging are easy to
use and designed to function in tough environments. Make sure
to read the entire document before using the product.
Note: The transceiver can have functions other than described
here, depending on the pre-programmed parameters. For more
information, contact the system administrator.
Switch the transceiver Off/On
Off: Press and hold , then press Yes.
On: Press and hold , then press Yes.
Mute the transceiver
A short press on the Mute button silences the transceiver. To
turn the audio signal off, press and hold the Mute button until
is shown in the display.
Key lock On/Off
Press , then press Yes.
Product presentation
SIM card X X X X
Vibrator function X X X X
Messaging X X X X
Acknowledge X X - X
Group messaging X X X X
Data send X X - X
Data with prefix X X - X
Availability information/Absence X X X X
Push-button alarm X X - -
Man-down & No-movement alarm - X - -
Pull-cord alarm X X - -
Acoustic Location Signal (ALS) X X - -
Location function - X - -
Intrinsically safe (ATEX/IECEx) - X* X* -
Basic functions

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Charge the battery
Note: For ATEX/IECEx transceivers, see ATEX/IECEx safety
instructions.
An empty battery icon in the display and a beep signal played
once every 10 s. during one minute together with a fast flashing
red LED shows a low battery. Place the transmitter in a single
charger or a wall mounted charging rack. If a charging rack is
used for charging, just insert the transmitter without opening the
clip, to make it fasten securely. Make sure to hear a beep and see
the LED charging indication when inserting the transmitter in the
charging rack.
A flashing battery icon and orange LED indicates charging. A
green steady LED and a filled battery icon shows a fully charged
battery. This takes approximately two hours.
Note: Check the battery status every time you start to use the
transmitter. It is recommended that the transmitter is charged
daily. This is even more important when the transmitter is used in
temperatures below 0oC.
Note: While charging, Man-down & No-movement alarms are
automatically deactivated.
Test alarm
Press and hold the Alarm push-button until Test Alarm is
displayed.
Note: It is recommended to send a test alarm every day to test
the transceiver and the system.
Personal alarm
Press the Alarm push-button twice within two seconds.
Personal Alarm is displayed.
Pull-cord alarm
An alarm is sent when the Pull-cord is pulled off the transceiver.
The Pull-cord is also used as a security string.
Note: Make sure that the clip of the pull-cord is safely attached
to your clothing. To make a test, remove the battery of the
transceiver, pull the transceiver and make sure that the pull-cord
releases first.
Alarm functions

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Man-down & No-movement alarm
Man-down alarm: The transceiver is tilted more than 55ofor a
preset time.
No-movement alarm: Movement is not detected during a pre-set
time.
Before the alarm is sent, the transceiver enters a warning phase
with a repeated warning signal (default seven seconds). Press
any button during this warning phase to prevent the alarm from
being sent.
Note: Man-down & No-movement alarm can temporary be
disabled (default 10 minutes). When the warning signal sounds,
press the Mute button. Press Yes when Delay MD/NM
Alarms? is shown in the display.
Note: If enabled, the ramped up Acoustic Location Signal (ALS)
is played after an alarm. Press the Mute button to turn the ALS
off.
Location function (IR or LF)
The location of the transceiver, received via either infrared light
(IR) or low frequency transmission (LF), is automatically sent
along with an alarm.
Note: A transceiver with an IR receiver must never be covered.
Special location
If the fixed locators are set to send a special location code, the
transceiver will send an location alarm directly after it has
received the code. Special location sent is shown in the
display.
Alarm data
Press , select , select Alarm Settings and Alarm Data.
Type the alarm data and press Save. The saved data is sent
when an alarm is transmitted.
Deactivate/activate alarms
The Pull-cord alarm, Man-down alarm & No-movement alarm
can be turned off/on; Press , select , select Alarm
Settings. Scroll to the desired alarm using . Press to
deactivate/activate the alarm. Press to leave the screen or
to return to idle mode.
Note: The Alarm push-button is always enabled.

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Receive a text message
When a text message is received, the LED starts flashing and a
beep signal sounds. The text message is displayed and then
stored in the message list. The icon is shown in the display
and a number next to the icon indicates the total number of
unread messages.
Read/Delete a stored message
Open the message list, either from the menu or by pressing .
Use to navigate in the message list. Press to read.
To delete a message, select it and press ; the question Delete
selected message? is shown. Press Yes.
Read/Delete an info message
An info message contains information that is updated frequently.
An info message is shown by the icon in the display. Open the
info message list, either from the menu or by pressing . Use
to navigate in the info message list. Press to read the
info message.
To delete an info message, select it and press ; the question
Delete selected message? is shown. Press Yes.
Send data
The data send function can be used for opening a door, starting/
stopping a machine etc. Press , select , select Send
Data. Enter data and press Send.
Messaging

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For descriptions of all functions; see User Manual, Ascom a71
Alarm Transceiver and p71 Transceiver.
Menu icons
Enter the menu by pressing . Use to navigate in the
menu. Leave any menu screen by a single press on or press
to return to stand-by mode.
The three Soft keys below the display are used for choices in the
menu. The function of each Soft key is explained by text in the
Soft key field in the display.
Messages menu
See Messaging.
Services menu
Activate a Service
Select the desired service in the service list using . Press
or a Soft key to activate the service.
Profiles menu
Change profile
Select the desired profile in the profiles list using . Select
the profile you want to use and press .
Settings menu
For alarm, see Alarm functions.
Change the volume
Select Alert signals and press . Select Volume Level and
press . Select the desired volume level, Silent or level 1 to 5, by
Menu
Messages Profiles
Services* Settings

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using then press Save. is shown in the display when
Silent is selected.
Turn the increasing volume On/Off
Select Alert signals and press . Select Increasing Volume
and press .
Turn the vibrator On/Off
Select Alert signals and press . Select Vibrator and press
.
Turn the message reminder On/Off
Select Alert signals and press . Select Message Reminder
and press .
Turn the key beep On/Off
Select Alert signals and press . Select Key Beep and press
.
Change the message text size
Select Display and press . Select Text size and press .
Choose Small, Medium or Large and press .
Turn the backlight On/Off
Select Display and press . Select Backlight and press .
Change the contrast
Select Display and press . Select Contrast and press .
Select the desired contrast by using then press Save or
.
Turn the automatic keylock On/Off
Select Locks and press . Select Auto Key Lock, press .
A locked transceiver is shown by in the display.
View shortcut keys
Select Shortcut Keys and press . Select a key and press to
view the pre-defined shortcut.
Change language
Select General and press . Select Language and press .
Scroll to the desired language using and press .
Enable/disable group numbers
Select General and press . Select the group number to be
enabled/disabled and press .

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Enable/disable time and date
Select General and press . Select Time and Date and
press . Select Show Time and Date. Press to enable/
disable time and date.
Set time/date format
Select General and press . Select Time and Date and
Press . Select Time or Date and press . Select the
desired time/date format using and press .
Troubleshooting
If an error occurs, the icon is shown in the display. Service is
needed.
SIM card error
If "SIM card error" is shown in the display, open the battery lid,
remove the battery and exchange the SIM card. Insert the battery
and close the battery lid.
Out of range
If Out of range is shown in the display, return to a location
within range.
Replace the battery
Open the battery lid, exchange the battery and put the
transceiver in a charger.
Note: For ATEX/IECEx transceivers, see ATEX/IECEx safety
instructions.
Restore the clip release function
The clip has a special release function to prevent it from breaking
when strained. When the clip is released and becomes slack, just
snap it back with a hard press.
The following accessories are available:
 Leather case
 Swivel type clip
 Name label kit
 Single Charger
 Charging Rack
Service and maintenance
Accessories

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Safety instructions
This product shall only be used with the following batteries:
P/N: 660089 Battery
P/N: 660161 Battery EX-version
Desktop chargers shall only be connected with power adapters
supplied by the manufacturer.
Available power adapters:
P/N: 660109 Power supply unit AC/5V DC/1A
ATEX/IECEx safety instructions
Charge the battery
In combination with EX-version, use approved battery types
only. The battery must be marked with ATEX on the label.
Battery charging or replacement is NOT permitted in a
hazardous area.
For approved battery types, see EC Type Examination and IECEX
Scheme Certificate of Conformity and following supplements.
The document above and the EC Declaration of Conformity can
be found at http://www.ascom.com/ws/solutions_ws/
products_ws.htm and http://www.iecex.com
Remove the battery
The battery is fastened by a screw that requires a special tool;
Battery pack opener for ATEX. To remove the battery, use the
opener and turn the screw to horizontal position. Remove the
battery by pulling the screw. Before fastening the battery again
the screw has to be in horizontal position. To fasten the battery
use the opener and turn the screw to a vertical position.
Removing the battery is NOT permitted in a hazardous area.

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Attention
 The product is housed in an enclosure that meets IP64.
However, the EX classified handset is not intended to be
immersed in dust or water.
 In the case of damage suspect, do not use the EX classified
handset in a hazardous area.
 Make sure that the product marking corresponds to the site
requirements.
 Before installation consult the product documentation.
 National safety rules and regulations have to be observed.
 Do not use accessories to the product without ensuring that
they are suitable for use in a hazardous area.
 Modification of the product is not permitted.
 Product repair has to be done at authorised repair shops
only.

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Regulatory compliance statements
FCC compliance statements
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
 Reorient or relocate the transmitting antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the transmitter is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Information to user
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modifications
Any modifications made to this device that is not approved by
the supplier may void the authority granted to the user by FCC
to operate the equipment.