Blick APG1 User manual

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userguide
Intrinsically safe pager, type APG7

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Contents
Introduction 4
How to use this guide 5
To prepare your pager for use 5
To insert (or change) the battery 5
Pager Controls 6
To switch your pager on 6
To reprogram your pager with identity codes, Individual (IC) or Group (GC) 7
To use your pager 9
To receive paging calls 9
To change the top display orientation when in a charging rack 9
Low battery 10
Out of range 10
To review and delete stored messages 10
Block message review 10
Individual message review 11
User selectable functions 12
To configure your pager 13
To replace the clip 20
Glossary of paging terms 22
APG7 INTRINSICALLY SAFE PAGER
LIMITATIONS OF USE
This page contains BASEEFA related information. No alterations are permitted without reference
to the BASEEFA liason officer
THE APG7 SERIES OF MOBILES ARE INTRINSICALLY SAFE AND MUST NOT BE MODIFIED
WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM THE CERTIFYING BODY.
Classification Category 1
Rating ia, zone 0
Temperature rating.: See below
(Suitable for all gas/air flammable mixtures except carbon disulphide)
IP rating (protection level against the ingress of dust and liquid) 53
Main case material ambient temperature range -20°C to +40°C
The polycarbonate material used to manufacture the main case together with the natural leather
pouch have been selected to protect the equipment against damage, e.g. being dropped or
knocked, during normal operation.
These units contain no user serviceable parts, other than the battery. Units must be returned to
the factory for servicing
Important: The pager must be fitted into its leather pouch when used in hazardous areas
Type: APG7*-D.
Battery option, alkaline,
Blick Pt.No. 151015 must be fitted
Temperature rating: T4
Type:APG7*-R
Battery option, NiMH,
Blick Pt.No. 151026 must be fitted
Temperature rating T3

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Introduction
APG1 and APG2 pagers are designed for use in both on-site and wide area paging systems. The
robust plastic case is fitted with a removable clip that allows the pager to be worn on a belt or in
a pocket. A safety cord with clip is also supplied.
The APG1is an alphanumeric pager. The APG2 is an alphanumeric pager that can receive speech
messages where the system licence allows.
• Pagers have a memory that can store up to 80 characters. Messages are displayed in
blocks of eight characters and can be reviewed and deleted when required.
• The display can be inverted by the user so that messages are legible whichever way round
the pager is worn.
• The operational prompts may be displayed in any of six languages.
• Fourteen different bleep tones are available. Two volume levels or silent operation can be
selected. A light flashes during the call.
• Each pager can be programmed with up to seven different addresses. The first address is
the pager’s Individual Code number and the remaining six are Group Codes. Each Group
Code can be allocated to any number of pagers to allow them to be called simultaneously.
• Addresses may be entered or changed by sending special programming calls to the
selected pager.
• The pagers are powered by one AA size cell (battery); this can be either disposable or
rechargeable. A rechargeable cell will be charged when the pager is placed in a charging
rack.
• A low battery indication is made on the pager’s display when cells require replacement or
recharging.
• Vibrator (optional).
• A display back light.
How to use this guide
To perform the required task simply follow the paragraphs in the left column.
To give you further information an information column appears on the right hand side of the
instructions. This gives additional information for the step that you are following or, in some
cases, the result of your actions.
To prepare your pager for use
Before you use your pager for the first time ...
Please ensure that the battery is new (disposable) or fully charged (rechargeable).
To ensure that a rechargeable battery is fully charged place your pager in a charging rack for
14 hours.
To insert (or change) the battery
Press down on the battery door, slide it towards the
centre and hinge it outward to reveal the battery
compartment.
Invert the pager and allow the old battery to slide out.
Place the new battery (size AA) into the compartment
with its positive terminal facing outwards.
Hinge the door over the battery, press down and slide it
towards the side of the pager case until it clicks into
position.
The pager will bleep and display two crosses to show
that it is active.

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If your pager shows: NO CODES....
You will need to program it with an Identity Code before
it can be used.
Please refer to your supplier for details.
Pager Controls
All the functions of your pager are controlled by pressing
combinations of the three push buttons on the side.
To switch your pager off
Press and hold
the power button .
When the displays go blank, release the button.
To switch your pager on
Press and hold until the displays show two crosses.
Release the button.
The function button
When your pager was configured a number of ‘user
selectable’ functions were enabled. You can access these
using this button whilst in the selection mode (please
refer to the section ‘User selectable functions’ for
details).
When you enter the selection mode the screen on your
pager will show the available functions in sequence. Each
option is displayed for a short period before changing to
the next. Whilst a function is displayed it can be
switched between the settings by pressing button ƒ.
Functions that can be switched on or off are selected
when a tick (3) is shown and deselected by a cross (X).
If alternative settings are offered then the text indicates
the choice (e.g., HIGH VOL or LOW VOL).
Message button
This button controls message review.
You can press to cancel the bleep tone whilst
receiving a call.
To reprogram your pager with identity
codes, Individual (IC) or Group (GC)
You will need to be able to send programming calls from
your paging encoder (keyboard) to carry out this
procedure. Please refer to the encoder user guide for
details.

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Press and hold button until the top display shows the
pager's current Individual Code . Release the button.
Wait until the display shows
then press and
release .
The display will first show
and then the
Individual Code.
To change the Individual Code press and hold button
while it is displayed.
Send a programming call from the paging encoder.
When the new code appears release the button.
The pager will show the Group Codes (GC) in sequence.
To add, change or delete a Group Code press and hold
while it is displayed.
Send a programming call from the paging encoder
When the new code appears release the button. The
display will change to show the next Group Code.
If you wish to add, change or delete the code press and
hold and send a programming call.
If you do not wish to make changes do not press the
button and allow the pager to return to normal operation.
To use your pager
To receive paging calls
When your pager receives a call it will bleep and display
a message (and vibrate).
The display will show BLEEP, SPEECH or a message.
Press the message button if you wish to cancel the
bleep tone whilst receiving the call.
After you have received a message call you will offered
the option to:
If you do not wish to save the message momentarily
press
If you do nothing your pager will store the message. The
message will remain on the display until you receive
another call.
To change the top display orientation when
in a charging rack
To alter the orientation of the display press button
during the first second of entry into the rack. The
selection remains in the memory.
IMPORTANT:
BEFORE PROGRAMMING YOUR
PAGER PLEASE ENSURE THAT
YOU FIT A NEW OR FULLY
CHARGED BATTERY. FAILURE TO
DO SO MIGHT RESULT IN LOST
CODES.
The display will scroll through the
user selectable options (e.g.,
display, silent, volume) before
reaching PROGRAM?
The current Individual Code will be
shown, for examlple:
The display will show
to indicate that your pager has
returned to normal operation.
BLEEP indicates that there is no
message. The sound of the bleep
tone selected by the system operator
is normally chosen to indicate the
action that you should take.
SPEECH (available on APG2 pagers)
indicates that a speech message is
about to be transmitted. When the
bleep tone has finished you will
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Low battery
When is displayed you must replace or
recharge (as appropriate) the battery as soon as possible.
Out of range
If this option was selected during configuration your pager
will bleep and display RANGE? if you are out of range of the
transmitter for more than 40 seconds.
To review and delete stored messages
The message store has a capacity of 80 characters. When
the store is full, new messages will overwrite the existing
ones, starting with the oldest.
You can set your pager (see 'User selectable functions', page
11) to review messages using either of two options:
a Block message review. When you initiate the
message review your pager will display all the stored
messages in sequence. If you choose to delete then
all messages are cleared from the store.
b Individual message review. This option allows you to
review and delete any stored message.
Block message review
(User selectable option)
Press the message button to display the number of
stored messages.
To view the messages press and hold until the last
message is displayed. Release the button. The pager will
display all the messages in sequence.
When all messages have been displayed the pager will
show:
Press the message button momentarily if you wish to
clear all messages from the store.
Individual message review
(User selectable option)
Press the message button to display the number of
stored messages.
Press the message button again to display the
individual message number, starting with the oldest.
Hold the button in to scroll through the message
numbers.
Release the button when the message that you wish to
see is shown.
When the message has been shown you will be offered
the option to delete it.
Press the message button momentarily if you wish
to delete the message.
NOTE: You must never place a pager
with a DISPOSABLE battery in a
charging rack.
Your pager will continue to display
RANGE? until it receives a valid
transmission. Other active pager
functions will be displayed
alternately.
When no messages are stored then
the displays will show: 0 M
Display backlight
When stored messages are reviewed
the display will be illuminated
automatically.
If you wish to pause the display
press and hold
The number of each message is
shown on the display.
If you do not delete the reviewed
messages the displays will show the
number of stored messages.
The default message review method
is set during pager configuration
(p13). If you select the alternative
then your pager will revert to the
default when you next switch it on.
NOTe
If you switch your pager off or place
it in a charging rack (rechargeable
batteries only) all messages will be
deleted.
The display will show:
The display will show:
The display will show:
The display will show:
NOTE
If you switch your pager off or place
it in a charging rack (rechargeable
batteries only) all messages will be
deleted.
The display will show:

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User selectable functions
You can customise some of the functions of your pager to suit
your own requirements. This can be done at any time.
The following is a complete list of the functions. You will only
see those functions made available to you when your pager
was configured.
Several functions are set as configuration defaults in the
factory. The headings for these are in normal text. The
remaining functions are shown in italics. The user functions
are shown on the TOP display. The front display will show
the last received message (if any).
To access the selection mode
Press and hold button until the individual code is
displayed then release it.
Display orientation
Silent mode
Long ID
Bleep volume
Message review method
(select individual) (select block)
Program
If you wish to program an identity code (Individual or
Group) press and follow the instructions on page 5.
Otherwise allow the pager to continue through the
selection sequence.
User groups
When you have finished your pager will return to normal
operation.
To configure your pager
These procedures allow you to set the engineering functions
of your pager to allow it to operate with your paging system
and to select user functions.
WARNING
If your are not sure how to set these engineering functions
please refer to your supplier. If you make an invalid setting
your pager might not work.
You must delete all identity codes from your pager before you
can change the configuration.
To change the setting of a function
press whilst it is shown on the
display.
Each time you press the button the
setting will change.
If you do not press the button for a
short while the pager will move to
the next function.
The pager will show the available
functions in sequence.
Press button ƒonly if you wish to
make a change.
This inverts the display to make it
easier to read wherever you wear
your pager.
You can stop your pager from
bleeping whilst receiving a call. If
you select SILENT the word will be
displayed alternately with other
active pager functions e.g., RANGE,
LOW BATT.
This selection will lengthen the
bleep period to 24 seconds. You can
still cancel the tone in the normal
way by pressing the message
(bottom) button.
Two bleep volume levels are
available.
This screen will allow you to choose
message review facility. Select a
tick to use BLOCK MESSAGE review
or a cross to review INDIVIDUAL
MESSAGES.
If you switch the pager off it will
revert to the default setting the next
time that it is switched on (the
default is set during pager
configuration - see below).
Programming instructions can be
found on page 7.
This facility allows you to join (or
leave) any of the groups
programmed into your pager. Each
of the programmed groups is
displayed in sequence. Press button
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To delete all codes
Press and hold button until the top display shows the
pager's current Individual Code.
Release the button.
Allow the pager to go through the user selections.
Wait until the display shows
then press and
release .
The display will first show
then the
individual code.
Press and hold
Send a DELETE ALL programming code from the
system encoder.
The display will show:
Your pager is now ready to be configured.
To change the format and program codes
without altering the configuration.
Press and release button
The display will show the current format setting
e.g.,
Whilst the format is displayed, each time you press
the format will change.
Release the button when the required format is
displayed.
The display will show IC (Individual Code).
Press and hold button
Send a programming call for the required Individual
Code from the system encoder.
When the new code appears release the button.
The pager will show the Group Codes (G1 to G6) in
sequence.
You will need to be able to send
programming calls from your paging
encoder to carry out these
procedures. Please refer to the
appropriate user guide for details.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure that the
battery is fully charged
(rechargeable) or new (disposable)
before programming the identity
codes otherwise they might not be
saved to memory.
This will store the new format
setting
FORMAT is normally set in the
factory from the ordering
specifications.
The FORMAT letter shown MUST
correspond to the format setting in
the system encoder otherwise the
pager will not work.
A, B and C represent the three
coding formats. Format C is the
default Blick setting. A and B can
be used for specific systems (please
refer to your supplier before using
these options)..
IMPORTANT: Please ensure that the
battery is fully charged
(rechargeable) or new (disposable)
before programming the identity
codes otherwise they might not be
saved to memory.
Refer to the section To configurethe
pager and program the identity
codes for details.
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To add a Group Code press while it is displayed.
Send a programming call for the new code from the
system encoder.
When the new code appears release the button. The
display will change to show the next Group Code.
If you wish to add another code press and send a
programming call.
If you do not wish to make changes do not press the
button and allow the pager to return to normal operation.
To configure the pager and program the
identity codes
Switch the pager off
Press and hold button then switch the pager on.
The pager will display the software title, for example,
then, after a short while, the first 8 function codes
(shown in the table). for example,
Release the button to reveal those remaining.,
for example,
The pager will now show the available function options in
sequence. Press button only if you wish to make a
change.
LANGUAGE The language options are automatically
shown in sequence. When your required language is
displayed, press and release button
SILENT
RANGE
LED (Light)
POWER
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This will store the new code
This will store the new code
To change the setting of a function
press whilst it is shown on the
display.
Each time you press the button the
setting will change.
If you do not press the button for a
short while the pager will move to
the next function.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure that the
battery is fully charged
(rechargeable) or new (disposable)
before programming the identity
codes otherwise they might not be
saved to memory.
Block 1 position:
1 = E, D, N, F, G, I (Language)
2 = S (Silent)
3 = R (Range)
4 = L (Light)
5 = P (Switch)
6 = A, B, C (Format)
7 = 0 - 8 (0 to 8 errors)
8 = L ( Long Bleep)
Block 2 position:
1 = 2 - 6 (Decode algorithm)
2 = B (Block message)
3 = U User groups
4 = V (Vibrate)
If you select SILENT the pager will
not bleep on receipt of a call. The
light will still flash, unless it has
been disabled (see 'light' below)
This function, if selected, will cause
the pager to bleep and display
RANGE? if no valid transmission has
been received for approximately 40
s. Other active pager functions will
be displayed alternately. The
RANGE facility must also be
selected in the system encoder.
To prevent the LED from
illuminating select Xfor this option.
Select this option to prevent the
pager being switched off.
Language for prompts:
E, English; D, Dutch; N, Norwegian;
F, French; G, German; I, Italian
NOTE: Where a dash appears on the
display the function is disabled.
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FORMAT
ERRORS (error level)
LONG ID (long bleep)
BITSPRE (decode algorithm)
BLKMESS
(default message review method)
Block message review allows all the messages in the
store to be read at once in sequence. If the offer to
DELETE? is accepted then all the messages are erased.
Individual message review allows individual messages to
be selected, read and deleted.
USRGRPS (user groups)
VIBRATE
IMPORTANT
Send a programming call for the required Individual
Code from the system encoder.
When the new code appears release the button
The pager will show the Group Codes (GC) in sequence.
To add a Group Code press while it is displayed.
Send a programming call from the system encoder.
When the new code appears release the button. The
display will change to show the next Group Code.
If you wish to add another Group Code press and
send a programming call.
If you do not wish to make changes do not press the
button and allow the pager to return to normal operation.
The display shows a number
between 0 and 8 which indicated
the number of non-correctable
errors that are permissible in each
message block before a message is
rejected as unusable. If a message
is rejected in this way the call is
disregarded and the pager does not
respond. Corrupted characters are
shown as blanks.
Select this option to allow the user
to choose either the normal bleep
time, 5 s or a long bleep time, 24 s.
This is an engineering function only
and must be set to 6.
This screen will allow you to set the
default message review facility.
Select a tick to default to BLOCK
MESSAGES or a cross to default to
INDIVIDUAL MESSAGES. You can
temporarily change the setting from
the "user selectable functions" (page
9). If you switch the pager off it will
revert to the default setting the next
time that it is switched on.
Select USRGRPS to allow the user
to join or leave any of the groups
programmed into the pager.
This selects the vibrator (where
fitted).
FORMAT is an engineering function
and is normally set in the factory.
The format letter shown MUST
correspond to the format setting in
the system encoder. The default
setting is C.
This will save the settings.
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The pager will accept a maximum
of 6 group codes.
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To enter the open channel mode
Switch the pager off.
Press and hold button and then press the power
button .
Release the buttons.
To return to normal operation momentarily press the
power button .
To replace the clip
Place your thumb on top of the clip and, using a
screwdriver, pull the locking tab away from the pager
body.
Whilst pressing the clip towards the pager body, rotate it
anticlockwise by 90° and gently pull it away from the
case
Open channel is a diagnostic mode
that allows the pager to display
information from all transmitted
calls. This is a 3 digit information
code followed by the identity code of
the pager being called.
The pager will display its software
title and, after a short while, the
first 8 function digits.
The remainder of the function digits
are displayed and the pager will
enter the open channel mode.
The thumb pressure avoids placing
too much strain on the clip
mounting.
Never rotate the clip without lifting
the tab as you will damage the
case.
To fit the new clip hold it 90° to the pager case and
insert it into the aperture.
Lift the locking tab, and whilst applying pressure, and
rotate the clip clockwise until it “clicks” into position.
Please note:
Under certain circumstances your pager can be subjected
to electrostatic discharge. This can cause the unit to reset
and go through the start-up sequence before returning to
normal operation.

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Glossary of paging terms
Bleep Used to describe the sound made by a pager when called (also bleep-
tone, bleep-sound).
Group Code A number shared between pagers allowing them to be called
simultaneously.
Individual Code A number representing the unique identity of a pager allowing it to be
called selectively.
Pager configuration The process of selecting those pager functions that will be available to
the user. This normally forms part of system commissioning.
Pager programming The procedure required to enter or change pager identity codes
(individual and group).
Open channel A diagnostic mode that allows a pager to receive all calls transmitted
on a system and display the results in code.

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EX2 8QW
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