C-TEC Quantec QT412RXA User manual

Quantec’s QT412 transmitters allow users to activate calls on a Quantec system. They have a typical
infrared ( R) transmitting range of 10 metres (line of sight) and a typical radio frequency (RF)
transmitting range of approx. 60 metres, dependent on physical conditions / environmental factors.
Each transmitter has two R emitter
windows (one on each side to maximise
performance), two buttons (A & B) and a
retained ‘pull clip’.
Depending on the model purchased,
pressing its buttons, or activating its pull
clip, will generate the following levels of
call on compatible Quantec R call points, R
ceiling receivers and/or RF receivers.
Model No. Button A Button B Pull Clip
QT412RXA Attack Call Attack Call Attack Call
QT412RXCA Standard Call Standard Call Attack Call
Note that different levels of call to those listed above can be generated, if required. However, to
do this the transmitter must be reconfigured by an experienced engineer using a QT423
Configurator (see page 4 for details). Note these instructions explain how to use standard factory-
supplied QT412RXA and QT412RXCA transmitters only.
Approved Document No: DNU4120001 Rev 4 • Page 1 of 4
RECONFIGURING THE TRANSMITTER (OPTIONAL)
The QT423 Configurator allows the operation of a QT412 range transmitter to be tailored to suit
the requirements of a specific site. t allows authorised engineers to:
(Note: The available level of calls available include Attendance, Standard Call, Presence, Help
Required, Reset, Emergency and Attack. See COMPATIBILITY ISSUES, below.)
• Assign the level of call that will be triggered when the transmitter’s A button is pressed
• Assign the level of call that will be triggered when the transmitter’s B button is pressed.
• Assign the level of call that will be triggered when the transmitter’s pull clip is activated.
• Set the transmitter’s A & B buttons so they only trigger a call when both are pressed at the same time.
• Turn the transmitter’s ‘confidence’ beeper on or off (for button A, B and/or the transmitter’s pull clip).
• Turn the transmitter’s RF action on or off (for button A, B and/or the transmitter’s pull clip).
• Set the transmitter’s transmission time to run continuously or to automatically switch off after
a pre-determined time.
• Set the transmitter’s User D code (from 0 to 255). See COMPATIBILITY ISSUES, below.
• Assign the transmitter an RF Group Address (0 to 15) to match the set up of any Quantec RF
receivers on the system and prevent inadvertent triggering of any local receivers.
• Change the transmitter’s mode of R transmission to ‘pulsed’ to suit Quantec R receivers
manufactured before 1/10/99 (see COMPATIBILITY ISSUES, below).
Refer to Document No. DNU0423000 for further details about the Quantec Configurator.
QT412RXA / QT412RXCA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (FACTOR DEFAULTS)
Radio frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . (RF868.3 MHz - this product is license exempt as per EN 300 220)
RF Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 metres*
nfrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940 nm modulated @ 38 Khz
nfrared Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 metres line of sight*
Default transmission times on activation (autostop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R = 45 secs; RF = 30 secs**
Weight (including battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 grams
Dimensions (main body) W x H x D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 mm x 115 mm x 25 mm
Pull clip actuation force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 kg / 15 Newtons
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable NiMHydride (not user serviceable)
* dependent on receiver, physical conditions and environmental factors.
** n accordance with European regulatory standards.
COMPATIBILIT ISSUES
THESE TRANSM TTERS ARE NOT COMPAT BLE W TH QUANTEC R CALL PO NTS, R CE L NG
RECE VERS AND RF RECE VERS MANUFACTURED BEFORE YEAR 2000.
THE NEW FEATURES, ‘USER D’, ‘LOW BATTERY S GNALS’ AND ‘ATTENDANCE’, DESCR BED N
TH S NSTRUCT ON, W LL ONLY WORK ON COMPAT BLE QUANTEC SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED
AFTER 1 JULY 2010. F N DOUBT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR VENDOR FOR ADV CE.
Errors and omissions excepted. These instructions are general and cannot be considered to cover every aspect of R/RF transmitter
use. No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of this equipment for any misinterpretation of an
instruction or guidance note or for the compliance of the system as a whole. The manufacturer of this equipment operates a policy
of continuous improvement and reserves the right to alter product specifications at its discretion and without prior notice.
QT412RXA / QT412RXCA
RECHARGEABLE DUAL-ACT ON NFRARED / RAD O TRANSM TTER
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IMPORTANT
• The transmitter must be charged for a period of 14 hours before it is first
used - see RECHARGING THE TRANSMITTER, page 3.
• f using the transmitter with an existing Quantec system please refer to
COMPATIBILIT ISSUES, page 4.
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PULL CLIP
MECHANISM
IR EMITTER
WINDOWS
PUSH
BUTTONS
MARKABLE
TEXT BOXES
READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TRANSMITTER
F YOU NTEND TO USE TH S TRANSM TTER W TH AN 800 SER ES CALL SYSTEM,
REFER TO THE SEPARATE NSTRUCT ON BOOKLET, DOCUMENT NO. DNU4120002.
Approved Document No: DNU4120001 Rev 4 • Page 4 of 4
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OVERVIEW & OPERATION
This transmitter allows you to take advantage of Quantec’s optional staff attack facility and
operates as follows:
• Designated staff attach the transmitter to their
uniforms using the Karabiner clip (supplied).
• n the event of an attack, staff activate the
transmitter by releasing its retained pull clip
(QT412RXA and QT412RXCA models) or by
pressing and holding one of its buttons
(QT412RXA models only). This will fill the area
with R and RF signals - see illustrations, right.
• Upon activation, the transmitter sounds a short
‘confidence’ beep and its LEDs illuminate green
for approximately half a second to confirm that
an attack call is being transmitted. Note that a
different sequence of beeps and LED indication
indicates that the transmitter needs recharging -
see TRANSMITTER BATTER , page 3 for further
details.
• The R and RF signals generated by the transmitter are picked up by any Quantec R call
points, R ceiling receivers and/or RF receivers within its range which inform Quantec that an
attack is taking place.
• An urgent, piercing alarm is sounded throughout the building (as programmed) and the
exact location of the attack is indicated at all relevant displays to facilitate the quick response
of security staff.
Note that in addition to being able to generate an attack call via its retained pull clip, the
QT412RXCA transmitter will generate a standard call when either of its two buttons are
pressed. Standard calls are transmitted to compatible R and RF receivers in exactly the same
way as attack calls and are reported around the Quantec system as programmed.
For security reasons attack calls can only be reset by entering a special code at the Quantec
Controller or a Display with controls. Refer to the Quantec Main Manual for details.
IR / RF TRANSMISSION TIMES
Calls triggered from either of the transmitter’s buttons will transmit for a maximum of 45
seconds ( R) and 30 seconds (RF) whilst pressed and for 2-3 seconds after release.
Calls triggered via the transmitter’s pull clip will transmit for a maximum of 45 seconds ( R)
and 30 seconds (RF) and for 2-3 seconds after it has been returned to its retained position.
The transmitter will sound a short confidence beep once every 3 seconds throughout its
R/RF transmission period and its LEDs will flash green. When the transmission period is
complete, the transmitter will sound three quick beeps and its LEDs will flash red three
times in quick succession to confirm it has returned to its normal state.
Please note you will be unable to make a new attack call until the transmitter’s pull clip has
been returned to its retained position (the transmitter’s button operation will be unaffected).
RESETTING THE TRANSMITTER’S PULL CLIP
To return the transmitter’s pull clip to its retained position, gently
push its two outer prongs inwards until the mechanism snaps back
into place, as shown in the diagram, right.
TRANSMITTER BATTER
The transmitter’s battery is rechargeable (NiMH). f left for extended periods, or after periods
of heavy usage without recharge, the battery may run flat. f this happens charge the unit
immediately for the full recharge period (see below). Please note that the battery is not a
user serviceable part and must be returned to your Distributor for repair or replacement.
Under normal conditions the unit will be fit for in excess of 500 charge/discharge cycles, before
requiring battery replacement.
Feedback on the condition of the transmitter’s battery is provided every time it is activated.
• When fully charged, a short ‘confidence’ beeper sounds and the transmitter’s LEDs
illuminate green for approximately half a second.
• When running low, two beeps sound in quick succession and the transmitter’s LEDs flash
green twice. Although the transmitter will still work in this state, it must be recharged.
• When critically low, three fast beeps sound and the transmitter’s LEDs flash red. The
transmitter will be unable to transmit R and RF calls and should be recharged immediately.
• Also, the Quantec system logs low battery signals at the Quantec Controller. This log will
need to be accessed to find out which units need their batteries charging (see COMPATIBILITY
ISSUES, page 4.)
RECHARGING THE TRANSMITTER
The transmitter must be charged using a QT424/1 single-way charger or a QT424/10 ten-way
charging unit for a period of 14 hours before it is first used. t should then be regularly
recharged (typically once a month, or more if usage demands it). Do not use any other type
of charging unit as this could damage the transmitter and void its warranty.
To charge the transmitter using the QT424/1 charger, simply
connect the charger to a standard 13 A mains socket and to
the 1.3 mm socket located next to the transmitter’s pull clip as
shown (right). To charge using the QT424/10 charger, please
refer to the separate instructions supplied with the charger.
Whilst charging, the transmitter’s two LEDs illuminate red and
when fully charged, the transmitter’s LEDs will flash red. Always
test the transmitter before using it is re-issued to its user.
TESTING THE TRANSMITTER
A Quantec R test receiver, the QT302RT, is available to verify the correct R operation of all
QT412 range transmitters. t is recommended that at least one is used per system. Please be
aware when testing the transmitter’s R operation that any RF receivers within its range may
trigger at the same time.
WARNING: This transmitter should be regarded as a piece of life safety equipment. f
not sufficiently charged and regularly tested, the safety of those on site could be
compromised. Ensure systems are in place to guarantee the correct functionality of the
transmitter at all times.
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PULL THE
TRANSMITTER
DOWN SHARPLY
UNTIL ITS PULL
CLIP RELEASES
AND LET GO!
PRESS AND HOLD
BUTTONS A OR B
UNTIL YOU ARE
CONFIDENT A
CALL HAS BEEN
REGISTERED
TAKE CARE NO T TO OB STR UCT T HE TR ANS MIT TER ’S TW O
INFRARED EMITTER WINDOWS WHEN MAKING A CALL
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