Cair Orion Operating instructions

Turning signal black spots into hotspots! Never let an alert go undetected again with the Orion
range extender.
The Orion range extender uses antenna diversity technology to boost the signal of TEC sensors, thereby
significantly increasing their range. Orion helps to ensure that those crucial life saving alerts do not go
undetected.
Orion
Range Extender
Smart Technology, Made to Care
Cair (UK) Ltd.
Hanson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 4SD
T: 01422 399 155 E: [e-mail] W: www.we-cair.com
Disposal
All electronic waste should be disposed of in accordance with
the latest legislation.
It must be disposed of within the electrical and electronic
waste stream and not be disposed of in the normal waste
stream. Recycling electrical waste products help to conserve
natural resources and prevent adverse effects on the
environment.
Contact your supplier should you require more information.
Programming
Guide
Packing for shipment
The equipment containing cells or batteries must be packed in
strong rigid packaging and must be secured against
movement within the outer packaging to prevent accidental
activation. The sender’s name and return address must be
clearly visible on the outer packaging.
Safety
Do not dismantle or alter the unit. Do not open the case. Indoor
use in dry location only.
Specifications
Programming
Guide V 1.1
V 1.1
Compatibility Tunstall / TeleAlarm / Custom
Operating Frequency 869 MHz / Custom
Dimensions H120 x W65 x D80 mm (without aerials). Aerials - L185 x W12 x D37 mm (when angled)
Power Source Standard 13A Mains Socket
Wireless Range 1km line of sight
Battery Backup 12 Hour Battery Backup
Auto Low Battery Daily Check and at every transmission
Radio Receive Category Channel 1: Class 1
Channel 2: Class 2
Compliance CE / RoHS 2 / RED
Warranty 24 months

Switching On
To switch the Orion on, press the switch (see image above) with the end of a paperclip or a suitable instrument and hold for
approximately 15 seconds until all the LEDs turn on.
All LEDs will flash 5 times, immediately followed by the flash of the blue LEDs (dependant on mode setting, see table) and a buzzer
sound. The green LEDs will then continue to flash, indicating that the range extender is now ready to use.
Switching Off
To switch the Orion off, press the switch with the end of a paperclip or a suitable instrument and hold for approximately 5 seconds
until all the LEDs turn off.
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Switch
Cair (UK) Ltd.
Hanson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 4SD
T: 01422 399 155 E: [e-mail] W: www.we-cair.com
Repeating
By default, the Orion will repeat an incoming signal twice (Channel 2 after six seconds and Channel 1 after twelve seconds).
This can be changed to repeat once (Channel 1 only) by changing the Mode Number. The Mode Numbers can also be used to
increment the incoming signal ID by 1 so that the receiving unit recognises it as a different trigger.
Changing the mode number
Using the end of a paperclip or suitable instrument, press and hold for two seconds and release. The yellow edit LED will
illuminate for a duration of five seconds. During this time, tap the switch the same number of times as the mode required. The
blue LED and buzzer will beep every time the switch is pressed.
Programming
Guide V 1.1
Intended Use
The Orion range extender acts as a signal booster for your telecare devices. The range extender repeats all telecare transmissions
up to a range of 1km (line of sight), ensuring important alerts are less likely to be missed.
The unit is mains powered. It also has a back up battery so will still be able to transmit in the event of a power cut or mains failure.
When fully charged, the battery should provide up to 12 hours power, depending on usage.
The unit is intended to be installed by a competent person and plugged into a UK style mains socket.
Setting Up
To turn your Orion range extender on, simply plug it into the mains and follow the Switching On instructions below.
For best operation to make the most of the transmit and receive diversity, the two antennae should have different polarisation (set
at 90 degrees as shown on the image on the front page).
*Incremental = increases trigger ID by 1.
(when using modes 3 & 4, assign the repeated transmission to the Lifeline/Buzzz, not the original transmission).
To save the new setting, switch the Orion off then back on again. When the Orion powers up, the blue LED and sounder will
flash/beep a number of times to confirm the mode number.
Mains Fail Alert
10 seconds after loss of mains power, the Orion will sound and send a radio transmission. This radio transmission can be
programmed to a Buzzz or Tunstall Lifeline if desired, to inform a carer or monitoring centre that the Orion has lost mains power.
General LED Behaviour Operational LED Behaviour