GTCO CalComp InterWrite PRS Receiver User manual

The PRS RF Clickers and RF Receiver add a new dimension to the PRS system—two-way communications. The benefit of the
radio frequency technology behind the Clickers and Receivers is:
• The line-of-sight transmission required by the PRS IR Transmitters and Receivers is not necessary,
• One RF Receiver can process transmissions from up to 2000 RF Clickers,
• Two-way transmission makes it possible for PRS to confirm a Response transmission, obviating the need for displaying the
Response Grid, which is essential in the IR-equipped environment to confirm receipt of data transmissions.
The addition of two-way radio frequency transmission to PRS has necessitated some changes to the PRS software, as well as
making a number of new features possible. The Class is the focal point of the new RF-based PRS. You will start a Class. Student
remote Clickers will scan for a Class and join it.
Installation on Windows and the Mac
Please install the InterWrite PRS software first so the appropriate hardware drivers are in place when you connect the USB PRS
RF Receiver.
Software Installation
InterWrite PRS is compatible with Windows 2000 and XP and Mac OS X 10. The InterWrite software must be installed on
Windows by a user with Administrator privileges and on the Mac by a user with Admin privileges.
Windows Installation
1Log in as Administrator. Insert the InterWrite PRS software CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The installer will
autoload. If it doesn’t, click on the Start button on the Windows Task Bar and select Run from the menu. Type X:\setup.exe
(Xrepresents the CD drive letter).
2When the InstallShield Wizard appears, follow the onscreen instructions for the software installation.
Mac Installation
1Log in as Admin. Insert the InterWrite PRS software CD into the CD-ROM drive on your Mac. A PRS CD icon will appear
on your desktop.
2Double-click on the PRS icon on the desktop to display the CD’s contents. Double-click on the Install InterWrite PRS icon.
3Follow the onscreen instructions for the software installation.
Hardware Installation
Your PRS RF Receiver ships with an AC/DC Adaptor Class 2 Power Supply and a 15 foot USB cable.
1Plug the Power Supply into a wall or power strip outlet.
2Plug the other end of the Power Supply into the PRS RF Receiver.
3Plug the square USB B connector into the PRS RF Receiver.
4Plug the flat USB A connector into an available USB port your computer.
Your RF Receiver does not rely on line-of-sight transmission, so it does not have to be positioned at the front of the room. Just
be aware that it works best when it is not sitting on a metal surface (such as your computer box).
Start PRS
When you installed the RF Receiver, Windows found it and assigned it to a COM Port. When the PRS software is
started up, it scans the COM ports and makes note of where the RF Receiver has been assigned. Port Checks are not
necessary.
Next it scans for Classes. It will compile a list of RF Classes and give you the option of starting one of those RF
Classes.
InterWrite PRS RF Receiver and PRS Software V4.0
Beta Instructions

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits of 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 the
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Declaration of Conformity
The “CE“ mark on this device indicates compliance under the EMC
89//336/EEC Directive.
Declaration of conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN
45014
Manufacturer’s Name: GTCO CalComp,Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 7125 Riverwood Drive
Columbia,MD 21046 U.S.A.
declares, that the product
Product Name: InterWrite PRS Receiver
Model Numbers: RX-01
Product Options: All
conforms to the following product specifications:
EMC: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and amendment 92/31/EEC
Emissions Testing: EN 55022:1998 Class B
EN 61000-3-2 Harmonics
EN 61000-3-3 Flicker
Immunity Testing: EN 55024:1998 including:
EN 61000-4-2;ESD
EN 61000-4-3;Radiated Immunity
EN 61000-4-4;EFT/B
EN 61000-4-5;Surges
EN 61000-4-6;Conducted Immunity
EN 61000-4-11;Voltage Dips
SPECIFICATIONS
Canada
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance state-
ment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformité á la réglementation d’Industrie
Canada. Cet appareil numérique de classe B est
conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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 receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and
the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV
technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
European Contact:
GTCO CalComp Ges.m.b.H.
Kreiller Strasse 24
81673 Muenchen
Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Supplementary Information
The product herewith complies with the requirements
of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC.
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.A. 1-1-2006 Dana Doubrava
Location Date Engineering Mgr
Dimensions: 4.25 x 3.25 x .875 inches
(108 x 83 x 23 mm)
Weight: 3 ounces ( grams)
Power: 200 mAmps
Signal: 2.46 GHz ISM Band
Effective Distance: >30 Meters

www.gtcocalcomp.com
GTCO CalComp, Inc.
14555 N. 82nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
USA
TEL: [phone]
480.948.6540
FAX: [phone]
GTCO CalComp, Inc.
7125 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
USA
TEL: [phone]
410.381.6688
FAX: [phone]
GTCO CalComp Ges.m.b.H.
European Headquarters
Kreiller Strasse 24
81673 Muenchen
Germany
TEL: [phone]
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Limited Warranty for InterWrite PRS RF Receiver
GTCO CalComp Corporation warrants this product to be free
from defects in material and workmanship under the following
terms. Complete and return the enclosed warranty registration
card to ensure that your products are covered by this
warranty.
Coverage
Parts and labor are warranted for one (1) year from the date of
the first consumer purchase for the InterWrite PRS Receiver.
Technical Support
Web-based Technical Support is available free of charge at:
www.gtcocalcomp.com, where current driver releases, as well
as comprehensive technical support, troubleshooting,
Technical Bulletins and FAQs can be found.
Telephone Technical Support is available free of charge to
the original consumer for a period of 90 days from the date
of purchase of the product. Please contact our Service &
Support Department at [phone] (EST), or (480) 443-
2214 (MST). You can also fax your request to (410) 290-
9065 (EST), or [phone] (MST). Our toll-free numbers
in the U.S. are: 800-344-4723 for our East Coast customers
and 800-856-0732 for our West Coast customers.
To view the terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty
for InterWrite PRS RF Receivers in their entirety, please visit
our Web site at:
www.gtcocalcomp.com
Copyright© 2005 GTCO CalComp Inc.
InterWrite is a trademark of GTCO CalComp Inc.
All other products and company names are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. GTCO CalComp
assumes no responsibility for technical, or editorial errors, or omissions that may appear in this
document, or for the use of this material. Nor does GTCO CalComp make any commitment to
update the information contained in this document. This document contains proprietary informa-
tion which is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document can be photocop-
ied or reproduced in any form without the prior, written consent of GTCO CalComp Inc.
European Union Emission Directive
This product is in conformity with the protection require-
ments of EU Council Directive 89/366/ECC on the ap-
proximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment
according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN55022. The
limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical
industrial environments to provide reasonable protection
against interference with licensed communication devices.
European Union WEEE Directive
As the producer of the InterWrite PRS RF Clickers, GTCO
CalComp supports the objectives of the European Union
WEEE Directive and is committed to ensuring ongoing
compliance with the Directive. In an effort to help us meet
our objectives and obligations for responsible use and
management of our products, we ask that you return this
product at the end of its useful life to the appropriate local
collection facility. Further information about the respon-
sible end-of-life management of this and other GTCO
CalComp products is available on our Web site at
www.gtcocalcomp.com.