HomeFree Systems QUX-UTX-830 User manual

Universal Transmitter
USER MANUAL
FCC ID: QUX-UTX-830
July 2007

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Table of Contents
1.Foreword...................................................................................2
1.1.Activating the Universal Transmitter: .......................................2
1.2.Activating a Panic Alert:............................................................3
1.3.Deactivating a Panic Alert:........................................................3
1.4.Deactivating the Universal Transmitter:....................................3
1.5.Cleaning Instructions.................................................................4
2.FCC Notices..............................................................................5

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1. Foreword
The HomeFree at Care Centers system was designed to monitor
special needs and Dementia individuals in the care center
environment. The Universal Transmitter is one of the many unique
elements of this system.
1.1. The UTX-830 is a small frame-head device, to be installed at
internal or external doors of nursing homes and assisted leaving
homes. The device is combined with a magnet on the door to
detect door open / close status. When the door is open, the
device shall transmit panic messages once every 18-22 seconds
(random interval within this range), until closed door is
detected. It will be possible to turn the UTX830 on and off by
pulling out the battery (for saving battery life and for aviation
safety while shipped). While UTX-830 is ON, it shall transmit
a status message, once every hour, to indicate that it is still
functioning and to report its battery level.
1.2. The UTX-830 is a stand-alone unit. It can be battery operated
or externally powered by a dedicated AC adaptor; it has RF
transmitter module, a microcontroller, which controls the UTX-
830 operation, one PCB, and a door magnet.
1.3. The UTX-830 has one RF channel. It is 318 MHz carrier with
FSK modulated data.
1.1. Activating the Universal Transmitter:
The Universal Transmitter is turned off by the manufacturer before
shipment and must be activated before use. To activate, insert the
battery into the battery case, and/or plug in the power supply to the
correct jack.

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Once the Universal Transmitter is working, it sends a status message
to the monitoring station. The monitoring station then indicates the
current battery status. This status message is sent until the Universal
Transmitter is deactivated.
1.2. Activating a Panic Alert:
The UTX-830 sends a panic transition alert message to the monitoring
station in the following way, activate the reed switch (Normally open /
Close).
Once in panic alert mode, the Universal Transmitter sends a panic
alert message to the monitoring station. This message is sent until the
panic alert is deactivated.
1.3. Deactivating a Panic Alert:
Change the status of the monitoring device from Normally Open to
normally close and vice versa.
Even though the panic alert has been deactivated, the Universal
Transmitter is still working. Therefore, the Universal Transmitter still
sends a status message to the monitoring station. This status message
is sent until the Universal Transmitter is deactivated.
1.4. Deactivating the Universal Transmitter:
Holding the Universal Transmitter:
1. Take off the power supply from the unit.
2. Disconnect the battery from the case.

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1.5. Cleaning Instructions
A soft brush and any cleaning solution are all that is needed to clean
the Universal Transmitter.
Alcohol based solutions; Soapy water or Lysol can be used to clean
the Universal Transmitter.
Holding the strap or leash, spray the Universal Transmitter (Panic
Button) with cleaning solution of choice (see above).
Using a piece of cloth or a paper towel, dry the outer side of the
Universal Transmitter. Lay the Universal Transmitter on the towel
with its inner side facing up. Using a soft brush or another piece of
cloth/towel gently scrub the inner side of the Universal Transmitter.
Dry the Universal Transmitter (Panic Button) using a piece of
cloth/paper towel or simply let it dry.

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2. FCC Notices
This note is applicable to the American Universal Transmitter (Panic
Button)
NOTE
The Universal Transmitter 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.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits
of the 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
device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if installed and used in accordance with the instruction,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this device 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 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.

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•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
For Customer Support contact:
Home Free Systems Inc.
Wireless Tele home Care Solutions
6629 West Mill Road
Milwaukee, WI 53218
USA
Toll Free 1-800-606-0661
Fax [phone]
Web: http://www.homefreesys.com