Learning Resources Time Tracker LER6999 Quick reference guide

LER 6999
®
Time Tracker®Tags take time management to a whole new level! This easy-to-use
system allows you to monitor three timers independently. Simply select a mode and
remove a Tag timer to begin timing! Countdown and count-up modes along with light
and audio alarms allow you to time tasks based on individual needs. Use Time Tracker®
Tags as hall or visitor passes, center or lab timers, meeting monitors, or for any timed
activities that need remote monitoring. Great for school, the workplace, or home!
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Contents
Installing or Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. Powering On and Base Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Selecting and Using a Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mode 1: COUNTDOWN with Audio Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mode 2: COUNTDOWN with No Audio Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mode 3: COUNT-UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Understanding Alarm Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. Important Reminders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5. Digital Clock (12- or 24-Hour) ......................................5
Recommended Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important Battery Care and Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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Wristbands and belt clips provide two convenient ways to wear Tags.
Time Displayshows the time in COUNTDOWN or COUNT-UP mode along with the
audio-alarm icon that indicates whether the alarm is enabled or disabled.
A. Light Alarm D. Wristband/Ring
B. Time Display
C. Belt Clip
E. Battery Access
Screw

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Base Power & Audio Alarm turns the Base Unit on and activates the Tags.
This switch also controls the audio-alarm volume level for the Base Unit.
Base Display shows the time and mode assigned to each Tag.
Hours, Minutes, and Seconds assign time amounts to a selected Tag on the
Base Display.
Tag Mode Buttons select and assign programming modes for each Tag.
The color of the Tag Mode button matches its corresponding Tag and Tag Dock.
Tag Status Lights indicate the status of each Tag.
The color of the status light matches its corresponding Tag and Tag Dock.
Stop resets docked Tags in COUNTDOWN mode to their last programmed time.
The Stop button also stops and marks the time for docked Tags in COUNT-UP mode.
F. Red Tag
G. Green Tag
H. Yellow Tag
I. Stop
P. Tag Mode
Buttons (3)
O. TagStatus
Lights (3)
N. Hours
M. Minutes
L. Seconds
K. Base Display
J. Base Power &
Audio Alarm
Volume

How to Use
Programming Time Tracker®Tags is easy.
Make sure each of the three Time Tracker®Tags has one AA battery installed (see
Installing or Replacing Batteries) and that the Base Unit is plugging in correctly (see
AC Adapter).
1. Powering On and Base Volume
Make sure each of the three Time Tracker®Tags is docked in the Base Unit
according to color. Tags not properly docked in the Base Unit according to correct
color will emit a tone alarm indicating misplacement.
Slide the power button up to the desired position
=The audio alarm for the Base Unit is OFF and
disable
Low = The audio alarm for the Base Unit
is ON with low volume
High = The audio alarm for the Base Unit is ON with high volume
HIGH
LOW
OFF
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Installing or Replacing Batteries
Requires:
Phillips screwdriver
1AA battery for each Tag Timer (3 total)
Optional—3 AA batteries for the Base Unit
Batteries should be installed or replaced by an
adult. Each Tag Timer (3) requires 1 AA battery
(not included).
The battery compartment is located on the back of
each Tag Timer and is secured with a Phillips-style
screw that holds both the belt clip and battery door
in place.
Tags
To install or replace a battery in a Tag, first remove
the Tag from the Base Unit.
1. Undo the screw (using a Phillips screwdriver)
and remove the belt clip and battery door.
2. Install 1 AA battery as indicated inside the
compartment.
3. Replace the battery-compartment door and
belt clip and secure with the screw.
See Important Battery Care and Maintenance Tips
at the end of this guide for additional battery care.
Base Unit – Optional
As an alternative to the included AC adapter, the
Base Unit can be powered by 3 AA batteries.
To install or replace batteries in the Base Unit:
1.
Make sure the power is offand the Base Unit is
unplugged completely from AC adapter power.
2. Undo the battery-compartment door screws
(using a Phillips screwdriver) located on the
bottom of the Base Unit.
3. Install 3 AA batteries as indicated inside the
compartment.
4. Replace the battery-compartment door and
secure the screws.
Although AC adapter power will override battery
power, batteries should be removed from the Base
Unit whenever the Base Unit is running off of AC
adapter power.
See Important Battery Care and Maintenance Tips
at the end of this guide for additional battery care.
AC Adapter
An AC adapter has been included for use with the
Base Unit.
NOTE: Each Tag is powered separately by 1 AA
battery. The AC adapter only powers the Base Unit.
CAUTION: The AC adapter is only designed for use
with this Learning Resources®Time Tracker®
Tags product.
Touse the AC adapter to power the Base Unit:
1. Make sure the Base Unit power switch is in the
off position.
2. Carefully insert the appropriate AC adapter
end into the Base Unit’s adapter port.
3. Insert the plug into a wall outlet and use the
power button to turn the Base Unit on and
activate the Tags.
AC adapter specifications:
Class 2 Power Supply
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 7W
Output: 3.6VDC 300mA
Remove batteries from the Base Unit whenever
using AC adapter power.
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2. Selecting and Using a Tag
ATag must be docked according to color in the Base Unit for programming!
Each of the three Time Tracker®Tags can be programmed and removed
independently without disruption to in-progress timing for another Tag.
Press a Tag Mode button to toggle through 1 of 3 modes for a specific
Tag timer:
The Base Display will flash to indicate the Tag line being programmed.
The color light corresponding to the Tag on the Base Display will also light up to
indicate the Tag is being programmed.
Mode 1: Countdown with Audio Alarm
In COUNTDOWN mode, enter a target time in the display screen from which the
Tag will count down to zero (00:00:00). The alarm bell icon will flash indicating
the countdown mode is being programmed for a Tag.
Use the HR, MIN, or SEC buttons to enter the countdown time when prompted
by the flashing 00:00:00.
Remove the Tag from the Base Unit to begin the countdown.
Replacing the Tag in the Base Unit and removing it again will restart the Tag’s
programmed countdown.
Return the Tag to the Base Unit and press Stop to reset the Tag to the
previously programmed time.
If Stop is not pressed, the Tag will continue its countdown while docked in the
Base Unit until reaching 00:00:00. The Tag will then reset to its previously
programmed time. No alarm notifications occur for Tags expiring while in the
Base Unit.
Press the HR, MIN, or SEC buttons one time and release to increase time
by increments of one. Press and hold the buttons to quickly scroll through
digits 0–99 (HR) or 0-59 (MIN, SEC). Release the button to stop scrolling.
The maximum COUNTDOWN time is 99:59:59.
Tag will remember its current mode until assigned another mode or time amount,
or until its battery is removed to clear the Tag’s memory.
Mode 2: Countdown with No Audio Alarm
This mode operates the same as Mode 1, except that the audio alarm for the Tag
timer is disabled.
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Mode 3: Count-Up
COUNT-UP mode tracks how long the Tag is away from the Base Unit. This mode
can be used to track time for hall or visitor passes, or other activities requiring a
measure of elapsed time like a stopwatch.
UP will flash indicating this mode is selected.
COUNT-UP mode sets the Base Display time and associated Tag to 00:00:00
without flashing. It is not possible to enter a target time in Count-Up mode using
the HR, MIN, and SEC buttons.
Remove the Tag from the Base Unit to begin counting upwards from 00:00:00.
Replace the Tag in its dock and press the STOP button to mark the amount of
time the Tag was away from the Base Unit.
If Stop is not pressed, a docked Tag in COUNT-UP mode will continue counting up
to 99:59:59 before returning to 00:00:00 and counting up again.
Press and hold the Stop button until the Base Display begins to flash. This will
clear the marked COUNT-UP time to 00:00:00.
After a COUNT-UP Tag has been stopped, the marked time will remain on the Tag
and Base Displays until the Tag is reprogrammed or removed from the base, or
until Stop is pressed and held to clear the marked time.
Removing the Tag from the Base Unit will always trigger the COUNT-UP Tag to
begin a fresh count from 00:00:00.
3. Understanding Alarm Notifications
Alarm notifications occur for Tags in COUNTDOWN Modes 1 and 2. Because the
COUNT-UP mode is open-ended, there are no alarm notifications for Tags in
Mode 3: COUNT-UP.
Light-alarm notifications
Light-alarm notifications are always enabled for both the Tags and Base Unit.
30 seconds remaining
The light on the programmed Tag and the corresponding status light on the Base
Display will flash beginning at 00:00:30 until the countdown timer expires at
00:00:00.
Time expiration 00:00:00
The light on the programmed Tag and the corresponding light on the Base Display
will remain lit until the Tag is returned to the appropriate dock in the Base Unit.
Toconserve battery power,the light will shut offafter 3 minutes if the expired Tag
has not been returned to the Base Unit.
Audio-alarm notifications
30 seconds remaining
If enabled, a tone on the Tag and Base Unit will quickly beep three times.
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Time expiration 00:00:00
If enabled, a tone on the Tag and Base Unit will beep slowly three times.
If a Tag is replaced in the Base Unit before its COUNTDOWN time expires, no
alarm notifications (light flash or audio tone) will be given on the Base Unit or Tag.
Audio alarms are enabled for the Base Unit and Tags separately (see Powering
On and Base Volume).
4. Important Reminders
A Tag must be docked according to color in the Base Unit for programming!
Tags not properly docked in the Base Unit according to correct color will emit a
tone alarm indicating misplacement.
Each of the three Time Tracker®Tags can be programmed and removed
independently without disruption to in-progress timing for another Tag.
A Tag will remember its current programming until assigned another mode or time
amount, or until its battery is removed to clear the Tag’s memory.
In order to conserve power, Tags will shut off their display screens as follows:
1. If a Tag is away from the Base Unit and its time has expired, the Tag’s
screen will shut off after 20 minutes of inactivity.
2. A docked Tag will shut off its display screen after 5 minutes of inactivity.
Torestore a Tag’s display screen, simply dock, reprogram, or remove the Tag from
the Base Unit to reactivate the Tag.
5. Digital Clock (12- or 24-Hour)
The Base Display can serve as a 12- or 24-hour digital clock.
Press and hold the HR and SEC buttons for five seconds to show the 12-hour
digital clock on the Base Display. (For the 24-hour clock display, press and hold
the MIN and SEC buttons for five seconds)
Use the HR, MIN, and SEC buttons to set or reprogram the clock time on the
Base Display.
Tag monitoring will continue for any Tags away from the Base Unit while the Base
Display is in clock mode.
To switch back to Tag monitoring on the Base Display from the clock display,
press any of the colored Mode buttons. If a Tag is removed or replaced, or if
Tag’s time expires while the Base Unit is in clock display, the Base Display will
automatically switch back to the Tag monitoring screen.
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Recommended Use and Care
•Monitor students or visitors using Time Tracker®
Tags as electronic passes
•Track learning centers or lab time for individuals
or groups
•Monitor conference-room meetings
•Track play, homework, or chore time around
the house
…The possibilities are endless!
•Do not allow children under 4 years of age to wear
the Tags.
•The Base Unit should only be programmed by
an adult.
•Do not submerge the Base Unit or Tags in water.
•Prevent spilling food or beverages on the Base
Unit and Tags.
•Toclean, wipe gently with a barely damp,
soft cloth.
•Do not throw or drop the Base Unit or Tags.
•Do not swing the Tags by the wristbands.
•Do not press on the displays of the Base Unit
or Tags.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
• The toy is not intended for children under 3 years old.
• The toy must only be used with the recommended transformer.
• The toy transformer is not a toy.
• Disconnect toy from transformer before cleaning the toy with liquid.
• Transfomers used with the toy are to be regularly examined for damage
tothe chord, plug, enclosure and other parts, and that, in the event of such
damage, the toys must not be used with this transformer until the damage
hasbeen repaired.
MAX. 3.6V D.C. 300mA
WARNING: DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE.
BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
Important Battery Care and
Maintenance Tips
•Batteries should only be changed by an adult or
changed with adult supervision.
•Use 3 AA batteries only for the Base Unit and 1
AA for each Tag.
•Be sure to insert batteries correctly (with adult
supervision) and always follow the product and
battery manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
•Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
•Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
•Only charge rechargeable batteries under
adult supervision.
•Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy
before charging.
•Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type.
•Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
•Always remove weak or dead batteries from
the product.
•Remove batteries if the product will be inactive or
stored for an extended period of time.
•Store at room temperature.
•Wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
•Do not mix new and used batteries.
•Replace batteries at the first sign of erratic
operation.
•Please retain these instructions for future
reference.
Troubleshooting
If experiencing erratic or poor performance with
Time Tracker®Tags, please try the following
recommendations.
•Power the Base Unit off and unplug the AC
adapter.
•Wait several minutes to plug in and turn the power
back on.
•If performance is still poor, turn the Base Unit off
and replace the battery in each Tag.
•If using battery power on the Base Unit, replace
the Base Unit batteries.
•If a reset button is available on the unit, use the
tip of a pen or paperclip to gently depress the
reset button while the game unit is on. This
button will reset the programming of the unit to
its original state.