Salcom 12-86-0000 User manual

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12-8 -0000
UHF Key Ring Transmitter
PRODUCT MANUAL
Version 1.03
February 2019

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Salcom Product Documentation
This document is designed to familiarise you with Salcom products and guide you through the
hardware, configuration, installation and overall system management.
Salcom is an environmentally conscious company and in an effort to conserve paper no longer
prints manuals with shipped products. All relevant documentation can be downloaded in PDF
form from our website www.salcom.com

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Warranty and Disclaimer
Salcom products are warranted for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase against
faulty materials and workmanship. Should any fault occur the unit should be returned to the
vendor, freight pre-paid. Please include a description of the fault to assist with prompt return.
Any unauthorised alterations or repairs will invalidate the warranty.
All information provided in this document is carefully prepared and offered in good faith as a
guide in the installation, use and servicing of Salcom products. Installers must ensure that the
final installation operates satisfactorily within the relevant regulatory requirements. Salcom
accept no responsibility for incorrect installation. We reserve the right to change products,
specifications and installation data at any time without notice.

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Product Overview
The 12-8 -0000 is an extremely small, low cost keyring
or pendant POCSAG paging transmitter, by default
supplied with 4 buttons, but 1,2,3 and 5 button versions
are also available. Powered by a standard CR2032
coin cell, the transmitter will operate for more than
1000 transmissions under normal conditions before
needing to be replaced.
The transmitter is ideally suited to retail assistance, rest
home emergency applications and school and
commercial alert systems. Using a POCSAG receiver
the 12-8 -0000, as with all paging transmitters, can
also be used for any general remote- control application (turning on lights, disabling alarms etc.)
The 12-8 range of products are POCSAG direct to pager transmitters, allowing low cost systems
to be developed since intermediate receivers and transmitters are not required for short range
applications.
12-8 transmitters support up to 5 inputs, each of which can be programmed with up to a 35-
character message. Programming can be either with a serial programming cable that can be
purchased separately or preprogrammed when supplied. Once operating frequency has been
set the 12-8 -0000 messages can be changed using programming software with an optional
programming lead, or without programming leads using a PC with LCD monitor. Programming
software when used with an LCD monitor can be used to transmit data as a low rate flashing
sequence detected by a light sensor within the transmitter. This visual programming method
works well with most modern high contrast LCD panel monitors without needing the transmitter
case being opened.
Although the 12-8 is a low power transmitter, a direct line of sight transmission range of up to 200
metres can be expected. Transmit range within buildings is reduced, but still considerable having
proven to be effective in some cases between floors and across buildings.
The transmitter is available with a solid black plastic case only.

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Operation
Pressing any button will result in the preprogrammed POCSAG message being transmitted. The
red transmit LED can also be used as an indication of battery health, and should the LED be dim
or fail to light, the CR2032 button cell should be replaced.

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Programming
In order to program the 12-8 -0000 programming software should be downloaded from the
Salcom website (www.salcom.co.nz).
A Salcom 12-47 programming lead is required to
program the 12-8 transmitters (same lead used to
program the 11-85 transmitters), together with a 4-pin
header. This may be purchased separately. The 12-
47 programming lead requires the availability of a PC
with a serial port, running windows XP.
Connect the 12-47 as shown below, with the dot on
the 12-47 socket (circled in yellow in the photograph
below) towards the center of the PCB (mating with
the square pad).
The 12-8 Programming Software allows the transmitter frequency and button messages to be
set.
1. Press “Connect”. The red LED will light, as a message is transmitted - this occurs when
entering program mode. After the message has been sent, the green LED will light for
approximately 1 second (visible on same side as buttons). The status at the bottom of the
12-8 configuration tool will indicate if successfully connected.
2. Press “Read”. The current configuration is read from the 12-8 .
3. Make any required changes.
4. Press the “Program” button.
5. Press “Disconnect”, then remove programming lead.
General Configuration
Button Messages: Select the button to view the message, CapCode and beep level assigned to
that button. New button settings can be entered, but will not be written until the program button
is pressed. The program button only needs to be pressed after all button details have been
populated.
Frequency: The transmit frequency between 440 and 470MHz to be set using 25kHz channel
spacing.

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Pager Type: If set to “alphanumeric”, then any message can be set into the message box, and
can only be used with pagers that support alphanumeric messages. When “numeric” is set then
only 0,1,2,3,4,5, ,7,8,9,0,[,],-,E and U characters can be used. Tone only pagers are supported by
leaving the message box empty.
Beep Level: Pager beep priority set - 1 highest, 4 lowest.
CapCode Code: Pager ID. Valid codes are 0000008 to 2000000

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Battery Replacement
Care must be taken when replacing the CR2032 coin cell. The battery must be fitted with the ‘+’
up and the ‘-’ touching the PCB. Incorrect battery installation will rapidly discharge the coin cell,
and may damage the transmitter.
After battery replacement, test that the 12-8 is functional by sending a test message. If the unit
fails to operate, remove battery, confirm correct battery orientation and reinsert.

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Technical Specification
Technical Specification
2-86-0000 – UHF Key Ring Transmitter
Frequency Range 440-470MHz - UHF
Frequency Selection User configurable
Power Supply 3V CR2032 button cell
Battery Life Approx. 1000 transmissions
Approx. 10 years standby
Power Consumption Standby: 100nA
Transmit: 45mA
Transmit Power 30mW
Channel Spacing 25kHz
Modulation FSK with NRZ data
Deviation ±4.5kHz
Transmit Duty Cycle Up to 20%; Maximum 30 seconds on time
Baud Rate 512
Message Format POCSAG
Configuration Application 12-8 configuration tool
Programming Cable 12-47-0000 (Board header to DB9)
Can be used with a USB to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable
12-48-0000 (Board header to mini USB)
Serial Port 9 00, N, 8, 1; RS232
Discrete Inputs 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 button options
RF Connector Internal aerial
Environmental Protection Not suitable for outdoor use and should be protected from adverse
environmental conditions
Operating Temperature -10ºC to +55ºC (+14ºF to +131ºF)
Weight 14g
Enclosure Dimensions 5 mm x 35mm x 12mm (WxDxH)
Enclosure Material Plastic
Colour Solid black
Type Approvals AS/NZS 47 9.1:2000 + Amendment 1:2002 (RF)
EN 300-224-2 (RF)
FCC CFR47 Part 90 (RF)
EN 301 489-2 V2.1.0 (EMC)
EN 0950-1:200 (Safety)

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How to Contact Us
Sea Air and Land Communications (Salcom) Ltd
10 Vanadium Place
Addington
Christchurch 8024
New Zealand
T: + 4 (0)3 379 2298
W: www.salcom.com
E: [email protected]
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