System Manual

EkoTek System Installation and Configuration Manual

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1. Disabled.

2. Single press raises alarm.

3. Double press raises alarm.

A long press of the red button always clears an alarm raised by the red button or the

external alarm contact.

The mains powered call point is functionally similar but provides terminals for wiring

to an external low voltage DC supply and contains an internal rechargeable battery

pack for battery backup in case of supply failure.

The call point can also be used as a repeater while still retaining call point

functionality. For mounting positions where the unit is at body height this is not

recommended, as the quality of link that the call point can offer will degrade when

someone stands near or in front of the unit. This may cause devices communicating

through the call point repeater to lose contact with the network. For high positions

such as operating in conjunction with a ceiling pull cord this should not be a problem.

A situation where repeater operation may be acceptable if the unit is at body height is

to allow the unit to be a repeater for mobile devices only. This can be achieved by

setting the call point’s ‘Downstream channel’ to a channel that other repeaters cannot

use as an ‘Upstream channel’.

5. Call fob

The call fob allows assistance calls to be raised, using the

location signals from repeaters for accurate location

determination. The call fob also supports dead man, man

down and location alarms [explained in ‘Configuration’

section].

The configuration of the call fob is downloaded from the hub

when the call fob is powered up.

The selection of the call fob options is by hub configuration.

All call fobs are physically identical and support the same features (if enabled at the

hub).

An LED, buzzer and vibrate motor are contained within the call fob and are used to

indicate the call status. These change when a call is accepted by a remote user

using the hub or a pager. Indication of ‘assistance on its way’ is signalled in this way.

An AAA size battery powers the call fob. Either rechargeable NiMH or disposable

alkaline batteries may be used. Note that rechargeable batteries cannot be charged

in the call fob; the battery will have to be removed and placed in an external charger

when charging is required.

For further information see 9621-8277 EkoTek call fob user guide.