User Manual
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§ If ceiling has aluminum tiles, try to install antenna away from
the tiles.
§ Never install antenna on sprinkler system as it may be in direct
violation of the fire code (plus liability issue)
1.3.3 Using bit-error rate to identify antenna placement:
§ This new model uses what’s known as digital spread-spectrum
to communicate with the base. As such BER, or bit-error rate is
used to identify how well the remote units are communicating
with the base.
§ To access BER reading from the Playmaker, remove a unit from
the charging tray and turn it on.
§ After the initial beep, press the keys “Log off”, “Back space” and
“Back space” one at a time. There is no need to rush.
§ At this point, you should be presented with a login screen.
Proceed to log in with the following password: 53846. If you
mistyped the password, turn the unit off and on again, and
repeat the above bullet point.
§ Use the cursor keys to select “BER Test” and press “Enter”.
§ The BER reading should now be displayed. It is a measurement
of how well the Playmaker is receiving from the base station. It
should be 00 at all times. If it fluctuates beyond 00 moderately,
the reception quality is borderline acceptable. If it stays above
00 half the time, you are likely to have an RF issue.
§ Note that BER reading may fluctuate when the Playmaker is on
the move. As such, only take the reading while the Playmaker
is stationary.
§ Once BER testing is completed, you may hit the “Cancel” key to
return to the main diagnostic menu, or press the power button
to turn the unit off. Never leave the unit in the diagnostic menu.
1.4 Programming the Playmaker Units
The Playmakers at this point should be in the charging tray. If not,
proceed to 1.1. Also, the PC should be installed and powered up before
the following steps are taken:
1.4.1 Remove Playmakers from the charging tray
1.4.2 Turn on ONE Playmaker unit and make sure it registers with the
base station. This process automatically sets the Playmaker unit #.
1.4.3 If an error message appears on the display, try powering off the
Playmaker and turning it on again. If symptom persists, it may
indicate (i) a problem with the Playmaker, which you will resolve
later; (ii) the antenna may be installed improperly or disconnected;