USER MANUAL POWERCOM® RF1 WRS7000DSI
Copyright 2013 Copyright 2013 Dynamic Services International Inc. PowerCom Division. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by PowerCom and are protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Fleetwood Group, Inc. manufactures PowerCom RF1 for Dynamic Services International Inc. on OEM base. The relevant products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.
Table of Contents 1.0 PowerCom RF1 ...................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Applications/Advantages ............................................................................................. 1 1.3 RF Communication .................................................................................................
8.1.5 Sequence ........................................................................................................... 6 8.2 Changing Answer Types ............................................................................................ 6 8.3 Low Battery Warning ................................................................................................. 6 8.4 RF Performance ........................................................................................................ 6 9.
1.0 PowerCom RF1 1.1 Introduction This product consists of wireless (RF) handheld 14-key numeric keypads and a Base Station. The system is generally used to record answer/s to single or multiple choice question/s as part of a classroom presentation, decision-making session, focus group, or videoconference. It offers methods for collecting and immediately reporting group response. PowerCom RF1 is a wireless handheld response system that provides numeric data interaction for meeting or learning environments.
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4.0 Button Descriptions 3.0 System Description and Setup Figure 3. RF1 keypad 3.1 Room Layout Figure 2. Typical Room Layout 4.1 CLR key 3.2 Placement of the PowerCom RF1 System The Base Station can be located anywhere in the area where the keypads are to be used. PowerCom RF1 keypads can operate in a room up to 650’ x 650’ (WRS970-DSI) in size with the base station being placed in the center of the venue. The total range of the system is determined by the base and keypad, whichever is shorter.
6.0 Static Mode Keypad 4.4 Symbol Key (*SYM) This key is mainly used to separate answers for multiple answer questions. Please allow a second or two to pass before entering any numbers after using the symbol key to ensure that the number appears after the symbol and doesn’t override the symbol. 4.5 Number Keys A keypad in Static mode is configured to a specific Base ID and address. Each keypad on a system must be set to the same Base ID of the Base Station to be used.
7.2 Changing Keypad Number and Channel Number Make sure base station is detected properly. Choose “Change Keypad Channel and Address” from the drop down menu of the Device group in Powercom Tab. Follow the instructions to continue. 8.0 Keypad Operation 8.1 Available Question Types All answer to question types is determined by the PowerCom software. The software must be connected to the base for data to be sent from the keypad.
when done. Answers are tallied based on which range answers fall in. 8.1.4 Priority This question type allows for up to 30 programmable answer choices (1-30). Keypad users are asked to input the choices in order according to the question’s given criteria. Each choice must be separated by use of the “*SYM” key. The “Send” key must be pressed when finished with inputs. The Result displays the first priority as the default, presenter uses Ctrl + numeric key to change display of other priority. 8.1.
There are three commonly used channels for wireless internet access points: Channel 1, 6 and 11. The base station can be set up to avoid 1 to 2 of these channels if needed. The available settings are displayed in Table 1. See your network administrator for help in determining the optimum setting. 9.
10.0 WRS97x Data Format and Command Lists The Base Station data format, command lists, and associated microcode are proprietary to PowerCom. People who wish to develop their own applications may purchase the PowerCom RF1 WRS970 API. This is a software developer’s toolkit that includes the necessary communication drivers for the base station. 11.0 PowerCom® HID Base Station Model Number: WRS970-DSIH, WRS971-DSIH PowerCom® offers HID compliant base stations.
3. The owner will send the defective component via prepaid freight to: Fleetwood Group, Inc. Electronics Division Product Service Coordinator RMA#: 11832 James Street Holland, MI 49424 4. If the factory determines the defect is due to negligence or oversight on the part of the owner, the owner will be invoiced for the cost of the repair. 15.0 FCC, IC, and EU Compliance Information WRS7000DSI contains N240D RF Module Responsible Party Pertaining to the Declaration of Conformity Fleetwood Group, Inc.
15.2 FCC/IC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications to the device that are not approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the device. 15.
16.0 Technical Specifications © 2013 Dynamic Services International Inc. PowerCom Division. All Rights Reserved. ǀ 1-212-997-2000ǀ www.PowerComARS.
17.0 Troubleshooting Procedures ISSUE Keypad does not turn on Poor RF Performance Short range with keypads Keypad vote not sending POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Battery may be inserted backwards. Check that the positive side of the battery is touching the coin cell retainer. Battery is dead. Replace the battery. Base not in open area. Do not place the base inside cabinets.
18.0 Index A R Accessories, 8 Address Settings, 4 Answer Types, 5-6 Return Parts, 8 RF Communication, 1 RF Performance, 6 B S Batteries, 7 Service, 8 Software, 7 I Interface, 7 T O Technical Specifications, 10 Troubleshooting, 11 Operating Modes, 4 Static, 4 V P Patent information, 1 PowerCom Products, 2 Voting, 5 W Warranty, 8 © 2013 Dynamic Services International Inc. PowerCom Division. All Rights Reserved. ǀ 1-212-997-2000ǀ www.PowerComARS.