Quick Talk TM Wireless Voice Monitor & Alarm Owner’s Manual ________________________________________________________________________________ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CONSTRUCTION FACTORIES WAREHOUSES FARMS UTILITIES AIRPORTS RETAIL STORES SECURITY LAW ENFORCEMENT SHIPPING APARTMENTS SPORTS HOTELS RESTAURANTS SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Ritron Publication 145000081 Rev. A 07-11 © 2011 Ritron, Inc. All rights reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................................. Page Description ABOUT THE QUICK TALKTM WIRELESS VOICE MONITOR & ALARM What this Manual Covers......................................................1 General Information ..............................................................1 TM Quick Talk Models and Frequencies .................................
ABOUT THE QUICK TALKTM WIRELESS VOICE MONITOR & ALARM ................................................................................................. What this Manual Covers Accessories for Quick TalkTM This manual covers basic operation of the Quick TalkTM Wireless Voice Monitor and Alarm. For most applications, this is all the information you will need. Complex features of Quick TM Talk are explained in specific application notices available at www.ritron.com.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WITH REGARD TO RF EXPOSURE FOR THIS PRODUCT.................................................................... EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY: RQT-151, RQT-151M, RQT-451, RQT-451-CANADA: This product generates radio frequency (RF) energy when the state of any of the four inputs has been changed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................... NOTICE The Quick TalkTM should not be used to report conditions relating to the safety of life or property. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, follow these basic safety instructions when using this unit. 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Remove power from the unit before cleaning.
QUICK TALKTM PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES................................................................................................................................. The Quick TalkTM features four (4) separate inputs that can each be programmed with unique voice messages and attributes. All programming is accomplished with the RITRON RQA/RQT PC Programmer software available at www.ritron.com, and a standard USB TM Type A to Mini-B cable for interconnection of the PC computer to the Quick Talk .
QUICK TALKTM PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES................................................................................................................................. Input Screen The Input Screen is used to uniquely program the behavior of each input. these codes -- they screen out interference from other radio systems operating on your transmit frequency.
QUICK TALKTM PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES................................................................................................................................. Input Type Each input can be programmed for one of the three (3) basic types of Input operation. Contact Closure – Is used when a switch closure is connected to the input. Analog Input – Voltages above the High Analog Setpoint cause the Input OPEN message to transmit.
QUICK TALKTM PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES................................................................................................................................. Holdoff Mode - option transmits messages immediately upon a change of switch condition, and will hold off a message indicating further change for the programmed holdoff time. Example: A Quick TalkTM is used as a gate doorbell.
QUICK TALKTM PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES................................................................................................................................. QC or DQC Code Select from a list of QC and DQC Codes to transmit subaudible squelch tones for interference elimination. transmitted immediately prior to the Alert Tone and Power Alert message. To program an ANI string, select Selcall or DTMF and enter the string in the value field.
QUICK TALKTM TRANSMITTER TABLE FREQUENCIES AND TONES ................................................................................................... TM The Quick Talk transmitter operates exclusively on a 12.5 kHz narrow band channel bandwidth. Many of the Frequency Table Codes programmed in your compatible Ritron radios are for 25 kHz wide band channels. If these codes are selected when programming your TM TM Quick Talk radio, the radio will operate at a 12.5 kHz narrow band channel bandwidth.
QUICK TALKTM TRANSMITTER TABLE FREQUENCIES AND TONES ................................................................................................... TABLE 5: Canadian UHF model radios only Code 01 02 Frequency (MHz) 458.6625 469.2625 Color Dot Channel Bandwidth 25 kHz 25 kHz TABLE 6: Quiet Call Tone Codes Code Frequency 00 None 01 67.0 02 71.9 03 74.4 04 77.0 05 79.7 06 82.5 07 85.4 08 88.5 09 91.5 10 94.8 Code Frequency 11 97.4 12 100.0 13 103.5 14 107.2 15 110.9 16 114.8 17 118.8 18 123.0 19 127.
RECORDING YOUR QUICK TALKTM VOICE MESSAGES ................................................................................................................... Each of the four Quick TalkTM inputs can be programmed to play two unique voice messages, a “Switch Open” message that plays when the input changes to an OPEN or HIGH condition, and a “Switch Closed” message that plays when the input changes to a CLOSED or LOW condition.
RECORDING YOUR QUICK TALKTM VOICE MESSAGES ................................................................................................................... Custom Voice Messages TM Recording customized Quick Talk voice messages gives them unmistakable meaning and significance. The standard factory prerecorded messages of “Switch Open” and “Switch Closed” require the listener to know how the switch works and what it does.
IDENTIFICATION OF QUICK TALKTM CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................... 1 Battery Holder 8 The battery holder accommodates the six (6) standard “AA” alkaline cells required to power the Quick TalkTM. A 10-conductor cable for connection of external power supply and up to four (4) switch inputs. NOTE: Always install a fresh set of alkaline batteries before programming the unit.
INSTALLING THE QUICK TALKTM ................................................................................................................................................... Prior to installing the Quick TalkTM transmitter, it is important to verify all radio programming to be certain that you have achieved the operation you desire. Re-programming requires the removal of the Quick TalkTM from it’s installed location, which can be time consuming and frustrating. 1.
OPTIONAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... Connecting an External +12 VDC Power Supply TM The Quick Talk may be used with an external +12 VDC power supply. With an external supply connected the internal batteries are automatically configured as a back-up power source.
RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................ WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: RITRON, INC. ("RITRON") provides the following warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship in RITRON Radios and Accessories under normal use and service during the applicable warranty period (as stated below).
