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STRATEGIC Technologies Inc Active Mode Installation
iTRX Series Users Guide (STI) Feb 6, 2004 17
ACU Installation - using Test Mode
Use this method if you are going to use the standard installation technique.
1. Position the ACU: Remove the ACU and AC power adapter from the case. Place the ACU in a
central location, preferably closer to participant’s bedroom than their living area, elevated at least
three feet / ninety centimetres from the floor.
2. Plug in the ACU: Plug one end of the AC power adapter into a standard110 Volt electrical outlet
and the other end into the ACU. Be sure to screw the AC power connector firmly into the matching
connector on the back of the ACU. Note : Do not connect the telephone line. The ACU will turn
on, displaying the title screen. It will then display the date and time screen. The power and charge
LED will be lit. The charge LED will go out when the internal battery in the ACU is fully charged.
3. Clear Stored Events: Press and hold the . iRX button on the LOCK until the display prompts
“A = Function Mode” press “A” button once. The display will prompt “B = Clear Events”. Press
“B”, the display will now prompt “A = ** Clear ** / B=Cancel”. Press “A” to clear all events.
4. Test for RF Signal Strength: Press “A” button twice. When the display prompts “B=Test Mode”,
press the “B” button to enter Test Mode. Look at the top line marked “RFStr”. The value indicates
the signal strength of the iTX to the ACU. Position the participant on the outer limits of the area of
confinement and note the value displayed. Make a note of this value and reduce it by 30. This
reduced value must be set into the ACU using the Extended Function Mode, refer to page 26.
Note: The higher
the value of the “RFStr”, the smaller the area of confinement.
The lower
the value of the “RFStr”, the larger the area of confinement.
*** Strategic does not recommend settings at the maximum or minimum level when setting the
signal strength.
5. Install the iTX: Follow the instructions outlined under the ACU Installation - Quick Install section if
you need details on installing the iTX.
Installation Completion
6. Test the iTX Signal: Watch the ACU in test mode, to ensure that the signal from the iTX is being
received. The iTX code number will be displayed and the ACU will beep to indicate it has received
the signal from the assigned iTX. Note: during the first 5 seconds after the ACU receives the
signal there will be a “+” immediately in front of the iTX number. This will disappear after 5 seconds
and will be replaced by a ‘T’ if it is the assigned (correct) iTX for the ACU. If the iTX signal is not
received within 1 minute, remove the iTX and check that the battery is properly installed.
7. Reset the iTX: When a signal has been received by the ACU, use the LOCK’s iTX button to reset
the alarms on the iTX. Wait until the next signal from the iTX. If the alarms have been properly
reset, the iTX number will be displayed, with no icons following it.
8. Complete the Installation: On the ACU, press the “A” button until “B=Exit” is displayed. Press
button “B” to exit. Note: the telephone is now connected to the ACU. Connect the telephone
line to the wall and to the “LINE” jack on the ACU. The ACU will call the Central Computer. When
“Call Successful” is displayed, installation is complete.