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System Definitions STRATEGIC Technologies Inc
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iTRX Series Users Guide (STI) Feb 6, 2004
System Definitions
Active Mode .................... The area of confinement is monitored by the ACU in this mode. The display
on the ACU has the date and time on the top line.
Alarm .............................. An event that needs immediate attention.
Battery (iTX).................... Proprietary 6V power pack in the iTX.
Battery (ACU).................. There are two batteries in the ACU. The main battery (lead acid) provides
power to the ACU when it is disconnected from AC power (life - 8 hours).
The memory back-up battery (Lithium) provides power to the event memory
and the clock when the ACU is switched off (life - one month). Both batteries
are re-chargeable.
Case Open (ACU)........... Alarm that indicates the ACU has been opened or severely damaged.
CC................................... Central Computer.
Clear ............................... An event that indicates an alarm has been resolved.
CMU................................ Cellular Module Unit. Uses the cellular telephone network to connect the
ACU to the CC.
Cursor............................. A block that blinks indicating which number is being edited in Extended
Function Mode.
Date Format.................... The order in which the date appears (YMD, DMY, MDY) on the display.
Dial Mode........................ The type of dialling the ACU will perform when calling the CC.
Downloading................... The act of sending information from the ACU to the CC
Event............................... An occurrence that is generated by the ACU or CC.
Extended
Function Mode................ Accessible by using the LOCK. Used to change internal settings and
parameters of the ACU.
Function Mode................ Accessible by using the LOCK. Used when installing the ACU.
FVU................................. Field Verification Unit. Used to monitor the participant away from the area of
confinement.
ID .................................... The number generated by the CC that identifies each participant.
Info.................................. An event that is for your information or does not require immediate attention.
Interference..................... Radio Frequency noise that affects the communication link between the ACU
and iTX.