Cellular Receiver and Transmitter Installation Guide
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FCC Information FCC ID: LSQ-MEMS-3000-GSM FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The FCC requires the following statement for your information. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
The user or installer may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “Interference Handbook”. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. The user shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the Installation Instructions or User’s Manual. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction.................................................................... 1 2 Installing the MEMS3000 Receiver.................................. 3 Before Installation............................................................. 3 Installation Equipment .................................................. 3 Installation Tools.......................................................... 4 Offender Information in the MWS.................................... 4 Placing the Receiver ......
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide 7 Dismantling the MEMS3000 Equipment ......................... 23 Before Dismantling...........................................................23 Performing an End of Service.............................................23 Disconnecting and Packing the MEMS3000 Receiver ..............24 Removing the Transmitter.................................................24 Deactivating and Packing the Transmitter ............................25 8 System Maintenance .........
List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1 Placing the MEMS3000 Receiver ..................................... 5 Figure 2 Positioning the MEMS3000 Receiver ................................ 6 Figure 3 Installing the MEMS3000 Receiver .................................. 7 Figure 4 Performing an On-Demand Test.....................................19 Figure 5 Dismantling the Transmitter Clip....................................
1 Introduction Welcome to the Electronic Monitoring System and correctional tool, created by Elmo-Tech Ltd., that has the ability to collect, analyze, and intelligently act on information from multiple sources. An inconspicuous Transmitter (TX) is attached to the client's ankle or wrist by means of a tamper-detecting strap. The client's presence (or absence) is tracked constantly by radio transmissions between the Transmitter and the MEMS3000 Receiver.
2 Installing the MEMS3000 Receiver Installing the MEMS3000 Receiver involves: f Assembling the appropriate equipment f Verifying that the Offender is registered in the MWS software f Locating the optimal place and position for the unit in the Offender’s curfew site f Setting up the unit Before Installation Before leaving the monitoring center, check that you have the correct installation kit and the appropriate installation tools.
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide Installation Tools You will also need the following installation tools: f Manual Reset Device (MRD)– for activating the Transmitter f Strap locking tool – for locking the Transmitter f 0.
2 Installing the MEMS3000 Receiver Make sure the MEMS3000 Receiver is located far away from: f Television sets or other electrical appliances f Microwave ovens f Personal computers or laptops f Disruptive noise sources such as heavy traffic or mechanical vibrations f Heat sources such as a radiator, air duct, or direct sunlight f Excessive moisture or extremely low temperatures f Mirrors or reflective materials Figure 1 Placing the MEMS3000 Receiver 5
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide Positioning the Receiver Always position the MEMS3000 Receiver in a well lit room with the mirror panel facing away from any direct light (as indicated by the in the diagram below ). 3 Direct light in front of the mirror or any backlighting behind the person whose picture is taken (as indicated by the × in the diagram below) may cause severe reflections in the picture.
2 Installing the MEMS3000 Receiver Installing the Receiver After you locate a suitable location for the MEMS3000 Receiver, connect the unit to a power source and set up the breath tube. Figure 3 Installing the MEMS3000 Receiver 1. Insert the appliance end of the supplied power adapter cord into the power socket located on the back panel of the MEMS3000 Receiver. 2. Insert the adapter end of the supplied power adapter cord into a power outlet.
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide After the MEMS3000 Receiver connects to the cellular network, the GSM Network LED located on the back panel turns on. The process of connecting to the cellular network may take up to a minute. The MEMS3000 Receiver automatically switches to Standby mode. 3. Place the short side of the breath tube into the tube holder located in the center of the MEMS3000 Receiver.
3 Calibrating and Attaching the Transmitter You must calibrate the Transmitter before you can attach the Transmitter around the Offender’s wrist or ankle. Calibrating the Transmitter 1. Hold the free end of the Transmitter strap in your hand with the metal pins pointing towards you. 2. Hold the MRD in your other hand, with the two connection points facing the metal pins. 3. Press the metal pins on the Transmitter onto the two connection points on the MRD and hold them in this position. 4.
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide Note: The MEMS3000 Receiver emits a beep and the RF LED flashes every time a signal is received from the Transmitter while the Receiver is in Standby mode. Standby mode ends after: • The Transmitter strap is closed on the Offenders wrist or ankle for at least one minute and the Receiver locks onto the Transmitter. The Receiver is now in Lock mode. • The Receiver receives a successful download from the monitoring center. The Receiver is now in Monitor mode.
3 Calibrating and Attaching the Transmitter 4. Lay the long strap over the female part of the clip ensuring that the strap pins and the clip studs are protruding through the holes in the long strap. 5. Slide the strap holder over the end of the long strap in order to hold the strap in place 6. Move the Transmitter around the wrist or ankle to ensure that it fits comfortably. 7. Place the male part of the clip over the female part, ensuring that the grooves on each side of the clips match. 8.
4 Activating the Offender’s Monitoring Program After installing the monitoring equipment, you can download the Offender’s program configuration and perform a range test. Downloading the Program Configuration 1. Verify that the GSM Network LED on the MEMS3000 Receiver back panel is on and not flashing (Figure 3). If the GSM Network LED is flashing, the line is busy. Wait until the light stops flashing and proceed with the download procedure. 2.
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide Performing a Range Test After the Offender’s program configuration has been successfully downloaded and the MEMS3000 Receiver is in Monitor mode, you can perform a range test. The range test is designed to verify that the MEMS3000 Receiver’s range setting is sufficient to receive signals from the Transmitter throughout the Offender’s curfew site.
4 Activating the Offender’s Monitoring Program 2. Call the monitoring center personnel to request a range test. After the range test is initiated the Receiver’s GSM Network LED begins flashing, indicating that the range test call is being received. After the request has been received, the RF LED begins flashing. Each flash is accompanied by a beeping sound. This indicates that the MEMS3000 is successfully receiving RF signals from the Transmitter and the range test has begun.
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide 5. After you test the range in all the relevant locations, call the monitoring center personnel and request an end to the current range test. After the range test call ends, the Receiver’s RF LED turns off. Performing an Alcohol / Picture Enrollment After the Offender’s program configuration has successfully downloaded, the range test is complete, and the MEMS3000 Receiver is in monitoring mode, you can enroll the Offender into the alcohol monitoring program. 1.
4 Activating the Offender’s Monitoring Program 4. After the Test Completed LED turns on and you hear the Test Complete beeping sound, call the monitoring center personnel and request confirmation that the enrollment was successful. If the enrollment was not successful, repeat the alcohol / picture enrollment procedure. Leaving the Offender’s Curfew Site Make sure you do not leave any equipment or installation tools in the Offender’s home, including the MEMS3000 Receiver carrying case.
5 Performing an On-Demand Test During the monitoring program, the Offender receives on-demand alcohol test requests of the following types: f Scheduled tests according to the predefined test schedule downloaded to the MEMS3000 Receiver f Manual tests from the monitoring center When the Offender performs an on-demand test, the Receiver emits the Test Request beep and the Press Start LED turns on.
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide The Offender must perform the following procedure according to the progression of the Operation Panel LEDs. 1. Position yourself in front of the MEMS3000 Receiver so that the reflection of your eyes in the Mirror Panel is aligned with the upper-side LEDs surrounding the panel. If possible, your forehead and hair should be included in the Mirror Panel reflection. Note: Make sure that no direct light sources are shining on the Mirror Panel. 2. Press Start.
6 Responding to Strap Tampering Events If the monitoring center detects a Strap Tampering event for the Offender’s Transmitter, the Transmitter must be reset. Tampering events can be caused by the following issues: f The Offender tried to cut, open, or otherwise tamper with the Transmitter f The Transmitter straps are defective The following procedure enables you to determine the cause of the Strap Tamper event and take the appropriate actions. 1. Remove the Transmitter from the Offender. 2.
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide 3. Recalibrate the Transmitter. For more information, refer to Calibrating the Transmitter on page 9. f If the recalibration is successful, reattach the Transmitter to the Offender’s wrist or ankle. For more information, refer to Attaching the Transmitter on page 10. f If the recalibration is unsuccessful, the Transmitter is faulty. Either the straps or the whole Transmitter must be replaced.
7 Dismantling the MEMS3000 Equipment Dismantling the MEMS3000 equipment involves: f Performing an End of Service, when applicable f Disconnecting and packing the Receiver f Removing, deactivating, and packing the Transmitter Before Dismantling Before leaving the monitoring center, check that you have the following dismantling tools: f Manual Reset Device (MRD)– for deactivating the Transmitter f 0.
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide 1. Call the monitoring center and ask the monitoring personnel to perform a manual end of service. 2. The monitoring center personnel will call back to confirm a successful end of service. You can now disconnect and pack the MEMS3000 Receiver into its original package. Disconnecting and Packing the MEMS3000 Receiver 1. Unplug the power adapter cord from the wall and from the MEMS3000 Receiver. 2. Pack the MEMS3000 Receiver into its original carrying case. 3.
7 Dismantling the MEMS3000 Equipment Deactivating and Packing the Transmitter Deactivating the Transmitter is essential to preserving the unit’s internal battery. 1. Hold the Transmitter along the strap with the metal pins pointing towards you. Make sure to support the underside of the strap in your hand. 2. Hold the MRD in your other hand, with the OFF button pointing towards the open, free end of the strap and away from the Transmitter body. 3.
8 System Maintenance The following maintenance procedures are recommended to keep the MEMS3000 Receiver and Transmitter functional and in good working order. Cleaning the MEMS3000 Receiver After you bring the MEMS3000 Receiver back to the monitoring center, it is recommended that you clean the unit. 1. Remove the MEMS3000 Receiver from its carrying case. 2. Throw out the breath tube used by the previous Offender. 3. Spray the surface of the MEMS3000 Receiver with an alcohol based cleaner (optional).
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide Cleaning the Transmitter After you bring the Transmitter back to the monitoring center, it is recommended that you clean the unit. The Transmitter is a single mold, especially designed to protect the integrity of the electronic circuits during daily use and while it is being cleaned.
8 System Maintenance 8. Using a dry cloth or towel, dry the Transmitter thoroughly. 9. Place the strap holder back onto the short strap of the Transmitter. 10. Place the Transmitter back into its carrying case. Cleaning the Transmitter Using a Dishwasher 1. Remove the Transmitter from its carrying case. 2. If there are clips on the Transmitter, remove the ‘female’ and ‘male’ parts before cleaning. 3. Remove the strap holder from the Transmitter. 4. Place the Transmitter(s) into the dishwasher. 5.
MEMS3000 Cellular (VBR) Installation Guide Replacing the Transmitter Straps Occasionally, the Transmitter straps must be replaced.
8 System Maintenance Replacing the Straps 1. Using the screwdriver, open the screw(s) that holds the strap clasp to the Transmitter and remove the strap clasp. 2. Gently shake the strap loose from the Transmitter body, being careful not to damage the metal pins on the Transmitter body. 3. Position the new strap over the Transmitter body. Note that the two small holes on the strap must be placed exactly over the two metal pins. 4.
