Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. 360 Herndon Parkway Suite 1400 Herndon, VA 20170 http://www.rheintech.com Appendix J: Client: Model #: Standards: ID’s: Report #: Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc. FAP6210-001 FCC 15.247 & IC RSS-210 SP8-FAP6210001/9568A-FAP6210001 2011030 Manual Please refer to the following pages.
IWT Miner Mesh Handset Operator Manual FAP6210-001 Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc. 1047 Vista Park Drive, Suite A Forest, VA 24551 Phone: (434)316-5230 Fax: (434)316-5232 www.iwtwireless.
CONTENTS 1.0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................................3 2.0 SAFETY INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................................3 2.1 2.2 2.3 GENERAL DEVICE USAGE:...................................................................................................................3 DEVICES USED IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES:..............
1.0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Innovative Wireless Technologies’ Miner Mesh Handset (MMH) is a two way radio handset designed primarily for use in industrial mining applications. The MMH is a portable device which provides voice, data and tracking capabilities over an ad-hoc wireless communications network. Some key features of the MMH: • • • • • • 2.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
2.2 DEVICES USED IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES: This device has been evaluated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) per Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations Part 23. MSHA Approval Number: TBD Per MSHA’s evaluation, this product has been determined to be intrinsically safe under the following conditions of use: TBD Never disassemble the handset, add or remove accessories, change or charge the battery, while underground. Doing so may create an unsafe condition. 2.
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS FOR FAP6210-001 ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Dimensions (without Antenna) Weight (with Battery) Enclosure -30C to +60C ambient -30C to +60C ambient 5.5”x2.5”x1.5” 13.5oz IP67 (When assembled with antenna and IS Battery pack.) Alkaline Battery Pack Voltage 5.8V – 9.
4.1 HANDSET CONTROLS: Volume / Power (On/Off) Knob: The Volume Knob is located on the top right of the handset. Rotating clockwise will first turn on the handset and then increase the volume. Rotate counter clockwise to lower the volume and turn off the handset. Group Select Knob: The group select knob is located on the top middle of the handset. The knob allows the selection of 16 different groups for voice and text messages. See section 5.1 for more information.
Antenna Group Select Emergency Volume / Power Clear Speaker Microphone Accessory Connector Push To Talk (PTT) Display Keypad MMH Front View Figure 1 Revised: 4/29/2011 Approval: 6650-11-0014 R4 Page 8 of 17
4.2 HOME MENU DESCRIPTION: When the handset is first powered up the home menu will be displayed. The home menu displays the status of the handset and allows you to access advanced functions. See figure 2. The top of the display shows current status icons. Volume: The volume icon is only active when changing the volume using the volume knob. Additional crescents indicate louder volume. The icon will become hidden a few seconds after the volume adjustment is complete.
Volume New Text Message Talk Around Mode Battery Level Call Destination Signal Strength Menu Home Menu Figure 2 4.3 HANDSET ID Each handset has a unique ID. This ID is used for tracking and to place calls and send text messages to a specific handset. To show the ID of the handset press the Square ( ) key, labeled ‘Inf’ while in the home menu. The ID of the handset will be shown for a few seconds before automatically returning to the home menu.
5.0 HANDSET OPERATION: This section details the operation of the handset. The handset will automatically detect the mesh network and adjust its frequency and power as directed by the network. The user can not change any aspects of the RF operation of the handset. The user can place voice calls, send and receive text messages and signal an emergency. To turn the handset on, turn the volume knob clockwise. There will be resistance and an audible click.
There are two types of Group calls; Network and Talk Around. Network calls can be received by any handset within range of the mesh network while Talk Around calls can only be received by handsets within direct range of the caller. (Talk Around calls do not use or require the mesh network). Group calls will only be heard by handsets that have selected the same group while Broadcast calls will be heard by all handsets in range, regardless of which group is selected.
Text Message Menu Figure 4 Viewing Text messages If you have received a new text message an envelope icon will appear in the top of the display. To view this text message press the Diamond ( ) key labeled ‘Txt’. The display will change to the Text Message display. Press the Diamond ( ) key again to read your text messages. Use the Triangle (▲) (▼) keys to scroll through messages that are longer than can be displayed on the screen. The Diamond ( ) Key labeled ‘Next’ will advance to the next message.
Text Message Viewing Menu Figure 5 Sending Pre-Programmed Text Messages The MMH has several standard text messaged pre-programmed. To send on of these messages press the Diamond ( ) Key labeled ‘Txt’ in the Home Menu. Next Press the Triangle (▼) key labeled ‘Sel’. This will bring up a menu displaying pre-programmed messages. Use the Triangle (▲) (▼) Keys to scroll through the messages. You may also use the number keys to jump to a message.
Pre-Programmed Message Menu Figure 6 Text Message Destination Menu Figure 7 Sending Custom Text Messages The MMH can also send custom messages. To send a custom message press the Diamond ( ) Key labeled ‘Txt’ in the Home Menu. Next Press the Triangle (▼) key labeled ‘New’. This will bring up a new display. The current destination is shown in the top left and the middle of the display is blank. Use the keypad to enter the text you wish to send.
or number you wish to enter appears, quit pressing the button. After a second the cursor (thin vertical bar in the display) will appear to the right character just entered indicating that you may enter the next character. The Triangle (▲) (▼) Keys can be used to move the cursor left and right. Press the (#) key to insert a space. Press the (#) key multiple times to rotate through various punctuation and other symbols. Press the Star (*) key to delete the character to the left of cursor.
6.0 HANDSET MAINTENANCE: The handset is designed to require minimal maintenance from the user. If the handset is dirty, use a 1” paint brush or similar brush to clean loose dust and debris from your handset before wiping clean with a damp cloth taking care not to scratch the display. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaners as this may result in damage to the chassis. If using the alkaline battery pack the alkaline batteries may be replaced by the user.
