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Table of Contents Compatible Pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hardware Provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assigning Manager Pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Locating Misplaced Pagers ............................................ 21 Programming Pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Individual Pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Program Pager Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation and Setup Hardware Provided The system contains the transmitter keypad, an instruction booklet, an antenna, a strip of Velcro, rubber feet, and a 12-VDC power adapter. Notice: Operation is subject to the following: • This device may or may not cause interference. • This device will accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the unit.
Keypad Description Before using the keypad, read the following keypad descriptions. Note: As the display changes, the keys may perform different functions. Setup Key F Keys The Setup key enables menus when checking or changing the transmitter’s programmed settings. The F (function) keys are the first row of keys under the display. The F1 - F4 keys correspond to the bottom row of text in the keypad display window. 12:00: 36 am Guest Mgr 1 and Mgr 2 Keys Long Range Systems T7400 Number Keys 800.
Basic Paging Operation Guide The following are the most commonly used procedures for paging. Make sure that all rechargeable guest or staff pagers are not on the charging unit and all battery-operated pagers are turned on. Page Guest Pagers: Non-Alphanumeric (AdverTeaser, Pizza, Lobster, Coaster Call pagers) 1. Main screen displays – Guest #: - - - 2. Enter number assigned to guest at handout. 3. Press ENTER to send page. 4. Return guest pagers to charging unit after paging.
All Call Page: Page all guest pagers simultaneously. At (Guest #: - - -) Screen Display: 1. Enter 000 then press ENTER. All Staff Alpha Page: Page all staff alpha pagers simultaneously. 1. Press STAFF. 2. Press 9-1-1 then ENTER. 3. Enter message number code (000-099) (see Preset Messages Table below). 4. Press ENTER to send page. OR 5. Choose F1 (V1), F2 (V2), F3 (V3) or F4 (Exit) for 1, 2 or 3 vibrations. All Staff SP4 Page: Page all Staff SP4/Star pagers simultaneously. 1. Press STAFF. 2.
Special Functions Theft-Deterrent Function Theft deterrent is used to alert staff and guests that they are leaving the premises while still carrying the coaster/pager. When Activated: • The transmitter sends a signal to the coaster/pager, and if the signal is not received, the coaster/pager will emit a continuous beep sound until it is returned to the charging unit or back in range. • The LED screen on the alphanumeric pagers will display “OUT OF RANGE”.
Tracking This function allows the host to monitor which Guest or Staff pager has been paged, and continues paging the same pager number, based on a user defined interval and duration time. The pager number is cleared on the keypad unit when duration time is complete or when user clears the number by12 pressing Func00 :the 36 am 12 :12 00 :12 00 :00 ::36 : 36 : 36 am am am tion Key (F1-F4) under the number, referred to as canceling the page.
Interval The Interval defines how many seconds of time pass between each Tracking re-page. The Interval can be set from 10-255 seconds. The default Interval is 10 seconds. Example: If tracking is enabled for a duration of 90 seconds with an interval of 10 seconds, then a tracking page will be sent out every 10 seconds for 1 ½ minutes. So the recipient pager will go off once on the initial page and 9 more times within the next 1½ minutes.
• If paging, default is set to Guest, press Staff before entering the pager or group number. 2. Enter the message to send. 3. Press ENTER. To Turn Group Paging On/Off 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press 1 (System). 3. Press F2 (DN) until display shows 1) POCSAG. 4. Press 1) Group Paging. 5. Select 1) Groups Enabled. 6. Press F1 (Yes) or F4 (No). Dry Contacts The Dry Contact are contacts or switches that are connected through a wire to the T7400, for example: Doorbell.
T7400A Dry Contact Specifications: Input Voltage 0-5 Volts DC Contact Diameter 2.5 mm Contact Type Mono Plug T7400A Dry Contact Cable Specifications: Contact Diameter 2.5 mm Contact Type Mono Plug Number of Conductors 2 Ring Connection Positive Tip Connection Ground Set Alarms This function is used to set the transmitter to page an individual or all STAFF pagers at a specific time or on a timed interval. The transmitter can send 10 different time alarms or periodic alarms.
Interval Alarms are alarms that re-page a staff pager at regular intervals. 1. Enter the desired time interval in hours and minutes (HH:MM) and Press ENTER. 2. Enter pager number to be alerted. 3. Type in canned message (See Table on pg. 7) and press ENTER. Daily Alarms are alarms that re-page a staff pager at a particular time every day. 1. At the Time of Day menu enter the time for alarm. 2. Select F1 (AM) or F2 (PM). 3. Type in pager number to be alerted and press ENTER. 4.
Feature Setup Procedures User Password All of the functions that adjust paging preferences are protected by a Password. • To reduce tampering with critical settings, the keypad is password protected. • The Password 56789 allows you to enter most restricted programming screens. • Press F4 at any menu to return to the Guest menu. Set Manager Password To change the Manager Password: 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press F2 (DN). 3. Select 2) Manager Password. 4.
To turn Alphanumeric Guest Paging Vibration On or Off: Select 2) Alphanumeric Vibe. Press F1 (YES) to turn Alphanumeric Vibration On of F2 (NO) for Off. Manager Pager - Select: 1) Vibe 1 time. 2) Vibe 2 times. 3) Vibe 3 times. F2 (ON) 1) Vibe continuously. 2) Vibe/Beep 1 time. 3) Vibe/Beep 2 times. F2 (ON) 1) Vibe/Beep 3 times. 2) Beep 3 times. 3) Beep continuously.
Setting Time and Date for T7400A Set Date: 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press 2) Date/Time. 3. Press 3) Set Date. 4. Enter Date (MM/DD/YY) (e.g. March 11, 2010 = 03/11/10) and press ENTER. Set Time: 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press 2) Date/Time. 3. Press F2 (DN). 4. Press 1) Set Time. 5. Enter Time (--:--) (e.g. 08:30) and select F1 (AM ) or F2 (PM). Time Format: 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press 2) Date/Time. 3. Press 2) Time Format. 4. Select 1) 12 hour or 2) 24 hour.
Repeat Delay When using a repeater, it may be necessary to add a delay between pages when paging multiple pagers to allow the repeater time to repeat the signal and detect the next one. To add repeat delay: 1. Press SETUP. 2. Enter Password. 3. Press 1) System. 4. Press F2 (DN) until the display shows 2) Repeat Delay. 5. Press 2 (2: Repeat Delay.) 6. Select F1 (YES) to enable or F4 (NO) to disable. Note: If Repeat Delay is enabled, Anti-Theft will be disabled.
Display the Guest and Staff Prompt When paging Guest or Staff Alpha Pagers, the user is shown a prompt: T7400A Transmitter screen Display Select Page Mode MSG: 035 - - - Out: Table Ready Exit To Select Desired Paging Prompt: Three prompt modes are available for the Staff and Guest Messaging. • Default Canned - This mode will display the prompt with message on the transmitter display. The user may add to the message or send as is. (Ex: Type “035 222” to send “Table Ready 222”).
Maintenance Functions ! Caution: The following features are not normally adjusted unless directed by LRS. Paging Types in Mixed Systems When using different types of pagers, be sure that alphanumeric pagers are numbered higher than the nonalphanumeric pagers. Setting Crossover Points This function is used to set the crossover points where non-alphanumeric end and alphanumeric pagers begin. Crossover points must be set using the following rules: The default crossover point for Staff Pagers is 50.
Adjust Transmit Power The maximum output power of the transmitter is 120mW. The range may be increased or decreased from the transmitter by adjusting this transmit power level. The power levels are 1 through 5. Default from the factory is power level 3. To set the power level: 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press F2 (DN) until the display shows 2: Transmit Power. 5. Press 2 (2:Transmit Power). 6. Set the required power level (from 1 through 5). 7. Press ENTER. Assign Manager Pagers 1.
If turning function ON: 8. Enter Start Time for Auto Location (- -: - -) and press ENTER to continue. 9. Press F1 (AM) or F4 (PM). Run Locate Run locate is used to immediately locate any misplaced coasters around the restaurants (ideal during closing hours). When activated: • A signal is sent out to ALL guest pagers. • Pagers will Beep or Flash until returned to charging unit or batteries removed. To activate 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press 3 (OTHER). 3. Choose 3 (Locate Pagers). 4.
Programming Pagers Pager numbering and mode setup is used to renumber or set up individual pagers. Note: Be sure to refer back to “Paging Types in Mixed Systems” section to ensure that pagers are programmed using appropriate crossover points. Individual Pagers Note: Rechargeable pagers can have their System ID’s changed or their vibration turned on or off as a group. 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press F2 (DN). 3. Press 1 (1 Program. 5. Press 1 (1: Prg Pager). 7.
3. At the Select Type menu, press 1 (1: Guest Pagers). 4. Enter Pager Number and press ENTER. 5. Remove the coaster from the charger. 6. When flashing stops, press ENTER. 7. The pager will beep four times to indicate it is being programmed and the screen will display: Example: System ID = 0, Pager ID Number = 99, All Page = 911 • [0]123 prg Single • [0]911 prg All Page • [0]0 prg System 8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 for the remaining coasters. 9.
• Prg C3: [0]0 10. Return the Pager to the Charger when Programming is complete. 11. Repeat Steps 2 through 10 for the remaining Pagers. 12. When finished, remove Pagers from the Charger and Page each one. 13. Reprogram any Pagers that Do Not Page. Staff Pagers (Battery Operated Alpha Pagers) This procedure is repeated for each pager being programmed. Note: Staff Alpha Pagers numbers must be above POCSAG start. 1. Turn all of the Pagers Off (or remove batteries). 2.
• Prg All Page [0]911 • Prg System [0]0 • Group [1] 1 • Group [2] 2 9. Return the Pager to the Charger when done (If rechargeable). 10. Repeat steps 2 through 8 for the remaining Pagers. 11. When finished, remove Pagers from the Charger and Page each one. 12. Reprogram any Pagers that Do Not Page. Alpha Encryption • Only LRS Alpha pagers can be encrypted and be programmed from the transmitter • Encryption does not change the pager numbering 1. Press Setup. 2. Enter Access Code. 3.
Note: more than 1 pager can be encrypted at once. • The unit will wait 5 seconds and send out the signal. • The screen will display “prg encryption none” (or 128 bit key) then “Transmitting Key”. • Continue this procedure with the remaining pagers. Program Pager Vibration The Program Vibration feature can program a set of Guest or Staff Pagers all at once to Vibrate or not Vibrate when paged. 1. Be sure All Pagers are on the Charger. 2. Press SETUP and enter Password. 3. Press F2 (DN). 4.
System Specifications Notice - Operation is subject to the following: • This device may cause interference. • This device will accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the unit. Transmitter Required voltage: One 110/220V outlet for the pager keypad. Operating Frequency: 467.75 MHz Radiated Power <120 mW Operating Range: Dependent upon pagers used and topography and environment. Battery Powered Pagers Required voltage: One AAA Alkaline battery for the pager.
Troubleshooting Display shows Nothing Be sure power supply is plugged in. • If yes – Be sure power supply is good. Substitute the transmitter power supply with the charger supply. – Be sure the outlet circuit is on. – Unplug and re-plug a few times to be sure the unit doesn’t need a reset. • If no – plug it in. Remedy If power supply is good call LRS to troubleshoot further. If power supply is bad call LRS to order a power supply.
LRS Pagers Available for the T7400A Using the 4-Line Alphanumeric Pager UP SCROLL DOWN www.pager.net DOWN SELECT/READ BUTTON Menus Alphanumeric Pager Screen Read All 10/25 10:38am UP SCROLL DN Selecting Functions 1. From Read All screen, press UP (or DN) Scroll button until desired selection displays. 2. Press Read/Select button to select item. 3. Press Up (or DN) Scroll button to choose/adjust. 4. Press Read/Select to confirm/set. Power On/Off Set ON (if unit is off) 1.
Read Message Alphanumeric Pager Screen Read All 10/25 10:38am UP SCROLL DN • Messages are displayed upon receipt. • Press Read/Select to display. To Review Stored Messages: 1. Select “Read All?”. 2. Press Read/Select to display messages and time stamps. 3. Use the UP (or DN) Scroll button to scroll through messages. Delete Messages 1. Using the UP (or DN) scroll button, scroll until display shows “Delete All?”. 2. Press Read/Select. 3. Use the UP (or DN) scroll button to select YES or NO. 4.
Select Alert Mode 1. Using the UP (or DN) scroll button scroll until display shows “Set Alert Mode”. 2. Use the UP (or DN) scroll button to select Beep, Vibe, or Both. 3. Press Read/Select to set: Beep - Use the Up (or DN) scroll button to select: • Select Beep Type - Loud or Soft and press Read/Select to set. • Set Alert Time (seconds) and press Read/Select to set. Vibe - Use the Up (or DN) scroll button to select: • Set Vibe strength - Strong or Weak and press Read/Select to set.
Using the SP5 1-Line Rechargeable Alphanumeric Pager www.pager.net Charging The SP5 uses the Charger 5 (CH-R5) 1. Place the pager in the charger. 2. Allow unit to fully charge overnight. 3. Remove from charger, pager will vibrate or beep to show it is working. 4. LCD will show the pager’s ID. 5. Replace the pager in the charger at the end of each day. Menus To access the vibe/contrast menu, remove the pager from the charger. While vibrating or beeping, press and hold the Select button for 8 seconds.
Contrast To set the Contrast Level 1. Enter the vibe/contrast menu as described above. 2. Highlight the Contrast selection then PRESS and HOLD the SP5 pager Button until the screen shows. SP5 Pager Screen VIBE 3. Press or hold the Select Button to the desired Contrast. The level will increase to max (NOTE: screen could be dark and hard to read), Release the Select Button and press or hold again to change the level back towards the minimum or to desired contrast. 4. To exit, wait 8 seconds.
Using Non-Alphanumeric Guest Pagers Charging Any rechargeable guest pager will require use of an LRS charger. 1. Place the guest pager in the charger. For 15 Coasters, 10 Pizza pager, and 10 Lobster call pagers. Do not stack more than 10 pagers at a time on a Charger. 2. Allow unit to charge fully overnight. 3. Remove from charger, and pager will vibrate, beep, and light all lights as a verification that it is working. 4. Replace the pager in the charger at the end of each day.
Cleaning & Charging Instructions For LRS Paging Equipment Cleaning: LRS pagers are made from industrial-strength, polycarbonate material. However, this material is susceptible to hairline cracking if non-approved cleaners are used. When cleaning LRS pagers, we recommend only using ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL-BASED CLEANERS. To clean the equipment: 1. Take a clean rag and an isopropyl-alcohol based cleaner. 2. Soak the clean rag with the isopropyl alcohol cleaner. 3. Wipe down the pagers or equipment.
Warranty Long Range Systems, LLC warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a two-year period after the original date of consumer purchase. The warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accident, misuse, improper electrical connection, or failure to charge the product within 30 days of receipt. Rechargeable pagers are required to stay on charge while not in use.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. RF Warning Statement: This device must be operated in a stationary table top configuration and should not be held or carried while in operation.