(T7470 Paging System Transmitter) U S E R M A N UA L Long Range Systems, LLC 4550 Excel Parkway, Suite 200 Addison, TX 75001 800.437.4996 • 214.553.5308 www.pager.
Table Of Contents Compatible Pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hardware Provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display the Staff Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Staff Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Turning ON/OFF Canned Messages in Staff Display Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Editing Canned Messages in Staff Display Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 USB Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatible Pagers Customer Pagers: Staff Pagers: Coaster Call SP5 1-Line Rechargeable Alphanumeric Pager www.pager.net Alphanumeric Coaster appr ime is Wait T minutes 5 1 ox. 1 .net .pager 96 www 49 437. 800. 4 Star Pager 2 1 3 4 RX-E 4-Line Alphanumeric Pager (Battery Operated) 2 800 1 www.p .437.4996 ager.ne t Star Page r AdverTeaser (Paddle)Pager 800.437.4996 www.pager.net 4 3 www.pager.
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.
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 Staff Alpha Page: Page all staff pagers simultaneously. 1. Press STAFF. 2. Press 9-1-1 then ENTER. 3. Enter message number code (000-099). (see Canned Messages Table pg. 8). 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: 1. Press STAFF. 2. Type 0-0-0 then ENTER. 3. Press F1 (YES) to send all page, or F4 (NO) to cancel. 4. Enter a message of 1-9. 5. Press ENTER to send the page. OR 6.
Canned Message Code Message 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 Long Range Systems Phone Call Sales Call Manager Customer Room Visitor Call Ext MTG Room Lane Aisle Void Stamps Change Station Machine Operator Emergency XX Minutes Tee Pro Shop 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 Starter Service drive Showroom Parked Call Voice Mail Dressing room Price check Department Cashier Office Table Winner Pickup Dock You have ma
Special Functions 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. Theft-Deterrent Function Theft deterrent is used to alert staff and guests that they are leaving the premises while still carrying the coaster/pager.
Tracking This function allows the host to monitor which Guest or Staff pager has been paged, and continues paging, based on a user defined interval and run time setting. The pager number is cleared on the keypad unit when 00 :am 36 am 12 :12 00 :12 00 :00 ::the 36 : 36 : 36 am am run time is complete or when user clears the number by press the Function Key (F1-F4) 12 under number. Guest #: --Guest Guest Guest #: #:#: ------- To turn Tracking on (or off): Transmitter Tracking Screen 1.
Interval The Interval defines how many seconds of time passes between pages. The default Interval is 10 seconds. The Interval can be set from 10-255 seconds. To set the Interval 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press 1) system. 3. Press F2 (DN) until display shows 2) Tracking. 4. Press 2. 5. Select 3) Interval. 6. Type in a new time, in seconds, and press ENTER.
Paging Groups 1. Enter the number for the pager or the group. • If only paging staff pagers and have the transmitter default set to Pager, enter the pager or group number directly. • 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 the Password. 2. Press 1 (System). 3. Press F2 (DN) until display shows 2) POCSAG. 4. Press 1) Groups Enabled. 5. Select 2) Group Paging.
• Press F1 for Normally Open. 8. Enter the pager number that will be pager when this event occurs (Pager Num = - - - - ) and press ENTER. 9. Enter a User Message: • Press F2 to create a new message, use the 1-9 keys to enter the text, and then press ENTER to Save. • Press F1 to edit the current message. 10. Select paging type mode - F1 (STAFF), F4 (GUEST). 11. Press F4 to EXIT. T7470 Dry Contact Specifications: Input Voltage 0-5 Volts DC Contact Diameter 2.
able/disable or modify the alarm. Note: If the alarm is already enabled as an interval alarm: • Press F1 (YES) to reset the timer and return to the paging menu. • Press F4 (NO) to continue to the ON/OFF menu. 7. At Enable menu select F1 (YES) to enable the alarm or F4 (NO) to disable the alarm. 8. Select the type of alarm 1 (Interval), 2 (Daily), or 3 (Weekly). Interval Alarms are alarms that re-page a staff pager at regular intervals. 1.
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 3) 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 Freedom Transmitter (T7470) Set Date: 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press 3) 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 3) 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 3) Date/Time. 3. Press 2) Time Format. 4.
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.
Guest Message The Guest Message is the default canned message sent to Guest Alpha Pagers. To change the message. 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press 1 for 1) System. 3. Press F2 (DN) until 1)POCSAG-> is displayed. 4. Press 1 for 1)POCSAG->. 5. Press 3 for 3) Guest Message. 6. Type a number 00-99 for selected canned message and press ENTER. Note: See pg. 16 for Creating Alphanumeric Messages.
Turning ON/OFF Canned Messages in Guest Display Prompt Note: For this feature to be used with Guest Paging, Display Prompt must be enabled. (See pg. 18). To write Freeform messages using the 0-9 keys or USB Keyboard into the Display Prompt, Canned Messages will need to be disabled. To Enable or Disable: 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press 1 (System). 3. Press F2 (DN) until screen shows 1 (POCSAG). 4. Press 1 (POCSAG). 5. press F2 (DN) until screen shows 2 (Canned Msg). 6. Press 2 (Canned Msg). 7.
Display the Staff Prompt When paging Staff Alpha Pagers, the user is shown the prompt: Freedom Transmitter screen Display Select Page Mode MSG: 035 - - - Out: Table Ready Exit To enable or disable seeing this prompt while paging, refer to pg. 20. Staff Message The Staff Message is the default canned message sent to Staff Alpha pagers. To change the message: 1. Press Setup and enter Password. 2. Press 1 (System). 3. Press F2 (DN) until screen shows 1 (Manager Msg). 4. Press 1 (Manager Msg). 5.
Editing Canned Messages in Staff Display Prompt The user has the option of locking the canned message part of the Staff Display Prompt. Note: To change the Canned Messages, see Guest Messages on pg. 19. Example: If the user has Canned Messages Enabled, and Edit Message Enabled, in the Display Prompt of 035 123 “Table Ready 123” ONLY the "123" portion of the message can be changed e.g. to 035 456 (or another number) to display “Table Ready 456”. To Enable or Disable Editing: 1.
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.
power levels are 1 through 5. Default from the factory is power level 3. Reset only by direction from LRS. To set the power level: 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press 1) System, 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. Locating Misplaced Pagers Two location modes are available for finding lost or misplaced pagers/coasters.
Cell Phone Paging/Messaging Overview The Cell Phone interface is used to extend the capability of the on-premise paging system allowing you to notify people on their cell phones. Cell phone paging is an optional service. This service is not required for normal over-the-air UHF paging operations. When a Guest’s Cell Phone number is entered, the transmitter will store the number as a Pager Number between 500 and 599.
1. Press 2) Static. 2. Enter IP Address to assign for the Freedom Transmitter on Network and press ENTER. 3. Enter Netmask address for the Freedom TransmitterT7470 on Network and press ENTER. 4. Enter default gateway address for the Freedom Transmitter on Network and press ENTER. 5. Enter DNS address for the Freedom Transmitter on Network and press ENTER. To select if a Guest receives an SMS text message or a Voice recording 1. Press SETUP and enter Password. 2. Press 1) System. 3.
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 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.
• 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. Press 1 to select 1) Program. 5. Press 2 to select 2) Prg Vibe. 6.
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: 467.750 MHz Operating Range: Dependent upon pagers used, 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.
Service Questions and Answers Should your paging system ever fail or should you need additional paging equipment, call Long Range Systems at (800) 437-4996 or (214) 553-5308 (24/7 days a week) For weekend or night emergencies: • Long Range Systems has 24/7 live technical support available. • Please keep in mind that options are limited over the weekend. LRS Pagers Available for the Freedom Transmitter (T7470) Using the 4-Line Alphanumeric Pager UP SCROLL DOWN www.pager.
Set OFF 1. Using the UP (or DN) scroll button scroll until display shows “Power OFF?” 2. Press Read/Select button to set power on/off 3. At “Power OFF?” screen, use UP (or DN) Scroll button to select YES 4. Press Read/Select button to set 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.
4. Press UP (or DN) scroll button to set on/off time and press Read/Select to move through the segments. Set Key Tone On/Off 1. Using the UP (or DN) scroll button scroll until display shows “Set Key Tone”. 2. Press Read/Select to set key tone on/off. 3. Use the UP (or DN) scroll button to select On or Off. 4. Press Read/Select to set. 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.
Using the Star Pager 1 4 1 2 3 4 800.437.4996 t www.pager.ne Charging Any rechargeable pager will require use of an LRS charger. 1. Place the pager in the charger. 2. Allow unit to fully charge overnight. 3. Remove from charger, and pager will vibrate and light all lights as a verification that it is working. 4. Replace the pager in the charger at the end of each day. • Star Pagers uses the charger 9 (CH-R9) Programming To program the pager see pg.
SP5 Pager Screen VIBE CONTRAST If you PRESS and RELEASE the SP5 pager button the menu will change to: SP5 Pager Screen VIBE CONTRAST To exit this menu wait 8 seconds. To re-enter the vibe/contrast menu at any time, reset the pager, and then hold the SP5 pager button. Vibe To set the Vibration Level 1. Enter the vibe/contrast menu as described above. 2. Highlight the Vibe selection then PRESS and HOLD the SP5 pager Button until the screen shows. SP5 Pager Screen VIBE 3.
Settings To view the current pager settings 1. Remove pager from the charger or reset on the T9601, T9100, or T9101 reset terminals. 2. Press the Select Button repeatedly to scroll through the settings: C1: [System ID number] and Pager ID number C2: [System ID number] and All Page number C3: [System ID number] and System ID number G: Group number Enc: Encryption enabled (128) or none Ver: Current Firmware Version 3. To exit, wait 8 seconds. Messages The pager stores the last 5 received messages.
The pagers all use different chargers: • Coasters use the Charger 8 (CH-R8). • AdverTeasers and Star Pagers use the Charger 9 (CH-R9). • Lobster Pagers use the Lobster Charger (CH-LP). • Pizza Pagers use the Pizza Charger (CH-PZ). Programming To program the pager see pg. 27 Using Alphanumeric Coaster Guest Pagers x. appro ime is Wait T minutes 5 .net .pager 96 www 49 437. 800. 1 Charging Any Alphanumeric Coaster pager will require use of an LRS coaster charger. 1. Place the pager in the charger.
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.
