DataPage MK2 Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Installation & User Manual Scope Communications UK Ltd, Quantum House, Steamer Quay, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5AL Tel: +44 1803 860700 Fax: +44 1803 863716 Email: sales@scope-uk.com Web: www.scope-uk.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System PREFACE Important Installation Information It is the purchasers’ responsibility to determine the suitability of this equipment and its derivatives for any given application, Scope cannot give specific advice in this manual, as each use will require independent evaluation. Scope has, wherever possible, employed extra safeguards or designed optional equipment to further monitor the system’s performance.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System PREFACE Equipment Applications It is the user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of the Scope products for any given application. Scope, including its subsidiaries and Distributors, cannot provide specific advice within this manual, as each application will require independent evaluation. Common sense dictates that certain applications may require back up systems to cover in the event of mains or equipment failure.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System PREFACE Warranty This product is warranted as free from defects of workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the original purchase date. During this time, if there is a defect or malfunction of this product, Scope will, with proof of purchase, repair or replace at its discretion any defective parts, free of charge.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Contents of this box: DataPage Mk 2 UHF Base Station AC Adaptor Internal Antenna Jack plug, Locking, 3.5mm (2 off) Manual Telephone interconnect lead (models NDPMF and NDPLP only) Supplied separately, to order: Numeric Display Pagers Optional External Aerial/Coaxial Cable (See Section: Other aerials) Before attempting to use this equipment, please read the instructions carefully.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System the internal extensions can select this line port either by way of a pre programmed feature button or dialing a discreet code. This line port system will work with all exchanges which will accept that the line port is active from the correct line voltage being present. This system will not work where the exchange requires the line port to receive digital dial tones . Refer to Section 2: “Telephone Interface” for more comprehensive information.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System 4) Plug the AC adaptor into a convenient wall socket. When the unit is first powered up the system will display the following screen for a few seconds: SCOPE MARKETING DataPage Vx.xx Followed by: ENTER PAGER No: > The flashing cursor invites you to enter a pager number (this can be any number between 1 and 9,999) after which you must press ENTER for the number to be accepted.
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DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Fig. 2 Connection port detail PL1 is an optional serial port which must be specified when the unit is ordered Group Calls As previously stated, this system will accept pager identities from number 1 through 9,999. Most pagers will accept a minimum of two identities, enabling the pager to respond to selected group calls as well as its own unique identity.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Other Aerials The range and performance of this equipment can be improved by the addition of more efficient aerials*. These can be installed either inside or outside the building and are connected to the transmitter with 50 ohm coaxial cable. An amplifier is also available for very large sites*. Consult your dealer for further details.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System You may enter a number in the range 1-4 which will correspond to the pager beep codes A, B, C, D respectively. Note, not all pagers are equipped to respond to transmitted beep codes. Press ENTER to confirm or CANCEL to return to the start. After pressing ENTER, the screen display will change to prompt for the transmission data speed: TRANSMIT SPEED: > 1200 bps Press key 1 to select 512 baud, key 2 to select 1200 baud or key 3 to select 2400 baud.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Type in the pager no. which you wish to activate when contact 1 is triggered. After making your selection, press ENTER to store; display will change to: INPUT 1 TONE: > Select a number between 1 - 4 (represents bleep types A,B,C,D) to set the bleep type. After making your selection, press ENTER to store; display will change to: INPUT 1 MESSAGE: > Type in the numeric message you wish to appear on the pager. Press ENTER to store.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System 4: Serial This connection is for units supplied with a serial port enabled and must be specified when ordering. It will not therefore be accessible to the user for systems supplied in the standard configuration. Press key 4. This sets the serial data communication speed between the transcoder and host. The screen will change to display: BAUD RATE (1-8) 9600 Enter a number in the range 1-8.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System 5: Changing the Password Whilst at the main programming menu screen, press ( Screen will change to: ENTER PASSWORD: ? Type in current password and press ENTER. Screen will change to: NEW PASSWORD: ? Type in new password and press ENTER. Screen will change to: CONFIRM PASSW’D: ? Re-type the new password and press ENTER. Screen will now read: Password Updated OK The new password is now successfully stored.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Section 2 Telephone Interface (models NDPMFUSA and NDPLPUSA only) Overview IMPORTANT! This unit must not under any circumstances be connected direct to the public telephone network. It is only intended for indirect connection to an in-house telephone exchange. Any attempt to operate the unit other than as intended will invalidate all equipment warranties and may result in damage to the equipment, the telephone network or both.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Section 2 Telephone Interface (models NDPMFUSA and NDPLPUSA only) Note: in the following pages describing the operation and of the system, the symbol À is used to denote the STAR key on your telephone, which must be pressed wherever the À symbol appears in the text. On some telephone systems, the # key can be used instead and may be preferable in some instances.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Section 2 Telephone Interface (models NDPMFUSA and NDPLPUSA only) FUNCTION: SEND TRIGGER FOR PRE-DEFINED MESSAGE. Select one of the pre-defined messages from the table supplied with your pager manual.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Appendix A Industry Communications Protocols This section deals with the serial data formats commonly used within the On-site Paging Industry. Scope has its own proprietary protocol, but can for certain systems provide a number of other industry-recognized protocols. Warning! Check the protocols available for any given unit before quoting for a specific application. Maximum permissible message lengths will apply. Numeric will always limit to 20 digits.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Appendix A Comp 2 or People Finder Protocol The system must be programmed with valid pager types or ranges. The system can be configured as Numeric, Alphanumeric or mixed. In the case of mixed systems the ranges must be defined at the time of ordering within the overall range 1 through 9,999. E.g. this could be ID 1 to 1000 reserved for numeric and 1001 to 9,999 for Alphanumeric.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Appendix A TAP - (T)elocator (A)lphanumeric (P)rotocol: TAP is commonly used in the wide-area paging industry, generally between remote transmitting stations via a modem. Its' advantage lies in the two-way nature of the communications link, and using checksums, the ability to request retransmissions in the event that an error is detected by the receiving station.
DataPage MK2 (USA, ECO) Desktop UHF Radio Paging System Appendix A Example of typical Command-Acknowledge Sequence: CALLER RECEIVING STATION every 1 second unit…..
