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P/N 595284-01 Rev A 9/13

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

SCOTT CONNECT

QUEUE Interface Accessory

DESCRIPTION

The SCOTT CONNECT QUEUE Interface Accessory provides a log-in interface

for SCOTT IMPERIUM Accountability System users that can be associated with

a particular vehicle (such as a fire truck) at an event where accountability of

participating personnel is required. By swiping a SCOTT Accountability System

programmed ID Badge, Tag, or Button, the ID’s of up to twelve (12) users

can be stored and downloaded to the Accountability System Base Station.

The SCOTT CONNECT QUEUE Interface Accessory is ONLY compatible

with an Accountability System Base Station that is using either a PCMCIA

Gateway, SCOTT P/N 200732-02, or a USB Gateway, SCOTT P/N 201088-02

with the IMPERIUM Accountability Software.

Resources who are not using a properly equipped SCOTT SCBA respirator

may be added to the system for accountability purposes by using SCOTT

Programmable ID Tags with either the QUEUE Interface or an RFID TAG

READER/WRITER accessory. Resources added this way will not automatically

be able to receive communications from the system. Special consideration

must be given to resources who appear on the system using one of these

methods. The Base Station Operator must verify that all personnel who

appear as logged into the QUEUE Interface Accessory are actually present

at the event.

When activated, the SCOTT CONNECT QUEUE Interface Accessory appears

on the SCOTT IMPERIUM Accountability Software Base Station Display as

the identification name of the vehicle. The QUEUE Interface Accessory then

downloads to the base station the ID information of all participants who

have logged into the unit. When these individuals are included in the event

activities, they appear on the Tactical Display Screen much like a SEMS II

PDA user, except that the user details such as Air Pressure will not display.

The SCOTT CONNECT QUEUE Interface Accessory can be placed up to

seven tenths (0.7) mile line-of-sight from the base station. When logged on,

all the SEMS II Personal Distress Alarms (PDA’s) Portable Units communicate

to the Base Station directly and/or through other logged on units forming a

communications “mesh network” to the Base Station. The SCOTT CONNECT

QUEUE Interface Accessory extends the range for the PDA’s by providing

another network location to communicate with the Base Station. Because of

this mesh network system, the signal strength of each user as displayed on

the Base Station may change as the network constantly re-adjusts to the

movement of the users. For identification purposes, the SCOTT CONNECT

QUEUE Interface Accessory comes factory programmed with an eight digit

ID number that will be displayed. This default number can be reprogrammed.

Refer to the UPDATE QUEUE Interface ID section of this instruction for details.

SCOTT, the SCOTT SAFETY Logo, Scott Health and Safety, SEMS, IMPERIUM, and QUEUE are registered and/or unregistered

marks of Scott Technologies, Inc. or its afliates.

WARNING

THE SCOTT ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM IS INTENDED FOR USE WITH PROPERLY EQUIPPED SCOTT SELF-CONTAINED

BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) WHICH MAY SUPPORT HUMAN LIFE IN HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES. FAILURE TO CAREFULLY

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SCBA USER.

USE OF THE SCOTT CONNECT QUEUE INTERFACE ACCESSORY WILL REQUIRE MODIFICATION OF THE RESPIRATOR

"REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES" AND WILL REQUIRE TRAINING OF THE RESPIRATOR USER IN THE

USE OF SUCH EQUIPMENT.

THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLEMENT BUT DO NOT REPLACE THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

SUPPLIED WITH EACH RESPIRATOR.

CAUTION

ONLY THE -02 VERSIONS OF THESE SCOTT

GATEWAYS WILL OPERATE WITH THE

IMPERIUM SOFTWARE AND PROVIDE FULL

FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SYSTEM FEATURES

AND THE QUEUE INTERFACE ACCESSORY.

DO NOT USE WITH THE -01 VERSIONS

OF THESE ITEMS. IF YOU HAVE THE -01

VERSIONS OF THESE GATEWAYS, CONTACT

SCOTT OR YOUR SCOTT DISTRIBUTOR FOR

DETAILS.

WARNING

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN

TO RESOURCES WHO APPEAR ON THE

SYSTEM USING ONE OF THE TAG READING

METHODS. THE BASE STATION OPERATOR

MUST VERIFY THAT ALL PERSONNEL WHO

APPEAR AS LOGGED INTO THE QUEUE

INTERFACE ACCESSORY ARE ACTUALLY

PRESENT AT THE EVENT. FAILURE TO

DO SO MAY RESULT PRESENTATION OF

INACCURATE INFORMATION WHICH COULD

LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS SCOTT CONNECT QUEUE Interface Accessory DESCRIPTION The SCOTT CONNECT QUEUE Interface Accessory provides a log-in interface for SCOTT IMPERIUM Accountability System users that can be associated with a particular vehicle (such as a fire truck) at an event where accountability of participating personnel is required.
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INSTALLATION OF THE SCOTT ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM QUEUE INTERFACE ACCESSORY WARNING The QUEUE Interface Accessory, SCOTT P/N 201211-01, must be properly WHEN INSTALLING WITHIN A VEHICLE, DO NOT MOUNT THE QUEUE INTERFACE installed and powered to operate correctly. If you have any questions about installing the QUEUE Interface assembly, consult a qualified electrician before proceeding. 1.
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5. Align the pins in the connector with the socket and thread the collar on until snug. Use no tools to tighten. WARNING ALIGN PINS -THREAD IN COLLAR 6. 7. WHEN MOUNTING THE QUEUE INTERFACE ACCESSORY, SECURE THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR WIRING SO IT DOES NOT CAUSE A TRIPPING OR ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD. PROTECT THE CORD OR WIRING FROM EDGES OR CORNERS THAT MAY CAUSE IT TO FRAY OVER TIME. FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR WIRING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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USE OF THE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM QUEUE INTERFACE The organization using the QUEUE Interface must establish their own procedures for personnel accountability using the SCOTT CONNECT Accountability System including a REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION to verify that the unit is working properly. Firefighter Resources who are not using a properly equipped SCOTT SCBA respirator may be added to the system for accountability purposes by using SCOTT Programmable ID Tags with the QUEUE Interface accessory.
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WARNING TRAINING IS REQUIRED BEFORE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. THE TRAINING MUST INCLUDE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE LIMITATIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH EXTENSIVE PRACTICE WITH THE SYSTEM IN A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTS. USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE A PART OF A COMPLETE PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM. ALWAYS UPDATE TRAINING WITH EACH NEW PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
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USE OF THE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM QUEUE INTERFACE CONTINUED... Personnel assigned to a particular vehicle should log in (SWIPE IN) to the QUEUE Interface on that vehicle as part of their daily routine. Personnel should SWIPE OUT or LOG OUT MANUALLY if they know they will NOT be on the vehicle if it is called into service. TO SWIPE IN Be sure the Unit is ON Place a SCOTT RFID Badge, Tag, or Button on (or no more than 1/2” above) SWIPE area.
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4. Select the QUEUE Interface from the STAGING SIDEBAR and drag it onto the TACTICAL DISPLAY. ENTRY FOR QUEUE INTERFACE a) b) The QUEUE Interface will appear as a Team Icon. Click on the Icon and it will expand to show a Team Summary. c) Select “See Teammate Details” to see the list of individuals logged into the QUEUE Interface. The GREEN Bar indicates that the QUEUE Interface is in RANGE.
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UPDATE THE QUEUE INTERFACE ACCESSORY The QUEUE Interface can be accessed using a USB connection. This access permits the user to change the name ID of the unit, retrieve data, or to remove logged in names. Access requires a personal computer with the SCOTT IMPERIUM Software and a suitable USB interface cable to connect the QUEUE Interface Unit. These actions can ONLY be performed with the USB connection. ACCESS TO THE QUEUE INTERFACE 1. 2.
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Select the QUEUE Interface Manager Icon to start. SELECT QUEUE Interface 7. In the QUEUE Interface Manager screen, verify that the Connection Mode is showing GREEN, indicating the USB connection with the computer. GARVEY MARTIN GUILDER BAILER ART FRED JUNIOR BEN FIREMAN FIREMAN EMT CHIEF 3 4 2 1 11:55AM 10:23AM 10:14AM 9:36AM VHKRPT01 8. The Personnel names will automatically refresh every thirty (30) seconds, To refresh the names immediately, select REFRESH NAMES button above the list of names.
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SAFETY LISTINGS FCC COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, Including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Warning (Part 15.
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INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE Industry Canada Statement The term “IC” before the certification / registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Section 14 of RSS-210 The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population. Consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s web site: www. hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
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REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION Inspect and test the SCOTT CONNECT QUEUE Interface Accessory as part of the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION of the complete SCOTT Accountability System. A SCOTT Accountability System Base Station and user instruction SCOTT P/N 595290-01 are required for inspection.