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3M C860 Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Belt Pack Intercom System

Summary of C860

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    Belt pack intercom system model c860 operating instructions.

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    Model c860 table of contents  3m 2003 january i intended use........................................................................................................................................... Iii fcc information ..................................................................................

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    Table of contents model c860 ii  3m 2003 january special considerations.................................................................................................................................... 13 maintenance ...................................................................................

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    Model c860 important information  3m 2003 january iii intended use the 3m belt pack intercom system, model c860, is designed to provide 2-way radio-frequency audio communication in quick service drive-through restaurants and convenience stores. Misuse of the model c860 could result in poor performa...

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    Important information model c860 iv  3m 2003 january (blank page).

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    Model c860 system description  3m 2003 january 1 the 3m model c860 belt pack intercom system is a wireless intercom system designed for high reliability, compactness, and ease of service. The system can be programmed to operate on any one of eight different radio channels to provide high-quality au...

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    System description model c860 2  3m 2003 january the number of system components and the procedures necessary to operate them vary depending on the system configuration. However, three components are common to all system configurations. The base station is the interface between the customer and the...

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    Model c860 controls and indicators  3m 2003 january 3 the base station controls and indicators are shown below. Figure 4. Base station controls and indicators the on/off switch controls power to the base station. This indicator lights when the on/off switch is in the on position. Note if for some r...

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    Controls and indicators model c860 4  3m 2003 january the controls on the belt pack are shown below. Figure 5. Controls press and hold the page switch to talk to internal personnel without being heard by the customer. Release the switch to listen. Press the volume down control to decrease the volum...

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    Model c860 controls and indicators  3m 2003 january 5 press and hold the t1 (talk lane 1) switch to talk to the customer in lane 1. Release the switch to listen. Push the battery release toward the center of the unit to release the battery. This rechargeable battery provides power to the control un...

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    Controls and indicators model c860 6  3m 2003 january the 3-slot and 6-slot battery charger controls are shown below. Figure 6. The charging slots hold batteries during the recharging cycle. This dual-function slot holds a battery during conditioning and recharging cycles. This slot functions as a ...

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    Model c860 headset/belt pack preparation  3m 2003 january 7 to prepare the headset for use, you will need to check the headset for proper fit. To ensure effective operation and comfort: • adjust the headband width by gently bending the headband. • position the ear pad and microphone. Figure 7. Head...

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    Headset/belt pack preparation model c860 8  3m 2003 january to connect the headset to the belt pack: 1. Insert the communications plug at the end of the headset cable into the modular jack in the bottom of the belt pack. See figure 9. 2. Press the cable into the cable channel on the bottom of the b...

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    Model c860 headset/belt pack preparation  3m 2003 january 9 figure 10. Installing the belt pack the belt pack can be worn on either hip. To wear the belt pack on the left hip, slide the belt through the belt holder slot until the buckle of the belt is at the front of the body and the unit is on the...

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    Operation model c860 10  3m 2003 january system startup includes turning on the base station and each belt pack that will be used. To turn on the base station: 1. Slide the power on/off switch to the on position. Check to see that the power indicator lights. 2. Slide the volume switch to the desire...

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    Model c860 operation  3m 2003 january 11 communication during off-peak hours during off-peak hours, the cross-lane module is turned on to enable a single operator to communicate with customers in either lane (1 or 2). 1. An alert tone sounds in the headset when the system detects a customer (vehicl...

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    Operation model c860 12  3m 2003 january use this mode to talk to other operators who are wearing headsets without being heard by the customer at the menu sign. This mode is available with all system configurations. To page another operator, press and hold the page switch while speaking. Release th...

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    Model c860 operation  3m 2003 january 13 figure 13. Page switch and off switch to respond to a page, press p (page switch). To return to normal operation: 1. Turn the belt pack off. 2. Turn the belt pack on. When using the talk/listen mode or the page mode, keep the following things in mind: • comm...

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    Maintenance model c860 14  3m 2003 january when the battery voltage is too low, the headset sounds a short, low-volume tone at seven-second intervals to alert the operator to install a fully charged battery. The “battery voltage low tone” continues for two minutes after which the belt pack turns of...

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    Model c860 maintenance  3m 2003 january 15 the battery charger should be placed on a flat surface such as a desktop or table in a clean, dry environment, or an optional wall mount unit may be used. If the indicators fail to light during charger operation, clean the contacts using an alcohol-moisten...

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    Maintenance model c860 16  3m 2003 january to condition a battery: 1. Insert the battery in the charging/conditioning slot as shown in figure 16. 2. Press the conditioning button within 2 seconds after inserting the battery. The indicator lights yellow to indicate the battery is being conditioned. ...

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    Model c860 maintenance  3m 2003 january 17 • have adequate charging capacity for the number of belt packs in your system. One battery charger will handle up to three belt packs. Use of more than three belt packs requires an additional battery charger. • batteries perform best at moderate temperatur...

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    Special instructions for system manager model c860 18  3m 2003 january the belt packs are factory programmed for single-lane operation to enable the operator to press either t1 or t2 to communicate with lane 1. For cross-lane systems, the belt packs must also be programmed to enable communication w...

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    Model c860 special instructions for system manager  3m 2003 january 19 the c860 system is capable of operating on any one of eight different channels. If messages etc. From a different transmitter are heard in the headset or monitor speaker, or if you are told that your store’s messages are being h...

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    Special instructions for system manager model c860 20  3m 2003 january 4. With the belt pack turned on, plug one end of the programming cable into the belt pack programming jack. See figure 19. 5. Plug the other end of the programming cable into the base station programming jack. See figure 19. 6. ...

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    Model c860 special instructions for system manager  3m 2003 january 21 if the system has an optional monitor speaker, adjust its volume using the following procedure: 1. With the base station turned on, insert a small straight-blade screwdriver into the monitor volume access hole. See figure 20. 2....

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    Troubleshooting model c860 22  3m 2003 january to use the following troubleshooting guide, locate the problem in the left column and look for the problem’s possible causes and corrections in the middle and right columns. Possible causes are listed in the order in which they are most likely to happe...

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    Model c860 troubleshooting  3m 2003 january 23 problem possible cause correction no vehicle alert tone in headset. The vehicle detector module is not plugged into the power outlet. Plug the vehicle detector module into the power outlet. The internal base station alert tone volume control is set too...

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    Troubleshooting model c860 24  3m 2003 january problem possible cause correction short repeating tone at seven-second intervals heard in headset, and then belt pack turns off after two minutes. This is normal operation when the battery voltage becomes too low. Recharge battery. Dirty battery contac...

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    Model c860 troubleshooting  3m 2003 january 25 c860 system service needs can be fulfilled by your local 3m intouch products dealer. If special service assistance or information is needed, please call 1-800-328-0033. Service.

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    Food services trade department 3m center st. Paul, mn 55144-1000 printed in u.S.A. 3m 2003 january 78-6912-0692-0 rev. B.