Ritron Quick Talk RQT-150 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Wireless Voice Alarm Reporter with Advanced Features Section

Summary of Quick Talk RQT-150

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    Qtc9322c.Pm5 ritron publication rqt-um1 14500006 rev.I 05-04 copyright© 2002-2004 ritron, inc. — all rights reserved ritron®, patriot®, jobcom®, quick assist®, and quiet call® are registered trademarks of ritron, inc. Quick talk tm is a trademark of ritron, inc. P.O. Box 1998, carmel, in 46082-1998 ...

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    Qtc9322c.Pm5 notice: the quick talk unit should not be used to report conditions relating to safety of life or property. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, follow these basic safety instructions when using this unit. 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Disconnect the ...

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    Page 1 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com qtm9322b.Pm5 about the quick talk tm wireless voice alarm reporter quick talk tm wireless voice alarm reporter features general information the quick talk tm is a wireless radio transmitter that reports changes in the status...

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    Qtm9322b.Pm5 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com page 2 identification of controls and connections 1 antenna connector the antenna radiates radio signals. Before using quick talk, make sure the antenna is fastened securely to this connector. See page 21. 2 telephone ...

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    Page 3 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com qtm9322b.Pm5 frequently asked questions about quick talk: do i have to program my quick talk? You may not need to program your quick talk at all. If you purchased a quick talk that is factory-programmed to your radio system ...

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    Qtm9322b.Pm5 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com page 4 what is my radio system frequency? Ritron pioneered the color dot system to simplify the identification of radio system frequencies for ritron jobcom radios. Color dots are placed on the bottoms of and inside th...

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    Page 5 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com qtm9322b.Pm5 quick talk qc code 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 xz xa wa xb sp yz ya yb zz za zb 1z 1a 1b 2z 2a...

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    Qtm9322b.Pm5 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com page 6 programming digital quiet call sub-audible coded squelch interference eliminator what is digital quiet call? Digital quiet call (dqc) is a digital sub-audible coded squelch system. Do i need to program my quick ...

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    Page 7 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com qtm9322b.Pm5 some two-way radios have a feature referred to as “companding”. It is a way of eliminating background “hiss” or noise, making the radio sound clearer. “companding” is a combination of audio “compression” in the ...

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    Qtm9322b.Pm5 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com page 8 note: when programming, use either fresh alkaline batteries (or an external power supply), to power the quick talk. When programming is finished, you may either insert ni-cd batteries or leave alkaline batteries...

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    Page 9 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com qtm9322b.Pm5 test your switch's open and closed conditions talk according to the polarity marks. 4. Activate your switch; listen to your two-way radio as the factory default messages are transmitted. (the message will be eit...

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    Qtm9322b.Pm5 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com page 10 recording voice phrases for your switch conditions playing back the open and closed voice phrases for your switch conditions what is the purpose of recording voice phrases? Recording customized voice phrases gi...

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    Page 11 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com qtm9322b.Pm5 programming how many times your recorded voice phrases are repeated in each transmission programming a broadcast schedule for switch status transmissions what is the purpose of programming a broadcast schedule ...

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    Qtm9322b.Pm5 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com page 12 set scheduled message repeat limit for switch open a. From table 6 below, select the code number for the desired number of messages. B. Lift the telephone receiver and dial "611", then dial the selected code nu...

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    Page 13 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com qtm9322b.Pm5 what is the purpose of recording a unique voice phrase for the low battery message? When it senses the installed batteries are nearly run down, quick talk will transmit one time each hour the factory-programmed...

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    Page 14 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com one switch input terminal: a. Pick up the telephone receiver and listen for the acknowledge tone. B. Dial "911". Quick talk responds with a confirmation tone. Two switch input terminals: a. Pick up the telephone receiver an...

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    For assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com page 15 2. Holdoff debounce option transmits messages immediately upon change of switch condition, and will also hold off a message of further change for the time period of the selected debounce. Example: a quick talk is used as a ...

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    Page 16 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com fig–8. Current loop (example connection diagram) 5. Monitoring 4 - 20 ma sensor current loops w/ analog modes to use quick talk to monitor 4-20 ma sensor current loops with analog input modes quick talk can act as a current...

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    For assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com page 17 1. Analog input mode: voltages above high threshold setpoint cause switch 1 open message to transmit. Voltages below low threshold setpoint cause switch 1 closed message to transmit. The dead zone—an area of hysteresis prov...

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    Page 18 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com 10. Setting battery saver options to set battery saver options: the battery saver factory default is "battery saver enabled." in this setting, which greatly extends battery life, quick talk checks switch inputs for changes ...

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    For assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com page 19 care and maintenance moisture: when the antenna sealant and power cable recommendations are followed, the quick talk is highly weather- resistant in outdoor environments. Do not immerse the unit in water. Temperature: the q...

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    Page 20 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com frequency programming 1-1 tx freq. 2 digit code: table 1 (see page 6.) 1-2 tx freq., 6 digit: dealer programming only; enter 1st 6 digits of frequency. Sub-audible coded squelch programming 2-1 ctcss/ qc® 2-digit code: tabl...

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    For assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com page 21 (quick reference guide, continued from page 24) dial code description phrase repeats in each message: (continued) switch 1 closed 7-1-2-1 one time — default 7-1-2-2 two times 7-1-2-3 three times 7-1-2-4 four times 7-1-2-5 f...

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    Page 22 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com complete wireless communication solutions from the leader in workplace 2-way radio systems ritron - we build wireless solutions for nearly 3 decades ritron has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying reliable, professi...

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    For assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com page 23 advantages of ritron wireless products: unique products and features not available from any other source adds speed, flexibility, and responsiveness to any organization fully compatible with virtually any existing two-way r...

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    Page 24 for assistance, call ritron at 800-872-1872, or go to www.Ritron.Com the rules and regulations of the united states federal communications commission (fcc) require you or your radio service provider to have a license for your radio system before activating the quick talk radio transmitter. I...

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    How did you learn about ritron products? Ritron ad dealer sales call (please mark all that apply.) dealer ad catalog referral ______________________ what influenced your purchase? Price size features (please mark all that apply.) other ________________________ warranty registration/ field feedback i...

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    Attn: warranty registration/ quick talk tm p.O. Box 1998 carmel, in 46082-1998 ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ place stamp here. Fold along dotted lines, seal with tape, and apply proper postage to mail your ...