1. Multitone WP pager
Multitone
April 2012

2. Multitone WP pager – an introduction
The Multitone WP Pager is an inexpensive, feature-rich POGSAG pager designed to work in the most testing of conditions
Dustproof and waterproof
Has a battery life of up to 4000* hours, so your employees are always contactable
Simple to use – so your teams focus on the job in hand, not their communication device
*under normal usage conditions
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3. The Multitone WP pager working in harsh conditions
This feature-rich pager is ideal for groups working in wet, damp, dusty or dirty conditions making it ideal for managing differing teams in industry or the Emergency Services
Shift supervisors
Can communicate with those who are on specific shifts
Can change shift pattern profile so you only communicate with those team members who are working
Know workers have arrived via the built in RFID tag – gives immediate acknowledgement of arrival on the premises
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4. The Multitone WP pager working in harsh conditions
Those working in emergency services
Receive an audible tone so are instantly aware of the criticality of the call
Only those teams who need to respond to an emergency receive the request to attend thereby avoiding confusion
A record of the last 40 calls received is automatically kept, giving an audit trail
Users can configure their profile to reflect a change in duties, ie holidays
RFID tag can acknowledge arrival at a station and for the control centre
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5. Multitone WP Pager – controlling communication
The Multitone WP pager can be programmed to communicate with numerous differing teams and groups
Industries with differing work groups and shift patterns can programme pagers so that they only receive communication when they are expected to be working
Standard messages can be pre-programmed, reducing the time it takes to send a message
14 audible ringtones so teams are immediately aware of the message intensity, ie emergency or just information
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Key features
POCSAG protocol in VHF and UHF frequency bands (85 – 472MHz)
Crystal or synthesised options
Long battery life up to 4000 hours
Requires one AA alkaline or rechargeable battery
Easy to programme making the pager more flexible to user post changes
Optional USB programming cradle
Optional charger cradle includes alarm contacts and message LED
Fast charge cradle with short recharge time of 6 hours max
Programmable alarm contacts for remote devices
Super bright message LED when the pager is in the cradle
Simple RJ45 connection with current protection
8 available receiver addresses (Identities or RIC’s)
Each with 4 programmable sub addresses
4 user profiles for all 8 receiver addresses
Each WP user may switch profiles according to activity
With a simple range of tick boxes, short cut commands and drop down menus this pager is easy to programme
Battery life is base on simple messaging tests. Where the pager is continuously in use battery life will be less dependent upon the features used
The cradle LED is very bright and will easily draw attention to the pager and message
Sub addresses A to D will be called up from Multitone alert codes 1 to 8 on each Identity (RIC number)
1 and 5 Calls Sub Add C
2 and 6 Calls Sub Add D
3 and 7 Calls Sub Add A
4 and 8 Call Sub Add B
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7. Message service features
Receiver addresses : up to 8 numeric and/or alphanumeric addresses
Each with 4 sub-addresses by address with pre-fixed message
Choice from Alphanumeric, numeric, tone or disabled
Beep codes 1 to 8 call up sub address and 80 character message
Each sub address has option for ring selection
Memory - up to 20 messages of 255 characters each
Unread message alert 1 to 4 minutes and message buffer 10 to 250
- Note that the sub address
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8. Message service features
Alert melodies : Select from 14 tones
Alert duration up to 99 seconds
Select alert style - Vibrate alert / Tone and vibrate / Vibrate then tone
Silent mode – NO alert tone, message only
Low battery warning of 1 to 4 minutes or during defined time period
LCD display of 5 lines of 20 characters, back light, modifiable zoom
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General features
Alkaline or rechargeable battery with recharger cradle option
Easy battery replacement
Languages : French, English, German, Spanish, Dutch
Light in Weight for size: 94 g
Size : 84.5 mm x 63.5 mm x 23.5 mm (MIT820: 82mm x 55mm x 20mm)
Supplied with plastic holster and lanyard
Built in RFID tag
The RFID tag is a Mifare technology device that operates at 15.56Mhz and has 1 Kb storage
With a built in relay and contacts the lager may be used to operate alarms, doors, audio or visual device
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10. General features - chargers
USB programming charger, fast charger or standard charger
Includes power supply
Programmable contact relay for external output to;
Alert siren remote control
Doors
Gates
Visual alarms
Option of a cradle with external antennae
Extends the range of paging
Used in marginal locations
Sensitivity dependent upon terrain
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11. Applications – alarm contacts
Programmable
Closure number
Closing time
Opening time
1 amp current limit
Drive external devices
- If the relay is used to operate any high voltage devices a secondary relay should be used. Maximum current for the relay is 1 amp
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12. Applications – Range extension
Cradle with external aerial extends the sensitivity of the pager
Used where pager range is marginal
The WP pager is left in the cradle and will alert and flash the LED for a paging call
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Pager specifications
POCSAG features
Frequency (MHz): examples: MHz – 460MHz MHz
Channel spacing: 25 KHz
Transmission speed: 512bps or 1200bps or 2400bps
Modulation: NRZ
Frequency stability: +/- 4.5KHz
Sensitivity: 512bps 3uV/m, 1200bps 5uV/m, 2400bps 7uV/m
Selectivity: 65dB +/-25KHz
Intermodulation protection: > 65 dB
Frequency stability :±10 ppm
Alert signal : > 30 cm, frequency 2731Hz
Operating humidity and temperature from -10°C to 60°C, 95% at 40°C
Storage humidity and temperature from -10°C to 70°C, 95% at 40°C
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Pager programming
Programming is an easy process using the USB charger cradle and power supply
Programming software, driver and guides may be obtained from the Multitone web site
Default receiver identities (RICS) are :
RIC 1 is and enabled
RICs 2 to 8 are disabled
Pagers RIC’s may be incremented when programming more than one pager
The history of a pager received messages may be retrieved from a pager
Custom programming can be protected by a password and saved for future use
Pager software may be updated using the programming cradle
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15. Using the WP pager
Red and green status LED’s
Power On / Off
escape
read message
Menu select
Navigation keys
Safety line connection point
4 line LCD display
Icon
Description
Power on indicator light
Battery level
Programmed alarm clock
Active ring tone
Vibrator only
Unread alert message (Flashing)
Alert message in memory
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16. Using the WP pager
Red and green status LED’s
Power On / Off
escape
read message
Menu select
Navigation keys
Safety line connection point
4 line LCD display
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17. Key programmable features
Benefit
Ring inhibit
User may programme periods when the pager will not ring, if they are on holiday or are off sick. This ensures that only those who should receive the messages do so
User choice of zoom
If working in poor lighting makes the message easier to see and therefore act upon
Lock message to prevent deletion
Ensuring a tamper free audit trail for those who need to record actions and activity
Prevent user shutdown of the pager
To avoid being turned off accidently if holder is on call
Set an alarm
Prompt to move to another area or just a reminder to do something
Display the pager software version
Companies can ensure all pagers and using the correct version of software, so all can function in the same manner
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18. Key programmable features
Benefit
Run a pager self test for display, keyboard and alert tones
Can ensure that the pager in consistently in good working order, so messages are always received
Any key message read
Can access message without complicated sequence of key presses – focus on the job in hand
Start text and user name
Identifies the team group name or group
Auto backlight when a message is received
A visual guide to message receipt
User profiles – select the receiver addresses for each profile
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19. Applications - profiles
User profiles allows a user to be active in different teams
Time of day – morning, evening, shits or weekends
Change of duty – security, emergency, rest period
Profile are linked to enabled receiver addresses and sub addresses
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Why Multitone?
Our expertise and product suite ranges from working with the emergency services delivering time critical messages, such as mobilising a cardiac team in a hospital, a fire crew or ensuring school teachers working in challenging environments can get immediate access to support and assistance or just informing warehouse operators or retail staff what items need to be collected. Whatever your communication needs, Multitone can provide the answer, be it equipment focussed, single point of contact for support, standard telephony, professional services or a bespoke infrastructure . We offer product and service options that combine together to create a communication suite which meets the needs of different industries and organisations, be they large or small.
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