Ritron RIT09-150 Voice Notification Radio Transmitter User Manual C RJSQTC9212B

Ritron Inc Voice Notification Radio Transmitter C RJSQTC9212B

Owners Manual

rtc9212b.pm5Ritron Publication RQT-UM1 14500006 Revision B 02-12-1999Copyright© 1999 RITRON, INC. — ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDRITRON®, PATRIOT®, JOBCOM®&Quiet Call® are registered trademarks of RITRON, INC.Quick TalkTM is a trademark of RITRON, INC.P.O. Box 1998, Carmel, IN 46032-1998 • 505 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN 46032 • USAPH: 317-846-1201; 1-800-USA-1-USA (1-800-872-1872) • FAX: 317-846-4978Web: www.ritron.com • E-mail: ritron@ritron.comQuick TalkVoice NotificationRadio TransmitterBasic Owner's Manual- CONSTRUCTION- FACTORIES- WAREHOUSES- FARMS- UTILITIES- AIRPORTS- STORES- SECURITY- LAW ENFORCEMENT- SHIPPING- APARTMENTS- SPORTS- HOTELS- RESTAURANTS- SCHOOLS- TRANSPORTATION
rtc9212b.pm5When using this unit, follow these basic safety instruc-tions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock orpersonal injury.1. Read and follow all instructions.2. Disconnect the unit before cleaning. Do not use liquidor aerosol cleaners.3. Use only approved power sources for the unit.4. During thunderstorms, avoid contact with this unit andany external antenna system or wiring.5. The Quick Talk switch and external power terminals areconnected internally to the antenna connector. If theQuick Talk switch or power supply terminals areconnected to a high voltage a hazardous condition mayexist in that contact with the antenna may proveinjurious or even fatal.6. In general, the switches you connect to the Quick Talkshould be independent dry contact switches and not apart of any other "live" electrical circuit7. If you are unsure whether your installation will be safe,contact an experienced electrician or electronicstechnician.TABLE OF CONTENTSDESCRIPTION PAGEWHAT THIS MANUAL COVERS iiWARNINGS AND CAUTIONS iiACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS iiINTRODUCTION 1General 1Model Identification 1FEATURES 1Basic Features 1Advanced Features 1CONTROLS & CONNECTORS 2PROGRAMMING 3Frequently Asked Questions 3Testing Your Programming Telephone 3Transmitter Frequency 4Quiet Call Coded Squelch Codes 5Digital Quiet Call Squelch Codes 6Testing Your Switch 7Recording Voice Messages 8Playing Back Voice Messages 8Programming Voice Phrase Repetitions 9Programming a Transmission Schedule 9Limiting the Number of Transmissions 10Resetting the unit to Factory Defaults 10INSTALLATION 11CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11Low Battery Alert Message 11Battery Replacement 11F.C.C. LICENSING 12WARRANTY 12ACCESSORIES FOR QUICK TALKThese replacement and optional items are available fromRitron and its authorized dealers.Item DescriptionAFB-1545 Standard 19' Flexible Whip AntennaABD-1545 High Performance External AntennaRAC-02BN Coaxial Cable for External Antenna, 20 ft.RQT-UM2 Advanced Features Applications ManualThis manual (Ritron Item: RQT-UM1) covers basic opera-tion of the Quick Talk Voice Notification Radio Transmitter.For the majority of applications this is all you will need.There are many more complex features of the Quick Talkthat are explained in the Advanced Features Manual(Ritron Item: RQT-UM2).In addition, the following application notes are available viafax by calling Ritron at 317-846-1201, or on the RitronWebsite at "http://www.ritron.com".App.Note # Description of Application BulletinRQT-AN01 Using 0-5 V and 4-20 mA Analog InputsRQT-AN02 Using Terminated Alarm LoopsRQT-AN03 Greater Range with Optional AntennasRQT-AN03 Greater Ranges using RepeatersRQT-AN04 Vehicle Detectors for the Quick TalkRQT-AN05 Solar Power Panels for Quick TalkRQT-AN06 Ritron Custom Engineering ServicesRQT-AN07 Interfacing to High Power RadiosRQT-AN08 Quick Talk Agricultural ApplicationsRQT-AN09 Quick Talk Industrial ApplicationsRQT-AN10 Quick Talk Retail Business ApplicationsRQT-AN11 Security and Alarm ApplicationsRQT-AN12 Home and Sports ApplicationPage iiWHAT THIS MANUAL COVERS- - - - - - - WARNING - - - - - - -IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Page 1For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".qtm9212a.pm5ABOUT THE QUICK TALK VOICE NOTIFICATION TRANSMITTERQUICK TALK FEATURESGENERAL INFORMATIONThe Quick Talk is a radio transmitter that reports changesin the status of switches by transmitting user-recordedvoice messages to two-way mobile or portable radios.Quick Talk transmits your voice message when the switchchange occurs and at intervals you select.Because you provide and connect the switches to yourQuick Talk units, they can report changes due to intrusion,tamper, equipment malfunction, liquid level, machinery,pressure, temperature, power, smoke or leakage.The Quick Talk is easily programmed to transmit on yourexisting or new radio frequency and also encodes the mostpopular sub-audible coded squelch formats such as QuietCall® or Digital Quiet CallTM. This enables all of yourpersonnel with JOBCOM, PATRIOT or equivalent two-wayradios to hear the voice messages instantly, and to bealerted to the current condition of each monitored locationor device.Quick Talk is housed in a weather-resistant enclosure sothat it can be installed in a wide variety of indoor andoutdoor locations. You don't have to supply AC line powerto the Quick Talk because its six internal AA Alkalinebatteries will power the unit for about a year.QUICK TALK MODELS AND FREQUENCIESThere are two separate Quick Talk models, one for each ofthe most popular professional radio communicationsbands. The model number appears on a label on the frontof the case and a second label is placed inside the case.MODEL BAND FREQUENCY RANGERQT-150 VHF-FM 150 to 165 MHzRQT-450 UHF-FM 450 to 470 MHzRitron manufactures mobile, portable and base station two-way radios and repeaters for use with Quick Talk, andpioneered the use of Color Dots on radios to identifyfrequencies. The factory-programmed, default frequenciesfor Quick Talk are Blue Dot (154.570 MHz) for VHF units,and Blue Star (467.925 MHz) for UHF units. The instruc-tions on page 4 describe how easy it is for the owner tochange the Quick Talk transmit frequency to match that ofan existing radio system.DESCRIBED IN THIS BASIC FEATURES MANUAL:-Internal radio transmitter (separate VHF and UHF models).-User-recorded voice messages; total recording time of 16 seconds.-Terminals for connection to user supplied switches.-Included external antenna.-Typical range of 1/2 mile. Longer range is possible using an optional antenna.-Weather-resistant (but not waterproof or immersible) enclosure.-Internal battery holder for six (6) AA Alkaline cells.-Typical operating battery life of 1 year.-Automatic Low Battery Message-Limited One-year Factory Warranty .-The following programmable features:-Transmit Frequency-Tone Coded Squelch Encoder (Quiet Call® Interference Eliminator).-Digital Coded Squelch Encoder (Digital Quiet CallTM Interference Eliminator).-Message transmission schedules and limits.DESCRIBED IN THE ADVANCED FEATURES MANUAL:-Use of the Second Switch Input Terminals.-Analog Voltage (or 4-20 mA loop) Inputs-Multiple Location Identification Messages-Terminated Alarm Loop Inputs-Modulation Select for Narrow Band Channels-Connection and Use of an External 12 Volt DC Power Supply.-Use of Solar Power Panels to Operate and Charge Internal NiCad Batteries-Enabling and Disabling the Low Battery or External Power Failure Messages-Battery Saver Options
qtm9212a.pm5For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".Page 2++++++1ANTENNA CONNECTORThe antenna radiates radio signals. Before using QuickTalk, make sure the antenna is fastened securely to thisconnector.2TELEPHONE JACKThe modular telephone jack is for temporary connectionto a standard pulse or rotary mode telephone which isused by the owner to program the Quick Talk voicemessages and other settings.WARNING: Do not connect the Quick Talk to a linefrom the telephone company; doing so will damage theQuick Talk and void its warranty.3BATTERY HOLDERThis holds the six (6) standard "AA" alkaline cellsrequired to power the Quick Talk.Always install a fresh set of alkaline batteries beforeprogramming Quick Talk.4SWITCH TERMINALSThese terminals are for connection to two (2) external,user-supplied switches (SW1 and SW2). This manualcovers applications that use Switch 1 only. Refer to theAdvanced Features Manual for information about usingthe second switch.5EXTERNAL POWER TERMINALSRefer to the Advanced Owner's manual for informationabout connecting an external 12 Volt DC power supplyto these terminals.IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS6WATERTIGHT STRAIN RELIEF CABLE FITTINGThe cable to your external switches passes through thisfitting. When used with recommended cable sizes, thestrain relief fitting provides a watertight enclosure. Donot overtighten the strain relief fitting.NOTE: You may use Radio Shack Telephone StationWire, 6-conductor, solid 24-AWG In-wall Type CM, Cat.No. 278-874, or round cable of equivalent diameter(between 0.114 and 0.250 inches). If you cannot findsuitable wire, call Ritron at 1-800-872-1872.7TRANSMITTER BANDWIDTH SELECT JUMPERDo not remove. See the Advanced Features Manual.8BATTERY TYPE SELECTORAs described in the Advanced Features Manual, thisjumper controls charging of optional NiCad batteries.FIGURE 1: CONTROL & CONNECTION LOCATIONS1Antenna Connection(Antenna shown on page 11.)3Battery Holder5External PowerInput TerminalsOwner-supplied Standard DeskTelephone Set, switched to PulseDialling ModeTO QUICK TALKTELEPHONE JACK.4Switch 1Wiring Terminals4Switch 2Wiring Terminals+ —SWITCH 2+ —SWITCH 1+ —EXT. PWR.USER SUPPLIED MODULARTELEPHONE CORD. TOTELEPHONE SET ONLY.DO NOT CONNECT TO ATELEPHONE LINE.2Standard RJ11Telephone Jack78(Back of Quick Talk Cover Assem.)6Strain Relief Fitting(for wire to external Switch)
Page 3For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".qtm9212a.pm5FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT QUICK TALKDo I have to program my Quick Talk? You may not needto program your Quick Talk at all. If you purchased a QuickTalk factory programmed to your radio system frequency(check the Color Dots on your radios and the Quick Talk)and you do not use a form of Quiet Call coded squelch, youcan connect your switch to the terminals marked "SW#1"install the batteries and start using Quick Talk. The factorydefault voice messages are "Switch Open" and "SwitchClosed". Otherwise, yes you will need to use this manual.Do I need to program everything? No. In many casesthe factory preprogrammed settings which are explained inthe instructions will meet your needs.How do I program my Quick Talk? Quick Talk is de-signed to use a commonly available standard telephone setto enter programming information and your custom voicemessages. However, the telephone must be capable of"Pulse" operation and switched to that mode. The tele-phone is only used for programming and is disconnectedwhen the Quick Talk is operating normally.What do I do if I don't find what I need in this manual?Call Ritron. We are glad to help. For most applications, wehope this manual covers everything you need to know.However, the Quick Talk has even more capabilities andfeatures than are described here. The Advanced Owner'sApplication Manual or the other Application Notes listed onthe inside cover may also help you. Again, just contact us.We can make Quick Talk do just about anything.Can I hurt the Quick Talk by programming it improp-erly? No. You just may need to erase everything and startall over again. See page 10 to do this. So feel free toexperiment with the various features and configurationspossible.Can my settings or messages get lost or erased if thebattery runs down or is disconnected? No. The settingsand voice messages you enter are stored in specialelectronic memory devices in the Quick Talk that do notrequire power to hold the information. This means that ifthe Quick Talk batteries run down or you remove thebatteries, you will not need to reprogram the unit. All ofyour settings and messages will be there for you to usewhen you install fresh batteries.What if I need more range? To increase the range of yourQuick Talk transmissions, we first suggest changing wherethe unit is installed. Depending on the type of switch andwire you connect to the Quick Talk, you could run the wireto the switch for several hundred feet. This lets you installthe Quick Talk and its attached antenna at some unob-structed and elevated position for the best range. Also,Ritron offers several optional "high gain" antennas. Finally,we can provide a radio repeater which can increase therange not only of your Quick Talk but all of the radios inyour system.1. TEST THE TELEPHONE YOU WILL USE TO PRO-GRAM THE QUICK TALKA telephone that only produces Touch Tones cannotbe used to program the Quick Talk.Also most speaker phones, telephones with lighteddials or special office telephones usually cannot beused to program the Quick Talk.a. Remove the screws from the front panel and openthe Quick Talk. Use care not to damage or disturbany exposed internal components.b. Install six new alkaline "AA" batteries in the QuickTalk. Observe the polarity marks on the batteriesand the Quick Talk battery holder.c.Check that your telephone is capable of "Pulse"mode. Most modern telephones have a selectionswitch that must be set to the "P" rather than the "T"position in order to program the Quick Talk. In the"Pulse" mode, each telephone digit generates arapid series of clicks rather than Touch Tones. Thetelephone switch must be set to "P" (Pulse) toprogram the Quick Talk.d.Your telephone must have a cord with a standardmodular plug attached. Insert the plug into thetelephone jack inside the Quick Talk.e. Test the telephone for suitability by plugging it intothe Quick Talk's Telephone Jack and dialing "0"(Operator). You must hear a repeating busy signalin the earpiece which indicates that the telephone isacceptable for programming the Quick Talk.d. If your telephone does not check out, try anothertelephone.Using the Telephone to Program Quick TalkProgramming the Quick Talk with the telephone consists ofdialing numbers that represent commands and settings.These are explained in this manual.If you make a dialing mistake while programming, hang upthe telephone, then pick it up and start over.What the Tones (Beeps) in the Telephone ReceiverMeanWhen you pick up the receiver, Quick Talk sounds a briefacknowledgment tone. You must wait for this tone beforeyou dial any numbers.After you dial in a command and setting, Quick Talkresponds with a confirmation tone. You may then hang upor dial another command.If Quick Talk does not understand your command becauseyou mis-dialed or the command is invalid, Quick Talksounds and repeats a series of longer tones until you hangup. You may then try your command again.When you dial the command for Quick Talk to record avoice message, a series of three short tones cue you tobegin speaking.PROGRAMMING YOUR QUICK TALK
qtm9212a.pm5For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".Page 4What is my Radio System Frequency? Ritron inventedthe system of Color Dots to simply identify radio systemfrequencies for its Jobcom radios. The Color Dot is placedon the bottom and on the inside of the enclosure of allJobcom radios. Other manufacturers also adopted thisplan. If your radios do not have a color dot there may beanother label somewhere indicating the receiver frequencyin megahertz (MHz). Also your assigned frequency isshown on your F.C.C. Station License. Call your radiodealer or Ritron for help if you cannot determine yourradio's receiver frequency.Do I need to program my Quick Talk's transmitterfrequency? The original factory programmed transmitfrequency for your Quick Talk is marked on the outside ofthe shipping box and indicated by a color dot on the insideof the case. If this is your radio system frequency and theQuick Talk has not been reprogrammed since it left thefactory, then you may skip this section and proceed to thenext.TO PROGRAM THE QUICK TALK TRANSMITTERFREQUENCY:a. Determine the frequency of your radio system.b. Find your frequency in the appropriate table to theright and determine its corresponding two digit code.If your radio system frequency is not in the chart,your Quick Talk must be programmed by a radiodealer or Ritron.c. Pick up the telephone receiver, and listen for theacknowledge tone. Dial "11", then the digits of thecorrect frequency code from the table.For example if your Quick Talk is a VHF-FM RQT-150 model and your radios operate on 154.570 MHz(Blue Dot frequency), dial "11-02".Or if your Quick Talk is an RQT-450 and the radiosoperate on 467.925 MHz (Blue Star frequency), dial"11-08".d. Quick Talk will respond with a single beep toindicate that it has set the transmitter to your radiosystem frequency.e. You may either hang up or continue programming.NOTES: To avoid confusion later, you might considerremoving the Color Dot if you program your QuickTalk to some other frequency.If you make a dialing mistake while programming,hang up the telephone, then pick it up and startover.What the Tones (Beeps) in Your Earpiece Mean:-A single brief tone means your command is ac-cepted and stored.-A series of long repeating tones means yourcommand was not understood. Hang up and tryagain.-A series of three short tones cues you to beginrecording a message.UHF Business Band( Model RQT-450 )MHz Frequency ColorQUICKTALKFREQ. CODE01 154.600..... Green Dot02 154.570..... Blue Dot03 151.625..... Red Dot04 151.955..... Purple Dot05 151.92506 154.54007 154.51508 154.65509 151.68510 151.71511 151.77512 151.80513 151.83514 151.89515 154.49016 151.65517 151.74518 151.865VHF Business Band( Model RQT-150 )MHz Frequency ColorQUICKTALKFREQ. CODE01 467.7625 ..... J02 467.8125 ..... K03 464.5500 ..... Yellow Dot04 464.5000 ..... Brown Dot05 467.8500 Silver Star06 467.8750 Gold Star07 467.9000 Red Star08 467.9250 Blue Star09 469.262510 462.5750 White Dot11 462.6250 Black Dot12 462.6750 Orange Dot13 464.325014 464.825015 469.500016 469.550017 463.262518 464.912519 464.600020 464.7000TABLE 1:TRANSMIT FREQUENCY CODESPROGRAMMING YOUR QUICK TALK TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY
Page 5For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".qtm9212a.pm5QUICKTALKQCCODE67.071.974.477.079.782.585.488.591.594.897.4100.0103.5107.2110.9114.8118.8123.0127.3131.8136.5141.3146.2151.4156.7162.2XZXAWAXBSPYZYAYBZZZAZB1Z1A1B2Z2A2B3Z3A3B4Z4A4B5Z5A5B167.9173.8179.9186.2192.8203.5210.7218.1225.7233.6241.8250.369.4159.8165.5171.3177.3No Tone183.5189.9196.6199.5206.5229.1254.101020304050607080910111213141516171819202122232425266Z6A6B7Z7AM1--------------------------------------QUICKTALKQCCODEFreq.( Hz )Freq.( Hz )OtherRadio BrandsToneCodeOtherRadio BrandsToneCode* Use Code 44 to select No Tone or for systems without aCoded Squelch Interference Eliminator feature. Refer totext at left.TABLE 2: QUIET CALL TONE CODES2728293031323334353637383940414243 *4445464748495051What is Quiet Call Sub Audible Coded Squelch? TheQuick Talk radio transmitter is compatible with twocommunications industry standard sub-audible signalingformats: QC® (Quiet Call Interference Eliminator) andDQCTM (Digital Quiet Call Interference Eliminator). BothQC formats function to unlock receivers that are set torequire these codes in order to screen out interferencefrom other radio systems operating on your samefrequency.QC® Quiet Call is Ritron’s trade name for what thecommunications industry calls sub-audible (below therange of human hearing) tone squelch or the CTCSS(Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System). Other radiomanufacturers have other tradenames for what isessentially the same system. A specific QC code may beset in your Quick Talk and transmitted with voice messagesto unlock the receivers in your radio system.DQCTM Digital Quiet Call is Ritron’s digital coded squelch,works the same as QC, except it is a digital codetransmitted with voice messages.Do I need to program my Quick Talk with a Quiet CallCode? Your radio system may or may not use codedsignaling. If you set the Quick Talk to your radio frequencyand your radios do not receive its transmissions unlesstheir "monitor" or "test" button is pressed, then your systemprobably uses Coded Squelch. Refer to the manual for oneof your radios or contact your radio dealer or Ritron if youare unsure about this issue.If your Quick Talk was previously programmed with a QuietCall code, it may be removed by following the procedurebelow using the "No Tone" code of 44 as shown in thetable.To Program A Quiet Call Sub-Audible Squelch Code:a. Determine the Quiet Call code tone that your radiosystem uses. If your system uses Digital Quiet Call,go to the next page.b. Select the desired Tone Code from Table 2 at right.If your radio system does not use coded squelch,use the "44" no-tone code. Write down this QuickCall code.c. Pick up the telephone receiver, and listen for theacknowledge tone.d. Dial "21", then the 2-digit QC Code for the selectedfrequency.For example, if your Quiet Call frequency is 136.5Hz or code 21, dial: "21-21".Quick Talk should respond with a confirmation tone.e. You may either hang up or continue programmingadditional features.PROGRAMMING THE QUIET CALL SUB-AUDIBLE CODED SQUELCHINTERFERENCE ELIMINATOR
qtm9212a.pm5For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".Page 6What is Digital Quiet Call? Digital Quiet Call (DQC) is adigital sub-audible coded squelch system.Do I need to program my Quick Talk with a Digital QuietCall code? If your radio system does not use Digital QuietCall (or other tradename equivalent) then you should skipthis section and go on to the next programming feature.TO PROGRAM A DIGITAL QUIET CALL CODE:a. Determine the specific Digital Quiet Call (DQC) codeused for your system. Make sure this code is listedin Table 3 which shows all of the possible DQCcodes for the Quick Talk. If it is not there, call yourradio service provider or Ritron.b. Write down your code.c. Pick up the telephone receiver, and listen for theacknowledge tone.d. Dial "22" followed by the selected 3-digit DQC code.For example if your DQC code is "131", dial "22-131".Wait for Quick Talk's Confirmation Beep.e. You may either hang up or continue programming.Normal Invert Normal Invert Normal Invert Normal Invert023 .........047 143......... 412 315 ........ 423 532 .........343025 .........244 152......... 115 331 ........ 465 546 .........132026 .........464 155......... 731 343 ........ 532 565 .........103031 .........627 156......... 265 346 ........ 612 606 .........631032 .........051 162......... 503 351 ........ 243 612 .........346043 .........445 165......... 251 364 ........ 131 624 .........632047 .........023 172......... 036 365 ........ 125 627 .........031051 .........032 174......... 074 371 ........ 734 631 .........606054 .........413 205......... 263 411 ........ 226 632 .........624065 .........271 223......... 134 412 ........ 143 654 .........743071 .........306 226......... 411 413 ........ 054 662 .........466072 .........245 243......... 351 423 ........ 315 664 ......... 311073 .........506 244......... 025 431 ........ 723 703 .........565074 .........174 245......... 072 432 ........ 516 712 ......... 114114 .........712 251......... 165 445 ........ 043 723 .........431115 .........152 261......... 732 464 ........ 026 731 .........155116 .........754 263......... 205 465 ........ 331 732 .........261125 .........365 265......... 156 466 ........ 662 734 .........371131 .........364 271......... 065 503 ........ 162 743 .........654132 .........546 306......... 071 506 ........ 073 754 ......... 116134 .........223 311 ......... 664 516 ........ 432TABLE 3: DIGITAL QUIET CALL CODESPROGRAMMING DIGITAL QUIET CALL SUB-AUDIBLE CODED SQUELCHINTERFERENCE ELIMINATOR
Page 7For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".qtm9212a.pm5TEST YOUR SWITCH'S OPEN AND CLOSED CONDITIONS4. Activate your switch and listen to your two way radioas the factory default messages are transmitted.The message will be either "Switch One Open" or"Switch One Closed." Write down the results of howthe transmitted message corresponds to thecondition of your switch. Deactivate the switch tohear the other message transmitted and again, writedown the results.5. From the results of Step 4, above, you should nowunderstand how your switch works and what itsopen and closed states mean. This is essentialknowledge for programming a voice message foreach switch condition.For example, if your switch is a magnetic reedswitch on a door, and the switch closes when thedoor is opened, you can record the phrase "Doorthree open" for the switch closed condition, and then"Door three closed" for the switch open condition.Note that magnetic reed switches are availablewhich work the opposite way.We suggest that you do not record over the factoryprerecorded messages until you are sure of howyour switch works. If the factory programmedmessages have been erased, you will have to usean electrician's continuity tester or similar instrumentto determine how your switch works.What is the purpose of testing my switch? In QuickTalk's basic operating mode, you may record two (2) voicemessages for the Quick Talk to transmit. One message istransmitted when the switch is Opened and the other istransmitted when the switch is Closed. Each messagemust be 8 seconds or less in length.Before you record these messages, you must determinehow your switch works. This can be done using the factoryprerecorded messages in the Quick Talk. Use the followingprocedure after you have programmed the Quick Talk withyour radio system frequency and any required sub-audiblesquelch codes.Do I need to test my switch? If you are certain of whatconditions cause your switch to open or close, you do notneed to perform this test. However, we recommend thatyou perform this test because it confirms that you haveproperly programmed the Quick Talk's transmitterfrequency (and if required by your radio, its Quiet CallInterference Eliminator squelch code).To Test Your Switch and Verify Reception of Messagesby Your Radios1. Remove the batteries from the holder.2. Review the safety precautions at the beginningof this manual when connecting your switches.When you are sure your connections will besafe, connect the switch you intend to use to theQuick Talk terminals labeled Switch #1. SeeFigure 2 below.3. Reinstall the fresh AA Alkaline batteries in theQuick Talk according to the polarity marks.++++++FIGURE 2: CONNECTIONS FOR TESTING YOUR SWITCHTO TELEPHONE ONLY.DO NOT CONNECT TOA TELEPHONE LINE.1Antenna Connection(Antenna shown on page 11.)3Battery HolderOwner Supplied Standard DeskTelephone, switch to PulseDialling ModeTO QUICK TALKTELEPHONE JACK.Connect YourSwitch to TheseTerminals+ —SWITCH2+ —SWITCH1+ —EXT. PWR.(Back of Quick Talk Cover Assem.)
qtm9212a.pm5For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".Page 8RECORDING VOICE PHRASES FOR YOUR SWITCH CONDITIONSPLAYING BACK THE OPEN AND CLOSED VOICE PHRASESFOR YOUR SWITCH CONDITIONSTo Record Your Switch CLOSED Condition Phrasea. Pick up the telephone receiver, wait for the beepand dial "312".Quick Talk sounds three tones to prompt you tobegin speaking . . .b. Record a phrase no longer than 8 seconds longdescribing the closed condition of your switch.For example say, "Pump motor over temperature".c. Hang up the telephone when you complete yourphrase.d. Pick up the telephone and dial "412". Your phrasewill be played back through the telephone receiver.e. You may return to Step (a) above and record againif you are not pleased with the results.What is the purpose of Recording Voice Phrases?Recording your own voice phrases gives the Quick Talk'smessages unmistakable meaning and significance. Thestandard factory prerecorded messages of "Switch Open"and "Switch Closed" require the listener to know how theswitch works and what it does. When a user hears acustom message like "Water Pump 3 Running Hot" or "SeHabla Espan~ol" its meaning is clear.Do I need to program Voice Phrases? If the factoryrecorded messages of "Switch Open" and "Switch Closed"are suitable for your application, you may skip this section.Remember that the quality of your recorded voice messagewill only sound as good or as poor as the telephone youuse. If your message has low audio, record it again,speaking louder. If your message is distorted, try recordingit again, speaking softer. If you are dissatisfied with theaudio quality, try a different telephone set.When the Quick Talk is transmitting it draws the maximumpower from its battery. It also can interfere with othertransmissions. Therefore, when you record a voice phraseremember to hang up when you are done speaking.Otherwise, the Quick Talk transmitter will be on for the full8 seconds regardless of the actual length of the voicemessage.To Record Your Switch OPEN Condition Phrasea. Pick up the telephone receiver, wait for the beepand dial "311".Quick Talk sounds three short tones to prompt youto begin speaking . . .b. Record a phrase no longer than 8 seconds describ-ing the open condition of your switch.For example say, "Pump motor temperature OK".c. Hang up the telephone when you are done speak-ing.d. Pick up the telephone and dial "411". Your phrasewill be played back through the telephone receiver.e. You may return to Step (a) above and record againif you are not pleased with the results.Play Back the Switch OPEN Condition Phrasea. Pick up the telephone,b. After the tone, dial "411". Quick Talk plays theSwitch Open condition phrase:For example, "Pump motor temperature OK".c. Wait for the confirmation beep then hang up thetelephone or continue programming.Play Back the Switch CLOSED Condition Phrasea. Pick up the telephone,b. After the tone, dial "412". Quick Talk plays theSwitch Closed condition phrase:For example, "Pump motor running hot".c. Wait for the confirmation beep then hang up thetelephone or continue programming.
Page 9For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".qtm9212a.pm5PROGRAMMING HOW MANY TIMES YOURRECORDED VOICE PHRASES AREREPEATED IN EACH TRANSMISSIONPROGRAMMING A BROADCASTSCHEDULE FOR SWITCH STATUSTRANSMISSIONSWhat is the purpose of programming a BroadcastSchedule for Switch Status Transmissions? You canprogram an individual schedule of Quick Talktransmissions for both the open and closed conditions ofyour switch. For example, if the message for the switchOpen condition is "Pump motor temperature OK" you couldschedule the Quick Talk to transmit that message just onceevery two hours to let you know that the Quick Talk isoperating properly. On the other hand, if the message forthe switch Closed is "Pump Motor Over Temperature" youmight schedule the Quick Talk to broadcast that messageevery 2 minutes so that the condition would receive promptattention.Do I need to program this feature? The Quick Talk isset at the factory to transmit a switch status message onceeach time the switch changes. If this is sufficient for yourapplication, you can skip to the next section.To Program the Schedule of Voice Transmissions forthe Switch Open Condition:1. Pick up the telephone receiver, listen for the tone.2. Dial "511" then the one digit code number fromTable 5 below. The Factory Default is "511-1"which means the transmission is sent just oncewhen the switch changes to this condition. Wait forthe confirmation beep after dialing.3. Hang up the telephone or continue programming.To Program the Schedule of Voice Transmissions forthe Switch Closed Condition:1. Pick up the telephone receiver, listen for the tone.2. Dial "512" then the one digit code number fromTable 5. The Factory Default is "512-1" whichmeans the transmission is sent just once when theswitch changes to this condition. Wait for theconfirmation beep after dialing.3. Hang up the telephone or continue programming.What is the purpose of setting the number of times theVoice Phrase is repeated in each Quick TalkTransmission? In each Quick Talk radio transmissionyour previously recorded voice phrases can be repeatedfrom 1 to 9 times depending on the emphasis you wish toput on the message. More important messages can havethe phrase repeated more than just once. For example, ifyou previously recorded the message "Pump Motor Hot"and then set the Quick Talk to repeat the phrase two (2)times in each transmission, activating the switch will resultin the Quick Talk transmitting: "...beep. Pump motor hot. Pump motor hot. beep..."The beginning and ending beeps are added automati-callyto attract special attention to Quick Talk transmissions.Do I need to program this feature? The Quick Talk isset at the factory to play each recorded voice phrase oncein each transmission. If this is sufficient for yourapplication you can skip to the next section. In that sectionwe explain how to have the transmission itself repeated atdifferent intervals.To Program the Number of Times the Switch OpenPhrase is Repeated in Each Transmission:1. Pick up the telephone receiver, listen for the tone.2. Dial "711" then a single digit for how many timesyou want the voice phrase repeated in each trans-mission. For example, to repeat the phrase threetimes dial "711-3". Wait for the confirmation beepafter dialing.3. Hang up the telephone or continue programming.To Program the Number of Times the Switch ClosedPhrase is Repeated in Each Transmission:1. Pick up the telephone receiver, listen for the tone.2. Dial "712" then a single digit for how many timesyou want the voice phrase repeated in each trans-mission. For example, to repeat the phrase onetime dial "712-1". Wait for the confirmation beepafter dialing.3. Hang up the telephone or continue programming.— TABLE 4 —VOICE PHRASE REPEATS CODEIN EACH TRANSMISSION NUMBER1 time............................. 12 times............................ 23 times............................ 34 times............................ 45 times............................ 56 times............................ 67 times............................ 78 times............................ 89 times............................ 9— TABLE 5 —MESSAGE SCHEDULE CODENever send messages for this condition.. 0On switch condition change only......... 1Every 30 seconds...................... 2Every (1) minute....................... 3Every (2) minutes...................... 4Every (5) minutes...................... 5Every (10) minutes..................... 6Every (30) minutes..................... 7Every (1) hour......................... 8Every (2) hours........................ 9
qtm9212a.pm5For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".Page 10Set Scheduled Message Repeat Limit for Switch Opena. From Table 6 below, select the code number for thenumber of messages.b. Lift the telephone receiver and dial "611", then dialthe selected Code Number. Quick Talk respondswith the single confirmation tone.c. You may either hang up or continue programming.Set Scheduled Message Repeat Limit for Switch Closeda. From Table 6 below, select the code number for thenumber of messages.b. Lift the telephone receiver and dial "612", then dialthe selected Code Number.c. You may either hang up or continue programming.What is the purpose of limiting the number of times ascheduled voice message is transmitted? If you haveset the Quick Talk to transmit a switch status message atsome regular interval as described in the previous section,you can set a limit to the number of times the message willbe transmitted at the scheduled interval.For example, suppose you have a vehicle detector switchthat closes when it detects a vehicle present at the deliverydoor of your building. Your recorded message might thenbe "Vehicle Detected at Delivery Door".You may want that message to be transmitted every twominutes for up to about a quarter hour after a vehicle isdetected and then stop transmitting until the vehicle leaves.In this case you would program the message schedule toevery 2 minutes and set the message limit as describedhere to 8.Now when a vehicle arrives the switch closes and themessage is transmitted every 2 minutes until it has beensent 8 times over a span of 16 minutes.After the vehicle leaves, the switch opens and whenanother vehicle arrives the Quick Talk would again transmitthe message every 2 minutes for about a quarter of anhour.Do I need to program this feature? The Quick Talk is setat the factory to transmit switch status messages withoutany limit if a transmission schedule has been set asdescribed in the previous section. This means that if youprogrammed the Quick Talk to transmit a status messageevery 1 hour, it would continue to do so without any limit. Ifthis is sufficient for your application, you can skip to thenext section.PROGRAMMING A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF SCHEDULED TRANSMISSIONSTO ERASE AND REPROGRAM THE QUICK TALK TO ITSORIGINAL FACTORY SETTINGS.What is the purpose of erasing and reprogramming theQuick Talk to its original factory settings? You canerase all of your programming and return the Quick Talk toits Factory Default Settings with this command.Note that this command does not restore the FactoryDefault recorded voice messages. Any recordedmessages may be lost after using this command and youwould need to record them again using the instructions inthis manual.Do I need to use this feature? If you are unsure of howthe Quick Talk features are programmed and want to "startall over again" you could use this feature.To Erase and Reprogram the Quick Talk Settings asOriginally Factory Programmed:a. Pick up the telephone receiver, wait for the acknowl-edgment tone.b. If your Quick Talk is an RQT-150 VHF model,Dial "978",c.If your Quick Talk is an RQT-450 UHF model,Dial "979",d.After the confirmation tone, hang up telephone.e.Play back your voices messages and re-recordthem if necessary.— TABLE 6 —MESSAGE DIALSCHEDULED REPEAT LIMIT NUMBER1 time............................. 12 times............................ 23 times............................ 34 times............................ 45 times............................ 56 times............................ 67 times............................ 78 times............................ 8Repeat Forever, No Limit............ 9
Page 11For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".qtm9212a.pm5CARE AND MAINTENANCEWHEN YOU ARE FINISHED PROGRAMMING:•Hang up and disconnect the telephone from theinternal jack on the Quick Talk assembly.•Test the operation of the Quick Talk before putting it inservice. Activate the switch and listen to the messagereceived on your radio.NOTE: Refer to Figure 3 at right.•Replace the cover and (4) cover screws; snug downbut do not overtighten the screws. Excessive forcecould break the plastic enclosure material.• Attach and seal the antenna connection.a. Insert, rotate and lock the antenna to the Quick Talkantenna jack.b. Orient the antenna to a vertical position.c. Seal the antenna connection to hold the antenna inits position, protect the antenna fittings, andmaintain water-resistance of the Quick Talk in wetor outdoor environments.Use Archer Connector Sealant, Radio ShackCatalog Number 278-1645 or an equivalent. Wrapthe connection with the sealant tape and press itsecurely in place. See package directions.•Test for sufficient broadcast range when choosingthe location. For maximum range and coverage, installthe unit as high off the ground as possible. Be awarethat metal or wires near the antenna can block orabsorb radio transmissions. Choose a well-shadedlocation.•Position the unit as shown, and secure it in place withscrews through the enclosure flanges. Do not over-tighten these screws. You may break the plasticflanges.IMPORTANT: Contact a qualified technician orelectrician if you are not certain yourinstallation will work properly andsafely.Moisture: When the antenna sealant and power cablerecommendations are followed, the Quick Talk is weathertight in outdoor environments. Do not immerse the unit inwater.Temperature: The Quick Talk is designed to operatebetween -22 and +140 degrees Fahrenheit. Like allelectronic equipment, Quick Talk should not be subjectedto extreme heat. An ideal outdoor location is in a shadedarea.Vibrations/Shocks: Though the Quick Talk is designed tobe rugged, it cannot be expected to survive extreme abuse.Chemicals: Do not use harsh, corrosive or abrasivechemicals to clean the Quick Talk case. Use only a clothmoistened with water. Do not attempt to clean the elec-tronic printed circuit board.Batteries: Use only fresh, new alkaline batteries whenprogramming Quick Talk. Acceptable brands and typesare: Duracell MX1500B, Eveready E91, Rayovac 815 orequivalent. Refer to the Advanced Owner's Manual forinformation about using rechargeable NiCad AA batteriesthat are charged by an optional external 12 Volt DC powersupply.Estimated Battery Life: Starting with a fresh set of AAalkaline batteries, the RQT can transmit about 7,000 voicemessages over a period of one year before the batteriesneed replacement.Automatic Low Battery Alert Message: When the batteryvoltage drops below about 6 Volts, the Quick Talk beginstransmitting a factory prerecorded message saying "LowBatt" every 15 minutes. This is an indication that yourbatteries should be replaced sometime in the next day orso.QUICK TALK INSTALLATIONCover screws (4)EnclosureAntenna Connection(Apply sealant tape here.)FIGURE 3: QUICK TALKINSTALLATIONAntenna(To be in vertical position)Cable toexternal switchStrain relief fitting}}EnclosureflangeMounting screws (4)(User-supplied)
qtm9212a.pm5For assistance, telephone RITRON at 1-800-872-1872 or go to "http://www.ritron.com".Page 12The Rules and Regulations of the United States Federal Commu-nications Commission (FCC) require you or your radio serviceprovider to have a license for your radio system before activatingthe Quick Talk radio transmitter. If you already are operating alicensed radio system, you most likely can add a Quick Talkwithout any changes to that license.The station licensee is responsible for ensuring that transmitterpower, frequency and modulation are within the limits specified bythe station license, and also for proper operation and maintenanceof the radio equipment. These responsibilities include checkingthe transmitter frequency and modulation periodically, usingappropriate methods.Ritron or your Ritron dealer can help you with all of theserequirements. You may also contact the FCC directly by any of thefollowing methods:To obtain copies of FCC forms and instructions use the FCC Fax-On-Demand system at 1-202-418-0177. Request Document000600.For more information go to the FCC Internet Website at: "http/www.fcc.gov".F.C.C. LICENSING AND REGULATIONSSAFETY STANDARDS — The FCC has adopted a safetystandard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagneticenergy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. The Quick Talkconforms to the standards effective at the time of its equipmentauthorization by the FCC. In general these standards recommendthat you:•DO NOT allow the antenna to become very close to ortouch exposed parts of the body, especially the face oreyes, while transmitting.•DO NOT transmit near electrical blasting caps or in anexplosive atmosphere.•DO NOT allow children to play with radio transmitters.•BE AWARE of the conditions which cause the unit totransmit.SERVICE - Federal law prohibits you from making any internaladjustments to the transmitter, and from changing transmitfrequencies unless you are specifically designated by thelicensee.Do not adjust or tamper with components or the printed circuitboard in any manner not directed in this manual. Unauthorizedadjustments may render the unit inoperable; repair will be atowner's expense.If your radio equipment fails to operate properly, or you wish tohave the Ritron Quick Talk serviced, contact your authorizeddealer or call Ritron at 1-317-846-1201 and ask for the RepairDepartment.WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: RITRON, INC. ("RITRON")provides the following warranty against defects in materials and/orworkmanship in RITRON RQT-150 AND RQT-450 QUICK TALKvoice notification telemetry transmitters units under normal use andservice during the applicable warranty period (as stated below)."Accessories" means antennas, chargers, wire, cable and items con-tained in the programming and programming/ service kits. For theQuick Talk unit itself, during the first year from the original date ofpurchase, and for Accessories, during the first 90 days from theoriginal date of purchase, RITRON will repair or replace the defectiveproduct, at RITRON's option, parts and labor included at no charge.WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: Any technical infor-mation provided with the covered product or any other products; In-stallation, maintenance or service of the product, unless this is cov-ered by a separate written agreement with RITRON; Any productsnot furnished by RITRON which are attached or used with the cov-ered product, or defects or damage from the use of the coveredproduct with equipment that is not covered; Defects or damage,including broken antennas, resulting from: - misuse, abuse, impropermaintenance, alteration, modification, neglect, accident or act ofGod, - the use of covered products other than in normal and custom-ary manner or, improper testing or installation; - Defects or damagesfrom unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification, or whereunauthorized dis-assembly, repair or modification prevents inspectionand testing necessary to validate warranty claims; - Defects or dam-ages in which the serial number has been removed, altered ordefaced.IMPORTANT: This warranty sets forth the full extent of RITRON'sexpress responsibilities regarding the covered products, and is givenin lieu of all other express warranties. What RITRON has agreed todo above is your sole and exclusive remedy. No person is authorizedto make any other warranty to you on behalf of RITRON. Warrantiesimplied by state law, such as implied warranties of merchantabilityand fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of thislimited warranty as it applies to the covered product. Incidental andconsequential damages are not recoverable under this warranty (thisincludes loss of use or time, inconvenience, business interruption,commercial loss, lost profits or savings). Some states do not allowthe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, orlimitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limita-tions or exclusions may not apply to you. Because each coveredproduct system is unique, RITRON disclaims liability for range, cover-age, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.WHO IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: This warranty is givenonly to the purchaser or lessee of covered products when acquiredfor use, not resale. This warranty is not assignable or transferable.HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: To receive warranty service,you must deliver or send the defective product, delivery costs andinsurance prepaid, within the applicable warranty period, to RITRON,INC., 505 West Carmel Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46032, Attention:Warranty Department. Please point out the nature of the defect in asmuch detail as you can. You must retain your sales or lease receipt(or other written evidence of the date of purchase) and deliver it alongwith the product. If RITRON chooses to repair or replace a defectiveproduct, RITRON may replace the product or any part or componentwith reconditioned product, parts or components. Replacements arecovered for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. Allreplaced covered products, parts or components become RITRON'sproperty.RIGHTS TO SOFTWARE RETAINED: Title and all rights or licensesto patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in any RITRONsoftware contained in covered products are and shall remain inRITRON. RITRON nevertheless grants you a limited non-exclusive,transferable right to use the RITRON software only in conjunctionwith covered products. No other license or right to the RITRON soft-ware is granted or permitted.YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW: This warranty gives youspecific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.WHERE THIS WARRANTY IS VALID: This warranty is valid onlywithin the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY

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