Inovonics Wireless Corporation 3B6RTA User Manual

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© 1999 Inovonics 
support@inovonics.com phone: 800.782.2709
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Intended use: The FA223S portable  transmitter utilizes Inovon-
ics 900MHz Frequency Agile
®
 technology. The transmitter, 
intended to be installed and serviced by licensed security profes-
sionals, transmits messages to an Inovonics receiver. 
The FA223S has a water-resistant housing suitable for use in 
showers and bathtubs. It is not, however, designed for prolonged 
submersion, or for subermersion deeper than one foot. 
To activate the FA223S, press and hold the Transmit Button for at least 
1 second. (Actual minimum activation interval is .700 second.) 
Alarm signals are transmitted multiple times, and are indicated by the 
blinking transmit LED
Holding the button results in continuous transmission.
When the button is released, the FA223S will complete its alarm trans-
mission, then will send an alarm restoral signal.
Dimensions:
2.22" x 1.925" x0.725"
Weight: 1.4 oz.
External contacts:N/O
Typical battery life:
1 to 2 years
Battery (BAT609): 3.0V lithium Sanyo CR2450
—or—          Renata CR2450N     
(The battery is always supervised.)
1. Open the transmitter housing by removing three phillips-head screws.
2. When prompted by the programming device to plug in the transmitter, 
connect the programming cable to the 3-pin programming header.
3. Press the internal reset button.
4. Disconnect the programming cable.
5. Re-assemble and thoroughly test the transmitter.
NOTE: FA223S transmitters retain programming data in non-volatile mem-
ory. They do not require reprogramming after loss of power. Install new bat-
tery and press either the internal or the external reset button to re-initialize 
the transmitter and restore programming. 
IMPORTANT: The FA223S should always be programmed for supervision.
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Inovonics recommends that pendants always be supervised. 
Pendants should also be tested at least once per week.
Suggested check-in interval:  5 minutes
External contacts:
N/O
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For information on supervision programming options, request 
Tech Notes TN1025 and TN1032.
The FA223S can be carried in 3 convienient ways: 
•  Around the neck as a pendant (standard).
•  On a belt with the beltclip attachment (standard). 
•  On the arm with optional wristband accessory (ACC634W).
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 Caution: Neck Cord Safety
WARNING: 
The neck cord provided with the FA223S  is designed for user safety.
Substitution of stronger cords or chains may result in injury to the 
wearer.
External
Transmit LED
Transmit
Button
Reset Button
FA223S Single-button Pendant transmitter
Operation
Specifications
 Changing the battery: 
1) Remove 3 screws from the 
back of the housing. 
2) Make sure that the battery is 
inserted with the positive (+) ter-
minal facing the indicated side of 
the holder. 
3) After replacing the battery, 
press the internal reset button to 
reset the transmitter to its most 
recent programming. 
4) Replace back cover and care-
fully re-tighten screws evenly for 
tight seal
5) Thoroughly test the unit before 
returning to service.
Internal 
Reset Button
  
3-pin 
programming 
header
Battery Positive 
Indicator
Changing the battery
Programming
 
Factory Default
 / 
Recommended Programming
Belt Clip
Neck cord Clip
Wrist Band (optional)
(ACC623W)
Recommended method of attaching 
the neck cord to the FA223S
Wearing the FA223S: Neck cord, Belt Clip or Wrist Band 
FA223S
Installation
Instructions