EMERGENCY AND ASSISTANCE CALLING

Personal Infrared Transmitter for Staff

Of cylindrical design, the Transmitter is approximately 3ins long and 1in in diameter. Worn on the belt or clipped to the clothing, it is activated in an emergency by pulling the Transmitter from its retaining pin, instantly spreading upwards coded infrared signals towards the Infrared Receiver Unit installed in the ceiling. Because of its power, there is absolutely no need to point the Transmitter at the Receiver Unit.

The standard Model 310 Transmitter is manufactured from ABS and polycarbonate which makes it very strong and light. It is powered by an energy store which can be topped-up routinely and whenever required by the Model 311 Energizer. It has Pinpoint’s standard high–quality membrane button on the base with its excellent resistance to accidental operation and first–class tactile ‘feedback’ when pushed which provides the ‘assistance’ level of call.

If a battery–powered Transmitter is preferred then the Model 316 is powered by a user–replaceable battery. There is battery checking circuitry to warn when the battery needs replaced. This is carried out by unscrewing the grooved top of the Transmitter, sliding out the electronics and substituting a new battery for the old. Batteries are available from Pinpoint in standard or long–life varieties.

For single–code, emergency–only systems, the Model 316.4 Transmitter has no button on the base, whilst the Model 316.7 has a unique ‘reassurance’ button which enables the wearer to check the status of the Transmitter and Room Receiver Unit at the same time without setting off the alarm.

To attach the Transmitter to the clothing there is a choice of a belt loop, a clip, or a metal ‘dog lead’ style hook.