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VersaPage Pocket Paging Systems


















VersaPage Pocket Paging Systems

Basic Version




January, 2002




CORNELL Communications, Inc.

1640 West Silver Spring Drive
Milwaukee, WI USA 53209



1-800-558-8957



















Table of Contents


Cover
... 1 Hardware
Installation
...
7-8
Table of Contents ...


2
Wiring and Power Requirements ...
9
Warranty
Statement
... 2 System
Operation
...
10
Overview
...
3 System
Calibration...
11
Component Identification / Dimensions 3-4
Site Coverage and Troubleshooting ...
12
Component Operation ...


5
Pocket Pager Quick Start

12-13
System
Layout

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VersaPage System Warranty


Cornell Communications Inc. (herein known as Cornell) warrants that your VersaPage System is free from defects of
workmanship and materials for nine months. Cornell will repair or replace the system component (at our option), free
of charge, with proof of purchase, for nine months from the date of original purchase.

This warranty does not cover damages occurred in shipping or handling and does not include damages beyond the
control of Cornell, including but not limited to electrical transients and lightning, fire, water damage, paint,
mechanical shock, abuse, neglect, abnormal use, improper operation of this equipment, miswiring or use of non-
factory authorized pocket pagers. There are no user serviceable parts inside any of the system units. Any evidence of
unauthorized entry, repairs or alterations will void the warranty. This warranty does not extend to components that
have been lost such as pocket pagers.






Warning!

As indicated above, alteration or modification to any component of this equipment, without the
prior written consent of the manufacturer, will invalidate all manufacturer approvals and
warranties. No adjustments can be undertaken except by qualified and licensed persons as defined
by the FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation of altered equipment can result in fines,
imprisonment and/or confiscation of such equipment.

Operation of pager transmitter(s) exceeding 2 watts and at certain frequencies require(s) an FCC
license for each transmitter. The pager transmitter options of either 0.5 watts or 2 watt as supplied
by Cornell should not require an additional FCC license as indicated above unless altered or
modified.

Cornell reserves the right to make the final decision whether there is a defect in materials or workmanship and
whether or not the product returned is within the warranty. This warranty covers bench repairs only. All claims under
this warranty are based on delivery of equipment to offices of the company, transportation charges prepaid. Cornell
will not be responsible for any costs incurred involving on-site calls.

Cornell and their suppliers, representatives, distributors and agents cannot be held liable or responsible for any
damages, injuries or death resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this equipment.

There are no other warranties offered, expressed or implied by Cornell. No Cornell distributor, dealer, agent or
employee is authorized to make any modifications, extension or addition to this warranty.

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Overview


The Cornell VersaPage System provides for local area RF transmission of alarm messages to pocket pagers. The
monitored alarm voltages and/or contacts from various devices in the facility are wired into the VersaPage
Programmable Interface unit, which sends programmed coded data to the paging Transmitter whenever an alarm
is received. Up to (3) priority messages may be sent for each alarm input. The alphanumeric prioritized messages to
the pocket pagers are programmed at the factory with information pertaining to the specific requirements of the
facility.

The Cornell VersaPage System consists of two versions:

1. The basic version consists of a single TR-9010 Transmitter and a single PI-9010 Programmable Interface
and has the Transmitter and the Programmable Interface units mounted adjacent to one another. The
options available for the basic version are the S-133AS/VP, S-236AS/VP custom paging stations and the
A-9000 Display.

2. The expanded version includes a single TR-9010 Transmitter with a single OC-9000 Output Control
Module and one or more PI-9010 Programmable Interface units - each with their own IC-9000 Input
Control Module. Options such as the A-9000 Display, the S-133AS/VP, S-236AS/VP custom paging
stations and additional PI-9010 Programmable Interface units - each with their own Input Control
Modules - may be added at any time. The expanded versions are covered in another manual.




Component Identification


Carefully open each package and identify each model along with its cabling, power cord or power module, and
installation hardware. If any item is missing, contact your Cornell distributor immediately.

This system was pre-programmed and tested at the factory based on information supplied to us by the customers at
the time the equipment was ordered. If the installer desires to program the system, contact the factory to obtain an
optional software package to be used in the PI-9010 Programmable Interface Unit. It may be necessary to perform
a calibration routine with the programmable interface to allow for timing variations when using non-Cornell
products. This should be carried out in conjunction with the host equipment at the time of installation. This requires
either a desktop or laptop computer with a terminal program. Refer to the calibration section of this manual. See the
next page for component identification drawings.


Component Dimensions

PI-9010

Programmable Interface

7.25 W x 13 L x 3 D

TR-9010

Transmitter (If used)

7.25 W x 13 L x 3 D

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Component Operation




PI-9010 Programmable Interface

The Programmable Interface will interface with components that are part of an emergency or nurse-call system that
may require up to 4 separate messages for each event. It consists of 128 opto-isolated screw terminal inputs that will
accept voltages from 5 to 60 volts DC or AC. In response to a voltage change, information is then sent via a RS-232
serial port to the TR-9010 Transmitter. The four states expected at the inputs for a Cornell System are:


















Example



Voltage Pulsating at 2 Hz.

Smoke detector or code blue



Voltage Pulsating at 1 Hz.

Bath calls
No
Voltage
Present

Normal bed nurse call or room call
Steady
State
Voltage
Present
No alarm

Priority is given to the four states in the order shown above, with the 2 Hz. signal being the highest priority. All
pending top priority calls are sent before the next priority calls are serviced. The time between a condition being
present and the message sent is approximately 2 seconds. This time may change due to the priority of the call and
other pending higher priority calls. A call must be present for approximately 2 seconds to be accepted. Once accepted
the page will be sent even if the input changes state before it is paged.


TR-9010 Transmitter

The Transmitter accepts paging messages from the Programmable Interface(s) and sends them via a 457. 550
MHz RF frequency to the designated alphanumeric pocket pagers. The transmission baud rate is fixed at the factory
at 512. The red panel LED illuminates steadily when power is on. The green panel LED momentarily illuminates
when a page is sent. With the standard antenna supplied, the effective horizontal range is 0.5 to 1.0 miles. For
coverage of very large sites or with difficult operating conditions, it may be necessary to use an external antenna
and/or utilize the optional amplifier model AMP-9000.

AMP-9000 RF Amplifier.

This amplifier is rated for 2 Watts.











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Hardware Installation



Location of Transmitter

It is important to take into account the range of operation required in your system. For multi-story buildings, installing
the transmitter on the second or third floors will often boost overall range throughout the floors. UHF frequencies
have excellent propagation characteristics; however, certain items, which can provide obstacles to the transmission of
radio waves are aluminum foil backed boarding, wire, reinforced glass, mirror glass and glass containing metal
particles.


Distance Between the Transmitter & Programmable Interface

Another important consideration is the distance between the TR-9010 Transmitter and the PI-9010 Programmable
Interface. The data cable provided with