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KA300TX / KA300RX / KBS300RX
KA300TX / KA300RX / KBS300RX
Alarm Monitor
Alarm Monitor
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PATENT PENDING
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Important Warranty Compu-TTY, Inc. warrants that the Alarm Monitor sold by Compu-TTY, Inc. is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for one year. This warranty is applicable only to the original purchaser of the Alarm Monitor when accom- panied by a sale receipt stating the date of purchase and the name of the company from which purchased. This warranty is in lieu and excludes all other warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merc
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CONTENTS i. Introduction......................................................................................ii ii. KA300 System...................................................................................1 1. How your Alarm Monitor KA300 Works ......................................2 Using KA300 for a Single Family Household.........................................................2 Install KA300 for Single Family Home...................................................................3 Tim
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i. INTRODUCTION The alarm Monitor KA300 is developed to bridge the gap created by the existing warning devices designed only for the hearing. It provides a totally reliable source for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to watch and to be alerted when there is a fire, smoke, propane, gas leak alarm, tornado, hurricane, severe thunder storm alert, or when a national attack warning activates its siren. You will be worry free to select any alarm system designed without considering whether it supports the
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ii. KA300 SYSTEM STROBE KA300RX receiver ADAPTER INDICATOR BATTERY LOW INDICATOR MODE SELECTOR LOUDSPEAKER KBS300RX with bed shaker CHANNEL LEDS KA300TX OPERTATION OP/LOW BATTERY KWA300TX RESET PROGRAM OP.CODE/CHANNEL ON/OFF COVER SWITCH OPERTATION-CODE CHANNEL COVER SHAKER TEST BUTTON
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HOW YOUR.... CHAPTER 1 ALARM MONITOR KA300 WORKS KA300system is designed to monitor all existing acoustic alarm units in your living area and transfer it to a visual and vibration alarm. It will quickly help you to determine what source triggered the alarm and give you enough time to evacuate from the building or to locate a shelter. The KA300 is not an alarm system but it is the vital source for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired to rely upon in an emergency. In most cases, the alarm was caused by F
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Cover 1: HOW YOUR ALARM MONITOR KA300 WORKS (CONT.) Example: There are 4 smoke alarms and 3 FIGURE 5 Carbon Monoxide alarms that need to be monitor in your household. You will need seven Operation Code Switches KA300TX transmitters. All seven transmitters will be set at the same operation code as: 1000101010 Four transmitters installed on the smoke The other three transmitters will be set at detectors will be set at channel one. channel two. CH3 CH3 Channel Jumper CH2 Channel Jumper CH2 CH1 CH1
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CHAPTER 1 (CONT.) Keep the battery installed and turn the power switch to OFF before bringing it to the location. Mark on the given label for channel location as fire, mono-carbon, or weather alert and coordinate them with the installed transmitters. This label is available only for the KA300RX. Hearing Impaired people will need one KBS300RX in their bedroom for the best protection. You can buy many receivers for your needs as long as it still within the 100 feet range. If the house is larger th
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1: HOW YOUR ALARM MONITOR KA300 WORKS (CONT.) INSTALL KA300 FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOME OR HOTEL There is one hotel code applied for all KA300TX installed in the hallway. The room code is applied for each KA300TX in each room. With this set up, when there is an alarm triggered from a local fire alarm, the KA300RX receiver and KBS300RX will activate with channel one LED indicator. If the evacuating signal comes from the hallway siren, the receivers will activate and indicate channel three LED. Program
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INSTALLING BATTERY CHAPTER 2 KA300TX Uses 3VDC, CR2032 battery and it will be installed by the manufacturer. KA300RX Uses alkaline 9V battery. Do not use rechargeable batteries. 9V Alkaline Battery KBS300RX Uses a 9V rechargeable battery (included). Do not use alkaline batteries. A B C C B A Use a coin to open the back cover Install (A) Adapter Plug (B) Shaker Plug (C) 9V Rechargeable Battery of the KBS300RX Fit the cable through the gaps on the cover and close it 6
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SETUP OPERATION CODE CHAPTER 3 The operation code is set by DIP-switches located in the front of the KA300TX trans- mitter, and they are preset at the factory. If your KA300RX receiver does not respond to your KA300TX transmitter signal when the test button is pressed, or it activates from a false signal of a neighboring KA300 system, you need to change the operation code. After the code change on the transmitter, you need to program the new code into the KA300RX receiver memory. KA300TX TRANSM
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CHAPTER 3 (CONT.) MOUNTING THE KA300TX ON THE EXISTING ALARM Use the self adhesive Velcro to attach the KA300TX to the siren of the existing alarm unit. Do not block the window of the smoke chamber or on top of the alarm sensor. KA300TX Self adhesive velcro Existing Alarm Unit KA300RX RECEIVER The alarm monitor KX300RX is designed to learn the operation code from your trans- mitter and program it to the memory. Important note: To protect your hearing from the loud siren when you are programmin
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3: SETUP OPERATION MODE (CONT.) MOUNTING THE KA300RX ON THE WALL The adapter of the KA300 is supplied with a nine feet line cord for installation to a normal outlet box. KA300TX OUTLET ADAPTER KBS300RX BED SHAKER RECEIVER: The bed shaker KBS300RX is a receiver. It needs to be programmed like the KA300RX before you can actually use it in the system. To program the operation code, follow these steps: 1. Use a small screwdriver or a penny to open the top cover. (See Chapter 2) 2. Install a recharg
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CHAPTER 3 (CONT.) BED SHAKER LED INDICATOR Channel LED Main LED Reset Button 1 Main LED: • Turns ON when there is a channel triggered by an alarm in the system. • Low flashing when there is AC power failure. • Fast flashing for battery low warning. It needs to be recharged soon. 2 Channel indicator LEDs: • Turns ON to indicate the corresponding channel has triggered the receiver. • Flashing to indicate a transmitter battery is low. NOTE: The supplied battery of KA300TX transmitters can last
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3: SETUP OPERATION MODE (CONT.) KA300TX Transmitter, program the KA300RX with one KA300TX. • Install the KA300TX on the existing sensors and KA300RX on the wall. • Perform a test on each KA300TX, USING ALARM MONITOR WITH WEATHER ALERT RADIO. • Set operation code for the KWA300TX (weather alert transmitter). • Select channel 3 on KWA300TX and record it into the label on channel LED of KA300RX. •Turn on KWA300TX. • Repeat code learning process if the operation code is different from the previous
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TEST & TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 4 TESTING It is important to perform a test for your alarm system at least once a month to make sure the system is operating properly. You are responsible for your family safety from fires, and any other possible disasters. Repair or replace your Alarm Monitor, and all other alarm systems when they no longer function. To test the KA300 system 1. Place the cover over the strobe bulb to protect your vision from the strong light. 2. Turn KA300RX power switch to the l
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4: TEST & TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING: If any question should arise during the installation and testing, follow through the fre- quently asked questions below. Contact CompuTTY or your authorized dealer if you should have any more questions that these FAQs do not answer. 1. I have more than three different kinds of alarm devices, how can I program it to one receiver? The KA300RX has only three LEDs to indicate the channel triggered the alarm. For example: you have five alarm devices for fi
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SPECIFICATION CHAPTER 5 Working Frequency.......................................................................................433MHz Transmitter codes................................................................................................1024 Receiver Memories ...................................................................................................3 Display Channel........................................................................................................3 SIZE KA
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