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The COMMUNICATOR ® provides basic operating cues in Spanish and French, as follows. Refer also to the Changing Languages instructions on page 9. Español El comunicador COM6000BP proporciona información que indica el estado del funcionamiento del mismo en español como es: Unidad #, Batería cargada, Batería semi-cargada, Batería baja, Línea uno, Línea dos, Fuera de alcance, Reemplazar bateria y Unidad desactivado.
WIRELESS IQ EQUIPMENT The Wireless IQ is an audio system primarily for use at quick- service restaurants. The equipment shown below is standard with the Wireless IQ system. Optional equipment can be ordered from your local dealer. NOTE: Equipment quantities vary,...
Wireless IQ Base Station All functions of the drive-thru audio system are channeled through the base station. It is the electronic heart of the Wireless IQ. External base station features are shown in Figure 2, and described on page 3. Internal controls and connectors are shown in Figure 11 on page 20.
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Front – (See A on Figure 2, page 2.) Four power supply lights are on when the base station has AC power. “A” TALK light is on during channel-A transmission. “B” TALK light is on during channel-B transmission. VEHICLE PRESENT light is on when a vehicle is present in the drive-thru lane or when the system is in vehicle-detect override.
COMMUNICATOR Registration ® During installation of the Wireless IQ, each Communicator was registered for use with a specific base station. The base station thereby recognizes all Communicators registered to it when their power is on, and will be able to tell the difference between them and other electronic equipment operating on similar frequencies.
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When the STATUS light returns to its previous condition, press the START REGISTRATION button and repeat the registration procedure. If the registration fails again: In the USA call HME Customer Support at 1-800-848-4468. Outside the USA, call your local HME representative for assistance.
Battery Removal and Replacement COM6000BP Belt-pac Batteries — To change batteries: Battery-release If a battery is weak when Belt-pac Battery latch power is turned on, a voice in the earpiece will say “Battery low.” If a battery becomes weak during operation, a voice in the earpiece will say “Change battery.”...
Battery Charger Up to four batteries can be charged in the charger at the same time. Charging time is approximately 2.5 hours. The battery status lights next to each charging port are explained below. Up to six fully charged batteries can be stored in the battery storage ports. A yellow light stays on steady next to each charging port while the port is empty.
Hands-Free (HF), ® Auto-Hands-Free (AHF) or Push-To-Talk (PTT) modes. If your store does not have HF capability, the Wireless IQ should be operated in the PTT mode, according to the instructions on the following pages for single-lane or dual-lane stores.
Single-Lane Operation (one base station for one speaker post) Hands-Free (HF) Mode With the power off, press and hold the volume-up ▲ and B buttons while you press and release the PWR button to turn the power on in the HF mode. The COMMUNICATOR will remember this setting.
Dual-Lane Operation (two base stations for two speaker posts) Hands-Free (HF) Mode With the COMMUNICATOR power off, press and hold the ® volume-up ▲ and B buttons while you press and release the PWR button to turn the power on in the HF mode. The Communicator will remember this setting.
Tandem Operation (two base stations for two speaker posts) In Tandem operation, customers at Order Point #1 are served by Order Taker #1, and customers at Order Point #2 are served by Order Taker #2. If a customer arrives at Order Point #2 when there is no customer at Order Point #1, a message will be played automatically from Speaker Post or Menu Board #2 saying “Please pull forward.”...
Auto Hands-Free (AHF) Mode (Only Order Taker #1) Order Taker #1 only, with the power off, press and hold the NOTE: volume-up ▲ and A1 button while you press and release the PWR In Tandem operation, button to turn the power on in the AHF mode. if Order Taker #2’s As a customer approaches Order Point #1, you will hear an alert Communicator is set in...
If there is a Switcher Board, place the S2 switch in the IN position to use the wired backup system. When using the Wireless IQ system, the S2 switch must be in the OUT position. Figure 10. S2 switch on Switcher Board...
Message Repeater Operation (Refer to Figure 2 on page 2) To record RED MESSAGE Be certain the RED MESSAGE switch is in the ON position. CAUTION: Press and release the RECORD MODE button on the base station once. In Tandem base ⎯...
Foam muffs on headset earpieces can easily be replaced for sanitary purposes. To order extra foam muffs, call your local HME sales representative. Battery Charger Avoid splashing water or grease on the battery charger. CAUTION: Clean the battery charger monthly as follows.
® COMMUNICATOR PWR button is pressed. “Headset failed” is Headset may be Use another headset. Call HME.* defective. heard in headset when Communicator PWR button is pressed. No sound is heard in Power may be off at Check circuit breaker for building.
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Call HME.* defective. Personnel hear Circuit board may be Check to see if status lights on customers in ceiling defective. base station are lit. Call HME.* speaker or headsets, ® COMMUNICATOR Use another Communicator. but cannot hear each may be defective.
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HME equipment after the electricity comes on again, unplug the AC power adapters from their electrical outlets and wait 15 seconds, then plug them back in.
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Base Station Voltage input 16VAC ±2.5V AC current input 2.5A maximum Audio distortion 5% maximum level Outside speaker output 3 watts RMS into 8 ohms Ceiling speaker power 3 watts RMS into 8 ohms TX/RX frequency 2400MHz – 2483.5MHz Dimensions 7.75”H x 12.75”W x 3.8”D (197 mm x 323 mm x 97 mm)
The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Hereby, HM Electronics, Inc. declares that the Wireless IQ System is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
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(manufacturers, distributors and/or retailers) to take-back electronic products at the end of their useful life. The WEEE Directive covers most HME products being sold into the EU as of August 13, 2005. Manufacturers, distributors and retailers are obliged to finance the costs of recovery from municipal collection points, reuse, and recycling of specified percentages per the WEEE requirements.
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