Bellman 868 Flash Receiver
HR09
Please retain these instructions for future reference. These instructions are also available in other formats.
Special warning
Please note: This product is non-returnable unless faulty or unopened in its original, sellable condition.
Warning! Flashes can cause epileptic attacks.
Important: This unit is part of the Bellman Visit 868 Paging System. This product will not function without appropriate transmitters from this range.
Contents
Special warning
General description
Items supplied with the Flash Receiver
Orientation
Front
Top edge
Back
Bottom
Using the product
Getting started
Default signal pattern
Changing the signal pattern
Changing the radio key
Directing the flash
Indicators and signals
Power LED indications
Advanced programming
Deleting the advanced programming
Batteries
Troubleshooting
Technical specification
How to contact RNIB
Terms and conditions of sale
General description
The Flash receiver is part of the Visit smart home system that helps you to keep tabs on your home. It alerts you with bright flashes when the doorbell or telephone rings, when your baby needs you or if a fire should occur (when paired with the right transmitters). It’s easy to use, wireless and features coloured lights for easy signal identification.
Items supplied with the Flash Receiver
- Flash receiver
- Power supply with plug (all connected)
- 4x rechargeable AAA 1.2v 600mAh batteries (pre-inserted)
Orientation
Front
Position the unit in front of you so that the recessed, rectangle hole on the cylinder shapeis at the away from you and the unit is standing on the flat base.
You can feel on the unit that at the top the material is different from that below. This top section is the shade for the light. This must not be removed as the light is very bright. Behind this shade is also a series of LED indicators which are ordered as follows starting from left to right:
- Orange LED – Baby monitor
- Green LED – Door transmitter
- Yellow LED – Telephone transmitter
- Red LED – Smoke alarm
Please note: You must have the corresponding transmitter to receive all these signals i.e. to receive the baby transmitter signal you must have the Bellman 868 baby transmitter.
Just below the shade is a single green LED which is the power indicator.
Top edge
The top of the unit is the test and silencing button.
Back
Turn the unit around so that the back is facing you. At the bottom are a series of sockets within a recessed rectangle shaped hole.
The sockets are situated behind a flat metal piece that is made from a series of bends; this is a cable tidy. This metal piece should be levered down (use the bottom as a hinge) from the top in order to access the sockets.
The circular socket at the top left is where you connect the power supply. To the right of this, the circular socket at the top right is to connect a Bellman 868 mobile phone sensor (not included) and the circular socket below this is to connect the Bellman 868 bed shaker (not included but available separately).
The rectangular socket at the bottom is used to connect yourexisting telephone cable.
Bottom
The bottom of the unit has 4 rubber feet. On the outer edge you should feel a break where a rectangular recess is. On bottom face next to this is a screw that holds the battery compartment cover in place. When unscrewed (put the small screw somewhere safe as it is small), use this recessed rectangle to lever the compartment open. When open it will reveal 4 x AAA rechargeable batteries.
Using the product
Getting started
Connect the power supply to the receiver and the mains outlet. Pull the battery tab at the bottom of the unit to activate the batteries.
Place the receiver on a level surface where there will the flash will be seen.
To test the radio link you need a Bellman 868 Visit transmitter (not included). Press the test button/s on the transmitter as per your existing transmitter’s instructions.
The receiver lights up the corresponding LED (i.e. if it is a baby transmitter, the baby cry LED will be activated as per orientation) and starts to flash. If a bed shaker is connected, it will vibrate (not included). A short press on the mute/test button repeats the last indication.
If nothing happens, see Troubleshooting.
It can be connected to an analogue telephone socket via the telephone input (the bottom socket in the back of the unit) using a Bellman 868 telephone flex accessory (not included) and an adaptor plug (not included). When someone rings the phone number, this receiver will start flashing, the yellow LED will light up and is the Bellman vibrating pad is connected, it will vibrate.
Default signal pattern
Please note: Transmitters are not included.
When a transmitter is activated, the flash receiver lights up an LED, flashes and the bed shaker if connected will start to vibrate with a certain pace (not included). This is called the signal pattern.
Your existing transmitters determine the pattern; the default is as follows:
If the door or push button transmitter is activated the receiver’s LED will light up green, the flash receiver will flash and if the Bellman 868 vibrating pad (bed shaker) is connected, it will vibrate in a slow pattern.
If the telephone transmitter or a connected telephone (not included) is activated the receiver’s LED will light up yellow, the flash receiver will flash and if the Bellman 868 vibrating pad (bed shaker) is connected, it will vibrate in a medium paced pattern.
If the baby transmitter is activated the receiver’s LED will light up orange, the flash receiver will flash and if the Bellman 868 vibrating pad (bed shaker) is connected, it will vibrate in a fast paced pattern.
If the smoke alarm transmitter is activated the receiver’s LED will light up red, the flash receiver will flash and if the Bellman 868 vibrating pad (bed shaker) is connected, it will vibrate continuously.
Changing the signal pattern
The signal pattern can only be changed on the transmitters (not included). See changing the signal pattern for your existing relevant transmitter.
Changing the radio key
If your Visit system is activated for no reason, there is probably a nearby system that triggers yours. In order to avoid radio interference you need to change the radio key on all your existing transmitter units. The radio key switches are located on the transmitters (please see transmitter instructions).
How to change the radio key and pairing
Open the transmitter cover and move any one of radio key switches to the up/on position to change the radio key. See Changing the radio key for your existing transmitter.
Press and hold the mute/test button on the top of this receiver until the green and yellow, door and phone indicator LEDs blink alternately. Release the button.
Press the test button/s on the transmitter within 30 seconds to send the new radio key.
All LEDs on the receiver should blink 5 times to show that the radio key has been changed. It then returns to normal mode.
Please note: All Visit units must be set to the same radio key in order to operate as a group.
Directing the flash
The flash receiver features a rotating top shade that makes it easy to direct the light. Point it for example towards a wall if you feel that the flash is too intense.
Warning! Flashes can cause epileptic attacks.
Indicators and signals
The flash receiver has a function that allows you to easily check which alarm was the last one detected. Give a short press on the top and the last alarm will be activated.
Power LED indications
When the flash receiver is connected to mains power, the power LED lights up in green. This model is also equipped with battery backup.
The power LED indicates the following:
If the power LED status is a green light, this means the flash receiver is connected to mains power. The backup batteries are detected.
If the power LED status is a blinking green light, this means the flash receiver is connected to mains power andno backup batteries are detected.
If the power LED status is a red light, this means the flash receiver is running on battery backup.
If the power LED status is a blinking red light, this means the backup batteries are nearly depleted.
Advanced programming
By using advanced programming, you can customise the signal pattern from a specific transmitter and event, displaying the LED colour and vibration pattern of your choice. The advanced programming overrides the radio key and pairs the units via the serial number. Please note that smoke alarms cannot be programmed for safety reasons.
This may also be useful if you have more than 4 door, phone or baby cry transmitters where 4 is the maximum you can have. It could be that you don’t have a baby cry, but have 5 door transmitters. You can use the baby cry’s LED to signal the 5th door transmitter.
Note: Your transmitter must be activated as it is intended to be used in the system to generate the right signal. This means that you can’t always use the transmitter test button (see Default signal pattern for the relevant transmitter).
Programming the flash receiver
- Press and hold the mute/test button on the top. The green and yellow LEDs will start to blink alternately. While still holding down the button, activate the desired transmitter as intended. Release the button.
- Scroll through the different LED options by pressing the mute/test button on the top. Select the desired LED colour when it shows by holding down the mute/test button until the power LED goes out and lights up again.
- Scroll through the different vibration options (if a bed shaker is being used, not included) by pressing the test button on the top. Select the desired vibration pattern by holding down the mute/test button until the power LED goes out and lights up again.
- The flash receiver will now show the new LED colour and vibration pattern. Press the mute/test button briefly to end the demonstration. After a short while, it will return to normal mode.
Deleting the advanced programming
Follow the procedure below to delete the advanced programming.
- Hold down the mute/test button on the receiver until the green and yellow LEDs blink alternately. Release the button.
- Press the mute/test button on the receiver 3 times in quick succession.
- All Visit LEDs will light up for 2 seconds to show that it has been deleted.
Batteries
Please note: This could require sighted assistance.
Only 4 rechargeable AAA Ni-MH batteries should be used in this receiver.
To change the batteries unscrew the battery compartment in the base as per the orientation. Ensure you keep the screw safe.
With the side where the screw that you just removed furthest from you, insert the batteries horizontally. Starting from the top furthest from you, the first battery should be inserted with the positive side on the right. The battery below should be inserted the opposite way and so on until all 4 batteries are inserted.
To replace the cover, locate the section on the cover that the screw inserts into. This should be furthest from you. On the opposite end there are 2 plastic tabs. Insert this into the edge of the battery compartment nearest you and then lever down into position. Re-screw the screw into place and then test as per the getting started section.
Troubleshooting
Most problems with the flash receiver can be solved quickly by following the advice below:
The receiver seems to be turned off
- Check that the power supply is connected correctly.
- Charge the backup batteries for at least 24 hours.
- Please note: Only batteries of exactly the same type should be used in this receiver. 4 rechargeable AAA 1.2V Ni-MH 600mAh batteries are required.
The power LED blinks in red
- The backup batteries are nearly depleted and the power supply is disconnected. Connect the power supply and charge the batteries for at least 24 hours.
The power LED blinks in green
- The receiver detects no backup batteries. Pull the battery tab, see Getting started.
The receiver does not respond when a transmitter is activated, but works when I use the test button
- Check the transmitter batteries and connections.
- Move the receiver closer to the transmitter to make sure it’s within radio range.
- Check that the receiver is set to the same radio key as the other units in the Visit system, see Changing the radio key.
The receiver is activated for no apparent reason
- There is probably another Visit system installed nearby that triggers your system. Change the radio key on all units, see Changing the radio key
The flash is too bright
- Redirect the light by rotating the top or use a silicone slip-on top (not included) to dim the light.
Technical specification
Height: 155 mm, 6.1"
Diameter: 78 mm, 3.1"
Weight: 310 g, 10.9 oz.
Power and battery
Mains power 7.5 V DC / 1500 mA External power supply unit
Power consumption Active: 1250 mA, idle position: 10 mA
Backup batteries 4 x 1.2 V AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries
Backup battery operating time ~ 48 h when fully charged
Frequency and coverage
Radio frequency: 314.91 MHz, 433.92 MHz or 868.30 MHz, depending on the region
Coverage: 50 – 250 m, 55 - 273 yd. depending on the radio frequency and the characteristics of the building.
Output
Built-in ~30 Candela Xenon light
Warning! Flashes can cause epileptic attacks.
How to contact RNIB
Phone number: 0303 123 9999
Textphone: 0845 758 5691
Web address: rnib.org.uk/shop
Postal address: RNIB, PO Box 173, Peterborough PE2 6WS, U.K.
Email:
Terms and conditions of sale
This product is guaranteed from manufacturing faults for 24 months from the date of purchase. If you have any issues with the product and you did not purchase directly from RNIB then please contact your retailer in the first instance.
This product is non-returnable unless faulty or unopened in a sellable condition. For all returns and repairs contact RNIB first to get a returns authorisation number to help us deal efficiently with your product return.
You can request full terms and conditions from RNIB or view them online.
Registered Charity No. 226227
This product is CE marked and fully complies with all applicable EU legislation.
At the end of the product’s life you can return it to the supplier or manufacturer for free of charge disposal. This is to comply with ‘The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive’ (WEEE).
Date: June 2016
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