Proper Fit
Firecom recommends that the belt pack be worn on the hip, using the enclosed belt
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carried pouch. The user can then plug in a headset of his/her preference and convert
it to a wireless communications headset.
Notes:
- Refer to the wired headset’s user manual for proper fit and use of the headset.
- Refer to the Specifications section in this manual to determine whether a certain
headset is compatible with the BP5-10 belt pack.
PTT Switch:
The BP5-10 belt pack is equipped with a red momentary PTT switch located on the
top panel. When this switch is activated, the belt pack enables radio transmission
through the apparatus radio via the intercom system connected to the wireless base
station.
Notes:
The PTT switch on the belt pack will key the apparatus radio regardless of whether or
not the microphone on the headset is enabled. If the belt pack PTT is depressed
while the UH-20/40 mic is disabled, the apparatus radio will transmit a silent carrier. If
radio-transmit capability is not required, then a non-radio-transmit headset such as
Firecom UH-20 with a momentary microphone may be used.
If a Firecom UH/FH-10 radio-transmit capable headset is used, radio transmission
can be enabled using either the headset’s PTT switch or the belt pack’s PTT switch.
Power push-button:
The BP5-10 belt pack is equipped with a momentary black power switch located on
the bottom panel. Press and hold this switch for 3-4 seconds to turn on power to the
belt pack. To turn off power to the belt pack, press and hold the switch again for 3-4
seconds.
Operation
The base station should be installed and powered up prior to operating the belt pack.
If the belt pack has not been previously paired to the base station, refer to the
“Pairing Section” for pairing instructions. The belt pack is equipped with two status
indicators (LEDs); one red and one green. Plug the headset into the belt pack and
turn the power on. The green LED will flash rapidly to indicate that the belt pack is
attempting to link to the base. At this point, the corresponding link LED on the base
station will also be flashing rapidly. After approximately 5 seconds the belt pack will
link to the base and the green LED will turn on steadily to indicate that the belt pack
is linked to the base. The headset will sound a one time double beep on connection
to the base. Once the connection is established, full duplex communication between
the base station and the headset through the belt pack will become possible.
