PPD Maintenance Manual
T1DA0502-002, Rev A
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Senstar Personal Protection Device (PPD) is a belt-worn radio frequency (RF) transmitter,
which transmits a signal when activated. System receivers (sensors) located in the facility detect
the transmission and the alarm is presented on a central operator console. This notifies security
staff that assistance is required in personal duress situations.
This document contains the information necessary to configure and maintain the PPD for use in
personal duress alarm systems such as Senstar's Flare (Personal Alarm Locating System - PALS)
and Flash (Personal Portable Alarm System - PPAS). The PPD is also known as a Personal
Portable Alarm (PPA). The PPD and its setup are identical for both of these systems. In this
manual the duress system (the RF receivers, communications network, display and control PC
and software) may also be referred to as personal alarm system or simply the system.
Each PPD is identified by a unique user settable ID code that identifies it to the system. It is
activated by pushbutton, and optionally by a lanyard pull-pin and a man-down tilt angle detector.
This document describes setting the ID codes and options for PPD units, as well as PPD
maintenance.
1.1 Scope
This manual is intended for use by qualified service technicians who are responsible for the
maintenance of the personal alarm system. This manual assumes that the reader has a basic
knowledge of electronics and Windows O/S PC operation and is familiar with the system
operation and configuration.
1.2 Related
Documentation
The following additional manuals are available for reference.
The Flare System Administrator Manual (T1DA1202-001) describes Flare system management,
configuration and database creation and calibration. Intended for the Flare system administrator.
The Flare Maintenance Manual (T1DA1302-001) describes the methods for maintaining the
Flare system, including preventive and corrective maintenance procedures. Intended for technical
personnel, responsible for the maintenance and repair of the system.
2.0 PPD ID SETTING OVERVIEW
PPD units will not generally come from the factory (new or repaired units) with the site specific
settings unless a pre-programming order and the necessary information have been provided.
PPDs are shipped with IDs related to their serial number and as such may fit a unique and
appropriate operation range without further configuration. Typically a PPD need be set up only
once, sometimes spares are required to be setup to temporarily replace units that are out of
service for battery maintenance.