4098-9839 Smoke Detector Data Reader
Quick Reference Guide
574-498
Rev. A
1998 Simplex Time Recorder Co. Gardner, MA 01441-0001 USA
1998 Simplex International Time Equipment Co., Ltd. Mississaugua, Ontario L4V 1H3 Canada.
All specifications and other information shown were current as of publication, and are subject to change without notice.
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Red
LED
Green
LED
MODE
●
❍
Reader is in scan mode.
❍
●
Valid reading with a NORMAL condition.
●
●
Valid reading with a TROUBLE condition.
●
indicates illuminated LED
❍
indicates LEDs that are OFF
NOTES:
1.
DO NOT depress all push buttons on
the data reader simultaneously, this
can clear the memory.
2.
The detector must be cleaned or
replaced if the display indicates a
greater than “50%ALM” reading.
3.
Replace battery when
“
∗∗∗
LOW BAT
∗∗∗
” is displayed.
4.
Compatible Smoke Detectors:
4098-9601, -9602, -9605.
5.
For future use, not applicable with
basic operation.
Figure 1. 4098-9839 Data Reader
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
To operate the data reader, follow Steps 1 through 6.
1.
Turn the ON/OFF switch of the reader to the ON position. The Red LED on
the reader illuminates.
2.
Point the focusing lens of the reader directly at a compatible smoke detector’s
LED, no more than 12 inches away. (See Note 4.)
3.
When a valid reading is made, the Green LED on the reader illuminates.
4.
After a valid reading is taken there are two possible conditions. If the
condition is NORMAL the Green LED is lit alone. If there is a TROUBLE
condition, both the Green and Red LEDs of the reader are illuminated.
(Refer to Figure 1.)
5.
When both LEDs are illuminated or if greater than “50%ALM” is indicated,
clean or replace the detector. Refer to Application Manual 574-709 for
detector cleaning.
6.
Press the SCAN button on the reader to go to the next detector.
Note: The STORE button is not applicable with basic operation. If accidentally
pressed, take the following steps to clear the reader’s memory.
1. Power the reader OFF.
2. Hold down the STORE and D/L buttons simultaneously.
3. Power the reader ON with the STORE and D/L buttons pressed for five
seconds.
4. Release the buttons.
Figure 2. Reader Display Information
Focusing Lens:
Aim at a target
(maximum of 12
inches away)
Serial Data Port:
See Note 5
Green LED
Store Button:
See Note 5
D/L (Download) Button:
See Note 5
LCD Display
(Diagnostic data,
See Note 5)
See Note 2
Red LED
ON/OFF Switch:
Powers the reader
ON or OFF
Scan Button:
Press button to put
reader into a scan
mode (indicated by an
illuminated Red LED)
9V Battery Housing:
Located on the back of
the reader
See Note 5
See Note 5
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