ESSEX HAND-E-TAP
™
PROGRAMMING GUIDE
When shipped from the factory, the Essex Hand-E-Tap Series Switch has been pre-programmed with
the most common settings for typical applications. The unique feature of the Hand-E-Tap is that it is
field programmable for a variety of access control applications depending on specific needs. Please
refer to the operating device specifications for application requirements.
-----Factory Default Settings-----
Relay On Time
– The Hand-E-Tap has been pre-programmed for a 5 second output. When the switch is tapped, the relay
is activated for 5 seconds (N/O or N/C depending upon installation wiring). This setting can be changed from 1 to 60
seconds or toggled to tap on and tap off. Refer to Section 1 for changing factory relay settings.
Tap Sensitivity
– The Hand-E-Tap can be set to various levels of tap sensitivity. Factory default setting is a
light
tap
which requires less pressure to activate. This sensitivity can be set requiring more or less pressure to activate. Refer to
Section 2 for sensitivity settings.
LED Settings
– The LED’s have been preset to normally off (no illumination while the Hand-E-Tap is inactive). When
the faceplate is tapped and the relay is on, the LED’s will alternately flash. A variety of LED settings are available in
Section 3 of this guide.
Audio Beeper Settings
– The Hand-E-Tap is factory set to beep once every second the relay is activated. The Hand-E-Tap
is field programmable to change the setting frequency, turn off audio, or programmed to utilize the “finder mode” function.
The “finder mode” provides a beep once every 10 seconds announcing the Hand-E-Tap location for sight impaired users.
To change audio settings and to activate the “finder mode”, refer to Section 4.
-----Customizing the Settings-----
Section 1 -
RELAY ON TIME SETTING
The relay on time setting can be adjusted from 1 to 60 seconds or toggled to tap on and tap off. Press and hold the program
button #3 on the back of the Hand-E-Tap. After 5 seconds you will hear 3 beeps indicating you are at the “0” setting. If
you wish to utilize the tap on – tap off feature, simply release the program button. To set an output time, press the program
button for the desired seconds (1 per second). When finished, wait 5 seconds and the Hand-E-Tap will beep 3 times
confirming the settings.
Example: To set relay for a 4 second on time, press and hold the program button (#3) for 5 seconds. After hearing 3
confirmation beeps, release button and press 4 times and release. After about 5 seconds you will hear 3 confirmation beeps
indicating setting is complete. NOTE: Do not let more than 5 seconds elapse between presses or system will reset.
Section 2
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PROGRAMMING TAP SENSITIVITY
The Hand-E-Tap can be set to various levels of tap sensitivity. Factory default setting is a
light
tap which requires less
pressure to activate. This can be set up for minimum sensitivity requiring more pressure to activate. Press buttons 2 and 3
at the same time on the back of the Hand-E-Tap to program tap sensitivity. A double beep indicates they are both pressed.
Hold for 5 seconds to enter programming mode (3 beeps) then release.
Press button 1 for minimum (hard) tap sensitivity
Press button 2 for mid tap sensitivity
Press button 3 for maximum (easy) tap sensitivity (default)
