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• Maintenance & Repair

We utilize and offer hardware produced by the undisputed world leader in the field, Messrs. Fleetwood, Holland, Michigan, USA.

At this site date (February 2010), Fleetwood’s products marketed by us are:

Reply Ativa

Enclosure High-impact plastic, sleek compact design. Dimensions: 2.83 in W x 4.33 in H x 1 in D (72 mm x 110 mm x 19 mm). Weight: Approx. 5 oz (140 grams) with installed battery. Color: Glossy black top, black textured bottom. User Identification Each keypad has a unique device serial number. Serial numbers are permanent and set at manufacturing. Each keypad also has an RF device identity ('address') that is automatically assigned by the Base Station. Serial number identification is transmitted with each keypad's response. Chip card support for secure user registration and data logging.

User Input

• Full color, configurable touch LCD displays only the desired keys / buttons for each question.
• Input via preformatted and custom keys / buttons.
• Full alphanumeric input capability by onscreen QWERTY keyboard or SMS-style texting.
• Moment-to-moment response capability by onscreen slider (configurable).
• Touch surface input via finger or stylus.
• Offline operation allows inputs in self-paced response mode.
• Entries can be 'speed scored' to 0.05 second (50 millisecond) resolution to identify group response sequence ('fastest finger') during competitive events.

Display
65,000 color 3.2 inch QVGA backlighted LCD displays all user interface information and system diagnostics. LCD is able to display:

• Question information and response input buttons / areas.
• Logos and images with each question or as a background.
• Polling results after a polling question.
• Customizable power-up 'splash' screen.
• Status icons indicate battery level, login status, RF link activity and signal strength, message status, menu access, presenter notification (Alert).
• Red/green LED shows charging status.

RF Technology

• Two-way RF keypad uses eligible license-free / license-exempt frequencies to:
• Communicate key presses to the Base Station.
• Receive control information and messages from the Base Station.
• Acknowledge keypad transmissions. [Note: Response acknowledgment is one of several advantageous features found in products using patented Reply® technology.]
• Employs Fleetwood-engineered 2.4 GHz frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) transceivers.
• FHSS offers excellent range, immunity to interference, and signal security.
• Integrated Wi-Fi avoidance feature improves performance in high density wireless environments.
• Patented and proprietary radio protocol.
• Creates a secure communications network between keypads and their associated Base Station.
• Permits Reply® systems to operate reliably in the presence of other RF devices (WLANs, PDAs, phones, etc.).
• Integrated error checking discriminates system signals from all other RF traffic to ensure data accuracy and enhance security.
• 31 RF Base Station identifiers are available to provide installation flexibility and system expandability.
• Internal antenna is protected by the keypad enclosure.

Range

• Programmable RF Power Level offers long range operation and flexibility in installation.
• Power output is selectable by software. Designed to operate in an indoor area up to 650 ft x 650 ft (200 m x 200 m) at maximum RF power level. (See Base Station specs.)
• A room's geometry, radio propagation characteristics, and proximity to RF interferers can influence the actual range experienced.

Speed

Power and Power Management

• Powered by 1300mAh Lithium Polymer battery (included).
• Battery life is 16 hours typical usage or battery shelf life, whichever comes first.
• Charge using charge rack unit
• Battery level is indicated on LCD. Also, keypad transmits battery level to the Base Station.

Security

Scalability

• Firmware resides in high performance microprocessor chip that can be reprogrammed via the USB link to facilitate easy in-field upgrade during the life of the product.
• Adding keypads to an existing system only requires them to join to the base identity of the Base Station, up to the base limit.

Compliance and Patents

• Call for details regarding these and other regulatory certifications: FCC , IC , CE .
• U.S. Patent Nos. 5,724,357; 6,021,119; 6,665,000; 7,277,671; 7,277,671 B1; 7,599,703 B2; 7,747,261 B2; 7,746,820 B2. European Patent No. EP 0 697 773; 1 337 127 B1; 1 427 228 B1; 1 478 009 B1. Other U.S. and foreign patents and patents pending.

Warranty

• 1 YEAR Limited Warranty. Call for details.

Reply® PLUS

Technical Specifications Enclosure Compact and rugged ABS blend case. Dimensions: 135 cm. x 5,5 cm. x 3 cm. Weight: 85 gr. without batteries installed. Add 45 gr. for 2 AA cell batteries. Color: off-white. [Note: Custom color combinations are available. Minimum order quantities and special terms apply.] User Identification Each keypad has a RF device identity (“address”) between 1-500 plus a RF base identifier (“channel”) between 1-31. Addresses may be automatically assigned or preset. Each keypad also has a unique device serial number. Serial numbers are permanent and set at manufacturing. Both address and serial number may be transmitted with each keypad’s response. 'Log in' function permits secure user registration.

• 19 enamel coated elastomeric keys.
• Ten keys numbered 0-9 plus a “SYM” key allow entry of simple or sophisticated responses up to 12 characters in length (ex. -1/2*345.067).
• Three ‘soft’ keys coordinate with response options shown in the display. The selections are programmable by software and include several options for simplified voting (e.g., Yes No, True False, Yes Abs No, etc.) “Send”, “Alert”, “Search/Scan”, “Clear”, and “Power” keys provide additional functions.
• Entries can be “speed scored” to 0.05 second (50 millisecond) resolution to identify group response sequence (‘fastest finger’) during competitive events.
• Audible keypress indicator can be enabled / disabled.

• 19 enamel coated elastomeric keys.
• 2 line liquid crystal display (LCD) echoes user entries and displays messages from the Base Station. LCD features.
• Electroluminescent backlighting.
• 12 characters per line.
• Status icons to indicate battery level, response type, correct/incorrect response, login status, RF link activity, RF signal strength, keypad address #, channel #.

• Two-way RF keypad uses eligible license-free / license-exempt frequencies to:
  - Communicate key presses to the Base Station.
  - Receive control information and messages from the Base Station.
  - Acknowledge keypad transmissions. [Note: Response acknowledgment is one of several advantageous features found in products using patented Reply® technology.]
• Employs Fleetwood-engineered 2.4 GHz frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) transceivers.
• Integrated Wi-Fi avoidance feature improves performance in high density wireless environments.
• Patented and proprietary radio protocol:
  - Creates a secure communications network between keypads and their associated Base Station.
  - Permits Reply® systems to operate reliably in the presence of other RF devices (WLANs, PDAs, phones, etc.).
• Integrated error checking discriminates system signals from all other RF traffic to ensure data accuracy and enhance security.
• 31 channel identities are available to provide installation flexibility and system expansibility.
• Internal antenna is protected by the keypad enclosure.

• Power output is selectable by software. Designed to operate in an indoor area 200 m x 200 m.
• A room’s geometry, radio propagation characteristics, and proximity to RF interferers can influence the actual range experienced.
• Elevating the base station often results in a performance advantage.

• 200 keypads per second.
• Multiple base stations may poll simultaneously, permitting collection of up to 15,500 keypads in 3 seconds.
• Time stamping can identify the speed and sequence of each keypad response.

• Powered by two replaceable alkaline AA batteries (not included).
• Battery life varies according to use. Estimate replacement after approx. 150 hours of operation.
• Battery level is indicated on LCD. Also, keypad transmits battery level to the Base Station.

• A proprietary response verification protocol integral to the radio design provides a high degree of signal security.
• Frequency hopping and proprietary data communications are additional deterrents to clandestine interception.
• Alarm can be enabled to sound when a keypad leaves its Base Station’s coverage zone.

• Firmware resides in high performance microprocessor chips that can be reprogrammed to facilitate easy upgrade during the life of the product.
• Adding keypads to an existing system only requires them to be set to the channel identity of a Base Station and assigned an available address by either automatic or manual setting.

• Call for status and details regarding these and other pending regulatory certifications: FCC, IC, CE.
• U.S. Patent Nos. Re. 35,449; 5,724,357; 6,021,119; 6,665,000. European Patent No. EP 0 697 773. Other U.S. and foreign patents and patents pending.

System Configuration

• One Reply® WRS7200 Wireless Keypad per participant
• One Reply® WRS970 or WRS971 Base Station per 500 keypads of the same radio channel in a room, and
• One copy of value-added application software*.

Additional System Components and Accessories

• A compact and programmable interface to your PC.
• Controlled by application software* (purchased separately).
• Dimensions: 16 cm. x 6 cm. x 13 cm.
• Unit Weight: Approx. 255 gr.
• Capacity: 500 keypads per channel identity. 31 - 71 available channel identities allows up to 15,500 - 37,500 pads per room.
• Speed: Default setting is 200 keypads per second.
• Connections: Attaches to the operator’s PC by USB or Ethernet connection. (USB cable included.)
• Primary Power Source: USB. Current draw: 70 - 130 mA.
• Alternate Power Source: POE (“Power Over Ethernet”) using midspan and power injector.
• Does not include accessories such as software* and carrycases. These additional items are priced separately.

User Identification Each keypad has a RF device identity (“address”) between 1-250 plus a channel identity between either 1-15 (standard version; stock item) or 1-72 (custom arena version; special order item; special terms and pricing apply). Addresses are user programmable. Each keypad also has a unique device serial number. Serial numbers are permanent and set during manufacturing. Both the address and serial number may be transmitted with each keypad’s response.

Technical Specifications

User Input

RF Technology

Together CRS5000 wireless audience response keypads and a Reply® base station comprise a versatile two-way interactive voting system that includes these features: Slim case with soft touch elastomeric keyboard and LED indicators. Smaller than a credit card and weighs less than an ounce. Fits easily in the palm and may be comfortably worn with an optional lanyard. Two-way spread spectrum radio employing an advanced communications protocol. Frequency hopping delivers high immunity to interference plus signal security to allow the system to operate in the presence of other wireless devices. Works with Reply® (Worldwide) Model CRS940 and Reply® Solo base stations.

Technical Specifications

User Identification

• Each keypad has an RF device identity ("address") between 1-250 and a channel identity between either 1-15 (standard version; stocked item) or 1-72 (custom arena version; special order; special terms and pricing apply).
  - Addresses may be changed by using an optional WRS960X-T portable programmer.
• Each keypad also has a unique device serial number.
  - Serial numbers are permanent and set during manufacturing.
• Both the address and serial number may be transmitted with each keypad's response.

Enclosure

• Compact case. Rugged ABS plastic construction accommodates 2 keyboard designs:
  - Styled to fit comfortably in hand.
  - Wearable with optional lanyard.
• Dimensions: 7,5 cm. L x 4 cm. W x 1 cm. H.
• Weight: Less than 30 gr. with battery installed.
• Color: Black. (Other colors available. Cost premium, minimum order quantity, and special terms apply.)

User Input

• 5 elastomeric buttons for entering multiple choice responses. Buttons are labeled 1-5, A-E.
• Entries can be "speed scored" to 0.05 second (50 millisecond) resolution to identify group response sequence ('fastest finger') during competitive events.

Display

• Green and Red LEDs confirm user keypresses and indicate when the Base Station accepts the keypad's inputs.

RF Technology

• Two-way RF keypad uses eligible license-free/license-exempt frequencies to communicate key presses to the Base Station and receive from the Base Station control information and acknowledgements of successful keypad entries.
• Employs Fleetwood-engineered 2.4 GHz frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) transceivers.
  - FHSS offers excellent range, immunity to interference, and signal security.
• Patented and proprietary radio protocol.
  - Creates a secure communications network between keypads and their associated Base Station.
  - User entries are acknowledged when received by the Base Station. This message acknowledgment is just one of the many patented features of Reply® systems.
  - Permits Reply® systems to operate reliably in the presence of other RF devices (WLANs, PDAs, phones, etc.).
  - Integrated error checking discriminates system signals from all other RF traffic to ensure data accuracy and enhance security.
• Depending on version, 15-72 channel identities are available to provide installation flexibility and support up to 3,750-18,000 keypads per room.
• Internal antenna is protected by the keypad enclosure.

Range

• Reply® Mini is designed to operate in an indoor area 90 x 90 m. [Note: Other Reply® products offer greater range. See appropriate specification sheets or contact us.]
• A room's geometry, radio propagation characteristics, and proximity to RF interferers will influence actual range experienced. Elevating the base station often results in a performance advantage.

Capacity

• 250 keypads per Base Station channel identity.
  - Standard configuration: Stock. 15 identities available for 3,750 keypads per room/site.
  - Arena configuration: Non-stock. Special terms and pricing apply. Up to 72 identities for 18,000 users per venue.

Speed

• Adjusted by Base Station.
  - See Base Station Models CRS940 and CRS941 specifications.
• Time stamping identifies each keypad's input sequence in group's response.

Power and Power Management

• Powered by one replaceable lithium coin cell battery (included).
• Keypad powers down after each confirmed response transmission to conserve battery life.
• Battery life is ~25,000 responses or battery shelf life, whichever comes first.
• Low battery indicated on display. Also, keypad can transmit a low battery warning to Base Station.

Communications Security

• A proprietary response verification protocol integral to the radio design provides a high degree of signal security.
• Frequency hopping and proprietary data communications are additional deterrents to clandestine interception.

Scalability

• Firmware resides in high performance microprocessor chips that can be reprogrammed to facilitate easy upgrade during the life of the product.
• Adding keypads to an existing system requires them to be set to unused addresses. No change is required on the Base Station when adding keypads of the same channel identity.

Compliance and Patents

• FCC, IC, CE certified. Call for details regarding these and other regulatory certifications.
• U.S. Patent Nos. Re. 35,449; 5,724,357; 6,021,119; 6,665,000. European Patent No. EP 0 697 773. Other U.S. and foreign patents and patents pending.

System Configuration

A basic Reply® Mini system consists of...

• One Reply® Mini Wireless Keypad per participant
• Either one Reply® (Worldwide) Base Station or one Reply® Solo Handheld Base Station per 250 keypads of the same radio channel in a room, and
• One copy of value-added application software* [Note: Not required with Reply® Solo.]

Additional System Components and Accessories

Reply® (Worldwide) Base Station Model CRS940

• A compact and programmable interface to your PC. Controlled by value-added software* (purchased separately).
  - Also operates with current Reply®-compliant polling software*.
• Dimensions: 16,5 cm. W x 6 cm. H x 13 cm. D.
• Unit Weight: 225 gr. (Add 140 gr. for cable.)
• Capacity: 250 keypads per channel identity.
  - Stock version: 15 identities allows 3,750 pads per room.
  - Arena version: Special terms and pricing apply. Up to 72 identities allows up to 18,000 pads per room.
• Speed: Base Station polling cycles are adjustable to optimize speed to group size. For example, a group of 50 keypads can be polled every one-half second, whereas a group of 3,750 can be polled in parallel every 2.5 seconds.
• Connections: Attaches to the operator's PC by USB connection. (USB cable included.)
• Power Source: USB. Current draw 50 mA.
• Does not include accessories such as software* and carry cases. These additional items are priced separately.

Reply® (Worldwide) Base Station Model CRS941

• Base Station in compact USB Stick styling that communicates with Reply® (Worldwide)and Reply® Mini (Worldwide) keypads.
• Like CRS940, controlled by value-added software* (purchased separately).

Reply® Solo Handheld Base Station Model WRS960X

• A completely portable base station that communicates with CRS5200 and CRS5000 keypads without a PC or software.
• Poll anywhere power, PCs, or displays are not available.
• Dimensions: 15 cm. L x 6,5 cm. W x 2,5 cm. D.
• Unit Weight: 140 gr. (with batteries installed).
• Capacity: 50 keypads per channel identity.
• Speed: 0.5 second to poll 50 keypads.
• Connections: USB for flash drives that load questionnaires and store polling session results.
• Power Source: 3 x AAA cell alkaline batteries (not included).
• See Reply Solo specifications for more details.

Modular Carrycases, Multiple Models Available

• Ruggedized shipping cases with perimeter clasps.
• Styled as briefcase, suitcase, or wheeled luggage items.

Application Software

• Models CRS940 and CRS941 Base Stations require application software to manage keypad data collection and graph/analyze responses.
• Multiple titles are available to conduct surveys, delegate voting, group decision making, market research, classroom learning, and other advanced applications.

Together WRS7000 wireless audience response keypads and a Reply® Plus base station comprise a versatile two-way interactive voting system that includes these features: Slim case with soft touch elastomeric keyboard and LED indicators. Smaller than a credit card and weighs less than an ounce. Fits easily in the palm and may be comfortably worn with an optional lanyard. Two-way spread spectrum radio employing an advanced communications protocol. Frequency hopping delivers high immunity to interference plus signal security to allow the system to operate in the presence of other wireless devices. Works with Reply® Plus Models WRS970 and WRS971 base stations. Allows drop-in use with scores of Reply®-compliant software applications.

Technical Specifications

Enclosure

• Compact case. Rugged ABS plastic construction.
  - Styled to fit comfortably in hand.
  - Wearable with optional lanyard.
• Dimensions: 7,5 cm. L x 4 cm. W x 1 cm. H.
• Weight: Less than 30 gr. with battery installed.
• Color: Black. (Other colors available. Cost premium, minimum order quantity, and special terms apply.)

User Identification

• Each keypad has an RF device identity ("address") between 1-500 and a channel identity between 1-31.
• Supports static addressing.
  - Addresses may be changed by using an optional WRS960X-T portable programmer.
• Supports dynamic addressing.
  - Addresses may be automatically assigned via RF link.
• Each keypad also has a unique device serial number.
  - Serial numbers are permanent and set during manufacturing.
• Both the address and serial number are transmitted with each keypad's response.

User Input

• 14 elastomeric buttons for entering multiple choice responses or multi-digit string responses.
• Send, raised hand, asterisk, and link buttons provide additional functions.
• Entries can be "speed scored" to 0.05 second (50 millisecond) resolution to identify group response sequence ('fastest finger') during competitive events.

Display

• Green and Red LEDs confirm user keypresses and indicate when the Base Station accepts the keypad's inputs.

RF Technology

• Two-way RF keypad uses eligible license-free/license-exempt frequencies to communicate key presses to the Base Station and receive from the Base Station control information and acknowledgements of successful keypad entries.
• Employs Fleetwood-engineered 2.4 GHz frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) transceivers.
  - FHSS offers excellent range, immunity to interference, and signal security.
  - Integrated Wi-Fi avoidance feature improves performance in high density wireless environments.
• Patented and proprietary radio protocol.
  - Creates a secure communications network between keypads and their associated Base Station.
  - User entries are acknowledged when received by the Base Station. This message acknowledgment is just one of the many patented features of Reply® systems.
  - Permits Reply® systems to operate reliably in the presence of other RF devices (WLANs, PDAs, phones, etc.).
  - Integrated error checking discriminates system signals from all other RF traffic to ensure data accuracy and enhance security.
• 31 - 71 channel identities are available to provide installation flexibility and support up to 15,550 - 37,500 keypads per room.
• Internal antenna is protected by the keypad enclosure.

Range

• Reply® Mini+ is designed to operate in an indoor area 90 x 90 m. [Note: Other Reply® products offer greater range. See appropriate specification sheets or contact us.]
• A room's geometry, radio propagation characteristics, and proximity to RF interferers will influence actual range experienced. Elevating the base station often results in a performance advantage.

Capacity

• 500 keypads per Base Station channel identity. [Note: Other Reply® products offer higher capacity. See appropriate specification sheets or contact us.]
  - Standard configuration: Stock. 31 identities available for 15,500 keypads per room/site.
  - Arena configuration: Non-stock. Special terms and pricing apply. Up to 71 identities for 35,500 users per venue.

Speed

• Managed by Base Station. See Base Station Models WRS970 and WRS971 specifications.
• Time stamping identifies each keypad's input sequence in group's response.

Power and Power Management

• Powered by one replaceable lithium coin cell battery (included).
• Keypad powers down after each confirmed response transmission to conserve battery life.
• In static mode, battery life is ~20,000 responses or battery shelf life, whichever comes first. [Note: Dynamic addressing of keypads reduces battery life.]
• Low battery indicated on display. Also, keypad transmits a low battery warning to Base Station.

Communications Security

• A proprietary response verification protocol integral to the radio design provides a high degree of signal security.
• Frequency hopping and proprietary data communications are additional deterrents to clandestine interception.

Scalability

• Firmware resides in high performance microprocessor chips that can be reprogrammed to facilitate easy upgrade during the life of the product.
• Adding keypads to an existing system requires them to be set to unused addresses. No change is required on the Base Station when adding keypads of the same channel identity.

Compliance and Patents

• FCC, IC, CE certified. Call for details regarding these and other regulatory certifications.
• U.S. Patent Nos. Re. 35,449; 5,724,357; 6,021,119; 6,665,000. European Patent No. EP 0 697 773. Other U.S. and foreign patents and patents pending.

Warranty
2 YEAR (limited warranty, factory parts and labor). Call for details.

System Configuration

A basic Reply® Mini+ system consists of...

• One Reply® Mini+ Wireless Keypad per participant
• One Reply® Plus Base Station per 500 keypads of the same radio channel in a room, and
• One copy of value-added application software*

Additional System Components and Accessories

Reply® Plus Base Station Model WRS970

• A compact and programmable interface to your PC. Controlled by value-added software* (purchased separately).
  - Also operates with current Reply®-compliant polling software*.
• Dimensions: 16,5 cm. W x 6 cm. H x 13 cm. D.
• Unit Weight: 225 gr. (Add 140 gr. for cable.)
• Capacity: 500 keypads per channel identity.
  - 31 - 71 identities allows up to 15,500 - 37,500 pads per room.
• Display: LCD for viewing channel identity and diagnostics.
• Speed: Default setting is 200 keypads per second. Polling rates as fast as one-half second are possible with smaller groups (ex. 100 or less). Multiple base stations may poll simultaneously to collect responses from up to 37,500 keypads in under 5 seconds.
• Connections: Attaches to the operator's PC by USB connection. (USB cable included.)
• Power Source: USB. Current draw 70-130 mA.
• Alternate Power Source: POE ("Power Over Ethernet") using midspan and power injector. Call for details.

Reply® Plus Base Station Model WRS971

• Base Station in compact USB Stick styling that communicates with Reply® Plus and Reply® Mini+ keypads.
• Like WRS970, controlled by value-added software* (purchased separately).

Reply® Mini/Mini+ Keypad Programmer Model WRS960X-T

• A portable device that quickly reassigns Reply® Mini and Reply® Mini+ keypad static addresses and channels without a PC or software. Also used to toggle Reply® Mini+ address modes.
• Dimensions: 15 cm. L x 6,5 cm. W x 2,5 cm. D.

Modular Carrycases, Multiple Models Available

• Ruggedized shipping cases with perimeter clasps.
• Styled as briefcase, suitcase, or wheeled luggage items.

Application Software

• Models WRS970 and WRS971 Base Stations require application software to manage keypad data collection and graph/analyze responses.
• Multiple titles are available to conduct surveys, delegate voting, group decision making, market research, classroom learning, and other advanced applications.

Optional accessories (purchased separately) include system carry cases.