The 12-86-5500 is a small, high specification paging transceiver PCB measuring only 60mm by 31mm and only 6mm deep with battery fitted.

The 12-86-5500 has been tested and type approved as a bare PCB, allowing integration into other products without further type approval testing being required.

The 1286 range of products are direct to pager transmitters, allowing low cost systems to be developed since intermediate receivers and transmitters are not required for short range applications.

12-86 products support up to 5 inputs, each of which can be programmed with up to a 35 character message.   The 12-86-5500 also has serial support to send (using Salcom protocol) and receive messages for configured RIC codes.  

The 12-86-5500 is also a high sensitivity, low current POCSAG receiver, suitable for use with local and wide area paging networks.  Using programming software up to 3 of the module inputs can be configured to be outputs, capable of directly driving LEDs or buffered to control relays.  Decoded messages of any length can be directly sent to the serial port (accessible via the 12-47 programming lead) or used to directly control configured outputs.

Although a coin cell can be fitted, continual receiver operation will deplete the cell within several days.  Depending on the application an appropriate 2.7-3.6 volt battery pack or fixed supply should be used.

Although the 12-86-5500 is a low power transmitter, a direct line of sight transmission range of up to 200 metres can be expected.  Transmit range within buildings is reduced, but still considerable having proven to be effective in some cases between floors and across buildings.  With an appropriate aerial the receiver sensitivity exceeds most portable paging receivers currently available.