The 12-62-3000 is a paging transmitter allowing operator entry of numeric messages, or selection of preprogrammed alphanumeric messages for transmission to POCSAG pagers.

Up to 100 receiver identification codes (RICs) can be stored in the transmitter's pager lookup number table and 10 preprogrammed alphanumeric messages.

The 12-62-3000 is a 12-62 based POCSAG paging transmitter extended with a touch sensing front panel and LCD.  The same firmware is used for all 12-62 variants, so the standard 12-62 PC configuration software can be used.

The 12-62 is a 138 - 174 MHz (VHF) or 427.5 - 475 MHz (UHF) 4 watt POCSAG paging transmitter with an in-built encoder. All parameters are programmable such as: frequency, power output, deviation, POCSAG  or NRZ data transmission.
   
The unit can be controlled via a USB port or an RS232 serial interface to provide numeric, alphanumeric and tone-only POCSAG encoding.  This enables a user to call a pager (over 2,000,000 codes), append an appropriate priority level (1 of 4), and add a numeric or alphanumeric message. 

The 1262 supports multiple message queuing, and will queue up to eight 240 character messages, or as many smaller messages that will fit into the available memory (up to 80).  Pre-defined input messages are limited to a maximum length of 40 characters which may be configured using the Salcom programming software. Control via the USB or Serial port is achieved using ASCII character commands.               

The unit directly supports 4 discrete inputs (indefinitely expandable using the 12-32-0000 32 input expansion module) with a different pre-programmed message on high and/or low transition, plus voltage detection messages on the power input.

The inputs can be configured for a number of options.  Provision to transmit a message more than once and variable  time between transmissions are catered for.               

The USB port or the RS232 serial port can be used to initiate paging transmissions using the SALCOM propriety protocol, Paging Entry Protocol (PET) or Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP) PG1 protocol.   These ports can be used concurrently making it possible to connect a telephone interface unit and still initiate paging transmissions via the USB port.

Over temperature cutout:     If the transmitter operates for extended periods in a hot  environment, a protective thermal cutout may operate to reduce the output power to a safe level. It will reset when the unit temperature has fallen to below 70 deg.

Transmitter Duty cycle:   The transmitter duty cycle is rated as 50% with a max ‘on' time of 5 minutes. Higher duty cycles may be possible. Contact Salcom for advice.

Dealer enquiries welcome.

SALCOM Receives a Highly Commended Trophy at the EDN Innovation Awards 2009

At the EDN Innovation Awards ceremony held in Sydney on the 17th of September, Salcom was proud to receive a "Highly Commended" trophy for the 12-62-3000 Desktop Paging Transmitter in the "Best Application of a Microcontroller" category. The award recognized the innovation in the design of the touch sensing keypad and its seamless integration with the standard 12-62-0000 Paging Transmitter.