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20-86 Series

The 20-86 is an extremely small, high specification, IP67 rated pendant paging transmitter capable of transmitting text directly to pocket pagers. Ideally suited to retail assistance, rest/care home emergency applications or duress environments.

The 20-86 series is an extremely small, IP67 rated, high specification keyring or pendant POCSAG paging transmitter, available with 1 to 5 buttons as required. Powered by a standard CR2032 coin cell.

It is small, comfortable and discreet and can be hand-held, kept on a key ring, held in the pocket or worn on a lanyard around the neck.

A front panel LED is used to confirm a message is being sent and/or to indicate a flat battery.

The Salcom "Stuck Button" feature prevents the battery going flat if a button has been accidentally held on.

20-86's has a receiver which can be used, with appropriate transceivers, to provide visual message received acknowledgements.

The 20-86 range of products are POCSAG direct to pager transmitters, allowing low cost systems to be developed since intermediate receivers and transmitters are not required for short range applications.

20-86 transmitters support up to 5 inputs, each of which can be programmed with up to a 35-character message. Programming can be either with a serial programming cable that can be purchased separately or pre-programmed when supplied. Once operating frequency has been set the 20-86 messages can be changed using programming software with an optional programming lead.

Although the 20-86 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.

Designed and manufactured by Salcom here in New Zealand, it is a leading robust, proven, reliable top of class multifunctional pendant transmitter.

  • UHF operation
  • Small, light & discrete
  • Internal cell battery
  • Individually programmable buttons
  • Robust design for harsh environments and use
  • Ideal for near distance paging, assistance, duress or operation of lights or doors etc.
  • Capable of operating on existing in-house paging systems
  • 1 or 5-button variants, each button individually configurable with its own 35-character message
  • Simple Telemetry solution
  • Dust and waterproof rated to IP67
Specifications
Options 20-86-0001: Single button
20-86-0015: Five buttons blue
20-86-0005: Five buttons black
Frequency Range 440-470MHz - UHF
Frequency Selection Via software
Power Supply 3V, CR2032 button cell
Battery Life Approx 5,000 transmissions
Approx 5 years standby
Battery Replacement Battery door on rear case
Power Consumption Standby: <0.5μA
Transmit: 26mA
Transmit Power 10mW
Channel Spacing 25kHz,12.5kHz, 6.25kHz
Modulation FSK with NRZ data
Deviation ±4.5kHz, ±2.3kHz, ±1.0kHz
Transmit Duty Cycle Up to 20%; Maximum 30 seconds on time
Baud Rate 512, 1200, or 2400
Configuration Application Sacoto (Salcom Configuration Tool software)
Message Format POCSAG; Alphanumeric or Numeric
Programming Cable 20-51-0001 (USB)
Serial Port 9600, N, 8, 1; 3V TTL (accessible only when case open for
programming)
Antenna Internal aerial
Indicators Red LED (centre): Solid = Transmitting, Rapid flashing = Low battery
Green LED’s (left and right): On = Received message or command
Environmental Protection IP67
Operating Temperature -10ºC to +55ºC (+14ºF to +131ºF)
Weight 30g with battery
Enclosure Dimensions 72mm x 43mm x 15mm (L x W x H)
Enclosure Material ABS Plastic
Case Flame Rating UL94-HB
Screws PH-00 driver
Screw Torque 0.06 - 0.08N*m
Type Approvals CE, FCC and AS/NZS Pending
Product Brochure
20-86 Configuration Tool Sacoto 1.1.7
  • Information

    The 20-86 series is an extremely small, IP67 rated, high specification keyring or pendant POCSAG paging transmitter, available with 1 to 5 buttons as required. Powered by a standard CR2032 coin cell.

    It is small, comfortable and discreet and can be hand-held, kept on a key ring, held in the pocket or worn on a lanyard around the neck.

    A front panel LED is used to confirm a message is being sent and/or to indicate a flat battery.

    The Salcom "Stuck Button" feature prevents the battery going flat if a button has been accidentally held on.

    20-86's has a receiver which can be used, with appropriate transceivers, to provide visual message received acknowledgements.

    The 20-86 range of products are POCSAG direct to pager transmitters, allowing low cost systems to be developed since intermediate receivers and transmitters are not required for short range applications.

    20-86 transmitters support up to 5 inputs, each of which can be programmed with up to a 35-character message. Programming can be either with a serial programming cable that can be purchased separately or pre-programmed when supplied. Once operating frequency has been set the 20-86 messages can be changed using programming software with an optional programming lead.

    Although the 20-86 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.

    Designed and manufactured by Salcom here in New Zealand, it is a leading robust, proven, reliable top of class multifunctional pendant transmitter.

  • Details
    • UHF operation
    • Small, light & discrete
    • Internal cell battery
    • Individually programmable buttons
    • Robust design for harsh environments and use
    • Ideal for near distance paging, assistance, duress or operation of lights or doors etc.
    • Capable of operating on existing in-house paging systems
    • 1 or 5-button variants, each button individually configurable with its own 35-character message
    • Simple Telemetry solution
    • Dust and waterproof rated to IP67
  • Specifications
    Specifications
    Options 20-86-0001: Single button
    20-86-0015: Five buttons blue
    20-86-0005: Five buttons black
    Frequency Range 440-470MHz - UHF
    Frequency Selection Via software
    Power Supply 3V, CR2032 button cell
    Battery Life Approx 5,000 transmissions
    Approx 5 years standby
    Battery Replacement Battery door on rear case
    Power Consumption Standby: <0.5μA
    Transmit: 26mA
    Transmit Power 10mW
    Channel Spacing 25kHz,12.5kHz, 6.25kHz
    Modulation FSK with NRZ data
    Deviation ±4.5kHz, ±2.3kHz, ±1.0kHz
    Transmit Duty Cycle Up to 20%; Maximum 30 seconds on time
    Baud Rate 512, 1200, or 2400
    Configuration Application Sacoto (Salcom Configuration Tool software)
    Message Format POCSAG; Alphanumeric or Numeric
    Programming Cable 20-51-0001 (USB)
    Serial Port 9600, N, 8, 1; 3V TTL (accessible only when case open for
    programming)
    Antenna Internal aerial
    Indicators Red LED (centre): Solid = Transmitting, Rapid flashing = Low battery
    Green LED’s (left and right): On = Received message or command
    Environmental Protection IP67
    Operating Temperature -10ºC to +55ºC (+14ºF to +131ºF)
    Weight 30g with battery
    Enclosure Dimensions 72mm x 43mm x 15mm (L x W x H)
    Enclosure Material ABS Plastic
    Case Flame Rating UL94-HB
    Screws PH-00 driver
    Screw Torque 0.06 - 0.08N*m
    Type Approvals CE, FCC and AS/NZS Pending
  • Manuals & Downloads
    Product Brochure
    20-86 Configuration Tool Sacoto 1.1.7

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