FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
Model 800 |
Model 700 |
Model 600 |
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Recurring Reminders |
A reminder can be sent at
periodic preset intervals. Keyboards can send recurring reminders to
another keyboard, panel or Wallmount unit. The keyboard is the only
unit able to send reminders. All units can receive recurring
reminders. |
YES
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NO |
NO |
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Group Address Alert Recall |
Now, when an alert is sent to
a group address containing multiple addresses, each response can be
recalled at the sending unit. Previously, when an alert was sent to
multiple Amtels using a group address you could only recall the last
reply received to your alert. |
YES
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No |
No |
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Daylight Savings Time
Update |
The Amtel 800 series unit can
automatically update a unit(s) time for daylight savings. When
enables, the time is incremented by one hour at 2am in April and is
decremented by one hour at 2am on the last Sunday in October. |
YES
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No |
No |
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With the new board design
there are fewer components, which means more reliability.
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YES
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No |
No |
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Wall mounted version of
panel |
Wallmount unit can be mounted
on the wall or in a cabinet |
YES
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YES |
No |
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Increased alert storage
capacity |
Storage of alerts is increased
from 6 to 50. |
YES
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YES |
No |
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Alert re-notice scrolling |
Allows multiple alerts to be
displayed repeatedly in a scrolling fashion. |
YES
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YES |
No |
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Alert re-notice warble |
A unit will sound a re-notice
beep to remind someone of an unanswered alert. |
YES
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YES |
No |
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Alert response warble |
A response is announced by a
distinctive two-tone warble beep for a user to differentiate it from a
standard alert being sent. |
YES
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YES |
No |
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Emergency Alerts |
A continuous two-tone warble
alert is sent to entire network or selected units. Sending unit is
silent so as not to cause further distress at sending unit. Can only
be stopped at sending unit. |
YES
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YES |
No |
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Event timer |
Units count down from a
programmed time to zero. Useful in timing procedures |
YES
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YES |
No |
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Group addressing |
Amtel units have the ability
to send communications to a defined group of units, in addition to
global addressing. The senders address can be part of the group
without causing an error. |
YES
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YES |
No |
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Password protect messages |
Individual passwords can be set to protect messages from being viewed
by unauthorized personnel. |
YES
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YES |
No |
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Setup Password |
Protects addresses and network communications settings from being
altered. |
YES
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YES |
No |
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Text
fragments (panel and Wallmount units) |
Used to construct phrases and/or modify a phrase before send as an
alert or message. Provides more flexibility in communications. |
YES
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YES |
No |
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Expanded user directory. |
User directory is increased from 10 to 20 addresses giving the panel
and Wallmount units increased communication capability. |
YES
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YES |
No |
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External power supply |
Makes use of UL approved external power supplies Unit can be
disconnected from rear of unit. |
YES
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YES |
YES |
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Increased memory |
Ability to store more messages and reminders. Units made compatible
for future memory upgrades |
YES
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YES |
YES |
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Compatible with 700/600/500 series units |
800 series units can be added to older networks. Doing this will make
the new unit respond like a unit of that series. |
YES
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YES |
YES |
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CDD
Compatible |
Ability to use a CDD, device that will flash a lamp or a horn to sound
(these are only examples other electronic items may be used) when an
alert or message is received. Useful in noise-sensitive environments. |
YES
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YES |
YES |
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4
levels of beeper volume and 3 levels of beeper tone |
Distinct tones give users in close physical proximity the ability to
distinguish communications intended for them. |
YES
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YES |
YES |
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4
brightness levels |
Brighter displays for use in brightly lit environments |
YES
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YES |
YES |
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Screen exerciser |
Provides for the uniform display brightness throughout the life of the
display. |
YES
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YES |
YES |