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Table Of ContentsProgramming the Bulter II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Install Programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Manual Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Connecting the Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setup Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Update Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Buttons and Input Tab Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Buttons 1 through 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

External Input Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Advanced Features Tab Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Auto On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

System ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Repaging Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Acknowledge Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Low Battery Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Save a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Load an Existing Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Programming Pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Upgrading Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Long Range Systems 1 Butler II Programming Manual

Programming the Butler IIThe Butler II with 1 or 5 buttons and single external input can be programmed to page up to six different pagernumbers (or any number of pagers with the same number).

Install Programmer

Auto-Run1. Insert the CD into the PC drive, program will Auto-run. Follow the installation wizard.

2. Launch the Beach Butler application found under the Windows Start menu.

Manual InstallIn the event the program does not automatically run on the PC:

1. Insert the CD into the PC drive.

2. Use START >> RUN… >> Explorer to explore the CD Drive.

3. Select the Setup program to start the installation wizard.

4. Proceed with installation wizard to install:- Butler Configuration Utility- Java Runtime Editor V5.11- Flip 3.3.1

Connecting the Butler

NOTE: Remove all batteries from the Butler II before connecting to the computer.

The computer will not detect the Butler II properly if batteries are still in when the Butler is connected to thePC.

You may insert batteries AFTER the Butler is connected to the PC.

1. Open the Butler II programmer (double click on the Icon).

2. Connect the USB cable from the PC to the Butler II.


3. Ensure the Butler II’s red light is faintly flashing.

Setup Data 4. Press the Read Butler button, this will check the contents of the Butler.

5. Setup or change any of the current Butler settings as needed using the programming screen tabs.Alternatively load a previously stored configuration from the PC using the “File” “Load Configu-ration” found on the top menu bar.

Update Unit6. Press the Update Unit button.

7. When the progress bar reaches 100% and disappears from the screen, disconnect the Butler II,press a button to test it, and put it into service.


Buttons and Input Tab SetupButtons 1 through 5 The Buttons section is used to setup the message sent to the pager when a Butler II button is pressed. Toset up a pager message:

NOTE: A button must be enabled to operate.When Programming the 1-button unit, you can only use button 5.

1. Click on the button to enable or disable (a check mark indicates button is enabled).2. Enter the pager number this button will page (check the number label on the pager).3. Enter the pager type this button will page (alpha numeric, “Star” or “Guest”).4. Type in the associated text message (or select vibe and number 0-9 for “Star”).5. Do steps 1 through 4 for all buttons to be used.6. Press Update Butler when done.

External Input Button The external input is a contact or switch that is connected through a wire to the Butler II. This sensor can senda message to the pager when an event happens (e.g., alarm if a door is opened). To set up a pager message:

NOTE: The contact must be enabled to operate.1. Click on Enable box to enable or disable (a check mark indicates input is enabled).2. Select Normally Open (like a doorbell) or Normally Closed (like a door sensor).3. Enter the pager number/type this input will page (check the number on the pager).4. Enter the associated message.5. Press Update Butler when done.


Advanced Features Tab Setup

Auto On/Off

Allows the Butler II to automatically enable and disable at certain times of the day (e.g., a door alarm that isdisabled during business hours). Three time periods can be set. To Set:

1. Insert batteries into transmitter.

NOTE/NOTICE: If batteries are not inserted when power is removed, the Butler’s internal

clock will default to 12:00 AM.

2. Enable the function

3. Set the time to turn the system on. Set the time to turn the system off (two on off function linesare required).

4. Press Update Butler when done.

To Use: Once set, the function is automatic.

NOTE: If replacing batteries during maintenance, the Butler will need to be connected to a PC to

maintain the internal clock.


Lockout -A three digit code that disables the external sensor input (e.g., the door alarms and the staff disables thealarm at the Butler II) for a selected period of time. Not used with 1-button unit.

To set:

1. Enter a 3 digit Lockout Sequence.

2. Select a Lockout Setting. • Indefinite will disable the unit until the external input button is pressed once.• Enter an interval of 179 or less to disable the unit for 179 seconds or less.


To Use:

1. Press side button until the unit begins flashing.

2. Enter the 3-digit disable code. The LED will begin flashing rapidly.

3. If the unit is set for:• Less than 180 seconds - The unit will rearm after the preset lockout time.• Indefinite - The unit will only rearm if the external contact is pressed once.

System ID In the event more than one LRS system is in a close proximity to another, a system ID can be selected to avoidinterference (Note: Each individual pager must have it’s system ID changed). To set:

1. Select the ID to use.




Repaging Enable This feature will enable or disable resending pages when the button is pressed.

NOTE: Acknowledge Page must be enabled for this feature to work. To set:

1. Click on Enabled box to enable or disable (a check mark indicates input is enabled).

2. Enter a repage time. Must be 10 seconds or more.


Acknowledge Page

When used, the acknowledge button will send a message to management indicating the time between analarm (or other input) and staff response. It also cancels the re-page. This button is located on the side ofthe Butler II. To Set:

1. Enable the function.

2. Enter the pager that will be paged and the message that will be displayed.


To Use: When a button is pressed the page will repeat at the selected interval until the acknowledgebutton is pressed (located on the side of the Butler II) or a magnet is run near the acknowledge but-ton.

Low Battery Page

The Butler II can send a low battery message to a selected pager when batteries are low. To set:

1. Enable the function.

2. Enter the pager that will be paged and the message that will be displayed.


To Use: Once set, the function automatically alerts the selected pager when the batteries get low.

Save a ConfigurationThis feature allows the user to store a read or modified configuration from Butler II’s. File will save to a .b2cextension. To save a Configuration:

1. Select File, Save Configuration.

2. Enter file name, select destination, and Save


Load an Existing ConfigurationThis feature allows the user to load a preset configuration to Butler II’s. To Load:

1. Select File, Load Configuration.

2. Select configuration file and Open.

3. Press Update Butler (USB cable must be attached to Butler II).


Programming Pagers Before programming a pager, make sure the pager is fully charged and still in charger or has fresh battery.Select from the menu Tools, Program Pagers.

Alpha Pagers1. Select the Alpha tab.

2. Enter an optional Welcome Message for RX-E467 Alpha Pagers (message appears when pagerpowers up).

3. Set the System ID. Must match System ID of Butler II.

4. Set the Pager Number and All Page number.

5. If Group Paging is enabled, select up to 5 groups to program. Note: When enabled, Group Pagingwill use numbers 1-98 and the Pager Number field will start at 100 instead of 1. User may alsoenter optional Group Names.

6. Remove rechargeable pager from charger or reset power on battery operated pager.

7. Press Program.

Star and Coaster Pagers1. Select the Star/Coaster tab.


2. Select Pager Number and input the number to assign to the pager.

3. Select type of pager, guest or manager, and if the pager is to vibrate when paged turn “on” theVibe On/Off selection.

4. Press Program.

5. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each pager to program.


Upgrading Firmware Contact LRS if updating firmware.

1. Press the Upgrade Firmware button.

2. Select firmware .hex file.

3. Unplug and plug USB cable to Butler II. Note: Follow instructions in window for first time use, But-ler will not beep when cable is plugged in.

4. Press OK.

5. After successful update, unplug and re-plug USB cable. Note: Butler will beep when cable isplugged in.

6. Press OK.

7. Press Read Butler to verify new firmware version.

WarrantyLong Range Systems 12 Butler II Programming Manual

WARRANTYLong Range Systems, Inc. warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship fora two-year period after the original date of consumer purchase. This warranty does not include damage to the productresulting from accident, misuse or improper electrical connection. If this product should become defective within the war-ranty period, we will repair or replace it with an equivalent product, free of charge. LRS will return your product via UPSground shipping. All warranty claims must be initiated through our customer service department.

Copyright © August 2008, Long Range Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved

This manual contains proprietary information of Long Range Systems, Inc. (LRS) and is intended for use only by its em-ployees or customers. None of the material contained herein may be copied, reproduced, republished, downloaded, dis-played, posted, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including but not limited to, electronic, mechanical,photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of LRS. Additional copies of this manual maybe obtained by contacting LRS.

Screen displays, keyboard layouts, hardware descriptions, or software are proprietary to LRS and are subject to copy-right and other intellectual property rights of LRS and shall be treated in accordance with the previous paragraph.

All attempts have been made to make the information in this document complete and accurate. LRS is not responsiblefor any direct or indirect damages or loss of business resulting from inaccuracies or omissions. Specifications and otherinformation contained within this document are subject to change without notice.

Long Range Systems, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein. LRS, Inc.makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nordoes LRS, Inc. assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit, and specifically disclaimsany and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. “Typical” parameters that may beprovided in LRS, Inc. data sheets and/or specifications can and do vary in different applications and actual performancemay vary over time. All operating parameters, including “Typicals”, must be validated for each customer application bycustomer’s technical experts. LRS, Inc. products are not designed, intended, or authorized for use as components in sys-tems intended to support or sustain life, or for any other application in which the failure of the LRS, Inc. product couldcreate a situation where personal injury or death may occur. Should Buyer purchase or use LRS, Inc. products for anysuch unintended or unauthorized application, Buyer shall indemnify and hold LRS, Inc. and its officers, employees, sub-sidiaries, affiliates, and distributors harmless against all claims, costs, damages, and expenses, and reasonable attorneyfees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death associated with such unintended or unau-thorized use, even if such claim alleges that LRS, Inc. was negligent regarding the design or manufacture of the part, de-vice or system.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, Long Range Systems hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the Butler II paging transmitters and on-sitepagers comply with the essential requirements in the European RE&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliamentof the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recog-nition of their conformity. The following standards were utilized:

ETS 300 224: 1998 EN 301 489-2: 2002

EN61000-3-2: 1998 EN 61000-3-3: 1995

EN 60950: 1992 with A1, A2, & A3.


XU-0029 011210

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