EInstruction Pulse CPS Pulse clicker User guide

This device must be activated in order to function properly.
There are two ways to activate your CPS Pulse clicker.
• Activate it using CPSOnline.
• Activate it using your Class Management System
(BlackBoard, WebCT, Angel).
Your instructor will give you information about the preferred
method of activation for your class.
The CPS Pulse Keys
You will use your CPS Pulse clicker as you do your
other handheld devices that have keypads. Key touches are described here as presses. Several keys have
two types of key presses – press and press and hold.
Menu
Press to access the Main Menu.
Press the Navigation keys to scroll the Menu.
Press the Enter key to select a Menu item.
Menu Item
Description
Join
Press the Enter key.
Type the Join Code for the Class.
Channel
Displays the Channel # in the
upper left corner of the Screen.
Clicker #
Displays the clicker’s assigned
number.
Greeting
The Greeting displays when you
turn on the Pulse.
Press the Enter key, type your
greeting, press the Enter key
again to save it.
Contrast
Press the Navigation keys to
adjust the contrast from low
contrast (1) to high contrast (6).
Diagnostic Displays the Pulse’s Serial number, your Pulse type, the signal
strength, and firmware version.
The Screen
ICON
NAME
Channel #
DESCRIPTION
Displays Channel # or homework bin,
depending on mode.
Enter/Send Animated during transmission. OK
when transmission acknowledged.
Correct/
Indicates correct or incorrect answer.
Incorrect
Teacher must activate this option.
RF Activity
Up arrow flashes for each transmit,
Indicators
down arrow flashes for each receive.
Indicates which of the text entry modes Text Entry
alpha, numeric, SMS - is currently in use.
Mode
Self-Paced Indicates that the keypad is operating in
Mode
Self-Paced Mode.
Battery
Indicates the current battery voltage from full
Status
to low to very low. Very low will flash.
Right Navigation
Left Navigation
Enter/Send
Backspace
Symbol
Alpha/Numeric/SMS Entry
Press key multiple times to cycle
through Symbols Table.
Plus/Minus
Symbols Table
. Period
, Comma
/ Division
* Multiplication
+ Plus
- Minus
Space
( Open Parenthesis
) Close Parenthesis
x
Switch text entry mode
Press key multiple times to cycle
through the text entry modes.
As you change modes, they are
pictured on the Screen.
Power
y
= Equal
> Greater than
< Less than
≥ Greater than or equal
≤ Less than or equal
| Pipe
√ Square Root
^ Caret
@ Email
Jump/Search
Press to power on
your CPS Pulse.
Press key to jump to a question
in a self-paced test or homework
assignment.
Press and hold for
2 seconds to power
down your CPS Pulse.
Press and hold key to search for
the next unanswered question.
1
Using
CPS PULSE in the Classroom
On the Screen
Power On
As the Pulse powers up, eInstruction and your clicker’s Serial number appear on the
Pulse Screen. The Greeting displays and Pulse begins searching for a Class to join.
Join the Class
You are instructed to enter a Class Channel # and press Enter key, or
Press Menu, navigate to the Join menu item and press Enter key, or
You may be joined automatically to the Class.
When Q: _ appears on your Pulse Screen, you are joined to
the Class and ready to answer questions.
Changing Text
Entry Modes
You can answer many different types of questions with your Pulse clicker—single
answer multiple choice, true/false, numeric, multiple correct multiple choice, answer
series, short answer, and so on. The Pulse clicker will change to the appropriate
entry mode when the teacher begins asking questions.
Self-Paced
Mode
If the Self-Paced Mode icon
displays on your Pulse Screen, you are going to be
taking a test. You can answer the questions in any order. You can return to a question and change your answer as many times as you want within the time allotted
for the test. Use the Alpha/Numeric/SMS Entry key to cycle to the appropriate text
entry mode you need to enter your answer (Numeric , Multiple Choice , or Short
Answer ). Verify the mode you are in on your Pulse Screen. Each time you press
the Enter/Send key, your answer to the current question is transmitted. Watch the
Enter/Send icon to verify transmission. Press the Jump/Search key and designate
the question you want to jump to. Press and hold the Jump/Search key to jump to
the next unanswered question.
Answering a
Question
1 Select the appropriate text entry mode.
2 Press the key or keys in your answer. Use the Backspace key to make corrections.
3 Press the Enter/Send key.
The Enter/Send icon will be animated on the Pulse Screen and OK will verify a successful transmission. If your teacher has set the Correct/Incorrect Answer icon
,
where appropriate for specific question types, it will display on the Pulse Screen.
Powering Down
User’s Guide
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To turn off your CPS Pulse, press and hold the Power key for about two seconds until
you see the Powering Down message on the Screen.
2 CPS Pulse Clicker
1.1 Declaration of Conformity
1.2 FCC/IC Compliance
This device complies with the following European Directives and USA/Canada Regulations:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the Industry Canada
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications to the device that are not approved by the manufacturer could void user’s authority to
operate the device.
Ø Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment
and the mutual recognition of their conformity
Ø Directive 2006/95/EC on the harmonization of laws of member states related to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Ø The USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations
Ø Industry Canada Rules and Regulations
1.3 EU Compliance
This device complies with the following national and international standards:
This device is a 2.4 GHz low power response system intended for residential and commercial
use in all EU and EFTA member states.
Ø EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1:2005: EMR; EMC standard for radio equipment and services. Part
1: Common technical requirements.
Ø EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002: EMR; EMC standard for radio equipment and services.
Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high
performance RLAN equipment.
Ø EN 300 328 V1.7.1: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM):
Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz
ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques.
Ø EN 60950-1: 2001 + A11: 2004: Information technology equipment – Safety. Part 1:
General requirements
Ø FCC Part 15B, 15.247: 10-01-2006: Radio Frequency devices: Operation within the
bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, and 5725-5850 MHz.
Ø IC RSS-210 Issue 7: 2007: Low power license-except radio-communications devices (all
frequency bands): Category 1 equipment.
Notice
The base and keypad units may be susceptible to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and other
similar fast transient events causing system interruption. Should system interruption occur,
reboot computer, reset base unit by disconnecting and reconnecting USB cable and push any
key on keypads which have powered down.
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.A.
Location
7.8.2009
Date
Tom Grinter
Dir of Engineering
Patents
CPS Pulse will use proprietary technology covered by the following US patent No.:
7,277,671, 6,665,000, 6,021,119, 5,724,357, Re. 35,449, 5,379,213, 7,599,703,
European Patent No.: EP 1 427 228 b1, EP 1 337 127 b1, EP 0 697 773 b1, EP 1 478
099 b1 and other US and foreign patents and patents pending.
Environmental Regulations
The European Union has forced stringent requirements on manufacturers to limit the
contents of lead and other chemicals in electronic assemblies. Other international and US
states are considering similar rules. This system will comply with RoHS and WEEE and will
require further analysis regarding other regulations.
For international sales, the dealer responsible for placing it on the market in Europe is responsible for contracting for battery and other component disposal at the product end of life up front at the time of sale.
Training
Are you interested in learning more about what CPS can do
for your classroom? We offer free online training resources
for you. Enter the following link into your browser to find
training videos and Quick Step guides that you can download:
http://www.einstruction.com/support_downloads/training/
resources/index.html
Or, contact Professional Services directly:
[email protected].
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