Reply® Ativa

The smart choice of Audience Response and Interactive Voting Professionals

Reply® Ativa is a highly advanced radio frequency (RF) audience voting keypad that employs a full color, configurable touch screen to deliver a multitude of input options including Multi-Digit, Multi-Character, QWERTY and SMS Text, Prioritization, Multiple Choice, Moment-to-Moment...and more!

Technical Specifications

Enclosure

• High-impact plastic, sleek compact design.
• Dimensions: 2.83 in W x 4.33 in H x 1 in D (72 mm x 110 mm x 19 mm).
• Weight: Approx. 5 oz (140 grams) with installed battery.
• Color: Glossy black top, black textured bottom.

User Identification

• Each keypad has a unique device serial number.
  • Serial numbers are permanent and set at manufacturing.
• Each keypad also has an RF device identity ('address') that is automatically assigned by the Base Station.
• Serial number identification is transmitted with each keypad®s response.
• Chip card support for secure user registration and data logging.

User Input

• Full color, configurable touch LCD displays only the desired keys / buttons for each question.
  • Input via preformatted and custom keys / buttons.
  • Full alphanumeric input capability by onscreen QWERTY keyboard or SMS-style texting.
  • Moment-to-moment response capability by onscreen slider (configurable).
• Touch surface input via finger or stylus.
• Offline operation allows inputs in self-paced response mode.
• Entries can be 'speed scored' to 0.05 second (50 millisecond) resolution to identify group response sequence (®fastest finger®) during competitive events.

Display

• 65,000 color 3.2 inch QVGA backlighted LCD displays all user interface information and system diagnostics. LCD is able to display:
  • Question information and response input buttons / areas.
  • Logos and images with each question or as a background.
  • Polling results after a polling question.
  • Customizable power-up 'splash' screen.
  • Status icons indicate battery level, login status, RF link activity and signal strength, message status, menu access, presenter notification (Alert).
• Red/green LED shows charging status.

RF Technology

• Two-way RF keypad uses eligible license-free / license-exempt frequencies to:
  • Communicate key presses to the Base Station.
  • Receive control information and messages from the Base Station.
  • Acknowledge keypad transmissions. [Note: Response acknowledgment is one of several advantageous features found in products using patented Reply® technology.]
• Employs Fleetwood-engineered 2.4 GHz frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) transceivers.
  • FHSS offers excellent range, immunity to interference, and signal security.
  • Integrated Wi-Fi avoidance feature improves performance in high density wireless environments.
• Patented and proprietary radio protocol.
  • Creates a secure communications network between keypads and their associated Base Station.
  • Permits Reply® systems to operate reliably in the presence of other RF devices (WLANs, PDAs, phones, etc.).
  • Integrated error checking discriminates system signals from all other RF traffic to ensure data accuracy and enhance security.
• 31 RF Base Station identifiers are available to provide installation flexibility and system expandability.
• Internal antenna is protected by the keypad enclosure.

Range

• Programmable RF Power Level offers long range operation and flexibility in installation.
• Power output is selectable by software. Designed to operate in an indoor area up to 650 ft x 650 ft (200 m x 200 m) at maximum RF power level. (See Base Station specs.)
  • A room's geometry, radio propagation characteristics, and proximity to RF interferers can influence the actual range experienced.

Speed

• Polling rate is 100 keypads per 500 ms.
  • Multiple base stations may poll simultaneously, permitting collection of up to 15,500 keypads in 3 seconds.
• Time stamping can identify the speed and sequence of each keypad response.

Power and Power Management

• Powered by 1300mAh Lithium Polymer battery (included).
• Battery life is 16 hours typical usage or battery shelf life, whichever comes first.
• Charge using charge rack unit
• Battery level is indicated on LCD. Also, keypad transmits battery level to the Base Station.

Security

• A proprietary response verification protocol integral to the radio design provides a high degree of signal security.
• Frequency hopping and proprietary data communications are additional deterrents to clandestine interception.
• Audible keypad return reminder and Ping (Keypad Find) function.

Scalability

• Firmware resides in high performance microprocessor chip that can be reprogrammed via the USB link to facilitate easy in-field upgrade during the life of the product.
• Adding keypads to an existing system only requires them to join to the base identity of the Base Station, up to the base limit.

Compliance and Patents

• Call for details regarding these and other regulatory certifications: FCC , IC , CE .
• U.S. Patent Nos. 5,724,357; 6,021,119; 6,665,000. European Patent No. EP 0 697 773. Other U.S. and foreign patents and patents pending.

Warranty

• 1 YEAR Limited Warranty. Call for details.

System Configuration

A basic Reply® Ativa system consists of...

• One Reply® Ativa Wireless Keypad per participant
• One Reply® Ativa Base Station per 500 keypads
• One copy of value-added application software.
• Keypad recharging rack

Optional accessories (purchased separately) include carry cases for keypads and base stations, and power over ethernet devices for remote base station placement. Training, on-site technical support, and similar ®for fee® services are also extra.

Additional System Components and Accessories

Reply® Ativa Base Station Model WRS971-A

• Base Station in miniature USB Stick styling that communicates with Reply® Ativa keypads.
• Controlled by application software* (purchased separately).
• Dimensions: 3.1"L x .9"W x .57"H.
• RF Type: Proprietary FHSS (spread spectrum, frequency hopping). Creates a secure network with keypads and offers immunity to interference. 4 programmable RF power level settings provide regulatory compliance and installation flexibility. 7 programmable WiFi avoidance settings offer enhanced performance in high density RF environments.
• Capacity: 500 keypads per RF Base Station identifier. 31 RF Base Station identifiers allow 15,500 pads per room.
• Speed: Default setting is 200 keypads per second. Polling rates as fast as one-half second are possible with smaller groups (ex. 100). Multiple Base Stations may poll simultaneously to collect responses from up to 15,500 keypads in 3 seconds.
• Connections: Attaches to the operator's PC by USB.
• Primary Power Source: USB. Current draw 70-130 mA.

• A compact and programmable interface to your PC that communicates with Reply® Ativa keypads.
• Controlled by application software* (purchased separately).
• Size: 6.3 in x 2.3 in x 5 in (159 mm x 57 mm x 126 mm).
• Display: LCD for viewing RF identity and diagnostics.
• RF Type: 5 RF power level settings. including maximum range.
• Connections: Ethernet in addition to USB.
• Alternate Power Source: POE ('Power Over Ethernet') using midspan power injector. Call for details.

Modular Carrycases

• Wide variety available, ranging from compact ballistic nylon bags to ruggedized shipping cases with perimeter clasps.
• Keypads and base stations purchased separately.
• Refer to Accessories Price Sheet for additional details.

Application Software

• * Base Station requires application software to operate system.
• Multiple titles are available to conduct surveys, delegate voting, group decision making, market research, classroom learning, and other advanced applications.
• Contact your reseller for specifications and pricing of the application software they offer with Reply® systems.

Pricing

Fleetwood sells its Reply® family of products through authorized resellers. We invite you to contact us for further information or a reseller referral.

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Last Edited: 05/13/10

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