Bellman Visit – general questions Back to top of document
Q: Since Bellman Visit is a wireless system, can we combine transmitters and receivers any way we want to?
A: Yes, the wireless function allows you to easily adjust the system according to your own needs.
Q: Does that mean that we can use, for example, two or more receivers instead of only one receiver?
A: Yes. You can combine as many transmitters with as many receivers as you like.
Q: Is it possible to purchase only a Bellman Visit Doorbell transmitter together with a Portable receiver or do I have to buy a whole package?
A: You can purchase the Bellman Visit units you need and ad more units later on.
Q: Because Bellman Visit uses radio communication for the wireless operation, is there any dangerous radiation?
A: Bellman Visit only transmits for about 2 seconds and with a 0,001 (one thousands) part of what a normal GSM mobile telephone does.
Bellman Visit Doorbell transmitter Back to top of document
Q: Which type of battery should be used and what is the battery lifetime?
A: You need either 1 pcs 9 Voltage “6LR61” battery with a 3-5 years lifetime or a 9 Voltage Lithium battery with a 10-years lifetime.
Q: The Doorbell transmitter is sometimes activated but there is nobody ringing my doorbell.
A: You probably have a neighbor with a Bellman Visit system operating at the same channel. Set the transmitters and receivers to a different channel. For more information see PDF on top right side.
Q: The Doorbell transmitter does not activate when someone rings my doorbell.
A: The signal from your normal doorbell is perhaps too soft/silent for the Doorbell transmitter to hear. However, please try to increase the sensitivity by (1) opening the battery lid, (2) changing the no. 3 dip switch (on the 4-dip-switches control to the left). You should also move the Doorbell transmitter a little bit closer to the doorbell.
Q: The receiver is not alerting even though the transmitter is sending a signal.
A: Please check that the transmitter and receiver are operating on the same channel. All transmitters and receivers must be set to operate on the same channel. For more information see PDF on top right side.
Bellman Visit telephone transmitter Back to top of document
Q: Which type of battery should be used and what is the battery lifetime?
A: You need either 1 pcs 9 Voltage “6LR61” battery with a 3-5 years lifetime or a 9 Voltage Lithium battery with a 10-years lifetime.
Q: The telephone transmitter is sometimes activated but there is nobody ringing my telephone.
A: You probably have a neighbor with a Bellman Visit system operating at the same channel. Set the transmitters and receivers to a different channel. For more information see PDF on top right side.
Q: The telephone transmitter is not sending any signal even though there is a call on my telephone.
A: If you have several telephone sockets, please change to the socket placed in the most central part of your apartment. If there are several intermediate adapters used in the same telephone socket, please put the Telephone transmitter intermediate adapter closest to the socket.
Q: The receiver is not alerting even though the transmitter is sending a signal.
A: Check that the transmitter and receiver are operating on the same channel. All transmitters and receivers must be set to operate on the same channel. For more information see PDF on top right side.
Bellman Visit Baby-cry transmitter Back to top of document
Q: Which type of battery should be used and what is the battery lifetime?
A: You need 2 pcs LR14 batteries which has an operating lifetime of more than 1 year.
Q: How close to the baby or child should I place the Baby-cry transmitter?
A: The Baby-cry transmitter should be placed standing on a table or chair, or hanging on the wall. It should be placed as close to the baby / child as possible but out of reach . We suggest a distance of 0,75 - 1 meter.
Q: The Baby-cry transmitter is transmitting even though my baby is just crying a little bit.
A: The Baby-cry transmitter has three (3) sensitivity levels which you easily change via a switch on the side of the unit.
Q: The Baby-cry transmitter is transmitting even though my baby is just sneezing or coughing.
A: The Baby-cry transmitter has four (4) levels of duration needed for activation. You change easily via the switch placed behind the battery lid (please see information on rear side of the battery lid).
Q: The receiver is not alerting even thought the transmitter is sending a signal.
A: Please check that the transmitter and receiver are operating on the same channel. All transmitters and receivers must be set to operate on the same channel. For more information see PDF on top right side.
Bellman Visit Smoke Alarm transmitter Back to top of document
Q: Which type of battery should be used and what is the battery lifetime?
A: You need 1 pcs 9 Voltage alkaline battery “6LR61” with a lifetime of approx. 1 year.
Q: Where should I mount the Smoke-Alarm?
A: The Smoke Alarm should be mounted outside the bedroom or in the entrance area. We recommend you to mount one Smoke Alarm per floor.
Q: There is a small, white wire sticking our from the Smoke Alarm. What is it?
A: The thin wire is an antenna that improves the operating range between the Smoke Alarm and the receivers. The antenna should point in the direction of the floor when the Smoke Alarm is mounted in the roof (i.e. in vertical direction).
Q: My receiver is alerting “smoke alarm” but with only a very short sound/vibration and intermittent light.
A: It is telling you that the battery in the Smoke Alarm should be replaced.
Q: Do I need to set the radio channel in the Smoke Alarm?
A: No you can’t. For safety reasons, the Smoke Alarm transmits on all channels within the Bellman Visit system (i.e. independently from the set channel).
Bellman Visit Portable receiver Back to top of document
Q: Which type of batteries should be used and what is the battery lifetime?
A: You need 4 pcs 1,5 Voltage LR14 alkaline batteries. The lifetime is 2-3 years.
Q: How far away from the transmitters can I bring the Portable receiver?
A: The operating range if no obstacles is about 100 meters. Indoors, there are normally walls and other things that limit the operating range to about 30 meters. However, please consider that a normal house only is about 10-14 meter in length so in reality, the Bellman Visit will cover your whole home.
Q: The small light (“LED”) on the front indicates with yellow flashes when there is a call on the doorbell or the telephone.
A: It tells you that the batteries are drained and should be replaced.
Q: The Portable receiver works when I press the test button but not when there is a signal from any of the transmitters.
A: Check that all transmitters are set on the same channel and then re-program the receiver to operate on the same channel. For more information see PDF on top right side.
Q: Sometimes when the Portable receiver alerts, there is nobody in the telephone or outside my door.
A: You probably have a neighbor with a Bellman Visit system operating at the same channel. Reset the transmitters and receivers to a different channel. For more information see PDF on top right side.
Bellman Visit Pager receiver Back to top of document
Q: Which type of battery should be used and what is the battery lifetime?
A: You need 1 pcs 1,5 Voltage LR03 alkaline batteries and the lifetime is about 1 month. However, by using the Bellman Visit Charger, BE1260, you can easily recharge the Pager. Each charge is good for about 20 days but we recommend our customers to always put the Pager in the Charger overnight.
Q: How far away from the transmitters can I bring the Pager?
A: The operating range if no obstacles is about 75 meters. Indoors, there are normally walls and other things that limit the operating range to about 30 meters. However, please consider that a normal house only is about 10-14 meter in length so in reality, the Bellman Visit normally covers your whole home.
Q: How do you turn the Pager off?
A: There is no “on/off” control switch since the Pager normally always should be in “on” position. However, you can stop the vibrations by pressing the red stop button placed on the Pager front side (if a fire however, you must first extinguish the fire / turn off the Bellman Visit Smoke Alarm transmitter). If you go a way for a longer time simply take out the battery.
Q: The small light (“LED”) on the front side close to the stop button indicates with red flashes and the Pager vibrators for a few seconds every minute.
A: It tells you that the batteries are drained and should be replaced or re-charged.
Q: Can I use a normal alkaline battery together with the Bellman Visit Charger?
A: No, you must use the enclosed re-chargeable battery (or an equivalent re-chargeable battery). If a normal battery is used, you might have leakage which severely damage the Pager.
Q: The Pager doesn’t work when there is a signal from any of the transmitters.
A: Please check that all transmitters are put on the same channel and the program the receiver to operate on the same channel. For more information see PDF on top right side.
Q: Sometimes when the Pager alerts a call, there is nobody in the telephone or outside my door.
A: You probably have a neighbor with a Bellman Visit system operating at the same channel. Reset the transmitters and receivers to a different channel. For more information see PDF on top right side.
Bellman Visit Charger Back to top of document
Q: Will the Charger operate during power failure?
A: Yes. Inside the Charger, there are built-in back-up batteries that will power the Bed-shaker during power failure. The charging of the Pager will however stop until the main power is back.
Q: Why is the green light (LED) lightening while the Pager is in the Charger?
A: The green light indicates that the Pager is correctly positioned in the Charger. It also continues to light as long as the charging is going on (minimum one minute however).
Bellman Visit Bed-shaker Back to top of document
Q: Should there be any batteries in the Bed-shaker?
A: No, the Bed-shaker is powered by the Bellman Visit Portable receiver or by the Charger.
Q: Where am I supposed to place the Bed-shaker?
A: We recommend you to place it under the pillow.
Q: Will the Bed-shaker work if there is a power failure?
A: Yes. The built-in (back-up) batteries provided in the Portable receiver or in the Charger will power the Bed-shaker.
Bellman Response Back to top of document
Q: Which type of battery should be used and what is the battery lifetime?
A: You need 1 pcs 1,5 Voltage “LR03” battery with a lifetime of approx. 70-100 hours.
Q: How will I hear the amplified sound?
A: You use a standard stereo headset or earphone that can be purchased together with Bellman Response (or in most radio & television dealer outlets).
Q: I can hear no sound from Bellman Response, why?
A: First, please make sure that that the M/T/O control on the side is in Microphone (M) or Telecoil (T) position and that the red volume control is turned up. If there is still no sound, please check that there is a fresh battery mounted and that the battery is turned correctly.
Q: Can I adjust the amplification and sound on the right / left ear individually?
A: Yes, you can adjust the sound by the trimmers under the battery lid. If you don’t feel confident in how to adjust, please ask your dealer or audiologist for advises.
Q: I like to wear on the jacket, how to fasten?
A: Turn the clip on the backside to the position you like and fasten Bellman Response on the jacket by the clip. The clip can be rotated.
Bellman Ringer Back to top of document
Q: Which type of battery should be used and what is the battery lifetime?
A: You need 4 pcs 1,5 Voltage “LR6” batteries with a 3 years lifetime.
Q: How loud can Bellman Ringer sound?
A: Very loud – about 95 dB SPL/1 meter which is about twice as loud as a normal telephone (the volume can however be adjusted). Also, the Bellman Ringer ring frequency is adjusted for optimum audibility.
Q: There is no sound from Bellman Ringer when someone rings.
A: Please make sure that the adapter is connected to the telephone socket, that the batteries are fresh and correctly mounted and that the red triangle “on/off” switch is in “on” (inner) position.
Bellman Alarm clock, BE1340 Back to top of document
Q: What differs Bellman Alarm clock from a normal alarm clock?
A: Bellman Alarm clock is ringing with a clear mechanical sound, which is easier to hear. Besides, the clock powers the enclosed bed-shaker that is alerting by clear vibrations under the pillow. The Bellman Alarm clock can also be connected to the Bellman Visit system for alerting of other calls and alarms.
Q: What happens if there is a power failure?
A: There is a built-in battery that powers the Alarm clock and the bed-shaker.
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