Reply® Product Information - Reply® Mini (Plus) | Reply Wireless Audience Response and Electronic Voting System Technology

The WRS7000 is being used in interactive meetings, special events, and other feedback activities that the audio-visual industry commonly classifies as ' audience response ', ' group response ', or ' interactive voting '.

Together WRS7000 wireless audience response keypads and a Reply® Plus base station comprise a versatile two-way interactive voting system that includes these features:

Slim case with soft touch elastomeric keyboard and LED indicators.
Smaller than a credit card and weighs less than an ounce. Fits easily in the palm and may be comfortably worn with an optional lanyard.
Two-way spread spectrum radio employing an advanced communications protocol.
Frequency hopping delivers high immunity to interference plus signal security to allow the system to operate in the presence of other wireless devices.
Works with Reply® Plus Models WRS970 and WRS971 base stations.
Allows drop-in use with scores of Reply®-compliant software applications.

System Configuration

A basic Reply® Mini+ system consists of...

One Reply® Mini+ Wireless Keypad per participant
One Reply® Plus Base Station per 500 keypads of the same radio channel in a room, and
One copy of value-added application software*

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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Enclosure

Compact case. Rugged ABS plastic construction.
- Styled to fit comfortably in hand.
- Wearable with optional lanyard.
Dimensions: 3"L x 1.5"W x 0.4"H.
Weight: Less than 1 oz with battery installed.
Color: Black. (Other colors available. Cost premium, minimum order quantity, and special terms apply.)

User Identification

Each keypad has an RF device identity ("address") between 1-500 and a channel identity between 1-31.
Supports static addressing.
- Addresses may be changed by using an optional WRS960X-T portable programmer.
Supports dynamic addressing.
- Addresses may be automatically assigned via RF link.
Each keypad also has a unique device serial number.
- Serial numbers are permanent and set during manufacturing.
Both the address and serial number are transmitted with each keypad's response.

User Input

14 elastomeric buttons for entering multiple choice responses or multi-digit string responses.
Send, raised hand, asterisk, and link buttons provide additional functions.
Entries can be "speed scored" to 0.05 second (50 millisecond) resolution to identify group response sequence ('fastest finger') during competitive events.

Display

Green and Red LEDs confirm user keypresses and indicate when the Base Station accepts the keypad's inputs.

RF Technology

Two-way RF keypad uses eligible license-free/license-exempt frequencies to communicate key presses to the Base Station and receive from the Base Station control information and acknowledgements of successful keypad entries.
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.
- User entries are acknowledged when received by the Base Station. This message acknowledgment is just one of the many patented features of Reply® systems.
- 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 - 71 channel identities are available to provide installation flexibility and support up to 15,550 - 37,500 keypads per room.
Internal antenna is protected by the keypad enclosure.

Range

Reply® Mini+ is designed to operate in an indoor area 300 x 300 feet. [Note: Other Reply® products offer greater range. See appropriate specification sheets or contact us.]
A room's geometry, radio propagation characteristics, and proximity to RF interferers will influence actual range experienced. Elevating the base station often results in a performance advantage.

Capacity

500 keypads per Base Station channel identity. [Note: Other Reply® products offer higher capacity. See appropriate specification sheets or contact us.]
- Standard configuration: Stock. 31 identities available for 15,500 keypads per room/site.
- Arena configuration: Non-stock. Special terms and pricing apply. Up to 71 identities for 35,500 users per venue.

Speed

Managed by Base Station. See Base Station Models WRS970 and WRS971 specifications.
Time stamping identifies each keypad's input sequence in group's response.

Power and Power Management

Powered by one replaceable lithium coin cell battery (included).
Keypad powers down after each confirmed response transmission to conserve battery life.
In static mode, battery life is ~20,000 responses or battery shelf life, whichever comes first. [Note: Dynamic addressing of keypads reduces battery life.]
Low battery indicated on display. Also, keypad transmits a low battery warning to Base Station.

Communications 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.

Scalability

Firmware resides in high performance microprocessor chips that can be reprogrammed to facilitate easy upgrade during the life of the product.
Adding keypads to an existing system requires them to be set to unused addresses. No change is required on the Base Station when adding keypads of the same channel identity.

Compliance and Patents

FCC, IC, CE certified. Call for details regarding these and other regulatory certifications.
U.S. Patent Nos. 5,379,213; 5,724,357; 6,021,119; 6,665,000; 7,277,671; 7,277,671 B1; 7,599,703 B2; 7,747,261 B2; 7,746,820 B2; Re. 35,449. European Patent No. EP 0 697 773; 1 337 127 B1; 1 427 228 B1; 1 478 099 B1. Other U.S. and foreign patents and patents pending.

Warranty

2 YEAR (limited warranty, factory parts and labor). Call for details.

Optional accessories (purchased separately) include system carrycases. Training, on-site technical support, and similar 'for fee' services are also extra.

Reply® Plus Base Station Model WRS970

A compact and programmable interface to your PC. Controlled by value-added software* (purchased separately).
- Also operates with current Reply®-compliant polling software*.
Dimensions: 6.5" W x 2.25" H x 5" D.
Unit Weight: 8 ounces. (Add 5 oz. for cable.)
Capacity: 500 keypads per channel identity.
- 31 - 71 identities allows up to 15,500 - 37,500 pads per room.
Display: LCD for viewing channel identity and diagnostics.
Speed: Default setting is 200 keypads per second. Polling rates as fast as one-half second are possible with smaller groups (ex. 100 or less). Multiple base stations may poll simultaneously to collect responses from up to 37,500 keypads in under 5 seconds.
Connections: Attaches to the operator's PC by USB connection. (USB cable included.)
Power Source: USB. Current draw 70-130 mA.
Alternate Power Source: POE ("Power Over Ethernet") using midspan and power injector. Call for details.
Does not include accessories such as software* and carrycases. These additional items are priced separately.

Reply® Plus Base Station Model WRS971

Base Station in compact USB Stick styling that communicates with Reply® Plus and Reply® Mini+ keypads.
Like WRS970, controlled by value-added software* (purchased separately).

Reply® Mini/Mini+ Keypad Programmer Model WRS960X-T

A portable device that quickly reassigns Reply® Mini and Reply® Mini+ keypad static addresses and channels without a PC or software. Also used to toggle Reply® Mini+ address modes.
Dimensions: 6" L x 2.5" W x 1" D.

Modular Carrycases, Multiple Models Available

Ruggedized shipping cases with perimeter clasps.
Styled as briefcase, suitcase, or wheeled luggage items.
Keypads and base stations purchased separately.
Refer to Accessories Price List for additional details.

Application Software

* Models WRS970 and WRS971 Base Stations require application software to manage keypad data collection and graph/analyze responses.
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 this value added software.