is ergonomically designed with solid construction for classroom use and employs RF (radio frequency) technology for dependable, individualized interaction between teacher and students.
LCD Display
The full-featured, five line LCD panel displays status, questions, possible answers, correctness (optional) and other individualized feedback to the student.
While perfect for the typical classroom and roster of 24-32 students, the Convey responder can scale to large auditorium venues with up to 300 responders in use at one time.
Control Keys
LCD Prompts for soft menu keys functions allowing highly flexible, clear interaction.
One Button (A through E) multiple choice responses.
Enter key for multi-key responses.
? For Main Menu Functions.
True/False Response Buttons.
Telephone Style Keypad for numeric (arithmetic) responses.
Power ON/Off (hold)
Convey Responder Specifications
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Model number; SRSAC1
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Desc: SRS Aclick Handset
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Support Operating System: Convey
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Assessment Player
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Operating time; 525 hr @ 5%
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Power req’d; 2 x AA batteries
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Hot buttons using the LCD; 3
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Automatic powers save mode
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Frequency: 2405 to 2480 MHz
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RF Channels: 16
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Output Power: 1m
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Receiver Sensitivity: -92dBm typical
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RF Data Rate: 250kbps
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Interface: 25-key keypad and a
128x64 LCD
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Operating voltage: 3.4V to 2.1V
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Transmit Power Consumption: 50mA
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Receive Power Consumption: 50mA
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Standby Power Consumption: Less than 3uA
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Operating Temp: 0C to +50C
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Size: 5.6” L x 2.7” W x 1.2” H
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Weight; 5 oz with batteries
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Number units supported; typically 24-32, up to 300
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Warranty - Five (5) years
Power Saving and Management Features:
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Responder uses the most power only when transmitting (key press). Very low power consumed during idle periods.
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Quality of signal and battery status information is automatically provided when responder is connected to the base station. This allows users to react easily to low batter indications displayed by the Convey application software. That's right, the software tells you when a responder has a low battery condition!
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Responders automatically turn off after 15 minutes of inactivity. Re-connection to current Convey session is simple on re-start.
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All responders automatically turn off when Convey application is closed (optionally).
Virtual Responder Specifications:
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Virtual responders (VR) allow any device with a browser to be used to respond to questions in place of a dedicated, hardware responder.
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iOS devices, pc or Mac computers with a browser*, Android devices can all be used as a VR.
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The Convey VR is in beta release now. Contact us to add VR functionality to your Convey installation.
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VR's are flexible, allowing users to have a multi-function device. They work great in a 1-to-1 computing rollout.
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VR's can be mixed with dedicated, hardware responders in a single polling session.
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VR's are free! The Active Student License covers a student using either a hardware or virtual responder. The student can use whatever device is handy at the moment, switching back and forth as availability dictates.
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Virtual responder login site. Click Here.*
Base Station Specifications:
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Dimensions: 3.50” W x 2.50” D x 1.25” H
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Weight: 2.9 ounces
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USB powered through USB Mini-B connector via USB 2.0 A/Mini-B Cable (provided) between computer USB port and Base
Convey Student Response Client Software Requirements
The Convey client software is what the teacher uses to prepare questions and playlists, launch polling, etc. The Convey client is the heart of the classroom experience and the main point of interaction for the teacher. The client software can be installed on any number of PC's.
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Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista, Windows 7, 32 and 64 bit
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256MB RAM, 1GB recommended
The following prerequisites are also installed as required:
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.NET Framework 3.5 (x86)
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SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
Client updates are provided by Convey Services running in the background accessible via the System Tray.
Compliance Statements
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FCC AND IC NOTIFICATIONS FCC ID: A95-SRSAC1 "This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation." Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Dukane Corp. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment
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Industry Canada “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.”
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FCC and IC Radiation Exposure "This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment is in direct contact with the body of the user under normal operating conditions. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."
*Most browsers are currently compatible. For best performance try the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox or Safari. IE8 and above works on Windows. The Android and iOS platforms are both supported. The Kindle Fire and Nook by Barnes & Noble also work. Blackberry is currently NOT supported.
