Patent ID: 7106168
Filing Date: 2006-09-12
Classification: G08C,H04B

Abstract:
1. A console device for controlling a door operator comprising: a door operator control circuit; a power supply circuit for supplying electrical power from a power source to the door operator control circuit; a keypad including plural alphanumeric switches and a door operator control switch operably connected to said door operator control circuit; plural command switches for providing input signals to the door operator control circuit including a command switch for selecting a menu item, a command switch for entering a menu item to said door operator control circuit and a command switch for cancelling a selected menu item; and a visual indicator menu including separate plural visual indicators for assisting a user of the console device to operate the console device to control at least one door operator, comprising: a visual indicator for providing a signal indicating that the console device is ready for the user to input a first user identification code; a visual indicator for providing a signal indicating that the console device is ready for the user to input a further user identification code; a visual indicator for providing a signal indicating that the console device is ready for the user to input a temporary user identification code; a visual indicator for providing an error signal; and a visual indicator for selecting a door to be controlled from a plurality of doors controllable by the console device.