ALFATRON ALF-WP8

ALFATRON ALF-WP8

Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this
manual are for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real
product.
This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. Any
changes of functions and parameters will be informed separately. Please refer to the
dealers for the latest details.

Trademarks
Mentioned product model and logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned
in this manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of
this publication may be copied or reproduced without prior written consent.

FCC Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in
which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures
may be necessary to correct the interference
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for
further reference.
 Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for
possible future shipment.
 Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury
to persons.
 Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock
or burn.
 Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause damage,
deterioration or malfunction.
 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this
product near water.
 Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
 Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
 Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by
overheat.
 Keep the module away from liquids.
 Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If
an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
 Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
 Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to
the device before cleaning.
 Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
 Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.
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Table of Contents

1. Product Introduction ................................................................................................1

1.1 Features ............................................................................................................1
1.2 Package List ......................................................................................................1
1.3 Installation .........................................................................................................2
2. Panel Descriptions ...................................................................................................3
2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................3
2.2 Side Panel .........................................................................................................4
2.3 Rear Panel .........................................................................................................5
3. Connections ..............................................................................................................6
3.1 System Diagram ................................................................................................6
3.2 Connection of Programming and Looping .........................................................6
4. System Operations ...................................................................................................8
4.1 USB Driver Installation.......................................................................................8
4.2 Software Programming ......................................................................................8
4.2.1 Main Menu ...............................................................................................9
4.2.2 Panel/Key setting................................................................................... 11
4.2.3 Action list ............................................................................................... 13
4.2.4 Event setting ..........................................................................................14
4.2.5 Event List ............................................................................................... 22
5. Specification ........................................................................................................... 23
6. Panel Drawing .........................................................................................................24
7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ........................................................................... 25
8. Customer Service ......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
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1. Product Introduction
The WP8 is a Wall Control Panel. Every button is programmable and works either
individually or together. The WP8 has built in programmable 3 RS232, 1 RS485, 3
Infrared & 2 Relay, and 1 mini USB for programming.
Please notice, RS232 (1) and IR2 share the same port, cannot be used at the same
time. Also, RS232 (2) and IR3 share the same port, cannot be used at the same time.
It can fully control our product, as well as third party devices such as projectors,
screens etc. It is an easy-to-use control device for presentation show rooms,
classrooms and boardrooms.

1.1 Features
 Every button can be programmed to send the bi-direction RS232 and RS485
commands simultaneously to control third party devices.
 Every button can be programmed to send the infrared code, control the relay, to let
them work simultaneously to control the third party devices.
 Every button is built in the infrared code and RS232 code learning function, and
baud-rate setting.
 ID looping function. 99pcs WP8 Keypads can be looped and controlled together, by
ID identifying.
 Programmed by USB or RS232, working with the PC software (PS-WP).
 Crystal and backlit buttons with easy user-friendly customizable changeable
labels.
 The backlit brightness is controllable.
 Dimension: 11.4cm long and 7cm wide.

1.2 Package List

 1 x WP8 Keypad  1 x Power adapter (DC 12V)
 3 x 2-pin Captive screw connector  2 x IR Emitter
 8 x Button Caps  1 x Button Label
 1 x USB Converting Cable  1 x User Manual
Note: Please contact your distributor immediately if any damage or defect in the
components is found.

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1.3 Installation
Follow the steps to install the device:
Firstly, cut out the required hole on the desk to the size marked on the aperture paper
(shown in Figure 1-1).
Secondly, put the device into the hole and adjust it to flush with the table (shown in
Figure 1-2).
Then, plug a set screw into the fixing mounting and screw the nuts tightly.

Figure 1- 1 Aperture paper

Figure 1- 2 Installation Guide

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2. Panel Descriptions
2.1 Front Panel

Crystal and luminescent, programmable buttons:

Every button can be programmable with the software PS-WP.
Connect the PC via USB or RS232.
And every label inside the button can be changeable. You can choose the label you
need and change it very easily like below:
(For the specific transparent paper table, please contact the local distributor or reseller
for it)

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2.2 Side Panel

Mini USB Connector:

1. Communicate with PC
which uses PS-WP to
program the buttons.
2. Transmit the infrared
data when learning IR
(Optional).

Infrared sensor port:

receive and learn the IR
code, to build the IR
database.

Note: When use this USB port to program the control panel’s buttons, the available
COM port number should not be more than 10.

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2.3 Rear Panel

① ② ③ ④
The WP8 has various ports in the rear panel, including Looping port, RS232 port,
RS485 port, IR port, Relay port and Power port. Below is the introduction:
① Power connector: 12VDC. Be sure that the “+” and “-”are always correctly
connected.

② Low-Voltage relay ports: set the relay on/off by software PS-WP.

③ This port includes: RS232 (1)/IR2, IR1 and RS485.

a) RS232 (1)/IR2: share the same port, the detailed use depends on the setting of
PS-WP. When be used as RS232, it is unidirectional transmission, transmit
data but without receive.
b) IR1: for control other devices, it can be programmable by the PS-WP.
c) RS485: the RS485 can be programmed as different commands and control the
device with RS485 port. The command of RS485 is the same as RS232 (1).
④ This port includes two parts:
One part is RS232 (2)/IR3, it can be used for control other devices or looping
output. RS232 (2) and IR3 share the same port, the detailed use depends on the
setting of PS-WP.
Other part is RS232 (3), it can be used for control other devices or looping output,
or connect with PC.
These two parts share the same grounding.

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3. Connections
3.1 System Diagram
The WP8 can active different ports at one time. It means every button can send the
RS232 and RS485 commands, IR code and control the relay at the same time. The
demo system diagram as below:

3.2 Connection of Programming and Looping

The WP8 can be connected to the computer for programming, to default the functions
of every button. It can be connected by USB or RS232, working with the PS-WP
software. It is shown as below:

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Programming Connection
Several WP8 control panels can be also looped to be a system, for control more
devices. It is looped by the inter RS232 setting. Please check the demo picture as
below:

Several WP8 control panels Looping connecting

After connecting the WP8 units as above, then we should set the ID of each WP8
Keypad by PS-WP. The ID number is from 01 to 99, and it also is the class of the Wp8
in the loop, different WP8 panels should set to different ID’s. After connections, we can
set the control modes by PS-WP. For detailed connecting, please check the picture
below:

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Last class … Second class

Detailed looping connecting

Note: Up to 99 WP8 Keypads can be looped within one system. However, to achieve
normal interaction, loop less WP8 Keypads (10 tops) in the system.
4. System Operations
4.1 USB Driver Installation
There are USB driver files and PS-WP software available for download from our
website
The PS-WP can run directly without installation.
But when connecting the WP8 to PC by USB, it may need to install the USB driver.
Use the driver file to install the driver of USB, we can use USB to program the WP8
Keypad.
4.2 Software Programming
You can use this software PS-WP to easily set every button of the WP8 Keypad.
After connecting the WP8 Keypad with PC by USB or RS232, we can open the PS-WP
to program the buttons for controlling.
The main window of PS-WP has five parts: main menu, panel (button) setting, event
setting, action list and event list. In this manual we will take WP8 Keypads-V for
example, to show the uses of all functions.
The main window of PS-WP is as below:

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We will introduce all the configurations one by one.

4.2.1 Main Menu
The main menu includes file management, system model, connection type and help.
1) File management: Open/Save/Save as a configuration. After programing, user can
save the configuration to a file, so that you can use the same configuration next
time.
2) System model: includes WP8 Keypads-H, WP8 Keypads-V, WP19R etc, and the
buttons interface view are different with different models. The pictures below show
the differences between WP8 Keypads-V and WP8 Keypads-H.

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NOTICE: When selecting the model, it will pop up “Output Port Selection” dialog, user
can select different RS and IR types, depend on the uses of the two shared ports. The
dialog is as the picture below:

The output port set in PS-WP and the port used in the WP8 Keypad is corresponding.
And there are four output types. They are showed as below form (“√” means port is
available):

Output port of
RS232(1)

RS232(2)

RS232(3)

RS485

the Panel
IR1

IR2

IR3

Output mode
of PS-WP
RS232(1)(2) √ √ √ √ √
RS232(2),IR2 √ √ √ √
RS232(1),IR3 √ √ √ √ √
IR2,3 √ √ √ √

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3) Connection type: the instructions are in the picture below:

1：Com, connect by serial port.

2：USB, connect by mini USB.
3：Disconnect, disconnect the
connection.
4：Upload: upload the programmed
data to the programmable
control panel. It will clear all the
old data in the programmable
control panel.
5：Clear, clear the data in the
programmable control panel.

The functions of the WP8 Keypad’s buttons will be available only after the
programmed data is uploading successfully.
4) Help: Show the information of PS-WP.
4.2.2 Panel/Key setting
There are three different colors of keys in the panel set of PS-WP. Add a key action to
action list, then add events to this action, make this action will execute the events.
Here take WP8 Keypads-V for example, to introduce the uses of different buttons:

1. White keys: keys 1-8, correspond to the buttons on the WP8 Keypad. Click the key,
it will pop up dialog as below:

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Key Action Type：

1. Press: Execute events
when press button.
2. Release: Execute events
when release button.
3. Page: Built-in most 4
actions, actions need to
be switched by other
buttons, press to execute.
4. Toggle: Built-in most 4
actions, actions will loop
run when press. Actions
can also be switched by
other buttons, press to
execute.

When select the type “Toggle”, the setting interface is as below:

The toggle class is the action loop class, depends on the numbers of looped
actions. When the class is 2, there are two actions in the toggle. And so on.
2. Blue Keys: Keys 9-32, all are virtual keys, used in the loop function. When use the
loop function, the ID must be set, the ID can be 1 to 99. Press “add” will add the

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button to action list.

3. Yellow Keys: Keys 33-36, all are virtual keys. Key 33 and 34 are for I/O control,
which is not supported with the WP8 Keypad. Key 36 is a start action, if add events
to this action, when the WP8 Keypad is power on, it will execute the events in this
action. Key 35 is delay button, there are three time slots can be set. See in the
picture below:

The time is counted from the WP8 Keypad start. When come to time1, the WP8
Keypad will execute the events in time1. Then recount from time2, and then time3.
Example: Set time1 to 5 minutes, and time2 to 3 minutes, add event1 to time1 and
event2 to time2. When the unit starts, it will execute event1 after 5 minutes, and then
execute event2 after 8 minutes.
4.2.3 Action list
Action list shows all the set actions. An available action must be added to the list. The
action list is as the picture below:

Delete all actions.

Delete a Refresh, delete all the

selected action. actions that with no event.

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4.2.4 Event setting

Event setting includes RS232, IR, I/O, Relay, Delay, Compare, LED, Page, Loop and
Toggle setting. Before set events, an action must be added first. The following
introduction will show you the setting of each event:
 RS232 Setting
This item is used for setting the parameters of the WP8 Keypad’s serial ports. Click
“RS232”, it will show as below:

Send Send
Type Port

1) The data of RS232 can be directly entered or selected from library. Click “Change
Lib” to select a library file and open it. Click “Edit Lib” to create or edit a library file
as below:
Create/open a library Create/delete the function
name of the command

Enter the serial command for device control.

Notice: When editing finish, remember to save the editing, and then press “OK”.

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2) There are two send types: send once and send more times. When select “more
times”, the send times and the delay between times can be set. See in picture
below:

3) The send port must be selected as the same as model setting, otherwise the event
cannot be added.
4) User can set the event name. It is optional function, not necessary.

 IR Setting
This item is used for setting the parameters of the WP8 Keypad’s IR ports. Click
“IR”, it will show as below:

1) The data of IR need to be selected from library. Click “Change Lib” to select a
library file and open it. Click “Edit Lib” to create or edit a library file as below:

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Create/open a library Create/delete/rename the

function name of the IR data

Select a function, and then click “learn”, press the IR remote button to send
the IR code to infrared sensor port, it will refresh the IR data. Follow the
same steps can learn any function of the remote buttons.
Notice: When editing finish, remember to save the editing, and then press “OK”.
2) There are two send types: send once and send more times. When select “more
times”, the send times and the delay between times can be set. See in picture
below:

3) The send port must be selected as the same as model setting, otherwise the
event cannot be added.
4) The IR can set the carrier on/off, to turn on/turn off the IR sending.
 I/O Setting

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There is no I/O port in the WP8 Keypad, so the setting is not introduced in this
manual.
 Relay Setting
This item is for the replay ports setting. The setting is as the picture below:

Send Port Action: “On”

Type for connected, “Off”
for disconnected.

 Delay setting
This item is to set a delay time, user can add a delay between two events; so when
one event is finished, it will delay a certain time then start another event. The delay
setting is as picture below:

 Compare Setting
This item is used for compare the feedback of RS232 commands. When the WP8
Keypad send a RS232 command to the controlled device, the device will send back a
feedback. If we add the correct feedback in the data, the WP8 Keypad will compare it
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not. The compare setting is as the picture below:

Enter the compare commands,

don’t miss any character.

1) The send port must be selected as the same as model setting, otherwise the
event cannot be added. And port 1 cannot be used for compare, for there is no a
receive pin in this port.
2) User can set the event name; it is optional function, not necessary.
3) For the events in one event list have priority, from top to bottom, so that the
compare function can be used in action which with three or more events. When
send a serial command, we can add a compare then other events. If the compare
is incorrect, the event behind compare will not be executed.
 LED setting
This item is used for set the button LEDs in the WP8 Keypad to turn on/off. The setting
is as below:

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 Page setting
White buttons can be set to type “page” that include four actions. To change different
actions, it will need other white buttons to active the page action number. Here take a
example to show you the use of this function:
1) Take button1 for example: click key1 and select the action type “page”, add the
four actions to the action list. Then add other four buttons “press” action to the list
(here take keys 5-8 for example):

2) In event setting, we add four different events to the four page actions of key1, and
the four other keys will be added the page event to each of them as below:

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Then set the “page” event to make four “press” actions to active the four page
number: key5-num1, key6-num2, key7-num3 and key8-num4. It will perform like
this:
a) When press the button5 and then button1, the button1 will execute the event
of num1, press button1 more times it will execute num1 more times;
b) When press the button6 and then button1, the button1 will execute the event
of num2, press button1 more times it will execute num2 more times;
c) When press the button7 and then button1, the button1 will execute the event
of num3, press button1 more times it will execute num3 more times;
d) When press the button8 and then button1, the button1 will execute the event
of num4, press button1 more times it will execute num4 more times.
 Loop Setting
This item is used for looping the WP8 Keypad. When use the loop function, the ID
of each WP8 Keypad must be set.

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 Toggle Setting
The toggle setting is as the picture below:

The setting steps of toggle are similar with the page setting. But toggle performs
differently, for the actions in it are loop running, it will perform as below (take the
same example like page function):
a) When press the button5 and then button1, the button1 will execute the event of
num1, press button1 more times it will execute num2, then
num3->num4->num1 and so on.
b) When press the button6 and then button1, the button1 will execute the event of
num2, press button1 more times it will execute num3, then
num4->num1->num2 and so on.
c) When press the button7 and then button1, the button1 will execute the event of

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num3, press button1 more times it will execute num4, then

num1->num2->num3 and so on.
d) When press the button8 and then button1, the button1 will execute the event of
num4, press button1 more times it will execute num1, then
num2->num3->num4 and so on.
4.2.5 Event List
The event list shows all events of the selected action. The executing priority abides by
the serial number, see the picture below. If there is an event execute incorrectly, all the
events behind it will not be executed.

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5. Specification
Program Port USB or RS232
Output Port (3) RS232, (1) RS485, (3) IR, (2) Relay
Serial Control Port RS232
Baud Rate And Protocol 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Software PS-WP
Frequency Response 20Hz ~20KHz
Operation Temperature -10 ~ +55℃
Storage Temperature -25 ~ +70℃
Relative Humility 10%-90%
Input: 100VAC~240VAC, 50/60 Hz;
Power Supply
Output: 12V DC 2A
Max Power Consumption 1W
Dimension (W*H*D) 114mm x 70mm x 28mm
Net Weight 150g

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6. Panel Drawing

114 mm
28 mm

70 mm
50 mm

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7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance

1) When the control panel cannot work, please check and make sure the power cord
connection is well, plug cannot be mixed or connect wrong. Then restart, if still not
work, the control panel may be broken. Please send it to the dealer for repairing.
2) When USB cannot open or without response, please make sure the USB driver is
installed correctly, and then reconnect the USB cable.
3) When uploading the USB cannot be found, please restart the software or panel.
4) When the LED of a button cannot be lighted, please check if there is a compare
event in this button. If yes, delete the compare and try again. If still not work, the
LED may be broken. Please send the unit to dealer for repairing.
5) When serial commands sending without function executed, please check the baud
rate and make sure is correct, and the serial connection is well.
6) If the controlling queue is confused when use loop function, please reboot the WP8
Keypad.

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8. 1. Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products Only

1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product.
1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the
Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been
tampered with in any way whatsoever.
1.3 This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction
resulting from any alteration, modification, improper or unreasonable use or
maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, exposure to excess moisture, fire,
improper packing and shipping (such claims must be presented to the carrier),
lightning, power surges, or other acts of nature. This limited warranty does not cover
any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of
this product from any installation, any unauthorized tampering with this product, any
repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by the Company to make such repairs, or
any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and/or
workmanship of this product. This limited warranty does not cover equipment
enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product.
This limited warranty does not cover the cost of normal maintenance. Failure of the
product due to insufficient or improper maintenance is not covered.
1.4 The Company does not warrant that the product covered hereby, including, without
limitation, the technology and/or integrated circuit(s) included in the product, will not
become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other
product or technology with which the product may be used.
1.5 Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty.
This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this
product.
1.6 Unless otherwise specified, the goods are warranted in accordance with the
manufacturer’s product specific warranties against any defect attributable to faulty
workmanship or materials, fair wear and tear being excluded.
1.7 This limited warranty only covers the cost of faulty goods and does not include the
cost of labor and travel to return the goods to the Company’s premises.
1.8 In the event of any improper maintenance, repair or service being carried out by
any third persons during the warranty period without the Company’s written
authorization, the limited warranty shall be void.
1.9 A 7 (seven) year limited warranty is given on the aforesaid product where used
correctly according to the Company’s instructions, and only with the use of the
Company’s components.

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1.10 The Company will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies
to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited
warranty:
1.10.1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable
period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the
repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition.; or
1.10.2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed
by the Company to perform substantially the same function as the original product; or
1.10.3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined
based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited
warranty.
1.11 The Company is not obligated to provide the Customer with a substitute unit
during the limited warranty period or at any time thereafter.
1.12 If this product is returned to the Company this product must be insured during
shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by the Customer. If this
product is returned uninsured, the Customer assumes all risks of loss or damage
during shipment. The Company will not be responsible for any costs related to the
removal or re-installation of this product from or into any installation. The Company will
not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any adjustment
of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product.
1.13 Please be aware that the Company’s products and components have not been
tested with competitor’s products and therefore the Company cannot warrant products
and/or components used in conjunction with competitor’s products.
1.14 The appropriateness of the goods for the purpose intended is only warranted to
the extent that the goods are used in accordance with the Company’s installation,
classification and usage instructions.
1.15 Any claim by the Customer which is based on any defect in the quality or
condition of the goods or their failure to correspond with specification shall be notified
in writing to the Company within 7 days of deliver or (where the defect or failure was
not apparent on reasonable inspection by the Customer) within a reasonable time after
discovery of the defect or failure, but, in any event, within 6 months of delivery.
1.16 If delivery is not refused, and the Customer does not notify the Company
accordingly, the Customer may not reject the goods and the Company shall have no
liability and the Customer shall pay the price as if the goods had been delivered in
accordance with the Agreement.
1.17 THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR
THE PRODUCT.

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