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  • Page 1 ® EXPRESS II SENSAPHONE ’ ANUAL version 2.02 Phonetics, Inc.
  • Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate and up-to-date. Phonetics, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Phonetics, Inc. also cannot guarantee that changes in equipment made by other manufacturers, and referred to in this manual, will not affect the applicability of the information in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................i CAUTION............................ii CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..........1 PROGRAMMING Express II ............................1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..............................1 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION..........3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ............................3 MOUNTING Express II ..............................3 STRAIN RELIEF ................................4 POWERING UP ..................................4 GROUNDING AND POWER SURGE PROTECTION ....................4 BACKUP BATTERY ................................4 TURNING EXPRESS II ON ..............................5 POWER SUPPLIES ................................6...
  • Page 4 Retries on Busy ..........................28 Message Repeat ..........................28 Maximum Number of Calls ......................29 Call Delay Time ..........................29 Intercall Delay Time ......................... 29 DIAL IN ......................30 Rings Until Answer ........................... 30 TAD enable/disable ........................... 30 Calling Express II with TAD Enabled ..........................31 MESSAGES..................................
  • Page 5 Halt mode delay time ........................43 Callback acknowledgment ....................... 44 Call Cancel ............................44 Auto Test ............................44 Unit Reset ............................44 Unit Configure ..........................44 SECURITY......................45 To Lock .............................. 45 To Unlock ............................45 CHAPTER 6: OPERATION............. 47 Alarm Detection, Dial-out and Acknowledgment ..........

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not place on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or heat register. • Do not use your Sensaphone Express II near water, or spill liquid of any kind into it.

  • Page 7: Caution

    The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns. If you experience trouble with this equipment, or you need information on obtaining service or repairs, please contact: Phonetics, Inc. 901 Tryens Road, Aston, PA 19014 (610) 558-2700 Fax: (610) 558-0222 www.sensaphone.com...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Sensaphone Express II by Phonetics, Inc. Express II is a powerful environmen- tal and process monitoring system. It handles your current monitoring, alarm and control needs, and is able to grow when your application grows.
  • Page 9 NOTES ® Sensaphone Express II User's Manual...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Installation

    CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION This chapter provides the information necessary to install the Sensaphone Express II. Correctly installing the unit will ensure proper functioning and maximum service life. Please read the entire chapter before attempting installation. Within the packaging is a Warranty Registration card. Please take the time to fill this out and mail it.

  • Page 11: Strain Relief

    Power surge protection is especially important if you live in a lightning-prone area. Surge protection is available through Phonetics. Call for details.

  • Page 12: Turning Express Ii On

    from being damaged in the event of an extended power outage. When the battery runs down to 9V, the unit will automatically disconnect it, preventing deep-discharge damage. The battery will remain disconnected until it charges back up to 12.3 volts. The battery should provide 5 years of service before needing replacement.

  • Page 13: Power Supplies

    PHONE LINE INSTALLATION Connect Express II to a standard 2-wire analog phone line. Express II dials using pulse or tone, with loop start only. Express II will operate with all standard telephone systems that accept pulse or tone dialing and will recognize ringer frequencies from 16 to 60 Hz. NOTE: Certain private telephone systems and public switching equipment may not accept Express II dialing or may generate an unacceptable ring signal.

  • Page 14: Fcc Requirements

    Safety Approvals The Sensaphone Express II Remote Monitoring System (Model 6700) is NRTL listed in compliance with UL Standard 1950 "Information Technology Equipment" and CSA Standard 22.2 #950. The unit is certified by MET Laboratories, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), and is listed under file number E1 12098.
  • Page 15 The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100. For the Sensaphone Express II the Load Number is 7. ®...

  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Inputs

    CHAPTER 3: INPUTS Express II comes standard with 8 universal inputs. The input capacity may be expanded in additional sets of 8 inputs. There are 5 slots, offering a total of 40 possible universal input channels. All the inputs--the 8 standard and the expanded sets--can be configured to accept the following type sensors: •...

  • Page 17: Leds

    0-5 Volts - This configuration connects the input signal directly to Express II's analog to digital converter for measuring the output of 0 to 5V transducers. Any sensor that puts out 0-5V can be wired. Any input range can be specified by the user. Typical sensors include pressure gauges, voltage meters, and flow meters.

  • Page 18: Wiring The Inputs

    4-20mA configuration Thermistor-type configuration 0-5V configuration (shunt removed) Figure 4: shunt configurations WIRING THE INPUTS To use a dry contact or temperature sensor on an input, wire one lead to the numbered screw of input terminal and the other lead to the corresponding common screw. See Figure 5: Dry contact sensor Input terminal INPUT...
  • Page 19 Input terminal INPUT SENSAPHONE XPRESS MONITORING SYSTEM COMMON INPUT PROGRAM PHONE COMMON DIAL OUT DIAL IN INQUIRE MESSAGES INPUTS SOUND STATUS INPUT POWER OUTPUTS DATA LOG OPER CODE ENTER ALARMS SYSTEM LOCK ALARM COMMON HALT DISPLAY UNLOCK CANCEL +MIC- RELAY OFF ON POWER +IN-...
  • Page 20 Input terminal INPUT Dry contact sensor COMMON INPUT COMMON INPUT COMMON EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE Figure 7: 4-20mA sensor using external power source To use a 0-5V sensor with Express II, wire the sensor signal lead to a numbered terminal screw on the unit.

  • Page 21: Strain Relief

    STRAIN RELIEF Strain relief clamps are provided on the Express II enclosure to prevent wiring from being pulled from the circuit board or damaged when passing through the enclosure. To use the strain relief, thread wires through the clamp and the clear rubber bushing. Position the bushing in the clamp and tighten the screws on either side so that the wiring does not move.

  • Page 22: Installing Input Expansion Cards

    DISPLAY CANCEL UNLOCK Phonetics, Inc. Figure 10: Remove blank plate 3. Hold the card with the LEDs at the top, and line up the DIN connector plug on the card with the DIN connector socket on the motherboard. See Figure 11.

  • Page 23: Input Specifications

    HALT DISPLAY CANCEL UNLOCK DIN connector socket Phonetics, Inc. Figure 11: Line up and insert card 4. Insert the DIN connector plug into the DIN connector socket and press down slightly to connect. 5. Re-tighten the thumbscrews. 6. Turn the unit on.

  • Page 24: 2.8K Thermistor Look-Up Table

    2.8K THERMISTOR LOOK-UP TABLE DEGREES (Celsius) DEGREES (Fahrenheit) RESISTANCE (Ohms) 188.83K 94.47K 49.64K 27.21K 15.51K 9.15K 7.11K 5.57K 4.40K 3.50K 2.80K 2.26K 1.83K 1.49K 1.22K 1.01K 0.84K 0.70K 0.58K 0.49K Chapter 3: Inputs...

  • Page 25: 10K Thermistor Look-Up Table

    10K THERMISTOR LOOK-UP TABLE DEGREES (Celsius) DEGREES (Fahrenheit) RESISTANCE (Ohms) 203.60K 173.60K 148.30K 127.10K 109.20K 94.07K 81.23K 70.32K 61.02K 53.07K 46.27K 40.42K 35.39K 31.06K 27.31K 24.06K 21.24K 18.79K 16.65K 14.78K 13.15K 11.72K 10.46K 9.35K 8.38K 7.52K 6.75K 6.08K 5.48K 4.95K 4.47K 4.05K 3.67K...

  • Page 26: Chapter 4: Outputs

    CHAPTER 4: OUTPUTS Express II comes standard with one on-board relay output. The output capability may be expanded up to 16 relay outputs. HOW THE OUTPUTS WORK Relay outputs are used to switch equipment on or off. The 16 expansion outputs can only be operated manually;...

  • Page 27: Strain Relief

    It is labeled "Output Relay." It is a single-pole, single-throw, latching relay. See "Outputs" in Chapter Five for more information. NOTE: All wiring should comply with section 17 of the UL requirements. STRAIN RELIEF Strain relief clamps are provided on the Express II enclosure to prevent wiring from being pulled from the circuit board or damaged when passing through the enclosure.

  • Page 28: Relay Output Specifications

    RELAY OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS TYPE: Latching, SPST Related Load: 2A at 250VAC 2A at 30VDC Carry Current: Maximum Operating Voltage: 250VAC 125VDC Maximum Operating Current: 2A (AC/DC) Maximum Switching Capacity: 500VA, 60W Chapter 4: Outputs...
  • Page 29 NOTES ® Sensaphone Express II User's Manual...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5: Programming

    CHAPTER 5: PROGRAMMING Express II features a unique voice-guided, menu-based programming method. Programmable parameters are organized into ten categories, with main menus encompassing several levels of sub-menus. The ten primary categories (designated on Express II’s keypad, see fig. 5-1a) are: SENSAPHONE XPRESS 1 •...

  • Page 31: Programming Phone Parameters

    SENSAPHONE Programming PHONE Parameters [1] XPRESS MONITORING SYSTEM The PHONE parameters allow you to program when, how and to which location Express II will dial out during an All Alarms Clear alarm. Express II is capable of dialing out to 48 different Phone: Idle Power:ON Batt: 13.7...
  • Page 32 • Phone Contacts from 1-24 are called during the 4) A new list appears in the local display. Select one option: day (Monday to Friday). • Phone Contacts from 25-48 are called during the 1– All night and weekend. 2– Days and Nights 3- Day, Night, Wknds 3.

  • Page 33: Phone Contacts

    2. Phone Contacts 6) Next, current starting times for night hours and night minutes are dis- Express II can store up to 48 telephone numbers, with up to played, along with the option to reset 40 digits permitted for each one. These numbers will be these times.
  • Page 34 key, followed by the corresponding number key from the 2) Allocate a number to each contact, assigning them a position in the list below. Insert the code or combinations of codes calling schedule. Assign phone where required in the telephone number. contact a position number (1-48).

  • Page 35: Dial Out

    DIAL OUT PARAMETERS DIAL OUT [2] The following parameters control how Express II communi- 1-Dialing Method : cates when it dials out for an alarm. 1) Press PROGRAM. 1. Dialing Method - This parameter determines whether Express II will dial out using tone or pulse dialing. The PROGRAM programming choices for this parameter are Pulse, Tone, or Automatic.

  • Page 36: Maximum Number Of Calls

    6. Intercall Delay Time - If an alarm call has not been 2) Then, enter number of times the message will repeat itself for each acknowledged, the intercall delay time is the length of time call during an alarm. between each phone call that Express II will wait before dialing the next phone number.

  • Page 37: Dial In

    DIAL IN PARAMETERS DIAL IN [3] 1-Rings Until Answer: The following parameters determine how Express II will communicate when the unit is called. 1) Press Program. 1. Rings Until Answer - This parameter determines the number of rings that must occur before Express II will PROGRAM answer.

  • Page 38: Calling Express Ii With Tad Enabled

    Calling Express II with TAD Enabled To have the Express II answer the phone with a Tele- phone Answering Device on the same line, call the unit’s telephone number and let the line ring once, then hang up. Wait several seconds and then call back again.

  • Page 39: Messages

    MESSAGE PARAMETERS MESSAGES [4] Messages: Recording your own messages provides a valuable, expedi- 1) Press Program. tious communication link between the Express II and service personnel. PROGRAM Voice messages - Express II allows you to program your 2) Press Messages. own voice for the ID (identification) and dial-out alarm messages.

  • Page 40: Inputs

    INPUT PARAMETERS INPUTS [5] The first step in programming the INPUT Express II comes standard with 8 universal inputs. The parameters is to enter the number of the input capacity may be expanded up to a total of 40 universal input for which you intend to program.

  • Page 41: Recognition Time

    4. High and Low Limits - Express II allows you to program high and low limits for inputs defined as an analog input type or pulse count. Inputs defined as normally open or normally closed cannot be programmed to have high or low >...

  • Page 42: Alarm Reset Time

    Enter high limit. 7. Calibration - This feature works for analog inputs (4- 5-Alarm Reset Time: 20mA, 0-5 volts, or temperature) only. The default analog setting is 1.000. The calibration feature acts as 1) Return to Input menu. Press 5 for Alarm a multiplier of that value.

  • Page 43: Sound

    SOUND [6] SOUND PARAMETERS 1) Press Program. Express II allows you to listen to sound levels through its built-in microphone when you call in for a status report. Express II also monitors the sound levels through its built-in PROGRAM microphone. When the current sound level suddenly exceeds the normal sound level, Express II can be pro- 2) Press Sound.

  • Page 44: Alarm Reset Time

    If the alarm reset time is programmed to 0 seconds, the 5-Alarm Reset Time: feature is disabled. Express II will not restart the dial out 1) Press 5 for Alarm Reset Time. regardless of how long the alarm exists. 2) Enter hours. 6.

  • Page 45: Power

    POWER [7] POWER PARAMETERS AC POWER Express II monitors AC power failure and low battery condition. Power monitoring and low battery 1) Press Program. monitoring is explained below. 1= AC Power PROGRAM 2= Battery 2) Press Power. Power Failure 1. Power Failure Monitoring enable/disable - This command enables or disables the power failure POWER detection.

  • Page 46: Battery

    Battery Low 2) Enter the list of position numbers, (1-48), for those contacts to be dialed by Express 1. Battery monitoring enable/disable - This com- II in the event of AC Power Failure.(Failure mand enables or disables the battery low detection. monitor must be enabled.
  • Page 47 3) Enter list of dial out selection. Press individual position numbers. (1-48) Press Enter. 4) When all position numbers in list are entered, press Enter again. 5) The default is all contacts. Press 99 for the default. ® Sensaphone Express II User's Manual...

  • Page 48: Outputs

    OUTPUTS [8] OUTPUT PARAMETERS 1) Press Program. Up to 16 outputs may be installed in Express II. 1. Manual - This type of output is turned on/off manually by PROGRAM the user. It is available only if you purchased an output card for the Express II.

  • Page 49: Data Log

    DATA LOG [9] DATA LOG PARAMETERS Express II has two logging features, the Input Log and the Activity Log. The Data Log features require the use of a 1-Input/Output Log: printer with a serial port. If either data log is enabled, Express II will send information to the serial port to be 1) Press Program.

  • Page 50: System

    SYSTEM PARAMETERS SYSTEM [0] 1) Press Program. The following parameters determine the functioning of various system features. PROGRAM 1. Password - The password is a security feature that you may program to prevent unauthorized access to Express II’s 2) Press System. programming.

  • Page 51: Callback Acknowledgment

    5. Callback acknowledgment: When Call Cancel is enabled, Express II will stop dialing out when the alarm clears, even if the alarm has not yet been 1) Press 5 for Callback Acknowledge. acknowledged. When Call Cancel is disabled, Express II 2) Enter 1 to enable.

  • Page 52: Security

    SECURITY SECURITY PARAMETERS Express II allows you to lock the keyboard using the system To Lock: password to prevent unauthorized personnel from making programming changes using the keypad or via Touch-Tone 1) Press Program. phone. Inquiry, status and alarm reports may be obtained 2) Press Lock/Unlock key.
  • Page 53 NOTES ® Sensaphone Express II User's Manual...

  • Page 54: Chapter 6: Operation

    CHAPTER 6: OPERATION After installation and programming is completed, the Express II is fully operational. This chapter explains the sequence of events that occur during an alarm dialout to illustrate how the Express II operates. Alarm Detection, Dial-out and Acknowledgment Generally, an alarm event is structured in the following manner: Express II detects a change at the sensor.
  • Page 55 Indicator Variable Factors Express II Detects a Change at the Sensor Light Changes • Express II detects a change in the Input Type and from monitored condition (from the sensor wired Configuration steady to one of the inputs). This is considered green to an alert condition , and does not qualify as blinking...
  • Page 56 Indicator III. Dial-out Begins Variable Factors Light • The dial-out process is activated as soon Call Delay: Red light as the Call Delay time expires (if the alarm Expired continues has not been cancelled at the Express II’s blinking installation site.) The dial-out begins with the first selected telephone number, and proceeds sequentially, through the remaining telephone numbers listed in the...
  • Page 57 Indicator Variable Factors The Alarm is Acknowledged Light • At any time after a valid alarm is Local, On-site Red light blinks until alarm Acknowledgment determined, the alarm may be acknowl- is acknowledged edged at the Express II’s installation site, by pressing ALARM CANCEL.
  • Page 58 Indicator Variable Factors The Alarm is Acknowledged Light • Callback: The Express II waits 10 rings Tone or Pulse Red light blinks until Callback before answering to guard against random alarm is Acknowledgment: acknowledgment. If an answering device acknowledged TAD Enabled is connected to the same line as the Express II and TAD is enabled, the Express II will answer on the first ring.
  • Page 59 NOTES ® Sensaphone Express II User's Manual...

  • Page 60: Chapter 7: Other Keypad Functions

    CHAPTER 7: OTHER KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Inquiring INQUIRING: The same menu system that is used for programming the Express 1) Press Inquire. II is also used to verify programming. To check the programming of a particular parameter, just follow the same steps as if program- ming, except start with the INQUIRE key instead of the PRO- INQUIRE GRAM key.

  • Page 61: Inquire Alarms

    Inquire Alarms: 6) Dump Programming is useful only when a To check alarm information, press INQUIRE and then ALARMS. printer with a serial port is If there are any unacknowledged alarms, the Express II will connected to the Express recite which input alarms have not been acknowledged. Other- II.

  • Page 62: Chapter 8: Reaching Express Ii By Telephone

    CHAPTER 8: REACHING EXPRESS II BY TELEPHONE Express II is at your disposal whenever you need it - no matter where you are. And it's as easy as dialing your telephone! All you need is your Express II's phone number and a Touch-Tone phone.

  • Page 63: Special Keys

    Special Keys: Press the "star" button(*) once to repeat the current menu. Press the "star" button(**) twice to repeat the previous menu. Use the "pound" button(#) as the Enter key. Notes regarding uses of the "Star" Button[*]: During the programming of Phone Contact Numbers, the "Star"...

  • Page 64: Phone Contact List

    PHONE CONTACT LIST NAME PHONE NUMBER SCHEDULE* IGHT EEKEND *Schedule Options: Schedule 1: ALL. Schedule 2: 1-24=DAY, 25-48=NIGHT. Schedule 3: 1-16=DAY. 17-32=NIGHT. 33-48=WEEKENDS for further information see “Phone Parameters” in Chapter 5.
  • Page 65 PHONE CONTACT LIST NAME PHONE NUMBER SCHEDULE* All/Day Night Weekend *Schedule Options: Schedule 1: ALL. Schedule 2: 1-24=DAY, 25-48=NIGHT. Schedule 3: 1-16=DAY. 17-32=NIGHT. 33-48=WEEKENDS for further information see “Phone Parameters” in Chapter 5.

  • Page 66: Programming Summary

    PROGRAMMING SUMMARY I. PHONE A. Calling Schedule 1. all 2. days and nights a. enter day hours; enter day minutes b. enter night hours; enter night minutes 3. day, night, and weekends a. enter day hours; enter day minutes b. enter night hours; enter night minutes B.
  • Page 67 II. DIAL OUT A. Dialing method 1. pulse 2. tone 3. automatic B. Retries on Busy 1. enter number of retries on busy C. Message Repeats 1. enter number of times alarm message will repeat for each call D. Maximum Number of Calls 1.
  • Page 68 III. DIAL IN A. Rings Until Answer 1. enter number of rings until Express II answers (see section on TAD in Chapter Five) B. Telephone Answering Device (TAD) 1. enable 2. disable Programming Summary...
  • Page 69 IV. MESSAGES A. Record ID Message 1. speak message B. Record Input Message 1. enter input number 2. speak message C. Record Output Message 1. enter output number 2. speak message D. Message Length 1. enter 5 2. enter 7 3.
  • Page 70 V. INPUTS A. Enter Input Number (1-40) 1. enable/disable 2. input type a. normally closed b. normally open c. pulse count d. 4-20 milliamp 1. enter table low limit 2. enter table high limit e. 0-5 volt 1. enter table low limit 2.
  • Page 71 VI. SOUND A. Listen-in Time 1. enter seconds (0-255) B. Sound Monitoring 1. disable 2. enable C. Sound Sensitivity 1. enter value (0-100) D. Recognition Time 1. enter hours 2. enter minutes 3. enter seconds E. Alarm Reset Time 1. enter hours 2.
  • Page 72 VII. AC POWER A. AC Power 1. failure monitor a. disable b. enable 2. power recognition time a. enter hours b. enter minutes c. enter seconds 3. alarm reset time a. enter hours b. enter minutes c. enter seconds 4. dial out selection a.
  • Page 73 VIII. OUTPUTS A. Enter Output Number 1. on-board output (output 0) a. manual b. automatic 2. optional outputs--manual a. off b. on ® Sensaphone Express II User's Manual...
  • Page 74 IX. DATA LOG A. Input Log 1. enable/disable 2. time between logs a. enter hours b. enter minutes c. enter seconds 3. number of inputs 4. line length B. Activity Logs 1. enable 2. disable Programming Summary...
  • Page 75 X. SYSTEM A. Password 1. enter password (up to 6 digits) B. Date and Time 1. enter month 2. enter day 3. enter year 4. enter hours 5. enter minutes 6. enter seconds C. Acknowledgment Code 1. enter code (3 digits; default=555) D.
  • Page 76 XI. SECURITY A. Lock 1. program 2. lock/unlock key 3. enter system password B. Unlock 1. program 2. lock/unlock key 3. enter system password Programming Summary...
  • Page 77 NOTES ® Sensaphone Express II User's Manual...

  • Page 78: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    • Other Monitoring Functions If you have tried the solutions outlined in this section and are not satisfied with the results, call Phonetics Technical Support at (610)558-2700, or follow the guidelines for shipping the Express II to Phonetics for service (see Appendix D).
  • Page 79 Problem Cause Solution Check the telephone number programming. Does your telephone system require a “9” to connect with an outside line? If you are on an older phone system, try setting the dialing method to “pulse.” If this doesn’t work, try setting it to “tone.” (See also “Dial Out Parameters”...
  • Page 80 The Express II’s number of 5. The Express II and Increase the “rings until answer” in the "rings until answer" is set to telephone answering Express II. device (sharing the the same number of rings as the telephone answering same line) answer device.
  • Page 81 Problem Cause Solution IV. OTHER Incorrect input normality. 1. Alarm status of input Reprogram the input type to the is incorrect. correct normality. See “Inputs” in Chapter Five. 2. The unit won't The call-cancel feature is Disable the Call Cancel feature. (See enabled.
  • Page 82 APPENDIX B: CHECKING YOUR EXPRESS II FOR PROPER OPERATION We recommend that you test your Sensaphone weekly to be sure it is functioning properly. This will ensure that when a problem arises the Sensaphone will be ready to alert the appropriate personnel.
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  • Page 84: Appendix B: Accessories

    APPENDIX C: ACCESSORIES The sensors listed below are available from Phonetics and represent the most commonly used input devices. Other dry contact sensors, designed for more specialized applications, may also be used. Commercial or industrial electrical supply houses can provide devices to monitor virtually any condition.
  • Page 85 NOTES Sensaphone ® Express II User's Manual...

  • Page 86: Appendix C: Engineering Specifications

    The system shall be a ® Sensaphone Express II by Phonetics, Inc. I/O Channel Attributes and Features A. Inputs The system shall come standard with 8 universal input channels. Up to 32 additional universal input channels may be installed by the user.
  • Page 87 All monitored channels, including built-in monitoring features, shall allow keyboard and remote touch-tone programming of pertinent operational data including, but not limited to: Input type (NO/NC, 4-20mA and 0-5V analog, pulse count, thermistor, time accumulator) High and Low limits (-9999 to +9999) Input recognition time (0 seconds to 12 hours) Alarm reset time (0 seconds to 12 hours) Phone Contacts list for each channel...
  • Page 88 C. Voice Messages The System shall have the ability to record, store and reproduce voice messages and to use those messages to articulate the location and status of the monitored chan- nels. In absence of user-recorded voice messages, the system shall articulate channel status using the internally resident vocabulary.
  • Page 89 the absence of AC power. (Actual battery backup performance is dependent upon the age of the battery, the ambient temperature, the charge condition, and the number of external devices being powered by the system.) C. Local Visual Indication Each input shall have a corresponding LED that will indicate the alarm and acknowl- edgment status of each input.
  • Page 90 The system shall be approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to UL Standard 1950 "Information Technology Equipment" and CSA Stan- dard 22.2 #950. Specifications subject to change without notice. © 1997 Phonetics, Inc. Phonetics, Inc. 901 Tryens Road Aston, PA 19014...
  • Page 91 NOTES Sensaphone ® Express II User's Manual...

  • Page 92: Appendix D: Returning The Express Ii For Service

    2) Call the Technical Service Department at (610)558-2700 prior to sending the unit to Phonetics for repair. If the unit must be sent to Phonetics for Servicing, please do the following: 1) Turn the power switch Off, disconnect all wiring and unplug the unit.
  • Page 93 ® Sensaphone Express II User's Manual...

  • Page 94: Warranty

    5. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state to the extent allowed by law expressly in lieu of any other express or implied warranty, condition, or guarantee. Effective date 07/01/90 Phonetics, Inc. Phonetics, Inc. Phonetics, Inc. Phonetics, Inc.

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