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SENSAPHONE
DESKTOP MONITORING SYSTEM
Stay informed and in control of vital environmental
conditions and processes with the fully-programmable
Sensaphone
Model 800.
®
LIT-0130
Model 800
User's Manual
®

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  • Page 1 SENSAPHONE ® DESKTOP MONITORING SYSTEM Model 800 User’s Manual Stay informed and in control of vital environmental conditions and processes with the fully-programmable Sensaphone Model 800. ® LIT-0130...
  • Page 2 SENSAPHONE ® Model 800 User’s Manual Version 1.6...
  • Page 3 SENSAPHONE assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. SENSAPHONE 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 4 Your Model 800 has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the unit: manual carefully. Be sure to save it for future reference.
  • Page 5 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® 2. Liquid has been spilled into the product or it has been following the operating instructions. shock from lightning. of the leak. these Instructions: 1. Use only the following type and size batteries: Alkaline, size C.
  • Page 6 Should the Model 800 cause harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company may temporarily...
  • Page 7 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does...
  • Page 8 equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, where the company’s inside wiring is associated with conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Designed for desktop or wall mounting, the Model 800 is simple to install, program and operate; no changes to standard electrical or telephone service are required. When connected to a telephone line, it will respond to an alarm by dialing up to four separate telephone numbers.

  • Page 20: Feature Summary

    Chapter 1: Introduction Feature Summary About This Manual included to speed understanding of programming and operation. event that problems are encountered.

  • Page 21: Led Indicators

    Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® Layout 5. Speaker 9. Alarm LED 11. Battery Compartment Door LED INDICATORS below are descriptions of how the LEDs work. System On LED Off: Unit is off LED Blinking: Unit is in Standby mode...

  • Page 22: Technical Support

    LED Blinking: Battery condition low condition Technical Support If any questions arise upon installation or operation of the Model at the number shown below, and have the following information: to 5:00 You may also email us at support@sensaphone.com. Sensaphone www.sensaphone.com...
  • Page 23 Correctly installing the Model 800 will ensure proper functioning installation process. dry area that provides space for wiring sensors to the screw terminals, near an AC power source and telephone line. Operating NOTE not install the Model 800 near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic or radioactive fields.

  • Page 24: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation through the telephone line and the 120 VAC power supply. recommend that additional protection be obtained for the unit and for any electronic equipment that is attached to your power that will plug into any standard 120 VAC outlet and a battery batteries.
  • Page 25 120 VAC outlet, and placed in storage, the batteries will continue to power the Model 800, discharging until they fail. Consequently, batteries should always be removed from the unit fol lowing disconnection from any 120 VAC outlet, prior to storage.
  • Page 26 Certain private telephone systems and public switching equipment may not accept the Model 800 dialing or may generate an unacceptable ring signal. In those cases, a dedicated line may be required. Consult the supplier of your telephone system if you encounter problems.
  • Page 27 Other programming options that apply to the microphone include setting the length of time before a high sound causes an alarm. the programmed length of time, the Model 800 will dial out with an alarm message.
  • Page 28 “Closed” refers to a continuous circuit Model 800 determines the way zones are configured by the type A zone configured as “temperature” is designed to evaluate a sensor’s location and compare that value to programmed high...
  • Page 29 Model 800 User’s Manual ® Important Note regarding Ultra-Low temperature freezers: If you are connecting the Sensaphone to an ultralow temperature contacts you can connect these directly to one of the zones on connection. After you have selected the sensor, loosen the screw of the alert from the unit, as long as the total resistance of the circuit is not greater than 50 ohms.
  • Page 30 When wiring several normally closed sensors on one zone, they must be connected in series. Connect one lead from the first other lead from the first sensor and connect it to one lead from last sensor and connect it to the common screw on the Model 800.
  • Page 31 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® switches to monitor the security of windows and doors. from each sensor and attach each to the corresponding common to run freely in open air; under such conditions, the Model...
  • Page 32 PAUSE LOCK MUTE If you plan to employ the Model 800 as a seasonal “watchdog” for a few months during the year, you must disconnect all wires from the unit completely to avoid damage to the circuitry when the unit is not in use. If the unit is unplugged but left in place with all the sensors still connected, the wires act as antennae that draw in any stray “electrical noise”...
  • Page 33 If you make a mistake by entering the wrong key, do not press another key until you hear the message “Error 1.” sequence. sure to follow these three steps first: 2. Install the batteries. 3. Connect the Model 800 to a telephone line.

  • Page 34: Chapter 3: Quick Start

    Chapter 3: Quick Start When these steps are completed, the Model 800 is fully operational and able to monitor temperature, high sound, AC power failure and battery backup condition; it can also be called programming. in their normal positions before proceeding—refer to Chapter 5, Section 5.1.
  • Page 35 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® It is recommended that you set the ID number to reflect the telephone number on which the Model 800 is installed. ID NUMBER POWER digits as they are pressed. INTERCALL CALL VOICE DELAY REPS...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3: Quick Start telephone number entry. Model 800 will respond: “Enter number.” CALL VOICE INTERCALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS CALIBRATE TEMP LIMITS LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME Enter the complete telephone number using the number keys. CALL...
  • Page 37 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® TEMP LIMITS corresponds to the temperature zone being programmed. CALL VOICE INTERCALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME “Enter low temperature limit.” Using the number keys, enter a value for low temperature If a negative number is required, first press *, then enter the number.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3: Quick Start VOICE INTERCALL CALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME ID NUMBER POWER “Enter.” ENTER accomplished, default settings for many more features take effect when the unit is first powered. You will be able to reprogram...
  • Page 39 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® 1. THE MODEL 800 DETECTS AN ALERT CONDITION An alert condition is not the same as waiting period to determine a valid alarm—the condition must if an alert condition has continue for the programmed time...
  • Page 40 Chapter 3: Quick Start...
  • Page 41 Model 800, including interrogation and resetting of the following: record custom messages for each of the eight Zones and an ID alarm, you will hear a personalized Voice Message identifying ID Message other identifier.

  • Page 42: Chapter 4: Communications Programming

    Chapter 4: Communications Programming MESSAGE ID NUMBER POWER 4. When the unit beeps, begin speaking your message into the time has elapsed; then it will play back your recorded message. You can shorten the message length by pressing WHAT MESSAGE ID NUMBER POWER Zone Messages are used to identify the device or condition...
  • Page 43 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® MESSAGE CALL VOICE INTERCALL REPS TIME DELAY MAX CALLS CALIBRATE TEMP LIMITS LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK TIME SOUND 4. When the unit beeps, begin speaking your message into the time has elapsed; then it will play back your recorded message.
  • Page 44 Model 800 called from a remote location, it always begins its message with the identification number:...
  • Page 45 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® ID NUMBER POWER pressed. CALL VOICE INTERCALL TIME DELAY REPS MAX CALLS CALIBRATE TEMP LIMITS LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME ID NUMBER POWER “Enter.” ENTER WHAT...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4: Communications Programming ID NUMBER POWER In the event of an alarm, the numbers are dialed sequentially, 1 through 8. Begin programming the first telephone number by assigning it to the key labeled with the number 1 on the keypad, and continue to assign any other telephone numbers in numerical order.
  • Page 47 CALL VOICE REPS TIME DELAY MAX CALLS CALIBRATE TEMP LIMITS LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME Model 800 will recite the corresponding telephone number. If there is no number programmed for a particular key, the unit will respond: “No number.”...
  • Page 48 Chapter 4: Communications Programming PHONE NUMBER number you want to erase. CALL VOICE INTERCALL REPS TIME DELAY MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME “Number # erased.” ENTER simulating an alarm dialout to any programmed telephone programming is correct and also for troubleshooting dialing problems.
  • Page 49 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® TEST °F/°C VOICE INTERCALL CALL DELAY REPS TIME ENTER MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME for voice calls, or send its ID number for pager calls. TEST °F/°C ID NUMBER...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4: Communications Programming type of dialing, in either pulse or tone, depending upon the type of SENSOR ON/OFF PHONE NUMBER “Tone” to indicate that tone dialing is enabled, or “Pulse” to indicate that pulse dialing is on and enabled. Special dialing sequences allow: outside line.
  • Page 51 See section 4.5.4 for special instructions on dialing to a beeper or pager. Code 1 Pager Code 2 Wait-For-Answer your Sensaphone to call the main number, then wait for an answer will not speak it’s voice message until the telephone is answered...
  • Page 52 Chapter 4: Communications Programming useful when your telephone service only supports pulse dialing, dialing a numeric pager or navigating a voice menu. PHONE NUMBER...
  • Page 53 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® the new telephone number entry. Model 800 will respond: “Enter number.” CALL VOICE INTERCALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS CALIBRATE TEMP LIMITS LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME Model 800 will recite the digit.
  • Page 54 Model 800 will recite the digits as they are pressed. CALL VOICE INTERCALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE RECOGNITION LISTEN TIME CLOCK TIME SOUND ID NUMBER POWER 800 will say “pound” or “star” each time the key is pressed. RINGS TEST °F/°C “Enter.” ENTER...
  • Page 55 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® Your Sensaphone can be programmed to send an alarm message command. telephone number. through its speaker and send you a message that includes the If your paging provider is answered by a voice prompt which...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4: Communications Programming telephone rings before the Model 800 will answer an incoming “Enter number.” RINGS Using the number keys, enter a value. CALL VOICE INTERCALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND...
  • Page 57 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® operation of the Model 800 with your telephone answering NOTE connected to the same telephone line as the Model 800. SENSOR ON/OFF RINGS “TAD On.” “TAD Off,” 2. Determine the number of rings your telephone answering number than the number of rings set on your answering machine.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4: Communications Programming answered by the telephone answering device, allowing it to Model 800 can be accessed remotely, by telephone, to obtain the Dial the telephone number of the Model 800. Let the telephone ring once and then hang up.
  • Page 59 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® readings, saying, “Listen for (programmed time entered).” NOTE level. See Chapter 5, Section 5.10 through Section 5.11.1. “Enter seconds.” LISTEN TIME SOUND recite the digits as they are pressed. CALL VOICE INTERCALL REPS TIME...
  • Page 60 LISTEN TIME SOUND Call Delay is the programmed length of time the Model 800 Model 800’s installation site to respond to and cancel an alarm audibly repeat its “alarm” Call Delay is 30 seconds. Call Delay can be programmed from 0...
  • Page 61 “Enter.” ENTER WHAT CALL DELAY When the Model 800 dials out to report an alarm, it also audibly Mute command allows you to turn off the speaker at the Model is used to prevent intruders or unauthorized persons from hearing...
  • Page 62 Chapter 4: Communications Programming SENSOR ON/OFF CODE LOCK MUTE “Mute On” to indicate that Local Voice Mute is enabled, or “Mute Off” to indicate that it is disabled. Local Voice Mute. of times the alarm message is repeated per phone call during repetitions.
  • Page 63 WHAT VOICE REPS Model 800 waits in calling subsequent telephone numbers. only after alarm dial-out to the first telephone number fails to be acknowledged time is 1 minute. If an incoming telephone call is made to the Model 800 during...
  • Page 64 Chapter 4: Communications Programming INTERCALL TIME “Enter minutes.” 3. Using the number keys, enter the minutes. CALL VOICE INTERCALL REPS TIME DELAY MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE RECOGNITION LISTEN TIME CLOCK SOUND TIME ID NUMBER POWER “Enter seconds.” ENTER recites the digits as you press them. CALL VOICE INTERCALL...
  • Page 65 WHAT INTERCALL TIME calling attempts by the Model 800 in the event of an alarm. When cycle through your programmed telephone numbers until the will be made as a result of any alarms; if more than one alarm is from zero, until the programmed number of calling attempts are completed.
  • Page 66 Chapter 4: Communications Programming MAX CALLS “Enter number.” recite the digits as you press them. VOICE INTERCALL CALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS CALIBRATE TEMP LIMITS LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME ID NUMBER POWER “Enter.” ENTER WHAT MAX CALLS until you program the current time.
  • Page 67 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® CLOCK will recite the digits as they are pressed. CALL VOICE INTERCALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK TIME SOUND ID NUMBER POWER “am” say “pm.” OUTPUT ENTER...
  • Page 68 Chapter 4: Communications Programming CLOCK unauthorized changes to the Model 800’s programming. When the Security Code is activated, all keyboard programming is key, but the keyboard must be unlocked, via the Security Code, before any programming changes are possible. CODE...
  • Page 69 MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE RECOGNITION LISTEN TIME CLOCK SOUND TIME ID NUMBER POWER ENTER If the correct code is entered, the Model 800 will say “OK.” If the wrong code is entered, the Model 800 will say “Error 2.”...

  • Page 70: Chapter 5: Alarm Programming

    Calibrate temperature In preparing the Model 800 to sense an alert condition, the zones zone normality, sensors are first wired to the terminal strip at the 8 zones and establish normal settings. Any change in the status of alert condition.
  • Page 71 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® been wired to the Model 800, make sure that the door or window to be monitored is shut before configuring is advisable to block all sources of motion from the sensor before and during configuration.
  • Page 72 Chapter 5: Alarm Programming WHAT CONFIG to an alert condition. An enabled zone will respond to an alert to be monitored, but is not critical enough to be programmed SENSOR ON/OFF “Alarm Disabled” to indicate disabled or “Alarm Enabled” to indicate enabled. CALL VOICE INTERCALL...
  • Page 73 If a zone is disabled, the word “Alarm Disabled” immediately follows the number recited for that zone. If disabled, the Model 800 recites: “Zone 3, the Alarm is Disabled” for zone 3. If enabled, the Model 800 recites: “Zone 3—OK,”...
  • Page 74 Chapter 5: Alarm Programming RECOGNITION TIME programmed. CALL VOICE INTERCALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS CALIBRATE TEMP LIMITS LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME “Enter minutes.” “5” on the CALL VOICE INTERCALL REPS TIME DELAY MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK...
  • Page 75 CALL VOICE INTERCALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME zone. for each zone configured as temperature. Limits can range from 800 will dial out with an alarm message. Default settings are: 10°...
  • Page 76 Chapter 5: Alarm Programming TEMP LIMITS corresponds to the temperature zone being programmed. CALL VOICE INTERCALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK SOUND TIME “Enter low temperature limit.” 4. Using the number keys, enter a value for low temperature CALL VOICE INTERCALL...
  • Page 77 Begin by following the key sequence shown in Section 5.4.1, and when prompted to enter the high or low temperature value: responding to a high temperature alarm. Model 800 from responding to a low temperature alarm. WHAT TEMP LIMITS temperature zone.
  • Page 78 SENSOR ON/OFF “Degrees Celsius” TEST °F/°C Model 800 responds: “Degrees Fahrenheit” scale is in effect. NOTE versa, the change applies to all zones configured to read temperature. When switching temperature scales it is important to reset high and low temperature lim reset temperature limits.
  • Page 79 “negative.” are pressed. CALL VOICE INTERCALL REPS TIME DELAY MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE RECOGNITION LISTEN TIME CLOCK SOUND TIME ID NUMBER POWER “Enter.” ENTER NOTE could be affecting normal operation of the Model 800. Call Sensaphone for technical assistance.
  • Page 80 Chapter 5: Alarm Programming WHAT CALIBRATE temperature zone. CALL VOICE INTERCALL REPS TIME DELAY MAX CALLS Current temperature readings for each temperature zone may be and the actual temperature detected by the attached sensor, for all WHAT TEST °F/°C...
  • Page 81 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® enables or disables the power failure detection feature.When enabled, the Model 800 will monitor power and dial out when AC failure. SENSOR ON/OFF ID NUMBER POWER “Power Alarm Disabled” to indicate that the power alarm is disabled, or “Power Alarm Enabled”...
  • Page 82 Chapter 5: Alarm Programming RECOGNITION TIME “Enter minutes.” ID NUMBER POWER Model 800 will recite the digits as they are pressed. CALL VOICE INTERCALL DELAY REPS TIME MAX CALLS CALIBRATE TEMP LIMITS RECOGNITION LISTEN TIME CLOCK SOUND TIME ID NUMBER POWER “Enter seconds.”...
  • Page 83 ID NUMBER POWER sound that will cause the Model 800 to respond to an alarm and if it is installed in an area with a relatively high noise level, or where a loud noise occurs frequently but is not associated with an alarm.
  • Page 84 Chapter 5: Alarm Programming 4. Using the number keys, enter a value for sound sensitivity. CALL VOICE INTERCALL REPS TIME DELAY MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK TIME SOUND ID NUMBER POWER “Enter.” ENTER WHAT CALIBRATE sensitivity level. LISTEN TIME SOUND 8 seconds.
  • Page 85 TIME MAX CALLS TEMP LIMITS CALIBRATE LISTEN TIME RECOGNITION CLOCK TIME SOUND ID NUMBER POWER ENTER 8 seconds. WHAT RECOGNITION TIME reciting the Sound Recognition time LISTEN TIME SOUND sound limit, the Model 800 will respond with an alert condition.
  • Page 86 Chapter 5: Alarm Programming NOTE SENSOR ON/OFF “Sound Alarm Disabled” to indicate disabled or “Sound Alarm Enabled” to indicate enabled. LISTEN TIME SOUND When tripping an alarm is unavoidable, yet a true alert condition can be temporarily suppressed. especially convenient when an alert condition is created upon local keypad.
  • Page 87 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® tripping an alarm. STATUS Sound as unused, which will prohibit them from going into that programming for the selected Zone will be preserved when the Zone is marked as “unusued” and will not be reconfigured if automatic Zone configuration is activated.

  • Page 88: Chapter 6: Acknowledgment, Status Report & Remote Access

    When the Model 800 dials out with an alarm message, it will request acknowledgment before hanging up. Acknowledgment indicates to the unit that the alarm message has been received.
  • Page 89 Model 800 will respond: “Error, Enter Acknowledgement code.” If you do not enter the acknowledgement a second time the is still not acknowledged until you call back. You have a unit back and enter the “555”...
  • Page 90 You answer the call with a rotary or pulse telephone, and do the following: must wait for 10 rings—this signals the Model 800 to When the Model 800 answers your return call, it announces the “Alarm Acknowledged.” the alarm has been acknowledged.
  • Page 91 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® STATUS “Hello. This is 555-1234 (or the programmed ID), (Custom ID Message).” “It is now 12:15 (or the current time).” Each zone identifies itself by reciting the zone number and it’s associated voice message.
  • Page 92 In addition to high sound and Hello, this is 555-1234; “this is the Sensaphone 800 at ACME Greenhouse, 225 Oak Street” It is now 8:45 PM Zone 1, “Temperature in greenhouse”, 110 degrees Fahrenheit,...
  • Page 93 1 and 3 are detecting alarms. AC power and Sound Level Hello, this is 555-1234; “this is the Sensaphone 800 at ACME Greenhouse, 225 Oak Street” It is now 8:45 PM Zone 1, “Temperature in greenhouse”, the alarm is disabled, it...
  • Page 94 “The batteries are OK,” if over 8.2 Volts. “The batteries are low,” “Replace batteries,” You can issue a number of commands to the 800 remotely using command mode. Commands are available to perform the following functions: monitoring NOTE: If a security code is enabled, the 800 will prompt you with “Enter security code.”...

  • Page 95: Enable/Disable Zones

    Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® tone telephone. See typical telephone keypad layout below. Many of the commands use three letters that represent an supported. Commands are listed in both character and numeric programming telephone numbers. Enable/Disable Zones or disabled state.
  • Page 96 Chapter 6: Acknowledgment, Status Report & Remote Access Limit for any Zone. Description Description dialout telephone numbers. You may need to use the Special Dialing Codes below. Code 2: Wait for answer Description Description Description Description...
  • Page 97 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® Control the Relay Output Off. Description Description Description Request Status Report Description Hang-up telephone line. Description...

  • Page 98: Chapter 7: Operation

    Chapter 7: Operation After installation and programming is completed, the Model 800 that occur during an alarm dialout to illustrate how the Model 800 operates. Generally, an alarm event is structured in the following manner: at the sensor. II. A valid alarm is recognized.
  • Page 99 Exists made. Call Delay: Activated cancel a valid alarm at the Model 800’s An audible voice message indicates Alarm Message: personnel acknowledge the alarm within Audible, On-site the Call Delay time, the Model 800...
  • Page 100 Model 800 to detect whether Activated or not the telephone call is answered. After 10 rings, or if a busy signal is encountered, the Model 800 will hang up, wait the Max Calls: Model 800 dials out sequentially, through Activated...
  • Page 101 Acknowledgment: Within Intercall “Error, enter acknowledgement code.” Time If the Model 800 does not receive the acknowledgement code a second time, it says “error, goodbye” and hangs up. the Model 800 back within the period to acknowledge the alarm. If Local...
  • Page 102 TAD Enabled ring. It will recite any unacknowledged alarms, then say: “Alarm acknowledged, goodbye.” When the Model 800 hangs up, the alarm are received by an answering machine dialout sequence; it waits the Intercall are dialed sequentially, and this cycle...
  • Page 103 It is currently installed at your place of business. You answer the telephone and hear the following message: “Hello, this is 555-5674. This is the Sensaphone 800 at John’s Printing Express. It is now 12:30 A . Zone two, back door security sensor, alarm exists, it is not okay.”...

  • Page 104: Chapter 8: Controlling The Output

    Chapter 8: Controlling the Output below: Figure 1: Relay output connected to alarm automatic modes allow the output to automatically turn on and off based on individual alarms or any alarm. In manual mode the tone phone. A description of each mode is described below. 8.1 Output Modes Output on when zone 1 goes into alarm.
  • Page 105 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® acknowledged. when alarm is acknowledged. Output on when zone 8 goes into alarm. Off when alarm is acknowledged. Output on when a Sound alarm occurs. Off when alarm is acknowledged. acknowledged. Phone Output on when phone line is unplugged for more than 15 seconds.
  • Page 106 Chapter 8: Controlling the Output ENTER when Mode * is selected, the 800 will simply say “Automatic on Alarm,” meaning that the output will automatically turn on when any alarm occurs. WHAT OUTPUT PAUSE...
  • Page 107 SENSOR PAUSE ON/OFF of the output. Note: If the 800 says “Error,” the output is not programmed for manual mode. recite the Output Status If you keep your cottage or cabin open all year around, or if you do not drain your pipes and add antifreeze to your plumbing, you...
  • Page 108 Sensaphone thermostat has been carefully chosen to work with the model 800 to allow remote control between normal or vacation mode. You...
  • Page 109 Use a wire nut to complete this connection. Connect the positive wire from the power supply to the “C” terminal on the model 800. Step 4: Program the Thermostat. thermostat. Be sure to program settings for both normal and vacation modes.
  • Page 110 LCD. Normal to indicate that Normal or Moon icon will appear on the thermostat LCD. Call the Sensaphone. When the unit answers, it will begin reciting Suitcase icon will appear and blink on the thermostat LCD. or Moon icon will appear on the thermostat LCD.
  • Page 111 By connecting these two thermostats together in a parallel fashion, and by passing the low voltage supply through the Sensaphone (See Figure 1), you can remotely or locally decide which thermostat is in control of your furnace. It is recommended that the “away” thermostat be connected to the Output ON = Home and Output OFF = Away 800.
  • Page 112 Chapter 8: Controlling the Output Note for installation assistance. Using X10 technology, you can remotely activate any electrical device or appliance in your home through your Sensaphone. X10 technology is a suite of control modules that plug into your ZONES Powerflash...
  • Page 113 Model 800 User’s Manual ® sensors such as door contacts, motion sensors, or water sensors. from your sensors to your Sensaphone. Consult a qualified electrician or your heating professional for assistance with locating your remote sensors or contact your Sensaphone dealer.

  • Page 114: Appendix A: Weekly Testing

    Appendix A: Weekly Testing We recommend that you test your Sensaphone weekly to be sure arises the Sensaphone will be ready to alert the appropriate personnel. unit’s ability to answer the phone and speak a message. It will also verify that all of the zones are reading properly, the sensors.
  • Page 115 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® then be sure to test the smoke alarm to make sure that the telephone numbers. shown below. (See “Test Log” at the end of this manual.)

  • Page 116: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    Most problems with the Model 800 are easy to identify and quickly corrected, and are found under the following general headings:...
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  • Page 126: Appendix C: 800 Quick Reference

    Appendix C: Quick Reference Appendix C: 800 QUICK REFERENCE Parameter Description Key Sequence* Range Default Call Delay Time delay until [SET] or [WHAT IS] Min: 00:00 00:30 first call is made + [CALL DELAY] Max 60:00 (min:sec) (min:sec) Voice Reps...
  • Page 127 Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® Range/ Parameter Description Key Sequence* Response Default Telephone Answering [SENSOR ON/OFF] Enable / Disable Disabled + [TAD] Device Compatibility ID Number [SET] + [ID NUMBER] 0-16 number Dialout Test Permits testing of dialout [SET] + [TEST]+ [1-8]...
  • Page 128 Appendix C: Quick Reference Parameter Description Key Sequence Response Default Speaker Mute Turns off the speaker during [SENSOR ON/OFF] On or Off + [MUTE] alarm conditions Designating a Zone Removes the zone from [SENSOR ON/OFF] On or Off status and alarm reports + [SET} + {zone #] Unused Zone Enable/...

  • Page 129: Sensor / Switch

    Sensaphone, and represent the most commonly used zone devices. Other dry contact sensors, designed for more specialized applications, may also be used. Commercial or industrial electrical supply houses further information, contact Sensaphone Customer Service at PART # SENSOR / SWITCH...

  • Page 130: Appendix E: Specifications

    : 10 bits ±2 LSB diode clamps. Microphone and detecting high sound levels. Phone Interface are disconnected in the event that the 800 must dial out for an alarm. fuse LED Indicator System On Phone In Use: On steady when the telephone line is being used.

  • Page 131: Relay Output

    Sensaphone Model 800 User’s Manual ® Alarm : On steady when the battery is in good condition. Blinks when the battery is low. Off when the battery must be replaced. Relay Output Power Supply Power Supply Power Consumption: 1.5 Watts...
  • Page 132 Appendix D: Specifications Standards Standards Standards Standards Canadian Safety Standards...
  • Page 133 In the event that the Model 800 does not function properly, we suggest that you do the following: malfunction. to sending the unit to Sensaphone for repair. If the unit must be sent to Sensaphone for Servicing, please do the following: batteries, and disconnect all sensors from the alert zones.
  • Page 134 Test Log Test Log...
  • Page 135 Sensaphone Model 400 User’s Manual ®...
  • Page 136 Sensaphone 400 & 800 Technical Specifications INPUT ZONES POWER SUPPLY Number of Zones: 400 - 4, 800 - 8 Power Supply: 120VAC/9VDC 60Hz 6W wall plug-in transformer w/6’ cord. Zone Connector: terminal block Power Consumption: 1.5 Watts Zone Types: Power Protection: Metal Oxide Varistor N.O./N.C.
  • Page 137 Alarm limits are adjustable from -30° presence of water on a horizontal surface. Independently to 130° F. Works with all Sensaphone products. Does not powered by internal lithium batteries. The batteries should come with wire.
  • Page 138 Additional 10’ of Water Rope......FGD-0063 Dual Setback Thermostat For use with the Model 400 and 800, this is Infrared Motion Detection Sensor a “setback”...

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