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Model 1550 SentriMax
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  • Page 1 Model 1550 SentriMax Product Manual 025-9305H...

  • Page 2: Software License

    Zetron's warranty covers parts and Zetron factory labor. Buyer must provide written notice to Zetron within the warranty period of any defect. If the defect is not the result of improper or excessive use, or improper...

  • Page 3: Compliance Statements

    Warning! For your safety and the protection of the equipment, observe these STOP precautions when installing or servicing Zetron equipment: • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or included in documentation. • Only technically qualified service personnel are permitted to install or service the equipment.

  • Page 4: Release History

    Warning! Shipping the lead acid battery and/or battery charger back to STOP the factory inside the NEMA enclosure will cause damage to the enclosure, battery, and/or charger. Zetron will charge the sender for any damage incurred as a result. Release History...
  • Page 5 Contents Contents...
  • Page 6 Contents 025-9305H...
  • Page 7 Introduction SentriMax is a powerful, full-featured, wireless, industrial voice alarm system. Users can monitor and control processes, sites, or operations via phone or radio. SentriMax features automatic alarming through phone, speaker, or radio with natural recorded voice stored in solid state memory. Modular inputs and outputs, industrial lightweight NEMA 4X enclosure, built in keypad and display, and battery backed operation make SentriMax a versatile remote alarm processor.
  • Page 8 Introduction The following diagram shows the common configuration of an alarm system using the Model 1550. DTMF Radio Pager alarm text can be Control Relays displayed on front panel Check Status Voice alarms can be Receive Voice Alarms played through speaker Pager SentriMax Two-tone...
  • Page 9 Applications • Optional two-tone sequential and POCSAG display paging • Optional TAP paging for dial access paging • Optional scheduling of calls based on time of day, day of week, holidays • Optional time/date stamped event logging to a printer Applications The Model 1550 is suitable for use in many different situations.

  • Page 10: Terms And Definitions

    Introduction Terms and Definitions The following terms and definitions are frequently used in this manual. Term Description Acknowledge A command given by a user to signal to the SentriMax that an alarm message has been received. The command may or may not stop the alarm reporting.

  • Page 11: Menu Paths

    Conventions Conventions This section describes some of the text formatting conventions used in this manual. Menu Paths This manual gives the menu paths for all commands the user can enter from SentriMax’s front panel menus. The format is: Main Menu | Level 1 Menu | Level 2 Menu For example, to specify whether SentriMax uses pulse or tone dialing, the front panel menu path is: Setup | Phone Setup | Dialing Method...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    DTMF power output to PSTN: -1dBm DTMF output signal: 100msec on/100msec off RS-232 Interface TX, RX, and ground (Zetron or PC compatible) Adjustable baud rate 8 bit with one stop bit and no parity no hardware or software flow control...

  • Page 13: Electrical Limits

    Specifications Electrical Limits Maximum Input max input into any input Discrete input levels < 0.8V low, > 2V high Discrete output Open collector type 100mA typical sink current 45VDC max collector voltage Analog input levels 0 to 5V or 4 to 20mA 20mV or 80μA resolution Battery 12V, 7amp-hour, lead-acid gel cell...
  • Page 14 Introduction 025-9305H...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Hardware Installation This section gives a step-by-step procedure for installing the SentriMax hardware. Installation of the hardware requires disassembly of the unit so that holes for cables may be drilled into the enclosure. It is also easier to install the AC power cable and radio with the unit dismantled.
  • Page 16 Installation be mounted (on the enclosure, on the wall, or outside). Decide on the size and number of holes that will need to be made through the enclosure. Determine if the enclosure needs to maintain its water resistance and, if so, choose couplings and cable grips that will maintain a water tight connection (many couplings such as made by Thomas &...
  • Page 17 Hardware Figure 2: Model 1550 Radio and Battery Installation...
  • Page 18 Installation Figure 3: Model 1550 System Block Diagram 025-9305H...

  • Page 19: Installation Preparation

    Hardware Installation Preparation Tools required for installation include: device for cutting holes through the NEMA enclosure for cables, drill bit and drill for radio mounting (if needed), medium size flat head screw driver, and medium size Phillips head screw driver. ♦...
  • Page 20 Installation immediately and begin its alert call sequence. Calls in progress by local personnel will be terminated. The line will be released only after SentriMax is finished. Radio The radio should be the first device mounted on the panel. The maximum dimensions for the radio - including cable strain relief - are 7"...
  • Page 21 Note The RS-232 jumpers on the front panel board are configured for a Zetron cable and may need to be moved to support an IBM- compatible cable. 6. Attach the yellow AC Fail cable from the charger board connector TB1 pin 5 to the radio interface connector P1 pin 1 on the main front panel board (this is the radio interface connector).
  • Page 22 Installation for the charger board to operate. See Charger Board on page 188 for the Charger Board Connector pin-outs. The standard supplied battery is a 7 amp-hour, lead-acid, gel cell. The battery should be fully charged before using it. A complete charge takes 8 hours. A fully charged battery can provide 350mA (5% of the battery capacity) continuously for 20 hours.
  • Page 23 Hardware A few final notes about lead-acid batteries; if the battery is deep discharged too many times, the battery capacity will be reduced. Batteries should not be stored more than nine months without recharging them. Temperatures above 50º C (122º F) reduce battery life. Note that the unit should not be made air tight since the battery may leak small amounts of hydrogen gas if overcharged.

  • Page 24: Voice Memory

    Each voice component provides 1 minute of recording/playback capability. A maximum of four options can be placed in the SentriMax. If this option was installed by Zetron, this installation description can be skipped. The optional voice components must be placed sequentially on the front panel board in locations: U2, U3, U4, and U5.

  • Page 25: Telephone Modem

    The real time clock option allows the user to route time stamped alarms to a printer and setup call scheduling. If this option was installed by Zetron, this installation description can be skipped. This option must mounted on the front panel board. The option comes with a socket, the real time clock component, and a firmware PROM.
  • Page 26 Installation 025-9305H...

  • Page 27: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode This section gives a complete description of each of SentriMax’s configurable settings including menu paths for the front panel, DTMF command sequences, default values, valid ranges, and required options. SentriMax is a sophisticated device with a large number of configurable settings. Even though SentriMax does check for the correct number of digits in each DTMF command, and checks the entry values for out of range errors, it cannot prevent you from pressing the wrong keys.

  • Page 28: Miscellaneous Commands

    Setup Mode Miscellaneous Commands Exit Setup Mode Front panel: Press ESC DTMF command: 000# or press “*” key for two seconds This command causes the SentriMax to exit setup mode and do a software reset. After reset it resumes operating in running mode with the newly modified settings in effect. Always use the Exit command when you finish programming.

  • Page 29: Printer Logging

    System Settings Set Date Front panel: Setup | System Setup | Set Date DTMF command: 100mmddyy# mm = month (01 to 12) dd = day (01 to 31) yy = year (00 to 99) This command is used to initialize the date in SentriMax’s internal clock/calendar. The date is entered in month, day, year order.

  • Page 30: Modify User

    Setup Mode Clear Holiday Calendar Front panel: Setup | System Setup | Clear Holidays DTMF command: 103# The real time clock option allows SentriMax to call different lists of people depending on the time of day, day of week, and whether or not the date is a holiday (see Call List Settings on page 71).
  • Page 31 106[mm]# mm = optional voice message number (00 to Default: pre-recorded message “This is the Zetron SentriMax.” This command is used to assign a user defined voice message to identify the SentriMax. This message is played at the beginning of every alarm transmission that includes voice playback, and whenever a user enters the command mode from telephone or radio.

  • Page 32: Rs232 Baud Rate

    Setup Mode Mailbox Length Front panel: Setup | System Setup | Mailbox Length DTMF command: 107l[ll]# l[ll] = length in seconds (0 to 240) Default: 0 seconds The mailbox length is the amount of user definable voice storage that will be reserved for SentriMax’s voice mailbox.
  • Page 33 System Settings Assign All Call Lists Front panel: Setup | System Setup | All Call Lists DTMF command: 109[aa[bb[cc]]]# aa, bb, cc = optional call list numbers (01 to Default: This command is an easy way to assign the call lists used by all alarms. All’s Well Enable Front panel: Setup | System Setup | All’s Well | Enable...
  • Page 34 Setup Mode This setting, along with the All’s Well interval, allows you to schedule All’s Well calls at specific times of the day. For example, if you want the All’s Well report to be sent out at 7:00 AM, 3:00 PM and 11:00 PM, set the start time to 7:00 and the interval to 8 hours. All’s Well Call List(s) Front panel: Setup | System Setup | All’s Well | Call List(s)
  • Page 35 System Settings All’s Well Paging Text Front panel: Setup | System Setup | All’s Well | Paging Text DTMF command: 126[<pager text>]# <pager text> = up to 40 characters Default: blank This command specifies the text string that will be sent if there are POCSAG or TAP paging calls in the call list used by the All’s Well alarm.
  • Page 36 Setup Mode Panic Key Normal Message Front panel: Setup | System Setup | Panic Key | Normal Message DTMF command: 132[mm]# mm = optional voice message number (01 - 99) Default: pre-recorded message “Panic key normal.” Specifies the message that will be played when a user inquires about the status of the panic key alarm and the alarm is not active.
  • Page 37 System Settings Power Loss Enable Front panel: Setup | System Setup | Power Loss | Enable DTMF command: 140x# x = 0 to disable, 1 to enable Default: disabled Enables or disables AC power loss alarms. This alarm is triggered if the AC power is lost for longer than 1 minute.
  • Page 38 Setup Mode Power Loss Alarm Message Front panel: Setup | System Setup | Power Loss | Alarm Message DTMF command: 144[mm]# mm = optional voice message number (01 - 99) Default: pre-recorded message “Power loss.” This is the voice message that will be played for power loss alarm voice calls and for status inquiries if the power loss alarm is active.
  • Page 39 System Settings Low Battery Self Clear Front panel: Setup | System Setup | Low Battery | Self Clearing DTMF command: 151x# x = 0 to disable, 1 to enable Default: disabled This settings determines whether or not alerting for the low battery alarm will be automatically terminated (after at least one call is made) when the battery level returns to normal.
  • Page 40 Setup Mode Low Battery Paging Text Front panel: Setup | System Setup | Low Battery | Paging Text DTMF command: 155[<pager text>]# <pager text> = up to 40 characters Default: blank This command specifies the string of numbers or text that will be sent during POCSAG or TAP paging calls for the low battery alarm.
  • Page 41 System Settings High Temperature Call List(s) Front panel: Setup | System Setup | High Temp. | Call List(s) DTMF command: 162[aa[bb[cc]]]# aa, bb, cc = optional call list numbers (01 - 10) Default: no call list(s) specified This command specifies which call list(s) will be used to report high temperature alarms. High Temperature Normal Message Front panel: Setup | System Setup | High Temp.

  • Page 42: Phone Settings

    Setup Mode High Temperature DTMF String Front panel: Setup | System Setup | High Temp. | DTMF String DTMF command: 166[<DTMF string>]# <DTMF string> = up to 16 DTMF characters Default: blank During overdial and radio DTMF calls for the high temperature alarm, this string of DTMF digits is used.

  • Page 43: Dial Pause Time

    Phone Settings Answer Detection Front panel: Setup | Phone Setup | Answer Detect DTMF command: 172x# x = 0 to disable, 1 to enable Default: disabled This setting determines whether or not SentriMax will detect when an outgoing phone call has been answered by the called party.
  • Page 44 Setup Mode Incoming Rings Before Answer Front panel: Setup | Phone Setup | Incoming Rings DTMF command: 174n[n]# n[n] = number of rings before answer (1 to 20) Default: answer after 3 rings This setting determines the number of rings SentriMax must detect before it answers an incoming phone call.
  • Page 45 Phone Settings TAP Password Required Options: TAP paging Front panel: Setup | Phone Setup | TAP paging | Password DTMF command: 176t[pppppp]# t = paging terminal (1 to 3) pppppp = 0 to 6 character password Default: blank This is the password sent to the TAP paging terminal during a paging phone call. Not all paging terminals require a password, so you may need to leave this setting blank.
  • Page 46 Setup Mode TAP Baud Rate Required Options: TAP paging Front panel: Setup | Phone Setup | TAP Paging | Baud Rate DTMF command: 178tx# t = paging terminal (1 to 3) x = Baud rate designator (0 to 4) Default: 3 (4800 baud) This command sets the baud rate used for communications with the TAP paging terminal.

  • Page 47: Radio Settings

    Radio Settings Radio Settings Radio ID Front panel: Setup | Radio Setup | Radio ID DTMF command: 190[iiii]# iiii = 0 to 4 digit DTMF string (# and * not allowed) Default: blank The radio ID allows DTMF commands from radio to be directed to a specific SentriMax unit when more than one unit share the same radio frequency.
  • Page 48 Setup Mode For trunking radios, the key up sequence is: 1. Assert PTT (PTT is used as a channel request signal). 2. Wait for the COR (channel busy) signal to go off and stay off for the channel busy delay time (meaning that a channel has become available). If the channel does not become available within 10 seconds, turn off PTT, wait 15 seconds, and start over with step 1.
  • Page 49 Radio Settings Channel Busy Delay Front panel: Setup | Radio Setup | Busy Delay DTMF command: 194n[nn]# n[nn] = delay in tenths of a second (0 to 255) Default: 1.0 seconds The channel busy delay specifies the amount of time that the channel busy indicator (COR signal) must remain inactive before the SentriMax considers the radio channel to be available.
  • Page 50 Setup Mode POCSAG Format Required options: Radio paging Front panel: Setup | Radio Setup | POCSAG Format DTMF command: 196x# x = format designator (0 to 5) Default: 4 (1200 Baud alphanumeric) The POCSAG format command specifies which of the following formats SentriMax is to use for POCSAG paging.
  • Page 51 Voice Message Commands Voice Message Commands Free Voice Memory Front panel: Setup | Voice Setup | Free Voice Mem. DTMF command: Default: This command is used to display (in seconds) the amount of unused voice storage space remaining in the SentriMax. This function is not available when programming SentriMax via DTMF radio or telephone.

  • Page 52: Digital I/O Settings

    Setup Mode Record Front panel: Setup | Voice Setup | Record DTMF command: 211mm# mm = voice message number (01 to 99) Default: This command is used to record one of the user definable voice messages. From the front panel, you must select a message with the Specify Message command - from a DTMF device, the message number is given as part of this command.
  • Page 53 Digital I/O Settings Activate Digital I/O Front panel: Setup | Digital I/O | Activate I/O DTMF command: 220iix# ii = I/O number (01 to 64) x = 0 to disable, 1 to enable Default: enabled This setting determines whether or not the SentriMax will allow status display or output control for a particular digital I/O point.

  • Page 54: Alarm Enable

    Setup Mode Alarm Delay/Output Momentary Time Front panel: Setup | Digital I/O | Alarm Delay DTMF command: 222iin[nnnn]# ii = I/O number (01 to 64) n[nnnn] = delay time in tenths of a second (0 to 60000) Default: 1.0 second This command sets the alarm delay time if the selected digital I/O is used as an input, and the momentary on time if the I/O is used as an output.

  • Page 55: Alarm Message

    Digital I/O Settings Call List(s) Front panel: Setup | Digital I/O | Call List(s) DTMF command: 225ii[aa[bb[cc]]]# ii = I/O number (01 to 64) aa, bb, cc = optional call list numbers (01 to 10) Default: no call lists specified Determines which list(s) of calls are to be used for the specified digital input alarm.
  • Page 56 Setup Mode Paging Text Front panel: Setup | Digital I/O | Paging Text DTMF command: 228ii[<pager text>]# ii = I/O number (01 to 64) <pager text> = up to 40 characters Default: blank The SentriMax uses the string specified here when sending an alert to a POCSAG pager or TAP paging terminal for a digital input alarm.

  • Page 57: Counter Settings

    Counter Settings Counter Settings Select Counter Front panel: Setup | Input Counters | Select Counter DTMF command: Default: Specifies which counter the rest of the counter setup commands will apply to. This command is not required when programming SentriMax with DTMF via telephone or radio.

  • Page 58: Alarm Count

    Setup Mode Alarm Count Front panel: Setup | Input Counters | Alarm Count DTMF command: 261iin[nnnn]# ii = counter number (01 to 16) n[nnnn] = alarm count (0 to 65535) Default: An alarm will be triggered when the input counter value reaches the alarm count (provided the alarm count is >...
  • Page 59 Counter Settings Call List(s) Front panel: Setup | Input Counters | Call List(s) DTMF command: 265ii[aa[bb[cc]]]# ii = counter number (01 to 16) aa, bb, cc = optional call list numbers (01 to 10) Default: no call list(s) specified Specifies the list(s) of calls to be made for the counter alarm. Normal Message Front panel: Setup | Input Counters | Normal Message...
  • Page 60 Setup Mode Paging Text Required options: Radio paging or TAP paging Front panel: Setup | Input Counters | Paging Text DTMF command: 268ii[<pager text>]# ii = counter number (01 to 16) <pager text> = up to 40 characters Default: blank This command specifies the text that will be sent out when making a POCSAG or TAP paging call for the counter alarm.

  • Page 61: Alarm Time

    Run Time Meter Settings Run Time Meter Settings Select Meter Front panel: Setup | Run Time Meters | Select Meter DTMF command: Default: Specifies the run time meter to which the rest of the meter setup commands will apply. This command is not required when programming SentriMax with DTMF via telephone or radio.

  • Page 62: Reset Time

    Setup Mode Please note that accumulated run time is accurate to the nearest minute. Reset Time Front panel: Setup | Run Time Meters | Reset Time DTMF command: 282iihhhmm# ii = meter number (01 to 16) hhh = hours (000 to 999) mm = minutes (00 to 59) Default: 0 hours 0 minutes...
  • Page 63 Run Time Meter Settings Call List(s) Front panel: Setup | Run Time Meters | Call List(s) DTMF command: 285ii[aa[bb[cc]]]# ii = meter number (01 to 16) aa, bb, cc = optional call list numbers (01 to 10) Default: no call list(s) specified Specifies the list(s) of calls to be made for the run time meter alarm.
  • Page 64 Setup Mode Paging Text Front panel: Setup | Run Time Meters | Paging Text DTMF command: 288ii[<pager text>]# ii = meter number (01 to 16) <pager text> = up to 40 characters Default: blank This command specifies the text that will be sent out when making a POCSAG or TAP paging call for the run time meter alarm.

  • Page 65: Analog Input Settings

    Analog Input Settings Analog Input Settings Select Input Front panel: Setup | Analog Inputs | Select Input DTMF command: Default: This command is used to specify the analog input to which the remaining analog input settings commands will apply. From the front panel menus, you must specify an input number using this command before you can use any of the other analog input settings commands.

  • Page 66: Alarm Set-Point

    Setup Mode Measurement Range Low Front panel: Setup | Analog Inputs | Measured Range DTMF command: 242ii<analog value># ii = analog input number (01 to 08) <analog value> = low end of measured range (-1000000.0 to 1000000.0, 3 decimal places max) Default: The low end of the measurement range is the real world value that corresponds to a 0 Volt or 4mA (depending on the jumper mode setting) level on the analog input.

  • Page 67: Alarm Level

    Analog Input Settings Hysteresis Front panel: Setup | Analog Inputs | Hysteresis DTMF command: 245ii<analog value># ii = analog input number (01 to 08) <analog value> = hysteresis (must be within the measurement range, 3 decimal places maximum) Default: When an analog input alarm is detected, the hysteresis setting determines how far away from the alarm set point the level must move back into the normal operating range before the input is considered to be in the non-alarm condition.

  • Page 68: Alarm Delay

    Setup Mode Alarm Delay Front panel: Setup | Analog Inputs | Alarm Delay DTMF command: 247iin[nnnn]# ii = analog input number (01 to 08) n[nnnn] = alarm delay in seconds (1 to 6000) Default: 1 second This command sets the alarm delay time for an analog input. The input must cross the alarm set point into the alarm range and remain there for this amount of time before the alarm is triggered.
  • Page 69 Analog Input Settings Call List(s) Front panel: Setup | Analog Inputs | < ? > DTMF command: 250ii[aa[bb[cc]]]# ii = analog input number (01 to 08) aa, bb, cc = optional call list numbers (01 to 10) Default: no call lists specified This command is used to select which call list(s) will be used to report alarms on the specified analog input.
  • Page 70 Setup Mode Paging Text Require options: Radio paging or TAP paging Front panel: Setup | Analog Inputs | Paging Text DTMF command: 253ii[<pager text>]# ii = analog input number (01 to 08) <pager text> = up to 40 characters Default: blank The SentriMax uses the string specified here when sending an alert to a POCSAG pager or TAP paging terminal for an alarm on this analog input.
  • Page 71 Call List Settings Call List Settings Select Call List Front panel: Setup | Call List Setup | Select List # DTMF command: Default: Once you have worked your way down the menu to the Select List prompt, the unit will default to offering Call List #1 and prompting you to indicate whether or not to enter that list or another list.

  • Page 72: Interval Between Calls

    Setup Mode acknowledges an alarm by calling into SentriMax from a telephone or radio, every call in the call list associated with that alarm is acknowledged. These acknowledgment modes do not apply when the acknowledgment is received through SentriMax’s front panel keypad. In this case, the alarm is always cleared and calling is stopped.
  • Page 73 Call List Settings Enabled Days Required options: Real time clock Front panel: Setup | Call List Setup | Enabled Days DTMF command: 304ll[01234567]# ll = call list number (01 to 10) [01234567] = day of week specifiers Default: 1234567 (All days except holidays) This command is used to enable the call list on holidays and/or specific days of the week.
  • Page 74 Setup Mode Disable Time Required options: Real time clock Front panel: Setup | Call List Setup | Disable Time DTMF command: 306llhhmm# ll = call list number (01 to 10) hh = hours (00 to 23) mm = minutes (00 to 59) Default: 0 hours, 0 minutes (12:00 midnight) This option sets the time of day at which a call list becomes disabled.
  • Page 75 Call List Settings 6 - Two-tone page SentriMax sends two tone sequential paging tones over the radio. Siren and voice are optional. 7 - POCSAG page SentriMax sends the paging text associated with the alarm over the radio to a POCSAG display pager.
  • Page 76 Setup Mode The overdial digits come from the DTMF String setting for the particular alarm. Radio DTMF Call ...5svv# s = 0 to disable, 1 to enable siren tone vv = number of times to play voice message (00 to 15) The DTMF digits sent to the radio come from the DTMF String setting for the particular alarm.

  • Page 77: System Requirements

    Overview SentriMax Configuration Utility Overview This section of the manual provides a thorough explanation of how to install the SentriMax Configuration Utility (SMCU) and use it to configure the Model 1550 SentriMax. System Requirements The SentriMax Configuration Utility requires the following system resources on your PC (as a minimum) in order to run the application.
  • Page 78 SentriMax Configuration Utility 3. In the Run dialog, click the Browse button and select the CD-ROM drive. 4. On the CD-ROM drive, locate the SentriMax.msi file and select it, then click the Open button in the Browse dialog. 5. In the Run dialog, click the Run button. 6.
  • Page 79 Using SMCU Figure 4: SentriMax Configuration Utility with No Database Loaded When a database file has been loaded directly from a Model 1550 or is created using the New command on the File menu, then SMCU will open directly to the Hardware dialog. Please see Hardware Dialog on page 93.
  • Page 80 SentriMax Configuration Utility Figure 5: File | Open Preview Window If this is the configuration you intended to load, click the OK button. If it is not, click on the Cancel button and SMCU will simply return to displaying whatever data it had loaded prior to your starting the load/open process.
  • Page 81 Using SMCU The left panel displays a tree view of the various dialogs used to edit the unit data file. The various top-level nodes on this tree can be expanded to show sub-levels or closed up to shorten the tree. Selecting an item from the tree opens the corresponding dialog box in the right panel of the window.
  • Page 82 SentriMax Configuration Utility If you perform a Save or Save As to record the changes to the hard drive, the Clear Changes button in the dialog will return to black text to indicate that the settings in that dialog once again match the saved file. The Clear Changes button allows you back out of changes you have made a single dialog box at a time.

  • Page 83: Cut, Copy, And Paste

    SMCU Menus Close The Close option allows you to close the currently loaded unit data file. This option is available any time a unit data file has been loaded into SMCU; either from the hard drive or from a Model 1550. If changes have been made in any of the dialogs, SMCU will prompt you to save them.
  • Page 84 SentriMax Configuration Utility Windows applications. In this instance they apply to the information contained in the data filed that is currently selected. If there is no field currently selected in the dialog box that is active, then these three menu options are grayed out and unavailable. These same three functions are also available by placing the cursor over a field and clicking the right button or by using the standard hot-key sequences (Crtl+X, Crtl+C, and Crtl+V).

  • Page 85: Read Configuration

    SMCU Menus M1550 Menu Read Configuration The Read Configuration function is used to load configuration data into SMCU from an Model 1550. This is no prompting to select a particular Model 1550 or specify a COM port. When you select this function the program will attempt to read the configuration data off of whatever device is currently connected to the COM port specified with the COMM Port function.

  • Page 86: Voice Messages

    SentriMax Configuration Utility Set Time The Set Time function is used to adjust the current time setting in a Model 1550 that is connected to the PC. This is the same operation that can be performed from the front panel of the unit.
  • Page 87 SMCU Menus Figure 8: The Main Voice Messages Dialog The dialog displays the following information and controls: Total System Voice Seconds This value is the total amount of voice storage time (for user voice messages and voice mailbox use) installed in the Model 1550. It should not change unless the memory is upgraded.
  • Page 88 SentriMax Configuration Utility Select a Voice Message to Modify This field is used to select a voice message to modify (change its length or record a new message). A message must be selected before any changes can be made to it. The message names are displayed here from the drop-down list;...
  • Page 89 SMCU Menus ♦ Changing the Voice Mailbox Length 1. Click on the Change Voice Mailbox Length button in the Voice Messages dialog. 2. In the new field that appears to the right of the button, use the up/down arrows to select New Voice Mailbox Seconds (see Figure 9).
  • Page 90 SentriMax Configuration Utility Figure 10: Selecting a Voice Message to Modify Figure 11: Changing the Length of a Voice Message 025-9305H...
  • Page 91 SMCU Menus ♦ Playing an Existing Message 1. Use the down arrow in the Select Voice Message to Modify field to open the list of message names. Select the message you wish to play from that list (see Figure 10). 2.
  • Page 92 SentriMax Configuration Utility PC Menu The PC menu has only a single function at this time. Com Port This function is used to select which one of the PC COM ports is used to communicate with the Model 1550 unit that is being read or updated by the SentriMax Configuration Utility.
  • Page 93 Hardware Dialog Hardware Dialog This dialog is used to specify which of the available hardware options are actually installed in the Model 1550 to which this data file will eventually be loaded. This dialog can always be modified because the data file being prepared for any real unit may be based on the default file (which has everything) or another unit (which has similar but not exactly the same options).

  • Page 94: Enable Logging

    SentriMax Configuration Utility System Settings The Systems Settings dialog contains parameters that effect the overall system. It is also the node on the tree that allows access to eight other lower-level dialogs: Holidays, Users, All’s Well Alarm, Panic Key Alarm, Low Battery Alarm, Power Loss Alarm, High Temperature Alarm, and Voice Message Names.

  • Page 95: Menu Timeout

    System Settings telephone or radio. If no voice message number is given, the default message will be played. The default message is message #0. Menu Timeout This parameter sets how long the SentriMax waits before it automatically logs off and returns to Run Mode when an operator leaves the unit idle while still in the setup or configuration modes.
  • Page 96 SentriMax Configuration Utility another for weekends and holidays. These lists are checked in the order of A, B, and C. As soon as an active list is found, the search ends and the calls on that list are executed. To setup a holiday, click on the down arrow at the right end of an unused field. This will open the calendar dialog used to set dates.
  • Page 97 System Settings Users The User Password Setup dialog specifies passwords and access levels for up to twenty different users. By default, all passwords are blank, allowing anyone to access all the features of the M1550 from the front panel keypad. Once any passwords are set, SentriMax will not allow any commands to be entered from the front panel (or the telephone or radio) until after a valid password is entered.

  • Page 98: Interval Time

    SentriMax Configuration Utility All’s Well Alarm This dialog is used to configure the All’s Well Alarm. The All’s Well alarm provides periodic verification that the SentriMax, and its communication paths, are in working order. In addition, the All’s Well alarm gives an indication of whether or not there are any active alarms.

  • Page 99: Call Lists

    System Settings Reference Time This parameter sets the time for the All’s Well alarms to start. The start time that equals 12:00 AM on Sunday morning is 0 hours 0 minutes. The All’s Well Alarm can be set anywhere between 0 hours 0 minutes (12:00 AM Sunday morning) to 167 hours 59 minutes (11:59 PM Saturday night).
  • Page 100 SentriMax Configuration Utility The default setting for this parameter is blank. The limit is a string of up to 16 DTMF characters. Paging Text This parameter specifies the text string that will be sent if there are POCSAG or TAP paging calls in the Call List used by the All’s Well alarm.
  • Page 101 System Settings Messages/Panic Key This field is used to select the user defined voice message played during voice calls for the Panic Key alarm as well as for status inquiries when the alarm is active. If no voice number is given, the SentriMax plays the default message. Messages/Normal This field is used to select the user defined voice message played during status inquiries about the Panic Key alarm when the alarm is not active.

  • Page 102: Low Battery Alarm

    SentriMax Configuration Utility Low Battery Alarm In the event of AC power loss, the SentriMax will operate for some time with its internal battery. The SentriMax continuously monitors the battery, and can trigger an alarm event when the voltage level drops below 11.5 VDC for at least one minute. If battery voltage drops below 10 VDC, the SentriMax turns itself off until the battery recharges.
  • Page 103 System Settings Messages/Normal This field is used to select the user-defined message played during status inquiries about the Low Battery alarm when the alarm is not active. If no voice message number is given, the SentriMax plays the default message. Call Lists These fields are used to select which lists of calls should be used for reporting Low Battery alarms.

  • Page 104: Power Loss Alarm

    SentriMax Configuration Utility Power Loss Alarm In the event of AC Power Loss, the SentriMax uses a built-in battery backup until AC Power is returned. Automatic Alarm Enable This check box enables or disables the AC Power Loss alarm. The AC Power Loss alarm is triggered if AC power is lost for longer than one minute.
  • Page 105 System Settings Messages/Normal This field is used to select the user defined message played during status inquires about the Power Loss alarm when the alarm is not active. If no voice message number is given, the SentriMax will play the default message. Call Lists These fields are used to select which call lists should be used for reporting Power Loss alarms.

  • Page 106: High Temperature Alarm

    SentriMax Configuration Utility High Temperature Alarm The rechargeable gel-cell batteries used in the SentriMax are rated up to 40°C (104°F) and can be damaged if operated above 50°C (122°F). The SentriMax continuously monitors the temperature within its enclosure and can send out an alarm if it exceeds 45°C (113°F) for longer than one minute.
  • Page 107 System Settings Messages/Alarm This field is used to select the user defined voice message played during voice alerts for the High Temperature alarm as well as for status inquiries when the alarm is active. If no voice number is given, the SentriMax plays the default message. Messages/Normal This field is used to select the user defined voice message played during status inquiries about the High Temperature alarm when the alarm is not active.
  • Page 108 SentriMax Configuration Utility Voice Message Names The purpose of this dialog is simply to allow the system operator to assign text label to the voice messages stored in the SentriMax unit. The labels are then displayed in the LCD window on the front of the unit when the need to identify a message arises. They are also used in printed log reports generated by the Model 1550.

  • Page 109: Pause Time

    Phone Configuration Data Phone Configuration Data The Phone Configuration Data dialog sets how the SentriMax uses the phone. Note The are also two items in the TAP Configuration Data dialog that effect telephone usage; however, they are only available if the TAP option is installed.

  • Page 110: Rings Before Answer

    TAP Configuration Data The TAP Paging dialog box configures the SentriMax communication parameters for Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP) terminals. This would include Zetron products such as the Model 2200 and Model 2700; as well as most public and private paging systems.
  • Page 111 Phone Configuration Data If dialtone detection is disabled, the Model 1550 dials the number without checking for dialtone first. The default setting is disabled. Note This function requires that the TAP Paging option be installed. It is for this reason that the dialtone detection enable appears in this dialog even though it effects all telephone calls originated by the Model 1550.
  • Page 112 SentriMax Configuration Utility The default condition for these fields is blank. The limit is up to 30 digits. Note This function requires that the TAP Paging option be installed. System x/Password Passwords sent to the respective TAP paging terminals during paging phone calls. If the paging terminal does not require a password, leave this setting blank.

  • Page 113: Radio Setup

    Radio Setup Radio Setup The Radio Setup dialog configures how the SentriMax will use the radio when sending voice messages or radio pages. Radio ID Using this parameter allows DTMF commands from the radio to be directed to a specific SentriMax unit whenever more than one unit share the same radio frequency.
  • Page 114 SentriMax Configuration Utility Radio Setup/Type This setting tells the SentriMax whether it should use the key up sequence for trunking or for conventional radio. The default setting is for conventional radio. The key up sequence for conventional radios is: 1. Wait until the COR (Channel Busy) signal stays off for the Channel Busy Delay duration.
  • Page 115 Radio Setup Channel Busy Setup/Delay This setting specifies the amount of time that the Channel Busy (COR signal) must remain inactive before the SentriMax considers the radio to be available. The default setting is 1 second. The valid range for this setting 0 to 25.5 seconds. Two Tone Timing This dialog box shows the timings (in seconds) for the different Two tone formats.

  • Page 116: Inputs And Outputs

    SentriMax Configuration Utility Inputs and Outputs There are four different types of inputs and one type of output available for the SentriMax. The digital I/O points can be configured as Digital Inputs or Outputs, and the first 16 Digital Inputs can be used to trigger Pulse Counters or Runtime Clocks. The Analog Inputs can measure either a Voltage Range or a Current Range.
  • Page 117 Inputs and Outputs The default setting is enabled. Self Cleaning Enabled This check box determines whether or not alerting for a Digital Input alarm is automatically terminated when the alarm condition clears. The SentriMax will call at least the first number on the call list before clearing the alarm. If self-clearing is enabled, a Digital Input alarm does not need to be acknowledged.
  • Page 118 SentriMax Configuration Utility If the I/O point is used as an output, and this setting is greater than 0, the output will turn on when commanded to do so, stay on for the specified amount of time, then automatically turn off. If this setting is 0, the output will stay on until turned off by a user command. The default setting is 1.0 second.
  • Page 119 Inputs and Outputs Alarm Text This parameter sets a descriptive name for an input’s alarm state or for an output’s on state. This is displayed on the Front Panel LCD screen when the user examines the I/O point’s condition, and during alarm reporting. The default setting is “Alarm”.
  • Page 120 SentriMax Configuration Utility Activate I/O Enabled This check box determines whether or not the SentriMax will allow status display or counter clear commands for a particular Pulse Counter. The front panel menus display only the Pulse Counters that are activated. DTMF commands return an error tone or voice prompt if a disabled Pulse Counter is specified.
  • Page 121 Inputs and Outputs Messages/Normal This parameter specifies the user defined voice message played during status inquiries for a Pulse Counter alarm when the alarm is not active. If no voice message number is given, the SentriMax plays the default message. Call Lists These fields specify which call lists should be used when reporting Counter alarms.
  • Page 122 SentriMax Configuration Utility RunTime Meters Select the digital input that is to be a Runtime Meter. Runtime Meters count the millisecond timer to get their times. They do not use the Real Time Clock. Only the first 16 digital inputs can be used as Runtime Meters. Input Name This field holds the descriptive name of the Runtime Meter input to be displayed on the Front Panel LCD and when logging events onto the printer (Real Time Clock option...
  • Page 123 Inputs and Outputs first number on the call list before clearing the alarm. If self-clearing is enabled, a Runtime Meter alarm does not need to be acknowledged. The default setting is disabled. Alarm Report Enabled This check box enables or disables Call List reporting for alarms on the selected Runtime Meter.

  • Page 124: Analog Inputs

    SentriMax Configuration Utility The default settings are: A = 0, B = 0, C = 0 (0 = no call list assigned) Paging Text This field specifies the text string that will be sent if there are POCSAG or TAP paging calls in the Call List used by the Runtime Meter alarm.
  • Page 125 Inputs and Outputs Activate I/O Enabled This check box determines whether or not the SentriMax will allow status display for a particular Analog Input. The front panel menus display only the Analog Inputs that are activated. DTMF commands return an error tone or voice prompt if a disabled input is specified.
  • Page 126 SentriMax Configuration Utility The default setting is 5. The valid range for this entry is from -1,000,000.000 to 1,000,000.000 (3 decimal places maximum). Note The value entered for the high end of the range must be greater than the value entered for the low end of the measurement range. Low Value The entry in this field determines the low end of the measurement range in real world values that correspond to a 0V or 4mA (depending on the Analog Type setting) on the...
  • Page 127 Inputs and Outputs Analog Note For additional information about analog inputs, please see Inputs on page 147. Be sure to review Figure 13: on page 149, as well as Figure Issue Alarm When Below Setpoint This check box determines which side of the Setpoint (high side or low side) is considered to be the alarm condition.
  • Page 128 SentriMax Configuration Utility Overdial Digits This field specifies the DTMF string that will be sent if there are Overdial telephone or Radio DTMF calls in the Analog Input’s alarm Call List. The default setting is blank. The limit is from 0 up to 40 characters. Call Lists Expanding the All Call Lists item on the tree displays the list of available Call Lists.
  • Page 129 Call Lists Acknowledge Mode This parameter determines how the SentriMax handles Call List Repeats when a user acknowledges an alarm with a DTMF command from telephone or radio. There are four different modes: • No Acknowledge - The SentriMax continues to process the Call List sequentially, regardless of whether or not anyone acknowledges the alarm.

  • Page 130: Repeat Interval

    SentriMax Configuration Utility The default setting is 0, that is, the SentriMax passes through the list once and stops. The range for this setting is from 0 to 15. Repeat Interval This parameter sets the amount of time the SentriMax waits after finishing a call list before it starts the next pass through the list.
  • Page 131 Call Lists Call Dialog Once you have opened/expanded a particular call list, selecting any individual call within the list will open the Call dialog box for that call. Call Name This field gives a descriptive name to the call entry displayed on the Front Panel LCD screen or in SMCU.

  • Page 132: Phone Number

    SentriMax Configuration Utility Call Type - Phone Voice Plays This field sets the number of times to play the voice message for the specified alarm. Siren Enabled This check box determines whether or not the alarm siren is played before the voice message.
  • Page 133 Call Lists Call Type - Radio Voice Plays This field sets the number of times to play the voice message for the specified alarm. Siren Enabled This check box determines whether or not the alarm siren is played before the voice message.
  • Page 134 SentriMax Configuration Utility Call Type - Speaker Voice Plays This field sets the number of times to play the voice message for the specified alarm. Siren Enabled This check box determines whether or not the alarm siren is played before the voice message.
  • Page 135 Call Lists Call Type - Overdial The major difference between the call type Overdial and the call type Phone is that in an Overdial call, the Model 1550 will send the DTMF string programmed for the alarm under the Overdial Digits parameter in addition to any voice message. Voice Plays This field sets the number of times to play the voice message for the specified alarm.
  • Page 136 SentriMax Configuration Utility Call Type - Radio DTMF The major difference between the call type Radio DTMF and the call type Radio is that in a Radio DTMF call, the Model 1550 will send the DTMF string programmed for the alarm under the Overdial Digits parameter in addition to any voice message.
  • Page 137 Call Lists Call Type - Two Tone Voice Plays This field sets the number of times to play the voice message for the specified alarm. Siren Enabled This check box determines whether or not the alarm siren is played before the voice message.
  • Page 138 SentriMax Configuration Utility Call Type - POCSAG When a POCSAG page is sent, the actual paging text used is entered in the dialog box for the specific alarm that is sending the POCSAG page. POCSAG Pager Code This field holds the paging code to be signalled for this call. The range is from 0000009 to 2097151.
  • Page 139 Call Lists Call Type - TAP When a display page is sent by means of TAP, the actual paging text used is entered in the dialog for the specific alarm that is sending the page. TAP System Number This field specifies the TAP System Number to be signalled for this call. Valid entries for this field are the digits 1, 2, or 3.
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  • Page 141: Modes Of Operation

    Modes of Operation Operation This section introduces the three operating modes of the SentriMax. This section also includes a tutorial that provides brief examples of how to configure and use SentriMax from the front panel. For information on configuring the SentriMax from a PC using the SentriMax Configuration Utility, please see SentriMax Configuration Utility on page 77.

  • Page 142: System Reset

    Operation In command mode, the user can perform a variety of operations such as polling the status of inputs, acknowledging alarms, and turning outputs on or off. In other words, in command mode the SentriMax performs all the day-to-day operations that require some kind of human interaction.
  • Page 143 Front Panel Tutorial Front Panel Tutorial This subsection will guide you step-by-step through some of the basic setup and operation of SentriMax through the front panel. It assumes you have a standard SentriMax with at least 60 seconds of user definable voice storage. Before beginning the front panel tutorial, you should connect a wire between pins 1 and 2 of connector P1 on the first digital I/O card.

  • Page 144: Recording A Voice Message

    Operation either the up or down arrows until Output appears on the bottom line of the display, then press ENTER to configure the I/O point as an output. Move down the menu to Alarm Delay, then press ENTER. Press “0” and ENTER again. This will prevent the output from automatically turning off after the delay time.
  • Page 145 Front Panel Tutorial An optional siren tone can be played preceding the voice message that describes the alarm. Press the up or down arrow to either enable or disable the siren tone, then press ENTER. SentriMax now asks you how many times it should play the alarm voice message before terminating the call.
  • Page 146 Operation Alarm Detection and Alerting This section begins with a description of the different types of inputs provided by SentriMax and how they are used to detect alarm conditions. It then discusses how SentriMax’s user recordable voice storage is used to create custom voice messages for alarm and input status.

  • Page 147: Event Counting

    Alarm Detection and Alerting Event Counting Each of the first 16 digital I/Os has a counter that keeps track of the number of alarm events detected on that input. For example, if the input is set up as normally open, a transition from high to low (provided it meets the alarm delay requirement) causes the counter to increase by one, but a transition from low to high does not.
  • Page 148 Operation When you configure an analog input, you tell the SentriMax the actual range of values your transducer can measure. For example, a water level sensor might output 0 Volts when the water tank level is at 5 feet, and 5 Volts when the level is at 80 feet, so you enter the measurement range of 5 to 80 feet into SentriMax.
  • Page 149 Alarm Detection and Alerting Figure 13: Analog Input Alarm Detection (Alarm above Set Point) Alarm Zone Set Point Hysteresis Alarm delay = 4 seconds Alarm triggers above setpoint Normal Operating Zone Time (seconds) At point A, the analog value has crossed the set point but drops below it again at point B. Since the level did not stay above the set point for the delay time (4 seconds), the alarm was not triggered.

  • Page 150: Panic Button

    Operation Other Alarm Sources Panic Button The front panel of the SentriMax has a panic button that triggers an alarm event when pressed. The panic button is a quick way to manually trigger an alarm without having to enter passwords or move through the menu system of the Model 1550. AC Power Loss The SentriMax has a built in battery backup that allows it to continue to operate even in the event of the loss of AC power.

  • Page 151: Voice Storage

    Alarm Detection and Alerting For most alarm sources, you are also able to specify whether or not the alarm is to be self- clearing. When an alarm is designated as self-clearing, it is automatically cleared when the alarm condition goes away. SentriMax stops sending out alert transmissions (although not until it has sent at least one alert) and waits for the alarm condition to return before sending out any more alerts.
  • Page 152 Operation Assignment of User Defined Messages Though SentriMax provides default voice messages for the system identification, alarm conditions and input status, you will usually want to override the defaults with your own custom messages. The setup section of the manual describes in detail how and where to assign user defined voice messages.
  • Page 153 Alarm Detection and Alerting When you inquire about the status of an analog input, input counter or run time meter, SentriMax always plays back the current value instead of playing back an alarm or normal message. Because it is usually not necessary or even desirable to have unique messages for each input, the SentriMax lets you assign the same message number to as many inputs as you wish.

  • Page 154: Alarm Acknowledgment

    Operation Run Time Meter Alarms Power Loss Low Battery High Temperature lowest priority Alarm Acknowledgment As mentioned previously, SentriMax continues to make calls from the call list until the associated alarm becomes inactive by user alarm acknowledgment, by self-clearing, or when the all calls have been made.

  • Page 155: Run Mode

    Run Mode Run Mode Generally speaking, before a user can give a command to a SentriMax in Run Mode, he must first log on to the system. This section describes passwords, access levels, and logging on to the Model 1550 while it is in run mode. The instances where a command can be given without first logging on are described at the end of this section.
  • Page 156 Operation or radio channel can perform any command, including entering setup mode. Therefore, the passwords should be disabled only in cases where security is not an important issue. Logging On From the Front Panel A user can log on from the front panel keypad at any time by pressing either the CMD MENU or SETUP MENU keys.

  • Page 157: Command Mode

    Command Mode When SentriMax calls with an alarm report, you can acknowledge the alarm by pressing the pound (#) key while the voice message is still playing. SentriMax plays its OK tone (3 beeps) then hangs up. You can also tell SentriMax to terminate the call without acknowledging the alarm by pressing the star (*) key and holding for two seconds.

  • Page 158: Alarm Source

    Operation Table 2: Alarm Sources and Numbers Alarm Source Alarm Number Panic Button Digital Input #1 to 64 1 to 64 Analog Input #1 to 8 65 to 72 Counter #1 to 16 73 to 88 Run Time Meter #1 to 16 89 to 104 Power Loss Low Battery...
  • Page 159 Command Mode Play a Specific Alarm Front panel: DTMF command: 12n[nn]# n[nn] = alarm number (1 to 109) Access Level: Inquire This command is used to play back the status of a particular alarm over telephone or radio. The message played depends on whether or not the alarm is active. Note that an alarm that is not self-clearing will remain active even though the alarm condition is no longer present, and it will stay active until acknowledged or until all alerts have been sent.

  • Page 160: Activate Alarm

    Operation Activate Alarm Front panel: DTMF command: 20n[nn]# n[nn] = alarm number (1 to 109) Access Level: Control The Activate Alarm command is used to remotely activate any alarm from telephone or radio. This command forces an alarm into the active condition even though the alarm source (e.g.
  • Page 161 Command Mode Analog Input Status Front panel: Command | Anlg In Status DTMF command: 31n[n]# n[n] = analog input number (1 to 8) Access Level: Inquire From the front panel, this command will display the current status of an analog input. The user may scroll through the inputs with the up and down arrow keys.

  • Page 162: Turn Output On

    Operation From the front panel, the user selects Set Output from the command menu. SentriMax allows him to scroll through the list of outputs. Pressing ENTER selects the output currently shown in the display and gives the user a change to select the new output level. After selecting the new output level, pressing ENTER causes the change.
  • Page 163 Command Mode Play Mailbox Messages Front panel: Command | Play Mailbox DTMF command: Access Level: Inquire This command causes SentriMax to play back the current contents of the mailbox. Record Mailbox Message Front panel: Command | Record Mailbox DTMF command: Access Level: Acknowledge Allows the user to append a new voice message onto the current contents of the voice...

  • Page 164: Exit Command Mode

    Operation Exit Command Mode Front panel: Press ESC DTMF command: 00# or hold down “*” key for 2 seconds Access Level: Inquire This command is used to exit from command mode and return to run mode. From the front panel, simply press ESC until the command menu disappears. From telephone or radio, either enter the 00# command or hold down the “*”...

  • Page 165: Troubleshooting

    If you need assistance, call Zetron at (425) 820-6363. Please have the serial number of the unit and/or the Zetron order number. If the call is made from the installation site by the installer or technician, the problem can usually be solved over the phone.

  • Page 166: Front Panel Operation

    Troubleshooting Front Panel Operation Assuming power is OK, on power up, the front panel display on the SentriMax should light the green “Power” and “Running” LEDs. In addition, a message should appear on the LCD. If the display does not operate as indicated, call the factory for assistance. Assuming the front panel displays the correct information, the user should be able to proceed to request status.

  • Page 167: Phone Operation

    Secondly, check that the jumper settings, JP10, on the SentriMax front panel board are set correctly. If you are using a Zetron supplied RS-232 cable, the jumpers at JP10 should be set to short pins 2-3 and 4-5. If you are using a purchased PC RS232 cable, attach the jumpers at JP10 to 1-2 and 3-4.
  • Page 168 Troubleshooting Discrete I/O Pins Not Operating The I/O pins are connected to a 10-pin connector on the SentriMax Expansion I/O boards, located on the base panel. The power supply, battery, battery charger board and Analog Input board are all behind the Expansion I/O board locations. Discrete I/O pins 1-16 are located on the first board.

  • Page 169: Temperature Warning

    Temperature Warning Temperature Warning A temperature alert message is issued by the SentriMax when the internal temperature reaches 45ºC +/- 2ºC. This is an indication that the upper temperature for the battery operation is being reached. Exceeding this temperature can eventually lead to reduced battery life.
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  • Page 171: Appendix A: Dtmf Reference

    DTMF Command Quick Reference Appendix A: DTMF Reference DTMF Command Quick Reference To log on from radio enter: <radio id>1<password># where: <radio id> = optional radio ID code <password> = optional password To log on from telephone enter: 1<password># where: <password> = optional password Press “*”...
  • Page 172 Appendix A: DTMF Reference Table 3: DTMF Commands Quick Reference Command Function Access Level Parameters Exit Command Mode Inquire — Play Next Alarm Inquire — Play Previous Alarm Inquire — 12n[nn]# Play a Specific Alarm Inquire n[nn] = alarm # (0 to 108) 13n[nn]# Acknowledge an Alarm Acknowledge...
  • Page 173 Special Keys for DTMF Setup Special Keys for DTMF Setup When configuring SentriMax from a remote telephone or radio, SentriMax uses a two key sequence, the “*” key followed by another key, to enter characters not supported directly by the DTMF keypad. Pressing the “*” key twice is equivalent to pressing ESC on the front panel and cancels the current command.
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  • Page 175: Appendix B: Front Panel Keypad And Display

    The Keypad Appendix B: Front Panel Keypad and Display The Keypad The keypad of a Model 1550 is broken into two parts. At the top are four special function keys that allow instant access to some of the most important features. The layout of the lower 16 keys is based on a 12 key telephone keypad with a fourth column of keys on the right hand side for menu movement and editing.

  • Page 176: Entering Numbers

    Appendix B: Front Panel Keypad and Display Selecting from a List of Items When selecting from a list of items, a description of the list appears in the top line of the display, and one of the possible selections appears in the bottom line. The two keypad arrow keys are used to scroll through the items in the list.
  • Page 177 Key Sequences for Extended Characters Each alarm source has a string of paging text associated with it for POCSAG or TAP display paging. SentriMax lets you program from the front panel the special characters used by numeric display pagers with the following key sequences. * + 1 = “U”...
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  • Page 179: Appendix C: Connectors, Test Points, And Jumpers

    Main (Front Panel) Board Appendix C: Connectors, Test Points, and Jumpers Main (Front Panel) Board P1 - Radio Interface Signal Power loss Radio ground Radio ground PTT_NC PTT_COM PTT_NO Digmode Dig_data Txout Radio ground Tx-req Radio ground Recv_in...
  • Page 180 Appendix C: Connectors, Test Points, and Jumpers P2 - Auxiliary Interface Signal analog ground +Vcc -48V LS_relay_2 analog ground Ring/loop_2 Aux_in Aux_out P3 - Auxiliary Audio Signal Aux_in Analog ground Aux_out Analog ground 025-9305H...
  • Page 181 Main (Front Panel) Board P4 - I C Interface Signal SCL (serial clock) SDA (serial data) +Vcc Analog ground Analog ground Digital ground Reset Digital ground P5 - Power Input Signal +10.5 to 16VDC Power return P7 - Speaker Output Signal Speaker wire + Speaker wire -...
  • Page 182 Appendix C: Connectors, Test Points, and Jumpers J1 - Phone Interface (May be seized by out-going call) Signal Ring J2 - PSTN Interface Signal Ring J3 - Serial Port Signal NC (default) Tx or Rx Tx (default) Rx or nc Rx (default) or nc Ground 025-9305H...

  • Page 183: Test Point

    Main (Front Panel) Board Test Points Test Point Signal Test Point Signal COR adjust TP21 Dial Tone Xmit_aud TP22 Digital Ground Recv_in TP23 Digital Ground Auxiliary audio annenuator TP24 Tone_B buffered Recv_radio_aud TP25 Tone_B unbuffered Transmit_out TP26 Tone_A buffered AGC_in TP27 Power Ground Speaker_out...

  • Page 184: Main Board Jumper Settings

    RS232 Jumpers - selects cable type, choose one of the following combinations: pin 2-3,4-5 = Zetron 9-pin cable to PC (default) pin 1-2,3-4 = PC cable to PC (PC type 9-pin cable) pin 2-3,4-6 = to serial printer (dual 9-pin male cable)
  • Page 185 Expansion Digital I/O Board Expansion Digital I/O Board P1 - I/O Connector Signal I/O 1 I/O 2 I/O 3 I/O 4 I/O 5 I/O 6 I/O 7 I/O 8 P2 - I/O Connector Signal I/O 9 I/O 10 I/O 11 I/O 12 I/O 13 I/O 14...
  • Page 186 Appendix C: Connectors, Test Points, and Jumpers Address Jumper Settings Address Note The default address setting is “0”. Jumper JP3 is not installed. 025-9305H...

  • Page 187: Analog Input Board

    Analog Input Board Analog Input Board P2 - I/O Connector Signal Analog In 1 Analog In 2 Analog In 3 Analog In 4 Analog In 5 Analog In 6 Analog In 7 Analog In 8 Default Jumper Settings Jumper Function AN7 4 to 20mA 249Ω...

  • Page 188: Charger Board

    Appendix C: Connectors, Test Points, and Jumpers Charger Board Signal PS+ (input power) Vout (output power) Vout (output power) Batt (to battery + terminal) Pwr loss (output signal) 025-9305H...

  • Page 189: Appendix D: Options

    TAP Paging Option Appendix D: Options TAP Paging Option TAP Paging Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP) is a standard format for sending text paging information to a paging terminal, either from a computer or from another paging terminal. The TAP paging option allows SentriMax to communicate with up to three paging terminals.
  • Page 190 Appendix D: Options DTMF Overdial Paging There are two types of dial access paging the SentriMax can do even without the TAP paging option. These support tone, tone and voice, and numeric display, but not alphanumeric display pagers. The first type assigns a unique phone number to each pager. To set off the pager, all you do is dial the phone number.

  • Page 191: Real Time Clock Option

    Real Time Clock Option radio, these messages must consist of strings of numeric digits. The PC based configuration program must be used to enter messages containing the full range of characters for alphanumeric pagers. For front panel and DTMF programming, most setup for POCSAG paging is covered under Radio Settings on page 47 and...

  • Page 192: Event Reference

    SentriMax leaves setup mode and re-initializes itself. Both of these are normal events. The other reset causes are not normal occurrences. If SentriMax should log a No cop, Illegal opcode, XIRQ or CME reset, please advise Zetron immediately. Alarm Alarm #xxx <alarm name>...

  • Page 193: Output Control

    Real Time Clock Option Alarm self clear Alarm #xxx <alarm name> This event is recorded when an alarm automatically clears in when the alarm condition goes away or when the call list is completed. Counter self clear Counter #xx <counter name> This event indicates that the counter value has reached the reset count causing the counter to automatically reset itself to 0.

  • Page 194: Power Up Error(S)

    The address is always printed as two hexadecimal digits. The first digit in the address identifies the device on which the error occurred. The second digit is for Zetron use only. 1 - Expansion I/O card 1 (digital I/O 1-16)
  • Page 195 Second Telephone Option Second Telephone Option SentriMax supports an optional second telephone line that allows an operator to call in and take control even if SentriMax is busy with a call on the primary phone line or the radio. The second telephone line is never used by SentriMax to make alert phone calls; it is used only to process user commands.
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  • Page 197: Appendix E: Drilling Template

    Using the Drilling Template Appendix E: Drilling Template Using the Drilling Template The SentriMax drilling template is provided to assist the installer in making the final feed through holes in the case of the Model 1550 just before it is mounted on site. Once the template has been created at full size, it is taped to the bottom of the Model 1550 case as shown here.
  • Page 198 Appendix E: Drilling Template 3.75 11.25 5.50 1.00 1.00 0.50 4.75 Note Units are in inches. Diagram is not actual size. 025-9305H...
  • Page 199 Index Index Symbols , 150 AC power loss , 150 all’s well , 77 .NET required , 150 high temperature , 150 low battery , 150 panic button , 20 AC power connections alarm text , 10 acknowledge , 119 digital input , 129 acknowledge mode, call list setup...
  • Page 200 Index , 127 alarm delay , 125 alarm report enabled battery , 125 analog type , 23 charger , 127 call lists , 22 description , 125 high value , 23 life , 126 hysteresis baud rate , 124 input name , 115 POCSAG paging , 127...
  • Page 201 Index , 72 , 182 interval between calls serial port (J3) , 72 , 181 list repeat interval speaker output (P7) , 74 , 11 modify call conventions, text , 71 , 84 select call list copy dialog , 84 call list setup copy function , 130...
  • Page 202 Index , 109 , 56 phone configuration data input alarm text , 138 , 56 POCSAG page call setup input normal text , 104 , 55 power loss alarm normal message , 119 , 54 pulse counter number x output momentary time , 133 , 56 radio call setup...
  • Page 203 Index , 83 save as , 10 firmware version , 23 I/O connections , 51 free voice memory , 117 I/O mode, digital front panel I/O text , 144 configuring a call list , 56 input alarm , 143 configuring digital input , 56 input normal , 143...
  • Page 204 Index , 152 assigning user defined , 118, 121, 123, 127 normal , 114 key delay, radio setup , 152 system ID , 48 key up delay, radio , 151 user defined , 175 keypad, front panel meter number x dialog , 122 activate I/O enabled , 123...
  • Page 205 Index , 36 normal message , 36 paging text , 82 open file panic key alarm dialog , 141 operating modes , 100 automatic alarm enable , 77 operating system requirements , 101 call lists options , 101 normal messages , 190 radio paging , 101...
  • Page 206 Index , 38 , 50 DTMF string POCSAG format , 37 , 50 enable POCSAG polarity , 37 , 47 normal message radio ID , 38 , 47 paging text radio type , 37 , 50 self clear radio voice prompts , 49 power loss alarm dialog two tone timing...
  • Page 207 Index , 61 , 134 alarm time speaker call setup , 64 , 137 DTMF string two-tone page call setup , 63 normal message SMCU , 64 , 98 paging text all’s well alarms , 62 , 10 reset time described , 64 , 84...
  • Page 208 Index , 28, 79 , 28 system name system version system settings system settings dialog , 34 , 95 all’s well alarm active message baud rate , 34 , 94 all’s well call list enable logging , 35 , 95 all’s well DTMF string menu timeout , 33...
  • Page 209 Index , 81 , 24 tree, data file directory adding more , 87 troubleshooting total , 166 access denied voice messages , 168 , 108 analog input pins not operating assigning a name to a message , 168 , 87 discrete I/O pins not operating change voice mailbox length , 166...
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