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1100
ENSAPHONE
Desktop Monitoring System
Owner's Manual
version 3.82
The Sensaphone® 1100 provides you with
a dependable monitoring system with
exactly the features you need to keep
track of your vital environmental condi-
tions and processes.
Phonetics, Inc.

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  • Page 1 ® 1100 ENSAPHONE Desktop Monitoring System Owner’s Manual version 3.82 The Sensaphone® 1100 provides you with a dependable monitoring system with exactly the features you need to keep track of your vital environmental condi- tions and processes. Phonetics, Inc.
  • Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this docu- ment is complete, accurate and up-to-date. Phonetics, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Phonetics, Inc. also cannot guarantee that changes in equipment made by other manufac- turers, and referred to in this manual, will not affect the applicability of the information in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ..........3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ................3 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION ..........4 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ..............4 MOUNTING ....................4 POWER SURGE PROTECTION .............. 4 POWER SUPPLY AND BACKUP BATTERY .......... 5 TURNING THE MODEL 1100 ON ............5 PHONE LINE ...................
  • Page 4 ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual HIGH SOUND ALARM ENABLE I DISABLE ........29 SOUND ALARM MONITORING SENSITIVITY ........30 CHAPTER 5: CALL-IN COMMANDS ......... 31 ALARM ACKNOWLEDGMENT ............. 31 CHAPTER 6: PROGRAMMING SUMMARY ...... 33 MONITORING FUNCTIONS ..............33 COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONS ............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The Sensaphone Model 1100 is an environmental monitor that is perfect for use in small businesses, farms, homes, computer rooms, remote facilities, and other applications. The unit monitors specific environmental conditions at your facility and calls you when an alert condition occurs. The Model 1100 has the following built-in monitoring features: •...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Installation

    Model 1100 Instruction Manual CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION This chapter provides information to install the Sensaphone 1100. Please read the entire chapter before starting installation. Within the packaging will be a Warranty Registration Card. Please take the time to fill this out and mail. The One Year Limited Warranty is ex- plained in the back of this manual.

  • Page 7: Power Supply And Backup Battery

    Power surge protection is especially Important if you live in a lightning-prone area. The ISOTEL Surge Protector Model IB-4 is available through Phonetics. See Appendix B. POWER SUPPLY AND BACKUP BATTERY The 1100 is provided with an AC power transformer.

  • Page 8: Phone Line

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual Figure 3: ON and OFF keys It is not recommended that the unit be turned OFF unless absolutely necessary. (See DISCONNECTING THE MODEL 1100, page 13.) Full power is still consumed by the unit even though it cannot be programmed or interro- gated.

  • Page 9: Temperature Sensors

    To monitor the temperature at a location away from the unit, the remote temperature sensor may be used. The part number is FGD-0005 and is available from Phonetics. When connecting the remote temperature sensor, the 2.8K thermistor must be removed.
  • Page 10 ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual ALERT Figure 5: Alert inputs An alert input can be used with any normally open (NO.) or normally closed (NC.) device. Open is when there is no contact and closed is when a contact exists. The Model 1100 will adapt to NO. or NC. sensors when the unit’s ID number is programmed (see Chapter 3, page 21 or Chapter 4, page 26).

  • Page 11: Multiple Sensors

    wire appropriate for the application. Do not use sensors, switches, or relays that supply any voltage or current to the Model 1100. NOTE: Be aware of where you are placing the wires that lead from the sensors to the unit. Avoid running the wires near electrical devices that use high voltage or current such as motors, heavy machinery etc.

  • Page 12: Auxiliary Temperature I Alert Input 4

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual Multiple NO. inputs are typically TEMPº ALERTs to monitor the tempera- ture in several different locations simultaneously. Figure 8: Multiple normally open sensors AUXILIARY TEMPERATURE I ALERT INPUT 4 The auxiliary terminal, marked AUX on the terminal strip, is a dual purpose terminal.

  • Page 13: Disconnecting The Model 1100 (For Seasonal Use Or Storage)

    sensor Model 1104 DISCONNECTING THE MODEL 1100 (FOR SEASONAL USE OR STORAGE) If you plan to employ the Sensaphone as a seasonal watchdog (i.e. only during the winter or summer months), you must disconnect all wires from the unit completely to avoid damage to the circuitry when the unit is not in use.
  • Page 14 ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the tele- phone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Should the Model 1100 cause harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Communications Programming

    CHAPTER 3 COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMMING This chapter explains the keyboard functions for the communications operations for the Model 1100. This includes programming interrogation, and/or resetting of: • Dial-out telephone numbers • Special dialing • Tone or pulse dialing • Rings until answer & Telephone Answering Device compatibility •...
  • Page 16 ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual The numbers are dialed sequentially i through 4. Therefore, program the first number you want called as Phone #1, the second one as Phone #2, and so on. A pause, pound, or asterisk can be added to the phone number to access different phone or beeper systems.

  • Page 17: Tone Or Pulse Dialing

    NOTE: This command also indicates whether the input (1-4) s enabled or disabled. If the 1100 says ‘Off” before reciting the phone number, it means that the input has been disabled. See Chapter 4. To erase a Phone number: 1. Press the SET key 2.
  • Page 18 ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual the WHAT IS key represents the asterisk (*) tone. A pound or asterisk tone may be required when calling some phone or beeper systems. To incorporate a PAUSE: 1. Press the SET key 2. Press the number key (1-4) of the Phone number 3.

  • Page 19: Rings Until Answer & Tad Compatibility

    Below is an example of a dialout phone number calling to a beeper. Note that more than one pause may be needed. It is advisable to test a phone number dialing to a beeper more than once. Beeper example: PAUSE TONE MUTE (phone number)

  • Page 20: Listen-In Time

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual 2. Press the SENSOR ON/OFF key 3. Press the TAD key The 1100 will say “On.” (If the 1100 says “Off,” repeat steps 2 and 3.) 4. Using the above example, when you call in, let the phone ring twice and then hang up.

  • Page 21: The Security Code

    SOUND ENTER LISTEN TIME (enter seconds) To interrogate: 1. Press the WHAT IS key 2. Press the LISTEN TIME key If the High Sound Alarm is ON (see page 30), the 1100 will recite the listen time in seconds programmed, If the High Sound Alarm is OFF, the 1100 will say “Off,”...

  • Page 22: The Unit Id Number

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual 3. Using the number keys, enter the digits of the programmed code The 1100 will recite the digits as they are pressed. 4. Press ENTER If the correct code is entered, the 1100 will say “ok.” If the wrong code is entered, the 1100 will say “Error two.”...

  • Page 23: Local Voice Mute

    WHAT STATUS ID # To delete the ID number: 1. Press the SET key 2. Press the ID# key 3. Press ENTER The 1100 will say “Enter.” When Interrogating the ID number, the 1100 will say “no number.” ENTER STATUS LOCAL VOICE MUTE When the Model 1100 dials out with an alarm, it recites the alarm mes- sage over the phone and at the monitor site.

  • Page 24: Time

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual TIME The Model 1100 has a built-in clock. The power-up time is 12AM. The clock will keep time from 12 AM until you program the current time. It will then keep time from your programmed time. If the AC power fails, the clock will continue to keep time until the battery back-up fails.
  • Page 25 minute before dialing the next Phone number in the sequence if the alarm is not acknowledged. VOICE REPETITIONS - The voice repetitions is how many times the Model 1100 will repeat the alarm message per phone call when it dials out.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4: Alarm Programming

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual CHAPTER 4 ALARM PROGRAMMING This chapter explains the monitoring capabilities and keyboard com- mands to program the monitoring functions of the Model 1100. This includes: • Enable/disable inputs • Input recognition time • Configure input normality - The ID Number •...

  • Page 27: Configure Input Normality

    WHAT CONFIGURE INPUT NORMALITY Inputs must be configured as normally open or normally closed. The default for all inputs is open. See Chapter 2, pages 9-10 for explanation on wiring inputs. It is useful to disable inputs prior to wiring to prevent an alarm dialout.

  • Page 28: Temperature Limits

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual TEMPERATURE LIMITS The temperature limits are the high and low readings at the temperature sensor that will cause the Model 1100 to dialout with an alarm message. The range of the temperature input to measure temperature is 0º F to 128º...

  • Page 29: Enable I Disable Temperature Inputs

    alarm is disabled, the 1100 will say “Off” and then recite the programmed limit in degrees. WHAT HIGH TEMP. TEMP. (or) ENABLE I DISABLE TEMPERATURE INPUTS This feature allows you to enable or disable the dialout for the high and low temperature alarms.

  • Page 30: Ac Power Monitoring Enable I Disable

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual or low temperature alarm is disabled, the 1100 will say “Off” and then recite the programmed limit in degrees. WHAT HIGH TEMP. TEMP. (or) AC POWER MONITORING ENABLE I DISABLE The Model 1100 monitors AC power failure. This command enables or disables the power failure detection feature.

  • Page 31: High Sound Alarm Enable I Disable

    To program the power recognition time: 1. Press the SET key 2. Press the ELECT key 3. Using the number keys, enter the number of seconds The Model 1100 will recite the digits as they are pressed 4. Press ENTER The Model 1100 will say “Enter.”...

  • Page 32: Sound Alarm Monitoring Sensitivity

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual SOUND SENSOR LISTEN ON/OFF TIME To interrogate: 1. Press the WHAT IS key 2. Press the SOUND key If the high sound alarm is enabled, the 1100 will recite the listen-in time programmed (See Listen-In Time, Chapter 3, page 20). If the high sound alarm is disabled, the 1100 will say “Off”...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: Call-In Commands

    CHAPTER 5 CALL-IN COMMANDS The following two functions are call-in commands. This means that to utilize them you must call the Model 1100 to execute the command. These features are: alarm acknowledgment and the status report. You may use either a pulse (rotary) or Touch-Tone phone.
  • Page 34 ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual It will stop the dialout sequence for this alarm. The status report feature allows you to call in to the Model 1100 and check the temperature, alarm and power status. The unit will answer after the programmed rings until answer (see Chapter 3, page 19).

  • Page 35: Chapter 6: Programming Summary

    CHAPTER 6 PROGRAMMING SUMMARY After the Model 1100 has been completely installed, you are ready to begin programming the unit. The following is a recommended sequence for the programming commands. Refer to the programming chapters 3 and 4 for explanation on how to use each command. This section is intended to help you understand the commands and organize your programming.

  • Page 36: Communications Functions

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual 11. Sensitize/desensitize sound monitoring. This command allows you to make the microphone more sensitive or less sensitive to sound at the unit location. This helps to eliminate false sound alarms if the sound level is normally high.
  • Page 37 phone. 9. Time. This command allows you to set the 1100’s built-in clock. 10. Listen-in time. The Model 1100 allows you to listen in to sounds at the monitor site through its built-in microphone when you call in for a status report.

  • Page 38: Chapter 7: Operation

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual CHAPTER 7 OPERATION After installation and programming have been completed, the Model 1100 is fully operational. This chapter explains the sequence of events that occur during an alarm dialout to illustrate how the Model 1100 operates.
  • Page 39 call is not answered. If you do not answer the phone until a later ring, it is possible for you to miss hearing the alarm message. Also, if you have an answering machine, the 1100 will be talking during your outgoing message, so you will not get the full alarm message when the machine begins to record incoming mes- sages.

  • Page 40: Part Two: Sample Programming Strategy

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual or FAX, or was not acknowledged by the receiver within 60 seconds, the 1100 will continue the dialout sequence. It waits 60 seconds before dialing the next phone number. It will dial Phone #2 and repeat the message, dial Phone #3 and repeat the message, dial Phone #4 and repeat the message, dial Phone #1 again, etc.
  • Page 41 MONITORING PROGRAMMING INPUT CONDITION SENSOR ENABLED/DISABLED OPEN/CLOSED Input 1 water seepage water detection sensor enabled N.C. Input 2 humidity humidistat enabled Input 3 intrusion magnetic reed switch enabled AUX/4 temperature Temp~AIert enabled LOW TEMP low temperature 6OºF disabled HIGH TEMP high temperature 9OºF enabled SOUND high sound level...
  • Page 42 ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual 7. After the fourth repetition, the 1100 will request acknowledgment: “Hello, this is telephone number 555-5674. Indicate you have received warning message.” Acknowledgment: 1. You received the alarm call at a rotary (pulse) phone, so you cannot enter the 555 code to acknowledge the alarm.
  • Page 43 The unit begins reciting its alarm message locally. The suspicious character turns out to be your mother-in-law. Since she was generous enough to give you the Sensaphone 1100 as a Christmas gift, she knows how to acknowledge the alarm locally to prevent a dialout.
  • Page 44 ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual 3. The unit dials Phone #2 and repeats the alert message-acknowledg- ment request. It receives no Touch-Tone acknowledgment or callback acknowledgment. 4. The unit dials Phone #3 and repeats the alert message-acknowledg- ment request. Again, it receives no acknowledgment. 5.
  • Page 45 fire. The smoke alarm goes off. The noise causes a high sound alarm in the 1100. The condition lasts the recognition time. For 30 seconds the 1100 recites the high sound alarm message locally and then begins the dialout. Dialout: 1.

  • Page 46: Appendix A: Proper Operation

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual APPENDIX A Checking your Sensaphone for Proper Operation We recommend that you test your Sensaphone weekly to be sure it is functioning properly. This will ensure that when a problem arises the Sensaphone will be ready to alert the appropriate personnel.

  • Page 47: Appendix Btroubleshooting

    APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING Problems with the Model 1100 can range from simply making sure the unit is plugged in to lightning damage. This appendix is provided to help you pinpoint and solve functioning problems. It is divided into the com- mon areas where problems occur.
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  • Page 52: Appendix Caccessories

    They can provide a device to monitor virtually any condition that might be required for your business or residential needs. Contact Phonetics, Inc. at (610) 558-2700 for more information. MODEL NUMBER...

  • Page 54: Year Limited Warranty

    ® Sensaphone Model 1100 Instruction Manual 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 1. WARRANTOR: Dealer, Distributor, Manufacturer 2. ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: This Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations and exclusions set out below. 3.

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