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Temperature Guard
Models VM500-3 & VM500-3HT
Operating Manual and Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Temperature Guard Models VM500-3 & VM500-3HT Operating Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page Index Temperature Guard Description Programming Overview Setting Temperature Readings to Fahrenheit or Programming Temperature Limits Programming Humidity Limits Programming Telephone Numbers Programming Pager Numbers Adding a delay to access outside phone line Recording a Personal Identification Message Programming the Number of Rings...
  • Page 3: Temperature Guard Description

    Menu and Program Menu, you may enter your selection at any time between options. Programming Overview Programming the Temperature Guard is accomplished over the phone and only has to be done once, unless it is necessary to make a change. Before programming, do the following: 1.
  • Page 4: Setting Temperature Readings To Fahrenheit Or

    Setting Temperature Readings to Fahrenheit or Celsius (Option *) The Temperature Guard can report the temperature in Fahrenheit (default) or Celsius. To switch to Celsius, perform the steps below. (Please note switching from Fahrenheit to Celsius does not change the temperature limits you set. ) From the Program Menu, press * You will hear the current setting.
  • Page 5: Programming Humidity Limits

    Programming Humidity Limits Model VM500-3HT Only From the Main Menu, press 2 to Set Limits You will hear "Press 1 for temperature or 2 for humidity" Press 2 for humidity You will hear the current low limit (i.e. “Lower limit is 0%”) You will hear “Press 1 to change”...
  • Page 6: Programming Telephone Numbers

    Programming Telephone Numbers (Option 1-4) The Temperature Guard will call each programmed phone number until someone enters the PIN num- ber. If the Temperature Guard reaches an answering machine, it will leave the personal identification message, and then the alarm condition, but will continue calling.
  • Page 7: Adding A Delay To Access Outside Phone Line

    Programming a Local ID Number For Pagers (Option 5) The local identification number is printed on the display of a pager when the Temperature Guard calls a pager number. This number can be up to 20 digits long. From the Program Menu, press 5 for the local ID...
  • Page 8: Programming The Number Of Rings

    You will hear “Press one to change.” Press 1 if you wish to activate the Status Message before PIN You will hear the new setting. “On” will cause the Temperature Guard to broadcast the Status Mes- sage Before PIN Entry.
  • Page 9: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 10: Frequently Asked Questions

    If the Temperature Guard is being used to protect equipment against overheating in case air conditioning fails, locate the Temperature Guard close to the equipment and close to the ceiling where heat will build up quickest. Once the location is chosen, connect the phone line and power. Turn on the power switch (the light next to the phone line will start blinking at a rate proportional to the temperature).
  • Page 11 Wait no longer than 30 seconds, then dial the number again. The Temperature Guard will answer. Example: An answering or fax machine on the same line as the Temperature Guard and is set to an- swer after 4 rings. Program the Temperature Guard to answer after 5 rings.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Problems

    The Temperature Guard Says “Goodbye” after I enter my PIN If the Temperature Guard says “Goodbye” and does not ask you to enter the PIN again, it has not “heard” you enter the complete PIN. This is caused by: Short or quiet “touch tones”...
  • Page 13: Some Helpful Tips

    • and the area code. Do not turn off your long distance service if you are going away for an extended period of time and you expect the Temperature Guard to call a long dis- tance number. Do not place the unit in direct sunlight as this will effect the temperature and humidity •...
  • Page 14: Fcc Part 68 Information

    FCC PART 68 INFORMATION This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. The FCC Part 68 Label is located on the bottom of the unit. This label contains the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to your telephone company.
  • Page 15: Warranty Information

    Limited Warranty: 1. Warrantor: Dealer, Distributor, Retailer, and Manufacturer 2. Warranty and Remedy We believe that this is a high quality product. Although we test all products for proper function- ality, we cannot guaranty that there will never be a defective unit, or that a unit will function on every phone line and all communication equipment in existence.
  • Page 16 Temperature Guard A division of Microtechnologies Incorporated 123 Whiting St. Unit 1A Plainville, CT 06062...

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