Maxon SAU-1900E User manual

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SAU-1900E USER’S GUIDE
(Draft: Version 0.00)
INTRODUCTION
Your new MAXON SAU-1900E is designed to provide quality sounding voice
communications to other people using almost any regular wire-line telephone in areas
where normal ‘wired’ telephone service is not available. By using the same technology as
digital cellular telephones, your SAU-1900E, in conjunction with a cellular service
provider, replaces the traditional wire-line service with a state of the art wireless
telephone service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................................... 2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAU-1900E ..................................................................................................3
SERIAL NUMBER ........................................................................................................................................ 4
SECURITY..................................................................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Personal Safety............................................................................................................................................ 5
Dangerous Operating Environments ........................................................................................................... 6
SAU-1900E INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION................................................................................... 7
Existing Telephone Service......................................................................................................................... 7
Battery Installation...................................................................................................................................... 8
Battery Charging......................................................................................................................................... 9
Where to Install The SAU-1900E............................................................................................................. 10
Modular Jack Requirements...................................................................................................................... 11
Desktop Installation .................................................................................................................................. 11
Wall-Mount Installation............................................................................................................................ 12
Connecting the SAU-1900E to Your Telephone(s)................................................................................... 14
SAU-1900E OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 16
LED Indicators.......................................................................................................................................... 16
Making Calls............................................................................................................................................. 17
Receiving Calls ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Advanced Features.................................................................................................................................... 18
DATA COMMUNICATIONS/MODEMS/FAXES/ETC............................................................................. 18
THE BATTERY, AND WHEN TO REPLACE IT ...................................................................................... 18
Battery Replacement ................................................................................................................................. 19
CLEANING THE SAU-1900E..................................................................................................................... 21
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................................. 22
ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 27
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 28
FCC NOTICE (pending approval)................................................................................................................ 29
WARRANTY INFORMATION................................................................................................................... 29
FOR YOUR RECORDS ............................................................................................................................... 29

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GETTING STARTED
Make sure that the following items are enclosed in your SAU-1900E box:
1. SAU-1900E unit
2. AC power supply
3. 12V battery
4. Wall mounting bracket
5. Screws for bracket (2 M4x6mm self-tapping, Phillips head screws)
6. 8” (20.3cm) telephone cable for wall mounting
7. 6’ (1.83m) telephone cable for desktop use
8. This user’s guide
9. Warranty card (not shown).
If any parts are missing, please contact your service provider or dealer.
For your convenience, please keep the SAU-1900E’s original carton and packing material
in case of a return or needed warranty work.

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Note: Please read through this entire manual before starting the installation and use of
your SAU-1900E. If you have any questions concerning the installation or use of your
SAU-1900E, please contact the dealer where you purchased your SAU-1900E.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAU-1900E
1. Antenna
2. Signal LED
3. AC/Battery LED
4. Disruption LED
5. SIMM Card Cover (not used at this time)
6. Power connector
7. Two RJ-11 Modular Jacks
8. Service Port (to be used only by your service provider or dealer).
9. Battery door cover
10. Bracket Prong Recesses
11. Wall Mounting Bracket screw holes
12. Wall Mounting Bracket
13. Bracket Prongs

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SERIAL NUMBER
Whenever you call the network operator or service provider with questions about
your SAU-1900E, they will need the serial number of your SAU-1900E. This is printed
on the label attached to the back of the SAU-1900E on a label above a bar code (see
figure below). An ideal time to record the serial number of your SAU-1900E would be
when installing the SAU-1900E for the first time. Record the serial number in the back of
this guide, and store this guide (along with your sales receipt) in a safe place separate
from the SAU-1900E for future reference.

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SECURITY
If your SAU-1900E is ever lost or stolen you must report it to your network
operator or service provider as soon as possible so that they can prevent your SAU-1900E
from unauthorized use. This is important, as you may be liable for the cost of
unauthorized calls until your SAU-1900E is reported lost or stolen. The network operator
or service provider will need the serial number of your SAU-1900E in order to prevent it
from unauthorized use.
SAFETY
Personal Safety
Your SAU-1900E is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it is
powered (either from the AC power supply or from the internal battery) it receives and
transmits radio frequency (RF) energy and the system handling your calls controls its
power level. It may transmit RF energy even when you are not actively placing a call in
response to data sent by the service provider or in response to incoming calls. The design
of the SAU-1900E complies with national safety guidelines with respect to human
exposure and RF energy. However, you can choose to limit RF exposure even further by
locating the SAU-1900E in a room, or closet, remote from the areas where your
telephones are located.
Furthermore, your SAU-1900E internally uses voltages/currents that could pose
possible electric shock hazards, which could result in bodily injury. For your safety, do
not attempt to open the SAU-1900E for any purpose other than replacing the battery
(refer to Battery Installation and Battery Removal) or determining the serial number of
your SAU-1900E (refer to SERIAL NUMBER).
The SAU-1900E enclosure has several slots and openings that are provided to
protect it from overheating by providing adequate ventilation. In order for adequate
ventilation to be provided, these slots and openings must never be covered or blocked.
To prevent blocking these slots and openings, do not place the SAU-1900E on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface, nor place anything on the SAU-1900E. Furthermore,
do not push any object through these slots and openings as the object may touch
dangerous voltage points or cause damage to the SAU-1900E, which could result in risk
of fire or electrical shock.
Finally, you need to unplug the SAU-1900E from the wall outlet and remove the
internal battery, and contact your service provider or dealer for service of the SAU-1900E
whenever one or more of the following has occurred:
1. When the AC power supply cords (either the cord that plugs into the SAU-1900E or
the cord that plugs into a wall outlet) is damaged or frayed.

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2. If liquid has been spilled into the SAU-1900E.
3. If the SAU-1900E has been exposed to water or rain.
4. If the SAU-1900E has experienced a severe, physical shock and the cabinet has been
damaged.
5. If the SAU-1900E exhibits a distinct change in performance that is not documented in
these instructions.
6. If the SAU-1900E does not operate normally according to these instructions, and the
troubleshooting guide has not solved the problem. Do not attempt to service the
SAU-1900E yourself, as this could result in risk of fire or personal injury.
Dangerous Operating Environments
IT IS RARE, BUT YOUR SAU-1900E OR ATTACHED PHONES AND
ACCESSORIES COULD GENERATE SPARKS. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD NOT
LOCATE THE SAU-1900E IN AN AREA WITH A POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE SINCE ANY SPARK COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR A FIRE
RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE GAS, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, OR
EXPLOSIVES CLOSE TO THE SAU-1900E.
CONSTRUCTION CREWS OFTEN USE REMOTE-CONTROL RF DEVICES
TO SET OFF EXPLOSIVES, SO DO NOT USE THE SAU-1900E IN AREAS WHERE
BLASTING OPERATIONS ARE IN PROGRESS.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE SAU-
1900E TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.

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SAU-1900E INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
The SAU-1900E is designed to provide telephone-like service in areas for which
normal wire line telephone service is not available or where the installation of additional
telephone wire lines are not considered practical.
Existing Telephone Service
The SAU-1900E is intended to provide voice communications using regular,
wire-line telephones without a wire-line service provider. It can also be used to provide
additional lines in a house or business that already have wire-line service. However, the
SAU-1900E cannot be tied into lines that already have existing wire-line or wireless
telephone service. If the SAU-1900E is tied into these existing telephone lines, it will
disrupt the SAU-1900E’s capability of providing telephone service as well as disrupting
the other telephone service.
To test for an existing telephone service, plug a telephone into a wall jack in the
house or business that you want to use the SAU-1900E. Follow the telephone’s
instructions for placing a call, listening for a dial tone. If no dial tone is heard while
trying to place a call, the SAU-1900E can be used. If a dial tone is heard, you already
have some type of telephone service. Contact your service provider or dealer for
instructions on what you should do in this situation.

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Battery Installation
Before installing the SAU-1900E, you need to install the battery into the SAU-
1900E.
1. Insure that nothing is connected to the SAU-1900E.
2. Place a soft cloth on a flat work surface, such as a table.
3. Turn the SAU-1900E upside down onto a soft cloth and orient the SAU-1900E such
that the three semi-circular/ridged cover release latches are toward you.
4. Remove the battery cover by depressing the semi-circular/ridged cover release latches
and pushing the cover away from you. It should move toward the edge opposite you.
Slide the cover completely out.
5. Turn or rotate the battery so that the silver terminals on the battery will align with the
battery terminals located in the battery compartment.
6. Then insert the end of the battery closest to the terminals into the compartment, while
also pulling gently on the battery strap (so that it will not be bunched up on the side of
the battery). Press the battery into the compartment so it fits flush with the bottom of
the housing.
7. Slide the battery cover in place (making sure that the strap lays flat on the battery) and
make sure the latches lock into place.

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Battery Charging
The SAU-1900E has a built-in battery charger. It will automatically restore a fully
discharged battery to nearly full charge within 24 hours of AC power being restored or
applied. No external charger is necessary.
CAUTION:
1. Avoid battery terminal short circuits (in other words, DO NOT let anything metal
touch the two silver terminals on the battery at the same time). A fully charged
battery can supply a very large current (more than 100 amps) which create a large
amount of heat resulting in burns, smoke, or even fire.
2. DO NOT expose the battery to open flame.
3. DO NOT disassemble the battery. The batteries contain dilute sulfuric acid, which
could damage eyes, skin or clothing and result in loss of eyesight or burns.
4. The battery contains lead and should be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact
your service provider or dealer for details.
5. Only use approved batteries (YUASA OR YUASA-EXIDE Model NP2-12). Using
other batteries will invalidate your warranty and may cause damage or injury as well.

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Where to Install the SAU-1900E
Also before installing the SAU-1900E, you need to determine where you want to
install it. The SAU-1900E can be used on a flat horizontal surface, such as a desktop,
table, etc. It can also be mounted on a wall. However, you should consider the following
in determining where to install your SAU-1900E:
1. Do not place the SAU-1900E on an unstable cart, table, stand, etc. The SAU-1900E
may fall and be damaged.
2. Place the SAU-1900E near an AC electrical outlet, or wherever AC power is
available.
3. If you wish to use the SAU-1900E to drive your house or business telephone lines,
place the SAU-1900E by a modular telephone wall jack that is connected to other
modular telephone jacks within your house or business.
4. Do not place the SAU-1900E by anything that generates a great amount of heat, such
as radiators, baseboard heaters, portable heaters, space heaters, ovens, fireplaces, etc.
Placement of the SAU-1900E by these locations could possibly damage the exterior
enclosure and effect the performance of the SAU-1900E.
5. Do not place the SAU-1900E near liquids, for example near sinks, kitchen counter-
tops, kitchen tables, bathtubs, swimming pools, in wet basements, etc.
6. Do not place the SAU-1900E in direct sunlight, such as by a window. Direct sunlight
can cause the exterior finish to fade, and possibly cause the SAU-1900E to
malfunction.
7. Do not place the SAU-1900E where the temperature will be below -15°C (+5°F) or
above +50°C (+122°F). Temperatures beyond these ranges could possibly damage
the SAU-1900E.
8. It is recommended not to place the SAU-1900E by a television set. Although every
effort has been made for the SAU-1900E to not cause interference on a television,
interference is still possible.
9. Use of cordless telephones with the SAU-1900E is permissible. However, you may
want to keep the cordless telephone base and handset away from the SAU-1900E, as
they may generate interference toward each other.
10. Computers can some times cause interference to the SAU-1900E. If the sound quality
of your SAU-1900E degrades when switching on a computer, move the SAU-1900E
further away from the computer (i.e. case, monitor, etc.). You may also want to plug
the SAU-1900E’s AC power supply into another outlet that is different from the
computer.
11. Microwave ovens can sometimes generate interference to the SAU-1900E. If the
sound quality of your SAU-1900E degrades when switching on a microwave oven,
move the SAU-1900E further away from the oven. You may also want to plug the
SAU-1900E’s AC power supply into another outlet that is different from the oven.
12. If possible, try to place the SAU-1900E in the highest place that is practical and
convenient. Do not place the SAU-1900E in a basement, if possible.
13. If you use any type of radio transmitters, such as citizen band radios, amateur radio,
etc., it is recommended not to place the SAU-1900E by these radios or their antennas.