Phonetics SENSAPHONE EXPRESS II User manual

SENSAPHONE® EXPRESS II
USER’SMANUAL
version 2.02
Phonetics, Inc.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document 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 manufacturers, and
referred to in this manual, will not affect the applicability of the information
in this manual.
Copyright 1997 by Phonetics, Inc.
Second Edition, version 2.02, September 2000.
Written and produced by Phonetics, Inc. Please address comments on this
publication to:
Phonetics, Inc.
901 Tryens Road
Aston, PA 19014
Sensaphone is a registered trademark of Phonetics, Inc.
Touch Tone is a registered trademark of AT&T.

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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... i
CAUTION............................................................................................................................................ii
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION............................................... 1
PROGRAMMING Express II ............................................................................................................................................1
ABOUTTHIS MANUAL ....................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION................................................. 3
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................................................................3
MOUNTING Express II......................................................................................................................................................3
STRAIN RELIEF ................................................................................................................................................................4
POWERING UP ..................................................................................................................................................................4
GROUNDINGAND POWER SURGE PROTECTION ..................................................................................................4
BACKUP BATTERY ...........................................................................................................................................................4
TURNING EXPRESS II ON ..............................................................................................................................................5
POWER SUPPLIES ............................................................................................................................................................6
RS232 PRINTER PORT .....................................................................................................................................................6
FCC REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................................................................................7
NOTICE ...............................................................................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 3: INPUTS................................................................ 9
HOW THE INPUTSWORK...............................................................................................................................................9
LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................................................10
CONFIGURING THE INPUTS .......................................................................................................................................10
WIRINGTHE INPUTS ....................................................................................................................................................11
STRAIN RELIEF ..............................................................................................................................................................14
SHIELDEDWIRE.............................................................................................................................................................14
WIRE LENGTH ................................................................................................................................................................14
INSTALLING INPUT EXPANSION CARDS ................................................................................................................15
INPUT SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................16
2.8K THERMISTOR LOOK-UP TABLE .......................................................................................................................17
10KTHERMISTOR LOOK-UPTABLE ........................................................................................................................18
CHAPTER 4: OUTPUTS.......................................................... 19
HOW THE OUTPUTSWORK ........................................................................................................................................19
WIRINGTHE OUTPUTS ................................................................................................................................................19
STRAIN RELIEF ..............................................................................................................................................................20
INSTALLING OUTPUT EXPANSION CARDS............................................................................................................20
RELAY OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................21
CHAPTER 5: PROGRAMMING ............................................ 23
MOVING THROUGHTHE MENUS ..............................................................23
PROGRAMMING PHONE PARAMETERS................................................24
Calling Schedule ............................................................................................................................... 24
Phone Contacts ................................................................................................................................. 26
CommunicationsType ...................................................................................................................... 26
Special Dialing Codes ....................................................................................................................... 26
Phone Contacts: ................................................................................................................................ 26
DIAL OUT.........................................................................................................28
Dialing Method ................................................................................................................................. 28

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Retries on Busy ................................................................................................................................. 28
Message Repeat................................................................................................................................. 28
Maximum Number of Calls ............................................................................................................. 29
Call Delay Time................................................................................................................................. 29
Intercall Delay Time ......................................................................................................................... 29
DIAL IN.............................................................................................................30
Rings UntilAnswer ........................................................................................................................... 30
TAD enable/disable ........................................................................................................................... 30
Calling Express II with TAD Enabled..............................................................................................................................31
MESSAGES........................................................................................................................................................................32
INPUTS..............................................................................................................33
Enable/Disable Inputs....................................................................................................................... 33
InputType ......................................................................................................................................... 33
RecognitionTime .............................................................................................................................. 34
High/Low Limits ............................................................................................................................... 34
Alarm Reset Time ............................................................................................................................. 35
Dial Out Selection ............................................................................................................................. 35
Calibration ........................................................................................................................................ 35
ResetValue......................................................................................................................................... 35
SOUND ..............................................................................................................36
Listen-inTime ................................................................................................................................... 36
Sound Monitoring............................................................................................................................. 36
Sound Sensitivity............................................................................................................................... 36
RecognitionTime .............................................................................................................................. 36
Alarm Reset Time ............................................................................................................................. 37
Dialout Selection ............................................................................................................................... 37
Mute Local Speaker.......................................................................................................................... 37
POWER .............................................................................................................38
POWER PARAMETERS................................................................................................................. 38
AC POWER....................................................................................................................................... 38
Failure monitoring ............................................................................................................................ 38
Power Recognition time.................................................................................................................... 38
Alarm reset time ............................................................................................................................... 38
Dialout Selection ............................................................................................................................... 38
BATTERY.......................................................................................................................................... 39
Battery monitor................................................................................................................................. 39
Alarm reset time ............................................................................................................................... 39
Dialout selection................................................................................................................................ 39
OUTPUTS .........................................................................................................41
DATA LOG ........................................................................................................42
Input/Output Log ............................................................................................................................. 42
Activity Log ....................................................................................................................................... 42
SYSTEM............................................................................................................43
Password ............................................................................................................................................ 43
Date and time .................................................................................................................................... 43
Acknowledgment code...................................................................................................................... 43

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Halt mode delay time........................................................................................................................ 43
Callback acknowledgment ............................................................................................................... 44
Call Cancel ........................................................................................................................................ 44
Auto Test ............................................................................................................................................ 44
Unit Reset .......................................................................................................................................... 44
Unit Configure .................................................................................................................................. 44
SECURITY........................................................................................................45
To Lock .............................................................................................................................................. 45
To Unlock........................................................................................................................................... 45
CHAPTER 6: OPERATION..................................................... 47
Alarm Detection, Dial-out andAcknowledgment ..........................................47
CHAPTER 7: OTHER KEYPAD FUNCTIONS .................... 53
INQUIRING...................................................................................................................................... 53
Inquire Status....................................................................................................53
InquireAlarms ..................................................................................................54
Halt Mode DelayTime......................................................................................54
CHAPTER 8: REACHING EXPRESS II BYTELEPHONE..... 55
Phone-in Parameters ........................................................................................55
The Main Menu.................................................................................................55
Special Keys.......................................................................................................56
PHONE CONTACT LIST ...............................................................................57
PROGRAMMING SUMMARY......................................................................59
APPENDIXA: TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................71
APPENDIX B:ACCESSORIES ......................................................................75
APPENDIX C: ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS.................................77
APPENDIX D: RETURNING THE EXPRESS II FOR SERVICE.............83
WARRANTY.....................................................................................................85

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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Your Sensaphone Express II has been carefully designed to give you years of
safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there are
a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging
the unit:
• Read the installation and operating instructions in this manual carefully. Be sure
to save it for future reference.
• Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the product itself.
• To protect the Sensaphone Express II from overheating, make sure all openings
on the unit are not blocked. Do not place on or near a heat source, such as a
radiator or heat register.
• Do not use your Sensaphone Express II near water, or spill liquid of any kind
into it.
• Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the AC power
transformer. If you’re not sure of the type of power supply to your facility,
consult your dealer or local power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of
fire or electric shock.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product through ventilation holes as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but return
it to Phonetics’Customer Service, or another approved repair facility, when any
service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the unit is subsequently used.
• If anything happens that indicates that your Sensaphone Express II is not
working properly or has been damaged, unplug it immediately and follow the
procedures in the manual for having it serviced. Return the unit for servicing
under the following conditions:
1. The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.
2. Liquid has been spilled into the product or it has been exposed to water.
3. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure is damaged.
4. The unit doesn’t function normally when you’re following the operating
instructions.

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• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions:
1. Use only the following type and size battery: Sealed lead-acid 12v 3.0 AH.
2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local
codes for possible special disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling battery in order not to short the battery with conduct-
ing materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may
overheat and cause burns.
If you experience trouble with this equipment, or you need information on obtaining
service or repairs, please contact:
Phonetics, Inc.
901 Tryens Road, Aston, PA 19014
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.sensaphone.com

1Chapter 1: Introduction
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Sensaphone Express II by Phonetics, Inc. Express II is a powerful environmen-
tal and process monitoring system. It handles your current monitoring, alarm and control needs,
and is able to grow when your application grows.
Express II comes standard with 8 universal input channels and one built-in relay output. Input
capacity is expandable up to 40 channels (on 5 cards). Output capacity may be expanded up to
16 channels (on two cards), in which case input is limited to 24 channels (3 cards).
Express II can call up to 48 Phone Contacts, using pulse or Touch-Tone dialing. Dialing Sched-
ules and Phone Contact List features enable you to create a priority dialing list depending on
which input is alarm-activated, the time of day, and day of week. Call progress detection en-
sures that no time is wasted on busy signals and no-answers during the dialout sequence.
PROGRAMMING Express II
Express II’s unique programming style allows you to access all programmable parameters
quickly and easily. The parameters are organized into 10 categories. From there, programming
is completely voice guided in a menu-style format. You simply enter the category number for the
parameters you want to program and enter values as prompted. All programming can be
accomplished using the local keypad on the unit, or remotely using a Touch-ToneTM phone.
The Express II has a one-year limited warranty. Within the packaging will be a Warranty Regis-
tration card. Please take the time to fill this out and mail. The warranty is explained in the back
of this manual.
If any questions arise during installation or operation, please contact:
Phonetics, Inc.
901 Tryens Road
Aston, PA 19014
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual comprises the instructions and commands necessary to install and program Ex-
press II. In addition, summary and application chapters are included to help you speed pro-
gramming and to understand Express II’s features.

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3Chapter 2: Installation
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION
This chapter provides the information necessary to install the Sensaphone Express II. Correctly
installing the unit will ensure proper functioning and maximum service life. Please read the
entire chapter before attempting installation.
Within the packaging is a Warranty Registration card. Please take the time to fill this out and
mail it. The Limited 1 Year Warranty is explained on the last page of this manual.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Express II should be mounted and operated in a safe environment. Do not mount the unit
where it will be subject to shock and vibration. The temperature range the Express II can
operate in is 32°F to 130°F (0°C to 55°C). If you require Express II to operate in a below
freezing environment, you must take safe and practical measures to keep the unit's temperature
above 32°F or it will not operate reliably.
CAUTION: Express II is a sensitive electronic device. Personnel and work area should be
grounded before handling this device. Do not install Express II near strong electrostatic,
electromagnetic, magnetic or radioactive fields. Do not expose it to fumes or corrosive vapors.
MOUNTING Express II
When you receive Express II, carefully remove it from the box. On the top and bottom of the
enclosure are mounting holes to attach the unit to either a panel or wall. The mounting surface
should be sturdy enough to support 15 lbs. The unit should be mounted using four #12-24 bolts
where appropriate, or four #12 tapping screws. When mounting the unit to a wall make sure the
mounting screws fully engage a solid member, (e.g. a stud), of the support structure. Mount
Express II in an upright position so that you can easily gain access to the front panel. There
must be a power outlet and telephone jack nearby. The dimensions of the full enclosure are:
14.50"H x 13.06"W x 8.31"D. See Figure 1 below:
Figure 1: Mounting dimensions
10.00"
14.94"
.25"
12.25"
10.25"
4.62"