Microtel Series 250 Dialer Real Voice Communications System Installation and Operation Manual P/N 310167 Rev A March 1, 1997 CAUTION: Do not ship product with battery installed. Proprietary Notice: This document and the subject matter hereto are the property of MICROTEL, Inc. and shall not be reproduced or copied or used for the purpose of manufacturing or sale of apparatus, except by written permission of MICROTEL, Inc.
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MSC-250 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE I. Introduction A. General Information..................................................................................... 1 B. Unpacking and Incoming Inspection............................................................ 2 C. Physical System Installation........................................................................ 3 D. Battery Installation.......................................................................................
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I. A. INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to completely explain the function, installation, and operation of the MCS Model 250/Real Voice Communication system. This automatic dialing, synthesized speech, telephone based monitoring system represents a new generation of computer controlled telemetry devices, with features and capabilities not found in any other telephone oriented monitoring system.
B. UNPACKING AND INCOMING INSPECTION Microtel takes all possible precautions in packaging each item to prevent shipping damage. Carefully inspect each package at the time of receipt for signs of physical damage. Report damage claims to the shipping agent involved immediately. Do not install damaged equipment. All instructions given on any attached labels or tags should be followed.
C. PHYSICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION Mount the system on a wall, or other vertical surface, away from and protected from harsh weather extremes. It is also recommended that the unit not be placed in close proximity to high voltage (480 V and higher) electrical equipment. Four mounting holes on the left and right side enclosure flanges are to be used for system mounting. It is recommended that the system be mounted at eye level to facilitate ease of programming and operation.
D. BATTERY INSTALLATION The battery is installed at the bottom of the system in the battery tray, provided as part of the interior chassis assembly. IMPORTANT! Before installing the system battery, be certain the power supply transformer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. Remove the four phillips head screws which secure the system’s front panel and remove it to expose the system’s interior.
E. ELECTRICAL POWER INSTALLATION Electrical power may be applied by simply plugging the system transformer into a nearby electrical outlet. If the system’s environment has a history of, or has known electrical power line disturbances, then use of a transient protection module, available as an option from MICROTEL, is highly recommended.
F. TELEPHONE LINE INSTALLATION The connection to the telephone network is a matter of simply plugging the modular jack cable into the telephone line termination provided by the telephone utility (RJ-11C or equivalent). This section contains important information regarding the installation of the telephone line to be used by the system, and pertinent information for notifying the telephone company of what type of line is to be installed.
G. FAULT MONITORING INTERFACE CONNECTIONS The dialer system is designed to accept up to four channels of dry (unpowered), normally open or normally closed signal lines. The system provides a small, pulsed sampling current to determine if the contact is open or closed. Leads from normally open or normally closed switches may be routed through the conduit port at the lower right side of the system. Connect each wire pair to its appropriate channel input terminal pair on the Fault Input Terminal Strip.
H. POWERING UP THE SYSTEM NOTE: IF THE UNIT ABOUT TO BE POWERED UP FOR THE FIRST TIME CONTAINS HARDWARE FOR OPTIONAL FEATURES, READ THE SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THOSE FEATURES BEFORE POWERING THE UNIT UP FOR THE FIRST TIME. After the system has been mounted in a suitable area, the battery installed and power, telephone and fault sensing lines connected, it may be powered up by switching the POWER switch to the ON position. This switch is on the system’s front panel.
II. PROGRAMMING THE DIALER SYSTEM For this section, the key stroke entries are CAPITALIZED. The system’s response, whether visual or audible, are enclosed within [BRACKETS]. The system must be in the Halt mode [Red run light] to accept programming information. If it is not in the Halt mode, depress the HALT key to force that condition. [reset flash] A.
To program the Delay Time for each fault channel (Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4) and the Power Fault channel (Channel 5), perform the following programming steps: 1. ENTER, DELAY, No.(1, 2, 3, 4, OR 5) [Indicator No. will flash, verifying selection] 2. Indicator will flash once each second. When the desired delay time has passed, depressing ENTER again will set that time period for that fault channel.
The following programming steps should be performed for the creation of fault channel messages: 1. ENTER, MESSAGE, No.(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7) [indicator or combination of indicators will flash, verifying selection] 2. Depress ENTER for a normal 4 second message, or depress # for an extended length (8 seconds) message, or depress * for a “Status Only” assignment message. [Message In Process Indicator will turn on, indicating recording is in process]. Begin speaking message.
Telephone numbers may be deleted by entering a “0” into the data location for that number in the list. 1. ENTER, No. (1, 2, ...8) [indicator or combination of indicators will flash verifying selection] 2. Enter the desired phone number by depressing the numbers on the keypad. 3. Terminate the entry with a second depression of ENTER. To read this data for verification, 1. READ, No. (1, 2, ...8) [telephone number No. will be dialed by the system.
dialing mode, confirm with the telephone company that services the installation that the line to which the unit is connected to will accept tone dialing. 1. ENTER, MODE, 0 [indicator will flash] 2. Enter “0” for pulse type dialing, or “1” for tone type dialing. To verify the dialing mode, cause the system to test dial by selecting 1. 3. READ, No.
5. Delay Run Programming The Run Mode may be entered after a programmable delay. 1. DELAY, RUN [indicator will flash] 2. Enter the desired two digit delay in minutes (01 to 99 minutes) (Values less than 10 minutes must be entered with a leading 0, Example: 01= one minute) The flashing Run indicator verifies that the system is in the delayed run mode. After the delay is completed, the system will enter the Run Mode and the Run indicator will stay on.
III. A. OPERATIONS SYSTEM FAMILIARIZATION AND KEY FUNCTION SUMMARY The power switch for the system is located on the Front Panel of the system. It is important to note that when power is connected to the system, and the switch is in the off position, it does not remove power from the unit. Power is always present unless the circuit breaker (which the INSTALLER must supply) is turned off or the transformer is removed from the A/C outlet.
SEQUENCE The SEQUENCE key is a preface key which allows some of the advanced operation features of the system to be activated. Until the purpose and use of this key is explained later in this manual, it is advisable to leave it alone. If this key is randomly operated with others, an unintentional yet valid keystroke combination could occur, deleting portions of programmed telephone numbers and other data.
Additionally, the * key is the key used over the telephone for acknowledgment of the system call out message. It is also useable locally (on the system keyboard) for acknowledgment right at the system. # KEY The # Key is used as an entry location for the message count. This is the number of times that the entire fault status message is repeated in the course of each telephone call placed by the system. (See Section II E-3 of this manual for more information). B.
call, wait 70 seconds for a call back acknowledgment, and then place a call to the next telephone number in the list. If an acknowledgment is not received from the next call after another 70 second wait, a 3rd call will be placed, and so on. The unit will continue to call repeatedly from the user’s programmed list of telephone numbers until it receives an acknowledgment or the fault condition is removed.
PRESET ALL DATA VALUES TO DEFAULT NOTE: Do not use these sequences unless you are thoroughly aware of the results which will occur, that is, the resetting of operational data to default values, and deleting any telphone numbers or delays or other programmed data which may have been entered by the user. SEQUENCE 60 [Preset system variables such as delays, message count, ring count, and fault channel modes.] SEQUENCE 61 [Presets telephone numbers only.
IV MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING In the unlikely event that trouble is suspected with the system, it must be promptly disconnected from the telephone network, and referred to Microtel Inc. or its authorized service representatives. Periodically inspect the system internally for any evidence of moisture, blown fuses, or battery failure as instructed herein. A. MAINTENANCE 1.
B. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature Humidity Surge -10F to +12OF 90% RH, Non-condensing 2500 V, Per ANSI C37-90A-1974, common and differential mode per FCC part 15C EMI/RFI ELECTRICAL Power requirements Fault sensing current Battery Backup Power outage detection time 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7 watts Less then 10 mA per channel 6 hours typical 1-99 seconds PHYSICAL Dimensions Weight Mounting method Enclosure 11 5/8 x 9 7/16 x 4 inches 10 lbs. Flange mount, 4 points NEMA 12 std.
OPERATIONAL Fault detection method Normally open or closed, selectable One to 99 seconds Synthesized voice, user programmable messages One to 99, user programmable Nonvolatile EEPROM Battery Backed DRAM, 1 MBit Local keyboard entry Fault integration time constant Station identification Message repetitions Data retention Message retention Programming SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS Audible indicators Line monitor Vocal status of all data, fault conditions and parameters Fault channels Run status Off hook Incoming call
D. PRODUCT WARRANTY We warrant to the original purchaser the Microtel unit manufactured by us to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or exchange of any part or parts which may thus prove defective under normal use and service within one year from date of installation by the original purchaser.
Quick Programming & Setup Guide MCS 250 The intent of this guide is to assist the user in getting the dialer on line in the least amount of time. NOTE: As part of the final assembly procedure the battery was temporarily disconnected thereby erasing all previously recorded voice messages. For additional, and more complete information refer to the MCS-250 manual. After turning the dialer ON, follow the steps as they are listed. HALT Mode: User programming must be done while in HALT mode.
