Instructions / Assembly

APPENDIX A: Checking Your Sensaphone 1800 for Proper Operation

APPenDIX A: CHeCKInG

YoUR sensAPHone 1800

foR PRoPeR oPeRAtIon

We recommend that you test your Sensaphone 1800 weekly to be sure it is

functioning properly. This will ensure that when a problem arises the 1800

will be ready to alert the appropriate personnel. Sensaphone also recom-

mends you keep a log of performed tests, and has provided you with a Test

Log template at the back of this manual.

There are several tests that can be performed:

1. Call the unit and listen to the Status Report. This will test the unit’s

ability to answer the phone and speak a message. It will also verify

that the inputs are reading properly, the alarm conditions are OK, the

electricity is on, the microphone is functioning (optional), and that the

batteries are OK.

2. Create a test alarm on each input and allow the unit to contact all

programmed telephone numbers. This will make sure that the 1800 is

programmed properly. It will also prepare personnel to respond appro-

priately when they receive a call from the 1800. Listed below are sug-

gestions on how to trip test alarms:

• Temperature sensors: Heat or cool the sensor.

• Motion sensors: Have someone walk in front of the sensor.

• Door/window sensors: open the door/window.

• Water sensors: Apply a small amount of water beneath the sensor or use

a wet towel and touch it to the sensor probes.

• Humidity sensors: Raise the humidity around the sensor by holding a

cup of very hot water beneath the sensor.

• NO/NC Contacts: Open or close the contact.

Allow the unit to contact all programmed telephone numbers. This will

make sure that the 1800 is programmed properly. It will also prepare per-

sonnel to respond appropriately when they receive a call from the 1800.

3. Test the batteries by unplugging the AC adapter and making sure that

the 1800 continues to function. Check that the BATTERY OK LED

remains on steady. Press WHAT IS, then STATUS on the keypad, and

listen to the status report. Make sure the report states that “power is

off” and “battery is OK.” Keep the AC adapter unplugged so that a

Power Failure alarm occurs. Allow the unit to dial all programmed

telephone numbers while running on battery backup. Plug in the AC

adapter after the unit has finished dialing all of the telephone numbers.