SENSAPHONE® EXPRESS II USER’S MANUAL LIT-0015
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate and up-to-date. Sensaphone, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Sensaphone, 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., d.b.a. Sensaphone Second Edition, version 2.32, March 2005.
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.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual 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.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS SENSAPHONE’S STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS. WHERE PERMITTED BY THE APPLICABLE LAW, BY KEEPING YOUR SENSAPHONE PRODUCT BEYOND THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF DELIVERY, YOU FULLY ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual TO USE WARRANTORS’ PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, OR FROM THE FAILURE OF THE WARRANTORS’ SYSTEM TO REPORT A GIVEN EVENT OR CONDITION, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY WARRANTORS’ NEGLIGENCE.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PROGRAMMING Express II . . . . . .
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual CHAPTER 5: PROGRAMMING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Programming “How To”: Moving Through the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Programming PHONE Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 1. Calling Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 1. All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 APPENDIX B: CHECKING FOR PROPER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . 79 APPENDIX C: ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 APPENDIX D: ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 APPENDIX E: RETURNING THE EXPRESS II FOR SERVICE . . . . . . 89 Test Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1: Introduction CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Sensaphone Express II by Phonetics, Inc. Express II is a powerful environmental 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).
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Chapter 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.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual STRAIN RELIEF Strain relief clamps are provided on the Express II enclosure to prevent wiring from being pulled from the circuit board or damaged when passing through the enclosure. To use the strain relief, thread wires through the clamp and the clear rubber bushing. Position the bushing in the clamp and tighten the screws on either side so that the wiring does not move.
Chapter 2: Installation The main motherboard and plug-in cards also include a 3V lithium battery to retain userrecorded messages and programming when the unit is turned off. Each battery will provide two years of backup time while the unit is turned off and up to 10 years of intermittent use. NOTE: Have the lithium battery serviced by qualified service personnel only. TURNING EXPRESS II ON Now that Express II has power, the ON-OFF switch may be turned on.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual POWER SUPPLIES Express II will provide battery-backed 12 Volts DC (100 mA max.) and 24 Volts DC (400 mA max.) to power current loops and other external devices. RS232 Printer Port Express II comes with a cable and DB25 connector for connection to a serial printer. This can be used to perform data logging of input values and/or unit activity directly to a printer (see Chapter 5). You may also print the unit’s programming parameters (see Chapter 7).
Chapter 2: Installation the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If you experience trouble with this equipment, or you need information to obtain service or repairs, please contact: PHONETICS, INC. 901 Tryens Road Aston, PA 19014 (610) 558-2700 Fax: (610) 558-0222 for information on obtaining service or repairs.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
Chapter 3: Inputs CHAPTER 3: INPUTS Express II comes standard with 8 universal inputs. The input capacity may be expanded in additional sets of 8 inputs. There are 5 slots, offering a total of 40 possible universal input channels. All the inputs—the 8 standard and the expanded sets—can be configured to accept the following type sensors: • • • • • • Normally closed dry contact (digital) Normally open dry contact (digital) Pulse count 4–20 mA (analog) 0–5 Volts (analog) Temperature • 2.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual 0–5 Volts—This configuration connects the input signal directly to Express II's analog to digital converter for measuring the output of 0 to 5V transducers. Any sensor that puts out 0–5V can be wired. Any input range can be specified by the user. Typical sensors include pressure gauges, voltage meters, and flow meters. Express II can read the voltage between 0 Volts and 5 Volts in increments of .00122 Volts. Input resolution is 12 bits.
Chapter 3: Inputs Figure 4: shunt configurations WIRING THE INPUTS To use a dry contact or temperature sensor on an input, wire one lead to the numbered screw of input terminal and the other lead to the corresponding common screw. See Figure 5: Figure 5: Dry contact sensor To use a 4–20mA sensor on an input, you must supply power to it. You may power a 4–20mA sensor using the Express II internal power supply, or you may wire the sensor to an external power supply.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual Figure 6: 4–20mA transducer using internal power supply To use an external power supply, wire the positive lead from the sensor to the positive terminal on the external power source. Wire the negative lead from the sensor to a numbered input screw on Express II. Next, connect the power supply to Express II by wiring the negative terminal on the power supply to the corresponding common screw on Express. See Figure 7.
Chapter 3: Inputs Figure 7: 4–20mA sensor using external power source To use a 0–5V sensor with Express II, wire the sensor signal lead to a numbered terminal screw on the unit. Then, wire the sensor common to the corresponding common screw on Express II. See Figure 8. Figure 8: 0–5V sensor STRAIN RELIEF Strain relief clamps are provided on the Express II enclosure to prevent wiring from being pulled from the circuit board or damaged when passing through the enclosure.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual Figure 9: Strain relief clamp SHIELDED WIRE Express II is designed to work in most installations without the need for shielded wire. However, this does not apply to wire run outdoors or in conduit that has other noise-generating conductors such as 60 Hz AC. It is strongly recommended that input wiring be run in a conduit separated from AC power or output wiring.
Chapter 3: Inputs Figure 10: Remove blank plate 3. Hold the card with the LEDs at the top, and line up the DIN connector plug on the card with the DIN connector socket on the motherboard. See Figure 11. Figure 11: Line up and insert card 4. Insert the DIN connector plug into the DIN connector socket and press down slightly to connect. 5. Re-tighten the thumbscrews. 6. Turn the unit on. 7. Configure and wire the inputs as described in this chapter.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual INPUT SPECIFICATIONS Voltage Range: Input Resolution: A/D Converter Typical Total Unadjusted Error Accuracy (Temperature) Accuracy (4–20mA) Min/Max Input Voltage Max Pulse Frequency Noise Filtering 24 0 to +5 VDC 12 Bit or 0.00122V + 1 LSB +1°F typical using 2.8K temperature sensor +1.25% -0.5VDC to +5.5VDC 1.
Chapter 3: Inputs 2.8K THERMISTOR LOOK-UP TABLE DEGREES (Celsius) -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 DEGREES (Fahrenheit) -58 -40 -22 -4 14 32 41 50 59 68 77 86 95 104 113 122 131 140 149 158 RESISTANCE (Ohms) 188.83K 94.47K 49.64K 27.21K 15.51K 9.15K 7.11K 5.57K 4.40K 3.50K 2.80K 2.26K 1.83K 1.49K 1.22K 1.01K 0.84K 0.70K 0.58K 0.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual 10K THERMISTOR LOOK-UP TABLE DEGREES (Celsius) -37 -35 -32 -29 -26 -23 -21 -18 -15 -12 -9 -6 -4 -1 2 4 7 10 13 16 18 21 24 27 30 32 35 38 41 44 47 49 52 55 58 60 63 66 69 71 74 77 80 83 86 88 91 94 97 26 DEGREES (Fahrenheit) -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 RESISTANCE (Ohms) 203.60K 173.60K 148.30K 127.10K 109.20K 94.07K 81.
Chapter 4: Outputs CHAPTER 4: OUTPUTS Express II comes standard with one on-board relay output. The output capability may be expanded up to 16 relay outputs. HOW THE OUTPUTS WORK Relay outputs are used to switch equipment on or off. The 16 expansion outputs can only be operated manually; however, the on-board output may be programmed to operate in two ways: Manual or Auto. Manual—When configured as manual, the output may be turned on or off by the user.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual STRAIN RELIEF Strain relief clamps are provided on the Express II enclosure to prevent wiring from being pulled from the circuit board or damaged when passing through the enclosure. To use the strain relief, thread wires through the clamp and the clear rubber bushing. Position the bushing in the clamp and tighten the screws on either side so that the wiring does not move. See Figure 13.
Chapter 5: Programming CHAPTER 5: PROGRAMMING Express II features a unique voice-guided, menu-based programming method. Programmable parameters are organized into ten categories, with main menus encompassing several levels of sub-menus. The ten primary categories (designated on Express II’s keypad, see fig.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual Programming PHONE Parameters [1] The PHONE parameters allow you to program when, how and to which location Express II will dial out during an alarm. Express II is capable of dialing out to 48 different locations. Phone parameters are divided into two separately-programmed categories—Calling Schedule and Phone Contacts. We’ll deal with Communications Type a little later. 1.
Chapter 5: Programming 3. Day, Night, Wknds This schedule allows you to program Express II to call a set of Phone Contacts during the day (Monday to Friday), a set of Phone Contacts during the night (Monday to Thursday), and a set of Phone Contacts for the weekend (Friday night through Monday morning). • Phone Contacts from 1–16 are called during the day (Monday to Friday). Select one option: Press 1 if selecting All. • Phone Contacts from 17–32 are called during the night (Monday to Thursday).
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual 2. Phone Contacts Express II can store up to 48 telephone numbers, with up to 40 digits permitted for each one. These numbers will be dialed in the event of an alarm. Special dialing codes that reflect a pause, pound, asterisk or other similar code may be incorporated into the telephone number as required, to access various phone and beeper systems. Once you’ve set the schedule times, choose “2” from the previous menu to select Phone Contacts.
Chapter 5: Programming Special Dialing Codes Special Dialing Codes are commonly used when accessing a beeper or pager system, or in order to reach a dial tone for connection to an outside line. To incorporate a Special Dialing Code into the phone number you are programming, press the blue CODE key, followed by the corresponding number key from the list below. Insert the code or combinations of codes where required in the telephone number. Code 1 Generates a two second pause.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual DIAL OUT [2] DIAL OUT PARAMETERS The following parameters control how Express II communicates when it dials out for an alarm. 1-Dialing Method: 1. Dialing Method—This parameter determines whether Express II will dial out using tone or pulse dialing. The programming choices for this parameter are Pulse, Tone, or Automatic. 1) Press PROGRAM. 2) Press DIAL-OUT. Automatic instructs Express II to determine whether to dial out in tone or pulse automatically.
Chapter 5: Programming The call delay time dictates the delay before the first call. To set the delay time between calls, see Intercall Delay Time. This parameter may be programmed from 0 to 12 hours. The default for the call delay time is 30 seconds. During call delay, the unit will announce the message locally. 2) Then, enter number of times the message will repeat itself for each call during an alarm. 6.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual DIAL IN [3] DIAL IN PARAMETERS The following parameters determine how Express II will communicate when the unit is called. 1-Rings Until Answer: 1. Rings Until Answer—This parameter determines the number of rings that must occur before Express II will answer. This value can be from 1 to 15. The default is 1 ring. 2.
Chapter 5: Programming Example: Telephone answering device: rings = 4. Express II: RINGS UNTIL ANSWER = 6. Calling Express II with TAD Enabled To have the Express II answer the phone with a Telephone Answering Device on the same line, call the unit’s telephone number and let the line ring once, then hang up. Wait several seconds and then call back again. The Express II will answer the line on the first ring, bypassing your answering machine.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual MESSAGES [4] MESSAGE PARAMETERS Recording your own messages provides a valuable, expeditious communication link between the Express II and service personnel. Messages: Voice messages—Express II allows you to program your own voice for the ID (identification) and dial-out alarm messages. This means that when Express II calls you or someone on your staff during an alarm, your personalized voice message will indicate exactly which alarm condition exists.
Chapter 5: Programming INPUTS [5] Express II comes standard with 8 universal inputs. The input capacity may be expanded up to a total of 40 universal channels. The following parameters determine how each input functions. The parameters apply to both the standard and expanded inputs. INPUT PARAMETERS The first step in programming the INPUT parameters is to enter the number of the input for which you intend to program. 1) Press Program. 1.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual 4. High and Low Limits—Express II allows you to program high and low limits for inputs defined as an analog input type or pulse count. Inputs defined as normally open or normally closed cannot be programmed to have high or low limits. During voice prompted programming, high and low limits will only be prompted when the input is defined as an analog type or pulse count. The limits are -9999 to +9999. Express II defaults to these limits.
Chapter 5: Programming 7. Calibration—This feature works for analog inputs (4–20mA, 0–5 volts, or temperature) only. The default analog setting is 1.000. The calibration feature acts as a multiplier of that value. Pressing [Program] increases the reading in increments of .01 (hundredths). Pressing [Inquire] decreases the setting in increments of .01. Pressing [Status/Up Arrow] will increase it by .001 (thousandths). Pressing [Alarm/Down Arrow] decreases it by .001.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual SOUND [6] SOUND PARAMETERS Express II allows you to listen to sound levels through its built-in microphone when you call in for a status report. Express II also monitors the sound levels through its built-in microphone. When the current sound level suddenly exceeds the normal sound level, Express II can be programmed to dial out with a high sound alarm. 1) Press Program. 1.
Chapter 5: Programming 5. Sound Alarm Reset Time—After a sound alarm is acknowledged, Express II stops the dial out sequence. However, the high sound condition will still exist until the alarm clears itself or some action occurs to clear the alarm. If the high sound is not cleared after a certain amount of time, Express II can be programmed to restart the dial out sequence. This is called the sound alarm reset time. This parameter may be programmed from 2 seconds to 12 hours.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual POWER [7] POWER PARAMETERS Express II monitors AC power failure and low battery condition. Power monitoring and low battery monitoring is explained below. AC POWER 1) Press Program. 1= AC Power 2= Battery 2) Press Power. Power Failure 1. Power Failure Monitoring enable/disable—This command enables or disables the power failure detection. When enabled, Express II will monitor power and dial out if a valid failure occurs.
Chapter 5: Programming Battery Low 1. Battery monitoring enable/disable—This command enables or disables the battery low detection. When enabled, Express II will monitor battery condition and dial out if it becomes low. When disabled, Express II will not dial out for a battery low condition. The default is disabled. 2. Alarm reset time—After battery low condition is acknowledged, Express II stops the dial out sequence. However, the low battery condition will continue to exist until it is recharged.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual OUTPUTS [8] OUTPUT PARAMETERS Up to 16 outputs may be installed in Express II. 1) Press Program. 1. Manual—This type of output is turned on/off manually by the user. It is available only if you purchased an output card for the Express II. These cards look no different than the Input cards you can add and are installed the same way. 2.
Chapter 5: Programming DATA LOG [9] DATA LOG PARAMETERS Express II has two logging features, the Input Log and the Activity Log. The Data Log features require the use of a printer with a serial port. If either data log is enabled, Express II will send information to the serial port to be printed via the RS232 socket located to the right of the phone jack and above the orange terminal block at the bottom of the unit. 1-Input/Output Log: 1.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual SYSTEM [0] SYSTEM PARAMETERS The following parameters determine the functioning of various system features. 1) Press Program. 1. Password—The password is a security feature that you may program to prevent unauthorized access to Express II’s programming. The password may be any combination of up to 6 digits. 2. Date and Time—Setting the current date and precise time is critical for operation of various features of the Express II.
Chapter 5: Programming 6. Call Cancel—This feature determines whether or not Express II will continue dialing out for an alarm after the alarm has physically cleared. When Call Cancel is enabled, Express II will stop dialing out when the alarm clears, even if the alarm has not yet been acknowledged. When Call Cancel is disabled, Express II will continue dialing out for the alarm until it receives acknowledgment, even if the alarm clears in the meantime. 7.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual SECURITY SECURITY PARAMETERS Express II allows you to lock the keyboard using the system password to prevent unauthorized personnel from making programming changes using the keypad or via Touch-Tone phone. Inquiry, status and alarm reports may be obtained without the password. To Lock: The keyboard may only be locked locally using the keypad. You cannot lock the keypad remotely via Touch-Tone phone.
Chapter 6: Operation CHAPTER 6: OPERATION After installation and programming is completed, the Express II is fully operational. This chapter explains the sequence of events that occur during an alarm dialout to illustrate how the Express II operates. Alarm Detection, Dial-out and Acknowledgment Generally, an alarm event is structured in the following manner: I. Express II detects a change at the sensor. II. A valid alarm is recognized. III. Dial-out begins. IV. The alarm is acknowledged.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual I. Express II Detects a Change at the Sensor • Express II detects a change in the monitored condition (from the sensor wired to one of the inputs). This is considered an alert condition, and does not qualify as a valid alarm at this point. Input Type and Configuration • The condition continues throughout the programmed Recognition Time. If the condition (or sensor) reverts to its normal state before the Recognition Time is reached, no alarm will occur.
Chapter 6: Operation III. Dial-out Begins • The dial-out process is activated as soon as the Call Delay time expires (if the alarm has not been cancelled at the Express II’s installation site.) The dial-out begins with the first selected telephone number, and proceeds sequentially, through the remaining telephone numbers listed in the dialout selection. • Call Progress, an automatic feature, enables the Express II to detect whether or not the telephone call is answered.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual IV. The Alarm is Acknowledged • At any time after a valid alarm is determined, the alarm may be acknowledged at the Express II’s installation site, by pressing ALARM CANCEL. • When the Express II dials out and the call is answered using a Touch-Tone telephone, it may be instantly acknowledged by pressing “555” (the default code) or by entering a programmable code. • The alarm message repeats for the number of programmed Voice Repetitions.
Chapter 6: Operation IV. The Alarm is Acknowledged • Callback: The Express II waits 10 rings before answering to guard against random acknowledgment. If an answering device is connected to the same line as the Express II and TAD is enabled, the Express II will answer on the first ring. Once answered, the Express II will recite a status report and say: Variable Factors Indicator Light Tone or Pulse Callback Acknowledgment: TAD Enabled Red light blinks until alarm is acknowledged “Have a good day.
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Chapter 7: Other Keypad Functions CHAPTER 7: OTHER KEYPAD FUNCTIONS INQUIRING: The same menu system that is used for programming the Express II is also used to verify programming. To check the programming of a particular parameter, just follow the same steps as if programming, except start with the INQUIRE key instead of the PROGRAM key. The Express II will prompt you with the same menu choices as if you were programming until you have reached the desired information.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual Inquire Alarms: To check alarm information, press INQUIRE and then ALARMS. If there are any unacknowledged alarms, the Express II will recite which input alarms have not been acknowledged. Otherwise it will tell you that no alarms are active. Halt Mode Delay Time Halt mode allows you to disable all inputs and prevent dial-out for a user-programmed time.
Chapter 8: Reaching Express II by Telephone CHAPTER 8: REACHING EXPRESS II BY TELEPHONE Express II is at your disposal whenever you need it—no matter where you are. And it’s as easy as dialing your telephone! All you need is your Express II’s phone number and a Touch-Tone phone. Simply follow these first steps to reach Express II’s built-in, voice-guided system. The voiceguided system comprises a main menu and proceeding sub-menus. It works much the same as when you are programming Express II.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual Special Keys: Press the “star” button (*) once to repeat the current menu. Press the “star” button (**) twice to repeat the previous menu. Use the “pound” button (#) as the Enter key. Notes regarding uses of the “Star” Button[*]: During the programming of Phone Contact Numbers, the “Star” [*] button is the Code Key—i.e., for Code 1 you would press “*1.
Phone Contact List NAME PHONE NUMBER SCHEDULE* ALL/DAY NIGHT WEEKEND 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. *Schedule Options: Schedule 1: ALL. Schedule 2: 1-24=DAY, 25-48=NIGHT. Schedule 3: 1-16=DAY. 17-32=NIGHT. 33-48=WEEKENDS for further information see “Phone Parameters” in Chapter 5.
Phone Contact List NAME PHONE NUMBER SCHEDULE* ALL/DAY 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. *Schedule Options: Schedule 1: ALL. Schedule 2: 1-24=DAY, 25-48=NIGHT. Schedule 3: 1-16=DAY. 17-32=NIGHT. 33-48=WEEKENDS for further information see “Phone Parameters” in Chapter 5.
Programming Summary PROGRAMMING SUMMARY I. PHONE A. Calling Schedule 1. all 2. days and nights a. enter day hours; enter day minutes b. enter night hours; enter night minutes 3. day, night, and weekends a. enter day hours; enter day minutes b. enter night hours; enter night minutes B. Phone Contacts 1. enter position number / “phone number selection”(1–48) a. voice b. beeper 2. enter phone number C. To Remove a Phone Contact Number 1. phone 2. phone contacts 3. specific assigned contact number 4.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual II. DIAL OUT A. Dialing method 1. pulse 2. tone 3. automatic B. Retries on Busy 1. enter number of retries on busy C. Message Repeats 1. enter number of times alarm message will repeat for each call D. Maximum Number of Calls 1. enter total number of outgoing calls during an alarm E. Call Delay Time 1. enter hours 2. enter minutes 3. enter seconds F. Intercall Delay Time 1. enter hours 2. enter minutes 3.
Programming Summary III. DIAL IN A. Rings Until Answer 1. enter number of rings until Express II answers (see section on TAD in Chapter Five) B. Telephone Answering Device (TAD) 1. enable 2.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual IV. MESSAGES A. Record ID Message 1. speak message B. Record Input Message 1. enter input number 2. speak message C. Record Output Message 1. enter output number 2. speak message D. Message Length 1. enter 5 2. enter 7 3.
Programming Summary V. INPUTS A. Enter Input Number (1–40) 1. enable/disable 2. input type a. normally closed b. normally open c. pulse count d. 4–20 milliamp 1. enter table low limit 2. enter table high limit e. 0–5 volt 1. enter table low limit 2. enter table high limit f. thermistor (temperature) 1. 2.8K °F thermistor 2. 2.8K °C thermistor 3. 10K °F thermistor 4. 10K °C thermistor g. time accumulator 3. recognition time a. enter hours b. enter minutes c. enter seconds 4. high/low limits a.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual VI. SOUND A. Listen-in Time 1. enter seconds (0–255) B. Sound Monitoring 1. disable 2. enable C. Sound Sensitivity 1. enter value (0–100) D. Recognition Time 1. enter hours 2. enter minutes 3. enter seconds E. Alarm Reset Time 1. enter hours 2. enter minutes 3. enter seconds F. Dial Out Selection 1. enter position numbers (1–48) G. Mute Local Speaker 1. disable 2.
Programming Summary VII. AC POWER A. AC Power 1. failure monitor a. disable b. enable 2. power recognition time a. enter hours b. enter minutes c. enter seconds 3. alarm reset time a. enter hours b. enter minutes c. enter seconds 4. dial out selection a. enter position numbers (1–48) B. Battery 1. battery monitor a. disable b. enable 2. alarm reset time a. enter hours b. enter minutes c. enter seconds 3. dial out selection a.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual VIII. OUTPUTS A. Enter Output Number 1. on-board output (output 0) a. manual b. automatic 2. optional outputs—manual a. off b.
Programming Summary IX. DATA LOG A. Input Log 1. enable/disable 2. time between logs a. enter hours b. enter minutes c. enter seconds 3. number of inputs 4. line length B. Activity Logs 1. enable 2.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual X. SYSTEM A. Password 1. enter password (up to 6 digits) B. Date and Time 1. enter month 2. enter day 3. enter year 4. enter hours 5. enter minutes 6. enter seconds C. Acknowledgment Code 1. enter code (3 digits; default=555) D. Halt Mode Delay Time 1. enter hours 2. enter minutes 3. enter seconds E. Callback Acknowledgment 1. disable 2. enable F. Call Cancel 1. disable 2. enable G. Auto Test (only if call cancel is disabled) 1. enter input number H. Unit Reset 1.
Programming Summary XI. SECURITY A. Lock 1. program 2. lock/unlock key 3. enter system password B. Unlock 1. program 2. lock/unlock key 3.
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Troubleshooting APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING In the event that a problem is encountered, this section will assist you in determining the cause, so that you can return the unit to its monitoring routine with minimal interruption.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual Problem Cause Solution If you are on an older phone system, try setting the dialing method to “pulse.” If this doesn’t work, try setting it to “tone.” (See also “Dial Out” in Chapter Five.) Increase maximum number of calls to a number greater than or equal to one. (See “Dial Out” in Chapter Five.) The Express II must be connected to a standard (2-wire analog) telephone line, and NOT a digital extension to a phone system.
Troubleshooting II. TEMPERATURE MONITORING 1. The temperature reading is low: -85°F or -65°C. Open circuit on the input. Check wires for a loose connection or broken wire. 2. The temperature reading is high: 200°F or 93°C. The circuit is shorted. Check the wiring to see if the wires touch. 3. The temperature reading is inaccurate. The sensor may be incompatible with the unit. See 2.8K and 10K thermistor look-up tables in Chapter Three. Replace the sensor with a compatible model.
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Appendix B: Proper Operation APPENDIX B: CHECKING YOUR EXPRESS II FOR PROPER OPERATION We recommend that you test your Sensaphone Express II weekly to be sure it is functioning properly. This will ensure that when a problem arises the Express II will be ready to alert the appropriate personnel. There are several tests that can be performed: 1) Call the unit and listen to a Status Report. This will test the unit’s ability to answer the phone and speak a message.
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Appendix C: Accessories APPENDIX C: ACCESSORIES The sensors listed below are available from Sensaphone, Inc. and represent the most commonly used input devices. Other dry contact sensors, designed for more specialized applications, may also be used. Commercial or industrial electrical supply houses can provide devices to monitor virtually any condition. For further information, contact Phonetics Customer Service at 610-558-2700.
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Appendix D: Engineering Specifications APPENDIX D: ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS I. General The Automatic dialer shall be a self-contained microprocessor controlled system capable of monitoring and controlling up to 40 alarm channels. The system shall be modular in construction, allowing up to 4 input/output Expansion Cards to be installed and configured for operation by the user by means of the built-in keypad and remotely by touch-tone phone.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual The system shall have the following built-in monitoring features: 1. AC power failure detection 2. Sound level monitoring 3. Low battery detection All monitored channels, including built-in monitoring features, shall allow keyboard and remote touch-tone programming of pertinent operational data including, but not limited to: 1. Input type (NO/NC, 4–20mA and 0–5V analog, pulse count, thermistor, time accumulator) 2. High and Low limits (-9999 to +9999) 3.
Appendix D: Engineering Specifications 1. Dialing method (Automatic, pulse, tone) 2. Retries on busy (0 to 15) 3. Message repetitions (0 to 10) 4. Maximum number of calls (0 to 65,535) 5. Call delay time (0 seconds to 12 hours) 6. Intercall delay time (0 seconds to 12 hours) C. Voice Messages The System shall have the ability to record, store and reproduce voice messages and to use those messages to articulate the location and status of the monitored channels.
Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual B. Battery Backup The system shall have a built-in 12V 3 AH sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery. This battery shall support approximately 6–12 hours of continued system operation in the absence of AC power. (Actual battery backup performance is dependent upon the age of the battery, the ambient temperature, the charge condition, and the number of external devices being powered by the system.) C.
Appendix D: Engineering Specifications VII. Enclosure and Environmental A. Enclosure The system shall be housed in a NEMA-4 fiberglass enclosure with a latched window cover and shall be internally constructed such that modular plug-in expansion cards may be used to facilitate field upgrades, repair, and maintenance. B. Electrical Protection Power and telephone connections shall have internal spike and surge protection using metal oxide varistors.
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Returning Express Appendix II for E: Service APPENDIX E: RETURNING THE EXPRESS II FOR SERVICE In the event that the Express II does not function properly, we suggest that you do the following: 1) Record your observations regarding the Express II’s malfunction. 2) Call the Technical Service Department at 610-558-2700 prior to sending the unit to Phonetics, Inc. for repair. If the unit must be sent to Phonetics, Inc.
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