User`s guide

4 D-301438 AMBER SELECT / AMBER SELECT
X
USER’S GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
General Data
Transmitter Battery Life: 3 years (for typical use)
Frequency (MHz): 315, 433.92, 868.95, 869.2125.
Display: Dual line, backlit 16-character display (AMBER
SELECT only) with 3 LED indicators.
UL Compliant (AMBER SELECT
X
only):
Battery Pack: NI-MH 9.6 V, 1.8 Ah, type GP 0-9912-G.
Supply Voltage: 12 VAC, 1 A (via 120VAC/60Hz
transformer).
Non-UL Compliant (AMBER SELECT
X
only):
Battery Pack: NI-MH 7.2 V, 1.3 Ah, type 103-301179.
Supply Voltage: 9 VAC, 750 mA.
Compliance: Complies with FCC part 68 and part 15,
and UL 1637 Home Health Care Signaling Equipment.
MCT-425 is designed to comply with UL 268 and UL
985.
The system shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 2
of the National Fire Alarm Code, ANSI/NFPA 72 (National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269).
LEDs:
POWER (Green): Normally ON, indicating that your
system is properly connected to the power outlet.
TROUBLE (Red): Normally OFF. If LED flashes,
there is a problem with the AMBER SELECT /
AMBER SELECT
X
or one of the devices (described
on the display of AMBER SELECT).
STATUS (Yellow): Normally OFF, which indicates the
system is in AWAY mode. ON when unit is in HOME
mode.
Special Functions:
- Calling for help by using an emergency pendant
transmitter
- Speakerphone (hands-free) when communicating
with Monitoring Center or when answering an
incoming call by pressing the pendant
- The system supports up to 29 devices in Single
User mode(pendant transmitters and smoke
detectors).
- Two-way voice communication
- Computer control and data download/upload
- Remote control by telephone
- Remote diagnostic and event log
- Visual and audible announcements
Physical Properties
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Size: 9-13/16 x 7-1/4 x 2-5/16 in. (248 x 185 x 55 mm).
Weight: 3 lb (1.35 kg)
Color: Off-white
Note: The product supports all standard monitoring
center receivers such as Osborne-Hoffman.
SYSTEM SETUP
To set up your system, follow the steps below.
Step 1
Select Unit Location
If possible, select a central location in your home for the
Unit. This location should be in the area where you
spend most of your time. The location should also
enable an optimal signal reception for pendants and
smoke detectors.
The Unit can be placed on a table, desk, or counter. It
also can be mounted on a wall.
Make sure that the location you have selected is near
an electrical outlet and a phone jack.
Step 2
Connect the Unit to your
Telephone Line (Figs. 3a and 3b)
*
The AMBER SELECT / AMBER SELECT
X
communicates with your Monitoring Center through your
telephone line.
1. Locate the phone jack on your wall where you want
to connect your AMBER SELECT / AMBER
SELECT
X
. If a phone is already plugged into that
jack, unplug it and connect it to the "PHONE"
connector on the back of the AMBER SELECT /
AMBER SELECT
X
. Your telephone will still function
*
For advanced phone connections see Customer Information.
normally.
2. Connect the wide end (RJ-45) of the phone cord to
the "Wall Jack" on your AMBER SELECT / AMBER
SELECT
X
. Plug the narrow end (RJ-11) of that
phone cord into the phone jack on your wall. The
AMBER SELECT / AMBER SELECT
X
is now
connected to your telephone line.
Note: Be aware of other phone line services such as
DSL. If DSL service is present on the phone line, you
must install a filter. See Figures 3a and 3b for proper
installation.
POWER CORD
SAFETY CATCH
TURN THE SAFETY CATCH
SCREW IN THE DIRECTION
SHOWN
Phone Line RS232
AUX
(optional)
Figure 3a