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9Chapter 1: IntroductionCHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the Sensaphone Express II by Phonetics, Inc. Express II is a powerful environmental and pro

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11Chapter 2: InstallationCHAPTER 2: INSTALLATIONThis chapter provides the information necessary to install the Sensaphone® Express II. Correctly inst

12Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualSTRAIN RELIEFStrain relief clamps are provided on the Express II enclosure to prevent wiring from being pulled f

13Chapter 2: InstallationThe main motherboard and plug-in cards also include a 3V lithium battery to retain user-recorded messages and programming whe

14Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualPOWER SUPPLIESExpress II will provide battery-backed 12 Volts DC (100 mA max.) and 24 Volts DC (400 mA max.) to

15Chapter 2: Installationthe proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain

16Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualUsers should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, teleph

17Chapter 3: InputsCHAPTER 3: INPUTSExpress II comes standard with 8 universal inputs. The input capacity may be expanded in additional sets of 8 inp

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate and up-to-date. Sensaphone, Inc. assumes no responsi

18Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual0–5 Volts—This configuration connects the input signal directly to Express II's analog to digital converter

19Chapter 3: InputsFigure 4: shunt configurationsWIRING THE INPUTSTo use a dry contact or temperature sensor on an input, wire one lead to the numbere

20Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual Figure 6: 4–20mA transducer using internal power supplyTo use an external power supply, wire the positive lead

21Chapter 3: InputsFigure 7: 4–20mA sensor using external power sourceTo use a 0–5V sensor with Express II, wire the sensor signal lead to a numbered

22Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualFigure 9: Strain relief clampSHIELDED WIREExpress II is designed to work in most installations without the nee

23Chapter 3: InputsFigure 10: Remove blank plate3. Hold the card with the LEDs at the top, and line up the DIN connector plug on the card with the DI

24Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualINPUT SPECIFICATIONSVoltage Range: 0 to +5 VDCInput Resolution: 12 Bit or 0.00122VA/D Converter Typical Total

25Chapter 3: Inputs2.8K THERMISTOR LOOK-UP TABLEDEGREES (Celsius) DEGREES (Fahrenheit) RESISTANCE (Ohms) -50 -58 188.83K -40 -40 94.47K -30

26Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual10K THERMISTOR LOOK-UP TABLEDEGREES (Celsius) DEGREES (Fahrenheit) RESISTANCE (Ohms) -37 -35 203.60K -35

27Chapter 4: OutputsCHAPTER 4: OUTPUTSExpress II comes standard with one on-board relay output. The output capability may be expanded up to 16 relay

Important Safety InstructionsYour Sensaphone Express II has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, reliable performance. As with all elect

28Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualSTRAIN RELIEFStrain relief clamps are provided on the Express II enclosure to prevent wiring from being pulled f

29Chapter 5: ProgrammingCHAPTER 5: PROGRAMMINGExpress II features a unique voice-guided, menu-based programming method. Programmable parameters are

30Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualProgramming PHONE Parameters [1]The PHONE parameters allow you to program when, how and to which location Expres

31Chapter 5: Programming3. Day, Night, WkndsThis schedule allows you to program Express II to call a set of Phone Contacts during the day (Monday to F

32Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualSensaphone® Express II User’s Manual2. Phone ContactsExpress II can store up to 48 telephone numbers, with up to

33Chapter 5: ProgrammingSpecial Dialing CodesSpecial Dialing Codes are commonly used when accessing a beeper or pager system, or in order to reach a d

34Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualDIAL OUT [2]The following parameters control how Express II communicates when it dials out for an alarm.1. Diali

35Chapter 5: ProgrammingThe call delay time dictates the delay before the first call. To set the delay time between calls, see Intercall Delay Time. T

36Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualDIAL IN [3] The following parameters determine how Express II will communicate when the unit is called.1. Rings

37Chapter 5: ProgrammingExample: Telephone answering device: rings = 4. Express II: RINGS UNTIL ANSWER = 6.Calling Express II with TAD EnabledTo h

CAUTIONTo reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions:1. Use only the following type and size battery: Sealed lea

38Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualMESSAGES [4] Recording your own messages provides a valuable, expeditious communication link between the Express

39Chapter 5: ProgrammingINPUTS [5]Express II comes standard with 8 universal inputs. The input capacity may be expanded up to a total of 40 universal

40Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual4. High and Low Limits—Express II allows you to program high and low limits for inputs defined as an analog inpu

41Chapter 5: Programming7. Calibration—This feature works for analog inputs (4–20mA, 0–5 volts, or temperature) only. The default analog setting is 1.

42Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualSOUND [6]Express II allows you to listen to sound levels through its built-in microphone when you call in for a

43Chapter 5: Programming5. Sound Alarm Reset Time—After a sound alarm is acknowledged, Express II stops the dial out sequence. However, the high soun

44Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualPOWER [7]Express II monitors AC power failure and low battery condition. Power monitoring and low battery monito

45Chapter 5: ProgrammingBattery Low1. Battery monitoring enable/disable—This command enables or disables the battery low detection. When enabled, Expr

46Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualOUTPUTS [8]Up to 16 outputs may be installed in Express II. 1. Manual—This type of output is turned on/off manu

47Chapter 5: ProgrammingDATA LOG [9]Express II has two logging features, the Input Log and the Activity Log. The Data Log features require the use of

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYPLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS SENSAPHONE’S STANDARD TERMS AND CON

48Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualSYSTEM [0]The following parameters determine the functioning of various system features.1. Password—The password

49Chapter 5: Programming6. Call Cancel—This feature determines whether or not Express II will continue dialing out for an alarm after the alarm has ph

50Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualSECURITYExpress II allows you to lock the keyboard using the system password to prevent unauthorized personnel f

51Chapter 6: OperationCHAPTER 6: OPERATIONAfter installation and programming is completed, the Express II is fully operational. This chapter explain

52Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual• Express II detects a change in the monitored condition (from the sensor wired to one of the inputs). This is

53Chapter 6: Operation• The dial-out process is activated as soon as the Call Delay time expires (if the alarm has not been cancelled at the Express

54Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual• At any time after a valid alarm is determined, the alarm may be acknowledged at the Express II’s installation

55Chapter 6: Operation• Callback: The Express II waits 10 rings before answering to guard against random acknowledgment. If an answering device is c

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57Chapter 7: Other Keypad FunctionsINQUIRING:The same menu system that is used for programming the Express II is also used to verify programming. To c

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

58Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualInquire Alarms:To check alarm information, press INQUIRE and then ALARMS. If there are any unacknowledged alarms

59Chapter 8: Reaching Express II by TelephoneCHAPTER 8: REACHING EXPRESS II BY TELEPHONEExpress II is at your disposal whenever you need it—no matter

60Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualSpecial Keys: Press the “star” button (*) once to repeat the current menu. Press the “star” button (**) tw

61 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, 25-4

6225.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33. 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.

63Programming SummaryPROGRAMMING SUMMARYI. PHONE A. Calling Schedule 1. all 2. days and nights a. enter day hours; enter day minutes

64Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualII. DIAL OUT A. Dialing method 1. pulse 2. tone 3. automatic B. Retries on Busy 1. enter nu

65Programming SummaryIII. DIAL IN A. Rings Until Answer 1. enter number of rings until Express II answers (see section on TAD in Chapter F

66Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualIV. MESSAGES A. Record ID Message 1. speak message B. Record Input Message 1. enter input number

67Programming SummaryV. INPUTS A. Enter Input Number (1–40) 1. enable/disable 2. input type a. normally closed b. normally open

vTable of ContentsTable of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iCAUTION . . .

68Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualVI. SOUND A. Listen-in Time 1. enter seconds (0–255) B. Sound Monitoring 1. disable 2. enable

69Programming SummaryVII. AC POWER A. AC Power 1. failure monitor a. disable b. enable 2. power recognition time a. enter

70Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualVIII. OUTPUTS A. Enter Output Number 1. on-board output (output 0) a. manual b. automatic

71Programming SummaryIX. DATA LOG A. Input Log 1. enable/disable 2. time between logs a. enter hours b. enter minutes c.

72Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualX. SYSTEM A. Password 1. enter password (up to 6 digits) B. Date and Time 1. enter month 2. ent

73Programming SummaryXI. SECURITY A. Lock 1. program 2. lock/unlock key 3. enter system password B. Unlock 1. program 2. lock

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75TroubleshootingAPPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTINGIn the event that a problem is encountered, this section will assist you in determining the cause, so tha

76Sensaphone® Express II User’s Manual2. The Express II will not answer the telephone when called for a status report.3. The Express II will not answe

77TroubleshootingII. TEMPERATURE MONITORING1. The temperature reading is low: -85°F or -65°C.2. The temperature reading is high: 200°F or 93°C.3. The

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79Appendix B: Proper OperationAPPENDIX B: CHECKING YOUR EXPRESS IIFOR PROPER OPERATIONWe recommend that you test your Sensaphone Express II weekly to

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81Appendix C: AccessoriesAPPENDIX C: ACCESSORIESThe sensors listed below are available from Sensaphone, Inc. and represent the most commonly used inpu

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83Appendix D: Engineering SpecificationsAPPENDIX D: ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONSI. GeneralThe Automatic dialer shall be a self-contained microprocesso

84Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualThe system shall have the following built-in monitoring features: 1. AC power failure detection 2. Sound lev

85Appendix D: Engineering Specifications 1. Dialing method (Automatic, pulse, tone) 2. Retries on busy (0 to 15) 3. Message repetitions (0 to 10

86Sensaphone® Express II User’s ManualB. Battery BackupThe system shall have a built-in 12V 3 AH sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery. This batter

87Appendix D: Engineering SpecificationsVII. Enclosure and EnvironmentalA. EnclosureThe system shall be housed in a NEMA-4 fiberglass enclosure with

viiTable of ContentsTable of ContentsAPPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75APPENDIX B: CHECKING FOR PROPE

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89Appendix E: ServiceAPPENDIX E: RETURNING THE EXPRESS II FOR SERVICEIn the event that the Express II does not function properly, we suggest that you

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