Sensaphone SAT4D - Manual (Page 11)

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Chapter 1: introduction
ChapTer 1: inTrodUCTion
Congratulations on your purchase of the SAT4D by Sensaphone.
The SAT4D Satellite-based monitoring device is designed to pro-
vide alarm notification without the need for a telephone line or
cellular plan. The SAT4D uses the Globalstar constellation of 40
Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellites which pick up signals from
over 80% of the Earth’s surface. This includes 100% coverage of the
contiguous United States and most of Alaska. The SAT4D is a com-
pletely self-contained, self- powered device and includes GPS tech-
nology to identify its location. You can even check the status and
review alarm history on the Sensaphone SAT4D website. The unit
has four dry contact inputs which can be configured for Normally
Open or Normally Closed operation with four selectable alarm
recognition times. When an alarm condition occurs the SAT4D
can contact up to 8 people using its synthesized voice technology
and can also send up to six e-mail or text messages. The SAT4D
will send a status report twice a day to the website which includes
the status of its four inputs and its location. On the website you can
monitor the status of one or more units and view the exact location
of your device using map technology provided by Google TM .
To use the SAT4D the only requirement is that the Satellite trans-
mitter have a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. To make mount-
ing the device easier a pole mount kit is available. The kit includes
two poles and mounting hardware that allows you to install the
device anywhere, as long as you can drive the pole three feet into
the ground (see the installation section for details).
Activation of a SAT4D Communications plan is required. The plan
includes voice & e-mail alarm message delivery, two status reports
per day, and a website account. See the sign-up form included in
the box or contact Sensaphone Sales for activation information.
SUMMARY OF FEATURES
• Virtually unlimited coverage area utilizing satellite technology
• Self-contained - no power supply required, runs on (5) AA lithi-
um batteries.