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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. It will also verify that all of the inputs are reading properly, the alarm
conditions are OK, the power is on and the microphone is functioning.
2) Create an alarm on each input and allow the unit to contact all programmed telephone
numbers. This will ensure that the Sensaphone is programmed properly. It will also prepare
personnel to respond appropriately when they receive a call from the Sensaphone.
3) Test the battery by unplugging the AC adapter and making sure that the Sensaphone
continues to function. Press INQUIRE, then STATUS on the keypad, and listen to the status
report. Make sure the report states that “the power is off” and "the battery level is 13.5 volts"
(or higher). 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.
4) If you are using your Sensaphone to listen for a smoke alarm, then be sure to test the smoke
alarm to make sure that the Sensaphone picks up the audible signal and triggers a high-
sound-level alarm. Allow the unit to dial all programmed telephone numbers.
Appendix B: Proper Operation