Vintage Cellars FGD-0400 - Manual (Page 21)

Chapter 1: Introduction
The Sensaphone
®
Model 400 is a fully-programmable,
environmental monitoring system that offers extensive on-site
and remote monitoring capability to small businesses, private
homes, farms, greenhouses, computer rooms, and remote
facilities. Designed for desktop or wall mounting, the Model 400
is simple to install, program and operate; no changes to standard
electrical or telephone service are required. When connected to
a telephone line, it will respond to an alarm by dialing up to four
separate telephone numbers. When the call is answered, an “Alert
Condition” message is delivered in user recordable voice.
The Model 400 features built-in sensors to monitor a variety of
conditions:
• High sound level
• AC electric power failure
• Battery backup
• Temperature*
*Note: While technically not a “built-in” sensor, tem-
perature is factory installed on zone 1.
The 400 is equipped with 4 alert zones. Additional sensors* can
be added to extend monitoring capabilities to include:
• Intrusion or unauthorized entry
• Water leaks and seepage
• Temperature
• Humidity
• Equipment operation
• Many other conditions that may require unique monitoring
solutions
* Refer to Appendix D for information on additional
sensors (available separately from Sensaphone) best
suited to your application.
The status of each monitored condition is readily obtained at the
unit’s installation site, or remotely by telephone. At the close
of every Status Report, time is provided for listening to on-site
sounds.
To ensure reliable operation, the Model 400 features power
backup capability; in the event of AC power failure, six C-cell
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