SD-8 Quick Menu

NOTE: IT IS NECESSARY TO READ THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE QUICK MENU. THE QUICK MENU IS DESIGNED TO BE USED BY SOMEONE WHO IS REASONABLY FAMILIAR WITH THE SD-8 SYSTEM.

Please note that all page numbers and references are made to a printed out copy of the OEM Manual shipped with each unit and do not reflect the page on which it might be printed when printing from WEB screen.

If you are in the run mode, to gain entrance to the menu mode, slide the MENU/RUN switch (SW-3) to the left.

While in the Menu mode you may return to the Main menu starting position at any time by sliding the switch marked SW-3 to the right. If in the Main Menu via a telephone call (either you call the SD-8 or the SD-8 called you) to exit enter a [#].

The prompts listed in section 3 are already installed on the system. Should you desire to change these prompts, which is not recommended, see procedure at the end of quick menu.

INITIAL START UP PROCEDURE

1. Unpack the unit from the shipping box.
   
2. Confirm that no damage was done in shipping. Mount the unit at the desired location.
   
3. Open the door of the SD-8 and confirm that no components have broken loose during transit. Confirm that the system switch is in the "RUN" mode (switch to the right).
   
4. Locate the main power connector for the SD-8 (top board left side, middle). If unplugged, plug this connector into the four pin socket on the top board until the connector latches into the connection pins. Likewise, plug-in the two pin connector, if unplugged.
   
5. Locate the power indicator LED package (positioned on the lower left side of the top board marked as LED 7 ) at this time the last 3 green lights will be "OFF." Move the battery switch to the "UP" position. Now the three green LEDs will be "ON." When the transformer is plugged into the SD-8 in the next step all four LEDs will be illuminated .
   
6. Locate the 110 volt A/C Power Supply. This power supply has a cord which terminates in a plug. Connect the plug into the jack on the left, out-side of the SD-8 enclosure. This power supply provides power to maintain the battery at the required voltage.
   
7. Plug the power supply into a 110 volt 60 Hz outlet.
   
8. Depress the reset button, the system will state "SYSTEM RESET." The unit will now begin to run. The bus LEDs will rotate in a cadence once per second. This is the normal mode of the system. (See Light Chart for further details).
   
9. Install custom alarm messages at Section 2a.
   
10. Confirm custom alarm messages at Section 2b.
    
11. Install telephone numbers at Section 1.
    
12. Test alarm circuits with initial startup values to confirm proper operation of system. To load the default test value, enter [7] (Master Menu), enter [4], enter [4]. Now, enter the telephone number(s) you want to dial. Trip channel one. Once you have confirmed that the telephone numbers dial properly and the alarm message is delivered as expected, you may continue to customize this application using Sections 4, 5, 6, and 7 in any order. For information on default values, see Section 13.0 of the O & M manual page 31.
    
13. The default telephone sequence will dial telephone numbers 1 and 2 only. If your dialing sequence is different or has more numbers to call, make the necessary adjustments at Tab #6 in the O & M Manuel (Section 3, Item 6 of the SD-8 Programming Instructions page 11). The same information is in the Quick Menu Page 1.

PAGE 1 - ENTER TELEPHONE NUMBERS

To ENTER TELEPHONE NUMBERS begin at the MAIN MENU. Input [1] to access the TELEPHONE MENU, pause, enter [seq#], next enter the telephone number. To end entry input, record data and return to Main Menu enter [*].

Pattern identifies keystrokes required to enter each individual telephone number, beginning at the Main Menu.

Example: [1] [1] [2840403] [*] [#] will enter telephone number "284-0403" into telephone sequence number 1.

Example: [1] [9] [*] [*] [*] [#] [#] [#] [#] [#] will set the telephone dialing sequence to dial telephone numbers 1,2,3 and skip (do not call) telephone numbers 4,5,6,7,8.

Page 2A - RECORD CUSTOM MESSAGES

Custom messages are the greetings "Hello, this is the SD-8 Alarm System" and 8 alarm messages. To ENTER CUSTOM MESSAGES begin at the MAIN MENU. Input [2] to access the ALARM MENU, pause, enter [9], enter [*], and begin recording ALL alarm messages. System automatically returns to Main Menu after recording all messages.

Pattern identifies keystrokes required to enter each individual alarm message, beginning at the Main Menu.

Example: [2] [9] [*] you speak into the handset "This is the SD-8 calling from location 345 on Spring street."

Messages to be placed in menu 2 are as follows:
1. "This is the SD-8 dialer located anywhere USA."
2. "This is alarm channel one there is an alarm on channel one".
3. Repeat the alarm message for Alarms 2 thru 8 . At the end of the 8th recording the system will return to main menu upon the entry of a [*] keystroke.

Enter [*] at the end of your message. This will stop the recording. To begin the next message (alarm message 1) enter [*] and start recording the message. At the end of this message depress [*]. This will stop this recording temporarily. When you are ready to program the next message (alarm message 2) enter [*]. Use the same procedure thru the end of all alarm messages (8 total). When you have finished recording all 8 alarm messages and the identifier, the system will automatically return to the Main menu.

Repeat this procedure for all messages - one identifier and 8 alarm messages. Program all alarms messages even if you are not going to use them. Use a generic message like "This is alarm message 5." You will be able to check out the system better and the system will work as specified.

 

Page 2B - PLAYBACK ALARMS

To PLAYBACK all ALARMS messages begin at the MAIN MENU. Input [2] to access the ALARM MENU, pause, enter [1]. All recorded ALARM messages will play back in addition to the station identifier message. When completed the SD-8 will then automatically return to Main Menu.

Pattern identifies keystrokes required to playback all custom alarm messages beginning at the Main Menu. Enter [2], then enter [1].

Example: [2] [1] will playback custom station identifier message and alarm messages programmed for channel 1 thru channel 8.

 

Page 3 - PERMANENT MEMORY REPLIES

Page 4 - TIME DELAYS

To ENTER TIME DELAYS begin at the MAIN MENU. Input [4] to access the TIME DELAY MENU, pause, enter [seq#], enter Digit #1, and then Digit #2. System automatically returns to Main Menu.

Pattern identifies keystrokes required to enter each individual time delay value, beginning at the Main Menu.

Example: [4] [1] [0] [5] sets 05 for a time delay on Channel 1

Menu 6 selects whether the "05" is seconds or minutes. The numbers that are entered are the actual time delays which the system will recognize.

Defaults: 8, 16, 32, 48 seconds channels 1-4; 1, 2, 3, 4 minute channels 5-8.

FACTORY USE $31-39.

 

Page 5 - INSTALL N/O OR N/C CONTACTS

To ENTER N/O OR N/C CONTACTS begin at the MAIN MENU. Input [5] to access the CONTACT TYPE MENU, pause, enter [seq#] which compares to channels 1-8. Enter either [*] for N/O or [#] for N/C, for each channel. When finished, the system automatically returns to Main Menu.

Pattern identifies keystrokes required to enter each individual contact type, beginning at the Main Menu.

Example: [5] [1] [*] establishes a N/O trip contact for Channel 1

Example: [5] [1] [#] establishes a N/C trip contact for Channel 1

The default value is all contacts are N/O.

Factory use: Default = FF, $=68, ALMCON

 

Page 6 - SEC/MIN TIME DELAY

To INSTALL TYPE OF TIME DELAY (SECONDS OR MINUTES) begin at the MAIN MENU. Input [6] to access the SEC/MIN MENU, pause, enter [seq#], enter [*] for seconds or [#] for minutes, the system automatically returns to Main Menu.

Pattern identifies keystrokes required to enter either seconds or minutes time delay, beginning at the Main Menu.

Example: [6] [1] [*] sets time delay for seconds for alarm delay on Channel 1.

Example: [6] [2] [#] sets time delay for minutes for alarm delay on Channel 2.

Should you desire to restore the system to the factory default values channels 1-4 sec and channels 5-8 minutes, enter [6] [9].

Factory set Defaults: channel 1-4 set for seconds; channel 5-8 set to minutes.

Factory use: SECMIN=$AE

 

Page 7 - MASTER MENU

To access MASTER MENU at the MAIN MENU, enter [7].

Example: [7] [9] turns on amber light "A", and places the system in a fail safe mode, but does not reset the values for variables. This will cause the system not to dial out for the period of time set in the fail safe timer. Default is 4 minutes.

A typical fail safe value may be 30 - 90 minutes. To reset the system to the "customer programmed values", slide the slide switch to the run (right) side and depress the red reset button. This will clear the fail safe light.

TIPS:

If you are calling into the SD-8 from a touch tone telephone to initiate a hang-up while at the Main Menu depress the [#] key. This will cause the SD-8 to hang up and resume normal run operation.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESET THE SD-8 WHILE THE UNIT IS DIALING OUT A TELEPHONE NUMBER. This will lock up the SD-8 on a tone (whatever tone was being dialed when you depressed the reset button). Should you do this and are now looking for a way out, there are two ways:

1. Disconnect all power to the unit and switch the battery switch off. Restore power and hit the reset button. Be sure to switch the battery switch back to the "ON" position. Use the next method and you will only have to trip one of the channels. The unit will run with the tone in progress but it is annoying if you are nearby the speaker for a long time.

2. Trip a channel which is connected to the SD-8. This will cause the unit to begin calling out. You may terminate the call by depressing the reset button. But do not depress the reset button while the SD-8 is calling out or you will generate the same problem again.

Page 8 - DELAY BEFORE HANG-UP ON NO RESPONSE

The SD-8 has an adjustable timer which will delay the time period before the unit hang-up after a no response to the request for a "response." This delay is set at "02" as standard. One count equals approximately 4 seconds. Thus, a count of 04 equals 36 seconds because (9 x 4=36). For some applications it may be desirous the increase the time delay before hang-up.

To change the time delay after response, go to the Main menu, select [8], then enter [*], then the first digit, then the second digit. The SD-8 will automatically return to Main Menu mode if done properly.

EXAMPLE: [7], PAUSE [8], [0], [4] This will give a 16 second response time.

Factory use: ANS1NO = $99

 

RESPONSES RECOGNIZED BY THE SD-8

When the SD-8 CALLS YOU and all messages have been delivered, the SD-8 will say "Please enter your ID code and response," allow 5 seconds, then enter one of the following 3 options:

OPTIONS WHEN THE SD-8 CALLS YOU

111
This response will cause the message to be repeated to the called party.

333
This response is the first response required to access the MAIN MENU and is followed by entering the 4 digit access code at the next prompt which says "Please enter your ID code and acknowledgment." Works on call in or call out.

999
This response is the "ACKNOWLEDGE." This will place the system in a fail safe time period during which no additional alarm calls will be placed until the fail-safe time has expired.

When YOU CALL the SD-8 and it answers, when the SD-8 says "Please enter your ID code and response." Wait 5 seconds, then enter one of the 4 following options. The SD-8 will say again "Please enter your ID code and response," then enter the 4 digit access code (______).

OPTIONS WHEN YOU CALL THE SD-8

222
This response will allow the status of the system to be replayed to the called party; if no alarms are present then the SD-8 will say "THERE ARE NO ACTIVE ALARMS AT THIS TIME."

333
This response is the first response required to access the MAIN MENU and is followed by entering the 4 digit access code at the next prompt which says "Please enter your ID code and acknowledgment." Works on call in or on SD-8 call out.

666
This response is the first step in the REMOTE SET ACKNOWLEDGE The calling party will next enter the 4 digit access code and the system will automatically ACKNOWLEDGE THE SD-8. This is equivalent to entering 999 when the SD-8 calls any party. Allows for remote acknowledge at any time.

777
This response followed by the 4 digit access code will automatically CLEAR THE ACKNOWLEDGE AND RESET THE SYSTEM TO DEFAULT VALUES. This is equivalent to a REMOTE RESET.

 

HOW TO RECORD THE REPLY PROMPTS ON CHIP #2 (See Diagram ____)

CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS WHILE REPROGRAMMING THE VOICE PROMPTS. IT IS NOT RECOMMENCED THAT YOU ATTEMPT TO CHANGE VOICE PROMPTS UNLESS YOU HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE SD-8 UNIT.

1. Remove the jumper JP5 from the LEFT two pins (PROTECT). Re-install onto the RIGHT two pins (RECORD). When you have finished recording your messages restore the jumper to the LEFT two pins to disable the record feature of chip #2. This chip contains the prompts or replies. Chip #1 contains the station identifier message and the alarm messages for channels 1 thru 8. Chip #1 is closest to the outside edge of the board. Chip #2 is towards the center of the board to the left side.
   
2. Once the above jumper has been relocated, slide the slide switch to the left position (MAIN MENU) and depress the reset switch. The system should now say "THIS IS THE MAIN MENU."
   
3. Locate the 3 pin jumper immediately to the left of the 8 position dip switch used to select channel bypass. Use the special recording switch box {which is not normally furnished with the unit but is available from the factory} model RSB. Inset the three pin plug on the three prongs onto the three pins. The red colored end of the connector is on top. Socket 1 plugs to pin 1, socket 2 to pin 2 , socket 3 to pin 3. These must remain in tact until the recording is completed.
   
4. Enter [3] on the telephone hand set and at the completion of the message "REPLY PROMPTS" depress 9 on the hand set. Holding the telephone in one hand so that it is convenient to talk and placing the other hand securely on the programming box, depress switch 1 on the programming box and begin speaking the first prompt. The #1 button begins the recording. When you are thru with this prompt immediately depress switch 2. The #2 button will stop the recording of a message. This has recorded the first reply prompt. You may wait for a convenient period to record the next prompt. There is no time limit. When you are ready to record the next prompt depress switch #1 on the box and begin recording immediately speaking into the telephone hand set. Depressing switch 2 will terminate the recording of the message. The messages must be installed in the sequence as set out in the literature. The actual voice message inflection or pronunciation will be duplicated on the voice chip. There are 23 different reply prompts which must be recorded. It is necessary to complete the entire list. To do otherwise WILL give very unpredictable responses. When you have completed the entire list the system DEPRESS the Reset Switch.

   All prompts and alarms messages must be entered in sequence and all according to the data list. The length each message is unimportant providing the entire list is not longer than 90 seconds. The message will contain all of the voice information between the time switch #1 is depressed and switch #2 is depressed. In a similar manner the recorded alarm information is recording between the time that the star key is depressed the first time and the time the star key is depressed the second time. The total time for the alarm message is 90 seconds. The same time is available for the reply prompts.

5. To hear the installed prompts at the Main menu enter [3] then [1] to playback messages.

Updated 3/98

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