Voice Alert FAQ
Frequently asked
questions about the Voice Alert home
monitoring system
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These
are some of the most common questions we get asked about our Voice Alert
home and business monitoring system...
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Can I make a different recording for every transmitter?
Yes. If you put one in your garage and one in your backyard,
the recording for the garage transmitter could be something like,
"There's someone in the garage." and the back yard could
say, "There's someone in the backyard." This is how you
would be notified if someone trespassed into those areas.
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Is the Sensor/Transmitter waterproof?
The Sensor/Transmitters can be used indoors and outside. They are
designed to withstand weather including rain and snow but are not
designed to be submerged in water. When installed outside the Sensor/Transmitters
do best when in a covered area and not in direct sunlight.
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How does the Sensor/Transmitter work?
The Sensor/Transmitter is a passive infrared receiver (PIR). It
detects movement by the change it causes in background temperature
and then transmits a radio signal to the Receiver/Speaker that movement
has been detected.
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How far will the Sensor/Transmitter send
a signal to the Receiver/Speaker?
The Sensor/Transmitters will transmit a signal in an open area up
to 1000 feet to the Receiver/Speaker. Through walls the Sensor/Transmitters
will transmit a signal to the Receiver/Speaker up to 300 feet.
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Will tree branches trigger a false signal?
It is possible for branches to cause a false trigger. The best location
to install the Sensor/Transmitter in an area where tree branches
and bushes will not be blown by a wind in the detection zone of
the Sensor/Transmitters.
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Will birds or dogs or cats trigger a false
signal?
The Sensor/Transmitters are designed to ignore small animals under
40 Lbs. To reduce the possibility for a false trigger caused by
movement of a small animal it is recommended that the Sensor/Transmitters
be mounted at a height of 7 1/2 feet above the ground. The lower
the Sensor/Transmitters are mounted the higher the chance of picking
up a small animal.
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How often will the Sensor/Transmitter send
a signal?
The Sensor/Transmitter has two modes for sensing movement and sending
a signal. The (setup) mode that is set at the factory identifies
all movement and transmits each detected movement to the Receiver/Speaker.
The battery saver mode will detect movement every 3 minutes and
then transmit to the Receiver/Speaker. Removing the jumper in the
Sensor/Transmitter will setup this mode.
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Will the system work through walls of my
home?
The system is designed to function through the interior walls of
a home and exterior walls of a home. The Sensor/Transmitters have
difficulty transmitting a signal through aluminum siding or metal
surfaces and are best located on a window in that situation.
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How many Sensor/Transmitters will the system recognize?
There is no limit to the number of Sensor/Transmitters that can
be installed with a system. There are 6 voice messages that are
available for the Sensor/Transmitters to activate.
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How long will the Receiver/Speaker work off
the battery?
The Receiver/Speaker is designed to function as a power back up
in the event of a power outage. The Receiver/Speaker battery will
function for up to 2 hours depending on the amount of speaker activity.
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Can a Sensor/Transmitter be recognized by
more than one Receiver/Speaker?
The Sensor/Transmitter can be set to activate an unlimited number
of Receiver/Speakers.
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Will the Sensor/Transmitter recognize a small
child?
The Sensor/Transmitter is intended to identify children of about
40 Lbs or larger when the Sensor/Transmitter is installed at a height
of 7 1/2 feet above the ground. If it is desired to identify smaller
children then the Sensor/Transmitter will need to be installed lower
to the ground. When animals are present they may create a false
trigger.
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Will the Sensor/Transmitter work in the dark?
Yes, the Sensor/Transmitter will work in the dark or in full light.
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How long will the battery last in the Sensor/Transmitter?
The battery in the Sensor/Transmitter can last up to 1 year depending
on if the Sensor/Transmitter is set to battery saver mode. Temperature
can also affect the life of any battery. Operating a battery at
cold temperature will reduce its life.
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How large of an area do the Sensor/Transmitters
monitor?
The Sensor/Transmitters are designed to monitor a 40-foot by 40-foot
area when they are installed at 7 1/2 feet above the ground and
there are no obstructions.
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Where can I get additional Sensor/Transmitters?
Additional Sensor/Transmitters are available on this web site.
Receiver/Speaker
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Records six separate user recorded voice
messages, ~6.5 seconds each.
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Supports 6 Sensor/Transmitters.
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Volume Control knob allows you to set
the message volume to suit your needs.
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Message playback buttons allow you to
test each recorded message.
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Digital recording chip allows you to change
voice messages easily.
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Missed message indicator, alerts you of
activity that occurred in your absence.
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9V alkaline battery backup in the event
of power outage.
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Solid-state construction.
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Powerful 433.92 MHz receiver.
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Magnetically shielded speaker.
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FCC Part 15 approved.
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Receiver Stability: Crystal
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Receiver sensitivity: -100dBm
Sensor/Transmitter
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Monitored range: 40 X 40 feet when installed
at 7 1/2 feet above the ground.
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Passive infrared (heat) motion detection
technology
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Installation kit includes double stick
mounting tape and screws
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Lightweight all-weather construction for
use indoors or outside.
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9V alkaline battery lasts up to 1 year.
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Transmits up to 1000 feet to Receiver/Speaker
in open space and up to 300 feet through walls.
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LED transmit display when motion is detected
(on/off jumper selectable).
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Powerful 433.92 MHz transmitter
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FCC Part 15 approved.
Quick Start Guide
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Unpack your VOICE ALERTTM and
identify all of the components.
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Install the 9V batteries (supplied) in
the Receiver/Speaker and the Sensor/Transmitters
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Attach the AC/DC power converter to the
Receiver/Speaker and wall receptacle
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Turn on the Receiver/Speaker by pressing
the "POWER" button on the front of the Receiver/Speaker (red front
panel LED will turn on)
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Record voice messages
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On the back of the Receiver/Speaker
slide the switch to "RECORD VOICE" position.
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Press a desired message button #1
or #2 or #3, etc.
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While holding the message button speak
into the "MIC" (6.5 seconds maximum)
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Rear panel LED will light while recording
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Return the slide switch to "Run" position
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Repeat steps A-C for each message
button
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Install Sensor/Transmitter #1 in location
and trigger message #1
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Install Sensor/Transmitter#2 in location
and trigger message #2
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Press "PLAYBACK" on front of Receiver/Speaker
to hear the message and stop LED from flashing.
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Adjust the "VOLUME" knob on the front
of the Receiver/Speaker to desired volume level.
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For your convenience the Sensor/Transmitters
have been pre-programmed at the factory.
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Sensor/Transmitters have the largest detection
pattern (40 feet X 40 feet) when installed at 71/2 feet above floor.
Lower installation will detect smaller persons or animals or objects
and Sensor/Transmitters will have a shorter detection pattern.
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Make sure there are no obstructions or
moving objects (tree limbs etc) in desired detection pattern.
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Sensor/Transmitters should not be installed
where they will face direct sunlight or oncoming automobile headlights.
(indirect light through a window will not cause a trigger)
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Avoid installing Sensor/Transmitters on
metal surfaces such as aluminum siding or metal doors.
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Do not drop any of the VOICE ALERT components
as doing so may damage them
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