Midland Radio SAU1900E User Manual

SAU-1900E USER’S GUIDE
(Draft: Version 0.00)
INTRODUCTION
Your new MAXON SAU-1900E is designed to provide quality sounding voice communications to other people using almost any regular wire-line telephone in areas where normal ‘wired’ telephone service is not available. By using the same technology as digital cellular telephones, your SAU-1900E, in conjunction with a cellular service provider, replaces the traditional wire-line service with a state of the art wireless telephone service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................................... 2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAU-1900E ..................................................................................................3
SERIAL NUMBER ........................................................................................................................................ 4
SECURITY..................................................................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Personal Safety............................................................................................................................................ 5
Dangerous Operating Environments ........................................................................................................... 6
SAU-1900E INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION................................................................................... 7
Existing Telephone Service......................................................................................................................... 7
Battery Installation...................................................................................................................................... 8
Battery Charging......................................................................................................................................... 9
Where to Install The SAU-1900E............................................................................................................. 10
Modular Jack Requirements...................................................................................................................... 11
Desktop Installation .................................................................................................................................. 11
Wall-Mount Installation............................................................................................................................ 12
Connecting the SAU-1900E to Your Telephone(s)................................................................................... 14
SAU-1900E OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 16
LED Indicators.......................................................................................................................................... 16
Making Calls............................................................................................................................................. 17
Receiving Calls ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Advanced Features.................................................................................................................................... 18
DATA COMMUNICATIONS/MODEMS/FAXES/ETC............................................................................. 18
THE BATTERY, AND WHEN TO REPLACE IT...................................................................................... 18
Battery Replacement................................................................................................................................. 19
CLEANING THE SAU-1900E..................................................................................................................... 21
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................................. 22
ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS.......................................................................................................................... 27
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 28
FCC NOTICE (pending approval)................................................................................................................ 29
WARRANTY INFORMATION................................................................................................................... 29
FOR YOUR RECORDS............................................................................................................................... 29
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GETTING STARTED

Make sure that the following items are enclosed in your SAU-1900E box:
1. SAU-1900E unit
2. AC power supply
3. 12V battery
4. Wall mounting bracket
5. Screws for bracket (2 M4x6mm self-tapping, Phillips head screws)
6. 8” (20.3cm) telephone cable for wall mounting
7. 6’ (1.83m) telephone cable for desktop use
8. This user’s guide
9. Warranty card (not shown).
If any parts are missing, please contact your service provider or dealer.
For your convenience, please keep the SAU-1900E’s original carton and packing material in case of a return or needed warranty work.
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Note: Please read through this entire manual before starting the installation and use of your SAU-1900E. If you have any questions concerning the installation or use of your SAU-1900E, please contact the dealer where you purchased your SAU-1900E.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SAU-1900E

1. Antenna
2. Signal LED
3. AC/Battery LED
4. Disruption LED
5. SIMM Card Cover (not used at this time)
6. Power connector
7. Two RJ-11 Modular Jacks
8. Service Port (to be used only by your service provider or dealer).
9. Battery door cover
10. Bracket Prong Recesses
11. Wall Mounting Bracket screw holes
12. Wall Mounting Bracket
13. Bracket Prongs
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SERIAL NUMBER

Whenever you call the network operator or service provider with questions about your SAU-1900E, they will need the serial number of your SAU-1900E. This is printed on the label attached to the back of the SAU-1900E on a label above a bar code (see figure below). An ideal time to record the serial number of your SAU-1900E would be when installing the SAU-1900E for the first time. Record the serial number in the back of this guide, and store this guide (along with your sales receipt) in a safe place separate from the SAU-1900E for future reference.
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SECURITY

If your SAU-1900E is ever lost or stolen you must report it to your network operator or service provider as soon as possible so that they can prevent your SAU-1900E from unauthorized use. This is important, as you may be liable for the cost of unauthorized calls until your SAU-1900E is reported lost or stolen. The network operator or service provider will need the serial number of your SAU-1900E in order to prevent it from unauthorized use.

SAFETY

Personal Safety

Your SAU-1900E is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it is powered (either from the AC power supply or from the internal battery) it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) energy and the system handling your calls controls its power level. It may transmit RF energy even when you are not actively placing a call in response to data sent by the service provider or in response to incoming calls. The design of the SAU-1900E complies with national safety guidelines with respect to human exposure and RF energy. However, you can choose to limit RF exposure even further by locating the SAU-1900E in a room, or closet, remote from the areas where your telephones are located.
Furthermore, your SAU-1900E internally uses voltages/currents that could pose possible electric shock hazards, which could result in bodily injury. For your safety, do not attempt to open the SAU-1900E for any purpose other than replacing the battery (refer to Battery Installation and Battery Removal) or determining the serial number of your SAU-1900E (refer to SERIAL NUMBER).
The SAU-1900E enclosure has several slots and openings that are provided to protect it from overheating by providing adequate ventilation. In order for adequate ventilation to be provided, these slots and openings must never be covered or blocked. To prevent blocking these slots and openings, do not place the SAU-1900E on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, nor place anything on the SAU-1900E. Furthermore, do not push any object through these slots and openings as the object may touch dangerous voltage points or cause damage to the SAU-1900E, which could result in risk of fire or electrical shock.
Finally, you need to unplug the SAU-1900E from the wall outlet and remove the internal battery, and contact your service provider or dealer for service of the SAU-1900E whenever one or more of the following has occurred:
1. When the AC power supply cords (either the cord that plugs into the SAU-1900E or
the cord that plugs into a wall outlet) is damaged or frayed.
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2. If liquid has been spilled into the SAU-1900E.
3. If the SAU-1900E has been exposed to water or rain.
4. If the SAU-1900E has experienced a severe, physical shock and the cabinet has been
damaged.
5. If the SAU-1900E exhibits a distinct change in performance that is not documented in
these instructions.
6. If the SAU-1900E does not operate normally according to these instructions, and the
troubleshooting guide has not solved the problem. Do not attempt to service the SAU-1900E yourself, as this could result in risk of fire or personal injury.

Dangerous Operating Environments

IT IS RARE, BUT YOUR SAU-1900E OR ATTACHED PHONES AND ACCESSORIES COULD GENERATE SPARKS. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD NOT LOCATE THE SAU-1900E IN AN AREA WITH A POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE SINCE ANY SPARK COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR A FIRE RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE GAS, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, OR EXPLOSIVES CLOSE TO THE SAU-1900E.
CONSTRUCTION CREWS OFTEN USE REMOTE-CONTROL RF DEVICES TO SET OFF EXPLOSIVES, SO DO NOT USE THE SAU-1900E IN AREAS WHERE BLASTING OPERATIONS ARE IN PROGRESS.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE SAU­1900E TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.
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SAU-1900E INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

The SAU-1900E is designed to provide telephone-like service in areas for which normal wire line telephone service is not available or where the installation of additional telephone wire lines are not considered practical.

Existing Telephone Service

The SAU-1900E is intended to provide voice communications using regular, wire-line telephones without a wire-line service provider. It can also be used to provide additional lines in a house or business that already have wire-line service. However, the SAU-1900E cannot be tied into lines that already have existing wire-line or wireless telephone service. If the SAU-1900E is tied into these existing telephone lines, it will disrupt the SAU-1900E’s capability of providing telephone service as well as disrupting the other telephone service.
To test for an existing telephone service, plug a telephone into a wall jack in the house or business that you want to use the SAU-1900E. Follow the telephone’s instructions for placing a call, listening for a dial tone. If no dial tone is heard while trying to place a call, the SAU-1900E can be used. If a dial tone is heard, you already have some type of telephone service. Contact your service provider or dealer for instructions on what you should do in this situation.
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Battery Installation

Before installing the SAU-1900E, you need to install the battery into the SAU­1900E.
1. Insure that nothing is connected to the SAU-1900E.
2. Place a soft cloth on a flat work surface, such as a table.
3. Turn the SAU-1900E upside down onto a soft cloth and orient the SAU-1900E such
that the three semi-circular/ridged cover release latches are toward you.
4. Remove the battery cover by depressing the semi-circular/ridged cover release latches
and pushing the cover away from you. It should move toward the edge opposite you. Slide the cover completely out.
5. Turn or rotate the battery so that the silver terminals on the battery will align with the
battery terminals located in the battery compartment.
6. Then insert the end of the battery closest to the terminals into the compartment, while
also pulling gently on the battery strap (so that it will not be bunched up on the side of the battery). Press the battery into the compartment so it fits flush with the bottom of the housing.
7. Slide the battery cover in place (making sure that the strap lays flat on the battery) and
make sure the latches lock into place.
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Battery Charging

The SAU-1900E has a built-in battery charger. It will automatically restore a fully discharged battery to nearly full charge within 24 hours of AC power being restored or applied. No external charger is necessary.
CAUTION:
1. Avoid battery terminal short circuits (in other words, DO NOT let anything metal
touch the two silver terminals on the battery at the same time). A fully charged battery can supply a very large current (more than 100 amps) which create a large amount of heat resulting in burns, smoke, or even fire.
2. DO NOT expose the battery to open flame.
3. DO NOT disassemble the battery. The batteries contain dilute sulfuric acid, which
could damage eyes, skin or clothing and result in loss of eyesight or burns.
4. The battery contains lead and should be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact
your service provider or dealer for details.
5. Only use approved batteries (YUASA OR YUASA-EXIDE Model NP2-12). Using
other batteries will invalidate your warranty and may cause damage or injury as well.
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