GSi Agri-Alert 128 Touch, Installation And Configuration Manual

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Chapter 3: Basic Connections
Figure 3-1 Example of a phone line hookup without line seizure
SURGE
PROTECT OR
TO ALL
PHONE LINES
TIP
TIP (GREEN or YELLOW)
RING
RING (RED or BLACK)
RJ1 1
WALL J ACK
RJ1 1 PLUG – HOOK ON T OP
RJ1 1
PLUG
AGRI-ALERT
125 T OUCH
R T
R1
PHONE LINE
T1 R T
T
(GREEN)
R
(RED)
System Phone Priority Connection (Line Seizure)
A system phone priority connection is made at the phone line entrance bridge (where the phone company
line comes in). With this type of connection, the system seizes the phone line if a call is in progress in
order to send alerts. This is the recommended type of phone connection.
CAUTION
In order for dialing equipment to be able to seize the phone line to report an alert or
other event when other customer equipment (telephone, answering system,
computer modem, etc.) is connected to the same line in use, the dialing equipment
must be connected to a properly installed RJ31X jack. The RJ31X jack must be connected in
series with, and ahead of, all other equipment attached to the same phone line. Series installation
of an RJ31X jack is depicted in the following figure. If you have any questions concerning these
instructions, you should consult your telephone company or a qualified installer about installing
the necessary jack and alarm dialing equipment for you.
NOTE: Install the system as close as possible to the phone line entrance bridge to facilitate the
installation.
The following is required to make such a connection.
• An RJ31 cable (8 wires) and connector. A standard 4-wire phone cable can also be used if the wires
are properly connected to an RJ31 connector.
• An RJ31 alarm interface jack.
Four wires are used to connect the control module to the phone line.
Refer to the local building code and telephone regulations to determine the type and quality of cable
required.
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