Telephone Requirements and Warnings
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Document #15140 Rev.G 01/02/02 P/N 15140:G
1.8
Telephone Requirements and Warnings
1.8.1 Telephone Circuitry
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) = 1.3B
AC Impedance: 10.0 Mega Ohm
Complies with FCC Part 68
Mates with RJ31X Male Connector
Supervision Threshold: less than 4.0 volts for 2 minutes
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive
RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all
areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be con-
nected to the line as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN
for the calling area.
1.8.2 Digital Communicator
Before connecting the control panel to the public switched telephone network, the installation of two RJ31X jacks is
necessary. The following information is provided if required by the local telephone company:
Manufacturer:
Fire•Lite Alarms, Inc.
One Fire-Lite Place
Northford, CT 06472
Product Model Number: MS-5024UD
FCC Registration Number: 1W6USA-20004-AL-E
Ringer Equivalence 1.3B
Note: The FCC ID label is located on the inside of the control panel door
1.8.3 Telephone Company Rights and Warnings
The telephone company, under certain circumstances, may temporarily discontinue services and/or make changes in
its facilities, services, equipment or procedures which may affect the operation of this control panel. However, the
telephone company is required to give advance notice of such changes or interruptions.
If the control panel causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company reserves the right to temporarily
discontinue service. Advance notification will be provided except in cases when advance notice is not practical. In
such cases, notification will be provided as soon as possible. The opportunity will be given to correct any problems
and to file a complaint.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS PRODUCT TO COIN TELEPHONE, GROUND START, OR PARTY LINE SERVICES.
When the control panel activates, premise phones will be disconnected
Two separate phone lines are required. Do not connect both telephone interfaces to the same telephone line.
The control panel must be connected to the public switched telephone network upstream of any private telephone sys-
tem at the protected premises.
An FCC compliant telephone cord must be used with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to
the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible RJ31X male modular plug which is Part 68 compliant.
