Thank you for your purchase of our VOICE ALERT™ monitoring system. The VOICE ALERT™ Sensor/Transmitter Model Number VA-6000T is designed to work with the VOICE ALERT™ Receiver/Speaker Model Number VA-6000S.
We hope it will bring you satisfaction knowing you can monitor your garage, pool, side yard, play area, front door area, side door or back door and get an immediate response, in your own voice, of movement in each monitored zone.
Your VOICE ALERT™ SYSTEM uses pyroelectric infrared (PIR) motion technology (senses heat) to trigger a battery operated Sensor/Transmitter. This Sensor/Transmitter has a wireless range of up to 1000 feet. Your Receiver/Speaker unit consists of a receiver, voice recording/playback system and speaker. Controls allow for power input, recording of up to six voice messages (in your voice), and programming of each Sensor/Transmitter to activate your voice message. Any number of Sensor/Transmitters can use the same code to activate the same message. Your Receiver/Speaker also includes, 4 connections to activate other devices.
Remove the front cover of the Voice Alert™ VA-6000T Sensor/Transmitter by pressing down on the release tab at the bottom of the unit (See Figure 1). Connect a 9-volt alkaline battery to the connector.
Fig 1.Use the power supply included with your Voice Alert™ system (See Figure 2). Connect it to a suitable 117 VAC, 60 Hertz power outlet (standard wall receptacle). Plug the 9 VDC end into the power jack on the Voice Alert™ Receiver/Speaker rear panel. PUSH
To record your Low Battery Message, move the slide switch to “RECORD”. While holding down the “PLAYBACK” button, say “low battery” into the “MIC”. Return the slide switch to the “RUN” position. To test the “low battery message”, press button #1 for 2 seconds.
When any of the VA-6000T Sensor/Transmitters experience a low battery condition, the “LOW BATTERY” LED will flash on the top of the Receiver/Speaker. It will also sound your “Low Battery Message”. By pressing the “PLAYBACK” button, your Low Battery Message will play, as well as the recorded message identifying the Sensor/Transmitter, that needs battery replacement. After a new battery is installed, trigger the sensor to turn off the flashing LED.
When a message is triggered by one or more Sensor/Transmitters the “MSG” LED will flash, notifying you that a trigger has occured. By pressing the “PLAYBACK” button each message that was triggered will play. The system will then clear the triggered messages and the “MSG” LED will stop flashing.
Note: The Sensor/Transmitter included in the Voice Alert™ kit is pre-programmed from the factory and will function without modification. If you decide to change the Code or add more Sensor/Transmitters, follow these steps.
1. Connect the Voice Alert™ Receiver/Speaker to a suitable power source and turn the unit ON with the “POWER” switch.4. Activate the Sensor/Transmitter by moving your hand in front of the lens and observing the LED flashing on the front. (The Receiver/Speaker “SET UP” LED will glow, indicating that the transmission has been received).
5. While the “SET UP” LED is glowing, press the button for the message that you want activated by that Sensor/Transmitter, #2-#6.
The “SETUP” LED light will stop glowing, indicating that the Sensor/Transmitter is now programmed into the selected voice message.
NOTE: Any number of Sensor/Transmitters can be set to the same message by setting it to the same dipswitch code. (see Section XI • CHANGING THE SENSOR/TRANSMITTER CODE)
The battery saving switch W1 [A] (See Figure 4) is used to disable the red LED that glows through
the front of the Sensor/Transmitter. To disable the red LED, move the switch to the “OFF” position.
The VR1 [B] dial is used to set sensor delay. Setup mode causes a signal to transmit each time
the Sensor/Transmitter is triggered by movement. The operational mode transmits once and
waits for the time you set on the dial delay, checks the protected zone and transmits again if
movement is still detected. Therefore, always allow time for the Sensor/Transmitter to reset if you
are testing the unit in operational mode.
Turn the time delay adjusting screw clockwise for longer delays, up to three minutes, using a
small screwdriver.
Note: The Sensor/Transmitter included in the Voice Alert™ kit comes
pre-programmed from the factory and will activate any VA-6000S, within range.
If you decide to isolate a Sensor/Transmitter to one receiver only or change the
Code, follow these steps.
Installation indoors, on a smooth surface, can be accomplished with the double sided tape included with each Voice Alert™ Sensor/Transmitter. Simply peel off one side of the tape and apply it to the back of the Sensor/Transmitter mounting bracket. Peel off the second side of the tape and press the mounting bracket tape to the smooth surface. Screws (included) are recommended for installing the Sensor/Transmitters outdoors, on rough surfaces, or where there is the possibilty of high winds.
To install the Sensor/Transmitters using screws: mark holes using the paper template enclosed.Securely install the mounting bracket at the desired location. The sensor should be placed approximately 7 1/2’ above the floor for maximum range of detection (See Figure 5).
Fig 7.5. Avoid installing the Sensor/Transmitter on metal surfaces Metal surfaces such as aluminum siding will reduce the transmission range of the Sensor/Transmitter unless, it is installed near the edge of a window.
6. Weather resistanceThe unit should not be placed where sunlight will strike directly on the face of the Sensor/Transmitter, (indirect light shining through windows will not trigger the sensor).
2. Avoid hot and cold air currents
Install the unit at least 3 feet from strong forced air heaters, air conditioners
or sources of drafts, such as doors.
3. Choose a location at right angles to the path of movement
The Sensor/Transmitter functions best when placed so that movement is
across the detection beams, rather than toward the Sensor.
4. Avoid Large Objects
Place the unit so that no large objects obstruct the detection pattern.
Trees and other moving objects (flags, whirly gigs, etc.) can cause false triggers.
Choose the sensor pattern for your VA-6000T to meet the needs of each monitored zone.
The Sensor/Transmitter comes set from the factory with a downward fan pattern [A] that
covers a 40’ x 40’ area, when mounted at 7 1/2’ above the ground. By using one of the
flexible Pattern Adjusting inserts [D]. Choose the pattern for either a vertical fan pattern [B]
or a horizontal fan pattern [C] (See Figure 6).
Up to four devices that have zero voltage input terminals can be activated by the
VA-6000S. Connections NO.1-NO.4 (on the rear of the Voice Alert Receiver/Speaker)
are activated by corresponding channels #1-#4. (See Figure 9) Contacts are rated
to carry 24 VDC or 117 VAC at 1 AMP.
3. In SETTING MODE, toggle through the setting sequence for each message button #1- #4 to set the output duration for each terminal output connection. The three LED will indicate the time duration setting (see chart)
4. Press “PLAYBACK” to lock in each chosen setting and return to working mode.Always test the installation to assure proper coverage.
For best performance of the Sensor/Transmitter, the following
precautions should be observed:
The VA-6000T Sensor/Transmitter can function as a “Transmitter” only, by disabling the (PIR) sensor, using the On/Off switch [C] (See Figure 4) and attaching an external triggering device to the wire connectors [D] (See Figure 4).
If activating the same message is desired for any number of additional Sensor/Transmitters, set the dipswitches of each Sensor/Transmitter to the SAME code positions. Programming of the Voice Alert™ Receiver/Speaker is not necessary for these additional Sensor/Transmitters, if the original codes have already been programmed. The new code settings must be programmed into the Receiver/Speaker (See Section VI • PROGRAM ONE OR MORE SENSOR/TRANSMITTERS...). Remove the front cover of the Sensor/Transmitter by pressing down on the release tab at the bottom of the unit (See Figure 7).
LEDTo disarm the Voice Alert System when the “CONTINUOUS” setting is triggered, turn OFF the Receiver/Speaker with the “POWER” switch. When “POWER” is turned back ON the system will return to working mode.
*Recorded messages can be broadcast from an intercom or P/A
(Public Address) system by connecting the broadcast amplifier to
the terminal outputs [A] located in the compartment under the
Receiver/Speaker (See Figure 9).
The volume of the broadcast will be controlled by the volume
control of the amplifier NOT the “VOLUME” knob on the Voice
Alert Receiver/Speaker.
• Check the “POWER” switch on the Receiver/Speaker. RIGHT is ON and LEFT is OFF.
• Receiver/Speaker, the slide switch must be in "RUN" position.
• Check and turn up the volume control knob of the Receiver/Speaker.
• Check the AC adapter. It must be properly connected to the Receiver/Speaker
and an active wall receptacle.
• A message must have been recorded.
• Test the message by pushing the appropriate message button located on the
Receiver/Speaker.
• A Sensor/Transmitter must have been programmed to activate the voice message.
If the program of the Receiver/Speaker gets deleted, you must follow the instructions in
Section VI • PROGRAM ONE OR MORE SENSOR/TRANSMITTERS.
• Check the Sensor/Transmitter 9 volt battery.
• Check the power connection to the Receiver/Speaker.
• Follow the steps in Section VIII • SENSOR /TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION above.
• Make sure the steps in Section VI • PROGRAM ONE OR MORE SENSOR/TRANSMITTERS,
have been followed. Step 3 is very important. If the Receiver/Speaker “SET UP” LED
does not glow, the Sensor/Transmitter did not get programmed and the
procedure will have to be repeated.
• Check the Sensor/Transmitter battery.
• Check the Receiver/Speaker DC power source.
• Check the Receiver/Speaker with a different Sensor/Transmitter.
• Check that the Sensor/Transmitter is not fastened to metal.
• Move the Receiver/Speaker about 1 foot in any direction.
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• Turn on Receiver/Speaker power.
• Turn the Volume Control up.
• Make sure the slide switch of the Receiver/Speaker is in "RECORD" position.
• Check the connection to the Receiver/Speaker power.
• Turn the Volume Control up.
• Make sure the slide switch on the Receiver/Speaker is in "RUN" position.
• Press the desired message button (#1- #6).
• Check the connection to the Receiver/Speaker power.
• Turn the Volume Control up.
• Check the connection to the Receiver/Speaker power.
• Re-record the message with your mouth a little closer to the microphone, (speak
loud and clear).
• Reduce the Volume Control.
• Re-record the message with your mouth a little further away from the microphone.
• Check the connection to the Receiver/Speaker power.
• Make sure the slide switch is in "Run" position.
• Check the connection to the Receiver/Speaker power.
• Check that the power saver W1 and VR1 (Section VII • SET UP THE
SENSOR/TRANSMITTER [ BATTERY SAVERS ]) have been reset.
Adjust these if necessary, and replace the battery with a new one.
Updated on ... July 29, 2016