XR500 Series Installation Guide Digital Monitoring Products
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INSTALLATION
18.5 FCC Registration
The Model XR500 Series complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the
outside of the enclosure of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identier in
the format US:CCKAL00BXR500. If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. See installation instructions for details.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. xcessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming
call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed ve (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices
that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.
If the XR500 Series causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that
temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company
will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to le a complaint with the FCC if
you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could aect
the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you
to make necessary modications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with the Model XR500 Series, for repair or warranty information, please contact DMP at
the address and telephone number listed on the back of this document. If the equipment is causing harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is
resolved.
If your premises has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the
XR500 Series does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment,
consult your telephone company or a qualied installer.
Caution: To ensure proper operation, this equipment must be installed according to the installation instructions in
this manual. To verify that the equipment is operating properly and can successfully report an alarm, this equipment
must be tested immediately after installation, and periodically thereafter, according to the test instructions in this
document and the XR500 Series Programming Guide (LT-0679). Additionally, verication of Line Seize capability
should be made immediately after installation, and periodically thereafter, in order to ensure that this equipment
can initiate a call even when other equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) connected to
the same line is in use.