SES SAT3 Emergency Auto Dialer
The SES SAT3 is part of Select Engineered Systems priority communication line and is designed as a self-identifying automatic telephone device. Its purpose is to provide a push-for-help station that can dial pre-programmed telephone numbers or communicate identifying information to a monitoring station, depending on how the system is set up. This type of product is commonly used where a simple emergency or assistance call point is needed without installing a full directory-style telephone entry system.
The standard SAT3 is the non-relay base style in this family. That distinction matters because SAT3R models add relay-control capability and may require different power or accessory handling. The SAT3 is generally associated with telephone-line-powered operation and SIA/DTMF style identification features in SES documentation. Mounting and enclosure choices are handled by related models such as SAT3F for flush mount and SAT3H for weather hood applications.
Correct fitment means verifying more than the product name. The installer should confirm whether the site needs SAT3 or SAT3R, whether the unit will be surface mounted, flush mounted, or protected by a weather hood, and whether the phone line, programming method, and monitoring format match the existing system requirements.
Compatible With
- SES SAT3 family emergency auto dialer installations
- Priority Communications push-for-help applications
- Emergency call stations, assistance phones, parking areas, gatehouses, commercial properties, and community access points where telephone-line emergency calling is used
- Compatible telephone lines and monitoring/answering configurations using DTMF ID or SIA Fast Format where programmed
- Related SAT3F flush mount and SAT3H weather-hood versions when mounting style requires those models
- Not the same as SAT3R dual-relay versions
Features and Specifications
| Manufacturer | Select Engineered Systems |
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| Product Type | Emergency automatic telephone dialer |
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| Part Number | SAT3 |
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| Application | Push-for-help emergency or assistance calling |
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| Power | Telephone-line powered in standard SAT3 references |
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| Communication | Telephone line; DTMF ID or SIA Fast Format where configured |
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| Programming | Handheld programmer or modem/menu methods depending on setup |
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| Notes | Verify SAT3 vs SAT3R and mounting style before ordering |
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Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
Technician Note
The most common ordering mistake is choosing a standard SAT3 when the site actually needs a relay version or a specific mounting enclosure. Match the existing model suffix before replacing the unit.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm SAT3 vs SAT3R relay requirement
- Confirm surface, flush, or weather hood mounting need
- Verify phone-line availability and monitoring format
- Confirm programming method and installer access to programming tools
- Compare the existing unit label before ordering
Professional Advisory
Emergency phone and priority communication equipment should be installed and tested by qualified personnel. Do not leave an emergency call station in service until outgoing calls, call answer, talk path, and identification have been tested.
Important Ordering Warnings
- SAT3 and SAT3R are not the same model
- Requires a working telephone-line or supported communication path
- Emergency call operation should be fully tested after replacement
Product Questions and Answers
What does the SES SAT3 do?
The SAT3 places a programmed help or emergency call when the push-for-help button is activated, and it can identify the call location using supported programmed formats.
Is SAT3 the same as SAT3R?
No. SAT3 is the standard emergency dialer family, while SAT3R versions include relay-control features and are treated as separate models.
Does this replace a telephone entry system?
No. The SAT3 is for emergency or assistance calling. It is not a directory telephone entry system like a TEC or CAT panel.
How is the SAT3 programmed?
SAT3 family products may be programmed using compatible SES methods such as the SAT3 handheld programmer or modem/menu programming, depending on configuration.
What should be checked before ordering a SAT3?
Check phone-line availability, mounting style, whether relays are needed, monitoring format, existing SAT model, and whether the site requires SAT3, SAT3F, SAT3H, SAT3R, SAT3RF, or SAT3RH.
