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Intermediate FreezeAlarm

User Manual for FA-I-CCA

Thank you for purchasing our Intermediate FreezeAlarm. This instruction manual

covers installation for model FA-I-CCA.

General Description

The Intermediate FreezeAlarm automatically calls up to three phone numbers when the

temperature either rises above or falls below a customer-determined temperature set-

point. It also calls if the power fails for a period of time or if the back-up battery

requires replacing. You can remotely check the temperature, power status and battery

voltage by calling your FreezeAlarm from any phone in the world. The FreezeAlarm

uses a series of menu options that are accessible by pressing the buttons on your Touch-

Tone phone. All menus are in English.

The FreezeAlarm can be programmed by either plugging a standard, single line

telephone into the front program jack or remotely programming it from an outside

telephone or cell phone. The FreezeAlarm indefinitely retains all programmed phone

numbers, temperature alarm setpoints and security code information even when the

power is out or the back-up battery is either dead or removed.

The Intermediate FreezeAlarm comes standard with the following sensors:

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Temperature sensor. This sensor comes on a cord that can be extended up to

100 feet (30.5 m) from the base unit. The sensor can detect temperatures from

-66°F to 302°F (-55° to 150°C). Additional temperature sensors cannot be

added to this FreezeAlarm.

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AC power failure. The FreezeAlarm detects a power failure if the AC power

to the base unit fails. Use the programming menu to select the number of

minutes (from 0 to 120 minutes) that the power should be out before the

FreezeAlarm begins to call the three pre-programmed phone numbers. You

can also turn the Power Alarm Monitoring feature off so that it never calls

with a power out alarm.

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Back-Up Battery. The FreezeAlarm uses a 9 volt lithium battery for back up

power should the AC power to the unit fail. If the battery's voltage falls below

7 volts, the FreezeAlarm will automatically begin to call your three phone

numbers.

FreezeAlarms are made in China by Emerson Control Products, Inc.

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Page 1 Back-Up Battery. The FreezeAlarm uses a 9 volt lithium battery for back up power should the AC power to the unit fail. If the battery’s voltage falls below 7 volts, the FreezeAlarm will automatically begin to call your three phone numbers. FreezeAlarms are made in China by Emerson Control Products, Inc.
Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this user manual is complete, accurate and up-to-date. Emerson Control Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for results of errors in this manual nor can it guarantee that changes in equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this manual will not affect the operation or intended use of the FreezeAlarm.
Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1.0 Initial Set-Up 1.1 Operating Environment ..................4 1.2 Knowing your way around your FreezeAlarm ..........4 1.3 Use of a DSL, Cable or other Digital Phone Service ........6 1.3 What you need before you start ................. 6 1.4 Dip Switches and their function ................
Page 4: Operating Environment
1.0 INITIAL SET-UP: BEFORE YOU PROCEED - Read the Following Warranty Statement: Please read the entire warranty statement on page 26 of this manual. Minimum Installation: • You should program at least one (1) telephone number to call if there is a temperature, power or battery emergency.
Page 5 Toggle switch for either STANDBY Standby/On Switch mode or ON for normal operation mode. This light is on if the plug-in transformer is plugged in and there is power to the Power Indicator Light unit. It is not on if the unit is operating on battery power only.
Page 6: What You Need Before You Start
1.3 What you need before you start: Before proceeding, make sure you have the following ready: 1. 9 volt Lithium battery for back-up power. 2. A high quality surge suppressor that protects the power line as well as the telephone connections. These are available from all hardware stores or department stores.
Page 7: Dip Switches And Their Function
telephone company and is usually not affected if power is out at the monitored location. 1.5 Dip Switches and Their Functions: There are seven dip switches on the back of the unit. They are set at the factory for the most common installations, but this section describes the feature of each dip switch should you wish to change any of these functions.
Page 8: Connecting Cords, Sensor And Battery
UP = FreezeAlarm 45 Minute Temperature Alarm Delay. This feature DOWN = will wait 45 allows the temperature to drop below your pre- FreezeAlarm minutes with selected temperature alarm setpoint for 45 minutes will call before going into alarm mode and calling your three immediately temperature phone numbers.
Page 9 5. Plug in your standard, single line telephone to the “PROGRAM PHONE” jack on the front of your FreezeAlarm. See Figure below. FA-I-CCA This phone will only be used to program your FreezeAlarm locally or for locally checking current status of your FreezeAlarm.
Page 10: Explanation Of Program Menu Options
8. Press 1 to review or program phone number 1. 9. Press 0 to enter a new phone number or to change an existing number. 10. Enter the telephone number followed by the pound “#” key. 11. Press 1 to return to the Phone Number Menu. 12.
Page 11 To program a star (*) in your phone number, press the * key on your keypad as part of the phone number. To enter a two second pause in a call-to phone number, press the * key twice. This will count as two digits of your total 60 allowed for that number. You can combine * keys in a phone number to add both a two second pause and a dialed * key by having three * keys in your phone number sequence.
Page 12 temperature with a *. For example, if you want a temperature alarm setpoint of negative 15°, press * 1 5 # on your telephone keypad when requested. This will be played back to you by the FreezeAlarm as “negative fifteen degrees”. Review or Program the Security Code (Menu Option 3): The security code is used for two functions by the FreezeAlarm.
Page 13 Review or Program the Number of Minutes the Power Should be Out Before Calling with a Power Alarm (Menu Option 5): The FreezeAlarm has the ability to call you if the power to the FreezeAlarm has failed. Through this menu option, you can select the number of minutes that the power should be out before it calls you with a power out alarm.
Page 14 3. Press 0 so you can change the Alarm or Greeting Message 4. The FreezeAlarm will begin playing the menu prompt shown below. While this message is playing, press the # key. The menu prompt will stop and the FreezeAlarm will now play the factory default greeting or alarm message. “Begin Recording after the tone.
Page 15 1. Make sure all the connections have been made according to section 1.5 on page 8. You will not need to plug a phone into the “PROGRAM PHONE” jack on the front of the FreezeAlarm to program the FreezeAlarm remotely. 2.
Page 16: Testing Your Freezealarm
IMPORTANT: Flip the front ON/STANDBY switch to the ON position for normal operation of your FreezeAlarm. 2.5 Testing Your FreezeAlarm It is important to test your FreezeAlarm to ensure you have programmed all the telephone numbers correctly and to make sure the FreezeAlarm is working properly with your telephone line.
Page 17: Calling Into Your Freezealarm To Check Status And Change Program Settings
NOTE: If you leave your FreezeAlarm in the STANDBY mode, the FreezeAlarm will not call you if there is an alarm and you will be unable to call into your FreezeAlarm from a remote location. 3.2 Calling into your FreezeAlarm to check status and change program settings: One of the best features of the FreezeAlarm is the ability to remotely check the current temperature, power status and battery status at your monitored location.
Page 18 voice mail and access the FreezeAlarm to check current status or to cancel the alarm call-out. The FreezeAlarm will answer after it hears a specified number of rings. This number of rings is the “incoming ring count” selection programmed during the programming section.
Page 19 Alarm Call-Out Sequence: The FreezeAlarm will continue to call all programmed call-to phone numbers until someone acknowledges the alarm and cancels the alarm call-out. The FreezeAlarm will call the first call-to telephone number and play its alarm message to a person, answering machine or voice mail. If it gets a busy signal, no answer or a person who doesn’t know how to cancel the alarm call-out, it will immediately start calling the second number.
Page 20 evening, when it is colder outside, it may drop below your temperature alarm setpoint inside the home and then call you with a temperature alarm. Then, during the day, the temperature may return above the temperature alarm setpoint because the sun is out. This would cause the FreezeAlarm to potentially reset during the day and call you again at night –...
Page 21: Use Of An Answering Machine Or Voice Mail At The Monitored Location
This entire message will repeat again and be followed by: To cancel the alarm call-out, enter your four digit security code followed by the pound “#” key. You will be given two chances to enter the correct security code. If incorrect two times, the FreezeAlarm will say, Incorrect Security Code, good-bye and then it will hang up.
Page 22: Replacing The Back-Up Battery
You will be given two chances to enter the correct security code. If incorrect two times, the FreezeAlarm will say, Incorrect Security Code, good-bye and then it will hang up. If you enter the correct security code, the FreezeAlarm will respond with: The alarm call-out is now canceled.
Page 23: Extending The Temperature Sensor Length
If you wish to have a longer battery option, consider connecting 6 “D” cell alkaline batteries together in series. This produces the required 9 volts of DC power and also provides about 7 to 10 days of power from fully charged batteries. Emerson Control...
Page 24: Commonly Asked Questions
FreezeAlarm and have a much longer battery life than even the “D” cell battery option described above. Emerson Control Products has not tested this option nor have we determined the operational life when the FreezeAlarm is running off this battery option.
Page 25: Trouble Shooting
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING: I did a test and my FreezeAlarm is Double check that all phone numbers not calling out to the programmed are entered correctly. Did you include a “1” or area codes if phone numbers. necessary? Check the phone line connection.
Page 26 All the lights are off on my If the power is out or the power cord FreezeAlarm is unplugged, the lights on the FreezeAlarm will not be illuminated. This is designed to save battery power during a power failure. This could also signal that something serious has happened to your FreezeAlarm.
Page 27: Limited Warranty
Product, we encourage you to return the unused Product for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Thank you for your understanding. One Year Limited Warranty - Emerson Control Products, Inc. warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year, and is not responsible for consequential damages or installation costs of any nature.
Page 28: Repair And Service
30 days of original purchase date with evidence of the purchase date. The FreezeAlarm should only be repaired by Emerson Control Products. Do not attempt to repair or fix your FreezeAlarm or have it serviced by anyone other than Emerson Control Products or you will void your warranty.
Page 29 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. The FreezeAlarm should be repaired only by Emerson Control Products or an authorized service representative. Contact Emerson Control Products for the nearest authorized service representative.
Page 30 Notice: The Canadian Industry Standard label identifies certified equipment. This certification means the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
Page 31: Main Menu
APPENDIX A Main and Program Menu Flow Chart "The current temperature is xx Main Menu "You are now in the main menu. degrees, the power is on/off and the For current status press 1. battery is at x.xx volts. To enter the program menu, press 2." "To review or program phone number one , press 1.
Page 32 Call-In Menu What you will hear when you call into your FreezeAlarm from a remote location NOTE: If there is a Call in menu personal greeting "Hello, this is you Automated Monitoring System. message recorded, the The current temperature is xx degrees, the power Freeze Alarm would is on/off and the battery is at x.xx volts."...
Page 33 Call-Out Menu What you will hear when the FreezeAlarm calls you with an alarm NOTE: If there is a Call out menu personal message "Hello, this is your Automated Monitoring System. recorded, the There is an alarm condition at your remote Freeze Alarm would monitored location, the following alarms currently answer as follows:...
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