Control Products FreezeAlarm FA-DX, FreezeAlarm FA-DX-AAB, FreezeAlarm FA-D, FreezeAlarm FA-D-AAB, VD-6300-MCS Quick Start Manual

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General Description

The F A-DX (fahrenheit) and F A-DX-AAB (celsius) FreezeAlarm™
monitors temperature, power status, security or an external contact,
and offers remote switch control capability . Upon an alarm condition,
the FreezeAlarm™ automatically dials up to three phone numbers with
a voice message. Current temperature and alarm conditions can be
checked by calling the FreezeAlarm™ from any remote location.

Applications

Applications include remote temperature, power and security
monitoring of refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment
for buildings (homes, cabins and commercial buildings) and monitor­ing of any relay output system or sensor. The remote switch control
feature can be used to control thermostats or equipment from any
Touch Tone™ phone (additional parts and labor may be needed).

Features

FreezeAlarm

™

FA-DX / FA-DX-AAB

• Adjustable high & low temperature alarm setpoints

• Three telephone number call out, up to 16 digits each

• Paging feature - any or all of the call-to numbers can be
to a digital pager

• Power loss call out alarm

• Low battery call out alarm

• Remote access to programming menu and current
condition status

• Monitors an open contact

Specifications

Power requirements: Plugs into standard 110 VAC outlet

(plug-in wall transformer with six foot long cord included)
Sensor: Semi-conductor sensor with 1.75" x .25" nickel plated
copper cap and three foot cord

Operating range of sensor: -49° to 199°F (-45° to 93°C)
Accuracy: +2°F (+2°C)

Dimensions

ALARMPOWER T1 T2

2.5"

(64mm)

• Remote control switch relay

• Location identification number

• Custom voice message recording

• Selectable 15 minute or 2 hour call out interval

• Selectable 10 or 3 ring call out

• Security coded access to programming menu

• Dials out in pulse or tone

• LED status indicators

• Battery back-up (9 volt-not included)

Remote switch: SPDT, 10 amps 24 volts resistive
Ambient temperature range: 32° to 140°F

(0° to 60°C)

Humidity: 90% non-condensing
Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.4kg)

6.0"

(152mm)

Telephone
Line Input

OUT TO

WALLJACK

Option

Selector

SENSOR

Sensor

Input

+9V BATTERY

Battery

Compartment

AUX
ALARM
INPUTS

T1 COM T2

Terminal

Block

6.25"

(159mm)

+12VDC

PWR

Power

Input

Remote Switch

T1/T2

1724 Lake Drive W est • Chanhassen, MN 55317 • 952-448-2217 FAX [phone] • Made in USA

Installation

IMPORTANT: It is critical that the FreezeAlarm™ be tested at the location of actual use, along with actual
call-out to destination, since local and long distance telephone lines and systems vary and may affect performance.

1. Before Starting: Please read the Warranty information before using this product.

2. Connect temperature sensor to the back of the FreezeAlarm™.

3. Connect the auxiliary alarm system (i.e. motion detector, etc.), and relay switching equipment (if applicable)
to ports in back of unit (additional installation by a licensed professional may be required).

4. Connect the plug-in power supply to the +12VDC port on the rear of the unit.

5. Plug the power supply into a 110 VAC wall outlet.

6. Install a 9 volt alkaline battery (not included) in the back of the unit. If the battery is not installed within 5 minutes of
the wall power, a low battery alarm will occur.

7. Plug any standard Touch Tone™ telephone into the telephone jack (labeled "phone") located on the front panel
of the FreezeAlarm™.

8. Follow the procedures in the Programming Instructions described below to program unit.

9. Select and set dip switch options on back of unit – see Dip switch table (page 6).

10. After programming, disconnect the programming phone and connect one end of the 7' phone cord provided to the OUT TO
WALL JACK port on the back of the unit, and the other end to a standard telephone jack.

Programming Instructions

IMP O RTANT: When the FreezeAlarm™ is first powered up it will not check any of the alarm conditions for 5 minutes.

After this initial 5 minute start-up period the alarm conditions will be checked continuously. The battery
voltage will be checked every 10 minutes.

When the programming phone is picked up the alarm conditions are checked and any alarms present are reported. If the
callout is active and has not been disabled, the menu will give you the option of disabling the alarm call-out.
The FreezeAlarm™ is programmed by following a series of menu driven voice commands and can be reprogrammed remotely

or locally (at unit) from any T ouch Tone™ telephone.

The following data must be programmed into the FreezeAlarm™:

A. TEMPERA TURE ALARM SETPOINTS – high and low temperatures at which an alarm call-out will be initiated.
B. CALL OUT TELEPHONE NUMBERS – up to three telephone numbers to be called in succession during an alarm
condition.
C. SECURITY/LOCATION CODE – four-digit code used to gain access to the main menu, or to disable the unit and
identify its location.

After connecting a Touch Tone™ telephone to the front receiver port, lift the phone receiver and follow the verbal prompts.
The FreezeAlarm™ will say:

"You are now in the main menu:"
"To review or program call out telephone number menu, press 1."
"To review or program the pager display number, press 2."
"For auxiliary alarm status, press 3."
"To review the current temperature, press 4."
"To review or program the temperature alarm setpoint menu, press 5."
"For the position of the remote switch, press 6."
"To review or program the security code, press 7."
"For the battery status, press 8."
"For the power status, press 9."
"To record a message, press 0."

On the following page the entire menu selection of the FreezeAlarm™ is shown. You can see all of the sub-menus that will be
played when any of the main menu selections are pressed.

NOTE: If the FreezeAlarm™ does not recognize an entry, you will hear "invalid entry" and the menu selections will be

replayed. Re-enter your menu selection within 15 seconds to continue with the programming sequence.

IMPOR T ANT : After programming, disconnect your telephone from the PHONE receiver port on the front of the

FreezeAlarm™. The phone can not be used for outgoing phone calls while connected to the FreezeAlarm™.

If a “1” is pressed:

To review or program call out telephone number one press one
Call out telephone number two press two
Call out telephone number three press three
To return to the main menu press four

If you press “1”, “2” or “3”

If a “2” is pressed:

The pager display number is xxxxxxx
To change press zero
Otherwise to return to the main menu press one

If a “3” is pressed:

[aux custom message] auxiliary alarm (is in / is not in) an emergency condition
to return to the main menu press one otherwise hangup

If a “4” is pressed:

The current temperature is xxx degrees
To return to the main menu press one otherwise hangup

The menu structure of the FreezeAlarm™.

Call out telephone number ( 1 / 2 / 3 ) is now xxxxxxx
To change press zero
To return to call out telephone number menu press one
Otherwise to return to the main menu press two

If a “5” is pressed:

To review or program the high temperature alarm set point press one
To review of program the low temperature alarm set point press two
To return to the main menu press three

If you press “1” or “2”

If a “6” is pressed:

The position of the remote switch is currently (T1 / T2)
To change the position of the remote switch to (T2 / T1) press zero
Otherwise to return to the main menu press one

If a “7” is pressed:

The security code is xxxx
To change the security code press zero
Otherwise to return to the main menu press one

If a “8” is pressed:

The battery is now xx.xx volts
The battery (is in / is not in) an emergency condition
To return to the main menu press on otherwise hangup

If a “9” is pressed:

The power is (off / on) to return to the main menu press on otherwise hangup

(the high / the low) temperature alarm set point is now xxx degrees
To change (the high / the low) temperature alarm set point press zero
To return to the temperature alarm set point menu press one
Otherwise to return to the main menu press two

If a “0” is pressed:

Greeting message is now [custom message] to change press one
Auxiliary alarm message is now [aux custom message] to change press two
To return to the main menu press three

MENU DESCRIPTIONS

CALL OUT TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Follow verbal prompts to change call-out telephone numbers. Y ou may enter the star

key to leave an entry blank (no number). After call-out telephone numbers are programmed,
press "1" to return to Call-Out Telephone number menu. Once in the Call-Out T elephone
Number Menu, press "4" to return to the main menu.

PAGER DISPLAY NUMBER: If you program your FreezeAlarm™ to call a pager, you need to enter a pager display number.

This number will appear on your digital pager during an alarm. You could select the location ID,
the phone number for the FreezeAlarm™ unit, or any other combination of numbers up to 32
digits. (If your paging service requires a pause before the numbers are entered, include a pound
sign (#) before the pager display number. Each (#) entered delivers a 5-second pause. Test
before using.) If you enter a pager display number and also receive a telephone call from the
FreezeAlarm™ during the alarm, you will hear the Touch Tones of the pager display number
before the voice message begins. A "#" sign will be played as "press."

AUXILIARY ALARM STATUS: Monitors an open external contact from your auxiliary relay device. Reports the status of the

external contact. If the contact closes, an auxiliary alarm will be reported.

CURRENT TEMPERATURE: Reports the current temperature of the sensor.

TEMPERATURE ALARM SETPOINTS:The temperature alarm setpoints are the high and low temperatures at which the FreezeAlarm™

will initiate an alarm call to your programmed telephone numbers. Both setpoints need to be
programmed.

REMOTE RELAY SWITCH: The remote relay switch (single pole/double throw) can be used to manually switch

equipment over the phone. The state of the relay can be switched by pushing the remote
switch button on the back of the FreezeAlarm™. Follow verbal prompts to activate the relay.
The FreezeAlarm™ will report the position of the remote relay switch.

SECURITY/LOCA TION CODE: The security code is factory set at "9999". Follow verbal prompts to change the security

Operating Instructions

BA TTER Y ST ATUS: The low battery status alarm will occur at 7 volts. Important: Replace battery annually, or
when battery voltage drops below 7 volts. The battery voltage will be checked every 10

POWER STATUS: The FreezeAlarm™ will report that the "power is off" in the event of an electrical power

RECORD A MESSAGE: A custom greeting message and an auxiliary alarm message may be recorded. Each message can

UPON ALARM

code. Security code is also the location ID code.

minutes.

failure. This feature can be enabled and disabled via the DIP switch. The duration of the
power outage detection can be set to hour or zero minutes via the DIP switch.

be up to 10 seconds long. When the recording is done press the starkey (*). The greeting
message will be used in the following context "Hello, this is [greeting message] . . . " The
auxiliary alarm message can be used to specify the device attached to the auxiliary alarm inputs.
(ex: "water detection sensor")

The FreezeAlarm™ will call out and play "Hello, this is [custom message]" then one or more of the following messages.
"There is a temperature alarm emergency at location (your four digit security/location code). Help is needed immediately!"

AND/OR

"There is an auxiliary alarm emergency at location (your four digit security/location code). Help is needed immediately!"

AND/OR

"There is a power alarm emergency at location (your four digit security/location code). Help is needed immediately!"

AND/OR

"There is a battery alarm emergency at location (your four digit security/location code). Help is needed immediately!"

The alarm message(s) is repeated once, followed by:

"To disable the alarm call out, enter your four digit security code followed by star key."

Y ou must enter the correct security code within 15 seconds or the FreezeAlarm™ will hang up and call again in the
selected interval (15 minutes or 2 hours). If you enter the correct security code within 15 seconds you will hear:

"The alarm call-out is now disabled. To return to main menu, press 1, otherwise hang up."

You now have the option of returning to the main menu to review or change the system data.

CALLING THE FREEZEALARM FROM A REMOTE LOCA TION

When called from a remote location using a Touch Tone™ phone, the FreezeAlarm

™ will answer after five rings and

you will hear:

"Enter the security code followed by the star key."

If you enter the correct security code within 15 seconds, and the FreezeAlarm

™ is not in alarm,

you will enter the main menu and hear:

"You are now in the main menu. To review or program. . ."

If the FreezeAlarm™ is in alarm, you will hear one of the four alarm messages described in

Upon Alarm above. The alarm message is repeated once, followed by: "T o disable
the alarm call out, press 0. Otherwise, to return to the main menu, press 1."

IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION

T emperature alarm delay feature: If dip switch #6 is placed in the UP position, the FreezeAlarm™ will delay 45

minutes during a temperature alarm only. A temperature alarm condition must be
present for 45 minutes before unit will call out.

Power alarm delay feature: The power alarm delay is selectable from either 1 hour or 0 minutes.

Reset button: The reset button on back of unit will switch the remote relay to the opposite setting.

Using FreezeAlarm

™ on the The FreezeAlarm™ does not require a dedicated phone line and can share a phone

same phone line as telephone: jack with a telephone by using a dual plug adapter (not included). Caution: The

FreezeAlarm™ will not work on a PBX or multi-line systems, or a party line.

Phone answering machines at To avoid unwanted long distance phone charges between the FreezeAlarm™ and a
the occupied (call to) location: remote answering machine when you are not at home, set your answering machine

to pick up after four rings or higher and move dip switch #5 on the rear of the
FreezeAlarm™ to the UP position. This will cause the FreezeAlarm™ to hang up after
three rings, preventing the answering machine from picking up the alarm call. Caution:

Because of normal connection delays in long distance calls, unit may hang up
before three rings are heard at call-to location. Test thoroughly! If dip switch #3

is in the DOWN position, the FreezeAlarm™ will hang up after ten rings. Depending on
the length of your greeting, the answering machine may record a portion of the
alarm message.

Phone answering machines at An answering machine normally will pick up a call before the FreezeAlarm™. To
the same location as the gain access to the FreezeAlarm™ when used with an answering machine, set the

FreezeAlarm™: answering machine's ring selector at four. Call the FreezeAlarm's phone number

and hang up before the answering machine answers. Call back again to accumulate 5
rings within 3 minutes and the FreezeAlarm™ will pick up your call.

Monitoring multiple Freeze Upon alarm, the FreezeAlarm™ calls its programmed telephone numbers and
Alarms using identification announces the location of the alarm, with the custom message and the SECURITY
number: CODE as a location identification number. This enables you to monitor and

identify an infinite number of FreezeAlarm™ locations.

Using the Remote Relay The remote relay switch can be used to switch equipment or thermostats over

Switch: the phone. When the power goes out and the FreezeAlarm™ is being powered off

the battery, the relay will be in the T2 position. Because types of equipment and
systems vary, it is strongly recommended that a licensed professional perform
the installation and wiring needed for your specific application.

Alarm Call-out: The FreezeAlarm™ will continue to call-out with an alarm until disabled, even

if alarm conditions have been corrected.

Surge Protection: Lightning surge protection is recommended for the telephone line and the power.

Dip switch table: Factory settings are in the DOWN position.

FunctionSwitch #

1
2
3
4
5
6

Pulse / T one dial out
1 hour power alarm delay off / on
Power alarm call out feature on / off
2 hour / 15 minute callout frequency
Select between 3 or 10 ring call out
45 minute temperature alarm delay on / off

UP = pulse

UP = immediate

UP = on

UP = 2hour

UP = 3

UP = on

Settings

DOWN = tone

DOWN = on
DOWN = off

DOWN = 15min

DOWN = 10

DOWN = immediate

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

1. Unit does not function Check power supply and phone line service.

2. Phone does not ring at "call-to" location Review telephone number and reprogram. Change

3. Cannot access FreezeAlarm™ (same location) Make sure Touch Tone™ telephone is plugged into

4. Cannot access FreezeAlarm™ (remote location) Make sure Touch Tone™ telephone is being used.

5. Receiving false alarms Do not place temperature sensor near heat vents,

6. Temperature reading –40°F Check sensor connection to correct jack.

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Dip Switch #5 to the ten ring position (DOWN).

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front face plate. Try a different phone.

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Check FreezeAlarm™ power and telephone
connections. Try a different phone. Verify security
code.

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drafts, or other areas that do not represent the
ambient temperature being monitored. Raise or
lower thermostat accordingly .

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Ordering Information

Please use the following example when ordering:

FA – DX - AAB

F A = FreezeAlarm

Other models are available: FA-I FreezeAlarm™ and FA-D FreezeAlarm™

Series

DX

Blank = Farenheit
AAB = Celcius

Custom Design & Modifications

In addition to standard models, Control Products specializes in complete custom design of electronic controls.
Modifications of our standard controls are also available. Please consult factory for more information.

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty:

1. W arrantor: Dealer, Distributor , Retailer,Manufacturer

2. W arranty and Remedy:

W e believe this is a very fine product. Over the years, we have received many calls and letters from folks with thanks and stories on how our
product alerted them to a potentially costly freeze-up. We have also heard from a few unhappy folks complaining that this product did not alert
them during a freeze-up. Although we take extreme pride in producing and testing a product that will function properly, we cannot guaranty that
there will never be a defective unit, or that a unit will function on all of the thousands of phone lines and communication equipment in existence.
For this reason, it must be clear that the Warrantors are not insuring your premises or guaranteeing that ther e will not be damage to
your person or property if you use this Product. If you are not comfortable with our Limited W arranty , or completely satisfied with the
Product, we encourage you to return the unused Product for a full refund. Thank you for your understanding.

One Y ear Limited W arranty - Control Pr oducts, Inc. warrants its products to be fr ee from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use for one year , and is not responsible for consequential damages or installation costs of any natur e. In the event that the

Product does not conform to this W arranty at any time during the period of one year from original purchase date, W arrantor will repair the defect
and return it to you at no charge. IMPORTANT: The W arranty is limited to replacement of the Product ONLY. Secondly, because

every phone line differs, we stongly encourage you to fully test this Product in its actual application. This should include a full test,
involving the Product actually dialing to its designated location and someone verifying the proper response.

This W arranty shall terminate and be of no further effect at the time the Product is 1) damaged by extraneous causes such as fire, water ,
lightning, etc., or not maintained as reasonable and necessary; 2) modified: 3) improperly installed; 4) repaired by someone other than the
W arrantor; 5) used in a manner or purpose for which the Product was not intended.

W ARRANTORS' OBLIGATION UNDER THIS W ARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PROD­UCT ONL Y. THIS W ARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PAYMENT OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF P AYMENT
FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

It must be clear that the Warrantors are not insuring your pr emises or guaranteeing that there will not be damage to your person or
property if you use this Product. The W arrantors shall not be liable under any cir cumstances for damage to your person or property
or some other person or that person's property by reason of the sale or use of this Product, or its failure to operate in the manner in
which it is designed. The W arrantors' liability , if any , shall be limited to the original cost of the Product only. Use of this Product is at your
own risk.

3. Procedures for Obtaining Performance for W arranty:
In the event that the Product does not conform to this W arranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered freight prepaid to a Warrantor with
evidence of original purchase. If in any way you are not comfortable with the product or its Limited W arranty, we encourage you r eturn

it unused for a full refund.

Thermostat Connection

Furnace

Valve

24 V AC

Transformer

OUT TO

WALLJACK

T-Stat #1
70 degree

SENSOR

+9V BATTERY

T-Stat #2

50 degree

AUX
ALARM
INPUT

T1 COM T2

+12VDC

PWR

The wiring diagram above is for a typical 24 volt AC system. Other systems or configurations are possible. Please check with a
licensed contractor for proper installation. The relay is acting as a two-position switch between the 24 volt power supply and the
thermostats (T-stats). T-stat #2 will be controlling the "unoccupied" temperature. In this application, you are simply switching 24
volt power between the two thermostats.

Rev. 09-00

FCC Regulations

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC
Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested this information must be given to the telephone company.

The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is
called. In most but not all areas the sum of the REN's of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of
devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact you local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your
calling area.

If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible they will
notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. Y ou will be informed of your right to file a complaint with
the FCC.

Y our telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment.
If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact Control Products, Inc. at 952-448-2217 for information on obtaining service or
repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are
sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact your
statepublic utility commission or corporation commission for information.

WHEN PROGRAMMING EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND (OR) MAKING TEST CALLS TO EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

1) Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.

2) Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.