FreezeAlarm Dialer
FA-700
Installation and Operations Manual
Emerson Control Products Inc.
1724 Lake Drive West
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Document No. 42420079B
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Table of Contents
Cautions and warnings .............................. 4
Description .................................................. 5
Physical description .................................. 5
General description .................................. 5
LEDs ......................................................... 5
Operation..................................................... 6
FA-700 normal operation .......................... 6
How the FA-700 receives power .............. 6
Alarm operation ........................................ 6
How the FA-700 handles an alarm
condition ............................................... 6
DIP switch functions and settings ............. 7
Initial setup.................................................. 7
Connecting to AC power ...................... 7
Power up sequence .............................. 8
Batteries ................................................... 8
Battery handling and safety .................. 8
Battery life ............................................ 8
Installing the batteries .......................... 9
Connecting to the standard
phone line ............................................. 9
Connecting the FA-700 and another
device to the same phone jack ........... 10
Phone services and your FA-700 ........... 10
DSL and other digital phone services . 10
Calls using a calling card or pager
phone number
................................... 11
Creating pauses ................................. 11
Calling a long distance phone number 11
Programming (entering a
phone number) ......................................... 11
Before you enter a phone number .......... 11
Entering a phone number ................... 11
Changing the call-to phone number ... 12
Installation considerations ...................... 12
FA-700 assembled ................................. 12
Phone test .............................................. 12
Testing your FA-700 ........................... 13
Testing for a specific alarm condition
...................................................... 13
Ring count timer ................................ 13
Calling the FA-700 during an
alarm event ................................... 13
An in-phone line answering
machine/voice mail with the FA-700 . 13
How this works .............................. 14
Calling the FA-700 during an alarm
event ............................................. 14
Canceling an alarm call-out while
listening to an alarm message ...... 14
Canceling an alarm call-out by
calling the FA-700 ......................... 15
Canceling an alarm call-out with an
answer machine/voice mail device
on the same phone line ................. 15
Remote status information ................ 15
Troubleshooting .................................. 16
Technical information ......................... 17
Technical specification ...................... 17
FCC statement
................................ 17
Plug and jack use .......................... 17
Ring equivalence number (REN) .. 17
Telephone network interferences .. 17
Contact us ......................................... 18
Technical support .............................. 18
Warranty ............................................... 18
Warrantor: Dealer, Distributor,
Retailer, Manufacturer....................... 18
Warranty and remedy ................... 18
Causes for termination of
this warranty .................................. 18
Warrantors’ liability ........................ 19
Procedures for obtaining
performance for warranty .............. 19
To return a product to
Emerson Control Products ............ 19
How to request an RGA number ... 19
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Trademark
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
FreezeAlarm is a trademark of Emerson Control Products. Touch Tone® is a registered
trademark of AT&T.
Copyright
© 2017 Emerson Control Products. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be
reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical—
without written permission from Emerson Control Products.
Purchase date, date code and serial number
For easy future reference during technical support and service, it is recommended that you
write your purchase date, date code, and serial number of the device in the spaces below. The
“date code” can be found on the label affixed to the bottom of the FA-700.
PURCHASE DATE:
DATE CODE:
SERIAL NUMBER:
Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this Installation and Operations
manual is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Emerson and its vendors assume no
responsibility for the result of errors in this manual, nor can it guarantee that changes in
equipment and components made by other manufacturers, in reference to this manual, will
not affect the operation or intended use of the FA-700.
Important
Cautions and warnings
Cautions indicate the possibility of poor equipment performance or potential damage to the
equipment. Warnings indicate the possibility of injury to persons. The symbols shown below
identify Cautions and Warnings:
Cautions and warnings appear here and may appear throughout this manual where
appropriate. Failure to read and understand the information identified by these symbols could
result in poor equipment performance, equipment damage, or injury to persons.
• Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or in a cabinet, in direct sunlight, or
where it might get exposed to water. Failure to observe this caution could result in poor
performance or damage to the FA-700.
• Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressed in this manual could cause
poor performance or damage to the FA-700 and will void warranty.
• The use of any accessory not recommended could lead to poor performance or damage to
the FA-700.
• Use ONLY the AC power adapter sent with the FA-700. Use of other AC power adapters
could result in damage to the FA-700.
• Do not install in high dust and debris areas. Failure to observe this caution could result in
damage to the FA-700.
• Do not install in an area with chemical fumes or corrosive vapors. Failure to observe this
caution could result in damage to the FA-700.
• Do not touch the barrel connector end of the AC power adapter with wet hands when plugged
into AC power. Failure to observe this warning could result in an electrical shock.
• Do not throw batteries into a fire. Failure to observe this warning could result in an
explosion.
• Do not install or connect the FA-700 to power or phone line during a lightning storm. Failure
to observe this warning could result in an electrical shock.
Caution
Warning
Caution
Warning
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Description
Physical description
Figure 1 identifies the parts of the FA-700.
Figure 1: FA-700 Parts List
Table 1: FA-700 Parts and Purpose
Part
Purpose
1. Key Pad
Used to enter the call-to phone number, activate a phone test, and cancel
an alarm.
2. LEDs (3)
Power, Program, and Alarm present operational status of the FA-700.
LEDs do not function when operating on backup battery power.
3. Battery
Compartment
Accommodates two AA batteries for backup power during an AC power
failure.
4. DIP Switches
These switches dictate how the FA-700 will respond to alarm conditions.
5. Phone Jack
RJ-11 phone jack is used to connect the FA-700 to a standard phone line.
6. Power Jack
Connects to the AC power adapter to provide 6 volts DC power to operate
the FA-700.
7. AC Power
Adapter
Converts AC power to 6 volts DC power to operate the FA-700.
8. Phone Cord
Connects the FA-700 to the wall phone jack, length 7ft (2.1m).
General description
The FA-700 monitors your home for a variety of alarm conditions. When an alarm event
occurs, the FA-700 calls the programmed phone number for the following alarms:
• Temperature drops below 45ºF (7ºC) or rises above 85ºF (34ºC) (DIP switch selectable)
• FA-700 low battery condition (backup AA batteries)
When a problem occurs at the monitored location, the FA-700 will start calling the
programmed phone number over a standard phone line and describe (in English) the current
alarm(s). The FA-700 will continue calling until the alarm call-out is canceled.
LEDs
The FA-700 has three LEDs: Power, Program, and Alarm located on its front panel. These
LEDs present operating status of the FA-700. Table 2 explains the operational states of the
three LEDs.
2
1
3
7
8
6
5
4
2
1
3
7
8
6
5
4
Table 2: LED Operational States
LEDs
Operational States
Power
• ON green when the FA-700 is plugged into the AC power adapter
• OFF when operating in battery mode to preserve power
Program
• FLASHES red with a press of the PROGRAM key
• ON red (not flashing) while programming phone number.
• OFF in normal operation mode
• OFF when AC power fails to preserve back-up battery power
Alarm
• ON red when in alarm mode
• OFF when in normal operation mode
• OFF when AC power fails to preserve back-up battery power
Operation
FA-700 normal operation
In normal operations mode, the FA-700:
• Monitors the ambient temperature thru an on-board temperature sensor.
• Monitors the AA backup batteries for low power.
How the FA-700 receives power
The FA-700 receives power from a 6-volt AC power adapter (included) and two AA batteries
(not included) that supply back-up power during an AC power failure.
Alarm operation
The FA-700 will monitor and send a factory-recorded voice message to the entered phone
number for the following alarms:
• If the temperature falls below 45ºF (7ºC) or rises above 85ºF (34ºC) (DIP switch selectable)
• If the unit encounters a low battery condition
How the FA-700 handles an alarm condition
Stage
Description
A.
When an alarm occurs, the alarm LED lights up (if not an AC power failure).
B.
The FA-700 starts calling the programmed phone number attempting to deliver
an in-progress alarm voice message. If it receives a busy signal or no answer after
10 rings, it will immediately hang up.
C.
The FA-700 will continue calling the programmed phone number, every 15 or
120 minutes (DIP switch selectable) until a called party answers.
D.
When the called party answers (person or answering machine), it will deliver its
factory pre-recorded alarm message, identifying the specific alarm condition(s).
E.
The FA-700 will continue calling until the following action is taken:
• Locally, press the CANCEL key on the key pad.
• Remotely, over the phone, press the number “1” key then the “#” key on the
key pad anytime during the alarm message.
F.
Once the alarm call-out is canceled, the FA-700 will do one of two things:
• If alarm is still active, you may call to hear the current alarm condition.
• If alarm condition has been corrected, it will not respond to the incoming call.
G.
When you cancel an alarm call-out, and correct the cause of the alarm, the alarm
LED will go out, and the unit will reset to normal operation automatically.
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