Emerson FA-700 User manual

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 number11
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®isa registered
trademarkofAT&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
13
7
8
6
5
4
2
13
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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DIP switch functions and settings
The FA-700 has a 4-position DIP switch. The switch settings determine how the FA-700 will
respond to specific alarm conditions. Figure 2 shows the DIP switch and Table 3 explains the
functions of each switch. Turn the FA-700 upside down as shown in Figure 2 for proper DIP
switch orientation.
Figure 2: DIP Switches
Note: Use a ballpoint pen or similar small object to set the DIP switches.
Table 3: DIP switch settings and functions
Switch
Function (switch in UP position is the default)
1
Temperature low or high:
•UP, when the monitored location temp falls below 45ºF (7.2ºC) an alarm
message is sent.
•DOWN, when the monitored location temp rises above 85ºF (29.4ºC) an
alarm message is sent.
2
Pick-up ring count when calling your FA-700 to cancel an alarm:
•UP, “5” rings before the FA-700 will answer.
•DOWN, “10” rings before the FA-700 will answer.
3
Monitors call out frequency:
•UP,calls out every 15 minutes.
•DOWN, calls out every 2 hours.
When the monitor goes into alarm mode, it will begin calling the programmed
phone number. If the alarm condition is not canceled, it will call again every
15 or 120 minutes until the alarm is canceled.
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Do Not Use
Default position: OFF
Initial setup
Connecting to AC power
•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 install or connect the FA-700 to power or phone lines during a lightning storm.
Failure to observe this warning could result in an electrical shock.
Warning
1 2 3 4
ALARM ON TEMP DROP OR TEMP RISE:
UP = alarm if temp drops below 45°F (7°C) (default)
DOWN = alarm on temperature rise above 85°F (29°C)
PICK UP RING COUNT:
UP = Pick up on 5 rings (default)
DOWN = Pick up on 10 rings
Down
UP (Default)
Switch Key
CALL OUT FREQUENCY:
UP = Call out every 15 minutes (default)
DOWN = Call out every 2 hours
Not used –position should be UP.
Do not change factory setting
Bottom
Top

Power up sequence
Upon power up, the FA-700 LEDs will do the following:
•The Power, Program, and Alarm LEDs will light for a few seconds, then the Program and
Alarm LEDs will turn OFF
•The Power LED will remain ON
Note: A surge protector is recommended, but not provided.
To connect AC power to the FA-700 through the AC power adapter, follow the number
sequence shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Connecting the AC Power Adapter
Batteries
Battery handling and safety
Do not throw batteries into a fire. Failure to observe this warning could result in an
explosion.
Note: REMOVE the batteries when the FA-700 is not in service.
Battery life
If the back-up battery voltage drops below 2.35 volts, a low battery alarm will be sent, even
when the unit is powered by the AC power adapter. The FA-700 will call the programmed
phone number and issue a low battery alarm message. If the unit is operating on battery
power only (after an AC power failure), the alarm call-out will continue until battery power
drops to approximately 1.9 volts. Typically, most good alkaline batteries should provide
approximately 12 hours of continuous power.
Note: If the low battery alarm was due to an extended AC power failure, it is recommended
that you replace the batteries. Also, a false low battery alarm can occur if the AA
batteries have not been installed and AC power is connected to the FA-700.
You CANNOT program the call-to phone number when the FA-700 is running only on
battery power.
Warning
Important
CANCEL
TEST
PROG
0
9
8
6
5
4
123
7
Program Alarm
Power
PowerLED
1
Plug AC power adapter
barrel connector here
Plug power adapterhere or
directly into an AC power wall
outlet
2
SurgeProtector
(recommended)
Plug intoan
AC power wall
outlet
ON/OFFSwitch toON
AC Power Adapter
3
4

9
Plug phone cord
connector end here
Wall
Phone Jack
Plug phone cord
connector end here
2
1
Installing the batteries
Note: To avoid a false low battery alarm, please connect the AC power adapter to the FA-700
and the wall outlet before inserting batteries.
To install the batteries, follow the Steps shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Battery Installation Connections
Connecting to the standard phone line
To connect the FA-700 to a phone line, do the following:
Batteries
AA
AA
• Install the AA batteries as shown--
note the polarity.
• Replace the battery cover.
Step 1
• Press down on the cover and push
in the direction of the arrow to
loosen and remove the cover.
Step 2

Important
Connecting the FA-700 and another device to the same phone jack
If you need to connect the FA-700 and some other device, such as a telephone, to the same
wall phone jack, simply use a phone jack splitter (not provided). To use a splitter, do the
following:
Step
Action
1.
Plug the line splitter into the wall jack as shown in Figure 5.
2.
Plug one phone cord into one jack on the line splitter, as shown in Figure 5.
3.
Plug the second phone cord into the other jack on the line splitter.
4.
Plug the other end of the one phone cord into the FA-700.
5.
Plug the other end of the remaining phone cord into the phone or other device.
Figure 5: Phone Line Splitter
Note: Both units will operate from the same jack independently without cross interference.
Line Splitters can be purchased at most hardware and electronic stores.
Phone services and your FA-700
DSL and other digital phone services
Please note that the FA-700 is designed and certified by the FCC to operate on a standard
telephone line, provided by your local telephone company, Cable, or Digital phone
service. DSL may work with the appropriate in-line filters. If you have questions or
problems using one of those types of phone services, contact that specific phone service
provider for assistance.
Note: The FA-700 dials out using touch tone dialing only.
During power failures, many alternative phone services such as DSL, Digital and Cable
provided phone service DO NOT WORK. Those phone services require that power be on at the
location for the phone to operate. The FA-700 will NOT be able to call out if the power is out
when using these phone services. If you have a standard telephone line, power is supplied to this
line by the telephone company and is usually not affected when power goes out at the monitored
location.
Line Splitter
(not provided)
Phone Cord
Wall Phone Jack
Phone Cord