Honeywell TELEPHONE ACCESS MODULE W8735D User manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE
W8735D Telephone Access Module

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Using This Guide ....................................................2
Features ..................................................................3
Telephone Access Module Description ................3
Battery Indicator .......................................................4
Battery Installation ....................................................5
Operating Your Telephone Access Module ..........6
Calling Your Telephone Access Module ...................6
Ending Your Call .....................................................10
Changing Your Telephone Access Module Set-
tings .......................................................................10
Entering the Main Menu .........................................11
Thermostat Menu ...................................................12
Date and Time Menu ..............................................14
Pass Code Menu ....................................................14
Alert Menu ..............................................................15
Call and Ring Menu ................................................16
Limit Menu ..............................................................23
Zone Names ...........................................................31
Quick Start ............................................................34
1-Year Limited Warranty ......................................35
USING THIS GUIDE
The W8735D Telephone Access Module (TAM) is a
multi-functional product. This means that it can be
used in many different applications such as single- or
multi-zone applications, conventional furnaces, and
heat pump equipment.
Use the following symbol to help you identify the
features that apply to your system:
Tip symbol. Look for helpful tips
throughout the guide when you
see this symbol.
NOTE: Throughout this guide, the term TAM refers to
the W8735D Telephone Access Module.
There is a Quick Start section at
the end of this manual (see
page 34) that provides brief
instructions on how to connect to
(call) your TAM. However, we
recommend that you read and
become familiar with the content of
this manual.
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FEATURES
Use the Telephone Access Module to:
• Check the temperature in your home remotely
using the telephone
• Adjust your temperature settings remotely
using the telephone
• Monitor the temperature in your home, and if
the temperature gets too hot or too cold,
receive a telephone voice message
• Check the indoor and outdoor temperature
and Indoor humidity remotely using the
telephone
• Receive a message remotely when your
furnace filter needs replacing
• Receive notice when a detection is made from
an optional auxiliary sensor
• Receive a message alert remotely if your
power is interrupted for an extended period of
time
• Name each zone from a prerecorded list
TELEPHONE ACCESS MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The Telephone Access Module (TAM) is designed
with a dial-in and dial-out capability.
You can dial-in to your home number and have the
TAM give you voice messages concerning the status
of your system such as the indoor temperature
setting, outdoor temperature, and indoor humidity
level as well as alert messages. You can also change
the thermostat setting(s) for heating and cooling by
dialing in to your home number.
The TAM can dial-out to multiple phone numbers to
deliver system alerts such as a low battery,
temperature above or below its configured limit, or a
furnace air filter that needs to be replaced.
The TAM can share a telephone line with most
answering machines and voice mail systems. The
TAM can be prompted to pick up a call to gain access
to the HVAC system before the answering machine or
voice mail are enabled. Additionally, the TAM is
equipped with an emergency telephone line
disconnect feature activated when another receiver in
the premise is picked up while the TAM is connected.
Full access to the TAM is given when the complete
pass code is entered when prompted. Limited access
is given (to contractors) when the last five digits of the
entered Contractor telephone number is entered.
Contractor access is limited to the W8735D Alert
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Battery Indicator
Fig. 1. Battery Status LED indicator.
A light emitting diode (LED) indicator on the front
panel of the TAM illuminates to provide information
about the status of the battery:
• Steady Green LED indicates the battery is good
• Flashing Green LED indicates the battery is low
• Alternating Green/Red flashing LED indicates the
battery is missing or dead
IMPORTANT:
If the battery LED indicator is flashing green or
green/red, replace the battery immediately (see
“Battery Installation” on page 5).
Replace the battery annually and/
or before leaving for an extended
period of time.
BATTERY
INDICATOR
LED
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Battery Installation
The Telephone Access Module requires a 9-volt
alkaline battery (not included) to provide power to the
unit during a power outage in order to allow the unit to
dial-out an alert indicating an extended power
interruption. (See “Alert Messages” on page 8.)
CAUTION
Dead or Missing Battery Hazard.
Can prevent Telephone Access Module
from dialing power outage alert.
Check battery annually or before leaving for
extended absence.
To install or replace the battery:
1. Press the latch on the top of the battery cover
and pull it down and away (Fig. 2).
2. Connect the battery leads to the 9-volt battery.
3. Insert the battery into the compartment.
4. Insert the bottom tabs of the battery cover into
the slots on the case, then swing the battery
cover up and in until the top latch engages. Fig. 2. Installing the Battery.
BATTERY COVER
BATTERY INSTALLED
9V BATTERY LEADS
BATTERY
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OPERATING YOUR TELEPHONE
ACCESS MODULE
During the installation of your Telephone Access
Module (TAM), the installer connected the unit to an
available telephone jack in your home and configured
the number of rings needed before the TAM answers
a call.
A quick reference card (form 69-
2011) is included with the TAM.
Use this wallet card to help you
with the menu items, alerts, and
zone names.
The TAM is equipped with an emergency telephone
line disconnect feature activated when another
receiver in the premises is picked up while the TAM is
connected.
To test the disconnect feature:
While connected on a call to the TAM, flick the
receiver hook a few times in order for the TAM to
hang up and for you to receive a dial tone.
Calling Your Telephone Access Module
Carefully review the Main menu (see Fig. 4 on
page 11) before operating your TAM.
IMPORTANT:
The TAM is designed to provide remote tele-
phone access to your thermostat settings and
information. To access this information or make
changes, you must connect with the TAM from
an outside line. If you want to access the TAM
from within the home, you need to use a second
phone line or call from a cellular telephone.
IMPORTANT:
When interfacing with the W8735D make sure to
always press firmly and fully on the telephone
key. Fast or light key presses can result in
missed inputs.
IMPORTANT:
When dialing into the W8735D from a cellular
telephone, make sure the reception is good.
Faulty reception can result in missed key pad
entries and eventual time-outs and hang ups.
The TAM can share the line with your telephone
answering machine or voice mail.
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IMPORTANT
Set the proper number of rings for the TAM to
avoid interfering with voice mail or an answering
machine.
To access the TAM when the phone line is shared
set the number of rings the TAM will wait until it
answers to one more than the device sharing the
line:
For example, If your answering machine answers
in four rings, set the TAM to answer in five rings.
1. Call the TAM and let the phone ring two times.
2. Hang up.
3. Call again within 30 seconds.
4. The TAM picks up the second call.
5. The TAM voice message asks you to respond to,
“Welcome to the telephone access center.
Please enter your pass code followed by the #
key.”
Welcome Announcement
Fig. 3. Dial-in Sequence.
When the TAM answers the call, you hear “Welcome
to the telephone access center.” next you hear:
a. A voice prompt to enter your pass code
followed by the # key
b. The alert messages (if any)
c. The current date and time (if already set)
d. The outdoor temperature (if available)
e. The indoor humidity (if available)
The remainder of this section describes each of the
five listed items (a through e).
Call in to the Telephone Access Module
Enter your pass code
Date/Time
Listen for:
Active Alert Message (if any)
Outdoor Temperature (if available)
Indoor Humidity (if available)
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Pass Code
When the TAM answers your call, you will be asked to
respond to the voice prompt, “Please enter your pass
code followed by the # key.”
This is your four-digit pass code. You can change this
pass code any time by entering the Pass Code menu.
See Fig. 4 on page 11.
During installation a unique pass code should have
been set and the number written on the inside of the
TAM cover. For complete instructions see “Pass Code
Menu” on page 14.
NOTE: The TAM’s default pass code are the four
digits - 1 2 3 4.
Alert Messages
The TAM indicates any unacknowledged alert
message immediately after you enter your pass code.
NOTE: If an alert condition still exists but has previ-
ously been acknowledged, the alert is not
repeated.
If there are any unacknowledged alert messages, you
hear this message, “The (alert description) alert from
(channel/zone) occurred on (date) at (time).”
See Table 1 for a list of the alert messages and
corresponding causes.
See “Acknowledging Alert Messages” on page 9 to
acknowledge an alert.
For additional information, see “Changing Your
Telephone Access Module Settings” on page 10.
Table 1. Alerts
Alert Description
Power Outage Power was out at this location for more
than 1 hour
Power Restore Power has been restored at this
location
Low Battery Battery has low power or is dead
Auxiliary Input Optional auxiliary input sensor has
tripped
Pass Code Change The pass code has been altered
Low Temperature Limit The room temperature dropped below
the low limit setting
High Temperature Limit The room temperature exceeded the
high limit setting
Outdoor Low
Temperature Limit
The outdoor temperature dropped
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ACKNOWLEDGING ALERT MESSAGES
You hear “To acknowledge receipt of this alert
message, press the # key.”
After the alert message is announced, the TAM
prompts you to acknowledge the message. If there is
more than one active alert message, the TAM
announces the next message, and continues until all
alerts are announced.
NOTE: When you acknowledge the alert message by
pressing the # key, you are clearing the dial-in
alert message and also clearing the dial-out
alert. You are not correcting the condition that
caused the alert.
IMPORTANT
Pressing any other key (besides the # key)
ignores the acknowledgement so it remains an
active alert. The TAM continues to dial out until
an acknowledgement is received.
IMPORTANT:
After receiving an alert, it is important to take
appropriate action immediately. See “Alert
Menu” on page 15 for more information on dial-
out alerts.
Once all alerts are announced, the TAM announces
the current date, time, outdoor temperature and
indoor relative humidity (if available).
Outdoor High
Temperature Limit
The outdoor temperature exceeded the
high limit setting
Air filter Air/duct filter needs changing
Humidity Low Limit The indoor humidity dropped below the
low limit setting
Humidity High Limit The indoor humidity level exceeded
the high limit setting
System Failure •An HVAC system component may
have failed
•A communications fault may have
occurred (the communications bus
may be down)
Table 1. Alerts (Continued)
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Current Date and Time
You hear “Today is (month-day-year). The time is
(current time).”
Outdoor Temperature (optional)
You hear “The outdoor temperature is (__) degrees.”
Indoor Humidity (optional)
You hear “The relative humidity is (__) percent.”
The next announcement lists the main menu
selections. (See Fig. 4 on page 11.)
The Main menu selections allow you to change the
settings and operation of the Telephone Access
module.
Please refer to “Changing Your Telephone Access
Module Settings” on page 10 for complete information
about your TAM’s settings and operation.
Ending Your Call
By pressing the # key from the Main menu, the TAM
exits the call and you hear “Thank for using the
telephone access center. Good bye.” before the TAM
hangs up.
NOTE: Simply hanging up the phone also terminates
the call after a 30 second delay.
CHANGING YOUR TELEPHONE
ACCESS MODULE SETTINGS
IMPORTANT:
The Telephone Access Module (TAM) is
designed to allow remote telephone access to
your thermostat settings and other system
information. To access this information or make
changes, you must connect with the Telephone
Access Module from an outside line. If you want
to access the Telephone Access Module locally,
you must use a second telephone line or a
cellular telephone.
IMPORTANT:
When interfacing with the TAM make sure to
always press firmly and fully on the telephone
key. Fast or light key presses can result in
missed inputs.
IMPORTANT:
When dialing into the TAM from a cellular
telephone, make sure the reception is good.
Faulty reception can result in missed key pad
entries and eventual time-outs and hang ups.
All changes are made using the Main menu
selections.