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To test an alarm call-out based on a cold temperature, wrap the end of the
temperature sensor in a plastic bag and insert into a cup of ice or put the sensor in
a freezer. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE TEMPERAUTRE SENSOR
DOES NOT GET WET. The sensor is not designed for wet environments or for
submersion into any liquids. Note that if you have the 45 minute temperature
alarm delay “on”, it will take 45 minutes or more before the alarm call-out
begins. The temperature alarm delay feature can be changed based on the
position of dip switch #5. See the dip switch table on page 7.
You can also test the alarm call-out simply by unplugging the temperature sensor.
With the sensor unplugged the unit automatically thinks there is a temperature
alarm and it will begin calling the three programmed phone numbers.
NOTE: When you first power up your FreezeAlarm with either the battery or the
plug in transformer, the unit waits for five minutes before checking any sensors.
After you have verified the programmed call-to phone numbers have been called
successfully, you must still cancel the alarm call-out. Make sure the temperature
sensor is out of the ice and at room temperature again or plugged back into the
SENSOR location on the back of the FreezeAlarm. To cancel the alarm and reset
the FreezeAlarm, flip the front toggle switch to the STANDBY position and then
again back to the ON position. The red alarm light on the front of the
FreezeAlarm should go out. Your FreezeAlarm is now ready for operation.
3.0 OPERATION OF YOUR FREEZEALARM:
3.1 Standby Mode:
On the front of your FreezeAlarm is a toggle switch with STANDBY or ON
positions. The STANDBY position is primarily used for programming purposes
only. The ON position is where your FreezeAlarm should be once programming
is completed. In STANDBY mode, you can access the main and programming
menus, but you cannot remotely dial into your FreezeAlarm and more
importantly, it cannot call you if an alarm condition occurs.
Some users may want to temporarily flip the switch to the STANDBY mode if
they are visiting the monitored location and don’t want the possibility of an
incoming call being picked up by the FreezeAlarm. We don’t recommend the
STANDBY mode for this scenario and instead suggest you change your
incoming ring count selection to a higher number so virtually all incoming callers
will either go to your answering machine/voice mail or you have sufficient rings
to allow you to get to the call well before the FreezeAlarm answers.
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.
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3.2 Calling into your FreezeAlarm:
One of the best features of the FreezeAlarm is the ability to remotely check the
current temperature, power status, auxiliary alarm status and battery status at
your monitored location. You can also change the remote switch status for
turning up and down heat or turning on or off another device remotely. You can
also change any of the program menu settings including the call-to phone
numbers if desired. If you have an answering machine or voice mail at the
monitored location, make sure you read the section Use of an Answering
Machine or Voice Mail at the Monitored Location in section 3.3 on page 21
before proceeding. The following is the procedure for remotely accessing your
FreezeAlarm to check current conditions or change program menu options.
To Check Current Conditions at your Monitored Location:
1.
Call the telephone number of your monitored location where the
FreezeAlarm is located
2.
When the FreezeAlarm answers, you will hear the following:
Hello, this is your Automated Monitoring System (Or you will hear your
custom greeting message that was recorded earlier)
The current temperature is # # degrees, the power is on (or off) and the
battery is at #.# # volts. There are no alarm conditions occurring at this
time. To access the main menu, enter your four digit security code followed
by the pound “#” key.
3.
You can either hang up or go into the main menu by entering your four digit
security code.
Remotely Changing the Remote Switch Status:
The Remote Switch Status is a feature that is most often used to switch between
one thermostat set at a low temperature to one set at a high temperature, thereby
allowing you to remotely turn up or down the temperature in your remote home
or cabin. The remote switch can also be used to turn on or off another device.
Details on how to hook up devices to the T1/T2/COM connections on the back of
the FreezeAlarm are detailed beginning on Page 39.
To change the Remote Switch Status:
1.
Access the MAIN MENU as described above. You will hear the following:
You are now in the main menu.
For current status, press 1.
For remote switch status, press 2.
To enter programming menu, press 3.
2.
Select Menu Option 2 and you will hear:
The position of the remote switch is currently T1 (or T2). To change, press 0
or to return to the main menu, press 9.
3.
Toggle between the T1/T2 switch as desired.
