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Dimensions

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)

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)

2.5"

(64mm)

6.0"

(159mm)

6.25"

General Description

The FA-DX (fahrenheit) and FA-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 monitor-
ing 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

• 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

1724 Lake Drive West • Chanhassen, MN 55317 • 952-448-2217  FAX 952-448-1606 • Made in USA

• 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)

Innovative Technologies in Custom Electronic Design & Manufacturing

ALARM

POWER

T 1

T 2

(152mm)

OUT TO

WALLJACK

SENSOR

+9V BATTERY

Telephone

Line Input

Sensor

Input

Battery

Compartment

T1 COM T2

+12VDC

PWR

  AUX
ALARM
INPUTS

Power

Input

Remote Switch

T1/T2

Terminal

Block

Option

 Selector

FA-DX / FA-DX-AAB

FreezeAlarm

Summary of Contents for FreezeAlarm FA-DX

Page 1: ...ings and monitor ing 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 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 lo...

Page 2: ...on 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 IMPORTANT After programming disconnect your telephone fro...

Page 3: ...eview of program the low temperature alarm set point press two To return to the main menu press three If you press 1 or 2 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 6 is pressed The position of the rem...

Page 4: ...he security code is factory set at 9999 Follow verbal prompts to change the security code Security code is also the location ID code BATTERY STATUS 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 minutes POWER STATUS The FreezeAlarm will report that the power is off in the...

Page 5: ... 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...

Page 6: ... Temperature reading 40 F Check sensor connection to correct jack Please use the following example when ordering Other models are available FA I FreezeAlarm and FA D FreezeAlarm 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 Warrantor 5 used in a manner or purpose for which the Product was not intended WARRANTORS OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEME...

Page 8: ...fied as soon as possible You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your 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 telep...

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