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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 barrel connector of 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).
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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 temperature 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.
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, which comes with the FA-700.
Two AA batteries
(not included)
supply back-up power to the FA-700 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)
