User’s Manual Phonetics, Inc.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate and up-to-date. Phonetics, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Phonetics, Inc. also cannot guarantee that changes in equipment made by other manufacturers, and referred to in this manual, will not affect the applicability of the information in this manual. © 1996 by Phonetics, Inc. First Edition, version 1.02, September 2000 Written and produced by Phonetics, Inc.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Instructions ............................................. v FCC Requirements ....................................................................... vi CHAPTER 1: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT REMOTE ..............................9 Technical Support ............................................................ Using the Keypad, LCD and LED Indicators .................. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) ........................................... LED’s ....................
Boat Remote User’s Manual PROGRAMMING VOICE MESSAGES .............................. 25 Recording a Voice Message ........................................................ 25 Unit ID Message .......................................................................... 25 To record ID message ................................................................. 25 Temperature #1, #2, or #3 Input message .................................. 26 Auxiliary Input message ....................................................
Table of Contents Alarm Notification ........................................................................ 59 Dial Out ....................................................................................... 60 Alarm Acknowledgment .............................................................. 61 PART TWO: SAMPLE PROGRAMMING STRATEGY ...... 63 Communications Programming ................................................... 63 Monitoring Programming .........................................................
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Safety Instructions Your Boat Remote has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the unit: Read the installation and operating instructions in this manual carefully. Be sure to save it for future reference. Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the product itself.
Boat Remote User’s Manual exposed to water. 3. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure is damaged. 4. The unit doesn’t function normally when you’re following the operating instructions. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. FCC Requirements Part 68: The Boat Remote complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules.
Phonetics, Inc. 901 Tryens Road, Aston, PA 19014 (610) 558-2700 Fax: (610) 558-0222 www.sensaphone.com The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Boat Remote CHAPTER 1: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT REMOTE T he Boat Remote, Fig. 1.1, is a fully-programmable, environmental monitoring system that offers extensive on-site and remote monitoring capabilities for your boat. Designed for wall mounting, the Boat Remote is simple to install, program and operate. No changes to standard electrical or telephone service are required.
Boat Remote User’s Manual The Boat Remote features extensive capabilities to monitor a variety of conditions: Bilge Pump Activity - 2 separate bilge pumps AC power failure 12VDC Battery level Temperature High Water Security The Boat Remote is equipped with 6 predefined inputs, 2 undefined temperature inputs, and an auxiliary input.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Boat Remote Technical Support If any questions arise upon installation or operation of the Boat Remote, please contact Phonetics Customer Service Department, at the number shown below, and have the following information: Date of Purchase _____________ Serial number of your Boat Remote _________________ Technical Support is available from 8:00 am to 5:00 PM, EST. Phonetics, Inc.
Boat Remote User’s Manual LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) The LCD, local display, is your guide for information and programming. A scrolling status screen, referred to as the idle screen, will appear when the Boat Remote is idle. The status of all inputs that are in Status-Only Mode or Active Mode are shown on the idle screen. Inputs that are in Off Mode will not appear on the idle screen. The Operating Mode, Date, and Time are on the first idle screen. Next, the Inputs will appear.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Boat Remote Warning LED The Warning LED, red, alerts you of alarms, AC power disconnection, and phone line disconnection. The phone line connection is only checked when changing the Operating Mode to Away mode. The light reflects the following: The red LED will be... Off when everything is OK. Blinking when an Unacknowledged alarm exists. On steady when the AC power is off or the Phone Line is disconnected.
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Chapter 2: Installation CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION C orrectly installing Boat Remote will ensure proper functioning of the unit. Please read the entire chapter before starting the installation process. Failure to properly install the unit will result in erratic operation, shortened product life and a void warranty. Within the packaging will be a warranty registration card. Please take the time to fill this out and mail it. The One Year Limited Warranty is explained in the back of this manual.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Connecting the Power Supply There are two entry points for wiring into the enclosure of the Boat Remote. They are: a slot on the back of the enclosure below the access panel and a perforated “punch out” on the lower side of the enclosure. For a neat and clean installation, run your wires through the wall and have them enter the enclosure through the slot in the access panel area. Otherwise, remove the “punch out” and run the wires through this entry point.
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting the Battery The battery connection is for monitoring the voltage of your boat battery and it also provides power to the unit in the event of a power failure. The battery connects to the terminals labelled 12VDC. If you have the Installation Kit, use the 2-conductor cable supplied. Otherwise, use a 2-conductor marine grade cable 16-22AWG. Attach the red wire to the positive (+) terminal on the Boat Remote and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal.
Boat Remote User’s Manual To mount the switch, follow these steps: 1. Place the switch on a horizontal, flat surface in the bilge, at the desired location. 2. Gently lift the float and mark the location of the front screw. 3. Move the switch away from the location mark and drive in one of the screws provided approximately 1/2" from the flat surface, so that the switch can easily slide under the head of the screw. 4.
Chapter 2: Installation Temperature Sensors Your Boat Remote comes with a temperature sensor connected to the TEMP1 input. This can be used to monitor the temperature where the Boat Remote is installed. Up to two additional sensors may be connected to the Boat Remote on the terminals labeled TEMP2 and TEMP3. The temperature inputs on the Boat Remote are compatible with industry standard 10K thermistors and are available in a wide range of application specific models.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Bilge Pump The Boat Remote will monitor bilge pump activity when the positive power wire to the bilge pump is connected to the BP1 or BP2 inputs. This power connection can typically be made at any one of three locations: 1. At the bilge pump itself, where the positive power wire is connected. 2. At the float switch that controls the bilge pump, using the power wire that goes to the bilge pump. 3. At the console, where a bilge pump light may be located.
Chapter 2: Installation Security Input The security input can be used with magnetic reed switches, passive infrared detectors or any other security device that provides a normally open or normally closed contact. The security input may have several normally closed accessories attached in a chain. If the contact on any of the accessories on the chain opens, the input will go into alarm. To install an accessory to the security input follow the diagram below: Fig. 2.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Fig. 2.7 Connection to the Auxiliary Input Output The Boat Remote features a switched 12V output signal that can be used to turn on a siren or strobe light when an alarm occurs. The power for the output is derived from the boat battery. This allows the output to function in the event of a power failure. The figure below shows how a strobe light would be connected to the output terminal.
Chapter 3: Programming CHAPTER 3: PROGRAMMING T his chapter describes use of the keypad and explains the keypad commands for programming the Boat Remote. You will learn how to program Voice Messages, System Parameters, Phone Parameters, and Input Alarm Parameters. Using the Keypad, LCD and LED Indicators The keypad is used to program and access information from the Boat Remote. All programming is accomplished using simple key sequences and entering information with the number keys.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Fig. 3.2 The Keypad Keys and Their Functions The Keys 26 In the figure above, please note the keys on the keypad are grouped by function. The number keys are arranged as they are on a telephone for ease of use. They are also used as the 10 input keys. The four operations keys: ID, VOICE MESSAGE, PHONE NUMBER, AND SYSTEM, are used to program and inquire operation parameters, i.e. tone or pulse dialing.
Chapter 3: Programming PROGRAMMING VOICE MESSAGES Boat Remote allows you to record four custom alarm messages and an identification (ID) message. The four alarm messages are for the Temperature #1, Temperature #2, Temperature #3, and Auxiliary inputs. If a message is not recorded for one of the above a default message will be used. User recorded messages are replaced by default messages when the unit is reset.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Wait for the beep and then begin speaking. You are then given 10 seconds* to recite your message into the Boat Remote built-in microphone. Sample ID message: “Hello, this is the King Crimson docked at the Big Fish Marina.” Temperature #1, #2, or #3 Input message These voice messages allow the recipient of an alarm dial out phone call to distinguish which temperature input is in alarm. Sample: “The temperature in the salon...
Chapter 3: Programming scroll through the rest of the menu using the down arrow. Press the SET key on the keypad. Press SYSTEM. The Local Display will prompt you to set the following System Parameters: Maximum Calls: Call Delay: Intercall Dly: Dialing Method: Maximum Number of Calls The Maximum Number of Calls feature controls the total number of repeated calling attempts by the Boat Remote in the event of an alarm.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Use the number keys. Press ENTER. Call Delay Call Delay is the programmed length of time the Boat Remote waits, following detection of an alarm, before it begins dial out. This applies only to the first call. During this time Boat Remote will audibly repeat the alarm message. For delay time between calls refer to Intercall Delay. The Call Delay range is 0 - 999.59 minutes and the default is 30 seconds.
Chapter 3: Programming is 1 minute. To set the intercall Delay time, press the number keys corresponding to the number of minutes and press ENTER, repeat to enter seconds. Use the number keys. Press ENTER. If an incoming telephone call is made to the Boat Remote during the Intercall Delay (in between its dialing of subsequent telephone numbers to report an alarm), it will answer the incoming call and immediately report any existing alarms.
Boat Remote User’s Manual The local display will prompt you to enter the following System Parameters: TAD: Voice Reps: Rings to Answer: Listen In (sec): TAD (Telephone Answering Device) The TAD feature is especially useful because it integrates the operation of the Boat Remote with your telephone answering device, i.e. answering machine, in a way that retains the full flexibility of each system.
Chapter 3: Programming Example: Answering Device: rings = 4 Boat Remote: rings until answer = 6 Using the procedure just outlined, all incoming calls will be answered by the telephone answering device, allowing it to operate normally. With the programming just accomplished, the Boat Remote can be accessed remotely, by telephone, to obtain a status report. 1. Dial the telephone number of the Boat Remote. 2. Let the telephone ring once and then hang up. 3. Wait approximately ten seconds. 4.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Press ENTER. Rings until answer Rings Until Answer is the programmed number of times the telephone rings before the Boat Remote will answer an incoming call. Boat Remote will answer incoming calls only when in Away mode. If using a telephone answering device (TAD) please refer to the TAD section before programming rings until answer. To set the number of rings until answer, use the number keys to enter the desired number of rings and press ENTER. The range is from 1 to 50 rings.
Chapter 3: Programming Use the number keys. Press ENTER. The local display will prompt you to enter the following System Parameters: Speaker: Temperature: Output Trigger: Output Mode: Current Time Today’s Date Year: Speaker When the Boat Remote dials out to report an alarm, it also recites the alarm message on the boat during the call delay period. This feature allows you to turn on or off the voice at the site of the boat during alarm dial out.
Boat Remote User’s Manual (°F). Toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit by pressing the MODE key while in the Set System menu when Temperature is displayed. Press ENTER once your choice is displayed. Press MODE. Press ENTER. Output Trigger & Output Mode The output terminal will provide 12V power to an accessory when alarms occur. The Output Trigger can be programmed to trigger the output if any one of the inputs is in alarm or if the security input only is in alarm.
Chapter 3: Programming Current Time & Today’s Date The real-time clock is a necessary element of your Boat Remote. The alarm recognition time, call delay, and bilge pump cycle rate are all based on this built-in clock. The clock runs on military time and the date is month and day only. The default is 0:00 am, 1/1. To program the time, use the numbers keys to enter the hour. Press ENTER. Use the number keys to enter the minutes. Press ENTER. Use the number keys. Press ENTER.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Remote automatically will wait until outgoing calls are answered before reciting alarm messages. You have the ability to set a different dial out list for each input with Boat Remote. A dial out list is a list of up to eight phone numbers, for each input, to be called in the event of an alarm. Although, each dial out phone number may be used only once for each input. Programming the Dial Out Phone Numbers Press SET. Press PHONE NUMBER.
Chapter 3: Programming Use the number keys. The digits will be displayed as they are pressed. Phone Number 1: 5556789 Press the ENTER key on the keypad. Next, you will be prompted to choose the dialing mode, voice or beeper, for each phone number. When you select beeper a voice message will not be recited over the phone, unless you use the voice message special code. See Special Codes, this chapter. To toggle between voice or beeper press MODE.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Special Dialing The Boat Remote has provisions for special dialing sequences. Special dialing sequences allow: • Dialing that requires an access number to connect with an outside line. • Dialing that requires the pound (#). • Dialing to a beeper or pager. Incorporate a special code into your phone number entry by following the combinations explained below. Special Dialing Keys The following designated keys represent special functions when used with Phone Number entries: 1.
Chapter 3: Programming combinations is incorporated into a phone number, it is counted as one digit toward the total of 32 digits allowed per dial out phone number. Dialing to a Beeper or Pager The following example demonstrates just one solution to programming the Boat Remote for dialing to a beeper or pager. Many other key sequences will also work. Start with steps 1–3 below; next, enter special dialing keys where required for your beeper or pager service. 1. Press SET. 2. Press PHONE NUMBER. 3.
Boat Remote User’s Manual INPUTS In preparing the Boat Remote to sense an alert condition several parameters must be configured for each input. The following paragraphs describe these important parameters. Input Mode: Active, Off, Status Only An input configured in the Active Mode will be enabled to dial out for alarms, show its status in the scrolling display, and also have its status reported during call-in. An input configured in the Off Mode will be totally disabled.
Chapter 3: Programming AC Power Input To program the alarm parameters for the AC power input follow these steps: Press the SET key on the keypad. Press the 4 AC PWR key on the keypad. The Input Mode will be displayed. The default is Active. To change the Input Mode press the MODE key on the keypad until the Input Mode you want is displayed. The available Input Modes are Active, Off, or Status. AC Power Monitoring: Mode: Active Press the MODE key to toggle through the three input modes. Press ENTER.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Use the number keys. Press ENTER. The display will prompt you to enter the AC Power Input phone selection. Use the number keys to select the phone numbers to be dialed when the AC Power Input is in alarm. You can choose all of the eight numbers that you programmed for dial out, or any combination of the eight numbers. Remember, regardless of what order you enter your Input phone selections, the phone numbers will be dialed in order, according to their sequence number (1-8).
Chapter 3: Programming Use the number keys. Use the CODE key to insert a decimal point. Press ENTER. Using the number keys on the keypad enter the Low Limit. The default is 11.0V and the range is 0-16 Volts. Use the CODE key to insert a decimal point. Use the number keys. Use the CODE key to insert a decimal point. Press ENTER. Using the number keys on the keypad enter the Alarm Recognition Time in minutes and seconds. The range is from 1 second to 999 minutes 59 seconds. The default is 5.0 minutes.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Use the number keys to enter minutes and seconds. Press ENTER. The Input Mode will be displayed. The default is Active. Press the MODE key on the keypad until the appropriate mode is shown on the display. Press the MODE key to toggle through the three input modes. Press ENTER. The display will prompt you to enter the Battery Input phone selection. Use the number keys to select the phone numbers to be dialed when the Battery Input is in alarm.
Chapter 3: Programming Press ENTER. The display will reflect your selection. Phone Selection: 1,2,4,6 Temperature Inputs (1, 2, & 3) The Temperature Inputs are compatible with the industry standard 10K thermistors. The monitored temperature range is -20°F to 160°F, -29°C - 71°C. To program the Temperature Inputs: Press SET. Press TEMP #1, TEMP #2, or TEMP #3. or or The local display will prompt for High Limit and Low Limit. Using the number keys on the keypad enter the High Limit.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Press ENTER. Using the number keys on the keypad enter the Low Limit. The default is 40°F. Use the CODE key to insert a decimal point. Use the number keys. Use the CODE key to insert a decimal point. Press ENTER. Using the number keys on the keypad enter the Alarm Recognition Time in minutes and seconds. The range is from 1 second to 999 minutes 59 seconds. The default is 3 seconds. Use the number keys to enter minutes. Press ENTER. Repeat for seconds.
Chapter 3: Programming Press the MODE key on the keypad until the appropriate mode is shown on the display. The default for Temperature Input #1 is Active. The default for Temperature Inputs #2 and #3 is Off. Press the MODE key to toggle through the three input modes. Press ENTER. The display will prompt you to enter the Temperature Input phone selection. Use the number keys to select the phone numbers to be dialed when the Temperature Input is in alarm.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Bilge Pump Inputs (2) The Bilge Pump Inputs will monitor the number of on/off cycles and the accumulated run time of your bilge pumps. The alarm parameters can be programmed to detect whether the bilge pump runs too frequently (cycle rate alarm) or for too long a period (maximum run time alarm). To aid in determining the appropriate alarm parameters for your boat, set the input mode to status only and monitor the display for a day or so.
Chapter 3: Programming The local display will prompt for the Maximum Run Time. Using the number keys on the keypad, enter the number of minutes, press ENTER. Repeat for seconds. The default is 30 minutes and the range is 1 second to 999 minutes 59 seconds. Use the number keys to enter minutes. Press ENTER. Repeat for seconds. The local display will prompt for the Cycle Rate alarm parameters.
Boat Remote User’s Manual the eight numbers that you programmed for dial out, or any combination of the eight numbers. Remember, regardless of what order you enter your Input phone selections, the phone numbers will be dialed in order, according to their sequence number (1-8). The display will reflect this. Use the number keys. Press ENTER. The display will reflect your selection.
Chapter 3: Programming Emergency High Water Level Input The High Water Level Input will monitor the open or closed status of a float switch. To program the Emergency High Water Level Input, follow these steps. Press SET. Press HIGH WATER. Using the number keys on the keypad enter the Alarm Recognition Time, minutes and seconds. The range is from 1 second to 999 minutes 59 seconds. The default is 5 minutes. Use the number keys to enter minutes. Press ENTER. Repeat for seconds.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Press ENTER. The display will prompt you to enter the Emergency High Water Level Input phone selection. Use the number keys to select the phone numbers to be dialed when the Emergency High Water Level Input is in alarm. You can choose all of the eight numbers that you programmed for dial out, or any combination of the eight numbers.
Chapter 3: Programming Press AUXILIARY. The Local Display will prompt for you to choose normally open or normally closed. The default is normally open. Use the MODE key to toggle between open and closed. When your choice is displayed press ENTER. Press the MODE key to toggle between open and closed. Press ENTER. Using the number keys on the keypad enter the Alarm Recognition Time, minutes and seconds. The range is from 1 second to 999 minutes 59 seconds. The default is 3 seconds.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Press ENTER. The display will prompt you to enter the Auxiliary Input phone selection. Use the number keys to select the phone numbers to be dialed when the Auxiliary Input is in alarm. You can choose all of the eight numbers that you programmed for dial out, or any combination of the eight numbers. Remember, regardless of what order you enter your Input phone selections, the phone numbers will be dialed in order, according to their sequence number (1-8).
Chapter 3: Programming Press SECURITY. The Local Display will prompt for you to choose normally open or normally closed. The default is normally open. Use the MODE key to toggle between open and closed. When your choice is displayed press ENTER. Press the MODE key to toggle between open and closed. Press ENTER. Using the number keys on the keypad enter the Alarm Recognition Time, hours and minutes. The range is from 1 second to 999 minutes 59 seconds. The default is 1 second.
Boat Remote User’s Manual Press ENTER. The display will prompt you to enter the Security Input phone selection. Use the number keys to select the phone numbers to be dialed when the Security Input is in alarm. You can choose all of the eight numbers that you programmed for dial out, or any combination of the eight numbers. Remember, regardless of what order you enter your Input phone selections, the phone numbers will be dialed in order, according to their sequence number (1-8).
Chapter 3: Programming Press WHAT IS?. Press VOICE MESSAGE. Press TEMP #2. The previously recorded message will be replayed. “The outside temperature is 74°F” To verify System parameters: Press WHAT IS?. Press SYSTEM. A screen will appear on the Local Display with all of the System parameters that have been programmed. Use the down arrow to scroll through the menu.
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Chapter 4: Operation CHAPTER 4 OPERATION A fter installation and programming have been completed, Boat Remote is fully operational. This chapter explains the sequence of events that occur during an alarm to illustrate how Boat Remote operates. Part One outlines the basic alarm sequence. Part Two provides a sample programming strategy and details how Boat Remote responds in common monitoring applications.
Boat Remote User’s Manual dialing out. During this time (if the speaker is set to ON), the unit will recite an alarm message locally to indicate which input is in alarm. If someone on board acknowledges the alarm before the Call Delay time expires, the unit will not dial out. 2) Boat Remote checks the programmed dial out selection list for the current alarm condition and dials the first number on the list. Dial Out Call Progress Boat Remote monitors call progress when dialing out.
Chapter 4: Operation Remote DOES NOT speak a voice message. It calls the beeper company or service, enters the number to be displayed on the beeper, then hangs up. Alarm Acknowledgment Local Alarms can be acknowledged locally by pressing any key on the Boat Remote keypad. Example: Boat Remote is operating in On-Board Mode. Bilge Pump #1 has exceeded its programmed maximum run time. Boat Remote begins to repeat the message “Bilge Pump 1 ran too long.
Boat Remote User’s Manual NOTE: You may enter the touch-tone acknowledgment code ‘555’, or ‘999’, at any time during the alarm message. If the touch-tone acknowledgment code is not received, Boat Remote will respond by saying, “Good-bye,” and hang-up. The alarm has not been acknowledged. Boat Remote will hang up and wait for a callback acknowledgment. This waiting period is called the ‘intercall delay time’.
Chapter 4: Operation any time during the alarm message. If the touch-tone acknowledgment code is not received, Boat Remote will respond by saying, “Good-bye.” The alarm has not been acknowledged. Boat Remote will hang up and wait for the rest of the intercall delay time. During this remaining time you may call the unit back again from a touch tone phone and enter the ‘555’ code to acknowledge the alarm.
Boat Remote User’s Manual • Phone #6: 555-6666WPP5552628# (beeper) - your beeper • Phone #7: (voice) - not programmed • Phone #8: (voice) - not programmed • Boat Remote’s telephone number: 555-BOAT (555-2628) • Rings until answer: 5 • Listen-in time: 10 seconds • Speaker: ON • TAD: OFF • Call Delay Time: 30 seconds • Intercall Delay Time: 2 minutes • Voice Repetitions: 3 Monitoring Programming Input Rec. Time Mode Dialout Select. Temperature #1 hi-105, low-35 10 sec.
Chapter 4: Operation Examples Each example is divided into three parts: Alarm Recognition, Alarm Notification, and Acknowledgment. Alarm Recognition refers to the events that occur when a monitored condition changes or exceeds programmed limits. Alarm Notification details how Boat Remote delivers its alarm message and Acknowledgment illustrates how an alarm is acknowledged.
Boat Remote User’s Manual “Indicate you have received warning message.” 6) The answering machine can’t enter the acknowledgment code, so after 10 seconds Boat Remote will say: “Error.” 7) The unit hangs up. 8) Boat Remote waits 2 minutes (programmed Intercall Delay time) then dials the next number on the dialout selection list (phone #4, your primary residence, 555-4444). 9) The call is answered.
Chapter 4: Operation time). During this time, the unit recites the message “The water level is too high”. (Speaker: ON) 2) The unit is operating in Away Mode, so after 30 seconds it checks the dialout selection list for the High Water input. It then dials the first number on the list (phone #1, Marina office, 555-1111). 3) The call is answered. 4) Boat Remote recites the following message 3 times (programmed number of voice repetitions) “Hello, this is (Boat Remote ID Message).
Boat Remote User’s Manual 2) The unit is operating in Away Mode, so after 30 seconds it checks the dialout selection list for the AC Power input. It then dials the first number on the list (phone #1, Marina office, 555-1111). 3) The Marina office is closed at night so the unit receives no answer and hangs up. 4) Boat Remote waits 2 minutes (programmed Intercall Delay time) then dials the Marina manager’s beeper (phone #2). 5) The phone is answered.
Chapter 4: Operation until the alarm is acknowledged. Since Boat Remote is in On-Board Mode, an alarm dial out will not occur. The red warning LED will continue to blink and the alarm condition will continue to be displayed on the LCD screen. Acknowledgment 1) The unit is operating in On-Board mode, so you must acknowledge the alarm by pressing any key on the Boat Remote keypad. The unit will beep and the red LED will change from blinking red to steady red if the alarm condition still exists.
Boat Remote User’s Manual 59.5 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius. or Temperature #2(default voice message for Temp #2 input) is 59.5 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius. The ocean water temperature (recorded message for Temp #3 input) is 55.8 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius. or Temperature #3(default voice message for Temp #3 input) is 55.8 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius. The water level is OK. (Other response: TOO HIGH) Engine room door (recorded message for auxiliary input) is OK.
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING I n the event that a problem is encountered, this section will assist you in determining the cause so you can return the unit to its usual monitoring routine with minimal interruption.
Boat Remote User’s Manual SOLUTION: Program some numbers in the call selection list. CAUSE: Broken wires, touching wires or a faulty sensor. SOLUTION: Inspect the wiring and test the sensor operation with a continuity tester or ohmmeter. PROBLEM: The Boat Remote fails to dial out. CAUSE: The telephone line is not connected or is not turned on. SOLUTION: Verify that the telephone line is good by checking it with a telephone, then make sure the Boat Remote is connected.
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting SYSTEM menu and adjust if necessary. CAUSE: The Boat Remote is connected to an incompatible telephone line. SOLUTION: Some telephone systems will not allow the telephone to ring beyond 4 rings. If your Boat Remote’s Rings Until Answer is set at more than 4 rings you may not be able to access the unit. Try setting the Rings Until Answer to less than 4 rings. If this does not correct the problem, it may indicate telephone line incompatibility.
Boat Remote User’s Manual SOLUTION: Replace the temperature sensor with a 10K sensor from Phonetics or an approved alternate source. OTHER MONITORING PROBLEM: The alarm status of the security or auxiliary input is incorrect. CAUSE: The input normality, open/closed, is incorrect. SOLUTION: Reprogram the input normality for the appropriate input. PROBLEM: False power failure alarms. CAUSE: The programmed recognition time is too short. SOLUTION: AC power is often subject to brief interruptions.
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting SOLUTION: Replace the AC power fuse, see Fig 2.2 in Chapter 2. The fuse is rated at 1.5 Amps and is size 2AG. PROBLEM: The Boat Remote does not recognize any alarm. CAUSE: The Boat Remote is in standby mode. SOLUTION: Press the MODE button to change to ON-BOARD or AWAY MODE. PROBLEM: The LCD display says that the 3V lithium battery is low. CAUSE: The internal battery that backs up the voice messages is low.
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COMMAND SUMMARY TEMP#1, #2, & #3 AC POWER High Limit: +160 deg F max. Mode: Active, Off, Status-Only Low Limit: -20 deg F min. Rec Time: 0m, 0s - 999m, 59s Mode: Active, Off, Status-Only Phone Selection: 1-8 Rec Time: 0m, 0s - 999m, 59s Phone Selection: 1-8 HIGH WATER Mode: Active, Off Status-Only BATTERY Rec Time: 0m, 0s - 999m, 59s High Limit: 16V max. Phone Selection: 1 - 8 Low Limit: 0V min.
MODE Key 1) Toggles between Standby, Onboard & Away modes. 2) Toggles between parameter options from within a menu. ENTER Key Used to enter programming changes or to clear parameters. DOWN ARROW Key 1) Scrolls through the idle status screens. 2) Used to move through menu options without changing programming parameters. ARROW UP Key 1) Scrolls through the idle status screens. 2) Used as a backspace key when entering phone number or dialout selection. 1) Used to insert a decimal point.
Appendix B: Checking for Proper Operation APPENDIX B: Checking Your Boat Remote for Proper Operation We recommend that you test your Boat Remote weekly to be sure it is functioning properly. This will ensure that when a problem arises the Boat Remote will be ready to alert the appropriate personnel. There are several tests that can be performed: 1) Call the unit and listen to the Status Report. This will test the unit’s ability to answer the phone and speak a message.
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Appendix C: Engineering Specifications APPENDIX C: ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS I. General The Automatic dialer shall be a self-contained microprocessor controlled system capable of monitoring 10 alarm channels. The system shall be configured for operation by the user by means of the built-in keypad. The system shall have one alarm output. Characteristics of Input and Output channels include Dry Contact Input, 12V Run Time Input, 0-16V Analog Input, 10K Thermistor Input and 12VDC Output.
Boat Remote User’s Manual allow local keypad programming of pertinent operational data including, but not limited to: 1. High and Low Limits (temperature, battery voltage) 2. Maximum continuous run-time (Bilge pumps) 3. Maximum cycle rate (Bilge pumps) 4. Alarm recognition time 5. Operating mode: Active, Status-only, Off 6. Input Type (NO/NC) 7. Telephone call list B. Output The system shall have one built-in 12V output.
Appendix C: Engineering Specifications C. Voice Messages The system shall have the ability to record, store and reproduce voice messages to articulate the location and status of the monitored channels. In absence of user-recorded messages, the system shall articulate channel status using the internally resident vocabulary. All digitized speech message data shall be stored in nonvolatile memory with a 3V lithium battery backup.
Boat Remote User’s Manual VI. Enclosure, Environmental and Power A. Enclosure The system shall be housed in a black ABS plastic enclosure with keyholes on the back for wall mounting. Field wiring shall enter the enclosure through a slot in the back or may also enter through a knockout on the bottom end of the enclosure. Terminal strips for field wiring are located beneath the slide panel, which can be removed by loosening two screws on the bottom end panel. B. Power The system shall be provided with a U.L.
Appendix C: Engineering Specifications G. Maintenance The system manufacturer shall have in-house service facilities and technical assistance available during normal business hours (EST). Specifications subject to change without notice. Copyright 1995 Phonetics, Inc. Marine Division. Touch Tone™ is a registered trade mark of AT&T. Phonetics, Inc.
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Appendix D: Returning Your Unit for Repair APPENDIX D: RETURNING YOUR UNIT FOR REPAIR In the event that the Boat Remote does not function properly, we suggest that you do the following: 1. Record your observations regarding the Boat Remote’s malfunction. 2. We recommend that you call the Customer Service Department at (610) 558-2700, prior to sending the unit to Phonetics for repair. If the unit must be sent to Phonetics for servicing, please do the following: 1.
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