Phonetics Boat Remote User manual

User’s Manual

Phonetics, Inc.

Marine Division

901 Tryens Road Aston, PA 19014

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.

First Edition, version 1.02, September 2000

Written and produced by Phonetics, Inc.

Please address comments on this publication to :

Phonetics, Inc.

901 Tryens Road

Aston, PA 19014

Boat Remote™ is a trademark of Phonetics, Inc.

Touch Tone™ is a trademark of AT&T.

Table of Contents

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Safety Instructions ............................................. v

FCC Requirements .......................................................................vi

CHAPTER 1: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

BOAT REMOTE .............................. 9

Technical Support ............................................................ 11

Using the Keypad, LCD and LED Indicators .................. 11

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)........................................... 12

LED’s ................................................................................. 12

System Operating Mode ............................................................. 12

Warning LED ............................................................................... 13

Parts check list ................................................................. 13

Boat Remote Package ................................................................ 13

Installation Kit .............................................................................. 13

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION........................... 15

Operating Environment ................................................... 15

Mounting ........................................................................... 15

Connecting the Power Supply ........................................ 16

Connecting the Battery.................................................... 17

Connecting the Telephone Line ...................................... 17

Power Surge Protection ................................................... 17

Connecting Accessories ................................................. 17

High Water Float Switch .............................................................. 17

Temperature Sensors .................................................................. 19

Bilge Pump .................................................................................. 20

Security Input .............................................................................. 21

Auxiliary Input.............................................................................. 21

Output ......................................................................................... 22

CHAPTER 3: PROGRAMMING ........................ 23

Using the Keypad, LCD and LED Indicators .................. 23

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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 .............................................................. 26

PROGRAMMING SYSTEM PARAMETERS ..................... 26

Maximum Number of Calls .......................................................... 27

Call Delay .................................................................................... 28

Intercall Delay ............................................................................. 28

Dialing Method ............................................................................ 29

TAD (Telephone Answering Device) ............................................ 30

Voice Repetitions ........................................................................ 31

Rings until answer ....................................................................... 32

Listen In....................................................................................... 32

Speaker ....................................................................................... 33

Temperature ................................................................................ 33

Output Trigger & Output Mode .................................................... 34

Current Time & Today’s Date ....................................................... 35

DIAL OUT PHONE NUMBERS ......................................... 35

Programming the Dial Out Phone Numbers ................................ 36

Special Dialing ............................................................................ 38

Special Dialing Keys.................................................................... 38

Dialing to a Beeper or Pager ....................................................... 39

INPUTS .............................................................................. 40

AC Power Input ........................................................................... 41

Battery Input................................................................................ 42

Temperature Inputs (1, 2, & 3) .................................................... 45

Bilge Pump Inputs (2).................................................................. 48

Emergency High Water Level Input ............................................. 51

Auxiliary Input.............................................................................. 52

Security Input .............................................................................. 54

VERIFYING PROGRAMMING........................................... 56

The WHAT IS? key ...................................................................... 56

CHAPTER 4: OPERATION ................................. 59

PART ONE: THE ALARM SEQUENCE ............................. 59

Alarm Recognition ....................................................................... 59

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Alarm Notification ........................................................................ 59

Dial Out ....................................................................................... 60

Alarm Acknowledgment .............................................................. 61

PART TWO: SAMPLE PROGRAMMING STRATEGY ...... 63

Communications Programming ................................................... 63

Monitoring Programming ............................................................. 64

Examples .................................................................................... 65

STATUS REPORT ....................................................................... 69

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING ................ 71

COMMUNICATIONS DIAL OUT ........................................ 71

TEMPERATURE MONITORING ........................................ 73

OTHER MONITORING....................................................... 74

APPENDIX A: COMMAND SUMMARY........... 77

MODE Key .................................................................................. 78

ENTER Key ................................................................................. 78

DOWN ARROW Key ................................................................... 78

ARROW UP Key.......................................................................... 78

CODE Key ................................................................................... 78

APPENDIX B: PROPER OPERATION OF

YOUR BOAT REMOTE ............ 79

APPENDIX C: ENGINEERING

SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 81

APPENDIX D: RETURNING YOUR UNIT

FOR REPAIR .............................. 87

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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.

To protect the Boat Remote from overheating, make sure all

openings on the unit are not blocked. Do not place on or near

a heat source, such as a radiator or heat register.

Do not allow your Boat Remote to get wet, or spill liquid of any kind

into it.

Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the

AC power transformer. If you’re not sure of the type of power

supply to your boat, consult your dealer or local power

company.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on

it.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result

in the risk of fire or electric shock.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through ventilation

holes as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out

parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this

product, but return it to Phonetics’ Customer Service, or

another approved repair facility, when any service or repair

work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose

you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly

can cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.

If anything happens that indicates that your Boat Remote is not

working properly or has been damaged, unplug it immediately and

follow the procedures in the manual for having it serviced. Return the

unit for servicing under the following conditions:

1. The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.

2. Liquid has been spilled into the product or it has been

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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.

On the back of the unit there is a label that contains, among other

information, the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equiva-

lence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request,

provide this information to your local telephone company. The REN

is useful to determine the quantity of devices that you may connect

to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when

your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum

of the REN’s of all devices connected to one line should not exceed

five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that you may

connect to your line, you may want to contact your local telephone

company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the

telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state

tariffs.

Should the Boat Remote cause harm to the telephone network, the

telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If

possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice isn’t

practical, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue

service without notice and you will be notified as soon as possible.

You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equip-

ment, operations, or procedures where such action is reasonably

required in the operation of its business and is not inconsistent with

the rules and regulations of the FCC 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 equipment, or you need informa-

tion on obtaining service or repairs, please contact:

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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television techni-

cian for help.

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Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Boat Remote

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CHAPTER 1:

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT REMOTE

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he Boat Remote, Fig. 1.1, is a fully-programmable, environ-

mental 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.

Connected to a telephone line, Boat Remote will respond to an

alarm by dialing up to eight separate telephone numbers. When the

call is answered, an “Alert Condition” message is delivered in

digitized speech.

Fig. 1.1 The Boat Remote

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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. Additional sensors to help

you customize Boat Remote for your needs can be added for

extended monitoring in these areas:

Intrusion or unauthorized entry

Water leaks and seepage

Temperature

Humidity

Equipment operation

And other conditions that may require unique monitoring solutions

The status of each monitored condition is readily obtained at the

unit’s installation site or remotely, by telephone. At the close of every

Status Report, time is provided for listening to on-site sounds.

The Boat Remote features continuous updates on all monitored

conditions via the scrolling display. In addition, bilge pump statistics

are also displayed which can be used to set alarm parameters.

To ensure reliable operation, be sure to connect Boat Remote to

your boat battery. In the event of AC power failure, the boat battery

will continue to power the unit through the 12VDC input connection.

This manual is comprised of the instructions and commands for

installing and operating the Boat Remote. Be sure to read them

completely before starting your installation. The Programming

chapter demonstrates step-by-step methods for utilizing the full

range of available features. The Operation chapter provides applica-

tion examples that explain how Boat Remote functions under various

alarm conditions. The Troubleshooting chapter provides assistance

in the event that problems are encountered.

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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.

901 Tryens Road, Aston, PA 19014

Phone: (610) 558-2700 FAX: (610) 558-0222

Using the Keypad, LCD and LED Indicators

The keypad, Fig. 1.2 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. Moving

through menu options is performed with the arrow keys. The LCD

display indicates which menu option has been selected. To change a

parameter, enter the new value and press the ENTER Key.

Fig. 1.2 The Keypad

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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

The LCD, local display, is your guide for information and program-

ming. 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. The final idle screen will display the last

alarm that has occurred, if one has occurred since the Boat Remote

has been turned on.

LEDs

The two LEDs are used to indicate the system operating mode and

the alarm status of the Boat Remote. The “Mode” LED indicates the

system operating mode of the Boat Remote and the “Warning” LED

alerts you of a problem with the phone line, AC power or if an alarm

exists. The LED indications are as follows:

System Operating Mode

There are three Operating Modes that can be set for the Boat

Remote: Stand-By, On-Board, and Away modes. The different modes

change the way Boat Remote responds to an alarm condition. In

Stand-By mode alarm dial out is disabled and local alarm messages

are not recited through the speaker. In On-Board mode alarm dial

out is disabled, but local alarm messages are recited. The unit will

not answer the phone in Stand-By mode or On-Board mode. In Away

mode the Boat Remote is fully operational. It will recite alarm

messages, make alarm phone calls, and answer the phone for

status reports.

To change the Operating Mode press the

MODE key on the keypad

until the appropriate mode is shown on the local display. The green

LED will reflect the Operating Mode as follows:

The green light will be...

Off when the unit is in Standby Mode.

Blinking when the unit is in On-Board Mode.

On steady when the unit is in Away Mode.

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Warning LED

The Warning LED, red, alerts you of alarms, AC power disconnec-

tion, 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 discon-

nected.

Parts check list

Boat Remote Package

Includes:

Boat Remote unit

power transformer

20’ 3-conductor power cable

25’ phone cord

mounting hardware

screwdriver

Installation Kit

Includes:

float switch

20’ 2-conductor float switch wire

20’ 2-conductor battery wire

20’ 1-conductor bilge pump wire

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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.

Operating Environment

The Boat Remote should be installed and operated in an area that

provides space for wiring sensors to the unit, near an AC outlet and

telephone line. The operating temperature range of the unit is -10° C

to 50° C (14° to 122°F). Do not mount the unit in direct sunlight or in

an area where it can get wet. The unit is designed to be mounted in

a dry, interior area of your boat.

Mounting

The Boat Remote is designed to be wall mounted using the four

screws included. Attach two screws to the wall 5.3" apart, at the

desired height from the floor. Place the Boat Remote over the two

screws and slide the unit down. Remove the access panel and

attach the remaining screws into the two holes in the interior area of

the enclosure. Refer to Fig. 2.1.

Fig. 2.1 Mounting the Boat Remote

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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. To remove the “punch out”, take off the

access panel and press on the outside of the enclosure, over the

“punch out”, with your thumbs until the plastic is removed.

The power transformer has three terminals that must connect to the

Boat Remote. Use the 3-conductor cable included with the unit and

start with the Boat Remote terminals. Attach the red and black wires

of the cable to the 14VAC terminals on the Boat Remote. Refer to

Fig. 2.2. Connect the uninsulated wire to the EG (Earth Ground)

terminal. On the Transformer, connect the red and black wires to the

end screws and connect the uninsulated wire to the center screw.

Plug the transformer into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall

switch.

Fig. 2.2 Connecting Power and Telephone Service

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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. At the other end of the cable

attach the red wire to the positive terminal on the battery and the

black wire to the negative (-) terminal. Refer to Fig. 2.2.

Connecting the Telephone Line

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the PHONELINE jack of

the Boat Remote, and plug the other end into a modular wall jack.

See Fig. 2.2.

Power Surge Protection

The Boat Remote can be damaged by power surges and lightning

through the telephone line and the 120 VAC power supply. Although

the unit has built-in surge protection, we recommend that additional

protection be obtained for the unit and for any electronic equipment

that is attached to your power supply and telephone lines. Power

surge protection is especially important if your boat is in a lightning

prone area. The ISOTEL Surge Protector Model IB-4 is available

through Phonetics. See Accessory Appendix.

Connecting Accessories

High Water Float Switch

The float switch is used to monitor for high water levels in the bilge.

When choosing a location for the float switch, remember that it’s

purpose is to alarm you when the water level has reached an

unusually high or unacceptable level. Installing the float switch too

low could cause frequent false alarms. We recommend the Rule

model 33, this float switch will trip when the water level has reached

2 1/2" above the base of the switch. DO NOT connect the float

switch to your bilge pump or battery. The float switch need only be

connected to the Boat Remote to operate properly.

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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. Slide the float switch under the head of the screw and then

drive the second screw provided into the back screw hole,

being careful not to overly tighten the screw as this may

distort the switch and impair its operation.

Electrical:

Connect the wires from the float switch to the HIGH WATER termi-

nals on the Boat Remote. Additional wire is included in the Installa-

tion Kit, or use 2-conductor 16-22AWG, to extend the wire from the

float switch. Keep all wire connections above the highest water level.

Cutting the switch wires may void the warranty and/or cause

premature failure. All wire connections should be sealed with

elastomeric sealant to prevent wire corrosion.

Fig. 2.3 Connecting the High Water Float Switch

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