Phonetics Boat Remote User Manual

User’s ManualPhonetics, Inc.Marine Division901 Tryens Road Aston, PA 19014

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Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Boat Remote11CHAPTER 1:GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT REMOTEThe Boat Remote, Fig. 1.1, is a fully-programmable, environ-me

Boat Remote User’s Manual12The Boat Remote features extensive capabilities to monitor a varietyof conditions:Bilge Pump Activity - 2 separate bilge pu

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Boat Remote13Technical SupportIf any questions arise upon installation or operation of the BoatRemote, please contact

Boat Remote User’s Manual14LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)The LCD, local display, is your guide for information and program-ming. A scrolling status scre

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Boat Remote15Warning LEDThe Warning LED, red, alerts you of alarms, AC power disconnec-tion, and phone line disconnec

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17Chapter 2: InstallationCHAPTER 2:INSTALLATIONCorrectly installing Boat Remote will ensure proper functioning ofthe unit. Please read the entire chap

Boat Remote User’s Manual18Connecting the Power SupplyThere are two entry points for wiring into the enclosure of the BoatRemote. They are: a slot on

19Chapter 2: InstallationConnecting the BatteryThe battery connection is for monitoring the voltage of your boatbattery and it also provides power to

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in thisdocument is complete, accurate and up-to-date. Phonetics, Inc.assumes no responsibili

Boat Remote User’s Manual20To mount the switch, follow these steps:1. Place the switch on a horizontal, flat surface in the bilge, atthe desired locat

21Chapter 2: InstallationTemperature SensorsYour Boat Remote comes with a temperature sensor connected tothe TEMP1 input. This can be used to monitor

Boat Remote User’s Manual22Bilge PumpThe Boat Remote will monitor bilge pump activity when the positivepower wire to the bilge pump is connected to th

23Chapter 2: InstallationSecurity InputThe security input can be used with magnetic reed switches, passiveinfrared detectors or any other security dev

Boat Remote User’s Manual24Fig. 2.7 Connection to the Auxiliary InputOutputThe Boat Remote features a switched 12V output signal that can beused to tu

Chapter 3: Programming25CHAPTER 3:PROGRAMMINGThis chapter describes use of the keypad and explains thekeypad commands for programming the Boat Remote.

Boat Remote User’s Manual26Fig. 3.2 The Keypad Keys and Their FunctionsThe KeysIn the figure above, please note the keys on the keypad are groupedby f

Chapter 3: Programming27PROGRAMMING VOICE MESSAGESBoat Remote allows you to record four custom alarm messages andan identification (ID) message. The f

Boat Remote User’s Manual28Wait for the beep and then begin speaking. You are then given 10seconds* to recite your message into the Boat Remote built

Chapter 3: Programming29scroll through the rest of the menu using the down arrow.Press the SET key on the keypad.Press SYSTEM.The Local Display will p

Table of ContentsiiiSafety Instructions ... vFCC Requirements ...

Boat Remote User’s Manual30Use the number keys.Press ENTER.Call DelayCall Delay is the programmed length of time the Boat Remote waits,following detec

Chapter 3: Programming31is 1 minute.To set the intercall Delay time, press the number keys correspondingto the number of minutes and press ENTER, repe

Boat Remote User’s Manual32The local display will prompt you to enter the following SystemParameters:TAD:Voice Reps:Rings to Answer:Listen In (sec):TA

Chapter 3: Programming33Example:Answering Device: rings = 4Boat Remote: rings until answer = 6Using the procedure just outlined, all incoming calls wi

Boat Remote User’s Manual34Press ENTER.Rings until answerRings Until Answer is the programmed number of times the tele-phone rings before the Boat Rem

Chapter 3: Programming35Use the number keys.Press ENTER.The local display will prompt you to enter the following SystemParameters:Speaker:Temperature:

Boat Remote User’s Manual36(°F). Toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit by pressing the MODEkey while in the Set System menu when Temperature is displa

Chapter 3: Programming37Current Time & Today’s DateThe real-time clock is a necessary element of your Boat Remote.The alarm recognition time, call

Boat Remote User’s Manual38Remote automatically will wait until outgoing calls are answeredbefore reciting alarm messages.You have the ability to set

Chapter 3: Programming39Use the number keys.The digits will be displayed as they are pressed.Phone Number 1:5556789Press the ENTER key on the keypad.N

Boat Remote User’s ManualivPROGRAMMING VOICE MESSAGES ... 25Recording a Voice Message ...

Boat Remote User’s Manual40Special DialingThe Boat Remote has provisions for special dialing sequences.Special dialing sequences allow:• Dialing that

Chapter 3: Programming41combinations is incorporated into a phone number, it is counted asone digit toward the total of 32 digits allowed per dial out

Boat Remote User’s Manual42INPUTSIn preparing the Boat Remote to sense an alert condition severalparameters must be configured for each input. The fol

Chapter 3: Programming43AC Power InputTo program the alarm parameters for the AC power input followthese steps:Press the SET key on the keypad.Press t

Boat Remote User’s Manual44Use the number keys.Press ENTER.The display will prompt you to enter the AC Power Input phoneselection. Use the number keys

Chapter 3: Programming45Use the number keys.Use the CODE key to insert a decimal point.Press ENTER.Using the number keys on the keypad enter the Low L

Boat Remote User’s Manual46Use the number keys to enter minutes and seconds.Press ENTER.The Input Mode will be displayed. The default is Active. Press

Chapter 3: Programming47Press ENTER.The display will reflect your selection.Phone Selection:1,2,4,6Temperature Inputs (1, 2, & 3)The Temperature I

Boat Remote User’s Manual48Press ENTER.Using the number keys on the keypad enter the Low Limit. Thedefault is 40°F. Use the CODE key to insert a decim

Chapter 3: Programming49Press the MODE key on the keypad until the appropriate mode isshown on the display. The default for Temperature Input #1 is Ac

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Boat Remote User’s Manual50Bilge Pump Inputs (2)The Bilge Pump Inputs will monitor the number of on/off cycles andthe accumulated run time of your bil

Chapter 3: Programming51The local display will prompt for the Maximum Run Time. Using thenumber keys on the keypad, enter the number of minutes, press

Boat Remote User’s Manual52the eight numbers that you programmed for dial out, or any combina-tion of the eight numbers. Remember, regardless of what

Chapter 3: Programming53Emergency High Water Level InputThe High Water Level Input will monitor the open or closed status ofa float switch. To program

Boat Remote User’s Manual54Press ENTER.The display will prompt you to enter the Emergency High WaterLevel Input phone selection. Use the number keys t

Chapter 3: Programming55Press AUXILIARY.The Local Display will prompt for you to choose normally open ornormally closed. The default is normally open.

Boat Remote User’s Manual56Press ENTER.The display will prompt you to enter the Auxiliary Input phoneselection. Use the number keys to select the phon

Chapter 3: Programming57Press SECURITY.The Local Display will prompt for you to choose normally open ornormally closed. The default is normally open.

Boat Remote User’s Manual58Press ENTER.The display will prompt you to enter the Security Input phoneselection. Use the number keys to select the phone

Chapter 3: Programming59Press WHAT IS?.Press VOICE MESSAGE.Press TEMP #2.The previously recorded message will be replayed.“The outside temperature is

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Chapter 4: Operation61After installation and programming have been completed, BoatRemote is fully operational. This chapter explains the sequenceof e

Boat Remote User’s Manual62dialing out. During this time (if the speaker is set to ON), the unit willrecite an alarm message locally to indicate whi

Chapter 4: Operation63Remote DOES NOT speak a voice message. It calls the beepercompany or service, enters the number to be displayed on thebeeper, t

Boat Remote User’s Manual64NOTE: You may enter the touch-tone acknowledgment code ‘555’,or ‘999’, at any time during the alarm message.If the touch-to

Chapter 4: Operation65any time during the alarm message. If the touch-tone acknowledg-ment code is not received, Boat Remote will respond by saying,“G

Boat Remote User’s Manual66• Phone #6: 555-6666WPP5552628# (beeper) - your beeper• Phone #7: (voice) - not programmed• Phone #8: (voice) - not program

Chapter 4: Operation67ExamplesEach example is divided into three parts: Alarm Recognition, AlarmNotification, and Acknowledgment. Alarm Recognition

Boat Remote User’s Manual68“Indicate you have received warning message.”6) The answering machine can’t enter the acknowledgment code, soafter 10 secon

Chapter 4: Operation69time). During this time, the unit recites the message“The water level is too high”. (Speaker: ON)2) The unit is operating in Aw

viiSafety InstructionsYour Boat Remote has been carefully designed to give you years ofsafe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, h

Boat Remote User’s Manual702) The unit is operating in Away Mode, so after 30 seconds it checksthe dialout selection list for the AC Power input. It

Chapter 4: Operation71until the alarm is acknowledged. Since Boat Remote is in On-BoardMode, an alarm dial out will not occur. The red warning LED wil

Boat Remote User’s Manual7259.5 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius.or Temperature #2(default voice message for Temp #2 input) is59.5 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsiu

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting73In the event that a problem is encountered, this section will assistyou in determining the cause so you can return the uni

Boat Remote User’s Manual74SOLUTION: Program some numbers in the call selection list.CAUSE: Broken wires, touching wires or a faulty sensor.SOLUTION:

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting75SYSTEM menu and adjust if necessary.CAUSE: The Boat Remote is connected to an incompatible tele-phone line.SOLUTION: Some

Boat Remote User’s Manual76SOLUTION: Replace the temperature sensor with a 10K sensorfrom Phonetics or an approved alternate source.OTHER MONITORINGPR

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting77SOLUTION: 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 B

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TEMP#1, #2, & #3 AC POWERHigh Limit: +160 deg F max. Mode: Active, Off, Status-OnlyLow Limit: -20 deg F min. Rec Time: 0m, 0s - 999m, 59sMode: Ac

Boat Remote User’s Manualviiiexposed to water.3. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure is damaged.4. The unit doesn’t function normally when you

MODE Key1) Toggles between Standby, Onboard & Away modes.2) Toggles between parameter options from within a menu.ENTER KeyUsed to enter programmin

Appendix B: Checking for Proper Operation81APPENDIX B:Checking Your Boat Remote for Proper Op-erationWe recommend that you test your Boat Remote weekl

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Appendix C: Engineering Specifications83I. GeneralThe Automatic dialer shall be a self-contained microprocessorcontrolled system capable of monitoring

Boat Remote User’s Manual84allow local keypad programming of pertinent operational dataincluding, but not limited to:1. High and Low Limits (temperatu

Appendix C: Engineering Specifications85C. Voice MessagesThe system shall have the ability to record, store and reproducevoice messages to articulate

Boat Remote User’s Manual86VI. Enclosure, Environmental and PowerA. EnclosureThe system shall be housed in a black ABS plastic enclosure withkeyholes

Appendix C: Engineering Specifications87G. MaintenanceThe system manufacturer shall have in-house service facilities andtechnical assistance availabl

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Appendix D: Returning Your Unit for Repair89In the event that the Boat Remote does not function properly, wesuggest that you do the following:1. Recor

ixPhonetics, Inc.901 Tryens Road, Aston, PA 19014(610) 558-2700 Fax: (610) 558-0222www.sensaphone.comThe telephone company may ask that you disconnec

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