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FA1220CV User`s Guide - Electronix Systems Central Station Alarms

1. 21 USING THE KEYSWITCH eere 22 2 2 222 ierat 23 VIEWING CENTRAL STATION MESSAGES 24 PANIG KEYS ee ester ces 25 SECURITY CODES amp AUTHORITY LEVELS 26 G n ralement em onset A 26 D ress Gode RERUMS 26 Quick Arming eee tendo edepol 26 Authority Levels 27 ToAdd A USer 29 Limited Use User 84 30 To Change A User s Code 31 To Delete User ionun n 31 ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS GOTO 32 GOTO HE 32 Global Arming 3 Spore een 32 D SPEED KEY Macros 33 USING 70 RELAY MENU MODE 34 EVENT LOGGING 35 TESTING THE SYSTEM hee 37 TROUBLE CONDITIONS 39 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM eene 41 NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS sise 42 EMERGENCY EVACUATION cerent 43 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM 44 QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 46 SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS
2. 48 GLOSSARY e 49 INSURANCE CREDIT REQUEST FORM 55 General A Partitioned System Zones SYSTEM OVERVIEW Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Partitioned Security System You ve made a wise decision in choosing it for it represents the latest in security protection technology today This system offers you three forms of protection burglary fire and emergency To realize the system s full potential it is important that you feel comfortable in operating it Your system consists of at least one Keypad which provides full control and display of system operation various sensors which provide perimeter and interior burglary protection plus strategically placed smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide early warning in case of fire The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor system status and initiate alarms for all protection zones Your system may also have been programmed to automatically transmit alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station A partitioned system shares one physical alarm system among different users each with their own requirements For the most part you as a user need not know about other users of the system but from time to time you may see display messages which indicate the system is in use by another user Do not be concerned this is normal Refer to the ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS se
3. Auth Level 7 Enter the number of uses 01 15 46 QUICK GUIDE TO FA1220CV SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS GOTO Partition Enter security code Allows a user at one keypad to perform functions in another Press partition if that user is authorized to do so Enter partition number 1 2 0 returns to default partition Add a User Enter master manager code Press CODE 8 Enter new user s user number Enter code for that user At prompt enter authority for that user in this partition 2 7 Follow prompts 1 Yes 0 Master amp Manager level users can add subordinate users to the system each with its own code and authority level A master code can only be assigned by the installer 1 Master 5 Operator C babysitter code 2 Manager 6 Duress 3 Operator A 7 Limited Use 4 Operator B Change a user s Code Enter master manager code Press CODE 8 Enter user s 2 digit number Enter new code for that user Press 0 No at prompt Master amp Manager level users can change their own or other users codes Delete a User Enter master manager code Press CODE 8 Enter user no to be deleted Enter master manager code Press 1 Yes at prompt Master amp Manager level users can delete users A user can only be deleted by a user with higher authority level Using Speed Key D Press and hold down the D key Enter your user code at
4. With Entry Delay ON Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises When armed in AWAY mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened or if any movement is detected inside the premises You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm You may also reenter through the entrance door but must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section AWAY 1 Enter your security code and press 2 2 BRRED ALAY The keypad will beep twice and will display the armed message SOU RAS EXIT NOU Note The YOU MAY EXIT NOW portion of the message disappears when exit delay expires 19 Using the 4 MAXIMUM Key ARMING ALL PROTECTION With Entry Delay OFF Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations etc or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas When armed in MAXIMUM mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened or if any movement is detected inside the premises You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm but an alarm will be sounded as soon as someone reenters Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section MAXIMUM 1
5. The keypad now prompts for the user s access to the next partition 0 1 YES see GOTO command Again press 0 or 1 If yes the system will automatically assign a user number for use in that partition and will prompt for the authority level and global arm option for this user within the partition see previous steps Ts When both partitions have been displayed the keypad scrolls PART 1 WHSE a TU through the partition s to which access has been assigned and will USER AUTH 35 display the user number authority level and global arm option for each Note that the following the authority level indicates that the global arm feature has been selected for this user in the displayed partition The indicates the partition from which the user can be changed or deleted Limited Use User To set the usage count for users with authority level 7 enter 84 The following prompt will 84 Command appear CODE USE LIMIT 01 15 GO QUIT Enter the number of times these users will have access to the system These codes automatically expire but the codes are not deleted after this number of uses To reactivate the codes simply enter 84 and set a new usage limit 30 SECURITY CODES amp AUTHORITY LEVELS CODE To Change a 1 Enter Master Manager code and press the key user number to be changed 2 Enter the new code for that user ADD NEW USER The system will recognize that the user numb
6. during CHIME mode and when pressing keys to arm and disarm the system to acknowledge the key press These sounds can be optionally suppressed in some of your keypads so as not to disturb other users of the system Ask your installer if this has been done There are two types of keypads an alpha keypad and a fixed word keypad Alpha keypads feature a 2 line 32 character alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display LCD which can display system messages in friendly English Abbreviated user s instructions can also be displayed see Self Help paragraph in the SYSTEM OVERVIEW section These keypads can also be programmed with custom zone descriptors and feature a flip down cover which can be removed if desired Fixed Word keypads are functionally identical to alpha keypads but the LCD display uses pre designated words to identify nature and location of occurrences AWAY STAY INSTANT MAXIMUM BYPASS NOT READY READY NO AC AC CHIME BAT ALARM CHECK FIRE ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed Word Keypad Displays All burglary zones interior amp perimeter are armed Perimeter burglary zones such as windows amp doors are armed Interior zones are bypassed Perimeter burglary zones are armed and entry delay is turned off Interior zones are bypassed All burglary zones interior amp perimeter are armed and entry delay is turned off One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed Appears wh
7. DURATION TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR UPON ANY OTHER BASIS OF LIABILITY WHATSOEVER EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE SELLER S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Seller does not represent that the product may not be compromised or circumvented that the product will prevent any personal injury or property loss by burglary robbery fire or otherwise or that the product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protection Buyer understands that a properly installed and maintained alarm may only reduce the risk of a burglary robbery fire or other events occurring without providing an alarm but it is not insurance or a guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be no personal injury or property loss as a result CONSEQUENTLY SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM THE PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARNING HOWEVER IF SELLER IS HELD LIA
8. NOAC STAY CHIME A READY lt gt NOT READY OFF AWAY STAY Professional MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY L PANIC FA210KP FIXED WORD KEYPAD STYLE A DISPLAY AWAY noac BYPASS NOT READY ALARM STAY FIRE CHECK _ INSTANT READY OFF AWAY STAY 02 62 3 MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS FIN 5 Cs INSTANT CODE CHIME O First Alert READY pm FA250KP FIXED WORD KEYPAD STYLE B DISPLAY FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD ALPHA DISPLAY WINDOW A 2 line 32 character Liquid Crystal Display LCD Displays protection point identification and system status messages and user instructions OFF KEY Disarms the burglary portion of the system silences alarms and audible trouble indicators and clears visual alarm trouble after the problem has been corrected AWAY KEY Completely arms both perimeter and interior burglary protection for backup protection by sensing an intruder s movements through protected interior areas as well as guarding protected doors windows etc Late arrivals can enter through an entry delay zone without causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time expires STAY KEY Arms the perimeter burglary protection guarding protected doors windows and other perimeter protection points and sounds an alarm if one is opened Interior protection is not armed whic
9. The components of your security system are designed to be as free of maintenance as possible However there are some things you can do to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition 1 Test your system weekly 2 Test the system after any alarm occurs see TESTING THE SYSTEM Each wireless sensor in your system has a 9 volt or 3 volt battery The system detects a low battery in any wireless sensor including smoke detectors the optional personal emergency transmitter and the optional portable wireless keypad A low battery in a portable wireless keypad is detected as soon as one of its keys is pressed and the keypad will display 64 Alkaline batteries provide a minimum of 1 year of operation and in most units and applications provide 2 4 years of service 4 7 years in units using 3 volt lithium batteries Actual battery life will depend on the environment in which the sensor is used the number of signals that the transmitter in the sensor has had to send and the specific type of sensor Factors such as humidity high or low temperatures or large swings in temperature may all lead to the reduction of actual battery life in an installation If you have a low battery in a wireless sensor a low battery message is displayed on the keypad In addition a battery operated smoke detector with a low battery also emits a single chirp sound once approximately every 20 30 seconds identifying itself as the smoke detector with
10. alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors If warning devices sound on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms then they are less likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms Even persons who are awake may not hear the warning if the alarm is muffled from a stereo radio air conditioner or other appliance or by passing traffic Finally alarm warning devices however loud may not warn hearing impaired people or waken deep sleepers Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily out of service Telephone lines are also subject to compromise by sophisticated intruders Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended however occupants may have insufficient time to protect themselves from the emergency situation In the case of a monitored alarm system authorities may not respond appropriately This equipment like other electrical devices is subject to component failure Even though this equipment is designed to last as long as 10 years the electronic components could fail at any time The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs is inadequate maintenance This alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly Installing an alarm system may make one eligible for lower insurance rates b
11. for that user The following prompts will appear ADD NEW USER 0 1 SES USER NUMBER 3 ENTERAUTH LEVEL RE BUTTON NG 1 SES ENTER BUTTON ZN 101 69 l uLT HRECESS P NG 1 SES Enter 1 to add a new user code Entering 0 will change the existing user s code to the code entered in step 3 See Changing User s Code section Enter the authority level 1 6 for this user within this partition 1 master 3 operatorA 5 operator C 7 Limited Uset 2 manager 4 operator B 6 duress code This prompt will appear if a 5800 series button transmitter has been supplied and has not yet been assigned to a user Press 1 if a button transmitter will be assigned to this user Otherwise press 0 If assigning a button transmitter this prompt will appear Enter the button s zone number see your installer for Zone number If you as a user have access to other partitions the keypad will prompt for ability of this new user to access GOTO those partitions Press 0 NO or 1 YES If no the system activates this user code and exits Add a User mode If yes the keypad prompts for the Global Arm option for this user 29 SECURITY CODES amp AUTHORITY LEVELS To Add a User GLOBAL ROM Press 1 YES if this user will be allowed to arm both partitions at the continued 0 ND 1 same time from one keypad Press 0 if this user will arm only his SS assigned partition or another partition individually PART 2 sHap
12. is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause 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 If using an indoor antenna have a quality outdoor antenna installed Reorient the receiving antenna until interference is reduced or eliminated Move the receiver away from the control communicator e Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to the control communicator Plug the control communicator into a different outlet so that it and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user or installer may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 The user shal
13. on until you silence the alarm 1 Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense the problem go to your nearest keypad and manually initiate an alarm by pressing the panic key pair assigned as FIRE emergency if programmed by the installer and hold down for at least 2 seconds Evacuate all occupants from the premises If flames and or smoke are present leave the premises and notify your local Fire Department immediately If no flames or smoke are apparent investigate the cause of the alarm The zone descriptor of the zone s in an alarm condition will appear at the keypad Silence the alarm by entering your code and pressing the OFF key To clear the display enter your code and press the OFF key again If the keypad does not indicate a READY condition after the second OFF sequence press the READY key to display the zone s that are faulted Be sure to check that smoke detectors are not responding to smoke or heat producing objects in their vicinity If this is the case eliminate the source of heat or smoke If this does not remedy the problem there may still be smoke in the detector Clear it by fanning the detector for about 30 seconds When the problem has been corrected clear the display by entering your code and pressing the OFF key 41 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSN RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS A KITCHEN DINING KITCHEN A TV ROOM o DINING LIVING ROOM o BE
14. the weak battery If you do not replace a smoke detector s low battery the smoke detector may sound continuously as if there were a fire alarm Note The low battery message comes on as a warning that battery replacement in indicated sensor s is due within 30 days In the meantime the sensor s causing the low battery indication is still fully operational Important Use only batteries recommended by your installer as replacement 44 Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad Routine Care MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM The keypad s warning tones can be silenced by performing an OFF sequence code plus OFF key but the keypad s low battery message display will remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery condition in one or more of your sensors When you replace the weak battery with a fresh one the sensor will send a good battery signal to the control as soon as the sensor is activated opening closing of door window etc causing the low battery display to turn off If the sensor is not activated the display will automatically clear within approximately 1 hour Treat the components of your security system as you would any other electrical equipment Do not slam sensor protected doors or windows Keep dust from accumulating on the keypad and all protective sensors particularly on motion sensors and smoke detectors The keypad and sensors should be cleaned carefully with a dry soft cloth Do not spray water or
15. BLE WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR ORIGIN SELLER S MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT WHICH SHALL BE THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST SELLER This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state No increase or alteration written or verbal to this warranty is authorized 57 58 59 First Alert NS PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS 175 Eileen Way Syosset New York 11791 Copyright 1998 PITTWAY CORPORATION N7003 1V2 7 98
16. DROOM o LIVING ROOM BEDROOM Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection Q9 Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection gl BEDRODH A Heat Activated Detectors 9 BEDROOM BEDROOM E A GARAGE 42 With regard to the number and placement of smoke heat detectors we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 74 noted below Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows A smoke detector installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In addition it is recommended that the householder consider the use of heat or smoke detectors in the living room dining room bedroom s kitchen hallway s attic furnace room utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages Steps to Safety 22 l X BACK 5 se 9 2ND FLOOR lx s T DOOR 4 T I 1S FLOOR e a EET silt s BACK OJ FRONT EMERGENCY EVACUATION Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire The following steps are
17. Enter your security code and press 4 2 BRRED Raxinun The keypad will beep twice and will display the armed message SOU RAS EXIT NOU Note The YOU MAY EXIT NOW portion of the message disappears when exit delay expires 20 DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the 1 OFF Key Memory of Alarm The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds See SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION section for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds IMPORTANT If you return and the main burglary sounder is on DO NOT enter the premises but call the police from a nearby safe location If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off the keypad will beep rapidly upon entering indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location To disarm the system and silence burglary or fire alarms OFF 1 Enter your security code and press 1 DISARRED The Ready message will be displayed if no alarms have occurred READY TOARN while armed and the keypad will beep once to confirm that the system is disarmed The keypad displays the zone number and type of alarm for any zone that has had an alarm condition These messages will remain displayed until cleared by a user If an alarm has occurred note the zone number displayed on the keypa
18. N Bedrooms Dining Room Rear Door Interior locations All Accessible Openings Including Skylights Air Conditioners and Vents 56 Attic Hall All Exterior Doors ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation and its divisions subsidiaries and affiliates Seller 165 Eileen Way Syosset New York 11791 warrants its First Alert security equipment the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase under normal use and service Seller s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing at its option free of charge for parts labor or transportation any product proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service Seller s hall have no obligation under this warranty or otherwise if the product is altered or improperly repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Seller In case of defect contact the security professional who installed and maintains your security equipment or the Seller for product repair This one year Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties obligations or liabilities THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES MADE BY SELLER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE ARE LIMITED IN
19. Refer to the SPEED KEY section for procedures on using this key INSTANT CODE CHIME SHOWN WITH FLIP DOWN KEY COVER REMOVED General Information ENTRY EXIT DELAYS Your system has preset time delays known as exit delay and entry delay Whenever you arm your system exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm Exit delay begins immediately after entering any arming command and applies to all modes of arming protection If programmed a slow beeping will sound throughout the exit delay period Entry Delay gives you time to disarm the system when you reenter through the designated entrance door But the system must be disarmed before the entry delay period ends or an alarm will occur The keypad will beep during the entry delay period reminding you to disarm the system You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either INSTANT or MAXIMUM arming modes These modes provide greater security while on the premises or while away for extended periods of time See your installer for your delay times Partition 1 Exit Delay 1 seconds Entry Delay 1 seconds Exit Delay 2 seconds Entry Delay 2 seconds Partition 2 Exit Delay 1 seconds Entry Delay 1 seconds Exit Delay 2 seconds Entry Delay 2 seconds 12 CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the Before arming your system all protected doors wind
20. USER S GUIDE FA1220CV 2 Partition Security System First Alert NS PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS N7003 1V2 7 98 TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW cernerent 3 General aeu 3 A Partitioned 3 Un 3 Burglary Protection 2 4 Fire Protection poteit 4 pipi e 5 Emergency Alarms Panic amp Duress Code 5 Memory oft Alan s ii eicere iti ani 5 Speed Key macros seen 5 Phone Access amp Voice Response Capability 6 Access Door Control 6 Self Help Feature 6 ABOUT THE KEYPADS nn eese 7 FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPADS 10 ENTRY EXIT DELAYS eene 12 CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES 13 DISPLAYING ALL ZONE DESCRIPTORS 14 BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES 15 Quick Bypass ee Bead e dires 16 Displaying Bypassed Protection Zones 16 ARMING PERIMETER ONLY 17 ARMING PERIMETER ONLY INSTANT 18 ARMING ALL PROTECTION AWAY 19 ARMING ALL PROTECTION MAXIMUM 20 DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS
21. al This is the area on your Keypad containing numbered pushbuttons similar to those on telephones or calculators These keys control the arming or disarming of the system and perform other functions which were previously described in this manual A specific area of protection may include more than one window or door An independent group of zones that can be armed and disarmed without affecting other zones or users To disarm a specific area of burglary protection while leaving other areas operational An area of protection containing doors most frequently used to enter or exit typically a front door back door or door from the garage into the building The delay zone allows sufficient time for authorized entry or exit without causing an alarm Consult your installer for the entry and exit delay times that have been set for your system during installation and record them on the separate sheet provided in this manual An area of protection whose violation causes a trouble indication during the disarmed DAY mode keypad beeps rapidly and an alarm during the armed NIGHT mode 49 UL NOTICE This is a GRADE A system FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC Part 15 STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use The FCC requires the following statement for your information This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that
22. ange a user s authority level that user must first be deleted then added again A user can only be DELETED or CHANGED from within the partition he is assigned User numbers must be entered as 2 digit entries Single digit user numbers must be preceded by a 0 example 03 04 etc Security codes are entered as 4 digit numbers Before assigning a security code be sure it does not conflict with any DURESS code or other user code Note When adding changing or deleting users all other alpha keypads in that partition will display User Edit Mode Please Stand By and key depressions except Panic at those keypads will be ignored Panic key depressions will cause an alarm and terminate user entry You can exit any of the user edit modes described on the following pages at any time by doing the following 1 Press either or or don t press any key for 10 seconds 28 SECURITY CODES amp AUTHORITY LEVELS To Add a User NOTE Adding deleting security codes can only be done from an alpha keypad t Refer to the 84 Command section for setting usage counter for limited use users IMPORTANT Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know e g bypassing protection zones CODE 1 Enter Master or Manager code and press the 8 key Enter the new user s 2 digit User Number 02 69 Enter 4 digit security code
23. any other fluid on the units Do not paint over smoke detectors or wireless transmitters 45 QUICK GUIDE TO FA1220CV SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press To view faulted zones when system not ready Display All Press and hold Displays all aloha descriptors programmed by installer Descriptors for 5 seconds Arm System Enter code Arms system in mode selected Press arming key desired AWAY STAY INSTANT MAXIMUM Disarm System Enter code Disarms system and silences alarms Press OFF 1 Exits Test mode unbypasses previously bypassed zones Bypass zones Enter code Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not Press BYPASS 6 cause an alarm if violated Enter zone numbers to be bypassed use 2 digit entries Quick Bypass Enter code Bypasses all faulted zones automatically Press BYPASS 6 Chime Mode Enter code Keypad will sound if doors Press CHIME 9 or windows are violated while system disarmed Test Mode Enter code Sounds alarm sounder and allows sensors to be tested Press TEST 5 No reports are sent to the central station View Messages Press and hold 0 for at least Message from central station will appear 5 seconds View User Enter user s code Displays partitions amp authority Capabilities Press levels assigned to the user Limited Use User Enter your code 8 4 Master or manager level codes only
24. ay otherwise move freely throughout the premises Late arrivals can enter through the entrance door without causing an alarm but they must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section STAY 1 Enter your security code and press 3 2 BRRED 6709 The keypad will beep three times and will display the armed ZONE BYPASSED message Note ZONE BYPASSED in this display simply indicates that the interior zones of protection are not armed when using STAY mode 17 Using the 7 INSTANT Key ARMING PERIMETER ONLY With Entry Delay OFF Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door When armed in INSTANT mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises The alarm will also sound immediately if anyone opens the entrance door Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section INSTANT 1 Enter your security code and press 7 2 ARMED INSTANT The keypad will beep three times and will display the armed ZONE BYPASSED message Note ZONE BYPASSED in this display simply indicates that the interior zones of protection are not armed when using STAY mode 18 Using the 2 AWAY Key ARMING ALL PROTECTION
25. cannot bypass zones of protection Can arm the system in assigned partitions but cannot disarm the system unless the system was armed with this code Typically assigned to someone who has a need to arm disarm the system only at certain times such as a babysitter Can arm and disarm the system but also sends a silent panic alarm to the central station if that service is connected Can arm and disarm the system but only for a predetermined number of times after which this code automatically expires The actual usage count is set by using the 84 command discussed later in this section To view your authority level and system capabilities alpha keypads only 1 Enter your security code The alpha keypad will display the partition s that you are authorized to operate and your user number and authority level in each partition 27 SECURITY CODES amp AUTHORITY LEVELS General Rules on Authority Levels and Changes To Exit User Edit Mode A user may not delete or change the user code of the SAME or HIGHER authority than which he is assigned A master manager may only ADD users to a LOWER authority level A master manager may assign access codes only to those partitions to which the user adding the code has access ex a user with access to only partition 1 cannot assign codes in partition 2 The only way to assign a user s authority level is by using the Add A User procedure To ch
26. ction for additional information Your system s sensing devices have been assigned to various Zones For example the sensing device on your Entry Exit door may have been assigned to zone 01 sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02 and so on These numbers will appear on the display along with an alpha descriptor for that zone if programmed and using analpha keypad when an alarm or trouble condition occurs Burglary Protection Fire Protection SYSTEM OVERVIEW The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or armed before it will sense burglary alarm conditions When the system is armed faulting one or more protection zones causes an alarm to sound and can allow the central station to listen in to activity at the premises if your system is so equipped Your system provides four modes of burglary protection STAY AWAY INSTANT and MAXIMUM and allows you to BYPASS selected zones of protection while leaving the rest of the system armed The system also provides a CHIME mode for alerting users to the opening and closing of doors and windows while the system is disarmed The following table lists the different arming modes and the results of each Arming Features For Each Arming Mode Mode Exit Delay Entry Delay Perimeter Armed Interior Armed AWAY oys ys Ye Ye STAY INSTANT MAXIMUM Yes o Yes Yes The fire
27. d and repeat step 1 above to clear the Memory of Alarm and restore the Ready message display If the Ready message will not display go to the displayed zone and remedy the fault close windows etc If the fault cannot be remedied notify the alarm agency If the system was armed when the alarm occurred repeat step 1 twice once to disarm the system a second time to clear the display 21 USING THE KEYSWITCH General Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming A red and green light on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as follows Green Light Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed no open zones If the system is disarmed and the green light is off it indicates the system is not ready one or more zones are open Red Light Lights when system is armed or memory of alarm exists Lit Steady System is armed in AWAY mode Slow Flashing System is armed in STAY mode Rapid Flashing Memory of alarm indicating an alarm has GREEN isis occurred Arming To arm in the AWAY mode turn the key to the right for 1 lt second and release Keypads will beep twice and the red light will stay on steady To arm in the STAY mode turn the key to the right and hold for longer than 5 seconds then release Keypads will beep three times and the red light will flash slowly Disarming To disarm the system turn the key to the right and release If a
28. d down 0 key for 5 seconds The message could take up to four screens to display all the information available 24 Using Panic Keys PANIC KEYS FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND OR AUDIBLE ALARMS Your system may have been programmed to use special key combinations to manually activate panic functions The functions that might be programmed are Silent Emergency Audible Emergency Personal Emergency and Fire See your installer for the function s that may have been programmed for your system Active Panic Functions your installer should note which function s is active in your system Keys Zone Function tanix 95 May not be present on your keypad s To use a paired key panic function simply press both keys of the assigned pair at the same time If your keypad s have lettered keys for panic functions press the designated key and hold down for at least 2 seconds to activate the panic function 25 A silent emergency will send silent alarm signal to the central station but there will be no audible alarms or visual displays An audible emergency will send an emergency message to the central station if connected and will sound a loud steady alarm at your keypad and at any external sounders that may be connected ALARM plus a zone number would also be displayed A personal emergency alarm will send an emergency message to the central station if connected and will
29. eck conditions press any key 1 CHECK accompanied by a display of CALL SERVICE indicates that a problem exists with the system that eliminates some of the protection CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY CHECK accompanied by a display of one or more zone descriptors indicates that a problem exists with those zone s First determine if the zone s displayed are intact and make them so if they are not If the problem has been corrected the display of the zone descriptor s and CHECK should disappear after entering your security code OFF If not key another OFF sequence Code plus OFF to clear the display If the display persists CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY COMM FAILURE at the Keypad indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone communication portion of your system CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY SYSTEM LO BAT accompanied by a once per minute beeping at the keypad indicates that a low system battery condition exists CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY LO BAT and a zone descriptor accompanied by a once per minute beeping at the keypad indicates that a low battery condition exists in the wireless transmitter displayed CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY MODEM COMM indicates that the control is on line with the central station s remote computer The control will not operate while on line No action is necessary 239 Power Failure Non Alpha Keypad Displays TROUBLE CONDITIONS If the POWER indicator is off
30. ection for more information about the duress code When an alarm condition occurs the keypad displays the number s of the zone s that caused the alarm and displays the type of alarm ex FIRE ALARM It remains displayed until it is cleared by disarming the system see DISARMING THE SYSTEM section later in this manual The system can store a string of up to 16 keystrokes which you can activate anytime by pressing the D key This feature can make it easy to perform a complicated procedure such as going to another partition to bypass a zone or it can simplify an everyday repeated procedure Refer to the SPEED KEY section for procedures Phone Access amp Voice Response Capability Access Door Control Self Help Feature SYSTEM OVERVIEW Your system may include a phone module that permits you to access the system via a TouchTone phone either on premises or by call in when away The phone access feature enables you to hear synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the security system and allows you to arm and disarm the system and perform most commands via the telephone just as you would from the keypad with voice confirmation provided after each command entry Complete information regarding the use of this feature is provided separately with the phone module Your system may be set up such that a locked access door such as in a lobby can be unlocked using a keypad command Ask your installer if you
31. en burglary portion of the system is not ready for arming due to open protection zones The burglary system is ready to be armed Appears when AC power has been cut off System is operating on backup battery power Appears when AC power is present Appears when the CHIME feature is activated Low battery condition in a wireless sensor if ID number displayed or low system battery if no ID number displayed Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed also appears during a fire alarm or audible emergency alarm Accompanied by the protection zone ID in alarm Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or if a fault is detected in a FIRE zone at any time or in a DAY NIGHT burglary zone during a disarmed period Accompanied by a display of zone number in trouble This also appears if the cover of certain wireless transmitters are removed Appears when a fire alarm is present Accompanied by a display of the zone in alarm AWAY NO AC BYPASS READY ALARM STAY CHIME BAT FIRE CHECK INSTANT LL 8 ABOUT THE KEYPADS Keypads With Flip Down Key Covers Are Shown With Cover Removed DISARMED 5555 READY TO ARM cmi READY OFF AWAY STAY 1 2 MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS OOO INSTANT CODE CHIME C C CO E READY gt First Alert Professional FA550KP ALPHA KEYPAD First Alert AWAY
32. er REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following jacks An RJ31X is used to connect this equipment to the telephone network The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENS contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact the manufacturer for repair and warranty information If
33. er is already in use 9 N9 5 and will prompt whether or not this is a new user Enter 0 to change the user s code to the code entered in step 2 USER G2 CHANGED The system confirms that the change is allowed based on SUCCESSFULLY authorization level and if so puts the new code into effect Note that if changing one s own code the system will prompt for the new code to be reentered This prevents accidentally changing a high level code CODE To Delete a User 1 Enter the Master or Manager code and press the key User Number to be deleted 2 Enter the same Master or Manager code again OK TOGELETE The system will recognize that the user number is already in use g ND 1 UES and will prompt to confirm that it should be deleted Press 0 NO im or 1 YES LGERCDDE If yes that user s code is removed from all partitions to which it DELETED was assigned and all authority levels and other information about that user is deleted Note that a user can only be deleted from the partition in which it was first assigned and can only be deleted by a user with a higher authority level A User s security code cannot be deleted by oneself 21 ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS GOTO Command and Global Arming To Access Another Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes and will show only that Partition partition s information But if the user is authorized an alpha keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functi
34. h allows movement within your house without causing an alarm Late arrivals can enter through an entry delay zone without causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time expires TEST KEY Tests the system and alarm sounder if disarmed BYPASS KEY Temporarily removes individual protec tion zones from being monitored by the system Displays previously bypassed protection zones 7 10 11 12 13 10 CHIME KEY Turns CHIME mode on amp off When on any entry through a protected delay or perimeter zone while the system is disarmed will cause a tone to sound at the Keypad s KEY Permits ARMING of the system without use of a security code Quick Arm if programmed KEYS 0 9 Used to enter individual security access code s CODE KEY Allows the entry of additional user codes that can be given to other users of the system READY KEY When depressed prior to arming the system the keypad will display all open protection zones within the keypad s home partition This key is also used to display all zone descriptors that have been programmed for your system by holding the key down for at least 5 seconds INSTANT KEY Arms in manner similar to STAY mode but turns off the entry delay period offering greater security while inside and not expecting any late arrivals An alarm will occur immediately u
35. have this feature To unlock the door Enter your security code and press 0 The door unlocks for 2 seconds Abbreviated user s instructions are built into the system and can be easily viewed on the alpha keypad s display screen This feature can prove particularly useful if this manual is not conveniently accessible when you need to perform a system procedure with which you are not familiar To view the abbreviated instructions Simply press and hold down the function key of interest until the description starts to appear about 5 seconds and then release it Refer to the FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD section for descriptions of each key function General IMPORTANT If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises it indicates that an alarm has occurred during your absence LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location The Alpha Keypad The Fixed Word Keypad ABOUT THE KEYPADS Your keypads allow you to control all system functions The keypads feature a telephone style digital keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display LCD which shows the nature and location of all occurrences Keypad display backlighting is programmable to always stay on or to light only when a key is pressed then turn off within a minute The keypads also feature a built in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles It will also beep during certain system functions such as during entry exit delay times
36. he desired key 0 or 1 ENTER 0 RECENT 1 COMPLETE 3 Select the partition 0 2 Enter the partition number for the partition whose events are to be displayed Entering 0 NO will display all partitions events SCAN LOG BY PART 0 1 2 PART 25 FA1220CV EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES continued 4 Use the 3 amp 1 keys for next and previous categories respectively to display the categories of events Press 8 to select a category and display the first event Press 8 again for each subsequent event Shows burglary alarm occurred in zone 3 of partition 1 P1 at 12 02AM on January 1 P101 01 12 02AM BURGLARY C03 Typical Event Log Display After the last event has been displayed the END OF EVENT LOG message appears for a few seconds then the system automatically displays the RECENT COMPLETE mode select screen again see step 2 5 To EXIT the Event Log Press at any time ALARM EVENT LOG TYPE CCC UUU Any or all of the following categories may be active Check with your installer ALARM EVENT LOG Displays time and date for zones that have either caused an alarm or have been restored in the selected partition CHECK EVENT LOG Displays time and date for zones that have caused a trouble or supervisory condition in the selected partition BYPASS EVENT LOG Displays time and date for zones that have been bypassed in the partition OPEN EVENT LOG Displays time date and u
37. l not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the Installation Instructions or User s Manual Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS In the event of telephone operational problems disconnect the control by removing the plug from the RJ31X CA38A in Canada telephone wall jack We recommend that your certified installer demonstrate disconnecting the phones on installation of the system Do not disconnect the phone connection inside the control communicator Doing so will result in the loss of your phone lines If the regular phone works correctly after the control communicator has been disconnected from the phone lines the control communicator has a problem and should be returned for repair If upon disconnection of the control communicator there is still a problem on the line notify the telephone company that they have a problem and request prompt repair service The user may not under any circumstances in or out of warranty attempt any service or repairs to the system It must be returned to the factory or an authorized service agency for all repairs 50 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC Part 68 NOTICE This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the front cover of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence numb
38. l station of your situation if that service has been provided The duress code is pre assigned by the installer during installation authority level 6 Important This code is useful only when the system is connected to a central station Note that if Quick Arming was programmed by the installer the key can be pressed place of the security code when arming the system The security code must always be used to disarm the system however Note that Operator C cannot disarm the system if the system was armed by quick arm 26 SECURITY CODES amp AUTHORITY LEVELS Authority Levels Authority levels define the system functions a particular user can perform Depending on your authority there are certain system functions you may be prohibited from performing There are seven authority levels each having certain system restrictions Level 1 Master Level 2 Manager Level 3 Operator A Level 4 Operator B Level 5 Operator C Level 6 Duress Level 7 Limited Use Can perform all system functions in assigned partitions and can add delete or change Manager and Operator level users Master codes are added by the Installer Can also change own code Can perform system functions in assigned partitions and can add delete or change Operator level users Can also change own code Can perform system functions in assigned partitions but cannot add or delete other users Same as Operator A except Operator B
39. lose each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps The identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the display Walk in front of any interior motion detectors if used and listen for three beeps as movement is detected The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated NOTE Wireless motion detectors activate only once in a 3 1 2 minute period to conserve battery life Follow the manufacturer s instructions to test all smoke detectors to ensure that all are functioning properly The identification of each detector or the zone number of the zone assigned to the detector should appear on the display when each is activated When all protection points have been checked there should be no zone identification numbers displayed If a problem is experienced with any protection point no confirming sounds no display CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY Turn off Test mode by entering the security code and pressing the OFF key 38 Typical Check Displays Note that zone numbers 87 88 91 97 and 98 represent problems with system components which are not user serviceable CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY Not all systems employ wireless transmitters TROUBLE CONDITIONS The word CHECK on the keypad s display accompanied by a rapid beeping at the keypad indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system To silence the beeping sound for ch
40. n alarm has occurred the red light will be flashing rapidly memory of alarm 22 CHIME MODE Using the 9 Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is disarmed by using CHIME mode When activated the Not Ready message is displayed and three tones sound at the Keypad whenever a protected perimeter door or window is opened Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points Note that Chime mode can be activated and de activated only when the system is disarmed CHIME 1 To turn Chime Mode on enter the security code and press 9 The CHIME MODE ON message will appear for about two seconds then disappear To display this message again to determine whether chime mode is on or off simply press and hold down the CHIME key for 5 seconds Key CHIME 2 To turn Chime Mode off enter the security code and press 9 again CHIME MODE DEF The CHIME MODE OFF message will appear for about two seconds then disappear To display this message again to determine whether chime mode is on or off simply press and hold down the CHIME key for 5 seconds 23 VIEWING CENTRAL STATION MESSAGES General Users of the system may periodically receive messages on their display screens from their Information monitoring agency or installer When a message is waiting to be viewed the message shown below will appear MESSAGE PRESS 0 FOR 5 SECS 1 Press and hol
41. o arm READY message 15 Typical bypass message BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Quick Bypass Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open faulted zones without having to enter zone numbers individually Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system Note All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence security code plus OFF is performed To use the Quick Bypass feature BYPASS 1 Enter your security code and press 6 then press EN 2 BYPASS GTERONT In a few moments all open zones will be displayed along with the UPSTAIRS BEDRODR word BYPASS Wait for these zones to be displayed before arming Arming the system before bypassed zones are displayed Typical bypass message eliminates all bypasses 3 Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the sap Peu ready to arm message Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed Displaying For determining what zones have been previously bypassed Bypassed Zones BYPASS 1 Enter your security code and press 6 2 Wait for all bypassed zones to be sequentially displayed 16 Using the 3 STAY key ARMING PERIMETER ONLY With Entry Delay ON Use this key when you are staying home but might expect someone to use the entrance door later When armed in STAY mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened but you m
42. on zone will be displayed if the IS IN CHIME MODE key is pressed c ENTRY WARNING c DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR is displayed RAPID BEEPIN a TROUBLE HECK displayed Descriptor of troubled protection zone Is displayed Keypad only b AC POWER LOSS ALERT b AC LOSS displayed may alternate with other displays that may be present c MEMORY OF ALARM c FIRE or ALARM is displayed descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed L UR 15 displayed Exceeding the Keypad only delay time without disarming causes alarm b EXIT DELAY WARNING b ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed along with You May if programmed Exit Now f bell is used as external sounder fire alarm is pulsed ring burglary audible emergency is steady ring Entry warning may consist of three short beeps or slow continuous beeping as programmed by your installer Loss of system battery power is not indicated or annunciated by the keypad warnings are for loss of AC power only 48 GLOSSARY The following glossary of terms are used throughout the manual ARM DISARM KEYPAD ZONE PARTITION BYPASS DELAY ZONE DAY NIGHT ZONE Armed simply means that the burglary portion of your system is turned ON and is in a state of readiness Disarmed means that the burglary system is turned OFF and must be rearmed to become operational However even in a disarmed state emergency and fire portions of your system are still operation
43. ons in the other partition by using the GOTO command Note that only those partitions authorized and programmed by the installer can be accessed in this manner To GOTO another partition using an alpha keypad READY 1 Enter your security code then press partition number 0 2 Entering partition number 0 will return the keypad to its original partition 2 LOG DNTO ARARA The keypad will remain in the new partition until directed to go to PORT X COMPLETE another partition or until 2 minutes has elapsed with no keypad activity AAAA alpha descriptor if programmed by the installer X partition number Global Arming The Global Arming option may have been programmed for use by some users If Global Arming was enabled for use with your security code an alpha keypad prompt message will appear after pressing one of the arming function keys STAY INSTANT AWAY MAXIMUM OFF Follow the keypad prompts to continue arming the system See your installer for detailed instructions on the use of this feature If global arming does not apply to your security code use the procedures described in the following pages 32 General Information Defining NOTE Defining and using speed keys requires an alpha keypad Executing D Speed Key Macros The D key can activate a string of up to 16 keystrokes These keystrokes are known as a macro and are stored in the system s memory Typical Speed Key f
44. operating power for the system has stopped and is inoperative CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY If the POWER indicator is on but the message AC LOSS is displayed the keypad is operating on battery power only If only some lights are out on the premises check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY if AC power cannot be restored The following displays will appear on non alpha keypads when the associated trouble condition previously described is present 97 CALL SERVICE 98 CALL SERVICE FC COMM FAILURE BAT SYSTEM LO BAT if no zone number or LO BAT if zone number shows CC MODEM COMM NO AC AC LOSS SERVICING INFORMATION Your local First Alert Professional dealer is the person best qualified to service your alarm system Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable Your local First Alert Professional dealer is Name Address Phone 40 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IF INSTALLED General In Case Of Fire Alarm Silencing A Fire Alarm Your fire alarm system if installed is on 24 hours a day providing continuous protection In the event of an emergency the installed smoke and or heat detectors will automatically send signals to your Control Communicator triggering a loud interrupted sound from the keypad An interrupted sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders A FIRE message will appear at your keypad and remain
45. ows and other protection zones must be READY Key closed or bypassed see BYPASSING section Otherwise the keypad will display a Not Ready message Pressing the READY key will display all zones that are faulted making it easier for you to secure any open zones To show faulted zones Note Some keypads light a green LED when the system TOSHGW FAULTS is ready If not lit the system is not ready to be armed READY 1 Do not enter security code but simply press FAULT 05 FRONT UPSTAIRS BEDROOn Typical fault display 2 DISARMED Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming the system READY TOARN The Ready message will be displayed t when all protection zones have been either closed or bypassed NOTE All or part of this message may be replaced by a customized message programmed by the installer Bear this in mind whenever the instructions indicate that the DISARMED or READY message will be displayed 13 DISPLAYING ALL ZONE DESCRIPTORS Using the READY Key The Alpha and 2 Way Voice Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that are programmed in your system The abbreviated instructions for the READY key will appear first followed by the zone descriptors Displaying all descriptors is useful when you need to know the zone number of a particular zone as when bypassing zones The Disarmed Ready to arm message must be displayed before zone descrip
46. pad press to continue The ENTER DEVICE NO prompt will appear From a telephone keypad enter 00 to exit or enter the next relay number to be programmed The current on off state of that relay will be annunciated as described above Alternatively if 6 seconds elapses with no key depression the voice module will annunciate the ENTER DEVICE CODE NOW message 34 1220 EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES General Information The system has the ability to record various events in a history log wherein each event is recorded in one of five categories listed on other side with the time and date of its occurrence The Event Log holds up to 100 events with the oldest event being replaced by the logging of any new event after the log is full Using an alpha keypad the Event Log can be viewed one category ata time or can display all events regardless of category ALL EVENT LOG The system also allows selection of displaying the COMPLETE log or only those events occurring since the last installer service RECENT In addition events in the other partition can be viewed by users authorized to access that partition Note that events are displayed in chronological order from most recent to oldest To Display The Event Log 1 Enter CODE 6 0 2 Select the display mode RECENT Displays only those events occurring since last installer service COMPLETE Displays complete event log up to 100 events Press t
47. peed key sequence as its designated function only usually installer functions 33 USING 70 RELAY MENU MODE General Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices be turned on or off by Information using the 70 command from either a keypad or a telephone keypad if phone module is used Ask your installer if this has been done in your system NOTE Using 70 Menu To activate relays from a keypad enter 4 digit security code 7 0 Follow the keypad Mode requires an alpha prompts described below keypad To activate relays using the telephone if phone module is used first dial the 2 digit phone access code When the system acknowledges the access enter the 4 digit security code 7 0 The following prompts voice responses will begin ENTER DEVICE NO Voice ENTER DEVICE CODE NOW 00 QUIT 01 Enter the 2 digit number of the device to be activated Note that if an invalid number is entered the system will simply ask you to reenter the number NY DEVICE IS OFF Voice voice descriptor DEVICE nn ON OFF FOR voice descriptor ON HIT 0 1 ON ENTER 1 FOR voice descriptor OFF ENTER 0 Press 0 or 1 to turn the device off or on respectively nn represents the 2 digit device number and voice descriptor is the relay voice descriptor programmed by the installer MY DEVICE IS OFF Voice voice descriptor DEVICE nn ON OFF TO EXIT ENTER 00 NOW HIT THE KEY From a key
48. pon opening any perimeter protection point including entry delay zones MAXIMUM KEY Arms in manner similar to AWAY mode but eliminates the entry delay period thus providing maximum protection An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any protection point including entry delay zones 14 15 16 POWER READY INDICATOR GREEN On some keypads this lights when primary power is on If off system is operating on its backup battery power CALL YOUR INSTALLER IMMEDIATELY On other types of keypads lit indicates system is ready to be armed while unlit indicates system not ready ARMED INDICATOR RED Lit when the system has been armed STAY AWAY INSTANT or MAXIMUM INTERNAL SOUNDER Source of audible internal warning and confirmation sounds as well as alarms see Summary of Audible Notifications NOTE Unless stated otherwise most procedures in this manual apply to all keypad types and styles IMPORTANT When using the keypad to enter codes and commands sequential key depressions must be made within 3 seconds of one another If 3 seconds elapses without a key depression the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning 41 17 A B C PANIC KEYS Refer to the PANIC KEYS section for descriptions of these keys 18 SPEED KEY D The D key can be used to activate a pre programmed string of up 16 keystrokes known as a macro
49. prompt Defined sequence automatically begins Refer to SPEED KEY section for details on defining sequences Relay Menu Mode Enter code 7 0 Follow the prompts displayed Self Help Press and hold any function key for at least 5 seconds Will display abbreviated instructions for the key pressed 47 SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY OUD INTERRUP ALARM is displayed descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed LOUD CONTINUOUS BURGLARY AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed descriptor of zone in alarm is also displayed ONE SHORT BEEP ARM is displayed not repeated b SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT b The number and descriptor of the open rotection zone is displayed Keypad only WITH AN OPEN ZONE c BYPASS VERIFY c Numbers and descriptors of the bypassed protection zones are displayed One beep is heard for each zone displayed Subsequently the following is displayed DISARMED BYPASS Ready to Arm ON HORT BEEP Opened Zone identifications will appear once every 15 seconds Keypad only ONE BEEP every 60 sec OW BA RY AT A TRANSM R O BAT displayed with description of transmitter Keypad only TWO SHORT BEEP ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed Red ARMED indicator is Keypad only lit HORT BEEP TAY OR INSTANT Keypad only is displayed Red ARMED indicator is lit b ZONE OPENED WHILE SYSTEM b CHIME displayed descriptor of open protecti
50. protection portion of your security system if used is always on and sounds an alarm if a fire condition is detected and allows the central station to listen in to activity at the premises if your system is so equipped Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important information concerning fire protection smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from your house Alarms Emergency Panic Alarms amp Duress Code Memory of Alarm Speed Key Macros SYSTEM OVERVIEW When an alarm occurs both the keypad and external sounders will sound and the keypad displays the zone s causing the alarm If your system is connected to a central monitoring station an alarm message is sent To stop the alarm sounding simply disarm the system Your system can provide special emergency key functions programmed by your installer and referred to as panic keys These keys allow you to manually send silent or audible alarms or sound fire alarms Your system may also include one or more wireless pushbutton panic transmitters Refer to the PANIC KEYS section later in this manual for more information about panic alarms A special duress code may also have been programmed You can use this code in place of your usual security code to arm or disarm the system while under threat The system acts normally but sends a silent alarm message to the central station alerting them to your situation Refer to the SECURITY CODES amp AUTHORITY LEVELS s
51. recommended by the National Fire Protection Association 1 Plan on your detector or your interior and or exterior sounders warning all oc cupants Determine two means of escape from each room One path of escape should lead to the door that permits normal exit from the building The other may be a window should your path be unpassable Station an escape ladder at such windows if there is a long drop to the ground Sketch a floor plan of the building Show windows doors stairs and rooftops that can be used to escape Indicate escape routes for each room Keep these routes free from obstruction and post copies of the escape routes in every room Assure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep This will prevent deadly smoke from entering while you escape Try the door If the door is hot check your alternate escape route If the door is cool open it cautiously Be prepared to slam the door if smoke or heat rushes in Crawl in the smoke Escape quickly don t panic Establish a common meeting place outdoors away from your house where everyone can meet and then take steps to contact the authorities and account for those missing Choose someone to assure that nobody returns to the house many die going back 43 Taking Care of Your System Replacing Batteries in Wireless Sensors Wireless sensors may not have been used in your security system MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM
52. s de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications Le minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communications Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement Dans certains cas les fils int rieurs de l entreprise utilis s pour un service individuel la ligne unique peuvent tre prolong s au moyen d un dispositif homologu de raccordement cordon prolongateur t l phonique interne L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp chet pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Actuellement les entreprises de t l communications ne permettent pas que l on raccorde leur mat riel aux prises d abonn s sauf dans les cas precis pr vus par les tarifs particuliers de ces entreprises Les r parations du mat riel homologu doivent tre effectu es pas un centre d entretien canadien autoris d sign par le fournisseur La compagnie de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer q
53. s of certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system If present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution User should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100 AVIS L tiquette du minist re des Communications du Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme certaines norme
54. ser number for each arming and disarming of the system for the partition selected SYSTEM EVENT LOG Displays time and date for system problems such as AC Loss low battery etc regardless of partition ALL EVENT LOG Displays all categories of events in chronological order See your Installer for additional information concerning the event log Typical Category Select Screen 26 Using the 5 TEST Key TESTING THE SYSTEM TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY The TEST key puts your system into Test mode which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation Disarm the system and close all protected windows doors etc READY should be displayed TEST 2 Enter your security code and press the 5 key 3 The external sounder should sound for 3 seconds and then turn off If the sounder does not sound it may be due to dialer communication activity Wait a few minutes and try again If the sounder still does not sound CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY 4 The keypad will sound a single beep every 15 seconds as a reminder that the system is in Test mode Each time a protection zone is faulted opened the keypad should beep three times If the keypad does not sound CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY Note that no alarm reports will be sent to the central monitoring station while the system is in the Test mode Continued 37 Testing Your System 1 TESTING THE SYSTEM Continued Open and c
55. sing devices will not work without power Battery operated devices will not work without batteries with dead batteries or if the batteries are not put in properly Devices powered solely by AC will not work if their AC power supply is cut off for any reason however briefly Signals sent by wireless transmitters may be blocked or reflected by metal before they reach the alarm receiver Even if the signal path has been recently checked during a weekly test blockage can occur if a metal object is moved into the path A user may not be able to reach a panic or emergency button quickly enough While smoke detectors have played a key role in reducing residential fire deaths in the United States they may not activate or provide early warning for a variety of reasons in as many as 35 of all fires according to data published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Some of the reasons smoke detectors used in conjunction with this System may not work are as follows Smoke detectors may have been improperly installed and positioned Smoke detectors may not sense fires that start where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys in walls or roofs or on the other side of closed doors Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or building A second floor detector for example may not sense a first floor or basement fire Moreover smoke detectors have sensing limitations No smoke detector can sense every kind of fire e
56. sound at keypads but not at external bells or sirens ALARM plus a zone number would also be displayed A fire alarm will send a fire alarm message to the central station and will uniquely sound external bells and sirens FIRE plus a zone number would also be displayed SECURITY CODES amp AUTHORITY LEVELS General Information Duress Code Quick Arming At the time of installation you were assigned an authority level and a personal four digit security code known only to you and yours The security code must be entered when arming and disarming the system The authority level defines the system functions that you can perform As an additional safety feature other users that do not have a need to know your code can be assigned different security codes and each user can be given a different authority level Users are identified by user numbers which are assigned when assigning a user s security code All codes can be used interchangeably when performing system functions within the limits of each code s authority level a system armed with one user s code can be disarmed by another user s code with the exception of the Operator C code authority level 5 See AUTHORITY LEVELS section on the following page for detailed information regarding user authority levels This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system under threat When used the system will act normally but can silently notify the centra
57. the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved There are no user serviceable components in this product and all necessary repairs must be made by the manufacturer Other repair methods may invalidate the FCC registration on this product This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs This equipment is hearing aid compatible When programming or making test calls to an emergency number briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call Perform such activities in the off peak hours such as early morning or late evening 51 CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS DOC STATEMENT NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by mean
58. tors can be displayed READY 1 Press the key and hold down for at least 5 seconds zila BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Using the 6 This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally BYPASS K unprotected Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while ey your system is armed All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence security code plus OFF is performed Bypasses are also removed if the arming procedure that follows the bypass command is not successful Note The system will not allow fire or emergency zones keypad panics A B C to be bypassed To bypass zones the system must be disarmed first Your system may include special high security zones If so these zones can be bypassed while the system is armed or disarmed Ask your installer if your system has these zones BYPASS 1 Enter your security code and press 6 2 Enter zone number s for the zones to be bypassed e g 01 02 03 etc Important All single digit numbers must be preceded by a zero for example enter 01 for zone 1 BYPASS OTFRONT When finished the keypad will display the word BYPASS along UPSTAIRS BEOROGH with each bypassed zone number Wait for these zones to be displayed before arming Arming the system before bypassed zones are displayed eliminates all bypasses 4 DISARMED BYPASS Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays ready t
59. ue tous les fils de mise en terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques de r seau de conduites d eau s il y en a soient raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas L indice de charge IC assign chaque dispositif terminal pour viter toute surcharge indique le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut tre raccord un circuit t l phonique boucl utilis par ce dispositif La terminaison du circuit boucl peut tre constitu e de n importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l ensemble des dispositifs ne d passe pas 100 52 WARNING THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency Any alarm system whether commercial or residential is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons For example e e Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm warning device Intrusion detectors e g passive infrared detectors smoke detectors and many other sen
60. unctions include Seldom used but repeatable sequences Arming sequences that involve bypassing certain zones before arming Relay activation sequences Enter your user code D and hold the D key down until the following appears ENTER SPEED KEY D Enter up to 16 keystrokes A speed key sequence can include existing sequence displayed different commands Press the D key to separate different commands For example you may want to perform the following sequence GOTO partition 2 Enter 2 Bypass zones 10 amp 11 Press bypass 6 then the zone numbers 10 amp 11 Arm in maximum mode Press maximum 4 key Return to partition 1 Enter 1 To program this sequence type the following 2 D 61011 D 4 D D D Note that the D key is pressed after the 2 the last 1 and the 4 separating the different commands Press D twice to complete the entry and exit Press and hold down about 2 seconds the D key until the following prompt appears ENTER USER CODE Enter your user code The defined speed key sequence will 0000 begin automatically NOTE When defining speed key sequences do not use the key to represent Quick Arming The System uses the code entered at the prompt to initiate commands in a speed key sequence so quick arm is unnecessary The system interprets the use of the key in a s
61. ut an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance Homeowners property owners and renters should continue to act prudently in protecting themselves and continue to insure their lives and property We continue to develop new and improved protection devices Users of alarm systems owe it to themselves and their loved ones to learn about these developments 54 OWNER S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner s insurance carrier for possible premium credit A GENERAL INFORMATION Insured s Name and Address Insurance Company Policy No FIRST ALERT PROFESSIONAL S FA1220C __ FA1220CV Other Type of Alarm Burglary Fire Both Installed by Serviced by Name Address Address B NOTIFIES Insert B Burglary F Fire Local Sounding Device Police Dept Fire Dept Central Station Name Address Phone C POWERED BY A C With Rechargeable Power Supply D TESTING Quarterly Monthly Weekly continued on other side 55 OWNER S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST cont E SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS Furnace Room Kitchen Basement Living Room F BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS Front Door Basement Door 1st Floor Windows All windows G ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATIO
62. very time In general detectors may not always warn about fires caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials overloaded electrical circuits children playing with matches or arson Depending upon the nature of the fire and or the locations of the smoke detectors the detector even if it operates as anticipated may not provide sufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to prevent injury or death Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can only detect intrusion within the designed ranges as diagrammed in their installation manual Passive Infrared Detectors do not provide volumetric area protection They do create multiple beams of protection and intrusion can only be detected in unobstructed areas covered by those beams They cannot detect motion or intrusion that takes place behind walls ceilings floors closed doors glass partitions glass doors or windows Mechanical tampering masking painting or spraying of any material on the mirrors windows or any part of the optical system can reduce their detection ability Passive Infrared Detectors sense changes in temperature however as the ambient temperature of protected area approaches the temperature range of 90 to 105 F the detection performance can decrease Continued WARNING THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM continued Alarm warning devices such as sirens bells or horns may not

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