Security System Notes
Security System Notes
FUNCTION CODES
PROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS
Y Abort Delay (8) Y Cancel Alarm Y Forced Arming (8)
Y Auto Bypass (8) Y Change Partitions Y Group Bypass (8)
Y Auto Instant Y Chime Y Quick Arm (8)
Y Battery Test Y Communicator Test Y Re Exit
Y Siren Test
(8) These features should not be enabled on UL listed systems.
ZONE DESCRIPTIONS
01 _______________ 09 _______________ 17 _______________
02 _______________ 10 _______________ 18 _______________
03 _______________ 11 _______________ 19 _______________
04 _______________ 12 _______________ 20 _______________
05 _______________ 13 _______________ 21 _______________
06 _______________ 14 _______________ 22 _______________
07 _______________ 15 _______________ 23 _______________
08 _______________ 16 _______________ 24 _______________
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THIS MANUAL IS FURNISHED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR SECURITY
SYSTEM AND BECOME PROFICIENT IN ITS OPERATION. ALL USERS OF
YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM SHOULD READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND PRECAUTIONS IN THIS BOOKLET. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT
IN THE SECURITY SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS BOOKLET
SHOULD BE KEPT IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR THE LIFE OF THE
SECURITY SYSTEM. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THIS
MANUAL YOU SHOULD NOTIFY YOUR INSTALLING COMPANY.
KEEP IN MIND, THE LEVEL OF SECURITY YOU WILL OBTAIN WITH THIS
SYSTEM RELATES SPECIFICALLY WITH TWO MAJOR FACTORS:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Abort Delay: An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central station.
Authority Level: The level of access an individual has when using an alarm
panel.
Central Station: Location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.
Duress Code: An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central
station that indicates the alarm system is being operated under duress.
Forced Arming: An option that allows the system to be turned on (ARMED) with
one or more zones open. A system that is ready to be “force armed” will flash the
ready light. (Note: Those zones that are not ready will not create an alarm.)
Function Code: A Function Code is either a four (4) or six (6) digit code that has
been programmed by the installer to operate a device.
Group Bypass: An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a
single operation.
Master Code: A master arm/disarm code that can program other user codes.
Partitioned System: A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user
or users control each area.
Quick Arm: An option that allows you to turn on (ARM) the security system by
pressing either the [STAY] or [EXIT] key on the keypad control (for ARMING
only) as programmed by the installing company.
User Code: A four (4) or six (6) digit entry used to arm or disarm the system.
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UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTS
Armed Light
The armed light is “on” when the system is armed. The armed light is “off”
when it is disarmed. The armed light will flash when there has been an alarm
during the previous arm cycle.
Bypass Light
The bypass light is “on” when any zone in this keypad’s partition is bypassed.
The zone(s) that is bypassed will also be illuminated. If the bypass light is “off”,
no zones are bypassed.
Cancel Light
The cancel light will flash during an abort delay time. If a code is entered
followed by the [CANCEL] key while this light is flashing, all abortable reports
will stop the communication process. Note: The abort feature must be
enabled. Entering a code followed by the [CANCEL] key during or after an
alarm report to the central station will cause the cancel light to come on. It will
stay on until the central station has received the cancel report. Note: The
cancel feature must be enabled.
Chime Light
The chime light is “on” when the chime feature is “on”; “off” otherwise.
Exit Light
The exit light is “on” during the exit delay. Please note that the light will flash
during the last 10 seconds of the exit delay as a warning that the time is
running out. (The user may want to disarm the system if the exit light is
flashing in order to prevent an alarm. The user may then re-arm the system
and exit before the delay expires.)
Fire Light
A steady fire light means a fire zone has been faulted. A rapidly flashing fire
light means that a fire zone is in a trouble condition.
Instant Light
The instant light is “on” when there is no delay on your entry/exit door(s). Any
time the instant light is “on” and the exit delay has expired, the opening
of an entry/exit door will produce an immediate alarm. The instant light can
be toggled on or off by pressing the [Stay] key while the system is armed.
When the instant light is “off”, the entry/exit door(s) is delayed.
Power Light
The power light is on if the primary power is on. The power light will flash if the
system has a low battery condition.
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Ready Light
The ready light is “on” when the system is ready to arm and “flashes” if ready to
force arm. The ready light is off when the system is not ready to arm because
of a zone(s) being faulted.
Stay Light
The stay light is “on” when the all interior (motion detector) zones are
bypassed.
Zone Light
The zone lights are “off” when everything is normal. A zone light will be “on” if
the zone has been bypassed. If a zone light is “flashing”, that zone is in alarm
or has been faulted. If a zone light is “flashing” rapidly, it means that the zone is
in a trouble condition. Trouble conditions are:
STamper SHardware SLow Battery SLoss of Supervision
(A combination of Alarm/Fault and Tamper/Trouble will produce a rapid
“flashing” light for a short period of time, followed by a slow “flashing” light.)
NOTES: You must hold these keys for 2 seconds to activate these
functions. Your system may not be programmed for these activation keys
(see page 1). You should press these keys only in an emergency situation that
requires response by emergency personnel. If your system is programmed for
these functions, the following reports can be sent.
Fire Key – This key can activate the fire alarm when pressed for two seconds. If
your system is connected to a monitoring center, an emergency report could be
sent to that center.
Auxiliary Emergency Key – This key can activate the auxiliary alarm when
pressed for two seconds. If your system is connected to a monitoring center, an
emergency report could be sent to that center.
Police (Panic/Hold-Up) Key - This key can sound a local audible alarm when
pressed for two seconds. If your system is connected to a monitoring center, an
emergency report could be transmitted to that center. NOTE: Some Panic/Hold-
Up alarms are programmed to be silent at the protected site while reporting an
alarm to the monitoring center. Check with your installing company to determine
how your security system will respond to the Panic/Hold-Up activation.
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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
AWAY is used when the user is away from the premise and wants the interior
protected. Listed below are the steps to arm in the AWAY Mode:
Note: The exit light will flash rapidly for the last 10 seconds of the exit
delay as a warning to the user that the exit time is about to expire. The user
may wish to disarm and rearm the system if more time is needed.
STAY is used when the user is inside the premise and wants protection around
the perimeter. Listed below are the steps to arm in the STAY Mode:
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Step 3 • Press the [STAY] key.
• The stay light will illuminate indicating that all interior zones are
bypassed. (All interior devices will bypass automatically, giving the
user freedom of movement within the interior area.)
• The bypass light will illuminate if any zone(s) are bypassed. If any
zone(s) have been bypassed previously by the user, the light(s)
corresponding to the bypassed zone(s) will illuminate, alerting the
user that a zone(s) may be unprotected and can be faulted without
an alarm.
The Quick Arm feature may be used if it is enabled. Quick Arm will allow the user
to arm the security system in the AWAY mode by pressing the [EXIT] key, or arm
in the STAY mode by pressing the [STAY] key. This feature is used for ARMING
ONLY, and will not disarm the security system. This is ideal for a maid or baby
sitter code, etc.
IMPORTANT
The instant light needs to be off at this time if you plan on re-entering the
building; otherwise you will create an alarm. You may restore an entry
delay by pressing the [STAY] key again.
When you enter the protected area through one of the designated Entry/Exit
doors, the keypad control will sound a continuous tone for the duration of the
entry delay time, or until you enter a valid code. The red armed light will go off
and the tone will stop. The security system is now DISARMED. If a valid code is
not entered before the end of the entry delay, an alarm will occur. (NOTE: If the
red armed light is flashing during the entry delay, the alarm system has
been activated in your absence. Leave the building immediately and call
your alarm company and/or the police from a safe location.)
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CANCEL / ABORT FEATURE (Optional, see page 1)
The cancel light will flash during an abort delay time. If a code is entered
followed by the [CANCEL] key while this light is flashing, all abortable reports will
stop the communication process. Entering a code followed by the [CANCEL] key
during or after an alarm report to the central station will cause the cancel light to
come on. It will stay on until the central station has received the cancel report.
BYPASSING ZONES
If you wish to bypass one or more zones, this must be done while the system is
in the disarmed state. The following steps are used for bypassing zones:
Step 2 Enter user code if required (optional). The bypass light flashes.
Step 3 Enter the digits indicating the zone you wish to bypass. (Example:
Press the [1] key for zone 1, press [1] - [0] - [6] for zone 106.)
Step 5 The corresponding zone light will illuminate indicating the zone has
been bypassed. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other zone(s) that
need to be bypassed.
Step 6 Press the [BYPASS] key again -or- press the [#] key to exit the
Bypass Mode. The bypass light will stop flashing upon exiting the
Bypass Mode.
GROUP BYPASS
By pressing the [BYPASS] key, followed by the [0] key, then the [BYPASS] key
again, all zones that are designated as group bypass zones will be bypassed.
Press the [BYPASS] key again to exit group bypassing.
UNBYPASSING
The door chime is turned on or off by pressing the [CHIME] key while the system
is in the disarmed state. If the chime is on the chime light will be illuminated. If
the chime is off, the chime light will be off. Each press of the [CHIME] key will
toggle the chime feature on/off and produce a momentary ding-dong sound.
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CHANGING USER CODES
Step 1 Your system must be in the Disarmed state to change user codes.
Step 2 Press [7]-[5].
Step 3 Enter a “Master Arm/Disarm Code”.
NOTE: For partitioned systems, someone changing the code of
another person must have access to all or more partitions than
the user being changed.
Step 4 The ready light will flash.
Step 5 Enter the 3-digit “user number”. You must always enter 3 digits,
such as [0] - [0] - [3] for user 3, or [1] - [5] - [2] for user 152.
Step 6 Enter the new four (4) or six (6) digit “user code”.
NOTE: To delete a user code, enter [7]-[7]-[7]-[7] for a 4-digit code,
or [7]-[7]-[7]-[7]-[7]-[7] for a 6-digit code.
Step 7 The ready light will flash indicating you are back at Step 4 above. If
the code is rejected, the sounder will beep 3 times.
Step 8 If another “user code” needs to be programmed, return to Step 5.
Step 9 Press the [#] key while the ready light is flashing to exit the User
Code Programming Mode.
Assign authority levels to users by following the steps below. Assign user codes
before assigning authority levels.
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LIGHT AUTHORITY LEVELS IF LIGHT 8 IS OFF
1 Reserved (Note: Do not change if on.)
2 Arm Only
3 Arm Only After Closing Time
4 Master Arm/Disarm (can program other codes)
5 Arm/Disarm
6 Bypass Zones
7 Open / Close Reporting
If this light is on, this code is programmed as a
8 function code. Do not change! Press [#] - [#] to
exit.
Step 6 Press the [7] key. The ready light will flash. This moves you to the
partition enable. (The user has access in partitions that are
illuminated.)
Step 7 The illuminated numbers indicate each partition where the user has
access. To change any of the partitions where the user has access,
press numbers corresponding to areas where you want to give the
user access or deny access. (Example: If zone light #2 is lit, then
the user is assigned access to partition #2. By pressing the [2] key,
the light will go off, denying access to partition #2. Refer to chart
shown below.
Step 8 When the partitions are assigned, press the [7] key. This returns
you to Step 3 previously mentioned. At this point you may enter
another user number to assign authority level. Repeat Steps 4 - 8
until you have assigned authority levels to all user numbers.
Step 9 Press the [#] key to exit the Assigning Authority Level Program.
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OTHER KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
Step 2 Pressing the [1] key will make the keypad sounder go to higher
tones, pressing the [2] key will make the keypad sounder go to lower
tones.
Step 3 When the desired tone is reached, press the [#] key to set this tone
and exit from the “Adjust Tone” mode.
Step 4 If another key is pressed, the system will remain in the new partition
until no keys have been pressed for 60 seconds.
Step 1 Press [7]-[3]. The zone(s) that created the last alarm will be
displayed on the keypad.
Step 2 The ALARM MEMORY feature will flash those zones that created
alarms and will light steady those zones that were bypassed during
the last alarm.
Step 2 If the siren test is performed, enter a user code to silence the siren.
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RESET FUNCTION
This function is used to reset Smoke Detectors, Zone Troubles, and Zone
Tampers.
Step 3 If the keypad begins beeping, the reset did not execute properly.
Enter your code to silence the keypad. Wait a few minutes and
repeat step 2 to attempt another reset. If the keypad still beeps after
repeated attempts, please contact your installer.
Step 4 Enter the “Month Code”. Must always be two (2) digits.
01 = January 05 = May 09 = September
02 = February 06 = June 10 = October
03 = March 07 = July 11 = November
04 = April 08 = August 12 = December
Step 5 Enter the “Day Code”. Must always be two (2) digits.
Example: The 5th would be entered as [0]–[5].
Step 3 Enter the “hour code” which must be two (2) digits. Note: The clock
is a 24-hour clock. Refer to the following table on page 14.
Step 4 Enter the “minutes code” which must be two (2) digits.
Example: 7 minutes after would be entered [0]–[7].
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Time Hour Code Time Hour Code Time Hour Code
12:00
00 8:00 AM 08 4:00 PM 16
Midnight
1:00 AM 01 9:00 AM 09 5:00 PM 17
2:00 AM 02 10:00 AM 10 6:00 PM 18
3:00 AM 03 11:00 AM 11 7:00 PM 19
4:00 AM 04 12:00 12 8:00 PM 20
5:00 AM 05 1:00 PM 13 9:00 PM 21
6:00 AM 06 2:00 PM 14 10:00 PM 22
7:00 AM 07 3:00 PM 15 11:00 PM 23
A sounder is built into the keypad. If programmed, your system keypad may
sound for any of the following reasons:
The service light will be “on” if the security system requires service. If the service
light is “on”, press the [7] key followed by the [2] key to determine the service
condition. One or more zone lights will illuminate indicating what service(s) is
required. Call your service provider immediately for these problems. Below is a
listing of what each light means in a service condition.
LIGHT PROBLEM
1 SYSTEM FAULT - Press the [1] key. The zone light(s) that is
illuminated corresponds to the system fault(s) below:
1 Over Current Fault 5 Expander Low Battery
2 Siren Trouble 6 Expander Box Tamper
3 Box Tamper 7 Expander Trouble
4 Expander Power 8 Ground Fault
Note: Faults 1 & 2 are global in nature and will affect all
partitions of a multi-partition system. Press the [#] key to return
to the 1 of 8 service lights.
2 ZONE TAMPER - Press the [2] key and the zone light(s) will illuminate
showing the zone(s) that are tampered. Press the [#] key to return to
the 1 of 8 service lights.
3 ZONE LOW BATTERY - Press the [3] key. The zone light(s) will
illuminate showing which zone(s) has a low battery. This only
applies to wireless zones. Press the [#] key to return to the 1 of 8
service lights.
4 ZONE LOSS OF SUPERVISION - Press the [4] key and the zone
light(s) will illuminate showing which zone(s) has loss of supervision.
This only applies to wireless zones. Press [#] key to return to the 1
of 8 service lights.
5 ZONE TROUBLE - Press the [5] key and the zone light(s) will
illuminate showing which zone(s) has a trouble condition. Press the
[#] key to return to the 1 of 8 service lights.
6 TELEPHONE LINE TROUBLE/LINE CUT - This light will illuminate
when there is telephone line trouble or the telephone line has been
cut. Press the [6] key. If LED 6 illuminates, the telephone line has
the trouble. If LED 7 illuminates, the cellular device has the trouble.
The service light will remain lit until the telephone trouble clears and
a user code is entered. Note: This fault is global in nature and
will affect all partitions of a multi-partition system.
7 FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE - This light will illuminate when there is
a failure to communicate between your system and the central
station. Note: This fault is global in nature and will affect all
partitions of a multi-partition system.
8 LOSS OF SYSTEM TIME - This light will illuminate when there has
been a loss of power and your system clock needs to be reset.
Instructions are on page 13. Note: This fault is global in nature
and will affect all partitions of a multi-partition system.
To exit the Service Light Mode - press the [#] key.
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS
Draw up a floor plan of your home. Show windows, doors, stairs, and rooftops
that can be used for escape. Indicate each occupant's escape routes. Always
keep these routes free from obstruction. Determine two means of escape from
each room. One will be the normal exit from the building. The other may be a
window that opens easily. An escape ladder may have to be located near the
window if there is a long drop to the ground below. Set a meeting place outdoors
for a headcount of the building occupants. Practice escape procedures. In a
home, sleep with bedroom door closed; this will increase your escape time. If
you suspect fire, test the door for heat. If you think it is safe, brace your shoulder
against the door and open it cautiously. Be ready to slam the door if smoke or
heat rush in. Practice escaping to the outdoors and meeting in an assigned spot.
Call the Fire Department from a neighbor's phone.
NOTE: After the installation of your Security System has been completed, notify
your local Fire and Police Departments to give them your name and address for
their records. Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of
fire detection equipment in all rooms. This equipment should be installed in
accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72. For
additional information write the National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
The following are examples of evacuation plans. A plan unique to your home or
business should be drawn and memorized by each occupant.
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SYSTEM NOTES
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