N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N SECTION 1 – General Information..........1–1 About the 6270 ................. 1–1 System Features ................1–1 Security..................
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How to Clean the 6270 ..............6–1 Routine Care ..................6–3 SECTION 7 – Troubleshooting............7–1 Troubleshooting ................7–1 Diagnostics ..................7–1 About Diagnostics ................ 7–1 How to Access the Diagnostics ............ 7–1 Performing Diagnostics ..............7–3 LCD Display Test................. 7–3 Audio Test..................
Conventions Used in This Manual N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Before you begin using this manual, it is important that you understand the meaning of the following symbols (icons) and text note.
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N About the 6270 The 6270 is an intuitive, graphical touch-screen keypad that combines security and home control. The 6270 can be used for: Quick and easy security system operation Messages Control of the home environment, including lights and contains provisions for the future control of heating and air-conditioning.
Home screen) when the 6270 cannot communicate with the alarm panel. This may be caused by and incorrect ECP address in the 6270 or because AUI type devices have not been enabled in the panel. While this message is being displayed, you must use the 6270 default code of “4140”...
3. Secure the case back to the mounting surface using four screws (supplied). Prior to attaching the case front to the case back, be sure to wire the 6270 as described in the " Wiring the 6270 " paragraph in this section. 2–1...
Connections diagrams at the back of this guide, or the appropriate Systems Interconnection Diagram provided, and follow the instructions below. The 6270 must be used in conjunction with a second keypad that is powered by the control panel. Use a Listed Class 2 power supply suited for the application.
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SECTION 2: Mounting and Wiring Connect the wires to the 6270 terminal block as follows: 1. The 6270 has holding clips on the case back to hold the case front while you are wiring the unit. Hang the case front on the holding clips as shown in Figure 2.
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4 (Data Out terminal of the 6270 (green wire)). 7. Attach the case front of the 6270 to the case back. Attach the top of the case first, and then press the bottom section inward until it snaps into place securely.
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Front Panel LEDs ARMED READY MESSAGE HOME FUNC PANIC BACK 6270-001-V0 Front Panel LEDs and Buttons 3–1...
ON – Security system is disarmed and ready to arm. OFF – Security system is armed or disarmed but not ready. If disarmed, faults or troubles are present. MESSAGE FLASHING – The 6270 contains message(s) for the User OFF – No messages. Front Panel Buttons BUTTON...
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Programming the Control Panel The 6270 will not be fully operational unless its address in the control panel has been enabled for an alpha console, AUI type device, and assigned to a partition (where applicable).
How to Change the ECP Address After enabling addresses in the control panel using an alpha-keypad, power up each 6270 one at a time, and set its address to one of the addresses you enabled in the control panel. If this is a first time power-up of the unit, follow the initialization procedure in this section.
SECTION 4: Initial Setup How to Access the Central Station Screen To Access the “Central Station” screen perform the following: 1. Press the SECURITY button on the “Home” screen. The “Arming” screen is displayed. SCREEN ACTION 2. Press the MORE CHOICES button. The “More Choices”...
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“Advanced Setup” menu screen is displayed. Note: If the top of the screen is displaying ECP Error, the ECP address in the 6270 is not valid for the panel that it is connected to. To change the ECP address in the 6270 when ECP Error is being displayed, enter the 6270 default code of “4140”...
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2. The available ECP addresses are: for residential controls or 1-30 for commercial controls Select the ECP address for this 6270 using the Up/Dn arrows. Press the OK button to accept the address setting or the CANCEL button to maintain the original ECP address.
2. Touch the Lighting button to turn the Lighting option on or off. A checkmark appears in the button with the Lighting option is “ON”. Press the DONE button to accept the setting. The 6270 returns to the "Central Station" menu screen. 4–6...
NIGHT button on the "Arming" screen. Press the Ok button to accept the setting, or press the Cancel button to cancel your selection. In either case the 6270 goes to the "Central Station" menu screen. 4–7...
How to View and Edit Screen Security The Screen Security button displays a screen that lists the various screen classes in the 6270 and lists what level user has been given access to them. To view and/or edit screen security, do the following:...
BACK button to return to the “Central Station” screen. How to View the Panel Configuration The Panel Config button displays a screen that contains the configuration of the panel that the 6270 is connected to. To view the panel configuration, do the following: SCREEN ACTION 1.
Setup allows you to adjust the touch screen contrast and/or adjust the 6270 speaker volume. You may also select the time interval that must pass prior to the 6270 going into screen saver mode (screen goes blank). Additionally, you may enter the User Setup screen, Advanced Setup screen, or Clean Screen (maintenance mode) from the "Setup"...
SLIDE BAR INDICATOR 6270-006-V0 Touch Screen Contrast Control How to Adjust the Volume You may adjust the 6270 speaker volume by pressing your finger on the touch screen slide bar associated with the "Volume" scale and doing the following: If… Then…...
SECTION 4: Initial Setup How to Select Screen Saver Activation Time When the 6270 is not armed and not active, it will automatically go into screen saver mode (display goes blank) after the selected blank display time has expired (unless you select “never”). To select the...
Pressing the Time and Date bar located at the bottom of each 6270 screen displays the Set Time & Date screen. When the time is set it will be stored in the 6270 only. The 6270 will send the time to the control panel every hour. This 1-hour timer starts on 6270 power-up.
Cancel to discard the settings that have been entered. Setting Chime Mode On/Off Operating modes allows you to turn the 6270 chime mode on or off. When the chime mode is selected, a request is sent to the alarm panel requesting that the panel chime the 6270 whenever an entry/exit or perimeter zone is opened.
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Chime Mode on or off. A checkmark appears in the button when the Chime Mode is “ON”. Press the “HOME” or “BACK” button after making your selection. When the 6270 exits the “Operating Modes” screen, your selection is saved. 4–16...
Each user must be assigned a name with a corresponding 4-digit user code in order to gain access to various features and functions. Through the 6270, you may program users to access any and all of the following systems: Fire/Burglary (Security)
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6270 Installation and Setup Guide SCREEN ACTION 2. Press the MORE CHOICES button. The "More Choices" screen is displayed. 3. Press the SETUP button on the "More Choices" screen. The "Setup" screen is displayed. 4. Press the USER SETUP button on the “Setup”...
SECTION 5: User Codes How to Add a User Add a User as follows: SCREEN ACTION 1. To add a user, press the ADD USER button. The "User Authorization" screen is displayed with the instructions "Enter Authorized Code". 2. Enter your Authorized code. The “User Options”...
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6270 Installation and Setup Guide SCREEN ACTION 4. Type in the user name (6 characters max.) and press the OK button. The “User Options” screen is displayed with Enter User Code… displayed. 5. Touch the box next to Enter User Code…...
SECTION 5: User Codes SCREEN ACTION 8. Press the Save button. The system will save the configuration. When the save is complete, the User Setup screen is displayed with the new user’s name shown. How to Delete a User Delete a User as follows: SCREEN ACTION Three selections are available: add a...
6270 Installation and Setup Guide SCREEN ACTION 3. Press the appropriate button. The User Setup screen is displayed. How to Edit a User Edit a User as follows: SCREEN ACTION Three selections are available: add a user, edit a user, or delete a user.
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SECTION 5: User Codes SCREEN ACTION 2. Enter your Authorized code. The “User Options” screen is displayed. Note: The authorized code for deleting, adding, and editing users is dependent upon the alarm panel you are interfacing with. Check your alarm panel Installation and Setup Guide to determine who can delete, add, and edit users.
With the exception of normal cleaning, the 6270 is maintenance free. How to Clean the 6270 IMPORTANT: Do not use an abrasive cleaning agent or abrasive cloth when cleaning the 6270 or damage to the touch screen may occur. Clean the 6270 as follows: 1.
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6270 Installation and Setup Guide SCREEN ACTION 3. Press the SETUP button on the "More Choices" screen. The "Setup" screen is displayed. 4. Press the CLEAN SCREEN button. A pop-up window displaying “Touch Screen will be disabled so that you may wipe the screen clean.
SECTION 6: Maintenance Routine Care Treat the components of the 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.
Diagnostics About Diagnostics A series of diagnostic tests are provided that allows verification of correct operation of the 6270 and its connections to the security system. There are a total of three diagnostic tests. How to Access the Diagnostics To access diagnostics, do the following: 1.
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6270 Installation and Setup Guide SCREEN ACTION 3. Press the SETUP button on the "More Choices" screen. The "Setup" screen is displayed. 4. Press the Advanced Setup button on the "Setup" screen. The Enter Authorized Code: authorization screen is displayed.
SECTION 7: Troubleshooting SCREEN ACTION Performing Diagnostics Select any diagnostic test from the Diagnostics screen by pressing its associated Test button. All or any individual test may be run when you access the Diagnostics screen; however, each test must be performed one at a time.
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6270 Installation and Setup Guide SCREEN ACTION 2. When you press the Yes or No button accordingly, automatically a pop-up "Confirmation Window" is displayed in the center of the screen with an all white background. Within the Confirmation Window the question "Is Screen Background White?"...
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SECTION 7: Troubleshooting SCREEN ACTION 5. When you press the Yes or No button accordingly, the "Diagnostics" screen is displayed with the LCD Display Test results ("Passed" or "Failed") shown in the test status column. Note: If the response was no (the No button is pressed) to any question of this test, when the system is returned to the Diagnostics screen, "Failed"...
6270 Installation and Setup Guide Audio Test Perform the Audio Test as follows: SCREEN ACTION When you press the Test button associated with the Audio Test "Testing.." is displayed in the test status column on the "Diagnostics" screen while beeps sound from the speaker.
SECTION 7: Troubleshooting LED Test Perform the LED Test as follows: SCREEN ACTION 1. When you press the Test button associated with the LED Test, "Testing.." is displayed in the test status column on the "Diagnostics" screen while the 3 LEDs light sequentially, top to bottom (red, green, amber), 5 times.
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6270 Installation and Setup Guide SCREEN ACTION 7–8...
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N About the 6270 ....................1–1 Address Change..................4–2, 4–5 Central Station Screen Accessing .....................
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6270 Installation and Setup Guide Electrical ....................... 8–1 Mechanical....................8–1 System Features....................1–1 System Options Selecting....................... 4–6 Time and Date Set ......................4–14 Time Set ......................4–14 Troubleshooting....................7–1 Diagnostics ....................7–1 Performing Diagnostics................. 7–3 User Adding ......................5–3 Deleting ......................5–5 Editing......................
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USER INTERFACE CONTROL SUPPLEMENTARY TERMINAL STRIP POWER SUPPLY DATA DATA BLACK BLACK GREEN YELLOW 6270-004-V0 Use a Listed Class 2 power supply suited for the application. Summary of Connections...
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24 months from the date stamp control on the product(s) or, for product(s) not having an ADEMCO date stamp, for 12 months from date of original purchase unless the installation instructions or catalog sets forth a shorter period, in which case the shorter period shall apply.