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First Alert FA848C Installation And Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 & & 6HFXULW\6\VWHP ,QVWDOODWLRQDQG6HWXS*XLGH CODE N9938-3 9/00...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU for your purchase of the FA848C Security System. The purpose of this manual is to give you a brief overview of the FA848C control panel, and provide instructions for installing a basic system. First Alert Professional is always available to serve YOU. Our SALES and TECHNICAL SUPPORT staff are available to assist you in every way possible.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wiring Information For Keypads & Other Devices..............2-6 Keypad Addressing ........................2-6 PC Board Mounting ........................ 3-1 Mounting the FA848C PC Board ....................3-1 Mounting the RF Expander Module ................... 3-2 Mounting the Zone Expander Module ..................3-2 System Configurations......................4-1 Partitioning ..........................
  • Page 4 &RQYHQWLRQV8VHGLQ7KLV0DQXDO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Before you begin using this manual, it is important that you understand the meaning of the following symbols (icons) and text note.

  • Page 5: System Features

    • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • System Features The FA848C is a state-of-the-art microprocessor-based control/communicator that provides 3 partitions plus a common partition, and supports both hardwire and wireless zones.

  • Page 6: Special Notes

    For more information on UL Listings, contact Underwriters Laboratories, Progress Department, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook IL 60062. UL Listings The FA848C is the Residential (Household) version of the control panel, and has been Listed by Underwriters Laboratories for the following applications: • UL 1023 Household Burglary •...

  • Page 7: System Wiring Diagram

    GROUND LUG 2.2k 2.2k FA848C-001-V0 IMPORTANT: All control panel wiring should be completed prior to applying power to avoid possible harm to circuits due to electrostatic discharge. SYSTEM STABILIZATION MODE: Upon power-up of the system and after completion of system programming, all the lights on the LED keypads flash momentarily and the LCD keypads display “STANDBY!”...

  • Page 8: Terminal Connections

    Terminal Connections TERMINALS DESCRIPTION 1 & 2 TRANSFORMER: Connect the 16.5VAC 40VA transformer, utilizing 18awg or larger wire at a distance not to exceed 15 feet from the panel, to an unswitched 120VAC outlet. The system can supply up to 1.8 amps of total current. Do not use any other transformer, as this may result in improper operation or damage to the unit.
  • Page 9 500mA at 11.8 - 12.5V for residential applications, or 12.0 - 12.5V for commercial applications, with less than 100 mVPP ripple. The total regulated output capacity of the FA848C includes the power available from these terminals (6 & 4) as well as the power used by the keypads (23 [+] &...
  • Page 10 ZONE INFORMATION (WIRELESS ZONES): Up to 48 wireless zones can be used if the ZR401 Wireless Expansion RF RECEIVER Module is installed. The maximum number of zones (48) includes the 8 basic wired zones, wired zones using the expansion module, and the wireless zones.

  • Page 11: Auxiliary Device Current Draw Worksheet

    TRIGGER/RELAY OUTPUTS: The control panel has four built-in programmable trigger outputs. In addition, up to four XL4705 Relay Modules can be connected, providing 20 additional programmable relay outputs. If the Relay Modules are used (enable modules in Question 17, L2), then built-in triggers 3 and 4 are no longer used as trigger outputs, but serve as clock and data inputs for the relay modules.

  • Page 12: Wiring Information For Keypads & Other Devices

    Wiring Information For Keypads & Other Devices If single or multiple devices are connected to a single 4-wire or 2-wire run ("daisy chained") to the control terminals, determine the current drawn by the unit(s) connected to the single wire run, then refer to the Wiring Run Table below to determine the maximum wire length that can be safely used for each wire size.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Fa848C Pc Board

    • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mounting the FA848C PC Board NOTE: The door of the metal cabinet may be removed to make it easier to install the control panel.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Rf Expander Module

    Tighten screws. ZR401 RF RECEIVER BOARD FA848C-004-V0 Mounting the Zone Expander Module 1. Mount the zone expander board onto the control PC board pins where shown in the diagram below. 2. Connect zone wiring as shown on the wiring diagram earlier in this manual.

  • Page 15: Partitioning

    S E C T I O N 6\VWHP&RQILJXUDWLRQV Partitioning This system provides the ability to arm and disarm up to 3 different areas, known as partitions, plus a common partition, each as if it had its own control. Partitions are used when the user desires to disarm certain areas while leaving other areas armed, or to limit access to certain areas to specific individuals.

  • Page 16: Hardwire Zones And Zone Expansion Module

    Hardwire Zones and Zone Expansion Module Hardwired Zones: Consist of 8 on-board hardwired zones with a plug-in expansion module to allow 8 additional hardwired zones. System options allow for all hardwired zones to be configured as EOL, NC, NO, double balanced, or configured for zone doubling. Standard Mode: Each zone may be programmed as an EOL (2.2k), normally closed or normally open.

  • Page 17: Wireless Transmitters

    1-Zone Recessed Transmitter 5818 Wireless Keypad 5827 Dual-Tech Shock/Glass Break 5849 Glass Break W/ “Flex” Technology 5850 Passive infrared detector 5890 PIR with Pet Immune Feature 5890PI 4-Pack Magnets 5899 NOTE: The FA848C system is not compatible with the ADEMCO bi-directional devices.

  • Page 18: Relay/Trigger Outputs

    Relay/Trigger Outputs The system allows up to 22 programmable outputs. It provides 4 built-in triggers with the option of adding up to four XL4705 Relay Modules (which provides up to 20 relay outputs). If the relay modules are used, built-in triggers 3 and 4 no longer function as triggers but serve as clock and data inputs for the modules.

  • Page 19: Paging/Beeps (Audio Tone Format)

    Paging/Beeps (Audio Tone Format) Summary: Upon certain system events (listed below), the system can send audio tones to one “pager” (phone) number per partition. The data from these tones can be displayed on certain pagers (see format below), or the tones can be listened to on a telephone by the end user (audio tone format). The phone numbers are initially programmed in Questions 4-6, but can be changed by the end user by using the #58 “follow-me”...

  • Page 21: Power Up/System Reset

    5 seconds). Upon system power-up, if the system was previously disarmed, the power-up reset time is approximately 5 seconds. If total system power is lost, upon power restoral, the system returns to its previously armed state. Keypads The FA848C supports the following keypads: FA848C-LED-V0 FA848C-LCD-V0 FALCDKP Alpha Keypad...
  • Page 22 NOTE: Fast Blink = approx. 150mS ON - 150mS OFF Slow Blink = approx. 600mS ON - 600mS OFF Flash = approx. 100mS ON - 900mS OFF Upon entry, the keypad sounder annunciates to warn the user to disarm the system. In addition, the respective zone LED(s) are ON to indicate which zones are violated (e.g., entry door and motion detector).

  • Page 23: Keypad Sounder

    STAY BUTTON The STAY button arms the system, excluding zones programmed as interior zones. This provides exterior protection of the premises while allowing full access throughout the interior. BYPASS BUTTON The BYPASS button is used to temporarily exclude protection to a specific zone(s). INSTANT BUTTON If pressed, the INSTANT button allows arming the system in the INSTANT mode and with the STAY button it enables arming the system in the STAY/INSTANT mode.

  • Page 24: Arming The System

    Arming the System The system can be armed only if all burglary zones are in ready state (not faulted): Indicator FALCDKP FALEDKP LED Lit Ready Ready Display SYSTEM READY TO ARM: Enter any programmed four digit user code. NOTE: The factory default for user #1 is 1234. The ARMED LED will light and the user may exit through an exit/entry zone for the time period programmed as the exit delay.
  • Page 25 Disarming TO DISARM: Enter any valid four-digit user code and the ARM LED will extinguish. If an alarm condition exists or had occurred while the system was armed, the respective zone LED will blink rapidly. This condition is classified as Alarm Memory and can be cleared by entering a valid user code again.

  • Page 26: User Code Programming

    User Code Programming User codes can be entered or modified directly through the keypad. The system supports up to 64 user codes (4 or 6 digits each) with the following applications: USER DEFAULT APPLICATION NUMBER CODE Master User (see note 1) 1234 02 - 49 Normal Users...

  • Page 27: User Deletion

    To Add Or Change Users: [CODE KEY] [MASTER USER CODE] [USER no.] [NEW USER CODE] [AUTHORITY LEVEL] where: [CODE KEY] Press Code button on keypad. Enter 4 or 6-digit* Master User code (user with authority level 1 or 2) [MASTER USER] Enter Desired user number to be programmed (01-64).

  • Page 28: Keypad Emergency Conditions

    Keypad Emergency Conditions The system is capable of transmitting four keypad auxiliary conditions as follows: CONDITION KEYSTROKES CS REPORT ENABLE OPTIONS (aud./silent; arm beeps; relays) submode 2, Question 74, L1- See Question 32, L1, L2 PANIC # & (at the same time) Immediate and unabortable 7 &...
  • Page 29 Enter Hour, Minutes. This question may require a user Set Auto Arm Time # 54 code with the appropriate authority level to set the (LCD Keypad Only) clock. Questions 34-36 Displays the revision level of the system software. Display Version (LCD only) Mode to test keyfobs for low battery.
  • Page 30 In either case, the LCD keypads will display a prompt for each entry. On LED keypads the sounder will beep after each entry. The system will exit this mode either automatically (no keys are pressed), after the last entry (YEAR) or by simply pressing the star ( ) key. NOTE: The system time clock is used for the system test transmission as well as the auto arming function and log.
  • Page 31 should be reported to the CS if auto arming is programmed. Auto arming is not suitable for UL applications. LOSS OF TIME WARNING: If auto-arming has been enabled and no time is defined, a warning will appear on the keypads. This can occur if time (#3 command) has not been entered or if the system has totally lost power (AC &...
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  • Page 33: System Default

    S E C T I O N 6\VWHP3URJUDPPLQJ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The system can be programmed using either of two methods: •...
  • Page 34 INSTALLER MODE 1 (INSTALLER KEYPAD PROGRAMMING) Enters the installer into keypad programming mode, which has 4 submodes (see below). To exit, simply press the STAY key and return to the prior panel status. To change between these submodes, press [∗] [BYPASS] [submode no.]. The LCD display for Installer Mode 1, submodes 1-3 is as follows: Q:xx MX Edit L:yy...
  • Page 35 INSTALLER MODE 4 (SYSTEM LOG VIEW) The system retains history of the past 128 events (alarms, troubles, openings, closings, bypasses, etc.). Upon entry to the system log view, LCD-based keypads show either the events for the entire system, or only the current partition from which the installer code is entered, based on the option programmed in Question 22, L 1.
  • Page 36 INSTALLER MODE 8 (INSTALLER UNATTENDED DOWNLOAD) For UL installations, Installer Unattended Download may NOT be used. The control panel dials (up to 8 times) the telephone number of the CS Downloading Computer without the need to have the operator present. Basically the CS Downloading computer telephone number will be programmed into the callback number (Question 03) and an identification number (same as the account # in the Downloader Software) will be programmed into the Secondary Telephone (question 02).

  • Page 37: Data Entry Via Keypads

    Data Entry Via Keypads This section describes the physical keystrokes necessary to perform keypad programming and how to interpret the data displayed on the LED based keypads and on the LCD keypads during programming operations. NOTE: Actual keypad programming should be performed only after completion of the programming sheet.

  • Page 38: Summary Of System Programming

    Data Entry To alter the value in any location , enter the desired digit and press the [#] key. The [#] key must be pressed after the entry of the desired digit. The system will not accept the digit until the pound (#) key is pressed, therefore if a mistake is made it can be changed.

  • Page 39: Installer Mode 1, Submode 1: System Options

    This section defines the programming questions and the values for each question. You should complete the SYSTEM PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET (insert) before entering data. Installer Mode 1, Submode 1: SYSTEM OPTIONS Enter Installer Programming mode, then press [1] at the submode prompt to enter System Options mode.
  • Page 40 Q 04 PAGER PARTITION 1 TELEPHONE NUMBER Enter the pager number for reports from partition 1, up to 16 digits, (including area code or dialing prefix if necessary). For no pager report enter “A” in L1-L16. Q 05 PAGER PARTITION 2 TELEPHONE NUMBER Enter the pager number for reports form partition 2, up to 16 digits, (including area code or dialing prefix if necessary).
  • Page 41 Q 15 CS DIALER FORMAT AND RECEIVER TYPE This question defines the dialer format and receiver type for primary (CS1) and secondary (CS2) reporting. Enter the digits as follows: Q 15: L1/3 CS1 and CS2 Dialer Format Enter the L1 and L3 digits for the desired dialer format from the table below. L1/L3 CS REPORTING FORMAT...
  • Page 42 QUESTION 16 REPORTING OPTIONS This question defines the reporting options. Q 16: L1 Enter the L1 digit for the desired reporting options from the table below. Report Type Report Stay First to Open Entry Bypass Last to Close Backup Dual Split Disabled Backup: The system first dials central station 1.
  • Page 43 Q 16, L2 – Restore Reporting Enter the digit for the type of restore reports to be sent. Program the actual trouble restore report code in Submode 2, Question 83, L4. Supervision Tamper RF Low Bat. Entry Restore Restore Restore Q 16, L3 CS Dialer Attempts This option selects the number of times the communicator will attempt to dial both CS...
  • Page 44 Q 17 SYSTEM OPTIONS This question defines various system-wide options. Q 17, L1 Enter the L1 digit for the desired options from the table below (note values are from 8-F). No Bell if Fast Zones Double Entry Dial Delay Balanced Zones No Bell if Dial Delay: If selected, bell sounding will not occur until the dialer is activated (bell is delayed by the same amount of time as the dial delay setting).
  • Page 45 Enter the L3 digit for the desired options from the table below. Q 17, L3 Euro Pulse TouchTone U.S. Pulse User Codes Bell 4-digit 6-digit Entry Dialing Dialing Dialing Supervision Dialing Method: Select the type of dialing desired. User Codes 4/6 Digits: The system supports either 4-digit or 6-digit user codes. If this option is selected, the system is set to use 6-digit codes.
  • Page 46 QUESTION 18 OTHER SYSTEM OPTIONS This question defines other system options. Enter the L1 digit for the desired user options from the table below. Q 18, L1 User On- Users 61-64 No Code for Door users Entry Line Duress Door Strike 50-60 User On-Line: Allows Quick Command downloading (#9) while on the telephone with the central station.
  • Page 47 Q 18, L3 Enter the L3 digit from the table below. Pager Supervision Entry Attempts Time (hours) 1 2 3 2 6 18 24 disabled disabled disabled disabled Pager/Beeps Attempts: This sets the number of times the system will send a report to a pager.
  • Page 48 Stay Arms Stay: If enabled, the system will arm in the STAY mode by simply pressing the STAY key (user code not required). Otherwise, the user must press the STAY key followed by the user code to arm in STAY mode. No Fob Auto-Stay: If selected, the auto-stay feature will be disabled when arming from a keyfob (system will arm the system in the mode selected).
  • Page 49 Disable Arming: If selected, the respective partition cannot be armed. See Question 84, L1/L2 for entering a report code that is sent if a user attempts to arm the system after this option has been set. Exit Extends: If selected, reentering the premises during the exit delay time will restart the exit delay timer, allowing someone to exit again without having to disarm, then rearm the system.
  • Page 50 Fob/Keyswitch Ding: If selected, arming from a keyfob or keyswitch causes the bell to ding twice; disarming causes the bell to ding once, provided that arm/disarm bell ding options (see below) are selected. Arm Bell Ding: If selected, the bell dings twice upon arming. Disarm Ding: If selected, the bell dings once upon disarming.
  • Page 51 Phone Fail Enable: If selected, the phone line is monitored once per minute. If it is not detected for 4-8 minutes, a phone fail message will be displayed, and, if the phone fail sounder and/or phone fail bell options (L3) are enabled a sound will occur. Bell Ring Cancel: If selected, the bell will ding upon receiving “cancel”...
  • Page 52 Q 21 DISPLAY OPTIONS This question defines display options. Q 21, L1 Enter the L1 digit from the table below. Armed Display No AC Loss Manual Entry Bypass Fault On Display Bypass Display Entry Limit 3 Armed Bypass Display: If selected, pressing the BYPASS key will scroll bypassed zones while the system is armed.
  • Page 53 Keypad Extinguish: If selected, the keypad display and LEDs will turn off after 1 minute of no key presses. Keyfob Low Battery Display: This option determines whether low-battery messages from keyfobs will be displayed. If selected, display is enabled. Note that even if this display is disabled, keyfob low battery conditions can be checked by using the #56 Quick Command.
  • Page 54 Q 22 LOG OPTIONS This question defines event log options. Enter the L1 digit from the table below. Q 22, L1 Event Log Enable #53 Log Log Zone Log Zone Entry by Part. / All Command Alarms Troubles By Part. / All: If selected, only the events having occurred in the partition in which the keypad is mapped are displayed.
  • Page 55 Q22, L3 Enter the L3 digit for the desired events to be recorded in event log. Log RF Log RF Log Tamper Log Bypass Entry Battery Supervision Q 23 BELL TIMEOUTS burg Fire AC dial ring timeout timeout delay count Q 23, L1/L2 Burglary Bell/Fire Bell Time-Out Enter the L1 and L2 digits for the desired burglary and fire bell timeouts respectively, from the table below.
  • Page 56 Q23, L4 Ring Count Enter the digit for the desired ring count (number of rings before the system picks up the phone line when downloading) from the table below. Entry Ring Count disabled* * if ring count is disabled, the control cannot be accessed remotely (downloading).
  • Page 57 Q 25/26 ENTRY DELAYS 1 and 2 Part. 1 Part. 2 Part. 3 Part. 4 (common) These questions define entry delays 1 and 2 for each partition. Enter the digits from the following table: L1-L4 Entry Delay L1-L4 Entry Delay Entry Seconds Entry...
  • Page 58 Q 28, L4 Pager Enables for Partitions and Follow Me Enable User Enable User Enable User Enable #58 Entry Page Part. 1 Page Part. 2 Page Part. 3 Follow Me Enable User Page Part. 1-3: If selected, the open and/or close events selected in L1-L3 above will be reported to a pager for users in a particular partition.
  • Page 59 For L2 and L4 make selections from the table below (Q31, L2 = 1 & 3 keys; Q31, L4 = 7 & 9 keys; Q32, L2 = * & # keys). L2/L4 Entry Arm Away Arm Stay Pager Alert Arm Away/Stay: Selects the arming mode that the designated soft key will activate. Pager/Audio Tone Alert: If selected, a message will be sent to the pager/audio tone phone number when the designated soft key is pressed.
  • Page 60 NOTE: All auto arm modes will force-arm the system. This means any open zones at the time of auto arming will be bypassed. To report these bypassed zones, program a bypass code in submode 2, Question 80, L1. Q 33, L4 Up and About Enables Up and Up and...
  • Page 61 Enter a relay type from the following table for each relay used. P1 P2 P3 C Relay Type Description Disabled C1 Burg Bell no Bell Test Turns on with the burg bell and turns off when the bell times out or is shut off.
  • Page 62 Q 37 RELAY 1 and 2 TYPES Q 38 RELAY 3 and 4 TYPES Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Q 39 RELAY 5 and 6 TYPES Q 40 RELAY 7 and 8 TYPES Relay 5 Relay 6 Relay 7 Relay 8 Q 41 RELAY 9 and 10 TYPES...
  • Page 63 Q49-52 L2 Enable keypad addresses 1-4. LCD Keypad LCD Keypad LCD Keypad LCD Keypad Entry Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Q49-52 L3 Enable non-LCD keypad addresses 5-8. Non-LCD Non-LCD Non-LCD Non-LCD Entry Address 5 Address 6 Address 7 Address 8 Q49-52 L4 Enable non-LCD keypad addresses 1-4.
  • Page 64 Q 49 KEYPAD MAPPING for PARTITION 1 Q 50 KEYPAD MAPPING for PARTITION 2 LCD Keypads Non-LCD keypads LCD Keypad Non-LCD keypad This question assigns keypads to partition 1. This question assigns keypads to partition 2. Enter the digits from the tables above. Enter the digits from the tables above.
  • Page 65 Q 62 KEYFOB 5 FUNCTIONS Q 63 KEYFOB 5 USER Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Prim. arm Part. User number Q 64 KEYFOB 6 FUNCTIONS Q 65 KEYFOB 6 USER Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Prim.
  • Page 66 Q 72-75 OPEN/CLOSE CENTRAL STATION REPORT DISABLES These questions set the open/close report to central station option for each user. Users are normally enabled for open/close reporting. Selecting the option for a user disables the open/close central station report for that user. See Question 28, L1-L3 for enabling user open/close message to pagers.
  • Page 67 Q72, L3 Users 9-12 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 9 User 10 User 11 User 12 Q72, L4 Users 13-16 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 13 User 14 User 15 User 16 6-35...
  • Page 68 Q 73- OPEN/CLOSE REPORT DISABLES FOR USERS 17-32 17-20 21-24 25-28 29-32 Q 73, L1 Users 17-20 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 17 User 18 User 19 User 20 Q 73, L2 Users 21-24 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 21 User 22 User 23 User 24...
  • Page 69 Q 73, L3 Users 25-28 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 25 User 26 User 27 User 28 Q 73, L4 Users 29-32 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 29 User 30 User 31 User 32 6-37...
  • Page 70 Q 74- OPEN/CLOSE REPORT DISABLES FOR USERS 33-48 33-36 37-40 41-44 45-48 Q 74, L1 Users 33-36 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 33 User 34 User 35 User 36 Q 74, L2 Users 37-40 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 37 User 38 User 39 User 40...
  • Page 71 Q 74, L3 Users 41-44 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 41 User 42 User 43 User 44 Q 74, L4 Users 45-48 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 45 User 46 User 47 User 48 6-39...
  • Page 72 Q 75- OPEN/CLOSE REPORT DISABLES FOR USERS 49-64 49-52 53-56 57-60 61-64 Q75, L1 Users 49-52 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 49 User 50 User 51 User 52 Q75, L2 Users 53-56 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 53 User 54 User 55 User 56 6-40...
  • Page 73 Q75, L3 Users 57-60 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 57 User 58 User 59 User 60 Q75, L4 Users 61-64 Open/Close Report Disable Entry User 61 User 62 User 63 User 64 6-41...

  • Page 74: Submode 2: Zone Programming / Report Codes

    Submode 2: ZONE PROGRAMMING / REPORT CODES Press [∗] [BYPASS] while in Installer Mode 1, then press [2] to enter Zone Programming submode. QUESTION 01-48 ZONE TYPES AND ATTRIBUTES Zone Part./ silent/ stay/chime Type config swing dial delay These questions are used to program zone information. Use the separate Programming Form to enter the actual values for each zone.
  • Page 75 Partition, zone configuration, supervision options Hardwire Loop Entry Partition Type Wireless Supervision Supervise Tamper Partition: Select the partition in which the zone is located. Hardwire Loop Type: If this is a hardwire zone, select the type of loop. This selection does not apply if double-balanced loops or zone doubling is used.
  • Page 76 Chime – If selected, a fault on this zone while the system is disarmed will cause the keypad to emit a 1-second beep. Dial Delay – If selected, transmission of alarms on this zone will be delayed by the time selected in Question 24, L4.
  • Page 77 QUESTION 49-72 ZONE REPORT CODES digit digit digit digit zone “a” zone “b” These questions assign zone report codes. Any zone with a reporting code other than AA will report to the CS. For single-digit report formats, enter only L1 and L3 digits for each zone. For 2-digit report formats, enter the event code in L1/L3 and the zone number in L2/L4 for each zone.
  • Page 78 QUESTION 90 FIRST RF ZONE/FIRST DOUBLED ZONE First RF Zone First Doubled Zone This question assigns the first RF zone and the first hardwire doubled zone. Enter digits as follows: L1/L2: Enter the 2-digit zone number of first RF zone (wireless zone numbers must start after the last hardwire zone).

  • Page 79: Submode 3: Wireless Transmitter Programming

    Submode 3: WIRELESS TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING Press [∗] [BYPASS] while in Installer Mode 1, then press [3] to enter Wireless Programming submode. QUESTION 01-48 WIRELESS ZONE CONFIGURATION/SERIAL NUMBER No. of zones enable RF Transmitter 7-digit serial number These questions assign the number of zones used by each transmitter and store the transmitter serial numbers.
  • Page 80 QUESTION 49-56 KEYFOB CONFIGURATION/SERIAL NUMBER No. of buttons enable RF Keyfob 7-digit serial number These questions assign the number of buttons used by each keyfob and store the keyfob’s serial numbers. See Installer Mode 1, Questions 54-69 to assign the keyfob button functions. Use the separate Programming Form to enter the actual values for each keyfob.

  • Page 81: Submode 4: Descriptor Programming

    Submode 4: DESCRIPTOR PROGRAMMING Press [∗] [BYPASS] while in Installer Mode 1, then press [4] to enter Descriptor Programming submode. To create a descriptor: 1. Press [∗] then the Question number representing the zone number desired. 2. Press the INSTANT key to move the cursor to the desired location within that question. 3.
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  • Page 83: User Functions

    S E C T I O N 6XPPDU\RI.H\SDG)XQFWLRQV • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • User Functions ARMING/DISARMING: [user code]...

  • Page 85: Standard (3X1 Or 4X1)

    S E C T I O N &HQWUDO6WDWLRQ5HSRUWLQJ)RUPDWV • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • This security system is designed to transmit data to a central station receiver when an alarm, system trouble, or opening/closing occurs.

  • Page 86: Extended (3X1 Ext. Or 4X1 Ext.)

    Extended (3x1 Ext. or 4x1 Ext.) The Extended Reporting Format: AAA EZ or AAAA EZ where: AAAA = three or four digit account number (Question 15) E = single digit event code; it is the first of the 2 programmable reporting code digits Z = zone or user identifier;...

  • Page 87: Fbii Superfast (4X3X1)

    There are 15 possible event codes, each of which can have up to 15 different zone identifiers. It is different from the extended format in the way it transmits. This is illustrated in the examples below: 3x2 w/o PARITY 3x2 w/PARITY 123 31 (1st round) 123 31 5 (1st round) 123 31 (2nd round)

  • Page 88: Ademco Point Id

    1234 31 1 (1st round) 1234 31 (resulting data) Burglary Zone 1 ADEMCO Point ID The Point ID Reporting Format: AAA 18 QXYZ GG ZZZ where: AAAA = Four digit Account Number (Program Questions 7-14) 18 = Uniquely identifies this format to the receiver and to an automation system, but is not displayed or printed.
  • Page 89 24 HOUR ALARM TYPES 24 HOUR TROUBLE TYPES Digit EVENT ENGLISH OUTPUT AT Digit EVENT ENGLISH OUTPUT AT CODE CS RECEIVER CODE CS RECEIVER Medical Medical Pendant Transmitter Silent Panic Panic Alarm Audible Panic Silent Panic Tamper Audible Panic 24 Hour Non-Burg Burglary Loss of Heat 24 Hour Alarm...
  • Page 91 S E C T I O N 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 92 S E C T I O N 5HJXODWRU\/LPLWDWLRQV6WDWHPHQWV • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE...
  • Page 93 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) 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 is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception.
  • Page 94 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 STATEMENT 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 number (REN) for this equipment.
  • Page 95 :DUQLQJVDQG/LPLWDWLRQV • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary, fire or other emergency.
  • Page 96 Seller shall have no obligation under this Limited Warranty or otherwise if the product is altered or improperly repaired or serviced by anyone other than First Alert Professional factory service. For warranty service, return product transportation prepaid, to First Alert Professional Factory Service, 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791.

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