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  • Page 2 For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at every possible point of entry to a home or commercial premises. This would include any skylights that may be present, and the upper windows in a multi-level building. In addition, we recommend that radio backup be used in a security system so that alarm signals can still be sent to the Central Monitoring Station in the event that the telephone lines are out of order (alarm signals are normally sent over the phone lines).
  • Page 3 System Overview ... 5 Introduction ... 5 System Basics ... 5 Using the Voice Message Center ... 7 About The Keypads ... 8 General Information... 8 Functions of the Keypads... 10 Entry/Exit Delays ... 12 Exit Delay... 12 Entry Delay ... 12 Exit Alarms ...
  • Page 4 Panic Keys... 24 Using Panic Keys... 24 Macro Key Programming & Usage... 25 About Macro Keys... 25 Example of Macro Programming ... 26 Using a Programmed Macro Key... 26 Using Device Commands ... 27 About Device Commands ... 27 Paging Feature ... 28 About Automatic Paging ...

  • Page 5: Burglary Protection

    Congratulations on your ownership of the First Alert Professional Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This system provides: • Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency •...
  • Page 6 Zones • The system sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones,” which are specific areas of protection (e.g., front door, kitchen window, etc.). • Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble condition occurs on a sensor. Arming, Step-Arming and Disarming Burglary Protection •...

  • Page 7: Paging Feature

    Paging Feature • If programmed, the system can automatically send certain system condition messages to a pager. • The display consists of code numbers that indicate the type of condition that has occurred. Function Keys • The “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” keys on the keypad can be programmed to perform various functions.
  • Page 8 Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature the following: • A telephone style (digital) keypad • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences • Built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. The sounder also "beeps"...
  • Page 9 All burglary zones, interior and AWAY: perimeter, are armed. Perimeter burglary zones, such as STAY: protected windows and doors, are armed. Entry delay is turned off: INSTANT: Lit with STAY = Instant mode Lit with AWAY = Maximum mode This appears when one or more BYPASS: burglary protection zones have been bypassed.
  • Page 10 NOTE: The functions printed directly on the keys indicate their primary purpose; the functions printed under some of the keys (shown in brackets under the respective key), indicate their alternate or secondary purpose. DISPLAY WINDOW Alpha Display Keypads: 2-line, 32-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) keypads that display protection point identification, system status, and messages.
  • Page 11 SPEAKER FUNCTION KEYS Voice-capable 2-line Alpha keypad IMPORTANT! • When entering codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made within 4-5 seconds of one another. If 4-5 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry will be aborted and must be repeated from its beginning. Be sure to observe this precaution when performing any of the procedures in this manual.
  • Page 12 Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. Exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after arming your system in any arming mode and Alpha Display keypads display the message “You May Exit Now.”...
  • Page 13 Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within two minutes after the end of the exit delay (e.g., exit door left open), the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry delay timer. If you disarm the system before the entry delay ends, the alarm sound stops and the message "CANCELED ALARM"...
  • Page 14 ∗ Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed, otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message. 1. Press [∗] READY (do not enter code first) to display faulted zones. 2.
  • Page 15 • Used when you want to arm the system with persons staying inside (or if you have pets that are moving throughout the premises). • The perimeter sensors are armed, but interior sensors are left disarmed. • Exit delay begins (you can leave through the entry/exit door, if desired). •...

  • Page 16: Quick Arming

    Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows and make sure the Ready to Arm message is displayed. Modes of Arming Mode Press these keys… Stay security code + [3] (STAY) Night-Stay security code + [3] + [3] Instant security code + [7] (INSTANT) Away security code + [2] (AWAY) Maximum...
  • Page 17 The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys on your keypad may have been programmed for single-button arming. Note that while it will not be necessary to use a security code for arming, a security code must always be used to disarm the system. If Single-Button Arming is programmed: •...
  • Page 18 Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming. Red and green lights 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).
  • Page 19 The OFF key is used to disarm the system, silence alarm and trouble sounds, and clear alarm memories. IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT ENTER, but CONTACT 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 your entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence.
  • Page 20 Use t his key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. Vent Zones: Your system may have certain windows set as “vent” zones, which are automatically bypassed if left open when arming the system (you do not need to manually bypass them).
  • Page 21 If programmed, "Quick Bypass" allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night. + 6 + [#] (Security Code) BYPASS In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed...
  • Page 22 CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of a perimeter door or window while the system is disarmed. When Chime mode is activated: • Three tones sound at the keypad whenever a perimeter door or window is opened. • Interior zones do not produce a tone when they are faulted. •...
  • Page 23 The system lets you view its time and date setting on alpha keypad. +[#] + [6] [3] (Security Code) OR, press the function key (A, B, C, or D) for viewing current date and time, if programmed. A typical time/date display is shown. The display will remain on for about 30 seconds.
  • Page 24 Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate emergency (panic) functions as follows: This Function Silent Alarm Audible Alarm Personal Emergency auxiliary alarm Fire Alarm *All panic functions send signals to the Central Monitoring Station, if connected. To activate a Panic Function: Press and hold down for at least 2 seconds whichever lettered key on the keypad has been programmed for...
  • Page 25 The “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” keys can be used to automatically activate a series of commands of up to 16 keystrokes, if programmed for this function. These keystrokes, as a group, are called “macros” and are stored in the system's memory. •...
  • Page 26 The keypad beeps to acknowledge your input and displays the command you entered (followed by “F”). 4. Enter the next command, followed by press/holding the “D” key for at least two seconds. The keypad beeps and displays the keystrokes entered so far. 5.
  • Page 27 Your system may be set up so that it can control certain lights or other devices. • Some devices may be automatically turned on or off by the system. • You may be able to override automatically controlled devices using the commands described below.
  • Page 28 Your system may be set up to automatically send alert messages to a pager as certain conditions occur in your system. • The following events can be programmed by your installer to be sent to the pagers: arming and disarming arming/disarming from a keypad using a security code;...
  • Page 29 Your system may be set up so you can manually send a message to a pager. • Your installer programs the paging function key and the pager phone number. • Pressing the paging keys sends the message • This message could mean “call home”, “call your office”, or any other prearranged meaning.
  • Page 30 Your installer assigned a master code that is used to perform all system functions. In addition, you can assign up to 15 different security codes for use by other users. • Only the System Master can assign user codes to users. •...
  • Page 31 The following lists the various command strings for adding user codes and attributes. Refer to the User Setup chart at the back of this manual for factory assignments of user attributes and to keep a record of user programming. Add User Code: System Master code + [8] + user no.
  • Page 32 The system provides one end-user schedule (programmable by master/installer only), which can control various types of events. • Each schedule causes a defined event to start and stop (when appropriate) at a specified time. • Schedules can be set to automatically repeat at various intervals. •...
  • Page 33 5. For event number “02,” enter the access group number. Otherwise, this prompt is skipped. Press [∗] to continue to the “Start” prompt below. 7. Enter the event’s start time and days of week. Hour = 00-12; minute = 00-59 AM = 0;...
  • Page 34 The system records various events in a history log, which can be viewed by the master user using an Alpha Display keypad. • The Event Log holds up to 32 events. • Events are displayed in chronological order, from most recent to oldest. •...
  • Page 35 The following table lists the codes that may appear when viewing the Event Log. If the event code is preceded by an “E” (as in the example display on the previous page), it means that the event is new and ongoing; if preceded by an “R,” it means the event has been restored.
  • Page 36 Using Test mode allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. • The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode. • Alarm messages are not sent to your Central Station while Test mode is on. 1.
  • Page 37 he word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "Check" and "beeping" at the keypad, indicates a trouble condition in the system. "Battery" Displays To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key. 1. A display of "CHECK" and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem exists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention.
  • Page 38 Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Alpha Display keypads. COMM. FAILURE Other Trouble (or FC) Displays Any “beeping” that accompanies a trouble SYSTEM LO BAT display can be stopped (or BAT with no by depressing any key zone No.) on the keypad or by...
  • Page 39 AC LOSS Other Trouble (or NO AC) Displays (Continued) Busy-Standby (or dI) OPEN CIRCUIT (or OC) Long Rng Trbl (or bF) TELCO FAULT (or CHECK 94) If there is no keypad display at all, and the READY indicator Total Power Failure is not lit, operating power (from AC and back-up battery) for the system has stopped and the system is inoperative.
  • Page 40 The components of your security system are designed to be as Taking Care of maintenance-free as possible. However, to make sure that your system Your System is in reliable working condition, do the following: 1. Test your system weekly . 2.
  • Page 41 THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for General continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the strategically located smoke and heat detectors will sound their alarms and automatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted pulsed sound* from the Keypad(s) and any external sounders.
  • Page 42 THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS 1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your smoke or Manually heat detectors sense the problem, go to your nearest keypad and Initiating manually initiate an alarm by pressing the panic key assigned for a Fire Alarm FIRE emergency for 2 seconds.
  • Page 43 THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) 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...
  • Page 44 THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS • • BACK • FRONT – 44 –...
  • Page 45 FUNCTION PROCEDURE Check Zones Press READY key. Arm System Enter code. Press arming key desired: (AWAY, STAY, NIGHT-STAY, MAXIMUM, INSTANT) Quick Arm Press #. Press arming key desired: (if programmed) (AWAY, STAY, MAXIMUM, INSTANT) Bypass Zone(s) Enter code. Press BYPASS key. Enter zone number(s) to be bypassed (use 2-digit entries).
  • Page 46 SOUND CAUSE LOUD, FIRE ALARM INTERRUPTED * Keypad & Ext. LOUD, BURGLARY/AUDIBLE CONTINUOUS * EMERGENCY ALARM Keypad & Ext. ONE SHORT BEEP a. SYSTEM DISARM (not repeated) b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT Keypad only WITH AN OPEN ZONE. c. BYPASS VERIFY ONE SHORT BEEP a.
  • Page 47 SOUND CAUSE LOUD, FIRE ALARM. INTERRUPTED* Keypad & Ext. LOUD, BURGLARY/AUDIBLE CONTINUOUS* EMERGENCY ALARM. Keypad & Ext. ONE SHORT BEEP a. SYSTEM DISARM. (not repeated) b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT Keypad only WITH AN OPEN ZONE. c. BYPASS VERIFY. ONE SHORT BEEP a.

  • Page 48: Industry Canada

    NOTE: This is a “ Grade A” Residential System RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 49 Your local authorized service representative is the person best qualified to service your alarm system. Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable. Your local service representative is: Name: Address: Phone: General Features Features Exit Delay Entry Delay 1 Entry Delay 2 Night-Stay Zones Quick Arm...

  • Page 50: User Setup

    User Setup The following chart will help keep track of system users. To program a user attribute: Enter system master code + [8] + user no. + “#” command listed in column heading… User User Security Name enter new code installer system master Authority Levels: 0 = standard user...
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  • Page 53 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: FA130CP Other ______________________________ Type of Alarm: Burglary Installed by: Name Address B.
  • Page 54 OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS Furnace Room Kitchen Basement Living Room F. BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Front Door Basement Door Floor Windows All windows All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G. ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION: Signature: –...
  • Page 55 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 other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons.
  • Page 56 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New First Alert Professional York 11791, warrants its in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase, under normal use and service.

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