First Alert FA270RF User Manual

Keypad Features

DISPLAY
The FA270RF keypad features a 3-digit numeric display for zone identification and pre-designated
English-language prompts (for example, ALARM, AWAY, STAY, CHECK, etc.) for indicating
system status. The numeric display backlights when any key, including any function key located
behind the flip-open panel, is pressed. The backlighting is automatically timed out after ten seconds
without a key press. See Figure 1.
FUNCTION KEYS
The function keys including the Special Function Keys A, B, C, and D (or their local identifications),
are always backlit for ease of use. (Check the User's Guide that accompanies the control panel for
detailed instructions on the use of these keys.)
The function keys include keys for panic alarm activation.
pressing key pairs [1] & [
panic alarms they produce, is determined by the control panel's capability and programming. (Check
with your installer for the availability and type of alarm of these panic keys.)
SOUNDER
The sounder is a piezo-electric device that pulses for fire alarms and sounds continuously for
burglary and audible panic alarms.
KEYPAD LEDS
The keypad contains two LEDs that indicate the status of the system as follows:
LED Function
Green Lights when the system is ready to arm (no zone faults are present).
Red Lights when the system is armed.
SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS
These are four keys located to the left of the numeric keys (see Figure 1). The keys may be
programmed by your installer for panic alarms or other special functions such as macros (a
frequently used series of key entries). Function keys must be held down for at least 2 seconds
to activate an alarm. (Check with your installer for the programmed function of these keys.)
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Display
Special
Function
Keys
Figure 1: FA270RF Keypad/Transceiver
The panic alarms are activated by
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] & [#]. How these panic keys function and the type of
K14035UG 2/06 Rev. A
FA270RF
Keypad/Transceiver