Radio Shack 49-454 Owner's Manual
Radio Shack 49-454 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack 49-454 Owner's Manual

Extra keypad for alarm system

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  • Page 1 Extra Keypad for Alarm System...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features ..........4 Read This First ......... 5 A Quick Look at Your Keypad ... 8 Preparation ......... 9 Connecting the Keypad to Your Alarm System ........9 Assigning an Address ....11 Testing the Connection ....13 Installing the Keypad ...... 14 Operation ..........
  • Page 3: Contents

    Triggering a Panic Alarm ....22 Testing the System ......23 Troubleshooting ....... 24 Care ........... 24 Specifications ........26 Contents...
  • Page 4: Features

    RadioShack security systems. • 4–16 Zone Security System — Cat. No. 49-459 • 2-Zone Security System — Cat. No. 49-454 You can mount the keypad almost any- where in your home, providing additional remote locations for disarming and arm- ing the system and for programming ac- cess code numbers.
  • Page 5: Read This First

    Panic Circuit — lets you quickly trigger the alarm from the keypad. Supervised Keypad Circuit — commu- nicates with the main panel and sounds an alarm if someone tries to remove the keypad. Selectable Keypad Address — lets you add up to 3 additional keypads for extra convenience.
  • Page 6 This manual includes instructions for use with both the 49-454 and 49-459 RadioShack security systems. Check your security system’s owner’s manual for specific instructions on how to use this keypad with each particular system. Here are some important points to con- sider when planning your installation: •...
  • Page 7 electrical box (the kind used for sin- gle wall switches and AC outlets). Once you install this box, you will need four-conductor cable and a screwdriver to connect the keypad to your alarm system. Note : You can mount the keypad directly on wood or plasterboard walls without an electrical box.
  • Page 8: A Quick Look At Your Keypad

    A Quick Look at Your Keypad CANCEL ENTER ANNC SET UP A Quick Look at Your Keypad...
  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation This section gives basic guidelines for connecting the wires from your alarm system to the keypad and for assigning an address to the keypad. CONNECTING THE KEYPAD TO YOUR ALARM SYSTEM 1. Route four-conductor cable (not sup- plied, available your local RadioShack store) from the alarm...
  • Page 10 3. Connect the wires from the keypad to the alarm system’s terminals as indicated: To 49-459 To 49-454 Keypad Terminal Terminal Terminal POWER DATA1 DATA2 Preparation...
  • Page 11: Assigning An Address

    DATA1 POWER DATA2 ASSIGNING AN ADDRESS Each installed keypad must have a differ- ent address to work with your alarm sys- tem. If you are installing only one keypad, and there are no other keypads already connected, you do not need to change the address.
  • Page 12 than one keypad, or there is already a keypad installed, follow these steps to change the keypad address. 1. If there are other keypads installed (including the keypad supplied with the system), remove the installed keypads and note the position of the two DIP switches on their back pan- els.
  • Page 13: Testing The Connection

    Keypad Address 1 Address 2 Number TESTING THE CONNECTION After following the steps in “Connecting the Keypad to Your Alarm System” on Page 9 and “Assigning an Address” on Page 11, follow the instructions in your alarm system’s owner’s manual to arm and disarm the system using the keypad.
  • Page 14: Installing The Keypad

    INSTALLING THE KEYPAD Note: Install the keypad indoors away from dust, dirt, and temperature or hu- midity extremes. 1. Select a location on the wall that is not directly over a wall stud. An elec- tronic wall stud finder is available at your local RadioShack store.
  • Page 15 4. Insert the box into the hole and nail it to the wall stud or use metal strips designed for mounting an electrical box in wallboard. The box should be recessed slightly behind the surface of the wall. 5. Connect the wires to the keypad and the alarm system terminals accord- ing to the chart in “Connecting the Keypad to Your Alarm System”...
  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation SETTING THE SECURITY CODE The 49-454 or 49-459 security system lets you store one security code. 1. If the alarm system is armed, disarm it by entering the current four-digit personal security code. (If this is the first time you have turned on the sys- tem, the security code is the sys- tem’s default code.) ARMED on the...
  • Page 17 4. Enter a new security code. Both ARMED and READY turn off. 5. Enter the new security code again to confirm. If you entered the correct code, READY flashes three times and the system returns to standby mode. If you entered the wrong code, ARMED flashes three times and the system returns to standby mode.
  • Page 18: Arming/Disarming The Alarm

    any keys from those keypads for 10 seconds after the last keypress on the new keypad. • While entering the security code, if you enter an incorrect digit before entering the last digit, press CANCEL to cancel the previous entries, then enter the security code again.
  • Page 19: Using Annunciate Mode

    USING ANNUNCIATE MODE Annunciate mode lets you set the alarm system so it sounds a brief pre-alarm if it detects any change in the assigned zone. 1. If the system is disarmed and no zone is violated, hold down SETUP for about 2 seconds.
  • Page 20: Understanding Armed And Ready

    To disable annunciate mode, hold down for about 2 seconds. SETUP ARMED and READY flash slowly. Enter the security code, press ANNC then press . READY flashes CANCEL 3 times. UNDERSTANDING ARMED AND READY Note: A loop is an electrical circuit con- sisting of one or more sensors connected in series or parallel.
  • Page 21 ARMED READY Meaning Flashing Exit or entry delay is counting. System is dis- armed, loop is OK. Flashing Flashing System is in setup slowly slowly mode. Flashing Loop is violated in armed mode and the alarm sounded. Flashing Loop is violated in armed mode or the panic alarm sounded.
  • Page 22: Triggering A Panic Alarm

    Note: If the alarm sounded while you were away, ARMED flashes. Enter the security code then press to stop CANCEL the flashing. See your security system’s owner’s manual for further information. TRIGGERING A PANIC ALARM You can trigger a panic alarm at any time by pressing at the ENTER...
  • Page 23: Testing The System

    Important: To prevent false alarms when testing your system, be sure to discon- nect security dialers or any other devices that send a message to a remote loca- tion. Because the alarm system sounds during these tests, be sure to notify your neighbors and any proper authorities of the test.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your keypad does not arm or disarm your system, be sure that all connections are correct. Additionally, the security code might have reset to the factory de- fault if the security system loses AC pow- er. Try the default security code. If you cannot remember the code, refer to your security system’s owner’s manual for instructions on how to reset the facto-...
  • Page 25 not drop it. Keep the keypad away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or tampering with the keypad’s internal components can cause a mal- function and might invalidate its warranty. If your keypad is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications – Operating Voltage......10 18 VDC Current Draw ..15 mA @ 12 VDC (no LEDs) 25 mA @ 12 VDC (one LED) Operating Range ......32 to 122 ° F (0 to 50 ° C) 40 to 149 ° F ......
  • Page 27 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufactur- ing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchi- sees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra- dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MER- CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-...
  • Page 28 (continued) design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All re- placed parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or recondi- tioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service.

This manual is also suitable for:

49-459

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