Powerline Carrier Devices; Trouble Conditions - ADEMCO Lynx Installation Instructions Manual

Powerline Carrier Devices

If Powerline Carrier Devices are used, two keypad entries available to the user are included. They can manually
activate or deactivate the device(s) for starting or stopping some action, such as turning lights on or off, etc.
These keypad entries are:
Security Code* + [#] + [4] + Device # activates (starts) that device.
Security Code* + [#] + [7] + Device # de-activates (stops) that device.
* Code is required for devices 7 and 8. Code is not required for devices 1-6.
Exit Error Alarm Displays
If programmed:
•A display of "CA" and a zone indication will appear if an exit or interior zone contained a fault during closing at
the time the exit delay ended (e.g., exit door left open), but the system was disarmed during the entry delay
time. The alarm sounder and keypad sound continuously, but stop when the system is disarmed. No message will
be transmitted to the central station.
• A display of "EA" and a zone indication will appear if an exit or interior zone contained a fault during closing
at the time the exit delay ended, but the system was NOT disarmed during the entry delay time. The alarm
sounder and keypad sound continuously until the system is disarmed (or timeout occurs). An Exit Alarm message
is sent to the central station.
• The "EA" display, etc. will also result if an alarm from an exit or interior zone occurs within two minutes after
the end of an exit delay.
In any of the above cases, use a second OFF sequence (code plus OFF key) to clear the display.

Trouble Conditions

The word "FAULT" on the keypad's display, accompanied by a rapid "beeping" at the keypad, indicates that there is
a trouble condition in the system. The audible warning sound can be silenced by pressing any key. Instruct users to
call for service immediately upon seeing any of the following messages.
"Fault" and "Battery" Displays
• A display of "FAULT" and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem exists with the displayed
zone(s) and requires attention.
Note: The control will sense a high resistance in the loops on hardwired zone 1 and display "FAULT" and the
affected zone number when the system is in the disarmed mode. It will not be possible to arm the system as long
as this condition exists (unless this zone is bypassed). If the system is in the armed mode when the high
resistance condition occurs, this display will not appear, but will do so as soon as the system is disarmed. Check
the sensor or the loop wiring for the displayed zone.
After correcting the problem, the display can be cleared by entering the security code plus the OFF key twice.
• The fault condition may also be caused by some change in the environment that prevents the built-in receiver
from receiving signals from a particular wireless sensor.
• A display of "LOW BAT" with no zone number indicates that the system's main standby battery is weak.
• A display of "LOW BAT" with a zone number and a once-per-3-minute "beeping" at the keypad indicates
that a low battery condition exists in the wireless sensor displayed (zone "00" indicates a wireless keypad). If the
battery is not replaced within 30 days, a "FAULT" display may occur.
NOTE: Some wireless sensors contain a nonreplaceable long-life battery which requires replacement of the entire
unit at the end of battery life (e.g., Nos. 5802, 5802CP).
Power Failure
• If there is no display at all, and both indicators are not lit, operating power for the system has stopped and the
system is inoperative.
• If the display is lit and the AC display is off, the system is operating on battery power only.
• If the battery standby capacity is used up during an AC power loss, the backlighting will turn off and the
indicators will flicker slightly to minimize deep discharge of the battery.
Other Displays
dI = Busy-Standby: Displayed upon power-up. After approximately 1 minute* the green "READY" LED should
light. If the "dI" remains displayed for more than 1 minute, the system is disabled.
* To bypass the 1-minute delay, press [#] + [0].
CC = Modem Comm: The system is in communication with the central station for change of function or status
verification.
FC = Comm. Failure: A communication failure has occurred. This message clears only when the system is
subsequently armed.
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