Abbra Home Control Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide OR MODELS Abbra Home Control Abbra Campus AbbraLink Abbra Home Control Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2: For Further Assistance

    For further assistance: If you need further information not covered in this guide, please refer first to the main Abbra System User Guide. Alternatively, NextAlarm advisors are on hand to assist during office hours. Please email them at support@nextalarm.com or call (877)639- 8911.
  • Page 3: Step 1 - Inside The Box

    Abbra Professional Series! The Abbra control panel is built with an easy to understand menu-driven interface and extensive voice prompts. Nearly anyone can install the Abbra in a few hours, and maintenance is quick and easy. This complete SimpleConnect kit also includes NextAlarm.com enhanced monitoring service.
  • Page 4: Step 2 - Activating The Control Panel

    For most homes, there is no need to remove it, as the Abbra is fully functional if simply placed on a table or desk. If you would like to attach your Abbra control panel to a wall, this option is explained later in the guide.
  • Page 5 FRONT DOOR and it has an ENTRY DELAY. This means that if the door is opened while the Abbra is on, you will have 45 seconds to switch it off before the siren sounds. You can change these settings The backup batteries will need to charge later if you desire.
  • Page 6 pads, or by screwing it to the wall. Note that the adhesive tape is very strong. Simply peel the tape and press on the device, then press in place at the location of your choice. The bond will strengthen over time, and set completely after 72 hours.
  • Page 7 Step 4 – Completing the Control Panel Installation Easy Tabletop Placement: To attach the tabletop feet, flip the Abbra control panel over, so you are looking at the back of the unit. The power and Remove the second screw, inside the phone plugs should be at the top.
  • Page 8: Step 6 - Testing Your System

    User Guide. To test the system, follow these instructions: - Activate your Abbra system by pressing the ON AWAY button on your Keychain Remote Control. - Wait for the Exit Delay countdown beeping to end.
  • Page 9 Master User Code, which you will be choosing soon. Right now, it is set to 1 1 1 1, so type that in, and the Abbra will beep several times and display Set Bypass, the first item on the User Settings menu.
  • Page 10: Automation Control

    Your Abbra system is compatible with the X-10 home automation platform. With the addition of the X-10 Interface PSC04 which plugs directly into the back of your Abbra control panel in the X-10 jack, you're on your way to making your home the smart home of the future.
  • Page 11 Unit Code.  lights on and off. Go to www.nextalarm.com and With the Abbra Home Control system, select the Automation link.  you can schedule on/off groups of Assign each of the Automate...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Why is the Trouble light turned on, or why is the Abbra beeping? When the Trouble light is lit, the Abbra is having some kind of problem. To see what the specific problem is, press View/Select twice. The keypad LCD will show the problem, and if the system will also speak out the problem, if the voice is turned on.
  • Page 13 The wall mounting bracket has a peg that fits into the hole, and holds down the switch. The Abbra also comes with a length of plastic that fits into the slot, to be used if you prefer not to mount the control panel on a wall.
  • Page 14 Zone Low Batteries (Z01 Low Battery, Z02 Low Battery, etc.) Like the tamper alarms, the Abbra detects if a sensor has a low battery. The batteries in the sensors do not recharge themselves, and should be replaced every so often. Use only the battery described in the sensor's instructions.
  • Page 15 Arm – Activate the Abbra home security system, so that if a zone is disturbed, it will trigger an alarm. The Abbra may be armed in Away mode, Home mode, or Instant mode. Away mode arming – If Abbra is armed in Away mode, then all interior and perimeter zones will be active.
  • Page 16 I have just plugged in the Abbra control panel, and the Trouble light is lit and the system is beeping. When the Trouble light is lit, the Abbra is having some kind of problem. To see what the specific problem is, press View/Select twice. The keypad LCD will show the problem, and if the system will also speak out the problem, if the voice is turned on.
  • Page 17 The wall mounting bracket has a peg that fits into the hole, and holds down the switch. The Abbra also comes with a length of plastic that fits into the slot, to be used if you prefer not to mount the control panel on a wall.
  • Page 18 Zone Low Batteries (Z01 Low Battery, Z02 Low Battery, etc.) Like the tamper alarms, the Abbra detects if a sensor has a low battery. The batteries in the sensors do not recharge themselves, and should be replaced every so often. Use only the battery described in the sensor's instructions.
  • Page 19 NOTES...

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