Contents Introduction ................... 2 About the Alarm System ................2 User Codes and Proximity Tags................2 About Zones and Partitions..............3 Zones........................3 Partitions....................... 3 About the Keypads................... 4 Keypad........................4 Keypad Features ....................4 Communication Devices ................6 Remote Signalling ....................6 Downloading......................
Introduction About the Alarm System Your intruder alarm system uses state-of- the art electronics to provide comprehensive and flexible protection for domestic or commercial premises. The system comprises several components, such as keypads and sensors, linked to a control unit. This guide describes how to set, unset and reset your alarm system.
About Zones and Partitions Zones Your alarm system has a number of “zones”. Each zone is a detection device, such as a movement sensor or magnetic contact, that is monitored by your alarm system. Each zone has a unique 4-digit number and an optional description of up to 16 characters to identify it.
About the Keypads You can operate your alarm system from one or more keypads located around the premises. Keypad The keypad can be used to set and unset the alarm system, and also to program and test it. The information shown on the display is referred to throughout this guide.
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engineer to show other conditions. 4. Keys: These are used to operate the alarm system. 0 to 9 – Numeric keys (e.g. to choose partition to set). [ – Accepts the displayed option. ] – Exits the displayed option without setting/unsetting the system.
Communication Devices Remote Signalling Your alarm system may be fitted with a communication device to signal alarms and other events to the police via an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). If your system has a communication device, it is important that you fully understand how to operate the alarm system to avoid false Public Service alarms.
Operating your Alarm System Setting Your Alarm System Use the following procedure to set your alarm system. Before setting, check that all relevant areas have been vacated and all doors and windows are securely closed. You cannot set the system while a zone is active (see page 20).
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To Part Set: If you want to set only one partition, press the numeric key of the partition to set. For example, press 2 to set partition 2. The screen shows the partition you Set Prtn 2? have selected. If you want to select a different partition, use the | or ¬...
Setting Additional Partitions If the system is already part set and you want to set another partition: 1. At the keypad, enter your user code or BANNER TEXT present your proximity tag. 17:30 Sun 01 JAN 2. The bottom line of the display indicates ENT=Unset System the partitions that you have access to Ptns >...
Unsetting Your Alarm System To unset the alarms system, go directly to the keypad and follow the instructions in one of the two sections depending on whether the internal sounder is making a sound. If the internal sounder is making a sound: 1.
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If there is no sound (you have not started the entry timer): 1. Enter your user code or present your proximity tag to the keypad. 2. The bottom line of the display indicates ENT=Unset System Ptns > 12*..the partitions that you have access to and which ones of these are set and unset.
Silencing an Alarm If an alarm has occurred and you want to silence the sounders: 1. Enter your user code or present your proximity tag. This silences both the internal and external sounders. If your user code has no access to the partition that is in alarm, using your user code or proximity tag silences external and internal sounders, but does not...
Resetting the System Resetting the system enables you to review the alerts that have taken place and clears the ALERTS message on the main screen. In some cases, you may not be able to set your alarm system until you have reset it. Any user can silence the sounders and review the message, but some alarms may require an engineer or remote...
4. You will see the message shown Press opposite once you have reviewed each To Reset message. Press [ to reset the system. The ALERTS message should not appear again, unless: The condition still remains (e.g. a mains • failure). You need to call an engineer.
The ARC will ask you for details of the alarm. If there is no need for an engineer to visit, the ARC will give you a remote reset code. 4. Press | to display the screen shown - REMOTE RESET – Reply >...
Troubleshooting Alert Messages This section gives the meaning of each message that can be displayed when resetting the system (page 13). Contact your alarm company if there are problems you cannot resolve. A zone alarm has occurred. The zone ALARM 0005 08:13:45 01/01 number is displayed, together with the time and date.
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The control unit has auxiliary tamper zones AUXILIARY X TAMP 12:00 Sun 01 JAN for monitoring auxiliary devices. The lid of a device has been removed. You may not be able to set your system until the fault is cleared. The lid of the external sounder has been BELL TAMPER removed.
Other Messages The alarm system requires a routine SERVICE REQUIRED 12:00 Sun 01 JAN maintenance visit. You can still set and unset your system but you should contact your alarm company. The hardware configuration of your alarm RELEARN REQUIRED system has changed. You may not be able 12:00 Sun 01 JAN to set your system.
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Cannot set because of a tamper fault on Sorry,cannot set auxiliary zone 1 or 2. Clear the fault. Aux X tamp open Cannot set because of a tamper fault on the Sorry,cannot set Bell box tamper external sounder. Clear the fault. Cannot set because of a fault from one or Sorry,cannot set Equipment faulty...
Setting the System with Zones Active Overview If you try to set the system while one or more zones are active, the system’s response depends on whether the engineer has selected View exit errors or Ignore errors, as described next. Setting with View If View exit errors is used, the procedure Errors...
Setting with Ignore If Ignore errors is used, the procedure after Errors attempting to set the system is as follows: 1. The system gives a fault tone and the Office window 2002 Active display shows all active zones in turn. 2.
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