To Enter Programming Mode; To Exit Programming Mode; Special Messages - First Alert FA168C Programming Manual

TO ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE:

Local programming requires the use of an alpha keypad connected to the keypad terminals on the control.
1. POWER UP, then depress [ ] and [#] both at once, within 50 seconds of powering up.
OR
2. Initially, key: Installer Code (default = 4112) plus 8 + 0 + 0.
(if 98 was used to exit previously, see To Exit Programming Mode paragraph below.
Data Field Programming Procedures
Task
Go to a Data Field
Entering Data
Review a Data Field
Deleting an Entry
Interactive Mode Programming (∗56, *57, ∗58, ∗79, ∗80, ∗81, ∗82)
Press [ ] + [Interactive Mode No.] (for example, 56). The alpha display keypad will display the first of a series of prompts
requesting entries.
Interactive Mode
56 Zone Programming
57 Function Key Programming
58 Zone Programming
(Expert mode)
79 Output Device Mapping
80 Output Programming
81 Zone List Programming
82 Alpha Programming
INITIALIZE DOWNLOAD and RESET DEFAULTS
96 Initializes download ID and subscriber account number.
97 Sets all data fields to original factory default values.

TO EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE:

98 Exits programming mode and prevents re-entry by: Installer Code + 8 + 0 + 0. To reenter the programming mode,
the system must be powered down, then powered up, then press both [ ] and [#] at same time within 50 seconds
of powering up (method 1 described above), UNLESS Local Lockout (in field *91) is enabled. If so, re-entry to
programming mode is permitted only by Installer Code + 8 + 0 + 0 (method 2 described above).
99 Exits programming mode and allows re-entry by: Installer Code + 8 + 0 + 0 or method 1 above.

Special Messages

OC = OPEN CIRCUIT (no communication between Keypad and Control).
EE or ENTRY ERROR = ERROR (invalid field number entered; re-enter valid field number).
After powering up, AC, dI (disabled) or Busy Standby and NOT READY will be displayed after approximately 4 seconds.
This will revert to a "Ready" message in approximately 1 minute, which allows PIRS, etc. to stabilize. You can bypass this
delay by pressing [#] + [0].
If E4 or E8 appears, more zones than the expansion units can handle have been programmed. Correct the programming
and then completely de-power and re-power the control to clear this indication and remove the disable indication.
Procedure
Press [ ∗ ] + [Field Number], followed by the required entry.
When the desired field number appears, simply make the required entry. When the last
entry for a field is entered, the keypad beeps three times and automatically displays the
next data field in sequence.
If the number of digits that you need to enter in a data field is less than the maximum
digits available (for example, the phone number fields *41, *42), enter the desired data,
then press [ ∗ ] and the next data field number to be programmed to end the entry.
Press [#] + [Field Number].
Data will be displayed for that field number. No changes will be accepted in this mode.
Press [ ∗ ] + [Field Number] + [ ∗ ]. (Applies only to fields ∗ 40–*46, *94, and pager
programming fields)
Used to Program
Zone characteristics, report codes, alpha descriptors, and serial numbers for 5800
RF transmitters.
Unlabeled keypad keys (known as ABCD keys) for special functions
Same options as *56 mode, but with fewer prompts. Intended for those familiar with
this type of programming, otherwise *56 mode is recommended.
Assign module addresses and map individual relays/powerline carrier devices
4229 or 4204 Relay modules, Powerline Carrier devices, or on-board triggers
Zone Lists for relay/powerline carrier activation, chime zones, pager zones, etc.
Zone alpha descriptors
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