First Alert FA220KP Installation And Setup Manual

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Keypad Features

Backlit Display
Dedicated Function Keys
Built-in Sounder
First Alert Pro Controls
FA130CP**, FA148CP**, FA168C**,
FA168CPS**, FA1220CV**, FA1340C**,
FA2000C*
FA1600C/CA/CB**, FA1660C**,
FA1700C**
✝
The FA570KP must be used to program the FA130CP, FA148CP, FA168C, FA168CPS, FA1220CV, FA1340C, FA1600C/CA/CB, FA1660C,
FA1700C, and FA2000C controls.
* Use the non-addressable mode with this (FA2000C) control (set to address 31).
** Use the addressable mode with these controls (addresses 00-30).
Notes: 1. Display backlighting is supported and timed out (see the control's instructions for details).
2. The FA570KP is required for certain advanced user functions (see the control's instructions for details).
ULC
For ULC installations, the FA1660C Series must be used with the FA570KP keypad.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The FA220KP, FA270KP & FA570KP are addressable,
remote keypads and are intended for use with the controls
listed in the table above. Addresses are set via the keypad
keys (no DIP switches). The keypads are also compatible
with older control panels using the non-addressable mode
(address 31).

KEYPAD DISPLAYS AND LEDS

The keypads have the following features of the display:
Fixed 2-line
Model Word Alpha
Display Display
FA220KP X
FA270KP X
FA570KP
The following table shows the LEDs and their functions:
LED Function
Red Lights when the system is armed in any mode
Green Lights when the system is "ready" to be armed.

SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS

The keypads also feature programmable Special Function
keys. (See table below.) These keys may be programmed for
panic alarms or other special functions. See the control's
instructions for details. The FA220KP uses the panic key
pairs only. Special Function keys must be held down
for at least 2 seconds to activate an alarm.
FA270KP/FA570KP
A or (1 & ✱)
B or (✱ & # )
C or ( 3 & # )
D
INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE
FA220KP
Fixed-Word
Piezo-electric
FA220KP
Fixed-Word
2, 3-digit Custom
Zone Zone
Identifier Descriptors
2-digit
3-digit
X 3-digit
FA220KP
(1 & ✱)
(✱ & # )
( 3 & # )
NONE
FA220KP, FA270KP, FA570KP
FA270KP
Fixed-Word
NO YES (See Note 1)
NO
FA270KP
Fixed-Word
YES
NO

WIRING AND INSTALLATION

The keypads can be surface mounted directly to a drywall, or to
a single- or double-gang electrical box.
1. To remove the case back, insert a small screwdriver
blade at a downward angle into Slot 1 and twist (the
right side pops up). Insert the screwdriver blade at a
downward angle into Slot 2 and twist (the left side pops
up). Insert the screwdriver blade into right side narrow
Slot 3 and twist. Separate the case back from upper case.
2. Route wiring from the control panel through the large
opening in the case back.
3. Mount the case back to a wall or electrical box.
4. Use the wiring table on the next page when
connecting the keypad. Wire directly from the
keypad's terminal block to the terminal block on the
X
control's PC board.
terminals. See the control panel's Installation Instructions
for more complete details.
5. Reattach the keypad to its case back.
Display
Special
Function
Keys
Case Back
FA270KP (shown) & FA570KP contain four Special Function Keys
(Special Function Keys not available on the FA220KP)
REMOTE KEYPADS
YES (See Note 1)
YES
Speaker
YES
NO
Wire functions are marked next to
Slot 3
Slot 2
K14030V1 9/10 Rev. A
FA570KP ✝
2-Line Alpha
YES
Speaker
FA570KP ✝
2-Line Alpha
See Note 2
YES
Slot 1