Partitioned security system with scheduling, step-by-step programming procedure, single and multiple partition programming forms system worksheets (28 pages)
TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........4 CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES ....25 General............4 Using the ✴ READY Key ...... 25 A Partitioned System ........4 DISPLAYING ALL ZONE Zones............4 DESCRIPTORS........26 Fire Protection ..........5 Using the ✴ READY Key ...... 26 Burglary Protection ........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont’d) ACCESS DOOR CONTROL ......40 Silencing A Fire Alarm ......53 General Information ........40 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPER USING #70 RELAY MENU MODE ....41 PROTECTION ..........55 General Information ........41 Recommendations For Smoke And USING SCHEDULES ........43 Heat Detectors..........55 Delaying the Closing Time ......43 Recommendations For Proper Temporary Open/Close Schedules...43 Intrusion Protection........57...
System Overview General Con gr a t u la t ion s on you r own er sh ip of a n Adem co P a r t it ion ed Secu r it y Syst em . You 've m a de a wise decision in ch oosin g it , for it r epr esen t s t h e la t est in secu r it y pr ot ect ion t ech n ology t oda y.
System Overview (cont’d) bedr oom t o zon e 02, a n d so on . Th ese n u m ber s will a ppea r on t h e displa y, a lon g wit h a n a lph a descr ipt or for t h a t zon e (if pr ogr a m m ed), wh en a n a la r m or t r ou ble con dit ion occu r s.
System Overview (cont’d) Alarms Wh en a n a la r m occu r s, bot h t h e keypa d a n d ext er n a l sou n der s will sou n d, a n d t h e keypa d will displa y t h e zon e(s) ca u sin g t h e a la r m . If you r syst em is con n ect ed t o a cen t r a l m on it or in g st a t ion , a n a la r m m essa ge will a lso be sen t .
System Overview (cont’d) in con cept t o t h e in dividu a l a pplia n ce t im er s t h a t m igh t be pu r ch a sed a t a depa r t m en t st or e. Th e devices t h a t ca n be con t r olled a r e pr ogr a m m ed in t o t h e syst em by t h e in st a ller .
System Overview (cont’d) To v ie w th e a bbre v ia te d in s tru c tio n s : Sim ply pr ess a n d h old down t h e fu n ct ion key of in t er est u n t il t h e descr ipt ion st a r t s t o a ppea r (a bou t 5 secon ds) a n d t h en r elea se it .
About The Keypads General IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, it indicates that an alarm has occurred during your absence. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. You r keypa ds a llow you t o con t r ol a ll syst em fu n ct ion s. Th e keypa ds fea t u r e a t eleph on e st yle (digit a l) keypa d a n d a Liqu id Cr yst a l Displa y (LCD) wh ich sh ows t h e n a t u r e a n d loca t ion of a ll occu r r en ces.
About The Keypads (cont’d) The Fixed-Word Keypad F ixed-Wor d keypa ds a r e fu n ct ion a lly iden t ica l t o a lph a keypa ds, bu t t h e LCD displa y u ses pr e-design a t ed wor ds t o iden t ify t h e n a t u r e a n d loca t ion of occu r r en ces.
Functions Of The Keypad 1. ALP HA D IS P LAY WIN D OW: A 2- a la r m if t h e syst em is disa r m ed lin e, 32-ch a r a ct er Liqu id Cr yst a l befor e t h e en t r y dela y t im e expir es.
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Functions Of The Keypad (cont’d) 14. P OWER/READ Y IN D ICATOR: 10. CHIME KEY: Tu r n s on & off t h e (GRE E N) On som e keypa ds, t h is CH IME m ode. Wh en on , a n y en t r y ligh t s wh en pr im a r y power is on .
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Functions Of The Keypad (cont’d) ARMED READY AWAY STAY TEST BYPASS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY PANIC LOCATION OF DEDICATED PANIC KEYS. KEY D USED AS SPEED KEY (if programmed) Note: Unless stated otherwise, most procedures in this manual apply to all keypad types and styles.
Functions Of The Keypad (cont’d) Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY: All bu r gla r y zon es, in t er ior & per im et er , a r e a r m ed. NO AC AWAY CHIME STAY S TAY: P er im et er bu r gla r y zon es, INSTANT ALARM...
Entry/Exit Delays General Information You r syst em h a s pr eset t im e dela ys, kn own a s exit dela y a n d en t r y dela y. Wh en ever you a r m you r syst em , e x it d e la y gives you t im e t o lea ve t h r ou gh t h e design a t ed exit door wit h ou t set t in g off a n a la r m .
Security Codes & Authority Levels General Information At t h e t im e of in st a lla t ion , you wer e a ssign ed a n a u t h or it y level a n d a per son a l fou r -digit secu r it y code, kn own on ly t o you a n d you r s.
Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) Authority Levels Au t h or it y levels defin e t h e syst em fu n ct ion s a pa r t icu la r u ser ca n per for m . Depen din g on t h e a u t h or it y a ssign ed t o you , t h er e a r e cer t a in syst em fu n ct ion s you m a y be pr oh ibit ed fr om per for m in g.
Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) General Rules on Authority Levels and Changes • A u ser m a y n ot delet e or ch a n ge t h e u ser code of t h e SAME or H IGH E R a u t h or it y t h a n wh ich h e is a ssign ed.
Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) To Add a User IMP ORTAN T: Tem por a r y u ser s sh ou ld n ot be sh own h ow t o u se a n y syst em fu n ct ion t h ey do n ot n eed t o kn ow (e.g. bypa ssin g pr ot ect ion zon es).
Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) P r ess 1 (YE S) if t h is u ser will be a llowed t o GLOBAL ARM ? 0 = NO , 1 = YES t r y t o a r m m or e t h a n on e pa r t it ion a t t h e sa m e t im e.
Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) wh et h er or n ot t h is is a n ew u ser . E n t er 0 t o ch a n ge t h e exist in g u ser 's code t o t h e code en t er ed in st ep 3.
Accessing Other Partitions (GOTO Command and Global Arming) To Access Another Partition E a ch keypa d is a ssign ed a defa u lt pa r t it ion for displa y pu r poses, a n d will sh ow on ly t h a t pa r t it ion 's in for m a t ion . Bu t , if t h e u ser is a u t h or ized, a keypa d in on e pa r t it ion ca n be u sed t o per for m syst em fu n ct ion s in ot h er pa r t it ion s by u sin g t h e GOTO com m a n d.
Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) (GOTO Command and Global Arming) Master Keypad Operation A "Ma st er " keypa d is on e t h a t r eflect s t h e st a t u s of t h e en t ir e syst em (P a r t it ion s 1-8) on it s displa y.
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Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) (GOTO Command and Global Arming) FAULT 02 LOADING DOCK WINDOW Addit ion a l zon e fa u lt s will be displa yed on e a t a t im e. To displa y a n ew pa r t it ion 's st a t u s, pr ess ✴...
Checking For Open Zones Using the ✴ READY Key Befor e a r m in g you r syst em , a ll pr ot ect ed door s, win dows a n d ot h er pr ot ect ion zon es m u st be closed or bypa ssed (see BYP ASSING sect ion ).
Displaying All Zone Descriptors Using the ✴ READY Key Th e Alph a Keypa ds ca n a lso displa y a ll t h e zon e descr ipt or s t h a t a r e pr ogr a m m ed in you r syst em . Th e a bbr evia t ed in st r u ct ion s for t h e READ Y key will a ppea r fir st , followed by t h e zon e descr ipt or s.
Bypassing Protection Zones Using the 6 BYPASS Key Th is key is u sed wh en you wa n t t o a r m you r syst em wit h on e or m or e zon es in t en t ion a lly u n pr ot ect ed. Bypa ssed zon es a r e u n pr ot ect ed a n d will n ot ca u se a n a la r m wh en viola t ed wh ile you r syst em is a r m ed.
Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d) To u s e th e Qu ic k B y p a s s fe a tu re : BYPASS 1. E n t er you r secu r it y code a n d pr ess 6 t h en pr ess # . In a few m om en t s, a ll open zon es will be BYPASS 07 FRONT UPSTAIRS BEDROOM...
Arming Perimeter Only (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 3 STAY key Use t h is key wh en you a r e st a yin g h om e, bu t m igh t expect som eon e t o u se t h e en t r a n ce door la t er .
Arming Perimeter Only (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 7 INSTANT Key Use t h is key wh en you a r e st a yin g h om e a n d do n ot expect a n yon e t o u se t h e en t r a n ce door .
Arming All Protection (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 2 AWAY Key Use t h is key wh en n o on e will be st a yin g on t h e pr em ises. Wh en a r m ed in AWAY m ode, t h e syst em will sou n d a n a la r m if a pr ot ect ed door or win dow is open ed, or if a n y m ovem en t is det ect ed in side t h e pr em ises.
Arming All Protection (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 4 MAXIMUM Key Use t h is key wh en t h e pr em ises will be va ca n t for ext en ded per iods of t im e su ch a s va ca t ion s, et c., or wh en n o on e will be m ovin g t h r ou gh pr ot ect ed in t er ior a r ea s.
Disarming And Silencing Alarms Using the 1 OFF Key Th e OF F key is u sed t o disa r m t h e syst em a n d t o silen ce a la r m a n d t r ou ble sou n ds.
Using The Keyswitch General You r syst em m a y be equ ipped wit h a keyswit ch for u se wh en a r m in g a n d disa r m in g. A r ed a n d gr een ligh t on t h e keyswit ch pla t e in dica t e t h e st a t u s of you r syst em a s follows: Gre e n Lig h t: Ligh t s wh en t h e syst em is d is a rm e d a n d re a d y t o be a r m ed (n o open zon es).
Chime Mode Using the 9 Key You r syst em ca n be set t o a ler t you t o t h e open in g of a door or win dow wh ile it is disa r m ed by u sin g CH IME m ode. Wh en a ct iva t ed, t h r ee t on es will sou n d a t t h e Keypa d wh en ever a pr ot ect ed per im et er door or win dow is open ed, a n d t h e Not Rea dy m essa ge will be displa yed.
Viewing Central Station Messages General Information User s of t h e syst em m a y per iodica lly r eceive m essa ges on t h eir displa y scr een s fr om t h eir m on it or in g a gen cy or in st a ller . Wh en a m essa ge is wa it in g t o be viewed, t h e m essa ge sh own below will a ppea r .
Panic Keys (For Manually Activating Silent And/Or Audible Alarms) Using Panic Keys You r syst em m a y h a ve been pr ogr a m m ed t o u se specia l key com bin a t ion s t o m a n u a lly a ct iva t e pa n ic fu n ct ion s. Th e fu n ct ion s t h a t m igh t be pr ogr a m m ed a r e Silen t E m er gen cy, Au dible E m er gen cy, P er son a l E m er gen cy, a n d F ir e.
Speed Key (Macros) General Information Th e "D" key ca n be u sed t o a ct iva t e a st r in g of com m a n ds u p t o 16 keyst r okes. Th ese com m a n ds a r e kn own a s a m a cr o a n d a r e st or ed in t h e syst em 's m em or y.
Speed Key (Macros) (cont’d) Executing P r ess a n d h old down t h e "D" key (a bou t 2 secon ds) u n t il t h e followin g pr om pt a ppea r s: E n t er you r u ser code.
Access Door Control General Information You r syst em m a y be set u p su ch t h a t a locked a ccess door (su ch a s in a lobby) ca n be u n locked u sin g a keypa d com m a n d. Ask you r in st a ller if t h is h a s been don e in you r syst em .
Using #70 Relay Menu Mode General Information You r syst em m a y be set u p so t h a t cer t a in ligh t s or ot h er devices ca n be t u r n ed on or off by u sin g t h e #70 com m a n d fr om eit h er a keypa d or a t eleph on e keypa d (if 4285 VIP m odu le is u sed).
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Using #70 Relay Menu Mode (cont’d) DEVICE IS OFF Vo ic e : "voice d escriptor DE VICE n n ON/OF F . HIT THE "T" KEY TO E XIT E NTE R 00 NOW" F ro m a k e y p a d , pr ess T t o con t in u e. Th e E NTE R DE VICE NO.
Using Schedules Delaying the Closing Time You r syst em 's pr ogr a m m ed sch edu les m a y a u t om a t ica lly a r m t h e syst em a t a pr edet er m in ed t im e. In t h e even t a u ser m u st st a y on t h e pr em ises la t er t h a n u su a l, u ser s wit h m a st er or m a n a ger a u t h or it y levels ca n m a n u a lly dela y t h e a u t om a t ic a r m in g (closin g) t im e u p t o 2 h ou r s.
Using Schedules (cont’d) Befor e pr ogr a m m in g a t em por a r y sch edu le, u se a wor ksh eet sim ila r t o t h e on e below t o pla n you r sch edu le. Th is will m a ke it ea sier wh en a ct u a lly pr ogr a m m in g t h e sch edu le.
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Using Schedules (cont’d) P r ess # t o m ove t o t h e n ext scr een displa y wit h ou t m a kin g ch a n ges. Th e cu r sor will be posit ion ed on t h e t en s of MON ARM WINDOW 07:45AM 08:45AM h ou r s digit of t h e st a r t t im e for t h e a r m...
Programming Device Timers General Information Device t im er s con sist of a n ON t im e & a n OF F t im e, a n d select ed da ys of t h e week in wh ich t h ey a r e a ct ive. Th er e a r e u p t o 20 t im er s t h a t ca n be u sed t o con t r ol va r iou s devices, su ch a s ligh t s or a pplia n ces.
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Programming Device Timers (cont’d) See your installer for E n t er t h e desir ed ou t pu t device n u m ber (1- 00 ENTER OUTPUT# device numbers. 16). As t h e n u m ber is en t er ed, t h e device's descr ipt ion will a ppea r .
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Programming Device Timers (cont’d) t h e week pr ogr esses, t h e select ed da ys a r e r eset t o t h e in a ct ive st a t e, u n less t h e per m a n en t opt ion is select ed (n ext scr een pr om pt ).
Testing The System (To Be Conducted Weekly) Using the 5 TEST Key Th e TES T key pu t s you r syst em in t o Test m ode, wh ich a llows ea ch pr ot ect ion poin t t o be ch ecked for pr oper oper a t ion . 1.
Testing The System Testing Your System 1. Open a n d close ea ch pr ot ect ed door a n d win dow in t u r n a n d list en for t h r ee beeps. Th e iden t ifica t ion of ea ch fa u lt ed pr ot ect ion poin t sh ou ld a ppea r on t h e displa y.
Trouble Conditions Typical "Check" Displays Th e wor d CHECK on t h e Keypa d's displa y, a ccom pa n ied by a r a pid "beepin g" a t t h e Keypa d, in dica t es t h a t t h er e is a t r ou ble con dit ion in t h e syst em .
Trouble Conditions (cont’d) Power Failure If t h e P OWER in dica t or is off, oper a t in g power for t h e syst em h a s st opped a n d is in oper a t ive. CALL F OR SE RVICE IMME DIATE LY. If t h e P OWER in dica t or is on , bu t t h e m essa ge "AC LOS S "...
Fire Alarm System (If Installed) General You r fir e a la r m syst em (if in st a lled) is on 24 h ou r s a da y, pr ovidin g con t in u ou s pr ot ect ion . In t h e even t of a n em er gen cy, t h e in st a lled sm oke a n d h ea t det ect or s will a u t om a t ica lly sen d sign a ls t o you r Con t r ol/Com m u n ica t or , t r igger in g a lou d, in t er r u pt ed sou n d fr om t h e Keypa d.
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Fire Alarm System (If Installed) 3. If t h is does n ot r em edy t h e pr oblem , t h er e m a y st ill be sm oke in t h e det ect or . Clea r it by fa n n in g t h e det ect or for a bou t 30 secon ds. 4.
Recommendations For Proper Protection THE F OLLOWIN G RECOMMEN D ATION S F OR THE LOCATION OF F IRE AN D B U RGLARY D ETECTION D EVICES HELP P ROVID E P ROP ER COVERAGE F OR THE P ROTECTED P REMIS ES . Recommendations For Smoke And Heat Detectors Wit h r ega r d t o t h e n u m ber a n d pla cem en t of sm oke/h ea t det ect or s, we su bscr ibe t o t h e r ecom m en da t ion s con t a in ed in t h e Na t ion a l F ir e...
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Recommendations For Proper Protection (cont’d) ✪ ▲ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ KITCHEN KITCHEN BDRM DINING ▲ BEDROOM BEDROOM TV ROOM DINING ■ BDRM ■ LIVING ROOM ✪ ✪ ■ ✪ ✪ BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM ✪ ▲ ■ Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection ✪...
Recommendations For Proper Protection (cont’d) Recommendations For Proper Intrusion Protection F or pr oper in t r u sion cover a ge, sen sor s sh ou ld be loca t ed a t ever y possible poin t of en t r y t o a h om e or com m er cia l pr em ises. Th is wou ld in clu de a n y skyligh t s t h a t m a y be pr esen t , a n d t h e u pper win dows in a m u lt i-level bu ildin g.
Emergency Evacuation E st a blish a n d r egu la r ly pr a ct ice a pla n of esca pe in t h e even t of fir e. Th e followin g st eps a r e r ecom m en ded by t h e Na t ion a l F ir e P r ot ect ion Associa t ion : 1.
Maintaining Your System Taking Care of Your System Th e com pon en t s of you r secu r it y syst em a r e design ed t o be a s fr ee of m a in t en a n ce a s possible. H owever , t h er e a r e som e t h in gs you ca n do t o m a ke su r e t h a t you r syst em is in r elia ble wor kin g con dit ion .
Maintaining Your System (cont’d) m ea n t im e, t h e sen sor (s) ca u sin g t h e low ba t t er y in dica t ion is st ill fu lly oper a t ion a l. Im p o rta n t: Use on ly ba t t er ies r ecom m en ded by you r in st a ller a s r epla cem en t .
Quick Guide To System Functions FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press [✱]. To view faulted zones when system not ready. Display All Press and hold [✱] for 5 Displays all alpha descriptors programmed Descriptors seconds. by installer. Arm System Enter code. Arms system in mode selected.
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Quick Guide To System Functions (cont’d) FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Change a User's Enter master/manager code. Master & Manager level users can change Code Press CODE [8]. their own or other users' codes. Enter user's 2-digit number. Enter new code for that user. Press 0 (No) at prompt.
Summary Of Audible Notification (Alpha Display Keypads) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is INTERRUPTED* displayed. Keypad & External LOUD, BURGLARY/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is CONTINUOUS* ALARM also displayed.
Glossary Th e followin g t er m s a r e u sed t h r ou gh ou t t h e m a n u a l. ARM/D IS ARM: “Ar m ed” sim ply m ea n s t h a t t h e bu r gla r y por t ion of you r syst em is t u r n ed ON a n d is in a st a t e of r ea din ess.
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UL NOTICE: This is a “GRADE A” system. “FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT” This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The FCC requires the following statement for your information: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
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“FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 NOTICE This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
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CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE AVIS The Canadian Department of Communications label L’étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifies certified equipment. This certification means identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que that the equipment meets certain telecommunications le matériel est conforme à...
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WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons. For example: •...
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WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued) • Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors. If warning devices sound on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms, then they are less likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms.
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OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner’s insurance carrier for possible premium credit. A. GENERAL INFORMATION: Insured’s Name and Address: Insurance Company: Policy No.: ADEMCO’s VISTA-50 Other ___________________________ Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both Installed by:...
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OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Basement Living Room Dining Room Hall F. BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Front Door Basement Door Rear Door All Exterior Doors Floor Windows All windows nterior locations All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G.
Index 4285 VIP Modu le ......8, 41 E n t r y/E xit ..........4 97 Ca ll Ser vice ........52 E xit Dela y..........15 AC ............14 E xit User E dit Mode ......18 AC Loss..........52 F C Com m F a ilu r e .........
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Index (cont’d) P er son a l E m er gen cy ......37 Speed Key ..........38 P ower .............52 St a y ........5, 14, 22, 34 Qu ick Ar m in g ........16 Syst em LO Ba t ........51 Qu ick Bypa ss .........27 Syst em Over view ........4 Rea dy ........14, 25, 35, 53 Tem por a r y Sch edu les .....43, 44...
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ADEMCO ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Alarm Device Manufacturing Company, a Division of Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates (“Seller”), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its security equipment (the “product”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase, under normal use and service.
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EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES General Information To Display The Event Log Th e syst em h a s t h e a bilit y t o r ecor d 1. En te r COD E + [#] + [6] + [0] va r iou s even t s in a h ist or y log wh er ein 2.
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EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES (continued) ALARM EVENT LOG Typical Category 4. U s e th e [3] & [1] k e y s (for n ext Select Screen TYPE CCC UUU a n d pr eviou s ca t egor ies r espec- ALARM EVEN T LOG t ively) t o displa y t h e ca t egor ies of...
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