Expandable multifunction control panel (101 pages)
Summary of Contents for Bentel academy 8L
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Installation of the control panel must carried out strictly according to the instructions, and in compliance with the safety laws in force. BENTEL SECURITY srl reserves the right to modify the technical specifications of this product without prior notice. via Florida - Z.I. Valtesino - 63013 GROTTAMMARE (AP) - ITALY...
OVERVIEW This manual is for Academy 8/L and Academy4/8. Where the specifica- tions, features and procedures are the same, the system will be referred to as the Panel. However, where the specifications, features and procedures differ the system will be referred to by its name. The Panel has 8 zones and 4 partitions (Academy4 has 4 zones).
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Exit Time A programmed delay which starts after system arming. ATTENTION! All persons must leave the protected zone before the delay ends, otherwise the Panel will generate an alarm. Entry Time A programmed delay which starts after violation of a delayed zone. ATTENTION! The system must be disarmed before the delay ends.
GENERAL FEATURES The Panel The Panel cabinet houses the main board, power supply unit, battery, and the connection terminals of the sensors, sirens and auxiliary devices. Indicators Academy8/L has five status Indicators (LEDs). Academy4 and Academy8 have no status indicators. INDICATOR STATUS OFF:...
The keypad The Panel can be programmed and controlled from the keypads. The following description refers to the NC2TAST keypad. The key func- tions on the NC2TAST and ICON/KP keypads are identical, however, the key icons differ. INDICATORS STATUS (NC2TAST and ICON/KP) All keypad partitions disarmed OFF: At least one keypad partition armed...
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NC2/TAST ICON/KP STATUS KEYS LEDs OFF: Sensor power fuse intact Key 1 sensor power fuse blown OFF: Panel powered by mains Key 4 Mains failure----Panel powered by battery OFF: Battery OK Key 7 Low battery or battery trouble OFF: Communication bus OK Key B Communication bus trouble OFF:...
The buzzer can also signal the elapsing Entry / Exit delay. Codes Codes 1 through 23 are User Codes. Code 24 is the Installer Code. The Installer can assign one of the 5 Code Types: - DISABLED - MAIN USER - USER - DURESS - PATROL to each of the 23 User codes.
The Installer can assign a progressive number (1 through 128), and a 16 character label to each of the 128 digital keys. Each digital key can be programmed to control specific partitions only. There are two digital key levels: Service----that can stop all alarm types, and Non-service----that can stop alarms on the partitions of the digital key and key reader in use.
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The Panel will read the status of the unbypassed and Instant zones as- signed to the partitions to be armed. If the zones are violated (door or win- dow open), the LED will flash to signal that arming the partitions will generate an alarm.
DIGITAL KEY CONTROL Global arming This option will arm all the partitions controlled by the digital key and key reader in use. Step 1 Insert a valid digital key into any key reader----all 3 LEDs on the key reader will go OFF. Step 2 Press the digital key button once----the Red LED will go ON to indicate a Global arming request.
Type B arming (green) This option will arm specific partitions and disarm others, as per the pro- grammed configuration. Step 1 Insert a valid digital key into any key reader----all 3 LEDs will go OFF. Step 2 Press the digital key button three times----the Green LED will go ON to in- dicate a Type B arming request.
CONTROL FROM KEYPAD The Panel offers all basic options (arm / disarm etc.), and a set of options for advanced control at keypad level. Basic options (from standby status) Step 1 Enter User Code PIN (4 to 6 digits). Step 2 Select the option Key.
Global arming <Code PIN>+ This option will arm all the partitions controlled by the Code PIN and key- pad in use. The Green READY LED must be ON (no zones violated) before starting the procedure. Step 1 Enter a Main User, User, Duress or Patrol Code PIN. Step 2 Press to arm all the partitions controlled by the Code PIN and keypad...
The zone bypass request will be denied if the partition the zone is as- signed to is armed. Step 1 Enter a Main User Code PIN. Step 2 Press to access the Bypass menu. The Amber LED ESC will flash slowly. The current zone status (bypassed / unbypassed) will be shown on num- ber keys through...
Menu Options from keypad <Code PIN>+ Main User Code PINs access all options. User Code PINs access two options only: Reset Alarm Memory and Over- time Request. Step 1 Enter a Main User or User Code PIN. Step 2 Press Step 3 Select the required option.
Enable / Disable Auto-arming <Code PIN>+ toggles Auto-arming Step 1 is ON to enable Auto-arming. Press when key Step 2 is OFF to disable Auto-arming. Press when key Step 3 Press to exit without changing the current status. Enable / Disable Teleservice <Code PIN>+ The User must enable the Teleservice option (Panel enabled for incoming Teleservice calls), before the Installer activates Teleservice.
Overtime Request <Code PIN>+ If Auto-arming is disabled key will be OFF, and therefore, if pressed will have no effect. If Auto-arming is enabled key will flash slowly. Press key to activate the Overtime request, and delay the programmed Auto-arming time by 30 minutes The Overtime Requests will affect the partitions (programmed by the In- staller) controlled by the Code PIN.
Alarm Device Test <Code PIN>+ Use this option to test the alarm devices connected to the Alarm Output (e.g. Outdoor and Indoor Sirens). Step 1 Enter a Main User Code PIN on any keypad. Step 2 Press Step 3 Press The Alarm Output will be activated for approximately 2 seconds and the User menu will be exited.
IMPORTANT Please remember that Code PINs cannot be traced, therefore, it is advisable to have a written record. The table on page 27 should be used for this purpose (the Code PIN table must be kept in a safe place). Factory default can be restored by the Installer if required. Stop alarm <Code PIN>+ Refer to the note in the Program User Code PIN paragraph.
Superkeys Each Superkey controls a specific command. Superkey commands do not require Code PINs. Press required key for approximately 4 seconds. The selected key will take on Superkey status, and the assigned command will be activated. COMMANDS SUPERKEYS Activate Instant alarm call on the Digital Communicator and Dialler View alarm memory Trouble Viewing mode...
Trouble Viewing mode Superkey Press key for approximately 4 seconds. A long high-tone beep will con- firm access to Trouble viewing mode. This status will be signalled by slow flashing on the Trouble LED. The trouble will be shown on keys 1-4-7-A, 0 and B----on the NC2/TAST keypad, or on LEDs 1 through 6 on the ICON/KP keypad, as per the fol- lowing table: NC2/TAST...
APPENDIX Zones insert The Zones insert should be filled in and kept in the holder on the keypad back box (see figure 5), in this way, it will be on hand when zone identifica- tion is required. Programming sheets The User should refer to the programming sheets (to be filled in by the in- staller) when information regarding the security system is required.
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Partitions Type A Arming Type B Arming Use this row for the Partition Descriptions No. Description Type User Code Factory Default Programming Yes Yes Yes Yes A 1 Code 001 Main User 0001 Yes Yes Yes Yes A 2 Code 002 User 0002 Yes Yes Yes Yes A...
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Partitions Use this row for the Partition Descriptions Keypads in Add. Description configuration Amber Green Use this row for the Partition Descriptions Key readers in Add. Description configuration Add. This is the Device Address (keypad or key reader). This is the identifier number (keypad or key reader). Partitions These are the partitions the keypad can control.
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OPTIONS KEYPAD Main User or User code + Global arming Main User code or User code + Type A arming Main User code or User code + Type B arming Main User code or User code + Disarm Patrol code + Temporary Disarm (Patrol) Duress code + Disarm under Duress...
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