Battery Information; Security Console - X10 SC1200 Owner's Manual

Battery Information

General
Door/Window Sensors, Motion Detectors and Keychain remotes are designed to operate
for approximately one year when fi tted with the appropriate batteries. Since operating
conditions vary from installation to installation however, it is recom mended that all batteries
are replaced every 6 months.

Security Console

Battery backup
The batteries in the Security Console are used as a backup when there has been a power
failure. The batteries provides approximately 12 hours of backup time provided the alarm
has not been triggered.
While on battery backup, the Console will continue to operate, and will sound the siren and
dial out if the alarm is tripped. It will not, of course, fl ash the house lights (because there's
no AC power).
If both the AC supply and the batteries fail, the Console will no longer dial out or sound the
siren. You will not lose its telephone numbers, recorded message, or installed sensors and
remotes, but you will need to reset the clock for the correct time of day.
Battery Replacement
Batteries can be replaced at any time, even while the unit is powered up. There is no
special procedure for battery replacement. Use 4 AA alkaline batteries.
Keychain Remotes
Battery Replacement
Providing the batteries have not already failed, they can be replaced with fresh batteries
without the need to reregister the remote. After removing the old batteries fresh batteries
must be fi tted within 30 seconds to ensure that the security code is retained.
Gently pry the 2 halves of the Keychain Remote's case apart and install two CR2016
lithium batteries in the compartment (+ facing up). Press the 2 halves of the cabinet back
together.
Once the batteries have been replaced, confi rm that the remote is still registered with the
Console by arming the system. If it does not arm, the code has been lost and you will need
to proceed as described below.
If the batteries have failed completely, the remote's code will have been lost. The remote
will need to be reinstalled following the procedure on page 12.
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Battery Information
Door/Window Sensors and Motion Detectors
Battery Replacement
If a zone has not reported in to the Console during the last four hours, the display will show
PROBLEM and the appropriate zone number when you try to arm the system. This is most
likely caused by dead batteries in the Motion Detector or Door/Window Sensor for that
zone.
As with the remotes, as long as the batteries have not completely failed they may be
replaced with fresh batteries without the need to reinstall the Motion Detector or Door/
Window Sensor. After removing the old batteries the new batteries must be fi tted within 30
seconds to ensure that the code is retained.
Testing the Door/Window Sensor
Once the batteries have been replaced, the Door/Window Sensor should be tested as
follows:
• Make sure the system is NOT armed.
• Open the door or window with the sensor attached. The Console chimes to acknowledge
and the zone # is displayed on the LCD.
• If you don't hear a chime, reregister the Door/Window Sensor, as described on page 13
Testing the Motion Sensor
To test the Motion Detector:
• Make sure the system is armed.
• Press the TEST button on the back of the Motion Detector. The alarm trips. Press disarm
on the Keychain Remote.
• If the alarm doesn't trip, reregister the Motion Detector, as described on page 16.
Clearing Remotes & Sensors from the Console
If you suspect that a neighbor's system is causing false alarms, or if you need to reinstall
remotes, Door/Window Sensors, and Motion Detectors for any other reason, you can
clear all sensors and remotes from the Console's memory by following the steps on page
25. Before reregistering your remotes, Door/Window Sensors, and Motion Detectors you
should reinitialize them - remove the batteries, press a button for 5 seconds then refi t the
batteries. Then follow the steps to reinitialize the unit (pages 12, 13, or 16 as appropriate).
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