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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7DEOHRI&RQWHQWV System Overview ........................5 Introduction .......................... 5 System Basics ........................5 About The Keypads ........................ 8 General Information......................8 Functions of the Keypads....................10 Entry/Exit Delays ......................... 12 Exit Delay..........................12 Entry Delay ......................... 12 Exit Alarms ......................... 13 Checking For Open Zones ....................
  • Page 4 7DEOHRI&RQWHQWV Macro Key Programming & Usage................... 23 About Macro Keys....................... 23 Example of Macro Programming ..................24 Using a Programmed Macro Key..................24 Using Device Commands ....................25 Paging Feature ........................26 About Automatic Paging ....................26 Single Button Paging......................27 Latch Key Paging .......................
  • Page 5 Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This system provides: • Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency •...
  • Page 6 Zones and Partitions • The system sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones,” which are specific areas of protection (e.g., front door, kitchen window, etc.). • Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble condition occurs on a sensor.
  • Page 7 Phone Access • If included, a phone module permits you to access the system via a touch-tone phone, either on-premises or by calling-in when away. • You can receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the security system. •...
  • Page 8 Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature the following: • A telephone style (digital) keypad • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences • Built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. The sounder also "beeps"...
  • Page 9 )L[HG:RUG'LVSOD\.H\SDG All burglary zones, interior and perimeter, are armed. Perimeter burglary zones, such as protected windows and doors, are armed. Entry delay is turned off: Lit with STAY = Instant mode Lit with AWAY = Maximum mode This appears when one or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed.
  • Page 10 1. DISPLAY WINDOW. Used to assign additional user Alpha Display Keypads: 2-line, 32- codes for other users of the system. character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 10. KEYS 0–9: Used to enter your security keypads that display protection point code(s) and to perform their associated identification, system status, and messages.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT! When entering codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made within 4-5 seconds of one another. If 4-5 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry will be aborted and must be repeated from its beginning. Be sure to observe this precaution when performing any of the procedures in this manual.
  • Page 12: Exit Delay

    Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. Exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after arming your system in any arming mode and Alpha Display keypads display the message “You May Exit Now.”...
  • Page 13: Exit Alarms

    Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted when the exit delay ends (e.g., exit door left open), the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry delay timer. If you disarm the system before the entry delay ends, the alarm sound stops and the message "CANCELED ALARM"...
  • Page 14 • Used when you want to arm the system with persons staying inside (or if you have pets that are moving throughout the premises). • The perimeter sensors are armed, but interior sensors are left disarmed. • Exit delay begins (you can leave through the entry/exit door, if desired). •...
  • Page 15: Arming The System

    Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows and make sure the Ready to Arm message is displayed. Mode Press these keys… Keypad Confirms By… • three beeps Stay security code + [3] (STAY) • armed STAY message displayed • red ARMED indicator lights •...
  • Page 16: Single-Button "Step" Arming

    The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys on your keypad may have been programmed for single-button arming. Note that while it will not be necessary to use a security code for arming, a security code must always be used to disarm the system. If Single-Button Arming is programmed: •...
  • Page 17 Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming. Red and green lights on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as follows: Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no open zones).
  • Page 18 The OFF key is used to disarm the system, silence alarm and trouble sounds, and clear alarm memories. IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT ENTER, but CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, the keypad will beep rapidly upon your entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence.
  • Page 19 Use t his key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. Vent Zones: Your system may have certain windows set as “vent” zones, which are automatically bypassed if left open when arming the system (you do not need to manually bypass them).
  • Page 20: Quick Bypass

    If programmed, "Quick Bypass" allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night. + 6 + [#] (Security Code) In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed and automatically bypassed.
  • Page 21: Viewing Current Date And Time

    The system lets you view its time and date setting on alpha keypad. +[#] + [6] [3] (Security Code) OR, press the function key (A, B, C, or D) for viewing current date and time, if programmed. A typical time/date display is shown. The display will remain on for about 30 seconds.
  • Page 22 Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate emergency (panic) functions as follows: This Function Sends this signal* With This Sounding… Silent Alarm silent alarm no audible alarm or any visual display indicating that a silent alarm has been initiated.
  • Page 23 The “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” keys can be used to automatically activate a series of commands of up to 16 keystrokes, if programmed for this function. These keystrokes, as a group, are called “macros” and are stored in the system's memory. •...
  • Page 24 The keypad beep to acknowledge your input and displays the command you entered (followed by “F”). 4. Enter the next command, followed by press/holding      *    *  * the “D” key for at least two seconds. The keypad beeps and displays the keystrokes entered so far.
  • Page 25 Your system may be set up so that it can control certain lights or other devices. • Some devices may be automatically turned on or off by the system. • You may be able to override automatically controlled devices using the commands described below.
  • Page 26 Your system may be set up to automatically send alert messages to several pagers (up to four for FA168C, up to two for FA148CP) as certain conditions occur in your system. • The following events can be programmed by your installer to be sent to the pagers: arming and disarming †...
  • Page 27 Your system may be set up so you can manually send a message to up to four (FA168C) or two (FA148CP) pagers. • Your installer programs the paging function key and the pager phone numbers. • Pressing the paging keys sends the message to the selected pager •...
  • Page 28 Your installer assigned a master code that is used to perform all system functions. In addition, you can assign different security codes for use by other users (FA168C provides 46 additional codes; FA148CP provides 30 additional codes). • Only the System Master and Partition Master can assign user codes to users. •...
  • Page 29 The following lists the various command strings for adding user codes and attributes. Refer to the User Setup chart at the back of this manual for factory assignments of user attributes and to keep a record of user programming. NOTE: Partition Master codes (FA168C only) apply only to those user numbers previously assigned (by the system master/installer) to the partition master’s partition.
  • Page 30 Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only that partition's information. • If the user is authorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in the other partition by using the GOTO command. Refer to the GOTO section.
  • Page 31 If the user is authorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in the other partition by using the GOTO command. • You must use an Alpha keypad to access another partition. • Keypads automatically return to their original partition after 2 minutes with no keypad activity.
  • Page 32 Your system may have been set up to use a common zone, which is an area shared by users of both partitions, such as a foyer or lobby. If so, please note the following: • The common zone will sound and report alarms only when both partitions are armed.
  • Page 33: Using Device Commands

    The system provides end-user schedules (programmable by master/installer only), which can control various types of events. • Each schedule causes a defined event to start and stop (when appropriate) at a specified time. • Schedules can be set to automatically repeat at various intervals. •...
  • Page 34 5. For event number “02,” enter the access group number. Otherwise, this prompt is skipped. Press [∗] to continue to the “Start” prompt below. 6. For event numbers “03-07,” enter the partition number to be armed or disarmed. 0 = arm all; 1 = partition 1; 2 = partition 2; 3 = arm common Otherwise, this prompt is skipped.
  • Page 35 The system records various events in a history log, which can be viewed by the master user using an Alpha Display keypad. • The Event Log holds up to 100 (FA168C) or 50 (FA148CP) events. • Events are displayed in chronological order, from most recent to oldest. •...
  • Page 36 The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. • The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode. •...
  • Page 37: Trouble Conditions

    he word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "beeping" at the keypad, indicates a trouble condition in the system. To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key. 1. A display of "CHECK" and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem exists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention.
  • Page 38 7URXEOH&RQGLWLRQV &RQWLQXHG Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Alpha Display keypads. COMM. FAILURE Indicates that a failure has occurred in (or FC) the telephone communication portion of your system. CALL FOR SERVICE. Any “beeping” that accompanies a trouble SYSTEM LO BAT Indicates that a low system battery...
  • Page 39 7URXEOH&RQGLWLRQV &RQWLQXHG AC LOSS The system is operating on battery power (or NO AC) only due to an AC power failure. If only some lights are out on the premises, check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary. If AC power cannot be restored and a “low system battery”...
  • Page 40 The components of your security system are designed to be as maintenance-free as possible. However, to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition, do the following: 1. Test your system weekly . 2. Test your system after any alarm occurs. You can silence the keypad’s warning tones by pressing the OFF key, but the keypad's low battery message display will remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery condition in one or more of your...
  • Page 41: Fire Alarm System (If Installed)

    THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the strategically located smoke and heat detectors will sound their alarms and automatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted pulsed sound* from the Keypad(s) and any external sounders.
  • Page 42 )LUH$ODUP6\VWHP &RQWLQXHG THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS 1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your smoke or heat detectors sense the problem, go to your nearest keypad and manually initiate an alarm by pressing the panic key assigned for FIRE emergency for 2 seconds.
  • Page 43 )LUH$ODUP6\VWHP &RQWLQXHG THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS 1DWLRQDO)LUH3URWHFWLRQ$VVRFLDWLRQ 5HFRPPHQGDWLRQVRQ6PRNH'HWHFWRUV With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) noted below. Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke detector installed outside of each separate sleeping area, in the...
  • Page 44 )LUH$ODUP6\VWHP &RQWLQXHG THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS (PHUJHQF\(YDFXDWLRQ Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: 1. Position your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders so that they can be heard by all occupants.
  • Page 45 FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press READY key. View faulted zones when system not ready. Arm System Enter code. Press arming key desired: Arms system in mode selected. (AWAY, STAY, NIGHT-STAY, MAXIMUM, INSTANT) Quick Arm Press #. Press arming key desired: Arms system in mode selected, quickly (if programmed) (AWAY, STAY, MAXIMUM, INSTANT)
  • Page 46 )L[HG:RUG'LVSOD\.H\SDGV SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; zone number of zone in INTERRUPTED * alarm is displayed. If a fire alarm is manually activated, zone number 95 will be displayed. Keypad & Ext. LOUD, BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed. Zone number of zone in CONTINUOUS * alarm is also displayed.
  • Page 47 6XPPDU\RI$XGLEOH9LVXDO1RWLILFDWLRQV $OSKD'LVSOD\.H\SDGV SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, FIRE ALARM. FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is INTERRUPTED* displayed. If a fire alarm is manually activated, zone Keypad & Ext. number 95 will be displayed. LOUD, BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM displayed. If programmed, descriptor of CONTINUOUS* EMERGENCY ALARM.
  • Page 48: Industry Canada

    NOTE: This is a “Grade A” Residential System RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 49 5HJXODWRU\6WDWHPHQWV &RQWLQXHG Industrie Canada AVIS: l’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal.
  • Page 50 † Features marked with a dagger apply to the FA168C only. † Exit Delay Part. 1: Part. 2 † Entry Delay 1 Part. 1: Part. 2 † Entry Delay 2 Part. 1: Part. 2 Night-Stay Zones Zones: Quick Arm Quick Bypass Automatic Paging users: Keyswitch Arming...
  • Page 51 &KDUWVRI<RXU6\VWHP·V)HDWXUHV User Setup The following chart will help keep track of system users. Copies should be distributed to the partition 1 and partition 2 (if applicable) masters for their records. To program a user attribute: Enter system/partition master code + [8] + user no. + “#” command listed in column heading… †...
  • Page 52: Paging Setup

    &KDUWVRI<RXU6\VWHP·V)HDWXUHV User Setup (continued) Enter system/partition master code + [8] + user no. + “#” command listed in column heading… † Users 34-49 apply to FA168C only; user 33 is partition 2 master for FA168C, and the last user for FA148CP. Paging Setup †...
  • Page 53: List Of Output Devices

    &KDUWVRI<RXU6\VWHP·V)HDWXUHV Schedules: ( † FA168C can use schedules 01-16; FA148CP can only use schedules 01-04.) master code + [#] + [6] [4]. †† † † † † † † † † † † † † †† Partitions apply to the FA168C only. List of Output Devices (†...
  • Page 54 /,0,7$7,2162)7+,66<67(0 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 other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons.
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