XK-716 and XK-516 LED keypads containing indicator lights or model XK-7LC and XK-5LC LCD keypads containing a two-line readout. Please determine the type of keypads present within your system. This manual covers the XL-4, XL-4B, XL-4C and XL-5 systems. The systems differ with the following Underwriters applications: XL-4...
LCD Keypad Layout The XK-7LC or XK-5LC keypad contains everything necessary to operate the Security System. The LCD (liquid crystal display) provides a two line by sixteen-character English readout display to show the current system status. The keypads appear as follows: STAY BYPASS INSTANT...
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LCD Keypad Layout (cont’d) 1 – DISPLAY AREA Two line by sixteen-character liquid crystal display. This area contains the current system status using easy to read English language descriptions programmed by your installer. 2 – ARM/DISARM INDICATOR This light indicates whether the system is currently armed (activated) or disarmed (deactivated).
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LCD Keypad Layout (cont) 7 – NUMERICAL SECTION The numerical section of the keypad operates similar to a telephone or calculator. The digits 0 - 9, # and are clearly marked and are used to operate the system. 8 – PULL OPEN DOOR The front of the XK-7LC keypad contains a door that pulls open.
LED Keypad Layout The LED based system contains indicator lights to display the current status of your Security System. NOTE: The LED keypads can only be used to display the status of the first sixteen zones. NOTE: This style of keypad cannot be used with the XL-4C control panel. The keypad has the following appearance: STAY 12 13...
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LED Keypad Layout (cont’d) 1 – ZONE STATUS The indicator lights marked 1-16 display the current status of the first sixteen zones connected to your Security System. The lights show whether any zones are currently in alarm, bypassed, in trouble, or faulted (not ready) status.
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LED Keypad Layout (cont’d) 6 – READY INDICATOR The light marked RDY shows whether the system is ready to be armed. If the light is off then a condition exists within at least one of the zones preventing system arming. 7 –...
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LED Keypad Layout (cont’d) 12 – PULL OPEN DOOR The front of the XK-716 keypad contains a door that pulls open. Behind this door is a card which can be filled out to describe the areas protected (zones) of your Security System. 13 –...
System Operation Throughout this manual the following notation will be used to describe action taken at the keypads: BYPASS Depression of the Function Key labeled BYPASS INSTANT Depression of the Function Key labeled INSTANT STAY Depression of the Function Key labeled STAY CODE Depression of the Function Key labeled CODE [USER]...
Arming The System ARMING the system will activate all portions of your Security System. Arming can only be performed if all zones are READY. For example, if a protected door is open the system cannot be armed. Note: Your installer can program your system to be armed if certain zones are not ready.
Arming The System (cont’d) System Not Ready Ready Indications LCD Based Keypads If the system is not ready to be armed the LCD display will display the zone or zones not ready as follows. For example: NOT READY Zne 012 Master Bedroom This display indicates that zone number 12 is not ready.
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Arming The System (cont’d) ready. Zones that are bypassed are not protected when the system is armed. NOTE: It is possible to arm the system without the back-up battery connected. NOTE: In a commercial burglary alarm installation (model XL-4B or XL-4C) a brief pulsing audible output is provided by the keypad to indicate successful receipt of the closing signal at the Central Station.
Stay The STAY mode is another way to ARM your system while you remain in the location. The STAY mode will deactivate any interior protection zones, which means that you will be free to walk throughout your location without activating the alarm system. In order to enter the STAY mode, the system must be ready.
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Stay (cont’d) can stay in your location and walk freely through the living section of your location and have certain portions of the interior protection active in the rest of your home. To auto stay arm simply enter your user code [USER] and remain within the location (do not leave through the exit/entry door).
Instant The INSTANT mode arms the system and eliminates the entry and exit time delay intervals. If anyone enters or exits through an entry/exit zone the alarm system will instantly activate. The system must be READY to select the INSTANT option. Instant Procedure Instant [USER] Depress the INSTANT key followed by your user code.
Instant – Stay The INSTANT STAY mode will arm the system with the characteristics of both the INSTANT and STAY modes. The system will be armed with the interior portions bypassed and the entry delay will be suspended. The system must be READY in order to enter this mode. Instant –...
Bypass Bypasses are performed to eliminate burglary zones that are not ready or faulty from activating the Security System. Bypass Procedure BYPASS [USER] ZN Depress the BYPASS key followed by your user code and the three digit zone number (000 - 072) to be bypassed. The zone number to be bypassed is shown as ZN.
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Bypass (cont’d) LCD Keypads BYPASSED Zne 002 Upstairs Bedroom UNBYPASS Zne 002 Upstairs Bedroom LED Keypads On LED keypads the zone number bypassed will blink slowly in a low intensity. Note: This only applies to the first 16 zones on LED keypads.
Forced Arming Forced Arming is a method that will automatically bypass all faulted zones and ARM the system. NOTE: This capability must be selected by your installer at the time of system installation. Forced Arming Procedure BYPASS [USER] BYPASS Depress the BYPASS key followed by your user code and the BYPASS key.
Unbypass The UNBYPASS function removes an existing bypass from a currently bypassed zone. The procedure is similar to a bypass. Unbypass Procedure BYPASS [USER] ZN To remove a bypass from a zone already bypassed press the BYPASS key, followed by your user code and the three digit zone number. See bypass description.
Group Bypass (Optional) Your installer can designate multiple zones within your location to be known as a group. For example, if your location has two floors, the zones on the upper level can be a separate group from the lower level. Each zone within the group will display an individual zone identification on the keypad, however there are commands to bypass the entire group at once.
Group Unbypass To remove bypasses from all of the zones within a group, the group unbypass command can be performed. This will remove the bypasses from all of the zones within a group. See group bypass section for more details. Group Unbypass Procedure BYPASS [USER] 2 Group...
User codes are required to operate your Security System. Users can be entered or modified directly through the keypad. The Security System contains up to 64 (XL-4) or 128 (XL-5) separate user codes. Authorized users can modify user codes directly through the keypad. Each of the...
User Definition Procedure Code [USER] Depress the CODE key followed by your user access code. Assuming that the user is valid for user definition the following displays will appear on LCD keypads: XL-4 XL-5 ENTER USER # ENTER USER # 001-064,...
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User Code Definition (cont’d) ENTER Authority 1 - 7, to Exit Enter the authorization level of the user being defined from the list provided above. If an error is detected after any of the user questions the keypad will beep rapidly four times and repeat the question. NOTE: To exit from the User definition displays press the key.
User Deletion Removal of users from the panel can be performed as follows: User Deletion Procedure CODE [USER] [User #] # Where: [USER] User code (must be level 1 or 2 authorization level) [User #] Represents the user number being deleted. [000 - 064] User deletion can only be performed by a level 1 or level 2 authorization user.
Disarming Disarming the Security System will deactivate the burglary portions of the system. Disarm Procedure [USER] Enter your user code. If No Alarms Have Taken Place The system will be disarmed and the ARMING indicator will go off. The system display will reflect the current status. If Alarms Have Taken Place If alarms or other conditions such as system troubles have taken place since the initial system arming, they will appear on the keypad as...
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Disarming (cont’d) After scrolling through the alarms or troubles, the display will contain the first alarm and repeat the sequence of condition signals until the display has been cleared. To clear the display of the conditions enter your user code again. IMPORTANT: If there have been alarms DO NOT ENTER THE PREMISE, call for help from a neighbor's telephone.
Keypad Auxiliary Conditions In addition to individual zone alarms various conditions can be transmitted directly through the keypad. These conditions are initiated through the simultaneous depression of two keys, as listed below: NOTE: The keypad conditions are active 24 hours a day, whether the system is armed or disarmed.
Duress The Security System contains capability to transmit a DURESS (or AMBUSH) signal to the Central Station. The DURESS capability is meant to be used as an emergency condition if you are forced to disarm the system. When used, the DURESS capability will transmit a special emergency signal to the Central Station.
Quick Commands In addition to the functions already described, the Security System also contains some quick commands which can be initiated through depression of the # key followed by the numbers 0 through 7. Please ask your installer to explain which of the QUICK commands are applicable to your system.
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Quick Commands (cont’d) ENTER Part (0 - 9) # View, Exit Next enter the partition that you wish to operate. Entry of 1 - 8 will return with the keypad displaying the status of the requested partition. At this point you can perform any of the regular keypad functions, within your authorization level, for the requested partition.
Quick Commands (cont’d) Disarm All Partitions (9) To disarm all partitions from a single keypad enter 9 into the partition selection display. This command will disarm all partitions where that user is authorized that are currently armed. NOTE: The keypad will return to the original partition after approximately 20 seconds.
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Quick Commands (cont’d) SET TIME/DATE Command 5 from the Exception Menu CURRENT DAY OF WEEK CURRENT ENTRY FIELD SU= Sunday HR=Hour M=Monday MIN=Minute T=Tuesday MON=Month W HR CLOCK SET W=Wednesday DAY=Day 10:25p 03/04/92 TH=Thursday YR=Year F=Friday SA=Saturday CURRENT TIME CURRENT DATE (Hour:Minute) AM/PM Month/Day/Year The top line shows the current time and the field being defined.
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Quick Commands (cont’d) TIME SET EXAMPLE: Example: Set clock to 11:21 PM, December 21,1992. INSTANT CODE INSTANT INSTANT 21 INSTANT 92 The system will automatically determine the day of the week and will adjust for leap year and daylight savings time if applicable. The system time must be reset if the AC power and battery have been removed for a long period of time.
# 5 followed by the three digit zone number (001 - 072 for XL- 4 or 001-128 for XL-5). For example to bypass zone 13 enter # 5 0 1 3. This function must be enabled by your installer and is only applicable for certain zones.
ENTER US# to MAP ENTER US# to MAP 001-064, to exit 001-128, to exit Enter the user number (001 - 064; XL-4 or 001-128; XL-5) to be mapped to various partitions. Set 1-8 = ex PART 12345678 This display allows assignment or removal of users from each of the 8 partitions.
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Quick Commands (cont’d) active. For example, if the keypad shows 1 345 then the user is active in partitions 1 3 4 and 5. To add (or remove) partitions from the user profile simply enter the partition number. The display will reflect the entered value.
Glossary The following terminology will be helpful in operating your Security System. Arm/Disarm ARMING indicates that the burglary portion of your Security System has been turned on. DISARMED indicates that the burglary portion has been turned off. The FIRE protection and emergency portions, if present in your system, remain active at all times.
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Glossary (cont’d) Instant Method of activating the Security System that eliminates the entry and exit time delays. This arming mode will INSTANTLY activate when any burglary zone is violated. The INSTANT mode will generally be used when the system is activated and all occupants are home.
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Glossary (cont’d) authorized user. In addition, different levels of users can be defined to restrict functionality within your protected location. Zone Indicates a protected area of your home. – 44 –...
Recommendations For Proper Protection THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF FIRE AND BURGLARY DETECTION DEVICES HELP PROVIDE PROPER COVERAGE FOR THE PROTECTED PREMISES. Recommendations For Smoke And Heat Detectors With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #72 noted below.
Recommendations For Proper Protection (cont’d) In addition, we recommend the following: • Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where a smoker sleeps. • Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where someone sleeps with the door partly or completely closed. Smoke could be blocked by the closed door.
Emergency Evacuation 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. 2.
System Testing This control unit was manufactured under rigid quality standards and complies with all UL requirements for its intended use. Maintenance is best performed by your installing company with trained service personnel. Installing Company: ________________________________ Telephone Number: ________________________________ It is recommended that you test your system once a week using the following procedure: Note: If a Central Station monitors your system then contact them prior to performing this test.
System Testing (cont’d) Battery Test In order to test the backup battery the following procedure should be performed: 1. Remove the AC transformer from the AC outlet by removing the retaining screw that secures the transformer to the wall. (Note: the screw is not present in models sold in Canada).
About The Manufacturer Your new control panel and keypads are manufactured by Fire Burglary Instruments Inc, leading manufacturer of quality reliable security control products since 1971. Fire Burglary Instruments is a subsidiary of Pittway Corporation. This product has been manufactured using the latest advances in electronic and computer technology.
Statements – Problems – Warnings FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) 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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Statements – Problems – Warnings (cont’d) WARNING LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary, fire 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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Statements – Problems – Warnings (cont’d) radio, air conditioner or other appliances, or by passing traffic. Finally, alarm warning devices, however loud, may not warn hearing-impaired people or waken deep sleepers. Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily out of service.
Warranty FIRE BURGLARY INSTRUMENTS, INC. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Fire Burglary Instruments, Inc., a subsidiary of Pittway Corporation, and Pittway Corporation its divisions subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 163 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 the date of original purchase, under normal use and service.
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