Part 68 compliant. 3. If the ORBIT-6 (RP-206 ) is not operating properly, it may cause harm to the telephone network. If so, the Telephone Company will notify you in advance that a temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
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This User's Manual contains all the information needed to operate your to obtain protection from intrusion. Rokonet ORBIT-6 Security System and to All other forms of protection, get the most from it. This page, called a including fire and 24-hour panic Command Summary, is intended to give alarms (i.e.
Utility Outputs Key-switch SECTION 2: YOUR KEYPAD Visual Indicators Keys SECTION 3: THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR ORBIT-6 Arming Your System Full Arming and Home Arming Quick Arming and Code Arming Entry/Exit Delays Arming with the Front Door Open Sounder Cutoff The "Squawk"...
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Special Emergency User Codes Setting/CHANGING THE MASTER/USER CODES Deleting User Codes ARMING YOUR SYSTEM BYPASSING A ZONE Disarming an armed system Silencing an alarm in progress Duress Disarming SECTION 5: SYSTEM SOUNDS SECTION 6: USER FUNCTIONS Zone Bypassing Quick Bypassing Extra Quick Bypassing Activate a Utility Output Reset a Smoke Detector(s)
In turn, the system can communicate information to you via its indicators and by the sounds it makes. Your ORBIT-6 security system also consists of a variety of sensors, detectors, and contacts placed throughout the premises and designed to recognize abnormal conditions.
SOME DEFINITIONS There are a few terms with which you should become familiar. Knowing them will help you to better understand and use your system Zone A single detector, or group of detectors, usually relating to a certain area of the premises or type of protection.
Section 2: Your Keypad VISUAL INDICATORS The Orbit-6 can support 6 and 8 zone LED and LCD keypads. Both of these keypads have the same operating procedures. This section discusses the keypad's visual indicators and the use of its keys.
ARM LED CONDITION EXPLANATION The ARM LED indicates The system's intrusion detectors are whether or not the armed; subsequent violations of a system's intrusion protected point or area (e.g. a door, detectors are armed. a window, unauthorized motion) will result in a burglar alarm. function of the intrusion system is disarmed.
ZONE LED EXPLANATION CONDITION SYSTEM DISARMED SYSTEM ARMED The ZONE LEDs indicate the status of each of the corresponding corresponding system’s intrusion zones. zone is secured. zone is secured. FLASHING The indicated zone is not secured. An alarm has occurred on the indicated zone.
Section 3: Things You Should Know About Your ORBIT-6 Arming intrusion Arming your system enables detectors to trigger an alarm when violated. Your System Remember, fire protection and the protection offered by the keypad's emergency keys are always armed and always available. If your system is equipped with environmental protection (e.g.
A delay period was chosen during your system's installation to provide suitable time to allow for your entry and exit. If set up by your alarm company, the ORBIT-6 Arming with the allows you the convenience of arming your system...
Duress Code. Which when used, will disarm the system in the regular manner, while simultaneously transmitting a silent alarm to the central station. Your Orbit-6 offers two methods of Bypassing: Quick Bypassing Quick Bypassing achieves the result by pressing the key number corresponding to the zone to be Code Bypassing bypassed for 2 seconds.
Section 4: Operating Your System In this section, you'll learn how to perform most of the functions needed to properly operate your ORBIT-6 and to get the most out of your security system. EMERGENCY KEYS Your keypad provides three sets of keys, which can be pushed at any time the police, fire department, or special emergency is required.
SETTING/CHANGING THE MASTER/USER CODES STEP DESCRIPTION The system must be disarmed (the ARMED LED will be OFF). Enter the User Functions Mode ( ) and select Codes (5): Enter the current 4-digit Master Code: To change the Master Code, press "0": To enter/change the User Code 1, press "1": To enter/change the User Code 2, press "2": To enter/change the User Code 3, press "3":...
DELETING USER CODES At times, it may be desirable to completely delete a User Code. Note that it is impossible to delete the Master Code (although it can be changed). STEP DESCRIPTION The system must be disarmed. Enter the User Functions Mode ( ) and choose Codes (5): Enter the current 4-digit Master Code: To delete the User Code 1, press "1":...
ARMING YOUR SYSTEM STEP DESCRIPTION Check the READY LED on your keypad. If lit or flashing, the system is READY. If NOT lit or flashing, the system is NOT ready to be armed. Secure or bypass the violated zone(s) and then proceed. Away Arming when Leaving the Premises Empty: Arming...
BYPASSING A ZONE STEP DESCRIPTION Check the READY LED on your keypad. If NOT lit or flashing, the system has at least one faulted intrusion zone identified by noting which LED(s) are flashing in the keypad's ZONES area, shown at the left. Code To bypass such a zone(s) and cause it to be ignored by the system, enter the following sequence correctly:...
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BYPASSING A ZONE (CONT.) If the system is programmed for quick bypass the following option is available: Quick To bypass a zone simply press the corresponding keypad number for at least 2 seconds. Bypass An additional zone(s) can be bypassed at the same time by adding its number to the sequence.
DISARMING AN ARMED SYSTEM AND/OR SILENCING AN ALARM IN PROGRESS STEP DESCRIPTION If outside the premises, open an "entry" door; the keypad(s) will beep indicating that the Entry Delay period has begun. Disarming an armed system Before the Entry Delay expires, enter the four digits of your User Code.
DURESS DISARMING All 10 user codes can activate the Duress disarming by adding 1 to the last digit of your user code. Example: if your code is 1-2-3-4 your duress code is 1-2- If your user code is 5-6-7-0 your duress code is 5-6-7-1 Note: Under no circumstances must the Duress Code be used haphazardly or without reason.
Section 5: System Sounds Besides the visual indications provided by your keypad(s), your system is designed to produce audible annunciation after certain events. Depending on the circumstance, such sounds may be made by your system's keypad(s), its external sounder (e.g. a siren or bell), SIREN/ EVENT KEYPAD SOUND...
Section 6: User Functions Your ORBIT-6 comes with a variety of selectable User Functions. By entering the User Functions mode, a number of options become available which determine how your alarm system operates, such as: adding, modifying, and deleting User Codes bypassing zones displaying a "memory"...
USER DESCRIPTION PRESS COMMENTS FUNCTION Display Refer to Display system System Troubles on System problem(s) causing page 29. the POWER LED Troubles to flash Display Reviews any Via its LEDs, the Alarm alarms occurring keypad reveals the during the last zone(s) in which an Memory armed period...
USER DESCRIPTION PRESS COMMENTS FUNCTION Enter the phone number in the same manner as MS number Set Follow- during installation. Sets the first phone Me Phone number for the * If required, include Number 1- 4 follow-me function the following special (up to 24 digits) functions to achieve + MASTER CODE...
USER DESCRIPTION PRESS COMMENTS FUNCTION Keypad Determines how the After entering the keypad's internal Master Code, Sounder/ sounder will operate press Chime under specific enable/disable current Operation/ conditions operation of keypad's beeps (see Note 3 on Audible page 24) . + MASTER CODE Kiss-Off Press...
If not remedied quickly, a trouble condition will likely compromise your system and prevent it from properly doing its job. The ORBIT-6 is designed to be as trouble-free as possible. Were a problem to develop, the POWER LED will flash about once every second. If so, to determine the problem, perform the sequence on the following page.
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NOTE 2: The ORBIT-6 has failed in its attempts to report an alarm or trouble condition to the Central Station. Check that your telephone line is functioning. Check to see if your external bell has been tampered with. If the problem still exists contact your dealer.
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS An emergency evacuation plan should be established and used during an actual fire alarm condition. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and can be used as a guide when establishing a similar plan for your circumstances. 1.
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