Contents About This Guide............................ ii Notices..............................iii Welcome............................1 Introduction to Security Management ..................... 2 The MONITOR AFx™ LCD Keypad ....................... 8 Common Tasks ............................9 Alarms, Arming and Disarming....................13 Alarm Monitoring Features ........................14 Audible Keypad Tones ......................... 14 Sirens ..............................15 Dealing with Alarms (what to do if the keypad is beeping) ..............
(lift) controller firmware V1.5. Copyrights and Trademarks To locate a desired topic, refer to the table of ™ MONITOR AFx is a trademark of CSG contents (near the front of this guide), or the Security Inc. / Sécurité CSG Inc.
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REN's, Warning: Changes or Modifications not expressly contact the local telephone company. approved by Guardall could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
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Features pertaining to: installing company for repair or warranty + A wireless (handheld) keypad; information. + Communications with the MONITOR AFx Director software; If the equipment is causing harm to the + Alarm monitoring via IP (SIP reporting); telephone network, the telephone company + High-security communications (HSC).
IP (SIP reporting), or via high-security communications (HSC) have not been tested for UL and area(s) can be set to disarm automatically certification. whenever specific persons are granted entry. MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
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Paging Master Override: A security officer can be The paging feature of the MONITOR AFx given the authority to enter doors that would system allows the triggering of certain outputs normally deny access (cards locked out, wrong (up to 12 separate outputs per panel) to time, etc.).
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System Components and Software System Software and Licensing The MONITOR AFx Director software (and the on-line help) run under Windows9x/Me and The MONITOR AFx™ Director Software Windows 2000/NT. The MONITOR AFx Director software provides Software versus Panel Firmware Revisions: a familiar Windows interface supporting these Monitor AFx Director software V3.20 is compatible...
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MONITOR AFx Director software. + Client-server operation. Systems set for capacities higher than as shown under For details on using the Monitor AFx Director "Prime" (above) can be configured only through the software, refer to the on-line help or User's Guide for MONITOR AFx Director software.
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Performed locally through a system LCD keypad by an authorized user (similarly, a condominium unit can be armed and disarmed through a 'Condo' LED keypad). Performed using a custom "arm/disarm keyswitch" input-point. MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
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Avoiding False Alarms No matter how full-featured, and reliable a security system is, a number of steps must be taken to absolutely minimize the likelihood of false alarms occurring. These include: Ensuring the system's configuration accurately reflects the requirements at the site (regarding the working times and movement of personnel during a typical workweek, etc.).
(when applicable). This keypad is fully backlit for use in poor lighting The MONITOR AFx LCD keypad provides an conditions. integrated 2-line display and multi-function backlit keypad. (The keypad is hidden behind a hinged access cover.)
Common Tasks Entering at an Access-Controlled Door Reader/Door Mode Area Locked & Locked & Locked & Locked & Setting Card Only Card+PIN Card or UID/PIN UID/PIN Only Disarmed (Off) Present card, Present card, enter PIN Present card or enter Enter UID+PIN (or PIN open the door open the door user no., enter PIN...
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This allows a service user (person with the service login ID and PIN) to set up a new system, add devices to an existing system, and/or view or change operational settings for various items in the system. MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
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Time: This allows changing the time and/or date for a system panel. Verify: This allows a person to prove they are present. This lets a monitoring facility know that you are present after accidentally tripping a sensor, and/or silencing a false alarm. Schdule: This allows extending the scheduled closing time for an area (the "work-late"...
Sirens Steps: Conventional Siren Enter your user ID !! In Alarm !! Fire Alarm: Intermittent Tone and/or password Enter ID: _ _ _ (see previous details). to log into the keypad. Burglar Alarm: Steady Tone. Select Yes to Silence System? silence the alarm.
Schedule ends, the system will chime indicating that a scheduled closing is in effect. At this stage, an authorized user may change the WorkLate time to prevent the system from arming until a specified time. MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
Suspending Schedules for an Arming/Disarming or Viewing the Area or Areas Present Arming-Level A schedule can be blocked altogether if you do With the appropriate authority, you can arm not want a scheduled closing to occur. and disarm the system, or specific area(s) using an LCD keypad.
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During the last 15 seconds this intermittent tone will become more rapid. The exit tones will now stop sounding and the selected areas are now fully armed. MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
PIN Your Name number as indicated Enter PIN: _ _ _ _ on the display. Then press and hold the key, and press the desired number at the same time. MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
Checking the Status of Sensors Bypassing a Faulty Sensor (Points) and Areas If the system (or a specific area) needs to be armed with a faulty or tripped sensor, you must The Points-status feature allows checking the bypass the specific sensor. status of sensors in the system (and viewing the arming-level for areas).
Door: Door status, or commands to unlock or relock the door, or lockout (or reinstate) all cards; Readers: Indicates the reader modes in effect, and lets you change the reader mode (e.g., Card+PIN, dual custody, etc.). MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
Attention: All floor status and control High-security functions are available only through the communications MONITOR AFx Director software. As such, it module, or SMR for a "Smart" module. is recommended that all elevator reader status The status screen Conc:01 and control tasks be performed through the will indicate if the software as well.
Enter your new 4- New PIN _ _ _ _ Note: Condo-to-user assignments can only be set up through the MONITOR AFx Director software. digit or 5-digit For User: UID# PIN. Refer to the details that follow while working...
Number for this user. (You'll be asked to enter Note: Condo-to-user assignments can only be set up through the MONITOR AFx Director software. it twice--to help protect against typing errors.) The last two digits of the PIN must be different. Also, Refer to the details that follow while working do not use consecutive numbers such as 1234.
Delete user on-screen, condo user (that can be edited by a user with condo select Delete. "Master" authority)..continues... Condo-to-user assignments can only be set up through the MONITOR AFx Director software. MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
Then, select Yes Del? Viewing the History to delete the user, Cancel All activity that occurs in the system can be or select Cancel if viewed one event at a time. This includes you changed your mind. area/door activity, as well as the tasks that users have performed at a keypad.
(1 minute). Plog: Prints the entire history log. To return to the main screen (log out), press the ( ) key a few times, or let the system time- out (1 minute). MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
Testing Monitored Sensors (Performing a Walk Test) Steps: A Walk Test allows you to test specific Enter your user ID Welcome sensors (points) in the system, to ensure that and/or PIN to log Enter ID: _ _ _ they are functioning correctly. into the keypad.
To return to the main screen (log out), press the ( ) key a few times, or let the system time- out (1 minute). MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
Area 8: _____________________________ ___________________________________ Area 9: _____________________________ Area 10: _____________________________ Your System Number: ___________________________________ Area 11: _____________________________ Area 12: _____________________________ Area 13: _____________________________ Area 14: _____________________________ Area 15: _____________________________ Area 16: _____________________________ MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
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System Configuration Aspects: Function Key Reference The Function key ( ) is pressed and held in Programmed Entry and Exit Delays: conjunction with number keys customized functions. Entry Delay:_______ Exit Delay:_______ Note: Function keys are not active until configured by a service technician. Misc Topics: Function keys 1 –...
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_____ _____ __ _________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Schedule for Schedule for Schedule for type 1 Holidays: ______ type 2 Holidays: ______ type 3 Holidays: ______ MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
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Schedule Start Stop _____ _____ __ _________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Schedule for Schedule for Schedule for type 1 Holidays: ______ type 2 Holidays: ______ type 3 Holidays: ______ Schedule Start Stop _____ _____ __ _________ _____ _____...
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Savings' and 'Standard Time' respectively. Reminder: "Spring ahead" for 'Daylight-Savings', "fall back" for 'Standard Time'. Note: Users with "24 hr" authority can enter on holidays (if they also have the appropriate 'disarm' authority). MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
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Holiday (Name, Date, Type) Photocopy and/or fill in the holiday list for your MONITOR AFx system: 17 _________________________________ Holiday (Name, Date, Type) Daylight-Savings (Optional) 18 _________________________________ Standard Time (Optional) _________________________________ 19 _________________________________ ________________________________ 20 _________________________________ _________________________________ 21 _________________________________ _________________________________ 22 _________________________________...
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Authority Levels (Profiles) for Users About Authority Levels Authorities determine the features that With the MONITOR AFx Director software: Up to 1000 groups of alarm panel users will be able to user-authorities can be defined (depending on the software version and licensing).
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Authority Level #, Name: User Ranges: Auth. Ranges: Area Profile: Sched: Areas: Silence Alarms View Status View History Service Test Work Late Bypass (& Reinst) Auto-Remove System Test Function Keys Suspend Sched. Arm/Disarm to Arm/Disarm to Master Command Doors Escort ...
Smoke will rise to the ceiling, leaving cooler, cleaner air close to the floor. Crawl on your hands and knees, not belly, because heavier poisons will settle in a thin layer on the floor. MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
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Messages for young children If you live in a high-rise building, use the stairs — never the elevator — in case of fire. To be safe from a fire in your home, you Choose a meeting place a safe distance from need three things: your home and mark it on the escape plan.
Example: Silence alarm in all areas using card. Example: Turn arming station area to the "stay" Enter “ 9” and present card. arming-level using a card. Command Result Enter “ 2” and present card. Cancels any keys entered MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
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MONITOR AFx Arming Station Work Late LED LEDs The optional MONITOR AFx Arming Station Solid yellow lit within 15 minutes to the scheduled closing time. has three LEDs to indicate door, system and arming status. The following list indicates the Off if the area is not scheduled or there are more than 15 minutes to the scheduled closing time.
Command Result “login” + Clears or Silences Alarms command key +9 Command Result “login” + function Activates selected key +1 to 9 function key Command Result Cancels any keys entered MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
LCD user log on screen for MONITOR AFx. The condition responsible for System Tamper, Battery Trouble, AC Failure each message is indicated below. (Flashing), Phone Line Trouble, Report Delay,...
Error and Warning Tones......14 Deleting users........... 28 Fire Alarm............14 Disarming or arming.......... 17 Trouble............14 Disclaimers ............ii Voice Siren............15 Doors Multi-tenant Check status ..........22 Checking status of a condo keypad ....23 Controlling............. 22 MONITOR AFx™ v3.3 LCD Keypad User's Guide 500-9030v3.3...
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Overview of Tasks (What can be Done from Status and control features ......20 Where) ............6 Suspending schedules ........17 Panic buttons, testing (holdup test)....32 System components........... 2 Performing Other Functions ......10 System information (areas, authorities, etc..34 System introduction..........2 Reverse digits to indicate duress ....10 System test ............
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