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TS790 / TS900 Intruder Alarm Control Panels Sett ing the Syst em Ent er your pa ss code XXXX th en lea v e th e pro tec t ed a re a. Unsetting the System Part Set BELL TEST...
Quick Reference Guide Full Set Enter your passcode Part Set Enter your passcode Press A, B or C as required Unset Enter your passcode Silent Full Set Enter your passcode Press 8 Silent Part Set Enter your passcode Press A, B or C as required Press 8 Bell Test Enter your passcode...
Overview Introduction The TS790 and TS900 are advanced security alarm control systems using state of the art electronics to provide comprehensive but flexible protection for both domestic and commercial premises. The system comprises of a number of components linked to a central control unit which is concealed from view but accessible for maintenance.
Overview TS790/TS900 User Manual Remote Keypads Your alarm system can be operated from one or more remote keypads, which will have been strategically located within the protected premises. The remote keypads may be one of four types. Arming Station The remote arming station can only be used to full set, part set and unset your alarm system.
TS790/TS900 User Manual Overview Starburst Keypad The Starburst remote keypad can be used to full set, part set and unset the alarm system. It also can be used for limited programming functions. Starburst Display - Used to show the ...
Operating The System TS790/TS900 User Manual Operating The System Introduction Initial access to the system is gained by entering a 4 digit passcode. Every time you wish to use the system your passcode must be entered correctly. If a passcode is repeatedly entered incorrectly a code tamper alarm will be generated.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual Operating The System Full Setting The System The full setting procedure may be initiated from any remote keypad (if more than one is fitted). Before attempting to full set the alarm system ensure that all movement detectors are unobstructed and all doors, and windows are secure.
Operating The System TS790 & TS900 User Manual Unsetting The System The unsetting of the alarm system can be performed from any remote keypad. » To unset your alarm system, proceed as follows: 1. Enter the premises via the prescribed...
Operating The System Part-Setting Using The Part-Set Buttons The TS790 & TS900 can have up to three predefined part-set configurations. Each configuration allows the alarm system to set with one or more wards isolated. Each configuration is then assigned to a part-set button A, B or C, normally this will be done by the installation company at the time of commissioning.
Operating The System TS790 & TS900 User Manual Part-Setting With Part Set Passcodes Passcode types “Code Set Group A”, “Code Set Group B”, “Code Set Group C”, and the “Full Set Group” enable the user to set and unset only the wards assigned to their “Code Set Group”. The “Code Set Groups”...
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TS790 & TS900 User Manual Operating The System Part-Setting With Part Set Passcodes (Cont.) » To unset your area(s), proceed as follows: Starburst 1. Enter the area or premises via the 0025 0025 prescribed entry route and proceed directly to the remote keypad. The internal sounders generate an interrupted tone.
Operating The System TS790 & TS900 User Manual Silent Setting The alarm system may be full or part-set such that the internal sounders are switched off during the exit procedure. However the system will give a short tone at the end of the exit procedure to indicate that the system has successfully set.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual Operating The System Unsetting After An Alarm If an alarm has occurred whilst the alarm system is full or part-set, the display will indicate the detection circuit that was triggered when the system is unset. Once the cause of the alarm has been established the system must be reset (see “Resetting after an alarm”).
Operating The System TS790 & TS900 User Manual Engineer Reset From step (3) of “Unsetting After An Alarm” proceed as follows: 1. The display will cycle between the detection circuit that caused the alarm and Starburst the “CALL ENGINEER TO RESET SYSTEM”. The system will also “beep”...
TS790 & TS900 User Manual Operating The System Setting individual Wards with Standard User Passcodes The installation company can enable certain standard users to have access to the “Ward Selection Menu”. This feature allows the user to select the wards that they require to set at the time of setting the alarm system.
Operating The System TS790 & TS900 User Manual Unsetting individual Wards with Standard User Passcodes If the installation company has configured the alarm system as described on the previous page the standard and master users will be given access to the “Ward Selection Menu” when unsetting the alarm system.
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TS790 & TS900 User Manual Operating The System » To Set further Wards (assuming ward A is set) Starburst 1. To set other wards enter your passcode -A-- -A-- . The display will show: 2. Deselect all wards so that the display...
Operating The System TS790 & TS900 User Manual Setting & Unsetting Wards with the Code Set Group Passcodes If the installation company has enabled the "Ward Selection Menu" for your alarm system, all users defined as "Code Set Group" users will also have access to the "Ward Selection Menu".
TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 1 User Menu 1 Introduction "User menu 1" is only available to selected users, the menu is selected by entering your passcode and pressing the [ENT] button within 5 seconds. There are thirteen menu options which can be selected in any order.
User Menu 1 TS790 & TS900 User Manual Bell Test - [1.1] This option allows the internal sounders, external bells and external strobe lights to be tested by the user. When selected each device will operate in sequence for nine seconds.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 1 Remote Reset - [1.3] This option allows the user to Reset the system after an alarm by using a "Remote Reset" code. The full procedure is explained in "Resetting After an Alarm" on page 12.
User Menu 1 TS790 & TS900 User Manual Starburst 1. Ensure that "User menu 1" is selected. Press to select the Enable Chime option. ON 1 ON 1 The display will show: 2. Select the chime option by pressing: Enabled/Disabled...
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TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 1 Starburst 1. Ensure that "User menu 1" is selected. O1-A CCT01-A Press to select the Omit Circuits option. The display will show: 2. Select the circuit by entering its number or by pressing:...
User Menu 1 TS790 & TS900 User Manual Silent Set - [1.8] This menu option allows the user to full set or part-set the system silently whilst "User menu 1" is selected. This is an alternative procedure to the one described on page 10.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 2 User Menu 2 Introduction This menu is only available to master users and is selected by pressing the [ENT] button whilst “User menu 1" is selected. There are eleven menu options within this menu, which may be selected in any order.
User Menu 2 TS790 & TS900 User Manual View Circuits - [2.1] Each detection circuit may be viewed to ascertain its status. The circuit status conditions are: Healthy (H) The normal status of an alarm circuit. Active (A) The status of an activated alarm circuit .
TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 2 Set Date - [2.3] The system date is shown in day/month format, it is used to provide event dates in the system log and is normally displayed (LCD only) when the system is set or unset. The date is set as follows: 1.
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User Menu 2 TS790 & TS900 User Manual Setup Users (Cont.) Set Only Users 02-31 may be programmed as "Set Only". This user type allows the alarm system to be set and access to "User menu 1". Reset Only Users 02-31 may be programmed as "Reset Only". This user type allows 24hr alarms to be reset and access to "User menu 1"...
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TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 2 Setup Users (Cont.) To setup users proceed as follows: Starburst 1. Ensure that “User menu 2" is selected. Ur-- USER -- Press to select the Setup users option. The display will show: 2.
User Menu 2 TS790 & TS900 User Manual Alter Chime Circuits - [2.5] This menu option allows the master users to select which detection circuits are designated as "Chime". Once programmed as “Chime” all users that have access to “User menu 1” can select one of the six “Chime”...
TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 2 3. Press to toggle between “Armed” 10-O CCT 10-O and “Omitted”. If a low tone is generated when pressing “B” then the selected circuit cannot be programmed into the 24Hr group. 4. Repeat from step 2 for other circuits,...
User Menu 2 TS790 & TS900 User Manual Configure Wards - [2.8] The TS790 & TS900 can be split into four wards: » System Ward (S) » Ward A » Ward B » Ward C Each ward can then be assigned to a passcode or part-set button to allow flexible part-set arrangements.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 2 Viewing the System Log with an LCD Remote Keypad - [2.9] To view the log with an LCD remote keypad, proceed as follows: 1. Ensure that “User menu 2" is selected. Press to select the View Log option.
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User Menu 2 TS790 & TS900 User Manual ALM SENT ACTION ALARM Alarm activated when system is part-set. A.C. OFF AC OFF Mains power removed. A.C. ON AC RESTORED Mains power restored ACC'SS 01-31 Ac. 0 1-31 ACCESS 01-31 Access user passcode (01-31) entered.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 2 Starburst Description PA.ALM 01-56 PA. 0 1-56 PA ALARM 01-56 Panic Alarm circuit activated. PANIC 01-56 PC. 0 1-31 PA CODE 01-31 Panic Alarm passcode entered. LID TAMP PANEL LID TAMPER Control panel lid removed.
User Menu 2 TS790 & TS900 User Manual Initiate Remote Service Call - [2.A] If your alarm system is fitted with a modem, it is possible for a master user to initiate an upload sequence to a remote site (normally the alarm company or central station). Once the communication link is established, the remote site can read and write data from the control panel.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 3 User Menu 3 Introduction This menu is only available to master users and is selected by pressing the [ENT] button whilst “User menu 2" is selected. There are six menu options within this menu, which may be selected in any order.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual Time Switch A, B & C - [3.1] The TS790/TS900 system has three programmable Time Switch outputs A, B and C. Each output can be independently set with up to three separate on/off times and made to operate on various days of the week.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 3 Setting The Off Times To set the first, second and third Off times proceed as follows: Starburst 1. Ensure that the required Time Switch is TS . B- TIMER.B- selected, e.g., Time Switch B. The display will show: 2.
User Menu 3 TS790 & TS900 User Manual Setting The Day For the Time Switches to operate on the correct days the system requires the day to be entered. This will also be displayed on the bottom line of LCD remote keypads. Set the day as follows: Starburst 1.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 3 Part Set Groups - [3.2] This option allows the “Part-Set buttons” A, B and C to be defined so that they can set any combination of wards (S, A, B and C), e.g., “Button A” can be defined to set wards A and B, and “Button B”...
User Menu 3 TS790 & TS900 User Manual Code Set Groups - [3.3] This option allows the user passcode types “Code Set Group A”, “Code Set Group B”, “Code Set Group C” and “Full Set Group” to be defined so that each may Set or Unset any combination of Wards (A, B and C) and the System Ward.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual User Menu 3 User Names (TS900 Remote Keypads Only) - [3.4] This option allows the master user to assign up to seven characters of text against each user passcode. When viewing the log, users that have a name programmed appear in the event description, e.g., "PASSCODE Fred".
User Menu 3 TS790 & TS900 User Manual Edit Circuit Text (TS900 Remote Keypad Only) - [3.6] Each detection circuit can have up to sixteen characters of text assigned to it, e.g., circuit 01 may be programmed to “Front Door” etc.
User Menu 3 View Inactive Circuits - [3.0] The TS790 and TS900 have a facility to flag selected detection circuits that have not been activated whilst the system was unset. This feature would normally be used in situations where a movement detector is likely to become obscured by the activity in that area.
User Menu 3 TS790 & TS900 User Manual Text Keypad In the text mode the keypad functions as follows: Up the alphabet Character A Character E Character I Change cursor Character O Character U Number 0 Down the alphabet Cursor left...
TS790 & TS900 User Manual Fault Finding Fault Finding Display Messages Starburst Full alarm from detection circuit 05. Refer to CA . 05 ALARM 05 "Resetting After an Alarm" on page 11. Auxiliary or Bell tamper alarm. Refer to "Resetting AUX TMP After an Alarm"...
Fault Finding TS790 & TS900 User Manual Display Messages (Cont.) Starburst The cover of Node 01 has been removed. Refer to NT . 01 N.TMP 01 "Resetting After an Alarm" on page 11. Mains power to the system has been removed. Enter A.C.
TS790 & TS900 User Manual Fault Finding Glossary of Terms Auxiliary Circuit A detection circuit type which is monitored at all times. When triggered it will only activate outputs that are programmed as auxiliary. Chime An optional facility which allows selected detection circuits to generate a two-tone "Chime"...
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Fault Finding TS790 & TS900 User Manual Passcode A unique four digit number which must be entered before the alarm system can be operated. P.A. (Panic Alarm) Emergency push button switch used to activate an alarm. The alarm signal will also be transmitted to the central station if a remote signalling device is fitted.
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TS790 & TS900 User Manual System Records User Record Set/Unset Wards User User Type User Name System Ward A Ward B Ward C Master...
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System Records TS790 & TS900 User Manual Detection Circuit Record Circuit in Wards Circuit Location Omit Chime System...
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TS790 & TS900 User Manual System Records Detection Circuit Record Circuit in Wards Circuit Location Omit Chime System...
Service Record Date Engineer Action Installation Information Bell Delay: Bell Duration: Master User Access: Full Limited Remote Signalling: Downloading: User Authorisation: Set with power off: Set with Line Fault: Installation Engineer: _________________________________________________________ Installation Company: _________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Telephone: _________________________________________________________ Central Station:...
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