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  • Page 1 How to Use Your Sentrol Security System ZXLCD/ZXVFD Control Station VIEW INFO ALM MEM EVENT LOG CANCEL BYPASS DELAY ARM CHIME AWAY RST SMOKE TEST PROGRAM QUIT ACCESS INSTANT STAY CLEAR ENTER HOME NEXT NIGHT...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the ZX200/ZX210 or the ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F Security Control. This control will provide you with years of reliable operation when properly installed and maintained. To maximize the benefits of your Security System, it is important to carefully read the entire contents of this manual and become familiar with all control operations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Operating Your System ..........5 The LCD & VFD Control Station ........5 The Control Station Keys ..........6 The Control Station Display ..........8 Turning Your System ON ..........9 Turning Your System OFF ..........10 Silencing Alarms ............
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ZX200/ZX210 Programming ........30 Remote Connect ............30 Programming the User Passcodes ......... 30 Programming the Zone Names ........32 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F Programming ......34 Remote Connect ............34 Set Clock ............... 35 Programming the Automatic-ON Feature ..... 36 Programming the Latch Key Feature ......

  • Page 5: Operating Your System

    Security Company Representative. The LCD & VFD Control Station VIEW INFO ALM MEM EVENT LOG CANCEL BYPASS DELAY ARM CHIME AWAY RST SMOKE TEST PROGRAM QUIT ACCESS INSTANT STAY CLEAR ENTER HOME NEXT NIGHT (ZXLCD and ZXVFD)

  • Page 6: The Control Station Keys

    OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM The Control Station Keys View Info Key This key is used to view system information. Alarm Memory Key Allows you to display the most recent zones where an alarm occurred. Event Log Key - (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) Allows you to view events on the keypad. If a printer is attached, you may print the recorded activities.
  • Page 7 OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM Armed Status Indicator These keys, followed by your passcode, are used to turn your system ON. Each key corresponds to a different level of security. No one at home; total protection; all sensors are ON. AWAY AWAY Building is occupied;...

  • Page 8: The Control Station Display

    OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM The Control Station Display READY TO ARM ZX200/ZX210 A1 READY TO ARM JAN 21 05:27:52 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F NOTE To save power, the LCD Control Station display will dim and the VFD Control Station display will go into screen saver mode after four (4) minutes of no keypresses or sounder activity.

  • Page 9: Turning Your System On

    OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM Turning Your System ON 1. Close all doors and windows. 2. Check for a Ready display on the Control Station. If you do not see it, see Operating Your System - System Not Ready. A1 READY TO ARM READY TO ARM JAN 21 05:27:52 ZX200/ZX210...

  • Page 10: Turning Your System Off

    OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM Turning Your System OFF 1. Press . The Control Station will display: CANCEL CANCEL TO TURN OFF ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Armed Status Indicator light will turn OFF. Silencing Alarms To silence an alarm: 1. Press .

  • Page 11: System Not Ready

    OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM System Not Ready 1. Press the View Info key (Key #1) repeatedly to view zones not ready. The Control Station will display the zone condition and the zone number. 2. Secure zones not ready. If you cannot secure a zone or do not want to secure a zone, you may still turn the system ON by bypassing the zone.

  • Page 12: Chime

    OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM Chime To enable or disable a “Chime” sound whenever an exterior window or door zone is opened: 1. Press . The Control Station will display: TO SET CHIME ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display whether the chime was turned ON or if it was turned OFF.
  • Page 13 OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM If 1 is selected, the Control Station will display the last event that occurred. Press: To scroll backwards through the event log CANCEL To scroll forward To return to the Ready mode CLEAR If 2 is selected, the recorded information will be sent to the attached printer.

  • Page 14: Optional Features

    OPTIONAL FEATURES Optional Features Bypass - (DO NOT enable for UL Listed Systems) This feature allows you to turn your system ON with one or more zones intentionally left unprotected until the system is turned OFF. WARNING Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if opened while your system is ON.

  • Page 15: Selective Bypass/Unbypass

    OPTIONAL FEATURES After saving any changes, the Control Station will briefly display: BYPASSING COMPLETE before returning to the READY prompt. Selective Bypass/Unbypass - (to intentionally bypass/unbypass a specific zone) 1. Press . The Control Station will display: TO BYPASS ZONES ENTER PASSCODE 2.

  • Page 16: Removing Bypass

    OPTIONAL FEATURES Removing Bypass 1. Press . The Control Station will display: TO BYPASS ZONES ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: ZONE __ 3. Press to unbypass all bypassed zones, then press ENTER The Control Station will briefly display: ZONE 00 - ALL ZONES UNBYPASSED then returns to the zone selection display:...

  • Page 17: Force-Arming

    OPTIONAL FEATURES Force-Arming - (DO NOT enable for UL Listed Systems) When you turn the system ON with Force-Arming, the system will not turn ON any zones that are not ready. Once the zone is secured, that zone is automatically turned ON and will cause an alarm if it is violated. See Operating Your System - System Not Ready, to identify zones that are not ready.

  • Page 18: Exit-On

    OPTIONAL FEATURES Exit-ON (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) This feature allows your system to turn ON automatically ten (10) minutes after you leave the premises and no other activity is detected. Your Control Station will display a visual countdown 9 MIN 59 SEC UNTIL AUTO ARM and then sound an audible warning at two (2) minutes and one (1) minute before the system turns ON.

  • Page 19: Keyswitch Operation

    OPTIONAL FEATURES If the audible warning for Automatic-ON has not started, then the display will state: NO AUTO ARM TO DELAY NOTE You cannot extend the Automatic-ON time past midnight. Keyswitch Operation To turn your system ON/OFF or to silence an alarm: 1.

  • Page 20: Duress

    OPTIONAL FEATURES Duress To send a silent alarm signal: 1. Press , or NIGHT AWAY STAY NIGHT AWAY STAY CANCEL 2. Enter Duress Passcode: Panic Keys PAGER Police Medical Pager Fire (Hold Up) (Auxiliary) To activate a panic key, you must press and hold the panic key for three (3) seconds.

  • Page 21: Secondary Function Keys

    OPTIONAL FEATURES Secondary Function Keys (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) Your system may have secondary function keys available. See your Security Company Representative for complete details. To activate: Press then to turn the Lamp Trigger OFF/ON. ENTER Press then to turn the Universal Output OFF/ON. ENTER Press then...

  • Page 22: Alarm Conditions

    ALARM CONDITIONS Alarm Conditions Alarm Memory To view zones and keypads that caused an alarm: 1. Press . The Control Station will display: TO VIEW ALARMS ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display the alarm type and the source of alarm. The ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F will alternate this display with the time and date that the alarm occurred.

  • Page 23: Trouble Conditions

    TROUBLE CONDITIONS Trouble Conditions When your system detects a trouble condition, the Control Station will alternate between displaying the system state (Ready to Arm, etc.) and the trouble message, with each message displayed for two seconds at a time. If more than one trouble condition is present, then each trouble condition is displayed separately.

  • Page 24: Testing Your System

    TESTING YOUR SYSTEM Testing Your System It is recommended that all tests be performed on a weekly basis. Your system must be OFF to perform these tests. There are six (6) options available. Walk Verifies that all system zones are operating properly Battery Verifies that the system battery is fully charged Bell...

  • Page 25: Battery Test

    TESTING YOUR SYSTEM 5. Press repeatedly to view any zones that have not been tested. If you opened a sensor and the Control Station indicates that it was not tested, it may be faulty. Retest the sensor or contact your Security Company Representative.

  • Page 26: Bell Test

    TESTING YOUR SYSTEM Bell Test To perform a bell test: 1. Press . The Control Station will display: FOR TESTS ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: ENTER 1-6 TO SELECT A TEST 3. Press The audible will sound for several seconds. The Control Station will display: BELL TEST NOTE...

  • Page 27: Communicator Test

    TESTING YOUR SYSTEM Communicator Test NOTE Your system must be monitored by a Central Station to perform this test. This test will take a while to perform. This test is used to verify that your system is communicating with the Central Station.

  • Page 28: Keypad Test

    TESTING YOUR SYSTEM Keypad Test To perform a keypad test: 1. Press . The Control Station will display: FOR TESTS ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: ENTER 1-6 TO SELECT A TEST 3. Press The Control Station will briefly light all of its indicators (AWAY, STAY, and NIGHT) and display: KEYPAD TEST...

  • Page 29: Rf Signal Strength

    TESTING YOUR SYSTEM RF Signal Strength (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) If your system includes wireless sensors, then you can test the strength of signals from these sensors by performing an RF Signal Strength test. The strength of a signal can be affected by a low battery condition on the sensor or changes in the environment due to furniture or appliances.

  • Page 30: Zx200/Zx210 Programming

    ZX200/ZX210 PROGRAMMING ZX200/ZX210 Programming Your system has several features which you may be able to program yourself. DO NOT attempt to program the system unless you have been properly trained on programming procedures and you fully understand these operations. There are two (2) options available: Remote Connect Allows the installer to program and diagnose problems from a remote site using the...
  • Page 31 ZX200/ZX210 PROGRAMMING 3. Press The Control Station will display: USER 00 SELECT USER ID 4. Enter the User ID Passcode (1 - 9) that you wish to program/change. 5. Press ENTER NOTE The Control Station will display the first digit of the selected User ID passcode.

  • Page 32: Programming The Zone Names

    ZX200/ZX210 PROGRAMMING Programming the Zone Names NOTE This operation cannot be performed from an LED or SSD Control Station. Do not perform this operation during walk test mode or when any keypad is in use. This feature allows you to program a name in for each zone location (i.e.: zone 1 is the Front Door).
  • Page 33 ZX200/ZX210 PROGRAMMING Character Available 9 : ; < = > ¥ space “ % & ‘ Used to move the cursor back one position Used to move the cursor forward one position 4. Press to start over if a mistake is made or press ENTER CLEAR to save the zone name and return to the zone number prompt.

  • Page 34: Zx400/Zx410/Zx440F Programming

    ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F Programming Your system has several features which you may be able to program yourself. DO NOT attempt to program the system unless you have been properly trained on programming procedures and you fully understand these operations. There are eight (8) options available: Remote Connect Allows the installer to program and diagnose problems from a remote site using the...

  • Page 35: Set Clock

    ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Set Clock The clock is set according to military time (24:00 hours). To set the clock: 1. Press The Control Station will display: TO PROGRAM ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: SELECT PROGRAM OPTION 1-8 3.

  • Page 36: Programming The Automatic-On Feature

    ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Programming the Automatic-ON Feature (DO NOT enable for UL Listed Systems) This feature allows you to automatically turn your system ON at certain times for certain days. There are four items to be programmed: A. Setting the Security Level B.
  • Page 37 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING B. Day(s) To Turn ON To select the day(s) of the week you want your system to automatically turn ON, add together the values below for those days selected. Value Day of the Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday...
  • Page 38 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING C. Hour To Turn ON Each Day If the time scheduled is from 12:00 am to 12:09 am, the ten minute warning period will not begin until 12:00 am and will therefore be less than the set ten minute time period. The hour to turn ON must be entered, in military format, for each day you selected.
  • Page 39 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING D. Minute To Turn ON Each Day The minute to turn ON must be entered for each day you selected. Each day has a corresponding location number. Location Day of the Week minute on Sunday minute on Monday minute on Tuesday minute on Wednesday minute on Thursday...

  • Page 40: Programming The Latch Key Feature

    ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Programming the Latch Key Feature This feature allows you to monitor the entry of a designated person’s passcode. The system will look for that passcode to be used on the selected day(s) during the programmed time frame. During that time frame, the Control Station will chime once a minute until that passcode is entered or the time frame has expired.
  • Page 41 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING 5. Press . The Control Station will display the current setting. ENTER 6. Enter User ID (0 - 50, where 0 disables Latch Key Monitoring). 7. Press to save selection and return to the location prompt. ENTER B. Day(s) of Week to Monitor To select the day(s) of the week you want to be monitored, add together the values below for those days selected.
  • Page 42 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING C. Latch Key Time Window The latch key time window is the amount of time in minutes, before and after the scheduled time, that the selected user has to enter the designated passcode. The time frame may be from 0 minutes to 255 minutes.
  • Page 43 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING D. Hour To Be Monitored For Each Day The monitoring hour must be entered, in military format, for each day you selected. Each day has a corresponding location number. Location Number Day of the Week hour on Sunday hour on Monday hour on Tuesday hour on Wednesday...
  • Page 44 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING E. Minute To Be Monitored For Each Day The monitoring minute must be entered for each day you selected. Each day has a corresponding location number. Location Number Day of the Week minute on Sunday minute on Monday minute on Tuesday minute on Wednesday minute on Thursday...

  • Page 45: Programming The User Passcodes

    ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Programming the User Passcodes Your system may be programmed with up to 50 user passcodes. Consult your Security Company Representative as to which passcodes have been enabled and what Authority Level has been assigned to each one. To program User Passcodes: 1.

  • Page 46: Cancelling The Automatic-On For Today

    ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Cancelling the Automatic-ON for Today If your system is programmed to perform an Automatic-ON scheduled for today, you may cancel it for today only without changing your programmed schedule. To cancel Automatic-ON for today: 1. Press . The Control Station will display: TO PROGRAM ENTER PASSCODE 2.

  • Page 47: Cancelling Exit-On For Today

    ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Cancelling Exit-ON for Today If your system is programmed to automatically turn ON ten (10) minutes after you leave the premises with no other activity detected, you may cancel it for today only. To cancel Exit-ON for today: 1.

  • Page 48: Programming The Zone Names

    ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Programming the Zone Names This feature allows you to program a name in for each zone location (i.e.: zone 1 is the Front Door). To program zone names: 1. Press The Control Station will display: TO PROGRAM ENTER PASSCODE 2.
  • Page 49 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Character Available 9 : ; < = > ¥ space “ % & ‘ Used to move the cursor back one position Used to move the cursor forward one position 6. Press to start over if a mistake is made or press ENTER CLEAR to save the zone name and return to the zone number prompt.

  • Page 50: Multi-Area Operation

    MULTI-AREA OPERATION Multi-Area Operation (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) Your system may be configured with two separate areas of protection. For example, a duplex may have one system but have both halves set up as separate areas for protection. Or, you may have one system for your house and a storage building with each building set up as sepa- rate areas for protection.

  • Page 51: Common Area Operation

    COMMON AREA OPERATION Common Area Operation (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) Your system may be configured with two separate areas of protection and a common area. For example, an office building with two separate offices and a common lobby. The lobby (or common area) only gets armed when both areas are armed in the AWAY mode.

  • Page 52: Fire Detection

    FIRE DETECTION Fire Detection Introduction Your system may include fire detection, depending on the options purchased and the local codes and regulations for your area. Fire alarm systems are always active and cannot be turned OFF. All fire systems require regular testing and maintenance. Common household dust buildup in smoke detectors can cause them to false alarm or fail in a time of need.

  • Page 53: Resetting Smoke Detectors

    FIRE DETECTION For Fire Alarms that are not due to a Waterflow zone, you cannot reset smoke detectors while the alarm is sounding. You must silence the alarm with the Off Cancel key first. Resetting Smoke Detectors Most smoke detectors “latch” in an alarm condition once they are triggered.

  • Page 54: Fire Prevention And Escape

    FIRE DETECTION Discuss the following with all residents: 1. Familiarity with alarm signals. 2. Status of bedroom doors. 3. Testing of door during a fire and use of alternate escape routes if HOT to touch. 4. Crawling and holding breath techniques during a fire. 5.

  • Page 55: Be Prepared

    FIRE DETECTION Use your neighbor’s phone or street fire alarm box. The job of extin- guishing the fire should be left to the professionals. Too many unfore- seen things can occur when inexperienced people try to extinguish a fire. Be Prepared Perform fire drills regularly.

  • Page 56: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Glossary Alarm Memory: A history of the alarms that occurred most recently. Bypass: To temporarily remove a zone from operation. Control Station: The remote station used to enter instructions to the control panel such as to arm, disarm and bypass. Also called a keypad. Display: Shows the system status using LEDs or text display.

  • Page 57: System Reference Guide

    SYSTEM REFERENCE GUIDE System Reference Guide Emergency Numbers Police Fire Neighbor Doctor Central Station Service Rep. Central Station Subscriber Number Delay Times Seconds of exit delay time for AWAY arms Seconds of exit delay time for STAY and NIGHT arms Seconds of entry time (Delay 1) for Zone(s) Seconds of entry time (Delay 2) for Zone(s) Seconds of pre-alarm time...
  • Page 58 SYSTEM REFERENCE GUIDE Passcode Attempts Before Control Station Lockout: NOTE The lockout is a temporary measure that affects only the Control Station in use for the passcode attempts. Features Enabled Bypassing Exit-ON Hold Up Force-Arming Automatic-ON Auxiliary Alarm Double Press ON Keyswitch User On Premise Two Button ON...

  • Page 59: Protection Zones

    PROTECTION ZONES Protection Zones One or more sensing devices have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various protection zones in your system (although not every zone may have been used). For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02, and so on.
  • Page 60 NOTES Notes...

  • Page 61: Owner's Insurance Premium Credit Requested Form

    This control is UL Listed for: UL Grade A Household Burglary UL Household Fire Warning System A. General Information: Insured’s Name and Address Insurance Co. Policy No: Sentrol Security System Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both Installed by: Serviced by: B.
  • Page 62 E. Smoke Detector Locations Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Basement Living Room Dining Room Hall Other F. Burglary Detecting Device Locations: Front Door Basement door All Exterior Doors Rear Door 1st Floor windows All Windows Interior Locations Other All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G.

  • Page 63: Fcc Compliance

    FCC COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance Part 68 Notification This equipment complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) rules. All connections to the telephone net work must be made through standard telephone company plugs and jacks, RJ31-X or equivalent, in such a manner as to allow for easy and immediate disconnection of the equipment.
  • Page 64 Sentrol reserves the right to change specifications without notice. ©1997 Sentrol SENTROL 64812801D...

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