TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........5 Common Lobby Operation .......25 General ............5 How User Codes Affect the Common A Partitioned System ........5 Lobby ............26 Panel Linking ..........6 ACCESSING OTHER PANELS ....27 Zones ............6 Single-Partition Single-Panel Mode..27 Fire Protection ..........6 Multi-Partition Multi-Panel Mode....28 Burglary Protection ........7 Multi-Panel View Mode ......29 Carbon Monoxide Protection ......7...
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Arming ............43 To Display the Event Log ......60 Disarming ..........43 TESTING THE SYSTEM (TO BE CHIME MODE..........44 CONDUCTED WEEKLY) ......62 Using the 9 Key ........44 Using the 5 TEST Key ......62 VIEWING ALARM COMPANY Testing Your System ........
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System Overview (cont’d) Panel Linking Panel Linking networks up to eight FA1660C control panels, enabling a user to control the features of all control panels from a single location. The Panel Linking is ideal for multi-building environments (e.g. a shopping mall, college campus, etc.).
System Overview (cont’d) Burglary Protection The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or "armed" before it will sense burglary alarm conditions. Your system provides four modes of burglary protection: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT and MAXIMUM, and even allows you to BYPASS selected zones of protection while leaving the rest of the system armed.
System Overview (cont’d) Memory of Alarm When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm (Ex. FIRE, ALARM). It remains displayed until it is cleared by disarming the system (see DISARMING THE SYSTEM section).
System Overview (cont’d) The keypad will remain in the new partition until directed to go to another partition, or until 2 minutes have elapsed with no keypad activity. Entering your security code, pressing [*] followed by [0] will return the keypad to its original partition.
About the Keypads General IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, it indicates that an alarm has occurred during your absence. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a safe location nearby. Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature a telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that shows the nature and location of all occurrences.
Functions of the Keypad AWAY STAY SPECIAL TEST BYPASS FUNCTION KEYS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY STATUS FUNCTION PANIC KEY PAIRS IMPORTANT! When using the keypad to enter codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made within 3 seconds of one another.
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Functions of the Keypad (cont’d) ALPHA DISPLAY WINDOW: A 2-line, 32-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection point identification and system status, messages, and user instructions. 1 OFF : Disarms the burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual alarm trouble after the problem has been corrected.
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Functions of the Keypad (cont’d) KEYS 0-9: Used to enter your individual 9 CHIME : Turns on and off the CHIME security access code(s). mode. When on any entry through a LED READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit protected delay or perimeter zone while the indicates system is ready to be armed, system is disarmed will cause a tone to while unlit indicates system not ready.
Entry/Exit Delays General Information Your system has installer-programmed time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. Whenever you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after entering any arming command, and applies to all modes of arming protection.
Security Codes and Authority Levels General Information At the time of installation, you were assigned an authority level and a personal four-digit security code, known only to you and yours. The security code must be entered when arming and disarming the system. The authority level defines the system functions that you can perform.
Security Codes and Authority Levels (cont’d) Authority Levels Authority levels define the system functions a particular user can perform. Depending on the authority assigned to you, there are certain system functions you may be prohibited from performing. In summary, there are six authority levels, each having certain system restrictions as shown below.
Security Codes and Authority Levels (cont’d) General Rules on Authority Levels and Changes • A user may not delete or change the user code of the SAME or HIGHER authority than which he is assigned. • A user may only ADD users to a LOWER authority level. •...
Security Codes and Authority Levels (cont’d) To Add a User IMPORTANT: Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know (e.g. bypassing protection zones). CODE 1. Enter Master or Manager code and press the key.
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Security Codes and Authority Levels (cont’d) If you as a user have access to other partitions, the MULTI-ACCESS ? keypad will prompt for ability of this new user to 0 = NO , 1 = YES access (GOTO) those partitions. Press 0 (NO) or 1 (YES).
Security Codes and Authority Levels (cont’d) When all partitions have been displayed, the PART. 1 A0* WHSE keypad scrolls through the partition(s) that access USER 003 AUTH=3G. has been assigned, and displays the user number, authority level and global arm option for each. The “G”...
Security Codes and Authority Levels (cont’d) To Delete a User CODE 1. Enter Master or Manager code and press the key + user number to be deleted. 2. Enter Master or Manager code first entered. The system will recognize that the User number OK TO DELETE is already in use and will prompt to confirm that 0 = NO , 1 = YES...
Accessing Other Partitions To Access another Partition Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only that partition's information. But, if the user is authorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in other partitions by using the GOTO command.
Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) Global Arming Notes: • When performing a Global Arm, if there are faults in any of the selected partitions, the system will enter a Summary Mode. Faulted zones in all the selected partitions will be displayed. These faults must be corrected or bypassed.
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Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) The following is an example of what would be displayed for a fault condition on Zone 002 (Loading Dock Window) on Partition 1 (Warehouse) when logging on from a keypad on Partition 9: WHSE DISARMED HIT ✴ FOR FAULTS This is the normal display that appears at Partition 1's keypad(s).
Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) Common Lobby Operation When an installation consists of a partition that is shared by users of other partitions in a building, the shared partition may be assigned as a “common lobby” partition for the system. An example of this might be in a medical building where there are two doctors and a common entrance area.
Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) How User Codes Affect the Common Lobby Codes with “Global” Arming If your code is given “global arming” when it is defined, the system displays a prompt that allows you to pick and choose the partitions to be armed or disarmed.
Accessing Other Panels If the user is authorized, a keypad in one panel can be used to perform system functions in other panels by using one of the panel linking methods described below. Note that only users 001 to 050 can be authorized to access other panels.
Accessing Other Panels (cont’d) Multi-Partition Multi-Panel Mode To access the multi-partition multi panel mode, perform the following steps: Enter your security code + # The keypad displays the following: PANELnn 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STATUS x x x x x x x x where “nn”...
Accessing Other Panels (cont’d) NOTES: When performing any of the arming commands, if there are faults in any of the partitions, none of the partitions will arm. These faults must be corrected or bypassed before attempting to arm. When performing either a STAY or INSTANT arm command the system always arm in mode 1.
Accessing Other Panels (cont’d) Press 0 to exit mode. After a few seconds, the keypad displays the status of the original partition of the original panel for the keypad. Also, this mode will end in approximately 2 minutes if no keys are pressed. NOTES: When performing any of the arming commands, if there are faults in any of the partitions of a panel, the system will not arm that panel, but will arm all...
Checking For Open Zones Using the ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴ READY Key Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message. Using the READY key will display all zones that are faulted, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.
Displaying All Zone Descriptors Using the ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴ READY Key The Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that are programmed in your system. The abbreviated instructions for the READY key will appear first, followed by the zone descriptors. Displaying all descriptors is useful when you need to know the zone number of a particular zone, as when bypassing zones.
Bypassing Protection Zones Using the 6 BYPASS Key This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed.
Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d) In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed BYPASS 007 FRONT along with the word BYPASS. Wait for these zones UPSTAIRS BEDROOM to be displayed before arming. Arming the system Typical bypass message before bypassed zones are displayed eliminates all bypasses.
Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d) To use the Group Bypass feature: BYPASS ✳ 1. Enter your security code and press then press then enter the group number (01-15). In a few moments, all the zones in the group will be BYPASS 007 FRONT displayed along with the word BYPASS.
Arming Perimeter Only (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 3 STAY key Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use the entrance door later. When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.
Arming Perimeter Only (With Entry Delay ON) (cont’d) Auto-STAY Arming Auto-stay allows the system to automatically bypass certain zones if upon arming none of the entry/exit zones are faulted during the exit delay time (no one exits the premises). The system provides an option to set each burglary zone for Auto-stay.
Arming Perimeter Only (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 7 INSTANT Key Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.
Arming All Protection (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 2 AWAY Key Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises. When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm.
Arming All Protection (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 4 MAXIMUM Key Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc., or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas. When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises.
Quick Exit Using the # + 9 Keys The Quick Exit feature allows you to exit the armed partition without having to disarm and then rearm the partition. To Quick Exit the premises: 1. Press the # key and then press the 9 key. 2.
Disarming And Silencing Alarms Using the 1 OFF Key The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See "SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION" section for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds.
Using the Keyswitch General Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming a partition. A red and green light on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as follows: Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no open zones).
Chime Mode Using the 9 Key Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is disarmed by using CHIME mode. When activated, three tones will sound at the Keypad whenever a protected perimeter door or window is opened, and the Not Ready message will be displayed.
Viewing Alarm Company Messages General Information Users of the system may periodically receive messages on their display screens from their monitoring agency or installer. When a message is waiting to be viewed, the message shown below will appear. MESSAGE. PRESS 0 FOR 5 SECS.
Panic Keys (For Manually Activating Silent and/or Audible Alarms) Using Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special key combinations to manually activate panic functions. The functions that might be programmed are Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire. See your installer for the function(s) that may have been programmed for your system.
Speed Key (Macros) General Information The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys can be used to activate a string of commands up to 32 keystrokes each. These commands are known as a macro and are stored in the system’s memory. Typical Speed Key functions include: •...
Speed Key (Macros) (cont’d) Executing To execute a Speed Key sequence, do the following: If a lettered key, A-B-C has been assigned as a Speed Key, press and hold down the appropriate key (about 2 seconds). If a user code is required for any part of the Speed Key sequence, the following prompt appears.
Access Door Control General Information Your system may be set up such that a locked access door (such as in a lobby) can be unlocked momentarily or for a specific period of time, using a keypad command. Ask your installer if this has been done in our system. Executing There are several entries that can be entered at the keypad to activate this command:...
Using #70 Relay Menu Mode General Information Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the #70 command from either a keypad or a telephone keypad (if 4286 VIP module is used). Ask your installer if this has been done in your system.
Using Schedules Delaying the Closing Time Your system's programmed schedules may automatically arm the system at a predetermined time. In the event a user must stay on the premises later than usual, users with master or manager authority levels can manually delay the automatic arming (closing) time up to 2 hours.
Using Schedules (cont’d) Programming Temporary Schedules Temporary schedules only affect the partition from which it is entered. Temporary schedules can be reused at later dates simply by scrolling (by pressing #) to the DAYS? prompt (described below) and activating the appropriate days.
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Using Schedules (cont’d) This is the prompt that actually activates the DAYS ? MTWTFSS temporary schedule, and allows the temporary HIT 0-7 X X schedule to be customized to a particular week's needs. To select the days which are to be activated, enter the desired number 1-7 (Monday = 1).
Programming Device Timers General Information Device timers consist of an ON time and an OFF time, and selected days of the week in which they are active. There are up to 20 timers that can be used to control various devices, such as lights or appliances. Your installer will have programmed the appropriate devices into the system (up to 96 devices can be programmed).
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Programming Device Timers (cont’d) Enter the time you want the device turned on 00 ON TIME ? using 00:01 - 11:59 format. When the display 00:00 PM shows the desired time, press the * key to move to the AM/PM field. Press any key 0-9 to change the AM/PM indication.
Programming Device Timers (cont’d) Randomize Output Device Times Devices in your system may be set for a random schedule, whereby they will turn on and off at different times each day. This is useful when going on vacation and you desire the turning on and off of the lights to the give the appearance of someone being home.
Using #77 Instant Activation Mode The #77 Instant Activation Mode is used to activate outputs, bypass zones, etc. immediately upon exiting the #77 Mode. The actions that may be activated are relay commands, arm/disarm commands, zone bypassing commands, and open/close access conditions. Relay Commands Action Code Action Specifier...
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Using #77 Instant Activation Mode (cont’d) Bypass Commands Activation times 1 (Beginning), 2 (End), 3 (During) are the only valid choices for bypass commands. If 3 (During) is selected for auto-bypassing, the system bypasses the zone(s) specified on a particular zone list at the beginning of the window and unbypasses them at the end of the window.
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Using #77 Instant Activation Mode (cont’d) Additional Commands Action Code Action Specifier Access Point Group Enable Group # Access Point Group Disable Group # To enter the Instant Activation Mode: Enter your security code, then press the [#] key followed by 77. Enter the code for the desired action.
Event Log Procedures General Information To Display the Event Log The system has the ability to record 1. Enter CODE + [#] + [6] + [0] various events in a history log wherein 2. Select the display mode. each event is recorded in one of five RECENT: Displays only those events categories (listed below), with the time and occurring since last Event Log Clear...
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Event Logging Procedures (continued) 4. Use the [3] & [1] keys (for next and ALARM EVENT LOG previous categories respectively) to Displays time and date for zones which display the categories of events. have either caused an alarm or have been Press [8] to select a category and restored in the selected partition.
Testing the System (To Be Conducted Weekly) Using the 5 TEST Key The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. 1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. READY should be displayed.
Fire Alarm System Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the smoke and heat detectors automatically send signals to your Control, triggering a loud interrupting sound from the keypad and the optional exterior sounders.
Trouble Conditions Typical Trouble Displays The word CHECK or TRBL on the Keypad's display, accompanied by a rapid "beeping" at the Keypad, indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system. To silence the beeping sound for trouble conditions, press any key. •...
CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY if AC power cannot be restored. SERVICING INFORMATION Your local First Alert dealer is the person best qualified to service your alarm system. Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable.
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 bedrooms where electrical appliances (such as portable heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers) are used. Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where someone sleeps with the door partly or completely closed.
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.
Maintaining Your System Taking Care of Your System The components of your security system are designed to be as free of maintenance as possible. However, there are some things you can do to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition. 1.
Maintaining Your System (cont’d) Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad The keypad’s warning tones can be silenced by performing an OFF sequence (code plus OFF key), but the Keypad's low battery message display will remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery condition in one or more of your sensors.
Quick Guide To System Functions FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press [✱]. To view faulted zones when is system not ready Display All Press and hold [✱] for 5 seconds. Displays all alpha descriptors programmed by Descriptors installer. Arm System Enter code.
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Quick Guide To System Functions (cont’d) FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Delete a User Enter master/manager code. Master & Manager level users can delete users. Press CODE [8]. A user can only be deleted by a user with Enter user no. to be deleted. higher authority level.
Summary of Audible Notification (Alpha Display Keypads) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is INTERRUPTED* displayed. Keypad & External LOUD, BURGLARY/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is CONTINUOUS* ALARM also displayed.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENTS The user shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the Installation Instructions or User's Manual. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC CLASS B STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 NOTICE This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
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CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE AVIS The Canadian Department of Communications label L’étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifies certified equipment. This certification means identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que that the equipment meets certain telecommunications le matériel est conforme à...
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WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons.
Index Delete a User ..........21 #70 command..........50 Delete User Code ......... 17 4286 VIP module ........9, 50 Descriptors ........... 32 AC Loss ............65 Device Timers.......... 8, 54 Access Another Partition ......22 Access Control Commands ......58 Disarm............
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Master Keypad .......... 9, 23 Ready Key ............31 Maximum ..........7, 22 Relay commands...........57 Relay Menu Mode ........50 MAXIMUM ..........14 Replacing Batteries........69 MAXIMUM mode......... 40 RF BUTTON..........18 Memory of Alarm........8, 42 Routine Care ..........70 Messages ............45 Schedules..........8, 51 Modem Comm ..........
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Honeywell International Inc., acting through its First Alert Professional business (“Seller”), 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747 warrants its First Alert Professional branded Control Panels and Keypads to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, normal wear and tear excepted, for 36 months from the manufacture date code; provided, however, that in the event the Buyer presents a proper invoice relating to the purchased product and such invoice bears a date later than the manufacture date, then Seller may at its discretion, reflect the warranty period as commencing at invoice date.
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