Table of Contents ABOUT THE TOUCHCENTER................. 4 Introduction ....................4 The TouchCenter Interface ................ 4 Navigating through the TouchCenter ............5 About Your Home Screen ................5 TouchCenter "Arming" Screen ..............7 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ..................9 Introduction to Your System............... 9 Burglary Protection ..................
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Table of Contents (Cont'd) Authority Levels..................33 How to Access User Setup ..............34 How to Add a User .................. 35 How to Delete a User................39 How to Edit a User................... 40 ADVANCED SYSTEM FEATURES ..............42 Introduction to Advanced System Features..........42 Console Emulation Mode.................
To realize the full potential of the system, it is important that you feel comfortable operating it. Your system may consist of: • One or more FA701CKP (Color) and/or FA701CVKP (Color and Voice) TouchCenter Keypads • One or more other keypads for system control •...
• The background and buttons shown on the “Home” screen in this manual are for example only. Your system installer may have changed the actual background and buttons shown on your “Home” screen. • The Message button applies to the FA701CVKP. This button is not on the FA701CKP.
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About the TouchCenter (cont'd) Navigation Icon Descriptions To aid in the navigation of the TouchCenter, a set of user-friendly icons has been provided. The appearance, function, and location of these icons is described below: ICON LOCATION FUNCTION "Home" Allows you to record and retrieve voice screen messages.
About the TouchCenter (Cont'd) TouchCenter "Arming" Screen From the "Home" screen, press SECURITY to access the TouchCenter "Arming" screen. Use this picture and the table that follows to become familiar with the TouchCenter security functions. Note: The Voice Status Icon ( ) shown in the above illustration indicates that the TouchCenter is a FA701CVKP.
About the TouchCenter (cont'd) ITEM FUNCTION NIGHT Press this button to arm when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. Your installer may have configured NIGHT Mode differently; have him/her describe the actual settings of this mode. Check this circle when you want to arm more than one partition.
(e.g. this enables you to arm the system but leave upper-story windows open.) The system also provides a Chime mode (FA701CKP and FA701CVKP) and Voice mode (FA701CVKP), for alerting users to the opening and closing of doors and windows even while the system is disarmed.
System Overview (cont'd) Entry/Exit Delays Your system has preset time delays, referred to 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.
System Overview (Cont'd) User Codes Each user must be assigned a name with a corresponding 4-digit user code in order to gain access to various features and functions. Users for the system are programmed in a central user setup location that provides the specific questions for authorization level, partition assignment, and RF button assignment.
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• The Armed and Ready LEDs on the front of the TouchCenter will indicate the TouchCenter’s home partition status. The Message (FA701CVKP) or Trouble (FA701CKP) LED is not active in the Safe Mode. • The Chime mode will function in the Safe Mode: however, you will not have Voice, Voice Chime, or Message capability if using the FA701CVKP.
Security System Operation Introduction to Security System Operation You can arm your system in one of three arming modes: Away, Stay, and Night. The following table lists the three different arming modes and the results of each. FEATURES FOR EACH ARMING MODE Arming Exit Entry...
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Security System Operation (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 2. On the "Arming" screen, press the selected arming button. Note: If Quick Arm is Not enabled in your system, you will receive a message to enter your User Code. The TouchCenter beeps twice (Away and Night Maximum Modes) or 3 times (Stay and Night Instant Modes)
Security System Operation (Cont'd) How to Arm Multiple Partitions Note: Some systems may not have multiple partitions and the “Arm Multi-Partitions” button may not be displayed. To arm multiple partitions: 1. From the "Home" screen, press the SECURITY button. The "Arming" screen is displayed.
Security System Operation (cont'd) How to Display Faults The Display Faults function is used when you see a Not Ready Fault message and want to determine were the fault is and what type of fault it is. To display faults do the following: 1.
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Security System Operation (Cont'd) 4. Enter your 4-digit user code. The "Arming" screen is displayed showing the system status as Ready-Bypass...
Security System Operation (cont'd) How to Bypass Zones The Bypass function is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones left open. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed. •...
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Security System Operation (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 4. Highlight the zone(s) to be bypassed by touching it on the screen when the zones are displayed. 5. Press the BYPASS SELECTED button. The "User Authorization" screen is displayed with the instructions "To Bypass Zones, Enter Code".
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Security System Operation (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 7. Press the BACK button to return to the “Arming” screen.
Security System Operation (Cont'd) How to Remove Bypassed Zones A bypassed zone will automatically be unbypassed when you disarm the system. If a zone is bypassed, you can remove the bypass as follows: SCREEN ACTION 1. View bypassed zones by pressing the SHOW ZONES button.
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Security System Operation (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. The "User Authorization" screen is displayed with the instructions To Clear Bypasses, Enter Code. Note: If the system is armed and you unbypass a zone, it will disarm the system. Enter your 4-digit user code. The "More Choices"...
Security System Operation (Cont'd) How to Disarm the System IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT enter the premises, but call the police from a nearby safe location. If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, the TouchCenter will beep rapidly upon entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence.
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Security System Operation (cont'd) To disarm the system when already in the premises: SCREEN ACTION 1. Press the DISARM button on the "Armed" screen. The "User Authorization" screen is displayed with the instructions “To Disarm, Enter Code”. 2. Enter your 4-digit user code. If the Arm Multi-Partitions button on the “Armed”...
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Security System Operation (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION Note: Once the system is disarmed, the TouchCenter will return to the "Home" screen after the selected “To Home Page After” time has expired. This time is selected on the “Setup” screen.
Security System Operation (cont'd) How to Check the Status of Other Partitions Partitioning enables a single physical alarm system to control up to eight areas of protection (partitions) depending on the system you have purchased. Each TouchCenter and other keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only that partition's information.
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Security System Operation (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Enter the code authorized to access other partition(s). If the code is accepted, the system displays the partitions that user has access to. Note: A code may have access to some or all of the available partitions. This screen displays the available partitions (in this case, Partitions 1 (Main), 2, and 3), and their current status.
Security System Operation (cont'd) How to Send Emergency Messages • Emergency messages are optional and may not be available on your system. Ask your system installer if emergency messages are available on your system. • The Emergency screen cannot be accessed while running a screen diagnostic test or while in the clean screen mode.
Security System Operation (Cont'd) How to View the Event Log Your system has the ability to record various events in a history log wherein each event is recorded with the time and date of its occurrence. The control panel must be programmed to record various system events in installer programming mode.
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Security System Operation (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION The first six events will be displayed. To view all items, press the Show More button and press the up/down arrows to scroll through the event log. Notes: • When All Partitions or All Events button is pressed, and more than 100 events exist, the Show More button text will change to read Next>>.
Fire Alarm System Operation Introduction to Fire Alarm System Operation Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically send signals to your Control/Communicator, triggering a loud interrupting sound from the keypad.
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Fire Alarm System Operation (cont'd) c. Press the CLEAR button and then enter your code. This will clear the Fire Alarm from the system. 2. If the keypad does not indicate a READY condition after the second sequence, press the DISPLAY FAULTS key on the Arming screen to display the zone(s) that are faulted.
User Code Setup Introduction to User Code Setup Each user must be assigned a name with a corresponding 4-digit user code in order to gain access to various features and functions. The TouchCenter can hold the identity for 10 Users in its memory. If additional Users are needed, define the additional Users using the Console Emulation Mode.
User Code Setup (cont'd) Guest Can arm the system in assigned Guest Level 4 partitions, but cannot disarm the Operator B system unless the system was armed with this code. Note: Do not assign this level if Quick Arm is enabled in your system.
User Code Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 4. Press the USER SETUP button on the “Setup” screen. The User Setup screen is displayed. How to Add a User Add a user as follows: SCREEN ACTION Note: Three selections are available: add a user, edit a user, or delete a user.
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User Code Setup (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 2. Enter your Authorized code. The “User Options” screen is displayed. Note: The authorized code for adding users is dependent upon the system you have. Check with your system installer to determine who can add users. 3.
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User Code Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 6. Enter the 4-digit code for this user. The “User Options” screen is displayed with the user’s name and code displayed. 7. Select the partitions and access level for this user. After the access level is selected, the Allow Arm/Disarm from other partitions box becomes available when interfacing with commercial panels.
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User Code Setup (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 10. If this user is assigned an RF button zone, touch the box below the RF Button Zone. The "RF Button Zone " screen is displayed with the instructions to enter 3 digits. If interfacing to a residential panel, enter 0 as the first digit.
User Code Setup (Cont'd) How to Delete a User Delete a User as follows: SCREEN ACTION 1. From the User Setup screen, touch the circle next to the user to be deleted and press the DELETE USER button. The "User Authorization" screen is displayed with the instructions "Enter Authorized Code:".
User Code Setup (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION How to Edit a User Note: You can not edit a User’s name. To modify a User name, you must delete the User and re-enter User. Edit a user as follows: Note: You can not edit a User’s name. To modify a User name, you must delete the User and re-enter User.
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User Code Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Select the options needed for this user and press the SAVE button. The configuration changes are saved and you are returned to the User Setup screen.
Advanced System Features Introduction to Advanced System Features While most of the commonly used security functions are available from the TouchCenter’s advanced user interface, there are some less used, advanced features that can either be accessed through Console Emulation mode on the TouchCenter or a standard alpha keypad. To use features not supported by the TouchCenter, refer to your Control Panel User Guide.
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Advanced System Features (Cont'd) 1. From the "Home" screen, press the SECURITY button. The "Arming" screen is displayed. SCREEN ACTION 2. Press the MORE CHOICES button. The "More Choices" screen is displayed. 3. Press the CONSOLE MODE button on the "More Choices" screen. The "Keypad" screen is displayed.
Voice Messages (FA701CVKP Only) Introduction to Recording and Retrieving Messages The FA701CVKP provides the capability of recording voices messages for others on the premises. The number of messages is not limited however; the total time of all messages added together cannot exceed 262 seconds.
Voice Messages (Cont'd) Recording a Voice Message To record a voice message, do the following: 1. From the "Home" screen, press the Message button. The "Message Center" screen is displayed. SCREEN ACTION 2. Press the Record button and record your message while staying within approximately one foot of the TouchCenter and speaking at a normal voice volume.
Voice Messages (Cont'd) Retrieving and Deleting a Voice Message To retrieve a voice message, do the following: From the "Home" screen, press the MESSAGE button. The "Message Center" screen is displayed. SCREEN ACTION 2. Select the message you wish to listen to by touching it in the message list and then pressing the Play Message button.
TouchCenter LED Operation The TouchCenter has three LEDs labeled - ARMED, READY and TROUBLE (FA701CKP) or MESSAGE (FA701CVKP). The ARMED LED is red, READY LED is green and TROUBLE or MESSAGE LED is yellow. Each LED's on and off state has different meanings as described below.
TouchCenter Setup How to Access TouchCenter Setup Options Setup allows you to make changes to the way your TouchCenter is operating. The options that can be changed are: • Adjust the touch screen contrast • Adjust the TouchCenter sounder volume •...
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TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Press the SETUP button on the "More Choices" screen. The "Setup" screen is displayed.
TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) How to Adjust the Touch Screen Contrast You may adjust the touch screen contrast as follows: If… Then… you want to increase contrast move the slide bar above the current contrast setting. move the slide bar below the current you want to decrease contrast contrast setting.
TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) How to Adjust the Volume You may adjust the TouchCenter sounder volume by pressing your finger on the TouchCenter slide bar associated with the "Volume" scale and doing the following: If… Then… you want to increase volume move the slide bar above the current volume setting..
TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) How to Select Screen Backlight Off Activation Time When the TouchCenter is not active, it will automatically turn the backlight off after the selected backlight off time has expired (unless “Never” option is selected). To select the screen backlight time, do the following: SCREEN ACTION...
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TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Press either the "Home" or "Back" button. A Settings Changed! pop-up window is displayed asking “Remember New Settings?“ Select Yes to save the change or No to discard the change. When the Update is complete the TouchCenter goes to the "Home"...
TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) How to Select Homepage After Time When the TouchCenter is not active, it will automatically return to the “Home” screen after the selected to To Homepage After time has expired (unless “Never” option is selected). To select the To Homepage After time, do the following: SCREEN ACTION...
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TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Press either the "Home" or "Back" button. A Settings Changed! pop-up window is displayed asking “Remember New Settings?“ Select Yes to save the change or No to discard the change. When the Update is complete the TouchCenter goes to the "Home"...
TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) How to Set the Time and Date You can set the time and date from the Set Time & Date screen. Pressing the Time and Date button located at the bottom of the TouchCenter screen displays the Set Time & Date screen. •...
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TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Select if you want a 12-hour or 24-hour format for your time display by touching the circle to the left of the 12 Hour display in the “Settings” area of the screen. A check mark in the circle indicates a 12- hour display format.
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TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 12. On the "Daylight Savings" screen, press the Weekend "arrow" button in the “End DST” area of the screen. A drop- down list displaying the weeks is displayed. 13. Select the week you want by pressing it.
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TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 20. Enter the four digits for the current year. The window closes automatically and the selection is displayed. 21. Select if it is AM or PM by pressing on the AM or PM display on the screen. Each depression switches the AM/PM display.
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TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 25. On the "Time and Date" screen, press the Minutes that is being displayed. An minute screen is displayed with the instructions to Enter 2 digits for the minutes. 26. Enter the two digits for the current minute.
TouchCenter Operating Modes Operating Modes (Chime, Voice, and Voice Chime) Operating modes allows you to turn the TouchCenter chime mode on or off. Additionally, when using the FA701CVKP you may also turn the voice mode on or off. The operating modes provide the following features: •...
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TouchCenter Operating Modes (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Press the OPERATING MODES button on the "More Choices" screen. The "User Authorization" screen is displayed with the instructions "Enter Authorized Code". 4. Enter your “Master” code. The "Operating Modes" screen is displayed. 5.
Maintaining Your System How to Clean your TouchCenter IMPORTANT: Do not use an abrasive cleaning agent or abrasive cloth when cleaning your TouchCenter or damage to the TouchCenter may occur. The Emergency screen cannot be accessed while running in the clean screen mode.
Maintaining Your System (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 4. Press the CLEAN SCREEN button. A pop-up window displaying “Touch Screen will be disabled so that you may wipe the screen clean. Please use a damp, soft cloth. DO NOT use any liquids, sprays, or ammonia-based cleansers.
Glossary The following terms are used throughout the guide. Arm/Disarm: “Armed” simply means that the burglary portion of your system is turned ON and is in a state of readiness. “Disarmed” means that the burglary system is turned OFF, and must be rearmed to become operational.
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Glossary (Cont'd) Master Code: A 4-digit code that gives users access to all of the system’s functions, including the ability to program other users in the system. See also “User Code. Message Button: A button on the Home screen that allows you to record and retrieve voice messages.
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Honeywell International Inc., acting through its First Alert Professional Security Systems business ("Seller"), 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747, warrants its security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase, under normal use and service.
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