Contents Introduction ..................1 About the Alarm System ................1 User Codes and Proximity Tags ................2 Telecommands ..................... 2 Keypads ........................ 2 Keypad Features ....................3 Zones ........................4 Wards ........................4 Operating your Alarm System ............5 Setting Your Alarm System ..............5 Setting Additional Wards ..................
Introduction This guide describes how to set and unset your intruder alarm system. It also describes how to silence the sounders in the event of an alarm, and reset the system ready for use again. For more complex tasks, or if you need to know how to program the system , please read the Manager’s Manual.
User Codes and To operate the system you must have a Proximity Tags numeric “user code” or a plastic “proximity tag”. A user code is a unique 4 or 6 digit number assigned to you by the system manager. You must key in the code at the keypad every time you wish to operate the system.
Keypad Features Display: Normally shows the date, time and a banner message (chosen by your alarm company When you operate the system, the display shows: text to guide you, alert messages, and other system information. The instructions in this guide often refer to the display. Green power indicator: Glows steadily when power is present.
Zones The alarm system has a number of “zones”. Each zone has a sensor, such as a movement detector or door contact, that is monitored by the alarm system control unit. The control unit gives each zone a unique four digit number. The installer can give zones names to remind you of their location.
Operating your Alarm System Setting Your Alarm System To set the system or a ward carry out the following steps: 1. Identify yourself at the keypad 2. Choose the ward(s) you want to set. 3. Leave the premises and complete setting. First, check that everyone has left all relevant areas, and close all doors and windows securely.
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To Choose All Wards (Full Set If you want to set all your wards, press [ and leave the premises (see the next page). To Choose One Ward If you want to set only one ward, press the numeric key of the ward to set. For example, press 2 to set ward 2.
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3. Leave the Premises and Complete Exit Now Arming System Setting Leave by the designated exit route. The internal sounder gives a tone to warn you that the system is setting. (Note that the installer may have disabled the tone Close the final door and press the exit terminator button (if fitted).
Setting Additional Wards If the system already has one ward set and you want to set another ward: 1. At the keypad, enter your user code or BANNER TEXT 17:30 Sun 01 JAN present your proximity tag. 2. The bottom line of the display indicates ENT=Unset System the wards that you have access to , and...
Setting Ward Groups 1. At the keypad, enter your user code or BANNER TEXT present your proximity tag. 17:30 Sun 01 JAN 2. Press 9. Set Ward? Ward > **..3. Press ¬ or | to select the group you Set Group 1? want.
Unsetting Your Alarm System To unset the alarm system, go directly to the keypad and follow the instructions in one of the two sections depending on whether the internal sounder is making a sound. If the internal sounder is making a sound: 1.
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If there is no sound (you have not started the entry timer): 1. Enter your user code or present your proximity tag to the keypad. 2. The bottom line of the display shows the ENT=Unset System wards that you have access to , and Ward >...
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To Unset a Ward Group Press 9. Press ¬ or | to select the Group you Unset Group 1? want. The display shows the Group you have Unset Group 2? chosen to unset. Press [ to unset the selected Group.
Silencing an Alarm If an alarm has occurred and you want to silence the sounders: 1. Enter your user code or present your proximity tag. This silences both the internal and external sounders. If your user code has no access to the ward that is in alarm, using your user code or proximity tag silences external and internal sounders, but does not reset...
Resetting the System Resetting the system lets you review the alerts that have taken place and clear the ALERTS message from the main display. In some cases, you may not be able to set your alarm system until you have reset it. Any user can silence the sounders and review the alert message, but some alarms may require an engineer or...
4. You will see the message shown Press opposite once you have reviewed each To Reset message. Press [ to reset the system. The ALERTS message should not appear again, unless: The condition still remains (e.g. a mains • failure). You need to call an engineer.
The ARC will ask you for details of the alarm. If there is no need for an engineer to visit, the ARC will give you a remote reset code. 4. Key in the remote reset code, The display changes as you key in the - REMOTE RESET –...
Using a Telecommand A telecommand is a small remote control that you can attach to a keyring. The telecommand has four buttons and a small light that glows when the telecommand transmits a signal. When delivered from the factory three of the buttons are dedicated to setting wards and the fourth to unsetting all wards: 1.
Setting Make sure the system is idle. Secure all your windows and doors. 1. Press the appropriate button on the telecommand. The internal sounders give the exit tone, and the keypad display shows the usual exit messages. 2. Leave by the exit door and make sure it is closed properly.
Troubleshooting Setting the System with Zones Active Overview If you try to set the system with one or more zones active, the control unit will: EITHER stop setting and make the internal sounders give a single low error tone to draw your attention to the display.
“Dee Dah Dee Dah...” 1. The system gives a high, rapid, Office window repeating tone and the display shows all 2002 Active active zones in turn. Office door 2001 Active To abandon the setting procedure without rectifying the active zones, enter your user code again and press [ when you are prompted to unset the system.
Alert Messages This section gives the meaning of the messages that you might see when resetting the system (page 14). Contact your alarm company if there are problems you cannot resolve. A zone alarm has occurred. The display ALARM 0005 shows the zone number, together with the 08:13:45 01/01 time and date.
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The lid of the external sounder has been BELL TAMPER removed. You may not be able to set your 12:00 Sun 01 JAN system until the fault is cleared. Contact your alarm company. One or more zones failed during a test TEST CCTS FAILED routine started by your alarm company.
Other Messages The alarm system needs a routine SERVICE REQUIRED maintenance visit. You can still set and 12:00 Sun 01 JAN unset the system but you should contact the alarm company. The hardware configuration of the alarm RELEARN REQUIRED system has changed. You may not be able 12:00 Sun 01 JAN to set the system.
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Cannot set because of a tamper fault on Sorry,cannot set auxiliary zone 1. Contact the alarm Aux X tamp open company. Cannot set because of a tamper fault on the Sorry,cannot set external sounder. Contact the alarm Bell box tamper company.
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