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First Alert ReadyGuard-REN User Manual

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  • Page 1 5HDG\*XDUG5(1 6H.XULW\6\VWHP AWAY STAY 8VHU*XLGH K5964-1 9/01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ONE YEAR WARRANTY ........................48 Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You have made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. First Alert Professional is one the world's largest manufacturer of security systems, and millions of premises are protected by First Alert Professional products.

  • Page 3: System Overview

    6<67(029(59,(: Features General Information This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency, depending on the configuration of your system. The system consists of a master keypad for controlling system operation, various wireless sensors that provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, and optional smoke or combustion detectors to provide early fire warning.
  • Page 4 6<67(029(59,(: Features • Two-way voice: Allows the central station to listen, talk to or conduct two-way conversations with individuals on the premises Refer to the TWO-WAY VOICE section for detailed information. • Phone Control: Provides a remote interactive phone capability that permits access to the security system from any off-site touch-tone telephone.

  • Page 5: General Operation

    6<67(029(59,(: General Operation Zones Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones." 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. These numbers appear on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs. ReadyGuard-REN is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour 8 / backup battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC) is installed.
  • Page 6 6<67(029(59,(: General Operation announcements of the zones in alarm begins. When these zones have been announced, the siren sounds again and the cycle repeats itself, until the system is disarmed (code + OFF) or until alarm bell timeout occurs. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system.

  • Page 7: Quick View Of System Functions

    48,&.9,(:2)6<67(0)81&7,216 NOTE: = Boxes represent the entering of your 4-digit user code. SECURITY FUNCTIONS Checking system status: ---------------------- STATUS * + STAY To arm in STAY mode: --------------------- To restart exit delay: ------------------------- STAY (only if programmed and system armed in Stay mode) * + AWAY To arm in AWAY mode: -------------------- * + AWAY or STAY + NO DELAY...
  • Page 8 48,&.9,(:2)6<67(0)81&7,216 REMOTE PHONE CONTROL OPERATION To remotely disarm: -------------------------- + [1] To remotely arm in AWAY mode: --------- + [2] To remotely arm in STAY mode: ---------- + [3] To remotely arm in AWAY or STAY mode with NO DELAY: + [2] or [3] + [0] To remotely activate X-10 devices 1-6: --- [#] + [4] + device no...

  • Page 9: About The Master Keypad

    6<67(029(59,(: About the Master Keypad General IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, an alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. The keypad allows you to control all system functions.

  • Page 10: Master Keypad Definitions

    6<67(029(59,(: Master Keypad Definitions ARMED READY RECORD VOLUME PLAY AWAY LIGHTS ON TEST BYPASS STAY LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME STATUS NO DELAY FUNCTION 01100-007-V0 IMPORTANT!: When you use the keypad to enter codes and commands, press the keys within 2 seconds of one another.
  • Page 11 6<67(029(59,(: Master Keypad Definitions NOTE: The system functions described below are for reference only, and require additional key entries to activate. 1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Liquid Crystal Display KEYS: Turns lights or LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF (LCD). Displays protection point identification and other devices on or off, if programmed by the installer.

  • Page 12: About The Display And Indicators

    6<67(029(59,(: About the Display and Indicators AWAY LOW BAT AC INSTANT CHIME TEST STAY REC MESSAGE Display Definitions (for other displays, see Trouble Messages ) ALARM FIRE FAULT BYPASS Appears when the system is armed and an intrusion has been detected (also appears ALARM: during a fire alarm or audible emergency alarm).

  • Page 13: Securing The Premises

    6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6  Checking System Status General Information Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see the BYPASSING PROTECTION section). Pressing the key will announce all zones STATUS that are faulted, as well as any other abnormal system condition, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.

  • Page 14: Arming The System

    6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6  Arming the System Arming in Stay Mode Use this mode when you are staying home, but expect someone to use the entrance door later. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.

  • Page 15: Quick Arming

    6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6  Arming the System Arming the System With No Delay Use NO DELAY with STAY mode when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. Use NO DELAY with AWAY mode when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc.

  • Page 16: Entry/Exit Delays

    6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6  Entry/Exit Delays Exit Delay Exit delay begins immediately after arming the system, and gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. A slow beeping will sound throughout the exit delay period, if programmed.

  • Page 17: Disarming The System

    6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6  Disarming the System Use the key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See the SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION section for information, which will help you to distinguish between fire and burglary alarm sounds. 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.

  • Page 18: Bypassing Protection Zones

    6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6  Bypassing Protection Zones Bypassing Individual Zones Use the key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. BYPASS 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.

  • Page 19: Panic Keys / Chime Mode

    6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6  Panic Keys / Chime Mode Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panic functions. The functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for the function(s) that may have been programmed for your system.

  • Page 20: User Functions

    86(5)81&7,216  Paging Feature Automatic Paging If the Paging feature has been programmed for your system, your pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system by displaying a message that indicates the type of condition that has occurred. The message appears in a 7-digit format explained below.

  • Page 21: Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off Keys)

    86(5)81&7,216 Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off Keys) General Information Powerline Carrier devices (e.g. X-10 brand devices) are programmable switches that can be used to perform many different functions. Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the device command from the keypad.

  • Page 22: Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control

    86(5)81&7,216 Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control Recording a Message Your system can record a brief message (up to 20 seconds) that can be played back later. To record a message: FUNCTION RECORD The keypad beeps and displays “REC MESSAGE.” Begin speaking into the microphone. NOTE: The Record function can only be performed from the master keypad.

  • Page 23: Aux Function

    86(5)81&7,216 AUX FUNCTION General Information key may have been programmed to either perform a predefined function or to send a preset message to a pager (see PAGER FEATURE section for pager operation). Ask your installer which function has been assigned for your system. Key: PRE-DEFINED FUNCTION PAGING FUNCTION...

  • Page 24: Clock/Calendar

    86(5)81&7,216 Clock/Calendar Your system can display the current time (see your installer). The date is not displayed, but has an internal function. The system must be disarmed with no faults present. To set the time and date: [63] FUNCTION Master user code or Installer Code NOTES: 1.

  • Page 25: Scheduling User Interface

    86(5)81&7,216 Scheduling User Interface To access the Scheduling User Interface enter: [64] FUNCTION Master user code or Installer Code The following entries will be sequentially prompted to the user. Note that all inputs are checked for validity upon entry and all invalid entries are rejected. Hitting a [*] will allow the entries to be accepted and advance to the next field.
  • Page 26 86(5)81&7,216 Scheduling User Interface NOTE: The keypad beeps twice for invalid data entries (e.g.: an hour greater than 12), and the entry will not be accepted. The keypad beeps once for valid entries and four times when a schedule event is programmed successfully.

  • Page 27: Begin Day

    86(5)81&7,216 Scheduling User Interface Begin Time (minute) [xx] = begin minute 0 to 59 b : xx [*] = continue [#] = return to previous prompt • Begin Day If the value programmed in the Event Identifier is “3”, “4”, or “5”, and the current entry is completed, the system will [xx] = begin day 01 to 17 xx : bd...
  • Page 28 86(5)81&7,216 Scheduling User Interface Event Identifier Entries Entry Event Comment Empty No event scheduled (or schedule is temporarily disabled) X-10 Device Turn an X-10 device, either on or off at begin/end times. (will have a start and end time to program) (time driven) NOTE: SH10A siren cannot be used.

  • Page 29: Day Of Week Entries

    86(5)81&7,216 Scheduling User Interface Day of Week Entries Entry Invalid day entry Do event on next time match on the next Monday (will remove itself after executing) Do event on next time match on the next Tuesday (will remove itself after executing) Do event on next time match on the next Wednesday (will remove itself after executing) Do event on next time match on the next Thursday (will remove itself after executing) Do event on next time match on the next Friday (will remove itself after executing)

  • Page 30: Remote Phone Control Feature

    86(5)81&7,216 Remote Phone Control Feature The ReadyGuard-REN is equipped with a remote interactive phone capability that permits access to the security system from any off-site touch-tone telephone using all user codes. If this feature has been programmed, the system will provide the appropriate voice messages and any system beeping sounds indicating the status of the security system over the phone line.
  • Page 31 86(5)81&7,216 Remote Phone Control Feature Enter: (within eight seconds) Your user code The system status will be announced. Remote Phone Control Commands To remotely disarm system: Your user code To remotely arm in AWAY mode: + [2] Your user code To remotely arm in STAY mode: + [3] Your user code...

  • Page 32: Speaker Phone Feature

    86(5)81&7,216 Speaker Phone Feature If this feature has been programmed the ReadyGuard-REN is capable of operating as a speaker phone. During speaker phone operation the system will provide the following functions: • All function/event processing will continue to operate, but there will be no announcements. •...

  • Page 33: Fire Alarm System

    ),5($/$506<67(0 (If Installed) General Information ReadyGuard-REN is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour 8 / backup battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC) is installed. General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically activate your security system, triggering a loud, intermittent sound from the keypad.

  • Page 34: National Fire Protection Association's Smoke Detector Recommendations

    ),5($/$506<67(0 National Fire Protection Association’s Smoke Detector Recommendations ReadyGuard-REN is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour 8 / backup battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC) is installed. With regard to the number and placement of smoke and heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #74 noted below.

  • Page 35: Emergency Evacuation

    ),5($/$506<67(0 Emergency Evacuation ReadyGuard-REN is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour 8 / backup battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC) is installed. Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: Position your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders so that they can be heard by all occupants.

  • Page 36: System Functions

    6<67(0)81&7,216 Security Codes General Information For additional security you (the Master User Code) can assign secondary user codes to individual users enabling them to perform specific system functions. These secondary users are identified by "user numbers" when their codes are assigned. You can assign up to 6 user codes (2-digit user numbers 03-08). Note that the master user is the only one who can assign codes to secondary users, and is designated user no.

  • Page 37: Testing The System

    6<67(0)81&7,216 Testing the System (to be conducted weekly) Entering Test Mode key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for TEST proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 45 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode.

  • Page 38: Trouble Messages

    6<67(0)81&7,216 Trouble Messages Typical Trouble Condition Displays To silence the beeping sound for fault conditions, press any key. FAULT Indicates that a problem exists with the zone(s) displayed, accompanied by rapid beeping. First, determine if the zone(s) displayed are intact and make them so if they are not. If the zone uses a wireless detector, check that changes in the room (moving furniture, televisions, etc.) are not blocking wireless signals from the detector.

  • Page 39: Maintaining Your System

    6<67(0)81&7,216 Maintaining your system The components of your security system are designed to be as maintenance-free as possible. To make sure that your system is in working condition, do the following: 1. Test your system weekly. 2. Test your system after any alarm occurs (see the TESTING THE SYSTEM section). Low Battery Conditions in Wireless Sensors Each wireless sensor in your system has a 9-volt or 3-volt battery.

  • Page 40: Summary Of Audible Notification

    6XPPDU\2I$XGLEOH1RWLIL.DWLRQ *UPPER CASE indicates announcements after pressing STATUS once. Lower case indicates announcements after pressing STATUS twice. SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY ANNOUNCEMENT* INTERRUPTED FIRE ALARM FIRE ALARM is displayed; zone number in fire alarm + zone voice descriptor Speaker and external alarm displayed.

  • Page 41: Fcc Statements

    UL NOTICE: This is a "Grade A" residential system. FCC ID: CFS8DLLYNX RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 42: Owner's Insurance Premium Credit Request

    OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner's insurance carrier for possible premium credit. A. GENERAL INFORMATION: Insured's Name and Address: Insurance Company: Policy No.: First Alert Professional's ReadyGuard-REN _________________________ Other Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both...
  • Page 43 OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Basement Living Room Dining Room Hall F. BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Front Door Basement Door Rear Door All Exterior Doors 1st Floor Windows All Windows nterior Locations All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G.

  • Page 44: Index

    ,1'(; AC..............12 EA.............16, 38 Adjusting the Volume ........22 Emergency Evacuation ........35 Alarm............5, 12 End Day ............27 Alarm Monitoring Company......19 End Time ............27 Armed Indicator..........11 Entry Delay ..........5, 16 Audible Emergency/Audible Alarm....19 Event Entries...........28 AUX Function ........3, 7, 23 Event Identifier ..........26 AWAY............12 Exit Alarms .............16 Away Mode ........5, 7, 14, 15...
  • Page 45 Manual Paging ..........20 Schedule Number..........26 Master Code............36 Scheduling ............26 Master Keypad........3, 8, 10 Security Codes ........4, 5, 36 Master User ..........5, 36 Security Functions ..........7 Master User Code ...........36 Servicing Information ........47 Memory of Alarm ...........17 Silence Alarm ..........17 32 Message ............12 Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones ...39 Message Center..........3, 7...

  • Page 46: Limitations Of This Alarm System

    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.

  • Page 47: Servicing Information

    SERVICING INFORMATION Your local First Alert Professional dealer is the person best qualified to service your alarm system. Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable. Your local First Alert Professional dealer is: Name: Address: Phone: – 47 –...

  • Page 48: One Year Warranty

    ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, 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. Seller's obligation is limited to repairing or replacing, at its option, free of charge for parts, labor, or transportation, any product proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service.

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