Table of Contents ABOUT THE 6270....................5 Introduction to the 6270................. 5 The 6270 Interface ..................5 Navigating through the 6270................6 About Your Home Screen................6 6270 "Arming" Screen ................... 8 SYSTEM OVERVIEW..................10 Introduction to Your System ................ 10 Burglary Protection ..................
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SUMMARY OF 6270 LED OPERATION............47 6270 LED Operation..................47 6270 SETUP....................... 48 How to Access 6270 Setup Options ............48 How to Access Setup .................. 48 How to Adjust the Touch Screen Contrast........... 50 How to Adjust the Volume ................51 How to Select Screen Saver Activation Time ..........
The 6270 is an intuitive, graphical interface that combines security and optionally, home lighting control. With clear, simple controls on a touch-screen interface, the entire family will find the 6270 both easy to learn and easy to use. As a security and home-automation interface, the 6270 may be used...
Navigation through the 6270 typically begins from the "Home" screen. This is the 6270’s main default screen (starting screen) and is the first screen you will see when the 6270 is powered up and initialized. It is from this screen that you will select from the main menu.
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About the 6270 (Cont'd) 6270 Icon/Button Descriptions To aid in the navigation of the 6270, a set of user-friendly icons and buttons has been provided. The appearance, function, and location of these icons and buttons is described below: ICON/BUTTON LOCATION FUNCTION "Home"...
About the 6270 (cont'd) 6270 "Arming" Screen From the "Home" screen, press SECURITY to access the 6270 "Arming" screen. Use this picture and the table that follows to become familiar with the 6270 security functions. ITEM FUNCTION AWAY Press this button to arm when no one will be staying on the premises.
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(if the user is so authorized). When the Arm Multi-Partitions circle does not contain a check mark, each partition must be armed individually. Press this button for more Security, Lighting, and 6270 setup MORE CHOICES...
System Overview Introduction to Your System This system offers you burglary protection and may offer fire and emergency protection. Monitoring is accomplished with various contact and motion sensors for perimeter and interior burglary protection, plus the system may have strategically placed smoke, heat, or combustion detectors.
Ask your installer about the delay times programmed into your system. Alarms When an alarm occurs, the 6270 (and any other keypads) and external sounders will sound, and the zone(s) causing the alarm are displayed. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will also be sent.
RF button assignment. Extended Functionality Extended functions are advanced functions that can be accessed through a standard alpha keypad or through emulation mode on your 6270 touch screen. Refer to your Control Panel User Guide for these features.
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. The 6270 beeps twice (Away and Night Maximum Modes) or 3 times (Stay and Night Instant Modes) a DISARM button appears a text message appears stating...
Security System Operation (Cont'd) How to Arm Multiple Partitions To arm multiple partitions: SCREEN ACTION 1. From the "Home" screen press the SECURITY button to display the "Arming" screen. 2. Make certain the Multi-Partitions button is checked. 3. Press the appropriate arming mode button.
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Security System Operation (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION If the user code is accepted, the system displays the partitions that the user has access to. Note: A user may have access to some (but not all) of the available partitions! You have two arming options: To arm one or more partitions, highlight the partition(s) to be armed by touching it on the screen, then press ARM...
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. The system will not allow you to bypass fire or emergency zones.
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SCREEN ACTION 3. Press the SHOW ZONES button on the "More Choices" screen. While the 6270 is requesting and receiving the zone data from the control panel, the screen displays "Please Wait!". Then the zones, along with their current status, are displayed.
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Security System Operation (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 6. Enter your 4-digit user code. The "More Choices" screen is displayed showing the system status as Ready- Bypass 7. Press the BACK button to return to the “Arming” screen.
SCREEN ACTION 1. View bypassed zones by pressing the SHOW ZONES button. While the 6270 is requesting and receiving the zone data from the control panel, the screen displays "Please Wait!". Then the zones, along with their current status, are displayed.
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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: A zone cannot be unbypassed while the system is armed. Enter your 4-digit user code. The "More Choices" screen is displayed showing the system as Ready to Arm.
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 6270 will beep rapidly upon entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.
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SCREEN ACTION 3. Press the DISARM ALL button if you wish to disarm the system. The 6270 beeps once and the "Arming" screen is displayed showing the system as Ready to Arm or not ready if any zone is faulted (open).
If a user is so authorized, a 6270 or other keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in another partition. (Note that only those partitions authorized and programmed by the installer can be accessed in this manner.)
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Security System Operation (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 2. Press the "Current Partition" tab (lower edge of the screen; in this case it displays P1). The "User Authorization" screen is displayed with the instructions “For Authorized Partitions, Enter Code”. 3. Enter the code authorized to access other partition(s).
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 diagnostic test.
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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ACTION 3. Press the EVENT LOGS button on the "More Choices" screen. The "Event Log" screen is displayed. Note: While 6270 is requesting and receiving the event log data from the control panel, the "Event Log" screen displays "Please Wait!".
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.
Fire Alarm System Operation (cont'd) Fire Display Lock If several zones produce an alarm before any are silenced, all zones in alarm will scroll. The system can be programmed to lock the keypad display with the first zone that produced an alarm. Ask your installer if your system has been activated with this feature.
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. Users for the system are programmed in a central user setup location that provides the specific questions for authorization levels assigned to different users.
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User Code Setup (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Press the SETUP button on the "More Choices" screen. The "Setup" screen is displayed. 4. Press the USER SETUP button on the “Setup” screen. The User Setup screen is displayed.
User Code Setup (Cont'd) 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. 1. To add a use, press the ADD USER button.
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User Code Setup (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 4. Type in the user name (6 characters max.) and press the OK button. The “User Options” screen is displayed with Enter User Code… displayed. 5. Touch the box next to Enter User Code… The "User Authorization" screen is displayed with the instructions Enter 4 Digits.
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User Code Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 8. Touch the box below the User Number. The "User Number" screen is displayed with the instructions to Enter 2 Digits or Enter 3 Digits dependent upon the system you have. 9. Enter the 2 or 3-digit user number for this user.
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User Code Setup (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 11. Press the SAVE button. The system will save the configuration. When the save is complete, the User Setup screen is displayed with the new user’s name shown.
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 Edit a user as follows: SCREEN ACTION 1. From the User Setup screen, touch the circle next to the user to be edited and press the EDIT USER button. The "User Authorization"...
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User Code Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Select whatever options you wish to select for this user and press the SAVE button. The configuration changes are saved and you are returned to the User Setup screen.
6270, refer to your Control Panel User Guide. Console Emulation Mode Console Mode allows you to use a 6270 interface just as you would a regular system keypad. All commands shown in Console Emulation mode can also be executed from a standard alpha keypad.
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Advanced System Features (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Press the CONSOLE MODE button on the "More Choices" screen. The "Keypad" screen is displayed. 4. Perform functions as you would from a regular alpha keypad.
127 seconds. Note: The voice messages are stored in the memory of the 6270. All messages will be lost if the 6270 loses power or if it is reset. Voice messages are recorded and retrieved using the “Message Center” screen. The below illustration identifies the various areas and buttons on the “Message Center”...
Voice Messages (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 2. Press the Record button and record your message. As you are recording your message, the remaining time counter counts down to indicate the total remaining time available and a “Recording New Memo…” message is displayed above the message list window.
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Voice Messages (Cont'd) 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. As the message is being played, a “Play (x): Voice Message…” message is displayed above the message list window.
Summary of Audible Notification SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY Loud, Interrupted* Fire Alarm FIRE is displayed; descriptor of Keypad & zone in alarm is displayed. External Loud, Continuous* Burglary/Audible ALARM is displayed; descriptor of Keypad & Emergency Alarm zone in alarm is also displayed. External One Short Beep a.
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Summary of Audible Notification (Cont'd) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY Rapid Beeping a. Trouble a. CHECK displayed. Descriptor Keypad only of troubled protection zone is b. AC power loss displayed. alert b. AC LOSS displayed (may c. Memory of alternate with other displays that alarm may be present).
Summary of 6270 LED Operation 6270 LED Operation The 6270 has three LEDs labeled - ARMED, READY and MESSAGE. MESSAGE LED is yellow, ARMED LED is red, and READY LED is green. Each LED's on and off state has different meanings as described below.
Setup allows you to adjust the touch screen contrast and/or adjust the 6270 speaker volume. You may also select the time interval that must pass prior to the 6270 going into screen saver mode (screen goes blank). Additionally, you may enter the User Setup screen, Advanced Setup screen (if enabled by your system installer), or Clean Screen (maintenance mode) from the "Setup"...
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6270 Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Press the SETUP button on the "More Choices" screen. The "Setup" screen is displayed.
6270 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. you want to decrease contrast move the slide bar below the current contrast setting.
6270 Setup (Cont'd) How to Adjust the Volume You may adjust the 6270 speaker volume by pressing your finger on the touch screen 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.
6270 Setup (cont'd) How to Select Screen Saver Activation Time When the 6270 is not armed and not active, it will automatically go into screen saver mode (display goes blank) after the selected blank display time has expired (unless never option is selected). To select...
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Changed! Remember New Settings?“ Select Yes to save the change or No to discard the change. When the Update is complete the 6270 goes to the "Home" screen or "More Choices" screen depending on whether you pressed the "Home" or "Back" button,...
Pressing the Time and Date bar located at the bottom of each 6270 screen displays the Set Time & Date screen. When the time is set it will be stored in the 6270 only. The 6270 will send the time to the control panel every hour. This 1-hour timer starts on 6270 power-up.
6270 Setup (Cont'd) Time Zones Using the chart below, select the time zone number corresponding to the location of the installation Time Zone Settings International Date Line International Date Line...
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6270 Setup (cont'd) When all settings have been completed, select Ok to save the settings or Cancel to discard the settings that have been entered.
6270 Operating Modes Operating Modes Operating modes allows you to turn the 6270 chime mode on or off. When the chime mode is selected, a request is sent to the alarm panel requesting that the panel chime the 6270 whenever a change in zone status occurs.
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Chime Mode on or off. A checkmark appears in the button when the Chime Mode is “ON”. Press the “HOME” or “BACK” button after making your selection. When the 6270 exits the “Operating Modes” screen, your selection is saved.
Maintaining Your System How to Clean your 6270 IMPORTANT: Do not use an abrasive cleaning agent or abrasive cloth when cleaning your 6270 or damage to the touch screen may occur. Clean the 6270 as follows: SCREEN ACTION 1. From the "Home" screen, press the SECURITY button.
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.
Home Screen: The screen that is normally displayed on the 6270 when entries are not being made. The 6270 will return to this screen with the “Home” button is pressed or when an entry is not received for a pre-set period of time.
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Glossary (Cont'd) Lighting Button: A button on the Home screen that allows you to control lights or other devises if so programmed by your system installer. 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.
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Honeywell International Inc., acting through its ADEMCO business ("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.
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