First Alert FA142C Installation Instructions Manual page 21

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00 = Zone Not Used
01 = Entry/Exit #1
02 = Not used
03 = Perimeter
04 = Interior Follower
05 = Trouble Day/Alarm Night
06 = 24 Hr Silent
07 = 24 Hr Audible
You must enter "00" as the zone type for any hard-wired zones that are not
used.
03 Report Code
1st 03 2nd 12
3C
Typical summary display
Zn ZT – RC
In
03 03 – 3C
HW: –
Program Alpha?
0 = No 1 = Yes
0
Enter Zn Num.
(00 = Quit)
04
Enter next zone number ↑
Programming Panic Keys
When programming zones, note the following:
The defaults for panic key pairs or individual panic keys are:
Zone 07. Keys [ ] & [#], or
Zone 95. Keys [1] & [ ], or
Zone 96. Keys [3] & [#], or
Panic keys are programmed (or re-programmed) by keying the zone number,
e.g., 07, 95, and 96, and entering the desired zone type that will provide
the desired panic function for each of these keys, using the list of zone types
below.
06 = 24 Hr Silent
07 = 24 Hr Audible
08 = 24 Hr Aux
09 = Fire
– 21 –
Zone Types
08 = 24 Hr Aux
09 = Fire
10 = Interior w/Delay
20 = Arm Stay *
21 = Arm-Away *
22 = Disarm*
23 = No Alarm
Response
*
20, 21. & 22 used for 5800 Systems only
When the display shows the zone type you
want, press [ ] to continue.
The report code consists of 2 hexadecimal
digits, each in turn consisting of 2 numerical
digits. For example, for a report code of "3C",
enter [0][3] for "3" and [1][2] for "C". Refer to the
SYSTEM COMMUNICATION section for com-
plete information on report codes, if necessary.
Enter the desired report code and then press [ ]
to continue.
A summary display will appear, showing the
L
data for the zone that was just programmed.
If it is programmed satisfactorily, press [ ] to
continue.
The next request is to enter Alpha descriptors
for the zones. The entry may be done now
(enter 1), or may be done at a later time using
82 interactive mode (enter 0). See the ALPHA
DESCRIPTOR PROGRAMMING section for
specific procedure.
If "0" (no) was entered above, the system will
return to the Enter Zone Number prompt.
Proceed with the programming for the next
zone, i.e., [ ] and zone number.
Key
B: zone type 06 (24-hr silent).
Key
A: zone type 00 (not used).
Key
C: zone type 00 (not used).

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David
February 28, 2025

Why there is no siren output all of sudden

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Mr. Anderson
February 28, 2025

The First Alert FA142C may have no siren output due to the following possible causes:

1. Power Issues – The alarm sounder requires a 12V, 2.0 Amp output. If the power supply is interrupted or the backup battery is depleted, the siren may not function.
2. Blown Fuse – The system has a 3A battery fuse (No. 90–12). If this fuse is blown, it could prevent the siren from operating.
3. Wiring Issues – Incorrect or loose wiring connections to the siren or control panel may cause a lack of output.
4. System Programming – If alarm outputs are not correctly programmed or disabled in the system settings, the siren may not activate.
5. Overloaded Power Output – The auxiliary power output and alarm sounder should not exceed 600mA total for UL installations. If overloaded, the system may shut down the siren output.

Checking these factors can help identify and resolve the issue.

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