*
Can only be used if
Primary reporting format
is Ademco Contact ID.
If reporting to Pager,
choose from 6, 7, 8, or 9,
as desired.
Press
45 PHONE SYSTEM SELECT
If Central Station Receiver is not on WATS line:
0 = Pulse Dial, 1 = Tone Dial.
If Central Station Receiver is on WATS line:
2 = Pulse Dial, 3 = Tone Dial.
Press 46
REPORT FORMAT, PRIMARY/SECONDARY
Determines which format is to be used to report to the central
station.
0 = 3+1; 4+1 ADEMCO Lo Speed Standard (this is the default)
1 = 3+1; 4+1 Radionics Standard
2 = 4+2 ADEMCO Lo Speed Standard
3 = 4+2 Radionics Standard
6 = 4+2 ADEMCO Express
7 = ADEMCO Contact ID Reporting
8 = 3+1; 4+1 ADEMCO Lo Speed Expanded
9 = 3+1; 4+1 Radionics Expanded
(Enter
as the 4th digit of
used.)
Note:
The maximum number of alarm and alarm restore reports
during one armed period is determined by field 92.
Press
47 SPLIT/DUAL REPORTING
Enter 0 to disable (Backup report only). This is the default.
TO PRIMARY PHONE No.
1 =
Alarms, Restore, Cancel
2 =
All except Open/Close, Test
3 =
Alarms, Restore, Cancel
4 =
All except Open/Close, Test
5 =
All reports
TO PRIMARY PHONE #
6 =
All reports except Open/Close
7 =
All reports
8 =
All reports
9 =
All reports except Open/Close
‡ Will report only Users 5, 6, & 8. If using wireless button-type devices, the zone
number of the arm or disarm button (10–25) will be sent as the user number.
Entries 6 through 9 will send a report to a pager (in addition to the selected
primary phone number), but you must enter the pager number as the
secondary phone number in field 42.
A 10-digit code is sent to the pager which will take the following format:
→
†
4-digit Subscriber No.
(as entered in field
43)
3-Digit Event Code, as follows:
911 = Alarm (NNN = Zone No.)
001 = Open, System disarmed (NNN = User No.)
002 = Close, System armed ( NNN = User No.)
811 = Trouble ( NNN = Zone No.)
† The first digit of the Subscriber No. entered in field
USE "0"); the last 3 digits can be 0–9. Failure to observe this requirement may
interfere with paging services.
– 73 –
Enter 1 digit (default = 0)
43 if 3+1 dialer reporting is to be
TO SECONDARY PHONE No.
Other Reports
Open/Close, Test
All reports
All reports
All reports
TO PAGING NUMBER
Alarms, Open/Close, Troubles
Alarms, Troubles
Alarms, Open/Close, Troubles
Alarms, Open/Close for User
Nos. 5–25
←
SSSS–EEE–NNN
3-digit User or Zone No.
↑
*
‡, Troubles
43 must be 1–9 (DO NOT
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Why there is no siren output all of sudden
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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