VENTCROFT ICU freedom User Manual

Wireless intruder alarm system

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Draft 3
ICU
16 Wireless Zones
4 Wired Zones
Wireless Remote
Wireless PA's
2 User Codes
4 Set Levels
Chime Zones
Quick Set Option
Low Battery
Warning
VENTCROFT LTD
GODDARD ROAD
ASTMOOR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CHESHIRE.
WA7 1NQ
UK
Printed: 09/07/2003
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Wireless Intruder Alarm System

USER GUIDE

Security without wires
VENTCROFT
WWW.
freedom
Page 1
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CO.UK
doc: icu_kit_user_maunul_090703.doc

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    4 Wired Zones Wireless Remote Wireless PA’s 2 User Codes 4 Set Levels Chime Zones Quick Set Option Low Battery Warning Security without wires VENTCROFT LTD GODDARD ROAD ASTMOOR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CHESHIRE. WA7 1NQ VENTCROFT WWW. CO.UK Page 1 Printed: 09/07/2003...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Draft 3 Table of Contents 1.0 USING THE SYSTEM........................ 3 1.1 A ................................3 VERVIEW 2.0 SETTING AND UNSETTING THE SYSTEM ................4 2.1 S ................4 IMPLE RMING OF THE YSTEM USING THE ONBOARD KEYPAD 2.2 D “D ” ........................5 ISARMING YSTEM INTO UNSET 2.4 Q...
  • Page 3: Using The System

    Draft 3 1.0 Using the System 1.1 An Overview The ICU system may be set and unset by utilising either the on bored key pad on the control unit or by utilising a wireless remote control, which can also act as a Personal Attack button. The on board key pad is also used to program and change system features and settings.
  • Page 4: Setting And Unsetting The System

    Draft 3 2.0 Setting and Unsetting the System Setting and Un-setting When arming the system, check that all doors and windows (particularly those fitted with a door/window contact) are securely closed and that all PIR detectors have an unobstructed view of the areas they cover, If the users attempts to set the system while any zones are open the control unit will provide a bad bleep and return to day mode, and will not set.
  • Page 5: Disarming System Into "Day / Unset

    Draft 3 2.2 Disarming System into “Day / unset” When the system is in “Day / unset” the user is in residence and requires no intruder alarm protection. In “Day / unset” mode the PA and all tamper are still active. Quick key sequence Press the following keys: User or secondary user...
  • Page 6: Quick Setting The System

    Draft 3 2.4 Quick Setting the System. Quick setting allows the user to arm the system more quickly by reducing exit timer. The are two options for quick setting, either to reduce the exit time to 10 seconds (see 2.4.1) or set the system instantly with no exit time (see 2.4.2) .
  • Page 7: Disarming And Resetting The After An Alarm Activation

    Draft 3 2.5 Disarming and Resetting the after an Alarm Activation 2.5.1 Disarming and Resetting after an Alarm activation If an alarm activation has occurred, the internal and external sounders will stop sounding after the reprogrammed siren duration (10 minutes factory default and re-programmable). When returning to premises with previously activated alarm system the sounder may have stopped sounding and the external strobe as has continued to flash.
  • Page 8: Setting / Unsetting And Resetting Quick Keys Sequences

    Draft 3 2.6 Setting / Unsetting and Resetting Quick Keys Sequences Simple Full Arming the System using the onboard keypad User or secondary user FULL Disarming the System User or Secondary user Arming with a reduced Exit Timer (Quick Setting) FULL FULL FULL...
  • Page 9: Using Wireless Remote Controllers With The Icu System

    Draft 3 3.0 Using Wireless Remote Controllers with the ICU system The System can be “Full set”, “Part set 3” and “day / unset” with the wireless remote controls, they can also act as wireless remote “PA” Buttons. Up to 3 Remote Controllers can be programmed into the ICU Freedom Control unit.
  • Page 10: Part Set Arming The System (Omitting Zones)

    Draft 3 3.1.2 Part Set arming the system (Omitting Zones) Quick key sequence Press the following keys: Press exit protected area Detailed Explanation Press the following keys: Press Exit countdown commences and the control unit beeps slowly displays shows “ “...
  • Page 11: Personal Attack

    Draft 3 3.2 Personal Attack The personal attack function provides 24 hour protection, and can be activated whether the system is set or unset. Quick key sequence Press generates a personal attack alarm. Detailed Explanation Press the following keys: Press External Sounders / strobes and internal sounders are activated.
  • Page 12: Quick Keys Sequences

    Draft 3 3.3 Quick Keys Sequences Full Setting / Arming the System Press exit premises Part setting the system (Omitting Zones) Press exit protected area Disarming the System into “Day / unset” Press system is unset Personal Attack Press generates a personal attack alarm. Page 12 Printed: 09/07/2003 doc: icu_kit_user_maunul_090703.doc...
  • Page 13: User Programmable Features

    Draft 3 4.0 User Programmable Features The ICU 16 Control Unit has various user programmable features such as chiming zones and test facilities for testing the system detectors and sounders and strobes. To program the system each programming option is always preceded in the same way; first enter the user ,an OK beep is emitted , the display changes to “...
  • Page 14 Draft 3 4.2 Changing the User Pin Code It is recommended that the user code be changed immediately after completing the basic installation. The user code is factory set to “1234”. Quick key sequence STORE User enter new user Detailed Explanation Enter user OK beep, display changes to “...
  • Page 15: Changing The Secondary Pin Code

    Draft 3 4.3 Changing the Secondary Pin Code The secondary pin CODE is factory disabled. To enable the secondary pin code refer to engineering programming. It is recommended that the secondary code should be changed immediately after completing the basic installation.
  • Page 16: Enabling / Disabling Chime Zones

    Draft 3 4.4 Enabling / Disabling Chime Zones Any zone which is set to chime mode will cause the control unit to generate a two-tone sound when the zone is activated with the system in “day / unset” – this could be used on a shop front door, or back or garage doors of a residential premises.
  • Page 17: Testing The External And Internal Sirens And Strobe

    Draft 3 4.5 Testing the External and Internal Sirens and Strobe. Testing the sounder and strobes regularly is important, as it is one of the most important parts of an alarm system, and should be tested at least once every three months. 4.5.1 Testing the External and Internal Sirens.
  • Page 18: Walk Testing The System

    Draft 3 4.6 Walk Testing the System Walk testing all detection devices regularly is import, as without out these devices the system has no detection, they should be tested at least once every three months. Quick key sequence User or Secondary user complete walk test RESET Detailed Explanation...
  • Page 19: User Quick Keys Sequences

    Draft 3 4.7 User Quick Keys sequences Recalling Alarm Events Forward User activated zones displayed RESET Repeat as Necessary. Enabling / Disabling Chime Zones enables chime zone STORE Forward User disables chime zone Repeat until all zones chime are programmed Changing the User Pin Code STORE User...
  • Page 20: Display References

    Draft 3 5.0 Display References Mains LED illuminates constantly on presence of mains Flashing on battery back up; mains fails. Interference Illuminates with Radio interference or potential jamming detected Fault illuminates if the “Auxiliary” fuse (f1) fails or if a PIR looses connection with the control unit”...
  • Page 21: Quick Key References

    Draft 3 6.0 Quick Key References Simple Full Arming the System using the onboard keypad User or secondary user FULL Disarming the System (To Day Mode) User or Secondary user Quick key sequence User or secondary user Leave protected area Arming with a reduced Exit Timer (Quick Setting) FULL User or secondary user...
  • Page 22 Draft 3 Recalling Alarm Events Forward User activated zones displayed RESET Repeat as Necessary. Enabling / Disabling Chime Zones enables chime zone STORE Forward User disables chime zone. Repeat until all zones are programmed Changing the User Pin Code STORE User enter new user Changing the Secondary Pin Code...
  • Page 23: System Maintenance

    Draft 3 7.0 System Maintenance The alarm system must be tested regularly to guarantee its optimum performance, this is done by testing all detection devices including PIRs and door contacts, wired, or wireless devices, this is known as “walk testing” 7.1 Testing.
  • Page 24: Battery Monitoring And Low Battery Warnings

    Draft 3 7.3 Battery Monitoring and Low Battery Warnings The ICU Control unit continually monitors the status of wireless PIR batteries, wireless door contact batteries and the control unit back up battery. If the control unit detects that any of the batteries are low and need replacement a “low battery” warning will be given by the control unit only when the system is in “day / unset ”...
  • Page 25: System Records

    Draft 3 8.0 System Records 8.1 Zone programming and Attribute Records Zones Type Omitted Slot/ Entry / Walk Type Zone Location / Description Chime Instant Exit Through Programmed Y / N No Options Available Programmed Y / N Programmed Y / N Programmed Y / N Programmed Y / N Programmed Y / N...
  • Page 26: System Maintenance Log

    Draft 3 8.3 System Maintenance Log Date Description and Action Installed and Commissioned including, Walk Testing All Detectors, Testing Internal / External Sounders and Strobes. Page 26 Printed: 09/07/2003 doc: icu_kit_user_maunul_090703.doc...
  • Page 27: Installation Details

    Draft 3 8.4 Installation Details Installed By Installer Phone Number Installer Address Contract Number Installation Date 8.5 Notes Page 27 Printed: 09/07/2003 doc: icu_kit_user_maunul_090703.doc...
  • Page 28 LL INFORMATION IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH BUT WITHOUT WARRANTY N THE INTEREST OF CONTINUAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENTCROFT RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY PRODUCTS WITH OUT PRIOR NOTICE ICU, VENTCROFT AND THE VENTCROFT DEVICE ARE ALL TRADEMARKS OF VENTCROFT LTD 2002 © E&OE ENTCROFT...

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