Table of Contents ABOUT THE TOUCHCENTER................. 4 Introduction ....................4 The TouchCenter Interface ................ 4 Navigating through the TouchCenter ............5 About Your Home Screen ................5 TouchCenter "Arming" Screen ..............7 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ..................9 Introduction to Your System ............... 9 Burglary Protection ..................
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Table of Contents (Cont'd) How to Add a User .................. 34 How to Delete a User................37 How to Edit a User................... 38 ADVANCED SYSTEM FEATURES ..............39 Introduction to Advanced System Features..........39 Console Emulation Mode................. 39 How to Enter Console Emulation Mode ............ 40 VOICE MESSAGES..................
About the TouchCenter Introduction Congratulations on your ownership of an ADT Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This security system offers you burglary protection and may provide fire and emergency protection.
About the TouchCenter (Cont'd) Navigating through the TouchCenter Navigation through the TouchCenter typically begins from the "Home" screen. This is the TouchCenter’s main default screen (starting screen) and is the first screen you will see when the TouchCenter is powered up and initialized. It is from this screen that you will select from the main menu.
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About the TouchCenter (cont'd) Navigation Icon Descriptions To aid in the navigation of the TouchCenter, a set of user-friendly icons has been provided. The appearance, function, and location of these icons is described below: ICON LOCATION FUNCTION "Home" Allows you to record and retrieve voice screen messages.
About the TouchCenter (Cont'd) TouchCenter "Arming" Screen From the "Home" screen, press SECURITY to access the TouchCenter "Arming" screen. Use this picture and the table that follows to become familiar with the TouchCenter security functions. Note: The Voice Status ( ) button causes the TouchCenter to announce system status if depressed at least 10 seconds following its last depression.
About the TouchCenter (cont'd) ITEM FUNCTION Multi- Check this circle when you want to arm more than one partition. Partitions When Multi-Partitions is checked, all partitions within the system can be armed at one time (if the user is so authorized). When the Arm Multi-Partitions circle does not contain a check mark, each partition must be armed individually.
System Overview Introduction to Your System This system offers you burglary protection and may offer carbon monoxide, 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 carbon monoxide, smoke, heat, or combustion detectors.
System Overview (cont'd) Entry/Exit Delays Your system has preset time delays, referred to as exit delay and entry delay. Whenever you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm.
System Overview (Cont'd) Carbon Monoxide Protection The optional carbon monoxide protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on and will sound an alarm if a carbon monoxide condition is detected. Note: If a carbon monoxide detector develops a low battery, a “Carbon Monoxide Maintenance”...
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System Overview (cont'd) will time out in 30 seconds even though it is not visible. Then the keypad will reset into the Normal Mode (or Safe Mode if this is the third time that the warning message appeared). While in the Safe Mode, the Home screen will display the Security Button, Panic Button, and a message at the bottom of the screen as shown below: Note that this is a limited mode of operation.
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System Overview (Cont'd) To Exit the Safe Mode: 1. Press the ! SAFE MODE ! bar. You will be presented with the following popup message: 2. Select “Yes” to return to the Normal Mode of operation. The TouchCenter will reset and normal operation will return as long as the original conditions that caused the entry into Safe Mode do not still exist.
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. Note: If Quick Arm is Not enabled in your system, you will receive a message to enter your User Code. The TouchCenter beeps twice (Away Mode) or 3 times (Stay and Night Instant Modes) a DISARM button appears...
Security System Operation (cont'd) How to Arm Multiple Partitions Note: Some systems may not have multiple partitions and the “Arm Multi-Partitions” button may not be displayed. To arm multiple partitions: 1. From the "Home" screen, press the SECURITY button. The "Arming" screen is displayed.
Security System Operation (Cont'd) How to Display Faults The Display Faults function is used when you see a Not Ready Fault message and want to determine where the fault is and what type of fault it is. To display faults do the following: 1.
Security System Operation (cont'd) 4. Enter your 4-digit user code. The "More Choices Screen" screen is displayed showing the system status as Ready-Bypass How to Bypass Zones The Bypass function is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones left open.
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Security System Operation (Cont'd) To bypass zones do the following: 1. From the "Home" screen, press the SECURITY button. The "Arming" screen is displayed. SCREEN ACTION 2. From the "Arming" screen, press the MORE CHOICES button. The "More Choices" screen is displayed. Note: If any zones are bypassed or faulted, a Display Faults button will also be displayed on this screen.
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Security System Operation (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 5. Press the BYPASS SELECTED button. The "User Authorization" screen is displayed with the instructions "To Bypass Zones, Enter Code". Note: If zones have already been bypassed, the top of this screen will indicate “Ready Bypass” and the screen will contain a Clear Bypasses button.
Security System Operation (Cont'd) How to Remove Bypassed Zones A bypassed zone will automatically be unbypassed when you disarm the system. If a zone is bypassed, you can remove the bypass as follows: SCREEN ACTION 1. View bypassed zones by pressing the SHOW ZONES button.
Security System Operation (cont'd) How to Clear a Control Panel Message When a Control Panel Message is displayed, the user has two options. a) User can clear the Control Panel Message immediately, or b) User can minimize the window and clear it at a later time. Refer to the section below to Hide the Control Panel Message.
Security System Operation (Cont'd) How to Disarm the System 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. If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, the TouchCenter will beep rapidly upon entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence.
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Security System Operation (cont'd) To disarm the system when already in the premises: SCREEN ACTION 1. Press the DISARM button on the "Armed" screen. The "User Authorization" screen is displayed with the instructions “To Disarm, Enter Code”. 2. Enter your 4-digit user code. If the Arm Multi-Partitions button on the “Armed”...
Security System Operation (Cont'd) How to Check the Status of Other Partitions This system supports between one and eight Partitions (depending on the system.) Partitioning enables a single physical alarm system to control up to eight areas of protection (partitions) depending on the system you have purchased.
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Security System Operation (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 3. Enter the code authorized to access other partition(s). If the code is accepted, the system displays the partitions that user has access to. Note: A code may have access to some or all of the available partitions. This screen displays the available partitions (in this case, Partitions 1 (Main), 2, and 3), and their current status.
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 screen diagnostic test or while in the clean screen mode.
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.
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 carbon monoxide, smoke and heat detectors will automatically send signals to your Control/Communicator, triggering a loud interrupted sound from the keypad.
Fire Alarm System Operation (cont'd) producing objects in their vicinity. In this case, eliminate the source of heat or smoke. 3. If this does not remedy the problem, there may still be smoke in the detector. Clear it by fanning the detector for about 30 seconds. 4.
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Fire Alarm System Operation (Cont'd) the carbon monoxide detectors are not responding to gas producing objects in their vicinity. In this case, eliminate the source of the leak. 3. If this does not remedy the problem, there may still be gas in the detector.
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. The TouchCenter can hold the identity for 10 Users in its memory. If additional Users are needed, define the additional Users using the Console Emulation Mode.
User Code Setup (Cont'd) Guest Can arm the system in assigned Guest Level 4 partitions, but cannot disarm the Operator B system unless the system was armed with this code. Note: Do not assign this level if Quick Arm is enabled in your system.
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 user, 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. Notes: • Use the Shift button for capital letters. •...
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User Code Setup (cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 7. Select the partitions and access level for this user. After the access level is selected, the Allow Arm/Disarm from other partitions box becomes available when interfacing with commercial panels. (On residential panels, this box is automatically selected and cannot be deselected.) If this user is to be able to Arm and...
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) How to Edit a User Note: You cannot edit a User’s name. To modify a User name, you must delete the User and re-enter 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.
Advanced System Features Introduction to Advanced System Features While most of the commonly used security functions are available from the TouchCenter’s advanced user interface, there are some less used, advanced features that can either be accessed through Console Emulation mode on the TouchCenter or a standard alpha keypad. To use features not supported by the TouchCenter, refer to your Control Panel User Guide.
Advanced System Features (Cont'd) How to Enter Console Emulation Mode To access the TouchCenter "Keypad," do the following: 1. From the "Home" screen, press the SECURITY button. The "Arming" screen is displayed. SCREEN ACTION 2. Press the MORE CHOICES button. The "More Choices"...
262 seconds. Note: The voice messages are stored in the memory of the TouchCenter. All messages will be lost if the 6271VADT/ 6271CVADT loses power or if it is reset. Voice messages are recorded and retrieved using the “Message Center”...
Voice Messages (Cont'd) Recording a Voice Message To record a voice message, do the following: 1. From the "Home" screen, press the Message button. The "Message Center" screen is displayed. 2. Press the Record button and record your message while staying within approximately one foot of the TouchCenter and speaking at a normal voice volume.
Voice Messages (Cont'd) Retrieving and Deleting a Voice Message To retrieve a voice message, do the following: From the "Home" screen, press the MESSAGE button. The "Message Center" screen is displayed. 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.
ON – Security system is disarmed and ready to arm. OFF – Security system is armed or disarmed but not ready. If disarmed, faults or troubles are present. MESSAGE FLASHING – The 6271VADT/6271CVADT contains new message(s) for the User OFF – No new messages.
TouchCenter Setup How to Access Setup Options Setup allows you to make changes to the way your TouchCenter is operating. The options that can be changed are: • Adjust the touch screen contrast • Adjust the TouchCenter sounder volume • Change the time interval that must pass prior to the TouchCenter turning off the touch screen backlight •...
TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) How to Adjust the Contrast You may adjust the TouchCenter contrast by pressing your finger on the TouchCenter slide bar associated with the "Contrast" scale and doing the following: To increase the contrast, move the slide bar above the current contrast setting.
TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) How to Select Screen Backlight Off Activation Time When the TouchCenter is not active, it will automatically turn the backlight off after the selected backlight off time has expired (unless “Never” option is selected). To select the screen backlight time, do the following: SCREEN ACTION...
TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) How to Select Homepage After Time When the TouchCenter is not active, it will automatically return to the “Home” screen after the selected To Homepage After time has expired (unless “Never” option is selected). To select the To Homepage After time, do the following: SCREEN ACTION...
TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) How to Set the Time and Date You can set the time and date from the Set Time & Date screen. Pressing the Time and Date button located at the bottom of the TouchCenter screen displays the Set Time & Date screen. •...
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TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 2. Select the display format you want by pressing it. The drop-down list closes automatically and the selection is displayed. 3. Select if you want a 12-hour or 24-hour format for your time display by touching the circle to the left of the 12 Hour display in the “Settings”...
TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 10. On the "Daylight Savings" screen, press the Month "arrow" button in the “End DST” area of the screen. A drop- down list displaying the Months is displayed. 11. Select the month you want by pressing it.
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TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) 3. On the "Time and Date" screen, press the Year that is being displayed. A Year screen is displayed with the instructions to Enter 4 digits for the year. 4. Enter the four digits for the current year.
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TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) 8. Enter the two digits for the current hour. The window closes automatically and the selection is displayed. 9. On the "Time and Date" screen, press the Minutes that is being displayed. A minute screen is displayed with the instructions to Enter 2 digits for the minutes.
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TouchCenter Setup (Cont'd) 12. Press the Yes button to save the time changes in your security system or press the No button to have the changes affect the TouchCenter only. Note: A Yes response is recommended.
Operating Modes Operating Modes (Chime, Voice, and Voice Chime) Operating modes allows you to turn the TouchCenter chime mode on or off. Additionally, you may also turn the voice mode on or off. The operating modes provide the following features: •...
TouchCenter Operating Modes (cont'd) How to Access Operating Modes Access the "Operating Modes" feature as follows: 1. From the "Home" screen, press the SECURITY button. The "Arming" screen is displayed. SCREEN ACTION 2. Press the MORE CHOICES button. The "More Choices" screen is displayed. 3.
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TouchCenter Operating Modes (Cont'd) SCREEN ACTION 4. Enter your “Authorization” code. The "Operating Modes" screen is displayed. 5. Touch the Chime Mode button to turn the Chime Mode on or off. A check mark appears in the button when the Chime Mode is “ON”.
Maintaining Your System How to Clean your TouchCenter IMPORTANT: Do not use an abrasive cleaning agent or abrasive cloth when cleaning your TouchCenter or damage to the TouchCenter may occur. The Emergency screen cannot be accessed while running in the clean screen mode.
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.
Glossary The following terms are used throughout the guide. Arm/Disarm: “Armed” simply means that the burglary portion of your system is turned ON and is in a state of readiness. “Disarmed” means that the burglary system is turned OFF, and must be rearmed to become operational.
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Glossary (Cont'd) Lighting Button: A button on the Home screen that allows you to control lights or other devices 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.
This warranty does not apply to the conditions listed below, and in the event customer calls ADT for service under the warranty and upon inspection it is found that one of these conditions has led to the inoperability or apparent inoperability of the system, a charge will be made for the service call of the ADT representative, whether or not he actually works on the system.
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LIMITED WARRANTY (Continued) No agent, employee or representative of ADT nor any other person is authorized to modify this warranty in any respect. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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