Introduction to Your System Your security system uses wireless technology to warn your Remote Handheld Touchpad and Touchtalk 2- family about intrusion and fire. It may also be used to control Way RF Touchpad lights and appliances within your home. These touchpads are used to control the security system pri- The system is designed to be monitored and/or to send mes- marily from within the home.
Security System Beeps, Lights, and Messages Your security system communicates to you through the use of panel voice messages, panel beeps, indicator lights on the panel itself, and to a numeric pager if programmed. You communicate to your security system with key presses on the Control Panel, touchpads, or through the use of a remote telephone.
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Alarm Sirens and Lights Exterior and interior sirens make 3 different alarm sounds on the premises, each indicating a different type of alarm. Sirens will time-out and stop sounding after the siren timeout (programmable by the installer). System controlled lights also indicate the type of alarm.
How to Use Your Control Panel The Control Panel interface consists of 3 columns of buttons. They are: HOME SECURITY, CODE, and HOME CONTROL. There is a non-medical EMERGENCY button located on the far right. HOME SECURITY SYSTEM STATUS. Press twice to hear information about your system.
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HOME CONTROL IIf any of the HOME CONTROL buttons are pressed and a LIGHTS Time Activated Press to enable system con- sensor or module is not associated (programmed) with this trolled lights to turn on and off at scheduled times. feature the Control Panel will say, Function not available .
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How to Use An Off-Site Phone for Remote Phone Control You may use an off-site phone to arm/disarm your Control Panel, toggle lights, check system status, or conduct an audio Phone Commands for Remote Access session (ask your installer if you have this feature). To gain ac- Control Panel Function Phone Command cess to the Control Panel:...
How to Use Your Touchpads Touchpads are used to control the security system from any location within or near your home. They have additional home control features such as light and appliance control. When using the Touchtalk 2-Way RF Touchpad, beeps and voice feedback will be heard from this touchpad and not from the Control Panel.
Programming Your System What You Can Change: time is programmed by the user - Option 03. Latchkey must be enabled when arming. Options: • Phone Test - A phone test report is called in when a phone test has been performed. Press Add in the START MENU and follow the voice prompts •...
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Programming Using Panel Decals (Upper Decal and Lower Decal) The programming decals are visible when you open the Control Panel cover. These decals are designed to make system pro- gramming easier for you. Always begin by choosing a button from the START MENU. Follow the voice prompts and flow arrows to complete the desired task.
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Step by Step Programming Instructions Use the following instructions to access the programming but- Close the Control Panel cover. tons and programming decals. Open the Control Panel Cover by pressing the plastic latch on the top of the Control Panel. When you open the cover you will immediately be 8988G25B.DS4 prompted by the Control Panel voice to use the red num-...
System Tests & Trouble Beeps Automatic Control Panel Testing--What the trouble. Perform sensor tests. It may be necessary for you to call your security system dealer if the problem continues. System Tests for You Sensor Low Battery. This condition occurs if a system Your security system is able to automatically test itself for: sensor has a low battery.
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Manual Tests--What You Need to Test Sensor Tripping Instructions: As an added safeguard, there are system tests you should do Sensor Do This yourself on a regular basis. The Control Panel cover in the lower left corner reminds you to TEST WEEKLY . Glass Guard Tap the glass 3 or 4 inches from the sensor...
Your Emergency Evacuation Floor Plan Planning for Emergencies reduce smoke inhalation during your escape. • Meet at a designated outdoor location. This section describes what you can do to plan ahead for an • Emphasize that no one should return to the premises if emergency: there is a fire.
Alarm System Limitations Not even the most advanced alarm system can guarantee protection against burglary, fire, or environmental problems. All alarm systems are subject to possible compromise or failure-to-warn for a variety of reasons. • If sirens are not placed within hearing range of persons sleeping or in remote parts of the premises, or if they are placed behind doors or other obstacles.
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Sensor Open 14 Sensor Test 5, 11 sensor testing 15 Sensor Tripping Instructions 15 Sensors 4, 15 Service 17 Set Clock 11 Silencing Trouble Beeps 14 Sirens 6 Smoke Sensors 4 STAR 10 subdisarm 3, 7 System Access Alarm 14 System Battery Failure 14 SYSTEM STATUS 6, 7, 10, 14 System Status 9...
Quick Reference Table REMOTE HANDHELD & How to . . . Touchtalk 2-Way RF KEYCHAIN TOUCHPAD REMOTE PHONE CONTROL CONTROL PANEL TOUCHPAD Arm the system Doors & Press + Master Code + 2 Doors & – Doors & Windows Windows Windows Arm the system Press...
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