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IntroductionCommand Center Function KeysSecurity System BasicsYour Custom DisplayView Faulted or Bypassed PointsWarning Displays and TonesFire AlarmsBurglary AlarmsFire Trouble EventSilencing Fire TroublesSpecial Fire Trouble DisplayViewing Fire TroublesNon-Fire Trouble EventsSilencing Non-Fire Trouble EventsViewing Non-Fire Trouble EventsSpecial System Trouble DisplayCleared Events Are Not LostEntry Delay Tone and DisplayExit Delay Tone and DisplayKeystroke Checking TonesSilencing an AlarmHow Your System Reports AlarmsSystem Commands & FunctionsTurning the System On (Arming)Turning the System Off (Disarming)

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With a Duress PasscodeTurning the System On (Arming)

With Doors or Windows OpenMASTER ARM ? COMMAND 1MASTER ARM INST ? COMMAND 11PERIMETR INST ? COMMAND 2PERIMETR DELAY ? COMMAND 3Silence the Trouble Sounder &

Clear Trouble Display COMMAND 4VIEW MEMORY ? COMMAND 40WALK TEST ? COMMAND 44RESET SENSORS? COMMAND 47WATCH MODE ? COMMAND 6PERIMETR PART? COMMAND 8Special Alerts COMMAND 7

COMMAND 9Security System LimitationsFire Safety and EvacuationStandard DisplaysSystem Trouble DisplaysSecurity System GlossaryMaintenance and ServiceHow to Clean the Command Center

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IntroductionYour security system helps to secure life, property, andinvestments against fire, theft, and bodily harm. Thecommand center is an advanced digital device thatoffers a variety of features not available with othersystems. Its highly visible, back-lit keypad and built-insounder alert you to a number of system events. Stylishdesign and ease-of-use make it ideal for propertyprotection.

Your security company can program the system tomeet your individual needs. Your property is given itsown English language description which appears in thecommand center display.

About This Users Guide

This users guide covers basic system commands, suchas turning the system on and off. It is designed to be aneveryday type of reference for system users. Thefunctions described in this guide are programmed byyour security company. Some of them may not beincluded in your system. Some of the functionscovered may require you to enter your personalpasscode.

Throughout this guide the # symbol refers to a variablenumerical quantity, such as the number of points to testor exit delay time. Messages that appear in thecommand center display appear in this guide LIKETHIS. Keys that you must press appear LIKE THIS .

Using the Command Center

Your security system provides quick access to functionsby pressing the COMMAND bar and one or twoadditional keys.

Another way to access functions is through theCommand Menu. Access the Command Menu bypressing the MENU key. Pressing the PREV or NEXTkey allows you to scroll up or down through the list offunctions programmed by your security company.Pressing the ENT key initiates the function displayed.To exit the Command Menu, press the ESC key. Usethe Command Menu to locate functions you don’t useoften or that don’t have a command number.

Command Center Function Keys

Your command center has five function keys. Thesekeys are used to control your system.

COMMAND

Use the COMMAND bar in combination with one ortwo numeric keys to perform a function.

ENT/YES

The ENT (Enter)/YES key has two functions. The firstis to complete the entry of your passcode at thecommand enter. When ever a function requires that youenter your passcode at the command center, first pressthe digits of the code and then press the ENT key. Yoursystem will not recognize your passcode until you pressENT .

The second function of the ENT/YES key is to selectthe menu item displayed. Some menu items requireyour personal passcode be entered before starting thefunction. Remember to press ENT after entering yourpasscode.

ESC/MENU

The ESC (Escape)/MENU key has two functions.First, the ESC/MENU key is used to enter theCommand Menu. Pressing this key when at idle texttakes you to the first item in the menu.

Second, pressing ESC will take you back to the idledisplay.

PREV (Previous)

When viewing a list, pressing the PREV key will takeyou back to the previously shown item.

NEXT

Press the NEXT key to pass over the present item in amenu or list.

Security System Basics

What is a Point?

A “point” is a detection device, or group of devicesconnected to your security system. Points displayindividually at the command center with custom text.The text can describe a single door, motion sensor,smoke detector, or an area such as UPSTAIRS orGARAGE. There are two basic types of points,controlled and 24-hour.

Controlled Points

Controlled points respond to alarm conditionsdepending upon whether the system is turned on(armed) or turned off (disarmed). Controlled pointsare programmed to respond instantly to alarmconditions or to provide a delay for you to reach thecommand center and disarm the system. The wordsA1 # ALARMS appear before the point text whenthere is an alarm. There are two types of controlledpoints, perimeter points and interior points.

Perimeter PointsThese points usually include all exterior doors andwindows of the building.

Interior PointsThese points usually include interior forms of burglarydetection devices, such as carpet mats, motion sensors,or inside doors, for example.

24-Hour Points

24-hour points are always on, even when the burglarysystem is disarmed (turned off). There are two types of24-hour points, fire points and non-fire points.

Fire PointsFire points exclusively monitor fire detection devices.They are always armed and cannot be disarmed. Youcan clearly distinguish fire points from other non-firepoints at the command center. When there is a firealarm, the text identifying the point as a fire point isdisplayed; pressing the PREV key causes thesummary display, such as A1 # FIRE ALARM toappear in the display and pressing NEXT displays anyother points in alarm. Fire alarms have a uniqueaudible warning signal.

Non-Fire PointsNon-fire points are always armed and cannot bedisarmed.

Your Custom Display

“At an idle state” means that the system is not currently performing a function entered by a user. There are three idlestates the system may be in:

• Turned on (Armed)

• Turned off (Disarmed) with no points faulted (doors or windows open) in the area

• Turned off with faulted points (doors or windows open) in the area.

This guide uses the default idle state displays for examples of these idle states. Your security company may haveprogrammed custom text for the idle displays in your system. The custom text and the default text for the threesystem idle displays follow.

Custom Displays Default Text / Function

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ AREA _ IS ONIndicates the area is turned on (armed) and ready to detect intruders.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ AREA _ IS OFFIndicates the area is turned off (disarmed). 24-hour points remain armed.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ AREA _ NOT READYIndicates that the area is turned off, but not ready to arm. Perimeter and/orinterior points are faulted (doors or windows open).

If there are bypassed points, AREA 1 ## BYPAS(## = total number of bypassed points) isdisplayed, followed by the point text descriptionsof the bypassed points. These displays scroll at therate of 2 seconds each. If there are no faulted orbypassed points, the displays will not appear.Instead, the display shows NO FAULTS/BYPAS.

3. The display returns to idle text after scrollingthrough the faulted and bypassed pointinformation. You may also press ESC to stop thedisplay from scrolling.

To manually scroll faulted or bypassed points:1. Ensure your command center shows idle text.

2. Press the NEXT key repeatedly to display thefaulted and bypassed point information. If thereare no faulted or bypassed points the displays willnot appear. Instead, the display shows NOFAULTS/BYPAS.

3. You can return to idle text at any time by pressingESC.

View Faulted or Bypassed Points

To properly arm your system, all the doors andwindows in the system must be in the normal (notfaulted) condition. Viewing the faulted points helps youfind faulted points and correct them so proper arming ispossible.

Your command center offers two ways of displayingfaulted and bypassed point information. The first causesthe faulted or bypassed point information to scrollautomatically through the display. The second allowsyou to manually scroll through each individual pointdescription.

To automatically scroll faulted or bypassedpoints:

1. Ensure your command center shows idle text.

2. Press any number key. If there are faulted points,AREA 1 ## FAULT (## = total number of faultedpoints) is displayed first. This display is followedby the point text descriptions of the faulted points.

The group with the highest priority scrolls first in thecommand center’s display. Descriptions of the tonesand displays for each group and instructions forsilencing the tones are included in the descriptions thatfollow.

Warning Displays and Tones

Your command center emits one of several distincttones and displays custom text to alert you to systemevents. Additional bells or sirens may also beconnected to your system. Bells or sirens mounted onthe exterior of your premises alert neighbors toemergencies and provide an audible guide for policeand fire fighters.

Command Center Quiets for Keystrokes

Pressing any key on the command center lights thekeys and quiets any warning tones. If you don’t pressanother key within 20 seconds, the keypad lights go outand the warning tones resume.

Priority of Events

If more than one event occurs, your system sorts theminto one of four groups. The groups (highest priorityfirst) are: Fire Alarms, Burglary Alarms, FireTroubles, and Non-Fire Troubles.

Fire Alarms

Fire alarms are the highest priority events. When a firepoint activates, your command center emits a pulsatinghigh-pitched fire tone. Evacuate all occupants andinvestigate for smoke or fire. Ensure that all occupantsknow the difference between the burglary tone and thefire tone. The tone sounds for the time set by yoursecurity company.

The command center display shows the point text of thefirst point that went into fire alarm. Press the NEXTkey to manually display additional points (if any) thatwent into alarm. Events scroll from the oldest to thenewest.

Silencing Fire Alarms

Entering a personal passcode with the proper authoritylevel silences a fire alarm and disarms the system if itwas armed. The system will now display ALARMSILENCED and then the number of points in alarm(A1 ## FIRE ALARM) and the custom text of all thepoints in alarm, in the order of occurrence. Your system

may be programmed so that you cannot silence somefire alarms until the fire event clears. EnteringCOMMAND 4 clears the scrolling point text from thedisplay. The ALARM SILENCED message willcontinue to scroll as a reminder that it is still possibleto view the text of the points in alarm by using theView Memory function. See VIEW MEMORY ?(Command 40) for more information. To clear theevent memory and remove the ALARM SILENCEDmessage from the display, enter a valid passcode andpress the ESC key, or re-arm the area.

If a fire trouble still exists, the display shows FIRETROUBLE. To remove this display, the fire point(s)must be returned to normal. If you wish to reviewcleared events, use COMMAND 40.

continue to scroll as a reminder that it is still possibleto view the text of the points in alarm by using theView Memory function. See VIEW MEMORY?(Command 40) for more information. To clear theevent memory and remove the ALARM SILENCEDmessage from the display, enter a valid passcode andpress the ESC key, or re-arm the area.

Burglary Alarms

Burglary alarms are the second priority. When aburglary point activates while your system is armed,your command center emits a steady high-pitchedburglary tone. The tone sounds for the time set by yoursecurity company.

The command center display shows the number ofburglary points activated (A1 ## ALARMS) and thencustom text for each activated point. Press NEXT tomanually scroll the list if you wish. Events scroll fromthe oldest to the newest.

Silencing Burglary Alarms

Entering a personal passcode with the proper authoritylevel silences a burglary alarm and disarms the systemif it was armed. The system will now display ALARMSILENCED and then the number of points in alarm(A1 ## ALARMS) and the custom text of all the pointsin alarm, in the order of occurrence. EnteringCOMMAND 4 clears the scrolling point text from thedisplay. The ALARM SILENCED message will

Fire Trouble Events

When a fire trouble occurs, your command center emitsthree warble tones, then a pause (repeatedly).

The system displays the number of fire points withtroubles (A1 ## FIRE TRBLE) and then custom textfor each point.

Silencing Fire Troubles

Entering a personal passcode with the proper authoritylevel silences a fire trouble and disarms the panel if itwas armed. If you wish to clear the scrolling troublemessage from the display, enter COMMAND 4. If youwish to review these cleared troubles, this can be doneby using COMMAND 40.

Special Fire Trouble Display

If you silence the command center or clear a troublefor a Fire Point from the display and the fire pointremains in trouble, FIRE TROUBLE appears in thecommand center’s display. FIRE TROUBLE remainsin the display until the condition causing the trouble iscleared.

Note: Some fire points, when tripped, will displayFIRE TROUBLE for a preset amount of time. If noother fire activity is detected, this condition willautomatically clear. If the condition remains or anotherfire detector is tripped, a fire alarm will occur.

Viewing Fire Troubles

After you enter your passcode, the text of the fire pointin trouble continues to automatically scroll through thedisplay. Press NEXT to scroll these displays manuallyif you wish. Events scroll from oldest to newest.

Non-Fire Trouble Events

When a trouble event such as an AC failure occurs,your command center may be programmed to emitthree warble tones, then a pause (repeatedly).

If the system was armed the command center displayshows the number of non-fire trouble (A1 ##TROUBLES ) and then custom text for each activatedpoint.

Silencing Non-Fire Trouble Events

Entering a personal passcode with the proper authoritylevel silences a trouble and disarms the panel if it wasarmed. If you wish to clear the scrolling troublemessage from the display, enter COMMAND 4. If youwish to review these cleared troubles, this can be doneby using COMMAND 40.

Viewing Non-Fire Trouble Events

After you enter your passcode, the text of the activatedpoints continues to automatically scroll through thedisplay. Press NEXT to scroll these displays manuallyif you wish. Events scroll from oldest to newest. UseCOMMAND 4 to clear these messages from thedisplay.

Entry Delay Tone and Display

When you enter an armed system through a pointprogrammed for entry delay, the command centeremits a repeating tweedle tone and displays DISARMNOW to remind you to turn off your security system.

If you fail to turn off the security system before theentry delay time expires, it may sound the burglarytone and may also send an alarm report to yoursecurity company.

Exit Delay Tone and Display

After you arm your system, the command center emitsa repeating beep tone, displays EXIT NOW, andcounts down the exit delay time.

Special System Trouble Display

SERVC AC FAIL and SERVC BATT LOW areexamples of system trouble displays. These displaysappear on all keypads in the system. All system troubledisplays begin with SERVC. See Standard Displaysfor a description of each system trouble display.Entering your passcode or a COMMAND 4 will silencea system trouble tone, but the SERVC display will notclear until the faulted condition is corrected.

Cleared Events Are Not Lost

If you clear the alarms and troubles from the display,you can still view all the events that occurred since thelast time the system was armed by using COMMAND40 (View Event Memory).

Keystroke Checking Tones

Valid EntryIf you press an appropriate key for the function or entryyou desire, the command center sounds a muted beeptone, indicating it accepted your keystroke.

Invalid EntryA flat buzz tone sounds when you press a key thatdoesn’t have a function to execute or when thecommand center has no information to display.

Silencing an Alarm

The audible alarm sounds for a specific period of timebefore it automatically shuts off. If an alarm occurs andyou want to silence the siren before the time expires,simply enter your personal passcode and press ENT.

To SILENCE an alarm:

• Enter your passcode and press ENT.

How Your System Reports Alarms

Your security system may be programmed toautomatically disconnect your telephones whensending reports to your security company. Once thereport is completed, your security system returns thetelephones to normal operation (check with yoursecurity company).

Your system makes repeated attempts to send reportsto your security company. In the event your securitysystem fails to communicate, the command centerbuzzes and displays SERVC COMM FAIL. Notifyyour security company of the communications failure.

Note: If your telephone service is interrupted, yoursecurity system cannot send reports to your securitycompany unless it has an alternate means oftransmitting them.

System Commands & Functions

Below is a summary of the commands covered in this guide. Some of these functions may not be available in yoursystem. If you attempt to enter a function that’s not available, COMMAND DISABLED appears in the display for afew moments before the display returns to idle text. If the function is available in the system but your passcode isnot authorized to perform the function, then NOT AUTHORIZED will display on the Command Center.

Press the COMMAND bar and then the one or two digits shown in the table below to perform the function. Whenyou use a command to perform a function, the displays in the function list below do not appear at your commandcenter.

Command FunctionCMD 1 MASTER ARMCMD 1 1 MASTER ARM INSTANTCMD 2 PERIMETER INSTANTCMD 3 PERIMETER DELAYCMD 4 SILENCE THE TROUBLE SOUNDER &

CLEAR TROUBLE DISPLAYSCMD 4 0 VIEW MEMORYCMD 4 4 WALK TESTCMD 4 7 RESET SENSORSCMD 6 WATCH MODECMD 7 SPECIAL ALERTCMD 8 PERIMETER PARTIALCMD 9 SPECIAL ALERT

Turning the System On (Arming)

Your security system can be turned on (armed) inmany different ways, depending on the armingcommand used. Arming Commands are thosecommands used to turn the system on. The most basicarming command is to arm the entire system. Thesimplest way to arm your system is to enter yourpersonal passcode or COMMAND 1.

There are several other arming commands to turn thesystem on. These are described later in this guide.

To Turn Your Security System On (Arm):

1. Enter your passcode and press ENT.

2. The command center briefly displays ARMING,and the exit delay tone begins. After exit delaytime expires, the display changes to idle armedtext.

Turning the System Off (Disarming)

Your security system is turned off by entering yourpersonal passcode. When the system is turned on, youmust enter through a designated entry door to preventan instant alarm condition. Opening the door startsentry delay time and the Command Center emits apulsing “beep” tone to remind you to turn the systemoff. Enter your passcode before the delay time expiresand the system will turn off.

If you enter through the wrong door or fail to disarmbefore the entry delay time expires, you will cause analarm. If this happens, silence the alarm (by enteringyour personal passcode and pressing ENT) and callyour security company to let them know that it is not anemergency situation.

To Turn Your Security System Off(Disarm):

1. Enter your personal passcode and press ENT.

2. You must press the ENT key within 8 seconds ofentering your passcode, or the passcode entry willbe invalid. The display returns to idle disarmedtext.

Turning the System On (Arming)With Doors or Windows Open

If a protected door or window is open, you may havethe option of “force arming” with that point faulted.Faulted points (opened doors or windows) that areforce armed are not included in the system. Theremaining points arm normally.

Force armed points either return to normal operationafter you turn off your system or return to normalwhen the door or window is closed. Your system mightnot offer force arming or it may be restricted tospecific points. Contact your security company formore information.

1. Use your passcode or an arming function to startthe arming process.

2. The display shows CHK AREA X.

3. Press NEXT repeatedly to scroll through the pointtext for each faulted point. FORCE ARMdisplays after the text for the last faulted point.

Turning the System On (Arming)With a Duress Passcode

Your passcode may have a special duress feature thatis simply your personal passcode with its last digitincreased by 1 or 2.

If an intruder demands that you arm or disarm thesecurity system, you can use your duress passcode.The duress passcode arms or disarms the system andsends an alarm report to your security company. Thereis no alarm tone or visual indication at the premisesthat the report is sent. Check with your securitycompany before attempting to use this feature.

NOT AUTHORIZEDThe authority level for your passcode does notgive you the authority to force arm.

5. Press ENT with FORCE ARM displayed to armyour system with the faulted points removed fromservice.

Press the COMMAND bar to display FORCEARM before you reach the text for the last point.

4. One of the messages below may display in place ofFORCE ARM.

NOT BYPASSABLEIndicates the system is programmed not to armwith particular points faulted (doors or windowsopen).

TOO MANY BYPASSDIndicates that the system’s number of allowablebypassed points has been reached. Your system’smaximum number of bypassed and/or force armedpoints is set by your security company. Check withthem to learn this number.

TOO MANY FAULTEDIndicates that more than the number of allowablepoints are faulted. Bypassed points are counted asfaulted. Your system’s maximum number ofbypassed and/or force armed points is set by yoursecurity company. Check with them to learn thisnumber.

MASTER ARM ? COMMAND 1

Turn the Entire System On With Delays

DescriptionUse this function to turn on the entire system, bothperimeter and interior. When you turn the system on,the display shows how many seconds of exit delaytime you have to exit the protected area. You shouldleave before exit delay time expires.

Leaving after exit delay expires causes entry delay tostart. You may also cause an alarm on an interiordevice. Enter your personal passcode to disarm thesystem.

This function may be used by your cleaning service, aserviceman, or others to turn on your system whenthey leave.

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Using Master Arm:

1. The display shows disarmed idle text.

2. Press the COMMAND bar. The display showsSYSTEM COMMAND.

3. Press the 1 key.

Note: If you prefer, you may use the Command Menuin place of steps 2 and 3 to initiate this function. Pressthe MENU key to enter the Command Menu, thenpress NEXT repeatedly until you reach the MASTERARM ? prompt. Press ENT. MASTER ARM ALL ?displays. Press ENT.

4. The display shows ARMING for two seconds,then displays EXIT NOW # (# = exit delay timeremaining). After the exit delay time expires, thedisplay changes to idle armed text.

5. To disarm your security system, enter yourpersonal passcode and press ENT.

Using Master Arm Inst:

1. The display shows idle disarmed text.


3. Press the 1 key. Now press the 1 key again.

Note: If you prefer, you may use the Command Menuin place of steps 2 and 3 to initiate this function. Pressthe MENU key to enter the Command Menu, thenpress NEXT repeatedly until you reach the MASTERARM INST ? prompt. Press ENT.

4. The display shows ALL SECURE.


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MASTER ARM INST ? COMMAND 11

Turn the Entire System On WithoutDelays

DescriptionUse this function to turn on the entire system, bothperimeter and interior without delays. When enteringCOMMAND 11, remember that the second 1 must bepressed within 2 seconds after pressing the first 1.

PERIMETR INST ? COMMAND 2

Turn On the Perimeter With No Delays

DescriptionUse this function to turn on only the perimeter of yourbuilding, leaving the interior of the building disarmed.This function allows no exit or entry delay time throughthe perimeter, including the designated exit delay door.

This function is useful in residential systems wheneveryone is home and ready to retire for the evening.You can have the security of an armed perimeter, yetmove freely throughout the interior of the premises.

It is also useful in commercial systems when you areworking before or after business hours and wish to havethe perimeter armed. Remember there are no entry orexit delays when you use this function. You mustdisarm (turn off) the system to enter or exit thepremises.

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Using Perimetr Inst:

1. Interior points are not armed with this commandand may remain faulted while arming withCOMMAND 2.


3. Press the 2 key.

Note: If you prefer, you may use the Command Menuin place of steps 2 and 3 to initiate this function. Pressthe MENU key to enter the Command Menu, then pressNEXT repeatedly until you reach the PERIMETRINST ? prompt. Press ENT.

4. The display shows PERIMETR INSTANT. Afterarming the perimeter without delays, you cannotenter or exit the premises without disarming thesystem. Opening a perimeter door before disarmingwill generate an alarm. If this happens, silence thealarm by turning your system off and call yoursecurity company to let them know that it is not anemergency situation.

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Using Perimetr Delay :

1. Interior points are not armed with this commandand may remain faulted while arming withCOMMAND 3.


3. Press the 3 key.

Note: If you prefer, you may use the Command Menuin place of steps 2 and 3 to initiate this function. Pressthe MENU key to enter the Command Menu, thenpress NEXT repeatedly until you reach thePERIMETR DELAY ? prompt. Press ENT.

4. The display shows EXIT NOW # (# = exit delaytime remaining). After the exit delay expires,PERIMETR DELAYED is displayed.


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PERIMETR DELAY ? COMMAND 3

Turn On the Perimeter With Delays

DescriptionIn residential systems this function allows you to onlyarm the perimeter and exit through a door programmedfor exit delay. The interior of the building remainsdisarmed. People or pets are free to move throughoutthe interior of the premises.

This function is also useful in commercial systemswhen you are working before or after business hoursand wish to have the perimeter armed. Other systemusers can enter through doors programmed for entrydelay, which will start the entry delay sounder andcountdown.

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Silence the Trouble Sounder & ClearTrouble Display COMMAND 4

DescriptionUse COMMAND 4 to silence the trouble sounderduring system events. This command also clearssystem messages from the display. The ALARMSILENCED display may continue to scroll to remindyou that cleared events can be seen with the ViewMemory function (seeView Memory ?).

Using COMMAND 4 :


2. Press the 4 key. The Command Center sounder issilenced.

VIEW MEMORY ? COMMAND 40

View Event Memory

DescriptionYour system stores events that occurred since the lasttime memory was cleared. Use COMMAND 40 to viewEvent Memory.

Event Memory allows you or a service technician toreview events after they are cleared from the commandcenter’s display. ALARM SILENCED may scroll toremind you that events are stored in Event Memory.

Each time you turn the system on, the Event Memory iserased and the ALARM SILENCED message iscleared.

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Using View Memory :

1. Ensure your command center shows idle disarmed text.


3. Press the 4 key, followed by the 0 key.

Note: If you prefer, you may use the Command Menu inplace of steps 2 and 3 to initiate this function. Press theMENU key to enter the Command Menu, then pressNEXT repeatedly until you reach the VIEW MEMORY? prompt. Press ENT.

4. Your system displays event summary lines and pointtext in this order: fire alarm summary line, point textfor each fire alarm event; alarm summary line, pointtext for each alarm event; fire trouble summary line,point text for each fire trouble event; trouble summaryline, and point text for each trouble event. Press NEXTto scroll through the events. If there are no events toview, NO EVENTS displays.

5. Return to idle text at any time by pressing ESC.

WALK TEST ? COMMAND 44

Walk Test

DescriptionUse this function to test command centers, detectiondevices, and sounders (both interior and exterior) to becertain they function properly. You can review untestedpoints at your command center to help pin-point anyproblems.

You cannot arm your system while in the walk testmode, and no alarm reports are sent to your securitycompany unless a 24-hour point is activated (such asfire or panic).

Upon initiation, the walk test will test the burglary bellpattern on the bell output and ring the command centerburglary bell for 2 seconds. The AC will be disabledfor 4 minutes in order to test the system’s batterypower. If the battery cannot maintain the system for the4 minute period, the command center will appear to godead. If this happens, contact your security company.At the end of the 4 minute period, AC is returned to thesystem and the panel restores. To test individual

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detection devices, simply activate sensors and openprotected doors and windows one-at-a-time. As eachdetection device is faulted, the Command Center emitsa brief tone and the display indicates for 60 seconds thatthe point has been tested. This verifies that eachdetection device is working properly.

Using Walk Test :

1. Ensure your command center shows idle disarmedtext.


3. Press the 4 key, followed by the 4 key.

Note: If you prefer, you may use the Command Menuin place of steps 2 and 3 to initiate this function. Pressthe MENU key to enter the Command Menu, then pressNEXT repeatedly until you reach the WALK TEST ?prompt. Press ENT.

WALK TEST ? continued

4. The burglary bell sounds for 2 seconds. When thedisplay panel shows ## PTS TO TEST you canbegin. Test each point by first opening and thenclosing the door or window. Check the displayafter testing each point. For interior points, walkingpast the device once is sufficient. If any point doesnot test correctly, contact your security companyfor service.

5. During the Walk Test you may want to see thepoints that remain untested. When point text isdisplayed, press ESC. The display shows ## PTSTO TEST. Press the ESC key. VIEW UNTESTED? is displayed. Press ENT. The display shows ##PTS UNTESTED. Press NEXT to see a list of thepoints that have not yet been tested. Move throughthis list by pressing the NEXT key. To resume theWalk Test, press ESC. # PTS UNTESTED isdisplayed. Press ESC. ## PTS TO TEST isdisplayed. Resume testing points. To end the WalkTest, press ESC twice.

6. When all points have been tested, 0 PTS TOTEST is displayed. Press ESC. The displaymomentarily shows ALL PTS TESTED beforereturning to idle text.

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3. Press the 4 key followed by the 7 key.

Note: If you prefer, you may use the Command Menuin place of steps 2 and 3 to initiate this function. Pressthe MENU key to enter the Command Menu, thenpress NEXT repeatedly until you reach the RESETSENSORS ? prompt. Press ENT.

4. The display shows SENSORS RESETING forapproximately 3 seconds and then goes blankbefore returning to idle disarmed text.

If you enter this function and the detector or sensorresets momentarily, but then returns to a faultedcondition, the conditions causing the activation maystill be present or the detector may be faulty. Check tobe certain that there is no smoke, fire, or other dangerpresent.

If you can’t reset the detector or sensor contact yoursecurity company.

RESET SENSORS ? COMMAND 47

Reset Sensors

DescriptionDetection devices, such as smoke detectors and shocksensors, must be reset after being activated. Thisfunction momentarily removes power from thesesensors to reset them. It also clears point informationfrom the display, leaving the ALARM SILENCEDmessage in the display as a reminder that the ViewMemory function can be used to view the clearedpoint information. Entering a valid passcode and thenpressing the ESC key clears the ALARM SILENCEDmessage and the event memory. Arming the systemwill also clear the display and the event memory.

Using Reset Sensors :

1. Ensure that your command center is at idledisarmed text.


WATCH MODE ? COMMAND 6

Watch Mode

DescriptionWith your security system disarmed, you can use watchmode to monitor some points. Each time some pointsare faulted (door or window is opened) the commandcenter chimes once and displays the point text for 60seconds. No alarms are generated by this mode except24-hour alarms (fire, panic, etc.).

When the command center’s keypad lighting is on, thecommand center does not chime. The keys light for 20seconds whenever you strike a key.

Use this function in residential systems to monitorentries or exits in your home. In commercial systems itcan serve as a door chime to alert you when a customeror delivery person enters your business.

Note: Contact your security company to find out whichpoints are watch points and whether or not your systemautomatically turns the Watch Mode on whenever youdisarm.

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Entering Watch Mode:

1. Ensure your command center is at disarmed idletext.


3. Press the 6 key.

Note: If you prefer, you may use the Command Menuin place of steps 2 and 3 to initiate this function. Pressthe MENU key to enter the Command Menu, thenpress NEXT repeatedly until you reach the WATCHMODE ? prompt. Press ENT.

4. The display briefly shows WATCH IS NOW ONbefore returning to idle disarmed text.

Exiting Watch Mode:

1. Ensure your command center is at disarmed idletext.

Exiting Watch Mode continued


3. Press the 6 key.

Note: If you prefer, you may use the Command Menuin place of steps 2 and 3 to initiate this function. Pressthe MENU key to enter the Command Menu, thenpress NEXT repeatedly until you reach the WATCHMODE ? prompt. Press ENT.

4. The display briefly shows WATCH IS NOW OFFbefore returning to idle disarmed text.

PERIMETR PART ? COMMAND 8

Partially Turn On the Perimeter

DescriptionThis function is used to turn on the perimeter of yourbuilding while selected portions of the perimeterremain turned off. Perimeter points that are not secure(faulted) when this function is entered areautomatically bypassed and are not included in thesystem. This function does not turn on the interior ofyour building. Entry/exit delays are provided with thisarming command.

Use this function in residential systems to turn on thefront of your house while the interior and the rearperimeter doors are left turned off, giving you freedomof movement between the house and patio.

In commercial systems, when you need access to thelarge overhead doors to receive deliveries, using thisfunction will allow you to keep the rest of the buildingperimeter armed.

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Using Perimetr Part :

1. Ensure that the command center shows disarmedidle text. Before using this function, decide whichpoints are to be left turned off. Fault the points(doors and windows) by leaving them open. Thepoints must remain open until after the exit delaytime expires.


3. Press the 8 key.

Note: If you prefer, you may use the Command Menuin place of steps 2 and 3 to initiate this function. Pressthe MENU key to enter the Command Menu, thenpress NEXT repeatedly until you reach thePERIMETR PART ? prompt. Press ENT.

4. The display shows EXIT NOW #. When exitdelay time expires and the system turns on, thedisplay shortens to PERIMETR PARTIAL.

PERIMETR PART ? continued

5. When performing a COMMAND 8 and no pointsare faulted or if the points return to normal beforethe exit delay time expires, the system is turned onas in COMMAND 3.

6. To disarm, enter your personal passcode and pressENT .

Using COMMAND 7 :


2. Press the 7 key. Your COMMAND 7 special alerthas been programmed to:

___ notify your alarm company

___ ring a bell on your premises

___ display at your command center

Description:_____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

7&9

Special Alerts COMMAND 7 andCOMMAND 9

DescriptionCOMMANDs 7 and 9 can be programmed to respondto a choice of numerous situations that may needimmediate attention. They may also be used to send asilent alarm to your security company withoutsounding an alarm signal on the premises. Check withyour security company for the options they offer.

Using COMMAND 9 :


2. Press the 9 key. Your COMMAND 9 special alerthas been programmed to:

___ notify your alarm company

___ ring a bell on your premises

___ display at your command center

Description:___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Security System Limitations

Not even the most advanced security system canguarantee protection against burglary, fire, orenvironmental threats. All security systems are subjectto possible compromise or failure-to-warn for avariety of reasons including, but not limited to, thefollowing:

• If sirens or horns are placed outside the hearingrange of people in remote areas of the building orin areas which are frequently closed off, they donot provide the intended protection.

• If intruders gain access through unprotectedpoints of entry, the system will not detect theirentrance.

• If intruders have the technical means ofbypassing, jamming, or disconnecting all or partof the system, they will not be detected.

• If the AC power supply is OFF and the back-upbattery is either missing or dead, sensors will notdetect intrusion.

• Smoke detectors cannot detect smoke inchimneys, walls, or roofs, or smoke blocked by aclosed door. They may not detect smoke or fire ona level of the building different from the one onwhich they are located. Smoke detectors may notbe able to warn in time about fires started byexplosions, improper storage of flammables,overloaded electrical circuits, or other types ofhazardous conditions.

• If phone lines are out of service, reports from thesecurity system to the security company cannot besent. Telephone lines are vulnerable tocompromise by several means.

Inadequate maintenance and failure to test are the mostcommon causes of alarm failure. It is stronglyrecommended that you test your system once a weekto be sure that all system components are workingproperly.

Although having a security system may make youeligible for reduced insurance premiums, the system isno substitute for insurance. Warning devices cannotcompensate you for loss of life or property.

Fire Safety and Evacuation

Residential fire is a leading cause of accidental death.Most fire related deaths occur at night when occupantssuffocate in their sleep from smoke and toxic gases,rather than from burns. To help reduce this risk, thefollowing program should be implemented.

1. Minimize fire hazards. Smoking in bed, cleaningwith flammable liquids such as gasoline, leavingchildren home alone, and using unsafe holidaydecorations are some of the common causes ofhousehold fire.

2. Install a fire alarm system. The primary purposeof this system is to protect lives by giving theearliest possible warning of danger.

3. A smoke detector (indicated in the figure by aninverted “s” in a circle) should be provided toprotect each sleeping area in a home.

4. Practice an escape plan. Because there may bevery little time between detection of a fire and the

time it becomes deadly, it is important that everymember of the family understand how to quicklyevacuate according to the plan.

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

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S

S

S

TVROOM

BEDROOM

DR K BR

BRLR

Fire Safety and Evacuation continued

Plan both primary and alternate escape routes. Sincestairwells and hallways may be blocked during a fire,exiting through a bedroom window must be a part ofthe escape plan. If the sleeping area is above theground floor, install a means of safely descendingoutside the building if one does not already exist.

As a part of this plan, all family members shouldarrange to meet at a location away from the house(such as a neighbor’s house) so you will know thateveryone is accounted for.

If it is determined that the alarm was accidentallysounded, the bell should be silenced, the detectorsreset, and your security company notified immediatelythat there is no emergency situation.

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KITCHEN

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

BEDROOMDINING

LIVINGROOM FIRE

NO AUTHORITYThe system does not recognize the passcode entered.

NOT AUTHORIZEDThe passcode entered does not have the authority toForce Arm.

PERIMETR DELAYIndicates that the perimeter is armed (turned on) withentry/exit delay time.(See Turning the System On With Delays )

PERIMETR INSTANTIndicates that the perimeter is armed (turned on)without entry/exit delay time.(See Turning the System On Without Delays )

FIRST DISARMIndicates that the function requested can only beperformed when the area is disarmed. Disarm the areato perform the function.

Standard Displays

Your command center uses standard and customdisplays to show the status of the security system. Manystandard displays are described below. Your systemmay not use all of them. Descriptions of your customtext follow.

SYSTEM COMMANDDisplays when you press the COMMAND bar. Thesystem is waiting for you to enter a one or two digitnumber to complete the command.

DISARM NOWWhen the system is turned on, entering through a delaydoor starts entry delay time. The command center emitsa tweedle tone and displays DISARM NOW.

You must turn off the system before entry delay timeexpires to avoid creating an alarm event.

EXIT NOWArming your system starts exit delay time. Thecommand center emits a repeating beep tone anddisplays EXIT NOW.

SERVC BATT LOWIndicates the security system’s battery is low, ortemporarily draining faster than the system can chargeit. If this display remains or appears frequently, callyour security company for service.

SERVC BATT MSINGIndicates the security system’s battery is disconnectedor shorted.

SERVC COMM FAILYour security system makes repeated attempts tocommunicate with the security company. In the eventyour security system fails to communicate, thecommand center buzzes and displays SERVC COMMFAIL . Notify your security company of thecommunication trouble.

SERVC KEYPADIndicates that a command center, other than the onedisplaying the message, is in a trouble condition.Notify your security company.

System Trouble Displays

If you see any of the system trouble displays shownbelow, contact your security company to determinewhether repairs are needed.

CALL FOR SERVICECall your security company. Your security system mayhave failed.

SERVC PANELIndicates a problem with the panel. The panel is notoperating. Call your security company for service.

SERVC PARAMIndicates a problem with the panel. Your panel may notbe operating properly. Call your security company forservice.

SERVC AC FAILIndicates that AC power to the security system isinterrupted. Check the plug-in transformer and circuitbreaker. Entering COMMAND 4 silences the troublebuzz. The display clears when AC power returns.

SERVC PH LINE #1 (or 2)Indicates telephone line trouble. Call your phonecompany from another phone to report telephonetrouble. This message may not appear in somesystems.

SERVC PRINTERIndicates that a local printer (if installed) at yourpremises is in a trouble condition. Check to be surethe printer is powered on, the paper is correctly isinserted, and the printer is selected. Contact yoursecurity company if you have questions or the displaydoesn’t clear. You system may not include a localprinter.

SERVC PT BUS #Displays when a problem has occurred with one ofthe panel’s circuits. Call your security company.

ALARM SILENCEDThis message is added to the scrolling alarm displaywhen alarm sounders are silenced. Enter a validpasscode and press ESC, or arm the system to clearthis message.

FIRE BYPASSThis display indicates that fire points have beenbypassed.

24 HOUR BYPASSThis display indicates that 24-hour points have beenbypassed.

conditions, enabling central station personnel todispatch the proper authorities.

Closing Report - A report your system can beprogrammed to send to the central stationindicating that an area has been armed. Openingand closing reports are commonly used bycommercial accounts.

Command Menu - A list of functions programmed byyour security company. They can perform mostcommand center functions with only two or threekeystrokes.

Entry Delay - A programmed delay of system alarmresponse which allows you to enter an armed areathrough the correct point and disarm the area. Ifyou don’t disarm before the delay time expires,the system begins an alarm response which mayinclude reports to the central station.

Exit Delay - A programmed delay of system alarmresponse which allows you to exit after arming anarea. If you don’t exit before the delay timeexpires, entry delay begins. You must disarm the

Security System Glossary

Area - A group of detection devices connected to yoursecurity system.

Arm - To turn your controlled points (burglardetection devices) on. When an area is armed anda controlled point trips, an alarm occurs or entrydelay begins. When an area is disarmed, faultingcontrolled points does not generate alarms.

Authority Level - Your security company or securityrepresentative assigns an authority level to yourpasscode. The authority level determines whatcommand center functions you can execute.

Bypass - Selectively remove points from the securitysystem. You might bypass a point in order to armthe perimeter with a window open.

Central Station - A facility where trained personnelmonitor your security system 24 hours a day.Your security system may be programmed tocontact the central station during alarm

system. If you don’t disarm before the delay timeexpires, the system begins an alarm responsewhich may include reports to the central station.

Faulted Point - A point that is not normal (a door orwindow is open).

Force Arm - To turn on (arm) the security systemeven though one or more points are faulted. Forcearming bypasses the faulted points.

Idle Text - The security system displays idle text atcommand centers when it is not performing a userrequested function. Idle text shows the armingstatus of the system.

Master Arm - To turn on (arm) both interior pointsand perimeter points.

Menu - A list of functions you execute from acommand center.

Opening Report - A report your system can beprogrammed to send to the central stationindicating that an area has been disarmed.

Opening and closing reports are commonly usedby commercial accounts.

Perimeter Arm - An arming command that arms onlythe perimeter points.

Point - A detection device, or group of devicesconnected to your security system. Points displayindividually at the command center with customtext. The text can describe a single door, motionsensor, smoke detector, or an area such asUPSTAIRS or GARAGE.

Relay - Your system may have relays programmed toprovide control of devices such as premiseslighting or entry gates. Your security companyprograms relays for automatic control and/orcontrol from your command center.

Trouble - A service condition that needs to becorrected, such as a broken wire.

Maintenance and Service

This security system requires very little maintenance,however, you should test the system weekly to ensureit is working properly. A test schedule andmaintenance program can be arranged. If you notice achange in operation during normal use or testing, callfor service as soon as possible. Do not attempt torepair the control panel, command centers, or detectorsyourself.

How to Clean the CommandCenter

If your command center gets dirty, apply a householdglass cleaner to a clean cloth or paper towel and wipethe surface. Do not spray any liquid directly onto thecommand center. It could run inside the case anddamage electrical circuits.

YOUR ALARM COMPANY IS

CALL BEFORE TEST___________________

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