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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............ 3 PANIC KEYS ............... 22 General ..............3 USING DEVICE COMMANDS ........23 A Partitioned System ..........3 COMMON AREA OPERATION ........24 Zones ................ 3 SECURITY CODES ............. 25 Burglary Protection ........... 4 General .............. -
Page 3: System Overview
Congratulations on your ownership of an Ademco Partitioned Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. Ademco is the world's largest manufacturer of security systems and millions of premises are protected by Ademco systems. -
Page 4: Burglary Protection
SYSTEM OVERVIEW Burglary Protection Your system provides four modes of burglary protection: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT and MAXIMUM, and allows you to BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed. You must turn on or "arm" the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary alarms. -
Page 5: Fire Protection
SYSTEM OVERVIEW Fire Protection The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important information concerning fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from the premises. -
Page 6: Entry/Exit Delays
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS General Information Your system has preset time delays, known 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. Exit delay begins immediately after entering any arming command, and applies to all modes of arming protection. -
Page 7: About The Keypads
ABOUT THE KEYPADS General Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature a telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences. The keypads also feature a built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. The IMPORTANT: If the key - keypads also "beep"... - Page 8 ARMED READY AWAY STAY TEST BYPASS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY PANIC 6139 ALPHA KEYPAD AWAY NO AC AWAY NO AC ARMED STAY CHIME ARMED BYPASS NOT READY INSTANT STAY ALARM ALARM CHIME BAT BYPASS READY CHECK READY FIRE CHECK INSTANT FIRE NOT READY AWAY...
- Page 9 ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY: All burglary zones, interior and perimeter, are armed. STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as protected windows AWAY NO AC CHIME STAY and doors, are armed. INSTANT ALARM BYPASS INSTANT: Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay is CHECK turned off.
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Page 10: Functions Of The Keypads
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPADS DISPLAY WINDOW: Shown on next page, a 2-line, Liquid TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder. Crystal Display (LCD). Fixed-word keypads are functionally similar but use pre-designated words in their displays. Both BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection zones types display protection point identification and system from being monitored by the system. - Page 11 R E A D Y INDICATOR: (GREEN) The system has no open zones if lit, while unlit indicates the system has open zones. 15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has been armed (STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM). 16. I N T E R N A L SOUNDER: Source of audible internal warning and confirmation sounds, as well as alarms (see ARMED...
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Page 12: Checking For Open Zones
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones not on the exit route must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will READY Key display a "Not Ready" message. Note: A green READY indicator on the keypad will be lit if all protection zones in the system are secure. -
Page 13: Arming Perimeter Only (Stay)
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay ON) Using the Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use the entrance door STAY key later. When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is NOTE: opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. -
Page 14: Arming Perimeter Only (Instant)
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay OFF) Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. Using the INSTANT Key When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. -
Page 15: Arming All Protection (Away)
ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay ON) Using the Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises. AWAY Key When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. -
Page 16: Arming All Protection (Maximum)
ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay OFF) Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, Using the etc., or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas. MAXIMUM Key When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. -
Page 17: Disarming And Silencing Alarms
DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See Using the "SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION" section for information which will help you to OFF Key distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds. 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. -
Page 18: Memory Of Alarm
DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS (Continued) Memory of Alarm If an alarm occurs, the keypad displays the zone number (s) that caused the alarm and the type of alarm. These messages remain displayed until cleared by a user. To clear the display, note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence (enter your security code and press the OFF key). -
Page 19: Bypassing Protection Zones
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Using the This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while BYPASS Key your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed. -
Page 20: Displaying Bypassed Zones
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES (Continued) Displaying For determining what zones have been previously bypassed. Bypassed zones can be displayed Bypassed Zones only when the system is disarmed, and when the “Bypass” message shown in step 3 above is displayed. BYPASS ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS BYPASS (Security Code) Example: 7 6 then press the BYPASS key. -
Page 21: Chime Mode
CHIME MODE † Using the Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is disarmed by using CHIME mode. When activated, three beeps will sound at the keypad whenever a CHIME Key protected perimeter door or window is opened. -
Page 22: Panic Keys
PANIC KEYS (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS) Using Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panic Panic Keys functions. The functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for the function(s) that may have been programmed for your system. -
Page 23: Using Device Commands
USING DEVICE COMMANDS General Information Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the device command from the keypad. Ask your installer if this has been done in your system. -
Page 24: Common Area Operation
COMMON AREA OPERATION Your system may have been set up to use a common area, which is an area shared by users of both independent partitions, such as a foyer or lobby. This area is, in effect, a third partition. If your system is set up for this, please note the following: •... -
Page 25: Security Codes
SECURITY CODES General Information As an additional safety feature, other users who do not have a need to know your code can be assigned different security codes. These secondary users are identified by "user numbers," which are selected when assigning a user's security code. You can assign up 14 additional user codes (user numbers 03-16), including the babysitter and duress codes. -
Page 26: To Add Or Change A User's Code
SECURITY CODES (Continued) To Add a User or Important: Temporary users of the system (e.g., babysitters, cleaning staff, etc.) should not be Change a User's shown how to use any system function they do not need to know, such as bypassing protection Code zones for example. -
Page 27: Testing The System
TESTING THE SYSTEM (TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY) The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point to be Using the checked for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a TEST Key reminder that the system is in the Test mode. - Page 28 TESTING THE SYSTEM (Continued) Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps. The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated. The display will clear when no motion is detected. Note that if wireless motion detectors are used, there is a 3-minute delay between activations.
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Page 29: Trouble Conditions
TROUBLE CONDITIONS Typical "Check" The word CHECK on the Keypad's display, accompanied by a rapid " beeping" at the Keypad, Displays indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system. The displays in parenthesis may appear on non-alpha keypads when the associated trouble condition is present. To silence the beeping sound for "check"... - Page 30 TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued) 4. SYSTEM LO BAT Indicates that a low system battery condition exists, and he beeping that (or BAT with no zone No.) accompanied by a once-per-minute "beeping"* at the accompanies a low Keypad. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. battery display (items 4 and 5) can be 5.
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Page 31: Fire Alarm System (If Installed)
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED) General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically activate your security system, triggering a loud, interrupted sound from the Keypad. An interrupted sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders. -
Page 32: Maintaining Your System
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Taking Care of Your The components of your security system are designed to be as maintenance-free as possible. System However, to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition: 1. Test your system weekly. 2. Test your system after any alarm occurs (see TESTING THE SYSTEM) . Replacing Each wireless sensor in your system has a 9-volt or 3-volt battery. - Page 33 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM (CONTINUED) Silencing Low You can silence the keypad’s warning tones by pressing the OFF key, but the keypad's low Battery Warning battery message display will remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery condition in Tones at the Keypad one or more of your sensors.
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Page 34: Quick Guide To System Functions
QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS Function Procedure Comments Check Zones Press [ ] Do this to view faulted zones when system not ready. Arm System Enter code Do this to arm the system in the mode selected. Press arming key desired (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) Disarm System... - Page 35 QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS (Continued) Function Procedure Comments Add or Change Enter master code Do this to add or change a user code. a User Press CODE [8] Enter user's 2-digit user No. Enter code for that user Delete a User Enter master code Do this to delete a user code from the system.
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Page 36: Summary Of Audible Notifications
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS (ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. Keypad & External LOUD, CONTINUOUS BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is also displayed. Keypad &... -
Page 37: Fixed-Word Keypads
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS (FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPADS) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; zone number of zone in alarm is displayed. Keypad & External LOUD, CONTINUOUS BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed; zone number of zone in alarm is also displayed. Keypad &... -
Page 38: Glossary
GLOSSARY The following terms are used throughout the manual. RM/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. -
Page 39: Protection Zones List
PROTECTION ZONES LIST One or more sensing devices will have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various protection zones in your system (although not every zone number can be used). For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 06, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 10, and so on. -
Page 40: Limitations Statement
WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons. For example: •... -
Page 41: The Limitations Of This Alarm System
WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued) • Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors. If warning devices sound on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms, then they are less likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms. -
Page 42: Index
– INDEX – – A – – F – – Q – AC Loss ......... 30 Fire Alarm ..... 5, 9, 22, 31,36, 37 Quick Arming ......... 25 Add A User ........26 Fire Protection ......... 5 Quick Bypass ......20, 34 Alpha Keypad ...... -
Page 43: Limited Warranty
ADEMCO ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Alarm Device Manufacturing Company, a Division of Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase, under normal use and service. - Page 44 ® ALARM DEVICE MANUFACTURING CO. A DIVISION OF PITTWAY CORP Pittway Australia Pty, Ltd. Unit 5, Riverside Centre, 24–28 River Road West Paramatta, NSW 2150, Australia àN8148V1dä N8148V1 9/98...