Summary of Contents for Honeywell First Alert FA168CPS
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FA168CPS / FA168CPSSIA FA168CPS / FA168CPSSIA FA168CPS / FA168CPSSIA FA168CPS / FA168CPSSIA FA148CP / FA148CPSIA FA148CP / FA148CPSIA FA148CP / FA148CPSIA FA148CP / FA148CPSIA REA DY ARM ED STAY AWA Y BYPA SS TEST CHIM E COD E INST ANT READ Y ARM ED REA DY...
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Use of any such unauthorized device may cause damage or compromise the performance of your security system and affect the validity of your Honeywell limited warranty. When you purchase devices that have been manufactured or approved by Honeywell, you acquire the assurance that these devices have been thoroughly tested to ensure optimum performance when used with your Honeywell security system.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents System Overview ........................5 Introduction .......................... 5 System Basics ........................5 Using the Voice Message Center ..................7 About The Keypads ........................ 8 General Information......................8 Functions of the Keypads....................10 Entry/Exit Delays .........................
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Panic Keys..........................24 Macro Key Programming & Usage................... 25 About Macro Keys....................... 25 Example of Macro Programming ..................26 Using a Programmed Macro Key..................26 Using Device Commands ....................27 Paging Feature ........................
System Overvi System Overview System Overvi System Overvi Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This system provides: •...
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System Overview System Overview System Overview System Overview (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) Zones and Partitions • The system sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones,” which are specific areas of protection (e.g., front door, kitchen window, etc.). • Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble condition occurs on a sensor.
System Overview System Overview System Overview System Overview (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) Phone Access • If included, a Phone Module permits you to access the system via a touch-tone phone, either on-premises or by calling-in when away. • You can receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the security system.
About The Keypads About The Keypads About The Keypads About The Keypads General Information General Information General Information General Information Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature the following: • A telephone style (digital) keypad •...
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About The Keypads (Continued) About The Keypads (Continued) About The Keypads (Continued) About The Keypads (Continued) Fixed-Word Display Keypad AWAY: All burglary zones, interior and AWAY NIGHT NO AC perimeter, are armed. PHONE TEST BYPASS NOT READY STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as STAY ALARM CHIME BAT...
Functions of the Keypads Functions of the Keypads Functions of the Keypads Functions of the Keypads NOTE: The functions printed directly on the 6 BYPASS Removes individual protection zones keys indicate their primary purpose; from being monitored by the system. functions printed under some of the keys (shown [ ↓...
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Functions of the Keypads (Continued) Functions of the Keypads (Continued) Functions of the Keypads (Continued) Functions of the Keypads (Continued) LEDS DISPLAY ARMED READY MESSAGE SPEAKER AWAY STAY RECORD VOLUME PLAY TEST BYPASS FUNCTION KEYS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY STATUS VOICE FUNCTION FA560...
Entry/Exit Delays Entry/Exit Delays Entry/Exit Delays Entry/Exit Delays Exit Delay Exit Delay Exit Delay Exit Delay Exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door(s) without setting off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after arming your system in any arming mode and Alpha Display keypads display the message “You May Exit Now.”...
Entry/Exit Delays Entry/Exit Delays Entry/Exit Delays Entry/Exit Delays (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) Exit Alarms Exit Alarms Exit Alarms Exit Alarms Exit Error Conditions Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted before exit delay expires and remains faulted (e.g., exit door left open), the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry delay timer.
Checking For Open Zones Checking For Open Zones Checking For Open Zones Checking For Open Zones Using the [ Using the [∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ] Key ] Key Using the [ Using the [ ] Key ] Key efore arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed, otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready"...
Arming the System Arming th e System Arming th Arming th e System e System Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On •...
Arming the System Arming the System Arming the System Arming the System Arming Commands Arming Commands Arming Commands Arming Commands Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows and make sure the Ready to Arm message is displayed. Modes of Arming Mode Press these keys…...
Arming the System Arming the System Arming the System Arming the System Single Button Arming Single Button Arming Single Button Arming Single Button Arming The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys on your keypad may have been programmed for single-button arming. Note that while it is not necessary to use a security code for arming (by using the Quick Arm method described previously), a security code must always be used when manually disarming the system.
Using the Keysw Using the Keyswitch itch Using the Keysw Using the Keysw itch itch Using the Keyswitch Using the Keyswitch Using the Keyswitch Using the Keyswitch Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming. Red and green lights on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as follows: Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no...
Disarming and Silencing Alarms Disarming and Silencing Alarms Disarming and Silencing Alarms Disarming and Silencing Alarms Using Using the [OFF] key the [OFF] key Using Using the [OFF] key the [OFF] key The OFF key is used to disarm the system, silence alarm and trouble sounds, and clear alarm memories.
Bypassing Protection Zones Bypassing Protection Zones Bypassing Protection Zones Bypassing Protection Zones Using Using the BYPASS Key the BYPASS Key Using Using the BYPASS Key the BYPASS Key Use t his key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected.
Bypassing Protection Zones Bypassing Protection Zones Bypassing Protection Zones Bypassing Protection Zones Quick Bypass Quick Bypass Quick Bypass Quick Bypass If programmed, "Quick Bypass" allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night.
Chime Mode Chime Mode Chime Mode Chime Mode CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of a perimeter door or window while the system is disarmed. When Chime mode is activated: • Three tones sound at the keypad whenever a perimeter door or window is opened. •...
Date and Time Date and Time Date and Time Date and Time Viewing the Current Date and Time Viewing the Current Date and Time Viewing the Current Date and Time Viewing the Current Date and Time The master users can view the system time and date setting on alpha keypad. Other users can view the date/time if a function key has been programmed to do so.
Panic Keys Panic Keys Panic Keys Panic Keys Using Panic Keys Using Panic Keys Using Panic Keys Using Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate emergency (panic) functions as follows: This Function Sends this signal* With This Sounding…...
Macro Key Programming & Usage Macro Key Programming & Usage Macro Key Programming & Usage Macro Key Programming & Usage About Macro Keys About Macro Keys About Macro Keys About Macro Keys The “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” keys can be used to automatically activate a series of commands of up to 16 keystrokes, if programmed for this function.
Using Device Commands Using Device Commands Using Device Commands Using Device Commands About Device Commands About Device Commands About Device Commands About Device Commands Your system may be set up so that it can control certain lights or other devices. •...
Paging Feature Paging Feature Paging Feature Paging Feature About Automatic Paging About Automatic Paging About Automatic Paging About Automatic Paging Your system may be set up to automatically send alert messages to several pagers (up to four for FA168CPS, up to two for FA148CP) as certain conditions occur in your system.
Paging Feature Paging Feature Paging Feature Paging Feature Manual Paging Manual Paging Manual Paging Manual Paging Your system may be set up so you can manually send a message to up to four (FA168CPS) or two (FA148CP) pagers. • Your installer programs the paging function key and the pager phone numbers. •...
Security Codes & Authority Levels Security Codes & Authority Levels Security Codes & Authority Levels Security Codes & Authority Levels About Security Codes About Security Codes About Security Codes About Security Codes Your installer assigned a master code that is used to perform all system functions. In addition, you can assign different security codes for use by other users (FA168CPS provides 47 additional codes;...
Security Codes & Authority Levels Security Codes & A uthority Levels Security Codes & A Security Codes & A uthority Levels uthority Levels (Cont.) (Cont.) (Cont.) (Cont.) How to Assign How to Assign How to Assign How to Assign Security Security Security Security Codes and Attributes...
Accessing Other Partitions Accessing Other Partitions Accessing Other Partitions Accessing Other Partitions (FA168CPS) (FA168CPS) (FA168CPS) (FA168CPS) (GOTO Command and Multi (GOTO Command and Multi- - - - Partition Arming) Partition Arming) (GOTO Command and Multi (GOTO Command and Multi Partition Arming) Partition Arming) About Accessing Partitions About Accessing Partitions...
Accessing Other Partitions Accessing Other Partitions Accessing Other Partitions Accessing Other Partitions (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) Using the GoTo Command Using the GoTo Command Using the GoTo Command Using the GoTo Command If the user is authorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in the other partition by using the GOTO command.
Accessing Other Partitions Accessing Other Partitions Accessing Other Partitions Accessing Other Partitions (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) Common Zone Operation Common Zone Operation Common Zone Operation Common Zone Operation Your system may have been set up to use a common zone, which is Ask your installer if a an area shared by users of both partitions, such as a foyer or lobby.
Scheduling Scheduling Scheduling Scheduling About Scheduling About Scheduling About Scheduling About Scheduling The system provides end-user schedules (programmable by master/installer only), which can control various types of events. • Each schedule causes a defined event to start and stop (when appropriate) at a specified time.
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Scheduling (continued) Scheduling (continued) Scheduling (continued) Scheduling (continued) 5. For event number “02,” enter the access group GROUP NUMBER number. Otherwise, this prompt is skipped. Press [∗] to continue to the “Start” prompt below. 6. For event numbers “03-07,” enter the partition PARTITION number to be armed or disarmed.
Event Logging Procedures Event Logging Procedures Event Logging Procedures Event Logging Procedures About Event Logging About Event Logging About Event Logging About Event Logging The system records various events in a history log, which can be viewed by the master user using an Alpha Display keypad.
Testing the System Testing the System Testing the System Testing the System (To Be Conducted Weekly) (To Be Conducted Weekly) (To Be Conducted Weekly) (To Be Conducted Weekly) About Testing the System About Testing the System About Testing the System About Testing the System Test mode allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation.
Trouble Conditions Trouble Conditions Trouble Conditions Trouble Conditions "Check" and he word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "Battery" Displays "beeping" at the keypad, indicates a trouble condition in the system. To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key. 1.
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Trouble Conditions (Continued) Trouble Conditions (Continued) Trouble Conditions (Continued) Trouble Conditions (Continued) Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Alpha Display keypads. Other Trouble COMM. FAILURE Indicates that a failure has occurred in Displays (or FC) the telephone communication portion of your system.
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Trouble Conditions (Continued) Trouble Conditions (Continued) Trouble Conditions (Continued) Trouble Conditions (Continued) Other Trouble AC LOSS The system is operating on battery power Displays (or NO AC) only due to an AC power failure. (Continued) If only some lights are out on the premises, check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary.
Maintaining Your System Maintaining Your System Maintaining Your System Maintaining Your System Taking Care of The components of your security system are designed to be as Your System maintenance-free as possible. However, to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition, do the following: 1.
Fire Alarm System (If Installed) Fire Alarm System (If Installed) Fire Alarm System (If Installed) Fire Alarm System (If Installed) THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection.
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Fire Alarm System (Continued) Fire Alarm System (Continued) Fire Alarm System (Continued) Fire Alarm System (Continued) THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS Manually 1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your smoke or heat detectors sense the problem, go to your nearest keypad and Initiating manually initiate an alarm by pressing the panic key assigned for a Fire Alarm...
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Fire A Fire Alarm System (Continued) Fire A Fire A larm System (Continued) larm System (Continued) larm System (Continued) THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS National Fire Protection Association Recommendations on Smoke Detectors With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) noted below.
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Fire Alarm System (Continued) Fire Alarm System (Continued) Fire Alarm System (Continued) Fire Alarm System (Continued) THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS Emergency Evacuation Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: 1.
Quick Guide to Basic System Functions Quick Guide to Basic System Functions Quick Guide to Basic System Functions Quick Guide to Basic System Functions FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press READY key. View faulted zones when system not ready. Arm System Enter code.
Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications Fixed-Word Display Keypads SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; zone number of zone in INTERRUPTED * alarm is displayed. If a fire alarm is manually activated, zone number 95 will be displayed.
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Summary of Audible/Visual Notificatio Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications ns ns ns Summary of Audible/Visual Notificatio Summary of Audible/Visual Notificatio Alpha Display Keypads SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, FIRE ALARM. FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is INTERRUPTED* displayed. If a fire alarm is manually activated, zone Keypad &...
Regulatory Statements and Warnings Regulatory Statements and Warnings Regulatory Statements and Warnings Regulatory Statements and Warnings NOTE: This is a “Grade A” Residential System RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Regulatory Statements (Continued) Regulatory Statements (Continued) Regulatory Statements (Continued) Regulatory Statements (Continued) Industrie Canada AVIS: l’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal.
Charts of Your System’s Features Charts of Your System’s Features Charts of Your System’s Features Charts of Your System’s Features † Features marked with a dagger apply to the FA168CPS only. Features Comments † Exit Delay Part. 1: Part. 2 †...
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Charts of Your System’s Features arts of Your System’s Features arts of Your System’s Features arts of Your System’s Features User Setup The following chart will help keep track of system users. Copies should be distributed to the partition 1 and partition 2 (if applicable) masters for their records. To program a user attribute: Enter system/partition master code + [8] + user no.
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Charts of Your System’s Features Charts of Your System’s Features Charts of Your System’s Features Charts of Your System’s Features User Setup (continued) Enter system/partition master code + [8] + user no. + “#” command listed in column heading… User User User’s Part(s).
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Charts of Your System’s Features Charts of Your System’s Features Charts of Your System’s Features Charts of Your System’s Features Paging Setup Automatically Reports Upon… Sched. Func. Key Pager Phone Number\ open/close alarm/trouble zone list Pager Prefix Characters † † †...
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List of Output Devices († FA168CPS can use devices 01-16; FA148CP can only use devices 01-08; both can use trigger devices 17/18.) † Description Schedule No. Function Key Device – 56 –...
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OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner’s insurance carrier for possible premium credit. A. GENERAL INFORMATION: Insured’s Name and Address: Insurance Company: Policy No.: FA168CPS / FA148CP Other ______________________________________________________ (circle the appropriate model number) Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire...
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OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Basement Living Room Dining Room Hall F. BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Front Door Basement Door Rear Door All Exterior Doors Floor Windows All windows nterior locations All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G.
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LIMITATIONS OF THIS SYSTEM LIMITATIONS OF THIS SYSTEM LIMITATIONS OF THIS SYSTEM LIMITATIONS OF THIS SYSTEM 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 other emergency.
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Honeywell International Inc., acting through its First Alert Professional business ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its security equipment (the "product") to be free First Alert Professional from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase, under normal use and service.