User Guide

3 Operation
3.1 Programs
The Avanti provides the facility for up to 3 programs that
can be selected by entering the A, B or * keys after
entering the user code when setting the system. The *
program is used for Full Set. If no program is selected
when setting the system the Avanti will default to
Program *.
When setting up the programs the function of each zone
can be changed i.e.: - Immediate, Timed, Time Inhibited
or Exit mode.
3.2 Operating
Setting the System
To set the system a user code (4 digits) must be entered
and a program selected (A,B or * [Full Set]). If no
program is selected within 5 seconds then the Avanti will
default to Program * (Full Set).
The exit timer will begin and a series of bleeps will sound.
Unsetting the System
To UNSET the system a user code must be entered, this
will return the panel to DAY mode. If the external siren is
sounding then entering the user code will silence the
sounder. All that is required to reset the system is to
enter a user code.
Fault during setting
If the system is unable to SET then the internal sounders
will make a different bleeping sound. The fault on the
system will be indicated by the relevant zone/PA/tamper
LED being lit.
Omitting Zones
To omit a zone a user code must be entered followed by
Z and then the zone number(s) to be omitted. The
zone(s) chosen to be omitted will be indicated by the
relevant zone LED being toggled off. A program should
then be selected. If a program is not selected then the
panel will default to Program *.
Quick Set
This feature allows the panel to be SET so that it
overrides the programmed exit time. Entering a User
code, selecting Program A/B or * and then pressing

will cause the panel to SET within 2 seconds.
3.3 Access Codes
Avanti has the following access codes:
1x Engineer Access code. 1x Holiday Access code.
1x Manager Access code 4x User Access codes.
Engineer Access Code – cannot be used to SET or
UNSET the panel, it can only be used to configure the
system and view the Event Log. Therefore it can only be
used from within DAY mode.
Manager Access Code – is used to SET and UNSET the
system. It also has the ability to change all other access
codes except for the engineers. The Manager is also able
to view the Event Log, test the system and programme
Chime for any zone.
Holiday Access Code – the purpose of this code is to
allow access to the property whilst the manager is absent.
The Holiday Access Code is programmed by the Manager
and is only valid until the Manager UNSETS the system.
At this point the Holiday Access Code becomes invalid and
is no longer accepted by the control panel.
User Access Code – allows the User to SET and UNSET
the system. Any User can also program Chime.
Additionally RS Panels have individual duress codes for
the Users, Holiday and Manager.
Duress is only accessible in SET. Entering a user code
followed by the first digit within 1 to 1.5 seconds will
activate a silent PA. i.e.: - 0 1 2 3 0
3.4 Keypad tamper
When the control panel is in SET, the Keypad tamper will
be activated after 20 invalid key presses. A full alarm
condition will then be created. (If you are using an RS
Panel fitted with a communicator then a signal will also
be sent.)
3.5 Entry Exit timers
The entry and exit timers have been factory set for 30
seconds. If you require more or less time then these
timers can be programmed independently via the keypad
in increments of 1 second from immediate to 99 seconds.
3.6 On Board PA
Simultaneously depressing key’s 4 and 8 will activate a
PA thus creating a full alarm condition. This feature can
be used when the system is in DAY mode or SET. (If you
are using an RS Panel fitted with a communicator then a
signal will also be sent.)
3.7 Service timer
The Avanti has provision for a service timer, which once
selected is fixed at 900 closings. When expired the
tamper LED will flash intermittently. The expiration of the
service timer will not
disable the control panel.
3.8 Non Volatile Memory (NVM)
The NVM circuit stores and protects the access codes and
system configuration information. To clear there are two
methods. i.e.: -
Method 1 From engineering mode pressing * twice
within 2 seconds will cause the panel to revert to factory
defaults whilst retaining the engineers access code.
Method 2 Remove power and remove link/wires
between T and A. Link Set+ to T with lid tamper closed
and power up the panel. The Avanti will retain all
information but will clear the engineer and manager
access codes.
3.9 Confirmed alarms (RS models only)
To reduce the level of false alarms the Avanti will only
send a confirmed signal to an Alarm Receiving Centre
(ARC) when 2 or more zones have been activated
sequentially.
3.10 Double knock
The Avanti range of panels can be programmed for
double knock. When a zone is activated a 10 minute timer
will begin, if during this time the same or another zone is
activated a full alarm condition will be caused. A zone
active for 10 seconds will also cause an alarm condition.
3.11 Bell follow
Bell Follow Off – If the system is activated then once
the bell has expired the strobe will continue to flash until
the system is reset.
Bell Follow On – If an alarm condition is caused then
the strobe will cease to flash at the same time as the bell
stops sounding.