USER'S MANUAL FA120C Security System N5100-3V3 9/96
TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 4 Keypads ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Zones ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Alarms ...................
( continued) TABLE OF CONTENTS DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS (Using the 1 OFF Key).............................................20 USING THE KEYSWITCH........................................................................................................................... 21 CHIME MODE (Using the 9 CHIME Key) ........................................................................................................22 PANIC KEYS....................................................................
SYSTEM OVERVIEW General Keypads Zones 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, including microcomputer technology to monitor all system status. Basically, this system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and emergency.
(continued) Alarms Fire Protection Burglary Protection Memory Of Alarm Pager Notification SYSTEM OVERVIEW When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and a message at the keypad will identify the zone(s) causing the alarm. In addition, if your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, you simply disarm the system.
ABOUT THE KEYPADS Keypad Types Keypad Styles Unless noted otherwise, all procedures in this manual apply equally to all keypad types and styles. All commands and procedures described herein are illustrated for FixedWord Display keypads, however, an Alpha Display keypad (with a 2-line LCD display for more detailed protection point identification and system status, but with similar commands and procedures) is available and might have been used instead.
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAYS AWAY STAY INSTANT BYPASS NOT READY READY NO AC AC CHIME BAT ALARM CHECK FIRE All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows and doors are armed. Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay is turned off. One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed. Appears when burglary portion of the system is not ready for arming (due to one or more open protection zones).
SUMMARY OF KEYPAD FUNCTIONS 1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays protection zone ID 9. 8 CODE KEY : Used to assign additional user codes for other users of the system. 10. 9 CHIME KEY : Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on, the opening of windows or doors while the system is disarmed will sound 3 beeps at the keypad(s). 11. ✴ R E A D Y K E Y : Displays all open protection zones. 12. # KEY: "Quick Arm" key permits ARMING of the system without use of a security code (if so programmed).
15. 16. 17. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED). Lit when the system has been armed (STAY, AWAY INSTANT or MAXIMUM). 1 AWAY INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in keypad sounder mimics the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also "beep" during certain system functions. (see SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/ VISUAL NOTIFICATION). 14 EMERGENCY KEYS: Individual keys A, B, and C (key D not used).
SECURITY CODES General Duress Code Ask your installer if "Duress" is active for your system, and if so, check here: Ê Ê Ê Quick Arming Ask your installer if "Quick Arming" is active for your system, and if so, check here: Ê Ê Ê At the time of installation, your installer programmed a personal four-digit Master code, known only to you and yours. This code is used to perform most system functions, including arming and disarming of the system.
SECURITY CODES To Assign, Change, or Delete User Codes 4-DIGIT USER CODES It is recommended that obvious codes such as 1 1 1 1 or 1 2 3 4 not be assigned. Important: Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know (e.g., bypassing protection zones). 1. Enter your Master code and press the CODE key. 2. Enter single-digit User Number (2Ð7) for which a code is to be assigned, changed, or deleted. 3.
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS General Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. When you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the main door without setting off an alarm. Entry delay gives you time to disarm the system when you reenter through the main door. The system must be disarmed, however, before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad will beep slowly during the entry delay period, reminding you to disarm the system.
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the Before your system can be armed, all protected doors, windows and other ÊÊ✴ÊÊ READY Key protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see B Y P A S S I N G PROTECTION ZONES section), otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message, and if your keypad has a READY indicator light, it will not be lit. The READY key can be used to display all faulted zones, making it easier for you to secure any open zone.
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. The system must be disarmed first. 1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key. 2. Enter zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed (e.g., 06, 10, 13, etc.). Single digit zone numbers must be preceded by a zero (e.g. 05, 06). 3. When finished, the keypad will display a "Bypass" message along with each bypassed zone number, accompanied by a beep for each.
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Quick Bypass Ask your installer if "Quick Bypass" is active for your system, and if so, check here: Ê Ê Ê If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to automatically bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. To use this feature, enter your security code, press the BYPASS key, then stop. In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with a "Bypass" message.
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY ON Using the ÊÊ3ÊÊ STAY Key BEFORE ARMING close all doors and windows (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13). THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT ON ALL KEYPADS Use this key when you are staying inside, but expect someone to use an entry/exit door later. 1. Enter your security code and press the STAY key. 2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator lights. 3. The system arms.
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF Using the ÊÊ7ÊÊ INSTANT Key BEFORE ARMING close all doors and windows (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13). THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT ON ALL KEYPADS Use this key when you are staying inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door. 1. Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key. 2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator lights. 3. The system arms.
ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY ON Using the ÊÊ2ÊÊ AWAY Key BEFORE ARMING close all doors and windows (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13). THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT ON ALL KEYPADS Use this key when no one will be staying inside. 1. Enter your security code and press the AWAY key. 2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator lights. 3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm.
ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF Using the ÊÊ4ÊÊ MAXIMUM Key BEFORE ARMING close all doors and windows (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13). THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT ON ALL KEYPADS Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc., or when retiring for the night and no one will be moving through protected interior areas. 1. Enter your security code and press the MAXIMUM key. 2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message.
DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the ÊÊ1ÊÊ OFF Key IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on: DO NOT ENTER, but CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off: the keypad will beep rapidly upon your entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence (the Memory of Alarm feature). LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.
USING THE KEYSWITCH General Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming. A single red light on the keyswitch plate indicates the status of your system as follows: OFF = Disarmed, Not Ready for Arming SLOW FLASHING = Disarmed, Ready for Arming RAPID FLASHING = Armed STAY or AWAY Arming To arm in the AWAY mode, turn key to right for 1/2 second. To arm in the STAY mode, hold key turned to right for more than one second.
CHIME MODE Using the ÊÊ9ÊÊ CHIME Key This feature can be used only while the burglary system is disarmed. Y our 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 tones will sound at the keypad whenever a protected door or window is opened. Pressing the READY key will display the open points. To turn Chime Mode on, enter the security code and press the CHIME key. The CHIME message will appear.
PANIC KEYS (continued) THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT ON ALL KEYPADS { A B C D } STAY OFF AWAY 1 2 3 MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS 4 5 6 INSTANT CODE CHIME 7 8 9 READY * PANIC KEY(S) ÊÊÊ 3 & # ✱ & # 1 & ✱ } PAIRED PANIC KEYS P R O G R A M M E D F U N C T I O N ZONE NUMBER [A] SILENT EMERGENCY (Fixed-Function) 95 ÊÊÊ [B] ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE 07 ÊÊÊ [C] AUDIBLE EMERGENCY (Fixed-Function) 96 THE KEY(S) & FUNCTION(S) ÊÊÊ [1] & [✴] SILENT EMERGENCY (Fixed-
TESTING THE SYSTEM TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY Using the ÊÊ5ÊÊ TEST Key NO ALARM REPORTS WILL BE SENT TO THE CENTRAL MONITORING STATION while the system is in Test mode. The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. 1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. The keypad's READY message should be displayed and the READY indicator (if present) should be lit. 2. Enter your security code and press the TEST key. 3.
(continued) TESTING THE SYSTEM 6. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors, to ensure that all are functioning properly. The identification of each detector should appear on the display when each is activated. 7. After all protection points have been checked and restored, there should be no zone identification numbers displayed. If a problem is experienced with any protection point (no confirming sounds, no display), CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. 8.
TROUBLE CONDITIONS "Check" and "Battery" Displays Not all systems use wireless sensors. The word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "beeping" at the keypad, indicates a trouble condition in the system. To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key. 1. A display of "CHECK" and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem exists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention. If the CHECK display relates to a fire zone, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
(continued) TROUBLE CONDITIONS 3. A display of "BAT" with no zone number or beeping indicates that the main standby battery in your control is weak. If this condition persists for more than one day (with AC present), CALL FOR SERVICE. 4. A display of "BAT" with a zone number and a once per 40 seconds "beeping" at the keypad indicates that a low battery condition exists in the wireless sensor displayed. Either replace the battery yourself, or CALL FOR SERVICE.
(continued) Other Displays TROUBLE CONDITIONS dl: If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute, your system is disabled. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. CC: The system is in communication with the central station for change of function or status verification. If this message persists for more than 10 minutes, CALL YOUR SERVICE COMPANY. FC: A communication failure has occurred. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. O C The keypad is not receiving signals from the control panel and sees an open circuit.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IF INSTALLED General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the strategically located smoke and heat detectors will automatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted sound from the keypad. An interrupted sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders. A FIRE message will appear at your keypad and remain on until you silence the alarm. In Case Of Fire Alarm 1.
(continued) FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IF INSTALLED Silencing Fire Alarms 1. Silence the alarm by pressing the OFF key (security code not needed to silence fire alarms). To clear the display, enter your code and press the OFF key again (Memory of Alarm). 2. If the keypad does not indicate a READY condition after the second OFF sequence, press the READY key to display the zone(s) that are faulted. Be sure to check that smoke detectors are not responding to smoke or heat producing objects in their vicinity.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS General With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's Standard #74 noted below.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION Steps to Safety PORCH M ET OO OS DR CL BE M M OO OO TH DR DR BA E E B B 2ND FLOOR EN CH KIT BACK DOOR M OO DR BE M OO TH DR BA BE 1ST FLOOR • • BACK • 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. Plan on your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders warning all occupants. 2. Determine two means of escape from each room.
QUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press READY key. To view faulted zones when system not ready. Arm System Enter code. Press arming key desired: (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) Arms system in mode selected. Quick Arm (if programmed) Press #. Press arming key desired: (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) Arms system in mode selected, quickly and without use of code. Bypass Zone(s) Enter code. Press BYPASS key.
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED Keypad & External LOUD, CONTINUOUS Keypad & External FIRE ALARM FIRE and ALARM are displayed; protection zone in alarm is displayed. ONE SHORT BEEP (not repeated) Keypad only ONE SHORT BEEP (once every 40 seconds) Keypad only ONE BEEP every 40 sec.
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. Zone numbers 07, 95 and 96 represent keypad "Panic" alarm functions assigned by the installer (see Page 23).
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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.
OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E . SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS: Ê Ê Furnace Room Ê Ê Kitchen Ê Ê Basement Ê Ê Living Room Ê Ê Bedrooms Ê Ê Attic Ê Ê Dining Room Ê Ê Hall F . BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Ê Ê Front Door Ê Ê Basement Door Ê Ê Rear Door Ê Ê 1st Floor Windows Ê Ê All windows Ê Ê All Exterior Doors Ê Ê Interior Locations Ê Ê All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G .
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
UL NOTICE: This is a "Grade A" Residential System. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The FCC requires the following statement for your information: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
(continued) FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 STATEMENT If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe necessary.
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: ¥ Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm warning device. ¥ Intrusion detectors (e.g.
(continued) WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM ¥ 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.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its First Alert 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.
