First Alert FA1220CV User Manual 2
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USER'S
N7003-1V2 7/98
GUIDE
FA1220CV
2-Partition Security System
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM OVERVIEW .............................................................. 3
General ............................................................................... 3
A Partitioned System .......................................................... 3
Zones .................................................................................. 3
Burglary Protection ............................................................ 4
Fire Protection .................................................................... 4
Alarms ................................................................................. 5
Emergency Alarms (Panic) & Duress Code ........................ 5
Memory of Alarm................................................................. 5
Speed Key (macros) ........................................................... 5
Phone Access & Voice Response Capability...................... 6
Access Door Control ........................................................... 6
Self-Help Feature ................................................................ 6
ABOUT THE KEYPADS .......................................................... 7
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPADS .......................................... 10
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS .......................................................... 12
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES ........................................... 13
DISPLAYING ALL ZONE DESCRIPTORS ........................... 14
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES .................................... 15
Quick Bypass .................................................................... 16
Displaying Bypassed Protection Zones ............................ 16
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (STAY)................................... 17
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (INSTANT)............................. 18
ARMING ALL PROTECTION (AWAY) .................................. 19
ARMING ALL PROTECTION (MAXIMUM) ........................... 20
DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS ............................. 21
USING THE KEYSWITCH ..................................................... 22
CHIME MODE ........................................................................ 23
VIEWING CENTRAL STATION MESSAGES ....................... 24
PANIC KEYS ......................................................................... 25
SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS....................... 26
General ............................................................................. 26
Duress Code ..................................................................... 26
Quick Arming .................................................................... 26
Authority Levels ................................................................ 27
To Add A User .................................................................. 29
Limited Use User (#84 Command).................................... 30
To Change A User's Code ................................................ 31
To Delete A User .............................................................. 31
ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS (GOTO)........................ 32
GOTO Command .............................................................. 32
Global Arming ................................................................... 32
[D] SPEED KEY (Macros)..................................................... 33
USING #70 RELAY MENU MODE ........................................ 34
EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES....................................... 35
TESTING THE SYSTEM........................................................ 37
TROUBLE CONDITIONS ...................................................... 39
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ......................................................... 41
NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................... 42
EMERGENCY EVACUATION ............................................... 43
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM ............................................ 44
QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS............................ 46
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS......................... 48
GLOSSARY ........................................................................... 49
INSURANCE CREDIT REQUEST FORM.............................. 55
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
General
A Partitioned
System
Zones
Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Partitioned Security System.
You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection
technology today. This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and
emergency. To realize the system's full potential, it is important that you feel comfortable in
operating it.
Your system consists of at least one Keypad which provides full control and display of system
operation, various sensors which provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, plus
strategically placed smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide early warning in case
of fire.
The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor system status and initiate alarms for all
protection zones. Your system may also have been programmed to automatically transmit
alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station.
A partitioned system shares one physical alarm system among different users, each with their
own requirements. For the most part, you as a user need not know about other users of the
system, but from time to time, you may see display messages which indicate the system is in
use by another user. Do not be concerned, this is normal. Refer to the ACCESSING OTHER
PARTITIONS section for additional information.
Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones." For example, the
sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices
on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02, and so on. These numbers will appear on the
display, along with an alpha descriptor for that zone (if programmed and using analpha
keypad), when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Burglary Protection The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or "armed" before it will sense
burglary alarm conditions. When the system is armed, faulting one or more protection zones
causes an alarm to sound and can allow the central station to listen-in to activity at the
premises (if your system is so equipped).
Your system provides four modes of burglary protection: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT and
MAXIMUM, and allows you to BYPASS selected zones of protection while leaving the rest of
the system armed. The system also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting users to the opening
and closing of doors and windows while the system is disarmed. The following table lists the
different arming modes and the results of each.
Arming Features For Each Arming Mode
Mode Exit Delay Entry Delay Perimeter Armed Interior Armed
AWAY Yes Yes Yes Yes
STAY Yes Yes Yes No
INSTANT Yes N o Y es No
MAXIMUM Yes N o Y es Yes
Fire Protection The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on and sounds an alarm if
a fire condition is detected, and allows the central station to listen-in to activity at the premises
(if your system is so equipped). Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important
information concerning fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes
from your house.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and the keypad
displays the zone(s) causing the alarm. If your system is connected to a central monitoring
station, an alarm message is sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system.
Emergency (Panic)
Alarms & Duress
Code
Memory of Alarm
Speed Key
(Macros)
Your system can provide special emergency key functions, programmed by your installer and
referred to as panic keys. These keys allow you to manually send silent or audible alarms, or
sound fire alarms. Your system may also include one or more wireless pushbutton panic
transmitters. Refer to the PANIC KEYS section later in this manual for more information about
panic alarms.
A special duress code may also have been programmed. You can use this code in place of
your usual security code to arm or disarm the system while under threat. The system acts
normally, but sends a silent alarm message to the central station, alerting them to your
situation. Refer to the SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS section for more
information about the duress code.
When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) that caused
the alarm, and displays the type of alarm (ex. FIRE, ALARM). It remains displayed until it is
cleared by disarming the system (see DISARMING THE SYSTEM section later in this manual).
The system can store a string of up to 16 keystrokes, which you can activate anytime by
pressing the D key. This feature can make it easy to perform a complicated procedure (such as
going to another partition to bypass a zone), or it can simplify an everyday, repeated procedure.
Refer to the SPEED KEY section for procedures.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Phone Access &
Voice Response
Capability
Access Door
Control
Self-Help Feature Abbreviated user's instructions are built into the system and can be easily viewed on the alpha
Your system may include a phone module that permits you to access the system via a
TouchTone phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away. The phone access feature
enables you to hear synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the
security system, and allows you to arm and disarm the system and perform most commands via
the telephone just as you would from the keypad, with voice confirmation provided after each
command entry. Complete information regarding the use of this feature is provided separately
with the phone module.
Your system may be set up such that a locked access door (such as in a lobby) can be
unlocked using a keypad command. Ask your installer if you have this feature.
To unlock the door: Enter your security code and press 0 . The door unlocks for 2
seconds.
keypad's display screen. This feature can prove particularly useful if this manual is not
conveniently accessible when you need to perform a system procedure with which you are not
familiar.
To view the abbreviated instructions: Simply press and hold down the function key of
interest until the description starts to appear (about 5 seconds) and then release it. Refer to the
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD section for descriptions of each key function.
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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
IMPORTANT: If the
keypad beeps rapidly
upon entering the
premises, it indicates
that an alarm has
occurred during your
absence. LEAVE
IMMEDIATELY and
CONTACT THE POLICE
from a nearby safe
location.
occurrences. Keypad display backlighting is programmable to always stay on or to light only
when a key is pressed, then turn off within a minute.
The keypads also feature a built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. It will
also "beep" during certain system functions, such as during entry/exit delay times, during
CHIME mode, and when pressing keys to arm and disarm the system (to acknowledge the key
press). These sounds can be optionally suppressed in some of your keypads (so as not to
disturb other users of the system). Ask your installer if this has been done.
There are two types of keypads – an alpha keypad, and a fixed-word keypad.
The Alpha Keypad Alpha keypads feature a 2-line, 32 character alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which
can display system messages in friendly English. Abbreviated user's instructions can also be
displayed (see Self Help paragraph in the SYSTEM OVERVIEW section). These keypads can
also be programmed with custom zone descriptors, and feature a flip-down cover which can be
removed, if desired.
The Fixed-Word
Keypad
Fixed-Word keypads are functionally identical to alpha keypads, but the LCD display uses predesignated words to identify nature and location of occurrences.
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ABOUT THE KEYPADS
00
ALARM
FIRE
AWA Y
BYPASS
STAY
CHECK INSTANT
NO AC
NOT READY
CHIME BAT
Fixed-Word Keypad Displays
AWAY: All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed.
STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows & doors, are
armed. Interior zones are bypassed.
INSTANT: Perimeter burglary zones are armed and entry delay is
turned off. Interior zones are bypassed.
MAXIMUM: All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed, and entry delay is turned off.
BYPASS: One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed.
NOT READY: Appears when burglary portion of the system is not ready for arming (due to open protection zones).
READY: The burglary system is ready to be armed.
NO AC: Appears when AC power has been cut off. System is operating on backup battery power.
AC: Appears when AC power is present.
CHIME: Appears when the CHIME feature is activated.
BAT: Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if ID number displayed) or low system battery (if no ID
number displayed).
ALARM: Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed (also appears during a fire
alarm or audible emergency alarm). Accompanied by the protection zone ID in alarm.
CHECK: Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or if a fault is detected in a FIRE
zone at any time or in a DAY/NIGHT burglary zone during a disarmed period. Accompanied by a
display of zone number in trouble. This also appears if the cover of certain wireless transmitters are
removed.
FIRE: Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone in alarm.
00
ALARM
FIRE
AWAY
BYPASS
STAY
CHECK INSTANT
NO AC
NOT READY
CHIME BAT
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Keypads With Flip-Down Key Covers Are Shown With Cover Removed
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FA210KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD
(STYLE A DISPLAY)
FA250KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD
(STYLE B DISPLAY)
**** DISARMED ****
READY TO ARM
ABOUT THE KEYPADS
FA550KP ALPHA KEYPAD
FA210KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD
(STYLE A DISPLAY)
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FA250KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD
(STYLE B DISPLAY)
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD
1. ALPHA DISPLAY WINDOW: A 2-line, 32-character Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection point
identification and system status, messages, and user
instructions.
2. OFF KEY: Disarms the burglary portion of the system,
silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears
visual alarm trouble after the problem has been corrected.
3. AWAY
interior burglary protection for backup protection by
sensing an intruder's movements through protected
interior areas as well as guarding protected doors,
windows, etc. Late arrivals can enter through an entry
delay zone without causing an alarm if the system is
disarmed before the entry delay time expires.
4. STAY
guarding protected doors, windows and other perimeter
protection points, and sounds an alarm if one is opened.
Interior protection is not armed, which allows movement
within your house without causing an alarm. Late arrivals
can enter through an entry delay zone without causing an
alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time
expires.
5. TEST
disarmed.
6. BYPASS
tion zones from being monitored by the system. Displays
previously bypassed protection zones.
KEY: Completely arms both perimeter and
KEY: Arms the perimeter burglary protection,
KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder if
KEY: Temporarily removes individual protec-
7. CHIME
any entry through a protected delay or perimeter zone
while the system is disarmed will cause a tone to sound at
the Keypad(s).
8.
# KEY: Permits ARMING of the system without use
of a security code ("Quick Arm", if programmed).
9. KEYS 0–9: Used to enter individual security access
code(s).
10. CODE KEY: Allows the entry of additional user codes
that can be given to other users of the system.
11. READY
system, the keypad will display all open protection zones
within the keypad's home partition. This key is also used to
display all zone descriptors that have been programmed
for your system, by holding the key down for at least 5
seconds.
12. INSTANT
but turns off the entry delay period, offering greater
security while inside and not expecting any late arrivals.
An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any
perimeter protection point, including entry delay zones.
13. MAXIMUM
mode, but eliminates the entry delay period, thus providing
maximum protection. An alarm will occur immediately upon
opening any protection point, including entry delay zones.
KEY: Turns CHIME mode on & off. When on,
KEY: When depressed prior to arming the
KEY: Arms in manner similar to STAY mode,
KEY: Arms in manner similar to AWAY
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14. POWER/READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) On some
ARMED
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keypads, this lights when primary power is on. If off,
system is operating on its backup battery power. CALL
YOUR INSTALLER IMMEDIATELY. On other types of
keypads, lit indicates system is ready to be armed, while
unlit indicates system not ready.
15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has
been armed (STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM).
16. INTERNAL SOUNDER: Source of audible internal
warning and confirmation sounds, as well as alarms (see
"Summary of Audible Notifications").
NOTE:
Unless stated otherwise, most procedures in this
manual apply to all keypad types and styles.
IMPORTANT!:
When using the keypad to enter codes and
commands, sequential key depressions must be
made within 3 seconds of one another. If 3
seconds elapses without a key depression, the
entry is aborted and must be repeated from its
beginning.
17. A-B-C PANIC KEYS: Refer to the PANIC KEYS section
for descriptions of these keys.
18. SPEED KEY [D]: The "D" key can be used to activate a
pre-programmed string of up 16 keystrokes, known as a
macro. Refer to the SPEED KEY section for procedures
on using this key.
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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. If programmed, a slow beeping will sound throughout the exit
delay period.
Entry Delay gives you time to disarm the system when you reenter through the designated
entrance door. But the system must be disarmed before the entry delay period ends, or an
alarm will occur. The keypad will beep during the entry delay period, reminding you to disarm
the system. You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either INSTANT or
MAXIMUM arming modes. These modes provide greater security while on the premises or
while away for extended periods of time. See your installer for your delay times.
Partition 1
Exit Delay 1: seconds Entry Delay 1: seconds
Exit Delay 2: seconds Entry Delay 2: seconds
Partition 2
Exit Delay 1: seconds Entry Delay 1: seconds
Exit Delay 2: seconds Entry Delay 2: seconds
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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES
Using the ✱
READY Key
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be
closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will display a "Not
Ready" message. Pressing the READY key will display all zones that are faulted, making it
easier for you to secure any open zones.
To show faulted zones:
DISARMED - PRESS Note: Some keypads light a green LED when the system
✴ TO SHOW FAULTS is ready. If not lit, the system is not ready to be armed.
READY
1. Do not enter security code, but simply press ✱ .
FAULT 05 FRONT
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM
2.
DISARMED
READY TO ARM
Typical fault display
Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming the system.
The "Ready" message will be displayed† when all protection zones
have been either closed or bypassed.
†
NOTE: All or part of this message may be replaced by a customized
message programmed by the installer. Bear this in mind whenever the
instructions indicate that the "DISARMED" or "READY" message will be
displayed.
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DISPLAYING ALL ZONE DESCRIPTORS
Using the ✱
READY Key
The Alpha and 2-Way Voice/Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that are
programmed in your system. The abbreviated instructions for the READY key will appear first,
followed by the zone descriptors. Displaying all descriptors is useful when you need to know the
zone number of a particular zone, as when bypassing zones.
The "Disarmed-Ready to arm" message must be displayed before zone descriptors can
be displayed.
READY
1. Press the ✱ key and hold down for at least 5 seconds.
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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES
Using the 6
BYPASS Key
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
your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus
OFF) is performed. Bypasses are also removed if the arming procedure that follows the bypass
command is not successful.
Note: The system will not allow fire or emergency zones (keypad panics A, B, C) to be
bypassed.
To bypass zones, the system must be disarmed first.
(Your system may include special high security zones. If so, these zones can be bypassed
while the system is armed or disarmed. Ask your installer if your system has these zones.)
BYPASS
1. Enter your security code and press 6 .
2. Enter zone number(s) for the zones to be bypassed (e.g., 01, 02, 03, etc.).
Important! All single-digit numbers must be preceded by a zero (for example, enter 01 for
zone 1).
3.
BYPASS 07 FRONT
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM
Typical bypass message
4.
DISARMED BYPASS
READY TO ARM
When finished, the keypad will display the word BYPASS along
with each bypassed zone number. Wait for these zones to be
displayed before arming. Arming the system before bypassed
zones are displayed eliminates all bypasses.
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays "ready" to arm
message.
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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES
Quick Bypass Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter
zone numbers individually. Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system.
Note: All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is
performed.
To use the Quick Bypass feature:
1. Enter your security code and press 6 then press # .
BYPASS
Displaying
Bypassed Zones
2.
BYPASS 07 FRONT
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM
Typical bypass message
3.
DISARMED BYPASS
READY TO ARM
In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with the
word BYPASS. Wait for these zones to be displayed before
arming. Arming the system before bypassed zones are displayed
eliminates all bypasses.
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the
"ready" to arm message. Bypassed zones are unprotected
and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system
is armed.
For determining what zones have been previously bypassed.
BYPASS
1. Enter your security code and press 6 .
2. Wait for all bypassed zones to be sequentially displayed.
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
(With Entry Delay ON)
Using the 3
STAY key
Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use the entrance door
later.
When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is
opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. Late arrivals can enter
through the entrance door without causing an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the
entry delay period or an alarm will occur.
Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming (see CHECKING FOR OPEN
ZONES section)
STAY
1. Enter your security code and press 3 .
2.
ARMED ***STAY***
ZONE BYPASSED
The keypad will beep three times and will display the armed
message.
Note: "ZONE BYPASSED" in this display simply indicates that the
interior zones of protection are not armed when using STAY mode.
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
(With Entry Delay OFF)
Using the 7
INSTANT Key
Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door.
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. The alarm will also
sound immediately if anyone opens the entrance door.
Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming (see CHECKING FOR OPEN
ZONES section)
INSTANT
1. Enter your security code and press 7 .
2.
ARMED *INSTANT*
ZONE BYPASSED
The keypad will beep three times and will display the armed
message.
Note: "ZONE BYPASSED" in this display simply indicates that the
interior zones of protection are not armed when using STAY mode.
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