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The FA215KP, FA260KP & FA560KP are addressable
Remote Keypads and are intended for use with the controls
listed in table above. Addresses are set via the keypad keys
The keys on the keypads are continuously backlit for
The keypads also feature function keys, see table below.
These keys may be programmed for panic alarms or other
special functions such as macros. See the control's
instructions for details. The FA215KP uses the key pairs
only.
Function keys must be held down for at least 2
seconds to activate an alarm; key pairs activate
Remove the case back
by pushing down two "snaps."
Route wiring from the control panel
through the
Wire directly
from the keypad’s terminal block to the
terminal block on the control board. Wire functions are
marked nex t to terminals . Labels are as follo ws: DI Data
Out of Control Panel. See the control panel’s Installation
REMOTE KEYPADS
FA215KP, FA260KP, FA560KP
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Keypad Features
FA215KP
Fixed-Word
Backlit Display NO YES (See Note 1) YES (See Note 1)
Dedicated Function Keys NO YES YES
Built-in Sounder Piezo Speaker Speaker
First Alert Pro Controls
FA110C* YES YES NO
FA120C* YES YES NO
FA142C* YES YES See Note 2
FA148C* YES YES See Note 2
FA162C* YES YES See Note 2
FA1220CV** YES YES See Note 2
FA1340C** YES YES See Note 2
FA1600C/CA/CB** NO NO See Note 3
FA2000C* YES YES See Note 2
The FA560KP must be used to program the FA142C, FA148C, FA162C, FA1220CV, FA1340C, FA1600C/CA/CB, & FA2000C controls.
✝
* Use the non-addressable mode with these controls (set to address 31).
** Use the addressable mode with these controls (addresses 00-30).
Notes 1. Permanent display backlighting is an option on some controls (see the control's instructions for details).
2. The FA560KP is required for certain advanced user functions (see the control's instructions for details).
3. Use the FA560KP with the red color insert (provided for fire installations) as required by local authority having jurisdiction
FA260KP
Fixed-Word
FA560KP ✝
2-Line Alpha
GENERAL INFORMATION WIRING AND INSTALLATION
The keypads can be surface mounted directly to a drywall, or to
a single- or double-gang electrical box.
(no DIP switches). See the table above for valid addresses.
convenience except the FA215KP.
KEYPAD DISPLAYS AND LEDS
The keypads have the following features of the display:
Model
FA215KP X X
FA260KP X X
FA560KP X X
Fixed
Word
Display
The following table shows the LEDs and their functions:
LED Function
Red Lights when the system is armed in any mode
Green Lights when the system i s "re a dy " to be arm ed.
2-line
Alpha
Display
2-digit
Zone
Identifier
Custom Zone
Descriptors
See diagram below.
opening in the case back.
3.
Mount the case back
to a wall or electrical box.
In to Control Panel, - Grou nd, + Aux. Powe r Plus, DO Da ta
Instructions for more complete details.
5.
Re-attach the keypad to its case back
6. Remove the clear protective film from the LCD display.
SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS
.
immediately.
FA260KP/FA560KP FA215KP
A ([1] & [*]) [1] & [*]
B ([*] & [#]) [*] & [#]
C ([3] & [#]) [3] & [#]
DNONE
Remove Case back by pushing in
the 2 "Snaps" along keypad's
bottom edge and pulling the case
apart

SETTING THE KEYPAD ADDRESS FUNCTION KEY LABELS
A set of adhesive-backed labels with some typical function
symbols (i.e., fire, police, personal emergency, etc.) is provided.
These labels can be placed on or next to the keys to identify
each key's function for the end user (as determined by the
control panel's capability and programming; see the control's
The keypad can either be set for an address of 00-30, or to
the non-addressable mode (31). The keypad's default
1. Enter address mode: Power up the keypad. Within 60
keys at the same time for 3 seconds. (If unable to enter
The current keypad address will be displayed, and the
cursor will be under the "tens" digit. If 10 seconds have
passed with no key entry, the keypad automatically
exits address mode. You must power down, power up
NOTE: The keypad will not enter address mode if the
2. Set the current address to "00": Press [0] to clear the
current "tens" digit. The cursor will move to the "ones"
digit position. Press [0] to clear the current "ones" digit.
of the keypad's address. The cursor will move to the
keypad's address. Note that address "31" sets the
Press [✱] to save the displayed address and exit address
Press and hold down the [1] and [3] keys at the same time
for about 3 seconds. The curre nt address is displa yed. No
key entry is allowed. Press any key to exit or wait 10
All three models include a cool gray color insert. An
additional RED label is provided with the FA560KP should
address is 31.
To change the keypad's address, do the following:
seconds of power-up, press and hold down the [1] and [3]
address mode, power up and try again.)
and start address mode again.
panel to which it is connected is in programming mode.
The cursor will move back to the "tens" digit position.
3. Enter the keypad's address: Enter the proper "tens" digit
"ones" digit position. Enter the proper "ones" digit of the
keypad to non-addressable mode.
4. Exit address mode:
mode.
VIEWING THE KEYPAD ADDRESS
instructions).
SPECIFICATIONS
Physical:
FA215KP: 5-5/8"H x 4-3/8"W x 1-5/16"D
FA260KP: 6-5/8"H x 4-7/8"W x 1-5/16"D
FA560KP: 7-5/16"H x 5-3/8"W x 1-3/8"D
Wiring (all Keypads):
DI (Green): “Data In” to control panel
- (Black): Ground
+ (Red): +12VDC (Aux. Power)
DO (Yellow): “Data Out” from control panel.
Displays:
FA215KP, Fixed-Word LCD
FA260KP: Fixed-Word LCD (backlit).
FA560KP: 2 x 16 alpha-numeric supertwist LCD, backlit.
Sounder:
FA215KP: Piezo-electric (fire alarm is loud, pulsing single
tone; (all Keypads) burglary alarm is loud,
continuous, dual tone).
seconds to exit viewing mode.
KEYPAD COLOR INSERTS
any local agency require it.
REFER TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTROL PANEL WITH WHICH THIS DEVICE IS USED
FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS OF THE ENTIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
175 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791
FA260KP, Speaker.
FA560KP: Speaker.
Current:
FA215KP: 55mA sounder on
35mA standby (alarm sounder off).
FA260KP: 150mA backlight and sounder on
75mA standby mode (backlight on).
FA560KP: 150mA backlight and sounder on
80mA standby mode (backlight on).
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