First Alert ReadyGuard Plus User Manual

ReadyGuard Plus

Security Systems

User

User Guide

UserUser

ARMED READY

Guide

Guide Guide

800-03858-5 11/09 Rev. A

OFF

ESCAPE

AWAY

ADD

LIGHTS ON

LIGHTS OFF

STATUS

132

RECORD

4 65

CODE

NO DELAY

STAY

CHIME

BYPASS

DELETE

PLAY

AUX

SELECT

VOLUME

TEST

FUNCTION

Your Honeywell security system is designed for use with devices manufactured or approved by Honeywell for use with your security system. Your Honeywell security system is not designed for use with any device that may be attached to your security system's keypad or other communicating bus if Honeywell has not approved such device for use with your security system. 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SYSTEM OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................5

Features ................................................................................................................................................. 5

General Operation.................................................................................................................................7

Quick View of System Functions ..........................................................................................................9

About the Master Keypad ...................................................................................................................11

Master Keypad Definitions .................................................................................................................12

About the Display and Indicators....................................................................................................... 14

SECURING THE PREMISES ................................................................................................................16

Checking System Status .....................................................................................................................16

Arming the System..............................................................................................................................17

Entry/Exit Delays................................................................................................................................19

Disarming the System.........................................................................................................................20

Bypassing Protection Zones ................................................................................................................ 21

Panic Keys / Chime Mode....................................................................................................................22

USER FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................23

Paging Feature ....................................................................................................................................23

“Follow Me” Announcement Feature..................................................................................................24

Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off keys)........................................26

Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control...................................................................................27

Aux Function .......................................................................................................................................29

Clock/Calendar ....................................................................................................................................30

Scheduling User Interface...................................................................................................................32

Remote Phone Control Feature...........................................................................................................37

Speaker Phone Feature....................................................................................................................... 39

Remote Services...................................................................................................................................41

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM...........................................................................................................................42

General Information............................................................................................................................ 43

National Fire Protection Association’s Smoke Detector Recommendations.....................................43

Emergency Evacuation........................................................................................................................44

SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................45

Security Codes .....................................................................................................................................45

Testing the System.............................................................................................................................. 46

Trouble Messages ................................................................................................................................47

Maintaining Your System...................................................................................................................48

SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION........................................................................................49

FCC STATEMENTS.................................................................................................................................51

OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST ................................................................ 55

LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM ........................................................................................57

INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................61

ONE YEAR WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................63

Congratulations on your ownership of a Honeywell Security System. You have made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. Honeywell is the world's largest manufacturer of security system and millions of premises are protected by Honeywell products.

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEW

Features

General Information

This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency, depending on the configuration of your system. The system consists of a master keypad for controlling system operation, various wireless sensors that provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, and optional smoke or combustion detectors to provide early fire warning. In addition, optional wireless keypads may have been installed to allow you to control the system away from the master keypad. The system may also be controlled from a remote telephone and can be used as a speaker phone. The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection zones and system status, display appropriate information on the keypad display, and initiate appropriate alarms. Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station, and may also be capable of two-way voice communication with the central station.

The user features of this security system are listed below. Ask your installer which features have been programmed for your system.

• STAY and AWAY arming modes: By using these modes you can protect either the perimeter only,

or the entire premises. Refer to the Arming the System section for detailed information.

• 3 panic key functions: Designated keys allow you to manually activate fire, personal emergency, or

silent alarms. Refer to the Panic Keys section for detailed information.

• Paging feature: If programmed by your installer this feature alerts you to certain system conditions

by displaying code numbers that indicate the type of condition that has occurred. In addition, pressing the AUX key can send a predefined message to your pager, if programmed to do so (see AUX key function below). Refer to the Paging Feature section for detailed information.

• Follow me reminder and system announcements: Allows the ReadyGuard Plus to dial a

number that you have specified, at a programmed time and day and deliver a message programmed by your installer. Refer to the “Follow Me” Announcement Feature section for detailed information.

• Real-time clock: Keypad displays current time. Refer to the Clock/Calendar section for procedures

for setting the time.

• Voice announcement of system status: The master keypad’s built-in speaker announces system

status at the press of a key. Refer to the Checking System Status section for detailed information.

• Message center: The system allows recording and play back of brief messages. Refer to the Message Recording/Playback Volume Control section for procedures.

• Device activation: Designated keys allow you to turn lights and/or other devices on and off. In addition, some devices (e.g., a light) may be programmed to activate automatically as a result of a system event such as an alarm or trouble condition. Refer to the Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands section for detailed information.

• AUX key function: Designated key lets you activate a predefined series of keystrokes with a single press of the AUX key plus user code, or manually send a pager message. It will also allow you to manually send a voice message to phone number that has been programmed by your installer. Ask your installer which of these features has been assigned to the AUX key in your L3000. Refer to the AUX Function section for detailed information.

• Scheduling feature: Allows you to schedule the automatic activation or deactivation of X10 devices or program events (e.g. alarm clock, reminder, and latch key). Refer to the Scheduling User Interface section for detailed information.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEW

Features

• Two-way voice: Allows the central station to listen, talk to or conduct two-way conversations with individuals on the premises Refer to the Two-Way Voice section for detailed information.

• Phone Control: Provides a remote interactive phone capability that permits access to the security system from any off-site touch-tone telephone. Refer to the Remote Phone Control Feature section for detailed information.

• Speaker Phone Operation: The system is capable of operating as a speaker phone allowing hands free telephone conversation. Refer to the Speaker Phone Feature section for detailed information.

• Security Codes: The system is capable of supporting an Installer code, Master user code and six additional User codes including Babysitter and Duress codes. Refer to the Security Codes section for detailed information.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEW

General Operation

Zones

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 appear on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.

Fire Protection

The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for important information concerning fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from the premises.

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Burglary Protection

Your system provides two modes of burglary protection: STAY and AWAY. STAY mode protects the perimeter only, allowing you to freely move inside the premises. AWAY mode protects the entire system. Both modes provide an entry delay time that allows you to reenter the premises without setting off an alarm. For additional security, you can turn the entry delay off when arming the system by using the NO DELAY key in combination with the desired arming key. The system also allows you to bypass selected zones before arming the system, if desired. Refer to the Bypassing Protection Zones section. The system also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting users to the opening of protected doors and windows while the system is disarmed.

You must turn on ("arm") the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary alarms. To arm the system, enter your user code then press the desired arming key (AWAY or STAY). Refer to the Arming the System section for detailed procedures and information.

ReadyGuard Plus is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour backup battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC OR LYNXRCHKIT-SHA) is installed.

Security Codes

At the time of installation, you were assigned a personal 4-digit security or “Master User” code. You must enter the user code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing other system functions. As an additional security feature, other users who do not need to know your code can be assigned up to 6 different security codes. Refer to the Security Codes section for procedures on adding security codes to the system.

Alarms

When an alarm occurs, the keypad and external sounders will sound for about 15-seconds, and the keypad will display the zone(s) causing the alarm. After 15-seconds, the siren stops temporarily and voice announcements of the zones in alarm begins. When these zones have been announced, the siren sounds again and the cycle repeats itself, until the system is disarmed (CODE + OFF) or until alarm bell timeout occurs. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. The zone(s) causing the alarm remain displayed indicating memory of alarm. Refer to the Disarming the System section for information about clearing the memory of alarm display

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEW

General Operation

Two-Way Voice Feature

The ReadyGuard Plus supports voice dialog between an operator at the central station and an individual at the premises. This feature allows the central station to listen, talk to or conduct a twoway conversation with an individual(s) at the premises and allows the operator to gather information about the nature and location of the alarm that may be helpful in responding to police or rescue departments. If the Two-way Voice Feature has been programmed and an alarm condition is detected, the system sends an alarm message to the central station. After acknowledgement is received, a “listen in to follow” message is sent to the central station. In response to this message, the central station operator can enter commands that allow him to initiate a 5-minute voice session. The options allow the operator to enter the following modes:

• Talk: Allows the operator to speak to individuals at the premises through the system speaker.

• VOX (2-way voice): Allows the operator to hold a two-way (speak and listen) conversation with

individuals at the premises.

• Listen: Allows the operator to listen to any activity at the premises through the system microphone.

If a subsequent zone is violated during a voice session, the system will terminate the session and process the alarm. During the voice session, the ARMED (red) and READY (green) LEDs will alternately blink in the Talk and VOX Modes but not during Listen Mode.

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QUICK VIEW OF SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

QUICK VIEW OF SYSTEM FUNCTIONSQUICK VIEW OF SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

NOTE: = Boxes represent the entering of your 4-digit user code.

SECURITY FUNCTIONS

Checking system status: --------------------- STATUS

To arm in STAY mode: ----------------------

To restart exit delay: -------------------------

To arm in AWAY mode: ---------------------

To arm with NO DELAY: -------------------

+ STAY

+ STAY OR STAY

+ AWAY

+ AWAY or STAY + NO DELAY

(only if programmed and system is armed

mode.)

in Sta

To arm if Quick Arm is active: ----------- AWAY or STAY (hold down for at least 2 seconds)

To disarm system and silence alarms: + OFF

To bypass a zone(s): --------------------------- + BYPASS + 2-digit zone number(s)

To turn Chime mode on or off: ----------- FUNCTION + CHIME

Security code is not required if Quick Arm is active. Instead, press and hold down the STAY

or AWAY key.

MESSAGE CENTER

To record a message: ------------------------- FUNCTION + RECORD

To stop recording before end of 85 secs: OFF

To play back a message: --------------------- FUNCTION + PLAY

To skip a message:----------------------------------- [✻]

To delete all messages: --------------------------- FUNCTION + DELETE (during message replay)

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

To adjust message playback/announcement volume: FUNCTION + VOLUME + [3] or [6]

To mute system announcements: ------- FUNCTION + VOLUME + OFF

To restore/unmute announcements:---- FUNCTION + VOLUME + [3] or [6]

SPEAKER PHONE OPERATION

To enter speaker phone mode: ----------- [#] + AUX

To exit speaker phone mode: ------------- OFF

To enable/disable (toggle) ringer: ------ [#] + VOLUME + AUX

To return keypad to telephone mode (after clearing an alarm or trouble or disarming the system): [#] + AUX

To flash (switch back and forth between two calls using call waiting): AUX

(wait at least two (2) seconds before pressing AUX again)

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QUICK VIEW OF SY

QUICK VIEW OF SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

QUICK VIEW OF SYQUICK VIEW OF SY

REMOTE PHONE CONTROL OPERATION

To remotely disarm: --------------------------------- + [1]

To remotely arm in AWAY mode: -------------- + [2]

To remotely arm in STAY mode: --------------- + [3]

To remotely arm in AWAY or STAY mode with NO DELAY: + [2] or [3] + [0]

To remotely activate X10 devices 01-06: ---- [#] + [4] + (2-digit) device no.

To remotely activate X10 devices 07 & 08:- + [#] + [4] + (2-digit) device no.

To remotely deactivate X10 devices 01-06: [#] + [7] + (2-digit) device no.

To remotely deactivate X10 devices 07 & 08: + [#] + [7] + (2-digit) device no.

To remotely bypass a zone: ---------------------- + [6] + zone no.

To remotely activate forced bypass: --------- + [6] + [#]*

To remotely check system status: ------------- [*]

To hang up: ---------------------------------------------- + [9]

*If forced bypass was enabled by your installer.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

To set the time and date: -------------------------- + FUNCTION + [63]

To set scheduling: ------------------------------------ + FUNCTION + [64]

To activate X10 devices 01-06:------------------- FUNCTION + LIGHTS ON + (2-digit) dev. no.

STEM FUNCTIONS

STEM FUNCTIONSSTEM FUNCTIONS

To activate X10 devices 07 & 08: +FUNCTION +LIGHTS ON + (2-digit) dev. no.

To deactivate X10 devices 01-06:................... FUNCTION + LIGHTS OFF + (2-digit) dev. no.

To deactivate X10 devices 07 & 08: +FUNCTION +LIGHTS OFF + (2-digit) dev. no.

To add a user code:

To delete a user code (except Master Code): .....

To turn Test mode on: ------------------------------ + TEST

To turn Test mode off: ----------------------------- + OFF

To use the defined AUX function: - Press and hold AUX key 2 seconds (4 beeps) +

To send message to pager: ------------ Press and hold AUX key 2 seconds (4 beeps)

To program “Follow Me” reminder phone no: +FUNCTION + [65] + Enter up to 24

To delete “Follow Me” reminder phone no: + FUNCTION + [65]

** Only the master code can be used to add or delete another user code.

+ CODE + user no. (02-08)+ user code

+ CODE + user number (02-08)

digits

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEW

About the Master Keypad

General

IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, an alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.

The keypad allows you to control all system functions. In the speaker phone mode the keypad becomes a full-function telephone keypad. The keypad features telephone-style keys and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), which shows the nature and location of all occurrences.

ARMED READY

OFF

ESCAPE

AWAY

ADD

132

RECORD

465

LIGHTS ON

LIGHTS OFF

STATUS

VOLUME

TEST

CODE

NO DELAY

PLAY

BYPASS

CHIME

FUNCTION

STAY

DELETE

AUX

SELECT

1000-400-001-V0

The keypad also features a built-in sounder, which will sound during alarms and troubles. The keypad also "beeps" during certain system functions, such as during entry/exit delay times, in Chime mode, and when depressing any of the keys (to acknowledge the key press). In addition, a built-in speaker announces system status. The voice announcement volume is adjustable, however the “beeps” that sound in response to alarms always sound at the maximum volume level. All other “beeps” (trouble, chime, exit/entry, etc) can be set to either low or high volume.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEW

Master Keypad Definitions

OFF

ESCAPE

AWAY

ADD

1 2

RECORD

4 5

LIGHTS ON

LIGHTS OFF

STATUS

ARMED READY

VOLUME

PLAY

BYPASS

TEST

CODE

CHIME

FUNCTION

NO DELAY

STAY

DELETE

AUX

SELECT

1414

1000-400-013-V0

IMPORTANT!

When you use the keypad to enter codes and commands, press the keys within 2 seconds of one another. If 2 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.

NOTE: Different timeouts may occur when defining auxiliary functions and setting the real-time clock.

Note: The system functions described below are for reference only and require additional key entries to activate.

1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Liquid Crystal Display

(LCD). Displays protection point identification and system status, messages, and user instructions.

2. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the

system has been armed (STAY, AWAY, NO DELAY). Blinks when armed and fault exists, or once per second when AVM (VOX or Talk) or speaker phone mode is active.

3. READY INDICATOR: When lit, indicates

system is ready to be armed; blinking indicates system is not ready (a zone is open). Blinks once per second when AVM (VOX or Talk) or speaker phone mode is active.

4. PLAY

KEY: Announces a user’s message if

one was previously recorded. See RECORD function. Used to adjust volume of voice messages.

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5. STAY / DELETE KEY: Arms the perimeter

burglary protection, 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. Entrance can be made through an entry delay zone without causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time expires. Used to delete messages.

6. AUX

7. BYPASS

8. CHIME

9. FUNCTION

10. MICROPHONE: Used to record personal

11. NO DELAY

12. CODE

/ SELECT KEY: Can be programmed

to either perform a predefined function or to send a preset message to a pager or “Follow Me” system phone number.

KEY: Removes individual protection

zones from being monitored by the system. Displays currently bypassed zones. Used to adjust volume of voice messages.

KEY: Turns the Chime mode on and

off. When on, any entry through a protected delay or perimeter zone while the system is disarmed will cause a tone and voice descriptor to sound at the keypad.

KEY: Allows alternate key

functions. It is used as a “repeat” key during Clock/Calendar setting.

messages up to 85 seconds long, and for 2 way voice and speaker phone.

KEY: Used with STAY or AWAY

function to eliminate the entry delay. Alarm sounds immediately if entry is opened.

KEY: Allows entry of additional user

codes that can be given to other system users.

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEW

Master Keypad Definitions

13. STATUS

the keypad will display all open zones, and will announce system status.

14. LIGHTS ON

devices on, if programmed by the installer.

15. TEST

sounder.

16. LIGHTS OFF

devices off, if programmed by the installer.

17. SPEAKER: Source of alarms, audible internal

warning and confirmation sounds, status announcements, as well as alarms (see "Summary of Audible Notifications").

18. AWAY

perimeter and interior burglary protection for backup protection by sensing an intruder's movements through protected interior areas as well as guarding protected doors, windows, etc. Entrance can be made through an entry delay zone without causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time expires. Used to accept “Follow Me” phone number and Clock/ Calendar mode entries.

19. OFF

portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears alarm trouble display after the problem has been corrected. Used to exit/abort “Follow Me” phone number and Clock/Calendar mode.

20.

RECORD

function to record personal messages.

21.

VOLUME

announcements and status beeps.

–– KEYS 0-9: Used to enter your individual

security access code(s).

KEY: When pressed prior to arming,

KEYS: Turns lights or other

KEY: Tests the system and alarm

KEYS: Turns lights or other

/ ADD KEY: Completely arms both

/ ESCAPE KEY: Disarms the burglary

: Activates the recording

KEY

KEY: Sets the volume of system

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SYSTEM OVERVIE

SYSTEM OVERVIEWWWW

SYSTEM OVERVIESYSTEM OVERVIE

About the Display and Indicators

Display Definitions (for other displays, see Trouble Messages)

Alarm: Displayed when the system is armed and an intrusion has been detected

(also appears during a fire alarm or audible emergency alarm). Accompanied by the protection zone that is in alarm.

Armed Away: All burglary zones, interior and perimeter, are armed. Armed Stay: Perimeter burglary zones, such as protected windows and doors, are

armed.

Exit Now: Displayed during exit delay Disarmed Ready to Arm: Displayed immediately after system has been disarmed. Disarmed Ready: Displayed when the system is disarmed and is ready to be armed. Disarmed NotReady: Displayed when the system is disarmed but is not ready to be armed AwayInst or StayInst: Entry delay is turned off.

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Fire: Displayed when a fire alarm or fire fault is present. Accompanied by a

LowBat: Low battery condition exists in a wireless sensor (if zone number is

No AC: Displayed when AC power is NOT present. If displayed, the system is

Chime: Displayed when the Chime feature is enabled and the system is

Test in Progress: Displayed when the system is in Test mode. Record Press Off to Stop: Displayed when the system is in Recording mode. Msg: Displayed when a message has been recorded and has not yet been

Bypass: Displayed when one or more burglary protection zones have been

Fault: Displayed at any time a malfunction is discovered in the system; or any

PH Speakerphone: Displayed in place of the clock when the speaker phone mode is active. PC Remote Phone: Displayed during a remote phone control session.

ReadyGuard Plus is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour backup battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC or LYNXRCHKIT-SHA) is installed.

display of the zone that is in alarm.

displayed) or low system battery (if no zone number is displayed). If 00 is displayed, a wireless keypad (5827) has a low battery condition.

operating on backup battery power.

disarmed.

played back.

bypassed.

time an open is detected in a fire zone; or when a fault in a day/night burglary zone is discovered during a disarmed period. Accompanied by a display of the zone number in trouble.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEW

About the Display and Indicators

LED Meanings

ARMED LED: ON = System armed (Red) OFF = System disarmed Blinking = System armed, but a fault exists Blinking alternately with READY LED = AVM (VOX or Talk) or

speaker phone mode is active

READY LED: ON = System disarmed, ready to arm (Green) OFF = System armed Blinking = System disarmed, not ready to arm (a fault exists) Blinking alternately with ARMED LED = AVM (VOX or Talk) or

speaker phone mode is active.

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SECURING THE PREMISES

SECURING THE PREMISESSECURING THE PREMISES

Checking System Status

General Information

Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see the BYPASSING PROTECTION section). Pressing the STATUS key will announce all zones that are faulted, as well as any other abnormal system condition, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.

READY LIGHT: The green READY indicator on the keypad will be lit if the system is ready to be

Press the STATUS Key

Press the STATUS key once to announce the general status of the system. Depending on the current state of the system the following phrases may be heard:

disarmed, ready to arm [message] [check system] disarmed, [not ready to arm], [message] armed [away] [stay] [instant] [check system] [message]

NOTE: The phrases shown in brackets are variable, and are announced only if appropriate in the current state of the

Press the STATUS key a second time† to announce specific system status. Depending on the current state of the system the following phrases may be heard:

fire alarm [zone voice descriptors] carbon monoxide alarm [zone voice descriptors]

alarm [zone voice descriptors] fire fault [zone voice descriptors]

carbon monoxide fault [zone voice descriptors] fault [zone voice descriptors] low battery [zone voice descriptor] system low battery check system AC loss zones bypassed chime † (second depression must be made within 10 seconds of the first)

VOLUME LEVEL: The volume level of system announcements can be increased or decreased. Refer to the MESSAGE RECORDING/PLAYBACK section for the procedure.

system.

System Can Be Armed

The READY LED will be lit once all protection zones have been closed or bypassed. You may now arm the system as usual.

armed. If blinking, the system is not ready.

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SECURING THE PREMISES

SECURING THE PREMISESSECURING THE PREMISES

Arming the System

Arming in Stay Mode

Use this mode when you are staying home, but expect someone to use the entrance door later. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.

To arm in STAY mode:

Your User code**

** See Quick Arming paragraph.

+ STAY

The keypad beeps three times and displays the “Armed Stay” message. The red ARMED indicator lights and the system announces “armed STAY–exit now.”

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.

Restarting Exit Delay While System Armed

Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system. If active, you can restart the exit delay at any time after arming in STAY mode by entering the User Code and pressing the STAY key, or simply by pressing the STAY key by itself. This avoids having the user disarm then re-arm the system after allowing someone to enter or exit.

To restart exit delay while system is armed in STAY mode: Press STAY

Arming In Away Mode

Use this mode when no one will be staying on the premises. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.

To arm in AWAY mode:

Your User Code **

** See Quick Arming paragraph.

The keypad beeps twice, or beeps continuously if exit warning has been programmed for your system, and displays the “Armed Away” message. The red ARMED indicator lights and the system announces “armed AWAY–exit now.”

When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm. You may also re-enter through the entrance door, but you must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur.

+ AWAY

or press and hold

STAY **

AWAY **

key.

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SECURING THE PREMISESSECURING THE PREMISES

Arming the System

Arming the System with No Delay

Use NO DELAY with STAY mode when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door.

Use NO DELAY with AWAY mode when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc.

When armed with NO DELAY, the keypad beeps twice, or beeps continuously if exit warning has been programmed for your system, and displays the “Armed Stay Instant” or “Armed Away Instant” message. The red ARMED indicator lights and the system announces “Armed STAY Instant –exit now” or “Armed AWAY Instant –exit now”.

When armed with NO DELAY, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, including the entrance door. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm, but an alarm will sound as soon as someone reenters.

To arm with NO DELAY:

Your user code**

** See Quick Arming paragraph.

+ AWAY

Quick Arming

If Quick Arm was programmed by the installer, you do not need to enter the security code to arm the system. Instead, simply press and hold down the desired arming key for at least 2 seconds. The security code must always be used to disarm the system, however.

To arm if Quick Arm is active:

To arm with NO DELAY if Quick Arm is active:

least 2 seconds

IMPORTANT: The Babysitter Code and Installer Code cannot disarm the system unless it was used to arm the system. In addition, if the system is armed by pressing and holding the Quick-Arm buttons, neither the Babysitter Code nor Installer Code can disarm the system.

AWAY

hold down for at least 2 seconds

STAY

AWAY

STAY

NO DELAY

then

NO DELAY

hold down for at

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SECURING THE PREMISESSECURING THE PREMISES

Entry/Exit Delays

Exit Delay

Exit delay begins immediately after arming the system, and gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. A slow beeping will sound throughout the exit delay period, if programmed. During the last 10 seconds of the exit delay fast beeps will sound as a warning that the delay time is nearing its end. The exit beeps cannot be silenced.

Exit Alarms Exit Alarm Active To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm monitoring company, your system may have been programmed for this feature. Ask your installer if Exit Alarm is active for your system. Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted when the exit delay ends (e.g., exit door left open), the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry delay timer. If you disarm the system before the entry delay ends, the alarm sound stops and the message “CA Alarm Cancelled” is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone. No message is sent to the alarm monitoring company. To clear the exit alarm condition, the open zone must be made re-secured; to clear the display, enter your security code and press the OFF key.

If you do not disarm the system before the entry delay ends, and an entry/exit door or interior zone is still open, the alarm sound continues and an "exit alarm" message is sent to the alarm monitoring company. The message "EA Exit Error" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone. The alarm will continue to sound until the system is disarmed or timeout ocurs. To stop the alarm, the system must be disarmed by entering your security code and pressing the

key; and the message "CA Alarm Cancelled" is displayed on the keypad, indicating that the alarm

OFF

has been cancelled (if this feature is enabled by the installer). To clear the display, enter your security code and press the OFF key a second time. An exit alarm also results if an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within two minutes after the end of the exit delay.

Entry Delay

Entry Delays give you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the designated entrance door. You must disarm the system before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad beeps during the entry delay period, reminding you to disarm the system. There are two entry delays (if programmed). The first is for your primary entrance and the second can be used for a secondary entrance, where a longer delay is required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system. You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using the NO DELAY key when arming. This can provide greater security while on the premises or while away for extended periods of time. See Arming the System section for procedure. See your installer for delay times programmed for your system.

Exit Delay:

00-99 seconds

Entry Delay 1: 00-99 seconds Entry Delay 2: 00-99 seconds

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Disarming the System

NOTE: The control will provide a long confirmation ding when it is disarmed using an RF Key Fob.

Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See the Summary of Audible Notification section for information, which will help you to distinguish between fire and

burglary alarm sounds.

If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT enter the premises, but call 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 entering. This indicates that an alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.

To disarm the system and silence burglary alarms: + OFF

Your user code

During Entry Delay or when an Alarm Condition exists, the system will be disarmed as soon as the correct user code is entered on the keypad. Entering the OFF key is not required. The entry beeps or alarm sound can be silenced by pressing any key however, it will restart in 10 seconds if the correct User Code is not entered.

The READY indicator will light (if no alarms have occurred while armed) and the keypad will beep once to confirm that the system is disarmed.

**IMPORTANT**

Memory of Alarm

If an alarm occurs, the keypad displays the zone number (s) that caused the alarm and the type of alarm (e.g., “Fire Alarm”). These messages remain displayed until cleared by a user.

To clear the display, note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence (enter your security code and press the OFF key).

If the READY indicator is blinking, go to the displayed zone and correct the fault (close windows, etc.). If the fault cannot be corrected, notify your alarm company.

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