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User Guide
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW...................................................................................................3
Features ......................................................................................................................3
General Operation......................................................................................................4
Quick View of System Functions...............................................................................6
About the Master Keypad..........................................................................................7
About the Display and Indicators...............................................................................8
Master Keypad Definitions........................................................................................9
SECURING THE PREMISES.....................................................................................11
Checking System Status........................................................................................... 11
Arming the System...................................................................................................12
Entry/Exit Delays.....................................................................................................14
Disarming the System ..............................................................................................15
Bypassing Protection Zones.....................................................................................16
Panic Keys / Chime Mode........................................................................................17
USER FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................18
Paging Feature .........................................................................................................18
Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off keys) ..............19
Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control........................................................20
Aux Function............................................................................................................21
Clock/Calendar ........................................................................................................ 22
Scheduling User Interface........................................................................................23
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM..............................................................................................23
General Information.................................................................................................23
National Fire Protection Association’s Smoke Detector Recommendations............29
Emergency Evacuation............................................................................................. 30
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS................................................................................................31
Security Codes.........................................................................................................31
Testing the System...................................................................................................32
Trouble Messages....................................................................................................33
Maintaining Your System ........................................................................................34
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION...........................................................35
FCC STATEMENTS ....................................................................................................36
OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST....................................38
INDEX............................................................................................................................40
LIMITATIONS OF THIS A LA R M SYSTEM........................................................... 42
ONE YEAR WARRANTY...........................................................................................43
Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You have
made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology
available today.
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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 which 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 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.
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: You can protect either the perimeter only, or the
entire premises.
•
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: 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.
•
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 details.
•
Message center: The system allows recording and play back of brief messages. Refer
to the RECORDING/PLAYBACK MESSAGES section for procedures.
•
Device activation: Designated keys allow you to turn lights a nd/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 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
feature above). Refer to the AUX FUNCTION section for detailed information.
•
Scheduling feature: Allows you to schedule the automatic activation or deactivation of
X-10 devices or program events (e.g. alarm clock, reminder, and latch key).
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Features
key plus user code, if programmed to do so (see Paging
AUX
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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.
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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.
Burglary Protection
Your system provides two modes of burglary protection: STAY and AWAY. STAY
mode protects the perimeter only, allowing you to freely move within 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
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 security code then press the desired
arming key (AWAY or STAY). Refer to the ARMING THE SYSTEM section for detailed
procedures and information.
Security Codes
At the time of installation, you were assigned a personal 4-digit security code. You must
enter the security 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 45-seconds,
and the keypad will display the zone(s) causing the alarm. After 45-seconds, the siren stop
temporarily and voice announcements of the zones in alarm begin. When these zones
have been announced, the siren sounds again and the cycle repeats itself, until the system
is disarmed (code + OFF). If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an
alarm message will be sent.
NO DELAY
key in
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General Operation
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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NOTE:
SECURITY FUNCTIONS
Checking system status:
To arm in S TAY mode:
To restart exit delay:
To arm in AWAY mode:
To arm with NO DELAY:
To arm if Quick Arm is active:
To disarm the system and silence alarms:
To bypass a zone(s):
To turn Chime mode on or off:
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Security code is not required if Quick Arm is active. I nstead, press and hold down the
MESSAGE CENTER
To record a message:
To stop recording before end of 20 seconds:
To play back a message:
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
To adjust message playback/announcement volume:
To mute system announcements:
To restore anno uncement sounding:
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Boxes represent the entering of your 4-digit security code.
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STATUS
STAY
(
AWAY
or
--
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
OFF
FUNCTION
--------
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
*
+
only if programmed and sys tem armed in Stay mode)
*
+
*
STAY
hold down for at least 2 seconds)
(
+
+
CHIME
+
RECORD
+
PLAY
+
FUNCTION
VOLUME
+
VOLUME
+
STAY
AWAY
AWAY
+
OFF
BYPASS
+
+
+ [3] or [6]
STAY
r
o
+ 2-digit zone number(s)
VOLUME
OFF
NO DELAY
+
STAY
+ [3] or [6]
or
AWAY
key.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
To set the time and date:
To set scheduling:
To activate or deactivate devices 1-6:
To activate or deactivate devices 7 & 8:
To add a user code:
To delete a user code (except Master Code):
To turn Test mode on:
To turn Test mode off:
To use the defined AUX function:
To send message to pager:
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** Only the master code can be us ed to add or delete another user code.
FUNCTION
+ FUNCTION + LIGHTS ON
Press and hold
Press and hold
+
AUX
AUX
FUNCTION
+
FUNCTION
+
LIGHTS ON
**
+
**
+
TEST
+
OFF
+
key 2 secs (4 beeps) +
key 2 seconds (4 beeps)
r
o
CODE
CODE
LIGHTS OFF
+
+
+ [63]
+ [64]
+ device number
LIGHTS OFF
or
user no. (02-08)+ user code
user number (02-08)
+ dev. no
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RECORD VOLUME PLAY
LIGHTS ON TEST BYPASS
LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME
STATUS NO DELAY FUNCTION
ARMED READY
OFF
AWAY
STAY
AUX
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About the Master Keypad
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. The keypad features telephonestyle keys and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all
occurrences.
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.
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ALARM
AWAY
INSTANT
STAY
FIRE
REC MESSAGE
BYPASS
FAULT
CHIME TEST
LOW BAT AC
About the Display and Indicators
Display Definitions
ALARM: Appears when an intrusion has
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AWAY: All burglary zones, interior and
INSTANT: Entry delay is turned off.
STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as protected windows and doors, are armed.
ReadyGuard-R is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications.
FIRE: Appears when a fire alarm or fire fault is present. Accompanied by a display of
LOW BAT: Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if zone number is displayed) or low
AC: Appears when AC power is present. If not lit, the system is operating on backup
CHIME: Appears when the Chime feature is activated.
TEST: Appears when the system is in Test mode.
REC: Appears when in Recording mode.
MESSAGE: Appears when a message has been recorded and has not yet been played back.
BYPASS: One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed.
FAULT: Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time; or if an
(for other displays, see
been detected and the system is
armed (also appears during a fire
alarm or audible emergency alarm).
Accompanied by the protection
zone in alarm.
perimeter, are armed.
the zone in alarm.
system battery (if no zone number is displayed). If 00 is displayed, a wireless
keypad (5827/5827BD) has a low battery condition.
battery power.
open is detected in a fire zone at any time; 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.
Trouble Messages
on page 27)
LED Meanings
ARMED LED: ON = System armed
(Red) OFF = System disarmed
READY LED: ON = System disarmed, ready to arm
(Green) Blinking = System disarmed, not ready to arm (a fault exists)
Blinking = System armed, but a fault exists
NOTE: When the system is armed, the READY LED turns off.
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Master Keypad Definitions
NOTE: The system functions described below are for reference only, and require additional key entries to
activate.
DISPLAY WINDOW:
1.
(LCD). Displays protection point identification
and system status, messages, and user instructions.
ARMED INDICATOR:
2.
system has been armed (STAY, AWAY, NO
DELAY). Blinks when armed and fault exists.
READY INDICATOR:
3.
system is ready to be armed; blinking indi cates
system is not ready (a zone is open).
4.
one was previously recorded. See RECORD
function.
5.
sounder.
6.
zones from being monitored by the system.
Displays currently bypassed zones.
7.
codes that can be given to other system users.
8.
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.
INTERNAL SOUNDER:
9.
sounds (see "Summary of Audible Notifications"
section).
10.
functions.
11.
function to eliminate the entry delay. Alarm
sounds immediately if entry is opened.
12.
the keypad will display all open zones, and will
announce system status.
KEY:
PLAY
KEY:
TEST
BYPASS
CODE
CHIME
FUNCTION
NO DELAY
STATUS
KEY:
KEY:
KEY:
KEY:
KEY:
KEY:
Liquid Crystal Display
(RED) Lit when the
When lit, indicates
Announces a user’s message if
Tests the system and alarm
Removes individual protection
Allows entry of additional user
Turns the Chime mode on and
Source of alarm
Allows alternate key
Used with STAY or AWAY
When pressed prior to arming,
13.
LIGHTS ON / LIGHTS OFF
lights or other devices on or off, if programmed
by the installer.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
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KEY:
AUX
perform a predefined function or to send a preset
message to a pager.
STAY
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.
AWAY
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.
OFF
the system, silences alarms and audible trouble
indicators, and clears alarm trouble display after
the problem has been corrected.
MICROPHONE:
messages up to 20 seconds long.
SPEAKER:
and confirmation sounds, status announcments,
as well as alarms (see "Summary of Audible
Notifications").
RECORD:
record personal messages.
VOLUME:
announcements and status beeps.
KEYS 0-9:
security access code(s).
Can be programmed to either
KEY:
Arms the perimeter burglary
KEY:
Completely arms both perimeter
KEY:
Disarms the burglary portion of
Used to record personal
Source of audible internal warning
Activates the recording function to
Sets the volume of system
Used to enter your individual
KEYS:
Turns
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RECORD VOLUME PLAY
STATUS NO DELAY FUNCTION
ARMED READY
OFF
AWAY
STAY
AUX
21
18
17
16
15
14
10
11
12
3
6
7
8
9
5
2
1
4
20
LIGHTS ON TEST BYPASS
LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME
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Master Keypad Definitions
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.
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General Information
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones
must be closed or bypassed (see the BYPASSING PROTECTION section). Pre ssing the
STATUS
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 armed. If blinking, the system is not ready.
key will announce all zones that are faulted, as well as any other abnormal
Press the STATUS Key
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Checking System Status
Press the
phrases may be heard depending on the current state of the system:
NOTE: Phrases in brackets are variable, and are announced only if appropriate in the
current state of the system
Press the
may be heard depending on the current state of the system:
VOLUME LEVEL: The volume level of system announcements can be increased or
decreased. Refer to the MESSAGE RECORDING/PLAYBACK section for the procedure.
STATUS
disarmed, ready to arm [message] [check system]
disarmed, [not ready to arm], [message]
armed [away] [stay] [instant] [check system] [message]
STATUS
fire alarm [zone voice descriptors]
alarm [zone voice descriptors]
fire fault [zone voice descriptors]
fault [zone voice descriptors]
low battery [zone voice descriptor]
system low battery
check system
AC loss
zones bypassed
chime
†
(second press must be within 5 seco nds of first press)
key once to announce the general status of the system. The following
key twice† to announce specific system status. The following phrases
System Can Be Armed
The READY light will be lit once all protection zones have been closed or bypassed.
You may now arm the system as usual.
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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:
** See Quick Arming paragraph.
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. This is useful if you wish to open the
entry/exit door to let someone in after arming the system, and avoids having to disarm the
system and then re-arm it again.
+ STAY
Your security code
**
OR press and hold
STAY
**
To restart exit delay while system is armed in STAY mode: Press
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:
** See Quick Arming paragrap h.
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.
Your security code
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**
AWAY
STAY
OR press and hold
key
AWAY
**
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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 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.
Arming the System
Quick Arming
or
AWAY
or
hold down for at least 2 seconds
or
+
**
STAY
AWAY
To arm with NO DELAY :
** See Quick Arming paragrap h.
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:
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.
Your security code
AWAY
hold down for at least 2 seconds
STAY
STAY
+
NO DELAY
then
NO DELAY
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Entry/Exit Delays
Exit Delay
Exit delay begins immediately after arming the system, and gives you time to leave
through the designa ted e xit door without setting off an alarm. A slow beeping will sound
throughout the exit delay period, i f programmed.
Entry Delay
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" 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 code plus OFF.
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" is displayed on the keypad, along
with a zone number indicating the faulted zone. To stop the alarm, the system must be
disarmed (your code plus OFF); to clear the display, enter your code plus OFF 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 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
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:
Entry Delay 1:
00-99 seconds
00-99 seconds Entry Delay 2: 00-99 seconds
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key when
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