ITI Concord Express Owner's Manual

ITI Part No. 60-806

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Contents
Getting to Know Your Security System ...........................	1
Overview...................................................................	1
Communicating with the Panel ........................................	1
Instructing the Panel .................................................	2
How Your System Communicates with You.............	2
Fire and Smoke Alarms....................................................	2
Clearing Smoke Sensors ..................................................	3
What Happens When There is an Alarm ..................	3
Arming Your System........................................................	3
Level 1—OFF ...........................................................	3
Arming Level 2—STAY ...........................................	3
Arming Level 3—AWAY..........................................	3
Keychain Touchpad Arming ............................................	4
Quick Arm........................................................................	4
Quick Exit ........................................................................	4
Using the Chime Feature..................................................	4
Preventing Accidental Alarms .........................................	4
Aborting Accidental Alarms .....................................	5
Guidelines for Preventing Accidental Alarms ..........	5
Exit and Entry Delay Times .............................................	5
Extended Delay .........................................................	6
Exit Extension...........................................................	6
No Delay—For Instant Alarm ..................................	6
Auto STAY Arming Feature .....................................	6
Arming While a Door or Window is Open ......................	6
Bypassing a Sensor Directly .....................................	7
Bypassing a Sensor Indirectly...................................	7
Was the Bypass Successful? .....................................	7
Checking the Status of Your System................................	7
Short System Status..........................................................	8
Full System Status.....................................................	8
System Alarm Sounds...............................................	8
Panic Alarms ....................................................................	8
Fire Panic ..................................................................	8
Police Panic Alarm ...................................................	8
Auxiliary Panic Alarm ..............................................	8
Siren Time-out ..........................................................	9
Access Codes ...................................................................	9
System Master Code .................................................	9
Regular User Codes ..................................................	9
Using the Programming Menus ................................	9


Programming Access Codes .....................................	9
Setting the Time and Date ..............................................	10
Adjusting System Sounds and Touchpad Brightness .....	10
Arming Your System Silently .................................	10
Adjusting the Touchpad Beeps ...............................	11
Adjusting the Touchpad Display Brightness...........	11
Notification by Pager .....................................................	11
Pager Messages .......................................................	11
Streamlining the Page .............................................	12
Opening and Closing Reports ........................................	12
Latchkey Paging .............................................................	12
No Activity Feature........................................................	13
Using the Panel Download Feature................................	13
System Information ........................................................	13
Testing the System .........................................................	14
Automatic Test Features..........................................	14
Manual Tests ...........................................................	14
Troubleshooting..............................................................	16
Trouble Beeps and Trouble Messages ....................	16
Appendix A: User Sheets ...............................................	18
Account Number .....................................................	18
System Sensors .......................................................	18
User Codes ..............................................................	18
Touchpad Information.............................................	19
Accidental Smoke and Fire Alarms ........................	19
Dialer Abort ............................................................	19
Arming Information ................................................	20
Paging......................................................................	20
If the Power Goes Out.............................................	20
No Activity Time ....................................................	20
System Information.................................................	20
Appendix B: Planning for Emergencies.........................	21
Floor Plan Example.................................................	21
Your Floor Plan .......................................................	21
Appendix C: Programming Your System.......................	23
Two Methods to Program Your System ..................	23
Programming Menus...............................................	24
Index...............................................................................	27
Notes ..............................................................................	28

FCC Notices

FCC Part 15 Information to the User

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Interlogix Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Part 15 Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the affected equipment and the panel receiver to separate outlets, on different branch circuits.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ACTA Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. Located on this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

FCC Part 68 Registration No. B4ZUSA-27621-AL-E REN: 0.2B

The REN is used to determine the maximum number of devices that may be connected to your telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most areas, the sum of all device RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements as adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compliant modular jack that is also compliant. See the Installation Instructions for details.

Alarm dialing equipment must be able to seize the telephone line and place a call in an emergency situation. It must be able to do this even if other equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in use. To do so, alarm dialing equipment must be connected to a properly installed RJ31X jack that is electrically in series and ahead of all other equipment attached to the same telephone line. Proper installation is depicted in the following diagram. If you have any questions concerning these instructions, consult your local telephone company or a qualified installer about installing an RJ31X jack and alarm dialing equipment for you.

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If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect your service. If possible, you will be notified in advance. When advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. You will be given advance notice in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact the company that installed the equipment for service and/or repair information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.

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Canada Notice

The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single-line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

For your protection, make sure that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together

!Do not attempt to make connections yourself. Contact the appropriate electrician or electric inspections authority.

Caution

The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the LNs of all the devices does not exceed 100. Load Number: .1 The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. IC: 867A 787SIMON

“AVIS: - L ´étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel e st conforme a certaines normes de protection, d ´ exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le ministère n ´ assure toutefo is pas que le matériel fonctionnera a la satisfaction de l ´ utilisateur.

Avant d ´ installer ce matériel, l ´ utilisateur doit s ´ assurer qu´ il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l ´ enterprise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également etre installé en suivant une méthod acceptée de raccordement. Dans certains cas, les fils intérieurs de l´ enterprise utilisés pour un service individuel a ligne unique peuvent etre prolongés au moyen d´ un dispositif homologué de raccordement (cordon prolongateur télép honique interne). L ´ abonné ne doit pas oublier qu ´ il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n ´ empechent pas le dégradation d u service dans certaines situations. Actuellement, les enterprises de télécommunication ne permettent pas que l ´ on raccorde leur matériel a des jacks d ´ abonné, sauf dans les cas précis prévus pas les tarrifs particuliers de ces enterprises.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent etre effectuées pas un centre d ´ entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le four nisseur. La compagne de télécommunications peut demander a l ´ utilisateur de débrancher un appareil a la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l ´ utilisateur ou a cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l ´ utilisateur doit s ´ assurer que tous les fils de mise a la terre de la source d ´ énergie élect rique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d ´´ eau métalliques, s ´ il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante da ns les régions rurales.

Avertissment. - L ´ utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-meme; il doit avoir recours a un service d ´ inspection des installations électriques, ou a electricien, selon le cas”.

Une note explicative sur les indices de charge (voir 1.6) et leur emploi, a l ´ intention des utilisateurs du matériel terminal, doit etre incluse dans l ´ information qui accompagne le materiel homologué. La note pourrait etre rédigée selon le modèle suivant:

“L ´ indice de charge (IC) assigné a chaque dispositif terminal indique, pour éviter toute surcharge, le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut etre raccordée a un circuit téléphonique bouclé utilisé par ce dispositif. La terminaison du circuit bouclé peut etre constituée de n ´ import somm e des indices de charge de l ´ ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse pas 100.”

L ´ Indice de charge de cet produit est ____________.

Commands at a Glance

To do this:			Press:

Disarm the system.	1	+ Code
Cancel an accidental alarm.

Arm to Level 2—STAY.	2	+ Code

Arm to Level 3—AWAY.	3	+ Code

Send a police alarm.			Press and hold both POLICE
			buttons for 2 seconds.

Send an auxiliary alarm.			Press and hold both AUXILIARY
			buttons for 2 seconds.

Send a fire alarm.			Press and hold both FIRE
Send a fire alarm.			Press and hold both FIRE
			buttons for 2 seconds.

Arm system with No Delay.	2	+ Code + 4 or
	3	+ Code + 4

Arm system to send a	2	+ Code + 6 or
Latchkey page.	3	+ Code + 6
	3	+ Code + 6

Bypass a sensor.	Indirectly: 2 + Code + ƒ or
			3 + Code + ƒ
	Directly: ƒ + Code + Sensor Number

Arm system silently.	5	+ 2 + Code or
	5	+ 3 + Code

Check the system status.	‚

Turn Chime on/off.	7	+ 1

Check alarm memory.	7	+ 6

Initiate a phone test.	8	+ Code + 2

Initiate a sensor test.	8	+ Code + 3

Turn lights on/off	0	+ 0

Getting to Know Your Security System

This manual describes how to operate your system. It describes basic arming and disarming commands as well as how to program system features.

The dealer or installer may have already discussed the details of your system with you. Record your system details in the User Sheets located in Appendix A.

Overview

Your security system is made up of different parts. Each plays a special role in the system’s operation:

The panel is at the heart of your system. It stores the intelligence to monitor all the sensors and devices in the system. The panel is the piece of equipment that activates sirens and initiates a call to the central station in an alarm situation.

Touchpads are used to arm, disarm, and program your system.

Your system may use a wall-mounted touchpad that looks like one of these:

System isOK

Armed

Ready

TestSystemWeekly

Stay

Away

QuickGuide

BypassSensors

TestSystemWeekly

Stay

Away

DisarmSystem/CancelAlarm

Armsystemtodesiredlevel.

pressboth

Press1+CODE.

PressBYPASS+CODE+SensorNo.

NoDelay

Silent

Pager

ArmtoSTAY

TurnCHIMEOn/Of

Closealprotecteddoorsandwindows.

Makesuresystemisdisarmed.

pressboth

Press2+CODE.

Press7+1toturnCHIMEonorof.

NoDelay

Silent

Pager

Press4toarmdelaydoorsinstantly,

ProgramUserSetings

ifdesired.

Makesuresystemisdisarmed.

pressboth

ArmtoAWAY

PressAorBtoscrolthroughmenus.

Features

System

Closealprotecteddoorsandwindows.

Press#toselectoptionoracceptentry.

pressboth

2 Press3+CODE.

Press todeselectoptionorcancelentry.

Features

System

Exitpremisesthroughdelaydoor.

Press1forOFF;press2forON;

Zone/SensorNumber

press0-9forotherentries.

pressboth

Status

Lights

Bypass

pressboth

Status

Lights

Bypass

The first touchpad is called a fixed display touchpad. It communicates by using indicator lights, lighted text, and an 11-character display. The second touchpad is called an alphanumeric touchpad and communicates by displaying text on a two-line display.

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Getting to Know Your Security System

Your system may also use wireless, handheld touchpads that can be carried from room to room.

Keychain touchpads are also wireless and are handy for simple arming and disarming functions. Keychain touchpads can be carried off-site.

The installer can program the keychain

touchpad to send a Police or Auxiliary panic alarm.

Wireless panic button touchpads are dedicated to sending one signal only— usually a Police or Auxiliary panic alarm. Panic button touchpads are usually kept near the user.

Door and window sensors protect the perimeter of your home by alerting the panel when a door or window is opened.

Motion detectors in hallways or rooms detect a person moving across the field of detection.

Environmental sensors such as gas, smoke, and heat detectors remain alert for the presence of fire or carbon monoxide 24 hours a day.

Communicating with the Panel

Your system can be set up to communicate with you through:

Status beeps

Alarm sirens

Touchpad text

Pager information

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thepoliceorfiredepartment.

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Fire and Smoke Alarms

Instructing the Panel

Not just anyone can walk up to a touchpad and operate your security system. Before the system will process most commands, users are required to enter a pre-programmed 4-digit access code. See “Access Codes” for detailed information.

Command AccessCode

Keychain touchpads that are enrolled as part of the system do not require an access code, but are usually kept in an individual’s pocket or purse.

If you would rather use an actual key to arm and disarm the system, your security dealer can install a special key and keyswitch in your home.

How Your System Communicates with You

Touchpads and interior sirens produce a variety of operating beeps to inform you of different system states and operations. The fixed display touchpad also uses indicator lights.

Key Beeps

A Key beep is the tone you hear when you press a button on a touchpad. The sound confirms that the button was pressed adequately. Key beeps can be turned on or off by the installer.

Status Beeps

Status beeps from touchpads or sirens sound when there is a change in the current status of the system. Status beeps are not alarms, but they do warrant your attention.

There is more than one type of Status beep:

Exit Delay beeps indicate that an arming command has been entered and the countdown to arming has begun.

Entry Delay beeps indicate that you’ve entered the building and the countdown to an alarm has begun. (So disarm the system as soon as you get in!)

Trouble beeps tell you that there is a problem with the system or one of its components.

Chime feature beeps tell you that a door was opened.

Protest beeps inform you that you’re trying to arm the system while there is an open door or window.

Sensor test beeps are the sound the system makes during a sensor test to indicate that a sensor was tested properly.

Status beeps are described in more detail throughout the manual.

Pager Notification

Your system can dial the phone numbers of three different pagers to notify users of events they may want to be aware of. Some of the events include:

when the system is disarmed,

when the system is armed,

trouble conditions in the system, and

alarm conditions.

For more information, see “Notification by Pager.”

Indicator Lights

The fixed display touchpad used with Concord™ Express Systems includes ARMED and READY indicator LEDs (light emitting diodes) that provide instant feedback.

ARMED

The red LED is the ARMED indicator. It will flash during the exit delay when you are arming the system to level 2 (STAY) or level 3 (AWAY). It will also flash during the entry delay, before you disarm your system.

The arming indicator will stop flashing—but will remain on—when the exit delay expires and the system is armed.

The arming indicator will be off when the system is disarmed.

READY

The green LED is the READY indicator. It will be on whenever the system is functioning normally. The ready indicator shuts off if the system detects a trouble condition.

Any time you notice that the ready light is not on, you should press the STATUS button to find out what the trouble condition is.

Fire and Smoke Alarms

If your system contains smoke and fire sensors, it monitors the premises for smoke and fire alarms 24 hours a day and in all arming levels.

These alarms cannot be cancelled or aborted and are always reported to the central station. Since many communities charge for dispatching the fire department in error, your dealer may give you specific instructions to follow in the event of an accidental smoke or fire alarm. Record these instructions in the Appendix A User Sheets under “Accidental Smoke and Fire Alarms.”

Arming Your System

Clearing Smoke Sensors

Once a smoke sensor has been in alarm, it is considered “Open” or in “Trouble” until it is reset:

Press 1 + Code once to silence the alarm, then press 1 + Code again to reset the smoke sensor.

What Happens When There is an Alarm

In the event of an alarm, several things happen at once:

Sirens and hardwired touchpads emit emergency tones

Panel notifies the central station for help.*

Message appears on fixed display or alphanumeric touchpads.

*Your system may or may not be monitored. If it is not monitored, no call will be made.

Arming Your System

Since your security needs may vary throughout the day, the system was designed with three arming levels. By arming your system to a particular level, only those sensors programmed to detect in that arming level will report alarms.

Level 1—OFF

Use Level 1 when intrusion detection is not necessary. For example, on an active Saturday morning—kids playing inside and out; someone working in the garage; various house projects going on.

Even though Level 1 disarms the system, your system continues to monitor for fire, smoke, carbon monoxide, and/or panic alarms if your system has these devices installed.

Here are some other situations in which you’d set the system to Level 1—OFF:

Upon entering your armed home or business. When entering the armed premises through a designated delay door, the entry delay time begins. Entry Delay beeps remind you to disarm the system.

Before opening a door or window while inside or outside the armed home or business. When you wake up in the morning and want to get your newspaper, you must disarm the system before opening the door to prevent an accidental alarm. (See the section on “Preventing Accidental Alarms” if you would like to be able to leave quickly when the system is armed.)

To stop sirens and cancel an alarm. When an alarm condition occurs, disarming the system turns off any sirens.

To disarm to Level 1—OFF using a touchpad:

1.Press 1. Touchpads display “Enter Code.”

2.Enter your access code. Touchpads display date and time or programmed text.

3.The system sounds one long beep.

Arming Level 2—STAY

There are times when you want intrusion protection, but still want the freedom to move around within your house without setting off an alarm. For example, in the evening when your family is inside for the night. In this and similar situations, arm your system to 2—STAY.

To arm to Level 2—STAY using a touchpad:

1.Close all protected perimeter doors and windows.

2.Press 2 at any touchpad. Touchpads display, “Enter Code.”

3.Enter your access code. Touchpads display, “Armed to STAY.”

4.The system sounds two short beeps. ARMED indicators on fixed display touchpads will light (indicator will flash during the exit delay). The exit beeps begin.

5.If leaving the premises, exit through a designated delay door immediately.

Arming Level 3—AWAY

At other times, you want every sensor to be alert: When the family is away from home, or, in a business, after closing time.

In this and similar situations, set your system to 3—AWAY for maximum protection. All sensors are active—perime- ter door and window sensors, and interior motion detectors.

To arm to Level 3—AWAY using a touchpad:

1.Close all perimeter doors and windows.

2.Press 3 at any touchpad. Touchpads display, “Enter Code.”

3.Enter your access code. Touchpads display, “Armed to AWAY.”

4.The system sounds three short beeps. ARMED indicators on fixed display touchpads will light (indicator will flash during the exit delay). The exit beeps begin.

5.Exit through a designated delay door immediately.

Keychain Touchpad Arming

To disarm your system with a keychain touchpad, press the Unlock button.

Your installer can set up your keychain touchpad to arm the system in one of two ways:

1.Press the Lock button to arm the system directly to Level 3 with no Exit delay. Using this method, you would not be able to arm to Level 2.

2.Press the Lock button to increase the arming level each time it is pressed (Level 1 to Level 2, or Level 2 to Level 3). The Exit delay time would be applied.

Quick Arm

Your system may be set up so that you’re able to arm the system without using an access code.

To use Quick Arm:

Increase the arming level by simply pressing 2 or 3 at any touchpad.

Decreasing the arming level requires that the user enter a code.

Quick Exit

In UL Listed systems, this feature is disabled.

Your system may be set up so that when your system is armed to Level 2—STAY, you’re able to press D on any touchpad and simply walk out of the door without having to disarm and rearm the system.

This is useful when your system is armed and you want to quickly pop outside to pick up the newspaper without disarming your system.

If you step outside and are planning to come back in, do not close the door behind you!

To use Quick Exit:

1.When the system is armed to 2—STAY, press D at any touchpad. You will begin to hear one beep every five seconds. These beeps will continue throughout the 2 minute Quick Exit interval.

Opening the door without pressing D will cause the entry delay to begin.

2.Open the door and go outside. Leave the door open if you are planning to come back in!

3.Come back in within two minutes and close the door. The system will rearm to 2—STAY.

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InLevel2—HOME,simplypressD beforeopeningthedoor. Thedoormustbeclosedagain within2minutestoavoidalarm.

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Using the Chime Feature

Turning on the Chime feature is like having bells on every protected door and window. When this feature is on, sirens and speakers sound 2 beeps whenever anyone opens a protected door or window.

The Chime feature works only in Level 1—OFF.

To turn Chime on/off:

While in Level 1—OFF, from any touchpad, press 7 + 1. While the Chime feature is on, touchpads display, “CHIME IS ON” or “Chime.”

When the system is armed again, Chime becomes deactivated.

Chime-On-Close

The Chime-On-Close feature works like the regular Chime feature, but in addition to the double beeps heard upon opening a protected door or window, the system sounds one long beep when the door or window is closed again.

You can turn the Chime-On-Close feature on or off from the programming menu. Refer to Appendix C, “Programming Menus” for information on programming your system.

Preventing Accidental Alarms

Your security system is engineered with advanced technology that reduces the chance of an accidental alarm caused by a technical problem. In wireless systems, this technology prevents other devices, such as garage door openers, ham radios, television remote controls, and cellular phones, from interfering with your security system.

Most accidental alarms occur when leaving the house after arming the system, or upon returning, before disarming the system.

If, for example, you arm the system, then run upstairs for something you forgot, the Exit Delay time may expire. Once the Exit Delay expires, opening an armed door or moving in front of a motion detector will cause an alarm.

Exit and Entry Delay Times


Aborting Accidental Alarms	Exit and Entry Delay Times

Your system can be set up with the opportunity to abort an accidental intrusion, Police or Auxiliary alarm.

If the Dialer Abort feature is turned on, disarming the system within a specified time period will silence the siren and prevent the alarm from being reported to the central monitoring station (thus aborting the alarm). See “Alarm Information” in Appendix A to determine if this feature is enabled for your system.

Fire alarms caused by smoke sensors, fire panic alarms, and heat sensors cannot be aborted. Disarming a fire alarm will silence the siren, but fire alarms are always reported. If an accidental fire alarm has sounded, follow the procedures of your central monitoring station to prevent a false dispatch.

To cancel an alarm:

Press 1 + Code.

Guidelines for Preventing Accidental Alarms

Following these guidelines will go a long way toward preventing accidental alarms.

Close doors and windows before you leave your house.

When getting ready to leave the house, gather the things you want to take with you so you can exit immediately after arming the system.

Always enter and exit within the programmed delay times.

Make sure you leave through a door that has a delay time set for it. If you arm your system, then leave through a door without a delay time, an alarm will immediately sound.

When you return, immediately disarm your system.

Be aware of the devices in your security system and learn how each one operates.

Listen to system beeps. Take note of any touchpad messages or lights that indicate the current system status.

If you have pets, ask your installer if you need pet lenses in your motion detectors. Pets climb higher than you may guess, causing alarms when you are away.

Check the location of your smoke detectors. Smoke detectors near bathrooms can be tripped by steam from a shower. Smoke detectors near the kitchen can be tripped by cooking smoke.

Refer to the User Sheet in Appendix A to determine what the specific settings are for your system.

After arming your system, you need time to exit the building so you won’t set off an alarm. Likewise, upon returning to your home or business, you’ll need enough time to open the door and get to a touchpad to disarm the system.

The Exit Delay is a period of time long enough to let you leave through a designated delay door after arming the system.

The Entry Delay is a period of time long enough to let you unlock a designated delay door and get to a touchpad to disarm the system.

Exit Delay Example

You’re about to go on an errand. You are inside your house and have just armed the system to Level 3—AWAY.

The interior sirens and touchpads sound three quick status beeps, telling you that the system accepted the command and has started the Exit Delay time.

During the Exit Delay time, the system sounds one short beep every 4 seconds. The red ARMED indicator light on fixed display touchpads will flash. During the last seconds of the delay time, the beeps will accelerate to one per second. Exit the premises immediately.

At the end of the Exit Delay, you’ll hear three more quick status beeps. These beeps indicate that the Exit Delay has ended. The ARMED indicator light on fixed display touchpads will stop flashing and remain on. Opening an armed door or window after the Exit Delay has expired will cause an alarm.

	B E E P S
Afterarming,	DuringtheExitDelay,	3quickstatus
you'lhear	you'lhearonebeepevery	beepssound
3quick	fourseconds.	beforethesystem
statusbeeps.	Leavethepremisesnow.	isarmed.

Entry Delay Example

You are returning to your house that is armed to Level 3— AWAY. When you unlock and enter the designated delay door, the interior sirens and touchpads sound two short beeps every two seconds. The red ARMED indicator light on fixed display touchpads will flash. This tells you that the Entry Delay time has begun and reminds you to disarm the system to avoid setting off an alarm.

During the last 10 seconds of Entry Delay, you’ll hear two short beeps every second.

B E E P S

Uponentering,duringthe Disarmthesystembefore

EntryDelay,you'lhear2beeps thelastof10quickstatusbeeps

every2seconds. toavoidanaccidentalalarm.

Arming While a Door or Window is Open

Your installer will work with you to decide which door(s) should be delay door(s), and determine the delay times that will work best for you and your family. Then, the installer will program the Exit and Entry Delay times into your system.

Extended Delay

In some situations, additional time is needed to arm or disarm the system from, for example, a protected outside gate or door. In these instances, the installer can program an extended delay, giving as much as 16 minutes to exit or disarm the system before setting off an alarm.

Refer to the Appendix A User Sheets, “Delay Doors and Delay Time Settings,” for a list of actual exit delay times.

Exit Extension

In UL Listed systems, this feature is disabled.

Your system may be set up so that the exit delay time is restarted if you reopen the delay door during the initial exit delay time.

This is useful if, after arming the system, you walk out the door, then remember something you forgot inside. You can reenter and exit through the delay door without disarming and rearming the system.

The Exit Extension will work on the first re-entry only.

If your system is not using this feature, you must disarm the system when you reenter the armed premises to avoid setting off an alarm.

No Delay—For Instant Alarm

You can choose to turn off the Entry and Exit Delays, causing the delay doors to arm imme- diately. Anyone entering the house through the delay door when the system is set to No Delay

would immediately cause an alarm.

No Delay is normally used:

When you’re staying at home, after you’ve armed the system.

When you’re arming and disarming your house from the outside. (You must have a wireless touchpad in order to do this.)

Arming to Level 2 or 3 with No Delay:

1.Close all perimeter doors and windows.

2.Exit the premises if arming to Level 3—AWAY.

3.Enter: 2 + Code or 3 + Code.

The system sounds two or three short beeps.

4.Immediately after hearing the beeps, press 4 for No Delay.

Touchpads display an arming message, such as “Armed to STAY No Delay” or “ARMED TO AWAY NO DELAY,” for example. The ARMED indicator light on fixed display touchpads will light.

Changing the arming level will restore delay doors to their normal Exit and Entry Delay times.

Auto STAY Arming Feature

The Auto STAY Arming feature helps cut down on false alarms in the event that you arm the system to 3—AWAY, but fail to leave during the exit delay time. Here’s how it works:

If you arm the system to Level 3—AWAY, and do not leave the premises within the exit delay time—

If feature The system can tell that no one opened and

turned on closed a delay door within the delay time. It assumes that someone is still inside and the

panel will arm to 2—STAY to avoid a false alarm.

If feature	The system arms to Level 3—AWAY
turned	regardless of whether or not a delay door has
off	been opened and closed.
off
	Your movement inside the premises could
	activate a motion detector, causing an alarm.

Your dealer can turn this feature on or off for you. See the “Arming Information” section of Appendix A to find out if this feature is currently enabled in your system.

Arming While a Door or

Window is Open

It is possible to arm your system while leaving a door or window open. This is useful if, for example, you like to sleep at night with the window open.

If the door or window has a sensor installed on it, the system must be told to ignore, or bypass, that sensor when it’s open. All other sensors will remain active.

There are two methods for bypassing a sensor:

Directly — After arming the system, bypass door/ window sensors before you open them. You must

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