X10 DC8700P User Manual

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READ THIS FIRST

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for remote control security devices in accordance with the specifications in Sub-Parts B and C of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by unplugging the equipment, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV experiencing the interference.

• Relocate the console with respect to the radio/TV.

• Move the console away from the radio/TV.

• Plug the console into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the radio/TV experiencing the interference.

If necessary, consult your local X10 Dealer for additional suggestions.

Your console’s telephone dialer is designed to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each telephone or telephone device that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the telephone line. We refer to this power draw as the device’s ringer equivalence number, or REN.

If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs. If the total is more than five, your telephones might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN of three might impair ringer operation. If ringer operation is impaired, remove one of the devices from the line.

Note: You must not connect your console to:

• Coin-operated systems

• Party-line systems

• Most electronic key telephone systems

Your console’s telephone dialer complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. You must, upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your telephone company. Both numbers are shown on the bottom of the console.

The telephone portion of your security console has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.

In the unlikely event that your console causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can disconnect your service. The telephone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the telephone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this console. The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.

Note: The security functions of this system have not been tested by Underwriters Laboratories.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................4

SETTING UP THE CONSOLE ..............................................................................5

SETTING UP REMOTE CONTROLS ................................................................... 8

SETTING UP DOOR/WINDOW SENSORS ......................................................... 9

SETTING UP MOTION SENSORS.....................................................................12

SETTING UP REMOTE MODULES ................................................................... 15

SETTING UP FOR THE MONITORING STATION ..............................................17

USING THE SYSTEM .........................................................................................18

TURNING LIGHTS ON AND OFF REMOTELY ..................................................23

REPLACING BATTERIES ................................................................................... 24

TO CLEAR ALL SENSORS AND REMOTES FROM THE CONSOLE ...............25

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................26

SETTING UP THE CONSOLEINTRODUCTION

Your X10 Powerhouse Monitor Plus Security System lets you feel secure. The system includes a security console with a digital communicator that connects to a professional digital monitoring station in the event of a break in. The system includes two Door/ Window Sensors, a Motion Sensor, a Lamp Module, and two Remote Controls: one hand held, one keychain.

Features:

Quick Installation: The Monitor Plus

security system installation is a snap. The system is easy to install and use.

Wireless Sensors: The Door/Window Sensors, and Motion Sensor are completely wireless and communicate to the base console via radio frequency.

Built in Digital Communicator: Calls the monitoring station in the event of a break in.

Fully expandable: You can protect up to 16 zones with your security system, plus you can control lights and appliances by Remote Control, to start a complete home automation system.

Panic Alarm: Lets you sound the alarm without calling the monitoring station.

Automatic lighting control: When the Monitor Plus Security System is armed, an automatic timer can be put into action which turns lights, stereos, TVs, etc. on and off at random times to make your home look and sound lived in.

X10 Home Automation compatible:

Adding X10 Home Automation products such as Lamp Modules, Appliance Modules, and Wall Switches, etc., is easy with this system, since it is already configured to control the full range of X10 Home Automation products.

Self checking, fully monitored system: Every sensor installed is self-

checking, and if any fail to report in to the base console at the correct time interval, the sensor's zone indicator on the alarm console flashes to alert you. If you then try to arm the system, a special warning tone is sounded, and you must press a button to acknowledge and bypass the warning before you can complete the arming sequence.

Battery backed-up console: If the power fails or is cut, the house lights will, of course, stop working - but the security system doesn't, with all features including telephone dialing and alarm siren still ready for action using easy to replace AA alkaline backup batteries in the console. An indicator on the console warns you when the batteries need changing.

Choosing a location for the console

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Before you select a location for the Monitor Plus console, think of the areas in your home where you would be most likely to use the Remote Controls, Door/ Window Sensors, and Motion Sensors.

Select a location that is central to those areas and that is within the console’s range (up to 100 feet).

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Here are some other things to consider when choosing the console’s location:

• It must be close to a modular telephone jack so you can easily connect the telephone dialer.

• The console’s loud alarm might frighten you if you trip it while you are next to it, so it is best to place the console in a large open area (like a living room). But, you should also place it close to a window so neighbors are more likely to hear the alarm.

INSTALLATION

Mounting the Console

If desired, the Security Console can be wall mounted using the included mounting bracket. Attach the mounting bracket to a standard electrical wall box, which you can purchase at most hardware stores. Hooks on the bracket locate in slots at the back of the console. A small screw is provided that can be used to prevent the unit from being lifted off the hooks.

Slide the Console onto the hooks on the bracket and attach the screw.

The power plug on the back of the Console will protrude into the wall box and you can feed the cables down

through the Attach the mounting bracket to a standard electrical wall box.

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Or you can simply place the console on a flat surface and connect the telephone cord and power supply as shown on the next page.

Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, never plug a telephone cord into a telephone line jack until the other end of the cord is plugged into the telephone device.

If you already have a phone plugged into the jack, use the included 'T' adapter to plug the console and telephone into the same jack.

If your telephone wiring does not have a modular jack, you can:

• Update the wiring yourself. Most good electrical stores sell adapters to convert

older wiring methods to modular wiring.

• Have the telephone company update the wiring for you.

Note: The telephone company charges to install the necessary jacks.

The USOC number of the jacks to be installed is RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall plate installation).

You can use the console with either pulse or touch-tone phone systems.

Attaching cables

1. Plug one end of the supplied telephone cord into the console and the other end of the telephone cord into a modular telephone jack.

2. Connect the power supply to the console and plug it into an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.

Fitting backup batteries

Slide out the battery drawer from the bottom of the console and insert four AA Alkaline batteries (sold separately). Refit the drawer making sure it is fully home in the cabinet. When AC power is applied the battery LED on the front panel goes out. It is not necessary to disconnect power from the console when fitting or replacing batteries.

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SETTING UP REMOTE CONTROLS

SETTING UP DOOR/WINDOW SENSORS

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1. Install four AAA alkaline batteries in the battery compartment (batteries sold separately).

2. Set the INSTALL/RUN switch on the console to INSTALL (located under the flip up door).

3. Press ARM HOME or ARM AWAY on the security/home automation remote control. The Console emits a tone.

4. Set the consoles slide switch back to RUN1 or RUN2.

Note: If you do not hear a tone, press the CODE button (located on the front under the label) with a pencil, then reinstall the remote as described above.

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Key Chain Remote Control

1. Install two AAA alkaline batteries in the battery compartment (batteries sold separately).

2. Set the INSTALL/RUN switch on the console to INSTALL (located under the flip up door).

3. Press ARM on the key chain. The Console emits a tone.

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4. Set the console's slide switch back to RUN1 or RUN2.

5. To set up additional key chain remote controls (up to eight), repeat steps 1 and 2.

Note: If you do not hear a tone, remove the batteries and then hold down the ARM button for 3 seconds. Refit the batteries and press ARM again. The LED indicator will flash twice. You can now install the key chain remote as described above.

You can install any combination of Remote Control types for a total of up to sixteen Remote Controls. For example, you can install eight key chain remote controls and eight security/home automation remote controls or any other combination for a total of sixteen.

Installing Door/Window Sensors

We recommend that you purchase enough sensors to protect the front and back door and any windows that are obscured from view or easily accessible (including basement windows).

1. Mount the Door/Window Sensor and the magnetic switch in the intended location using the supplied screws or double sided tape.

2. Install the magnet using the supplied screws or double sided tape. The arrows on the Door/Window Sensor magnet and switch should be aligned carefully so that they face each other.

Note: The sensor and magnetic switch supplied are already connected together. If the wire is too long, you can shorten it by cutting it to the length required, stripping the ends and reconnecting to the magnetic switch.

Initializing Door/Window Sensors

This Procedure initializes the Door/ Window Sensors so that the Console recognizes signals from the sensor.

1. Install two AA alkaline batteries in the battery compartment (batteries sold separately).

2. Set the INSTALL/RUN switch on the console to INSTALL (located under the flip up door).

3. Press TEST on the Door/Window Sensor and hold for about a second. Release the TEST button and the LED blinks twice to confirm it has been initialized.

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4. Press TEST again. The Console's next unused zone indicator lights and the Console beeps to indicate it has accepted the sensor.

Note: If you do not hear a tone, remove the batteries from the sensor and then hold down the TEST button for 3 seconds. Refit the batteries and install the sensor again as described above.

5. Set the switch on the front of the Door/Window Sensor to MIN if you are using it to protect a window or MAX if you are using it to protect a door.

6. Place one of the enclosed numbered stickers on the sensor to show its zone number.

To set up additional sensors (up to 16) repeat steps 1-6.

If you mount the magnetic switches on metal doors or metal door frames you should ensure that they are no more then 3/16" apart. On wooden surfaces they can be up to 3/8" apart.

Testing Door/Window Sensors

To test a Door/Window Sensor:

1. Set the INSTALL/RUN switch on the console to RUN2 (located under the flip-up door).

2. Open the door or window. The light on the sensor blinks, the console chimes and the zone light for the sensor lights.

If the light on the sensor does not blink and the console doesn't chime, check that the Door/Window Sensor magnet and switch are correctly aligned with the arrows facing each other.

Typical Door/Window Sensor mounting methods

For sliding windows, however, it is best to mount the magnet and switch at the bottom of the window with the arrows facing each other. This way the magnets will make a "clean break" from the switch when the window is opened.

Note: You can use any standard N.C. type magnet switches. N.C. means Normally Closed. This type of magnetic switch is supplied with the sensors.

These switches are normally closed when the door or window is closed, and open when the magnet is moved away.

This type of magnetic switch is used so that if the wire between the switch and the Door/Window Sensor is cut, the alarm trips (tamper proof).

If you want to connect more than one magnetic switch to a sensor you must connect them in series (not in parallel).

You cannot use N.O. (Normally Open) magnetic switches with this sensor.

Do not mount the magnet directly onto a metal surface, use a wood or plastic spacer.

DOOR/WINDOW SENSOR

The ideal location for the Door/Window Sensor is high at the top of a window.

You can protect more than one door or window from a single sensor by installing additional magnetic switches.

Loop the switches in series from one door or window to the next (using any suitable wire).

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SETTING UP MOTION SENSORS

Initializing Motion Sensors

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This procedure initializes each Motion Sensor just like you initialize Door/ Window Sensors. Each Motion Sensor will be assigned to one of the 16 zones.

1. Install four AA alkaline batteries in the battery compartment on the front of the Motion Sensor (batteries sold separately).

Note: Place the Motion Sensor face down so that it doesn't "see" anything during installation. Otherwise if it is sees motion it might be installed twice, causing erroneous operation later.

2. Set the INSTALL/RUN switch on the console to INSTALL (located under the flip-up door).

3. Press the CODE button on the back of the Motion Sensor with a pencil to reset the code.

4. Press TEST on the back of the Motion Sensor. The Console's next unused zone indicator lights and the Console sounds a tone to indicate that the receiver accepted the Motion Sensor.

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5. Place one of the enclosed number stickers on the Motion Sensor to show the zone number.

6. To Set up additional Motion Sensors (up to 16 zones) repeat steps 1-5.

Note: If you do not hear a tone, press the CODE button again, then reinstall the sensor as described above.

Installing Motion Sensors

Place the Motion Sensor on a countertop or fix it to the wall using the included mounting bracket.

The mounting bracket allows the Motion Sensor to be swivelled up and down and from left to right to obtain the desired coverage.

The Motion Sensor should be placed at a height of about 6 feet for best coverage. Position the Motion Sensor horizontally for maximum range.

For optimum performance the Motion Sensor should be placed so that an intruder walks across its path rather than towards it.

The Motion Sensor can "see" up to a distance of about 40 feet with a 90 degree field of view. It can be placed up to about 100 feet away from the Console.

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SETTING UP REMOTE MODULES

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All types of Motion Sensors sense motion by detecting a change in temperature. Therefore, to help prevent false alarms, do not place the Motion Sensor near heating or air conditioning vents.

Testing the Motion Sensor

The Motion Sensor includes a special test mode which works as follows:

1. Set the sensitivity switch to 1.

2. Hold down the TEST button on the back of the Motion Sensor until the LED blinks twice.

3. Release the TEST button and wait for about 20 seconds for the Motion Sensor to settle.

4. Walk past the Motion Sensor. The LED indicator lights as you move and goes out if you keep very still, or walk out of range of the detector.

If the range is low (less than 30 ft.) check that the Motion Sensor is horizontal and at a height of at least 5 ft. from the ground.

The Motion Sensor will automatically switch back to normal operation after two minutes in test mode. If you want to switch it back manually just press the

TEST button again.

To test the alarm

1. Arm the console and wait for about 45 seconds.

2. Walk in front of the Motion Sensor and check that the alarm is triggered.

After triggering the console, the Motion Sensor automatically "locks out" for around 45 seconds to save battery life.

Adjusting the Sensitivity of Motion Sensors

Set the switch on the left of the Motion Sensor (looking at the back) to 1 to trip alarm if ANY movement is detected (most sensitive).

Set the switch to 2 to trip the alarm only if two successive movements are detected or continuous movement is detected in a short time (less sensitive to pets).

Setting up Lamp Modules

When the alarm trips, lamps connected to Lamp Modules set to A-13 (or other codes on request from the monitoring station - see page 18) flash on and off for the duration of the alarm. After 4 minutes (or when you disarm the alarm) the lamps stop flashing and remain on.

If you arm the system to give an exit delay, Lamp Modules set to the same House Code and Unit Code as the console will turn on during the exit countdown time. You can also control Lamp Modules set to this code from the LIGHT ON and LIGHT OFF buttons on the remote controls, or from the SECURITY LIGHT button on the Key Chain Remote.

Choose a lamp you want to be a part of the security system. Make sure the lamp's on/off switch is on and plug the lamp into the Lamp Module. Plug the Lamp Module into any convenient AC outlet. Set the House Code and Unit Code dials on the Lamp Module to A13 (or other codes on request from the monitoring station - see page 18).

Setting up Wall Switch Modules

When the alarm trips, lights connected to Wall Switch Modules (sold separately) set to A-13 (or other codes on request from the monitoring station - see page

18) flash on and off for the duration of the alarm. After 4 minutes (or when you disarm the alarm) the lights stop flashing and remain on.

If you arm the system to provide an exit delay, Wall Switch Modules set to the same House Code and Unit Code as the console will turn on during the exit countdown time. You can also control Wall Switch Modules set to this code from the LIGHT ON and LIGHT OFF buttons on the remote controls.

NOTE: Follow the installation instructions included with the Wall Switch Module, (sold separately). Set the House Code and Unit Code to A-13 (or other codes on request from the monitoring station - see page 18) if you want the lamp to flash during an alarm.

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The POWERHORN Remote Powerline Siren (sold separately) responds to signals transmitted by the console (over your house wiring).

When the alarm is tripped, the POWERHORN is also tripped and continues to sound until about 4 seconds after the alarm is reset or disarmed.

1. Set House Code and Unit Code dials on the POWERHORN to A-13

2. Plug the POWERHORN into a standard AC outlet (not one controlled by a wall switch).

NOTE: If you do not want to trigger the POWERHORN when you turn on the security light, you must request the Monitoring Station to download the information to re-configure your console to generate an All Lights On/All Units Off sequence. Then set the

POWERHORN codewheels to the same House Code as your lamp modules but to a different Unit Code.

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WARNING: THE POWERHORN is extremely loud! Do not stand near it when you trip the alarm. Prolonged exposure could cause permanent hearing damage.

Using the POWERHORN with other X10 controllers

In a panic situation, you can trip the POWERHORN from other types of Controllers as follows:

1. Press (and hold) the ON button corresponding to the House and Unit codes set on the POWERHORN. After about 4 seconds the POWERHORN trips. Press OFF to turn it off.

2. Alternatively, repeatedly press All Lights On followed by All Units Off. Or repeatedly press the ON and OFF buttons corresponding to the POWERHORN's Unit Code. This will trigger the POWERHORN after about two ON-OFF sequences and will continue as long as you keep repeating the sequence. The siren will shut off about 4 seconds after the last key press.

SETTING UP FOR THE MONITORING STATION

Introduction to monitoring

The Monitor Plus™ Security System incorporates the same digital communicator technology found in expensive high-end security products. Features supported include account number downloading and verification, remote configuration and alarm type confirmation.

When one of the sensors is activated while the system is armed, a loud piercing siren sounds. If the alarm is not disarmed within the next few seconds using one of the security coded remote controls, the security system console automatically dials the monitoring station and sends a digitally coded message allowing the station operator to identify your address, telephone number and even the type of alarm that occurred.

Automatic Lighting Control

When the Monitor Plus Security System is armed in the away mode, an automatic timer can be put into action to turn lights, stereos, TVs, etc. on and off at random times to make your home look lived in.

Part of the information downloaded to the console includes four unit codes for X10 modules that can be used to give your home a lived-in look. A code is downloaded to give the location (longitude and latitude) of your home, which is then used to calculate the time of dusk, and also a time is downloaded to say when lights should all turn off.

Module Code 1 is turned on at dusk and turns off at the set off-time (this is the same code that flashes during an alarm and can be controlled by the Keychain and Security/Home Automation remotes). This could be used for control of an outside security light, for example.

The other 3 codes are for X10 modules that turn on and off randomly between dusk and the set OFF time. These could be used for inside lights to give the impression that your home is occupied. The date and time is also downloaded for daylight savings time.

Registering with the Monitoring Station.

Once you have installed the Motion Sensor, Door/Window Sensors and Remote Controls you are ready to set up for monitoring. To do this, all you need to do is:

• Fill out the enclosed monitoring agreement and mail or fax it to ORCA Monitoring Services.

• Call ORCA Monitoring Services at 1-800-FOR-ORCA (1-800-367-6722) and follow the instructions to have your system initialized.

Note: Although you can register your system as soon as it has been installed, the Monitoring Station will not respond to alarm calls until the signed monitoring agreement has been received and you have been allocated your security code which will be notified to you by return.

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USING THE SYSTEM

Calling Customer Service

After you have registered your system you can easily call the customer service center if you need help, or to change any of the default options as follows:

• Set the Base Console slide switch to RUN1 or RUN2.

• Press the MONITOR button. The console automatically dials the customer service number.

• Pick up the handset of a phone connected to the same line as the console.

Alternatively, you can dial the telephone number in the usual way with any telephone connected to the same line as the console - just pick up the phone and dial 1-800-FOR-ORCA.

(1-800-367-6722)

Options downloaded by the service station

The options that are downloaded to your security console when you register it are listed below. You can change any of the default options by calling the service station (see above) and following the instructions given to you.

1. 1st Monitoring Station Number:

The 1st number the console dials to call the monitoring station.

2. 2nd Monitoring Station Number:

Backup phone number for the monitoring station in case the first number doesn't respond.

3. Service Station Number: Number for the service station.

4. Account number: Your 8 digit account number.

5. Exit delay: The amount of time the console gives you to leave the house when armed. (0-1000 seconds). The default is 60 seconds.

6. Entry delay: The amount of time you have to disarm the alarm when you enter your home. (0-1000 seconds). The default is 30 seconds.

7. Delay before dialing: The amount of time the console waits after it has been triggered before calling the monitoring station (to give you time to disarm the system before it dials in case of a false alarm). The default is 40 seconds.

8. Test Dial Frequency: How many days the console waits to call the service station to check-in. Default is 30 days.

9. House/Unit Code to flash lights: (active only if the console is armed in the away mode). The default setting is code A-13.

10. House/Unit Codes for Lived-in look: To control lights and appliances to make your home look lived in (active only if the console is armed in the away mode). The default settings are A-14, A-15, and A-16.

11. Daylight parameters: Sets dusk times for midwinter and midsummer to activate lived-in look lighting control (see option 10). Dusk times for the rest of the year are calculated automatically. Defaults are 4 PM in midwinter and 10 PM in midsummer.

12. Preset off time: Time for the lights to turn off after they have been turned on automatically at dusk (when armed in the away mode).

13. Daylight Savings Date: Date for daylight savings time.

14. Panic Dialing ON/OFF: If this option is set to ON, the console dials out whenever PANIC is pressed. If this option is set to OFF, the console only dials out when PANIC is pressed and the system is armed. Default is ON.

15. Chirp ON/OFF: If chirp is ON, the console chirps when it needs programming. The default is OFF.

16. Siren ON/OFF: If the siren is set to off, it will not be activated when the alarm is triggered, although the console still dials out. The default is ON.

17. Flashing lights ON/OFF: If this option is turned off, the lights will not flash when the alarm is triggered, although the console still dials out. The default is ON.

18. Tone or Pulse: To change the dialer to Touch Tone or Pulse dialing. The default is Tone dialing.

Console Zone Indicators

The console displays the status of the first eight zones. These indicators can display four states, as follows:

Steady on: means that particular door or window is open.

Steady off: means that particular door or window is closed.

Slow Flashing: means that particular Door/Window Sensor, or Motion Sensor is reporting a problem. Low battery for example.

Fast Flashing: means that particular Door/Window Sensor or Motion Sensor reported a problem and the fault was bypassed, or a door or window is open and has been bypassed.

Battery Light: Indicates the batteries in the Console are low and need replacing.

Monitor Light: Indicates the unit needs to call the service station.

Armed Light: Indicates the unit is armed and ready to activate.

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Self checking system

All Door/Window Sensors and Motion Sensors report in to the Console every 90 minutes. If the Console does not receive a signal from the sensor within four hours, it reports a problem with that sensor by slowly flashing the appropriate zone indicator. If you try to arm the system with a zone indicator flashing, the Console sounds a repetitive trouble alarm. Either press DISARM, correct the problem and press ARM again, or press BYPASS while the trouble alarm is sounding, then press ARM. The zone(s) with a problem will not be armed and the zone(s) indicators will flash rapidly. All other zones will arm.

If you bypass an open window and arm the system, and later close the window, that zone will now be armed.

Arming and Disarming the System

When you arm the system in the RUN1 or RUN2 mode, and open a door or window the following happens:

• A loud (95dB) siren sounds for 4 minutes.

• Lights connected to Lamp Modules and Wall Switch Modules (set to A-

13) flash on and off.

• The automatic dialer calls the monitoring station to report the problem (if you have signed up for monitoring).

When armed RUN1 and RUN2 modes are the same, opening a door or window trips the alarm. When the system is in the RUN2 mode and not armed, the console sounds a pleasant chime when you open a door or window. In RUN1 mode there are no chimes.

INSTANT Mode

Note: The Key Chain Remote Control always arms the system in the INSTANT mode.

1. If using the Security/Home Automation remote, set its Delay switch to MIN.

2. Press ARM. The Console emits a tone and the ARMED indicator turns on.

If you now open a door or window, the alarm instantly trips, the siren sounds, lights connected to Lamp Modules and Wall Switch Modules (set to A-13) flash on and off, and the dialer dials out a few seconds later.

3. Press DISARM to stop the siren. The lights remain on.

4. Press LIGHT OFF on the remote control to turn off lights connected to modules which you set to A-13.

DELAY Mode (Security/Home Automation Remote Only)

1. Set the DELAY switch on the Security/Home Automation remote to MAX.

2. Press ARM on the Remote Control. Lamps connected to Modules set to A-13 (or other codes on request from the monitoring station - see page 18) turn on. The console chimes for 1 minute while you leave the house. Then you hear a beep signifying that the system is armed, and the lamps(s) turn off.

Open a door (that has its sensor set to MAX), The console gives a pre-alarm beep, and lamps connected to modules set to the same House Code and Unit Code as the Console turn on. After a delay of approximately 30 seconds the alarm sounds, Lamp and Wall Switch Modules set to A-13 (or other codes on request from the monitoring station - see page 18) flash, and the automatic dialer calls the monitoring station. The delay can be changed by the service station.

3. Press DISARM to stop the siren. The lights remain on.

ARM HOME/ARM AWAY (Security/Home Automation Remote only)

The Security/Home Automation remote lets you arm the system with or without Motion Sensors armed.

If you press ARM AWAY on the Remote Control, all Door/Window Sensors AND Motion Sensors will be armed.

If you press ARM HOME on the Security/Home Automation remote, ONLY Door/Window Sensors will be armed. The Motion Sensors will NOT be armed. This lets you arm the system at night without accidentally tripping the system yourself when you move around the house.

The MIN/MAX switch on the Security/ Home Automation Remote lets you set it to arm the system with or without an exit/entry delay. When set to MIN everything in the system will arm and trip instantly. When set to MAX Motion Sensors will still trigger the alarm instantly, but Door/Window Sensors will have a 1 minute exit and 30 sec. entry delay (adjustable on request).

Arming Without the Remote Control

You can arm the system without using a Remote Control by pressing the ARM button on the Console. Arming this way ALWAYS arms the system in the Delay mode.

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Sounding the PANIC Alarm

Triggering the panic alarm trips the alarm but will not call the monitoring station unless you arm the system first. This option can be changed by the service station. To trigger the panic alarm:

• Press PANIC on the Security/Home Automation Remote Control, or press ARM and DISARM together on the Keychain Remote. Press DISARM to cancel the alarm.

Trouble Alarm

If you hear a repetitive trouble alarm when you try to arm the system there is a problem and the system does not arm. You can:

• Correct the Problem - First press DISARM to stop the trouble alarm. Then correct the problem. Then arm the system again.

• Ignore the problem - While the trouble alarm is sounding, press

BYPASS. The indicator(s) for the

To See the Status of Zones 9-16

If there is a problem with zones 9-16, you do not see a flashing zone light but will hear a trouble alarm if you try to arm the system. Press and hold BYPASS. This bypasses the problem and lets you see which zone is reporting a problem. If you do not want to bypass the problem, correct the problem then arm the system.

After an Alarm

When you disarm the system after an intrusion (or 4 minutes after the alarm trips) the siren turns off and the lights which were flashing remain on.

The ARMED indicator flashes and the zone indicator for the violated zone is on. Press ARM then DISARM on the Remote Control to turn to off the zone indicator and flashing ARMED indicator.

Press LIGHT OFF to turn off X10 Modules set to the same House Code and Unit Code as the Console.

Keychain Remote Control (KR10A)

BATTERY

ARM

PANIC

DISARM

LIGHTS ON

LIGHTS OFF

Press LIGHT ON or LIGHT OFF on the Keychain Remote to turn on or off lights connected to X10 Modules set to the A-13 (or other codes on request from the monitoring station - see page 18).

Note: This Button is not an ALL lights on button.

Home Automation Remote Control (HR12A)

problem zone(s) flash rapidly. Press ARM to arm the system. The problem zone(s) is/are not protected but all other zones are.

Switching lights on/off from the console

Press LIGHT ON or LIGHT OFF on the console to turn on or off X10 Modules set to A-13 (or other codes on request from the monitoring station - see page

18).

The Home Automation Remote Control provides independent control of up to 16 modules which you set to different Unit Codes. It transmits signals to the Security Console which retransmits the

signals to modules over your house wiring. You can even dim and brighten lights connected to Lamp and Wall Switch Modules.

The Home Automation Remote does not require any "installation." Just fit four AAA alkaline batteries in its battery compartment and set its House Code dial to A (or other code on request from the monitoring station - see page 18).

Note: If you already own a transceiver module, you will no longer need to use it.

Security/Home Automation Remote Control (SH624)

PANIC PANIC

ARM DISHOME ARM

ARM DISAWAY ARM

SECURITY

LIGHT

ON OFF

BRIGHT DIM

•

ENTRY

•

INSTANTDELAY

The Security/Home Automation Remote Control combines the features of the security remote with the features of the Home Automation Remote. It lets you arm and disarm the system in HOME and AWAY modes (see page 21 for details). It has SECURITY LIGHT ON and OFF buttons which work like the LIGHT ON and LIGHT OFF buttons on the Keychain Remote. It also lets you control up to four additional X10 Modules and dim and brighten lights too!

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REPLACING BATTERIES

Security Remote Controls

For the Keychain Remote use two AAA alkaline batteries.

For the Security/Home Automation Remote use four AAA alkaline batteries.

After replacing batteries, the following steps are necessary to determine that the console still recognizes the remote control.

1. Place the console slide switch under

the SETUP flip door to RUN2.

2. Press ARM on the Remote Control.

If the system arms, the Console recognized the Remote Control and no further action is necessary.

If the system did not arm:

1. Place the slide switch under the

SETUP flip door to INSTALL.

2. Press ARM on the Remote Control.

The Remote Control transmits a random code to the console. The Console acknowledges this with a beep and logs in the Remote Control. If you do not hear a beep follow the instructions on page 8 to re-initialize the remote.

Home Automation Remote Control

The Home Automation Remote Control uses four AAA alkaline batteries but it does not require any installation. Just set its House Code dial to match the Console and it's ready to use.

Door/Window Sensors

If any of the Console's zone indicators flash slowly, the Door/Window Sensor or Motion Sensor (see next section) for that zone has not reported in during the last four hours. This is most likely caused by dead batteries.

After replacing the batteries in the Door/ Window Sensor, the following steps are necessary to determine that the Console still recognizes it.

1. Place the console slide switch under the SETUP flip door to RUN2.

2. Press TEST on the sensor. If the Door/Window sensor LED flashes and the console chimes, it recognized the sensor and no further action is necessary.

If you didn't hear a chime when you pressed TEST:

1. Place the slide switch under the SETUP flip door to INSTALL.

2. Press and hold TEST for 3 seconds then release it. The Door/Window Sensor LED flashes twice.

3. Press TEST again. The Door/ Window Sensor transmits a code to the Console. The console acknowledges this with a beep and logs in the code.

The Door/Window Sensor will normally be logged into the SAME zone number as it was before you replaced the batteries. However, if you replace the battery in the sensor when its zone light

was NOT flashing, the sensor is logged into the next sequential zone (instead of the same zone it was in).

To avoid this, remove the old batteries and wait at least 4 hours before installing the new batteries.

Motion Sensors

If any if the Console's zone indicators flash slowly, the Motion Sensor or Door/ Window Sensor (see previous section) for that zone has not reported in during the last four hours. This is most likely caused by dead batteries.

After Replacing the batteries in the Motion Sensor, the following steps are necessary to determine that the Console still recognizes it.

1. Place the slide switch under the SETUP flip door to RUN1 or RUN2.

2. Press TEST on the Motion Sensor. If the appropriate zone indicator blinks, then the Console recognized the Motion Sensor and no further action is necessary.

If the zone indicator didn't blink when you pressed TEST:

1. Place the slide switch under the SETUP flip door to INSTALL.

2. Press TEST on the Motion Sensor. The Motion Sensor transmits a code to the Console. The console acknowledges this with a beep and logs in the Motion Sensor.

Console

The console’s backup battery allows the system to work during a power outage. The BATTERY LOW indicator on the console lights when you need to replace the backup batteries.

Installed sensors, and Central Station phone numbers are stored in Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) which will not lose its data even if the power is out and the battery is dead.

Four AA alkaline batteries provide at least 12 hours of backup. Replace the batteries at least once a year.

To remove all sensors and remotes from the console's memory:

• Set the console to INSTALL.

• Press PANIC, ARM HOME and ARM

AWAY at the same time.

Note: Telephone numbers and

configuration data downloaded by the service center (such as entry and exit delays etc.) cannot be erased, and can only be changed on request by the service center.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

If the system does not arm.

If a zone indicator flashes slowly. One of the sensors has not reported in,

If a zone indicator flashes rapidly.

• Check that the slide switch under the SETUP flip door is set to RUN1 or RUN2.

• Check that the red indicator on the Remote Control turns on when you press ARM. Replace the batteries and reinstall the Remote if necessary.

in the last 4 hours.

Check that the batteries in the sensor are good.

If you need to arm the system and want to ignore a sensor which is not functioning:

1. Press ARM on the Remote control. You year a repetitive trouble alarm to alert you that there is a problem.

2. While the trouble alarm is sounding, press BYPASS on the Console. The zone indicator flashes rapidly.

Then press ARM on the Remote Control. The problem zone is not protected but all other zones are armed.

Note: if you bypass an open window and arm the system (as described above) and later close the window, that zone will now arm and its zone light will stop flashing.

You pressed the BYPASS button to arm the system while a sensor was reporting a problem.

SOLUTION

If you hear a repetitive trouble alarm when you try to arm the system, and it does not arm.

If the alarm trips when you enter the house before you have time to disarm it.

Lights will not turn on or off from the LIGHT ON or LIGHT OFF buttons on the Remote Control.

SOLUTIONPROBLEM

Check the zone indicators. If a door or window is open, its zone indicator is on. If there is a problem with a Door/Window Sensor or Motion Sensor, its zone indicator flashes slowly. Either:

• Press DISARM. Check each Door/ Window Sensor is working properly and that no doors or windows are open. Then arm the system. Or:

• While the trouble alarm is sounding, press BYPASS to override the problem zone (its zone indicator then flashes rapidly). Then arm the system.

Arm the system in the delay mode.

To do this: Set the MIN/MAX switch on the entrance Door/Window Sensor to MAX and the Remote Control to MAX (Security/Home Automation Remote) and then press ARM.

• Be sure you set House and Unit codes on the module(s) to the same letter and number as downloaded to the Console (default is A-13).

• Be sure the light you are trying to control has its on/off switch in the on position. Be sure its bulb is good.

• Plug the module into another outlet near the Console.

• Check that the battery indicator on the Remote Control comes on when you press a button. Replace batteries and reinstall remote if necessary.

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SOLUTIONPROBLEM

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

You open a door or window and the alarm does not trip.

If appliances turn off during an alarm.

If you do not hear a beep from the Console when you press ARM to install a Remote Control.

• Check that the system is armed.

• Be sure the slide switch under the SETUP flip door is in the RUN1 or RUN2 position.

• Check to see if the alarm trips when you press TEST on the Door/Window Sensor.

• If the alarm does not trip when you press TEST, check that the indicator on the sensor comes on when you press TEST.

If the indicator does not come on, replace the batteries and reinstall the sensor if necessary.

The system flashes lights by repetitively transmitting A-13 on/off. Therefore any appliances (connected to Appliance Modules set to A-13) which were on at the time of the alarm will turn off.

If you do not want this to happen, set the Appliance Module(s) to a different Housecode from the one you set on the Console.

Check to see if you can arm the system when the Console is in the RUN mode. If you can, the Remote Control is already installed and no further action is necessary. If not:

1. Check that the console is set to the INSTALL mode.

If you do not hear a beep from the Console when you press TEST to install a Door/Window Sensor or Motion Sensor.

If the battery indicator on the Console is on.

If you lose your remote control.

If the system Arms or Disarms by itself

If the red light on the Remote Control stays on during installation.

With the Console in the RUN 2 mode, check that it chimes when you press TEST on the Door/Window Sensor, or the zone indicator for a Motion Sensor blinks. If it does, then sensor is already installed and no further action is necessary. If not:

1. Check that the Console is set to the INSTALL mode.

2. Change the code on the sensor (see Setting Up Door/Window Sensors and Setting Up Motion Sensors.

Replace the console's batteries. Four AA alkaline batteries provide approximately 12 hours of backup. Replace batteries at least once a year.

Reinstall your complete system to prevent someone else from using the lost remote control.

A neighbor might have a compatible system. Reinstall the complete system so that it chooses different RF codes.

Press CODE then press ARM. If it still stays on, remove the batteries, wait a few seconds, then replace the batteries. Press CODE then press ARM again.

2. Re-initialize the remote (see page 8

- Setting Up Remote Controls).

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

If the armed indicator is flashing. This indicates that there has been an

intrusion. Also, if a zone indicator is on, this indicates which zone was violated. To turn the zone indicator off, and stop the armed indicator from flashing, press the LIGHT ON or LIGHT OFF button on the remote control. If a zone indicator is not on, the violated zone will have been one of the second eight zones. Press BYPASS to see which zone was tripped.

If the POWERHORN does not trip when the alarm trips.

• Be sure you set the Housecode on the POWERHORN to the same letter and number as downloaded to the Console.

• Plug the POWERHORN into another outlet near the Console.

Special Notes

Intercom Systems

Intercom systems which send voice signals over existing electrical wiring might interfere with the ability to control modules from your Monitor Plus security system with the intercom in use. If the intercom system has its own separate wiring it will not cause a problem.

Arming

The ARM button on the Console arms the system in the delay mode only. Use a Remote Control if you want to arm the system in the instant (MIN) mode.

Outdoor Infrared Motion Sensor

The Outdoor Motion Sensor (Model PR511) will not trigger the Monitor Plus security system. It can, however, control the same lights that the security system controls.

The Motion Sensor causes false alarms.

The MONITOR light is flashing.

• All brands of Motion Sensors sense motion by detecting a change in temperature, therefore do not place the sensor near any sources of heat such as over an air conditioner or heating vent.

• Do not place in a direct source of bright light, such as sunlight.

• Do not place near cellular phones or microwave ovens.

This means that you need to call the service station at 1-800-FOR-ORCA, (1-800-367-6722) for setup of the console.

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