ADEMCO 1020 Operating instructions

TROUBLESHOOT1NG No.lb20 (AND 1006)
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TROUBLE: I .
A.
B.
TROUBLE: 2.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
EXCESSIVE DRAIN OF PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT POWER SUPPLY OR REPEATED RE-
PLACEMENT OF PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT BATTERY. (See also Part I, Section HI.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Short circuit in protective circuit A. Repair or replace defective wir-
wiring (remove wires from terminals ing (check for pierced insulation
A and B and from termina I s C and D;
remove wires from protective circuit inprotective circuit wiring
caused by tacks, s-tap les or-
power source; see Part I, Sect ion H pinching. Check where wires go
for finding short circuits). through walls or around pipes).
Short circuit in sensitive relay coil B.
(located uppermost above terminals
5 and 6).
REMEDY
Replace sensitive relay if
resistance check indicates too
low’s value (see Part I, Section
HI.
NOTE: I. When using separate power sources as shown in Diagram B, DO NOT
cut black jumper between terminals B and 3 on terminal board.
2. When using a common power source as shown in Diagrams A and C,
CUT black jumper between terminals B and 3’on terminal board.
BELL(S) OR OTHER SOUNDING DEVICES DO NOT GIVE FULL SOUND.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Low bell battery or power supply volt- A.
age ( in the case of a rechargeable
power supply, be sure that the batteries
are fully charged - charge batter i es for
24 hours wlthout a load).
Bell line run does not conform to B.
specified procedures (see note at
the end of this section: see also.
-
Part I, Section G).
Improper bell mounting has caused
clapper to jam. C.
Short circuit in bell wires (see Part D.
I, Section G for troubleshooting bell
connection).
Defective bell (if possible, test E.
system with new bell).
REMEDY
Replace battery if voltage mea-
sures substantially less than 6
volts,while the bell is operating.
Allow rechargeable batteries to
charge ful ly.
Makechanges.in bel I wiring.
Inspect mounting and bell dome
position. Correct any binding or
jamming.
Replace wires to bell, being care-
ful to avoid conditions that will
cause short circuits.
Replace bell if necessary.
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F. Short circuit in coil of latching F. Replace latching relay if rests- !
Idrop) relay (located above terminals tance check indicatessubstantial-
I and 2 on relay panel 1. Coil resi’s- ly less than 50 ohms.
tance should measure 50 ohms.
G, Dirty or corroded keyswitch contacts. G. Replace keyswitch with proper
type (see catalog).
H. Dirty or corroded latching (drop) re- H. Clean and/or burnish relay con-
lay contacts (located above terminals -facts with burnishino tool and
I and 2 of relay panel I. spray cleaner (catalog Nos. 316
and 317).
TROUBLE: 3. BELL CIRCUIT DOES NOT
IS CORRECTED, THE BEL
NIGHT POSITION.
LATCH ON ALARM. WHEN THE CONDITION CAUSING ALARM
L STOPS EVEN THOUGH THE KEYSWITCH REMAINS IN THE
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
A. Dirty contacts on latching (drop) A. Clean relay contacts with burnish-
relay (located above terminals I and ing tool and/or spray (see catalog
2 on relay panel). Nos. 316 and 317).
B. Open circuit in coil of latching B. Replace latching relay if ohm-
(drop) relay (located above terminals meter check on coil reveals I-+
I and 2 on relay panel. Look for an open circuit.
approximately 50 ohms with an ohm-
meter placed across coil winding).
TROUBLE: 4. WITH SYSTEM ARMED (KEY IN NIGHT POSITION), BELL DOES NOT OPERATE WHEN
PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT iS BROKEN. (See also Part I, SectionHI.
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
A. Stuck contact In protective circuit A. Check each contact for proper
failing to release on entry. operation. Replace as necessary.
B. Disconnected or discharged bell bat-
tery or power supply (be sure any re-
chargeable batteries in Recharge-A-
Packs are fu I ly charged; charge bat-
teries for 24 hours without a load).
B. Check connections of bell battery
or power supply to terminals 3
and 4 of control panel. Replace
defective batteries if they do not
measure substantially close to
6 volts when the bell or other
sounding device isoperating.
C. Disconnected, broken, or shorted wires C. Check wiring
and repair or re-
between relay panel and bell. Check place as needed (.see Part I,
wiring between terminals I and 2 on Section GZ.
control panel to the bell.
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PROBABLE CAUS.E REMEDY
D.
E.
i
c
F.
TROUBLE: 5. FALSE ALARMS OCCUR DUE TO SWINGERS I.N PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT. (See also
Part I, Section HI.
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
A.
B.
C.
TROUBLE: 6.
A.
B.
Dirty contacts on protective ci,rcui’t d.
xsensitive) relay (located above
terminals 5 and 6 on control panel).
Dirty or corroded keyswitch contacts. E.
Bound bell clapper. F.
Clean relay contacts with burnish-
ing tool and/or spray (see catalog
Nos. 316 and 317).
Replace keyswitch with proper
type (see catalog).
Free or adjust bel I clapper.
If necessary, replace bell.
Swinger or intermittent break in pro- A. Use No. I2 tester or equivalent
tective circuit loop. to locate faults. (See Part I,
Weak batteries dr insuffidiently char-%-B.
ed pdtier source supplying protective
circuit (check panel ammeter for 3
to 4 ma. current draw during circuit
test; 6 ma. in the case of rechargeable
power sources supplying 6 volts).
Dirty or corroded keyswitch contacts. C.
Section H for instructions!.
Replace batteries if defective.
Be sure that any rechargeable
batteries in Recharge-A-Packs
are fully charged (charge bat-
teries for 24 hours without a
load) after which a voltmeter
should be used to measure voltage
duringBELLTEST function.
Replace keyswitch with proper type
(see cata log).
AMMETER READING ON CONTROL PANEL IS 0 MILLlAMPS OR LESS THAN 3 MILLIAMPS
IN ALL POSITIONS OF THE KEYSWITCH EXCEPT BELL TEST (NORMAL READING WITH
DRY CELLS USED IN PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT IS APPROXIMATELY 3-4 MA; NORMAL
READING WITH RECHARGE-A-PACK IS APPROXIMATELY 6 MA. DO NOT USE A RECHARGE-
A-PACK TO POWER PROTECTIVE ClRCUlT IN NO. 1006 CONTROL).
PROBABLE CAUSE
A protected point of entry is open.
Dead batteries powering protective
circuit (measure voltage across bat-
teries when in operation. 3 volts is
normal reading).
A.
B.
REMEDY
Check alI windows and
dOQrS in
DAY and NIGHT protective circuit.
Close any doors and windows left
ajar.
Replace batteries. Be sure there
is no shorted wiring causing
shortened battery life.
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PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
C, Weak Recharge-A-Pack powerlng protec- C. Be sure Recharge-A-Packs are '
tlve clrcult. All discharged batteries fully charged and operating wlth-
of this type should be charged for 24 >n thelr maxlmum output capacity.
hours wlthout a load (DO NOT power pro- After charging sufflclently,
tective circuit of No. 1006 control wtth use a voltmeter to measure bat-
a Recharge-A-Pack). tery output under operatlng con-
dttlons.
D. A break or short exlsts In protective D. Repair or replace defective wiring,
circuit wiring. Check wiring at relay panel for
shorts between screw terminals
A and B and .C and D.
E. Open circuit in the sensitive relay E. Replace sensitive relay if ohm-
coil (located uppermost above terminals meter check reyeals an open cir-
5 and 6 on relay panel). cuit.
F. Defective panel ammeter. If alarm sys- F. Replace ammeter with proper type
tern works normally but ammeter reads (see catalog for details).
zero when key is in ClRCUlT TEST posi-
tion (with all points of entry closed),
a defective ammeter is indicated.
G. Dirty or corroded contacts of key- G. Repl
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switch. pria
TROUBLE: 7. ALARM SOUNDS WHENEVER KEYSW
PROBABLE CAUSE
ITCH IS TURNED TO N
ce keyswitch with appro-
e type (see catalog). ,A,
GHT POSITION.
REMEDY
A. Break in night loop protective circuit A. Check protective circuit as des-
wires, contacts, foil, or sensitive cribed in Part I, Section H.
relay coil.
B. Sticking iatching relay or sensitive 8. Vi’sually inspect relay contacts
relay contacts (latching relay is located for sticking condition. Clean
above terminals I and 2 on the rear of and burnish as required (use
relay panel; sensitive relay is located burnishing tool and/or spray
uppermost above terminals 5 and 6 on the cleaner, catalog Nos. 316 and
rear of relay panel). 317). Replace relay if cleaning
fai’ls to cure condition.
TROUBLE: .8. STEPPING ON FLOOR MAT (IF USED) DOES NOT TRIP 1 iE ALARM.
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
A. Too much resistance in wires from A. See Installation Notes on 1000
floor mat. Series Controls, pages 1’04-105.
B. lmbrober mat installation. B. See Installation Notes on 1000 (--
Series Controls, pages 1.04-105. ,
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BELL OR OTHER SOUNDING DEVICE’DOES NOT OPERATE DURING BELL TEST
TROUBLE: 9.
e POSIT ION OF KEYSWITCH.
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
A. A. See TROUBLE 4, Sections B, C,
D, and F.
Replace key switch with proper
type (see catalog).
Problems may exist in the power sup-
ply, bel I, bel I wiring, relay contacts,
or terminal connections.
B.
C.
Dirty or corroded contacts in key- B.
switch.
test
ON ALARM.
Restore jumper if bel I
function is desired.
The white jumper wire on the rear C.
of the keyswi tch has been cut (cut-
ting this jumper eliminates bell test-
ing capability).
WHEN USING A SIREN, HOWLER, OR BLASTER, THERE IS NO SOUND OUTPUTTROUBLE: IO.
REMEDY
PROBABLE CAUSE
Problems exist with particular sound-
ing device and/or module supplying
signal.
A. A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
After first making the checks
outl ined below, see the Trouble-
shooting Section for the par-
titular soundina devices and
modules beina used.
B. Wiring breaks and/or short circuits
do not permit device(s) to operate. Check all wiring to sounding de-
vices. Repair or replace as
required. In the case of sirens
using driver modules, check for
a blown fuse.
C. Polarity to driver module is reversed
at relay panel. Observe proper polarity. Bear in mind that terminal I on relay
panel is negative (-1 and terminal
2 is .positive (+I.
D. Disconnected or discharged bell bat-
tery or power supply (be sure any
rechargeable batteries in Recharqe-A-
Packs are fully charged; charge bat-
teries for 24 hours without a load).
Check connections of bell battery
or power supply to terminals 3 and
4 of control panel. Replace de-
fective batteries if they do not
measure substantially close to 6
volts when the bell or other
sounding device is operating.
E. Make changes in wiring (see note
at the end of this section; see
also Part I, Section G).
Wires leading from control panel to
sounding devices do not conform to
specified procedures.
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WHEN US I’NG A STROBE LIGHT AS AN ALARM
FLASH WHEN ACT IVATED. INDICATOR, THE LIGHT FAILS TO f,
‘f---y
TROUBLE: I I.
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Polarity reversed to strobe light. A.
B.
C.
Observe proper polarity. To ter-
minal I of the relay panel attach
the negative (-1 wire’.
TQ termi-
nal 2, attach the positive (t)
wire.
A.
B. Trouble in strobe light circuitry,
burned out strobe lamp, breaks in
wiring.
Correct particular trouble as
required.
C. Low battery or power supply voltage
(in the case of a rechargeable power
supply, be sure that the batteries
are fully charged - charge batteries
for 24 hours without a load).
Replace battery if voltage measures
less than 6 volts while bell is
operating. Allow rechargeable bat-
teries to charge ful ly.
WHEN’A POiNT OF ENTRY ON THE DAY CIRCUIT IS DlSTURBED, THE TROUBLE
BUZZER DOES NOT SOUND (KEYSWITCH IN THE DAY POSITION).
TROUBLE: 12.
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Check connections of power source
or battery to terminals 3 and 4
of the control panel.
A. Power source or battery disconnected A.
or defective.
B.
C.
Defective buzzer. B. Rep Iace buzzer.
Dirty or corroded sensitive relay con- C.
tacts (this is the relay above termi-
x5 and 61.
Clean relay contacts with burnish-
ing tool and/or spray (catalog No.
316 and 317).
D. Stuck or jammed day circuit contacts D.
fai ling to release upon entry. Check each contact for proper
operation (see Part I, Section HI.
Replace as required.
/
: -6.
_ Replace keyswitch with appropriate
type (see catalog-).
Dirty or corroded contacts on key- E.
switches.
TROUBLE: 13. BUZZER SOUNDS AT ALL TI’MES WHEN KEYSWITCH IS IN DAY POSITION.
. PRCBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
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A .break in wiring or foil or and open A. Check day circuit for all possibili-
contact exists in the day,circuit loop. ties of breaks (see Part I, Section
HI.
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5.
A.,
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REMEDY
B. Break in sensitive relay coil located B..Replace sensitive relay if resis-
uppermost above terminals 5 and 6 tance check indicates an open cir-
on the relay panel). cuit in the coil.
TROUBLE: 14. EXTERNAL DEVICES ATTACHED TO CONTROL PANEL (DIALER, DIGITAL COMMUNICATOR,
ETC.) DO NOT ACTIVATE ON ALARM.
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
A. Incorrect wiring of device to panel. A. Use relay panel terminals I and
2 to supp ly power to the device OR
-
by using its own power source, an
external device can be activated on,
a Iarm by dry contact closure, ob-
tained from black flying lead and
terminal no. 5 on panel.
B. Di t-l-y relay contacts supplying dry B. Clean and burnish contacts of
closure to external device. reversing relay (use No. 316 and/or
317 burnishing tool and contact
spray cleaner).
C. Faults in the individual attached de- C. Be sure wiring is connected correct-
vices.
TROUBLE: 15. WHEN US ING NO. 1020 IN MODULARM OR MINI-MODULARM APPLICATIONS, THE CENTRAL
STAT ION DOES NOT RECEIVE SIGNALING VOLTAGE FROM THE PANEL.
h and power supply or batteries
are not discharged. See Trouble-
shooting Section for each device
emp loyed.
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
A. Incorrect wiring hookup. A. Be sure wiring conforms to Instal-
lation Instructions (leased tele-
L phone I ines must be attached to
_. terminals 5 and 6 of panel. The
red and black flying leads go to
the source of power, notably No.
497 or 492, or No:89-24 or an
equivalent amount of dry cells).
8. Telephone lines exceed the 2 to 3 mile B. Use a Telephone Line Voltage Boost-
length limit (maximum resistance in et-, No. 349 for telephone lines
lines should be no more than 1250 ohms). exceeding the maximum resistance
I imit (see appropriate instruc-
tions contained in unit for proper
use). As an alternative, a No. 89-
24 Energy Pack can be used to
prov i de greater vo Itages where
the telephone line resistance ex-
ceeds 1250 ohms (see Diagram B in
the Installation Instructions).
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PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY ‘L;’
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C. Dirty or corroded relay contacts on C. Clean and/or burnish reversing relay
reversing relay (located just above contacts (use No. 316 burnishing
terminals 5 and 6 on the relay panel). tool and No. 317 contact cleaner).
TROUBLE: 16. ON ALARM, NO SUCH INDICATION IS RECEIVED AT THE CENTRAL STATION MODULARM
OR MINI-MODULARM UNIT.
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
A. Dirty or corroded reversing relay A. Clean and/or burnish reversing re-
contacts (located just above termi- lay contacts (use No. 316 burnish-
nals 5 and 6 panel). ing tool and No. 317 contact
cleaner).
B. Open coil of reversing relay (measure B. Replace relay (located directly
coil resistance with an ohmmeter. No above terminals 5 and 6 of panel’).
resistance reading indicates an open
coil).
TROUBLE: 17. A TROUBLE INDICATION IS SHOWN ON THE MODULARM UNIT AT THE CENTRAL
MONITORING STATION.
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY ,A
A. Telephone line trouble possibly caused A. Trouble must be repaired. Consult
by a break in the lines. the telephone company.
B. Defective power supply or weak bat- B. Be sure power supply is deliver-
teries not supplying enough current ing proper voltage. Measure output
to register with modularm circuitrv (in voltage across terminals 5 and 6
cases-where telephone I
exceeds 1250 ohms, see
under TROUBLE 15, Secti
TROUBLE: 18. HOLD-UP DEVICES DO NOT
IS IN THE’DAY POSITION
IN THE NIGHT POSITION).
i ne res i stance and across
REMEDY section nals on te
on B). Be sure it
tions.
corresponding termi-
lephone junction block.
falls within specifica-
ACTIVATE SILENT ALARM WHEN CONTROL KEYSWITCH
(OR LOCAL AND SILENT ALARM WHEN KEYSWITCH IS
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
A. Broken or disconnected wires to the A. Check wiring. Be sure to use the
particular. hold-up devices. yellow flying lead and terminal
3 of the relay panel as connec-
tion point for the N.O. contacts
of the hold-up switch.
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TROUBLE: 19. THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE ENTRY/EXIT DELAY FUNCTION WHEN SUCH A MODULE
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IS USED WITH THE,NO. 1020 PANEL (DOES NOT
PROBABLE CAUSE
APPLY TO NO. 1006 CONTROL).
REMEDY
A. Improper power source used in panel. A.
B. Improper or broken connections to and B.
from No. 355.
C. Errors in operating control. C.
The No. 355 module should be used
in conjunction with a No. 497 or
No. 492 Recharge-A-Pack.
Review wiring installation as per
Diagram C in the Installation
Instructions.
Be sure familiarization is obtained
with the operating procedures found
in the Installation Instructions.
NOTE: WIRE RUNS FOR BELLS OR OTHER SOUNDING DEVICES.
For runs of up to 50 feet, use I6 gauge wire.
For runs between 50 and 100 feet, use I4 gauge wire, or
preferably double I6 gauge’wire (thus having four wires
going to the sounding device).
For wire runs of over 100 feet, see Part I, Section G of
this manual.
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