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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........................................... 3 ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (INSTANT) ................... 17
General ............................................................................. 3 ARMING ALL PROTECTION (AWAY). ....................... 18
Consoles ............................................................................
3 ARMING ALL PROTECTION (MAXIMUM). .................. 19
Zones ................................................................................
3 DISARMING, AND SILENCING ALARMS.. ................. 20
Burglary Protection.. ............................................................ 4 EXIT ALARMS.. ................................................ 21
Fire Protection ..................................................................... 4 CHIME MODE.. ................................................. 21
Alarms., ............................................................................. 4 PANIC KEYS.. ................................................. 22
Memory of Alarm.. ................................................................
4 OUTPUT RELAY OPTIONS.. ................................. 23
Phone Access 81Voice Response Capability.. ........................... 4 TESTING THE SYSTEM.. ..................................... 24
ABOUT THE CONSOLES ....................................... 5 TROUBLE CONDITIONS.. .................................... 26
Console Types.. .................................................................. 5 “CHECK” and ‘BATTERY” Displays.. ....................................... 26
Display Styles ..................................................................... 5 Power Failure.. ................................................................... 26
Fixed-Word Console Displays ................................................. 7 Other
Displays.. ................................................................. 27
FUNCTIONS OF THE CONSOLE.. ............................ 8 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED). ................... 29
SECURITY CODES
............................................ 10
General.. .......................................................................... 29
General ............................................................................ 10 In Case of Fire Alarm ........................................................... 29
Duress Code.. .................................................................... 10 Silencing Fire Alarms ........................................................... 30
Quick Arming ..................................................................... 10 NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS.. ............................... 31
To Assign, Change, or Delete User Codes.. .............................. 11 EMERGENCY EVACUATION.. ............................... 32
Voice Module ..................................................................... 11 QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS.. ................. 33
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS ......................................... 12 SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATION ........ 34
General ............................................................................ 12 PROTECTION ZONES LIST.. ................................ 36
Audible Exit Delay Sound.. .................................................... 12 INSURANCE CREDIT REQUEST FORM.. ................... 37
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES ............................. .13 CANADIAN (DOC) STATEMENT ............................. 39
BYPASSING ZONES .......................................... 14 FCC STATEMENTS ............................................ 40
Using the [BYPASS] Key ...................................................... 14 LIMITATIONS STATEMENT .................................. 42
Quick Bypass .................................................................... 15 SERVICING INFORMATION.. ................................ 43
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (STAY). ....................... 18 WARRANTY .......................................... Back Cover
This manual is a step-by-step guide that will aquaint you with the system’s features and benefits. It defines the components and
their functions, describes their operation, and instructs you with normal and emergency procedures.
Keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can refer to it as necessary.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
GeneraI
Zones
Burglaty Protection
Congratulations on your ownership of an Ademco Security System. You’ve
made awise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security
protection technology today, including microcomputer technology to monitor all
system status. Ademco is the world’s largest manufacturer of security systems
and millions of premises are protected by Ademco systems.
Basically, this system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and
emergency. Your system may consist of at least one console which provides full
control of system operation, various sensors such as motion detectors and door
and window sensing devices, plus aselected number of strategically placed
smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide early warning in case of
fire. Your system may also have been programmed to automatically transmit
alarm or status messages over the phone lines to acentral alarm monitoring
station.
All system functions are controlled by your console(s), which are described in
the next section, ABOUT THE CONSOLES.
Your system’s sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones”. For
example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned
to zone 06, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 10, and
so on. These zone numbers will appear on the display when an alarm or trouble
condition occurs.
The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or “armed”
before it will sense burglary alarm conditions and sound an alarm. Your system
can be armed in one of four modes: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT and MAXIMUM.
Refer to the ARMING THE SYSTEM sections for instructions in using these
modes of operation.
Your system also provides aCHIME mode for alerting you to the opening and
closing of doors and windows while the system is disarmed.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Fire Protection The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on and will
sound an alarm if afire condition is detected. Refer to the F/RE ALARM
SYSTEM section for important information concerning fire protection, smoke
detectors and planning emergency exit routes from your house.
Alarms when an alarmoccurs,boththeconsole and external sounders will sound, and
amessage at the console will identify the zone(s) causing the alarm. In addition,
if your system is connected to acentral monitoring station, an alarm message
will be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, you simply disarm the system.
Memory Of Alarm When an alarm or trouble condition occurs, the console displays the number(s)
of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm or trouble
(ex. FIRE, ALARM, CHECK). The display remains until it is cleared by entering
the OFF sequence (security code +OFF key) twice.
Phone Access &If your system includes avoice module it will permit you to access the system via
Voice Response aTouch-tone phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away. The phone
Capability access feature will enable you to determine the status of the system and perform
most system commands (including arming and disarming) over the phone.
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ABOUT THE CONSOLES
General
Console Styles
Console Displays
Your consoles allow you to control all system functions. The consoles feature a
telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which
shows the nature and location of all occurrences.
The consoles feature abuilt-in sounder which emits alarm sounds during alarm
conditions and produces warning tones during entry (and exit, if so-
programmable) delay periods. The sounder also provides acknowledgement
tones when keys are pressed, and confirmation tones for successful command
entries.
There are two basic styles of consoles, Aand B, either of which may have been
used in your system (see page 7). Although different in appearance, both styles
are functionally the same. The keypads on style Bconsoles are located behind
aflip-down cover which can be removed, if desired,
There are two basic types of console displays, Alpha and Fixed-Word, either of
which may have been used in your system.
cAlpha Console Displays feature a2-line, 32 character alphanumeric
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which can display the nature and location of all
occurrences in friendly English.
.Fixed-Word Console Displays are functionally similar to the Alpha
Consoles, except that their LCD display uses pre-designated (fixed) words to
identify the nature and location of occurrences. Words displayed on all Fixed-
Word consoles are the same, except that their location in the display window
will vary with various models.
Unless stated otherwise, all commands and procedures described herein apply
equally to all consoles.

AWAY
STAY
INSTANT
BYPASS
NOT READY
READY
NO AC
AC
CHIME
BAT
ALARM
CHECK
FIRE
ABOUT THE CONSOLES
Fixed-Word Console Displays
All burglary zones, interior &perimeter,
are armed.
Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows
and doors are armed.
Perimeter burglary zones armed and
entry delay is turned off.
One or more burglary protection zones
have been bypassed.
Appears when burglary portion of the system
is not ready for arming (due to one or more
open protection zones).
AWAY
t?u STAY NO AC
CHIME
ALARM INSTANT BAT
CHECK ‘YPASS
FIRE NOT READY
The burglary portion of the system
is ready to be armed.
Appears when AC power has been cut off.
System is operating on backup battery power.
Appears when AC power is present. E
Appears when the CHIME feature is ON.
Low system battery
(if no zone number is shown), or
Low battery condition in awireless sensor TYPICAL
(if zone number is also shown). FIXED-WORD DISPLAYS
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Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed (also appears
during aFire alarm). Accompanied by the ID #of the zone in alarm.
Appears when amalfunction is discovered inthe system at any time or if afault is
detected in aFIRE zone at any time or in aDAY(Trouble)/NIGHT(Alarm) burglary zone
during adisarmed period. Accompanied by adisplay of zone number in trouble.
Appears when afire alarm is present. Accompanied by adisplay of the zone #in alarm.
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ABOUT THE CONSOLES
SIYLE A CONSOLES STYLE BCONSOLES
(SHOWN WITH KEYPAD COVER REMOVED)
5137AD ALPHA CONSOLE
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4127 4137AD
6139 ALPHA CONSOLE
612716120
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6137
FIXED-WORD CONSOLES FIXED-WORD CONSOLES
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FUNCTIONS OF THE CONSOLE
SEE TYPICAL CONSOLE ON NEXT PAGE
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1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays protection zone ID and
sstem status messaaes.
OFF KEY: Disirms burglary portion of the system,
silences alarms and audible trouble indicators. and
11.
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READY KEY: Displays all open protection zones.
12. #
KEY: “Quick Arm” key permits ARMING of the system
without use of a security code (if so programmed).
13. KEYS O-9T: Used to enter your security code(s).
14. READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when the system is
ready to be armed (no faults present). While the system is
disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as protection
zones are closed and opened.
2. w
3. q
4. q
5. •J
6. q
7. q
8. q
9. q
10.
q
clears visual display after problem’s correction.
AWAY KEY: Arms the entire burglary system,
perimeter and interior.
STAY KEY: Arms perimeter portion of burglary
system only. Interior protection is not armed, which
~1s~~ movement within premises without causing
MAXIMUM KEY: Arms in manner similar to AWAY
mode, but without the entry delay feature! thus provid-
ing maximum protection. An alarm WIII occur im-
mediately upon opening any protection point, including
the main door.
TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder if
disarmed. Refer to TESTING THE SYSTEM section for
test procedures.
BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection zones
from being monitored by the system.
INSTANT KEY: Arms in manner similar to STAY
mode, but without the entry delay feature. Entering
via the entry/exit door will cause an instant alarm.
CODE KEY: Used to assign additional user codes for
other users of the system.
CHIME KEY: Turns CHIME mode on and off. When
on, the opening of windows or doors while the system is
disarmed will sound 3 beeps at the keypad(s).
Note: On some consoles there is, instead, a POWER
INDICATOR (GREEN) which is lit when AC power
is oresent. If the indicator is off, the svstem mav
15.
16.
17.
stili be operating, but on its backup batie
power.
See Power Failure in TROUBLE CON
8
ITIONS
section.
ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the s stem has
been armed (STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMU
Kn
).
INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in console sounder
mimics the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also “beep”
durin certain s stem functions (see SUMMARY OF
i r AUDI LE/
VISLJA NOTIF~CAT~O~‘I-J.
EMERGENCY (PANIC) KEYS:
Individual keys A, B, and C (key D not used).
On some consoles, these keys are not present and other
keys may be available for emergency functions.
For further information, refer to the PANIC KEYS section.
tNo te: Keys q through q each perform their associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY, etc.)
when preceded by an entry of the security code (as described later).
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Q
1
Q 0 Q
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0
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0
‘0
SHOWN WITH
KEYPAD COVER
REMOVED
TYPICAL ALPHA CONSOLE
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Fixed-Word Consoles are functionally similar, except for screen displays.

SECURITY CODES
General
Duress Code
Quick Arming
At the time of installation, your installer programmed a personal four-digit Master
code, known only to you and yours. This code is used to perform most system
functions, including arming and disarming of the system. As an additional safety
feature, temporary user codes can be assigned (see next page) for use by those
not having a need to know the Master code. Note that the Master code remains
in effect even when other user codes are assigned.
This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system
under threat. When used, the system will act normally, but can silently notify the
central station of your situation, if that service has been provided.
The Duress code is the same as vour user code. except that the last digit is
increased bv one.
For example: If the normal security code is “1 2 3 4”,
the Duress security code is “1 2 3 5”.
Important: l This code is useful only when connected to a central station.
l User codes that end in “9” (ex. 6349) cannot activate a duress
alarm (i.e., 6350 is not a duress alarm code).
If your system supports “Quick Arming”, the “#” key can be pressed in place of
the security code when arming the system. The security code is always
required, however, when disarming the system.

SECUR1l’Y CODES
To Assign, Change,
or Delete
User Codes
Voice Module
1. Enter your Master code and press the CODE key,
2. Enter single-digit User Number for whom acode is to be assigned, changed,
or deleted.
3. If assigning or changing auser’s code, enter the desired 4-digit code
for use by that User Number. The console will beep once.
/f deleting auser’s code, perform steps 1 and 2 and then stop. In afew
moments the console will beep once, indicating that the existing code has
been deleted.
Important:
●Instruct other users to enter their codes carefully to avoid accidentally
entering the Duress code. If desired, other users can be assigned acode
ending in “9”, to prevent accidental Duress code entry.
.Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system function they
do not need to know (e.g., bypassing protection zones).
●Be sure user codes do not conflict with any Duress code.
If your system includes avoice module it will permit you to access the system via
aTouch-tone phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away. You can:
●Receive voice messages over the phone regarding system status.
.Arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands.
Complete information regarding the use of this feature is provided in aseparate
manual: Phone Access User’s Guide that accompanies the voice module.
Notes: .To turn off an alarm (with any system), enter: Security Code +[l/OFF] key.
●The “CALL-IN TAMPER” (“Cl”) console display and logic described in the
guide is not present in your system.
●The Relay Command Mode described in the guide is not active with your
system, but output relay actions may still be controlled if installer-programmed.
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General Information
Exit Delay
Alerting Sound
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS
Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. When
you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the entry/exit
door without setting off an alarm. Entry delay gives you time to disarm the
system when you reenter through the entry/exit door. The system must be
disarmed, however, before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur.
The console will beep slowly during the entry delay period, reminding you to
disarm the system,
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either INSTANT
or MAXIMUM arming modes. These modes can provide greater security while
you are sleeping or while you are away for extended periods of time.
If available for your system, and if so-programmed by your installer, when
arming AWAY (see page 18) or MAXIMUM (see page 19), slow beeps will
sound from the console during exit delay, turning to fast beeps during the final
five seconds of the delay time. -
See your installer for your delay times and record them here:
Exit Delay: ~] seconds Entry Delay: ~] seconds
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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES
Using the Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection
❑READY Key zones must be closed or bypassed (see 13YPASS//VG PROTECT/ON ZONES
section), otherwise the console will display a“Not Ready” message, and if your
console has aREADY indicator light, it will not be lit.. The READY (~) key can
be used to display all faulted zones, making it easier for you to secure any open
zone.
To display faulted zones, simply press and release the READY (+f) key (do not
enter code first), Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming the
system.
A“Ready” message will be displayed when all protection zones have been
either closed or bypassed and the console’s READY indicator light (if present)
will be lit.
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TYPICAL DISPLAYS
WHEN NOT READY TO ARM
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
INDICATING OPEN PROTECTION ZONE
(AFTER PRESSING READY KEY) TYPICAL DISPLAYS INDICATING “READY TO ARM”
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ALPHA
Ac
Nor FIEAoY
FIXED-WORD
ALPHA
AC
NOT READY
~FIXED-WORD
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BYPASSENG PROTECTION ZONES
Using the
❑
6BYPASS Key This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones
intentionally unprotected. The system must be disarmed first.
1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key.
2. Enter zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed (e.g., 06, 10, 13, etc.).
Single digit zone numbers must be preceded by azero (e.g. 05, 06).
3. When finished, the console will momentarily display a“Bypass” message for
each bypassed zone number. Wait for these zones to be displayed, to
confirm their bypass.
4. Arm the system as usual.
Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if
violated while your system is armed.
TO BYPASS ZONES:
●ENTER CODE.
●PRESS BYPASS KEY.
●ENTER ZONE Nos.
●WAIT FOR BYPASSED ZONES
TO BE DISPLAYED.
●ARM SYSTEM AS USUAL.
TYPICAL MOMENTARY DISPLAYS
OF BYPASSED ZONE
ffYPR5506F(?OflT
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ALPHA
FIXED-WORD
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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES
Quick Bypass If your system supports “Quick Bypass”, it allows you to easily bypass all open
(faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature
is useful if, for example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming
at night.
To use this feature, enter your security code, press the BYPASS key, then stop.
In afew moments, all open zones will be displayed along with a“Bypass”
message. Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then arm the system as
usual.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
“READY TO ARM WITH ZONES BYPASSED”
SYSTEM CAN NOW BE ARMED
WITH ZONE(S) BYPASSED. ~,
ALPHA
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FIXED-WORD
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
Using the
El
3STAY Key
WITH ENTRY DELAY ON
Use this key when you are staying inside, but expect someone to
use an entry/exit door later.
1.
2.
3.
Enter ybur security code and press the STAY key.
The console beeps three times and displays the armed message. The red
ARMED indicator lights.
The system arms. An alarm sounds immediately if aprotected perimeter
window or non-entry/exit door is then opened, but you may otherwise move
freely throughout the premises.
Later arrivals can enter through an entry/exit door without causing
an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the entry delay
period to avoid sounding an alarm.
mml
ALPHA
FIXED-WORD
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
Using the
❑
7INSTANT Key
WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF
Use this key when you are staying inside and do not expect anyone
to use an entry/exit door.
1. Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key.
2. The console beeps three times and displays the armed message. The red
ARMED indicator lights.
3, The system arms. An alarm’ sounds immediately if any protected perimeter
door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout
the premises.
An alarm sounds immediately if anyone opens an entry/exit door.
EEEii3 ml
(INCLUDING THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR)
ALPHA
ml
FIXED-WORD
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Using the
❑
2AWAY Key
WITH ENTRY DELAY ON
Use this key when no one will be staying inside.
1.
2.
3.
Enter your security code and press the AWAY key.
The console beeps twice and displays the armed message, The red ARMED
indicator lights.
You may leave through an entrviexit door during the exit delay period
without causing an ala~m.
After exit delay, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if a
protected window or non-entry/exit door is then opened, or if any movement
is detected inside your premises.
You may reenter through an entry/exit door, but must disarm the
system within the entry delay period to avoid an alarm.
THE AWAY KEY
ARMS THE ENTIRE SYSTEM
(INTERIOR AND PERIMETER),
BUT ALLOWS USE OF
THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
“ARMED AWAY”
hd
“YOU MAY EXIT NOW disappears
when exit delay expires.
ALPHA
AWAY AC
~FIXED-WORD
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ARMING ALL PROTECTION
Using the
❑
4MAXIMUM Key
WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF
Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods
of time such as vacations, etc., or when retiring for the night and no one will be
moving through protected interior areas.
1.
2.
3.
Enter your security code and press the MAXIMUM key.
The console beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red ARMED
indicator lights.
You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period
without causing an ala~m. —
After exit delay, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if any
protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside
your premises.
An alarm sounds immediately, when someone reenters.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
=GEiiizl
(INCLUDING THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR
“YOU MAY EXIT NOW disappears
when exit delay expires.
ALPHA
FIXED-WORD
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Using the
n1OFF Key
DISARMING THE SYSTEM
AND SILENCING ALARMS
The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to
sounds.
To Disarm the System
silence alarm and trouble
Enter your securitv code and Dress the OFF kev. The “Ready” message will
be displayed, and the console will emit asingle tone to confirm that the system
is disarmed.
To Silence aBurglary Alarm
SEE IMPORTANT NOTE AT LEFT!
Enter your security code and mess the OFF kev to silence the alarm (or
warning tones of aMemory of Alarm). Note the zone in alarm on the console
display, and make that zone intact (close door, window, etc.). Now enter the
security code plus OFF sequence again to clear the console’s Memory of Alarm
display. If the display will not clear and does not provide a“Ready” message,
notify the alarm agency.
To Silence aFire Alarm simdv press the OFF kev (the security code is not
needed to silence FIRE alarms). TO then clear the console’s Memory of Alarm
display, enter your security code and press the OFF key.
See page 29 for additional fire alarm information.
See the SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATION section for
information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE
(lnterrupted/pulsed) and BURGLARY (Continuous/Steady) alarm
sounds.
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