ADT Safewatch QuickConnect Plus User manual

Safewatch

QuickConnect Plus
Security System
User Guide
BYPASS
RECORD
TEST
FUNCTION
STATUS
VOLUME PLAY
CODE CHIME
ESCAPE
ADD
DELETE
SELECT
12
45
79
8
0
ARMED
READY
OFF
AWAY
STAY
3
6
AUX
800-03858-4 11/09 Rev. A Ref: LYNX PLUS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................3
Features................................................................................................................................................. 3
General Operation................................................................................................................................. 5
Quick View of System Functions .......................................................................................................... 7
About the Master Keypad ..................................................................................................................... 9
Master Keypad Definitions ................................................................................................................. 10
About the Display and Indicators....................................................................................................... 12
SECURING THE PREMISES ................................................................................................................ 13
Checking System Status ..................................................................................................................... 13
Arming the System.............................................................................................................................. 14
Entry/Exit Delays................................................................................................................................ 16
Disarming the System......................................................................................................................... 17
Bypassing Protection Zones ................................................................................................................ 18
Panic Keys / Chime Mode ................................................................................................................... 19
USER FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 20
Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control................................................................................... 20
Aux Function ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Clock/Calendar .................................................................................................................................... 23
Remote Phone Control Feature .......................................................................................................... 25
Speaker Phone Feature....................................................................................................................... 27
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................... 29
General Information............................................................................................................................ 29
National Fire Protection Association’s Smoke Detector Recommendations..................................... 30
Emergency Evacuation ....................................................................................................................... 31
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 32
Security Codes ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Testing the System.............................................................................................................................. 33
Trouble Messages ................................................................................................................................ 34
Maintaining Your System................................................................................................................... 35
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION........................................................................................ 37
FCC STATEMENTS................................................................................................................................. 39
SERVICING INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 41
LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 42
OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST................................................................ 44
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................ 45
LIMITEDWARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 47
Your ADT security system is designed for use with devices manufactured or approved by ADT for use with
your security system. Your ADT security system is not designed for use with any device that may be
attached to your security system's keypad or other communicating bus if ADT has not approved such
device for use with your security system. Use of any such unauthorized device may cause damage or
compromise the performance of your security system and affect the validity of your ADT limited warranty.
When you purchase devices that have been manufactured or approved by ADT, you acquire the assurance
that these devices have been thoroughly tested to ensure optimum performance when used with your ADT
security system.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Features
General Information
This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency, depending on the
configuration of your system. The system consists of a master keypad for controlling system operation,
various wireless sensors that provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, and optional smoke or
combustion detectors to provide early fire warning. In addition, optional wireless keypads may have
been installed to allow you to control the system away from the master keypad. The system may also be
controlled from a remote telephone and can be used as a speaker phone.
The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection zones and system status, display
appropriate information on the keypad display, and initiate appropriate alarms. Your system may also
have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a
central alarm monitoring station, and may also be capable of two-way voice communication with the
central station.
The user features of this security system are listed below. Ask your installer which features
have been programmed for your system.
•STAY and AWAY arming modes: By using these modes you can protect either the perimeter only,
or the entire premises.
•3 panic key functions: Designated keys allow you to manually activate fire, personal emergency, or
silent alarms. Refer to the Panic Keys section for detailed information.
•Real-time clock: Keypad displays current time. Refer to the Clock/Calendar section for procedures
for setting the time.
•Voice announcement of system status: The master keypad’s built-in speaker announces system
status at the press of a key. Refer to the Checking System Status section for detailed information.
•Message center: The system allows recording and play back of brief messages. Refer to the
Recording/Playback Messages section for procedures.
•AUX key function: Designated key lets you activate a predefined series of keystrokes with a single
press of the AUX key plus user code. Ask your installer which of these features has been assigned to
the AUX key in your ADT SafewatchQuickConnect Plus Security System. Refer Security System to
the Aux Function section for detailed information.
•Two-way voice: Allows the central station to listen, talk to or conduct two-way conversations with
individuals on the premises Refer to the Two-Way Voice section for detailed information.
•Phone Control: Provides a remote interactive phone capability that permits access to the security
system from any off-site touch-tone telephone.
•Speaker Phone Operation: The system is capable of operating as a speaker phone allowing hands
free telephone conversation.
•Security Codes: The system is capable of supporting an Installer code, Master user code and six
additional User codes including Babysitter and Duress codes. Refer to the Security Codes section for
detailed information.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Features
False Alarm Prevention
Many false alarms are caused by simple accidents, like forgetting to close a door when you leave. The
ADT SafewatchQuickConnect Plus is equipped with several features that help prevent false alarms.
Some of these features are optional or programmable. Although turning off some of these features may
provide additional security, it may also increase the chances of false alarms. Your installer can help
you decide if you want to use the optional false alarm prevention features or not. The following provides
a brief explanation of the features included with your security system that help prevent false alarms
from occurring, and what you should do if such alarms occur.
•Exit/Entry Delays: Your security system has been programmed with delay times that allow you to
exit the premises after arming, and to disarm the system upon entry before an alarm occurs. If you
leave the premises too late when exiting, or disarm too late when arriving home, it will cause a false
alarm. If an alarm occurs, you should disarm the system immediately, and wait for your security
monitoring company to call you.
•Exit Alarms: Leaving the premises and forgetting to close the door is a common cause of false alarms.
The security system will sound an alarm, and display “EA Exit Error”. The security system provides
extra time for you to disarm the system before dialing your monitoring company. Disarming the system
immediately may prevent a call to your alarm monitoring company.
•Exit Time Restart-Exit Delay Restart/Reset: If you leave the premises and enter again before the
exit delay has expired, the system will restart the exit time giving you more time to leave. If there are
less than 10 seconds left to exit, the system will sound fast beeps, indicating an alarm will occur soon if
you don’t exit or disarm immediately. When this occurs, you should disarm the system and arm again
when you are ready to leave. The Exit Delay can also be restarted by entering CODE + STAY
•Auto Stay Feature: If you arm the system in the “AWAY” mode from the SafewatchQuickConnect
Plus keypad or RF keypad but no one exits, the alarm system will automatically change to the
“STAY” mode. This will prevent you from tripping alarms by remaining on premises. Disarm the
system and arm away again when you are ready to leave.
•Burglary Abort Window: Your security system has a delay between the time a burglary alarm
sounds, and the time the monitoring company is called. This delay gives you time to disarm the
security system before the alarm is reported to the monitoring company. This delay is factory preset
at 30 seconds, but may be increased or decreased by your installer.
•False Alarms: If a burglary or fire alarm condition occurs and the system has been disarmed, the
keypad will display “CA Alarm Cancelled”. If this was a false alarm, wait for the monitoring
company to call you. They will verify your security code or password and prevent them from calling
emergency personnel to respond to a false alarm.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
General Operation
Zones
Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones." For example, the sensing device
on your entry/exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master
bedroom to zone 02, and so on. These numbers appear on the display when an alarm or trouble
condition occurs.
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ADT SafewatchQuickConnect Plus Security System is not intended for UL985
Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour backup battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC)
is installed.
Fire Protection
The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will sound an alarm if
a fire condition is detected. Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for important information
concerning fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from the premises.
Burglary Protection
Your system provides two modes of burglary protection: STAY and AWAY. STAY mode protects the
perimeter only, allowing you to freely move within the premises. AWAY mode protects the entire
system. Both modes provide an entry delay time that allows you to reenter the premises without setting
off an alarm. The system also allows you to bypass selected zones before arming the system, if desired.
Refer to the Bypassing Protection Zones section. The system also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting
users to the opening of protected doors and windows while the system is disarmed.
You must turn on ("Arm") the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary
alarms. To arm the system, enter your user code then press the desired arming key (AWAY or STAY).
Refer to the Arming the System section for detailed procedures and information.
Security Codes
At the time of installation, you were assigned a personal 4-digit security or “master user” code. You
must enter the user code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing other system
functions. As an additional security feature, other users who do not need to know your code can be
assigned up to 6 different security codes. Refer to the Security Codes section for procedures on adding
security codes to the system.
Alarms
When an alarm occurs, the keypad and optional external sounders will sound for about 15-seconds, and
the keypad will display the zone(s) causing the alarm. After 15-seconds, the siren stops temporarily and
voice announcements of the zones in alarm begins. When these zones have been announced, the siren
sounds again and the cycle repeats itself, until the system is disarmed (code + OFF) or until alarm bell
timeout occurs. Note that in cases of alarm, the system may disarm as soon as the access code is
entered, or you can still enter code + OFF. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station,
an alarm message will be sent. (To reduce false alarms message reporting is delayed 30 seconds. The
delay can be reduced to 15 seconds, or increased up to 60 seconds at your option. Consult with your
installer to ensure that the correct delay has been programmed.) To stop the alarm sounding, simply
disarm the system. The zone(s) causing the alarm remain displayed indicating memory of alarm. Refer
to the Disarming the System section for information about clearing the memory of alarm display.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
General Operation
False Alarm Prevention Feature
Note that in cases of alarm, the panel may disarm as soon as the security code is entered, or you can
still enter CODE +OFF. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message
will be sent. To reduce false alarms, message reporting is delayed 30 seconds. The delay can be reduced
to 15 seconds, or increased up to 60 seconds at your option. Consult with your installer to ensure that
the correct delay has been programmed. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. The
zone(s) causing the alarm remain displayed indicating memory of alarm. Refer to the Disarming the
System section for information about clearing the memory of alarm display.
Two-Way Voice Feature
The ADT SafewatchQuickConnect Plus Security System supports voice dialog between an operator at
the central station and an individual at the premises. This feature allows the central station to listen,
talk to or conduct a two-way conversation with an individual(s) at the premises and allows the operator
to gather information about the nature and location of the alarm that may be helpful in responding to
police or rescue departments. If the Two-way Voice Feature has been programmed and an alarm
condition is detected, the system sends an alarm message to the central station. After
acknowledgement is received, a “listen in to follow” message is sent to the central station. In response
to this message, the central station operator can enter commands that allow him to initiate a 5-minute
voice session. The options allow the operator to enter the following modes:
•Talk: Allows the operator to speak to individuals at the premises through the system speaker.
•VOX (2-way voice): Allows the operator to hold a two-way (speak and listen) conversation with
individuals at the premises.
•Listen: Allows the operator to listen to any activity at the premises through the system microphone.
If a subsequent zone is violated during a voice session, the system will terminate the session and
process the alarm. During the voice session, the ARMED (red) and READY (green) LEDs will
alternately blink in the Talk and VOX Modes but not during Listen Mode.

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QUICK VIEW OF SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
NOTE: = Boxes represent the entering of your 4-digit user code.
SECURITY FUNCTIONS
Checking system status: --------------- STATUS
To arm in STAY mode: ----------------- *+ STAY
To restart exit delay: -------------------- *+ STAY OR STAY
To arm in AWAY mode: ---------------- *+ AWAY
To arm if Quick Arm is active: ------ AWAY or STAY (hold down for at least 2 seconds)
To disarm system and silence alarms: + OFF
Note: During Entry Delay or when an Alarm Condition exists the system can be disarmed by entering the User Code. Entering the OFF
key is not required
To bypass a zone(s): ---------------------- + BYPASS + 2-digit zone number(s)
To turn Chime mode on or off: ------ FUNCTION + CHIME
*Security code is not required if Quick Arm is active. Instead, press and hold down the STAY or AWAY key.
MESSAGE CENTER
To record a message: -------------------- FUNCTION + RECORD
To stop recording before end of 85 secs: OFF
To play back a message: --------------- FUNCTION + PLAY
To skip a message: --------------------------- [✻]
To delete all messages: -------------------- FUNCTION + DELETE (during message replay)
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
To adjust message playback/announcement volume: FUNCTION + VOLUME + [3] or [6]
To mute system announcements: -- FUNCTION + VOLUME + OFF
To restore/unmute announcements: FUNCTION + VOLUME + [3] or [6]
SPEAKER PHONE OPERATION
To enter speaker phone mode: ------[#] + AUX
To exit speaker phone mode: -------- OFF
To enable/disable (toggle) ringer: -[#] + VOLUME + AUX
To return keypad to telephone mode (after clearing an alarm or trouble or disarming the system):[#] + AUX
To flash (switch between two calls using call waiting):AUX *
*To return to first call wait at least two (2) seconds and enter AUX again.
(only if programmed and
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QUICK VIEW OF SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
REMOTE PHONE CONTROL OPERATION
To remotely disarm: --------------------- + [1]
To remotely arm in AWAY mode: -- + [2]
To remotely arm in STAY mode: --- + [3]
To remotely bypass a zone: ----------- + [6] + zone no.
To remotely activate forced bypass: ------------ + [6] + [#]*
To remotely check system status: - [*]
To hang up: ---------------------------------- + [9]
*If forced bypass was enabled by your installer.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
To set the time and date: -------------- + FUNCTION + [63]
To add a user code: ---------------------- ** + CODE + user no. (02-08)+ user code
To delete a user code (except Master Code): ** + CODE + user number (02-08)
To turn Test mode on: ------------------ + TEST
To turn Test mode off: ------------------ + OFF
To use the defined AUX function: --Press and hold AUX key 2 seconds (4 beeps) +
** Only the master code can be used to add or delete another user code.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
About the Master Keypad
General
IMPORTANT!
If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, an alarm has occurred during your absence and
an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby
safe location.
The keypad allows you to control all system functions. In the speaker phone mode the keypad becomes
a full-function telephone keypad. The keypad features telephone-style keys and a Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD), which shows the nature and location of all occurrences.
BYPASS
RECORD
TEST
FUNCTION
STATUS
VOLUME PLAY
CODE CHIME
ESCAPE
ADD
DELETE
SELECT
12
45
79
8
0
ARMED
READY
OFF
AWAY
STAY
3
6
AUX
1000-200-001-V0
The keypad also features a built-in sounder, which will sound during alarms and troubles. The keypad
also "beeps" during certain system functions, such as during entry/exit delay times, in Chime mode,
and when depressing any of the keys (to acknowledge the key press). In addition, a built-in speaker
announces system status.
The voice announcement volume is adjustable, however the “beeps” that sound in response to alarms
always sound at the maximum volume level. All other “beeps” (trouble, chime, exit/entry, etc) can be set
to either low or high volume.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Master Keypad Definitions
ARMED
READY
1000-200-013-V0
13
2
4
5
6
14
16
18
15
17
10
12
7
8
BYPASS
RECORD
FUNCTION
STATUS
VOLUME PLAY
CHIME
ESCAPE
ADD
DELETE
SELECT
12
4
79
0
OFF
AWAY
STAY
3
6
AUX
TEST
5
CODE
8
9
11
13
IMPORTANT!
When you use the keypad to enter codes and commands, press the keys within 2 seconds of one another.
If 2 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its
beginning.
NOTE: Different timeouts may occur when defining auxiliary functions and setting the real-time clock.
NOTE: The system functions described below are for reference only and require additional key entries to
activate.
1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD). Displays protection point identification
and system status, messages, and user
instructions.
2. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the
system has been armed (STAY, AWAY, NO
DELAY). Blinks when armed and fault exists, or
once per second when AVM (VOX or Talk) or
speaker phone mode is active.
3. READY INDICATOR: When lit, indicates
system is ready to be armed; blinking indicates
system is not ready (a zone is open). Blinks once
per second when AVM (VOX or Talk) or speaker
phone mode is active.
4. PLAY KEY: Announces a user’s message if
one was previously recorded. See RECORD
function. Used to adjust volume of voice
messages.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Master Keypad Definitions
5. STAY / DELETE KEY: Arms the perimeter
burglary protection, guarding protected doors,
windows and other perimeter protection points,
and sounds an alarm if one is opened. Interior
protection is not armed, which allows movement
within your house without causing an alarm.
Entrance can be made through an entry delay
zone without causing an alarm if the system is
disarmed before the entry delay time expires.
Used to delete messages.
6. AUX / SELECT KEY: Can be programmed
to either perform a predefined function or to send
a preset message to a pager or “Follow Me”
system phone number.
7. BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection
zones from being monitored by the system.
Displays currently bypassed zones.
Used to adjust volume of voice messages.
8. CHIME KEY: Turns the Chime mode on and
off. When on, any entry through a protected
delay or perimeter zone while the system is
disarmed will cause a tone and voice descriptor
to sound at the keypad.
9. FUNCTION KEY: Allows alternate key
functions. It is used as a “repeat” key during
Clock/Calendar setting.
10. MICROPHONE: Used to record personal
messages up to 85 seconds long, and for 2 way
voice and speaker phone.
11. CODE KEY: Allows entry of additional user
codes that can be given to other system users.
12. STATUS KEY: When pressed prior to arming,
the keypad will display all open zones, and will
announce system status.
13. TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm
sounder.
14. SPEAKER: Source of alarms, audible internal
warning and confirmation sounds, status
announcements, as well as alarms (see
"Summary of Audible Notifications").
15. AWAY / ADD KEY: Completely arms both
perimeter and interior burglary protection for
backup protection by sensing an intruder's
movements through protected interior areas as
well as guarding protected doors, windows, etc.
Entrance can be made through an entry delay
zone without causing an alarm if the system is
disarmed before the entry delay time expires.
Used to accept “Follow Me” phone number and
Clock/ Calendar mode entries.
16. OFF / ESCAPE KEY: Disarms the burglary
portion of the system, silences alarms and
audible trouble indicators, and clears alarm
trouble display after the problem has been
corrected. Used to exit/abort “Follow Me” phone
number and Clock/Calendar mode.
17. RECORD KEY : Activates the recording
function to record personal messages.
18. VOLUME KEY: Sets the volume of system
announcements and status beeps.
–– KEYS 0-9: Used to enter your individual
security access code(s).

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
About the Display and Indicators
Display Definitions (for other displays, see Trouble Messages)
Alarm: Displayed when the system is armed and an intrusion has been detected
(also appears during a fire alarm or audible emergency alarm).
Accompanied by the protection zone that is in alarm.
Armed Away: All burglary zones, interior and perimeter, are armed.
Armed Stay: Perimeter burglary zones (i.e.: protected windows and doors) are armed.
Exit Now: Displayed during exit delay
Disarmed Ready to Arm: Displayed immediately after system has been disarmed.
Disarmed Ready: Displayed when the system is disarmed and is ready to be armed.
Disarmed NotReady: Displayed when the system is disarmed but is not ready to be armed
AwayInst or StayInst: Entry delay is turned off.
Fire: Displayed when a fire alarm or fire fault is present. Accompanied by a
display of the zone that is in alarm.
LowBat: Low battery condition exists in a wireless sensor (if zone number is
displayed) or low system battery (if no zone number is displayed). If 00 is
displayed, a wireless keypad (5827) has a low battery condition.
No AC: Displayed when AC power is NOT present. If displayed, the system is
operating on backup battery power.
Chime: Displayed when the Chime feature is enabled and the system is disarmed.
Test in Progress: Displayed when the system is in Test mode, blinks during the last 5
minutes of test.
Record Press Off to Stop: Displayed when the system is in Recording mode.
Msg: Displayed when a recorded message has not yet been played back.
Bypass: Displayed when one or more burglary protection zones are bypassed.
Fault: Displayed at any time a malfunction is discovered in the system; or any
time an open is detected in a fire zone; or when a fault in a day/night
burglary zone is discovered during a disarmed period. It will be
accompanied by a display of the zone number in trouble.
PH Speakerphone: Displayed in place of the clock when the speaker phone mode is active.
PC Remote Phone: Displayed during a remote phone control session.
LED Meanings
ARMED LED: ON = System armed
(Red) OFF = System disarmed
Blinking = System armed, but a fault exists
Blinking alternately with READY LED = AVM (VOX or Talk) or
speaker phone mode is active
READY LED: ON = System disarmed, ready to arm
(Green) OFF = System armed
Blinking = System disarmed, not ready to arm (a fault exists)
Blinking alternately with ARMED LED = AVM (VOX or Talk) or
speaker phone mode is active.

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SECURING THE PREMISES
Checking System Status
General Information
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones must be closed or
bypassed (see the Bypassing Protection section). Pressing the STATUS key will announce all zones that
are faulted, as well as any other abnormal system condition, making it easier for you to secure any open
zones.
READY LIGHT: The green READY indicator on the keypad will be lit if the system is ready to be
armed. If blinking, the system is not ready.
Press the STATUS Key
Press the STATUS key once to announce the general status of the system. Depending on the current
state of the system the following phrases may be heard:
disarmed, ready to arm [message] [check system]
disarmed, [not ready to arm], [message]
armed [away] [stay] [check system] [message]
NOTE: The phrases shown in brackets are variable, and are announced only if appropriate in the current
state of the system.
Press the STATUS key a second time†to announce specific system status. Depending on the current
state of the system the following phrases may be heard:
fire alarm [zone voice descriptors]
carbon monoxide alarm [zone voice descriptors]
alarm [zone voice descriptors]
fire fault [zone voice descriptors]
carbon monoxide fault [zone voice descriptors]
fault [zone voice descriptors]
low battery [zone voice descriptor]
system low battery
check system
AC loss
zones bypassed
chime †(second depression must be made within 10 seconds of the first)
VOLUME LEVEL: The volume level of system announcements can be increased or decreased. Refer to
the Message Recording/Playback section for the procedure.
System Can Be Armed
The READY LED will be lit once all protection zones have been closed or bypassed. You may now arm
the system as usual.

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SECURING THE PREMISES
Arming the System
NOTE: The ADT SafewatchQuickConnect Plus Security System will provide a short confirmation ding when
it has been armed using an RF Key Fob.
Arming in Stay Mode
Use this mode when you are staying home, but expect someone to use the entrance door later. Close all
protected perimeter windows and doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad
should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.
To arm in STAY mode: + STAY or press and hold STAY **
Your User code**
** See Quick Arming paragraph.
The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed STAY message. The red ARMED indicator lights
and the system announces “armed STAY–exit now.”
When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened,
but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. Late arrivals can enter through the
entrance door without causing an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the entry delay
period or an alarm will occur.
Restarting Exit Delay While System Armed
Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system. If active, you can restart the exit delay at
any time after arming in STAY mode by entering the User Code and pressing the STAY key, or simply
by pressing the STAY key by itself. This avoids having the user disarm then re-arm the system after
allowing someone to enter or exit.
Exit Delay Restart/Reset
This option also enables automatic exit delay reset, which resets exit delay if the entry/exit door is re-
opened and closed before exit delay time expires after arming. Automatic Exit Delay Reset occurs only
once during an armed period.
To restart exit delay while system is armed in STAY mode: Press STAY key
Arming In Away Mode
Use this mode when no one will be staying on the premises. Close all protected perimeter windows and
doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to
be armed.
To arm in AWAY mode: + AWAY or press and hold AWAY **
Your User code **
** See Quick Arming paragraph.
The keypad beeps twice, or beeps continuously if exit warning has been programmed for your system,
and displays the armed AWAY message. The red ARMED indicator lights and the system announces
“armed AWAY–exit now.”

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SECURING THE PREMISES
Arming the System
When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened,
or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through the entrance door during
the exit delay period without causing an alarm. You may also re-enter through the entrance door, but
you must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur.
Auto Stay Feature
If this feature is enabled by installer, the system, when armed AWAY from the Safewatch
QuickConnect Plus keypad or a Wireless Keypad, switches to the STAY mode if the Exit Time expires
and no exit has been made.
NOTE: If the exit route entry/exit sensor is in a check condition or has been bypassed it will result in a loss
of interior protection because the alarm system will arm STAY in this case. Consult with your
installer for servicing of the entry exit zones or to turn off this feature if a check condition on entry
exit zones occurs.
Quick Arming
If Quick Arm was programmed by the installer, you do not need to enter the security code to arm the
system. Instead, simply press and hold down the desired arming key for at least 2 seconds. The
security code must always be used to disarm the system, however.
To arm if Quick Arm is active: AWAY or STAY hold down for at least 2 seconds
IMPORTANT: The Babysitter Code and Installer Code cannot disarm the system unless it was used to
arm the system. In addition, if the system is armed by pressing and holding the Quick-Arm buttons,
neither the Babysitter Code nor Installer Code can disarm the system.

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SECURING THE PREMISES
Entry/Exit Delays
Exit Delay
Exit delay begins immediately after arming the system, and gives you time to leave through the
designated exit door without setting off an alarm. A slow beeping will sound throughout the exit delay
period, if programmed. During the last 10 seconds of the exit delay fast beeps will sound as a warning
that the delay time is nearing its end. The exit beeps cannot be silenced.
Exit Alarms Exit Alarm Active
To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm monitoring company, your system may have been
programmed for this feature. Ask your installer if Exit Alarm is active for your system.
Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted
when the exit delay ends (e.g., exit door left open), the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry
delay timer. If you disarm the system before the entry delay ends, the alarm sound stops and the
message "CA Alarm Cancelled" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number indicating the
faulted zone. No message is sent to the alarm monitoring company. To clear the exit alarm condition,
the open zone must be made re-secured; to clear the display, enter your security code and press the OFF
key.
If you do not disarm the system before the entry delay ends, and an entry/exit door or interior zone is
still open, the alarm sound continues and an "exit alarm" message is sent to the alarm monitoring
company. The message "EA Exit Error" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number
indicating the faulted zone. The alarm will continue to sound until the system is disarmed or timeout
ocurs. To stop the alarm, the system must be disarmed by entering your security code and pressing the
OFF key; and the message "CA Alarm Cancelled" is displayed on the keypad, indicating that the alarm
has been cancelled (if this feature is enabled by the installer). To clear the display, enter your security
code and press the OFF key a second time. An exit alarm also results if an entry/exit door or interior
zone is faulted within two minutes after the end of the exit delay.
Entry Delay
Entry Delays give you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the designated entrance
door. You must disarm the system before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur. The
keypad beeps during the entry delay period, reminding you to disarm the system. There are two entry
delays (if programmed). The first is for your primary entrance and the second can be used for a
secondary entrance, where a longer delay is required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system.
See your installer for delay times programmed for your system.
Exit Delay: 45-96, 120 seconds
Entry Delay 1: 30-96, 120, 180, 240 seconds Entry Delay 2: 30-96, 120, 180, 240 seconds

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Disarming the System
NOTE: The ADT SafewatchQuickConnect Plus Security System will provide a short confirmation ding when it
has been disarmed using an RF Key Fob.
Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See the Summary of
Audible Notification section for information, which will help you to distinguish between fire and
burglary alarm sounds.
IMPORTANT!
If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT enter the premises, but call the police from a
nearby safe location. If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off,
the keypad will beep rapidly upon entering. This indicates that an alarm has occurred during your
absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE
from a nearby safe location.
To disarm the system and silence burglary alarms: + OFF
Your user code
During Entry Delay or when an Alarm Condition exists the system will be disarmed as soon as the
correct user code is entered on the keypad. Entering the OFF key is not required. The entry beeps or
alarm sound can be silenced by pressing any key however, it will restart in 10 seconds if the correct
User Code is not entered.
The READY indicator will light (if no alarms have occurred while armed) and the keypad will beep once
to confirm that the system is disarmed.
Memory of Alarm
If an alarm occurs, the keypad displays the zone number (s) that caused the alarm and the type of
alarm (e.g., “FIRE ALARM”). These messages remain displayed until cleared by a user.
To clear the display, note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence (enter your security
code and press the OFF key).
If the READY indicator is blinking, go to the displayed zone and correct the fault (close windows, etc.).
If the fault cannot be corrected, notify your alarm company.

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Bypassing Protection Zones
Bypassing Individual Zones
Use the BYPASS key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally
unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your
system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is
performed. Bypasses are also removed if the arming procedure that follows the bypass command is
not successful. The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed.
The system must be disarmed first.
To bypass a zone(s): + BYPASS + 2-digit zone number(s) for zone(s) to be
Your user code bypassed (e.g., 02, 03, etc.)
Important! All single-digit numbers must be preceded by a zero (for example, enter 02 for zone 2).
The keypad will provide a confirmation beep and display the word “Bypass” along with each bypassed
zone number. Wait for these zones to be displayed, to be sure that intended zones are bypassed.
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY LED on steady.
Forced Bypass
Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone
numbers individually. Ask your installer if this feature is active.
To bypass a zone(s): + BYPASS + FUNCTION
Your user code
In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with the word “Bypass.” Wait for these zones
to be displayed before arming. Arming the system before zones are displayed eliminates all bypasses.
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY LED on steady.
Displaying Bypassed Zones
The system allows you to determine what zones have been previously bypassed. Bypassed zones can be
displayed only when the system is disarmed, and when the “Bypass” message described above is
displayed.
To display bypassed zone(s): + BYPASS + WAIT
Your user code
In a few moments, all open zones will be sequentially displayed along with the word “Bypass.”

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Panic Keys / Chime Mode
Panic Keys
Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panic functions. The
functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for the function(s) that may
have been programmed for your system.
Your installer should
note the functions
that are active in
your system.
Active Panic Functions
Keys Zone Function
1 and ✻95
3 and # 96
✻and # 99
To use a paired key panic function, simply press both keys of the assigned pair at the same time. If
your keypad has lettered keys for panic functions, press the designated key and hold down for at least 2
seconds to activate the panic function. Panic keys can also be activated by wireless devices such as the
5827 wireless keypad. Ask your installer about this feature.
Types of Panic Alarms
A silent emergency/silent alarm sends an alarm signal to the alarm monitoring company,† but
there will be no audible alarms or visual displays.
An audible emergency/audible alarm sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring
company† and sounds a loud, steady alarm at your keypad and at any external sounders that may be
connected (“Alarm” plus a zone number are also displayed).
A personal emergency/aux alarm sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring company†
and sounds at keypads, but not at external sounders. (“Alarm” plus a zone number are also displayed).
A supervised fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the alarm monitoring company†and uniquely
activates keypad and any external sounders (“Fire Alarm” plus a zone number are also displayed).
† If your system is connected to an alarm monitoring company
Chime Mode
Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window, while it is disarmed, by using
CHIME mode. When activated, three beeps will sound at the keypad whenever a protected perimeter
door is opened and the zone voice descriptor will be announced. Pressing the STATUS key will display
the open protection points. Note that the Chime mode can be turned on only when the system is
disarmed.
To turn Chime mode on or off: FUNCTION + CHIME
The “Chime” message displays while Chime mode is on, and disappears from the display when Chime
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USER FUNCTIONS
Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control
The ADT SafewatchQuickConnect Plus Security System
Message Center allows you to record,
play and delete messages. The maximum message duration is 85 seconds.
NOTES: (1) The Record/playback functions can only be performed from the master keypad. It cannot be
performed from any other wireless keypad (ex. 5827).
(2) If the system loses electrical power, all messages will be erased.
(3) Message Play/Record will not be available if a report must be sent.
(4) Individual messages cannot be played back or deleted.
Recording a Message
To record a message: FUNCTION + RECORD
The keypad displays “Rec Press Off to Stop”. Begin speaking into the microphone. Recording will
automatically stop after 85 seconds, if a message has been recorded. The keypad will beep twice and
“Msg” will be displayed.
To stop recording before the end of 85 seconds: Press OFF
The keypad will beep twice, the “Rec Press Off to Stop” display turns off, but “Msg” is displayed.
Additional messages can be recorded, as long as there is recording time remaining, by repeating the
above steps.
NOTE: If you are trying to record a new message and the message center is already full, the system will
announce “End Message” and “Message Center Full” will be displayed. If the message center is
full all old messages must be deleted before new messages can be recorded. See Deleting
Messages section.
Message Playback
The display of “Msg” indicates that a new message is in memory. After playing the message, the
MESSAGE display turns off.
To play back a message: FUNCTION + PLAY
All recorded messages will be announced sequentially. A short beep will sound between messages.
To skip a message: Press [✻]
Deleting Messages
To delete all messages: FUNCTION + PLAY
While the messages are being announced: Press FUNCTION + DELETE
A double beep will sound confirming that the messages have been deleted.