AlphaVision ML User manual

User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents.................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Purpose of this manual ...................................................................................................................................4
General Guidelines..........................................................................................................................................4
European norm and security Grade................................................................................................................5
Zones and sections of the AlphaVision ML control panel...............................................................................5
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Function of the navigator keys when programming.......................................................................................8
Meaning of the LED’s of the keypad...............................................................................................................9
Arming/Disarming with user codes.............................................................................................................. 10
Access control using a level 1 proximity tag ................................................................................................ 10
Arming with a level 2 user code................................................................................................................... 11
Arming and disarming with a level 3 user code........................................................................................... 11
Arming and disarming with a level 4 user code........................................................................................... 11
Arming and disarming with a level 5 or 7 user code.................................................................................... 11
Incorrect or incomplete code ...................................................................................................................... 11
Arming and disarming with a proximity tag................................................................................................. 11
Total arming ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Partial arming............................................................................................................................................... 12
Disarming ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Switching from Partial to Total arming ........................................................................................................ 12
Stop exit delay when disarming................................................................................................................... 12
Entry/Exit mode ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Quick arming ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Bypassing...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Screensaver.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Alarm in a 24 hour zone ............................................................................................................................... 13
Panic alarm................................................................................................................................................... 13
Trigger output .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Internal buzzer ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Trouble buzzer ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Information Present..................................................................................................................................... 14
LCD/Proximity keypad.................................................................................................................................. 14
Arming and disarming with a tag on an LCD/Proximity keypad .................................................................. 14
Proximity Reader.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Arming and disarming with a tag on an external proximity reader............................................................. 15
Access control with a proximity tag on an external proximity reader......................................................... 15
Arming and disarming with wireless keyfob transmitters........................................................................... 16
USER MENU.......................................................................................................................................... 16
Date and Time.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Time switch .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Users ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
Valid days ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Sections........................................................................................................................................................ 20
User name.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Enrolling proximity tags on an LCD/Proximity keypad................................................................................. 21
Warning against double or conflicting user codes....................................................................................... 21
Duress code.................................................................................................................................................. 21
Security against random entering codes ..................................................................................................... 21
Telephone .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Speech & Sounds.......................................................................................................................................... 22
Open zones .................................................................................................................................................. 23

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Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Walktest zones............................................................................................................................................. 24
Test LED & LCD............................................................................................................................................. 24
IP connection ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Remote Service ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Installer access ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Transmit testmessage .................................................................................................................................. 25
Access via App.............................................................................................................................................. 25
App key......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Bypassing zones ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Historic Log................................................................................................................................................... 25
Acceptance mode ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Speech/Listen-in option............................................................................................................................... 26
Inactivity....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Remote control of the AlphaVision ML........................................................................................................ 27
Single ring-in................................................................................................................................................. 27
Double ring-in .............................................................................................................................................. 27
IP REPORTING....................................................................................................................................... 28
PSTN PLUG-ON OPTION ........................................................................................................................ 28
GSM PLUG-ON OPTION ......................................................................................................................... 28
GPRS PLUG-ON OPTION ........................................................................................................................ 28
APPENDIX A: DETECTOR DEPLOYMENT (ASK INSTALLATION COMPANY TO COMPLETE) .......................... 29
APPENDIX B: KEYFOB TRANSMITTER ASSIGNMENT................................................................................ 30
APPENDIX C: SOCIAL ALARM TRANSMITTER .......................................................................................... 30
APPENDIX D: PROGRAMMED PRIVATE TELEPHONE NUMBERS ............................................................... 31

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INTRODUCTION
Purpose of this manual
The purpose of this manual is to introduce the user to the AlphaVision ML burglary alarm system. The
manual explains about controlling and dealing with the control panel. Several of the special options
explained in this manual can only be executed by the main user.
By taking into account several guidelines, your system will function properly for a very long time:
Never panic when the alarm sounds. Simply disarm the system with your PIN code, proximity tag or wireless
keyfob transmitter and view the information shown on the LCD display.
The control panel is equipped with a keypad with LCD display, section LED’s and status LED’s. THE LCD and
LED’s provide information about the system’s status. If the information on the display is not clear, consult
your user manual first.
Never give your PIN-code, proximity tag or keyfob transmitter to another user, this might lead to unpleasant
situations.
In case of a malfunction, first consult your user manual. When the malfunction persists, then immediately
contact your installation company. The installation company will give you further instructions.
Write down important events (false alarm, user errors, etc.) in a logbook, together with the zone number,
date and time. Your installation company might be able to take additional steps to prevent the situation
from occurring in the future.
The AlphaVision ML control panel has been designed and is tested according to all current regulations on
stability, reliability and insensitivity from external electrical influences.
General Guidelines
The AlphaVision ML control panel can be used for detecting and reporting burglary, fire, hold up, tamper
and social alarms. The control panel can be armed and disarmed using a PIN-code or with Proximity tag. If
your AlphaVision ML has been equipped with the optional wireless receiver, up to eight wireless keyfob
transmitters can be used for arming and disarming. The LCD or LCD/Proximity keypad has numerical keys
and navigator keys. The navigator keys are used to arm and disarm the system and to navigate through the
programming menu’s. The various status LED’s and the integrated LCD display give the user information on
the system status.
The heart of your security system is a sophisticated electronic device placed in a metal casing, which has
been professionally installed by your installer. This device is called the “control panel”. On this control
panel the detectors, the sirens and flashlights, the telephone line and the power line is connected.
A detector is also known as a “sensor”. A detector is a device that is designed to detect a certain
phenomenon. There are for instance, detectors that detect smoke. When such a detector detects smoke, it
will report this to the control panel. There are also detectors that detect motion. When these detectors
‘see’ motion, they will report this to the control panel. For windows and doors, usually magnetic contacts
are used. These magnetic contacts are used to signal whether a door or window is open or closed.
When the control panel receives an alarm, it will take further actions. This can be for instance triggering the
alarm sirens or flashlights or initiate a call to a central station or private (mobile) telephone number.
The detectors are connected to the “inputs” of the control panel, so that the control panel knows which
detector triggered an alarm. These “inputs” are also called “zones”.

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European norm and security Grade
The Alpha Vision ML, the I/O module and associated components comply with the following European
standards:
EMC emission: EN301489-3 2002
EMC Immunity: EN50130-4 2003
Radio: EN300220-3
Telephony: TBR21 1998
Safety class: European standard EN60950
Security grade: European standard EN50131-3 (2009), EN50131-1 (2006) and A1
(2009) as "grade 2 - low to medium risk" and "environmental class II
- Indoor general"
Zones and sections of the AlphaVision ML control panel
The AlphaVision ML control panel has 12 wired inputs and can be expanded to up to a maximum of 100
wired zones. Also 32 wireless zones can be used, these replace hardware zones. Each zone is programmed
into the control panel and provides information about a certain event in a certain area of the house or
building.
The AlphaVision ML control can control up to 4 sections. Sections are also known as ‘Groups’ or ‘Areas’. A
section contains one or more zones and is used to arm and disarm a specific part of the house or building.
The sections are displayed as digits 1 to 4 on the left hand side of the keypad. The section LED’s 1 to 4 are
only visible once the section is armed.
The 8 sections (areas) of the AlphaVision ML can be armed and disarmed independently from each other or
simultaneously depending on the arming method and user level. Arming and disarming is done using a PIN-
code, a proximity tag or a keyfob transmitter. Which and how sections are armed/disarmed depends on the
way the system is armed/disarmed and the user level that is programmed to the PIN code or proximity tag.
The keypad has 4 navigator keys (the 4 keys on the right). The navigator keys can be used for two direct
arming methods: a Total arming and a Partial arming. When the user is at home, part of the system can be
armed (Partial, for example sections 1 and 2). In this way the premises can be secured, while the users can
walk freely inside the premises. When the user leaves the home or building, the system can be armed
totally (for example sections 1, 2, 3 and 4) by simply pressing the Total key. An extra ‘quick arming’ option
can be programmed by your installer to be able to arm the system Partial or Total without having to enter a
PIN-code. For disarming, a PIN-code or presenting a proximity tag is always required. The installer will
program which sections and thus corresponding zones are active during Partial and Total arming.
User Codes: you can program up to 90 users codes (more than one code can be programmed as supervisior
code), the use of a duress code is optional. In addition there is one installer code. Users have the choice of a
PIN-code or a proximity tag (optional). The total of both is 90. Assuming six-digit PIN codes are 999999 valid
codes. PIN 000000 is invalid. If the duress code option is used, there are 499999 valid codes. The code of a
proximity pass is automatically translated into a 6-digit PIN-code. From software V2.0 and above it is
possible to program all PIN codes as 4-digit, a fundamental choice must be made to between all PIN-codes
as 4-digit or 6-digit.

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Mobile application: a mobile application (APP) is available to arm and disarm the alarm system using a
smartphone. Ask your installer for the availability and capabilities of the mobile application.
►! The use of a mobile application (APP) is not permitted in certified installations.
Both to the left and to the right side of the LCD display, status LED’s can be found.
LED’s 1 to 8 on the left side of the display indicate which sections are armed or disarmed. When all LED’s are
off, the system is disarmed. When one or more LED’s are on, those specific sections are armed. Not all
situations will require 8 separate sections. When the system is armed Partial or Total with the navigator
keys, this is also shown by the status LED’s on the right side of the LCD display. The meaning of all the status
LED’s is explained further in this manual.
Example of an installation with sections:
An installation in a house has 8 zones. Zones 1 to 6 are used for detectors on the first floor and are
programmed to section 1. Zones 7 and 8 are used on the second floor and are programmed to section 2.
When the users leave the house, both sections are armed so that all detectors are active. When the users
go to bed, they can use Partial arming for arming section 1. In this case only zones 1 to 6 on the first floor
are active and the users can walk freely on the second floor, without activating the alarm.
When the installer programs the detectors, he will assign a “zone type” to each zone, depending on which
detector is used and at what location it has been installed. The following zone types can be programmed:
A direct zone has no entry or exit delay and will, if the system is armed, cause an alarm as soon as the
detector is triggered.
A delayed zone has an entry and exit delay. The delay times can be programmed as desired. When the
system is armed and a delayed zone is triggered, the entry delay will start. During the entry delay time, the
system must be disarmed or an alarm will follow. The same occurs during the exit delay. When you arm the
system, the exit delay starts. Depending on the programming your installer has done, delayed zones must
be closed before arming the system. In some cases delayed zones may be open during arming, for instance
the front door can be open during arming.
A follower zone will respond as a direct or as a delayed zone, depending on whether the control panel’s
entry or exit delay is triggered or not. When the entry delay time is triggered, a follower zone will function
like a delayed zone (thus not causing a direct alarm when triggered). When the entry delay is not triggered,
the zone will function like a direct zone and cause an alarm as soon the zone is triggered. Your installer can
inform you which zones are programmed as follower zones.
A Follower delayed zone is equal to the regular follower zone, with the exception that the follower delayed
zone always functions as a delayed zone when the system is Partial armed. The system must be armed with
the Partial key. The installer will program the appropriate sections.
An Emergency Door zone is a zone type used for emergency doors. An emergency door zone is a 24-hour
loud zone type but will only activate the alarm outputs when the system is disarmed. When the system is
armed, this zone type will activate the alarm outputs and also report the alarm to the monitoring station.
A 24-hour zone is always triggered, regardless if the control panel is armed or not. This zone type can be
used for glass break detectors or emergency push buttons. The AlphaVision ML control panel has a 24H
silent and a 24H loud zone type. Only with the 24H loud zone type the siren and flashlight will be activated.
In both cases an alarm will be reported directly to the monitoring station or to the programmed private
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A fire zone is also a 24-hour type zone and is used for smoke and fire detectors. When the fire zone is
triggered, the control panel will sound an intermitting alarm sound, known as a slow-whoop sound.
A social alarm zone is a 24-hour silent zone and can be used with emergency pushbuttons for social alarm
purposes. When required, the user can be notified that the emergency pushbutton was pressed by a speech
text. For this, an optional speech board and speaker is required.
A hold-up zone is also a 24-hour silent zone and can be used for hold-up push buttons. The alarm will be
reported to the monitoring station or private telephone, but no further indications on the display or outputs
will be shown or heard.
A tamper zone is also a 24-hour zone and is used in tamper situations, e.g. when a detector cover is opened
or a siren of flashlight is tampered with.
A technical alarm zone is also a 24-hour silent zone and can be used to report technical malfunctions, e.g. a
malfunction of the central heating system, etc.
A gas alarm zone is also a 24-hour loud zone and is used for reporting alarms from carbon monoxide or
other gas detectors.
A water alarm zone is a 24-hour loud zone used for reporting alarms from water detectors. Water detectors
are commonly used in cellars and near washing machines.
A temperature alarm zone is a 24-hour loud zone used for reporting alarms from temperature sensors.
These sensors are used to detect and signal too high or too low temperatures.
A direct dialer input is used to report alarm messages directly to a monitoring station or private telephone.
When this type of input is activated, the alarm outputs will not be activated and nothing will be displayed
on the keypad. When the input restores, a separate restore-message will be sent.
A keyswitch input is used in situations when an external keyswitch or device is used to arm and disarm the
system. A keyswitch or external device can only be used for Total arming and disarming.

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OPERATION
The AlphaVision ML control panel is supplied with an LCD or LCD/Proximity keypad. Both types of keypad
have an LCD display, section LED’s, status LED’s and silicon keys. The keys are divided in numerical and
navigator keys (the 4 right most keys). The numerical keys are mainly used for arming/disarming with a PIN-
code.
The navigator keys are used for easy Partial arming, Total arming, disarming and for navigating through the
user menu.
When using an LCD keypad, the AlphaVision ML is armed and disarmed with a 6-digit PIN code. The
LCD/Proximity keypad has an integrated proximity reader for arming/disarming with a coded tag, known as
a proximity tag. The integrated proximity is located right above the microphone hole, at the bottom center
of the keypad.
When the AlphaVision ML control panel is expanded with a wireless receiver module, the system can also
be armed and disarmed with wireless keyfob transmitters.
The keypads have an LCD display, section LED’s and status LED’s. The LCD display is used to display
messages from the control panel. Next to the LCD display there are status LED’s, each with their own
meaning. Both the LCD display and the silicon keys have a backlight which can be programmed to ‘always
on’ or ‘turn off after 20 seconds’.
Besides optical indications the keypad has an integrated buzzer which is used for audible signaling of the
entry and exit delays and for error indications.
When the AlphaVision ML is expanded with a speech plug-on board, alarm and alert messages can be
reported as speech messages to a (mobile) telephone. One of the LCD or LCD/Proximity keypad can also be
expanded with integrated speakers and microphone. This keypad can be used for vocal assistance.
Navigator keys
The 4 navigator keys on the right hand side are used for Partial and Total arming, disarming and for
navigating through the user menu.
Function of the navigator keys when programming
When programming, the four keys on the right of the keypad have different meanings. To enter the
programming menu, use the <#/OK> key. The four keys on the right are now used for going Left , Up
, Down and Right
Operating: Navigating:
= Partial arming (Partial) = left
= Show information = up/previous menu item
= Disarm = down/next menu item
= Total arming (Total) = right

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Meaning of the LED’s of the keypad
In idle state the top line of the display shows the House Identity (default ALPHAVISION ML). Your installer
can program the system to show the family name or company name. The second line displays the date
(European style Day-Month-Year) and time (Hours:Minutes).
The keypad has two rows of LED’s, placed on the left and right sides of the display and keys. On the left side,
eight LED’s 1 to 8 show the status of the eight sections (Illuminated when armed).
On the right side, several status LED’s are place. These LED’s indicate the following:
The green OK LED is used for indicating that all zones are closed and that the system is ready to be armed.
Each keypad can be linked to specific sections or areas of the building. The OK LED will only show the status
of the zones programmed in this section(s). When any of the zones in the section are open, the green OK
LED will be off. In this case the system cannot be armed; when trying to arm the system will display “open
zones” in the display. Before arming, close these open zones first.
The green Power / 230V LED gives the following indications:
When the Power LED is on, the 230V power line is connected and available. When the LED flashes, the
power is cut off; this will also be displayed with the “Information Present” message.
= Total armed
= Partial armed
= Disarmed
= IP dialer transmitting
= GSM/GPRS dialer transmitting
= PSTN dialer transmitting
= OK (all zones closed)
= Power (230V)
= Unread information available

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The various dialer LED’s (IP, GSM/GPRS or PSTN) are only on when the corresponding dialer is busy sending
a message from the buffer. When the dialer failed to deliver the message to the monitoring station or
private telephone, the dialer will automatically stop (after the programmed number of dial-attempts has
passed) and the dialer LED will start flashing. The next time the dialer has a message to send, the LED will
turn on again. When the message can be delivered this time, the LED will turn off.
When the system is disarmed with a DURESS code, the dialer LED’s will be disabled automatically for 15
minutes. Also the “Information Present” message will not be shown on the display and the trouble buzzer
will be disabled. DURESS codes are only used for disarming under threat and transmit a silent alarm to the
monitoring station/ telephone. For more information on Duress codes, see chapter ‘Duress codes’.
Arming/Disarming with user codes
By default, the AlphaVision ML is armed and disarmed from the keypad with 6-digit user codes (PIN-codes).
From software V2.0 and above it is possible to program all PIN codes as 4-digit, a fundamental choice must
be made to between all PIN-codes as 4-digit or 6-digit, your installer will discuss this with you during
installation.There are two types of keypads available for the AlphaVision ML, the LCD keypad and the
LCD/Proximity keypad. The LCD/Proximity keypad has an integrated proximity reader for arming/disarming
with a coded tag, known as a proximity tag. The integrated proximity is located right above the microphone
hole, at the bottom center of the keypad. Both keypads allow arming and disarming with user codes. For
obvious reasons is it very important that this code remains SECRET.
Up to 90 user codes can be programmed in the AlphaVision ML (100.000 possible combinations). User
number 90 is dedicated for the supervisor and can be used for both arming/disarming, entering and
executing functions from the user menu and view available system information.
The proximity TAG is a different type of user code. The proximity tag contains a chip with a fixed code.
When enrolling the TAG it is automatically translated into a PIN-code, thus presenting the tag to the internal
reader is considered similar to entering a PIN-code.
To separate different types of authorization each user code is programmed to a specific LEVEL. Level 1 is the
level with lowest authorization and level 7 with the highest. Level 6 does not exist in the AlphaVision ML.
For more information about the user codes and the levels, please refer to the User menu / Change Codes
chapter.
User code number 90 is the supervisor code and is set to default code: 445566. After entering six invalid
codes an alarm message is sent to the monitoring station (if programmed) and the keypad is locked for 90
seconds.
The AlphaVision ML can be armed and disarmed with a duress code. The duress code is used when the user
is forced under threat to disarm the system and can only be used with PIN-codes (not with proximity keys).
Duress codes can only used when reporting alarm messages to a monitoring station are not displayed on
the display of the keypad. When the duress code is used, the dialer LED, Information message and trouble
buzzer are not shown or heard on the keypad for 15 minutes.
Access control using a level 1 proximity tag
The Alpha Vision ML panel can be expanded with an external proximity reader for outdoor access control.
Users with a level 1 proximity tag can gain access to the house or building by presenting the proximity tag to
the external proximity reader. A level 1 user code cannot be used to arm the system and therefore does not
make sense to associate it to a PIN-code. Once the user's presents his/her proximity tag (level 1) to the
external proximity reader the system will first check if the section (s) assigned to this proximity tag are
disarmed. If the Section (s) are disarmed the external proximity reader will activate its internal o.c. output
for 3 seconds to unlock the door. If the Section (s) are armed, the door will remain locked.

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Arming with a level 2 user code
When the control panel is in idle state and a level 2 code is entered, the display changes to:
Section: 12..
<#>=ARM
When the <#> key is pressed, sections 1 and 2 are armed. If section 1 was already armed, section 2 will now
also be armed. Level 2 user codes can only be used for arming. The supervisor code (level 7) can program
which section(s) can be armed.
Arming and disarming with a level 3 user code
When the control panel is in idle state and a level 3 code is entered, the display changes to:
Section: 12..
<*>=DIS. <#>=ARM
Level 3 users can use <*> to disarm or <#> to arm both sections simultaneously. The supervisor (level 7) can
program which section(s) can be armed and disarmed.
Arming and disarming with a level 4 user code
Level 4 codes are only used for arming/disarming with a proximity tag. Level 4 user codes are equal to level
3 codes but do not require entering <*> or <#>. If section 1 was already armed then it will now be disarmed.
When presenting the proximity tag again both section 1 and 2 will be armed. The supervisor (level 7) can
program which section(s) can be armed and disarmed.
Arming and disarming with a level 5 or 7 user code
When the control panel is in idle state and a level 5 or 7 code is entered, the display changes to:
ARM: 1...
DIS: .2..
The display is divided in two lines. The top sections are sections which are/will be armed; the bottom
sections are sections that are/will be disarmed. When key <1> is pressed, digit 1 will switch position. The
same applies for the other sections shown. The sections are only armed/disarmed when the <#/OK> key is
pressed to confirm.
Both level 5 and 7 user codes can separately decide which sections are armed and disarmed. The supervisor
(level 7) can program which section(s) can be armed and disarmed. Aborting arming or disarming can be
done by pressing the <*> key.
Incorrect or incomplete code
Conforms European standards the AlphaVision ML (from V2.xx) contains a security mechanism for entering
an incorrect or incomplete user code. If an incorrect user code is entered ten (10) times the keypad will be
locked for 90 seconds. Also entering an incomplete code, for example 3-digit and then nothing counts as
incorrect user code.
After the next (2nd) cycle of ten (10) incorrect or incomplete user codes the keyboard will be locked again
for 90 seconds but will also send a message (SIA code ‘JA’) to the central station (if applicable).
If in the meantime one (1) correct code is entered, the "wrong code" counter mechanism will be reset.
Arming and disarming with a proximity tag
When the AlphaVision ML control panel is installed with an LCD/Proximity keypad, the system can be armed
and disarmed with a proximity tag. The proximity reader is integrated in the keypad and is located right
above the microphone hole, at the bottom of the keypad. Present the proximity tag approximately 2-5 cm
in front of the keypad to arm or disarm the system. When the proximity tag is programmed with level 4
authorization, the system will arm or disarm immediately.

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Total arming
The AlphaVision ML control panel is normally armed by entering a valid user code and depending on the
code level, by pressing <*> or <#>. Besides this way, the AlphaVision ML can also has two quick arming keys
for Total and Partial arming. Your installer can program which sections are armed with Partial and which
sections are armed with Total arming. For Total arming, press the key. If programmed, the system will
now ask to enter a valid user code. When the system is Total armed, the corresponding section LED’s 1 to 4
will turn on to indicate the armed state.
Partial arming
The shortcut key for Partial arming can be used for quick Partial arming. If programmed, the system
will ask to enter a valid user code. When the system is Partial armed, the corresponding section LED’s 1 to 4
will turn on to indicate the armed state.
Disarming
The AlphaVision ML control panel can also be disarmed with a shortcut key. To disarm the system, press the
key. When disarming, the system will always ask for a valid user code. Enter a 6-digit valid user code to
disarm.
Switching from Partial to Total arming
When the AlphaVision ML is Partial armed with the shortcut key, the key can be used to arm the
system to its Total state. If programmed, the system will ask for a valid user code.
Stop exit delay when disarming
When the AlphaVision ML has been expanded with a wireless receiver module and the system is armed with
a keyfob transmitter, the AUX button can be used for Direct arming. When the AUX button on the keyfob
transmitter has been programmed for “direct arming”, pressing it within 5 seconds after arming will cause
the exit delay to be cancelled and the system is armed immediately.
Entry/Exit mode
From software V2.0 and higher your installer can program the AlphaVision ML to be compliant with the new
EN50131 guidelines to reduce false alarms. If the programming option 'EN50131’ is selected then the
following functionality applies:
If during the exit delay an instant or 24-hour zone is activated then the arming procedure is aborted.
This is indicated by sounding 10 short acoustic signals via the LS (loudspeaker) output. Also, a
message (SIA code NCI) is transmitted to the central station to indicate that the arming was
aborted.
If during the entry delay an instant or 24-hour zone is activated the installed sounders and strobe
lights are activated immediately but the alarm will be reported to the central station at least 30
seconds later and always after the expiry of the entry delay time. If the system is disarmed before
the end of the total time (at least 30 seconds and always after expiry of the entry delay) then no
alarm will be transmitted to the monitoring station.
Quick arming
The installer can program the AlphaVision ML in such a way that no user code is required when arming with
the shortcut keys for Partial and Total arming. When programmed, the user codes are only required for
disarming the system.
Bear in mind that Quick arming also comes with a risk: when no user codes are required for Total and Partial
arming, everybody can arm the system, regardless of the authorization level of the users.

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Bypassing
When programmed, zones can be temporarily bypassed, or locked out. A bypassed zone means that alarms
coming from this zone (detector) are ignored. This is only required in exceptional cases, for instance when a
detector malfunctions or keeps on giving false alarms.
When a malfunctioning detector remains open, the control panel would normally not be able to arm. By
temporarily bypassing this zone, the system can still be armed.
When the system is armed and a direct, 24-hour or some of the delayed zones are open, the display will
report “CAN NOT ARM, ZONES OPEN”. When the option ‘Bypass’ is disabled, the display will change to the
“Open Zones” menu and show the first open zone on the display. Use the key to view any other open
zones. Close the “Open Zones” menu by pressing the <*> key. Close the open zones (windows, doors, etc.)
and try to arm the system again.
When Bypassing is allowed, the display will report “CAN NOT ARM, ZONES OPEN”, followed by the Open
Zones menu. The system will show the first open zone on the display. Use the key to view any other
open zones. After the last open zone is shown, the option “EXIT <*>, BYPASS <#> will be displayed. By
pressing the <#/OK> key, all open zones are automatically bypassed and the system is armed. By pressing
<*>, the system will abort the arming and return to its idle state.
Bypassed zones cannot trigger the alarm. A zone is only bypassed for one armed ‘session’. When the system
is disarmed, the bypass is cancelled as well.
From firmware version 3.2 and above it is also possible to bypass (block) zones prior to arming the system.
This can be useful if a fault occurs in a detector or unexplained false alarms occur. The new bypass function
was added as a separate menu option in the user menu. For details, see chapter 'User Panel - Bypass'
Screensaver
Your installer can determine whether the backlight of the LCD display and silicone keys on the keypad is
always illuminated or automatically turned off after 20 seconds. This also applies to the status LEDs (to the
left and to the right of the display). If a key is pressed it will activate the background lighting and status LEDs
again. This will prevent that the status of the system is visible from outside the premises.
If the option 'off after 20 seconds "is selected and the system is enabled, then after the expiry of the 20
seconds the backlight and LEDs extinguish. Now if an alarm or fault occurs, in accordance with EU
regulations no alarm or status information will be displayed directly. Only after entering a valid user code,
this information will be visible.
Alarm in a 24 hour zone
When an alarm occurs in a 24H zone, for example a fire zone, an alarm will immediately be given.
Depending on the type of 24H zone the flashlight and alarm sounders will be activated. When the alarm
occurred in a fire zone, the sounder will differ from a ‘regular’ alarm and produce an intermitting sound. To
deactivate an alarm, disarm the system, even if the system was already disarmed
Disarm the system with a valid user code, proximity tag or by pressing the disarm key ( ) of the wireless
keyfob transmitter.
Wired smoke detectors need to be manually reset after an alarm. The smoke detectors can be reset by
viewing the present information messages and confirming the messages with the < #OK> key. For more
information on viewing and confirming alarm messages, please go to the “Information Present” chapter.
Panic alarm
Depending on your installer’s programming, a panic function can be used. When enabled in the
programming, simultaneous pressing the <*> and <#> keys on one of the keypads or, when the wireless
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will activate a panic alarm. Panic alarm will result in a panic alarm message being sent to the monitoring
station or to private telephone(s) and the siren being activated. To stop the siren, disarm the system.
►! From firmware V2.0 and higer the system can only be armed after a panic alarm if the ‘Information
Present’ menu is opened and the information is read and erased.
Trigger output
For specific purposes or applications your installer can be program a so-called ‘trigger output’ (from
software v2.04 and higher) that can be activated by typing in a level 1 user code (PIN-code). Once the level
PIN-code is entered on the keypad the message "Trigger out is activated" will appear in the LCD display. The
output will now be activated for approximately 3 seconds.
Internal buzzer
All keypads have an integrated buzzer for audible assistance. The buzzer can be activated or deactivated
during both the entry and exit delays, only during the exit delay or only during the entry delay. The entry
and exit delays are only used when there are zones programmed as delayed zones. The installer can
program which keypads sound the buzzer. The buzzer is also used to alert the user to trouble messages.
Trouble buzzer
The trouble buzzer is the same internal buzzer in the keypads which indicate the entry and exit delays. The
trouble buzzer sounds when a trouble or malfunction is detected. The trouble buzzer can be programmed
as ON, DAYTIME and OFF by the installer, where the Daytime option disables the trouble buzzer between
19.00 and 08.00 hours (nighttime).
The trouble buzzer is used to alert the user that a trouble or malfunction has been detected in the system.
When a trouble occurs, the buzzer will sound every 3 seconds, for one minute. Also the message
“Information Present” will be shown on the display and the ‘i’ LED will flash. Please read the following menu
about viewing and confirming the available information with the key.
Information Present
When the red (i) LED flashes and the message “Information Present” appears on the display, an alarm or
trouble has occurred. The user has to view and confirm the information by pressing the key, followed
by a level 3, 4(tag), 5 or 7 user code. When the user code is entered, the display will show the first message.
When the control panel is expanded with a speech module and a speaker, the system will also provide vocal
assistance. Use the to show any other messages. When the last message has been shown, the display
will show “Del. information. <OK>. Press <#/OK> to erase the message.
When a trouble has occurred, e.g. power failure, the trouble has to be solved before the message can be
erased. When the trouble has not been solved, a new “Information Present” message will appear. When the
trouble cannot be solved, contact your installer immediately.
►! If the screensaver option is enabled the Information (i) LED will not shown immediately when the
system is armed. Only after entering a valid user code it will be visible and via the Information menu
the information can be read and erased.
LCD/Proximity keypad
When the AlphaVision ML control panelis equipped with a LCD/Proximity keypad, the system can be armed
and disarmed with a coded key, known as a proximity tag. By using proximity tags, users do not have to
remember their user codes. Up to 90 proximity tags can be programmed. For more information about
enrolling proximity tags, please read the chapter about creating new user codes.
Arming and disarming with a tag on an LCD/Proximity keypad
The system can be armed or disarmed with a proximity tag. Depending on the authorization level the
system will arm or disarm directly (level 4) or requires an additional action.

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Proximity Reader
The AlphaVision ML control panel with LCD/Proximity keypad can be expanded with an external proximity
reader. The external proximity reader can be mounted outside, allowing arming and disarming with a
proximity key from outside the premises. The external proximity reader can also be used for a simple form
of access control. Proximity keys enrolled on the LCD/Proximity keypad will automatically be recognized by
the external proximity reader.
►! When an external proximity reader is used, the system MUST have at least one LCD/Proximity
keypad
Arming and disarming with a tag on an external proximity reader
Arming and disarming the system with a proximity tag on an external proximity reader only works with level
4user (tag) codes. When the tag is presented to the reader, the section(s) programmed to this tag will arm
or disarm. If an electric door strike is also connected to the proximity reader the door strike will be
activated for 3 seconds.
The external proximity reader has a bi-color LED, which provides information about the system when
arming or disarming. The following indications can be given:
LED
Action / condition
LED lights continuously RED
Idle state
LED flashes red (approx. 3 sec.) then returns to idle state
Invalid TAG
LED flashes green (approx. 3 sec.) then returns to idle state
Armed with a valid TAG
LED turns green (approx. 3 sec.) then returns to idle state
Disarmed with a TAG
LED slowly flashes red (approx. 5 sec.) then returns to idle state
Cannot arm (e.g. open zones)
LED flashes red/green
Communication error proximity
reader
Access control with a proximity tag on an external proximity reader
The external proximity reader can be used for simple access control of employees and family members. The
proximity reader has an output which is activated for three seconds when a valid tag is presented. This
output can be used to activate an electric door opener. For access control the following criteria applies:
Proximity tags programmed with authorization level 1 will activate the output of the proximity reader, but
only when the section(s) programmed to this tag are disarmed. Use this option only for simple access
control to allow users to enter the building or house, but not allowed to arm or disarm the system. Level 1
codes or tags cannot arm or disarm sections from the keypad.
Proximity tags programmed with authorization level 4 will arm or disarm the section(s) that are
programmed to this tag. Also the output of the proximity reader will be activated to activate the electric
door strike.
When a proximity tag with authorization level 3, 5 or 7 is presented, the system will first check which
section(s) are armed. As the same time the system checks if the proximity tag that is presented is
authorized for the section(s) that are armed. If the tag is authorized for the section(s) that are armed the
output will be activated and access is granted. The user must now present the proximity tags to the
LCD/PROX keypad inside to disarm the system.

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Arming and disarming with wireless keyfob transmitters
When the AlphaVision ML has been expanded with the optional wireless receiver module, the system can
also be armed and disarmed with wireless keyfob transmitters. Up to 8 wireless keyfob transmitters can be
enrolled into the AlphaVision ML’s’ memory. Each keyfob transmitter uses an encrypted code for arming
and disarming. The transmitter has 4 buttons each with the following function:
Arm/Disarm
Keyfob transmitter
Arm TOTAL
Press the on the keyfob
Arm PARTIAL
Press the on the keyfob
Disarm
Press the on the keyfob
Your installation company can program which sections are armed with Partial and which with Total arming.
The fourth button on the keyfob transmitter is the so-called AUX button () and is used (depending on
programming) for requesting the system status, stopping the exit delay or activating an output.
USER MENU
The AlphaVision ML control panel has a user menu for programming and modifying user settings. The user
menu offers six sub-menus, each with various programming options or functions. The user menu is only
accessible with the supervisor code.
Use the navigator (arrow) keys to scroll through the menu’s and options.
START OK USERMENU OK ENTER CODE: DATE AND TIME
valid code
invalid code
INSTALLATION ENTER CODE: INPUTS
valid code
invalid code
LOGBOOK ENTER CODE:
valid code
DISPLAY LOGBOOK
invalid code
PREVIOUS MENU
User menu
Installation menu
Log menu
The user menu is only accessible with the supervisor code (code number 90, default code = 445566). From
software V2.03 and above also 4-digit codes van be used. Use this code once to enter the user menu and
change the supervisor code immediately.
To enter the user menu, press <#/OK>. The display will change to “USER MENU”. Press <#/OK> to confirm,
the display will now prompt for the supervisor code. Enter the 4 or 6-digit supervisor code and the first
submenu “DATE AND TIME” will appear. Use the and navigator keys to scroll to the desired
submenu and press <#/OK> to enter the submenu’s.
The installer menu is only accessible for the installation company, with a separate installer code.
To return to a previous menu, press the key. This key is also used to move back one position in a
programming option (e.g. telephone number).
To leave the user menu, press . The display will change to “Exit menu? <OK>”. Press the <#/OK> key to
leave the menu.

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The user menu offers the following programming options and functions. All options and functions will be
explained in the following chapter.
DATE AND TIME ADJUST TIME ENTER TIME: SAVED
OK OK OK
ADJUST DATE ENTER DATE:
OK OK SAVED
USERS OK CHANGE CODE CHANGE CODE:
LEVEL:-
USER 01
USER 90
USER. NAME CHANGE NAME STORED
TO PREV. MENU ?
TELEPHONE PRIVATE NR. 1-4 TEL. NUMBER TEL.NUMBER:
OK OK OK
PROTOCOL PROTOCOL: SPEECH MESSAGE
SIREN MESSAGE
SMS MESSAGE
DIAL ATTEMPTS
OK
OK
ATTEMPTS: DO NOT CALL
1 ATTEMPT
9 ATTEMPTS
SPEECH & SOUND CHANGE VOLUME CHANGE VOLUME:
OKOK LOW LEVEL
NORMAL LEVEL
LOUD LEVEL
STORED
SPEECH OPTION SPEECH FUNCTION: ON
OFF STORED
DOORBELL OPTION DOORBELL FUNCTION: ON
OFF STORED
OK
TO PREV. MENU ?
OPEN ZONES NO OPEN ZONES
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
DAYS
SECTIONS
OK
STORED
OK
SU/WI TIME OK SU/WI TIME: MANUAL
AUTOMATIC
Go to the next screen
EMAIL MESSAGE
DATE/TIME NTP OK DATE/TIME NTP: ON
OFF
EMAIL RECIPIENT EMAIL RECIPIENT:
OK STORED OK
OK ENTER TIMES: STOREDSUNDAY
SATERDAY
OK
TIME SWITCH
MESSAGES MESSAGES:
OK STORED OK

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MAINTENANCE OK WALKTEST ZONES OK START WALKTEST OK VIEW WALKTEST
PREVIOUS MENU
TEST LED & LCD OK ALL LEDS ON OK ALL LEDS OFF LCD LINE 2 ON
LCD LINE 2 OFF
OK
OK
LCD LINE 1 ON
LCD LINE 1 OFF
OK
OK OK
TEST KEYS
IP CONNECTION OK CONNECT VIA IP OK IP CONNECTING…
ACCESS INSTALL. INSTALLER: NO ACCESS
ACCESS STORED
OK
OK
SEND TESTREPORT OK SEND TESTREPORT: OK TESTREPORT SENT…
ACCESS VIA APP ACCESS VIA APP: NO ACCESS
ACCESS STORED
OK
APP KEY OK APP KEY: OK STORED
BYPASS OK ZONE xx OK BYPASS <OK> OK BYPASSED
Date and Time
In the Date and Time menu the following options can be changed:
Adjust time
Adjust date
To change the time setting, select the “Adjust Time” option and press <#/OK>. Enter the new time; the time
is displayed as hh:mm in a 24h notation. Press <#/OK> to confirm the new time.
To change the date, select the “Adjust Date” option and press <#/OK>. Enter the new date; the date is
displayed as dd-mm-yyyy. Enter the correct date and press <#/OK> to confirm the new date.
From firmware version 3.20 a NTP timeserver option was added in which the time and date is automatically
synchronized via an Internet time server. Using the programming option Date / Time NTP can be
determined whether the NTP time server function is active or not. The address of the NTP server is available
from your internet provider and is often published on their website, ask you installer to enter the correct
NTP server address.
Time switch
From firmware version 3.20 a time switch function has been added to the Alpha Vision ML to automatically
arm/disarm the system at pre-programmed times. The time switch function can be programmed in the user
menu and is accessible for all users codes level 5 and higher. An arming and disarming time can be
programmed for each day of the week including the section(s) that must be armed/disarmed.
In order to alert users that an automatic arming will take place the time switch function is equipped with a
pre-arming signal. The pre-arming signal is heard through the loudspeaker ( LS output) and in practice it will
usually be heard a few minutes before the actual automatic arming takes place. When programming the
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The time switch programming screen on the keypad is as follows :
D00:00 A00:00
P00: 00 S.... N
D00:00 is the disarming time in the morning
A00:00 is the arming time in the evening
P00:00 is the pre-arming signal time, often several minutes for the switch (A00:00) .
S.... is the section(s) that is armed/disarmed .
An example of an actual time switch programming for all working days ( not include Saturday and Sunday )
is as follows :
D08:30 A18:30
P18: 25 S12.. N
The AlphaVision ML will disarm section 1 and 2 every weekday at 08:30. At 18:25 on every weekday a pre-
arming signal will be heard through the speaker, the pre-arming signal will be heard every minute (18:26 ,
18:27 , etc. . ) up until 18:30 in which the system will automatically arm section 1 and 2.
Users
The Users menu is used for creating and modifying user codes. Up to 90 user codes can be programmed, for
each code the following settings have to be made:
code
authorization level
valid days
section(s)
username
Select the Users menu and press <#/OK>. The display will change to:
USER 01
01/90 <OK>
Enter the required user number (01 to 90) or use the and navigator keys to select the desired user
code. Press <#/OK> and the display will change to:
01: 000000 lev 0
smtwtfs 1234
Press to jump to the ‘code’ field. Enter the 6-digit user code and press to move onto the
‘authorization level’ field.
►! From software version 2.00 and above the AlphaVision ML is protected against the programming of
the same usercode twice.
►! If the programming option 4-digit codes is selected (Installer menu / System Options / User Codes)
then the last 2 digits of the user code is ignored.

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Each user code needs to be set to an authorization level. The following levels can be selected:
Level 0 is programmed for inactive codes (e.g. for temporarily blocking a code).
Level 1 is only used for proximity tags and easy access control via the external proximity reader. Level 1
codes cannot be used to arm or disarm the system. When a user with a level 1 proximity tag presents his
tag to the external proximity reader, the system will first check whether the sections programmed to this
tag are disarmed. If disarmed, the output of the proximity reader will be activated. If the section(s) is
armed, the output will not be activated.
Level 2 codes can only arm the sections programmed to the user code. The programmed sections are linked
together, which means that when sections 1, 2 and 3 are programmed, these three sections will be armed
simultaneously. When section 3 was already armed, sections 1 and 2 will also be armed.
Level 3 codes can arm and disarm the programmed sections simultaneously. The programmed sections are
linked together, which means that when sections 1, 2 and 3 are programmed, these three sections will be
armed and disarmed simultaneously.
Level 4 codes can arm and disarm the programmed sections without needing to confirm with the <*> or
<#> key. Level 4 codes are used for arming and disarming with a proximity tag on an LCD/Proximity keypad
or external proximity reader. Several or all sections can be programmed to level 4 codes. The sections are
linked and will be armed or disarmed simultaneously. In case one of the sections was already armed, this
section will be disarmed first. The next time the proximity tag is presented all sections will be armed.
Level 5 codes can arm and disarm the programmed sections individually. The user can select which
sections are armed or disarmed. Level 5 codes can also view and confirm information messages on the
display.
Level 6 is not present in the AlphaVision ML.
Level 7 codes have supervisor rights in the system. Level 7 user codes can arm and disarm like level 5 codes
and also have access to the user menu for additional programming options and functions. It is possible to
program more than one code as a level 7 code, but it is advisable to limit this to only one code.
By default, user code 90 is the supervisor code, with default code 445566. All codes are 6-digits. From
firmware V2.0 and above it is possible to program 4-digit user codes. When 6 consecutive invalid codes are
entered, the control panel sends out an alarm message to the monitoring station and locks the keypads for
90 seconds.
Press to move on to the ‘valid days’ field.
Valid days
Each user code can be programmed to be valid only on specific days of the week. This ensures that users do
not have access on certain days, such as weekends. The day indications are given with the first letter of the
day, starting with Sunday. Use the 1-7 keys to select the desired days. Days not shown are the days of the
week that the code cannot be used.
Press to move on to the ‘sections’ field.
Sections
Each user code must be assigned to its valid sections. The AlphaVision ML offers up to eight sections, which
can be selected or deselected with keys 1-8.
When all options above have been programmed, press to continue to the ‘user name’ field.