Bosch ICP-VR8488 User manual

EN
Quick Reference Guide
Intruder Alarm System
ICP-VR8488

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Contents
1.0 Product Contents..............................................6
2.0 Introduction ......................................................6
2.1 Features .............................................................6
3.0 Installation.........................................................6
4.0 RF Receiver Interface Connections ...............9
4.1 Wiring and Power Up......................................9
4.2 Operation..........................................................9
5.0 Diagrams .........................................................10
6.0 Getting to Know the ICP-VR8488...............12
6.1 Burglary Zones ...............................................12
6.2 24-Hour Zones................................................12
6.3 Fire Zones .......................................................12
6.4 AWAY Indicator............................................12
6.5 STAY Indicator ..............................................13
6.6 Trouble Conditions and the Service
Indicator..........................................................13
6.7 Power Indicator States ...................................13
6.8 Zone Indicator Details ...................................13
6.9 Emergency Keys.............................................13
6.10 Keyfobs............................................................13
7.0 Programming the System ..............................13
7.1 Programming Option Bit Locations .............14
8.0 Using the System............................................14
8.1 Assigning RF Sensors.....................................14
8.2 Adding RF Sensors ........................................14
8.3 Deleting RF Sensors.......................................14
8.4 Adding RF Keyfobs .......................................14
8.5 Deleting RF Keyfobs......................................14
8.6 Arming the System (On) ...............................14
8.6.1 AWAY Mode .................................................14
8.6.2 STAY Mode 1 ................................................15
8.6.3 STAY Mode 2 ................................................15
8.7 Disarming the System (Off)...........................15
8.8 Isolating Zones................................................15
8.8.1 Standard Isolate Method ...............................15
8.8.2 Code to Isolate ...............................................15
8.9 Set First Test Report ......................................15
8.10 Event Memory Recall....................................15
8.11 Walk Test Mode.............................................15
8.12 Satellite Siren Service Mode .........................15
8.13 Telephone Monitor Mode (Toggle On/Off)15
8.14 Add/Delete User Code..................................15
8.14.1 Add a User Code ...........................................15
8.14.2 Delete a User Code........................................15
8.15 Change Domestic Telephone Numbers ......15
8.16 Turn Outputs On/Off.................................... 15
8.17 Setting Date and Time................................... 15
8.18 Toggle Day Alarm On/Off ........................... 16
8.19 STAY Mode 2 Zones - Program ..................16
8.20 Fault Analysis ................................................. 16
8.21 Modem Call (Alarm Link) ............................ 16
8.22 Latching Outputs (Reset)............................... 16
8.23 Codepad ID/Buzzer Tone ............................ 16
8.24 Test Report ..................................................... 16
8.25 Speaker Test ................................................... 16
8.26 Bell Test .......................................................... 16
8.27 Strobe Test (Toggle On/Off) ........................16
8.28 Telco Arm Sequence (Call Forward On) .... 16
8.29 Telco Disarm Sequence (Call Forward Off) 16
9.0 Programming Guide ...................................... 17
Phone Number 1 - Receiver 1 .................................... 17
Phone Number 2 - Receiver 1 .................................... 17
Handshake Tone for Receiver 1.................................17
Transmission Format for Receiver 1.......................... 17
Subscriber ID Number for Receiver 1.......................17
Phone Number 1 - Receiver 2 .................................... 17
Phone Number 2 - Receiver 2 .................................... 17
Handshake Tone for Receiver 2.................................17
Transmission Format for Receiver 2.......................... 17
Subscriber ID Number for Receiver 2.......................17
Dialing Format.............................................................. 17
Telco Arming Sequence (Call Forward On) ............. 17
Telco Disarm Sequence (Call Forward Off)..............17
Call Back Telephone Number .................................... 17
Ring Count.................................................................... 17
Telephone Line Fail Options ...................................... 18
Dialer Options 1........................................................... 18
Dialer Options 2........................................................... 18
Dialer Options 3........................................................... 18
Alarm Link Options..................................................... 18
Installer Code ............................................................... 18
User Codes.................................................................... 18
User Code Authority Levels ....................................... 19
Day Alarm Zones ......................................................... 19
EOL Resistor Value..................................................... 19
Zone Defaults................................................................ 19
Zone Types ................................................................... 20
Zone Pulse Count......................................................... 20
Zone Pulse Count Time............................................... 20
Zone Options 1............................................................. 20
Zone Options 2............................................................. 20
Zone Dialer Options .................................................... 20
Keyswitch Zone Options ............................................. 20
Swinger Shutdown Count for Siren ........................... 20
Swinger Shutdown Count for Dialer..........................20

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Zone Status – Zone Tamper Report...........................21
Zone Status – Walk Test Report.................................21
Zone Status – Bypass Report.......................................21
Zone Status – Trouble Report.....................................21
Zone Status – Sensor Watch Report...........................21
Zone Status – Alarm Restore Code............................21
Zone Status Reporting Options...................................21
RF Supervision Time ...................................................21
RF Low Battery Report................................................21
RF Receiver Trouble Report.......................................21
RF Receiver Trouble Restore Report ........................21
RF Dialer Options........................................................21
Open/Close Reports ....................................................21
Open/Close Reporting Options .................................21
Codepad Duress Report ..............................................21
Codepad Panic Report.................................................21
Codepad Fire Report ...................................................21
Codepad Medical Report ............................................21
Codepad Reporting Options.......................................22
System Status – AUX Power Supply Fail Report .....22
System Status – AUX Power Supply Fail Restore
Report..............................................................22
System Status – AC Fail Report..................................22
System Status – AC Fail Restore Report ...................22
System Status – Low Battery Report..........................22
System Status – Low Battery Restore Report............22
System Status – Access Denied (Code Retry) ...........22
System Status Reporting Options ...............................22
Test Report Time (Automatic) ....................................22
Test Reporting Dialer Options....................................22
Outputs23
Event Codes..................................................................23
Polarity (Modes) ...........................................................24
Time Base......................................................................24
Time Base Multiplier....................................................24
One Shot Mode ............................................................24
Pulsing Mode ................................................................24
Entry Time 1.................................................................24
Entry Time 2.................................................................24
Exit Time (AWAY/STAY Modes) .............................25
Entry Guard Time For STAY Mode..........................25
Delay Alarm Report Time...........................................25
Sensor Watch Time......................................................25
Codepad Lockout Time...............................................25
Siren Run Time ............................................................25
Siren Sound Rate..........................................................25
Auto Arming Pre-Alert Time ......................................25
Auto Arming Time.......................................................25
Auto Disarming Time ..................................................25
Kiss-Off Wait Time ......................................................25
Speaker Beep Volume ................................................. 25
System Options 1 ......................................................... 25
System Options 2 ......................................................... 25
System Options 3 ......................................................... 25
System Options 4 ......................................................... 25
Consumer Options 1.................................................... 26
Consumer Options 2.................................................... 26
Consumer Options 3.................................................... 26
Radio Input Options.................................................... 26
User Code Area Assignments ..................................... 26
Domestic Telephone Numbers................................... 26
RF Options.................................................................... 26
RF Device Mapping for Devices 1 to 8 .....................27
RF Signal Strength for Devices 1 to 8........................ 27
RF Signal Strength for Devices 9 to 16...................... 27
Country Codes ............................................................. 27
Default Options ............................................................ 27
System Time ................................................................. 27
System Date .................................................................. 27
10.0 Country Codes ............................................... 28
Figures
Figure 1: Opening the Cover................................... 6
Figure 2: Removing the Cover ................................ 6
Figure 3: RF Receiver Data Cable .......................... 7
Figure 4: Removing the RF Receiver ..................... 7
Figure 5: Removing the DC Siren and
ICP-VR8488 PCB..................................... 7
Figure 6: Entry Holes................................................ 7
Figure 7: Telephone Lead ........................................ 8
Figure 8: Wall Mounting Holes............................... 8
Figure 9: Rubber Feet Locations ............................. 8
Figure 10: Telephone Connection............................. 8
Figure 11: Connecting the AC Plug Pack................. 9
Figure 12: Installing the Battery................................. 9
Figure 13: RF Receiver (RF 3213/E) Wiring
Diagram ..................................................... 9
Figure 14: Wiring Diagram ...................................... 10
Figure 15: ICP-CC488 Component Overlay ......... 11
Figure 16: Keypad Display....................................... 12
Figure 17: RF333: 4-Button Keyfob Transmitter... 13

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Tables
Table 1: Keypad Indicator States .........................12
Table 2: Location 177 Programming Option Bits14
Table 3: Telephone Monitor Mode Zone LEDs.15
Table 4: Fault Indicators........................................16
Table 5: Hexadecimal Values for Zone Nos. ......27

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1.0 Product Contents
The Bosch Security Systems, Inc. (Bosch)
ICP-VR8488 Intruder Alarm System includes:
ICP-VR8488 unit (includes case, keypad,
ICP-VR8488 printed circuit board, 433MHz RF
Receiver (RF3213E)
2.0 Introduction
The ICP-VR8488 is a desktop alarm system that
incorporates keyfobs and supervised wireless sensors.
You can assign up to 16 separate wireless devices to
any of the eight available zones.
2.1 Features
•Eight zones
•Eight User Codes
•Eight RF keyfobs
•Supervised battery
•Desktop or wall-mountable
•Up to sixteen supervised wireless sensors
•Telephone line monitor
•Access denied supervision
•Lockout dialer and siren
•AWAY Mode and STAY Mode operations
•Delay reporting
•Day Alarm
•Telephone arming (AWAY Mode)
•Answering machine bypass
•Event memory recall
•Upload and download programmable
•Entry and Exit Warning
•Dual Reporting
•Sensor Watch
•Automatic Arming and Disarming
•AC Fail and Trouble Indicators
•Walk Test Mode
•Automatic Call Forward On and Off
3.0 Installation
1. At the rear of the ICP-VR8488, insert a flat
bladed screwdriver into the slot between the base
and top cover as shown in Figure 1 on page 6.
Figure 1: Opening the Cover
2. Use the screwdriver to pry the top cover up and
forward.
3. Remove the top cover from the base unit as
shown in Figure 2 on page 6. Note that the
keypad and the ICP-VR8488 printed circuit
board (PCB) are connected.
Figure 2: Removing the Cover
1 – Keypad data cable connector
4. Disconnect the data cable at the keypad
connector.
5. Unplug the RF receiver data cable as shown in
Figure 3 on page 7.

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Figure 3: RF Receiver Data Cable
1
1 – RF Receiver data cable connector
6. Remove the RF Receiver from the case by
pressing the two holding clips away from the RF
Receiver while lifting the RF receiver circuit
board away from the clips. Refer to Figure 4 on
page 7.
Figure 4: Removing the RF Receiver
1
1 – Holding clips
7. Press down on the latch that holds the siren in
place lift the siren away from the side of the case.
Refer to Figure 5 on page 7.
Figure 5: Removing the DC Siren and
ICP-VR8488 PCB
1
3 2
1 – Siren latch
2 – ICP-VR8488 PCB latch
3 – DC siren
8. Press the latch away from the ICP-VR8488 PCB
and remove the PCB from the case.
9. Insert the telephone lead through the entry hole
shown in Figure 6 on page 7 and route the
telephone lead as shown in Figure 7 on page 8.
Figure 6: Entry Holes
1 2
1 – Telephone lead entry hole
2 – AC plug pack lead entry hole

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Figure 7: Telephone Lead
1
1 – Telephone lead
10. Push the AC MAINS lead through the hole as
shown in Figure 6 on page 7.
If you are mounting the ICP-VR8488 on the wall, do
Step 11. If not, do Step 12.
11. Mount the ICP-VR8488 on a suitable location
using the four screw holes located in the base of
the ICP-VR8488 case as shown in Figure 8 on
page 8.
Figure 8: Wall Mounting Holes
1 – Mounting holes
When mounting the unit on a wall, the
ICP-VR8488 PCB is located at the bottom
so when you attach the lid, the lid slides
upward.
Continue with Step 13.
12. Turn the base of the unit upside down and place
the rubber feet on the four locations indicated in
Figure 9 on page 8.
Figure 9: Rubber Feet Locations
1 – Rubber feet
13. Connect the telephone lead to the telephone
socket (PHONE1) on the ICP-VR8488 circuit
board as shown in Figure 10 on page 8.
Figure 10: Telephone Connection
1 – Telephone socket
14. Install the ICP-VR8488 PCB and DC Siren back
into the case as shown in Figure 5 on page 7.
15. Install the RF Receiver PCB back into the case
(refer to Figure 4 on page 7) and connect the data
cable (Figure 3 on page 7).
16. Connect the plug pack’s leads to the 18–22 VAC
and ground connectors on the ICP-VR8488 PCB
as shown in Figure 11 on page 9.

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Figure 11: Connecting the AC Plug Pack
1
2
1 – AC power connections
2 – AC plug pack leads
17. Insert the 12 VDC 2 A battery (refer to Figure 12
on page 9).
Figure 12: Installing the Battery
1 – Battery stand-off supports
18. Connect the keypad data cable to the keypad
connector (Figure 2 on page 6).
19. Connect the red and black battery leads from the
ICP-VR8488 PCB to the + and — terminals,
respectively, on the battery.
20. Install the cover on the ICP-VR8488.
21. Connect power to the ICP-VR8488 using the AC
plug pack (TF008).
22. Enter the factory default code (2580) for User 1
and press [#] to reset any alarm that might occur
upon system power up.
User 1 is set by factory default as a Master
Code (2580).
4.0 RF Receiver Interface
Connections
Figure 13: RF Receiver (RF 3213/E) Wiring
Diagram
1 2
1 – ICP-CC488 Control Panel
2 – RF Receiver (RF 3213/E)
4.1 Wiring and Power Up
1. Remove power from the control panel.
2. Connect the RF Receiver to the control panel as
shown in Figure 13 on page 9 using 0.8mm (22-
gauge) or larger wire. Wire length should not
exceed 300 m (1000 ft).
3. Apply power to the control panel. The red LED
at the center of the module turns.
4.2 Operation
The following describes the status of the module
based on the LED condition.
LED On – Module is functioning normally.
LED Off – Power failure occurred or module is not
connected correctly.
LED Turns Off Momentarily – Module
acknowledged receiving an RF signal from a remote
RF device.

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5.0 Diagrams
Figure 14: Wiring Diagram
1 – 605 plug
2 – 6 (Red) Telecom line (street)
5 (Yellow) Internal phone line
3 and 4 Not used
2 (Black) Telecom line (street)
1 (Green) Internal phone line
3 – Zone 1
4 – Zone 5
5 – Zone 2
6 – Zone 6
7 – Power to external equipment:
12 V @ 400 mA
8 – PIR
9 – Zone 8
10 – Zone 4
11 – Zone 7
12 – Zone 3
13 – Piezo siren
14 – Smoke detector
15 – Strobe
16 – Horn speaker
17 – Codepad
18 – Yellow
19 – Green
20 – Red
21 – Black
22 – Battery
23 – Link between +12 V and Comm

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Figure 15: ICP-CC488 Component Overlay
1 – Socket for telecom lead connect
2 – Termination for phone line
OUT – internal phone line
IN – Telecom line (street)
3 – Receiver interface connection
4 – Zone termination strip
5 – Output termination strip
6 – Battery input
7 – Plug pack input (Bosch TF008)
8 – Relay contact select
9 – Default switch
10 – Programming key
11 – Auxiliary Module: direct link cable

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6.0 Getting to Know the
ICP-VR8488
The ICP-VR8488 Intruder Alarm System is made up
of a control panel and detection devices such as
magnetic/motion sensors and smoke sensors. The
user operates the ICP-VR8488 using either the
keypad or RF keyfobs.
If a detection device detects intrusion or smoke, the
status of the device changes from normal to faulted.
If a detection device faults when the ICP-VR8488 is
armed (AWAY Mode or STAY Mode), the
ICP-VR8488 sounds an alarm and sends an alarm
report by telephone to the security company, which
takes the appropriate action.
Figure 16: Keypad Display
1 – Zone Indicators
2 – Service indicator
3 – Power indicator
4 – STAY indicator
5 – AWAY indicator
Table 1: Keypad Indicator States
Indicator Description
AWAY
On – the ICP-VR8488 is armed in AWAY
Mode.
Off– the ICP-VR8488 is not armed in
AWAY Mode.
STAY
On – the ICP-VR8488 is armed in STAY
Mode.
Off– the ICP-VR8488 is not armed in STAY
Mode.
Power
On – AC MAINS supply is normal.
Flashing (with Service indicator) – AC
MAINS supply failure.
Service
On– a trouble condition exists. Contact the
security company.
Flashing (with Power indicator) – AC
MAINS supply failure.
Zone
Indicators
On – the zone is faulted.
Off – normal condition.
Flashing – the zone is in alarm.
The OFF indicator lights when the system is
disarmed and flashes when a zone
becomes unsealed when disarmed. The
indicator stops flashing when all zones are
sealed.
The ON indicator lights when the system is
armed and flashes when an alarm occurs.
The indicator is reset after a valid User
Code is entered.
During installation the security company can
configure various zones on the ICP-VR8488 to
behave differently. Examples of different zones are
listed in the following sections.
6.1 Burglary Zones
A burglary zone sounds an alarm when faulted only
if the ICP-VR8488 is turned on (armed) in AWAY
Mode or STAY Mode. When the ICP-VR8488 is
turned off (disarmed), a burglary zone does not
sound an alarm if faulted.
6.2 24-Hour Zones
A 24-hour zone (a tamper switch, for example)
sounds an alarm when faulted whether the
ICP-VR8488 is turned on or off.
6.3 Fire Zones
A fire zone (a smoke detector, for example), sounds
an alarm when faulted whether the ICP-VR8488 is
turned on or off.
6.4 AWAY Indicator
The AWAY indicator lights when the
ICP-VR8488 is turned on in AWAY
Mode.

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6.5 STAY Indicator
The STAY indicator lights when the
ICP-VR8488 is turned on in STAY
Mode.
6.6 Trouble Conditions and the Service
Indicator
The keypad beeps once every min to warn you of
the trouble condition. Press [#] once to acknowledge
the trouble condition and stop the keypad beeping.
6.7 Power Indicator States
If the power indicator is steady, the AC supply is
normal. The keypad beeps once every min to warn
you that the AC supply failed. Press [#] once to
acknowledge the AC fail condition and stop the
keypad beeping. When power is restored, the
ICP-VR8488 returns to normal.
6.8 Zone Indicator Details
A zone indicator (1 to 16) lights when the
corresponding zone is faulted. If the zone indicator
flashes, the zone is in alarm, or the zone is in alarm
memory. Alarm memory is cleared the next time
you arm your system by turning the ICP-VR8488 on
and off again.
Alarm memory allows you to verify the zones that
become faulted before you reset the alarm condition
or disarm the system.
6.9 Emergency Keys
The ICP-VR8488 provides single key emergency
functions (Panic, Fire, and Medical). Pressing any of
these keys for 2 sec sounds the siren and sends a
report to the security company. The security
company then acts accordingly for each emergency
situation.
You can activate a panic alarm using the keyfob by
pressing both the lock key (Button 1) and the un-lock
key (Button 2) at the same time.
6.10 Keyfobs
You can operate the ICP-VR8488 using a four-
button keyfob instead of the keypad.
Figure 17: RF333: 4-Button Keyfob Transmitter
5
4
1
2
3
1 – Arm button
2 – Disarm button
3 – Option 1 button
4 – Option 2 button.
5 – Arm and Disarm buttons: Press both buttons
at same time for 2 sec to send a Panic alarm
The system can be programmed so that a
ICP-VR8488 speaker or siren sounds each time you
turn the ICP-VR8488 on and off using a keyfob.
7.0 Programming the System
All system programming options are stored in a non-
volatile EPROM. All programming configuration
remains intact during a total power loss.
After entering programming mode, programming the
system consists of specifying the location number to
program, and changing the data within that location.
Repeat this procedure (specifying the location
number and changing the data) until all required
locations are programmed, and then you exit
programming mode.
To enter Programming Mode, enter the Installer
Code and press [#].
For example, [1 2 3 4 #].
The factory default Installer Code is 1234.
To exit Programming Mode, enter [9 6 0 #].
To select a location, enter the location number and
press [#].
To enter data at the current location, enter the data
value (0 – 15) and press [*].
To step forward one location, press [#].
To step back one location, press [*].

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Example
To program Phone Number 1 for Destination 1 as
96721233 and the Account Number for Destination 1
as 9876:
1. Enter the Installer Code and press [#] to enter
Installer’s Programming Mode.
For example, [1 2 3 4 #].
2. Enter [0 #] to move to Location 000.
3. Enter:
[9 * # 6 * # 7 * # 2 * # 1 * # 2 * # 3 * # 3 *] to
program Phone Number 1 for Destination 1 as
96721233.
4. Enter [3 4 #] to go to Location 034.
5. Enter [0 * # 0 * # 9 * # 8 * # 7 * # 6 * #] to
program Account Number for Destination 1 as
9876.
6. Enter [9 6 0 #] to exit from the Installer’s
Programming Mode.
7.1 Programming Option Bit Locations
Option bit locations enable you to program any
combination of up to four different options within
the same location. This feature saves time
programming and reduces the number of locations to
be programmed.
Example
If at Location 177 you only want options 1, 2, and 4,
add the numbers together and the total is the
number to be programmed. For example, the
number to be programmed is 7 (1 + 2 + 4 = 7).
Table 2: Location 177 Programming Option
Bits
Option Description
1 Dialer reporting functions allowed.
2 Remote arming by telephone allowed.
4 Answering machine bypass only when armed.
8 Use Bell 103 for FSK format
(disabled = CCITT V21).
8.0 Using the System
8.1 Assigning RF Sensors
Before programming the wireless sensors, you must
assign each RF sensor to a zone. You can assign up
to 16 wireless RF sensors to the ICP-VR8488
Intruder Alarm System across eight separate zones.
RF sensors 1 to 8 are already assigned to their
corresponding zone (for example, RF Sensor 1 is
assigned to Zone 1, RF Sensor 2 is assigned to Zone
2, and so on).
You assign RF sensor devices to Zones 1 to 8 by
programming Locations 616 to 623. Each location
represents an RF sensor device. You can assign
multiple RF sensors to the same zone.
8.2 Adding RF Sensors
Do the procedure below to program the ID number
of each RF sensor into the system. The RF sensor is
assigned to the zone mapped in Locations 616 to
623.
1. Enter the Installer Code and press [0 #].
For example, [1 2 3 4 0 #].
2. Enter the RF sensor number (1 to 16) to add and
press [#].
For example [1 #] to add Sensor 1 or [1 6 #] to
add Sensor 16.
3. Enter the nine-digit ID number found on the RF
sensor and press [#].
For example, [0 0 0 3 8 7 9 4 1 #].
8.3 Deleting RF Sensors
To delete an RF sensor:
1. Enter the Installer Code and press [0 #].
For example, [1 2 3 4 0 #].
2. Enter the RF sensor number (1 to 16) to delete
and press [#].
For example, [1 #] to delete Sensor 1 or [1 6
#] to delete Sensor 16.
3. Press [*] to delete the RF sensor from the system.
8.4 Adding RF Keyfobs
The ICP-VR8488 supports a total of 16 users. Users
1 to 8 are assigned as PIN codes and Users 9 to 16
are assigned as remote radio RF codes. Follow the
steps outlined below to add RF keyfobs.
1. Enter your Master Code and press [1 #].
For example, [2 5 8 0 1 #].
2. Enter the user number (9 to 16) to add and press
[#].
For example, [9 #] to add RF Keyfob 1 or
[1 6 #] to delete RF Keyfob 8.
3. Enter the nine-digit ID number found on the RF
keyfob and press [#].
For example, [0 0 8 0 2 1 6 2 9 #].
8.5 Deleting RF Keyfobs
To delete an RF keyfob:
1. Enter your Master Code and press [1 #].
For example, [2 5 8 0 1 #].
2. Enter the user number (9 to 16) to delete and
press [#].
For example, [9 #] to delete RF Keyfob 1 or [1 6
#] to delete RF Keyfob 8.
3. Press [*] to delete the RF keyfob from the
system.
8.6 Arming the System (On)
8.6.1 AWAY Mode
Press and hold [#] until two beeps sound.
Or
Enter your code and press [#].
For example, [2 5 8 0 #].

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8.6.2 STAY Mode 1
Press and hold [*] until two beeps sound.
Or
Enter your code and press [*].
For example, [2 5 8 0 *].
8.6.3 STAY Mode 2
Press and hold [0] until two beeps sound.
8.7 Disarming the System (Off)
To turn the system off from AWAY Mode or STAY
Mode:
Enter your code and press [#].
For example, [2 5 8 0 #].
8.8 Isolating Zones
8.8.1 Standard Isolate Method
1. Press [*] twice.
2. Enter the zone number to isolate and press [*].
Repeat Step 2 to isolate more than one zone.
3. When finished, press [#] to exit.
8.8.2 Code to Isolate
1. Press [*].
2. Enter your User Code and then press [*].
3. Enter the zone number to isolate and press [*].
Repeat Step 2 to isolate more than one zone.
4. When finished, press [#].
8.9 Set First Test Report
1. Enter the Installer Code and press [1#].
For example, [1 2 3 4 1 #].
2. Enter the number of days (0 to 15) to wait until
the first Test Report and press [#].
8.10 Event Memory Recall
Enter the Installer Code and press [8 #].
For example, [1 2 3 4 8 #].
The last 40 events (non-partitioned) or
last ten events (partitioned) display in
reverse order (that is, most recent to
least recent).
8.11 Walk Test Mode
1. Enter the Installer Code or your Master Code
and press [7 #].
For example, [1 2 3 4 7 #].
2. Test each zone.
3. Press [#] to exit.
8.12 Satellite Siren Service Mode
Enter the Installer Code and press [5 #].
For example, [1 2 3 4 5 #].
8.13 Telephone Monitor Mode (Toggle
On/Off)
1. Enter the Installer Code and press [6 #].
For example, [1 2 3 4 6 #].
2. To send a Test Report, press and hold [9] until
two beeps sound.
3. When complete, repeat Step 1 to toggle
Telephone Monitor Mode off.
Table 3: Telephone Monitor Mode Zone LEDs
Zone LED Dialing Event
1 Telephone line seized
2 Dialing telephone number
3 Handshake received
4 Data being sent
5 Kiss-off received
None Released telephone line
8.14 Add/Delete User Code
8.14.1 Add a User Code
1. Enter your Master Code and press [1 #].
For example, [2 5 8 0 1 #].
2. Enter the user number (1 to 16) to add or
change, and press [#].
3. Enter the new code and press [#].
8.14.2 Delete a User Code
1. Enter your Master Code and press [1 #].
For example, [2 5 8 0 1 #].
2. Enter the user number (1 to 16) to delete and
press [#].
3. Press [*] to delete the user code.
8.15 Change Domestic Telephone
Numbers
1. Enter the Installer Code or your Master Code
and press [2 #].
For example, [1 2 3 4 2 #].
2. Enter the digits for the telephone number.
3. If your are changing more than one telephone
number, enter [* 4] (which inserts a break
between phone numbers), and repeat Step 2.
4. Press [#] to exit.
8.16 Turn Outputs On/Off
1. Enter your Master Code and press [5 #].
For example, [2 5 8 0 5 #].
2. Enter the output number (1 to 3) to toggle on or
off.
3. Press [#] to turn the output on, or [*] to turn the
output off.
4. Press [#] to exit.
8.17 Setting Date and Time
1. Enter your Master Code and press [6 #].
For example, [2 5 8 0 6 #].
2. Enter the day (DD), month (MM), year (YY),
hour (HH), and minute (MM).
3. Press [#] to exit.

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8.18 Toggle Day Alarm On/Off
Press and hold [4] until two beeps sound.
Day Alarm toggles on or off.
8.19 STAY Mode 2 Zones - Program
1. Enter the Installer Code or your Master Code
and press [4 #].
For example, [1 2 3 4 4 #].
2. Enter the zone number the system should
automatically isolate and press [*].
3. Repeat Step 2 to select another zone to be
automatically isolated when armed in STAY
Mode 2.
4. Press [#] to exit.
8.20 Fault Analysis
1. Press and hold [5] until two beeps sound.
2. The zone indicators display the fault condition.
Refer to Table 4 on page 16.
3. Press [#] to exit.
Table 4: Fault Indicators
Zone
Indicator
Fault Description Hold Down Button Zone Indicator Fault Condition
1 System Fault 1 1 Battery Fail
2 Date and Time
3 RF Receiver Fail
4 Horn Speaker Fail
5 Telephone Line Fail
6 EEPROM Fault
7 AUX Power Supply Fail
8 AC Fail
2 RF Low Battery 2 1 to 8 Zones 1 to 8 RF Low Battery
3 Zone Tamper Alarm 3 1 to 8 Zones 1 to 8 Tamper Alarm
4 Sensor Watch Fault 4 1 to 8 Zones 1 to 8 Sensor Watch Fail
5 RF Sensor Watch 5 1 to 8 Zones 1 to 8 RF Sensor Watch Fail
6 Communication Fail 6 1 Receiver 1 Fail
2 Receiver 2 Fail
8.21 Modem Call (Alarm Link)
Press and hold [6] until two beeps sound.
8.22 Latching Outputs (Reset)
Press and hold [7] until two beeps sound.
8.23 Codepad ID/Buzzer Tone
Press and hold [8] until you hear the desired buzzer
tone.
8.24 Test Report
Press and hold [9] until two beeps sound.
8.25 Speaker Test
Press and hold [1] until two beeps sound.
The speaker sounds for 2 sec.
8.26 Bell Test
Press and hold [2] until two beeps sound.
The piezo siren sounds for 2 sec.
8.27 Strobe Test (Toggle On/Off)
1. To turn the strobe on, press and hold [3] until
three beeps sound.
2. To turn the strobe off, press and hold [3] until
two beeps sound.
8.28 Telco Arm Sequence (Call Forward
On)
This option allows you to enable the Call Forward –
Immediate On sequence or Call Forward – No
Answer sequence that automatically operates when
you arm the system in the AWAY Mode.
1. Enter the Installer Code or your Master Code
and press [3 #].
For example, [1 2 3 4 3 #].
2. Enter [1 #].
3. Enter the Call Forward On sequence.
4. Press [#] to exit.
8.29 Telco Disarm Sequence (Call
Forward Off)
This option allows you to disable the Call Forward –
Immediate On sequence or Call Forward – No
Answer sequence that automatically operates when
you arm the system in the AWAY Mode.
1. Enter the Installer Code or your Master Code
and press [3 #].
For example, [1 2 3 4 3 #].
2. Enter [2 #].
3. Enter the Call Forward Off sequence.
4. Press [#] to exit.

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9.0 Programming Guide
Shaded options indicate default values.
Phone Number 1 - Receiver 1
Location 000 to 015
Default 0
0 = 10 and telephone termination = 0
Anywhere else 0 = 0
Phone Number 2 - Receiver 1
Location 016 to 031
Default 0
0 = 10 and telephone termination = 0
Anywhere else 0 = 0
Handshake Tone for Receiver 1
Location 032
1 HI-LO handshake (Contact ID)
2 1400 Hz (Ademco TX @ 1900 Hz)
3 2300 Hz (Sescoa TX @ 1800 Hz)
4 No handshake
5 Pager
Transmission Format for Receiver 1
Location 033
1 Contact ID
2 4 + 2 express
3 FSK 300 baud
4 Domestic
5 Basic pager
Subscriber ID Number for Receiver 1
Location 034 to 039
Default 0
Phone Number 1 - Receiver 2
Location 040 to 055
Default 0
0 = 10 and telephone termination = 0
Anywhere else 0 = 0
Phone Number 2 - Receiver 2
Location 056 to 071
Default 0
0 = 10 and telephone termination = 0
Anywhere else 0 = 0
Handshake Tone for Receiver 2
Location 072
1 HI-LO handshake (Contact ID)
2 1400 Hz (Ademco TX @ 1900 Hz)
3 2300 Hz (Sescoa TX @ 1800 Hz)
4 No handshake
5 Pager
Transmission Format for Receiver 2
Location 073
1 Contact ID
2 4 + 2 expressed
3 FSK 300 baud
4 Domestic
5 Basic pager
Subscriber ID Number for Receiver 2
Location 074 to 079
Default 0
Right justified
Dialing Format
Location 080
1 Australian DTMF
2 Australian decadic
3 Alternate DTMF and Australian decadic
4 International DTMF
5 Reversed decadic
6 Alternate DTMF and reversed decadic
Reserved
Location 081 to 112
Reserved
Telco Arming Sequence (Call Forward On)
Location 113 to 142
Default 0
Telco Disarm Sequence (Call Forward Off)
Location 143 to 158
Default 0
Call Back Telephone Number
Location 159 to 174
Default 0
0 = 10 and telephone termination = 0
Anywhere else 0 = 0
Ring Count
Location 175
Default 8
0 Panel does not answer
1 to 13 Number of rings until panel answers
14 Answering machine bypass 2
15 Answering machine bypass 1

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Telephone Line Fail Options
Location 176
Default 0
1 Display FAULT indicator when telephone line fails
2 Sound alarm when system arms
4 Sound alarm when system disarms
Options 2 and 4 must be used in
conjunction with Option 1 (for example,
program 1, 3, 5, or 7).
Dialer Options 1
Location 177
1 Dialer reporting functions allowed
2 Remote arming by telephone allowed
4 Answering machine bypass only when armed
8 Bell 103 used for FSK format (Disabled = CCITT
V21)
Dialer Options 2
Location 178
Default 0
1 Open/Close Reports only if previous alarm
2 Open/Close Reports in STAY Mode allowed
4 Delay siren until transmission complete
8 Extend handshake wait time from 30 sec to 60 sec
Dialer Options 3
Location 179
Default 0
1 Set DTMF dialing pulses to 1 digit/sec
2 Lockout telephone line fail alarm
4 Change decadic dialing to 60/40
8 Reserved
Alarm Link Options
Location 180
1 Upload/download allowed
2 Call back phone number required for
upload/download
4 Exit upload/download connection on alarm
8 Reserved
Installer Code
Location 181 to 184
Location Default
181 1
182 2
183 3
184 4
User Codes
Location 185 to 264
Location Default
User #01 185 2
186 5
187 8
188 0
Authority Level* 189 10
User #02 190 to 193 15
Authority Level* 194 2
User #03 195 to 198 15
Authority Level* 199 2
User #04 200 to 203 15
Authority Level* 204 2
User #05 205 to 208 15
Authority Level* 209 2
User #06 210 to 213 15
Authority Level* 214 2
User #07 215 to 218 15
Authority Level* 219 2
User #08 220 0
221 to 223 15
Authority Level* 224 3
RF User #09 225 to 228 15
Authority Level* 229 2
RF User #10 230 to 233 15
Authority Level* 234 2
RF User #11 235 to 238 15
Authority Level* 239 2
RF User #12 240 to 243 15
Authority Level* 244 2
RF User #13 245 to 248 15
Authority Level* 249 2
RF User #14 250 to 253 15
Authority Level* 254 2
RF User #15 255 to 258 15
Authority Level* 259 2
RF User #16 260 to 263 15
Authority Level* 264 2
* Refer to User Code Authority Levels on page 19 for
Authority Level descriptions.

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User Code Authority Levels
Priority Description
0 Arm/disarm
1 Arm only
2 Arm/disarm and Open/Close Reports
3 Arm only and Close Report
4 Arm/disarm and code to isolate
6 Arm/disarm, code to isolate, and
Open/Close Reports
8 Arm/disarm and Master Code functions
10 Arm/disarm, Master Code functions, and
Open/Close Reports
12 Arm/disarm, Master Code functions, and
code to isolate
14 Arm/disarm, Master Code functions, code
to isolate, and Open/Close Reports
Day Alarm Zones
Location 265
Default 0
1 Zone 1
2 Zone 2
4 Zone 3
8 Zone 4
EOL Resistor Value
Location 266
0 No EOL
1 1K
2 1K5
3 2K2
4 3K3
5 3K9
6 4K7
7 5K6
8 6K8
9 10K
10 12K
11 22K
12 Reserved
13 Reserved
14 Split EOL (3K3/6K8 with tamper (1K)
15 Split EOL (3K3/6K8) 1% resistors
Zone Defaults
Location 267 to 322
Location Default
Zone #01 (Default = Delay-1)
Zone Type 267 2
Zone Pulse Count 268 0
Zone Pulse Count Time 269 0
Zone Options 1 270 1
Zone Options 2 271 14
Report Code 272 1
Dialer Options 273 1
Zone #02 (Default = Handover)
Zone Type 274 1
Zone Pulse Count 275 0
Zone Pulse Count Time 276 0
Zone Options 1 277 1
Zone Options 2 278 14
Report Code 279 1
Dialer Options 280 1
Zone #03 (Default = Handover)
Zone Type 281 1
Zone Pulse Count 282 0
Zone Pulse Count Time 283 0
Zone Options 1 284 1
Zone Options 2 285 14
Report Code 286 1
Dialer Options 287 1
Zone #04 (Default = Handover)
Zone Type 288 1
Zone Pulse Count 289 0
Zone Pulse Count Time 290 0
Zone Options 1 291 1
Zone Options 2 292 14
Report Code 293 1
Dialer Options 294 1
Zone #05 (Default = Instant)
Zone Type 295 0
Zone Pulse Count 296 0
Zone Pulse Count Time 297 0
Zone Options 1 298 1
Zone Options 2 299 14
Report Code 300 1
Dialer Options 301 1
Zone #06 (Default = Instant)
Zone Type 302 0
Zone Pulse Count 303 0
Zone Pulse Count Time 304 0
Zone Options 1 305 1
Zone Options 2 306 14
Report Code 307 1
Dialer Options 308 1

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Location 309 to 322 (continued)
Zone #07 (Default = Instant)
Zone Type 309 0
Zone Pulse Count 310 0
Zone Pulse Count Time 311 0
Zone Options 1 312 1
Zone Options 2 313 12
Report Code 314 1
Dialer Options 315 1
Zone #08 (Default = 24 hr. Tamper)
Zone Type 316 9
Zone Pulse Count 317 0
Zone Pulse Count Time 318 0
Zone Options 1 319 1
Zone Options 2 320 12
Report Code 321 1
Dialer Options 322 1
Zone Types
Zone Type Description
0 Instant
1 Handover
2 Delay 1
3 Delay 2
4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6 24-hour medical
7 24-hour panic
8 24-hour hold-up
9 24-hour tamper
10 Reserved
11 Keyswitch
12 24-hour burglary
13 24-hour fire
14 Chime
15 Not used
Zone Pulse Count
Use the pulse count to program the number of pulses
(0 to 15) that must register within the pulse count
time to activate an alarm.
Zone Pulse Count Time
Option 20 ms Loop
Response
Time
Option 150 ms Loop
Response Time
0 0.5 sec 8 20 sec
1 1 sec 9 30 sec
2 2 sec 10 40 sec
3 3 sec 11 50 sec
4 4 sec 12 60 sec
5 5 sec 13 90 sec
6 10 sec 14 120 sec
7 15 sec 15 200 sec
Zone Options 1
Option Description
1 Lockout siren/dialer
2 Delay Alarm Report
4 Silent alarm
8 Sensor watch
Zone Options 2
Option Group
1 Isolated in STAY Mode 1
2 Zone isolation allowed
4 Forced arming allowed
8 Zone Restore Report allowed
Zone Dialer Options
Option Description
0 No Zone Reports allowed
1 Report to Receiver 1
2 Report to Receiver 2
4 Report to both Receiver 1 and Receiver 2
8 Report to Receiver 2 only if Receiver 1 fails
Keyswitch Zone Options
The keyswitch zone options replace Zone Options 1
for zones programmed to operate as keyswitch zones.
Option Description
0 Latching arm and disarm in AWAY Mode
1 Latching arm in AWAY Mode
2 Latching disarm from AWAY Mode or STAY
Mode
4 Latching arm and disarm in STAY Mode
5 Latching arm in STAY Mode
6 Latching disarm from STAY Mode
8 Momentary arm and disarm in AWAY Mode
9 Momentary arm In AWAY Mode
10 Momentary disarm from AWAY Mode or
STAY Mode
12 Momentary arm and disarm in STAY Mode
13 Momentary arm in STAY Mode
14 Momentary disarm from STAY Mode
Swinger Shutdown Count for Siren
Location 379
Default 3
1 to 15 Number of times siren operates until
lockout
Swinger Shutdown Count for Dialer
Location 380
Default 6
0 Unlimited
1 to 15 Number of times dialer operates until
lockout