Crow Power Wave - 8 User manual

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9-Apr-2002
USER GUIDE
PowerWave-8
8 ZoneAlarmPanel
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About your Alarm System
Thankyou for choosing to protect your premises withan ‘PowerWave-
8’ (PW8). In doing so you have invested in the most advanced and
adaptable panel on the market.
As you become familiar withyour PW-8, *ask your installer about the
incredible programoptions and additional expandabilityof your PW-8 Alarm
Controller.
Your newpanelis readytogive you years oftrouble free operation andcan
be customprogrammed to your specific needs.
Add on features like the RX-40 wireless receiver card to operate anyofthe
4 outputs and the arm/ disarmof your panel with up to 8 keyfob wireless
pendants, or add wireless detectors at anystage.
The auto dialler on your panel can beset up to send high speed signals to a
monitoring station and / or "domestic dial" sending anAlarmtone to anyor
all ofthe 4possiblephone numbers
The Keypad
Your PW-8 AlarmController has been designed with you in mind. Clearly
named backlit keys maycost a little more but mean you don't haveto
remember multiple keycombinations to achievea result. As with everything
aboutthe PW-8, even keyfunctions can be fine tuned toyour specific
needs. Please ask your installer.
Arming Your System
Press the [ARM] to armyour system, the Armed light will come on. Your
panelwill begin beeping it'sexit delay.During this timeit is optional to press
the [ARM] keyagain to disarm. (to prevent accidentalarming, the panel can
be programmed to require a code to arm. To do so enter your code followed
bythe [ENTER] key).
Disarming
Enter your 1 to 6 digit code then press the [ENTER] key.
If your systemhas the wireless receiver installed, your systemcan also be
armed or disarmed withyour remote keyfob pendant.
Panic
This special key's functionis best programmed byyour installer to suit your
individual situation. Most commonlyit is used in a panic situation to sound
onlythe outside sirenand perhaps call amonitoring station.A panic
command can be instant or your installer can programa 2 second delayto
prevent false alarms.
(A Panic canalsobe triggered bya dedicated ’Stay’ Mode Keypad or a
Remote Control button programmed as instant or delayedpanic).
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OUTPUTS:
Output 1 _____________________
Output 2 _____________________
Output 3 _____________________
Output 4 _____________________
Siren Time: ____ (minutes)
COMMUNICATION OPTIONS:
Monitoring Domestic Speech
SERVICING:
Can your systembe serviced byanother technician?
If yes, Installer Code __________
SERVICING NOTES:
Please contact your alarm installer if you require further information.
Yes No
The CONTROL Key
Another special keythatcan be programmed to control a number of
functions.
1) Chime Zone Control: A Chime Zoneis a detector that can be part
armed while you are home but working in another part of thebuilding. It
can be programmed tooperate a buzzeror light to let you know you have
a visitor. Press the [CONTROL] key
(Programand SystemLED's will beon steady).
Press the [PROGRAM] key
(ProgramLED will flash)
indicating that Chime Zone is disabled.
To enable Chime Zone
Press <CONTROL> and <PROGRAM> keyagain.
Note: When the systemis armed it changes to become a full alarmzone.
2) Output Control: Outputs are programmable contacts on the panel that
can be used to switchpower or external devices onoroff.
Press the [CONTROL] key
(Programand SystemLED's will beon steady).
Press the number keycorrespondingto the output youwish to turn oni.e.-
output 3 turns on water heating.Press the 3 keythe 3LED will illuminate
indicating the output is on. Press the [ENTER] keyto return to normal
keypad function. To checkwhat outputs are on simplypress the
[CONTROL] keyagain, LED 3 will beilluminated pressing the 3 keyagain
will toggle the output off. Press [ENTER] to return keypad to normal.
The STAY Key
‘Stay’ mode allows you to monitor areas youwill not be in at night. Pre-
selected zones or sensors can be armed with this keywhile youare in the
building and programmed to go intoyour choice ofalarmstates if
triggered. As with everything elseon the panel this too can be tailored to
your needs. For example you maywish to have the detectors in your
garageand lounge sound onlya littlebuzzer byyour bed at night towarn
youofan intruder.
To use this feature press the [STAY] key and if programmed to do so,the
exit delay will sound. The armed light on the keypad will flash.
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To disarm, press the [STAY] key again.The PW-8 can be programmed to
requireyour user code and pressing [ENTER] to disarm.
The BYPASS Key
This keyallowsyouto temporarily Bypass zones of your choice when
arming your panel. The Bypassed zones will go backto normal the next
timeyou disarmthe panel (except 24 Hour zones which must be manually
un-bypassed). A typical example would be if youwanted to let your pet run
aroundinthegarage when your systemis armed, youcould choose to
Bypass thatdetector (sayZone 1) fromthe system.
To Bypass zone 1, key in the following sequence:
[BYPASS]
(Ready/Bypass and ProgramLEDs will illuminate).
1 [ENTER]
When the [ENTER] key is pressed the Ready/Bypass LED will flash to
indicate the Bypass function is active beforearming, any number of
zones may be Bypassed in this manner. Key in [BYPASS] again to add or
remove Bypassed zones. Key the 1againandzone1 will be un-bypassed.
<ARM>
NOTE: 24 hour zones (for example smoke detectors) will remain
Bypassed until theyare manuallyincluded again. All other Bypassed
zones will return to normal automaticallythe next time the panel is armed.
It is advisable to vacate the secured area beforethe exit delay
expires.
The ENTER Key
This keyis usedto accept a series ofbutton presses.
Note: If you make a mistake whileenteringyour code, press the [ENTER]
keyand start again.
The PROGRAM Key
This keyis usedto get intoprogrammode. The PW-8can accept as many
as 10 different user codes of1 up to6 digits in length.
Your installer can set you up to enter your code at usercode 1 (Master
code). You will nowbe ableto add, delete or change codes for other
users.
MONITORING COMPANY:
Account Number_________________ Passcode______________
Phone____________________
USER CODES:
1. Code__________ Name_____________________
2. Code__________ Name_____________________
3. Code__________ Name_____________________
4. Code__________ Name_____________________
5. Code__________ Name_____________________
6. Code__________ Name_____________________
7. Code__________ Name_____________________
8. Code__________ Name_____________________
9. Code__________ Name_____________________
10. Code__________ Name_____________________
ZONES:
Zone 1_____________________ ___
Zone 2_____________________ ___
Zone 3_____________________ ___
Zone 4_____________________ ___
Zone 5_____________________ ___
Zone 6_____________________ ___
Zone 7_____________________ ___
Zone 8_____________________ ___
Master
Code
ü
Stay
ModeDelay Chime
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Installation Notes:
INSTALLTION COMPANY:
Company________________________________________
Technician___________________ Phone_________________
InstallationDate__________
EVENT DEVICE INDICATOR STATUS
WIRELESS ZONE LOW
BATTERY Wireless PIR
Zone 1-8 LED's 1-8 Flashing
REMOTE CONTROL
LOW BATTERY Remote Control Button
1-8 TROUBLE LED's 1-8 On Steady Flashing
PANIC BUTTON
(BUTTONS 1&3
PRESSED TOGETHER)
Keypad Panic SYSTEM Flashing
FIRE ALARM
(BUTTONS 4&6
PRESSED TOGETHER)
Keypad Fire SYSTEM
AREA A Flashing Flashing
MEDICALALARM
(BUTTONS 7&9
PRESSED TOGETHER
Keypad Medical SYSTEM
AREA B Flashing Flashing
PENDANTPANIC Radio Key
User 1-8 SYSTEM LED's 1-8 Flashing Flashing
ARMED A Area A Armed AREA A LED On Steady
ARMED B Area B Armed AREA B LED On Steady
STAY MODE A Area A Stay Mode ON AREA A LED Flashing
STAY MODE B Area B Stay Mode ON AREA B LED Flashing
DURESS ALARM Duress Alarm TROUBLE
AREA A & B On Steady Flashing
To add a new user code:
Bydefault onlythe master code has access to change add or remove
codes. Anynewcodes added will beable to arm, disarmand put either
area ofthepanel into ’Stay’ mode. User codes can be limited in their
levels of access ifrequired.See your installer.
Making sure the panelis not armed, keyin the following sequence:
[PROGRAM] mastercode [ENTER]
The program light will come on steady, indicating readiness to acceptnew
programming.
To load, for example, user code 3 with a code 4321,keyin the following
sequence:Add further usercodes from2 up to10 ifrequired.
[PROGRAM] 3 [ENTER]
If thereis an existing code already in thataddress it will be flashed back
on the key pads LED display. Enteringthenewcode will delete the old
and the new code will be flashed back to you.
4321 [ENTER]
The panel will give3 short beeps to indicate correct entry or 1 longtone if
not accepted.
To remove or clear a user code number e.g. user 3, keyin the following
sequence
[PROGRAM] 3 [ENTER] [BYPASS] [ENTER]
To exit out ofprogrammode key
[PROGRAM] [ENTER]
Note: on the LED display0is indicated byLED'A' and9 byLED 'B'.
Event Memory
Your PW-8 alarmpanel hasan eventmemorywhich stores, the 127 most
recent events including all alarm events andsystem events such as mains
failure etc as well as sets.
The System LED will flash when an event occurs e.g. "mains failure".
When the event is cleared"mains returns", the systemLED willremain
steady. To clear this indicator press [MEMORY] or it will simplyclear next
timeyou armthe panel.
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The Trouble LED will flash when an alarmoccurs e.g. Tamper Alarms. When
the alarmis cleared, byentering avalid code the Trouble LED will turn off.
Ifthe reason for the alarmis not cleared the Trouble LED will remain on solid
until the cause is found andclearedfully.
This eventmemoryis displayedviathekeypadwiththemost recent event
shownfirst and subsequentevents following in descendingorder fromnewest
to oldest. Each event is separated bya beeptone.
There are anumber of events which are stored in memorywhich do not have a
specific indicator associatedwith themsuch as Panic and Duress.
Other events such as tampers and lowbatteryare sharedacross many
devices. For this reason the following table has been created.
This table details whichindicator lights correspond towhich events in memory.
To enter View the EVENT MEMORY
Press the [MEMORY] button.
The last 127 events will be playedbackon thekeypad LEDs displayed
sequentiallyat 2 second intervals fromthe most recent event backwards.
To get to aspecific eventrapidlypress the [MEMORY] keyrepeatedlyand the
memorydisplaywill be sped up accordingly
To exit memorymode press [ENTER]
VIEWING THE MEMORY
EVENT DEVICE INDICATOR STATUS
ACTIVATION Zones 1-8 LED's 1-8 On Steady
BYPASS Zones 1-8 READY/BYPASS
LED's 1-8 On Steady On Steady
DETECTOR TAMPER
(SHORTCIRCUIT) Zones 1-4 TROUBLE
LED's 1-4 Flashing On Steady
DETECTOR TAMPER
(OPEN CIRCUIT) Zones 5-8 TROUBLE
LED's 5-8 Flashing On Steady
CABINETTAMPER Cabinet or External
Siren TROUBLE Flashing
LOW BATTERY AlarmBackup Battery SYSTEM
LED 1 On Steady On Steady
MAINS FAILURE Alarm Mains Supply SYSTEM
LED 2 On Steady On Steady
continued over leaf . . .
Ifthe Systemlightis on, but no other Zone lights are—there areno current
Systemalarms. Arming/Disarming or reviewing the Memorywill turn it off.
When viewing the memorybypressing the [MEMORY] button, the first thing
that will always be displayed are CURRENTSYSTEM FAULTS. Belowhere
are theSystemfault indications:
Zone LED System Fault
u BatteryLow
• Mains Failure
Ž Telephone LineFailure
• Wireless Detector BatteryLow
• Remote Control BatteryLow
‘ Wireless Detector Supervision Failure
’ Zone InactivityTimeout
“ Dialler failedto get a Kiss-Off
Following the displayofcurrent systemalarms the panel will then sequence
through the 127 historicalmemoryevents starting at the most recent event.
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