K3590-1V1 8/00
REMOTE KEYPADS
FA215KP, FA260KP, FA560KP
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Keypad Features FA215KP
Fixed-Word FA260KP
Fixed-Word FA560KP ✝
2-Line Alpha
Backlit Display NO YES (See Note 1) YES (See Note 1)
Dedicated Function Keys NO YES YES
Built-in Sounder Piezo Speaker Speaker
First Alert Pro Controls
FA110C* YES YES NO
FA120C* YES YES NO
FA142C* YES YES See Note 2
FA148C* YES YES See Note 2
FA162C* YES YES See Note 2
FA1220CV** YES YES See Note 2
FA1340C** YES YES See Note 2
FA1600C/CA/CB** NO NO See Note 3
FA2000C* YES YES See Note 2
✝The FA560KP must be used to program the FA142C, FA148C, FA162C, FA1220CV, FA1340C, FA1600C/CA/CB, & FA2000C controls.
* Use the non-addressable mode with these controls (set to address 31).
** Use the addressable mode with these controls (addresses 00-30).
Notes 1. Permanent display backlighting is an option on some controls (see the control's instructions for details).
2. The FA560KP is required for certain advanced user functions (see the control's instructions for details).
3. Use the FA560KP with the red color insert (provided for fire installations) as required by local authority having jurisdiction
GENERAL INFORMATION WIRING AND INSTALLATION
The FA215KP, FA260KP & FA560KP are addressable
Remote Keypads and are intended for use with the controls
listed in table above. Addresses are set via the keypad keys
(no DIP switches). See the table above for valid addresses.
The keys on the keypads are continuously backlit for
convenience except the FA215KP.
KEYPAD DISPLAYS AND LEDS
The keypads have the following features of the display:
Model Fixed
Word
Display
2-line
Alpha
Display
2-digit
Zone
Identifier
Custom Zone
Descriptors
FA215KP X X
FA260KP X X
FA560KP X X
The following table shows the LEDs and their functions:
LED Function
Red Lights when the system is armed in any mode
Green Lights when the system is "ready" to be armed.
SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS
The keypads also feature function keys, see table below.
These keys may be programmed for panic alarms or other
special functions such as macros. See the control's
instructions for details. The FA215KP uses the key pairs
only. Function keys must be held down for at least 2
seconds to activate an alarm; key pairs activate
immediately.
FA260KP/FA560KP FA215KP
A ([1] & [*]) [1] & [*]
B ([*] & [#]) [*] & [#]
C ([3] & [#]) [3] & [#]
DNONE
The keypads can be surface mounted directly to a drywall, or to
a single- or double-gang electrical box.
Remove the case back by pushing down two "snaps."
See diagram below.
Route wiring from the control panel through the
opening in the case back.
3. Mount the case back to a wall or electrical box.
Wire directly from the keypad’s terminal block to the
terminal block on the control board. Wire functions are
marked next to terminals. Labels are as follows: DI Data
In to Control Panel, - Ground, + Aux. Power Plus, DO Data
Out of Control Panel. See the control panel’s Installation
Instructions for more complete details.
5. Re-attach the keypad to its case back.
6. Remove the clear protective film from the LCD display.
Remove Case back by pushing in
the 2 "Snaps" along keypad's
bottom edge and pulling the case
apart
