First Alert FA110C User manual

FAllOC Security System
N5100-7v19/96
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM OVERVlEW ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Keypads ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Zones ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Afans ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Fire Protection ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Burglary Protection ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Memory of Alarm.. ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Pager Notification ....................................................................................................................................... 5
ABOUTTHE KEYPADS .................................................................................................................................... 6
Keypad Types ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Keypad Styles ........................................................................................................................................... 6
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAYS ........................................................................................................ 7
SUMMARY OF KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 8
SECURlTY CODES ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Duress Code ............................................................................................................................................ .10
Quick Am-ring ........................................................................................................................................... -10
Assigning/ChangingiDeleting User Codes (Using the HCODE Key) .................................................................... 11
ENTRY/EXlT DELAYS.. .................................................................................................................................. .12
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES (Using the q READY Key) ................................................................................... 13
BYPASSING PROTECTlON ZONES ................................................................................................................... 14
Using The q BYPASS Key .......................................................................................................................... 14
Quick Bypass ........................................................................................................................................... 15
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY, WlTH ENTRY DELAY ON (Using The m STAY Key) ....................................................... 16
ARMING PERIMlzR ONLY, WfTH ENTFtY DELAY OFF (Using The @INSTANT Key ) ................................................ 17
ARMING ALL PROTECTION, WlTH ENTRY DELAY ON (Using The @AWAY Key) ....................................................... 18
ARMING AU PROTECTION, WfTH ENTRY DELAY OFF (Using The
q MAXIMUM Key) ............................................... .19
DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS (Using the HOFF Key) .......................................................... 20
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USlNGME KEYSWITCH ................................................................................................................................ 21
CHIME MODE (using the BCHIME Key) .......................................................................................................... .22
PANlcKEYS ................................................................................................................................................ 22
TESTING THE SYSTEM (Using the HTEST Key) ................................................................................................ 24
TROUBLE CoNDrnoNS ................................................................................................................................. 26
‘ChedC and ‘Battery’ Displays ................................................................................................................... .26
Power Failure ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Other Displays ......................................................................................................................................... 27
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, IF INSTALLED.. ............................................................................................................. 28
In case of Fire Alarm .................................................................................................................................. 28
Silenoing Fire Alarms ................................................................................................................................. 29
NATIONAL FlRE PROTECTION ASSOClATlON RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS.. ................................ .30
EMERGENCY EVACUATION .......................................................................................................................... -31
QUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTlONS
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SUMMARY OF AUDlBLE/VlSUAL NOTlFlCATfON ............................................................................................... .S3
PROTECTION ZONES UST.. 34 ............................................................................................................................
OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST.. ......................................................................................... 35
CANAMAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNlCATlONS (DOC) STATEMENT 37
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FEDERAL COMMUNlCATlONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENTS ......................................................................... 36
INMEEVENTOF TELEF%XEOPEl?ATlONALPROBLEMS 39
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THE LlMlTATlONS OFTHIS ALARM SYSTEM 40
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SERVlClNG INFORMATlON 41
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WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... Bad< cover
This manual is a step-by-step guide that will aquaint you with the system’s features and benefll. It defines the
components and their funotions, describes their operation, and instructs you wfth normal and emergency prooedures.
Keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can refer to ft as necessary.

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
General Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professionat Security
System. You’ve made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the
latest in security protection technology today, including miCrOCOmpUter
technology to monitor all system status,
Basically, this system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire
and emergency. Your system may consist of at least one keypad which
provides full control of system operation, plus various devices such as
door and window sensors and motion detectors. It may also include a
selected number of smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide
early warning in case of fire. Your system may also have been
programmed to automatically transmit alarm or status messages over the
phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station.
Keypads Your keypads allow you to control all system functions and feature a
telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that
shows the nature and location of all occurrences and a built-in sounder
which sounds during alarms and troubles.
For additional information, see the following section: ABOUT THE
KEYPADS.
Zones Your system’s sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones”.
For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been
assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom
to zone 02, and so on. These zone numbers will appear on the display
when an alarm or trouble condiion occurs.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound,
and a message at the keypad will identify the zone(s) causing the alarm. In
addition, if your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an
alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, you simply disarm
the system.
Fire Protection
The fire protection portion of your security system (ii.used) is always on
and will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE
ALARM SYSTEM section for important information concerning fire .pro-
tection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from your
premises.
Burglary Protection
The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or
“armed” before it will sense burglary alarm conditions and sound an alarm.
Your system can be armed in one of four modes: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT
and MAXIMUM. Refer to the ARM/h/G THE SYSTEM sections for
instructions in using these modes of operation.
Your system also provides a CHIME mode for alerting you to the opening
and closing of doors and windows while the system is disarmed.
Memory Of Alann When an alarm or trouble condition occurs, the keypad displays the
number(s) of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type
of alarm or trouble (ex. FIRE, ALARM, CHECK). The display remains until it
is cleared by entering the OFF sequence (security code + OFF key) twice.
Pager Notification If you have chosen to be notified of alarms or other system conditions by
pager, the following codes will be sent to your pager by the control:
1811=Trouble 191l=Alarrn
a 1001 =Open 1002=Close
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Keypad Types
Keypad Styles
dures in this man-
ual apply equally to
all keypad types
and sty/es.
ABOUT THE KEYPADS
All commands and procedures described herein are illustrated for Fixed-
Word Display keypads, however, an Alpha Display keypad (with a e-line
LCD display for more detailed protection point identification and system
status, but with similar commands and procedures) is available and might
have been used instead.
Faed-Word keypads are available in two display styfes,A and B, either of
which may have been used in your system. Although different in
appearance, both styles are functionally similar. The style B keypads
have a fliiwn door which can be removed, ifdesired.Words displayed
on all Fuced-Wordkeypads are the same, except that their location in the
displaywindow diiers slightlywith each style.
Note: Some keypads are equipped with a READY indicator in place of a
POWER rndrcator . The READY indicator is lii when the system is ready for
arming (no protection zones open). While the system is disarmed, this
indicator will go on and off as protection zones are opened and closed.
FIXED-WORDDISPLAY KEYPADS
- STYLE B DISPLAY,
SWLEA DISPLAY
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SUMMARY OF SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAYS
AWAY
STAY
INSTANT
BYPASS
NOT READY
READY
NO AC
AC
CHIME
BAT
ALARM
CHECK
FIRE
tkbut;y zones, interior & perimeter,
.
Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows
and doors are armed.
Perimeter burglary zones armed and
entry delay is turned off.
One or more burglary protection zones
have been bypassed.
Appears when burglary portion of the system
is not ready for arming (due to one or more
open protection zones).
The burglary portion of the system
is ready to be armed. STYLE A KEYPAD DISPLAY
Appears when AC power has been cut off.
System is operating on backup battery power.
Appears when AC power is present.
Appears when the CHIME feature is ON.
Low system battery.
Appears when an intrusion has been
detected and the system is armed (also
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appears during a Fire alarm). Accompanied by STYLE B KEYPAD DISPLAY
the ID # of the zone in alarm. 4 - .-.-
Appears when a maffunction is discovered in the system atany trmeor if a f&t is
detected in a PlRE zone at any time or in a DAY(Troubie)/NlGHT(Alarm) burglary zone
during a disarmed period. Accompanied by a display of zone number in trouble.
Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display ofthe zone # in alarm.
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SUMMARY OF KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays protection zone
ID and system status messages.
OFF KEY: Disarms burglary portion of the 9.
system, silences alarms and audible trouble
indicators, and clears visual display after ,Q
problem’s correction.
AWAY KEY: Arms the entire burglary sys-
tem, perimeter and interior.
STAY KEY: Arms perimeter portion of bur- 11.
glary system only. Interior protection is not
armed, which allows movement within l2
premises without causing alarm.
MAXIMUM KEY: Arms in manner similar to
AWAY mode, but without the entry delay
feature, thus providing maximum protectron. 13.
An alarm will occur immediately upon opening ,4 -
any protection point, including the entry/exit
door.
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feature. Entering via the entry/exit door will
causean instantalarm.
CODE KEY: Used to assign additional user
codes for other users of the system.
CHIME KEY: Turns CHIME mode on and
off. When on, the opening of windows or
doors while the system is disarmed will sound
3 beeps at the keypad(s).
READY KEY: Displays all open protection
zones.
KEY: “Quick Arm” key permits ARMING of
the system without use of a security code (if
so programmed).
TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm
sounder if disarmed. Refer to TESTING THE
SYSTEM section for test procedures.
BYPASS KEY: Removes individual pro-
tection zones from being monitored by the
system.
KEYS Q-9t: Used to enter your security code(s).
READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when the
system is ready to be armed (no faults present).
While the system is disarmed, this indicator will go
on and off as protection zones are closed and
opened.
Note:
On some ke
POWER INDI P
ads there is, instead, a
ATOR (GREEN) which LS lit
INSTANT KEY: Arms in manner similar to
STAY mode, but without the entry delay
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when AC power is present. If the indicator is
off,the systemmay still be operatin , but on
its backup baite ?i power. See Power a&e in
%
TROUBLECON mO!VSsection.
tNote: Keys ilJ through M each perform their associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY,
STAY, etc.) when preceded by an entry of the security code (as described later).
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15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when
the s stem
AWAY has been armed (STAY, , INSTANTor MAXIMUM).
16. INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in
keypad sounder mimics the alarm
sounder during alarms, and will also
“beep’ during certain system functions.
(see SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/ VISUAL
NOTIFEATION).
17, EMERGENCY KEYS:
Individual keys A, B, and C (key D not
used).
On some keypads, these keys are not
present, and the following key pairs may
be available, instead, for emergency
functions:
Some or all of these keys/pairs may be
programmed for panic functions by your
installer (see PANIC KEYS section).
IMPORTANTI: When entering codes and
commands, sequential key depressions must be
made within 2 seconds of one another. If 2 seconds
elapses without a key depression, the entry is
aborted and must be repeated from its beainnina.
KEYPAD with STYLE B DISPLAY
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SECURITY CODES
General
At the time of installation, your installer programmed a personal four-digit
Master code, known only to you and yours. This code is used to perform
most system functions, including arming and d&arming of the system. As an
additional safety feature, temporary user codes can be assigned (see next
page) for use by those not having a need to know the Master code. Note
that the Master code remains in effect even when other user codes are
assigned.
Duress Code
to disarm or arm the
normally, but can
service has been
Important: The Duress code is useful only when connected to a central
station.
Quick hing If your system supports ‘Quick Arming”, the V” ke
place of the security code when arming the system. f-h
can be pressed in
required, however, when disarming the system. e security code is
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SECURITY CODES
To Assign, Change,
1. Enter your Master code and press the CODE key.
Or Delete
User Codes
2. Enter single-digit user number (2 - 7) for which a code is to be
assigned, changed, or deleted.
3. If assigning or changing a user’s code, enter the desired
4digit code for use by that User Number. The keypad will beep once.
If deleting a user’s code, perform steps 1 & 2 and stop. In a few
moments the keypad will beep once, indicating that the existing code
To assign your Duress code, do the following:
Enter your [Master code] + [8] + [8] + [desired 4digit code]. The
keypad will beep once.
The Master code can be changed by the main user of the system. To
change it, do the following:
Enter your [Master code] + [8] + [l] + [new Master code] + [new
Master code] again. The keypad will beep once.
Important: Temporary users should not be shown how to use any
system function they do not need to know (e.g.;bypassing protection
zones).
THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT <I)(B)
ON ALL KEYPADS - <c USE THE CODE KEY
TYPiCAL TO ASSIGN
OTHER USER CODES
KEYPAD
wirrw CulE “OUICK ARM” KEY
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ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS
General hformation
Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay.
When you arm your system, exit delay gives ou time to leave through
the entry/exit door without setting off an alarm. Y nttj delay gives you time
to disarm the system when you reenter through the entry/exit door. The
system must be disarmed, however, before the entry delay period ends, or
an alarm will occur. The .keypad will beep slowly during the entry delay
period, reminding you to disarm the system.
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either
INSTANT or MAXIMUM arming modes. These modes can provide greater
security while you are sleeping or while you are away for extended
periods of time.
See your installer for your delay times and record them here:
Exit Delay: 0 seconds Entry Delay: 0 seconds
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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES
Using the
cl
+k READY Key
Before your system can be armed, all protected doors, windows and .o.ther
protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING
PROTECT/ON ZONES section), otherwise the keypad will display a ‘Not
Ready” message, and if your keypad has a READY indicator light, it will
not be lit. The READY key can be used to display all faulted zones,
making it easier for you to secure any open zone.
To display faulted zones, simply press and release the READY key (do
not enter code first). Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming
the system.
A ‘Ready’ message will be displayed when all protection zones have
been either closed or bypassed and the keypads READY indicator light (if
present) will be lit.
THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT -
ON ALL KEYPADS
TYPICAL
KEYPAD
TO MSPIAY
OPEN ZONES,
/PRESSTHE
READY KEY
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TYPICAL DISPLAY
INDICATING OPEN PROTECTION ZONE
AC
NOT READY

BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES
Using the This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more
0
3 BYPASS Key zones
intentiOnaily Unprotected. The system must be disarmed first.
j. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key.
2. Enter zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed. Zone numbers
The system will not must be preceded by a zero (e.g. 04, 06).
allow fire zones to be
3. When finished, the keypad will display a “Bypass” message along
with each bypassed zone number, accompanied by a beep for each.
Wait for these zones to be displayed, to confirm their bypass.
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$!,, 4. Arm the system as usual.
(seaJritycor.leplusOFF) Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if
isperformed. violated while your system is armed.
THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT (n)a
ONALLKEYPADS- <c
TYPICAL
KEYPAD
TO BYPASS ZONES:
l ENTER CODE
‘* PRESS BYPASS KEY,
l ENTER ZONE Nos.
WAIT FOR
BYPASSED ZONES
TO BE DISPLAYED
BEFORE ARMING
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BYPASSiNG PROTECTlON ZONES
Quick Bypass If your s stem supports ‘Quick Bypass’, it allows you to easily bypass
all open faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually.
r
‘Quick Bypass’ is
active for your
To use this feature, enter your security code, press the BYPASS key,
system, and if so,
then stop. In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with a
‘Bypass’ message. Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then
arm the system as usual.
TYPICAL “READY TO ARM” DISPLAY
y
1
SYSTEM
CAN NOW
BE ARMED
WlTH ZONE(S)
BYPASSED
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Using the
ARIWNG PERIMETER ONLY
WRN ENTRY DELAY ON
Use thii key when you are staying inside, but expect someone to
use an entry/exit door later.
1. Enter your security code and press the STAY key.
2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. ihe
red ARMED indicator lights.
3. The system arms. An alarm sounds immediately if a protected perimeter
window or non-entry/exit door is then opened, but you may othewse
move freely throughout the premises.
Later arrivals can enter through an entry/exit door without causing
an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the entry delay
period to avoid sounding an alarm.
THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT-
{
an
ON ALL KEYPADS <c
TYPICAL
KEYPAD .,
THE STAY KEY ARMS
THE PERIMETER, SUT
ALLOWS USE OF THE
ENTRY/ExrroooR
TyplCAL’ARMED STAY”DlspLAY
AC
STAY
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF
Using the Use this key when you are staying inside and do not expect
anyone to use an entry/exit door.
1. Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key.
2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The
red ARMED indicator lights.
3. The system arms. An alarm sounds immediately if any protected
perimeter door or window is then opened, but you may otherwise move
freely throughout the premises.
An alarm sounds immediately if anyone opens an entry/exit door.
THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT
ON ALL KEYPADS-
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ARMING ALL PROTECTION
WfTH ENTRY DELAY ON
Using the Use this key when no one will be staying inside.
MAWAY Key 1. Enter your security code and press the AWAY key.
2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red
Aft& exit delay, the system arms and sounds an alarm if a protected
window or non-entry/exit door is then opened, or if any movement is
detected inside your premises.
You may reenter through an entry/exit door, but must disarm the
system within the entry delay period to avoid an alarm.
THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT <A
ON ALL KEYPADS - <CD
TYPICAL
KEYPAD
THE AWAY UEY ARMS
’ THE ENTIRE SYSTEM
(INTERIOR AND
PERIMEIER), BUT
ALLOWS USE OF THE
ENTRY/EXIT DOOR
MPlCAL “ARMED AWAY” DISPLAY
AWAY
AC
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ARMfNG ALL PROTECTION
WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF
Using the Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended
@MAXIMUM ~~~ periods ?f time such as vacations, etc., or when retiring for the night and
no one mll be moving through protected interior areas.
1 REFnRE
ARMING
1
1.
I
--. v--v Enter your securfty code and press the MAXIMUM key.
close all doors and windows
2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red
(see CHECKING FOR OPEN
ARMED indicator lights.
1ZONES on page 13).
] 3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period
without causing an alarm.
After exit delay, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if
any protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is
detected inside your premises.
An alarm sounds immediately, when someone reenters.
THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT <A
ON ML KEYPADS - <c)<D)
TYPEAL “ARMED MAXIMUM” DISPLAY
TYPICAL
KEYPAD
THE,MAXlMlJM KEY
ARMS THE ENTIRE
SYSTEM (INCLUDING
ME ENTRY/EXIT
DCOR, WITH NO
ENTRY DELAY)
I
A:YI?
Acl
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DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS
Using the The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alan and
HOFF Key trouble sounds.
U
IMPORTANT:
ff you return and the
main burglary sounder
is on:
DOf4OTENTERbkJt
CONTACTTHE POLICE
fromanearhysafelocatfon.
If you return after an
afarm has occurred and
the main sounder
has shut itself off:
the keypad will beep rapidly
won your en&rim. indicatim
-that -in alarm h&-ocamed-
during your absence
)he Memory of Alarm feature).
LENNEl~~EDl~~Dld
from a nearby safe location.
WHENSAFETODOSO,
reenter
andfollowtheprccedure
for silencing an alarm.
To Disarm the System
Enter your security code and press the OFF key. The “Ready” massage
will be displayed, and the keypad will emit a single tone to confirm that the
system is disarmed.
To Silence a Burglary Alarm
SEE IMPORTANT NOTE AT LEFT!
Enter your security code and press the OFF key to silence the alarm (or
warning tones of a Memory of Alarm). Note the zone in alarm on the
keypad display, and make that zone intact (close door, window, etc.). Now
enter the security code plus OFF sequence again to clear the keypad’s
Memory of Alarm display. If the display will not clear and does not provide
a “Ready message, notify the alarm agency.
To Silence a Fire Alarm simply press the OFF key (the security code is
not needed to silence FIRE alarms). To then clear the keypad’s Memory of
Alarm display, enter your security code and press the OFF key.
See page 28 for additional fire alarm information.
See the SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTlFlCATiON section
for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE
(I~l~ptedlPulsed) and BURGLARY (Continuous/Steady) alarm
.
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