First Alert FA130CP User manual

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IMPORTANT!
PROPER INTRUSION PROTECTION
For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at
every possible
point of entry
to a home or commercial premises. This would include any
skylights that may be present, and the upper windows in a multi-level building.
In addition, we recommend that radio backup be used in a security system so
that alarm signals can still be sent to the Central Monitoring Station in the event
that the telephone lines are out of order (alarm signals are normally sent over
the phone lines).
EARLY WARNING FIRE DETECTION
Early warning fire detection is important in a home. Smoke and heat detectors
have played a key role in reducing fire deaths in the United States. With regard
to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the
recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's
National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72). These recommendations can be found on
page 43 of this manual.
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This manual is a step-by-step guide that will acquaint you with the system's
features and benefits. It defines the components and their functions, describes
their operation, and provides clear step-by-step instructions for normal and
emergency procedures. Keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can
refer to it as necessary.

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System Overview ....................................................................................................................5
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5
System Basics ....................................................................................................................... 5
Using the Voice Message Center ......................................................................................... 7
About The Keypads................................................................................................................8
General Information.............................................................................................................8
Functions of the Keypads...................................................................................................10
Entry/Exit Delays .................................................................................................................12
Exit Delay............................................................................................................................ 12
Entry Delay......................................................................................................................... 12
Exit Alarms ......................................................................................................................... 13
Checking For Open Zones..................................................................................................14
Using the [∗] Key ................................................................................................................ 14
Arming the System...............................................................................................................15
Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On......................................................... 15
Night-Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones .......................................15
Instant Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay Off.................................................... 15
Away Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay On......................................................... 15
Maximum Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay Off................................................. 15
Arming Commands............................................................................................................. 16
Single Button Arming ........................................................................................................17
Step Arming Feature.......................................................................................................... 17
Using the Keyswitch............................................................................................................18
Using the Keyswitch........................................................................................................... 18
Disarming and Silencing Alarms......................................................................................19
Using the [OFF] key ........................................................................................................... 19
Bypassing Protection Zones ..............................................................................................20
Using the BYPASS Key...................................................................................................... 20
Quick Bypass ...................................................................................................................... 21
Chime Mode ...........................................................................................................................22
Date and Time .......................................................................................................................23
Viewing the Current Date and Time................................................................................. 23
Setting the Date and Time.................................................................................................23

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Panic Keys..............................................................................................................................24
Using Panic Keys................................................................................................................ 24
Macro Key Programming & Usage...................................................................................25
About Macro Keys............................................................................................................... 25
Example of Macro Programming....................................................................................... 26
Using a Programmed Macro Key....................................................................................... 26
Using Device Commands ....................................................................................................27
About Device Commands ................................................................................................... 27
Paging Feature .....................................................................................................................28
About Automatic Paging .................................................................................................... 28
Manual Paging.................................................................................................................... 29
Latch Key Paging ............................................................................................................... 29
Security Codes & Authority Levels..................................................................................30
About Security Codes ......................................................................................................... 30
Authority Level Definitions ............................................................................................... 30
How to Assign User Codes and Attributes........................................................................ 31
Scheduling .............................................................................................................................32
About Scheduling................................................................................................................ 32
Creating Schedules............................................................................................................. 32
Event Logging Procedures.................................................................................................34
About Event Logging.......................................................................................................... 34
Viewing the Event Log ....................................................................................................... 34
Table of Event Log Codes................................................................................................... 35
Testing the System (To Be Conducted Weekly)............................................................36
About Testing the System ..................................................................................................36
Trouble Conditions ..............................................................................................................37
Maintaining Your System...................................................................................................40
Fire Alarm System (If Installed).......................................................................................41
Quick Guide to Basic System Functions ........................................................................45
Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications......................................................................46
Regulatory Statements and Warnings ............................................................................48
Charts of Your System’s Features....................................................................................49

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Congratulations on your ownership of the First Alert Professional Security System.
You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security
protection technology today. This system provides:
•Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency
•At least one keypad which provides control of system and displays system status
•Various sensors for perimeter and interior burglary protection
•Smoke or combustion detectors* designed to provide early warning in case of fire.
Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status
messages over the phone lines to a Central Monitoring Station.
* Commercial installations and some residential systems may not include fire
protection – check with your installer.
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Burglary Protection
•Several modes of burglary protection: Stay, Night-Stay, Away, Instant, Maximum.
STAY: arms perimeter zones only and entry delay is on
INSTANT: same as STAY, except entry delay is off
NIGHT-STAY: arms perimeter zones and selected interior zones; entry delay on
AWAY: arms perimeter and all interior zones, entry delay is on
MAXIMUM: same as AWAY, except entry delay is off
•You can BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed.
•CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of protected doors and windows while the
system is disarmed.
Fire Protection
•Fire protection is always active (if installed) and an alarm sounds if a fire
condition is detected
•If necessary, you can manually initiate a fire alarm using the keypad (if
programmed).
•Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for information regarding fire protection,
smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes.
Security Codes
•You were assigned a 4-digit security code during system installation.
•Use your security code when arming and disarming the system, and when
performing other system functions.
•Other users can be assigned different security codes, each with different
authority levels, which define the system functions a particular user can perform.

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Zones
•The system sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones,” which are
specific areas of protection (e.g., front door, kitchen window, etc.).
•Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble condition
occurs on a sensor.
Arming, Step-Arming and Disarming Burglary Protection
•The system must be armed before the burglary protection can sense intrusions.
•To arm your system, enter your user code followed by the desired arming key.
•If programmed, the [#] key can be pressed instead of entering the security code
when arming the system.
•You can also use the step-arming key, if programmed, to arm the system, which
lets you use a function key to arm the system in one of three modes by simply
pressing the key repeatedly.
•To disarm the system, enter your user code then press the [OFF] key.
Alarms
•When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and
the keypad will display the zone(s) causing the alarm.
•If your system is connected to a Central Monitoring Station, an alarm message
will also be sent.
•To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system.
Memory of Alarm
•When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the
zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm (e.g., “fire”).
•The message remains displayed even after disarming the system, but can be
cleared with another “off” sequence.
Phone Access
•If included, a phone module permits you to access the system via a touch-tone
phone, either on-premises or by calling-in when away.
•You can receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the
status of the security system.
•You can arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands
remotely via the telephone, with voice confirmation provided after each command
entry.
•Complete information regarding the use of this feature is provided in a separate
manual entitled “Phone Access User's Guide” that is supplied with the voice
module.

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Paging Feature
•If programmed, the system can automatically send certain system condition
messages to a pager.
•The display consists of code numbers that indicate the type of condition that has
occurred.
Function Keys
•The “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” keys on the keypad can be programmed to perform
various functions.
•Functions include: activate a Panic alarm; arm the system; provide step arming;
switch lights on/off; send a message to a pager; display Time/Date; start a Macro
Scheduling
•Your system can be programmed to automatically perform certain functions (e.g.,
arm the system) at a predetermined time each day.
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The Voice Keypads feature a voice message center
that lets you record and playback one message.
•The message can be up to 2.5-minutes long
•The message remains in the keypad’s memory
until a new message is recorded.
•The volume control of the message is adjustable.
•Refer to the procedures below when using the
Message Center functions.
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VOLUME
KEY
VOICE
KEY
FUNCTION
KEY
STATUS
KEY
DOWN
VOLUME
PLAY KEY
AND
UP VOLUME
RECORD
KEY
MICROPHONE
A
B
C
D
6
4
7
BYPASS
9
CHIME
#
3
STAY
5
TEST
8
CODE
0
2
AWAY
1
OFF
MAX
READY
INSTANT
*
RECORD
STATUS
ARMED MESSAGEREADY
PLAY
VOLUME
VOICE FUNCTION
FA560
LCD
DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEYS
LEDS
SPEAKER
Message Center Functions
To…Press these keys…Notes…
record a
message [#] FUNCTION + [0] VOICE + [1] RECORD The red MESSAGE LED lights.
Message remains in memory
until a new message is recorded.
end
recording [1] RECORD The red MESSAGE LED flashes, indicating message waiting.
play a
message [#] FUNCTION + [0] VOICE + [3] PLAY The recorded message plays and the red MESSAGE LED turns off.
adjust the
volume [#] FUNCTION + [0] VOICE + [2] VOLUME keys,
then press volume key [3] ↑(up) or [6] ↓(down)
Adjusting message volume also
adjusts status volume. Volume
cannot be adjusted while playing.

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Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature the
following:
•A telephone style (digital) keypad
•Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all
occurrences
•Built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. The sounder also
"beeps" during certain system functions and when depressing any of the keys (to
acknowledge the key press).
•Backlighting of the LCD display windows. Backlighting turns on when any key is
pressed, and when opening an entry/exit door while the system is armed. This
feature is helpful when a keypad is located in a dimly lit area.
IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, it indicates
that an alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the
premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe
location.
Your keypads are functionally the same, but may have different types of displays,
depending on the type installed with your system.
Alpha Display 2-line alpha display keypads feature a 2-line, 32-character
alphanumeric LCD which can display system messages in
friendly English. These keypads can also be programmed with
custom zone descriptors.
Fixed-Word Display Fixed-Word display keypads are functionally identical to Alpha
display keypads, but the LCD display uses pre-designated
words to identify the nature and location of occurrences.
Voice Keypads Voice Keypads (if installed), are functionally the same as other
keypads, except that these keypads can provide the following:
•Voice announcements of system status (see Checking for
Open Zones section)
•Voice chime, which can alert you to the opening of doors and
windows while the system is disarmed (see Voice Chime in
Chime mode section)
•Message center, which lets you record and playback
messages (see Using the Voice Message Center in the
System Overview section).

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AWAY: All burglary zones, interior and
perimeter, are armed.
STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as
protected windows and doors, are
armed.
INSTANT: Entry delay is turned off:
Lit with STAY = Instant mode
Lit with AWAY = Maximum mode
BYPASS: This appears when one or more
burglary protection zones have been
bypassed.
ALARM
FIRE
AWAY
BYPASS
STAY
CHECK INSTANT CANCELED
NIGHT NO AC
NOT READY
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NOTE: The functions printed directly on the
keys indicate their primary purpose; the
functions printed under some of the keys
(shown in brackets under the respective key),
indicate their alternate or secondary purpose.
DISPLAY WINDOW
Alpha Display Keypads: 2-line, 32-character
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) keypads that display
protection point identification, system status, and
messages.
Fixed-Word Display Keypads: Display
protection zone ID and system status messages using
pre-designated words in the LCD display area.
1 OFF Disarms burglary portion of the system,
silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and
clears visual display after problem's correction.
[RECORD] On Voice keypads, used in conjunction
with the FUNCTION and VOICE keys to record up
to a 2.5-minute message.
2 AWAY Arms the entire burglary system,
perimeter and interior.
[VOLUME] On Voice keypads, used in conjunction
with the FUNCTION and desired volume control
keys ↑[3] or ↓[6] to adjust the volume of a recorded
message or voice system status.
3 STAY Arms perimeter portion of burglary
system only. Interior protection is not armed,
allowing movement within premises without causing
an alarm.
[PLAY] On Voice keypads, used in conjunction with
the FUNCTION and VOICE keys to play the
recorded message.
[ ↑] On Voice keypads, used in conjunction with the
FUNCTION and VOLUME keys to raise the
message and voice system status volume.
4 MAXIMUM Arms the entire burglary system,
perimeter and interior, but without entry delay
feature. Entering via an entry/exit door will cause an
alarm.
5 TEST Tests the system and alarm sounder if
disarmed. Refer to Testing The System section for
test procedures.
6 BYPASS Removes individual protection zones from
being monitored by the system.
[ ↓] On Voice keypads, used in conjunction with the
FUNCTION and VOLUME keys to lower the message
and voice system status volume.
7 INSTANT Arms in manner similar to the STAY
mode, but without the entry delay feature.
KEYS 0–9: Used to enter your security code(s) and to
perform their associated system functions after the
security code has been entered.
✱READY Used to display all open protection zones.
[STATUS]: On Voice keypads, a momentary press of the
STATUS key annunciates the current system status.
Pressing the STATUS key a second time annunciates and
displays system and/or zone faults (if they exist).
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[VOICE] On Voice keypads, enables the RECORD,
VOLUME and PLAY functions.
#This key can be used for "Quick Arming" of
the system without use of a security code (if
programmed).
[FUNCTION] On Voice keypads, enables the desired
voice or volume function.
FUNCTION KEYS: Keys A, B, C, D may have been
programmed for a variety of functions, including panic
(emergency) functions. For details, see the Function Keys
section.
ARMED LED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the
system has been armed.
READY LED 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.
MESSAGE LED INDICATOR: (RED) On Voice
keypads, flashes red when message waiting or lights red
(steady) when in record mode.
MIC: On voice keypads, microphone for Message Center
recordings.
INTERNAL SPEAKER: The built-in speaker mimics
the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also "beep"
during certain system functions. The speaker also
provides voice playback for any recorded messages.