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IMPORTANT!
PROPER INTRUSION PROTECTION
For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at ever possible
point of entr to a home or commercial premises. This would include an
sk lights that ma be present, and the upper windows in a multi-level building.
In addition, we recommend that radio backup be used in a securit s stem 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 normall sent over
the phone lines).
EARLY WARNING FIRE DETECTION
Earl warning fire detection is important in a home. Smoke and heat detectors
have pla ed a ke 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-b -step guide that will acquaint ou with the s stem's
features and benefits. It defines the components and their functions, describes
their operation, and provides clear step-b -step instructions for normal and
emergenc procedures. Keep this manual in a convenient place so that ou can
refer to it as necessar .

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System Overview .................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5
System Basics ....................................................................................................................... 5
About The Keypads ................................................................................................................ 8
General Information.............................................................................................................8
Functions of the Keypads...................................................................................................10
ntry/ xit Delays .................................................................................................................12
Exit Delay............................................................................................................................ 12
Entry Delay ......................................................................................................................... 12
Exit Alarms ......................................................................................................................... 13
Checking For Open Zones .................................................................................................. 13
Usin the [∗] Key ................................................................................................................ 13
Arming the System...............................................................................................................14
Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On......................................................... 14
Ni ht-Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones ....................................... 14
Instant Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay Off .................................................... 14
Away Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay On ......................................................... 14
Armin Commands............................................................................................................. 15
Sin le Button Armin ........................................................................................................ 16
Sin le-Button “Step” Armin ............................................................................................. 16
Using the Keyswitch ............................................................................................................ 17
Usin the Keyswitch........................................................................................................... 17
Disarming and Silencing Alarms......................................................................................18
Usin the [OFF] key ........................................................................................................... 18
Bypassing Protection Zones .............................................................................................. 19
Usin the BYPASS Key...................................................................................................... 19
Quick Bypass ...................................................................................................................... 20
Chime Mode ...........................................................................................................................20
Viewing Current Date and Time ......................................................................................21
Viewin the Current Date and Time................................................................................. 21
Settin the Date and Time................................................................................................. 21
Panic Keys..............................................................................................................................22
Usin Panic Keys................................................................................................................22

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Macro Key Programming & Usage................................................................................... 23
About Macro Keys............................................................................................................... 23
Example of Macro Pro rammin ....................................................................................... 24
Usin a Pro rammed Macro Key....................................................................................... 24
Using Device Commands .................................................................................................... 25
Paging Feature .....................................................................................................................26
About Automatic Pa in .................................................................................................... 26
Sin le Button Pa in .......................................................................................................... 27
Latch Key Pa in ............................................................................................................... 27
Security Codes & Authority Levels.................................................................................. 28
About Security Codes ......................................................................................................... 28
Authority Level Definitions ............................................................................................... 28
To assi n User Codes and Attributes................................................................................ 29
Accessing Other Partitions (GOTO Command and Multi-Partition Arming) ...... 30
About Accessin Partitions ................................................................................................ 30
Usin the GoTo Command ................................................................................................. 31
Multi-Partition Armin ...................................................................................................... 31
Common Zone Operation.................................................................................................... 32
Scheduling .............................................................................................................................33
About Schedulin ................................................................................................................33
Creatin Schedules............................................................................................................. 33
vent Logging Procedures.................................................................................................35
About Event Lo in .......................................................................................................... 35
Viewin the Event Lo ....................................................................................................... 35
Testing the System (To Be Conducted Weekly) ............................................................ 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 ....................................................................................50

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Con ratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You've
made a wise decision in choosin it, for it represents the latest in security protection
technolo y today. This system provides:
•Three forms of protection: bur lary, fire* and emer ency
•At least one keypad which provides control of system and displays system status
•Various sensors for perimeter and interior bur lary protection
•Smoke or combustion detectors* desi ned to provide early warnin in case of fire.
Your system may also have been pro rammed to automatically send alarm or status
messa es over the phone lines to a Central Monitorin Station.
* Commercial installations and some residential systems may not include fire
protection – check with your installer.
NOT : The features and procedures described in this manual apply to both the
FA168C and FA148CP security systems. Differences are noted where applicable.
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Burglary Protection
•Several modes of bur lary protection: Stay, Ni ht-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 leavin the rest of the system armed.
•CHIME mode alerts you to the openin 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 usin the keypad (if
pro rammed).
•Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for information re ardin fire protection,
smoke detectors and plannin emer ency exit routes.
Security Codes
•You were assi ned a 4-di it security code durin system installation.
•Use your security code when armin and disarmin the system, and when
performin other system functions.
•Other users can be assi ned different security codes, each with different
authority levels, which define the system functions a particular user can perform.

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Zones and Partitions
•The system sensin devices have been assi ned to various “zones,” which are
specific areas of protection (e. ., front door, kitchen window, etc.).
•Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble condition
occurs on a sensor.
•Partitions (FA168C) provide two independent areas of protection, with each
partition containin a roup of zones that can be armed and disarmed without
affectin other zones or users.
•Partitioned systems (FA168C) can include a common zone area, which is an area
shared by users of both partitions (such as a lobby in a buildin ).
Arming, Step-Arming and Disarming Burglary Protection
•The system must be armed before the bur lary protection can sense intrusions.
•To arm your system, enter your user code followed by the desired armin key.
•If pro rammed, the [#] key can be pressed instead of enterin the security code
when armin the system.
•You can also use the step-armin key, if pro rammed, to arm the system, which
lets you use a function key to arm the system in one of three modes by simply
pressin 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) causin the alarm.
•If your system is connected to a Central Monitorin Station, an alarm messa e
will also be sent.
•To stop the alarm soundin , 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.
•The messa e remains displayed even after disarmin the system, but can be
cleared with another “off” sequence.

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Phone Access
•If included, a phone module permits you to access the system via a touch-tone
phone, either on-premises or by callin -in when away.
•You can receive synthesized voice messa es over the telephone re ardin 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 re ardin the use of this feature is provided in a separate
manual entitled “Phone Access User's Guide” that is supplied with the voice
module.
Paging Feature
•If pro rammed, the system can automatically send certain system condition
messa es to up to four (FA168C) or two (FA148CP) pa ers.
•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 pro rammed to perform
various functions.
•Functions include: activate a Panic alarm; arm the system; provide step armin ;
switch li hts on/off; send a messa e to a pa er; display Time/Date; start a Macro
Scheduling
•Your system can be pro rammed to automatically perform certain functions (e. .,
arm the system) at a predetermined time each day.

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Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature the
followin :
• A telephone style (di ital) keypad
• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all
occurrences
• Built-in sounder which will sound durin alarms and troubles. The sounder also
"beeps" durin certain system functions and when depressin any of the keys (to
acknowled e the key press).
• Backli htin of the LCD display windows. Backli htin turns on when enterin the
premises throu h any assi ned entry/exit door, or when any key is pressed. This
feature is helpful when a keypad is located in a dimly lit area.
IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon enterin the premises, it indicates
that an alarm has occurred durin your absence and an intruder may still be on the
premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe
location.
There are two basic types of keypads which are functionally the same, but they have
different types of displays.
Alpha Display 2-line alpha display keypads feature a 2-line, 32-character
alphanumeric LCD which can display system messa es in
friendly En lish. These keypads can also be pro rammed with
custom zone descriptors.
Fixed-Word Display Fixed-Word display keypads are functionally identical to Alpha
display keypads, but the LCD display uses pre-desi nated words
to identify the nature and location of occurrences.
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AWAY: All bur lary zones, interior and
perimeter, are armed.
STAY: Perimeter bur lary 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
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BYPASS: This appears when one or more bur lary protection zones have been
bypassed.
NOT READY: Appears when bur lary portion of the system is not ready for armin
(due to open protection zones). The system is ready to arm when this
messa e disappears and the READY indicator li ht comes on.
NO AC: Appears when AC power has been cut off. System is operatin on
backup battery power.
AC: Appears when AC power is present.
CHIME: Appears when the CHIME feature is activated.
BAT: Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if zone number displayed)
or low system battery (if no zone number displayed).
ALARM: Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed
(also appears durin a fire alarm or audible emer ency alarm).
Accompanied by the protection zone in alarm.
CHECK: Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or
if an open is detected in a FIRE zone at any time or a fault in a
DAY/NIGHT bur lary zone durin a disarmed period. Accompanied by
a display of zone number in trouble.
FIRE:Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the
zone in alarm.
A FIRE display also appears when a fire alarm is manually activated,
accompanied by a display of emer ency key zone number pro rammed
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1. DISPLAY WINDOW.
Alpha Display Keypads: 2-line, 32-
character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
keypads that display protection point
identification, system status, and messa es.
Fixed-Word Display Keypads: Display
protection zone ID and system status
messa es usin pre-desi nated words in the
LCD display.
2. OFF Disarms bur lary portion of the
system, silences alarms and audible trouble
indicators, and clears visual display after
problem's correction.
3. 2 AWAY Arms the entire bur lary system,
perimeter and interior.
4. 3 STAY Arms perimeter portion of bur lary
system only. Interior protection is not armed,
allowin movement within premises without
causin an alarm.
5. 5 TEST Tests the system and alarm
sounder if disarmed. Refer to Testing The
System section for test procedures.
6. 6 BYPASS Removes individual protection
zones from bein monitored by the system.
7. 9 CHIME Turns CHIME mode on and off.
When on, the openin of windows or doors
while the system is disarmed will sound 3
beeps at the keypad(s).
8. # This key can be used for "Quick
Armin " of the system without use of a
security code (if pro rammed).
9. 8 CODE Used to assi n additional user
codes for other users of the system.
10. K YS 0–9: Used to enter your security
code(s) and to perform their associated
system functions after the security code has
been entered.
11. 7 INSTANT Arms in manner similar to the
STAY mode, but without the entry delay
feature. Enterin via an entry/exit door will
cause an alarm.
12. ✱ READY Used to display all open protection
zones.
13. FUNCTION K YS: Keys A, B, C, D may
have been pro rammed for a variety of
functions, includin panic (emer ency)
functions. For details, see the Function Keys
section.
14. 4 MAXIMUM Arms the entire bur lary
system, perimeter and interior, but without
entry delay feature. Enterin via an
entry/exit door will cause an alarm.
15. INT RNAL SOUND R: The built-in
sounder mimics the alarm sounder durin
alarms, and will also "beep" durin certain
system functions.
16. R ADY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when
the system is ready to be armed (no faults
present). While the system is disarmed, this
indicator will o on and off as protection
zones are closed and opened.
17. ARM D INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the
system has been armed.

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IMPORTANT!
• When enterin codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made
within 4-5 seconds of one another. If 4-5 seconds elapse without a key depression, the
entry will be aborted and must be repeated from its be innin . Be sure to observe
this precaution when performin any of the procedures in this manual.
•If you make a mistake while enterin a security code, stop, press the [✱] key, and
then start over. If you stop in the middle while enterin a code, and then
immediately start the entry over, an erroneous code mi ht be entered.

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Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay.
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xit delay ives you time to leave throu h the desi nated exit door without settin
off an alarm. Exit delay be ins immediately after armin your system in any
armin mode and Alpha Display keypads display the messa e “You May Exit Now.”
When “You may exit now” disappears, the system is fully armed. If pro rammed, a slow
beepin will sound durin the exit delay period until the last 5 seconds, which then
chan es to fast beepin (alertin you to the end of exit delay). If you cannot leave by
this time, you should stop, disarm the system, and start over to avoid a false alarm.
xit Delay Restart.
If you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after armin
STAY, you can re-start the exit delay at any time – simply press the [✱] key, then let that
person in. The system automatically re-arms when exit delay expires, which avoids havin to
disarm the system and then re-arm it a ain. In addition, when the system is armed AWAY,
re-enterin the premises (e. ., for ot a wallet) throu h the entry/exit door before exit delay
time expires will reset the exit delay time.
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Entry Delays ive you time to disarm the system when you re-enter throu h the
desi nated entrance door. You must disarm the system before the entry delay period
ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad beeps durin the entry delay period,
remindin you to disarm the system. There are two entry delays (if pro rammed). The
first is for your primary entrance and the second can be used for a secondary entrance,
where a lon er delay is required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system.
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by usin the INSTANT or
MAXIMUM armin mode. This mode provides reater security while on the
premises or while away for extended periods of time.
See your installer for your delay times.
Partition 1 ___________________________________________________________
Exit Delay: seconds Entry Delay 1: seconds
Entry Delay 2: seconds
NOT : Entry/Exit times set for partition 1 also apply to the common zone (FA168C).
Partition 2 (FA168C)_________________________________________________
Exit Delay: seconds Entry Delay 1: seconds
Entry Delay 2: seconds

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Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay be ins. If an entry/exit door or interior
zone is faulted when the exit delay ends (e. ., exit door left open), the system sounds
an alarm and starts the entry delay timer. If you disarm the system before the entry
delay ends, the alarm sound stops and the messa e "CANCELED ALARM" or "CA" is
displayed on the keypad, alon with a zone number indicatin the faulted zone. No
messa e is sent to the Central Monitorin Station.
To clear the exit alarm condition, the open zone must be made intact; to clear the
display, enter your code plus OFF.
If you do not disarm the system before the entry delay ends, and an entry/exit door or
interior zone is still open, the alarm sound continues and an "exit alarm" messa e is
sent to the Central Monitorin Station. The messa e ""EXIT ALARM" or "EA" is
displayed on the keypad, alon with a zone number indicatin the faulted zone. To
stop the alarm, the system must be disarmed (your code plus OFF); to clear the
display, enter your code plus OFF a second time.
An “exit alarm” also results if an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within two
minutes after the end of the exit delay.
Your s stem ma have been programmed for this feature to minimize false alarms sent to the Central
Monitoring Station. Ask our installer if "Exit Alarm" is active in our s stem. If so, check this box.
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Before armin your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones
must be closed or bypassed, otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready"
messa e.
Use the READY key to display all faulted zones, makin it easier for you to identify
and secure any open zone.
1. Press [∗] (do not enter code first) to display faulted
zones.
2. Secure or bypass the zones displayed.
3. The keypad’s READY indicator li hts when all
protection zones have been either closed or bypassed.
4. Arm the system as desired.
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•Used when you want to arm the system with persons stayin inside (or if you have
pets that are movin throu hout the premises).
•The perimeter sensors are armed, but interior sensors are left disarmed.
•Exit delay be ins (you can leave throu h the entry/exit door, if desired).
•An alarm sounds if any protected window or non-entry/exit door is opened.
•You may otherwise move freely within the premises.
•Persons enterin later can enter throu h an entry/exit door, but they must disarm
the system within the entry delay period to avoid soundin an alarm.
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•Use Ni ht-Stay mode to provide increased security while stayin inside.
•Arms same as Stay mode, but also arms pre-selected interior sensors (pro rammed
by your installer), while other interior sensors are left disarmed.
•Persons enterin later can use an entry/exit door but must not violate any of the
pro rammed interior zones to avoid soundin an alarm.
•IMPORTANT: When Night-Sta mode is on, the selected interior zones are armed and cause an
alarm if an one enters those areas (e.g., waking in the middle of the night). To avoid sounding an
alarm, ou must disarm the s stem before an activit takes place in those interior zones.
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•Used when stayin inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door.
•Arms same as Stay mode.
•An alarm sounds immediately if any protected perimeter window or any door is
opened, includin entry/exit doors.
•IMPORTANT: Arming in this mode greatl increases the chance of false alarms. Use extreme
care in selecting this mode of arming.
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•Used when nobody will be stayin inside (includin pets).
•The entire system (interior and perimeter) is armed.
•Exit delay be ins lettin you leave throu h the entry/exit door.
•An alarm sounds if a protected window or any door is opened, or if any movement
is detected inside your premises.
•You can reenter throu h an entry/exit door, but you must disarm the system within
the entry delay period to avoid soundin an alarm.
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•Used when leavin the premises for extended periods (e. ., vacation).
•Arms same as Away mode, but entry delay is off.
•An alarm sounds same as Away mode, and sounds upon openin entry/exit doors.

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Before arming close all perimeter doors and windows and make sure the Ready to Arm
message is displayed.
Mode Press these keys… Keypad Confirms By…
Stay security code + [3] (STAY) • three beeps
• armed STAY messa e displayed
• red ARMED indicator li hts
Ni ht-Stay security code + [3] + [3] • three beeps
• NIGHT-STAY messa e displayed
• red ARMED indicator li hts
Instant security code + [7] (INSTANT) • three beeps
• armed STAY messa e displayed
• red ARMED indicator li hts
Note that entry delay is turned off.
Away security code + [2] (AWAY) • two beeps, or, if pro rammed, beepin for
duration of exit delay
• armed AWAY messa e displayed
• red ARMED indicator li hts
Leave the premises throu h an entry/exit
door durin the exit delay period to avoid
causin an alarm. The keypad beeps rapidly
durin the last 5 seconds of the exit delay to
warn you that it is endin .
Maximum security code + [4] (MAXIMUM) • same as Away (described above)
Note that entry delay is turned off.
Quick Arming
If "Quick Armin " was pro rammed by the installer, the [#] key can be pressed in
place of the security code when armin the system. However, the security code
must always be used to disarm the system.
Function Key Arming
For any armin command, a function key may have also been pro rammed for your
system. If so, you can press and hold the appropriate function key for 2 seconds to arm
the system. See your installer for the desi nated functions (see Single Button
Arming section).
Refer to the Accessing Other Partitions section for information on multi-partiion
armin (FA168C).

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The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys on your keypad may have been pro rammed for
sin le-button armin . Note that while it will not be necessary to use a security code
for armin , a security code must always be used to disarm the system.
If Sin le-Button Armin is pro rammed:
•A function key has been assi ned to a specific type of armin : STAY mode,
Ni ht-STAY mode, AWAY mode, or STEP-ARMING (see Step-Armin
para raph).
•You DO NOT need to enter your user code before pressin the function key
(you always need your user code to DISARM the system).
Before arming close all perimeter doors and windows.
1. Press and hold the assi ned function key for 2
seconds (no code is required). Function keys are
shown below.
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CODE
AWAY
TEST
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STAY
BYPASS
A
B
C
D
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Alpha Display:
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Fixed-Word Display: READY
2. The keypad be ins beepin and displays the armed
messa e. The red ARMED indicator also li hts. Alpha Display:
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Fixed-Word Display: AWAY
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Sin le-Button “Step” armin may have been pro rammed into one of the lettered keys
(A, B, C, or D). Check with your installer to see if this has been done in your system.
If Step-Armin is pro rammed:
•The assi ned key provides a choice of three levels of security.
•The selected key can be pressed once, twice, or three times, increasin the level
of security with each press, as follows
Key
Ø
First Press
Ø
Second Press
Ø
Third Press
Ø
A, B, C, D Armed-STAY Armed Ni ht-STAY
(if pro rammed)
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Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when armin and disarmin .
Red and reen li hts on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as
follows:
Green Light: Li hts when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no
open zones). If the system is disarmed and the reen li ht is off, it
indicates the system is not ready (one or more zones are open).
Red Light: Li hts or flashes when system is armed in AWAY or STAY mode.
See your installer for the meanin s of the lit red li ht:
Lit Steady = system armed AWAY or
system armed STAY and exit delay has expired
Flashin = system armed STAY and exit delay timer active
Rapid flashin = an alarm has occurred (memory of alarm).
Before arming close all perimeter doors and windows.
To arm in the AWAY mode:
Turn the key to the ri ht for 1/2 second and release.
Keypads beep twice and the red indicator li hts or
flashes.
To arm in the STAY mode:
Turn the key to the ri ht and hold for lon er than 1
second, then release. Keypads beep three times and
the red indicator li hts or flashes.
To disarm the system:
Turn the key to the ri ht and release. The red li ht
turns off
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The OFF key is used to disarm the system, silence alarm and trouble sounds, and
clear alarm memories.
IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT ENTER, but
CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.
If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, the keypad will
beep rapidly upon your entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your
absence.
LEAVE AT ONCE, and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.
1. + 1
(Security Code) OFF
The “READY” indicator li ht will be lit if all zones
are secure, and the keypad will emit a sin le tone to
confirm that the system is disarmed.
Alpha Display:
(-7%61)(
6)%(= 83 %61
Fixed-Word Display: READY
2.
To Silence a Burglary Alarm and Clear a Memory of Alarm
Enter your security code and press the OFF key to silence the alarm (or warnin
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.
3.
To Silence a Fire Alarm and Clear Memory of Alarm
Simply press the OFF key to silence the alarm. Then enter the security code plus
OFF sequence to clear the keypad's Memory of Alarm display. See the Fire Alarm
System section.

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Use this key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally
unprotected.
Vent Zones: Your system may have certain windows set as “vent” zones, which are
automatically bypassed if left open when armin the system (you do not need to
manually bypass them). However, if a vent zone window is closed after armin , it
becomes protected and will cause an alarm if opened a ain while the system is armed.
When bypassin zones:
•The system must be disarmed before you can bypass zones.
•Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if violated.
•The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed.
•Zones are automatically unbypassed when the system is disarmed.
1. + 6 + zone numbers (see below)
(Security Code) BYPASS
Enter the 2-di it zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be
bypassed (e. ., 06, 10, 13, etc.). Sin le di it zone
numbers must be preceded by a zero (e. . 05, 06).
Alpha Display:
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Fixed-Word Display: NOT READY
2. When finished, the keypad will momentarily display
a "Bypass" messa e for each bypassed zone number.
Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed.
Arm the system as usual. When armed, the armin
messa e is displayed with “ZONE BYPASSED.”
To display bypassed zones prior to armin , enter
your security code and press the [6] BYPASS key.
Alpha Display:
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Fixed-Word Display: BYPASS
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If pro rammed, "Quick Bypass" allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones
without havin to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for
example, you routinely leave certain windows open when armin at ni ht.
1. + 6 + [#]
(Security Code) BYPASS
In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed
and automatically bypassed. Make sure that only those
zones that you wish to leave unprotected are bypassed, and
that there are no other zones unintentionally left open.
Alpha Display:
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Fixed-Word Display: NOT READY
2. Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then arm
the system as desired.
Ask your installer if "Quick Bypass" is active for your
system, and if so, check here:
Alpha Display:
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6)%(= 83 %61
Fixed-Word Display: BYPASS
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CHIME mode alerts you to the openin of a perimeter door or window while the
system is disarmed.
When Chime mode is activated:
•Three tones sound at the keypad whenever a perimeter door or window is opened.
•Interior zones do not produce a tone when they are faulted.
•Pressin the R ADY key will display the open protection points.
•Chime mode can be used only while the system is disarmed.
To turn Chime Mode on:
+ 9
(Security Code) CHIME
The CHIME messa e will appear. Perimeter zones
will cause a tone when faulted.
Alpha Display:
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6)%(= 83 %61
Fixed-Word Display: READY
To turn Chime Mode off:
+ 9 a ain
(Security Code) CHIME
The CHIME messa e will disappear.
Alpha Display:
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Fixed-Word Display: CHIME