First Alert FA168CPS Series User manual

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User’s Guide
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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 45 of this
manual.
SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY NOTICE
Your Honeywell security system is designed for use with devices manufactured or
approved by Honeywell for use with your security system. Your Honeywell security
system is not designed for use with any device that may be attached to your
security system's keypad or other communicating bus if Honeywell has not
approved such device for use with your security system. Use of any such
unauthorized device may cause damage or compromise the performance of your
security system and affect the validity of your Honeywell limited warranty. When you
purchase devices that have been manufactured or approved by Honeywell, you
acquire the assurance that these devices have been thoroughly tested to ensure
optimum performance when used with your Honeywell security system.
About This Manual
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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Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Table of Contents
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
Single-Button “Step” Arming.............................................................................................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
Macro Key Programming & Usage...................................................................................25
About Macro Keys...............................................................................................................25
Example of Macro Programming.......................................................................................26
Using a Programmed Macro Key.......................................................................................26
Using 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 Security Codes and Attributes.................................................................31
Accessing Other Partitions (GOTO Command and Multi-Partition Arming)......32
About Accessing Partitions................................................................................................32
Using the GoTo Command.................................................................................................33
Multi-Partition Arming......................................................................................................33
Common Zone Operation....................................................................................................34
Scheduling .............................................................................................................................35
About Scheduling................................................................................................................35
Creating Schedules.............................................................................................................35
Event Logging Procedures.................................................................................................37
About Event Logging..........................................................................................................37
Viewing the Event Log.......................................................................................................37
Testing the System (To Be Conducted Weekly)............................................................38
Trouble Conditions..............................................................................................................39
Maintaining Your System...................................................................................................42
Fire Alarm System (If Installed).......................................................................................43
Quick Guide to Basic System Functions ........................................................................47
Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications......................................................................48
Regulatory Statements and Warnings............................................................................50
Charts of Your System's Features....................................................................................52

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System Overview
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Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Congratulations on your ownership of a 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.
NOTE: The features and procedures described in this manual apply to the
FA168CPS/FA168CPSSIA (referred to as FA168CPS) and FA148CP/FA148CPSIA
(referred to as FA148CP) security systems. Differences are noted where applicable.
System Basics
System BasicsSystem Basics
System Basics
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 programmed, you can manually initiate a fire alarm using the keypad.
•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 (master code) during 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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System Overview
System OverviewSystem Overview
System Overview (Continued)
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Zones and Partitions
•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.
•Partitions (FA168CPS) provide two independent areas of protection, with each
partition containing a group of zones that can be armed and disarmed without
affecting other zones or users.
•Partitioned systems (FA168CPS) can include a common zone area, which is an
area shared by users of both partitions (such as a lobby in a building).
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 security code followed by the desired arming key.
•If programmed, you can press the [#] key in place of your security code when
arming the system (e.g., instead of entering your 4-digit security code + [3-STAY]
to arm the system in STAY mode, you can press [#] + [3-STAY]).
•You can use the step-arming key, if programmed, to arm the system, which lets
you arm the system in one of three modes by simply pressing the key repeatedly.
•To disarm the system, enter your security 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 is
also sent. (Delayed Reporting Note: Message reporting is delayed 30 seconds by
default to reduce false alarms. If desired, this delay can be removed or can be
increased to 45 seconds. See your installer if you want the delay time changed.)
•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.
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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System Overview
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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 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.
•Refer to the Phone Access User's Guide supplied with the Phone Module for
information regarding the use of this feature.
Paging Feature
•If programmed, the system can automatically send certain system condition
messages to up to four (FA168CPS) or two (FA148CP) pagers.
•The system can also automatically alert a pager if the system has not been
disarmed by a certain time (e.g., can let you know a child has not arrived home).
•You can also manually send a message to designated pagers.
Using the Voice Message Center (if Voice Keypad is installed)
Using the Voice Message Center (if Voice Keypad is installed)Using the Voice Message Center (if Voice Keypad is installed)
Using the Voice Message Center (if Voice Keypad is installed)
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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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
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he 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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General Information
General InformationGeneral Information
General Information
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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About The Keypads (Continued)
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About The Keypads (Continued)
Fixed-Word Display Keypad
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
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FIXED-WORD DISPLAYS
NOT READY: Appears when burglary portion of the system is not ready for arming
(due to open protection zones). The system is ready to arm when this
message disappears and the READY indicator light comes on.
NO AC: Appears when AC power has been cut off. System is operating 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 during a fire alarm or audible emergency 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 burglary zone during 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 emergency key zone number programmed
for fire.
NIGHT: Appears with “STAY” when the system is armed in Night-Stay mode
(perimeter burglary zones and pre-selected interior zones are armed).
CANCELED: Appears when an alarm has been canceled (see Exit Alarm section on
page 13 for more information on canceled alarms and displays).

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Functions of the Keypads
Functions of the KeypadsFunctions of the Keypads
Functions of the Keypads
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.
If pressed twice in succession, arms system in Night-
Stay mode.
[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.
8 CODE Used to assign additional security codes
and attributes for other users of the system.
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.
9 CHIME Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on,
the opening of windows or doors while the system is
disarmed sounds 3 beeps at the keypad(s).
KEYS 0–9: Used to enter your security code(s).
∗READY Used to display open protection zones.
[STATUS]: On Voice keypads, one 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).
0 [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
set for certain functions, such as 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.

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Functions of the Keypads (Continued)
Functions of the Keypads (Continued)Functions of the Keypads (Continued)
Functions of the Keypads (Continued)
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Voice-capable 2-line Alpha keypad
IMPORTANT!
• When entering 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 beginning. Be sure to observe
this precaution when performing any of the procedures in this manual.
• If you make a mistake while entering a security code, stop, press the [✱] key, and
then start over. If you stop in the middle while entering a code, and then
immediately start the entry over, an erroneous code might be entered.

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Entry/Exit Delays
Entry/Exit DelaysEntry/Exit Delays
Entry/Exit Delays
Exit Delay
Exit DelayExit Delay
Exit Delay
Exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door(s) without setting
off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after arming your system in any arming
mode and Alpha Display keypads display the message “You May Exit Now.” When
“You may exit now” disappears, the system is fully armed. If programmed, a slow
beeping will sound during the exit delay period until the last 10 seconds, which then
changes to fast beeping (alerting 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.
Exit Delay Restart. If you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after
arming STAY, you can re-start the exit delay at any time – simply press the [✱]
key, then let that person in (the perimeter zones remain armed). The system
automatically re-arms the entry/exit door when exit delay expires, which avoids
having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again. In addition, when the system
is armed AWAY, reopening and closing the entry/exit door before exit delay time
expires (e.g., reentering to get a forgotten item) will reset the exit delay time once.
Entry Delay
Entry DelayEntry Delay
Entry Delay
Entry Delays give you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the
designated entrance door. There are two entry delays (if programmed). The first is for
your primary entrance and the second can be used for a secondary entrance, where a
longer delay is required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system.
You must disarm the system before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will
occur. The keypad beeps during the entry delay period, reminding you to disarm the
system. The beeps stop when a code is entered, but will restart after about 15 seconds
if an invalid code is entered.
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using the INSTANT or
MAXIMUM arming modes. These modes provide greater security while on the
premises or while away for extended periods of time.
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using the INSTANT or
MAXIMUM arming mode. This mode provides greater 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
NOTE: Entry/Exit times set for partition 1 also apply to the common zone (FA168CPS).
Partition 2 (FA168CPS)_______________________________________________________________
Exit Delay: seconds Entry Delay 1: seconds Entry Delay 2: seconds

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Entry/Exit Delays
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Exit Alarms
Exit AlarmsExit Alarms
Exit Alarms
Exit Error Conditions
Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior
zone is faulted before exit delay expires and remains faulted (e.g., 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 message "ALARM
CANCELED " or "CA" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number
indicating the faulted zone. No message is sent to the Central Monitoring Station.
To clear the exit error 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 the faulted zone
remains open, the alarm sound continues and an "exit alarm" message is sent to the
Central Monitoring Station (after the installer-programmed dial delay expires). The
message "EXIT ALARM" or "EA" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone
number indicating 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 system may have been programmed for this feature to minimize false alarms sent to the Central Monitoring
Station. Ask your installer if "Exit Alarm" is active in your system. If so, check this box.
FA168CPSSIA/FA148CPSIA: The Exit Error condition works the same as described above,
except that in addition to the “EXIT ALARM” message, a “zone alarm” message is also sent to
the Central Monitoring Station. In addition, if an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted
within two minutes after the end of the exit delay, a “Recent Closing” condition occurs instead of
the “exit alarm.” Refer to the next paragraph for details.
“Recent Closing” Condition (FA168CPSSIA/FA148CPSIA)
A Recent Closing condition is similar to the Exit Error condition described above, but occurs if
an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within two minutes after the initial exit delay
expires. If you disarm the system within the two minutes, the alarm sound stops and the
message "ALARM CANCELED " or "CA" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number
indicating the faulted zone. No message is sent to the Central Monitoring Station.
If you do not disarm the system within two minutes and the faulted zone remains open, the
alarm sound continues and a “recent closing” and a “zone alarm” message are sent to the
Central Monitoring Station (after the installer-programmed dial delay expires). The alarm
message along with a faulted zone number is displayed on the keypad. 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.

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Checking For Open Zones
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Checking For Open Zones
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Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones
must be closed or bypassed, otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message.
Use the READY key to display all faulted zones, making 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 lights when all
protection zones have been either closed or bypassed.
4. Arm the system as desired.
Alpha Display:
DISARMED
HIT ∗FOR FAULTS
Fixed-Word Display:
Zone no. and “NOT READY”
Voice Status: Voice Keypads (if installed), can announce system status and faulted
zones (up to 3 zone descriptors) if the Voice Status feature is turned on.
To turn the Voice Status feature on/off: # + 0 + 2 + 4
(also turns on Voice Chime mode; see Chime mode section)
To announce Status: Press [#] FUNCTION + [0] VOICE + [∗] STATUS key.
(Announces current system status; e.g., “Disarmed Ready to
Arm.”)
To announce faults Press [#] FUNCTION + [0] VOICE + [∗] STATUS + [∗] again.
and Status: (Announces up to three faulted zones with their zone
descriptors, if programmed.)

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Arming the System
Arming the SystemArming the System
Arming the System
Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On
Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay OnStay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On
Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On
•Used when you want to arm the system with persons staying inside (or if you have
pets that are moving throughout the premises).
•The perimeter sensors are armed, but interior sensors are left disarmed.
•Exit delay begins (you can leave through 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 entering later can enter through an entry/exit door, but they must disarm
the system within the entry delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.
Night
NightNight
Night-
--
-Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones
Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected ZonesStay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones
Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones
•Use Night-Stay mode to provide increased security while staying inside.
•Arms same as Stay mode, but also arms pre-selected interior sensors (programmed
by your installer), while other interior sensors are left disarmed.
•Persons entering later can use entry/exit doors but they must disarm the system and
must not violate any of the programmed interior zones to avoid sounding an alarm.
•IMPORTANT: When Night-Stay mode is on, the selected interior zones are armed and cause an
alarm if anyone enters those areas (e.g., waking in the middle of the night). To avoid sounding an
alarm, you must disarm the system before any activity takes place in those interior zones.
Instant Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay Off
Instant Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay OffInstant Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay Off
Instant Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay Off
•Used when staying 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, including entry/exit doors.
•IMPORTANT: Arming in this mode greatly increases the chance of false alarms. Use extreme
care in selecting this mode of arming.
Away Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay On
Away Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay OnAway Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay On
Away Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay On
•Used when nobody will be staying inside (including pets).
•The entire system (interior and perimeter) is armed.
•Exit delay begins letting you leave through 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 through an entry/exit door, but you must disarm the system within
the entry delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.
Maximum Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay Off
Maximum Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay OffMaximum Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay Off
Maximum Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay Off
•Used when leaving the premises for extended periods (e.g., vacation).
•Arms same as Away mode, but entry delay is off.
•An alarm sounds same as Away mode, and sounds upon opening entry/exit doors.

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Arming the System
Arming the SystemArming the System
Arming the System
Arming Commands
Arming CommandsArming Commands
Arming Commands
Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows and make sure the Ready to Arm
message is displayed.
Modes of Arming
Mode Press these keys… Keypad Confirms By…
Stay security code + [3] (STAY)
•three beeps†
•armed STAY message displayed
•red ARMED indicator lights
Night-Stay security code + [3] + [3]
•three beeps†
•NIGHT-STAY message displayed
•red ARMED indicator lights
Instant security code + [7] (INSTANT)
•three beeps†
•armed STAY message displayed
•red ARMED indicator lights
•also note that entry delay is turned off.
Away security code + [2] (AWAY)
•two beeps†, or, if programmed, beeping for
duration of exit delay
•armed AWAY message displayed
•red ARMED indicator lights
Leave the premises through an entry/exit
door during the exit delay period to avoid
causing an alarm. The keypad beeps rapidly
during the last 10 seconds of the exit delay
to warn you that it is ending.
Maximum security code + [4] (MAXIMUM) •same as Away (described above)
Note that entry delay is turned off.
† Arming Ding: In addition to the keypad beeps, the external sounder emits a short “ding” sound after arming, if
programmed to do so. The ding confirms that the system is armed, and may occur immediately after the command or be
delayed (until arm/disarm report is sent or exit delay expires). Ask your installer about how this feature is set for your system.
Quick Arming
If "Quick Arming" was programmed by the installer, the [#] key can be pressed in place
of the security code when arming the system in any of its arming modes (except Night-
Stay). However, the security code must always be used when manually
disarming the system.
Function Key Arming
For any arming command, a function key may have also been programmed 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 designated functions (see Single Button
Arming section).
Refer to the Accessing Other Partitions section for information on multi-partition
arming (FA168CPS).

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Arming the System
Arming the SystemArming the System
Arming the System
Single Button Arming
Single Button ArmingSingle Button Arming
Single Button Arming
The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys on your keypad may have been programmed for
single-button arming. Note that while it is not necessary to use a security code for
arming (by using the Quick Arm method described previously), a security code must
always be used when manually disarming the system.
If Single-Button Arming is programmed:
•A function key has been assigned to a specific type of arming: STAY mode,
Night-STAY mode, AWAY mode, or STEP-ARMING (see Step-Arming
paragraph).
•You DO NOT need to enter your security code before pressing the function key
(but you always need your security code to DISARM the system).
Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows.
1. Press and hold the assigned function key for 2
seconds (no code is required). Function keys are
shown below.
321
654
987
#0
*
READY
INSTANT
MAX
OFF
CODE
AWAY
TEST
CHECK
STAY
BYPASS
A
B
C
D
keypad_keys-00-001-V0
Alpha Display:
DISARMED
READY TO ARM
Fixed-Word Display: READY
2. The keypad begins beeping and displays the armed
message. The red ARMED indicator also lights. Alpha Display:
ARMED***AWAY***
YOU MAY EXIT NOW
Fixed-Word Display: AWAY
Step Arming Feature
Step Arming FeatureStep Arming Feature
Step Arming Feature
Single-Button “Step” arming may have been programmed 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-Arming is programmed:
•The assigned key provides a choice of three levels of security.
•The selected key can be pressed once, twice, or three times, increasing the level
of security with each press, as follows
Key
ØFirst Press ØSecond Press ØThird Press Ø
A, B, C, D Armed-STAY Armed Night-STAY
(if programmed) Armed-AWAY

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Using the Keyswitch
Using the KeyswitchUsing the Keyswitch
Using the Keyswitch
Using the Keyswitch
Using the KeyswitchUsing the Keyswitch
Using the Keyswitch
Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming.
Red and green lights on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as
follows:
Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no
open zones). If the system is disarmed and the green light is off, it
indicates the system is not ready (one or more zones are open).
Red Light: Lights or flashes when system is armed in AWAY or STAY mode.
See your installer for the meanings of the lit red light:
Lit Steady = system armed AWAY or
system armed STAY and exit delay has expired
Flashing = system armed STAY and exit delay timer active
Rapid flashing = 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 right for 1/2 second and release.
Keypads beep twice and the red indicator lights or
flashes.
To arm in the STAY mode:
Turn the key to the right and hold for longer than 1
second, then release. Keypads beep three times and
the red indicator lights or flashes.
To disarm the system:
Turn the key to the right and release. The red light
turns off

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Disa
DisaDisa
Disarming and Silencing Alarms
rming and Silencing Alarmsrming and Silencing Alarms
rming and Silencing Alarms
Using the [OFF] key
Using the [OFF] keyUsing the [OFF] key
Using the [OFF] key
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 light will be lit if all zones
are secure, and the keypad will emit a single tone to
confirm that the system is disarmed.
NOTE: If entry delay has started (you’ve opened the
entry door), you do not need to press the OFF key;
simply enter your security code. The system will
disarm in about 15 seconds after the last digit of the
code is entered.
Alpha Display:
DISARMED
READY TO ARM
Fixed-Word Display: READY
2. To Silence a Burglary Alarm and Clear a Memory of Alarm
Enter your security code. This disarms the system and silences 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 to clear the keypad’s
Memory of Alarm display.
3. To Silence a Fire Alarm or Carbon Monoxide 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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Bypassing Protection Zones
Bypassing Protection ZonesBypassing Protection Zones
Bypassing Protection Zones
Using the BYPASS Key
Using the BYPASS KeyUsing the BYPASS Key
Using the BYPASS Key
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 arming the system (you do not need to
manually bypass them). However, if a vent zone window is closed after arming, it
becomes protected and will cause an alarm if opened again while the system is armed.
When bypassing 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-digit zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be
bypassed (e.g., 06, 10, 13, etc.). Single digit zone
numbers must be preceded by a zero (e.g. 05, 06).
Alpha Display:
DISARMED
HIT * FOR FAULTS
Fixed-Word Display: NOT READY
2. When finished, the keypad will momentarily display
a "Bypass" message for each bypassed zone number.
Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed.
Arm the system as usual. When armed, the arming
message is displayed with “ZONE BYPASSED.”
To display bypassed zones prior to arming, enter
your security code and press the [6] BYPASS key.
Alpha Display:
DISARMED BYPASS
READY TO ARM
Fixed-Word Display: BYPASS
ARMED: STAY
ZONE BYPASSED
Typical armed alpha display after
bypassing zones.