First Alert ReadyGuard User manual

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW...................................................................................................3
Features......................................................................................................................3
General Operation......................................................................................................4
Quick View of System Functions...............................................................................5
About the Master Keypad ..........................................................................................6
About the Display and Indicators...............................................................................7
Master Keypad Definitions........................................................................................8
SECURING THE PREMISES.....................................................................................10
Checking System Status...........................................................................................10
Arming the System...................................................................................................11
Entry/Exit Delays.....................................................................................................13
Disarming the System ..............................................................................................14
Bypassing Protection Zones.....................................................................................15
Panic Keys / Chime Mode........................................................................................16
USER FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................17
Paging Feature .........................................................................................................17
Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off keys) ..............18
Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control........................................................19
Aux Function............................................................................................................20
Clock/Calendar ........................................................................................................21
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM..............................................................................................22
General Information.................................................................................................22
National Fire Protection Association’s Smoke Detector Recommendations............23
Emergency Evacuation.............................................................................................24
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS................................................................................................25
Security Codes.........................................................................................................25
Testing the System...................................................................................................26
Trouble Messages ....................................................................................................27
Maintaining Your System ........................................................................................28
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION...........................................................29
FCC STATEMENTS....................................................................................................30
OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST....................................33
LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM...........................................................35
ONE YEAR WARRANTY...........................................................................................36
Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security
System. You have made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest
in security protection technology today.

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Features
General Information
This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency,
depending on the configuration of your system. The system consists of a master keypad
for controlling system operation, various wireless sensors which provide perimeter and
interior burglary protection, and optional smoke or combustion detectors to provide early
fire warning. In addition, optional wireless keypads may have been installed to allow you
to control the system away from the master keypad.
The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection zones and system
status, display appropriate information on the keypad display, and initiate appropriate
alarms. Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or
status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station.
The user features of this security system are listed below. Ask your installer which
features have been programmed for your system.
•STAY and AWAY arming modes: You can protect either the perimeter only, or the
entire premises.
•3 panic key functions: Designated keys allow you to manually activate fire, personal
emergency, or silent alarms. Refer to the PANIC KEYS section for detailed information.
•Paging feature: Alerts you to certain system conditions by displaying code numbers
that indicate the type of condition that has occurred. In addition, pressing the AUX key
can send a predefined message to your pager, if programmed to do so (see AUX key
function below). Refer to the PAGING FEATURE section for detailed information.
•Real-time clock: Keypad displays current time. Refer to the CLOCK/CALENDAR
section for procedures for setting the time.
•Voice announcement of system status: The master keypad’s built-in speaker
announces system status at the press of a key. Refer to the CHECKING SYSTEM
STATUS section for details.
•Message center: The system allows recording and play back of brief messages. Refer
to the RECORDING/PLAYBACK MESSAGES section for procedures.
•Device activation: Designated keys allow you to turn lights and/or other devices on
and off. In addition, some devices (e.g., a light) may be programmed to activate
automatically as a result of a system event such as an alarm or trouble condition. Refer
to the USING DEVICE COMMANDS section for detailed information.
•AUX key function: Designated key lets you activate a predefined series of keystrokes
with a single press of the AUX key plus user code, if programmed to do so (see Paging
feature above). Refer to the AUX FUNCTION section for detailed information.

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General Operation
Zones Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones." For example, the
sensing device on your entry/exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing
devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02, and so on. These numbers appear
on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.
Fire Protection
The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will
sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section
for important information concerning fire protection, smoke detectors and planning
emergency exit routes from the premises.
Burglary Protection
Your system provides two modes of burglary protection: STAY and AWAY. STAY
mode protects the perimeter only, allowing you to freely move within inside the premises.
AWAY mode protects the entire system. Both modes provide an entry delay time that
allows you to reenter the premises without setting off an alarm. For additional security,
you can turn the entry delay off when arming the system by using the NO DELAY key in
combination with the desired arming key. The system also allows you to bypass selected
zones before arming the system, if desired. Refer to the BYPASSING PROTECTION
ZONES section. The system also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting users to the
opening of protected doors and windows while the system is disarmed.
You must turn on ("arm") the burglary protection portion of your system before it will
sense burglary alarms. To arm the system, enter your security code then press the desired
arming key (AWAY or STAY). Refer to the ARMING THE SYSTEM section for detailed
procedures and information.
Security Codes
At the time of installation, you were assigned a personal 4-digit security code. You must
enter the security code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing
other system functions. As an additional security feature, other users who do not need to
know your code can be assigned up to 6 different security codes. Refer to the SECURITY
CODES section for procedures on adding security codes to the system.
Alarms When an alarm occurs, the keypad and 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 be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. The
zone(s) causing the alarm remain displayed indicating memory of alarm. Refer to the
DISARMING THE SYSTEM section for information about clearing the memory of alarm
display.

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NOTE: = Boxes represent the entering of your 4-digit security code.
SECURITY FUNCTIONS
Checking system status: ---------------------------- STATUS
To arm in STAY mode: --------------------------- *+ STAY
To restart exit delay: ------------------------------- STAY (only if programmed and system armed in Stay mode)
To arm in AWAY mode: -------------------------- *+ AWAY
To arm with NO DELAY: ------------------------ *+ AWAY or STAY + NO DELAY
To arm if Quick Arm is active: ------------------- AWAY or STAY (hold down for at least 2 seconds)
To disarm the system and silence alarms: ------ + OFF
To bypass a zone(s): -------------------------------- + BYPASS + 2-digit zone number(s)
To turn Chime mode on or off: ------------------- FUNCTION + CHIME
*Security code is not required if Quick Arm is active. Instead, press and hold down the STAY or AWAY key.
MESSAGE CENTER
To record a message: ------------------------------- FUNCTION + RECORD
To stop recording before end of 20 seconds: --- OFF
To play back a message: --------------------------- FUNCTION + PLAY
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
To adjust message playback/announcment volume: --- FUNCTION + VOLUME + [3] or [6]
To mute system announcements: ----------------- FUNCTION + VOLUME + OFF
To restore announcement sounding: ------------ FUNCTION + VOLUME + [3] or [6]
OTHER FUNCTIONS ** Only the master code can be used to add or delete another user code.
To set the time and date: --------------------------- + FUNCTION + [63]
To activate or deactivate devices 1-6: ---------- FUNCTION + LIGHTS ON or LIGHTS OFF + device number
To activate or deactivate devices 7 & 8: -------- + # + LIGHTS ON or LIGHTS OFF + dev. no.
To add a user code: -------------------------------- ** + CODE + user no. (02-08) + user’s code
To delete a user code (except Master Code): -- ** + CODE + user number (02-08)
To turn Test mode on: ------------------------------ + TEST
To turn Test mode off: ----------------------------- +OFF
To use the defined AUX function:---------------- Press and hold AUX key 2 secs (4 beeps) +
To send message to pager: ------------------------- Press and hold AUX key 2 seconds (4 beeps)

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About the Master Keypad
General
IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, an alarm has oc-
curred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE
IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.
The keypad allows you to control all system functions. The keypad features telephone-
style keys and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all
occurrences.
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RECORD VOLUME PLAY
LIGHTS ON TEST BYPASS
LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME
STATUS NO DELAY FUNCTION
ARMED READY
OFF
AWAY
STAY
AUX
The keypad also features a built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles.
The keypad also "beeps" during certain system functions, such as during entry/exit delay
times, in Chime mode, and when depressing any of the keys (to acknowledge the key
press). In addition, a built-in speaker announces system status.

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About the Display and Indicators
Display Definitions (for other displays, see
Trouble Messages on page 27)
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.
AWAY: All burglary zones, interior and
perimeter, are armed.
ALARM
AWAY
INSTANT
STAY
FIRE
REC MESSAGE
BYPASS
FAULT
CHIME TEST
LOW BAT AC
INSTANT: Entry delay is turned off.
STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as protected windows and doors, are
armed.
FIRE: Appears when a fire alarm or fire fault is present. Accompanied by a
display of the zone in alarm.
LOW BAT: Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if zone number is displayed)
or low system battery (if no zone number is displayed). If 00 is
displayed, a wireless keypad (5827/5827BD) has a low battery
condition.
AC: Appears when AC power is present. If not lit, the system is operating on
backup battery power.
CHIME: Appears when the Chime feature is activated.
TEST: Appears when the system is in Test mode.
REC: Appears when in Recording mode.
MESSAGE: Appears when a message has been recorded and has not yet been
played back.
BYPASS: One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed.
FAULT: 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 when a fault in a
day/night burglary zone is discovered during a disarmed period.
Accompanied by a display of the zone number in trouble.
LED Meanings
ARMED (Red) LED: ON = System armed
OFF = System disarmed
Blinking = System armed, but a fault exists
READY (Green) LED: ON = System disarmed, ready to arm
Blinking = System disarmed, not ready to arm (a fault exists)
NOTE: When the system is armed, the READY LED turns off.

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Master Keypad Definitions
NOTE: The system functions described below are for reference only, and require additional key entries to
activate.
1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD). Displays protection point identification
and system status, messages, and user instructions.
2. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the
system has been armed (STAY, AWAY, NO
DELAY). Blinks when armed and fault exists.
3. READY INDICATOR: When lit, indicates
system is ready to be armed; blinking indicates
system is not ready (a zone is open).
4. PLAY KEY: Announces a user’s message if
one was previously recorded. See RECORD
function.
5. TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm
sounder.
6. BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection
zones from being monitored by the system.
Displays currently bypassed zones.
7. CODE KEY: Allows entry of additional user
codes that can be given to other system users.
8. CHIME KEY: Turns the Chime mode on and
off. When on, any entry through a protected delay
or perimeter zone while the system is disarmed
will cause a tone and voice descriptor to sound at
the keypad.
9. INTERNAL SOUNDER: Source of alarm
sounds (see "Summary of Audible Notifications"
section).
10. FUNCTION KEY: Allows alternate key
functions.
11. NO DELAY KEY: Used with STAY or AWAY
function to eliminate the entry delay. Alarm
sounds immediately if entry is opened.
12. STATUS KEY: When pressed prior to arming,
the keypad will display all open zones, and will
announce system status.
13. LIGHTS ON / LIGHTS OFF KEYS: Turns
lights or other devices on or off, if programmed
by the installer.
14. AUX KEY: Can be programmed to either
perform a predefined function or to send a preset
message to a pager.
15. STAY KEY: Arms the perimeter burglary
protection, guarding protected doors, windows
and other perimeter protection points, and sounds
an alarm if one is opened. Interior protection is
not armed, which allows movement within your
house without causing an alarm. Entrance can be
made through an entry delay zone without
causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before
the entry delay time expires.
16. AWAY KEY: Completely arms both perimeter
and interior burglary protection for backup
protection by sensing an intruder's movements
through protected interior areas as well as
guarding protected doors, windows, etc. Entrance
can be made through an entry delay zone without
causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before
the entry delay time expires.
17. OFF KEY: Disarms the burglary portion of
the system, silences alarms and audible trouble
indicators, and clears alarm trouble display after
the problem has been corrected.
18. MICROPHONE: Used to record personal
messages up to 20 seconds long.
19. SPEAKER: Source of audible internal warning
and confirmation sounds, status announcments,
as well as alarms (see "Summary of Audible
Notifications").
20. RECORD: Activates the recording function to
record personal messages.
21. VOLUME: Sets the volume of system
announcements and status beeps.
–– KEYS 0-9: Used to enter your individual
security access code(s).

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Master Keypad Definitions
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RECORD VOLUME PLAY
STATUS NO DELAY FUNCTION
ARMED READY
OFF
AWAY
STAY
AUX
21
18
17
16
15 14 10
11
12
3
6
7
8
9
5
2
1
4
20
LIGHTS ON TEST BYPASS
LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME
19
13
IMPORTANT!: When you use the keypad to enter codes and commands, press the keys
within 2 seconds of one another. If 2 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry is
aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.
NOTE: Different timeouts may occur when defining auxiliary functions and setting the
real-time clock.

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Checking System Status
General Information
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones
must be closed or bypassed (see the BYPASSING PROTECTION section). Pressing the
STATUS key will announce all zones that are faulted, as well as any other abnormal
system condition, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.
READY LIGHT: The green READY indicator on the keypad will be lit if the system is
ready to be armed. If blinking, the system is not ready.
Press the STATUS Key
Press the STATUS key once to announce the general status of the system. The following
phrases may be heard depending on the current state of the system:
disarmed, ready to arm [message] [check system]
disarmed, [not ready to arm], [message]
armed [away] [stay] [instant] [check system]
NOTE: Phrases in brackets are variable, and are announced only if appropriate in the
current state of the system
Press the STATUS key twice†to announce specific system status. The following phrases
may be heard depending on the current state of the system:
fire alarm [zone voice descriptors]
alarm [zone voice descriptors]
fire fault [zone voice descriptors]
fault [zone voice descriptors]
check system (indicates an RF Jam condition, communication failure [FC
message], or keypad low battery condition; check the display for the specific
condition occurring)
low battery [zone voice descriptors]
system low battery
AC loss
zones bypassed
chime
†(second press must be within 5 seconds of first press)
VOLUME LEVEL: The volume level of system announcements can be increased or
decreased. Refer to the MESSAGE RECORDING/PLAYBACK section for the procedure.
System Can Be Armed
The READY light will be lit when all protection zones have been either closed or
bypassed. You may now arm the system as usual.

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Arming the System
Arming in Stay Mode
Use this mode when you are staying home, but expect someone to use the entrance door
later. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming. The green
READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.
To arm in STAY mode: + STAY OR press and hold STAY **
Your security code**
** See Quick Arming paragraph.
The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed STAY message. The red ARMED
indicator lights and the system announces “armed STAY–exit now.”
When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or
window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. Late
arrivals can enter through the entrance door without causing an alarm, but they must
disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur.
Restarting Exit Delay While System Armed
Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system. If active, you can restart the exit
delay at any time after arming in STAY mode. This is useful if you wish to open the
entry/exit door to let someone in after arming the system, and avoids having to disarm the
system and then re-arm it again.
To restart exit delay while system is armed in STAY mode: Press STAY key
Arming In Away Mode
Use this mode when no one will be staying on the premises. Close all protected perimeter
windows and doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be
lit if the system is ready to be armed.
To arm in AWAY mode: + AWAY OR press and hold AWAY **
Your security code**
** See Quick Arming paragraph.
The keypad beeps twice, or beeps continuously if exit warning has been programmed for
your system, and displays the armed AWAY message. The red ARMED indicator lights
and the system announces “armed AWAY–exit now.”
When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or
window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave
through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm. You may
also re-enter through the entrance door, but you must disarm the system within the
entry delay period or an alarm will occur.

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Arming the System
Arming the System With No Delay
Use NO DELAY with STAY mode when you are staying home and do not expect anyone
to use the entrance door.
Use NO DELAY with AWAY mode when the premises will be vacant for extended
periods of time such as vacations, etc.
When armed with NO DELAY, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or
window is opened, including the entrance door. You may leave through the entrance door
during the exit delay period without causing an alarm, but an alarm will sound as soon as
someone reenters.
To arm with NO DELAY: + AWAY or STAY + NO DELAY
Your security code**
** See Quick Arming paragraph.
Quick Arming
If Quick Arm was programmed by the installer, you do not need to enter the security code
to arm the system. Instead, simply press and hold down the desired arming key for at
least 2 seconds. The security code must always be used to disarm the system, however.
To arm if Quick Arm is active: AWAY or STAY
hold down for at least 2 seconds
To arm with NO DELAY if Quick Arm is active: AWAY or STAY then NO DELAY
hold down for at least 2 seconds
IMPORTANT: The Babysitter Code and Installer Code cannot disarm the system unless
it was used to arm the system. In addition, if the system is armed by pressing and holding
the Quick-Arm buttons, neither the Babysitter Code nor Installer Code can disarm the
system.

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Entry/Exit Delays
Exit Delay Exit delay begins immediately after arming the system, and gives you time to leave
through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. A slow beeping will sound
throughout the exit delay period, if programmed.
Exit Alarms Exit Alarm Active
To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm monitoring company, your system may have
been programmed for this feature. Ask your installer if Exit Alarm is active for your
system.
Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone
is faulted when the exit delay ends (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 "CA" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone
number indicating the faulted zone. No message is sent to the alarm monitoring company.
To clear the exit alarm condition, the open zone must be made re-secured; 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" message is sent
to the alarm monitoring company. The message "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.
Entry Delay Entry Delays give you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the
designated entrance door. 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. 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 can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using the NO DELAY key when
arming. This can provide greater security while on the premises or while away for
extended periods of time. See ARMING THE SYSTEM section for procedure.
See your installer for delay times programmed for your system.
Exit Delay: 00-99 seconds
Entry Delay 1: 00-99 seconds Entry Delay 2: 00-99 seconds

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Disarming the System
Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See the
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION section for information which will help you
to distinguish between fire and burglary alarm sounds.
IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT enter the
premises, but call 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
entering, indicating 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.
To disarm the system and silence burglary alarms: ****+ OFF
Your security code
The READY light will light (if no alarms have occurred while armed) and the keypad will
beep once to confirm that the system is disarmed.
Memory of Alarm
If an alarm occurs, the keypad displays the zone number (s) that caused the alarm and the
type of alarm (e.g., “FIRE ALARM”). These messages remain displayed until cleared by
a user.
To clear the display, note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence (enter
your security code and press the OFF key).
If the READY light is blinking, go to the displayed zone and correct the fault (close
windows, etc.). If the fault cannot be corrected, notify your alarm company.

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Bypassing Protection Zones
Bypassing Individual Zones
Use the BYPASS key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones
intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm
when violated while your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF
sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed. Bypasses are also removed if the
arming procedure that follows the bypass command is not successful.
The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed.
The system must be disarmed first.
To bypass a zone(s): + BYPASS + 2-digit zone number(s)
Your security code for zone(s) to be bypassed
(e.g., 01, 02, 03, etc.)
Important! All single-digit numbers must be preceded by a zero (for example, enter 01
for zone 1).
The keypad will display the word “BYPASS” along with each bypassed zone number.
Wait for these zones to be displayed, to be sure that intended zones are bypassed.
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY LED on steady.
Quick Bypass
Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to
enter zone numbers individually. Ask your installer if this feature is active.
To bypass a zone(s): + BYPASS + WAIT
Your security code
In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with the word “BYPASS.” Wait
for these zones to be displayed before arming. Arming the system before zones are
displayed eliminates all bypasses.
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY LED on steady.
Displaying Bypassed Zones
The system allows you to determine what zones have been previously bypassed. Bypassed
zones can be displayed only when the system is disarmed, and when the “BYPASS”
message described above is displayed.
To display bypassed zone(s): + BYPASS + WAIT
Your security code
In a few moments, all open zones will be sequentially displayed along with the word
“BYPASS.”

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Panic Keys / Chime Mode
Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panic
functions. The functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for
the function(s) that may have been programmed for your system.
Your installer should
note the functions that
are active in your
system.
Active Panic Functions
Keys Zone Function
1 and ✴95
3 and # 96
✴and # 99
To use a paired key panic function, simply press both keys of the assigned pair at the
same time. If your keypad has lettered keys for panic functions, press the designated key
and hold down for at least 2 seconds to activate the panic function.
Types of Panic Alarms
A silent emergency sends an alarm signal to the alarm monitoring company,†but there
will be no audible alarms or visual displays.
An audible emergency sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring company†
and sounds a loud, steady alarm at your keypad and at any external sounders that may be
connected (“ALARM” plus a zone number are also displayed).
A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring
company†and sounds at keypads, but not at external sounders. (“ALARM” plus a zone
number are also displayed).
A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the alarm monitoring company†and uniquely
activates keypad and any external sounders (“FIRE ALARM” plus a zone number are
also displayed).
† If your system is connected to an alarm monitoring company
Chime ModeYour system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is
disarmed by using CHIME mode. When activated, three beeps will sound at the keypad
whenever a protected perimeter door is opened and the zone voice descriptor will be
announced. Pressing the STATUS key will display the open protection points.
Note that the Chime mode can be turned on only when the system is disarmed.
To turn Chime mode on or off: FUNCTION + CHIME
The “CHIME” message displays while Chime mode is on, and disappears from the
display when Chime mode is off.

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Paging Feature
Automatic Paging
If the Paging feature has been programmed for your system, your pager will respond to
certain conditions as they occur in your system by displaying a message that indicates the
type of condition that has occurred. The message appears in a 7-digit format explained
below. The system can also be programmed to send up to 16 additional digits that will
appear in front of the 7-digit message. These 16 digits may consist of a PIN number or
special digits needed by the pager, account number, pauses, or any other special
characters you may choose (for example, you may want to use a special character code to
distinguish between security system messages and usual pager messages). See your
installer if these additional characters are desired.
Code FormatThe Pager Code takes the following form:
(AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA) EEE-00NN
AAA… = Optional 16 digits, programmed by your installer.
EEE = 3-digit number describing the event that has occurred, as follows:
911 = Alarm (00NN following indicates the zone that caused the alarm)
101 = Open, system disarmed (00NN following indicates user number)
102 = Close, system armed (00NN following indicates user number)
811 = Trouble (00NN following indicates the zone that caused the trouble)
00NN = First two digits are always 00, followed by 2-digit user or zone number,
depending on the type of event that occurred. If NN = 00, it can mean an AC
loss has occurred, the system battery is low, or a 5827/5827BD wireless
keypad battery is low. The Master Keypad will indicate the specific condition.
Examples:
Pager displays: 911–0004
This indicates your system is reporting an alarm (911) due to a fault on zone 4 (0004).
Pager displays: 101–0005
This indicates that your system is reporting an open/disarm (101) by user 5 (0005).
Manual Paging
In addition, your system may have been programmed to send a unique pager message
when the AUX key is pressed (see AUX FUNCTION section for alternate function of this
key). The actual message sent is 999-9999 (the hyphen may not appear, depending on
your pager service). This code can be used to alert the person with the pager to whatever
meaning you pre-arrange (e.g., “call home”). Ask your installer if this has been done for
your system.
To manually send the pager message, if programmed: AUX (hold until 4 beeps sound)

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Using Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off Keys)
General Information
Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off
by using the device command from the keypad. Ask your installer if this has been done in
your system. If programmed for your system, some devices may activate automatically
upon certain system conditions. In this case, the following commands can be used to
override the device activation. See your installer for a full explanation of this feature.
To activate devices 1-6: #+ LIGHTS ON + device no. (2 beeps)
To deactivate devices 1-6: #+ LIGHTS OFF + device no. (2 beeps)
To activate devices 7 & 8**: ****+ # + LIGHTS ON + device no.
Your security code (2 beeps)
To deactivate devices 7 & 8**: ****+ # + LIGHTS OFF + device no.
Your security code (2 beeps)
** Devices 7 and 8 may be assigned to system devices, such as alarm bells, which should
not be activated using this command, because they are activated automatically under
certain system conditions. See your installer and the table below.
Device Descriptions
See your installer for device numbers assigned for your system.
Device Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control
Recording a Message
Your system can record a brief message (up to 20 seconds) that can be played back later.
To record a message: FUNCTION + RECORD
The keypad beeps and displays “REC MESSAGE.” Begin speaking into the microphone.
NOTE: The Record function can only be performed from the master keypad. It cannot
be performed from any other wireless keypad (ex. 5827BD, 5827).
To stop recording before the end of 20 seconds: Press OFF
Otherwise, the recording automatically stops after 20 seconds. The keypad beeps twice,
the REC display turns off, but the MESSAGE display remains on.
Message Playback
The lighted word MESSAGE indicates that a new message is in memory. After playing the
message, the MESSAGE display turns off. See NOTE below if using a wireless keypad.
To play back a message: FUNCTION + PLAY
Adjusting the Volume
The volume level of message playback, system announcements, and status beeps can be
changed. You can also mute system announcements if desired. See NOTE below if using
a wireless keypad.
To adjust message playback/system announcemnt volume:
FUNCTION + VOLUME + [3] or [6] where: [3] = increases volume one level,
[6] = decreases volume one level (The keys beep at the selected volume when pressed.)
Repeat the key sequence until the desired volume level is achieved.
To mute system announcements: FUNCTION + VOLUME + OFF
When muted, no system announcements will be made. Recorded messages will be
announced, though, when PLAY is pressed.
To restore announcement sounding: FUNCTION + VOLUME + [3] or [6]
Volume level will be restored to the level that was selected prior to muting the sound.
NOTE: If a wireless keypad (5827/5827BD) has been installed and is programmed for
quick arming, it cannot be used to activate message playback or adjust the volume. In this
case, you must use the master keypad to perform these functions.

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AUX FUNCTION
General Information
The AUX key may have been programmed to either perform a predefined function or to
send a preset message to a pager (see PAGER FEATURE section for pager operation).
Ask your installer which function has been assigned for your system.
AUX Key: PRE-DEFINED FUNCTION PAGING FUNCTION
If programmed for the AUX function, you can use the AUX key to activate a string of up
to 20 keystrokes that have been stored in the system’s memory. Typical functions
include:
•Seldom used but repeatable sequences
•Arming sequences that involve bypassing zones before arming
•Device activation sequences
Defining the AUX Function
The system must be disarmed before defining a function.
1. Enter Master Code + # + AUX (hold down until 4 beeps sound).
2. Press the desired command sequence, up to 20 keystrokes. Press the AUX key
between each command in the sequence.
3. Press the AUX key twice to end the definition.
For example, to bypass Zones 10 and 11 and arm AWAY with NO DELAY, enter the
following string:
Master Code + # + AUX (hold until 4 beeps sound), then 6 10 11 AUX AWAY 0 AUX AUX
Note that the AUX key is included in the 20 keystroke maximum.
Performing the AUX function
Press and hold down the AUX key at least 2 seconds until 4 beeps sound, then enter your
security code. The defined function will begin.