Guardall Pi-8 User manual

Pi-8USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1. THE KEYPAD AND ITS OPERATION .........................................3
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYPAD LEDS .............................................. 3
1.1.1 READY LED (RED).................................................................................................3
1.1.2 TAMPER LED (RED)..............................................................................................3
1.1.3 POWER LED (GREEN)..........................................................................................3
1.1.4 CIRCUIT LEDs (YELLOW).....................................................................................3
1.2 THE KEYPAD BUZZER......................................................................... 3
1.3 KEYPAD REMOTE LED FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4
1.4 THE PANEL’S INTERNAL SPEAKER (If fitted) ................................... 4
2. HOW TO SET THE PANEL..........................................................4
2.1 FULL SET.............................................................................................. 4
2.2 PART SET (SETTING WHILE AT HOME)............................................. 5
2.3 QUICK PART SET................................................................................. 5
2.4 PART SET (WITH ENTRY/EXIT POINT).............................................. 5
3. PROBLEMS WHEN SETTING THE PANEL................................6
3.1 THE PANEL WILL NOT SET WHEN YOU ENTER YOUR CODE!........ 6
3.1.1 IS THE CODE CORRECT?....................................................................................6
3.1.2 IS THE READY LED ON?.......................................................................................6
3.1.3 HAS THE ENGINEER’S RESET CODE BEEN ENABLED?...................................6
3.1.4 DOES THE SOUNDER ACTIVATE BEFORE YOU EXIT?.....................................6
3.1.5 IS THE TAMPER LED ON?....................................................................................6
4. HOW TO UNSET THE PANEL.....................................................7
5. PROBLEMS WHEN UNSETTING THE PANEL...........................7
5.1 THE SOUNDER ACTIVATES IMMEDIATELY UPON ENTRY............... 7
5.2 THE SOUNDER ACTIVATES BEFORE YOU GET TO THE KEYPAD.. 7
5.3 THE PANEL WILL NOT UNSET............................................................ 7
6. SETTING AND UNSETTING USING A KEYSWITCH .................7
7. HOW TO BYPASS A CIRCUIT ....................................................8
8. HOW TO UN-BYPASS A CIRCUIT..............................................8
9. HOW TO SILENCE THE SOUNDER ...........................................8
10. SPECIAL KEYPAD FUNCTION KEYS......................................9
10.1 PANIC ALARM (P) .............................................................................. 9
10.2 FIRE ALARM (F).................................................................................. 9
10.3 MEDICAL ALARM (M)......................................................................... 9

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10.4 MODE KEY.......................................................................................... 9
11. USER PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS..................................10
11.1 CHIME MODE.................................................................................... 10
11.1.1 HOW TO PROGRAM THE CHIME MODE.........................................................10
11.2 PROGRAMMING THE PART SET (AT HOME) MODE ..................... 10
11.2.1 PART SET CIRCUITS........................................................................................10
11.2.2 HOW TO PROGRAM “PART SET” (AT HOME) CIRCUITS...............................11
11.2.3 HOW TO CANCEL A "PART SET” CIRCUIT .....................................................11
11.3 DELAYED ALARM CIRCUITS........................................................... 12
11.3.1 HOW TO PROGRAM “DELAYED ALARM” CIRCUITS......................................12
11.3.2 HOW TO CANCEL A “DELAYED ALARM” CIRCUIT.........................................12
11.4 ADDING OR CHANGING USER CODES.......................................... 13
11.4.1 ENTERING NEW AND CHANGING OLD CODES.............................................13
11.4.2 USER CODE TABLE..........................................................................................14
11.4.3 THE DURESS CODE (USER CODE 16)............................................................14
12. EVENT LOG.............................................................................15
13. TROUBLE CONDITIONS.........................................................16
14. TEST MODE.............................................................................16

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1. THE KEYPAD AND ITS OPERATION
To ensure correct operation of your security system it is essential to familiarize yourself
with the use of the keypad.
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYPAD LEDS
A description of the functions of the various leds on the keypad is given below.
1.1.1 READY LED (RED)
When this is on, the panel is ready to be set. (Note: If a tamper is present this led
will still be on).
1.1.2 TAMPER LED (RED)
When this is on, the tamper circuit is alarmed. The internal speaker may also be
sounding (if fitted).
1.1.3 POWER LED (GREEN)
The led is on when mains power is present.
The led flashes when the mains supply is disconnected and a battery is present.
The led goes off when no power is present (mains or battery).
1.1.4 CIRCUIT LEDs (YELLOW)
There are 8 leds which display the status of each circuit.
CIRCUIT LED CONDITION CIRCUIT STATUS
ON CIRCUIT IS BYPASSED
FLASHING ON/OFF CIRCUIT IS ALARMED
OFF CIRCUIT IS CLEAR
1.2 THE KEYPAD BUZZER
The keypad has an internal buzzer that will sound under the following conditions:
1. When any key is pressed during the entry of codes.
2. Three times in the event of an illegal/incorrect keypad entry.
3. Three times if one or more circuits are alarmed when attempting to set the
control panel.
4. To indicate an AC fail or low battery condition.
5. During entry or exit delays.

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1.3 KEYPAD REMOTE LED FUNCTIONS
The keypad remote LED (if fitted) will display the following information.
KEYPAD LED CONDITION PANEL STATUS
ON PANEL SET
OFF PANEL UNSET
FLASHING ON/OFF ALARM CONDITION
If the keypad enters standby mode, then the LED will also enter standby mode. However,
any circuit or keypad activation will return the LED to the correct condition.
1.4 THE PANEL’S INTERNAL SPEAKER (If fitted)
This speaker sounds when:
1. The sounder is on.
2. When a chime circuit is alarmed during unset mode.
3. During entry or exit delays.
4. When the tamper circuit is alarmed.
2. HOW TO SET THE PANEL
The panel may be set into either of the following modes:
1. FULL SET when leaving home.
2. PART SET when remaining at home.
2.1 FULL SET
To FULL SET the panel:
1. Verify that the READY led is on.
2. Press the #key and enter your 4 digit user code. (The default code is 1234). If
you enter an incorrect value press the #key and re-enter your code. (If your
installer has enabled the quick set feature, you can also set the system by
depressing the 1key for 2 seconds until the keypad beeps).
3. The READY led will extinguish, and the buzzer will sound on/off for the
duration of the exit delay. The setting process has started.
4. Leave immediately only via the designated entry route and exit/entry circuits.
The circuit status will be indicated for the duration of the exit delay.

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2.2 PART SET (SETTING WHILE AT HOME)
To PART SET the panel:
1. Verify that the READY led is on.
2. Make sure the front door is closed.
3. Enter your user code.
4. DO NOT open the front door.
5. All LEDs, except POWER will extinguish and the keypad buzzer will sound
on/off for the duration of the exit time.
6. Any PART SET circuits will be automatically bypassed. Once the panel is
PART SET, ensure that you only enter those circuits that are bypassed.
NOTE: See section on how to program PART SET circuits and section on how to program
DELAYED ALARM circuits. It is important to set the entry/exit circuit (front door) as a
DELAYED ALARM circuit if you expect anyone to enter after the alarm has been PART SET
(usually later at night).
2.3 QUICK PART SET
To PART SET the panel quickly:
1. Verify that the READY led is on.
2. Press the #key once then depress the 5key for 2 seconds until the keypad
beeps.
3. The leds will extinguish and any PART SET circuits will be automatically
bypassed.
4. The panel is now PART SET. Ensure that you only enter those circuits that
are bypassed.
NOTE: See section on how to program PART SET circuits and section on how to program
DELAYED ALARM circuits. It is important to set the entry/exit circuit (front door) as a
DELAYED ALARM circuit if you expect anyone to enter after the alarm has been PART
SET (usually later at night).
2.4 PART SET (WITH ENTRY/EXIT POINT)
Allows you to set the alarm, exit the premises and set into the PART SET mode. This is
useful when exiting while someone stays at home.
1. Verify that the READY led is on.
2. Press the #key once then depress the 6 key for 2 seconds until the keypad
beeps.
3. The leds will extinguish, and the keypad buzzer will sound on/off for the
duration of the exit time. Any PART SET circuits will be automatically
bypassed. The setting process has started.
4. Leave immediately only via the designated entry route and entry/exit circuits.

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3. PROBLEMS WHEN SETTING THE PANEL
3.1 THE PANEL WILL NOT SET WHEN YOU ENTER YOUR CODE!
3.1.1 IS THE CODE CORRECT?
If you enter the wrong code, the keypad buzzer will beep three times.
3.1.2 IS THE READY LED ON?
If the ready led is not on, then one or more circuits are alarmed. The corresponding
circuit leds will be flashing. Check these circuits to see that all windows and doors
that have sensors are properly secured.
NOTE: Bypassing circuits which are alarmed will also create a READY condition.
3.1.3 HAS THE ENGINEER’S RESET CODE BEEN ENABLED?
If the engineer’s reset code has been enabled, the panel cannot be set again after
an alarm condition has occurred until your installer has reactivated it.
3.1.4 DOES THE SOUNDER ACTIVATE BEFORE YOU EXIT?
Either the exit time is too short (ask your installer to increase the exit time) or you
have not left via an entry route (avoid these circuits in future, or if this is impractical,
have your installer change the circuit to an entry route).
3.1.5 IS THE TAMPER LED ON?
If the tamper led is on, the panel will not set. If the tamper is removed, entry of a
valid user code will clear this condition. If the tamper led does not extinguish, it
means that there is a still a tamper condition. In this event contact your alarm
installer.

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4. HOW TO UNSET THE PANEL
If you are entering the premises from outside:
1. Enter ONLY via the ENTRY/EXIT circuit and then go directly to the keypad.
2. Upon entering, the keypad will “beep” to indicate that the entry time has started.
3. Enter #followed by your 4 digit user code. The keypad will stop beeping.
4. The panel is now unset.
If you are INSIDE the home and need to unset:
1. Go directly to the keypad and enter your user code.
2. The panel is unset.
If either circuits were bypassed and/or an alarm condition occurred while the system was
set, the alarm memory will be displayed immediately after the system is unset. Alarmed
circuits will be indicated by flashing circuit leds and bypassed circuits will be indicated by
circuit leds being permanently on. The alarm memory may be cleared by pressing the #
key.
5. PROBLEMS WHEN UNSETTING THE PANEL
5.1 THE SOUNDER ACTIVATES IMMEDIATELY UPON ENTRY.
Either, you have not entered via the entry/exit circuit or you have entered whilst the panel
is PART SET. (Have the entry/exit circuit programmed as a DELAYED ALARM circuit).
5.2 THE SOUNDER ACTIVATES BEFORE YOU GET TO THE KEYPAD.
Either you have entered an alarm circuit or you have exceeded the entry time.
5.3 THE PANEL WILL NOT UNSET.
By now, the sounder may have also been activated.
Check that your user code is correct.
6. SETTING AND UNSETTING USING A KEYSWITCH
This option is NOT standard. Check with your installer to verify installation.
To SET the panel:
1. Before leaving, check that the READY led is on. (If not, see section 3 on
PROBLEMS WHEN SETTING).
2. Leave and close the door.
3. Turn the key-switch to the set position.
4. The panel will set.
To UNSET the panel:
1. Turn the key-switch to the unset position.
2. The panel will unset.

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7. HOW TO BYPASS A CIRCUIT
The term BYPASS is used to describe a circuit that has been de-activated. Any activations
of a bypassed circuit will be ignored by the panel, even when set.
To BYPASS a circuit(s):
1. Press the *key followed by the key number corresponding to the circuit you need to
bypass. E.g. the 2key if you wish to bypass circuit 2.
2. The relevant circuit led will be on continuously to indicate that the circuit is now
bypassed.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to bypass any other circuits.
Note 1: Once the panel is set, it is not possible to bypass or un-bypass a circuit.
Note 2: Some circuits may have been programmed for other functions by the installer (for
example Panic or 24hr Circuits). These circuits cannot be bypassed.
8. HOW TO UN-BYPASS A CIRCUIT
An active circuit is termed an UN-BYPASSED circuit.
To UN-BYPASS a circuit(s):
1. Press the * key followed by the key number corresponding to the currently bypassed
circuit. (If the circuit is clear at this point, pressing only the *key will un-bypass).
2. The circuit led will extinguish. The circuit is now un-bypassed i.e. active. (If the circuit
led flashes on/off, the circuit is still alarmed).
9. HOW TO SILENCE THE SOUNDER
The sounder will activate under the following conditions:
1. When a panic or 24hr alarm is initiated (set or unset).
2. A normal alarm is activated (set only).
To stop the sounder activating enter your 4-digit user code. If the sounder is not cancelled,
it will stop automatically after the SOUNDER TIME OUT period.