Interlogix Advent User manual

ITI Part No. 60-562-03
60-562-06
User’s Manual
Document Number: 466-1705 Rev. B
November 2001
System Information ............................................................3
Using the Touchpad Buttons .......................................3
General Operation .......................................................4
Using Systems with Keyswitches ...............................4
Global Settings ...................................................................4
Partitions ................................................................4
Areas ......................................................................4
Global Access Code ....................................................5
Area Jumping ..............................................................5
Global Status and History ...........................................5
Access Codes .....................................................................5
Adding Access Codes .................................................5
Access Code Guidelines ........................................5
Deleting an Access Code ............................................6
Listing Codes ..............................................................6
Changing an Access Code ..........................................6
Access Code Options ..................................................6
Permanent User ......................................................7
Day Limit ...............................................................7
Use Limit ...............................................................7
Authority Levels ....................................................7
Authority Level Definitions ........................................7
Alarms ................................................................................9
Manually Activating Alarms ......................................9
Acknowledging Alarms ..............................................9
Silencing Alarms .........................................................9
Preventing Accidental Alarms ....................................9
Tips for Avoiding Accidental Alarms ....................9
Manually Resetting Smoke Detectors ................................9
Adjusting the Volume of Voice Messages ..........................9
Testing the System ...........................................................10
Automatic Test Features ...........................................10
Testing the System Manually ....................................10
Testing the Phone Communication to the
Monitoring Service ..............................................10
Testing Devices ....................................................10
Equipment/Sensor Tampering ...................................10
Cleaning the System Components ...................................10
System Status ...................................................................10
Checking the System Status ......................................10
Silencing Trouble Beeps ........................................... 11
Checking the Alarm History ..................................... 11
Viewing the History Buffer ....................................... 11
Fire Drill ........................................................................... 11
Appendix A: Planning for Emergencies ..........................12
Guidelines .................................................................12
Floor Plan Example ..................................................12
Your Floor Plan .........................................................12
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Interlogix Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These
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device RENs should not exceed five (5.0).
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect your service. If possible, you
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Advent™Commercial Fire System
System Information
System Information
Your system is typically made up of a main control panel,
one or more display touchpads, and initiating and notifica-
tion devices such as pull stations, smoke detectors, sirens,
horns, speakers, and strobe lights.
The system may optionally include security and control fea-
tures in addition to fire detection annunciation, if allowed
by the fire authorities in your area.
This manual covers only the fire detection and annunciation
features of your system. Please refer to the “Advent Com-
mercial System”users manual*for information regarding
the security and control functions.
Using the Touchpad Buttons
The touchpad is the primary way to manually operate the
fire system. Below is a description of the touchpad buttons
and what they do.
Figure 1. Touchpad Buttons
*) Included with your system.
EnterUndo
Advent Fire System - Test Weekly
Reset
IH
G
Access Control
Fire Protection
Automation
Security
Hold 2 Seconds
F
ED
C
DRILLSILENCE
B
A
ACKNOWLEDGE
65
23
98
#0
4
1
7
*
Located Behind Door
Main Menu or Accept
Previous Menu or Quit
Reset Smoke Detectors
Dual Buttons - Press both Buttons to Activate
Table 1: Touchpad Button Descriptions
Button Description
Acknowledges/cancels an existing alarm and turns off all sirens, horns, strobes, etc. Sends “Alarm
Acknowledged”report to central monitoring station.
Silences all sounding horns and sirens. Strobe lights (if any) remain flashing. Alarm is not canceled and alarm
reporting to central monitoring station continues. Sirens may restart after a pre-programmed delay (option).
Causes fire drill alarm when both buttons are pressed and held for 2 seconds. Sends “Fire Test”report to central
monitoring station.
Resets hardwired smoke detectors.
1 Security Displays Security menu. Lets you do access code functions and check alarm history.
7 Features Displays Features menu. Lets you view the event log.
8 System Displays System menu. Lets you run various system tests, adjust the status volume, and enter the program
mode of operation for setting up the system.
B
A
ACKNOWLEDGE
C
SILENCE
F
E
DRILL
Reset
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Global Settings
General Operation
This system interface is menu-driven and self-prompting. It
will automatically request access codes and data if required.
The two main buttons used for “moving around”the menus
are the # (Enter) and * (Undo) buttons. Table 2 shows some
basic system commands and the most common ways to per-
form them. For a complete description of these commands,
go to the page number listed.
Using Systems with Keyswitches
If a keyswitch is installed with the fire touchpad(s), an
access code is not needed to utilize the touchpad ACKNOWL-
EDGE, SILENCE, DRILL, and RESET control buttons.
Global Settings
Global system settings specify how the entire system
behaves.
Partitions
The system can be set up by your security consultant to
operate as a multi-partition system. This way the same sys-
tem can be used to protect separate areas such as multi-ten-
ant office buildings, with each area having its own
touchpad, sensors, sirens and so forth. Your system can
operate with up to four or eight (depending on model) sepa-
rate partitions.
Areas
Choose whether or not to treat partitions as areas. If treated
as areas:
❑Zones, touchpads, programming options, etc., belong
to areas instead of partitions.
❑Users may “jump”from one area to another area using
an alphanumeric touchpad.
0 Phone Displays Phone menu. Offers phone test and data communication functions.
Cancels current operation, if any. Also returns to the previous or Main menu.
Displays Main menu if system is idle. The Main menu lists all other menus. The # button also enters or accepts
displayed data or selection and skips to the next selection (if any).
Table 1: Touchpad Button Descriptions (Continued)
Button Description
Undo
Enter
#
Table 2: Basic System Commands
Action Steps See
page
Silence an Alarm
1. Turn the access keyswitch (if any) on.
2. Press both SILENCE buttons.
3. Enter your ACCESS CODE, if prompted.
4. Turn off access keyswitch (if any).
5
Acknowledge an Alarm
1. Turn the access keyswitch (if any) on.
2. Press both ACKNOWLEDGE buttons.
3. Enter your ACCESS CODE,if prompted.
4. Turn off access keyswitch (if any).
5
Manually Reset Smoke Detectors
1. Turn the access keyswitch (if any) on.
2. Press RESET button.
3. Enter your ACCESS CODE,if prompted.
4. Turn off access keyswitch (if any).
5
View Main Menus or Exit a Menu Press the (*) UNDO button. -
Enter Displayed Data or Menu Selection Press the (#) ENTER button. -
Check System Status Press 1,9 (from main menu). 6
Do Fire Drill
1. Turn the access keyswitch (if any) on.
2. Press and hold both DRILL buttons for 2 seconds.
3. Enter your ACCESS CODE,if prompted.
4. Turn off access keyswitch (if any).
7
Silence Trouble Beeps Press the (*) UNDO button. 7
Check Alarm History Press 1,0 (from main menu). 7
Check Event History Buffer Press 7,5 (from main menu). 7

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Advent™Commercial Fire System
Access Codes
❑The word “partition”will be changed to “area”wher-
ever it is spoken, displayed, or printed.
Global Access Code
There are two types of codes regarding partitions/areas.
Global access codes can be used in all partitions/areas. All
other access codes belong to the partition/area in which they
were added and cannot be used to control other partitions/
areas. When a touchpad is redirected to a new area, any
access code used must be valid in that area to work.
The partition/area of an access code cannot be changed.
However, the same code may be programmed in more than
one partition/area, with each instance of the code represent-
ing a unique user number. The panel does not allow the user
to add a duplicate code within a partition/area, globally, or a
user code which is equal to the installer code.
Note
If a partition access code is used to enter the Access
Code Menu, all new codes are for that partition. If a glo-
bal access code is used, all new codes will be global.
Area Jumping
Normally, an Advent panel has partitions and no areas. Your
security consultant can turn your partitions into areas which
then allows you to jump between areas using the alphanu-
meric touchpad. Only users with global access codes with
primary, or full authority can access this.
Every time a jump occurs, a 4-minute time is started. When
this timer expires, the touchpad jumps back to its original
area automatically. Also, every time the touchpad becomes
inactive, (no menu changes) a shorter, programmable time,
(default 10 seconds), starts. When this timer expires, the
touchpad jumps back to its original area automatically.
If the touchpad is redirected to its original area, no timers
are started because the touchpad is already where it belongs.
To jump between areas:
Global Status and History
If partitions have been turned into areas, the user can also
check for global status and history. Selecting global status
allows the user to view the following:
❑Whether any alarms are active in any enabled area.
❑Whether a battery test, LED test, or download is in
progress.
❑All current system or area troubles.
❑Status of main power and main battery.
To view global status:
Selecting global history allows the user to view the com-
plete contents of the event history buffer, i.e. system events
and events from all areas.
To view global history:
Access Codes
Access codes are numbers that you must enter from a touch-
pad to operate or make changes to the system. They are
used to limit certain system operations to authorized per-
sonnel. Access codes are programmable and can be from
four to six digits long. The system will indicate if and when
an access code is required to perform any desired function.
When ENTER YOUR CODE is displayed, enter the access code
using the touchpad buttons located behind the touchpad
door.
The system automatically has one access code in each parti-
tion/area for the primary user. It is the primary access code.
You can change the primary access code, but you cannot
delete it. In addition to this primary access code you can
create secondary access codes for other users.
Adding Access Codes
Add an access code to the system whenever you want to
give other authorized personnel use of the system.
Access Code Guidelines
❑Do not use sequential numbers (1234, 5678, etc.) that
can be easily defeated by unauthorized users.
❑Do not use birthdate/year combinations which others
may know.
❑Do not use phone number sequences which others may
know.
❑Keep a separate log of all programmed user codes and
their user names in a secured location.
Steps Response
1. Press 7, 7 (from main
menu). FEATURES MENU; ENTER YOUR CODE
2. Enter your global
ACCESS CODE.ENTER AREA TO REDIRECT TO THEN PRESS #; OR FOR GLOBAL STATUS
PRESS 19#; OR FOR GLOBAL HISTORY
PRESS 75#
3. Enter the area to redi-
rect the touchpad to. System displays arming status for that area.
Steps Response
1. Press 7, 7 (from main
menu). FEATURES MENU; ENTER YOUR CODE
2. Enter your global
ACCESS CODE.ENTER AREA TO REDIRECT TO THEN PRESS #; OR FOR GLOBAL STATUS
PRESS 19 #; OR FOR GLOBAL HISTORY
PRESS 75 #
3. Press 19, #. System displays the global status
then returns to the main menu.
Steps Response
1. Press 7, 7 (from main
menu). FEATURES MENU; ENTER YOUR CODE
2. Enter your global
ACCESS CODE.ENTER AREA TO REDIRECT TO THEN PRESS #; OR FOR GLOBAL STATUS
PRESS 19 #; OR FOR GLOBAL HISTORY
PRESS 75 #
3. Press 75, #. System displays the global history
then returns to the main menu.

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Access Codes
To add an access code:
Note
No two access codes can be alike. If you are unsuccess-
ful adding an access code, make sure the new access
code doesn’t already exist in the system. To check the
existing codes, from the main menu select 1, 8, your
access code, and 3.
Deleting an Access Code
Delete an access code when you no longer want that code to
allow access to the system. To ensure maximum security,
delete access codes as soon as they are no longer needed.
To delete an access code:
Note
If you are unsuccessful deleting an access code, make
sure the access code exists in the system. To check the
existing codes, from the main menu select 1, 8, your
access code, and 3.Also, the system will not let you
delete the primary access code.
Listing Codes
When listing codes, the panel displays the user number,
code, user text, limits, and authority level.
Note
A partition code cannot view global codes.
To list access codes:
Changing an Access Code
To ensure maximum security, access codes should be
changed on a regular (monthly) basis. You should also
change an access code if you suspect an unauthorized per-
son knows a user’s access code or if/when a user
is replaced.
To change an access code:
Note
No two access codes can be alike. If you are unsuccess-
ful changing an access code, make sure the new access
code doesn’t already exist in the system. To check the
existing codes, from the main menu select 1, 8, your
access code, and 3.
Access Code Options
When you add an access code, you can give each access
code different options.
❑Permanent User
❑Day Limit
❑Use Limit
❑Authority Levels
Steps Response
1. Press 1, 8 (from
main menu). SECURITY MENU; ENTER YOUR CODE
2. Enter your primary
ACCESS CODE.ACCESS CODE MENU
3. Press 1.ENTER THE NEW CODE THEN PRESS #
4. Enter new ACCESS
CODE and press #.ENTER THE CODE ASECOND TIME THEN PRESS #
5. Enter new ACCESS
CODE again, press #.CODE OK
6. Press *twice to exit.
Steps Response
1. Press 1, 8 (from main menu). SECURITY MENU; ENTER
YOUR CODE
2. Enter your primary ACCESS CODE.ACCESS CODE MENU
3. Press 2.ENTER THE CODE TO
DELETE THEN PRESS #
4. Enter the ACCESS CODE to delete
and press #.CODE DELETED
5. Press *twice to exit.
Steps Response
1. Press 1, 8(from
main menu). SECURITY MENU; ENTER YOUR CODE
2. Enter your pri-
mary ACCESS CODE.ACCESS CODE MENU
3. Press 3.USER # CODE XXXX NO TEXT AUTH:XLIM:X
For LIM you can have the following
options:
P = Permanent, D = Day, and
U = Use.
For AUTH, you can have the following
options:
P = Partition, F = Full, or 1-8. If there
is a * the code is a global code.
4. Press *twice to
exit. MAIN MENU
Steps Response
1. Press 1, 8 (from main
menu). SECURITY MENU; ENTER YOUR CODE
2. Enter your primary
ACCESS CODE.ACCESS CODE MENU
3. Press 4.ENTER THE CODE TO CHANGE THEN
PRESS #
4. Enter the ACCESS CODE
to change and press #.ENTER THE NEW CODE THEN PRESS #
5. Enter the new ACCESS
CODE and press #.ENTER THE CODE ASECOND TIME THEN PRESS #
6. Enter the new ACCESS
CODE again and press
#.
CODE OK
7. Press *twice to exit.

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Advent™Commercial Fire System
Access Codes
Permanent User
All new access codes are automatically permanent unless
you set a Day/Use Limit on it. Select Permanent User when
you want to erase the Day Limit or Use Limit of an access
code.
To create a new permanent user access code, add the access
code to the system as described in “Adding Access Codes.”
To reset an access code to permanent:
Day Limit
Select Day Limit if a user will only need temporary access
to the system, such as service personnel.
Note
You can not set both a Day Limit and a Use Limit for a
single access code.
To set a Day Limit for new access codes, first add the access
code to the system, then follow the touchpad on-screen
menu.
To set a day limit for an existing access code:
Note
“Number of days”means the number of days starting with
today through the last day you want the access code to
work. The access code quits working at midnight of the
last day.
Use Limit
Select Use Limit when the user will only need to access the
system a limited number of times, such as for testing the
system.
To set a Use Limit for new access codes, first add the access
code to the system, then follow the on-screen menu.
To set a use limit for an existing access code:
Note
When an access code with a Use Limit expires, it will
automatically be deleted.
Authority Levels
Each access code has an authority level which determines
the authority the user has to execute certain actions. There
are three pre-defined authorities and eight configurable
authorities.
Installer Authority - Can enter program mode (if parti-
tions/areas are disarmed), gain remote access, do phone test,
do installer zone test, initiate a downloader call, review sta-
tus and event history, control lights and devices, change
installer code, change arming level within one hour of exit-
ing program mode. Cannot change schedules or access
codes (except own), bypass zones, extend arming levels,
change arming levels except as stated above. Installer code
is permanent.
Primary Authority - Primary user for that partition/area.
There is exactly one primary code per partition/area. This
code is permanent and cannot be restricted. Can do every-
thing except enter program mode, do installer zone test, ini-
tiate a downloader call. Primary codes are permanent.
Full Authority - Can do everything the primary user can do
except add/delete/change/list codes of equal or higher author-
ity.
Authority 1 to 8 - Configurable authorities. In general,
authority 1 should be the highest of the configurable authorities
and authority 8 the lowest.
Authority Level Definitions
The three pre-defined and eight configurable authorities
allow you to carry out a specific set of actions which require
an access code and deny others. Whenever one of these
actions is requested from a touchpad, the panel prompts you
for an access code and determines whether the entered code
has sufficient authority. If not, the panel responds with
INVALID AUTHORITY.
When using a keyswitch to request an arming level change,
no access code is needed and the action is associated with a
zone, not a user.
Steps Response
1. Press 1, 8 (from main menu). SECURITY MENU; ENTER YOUR
CODE
2. Enter your primary ACCESS
CODE.ACCESS CODE MENU
3. Press 6.ENTER THE CODE TO CHANGE
THEN PRESS #
4. Enter the ACCESS CODE to
change and press #.
5. Press 1.CODE SET TO PERMANENT
Steps Response
1. Press 1, 8 (from main menu). SECURITY MENU; ENTER YOUR
CODE
2. Enter your primary ACCESS
CODE.ACCESS CODE MENU
3. Press 6.ENTER THE CODE TO CHANGE
THEN PRESS #
4. Enter the ACCESS CODE to
change and press #.
5. Press 2.ENTER THE NUMBER OF DAYS
VALID THEN PRESS #
6. Enter the desired number of
days and press #.VALID FOR XDAYS
Steps Response
1. Press 1, 8 (from main menu). SECURITY MENU; ENTER
YOUR CODE
2. Enter your primary ACCESS
CODE.ACCESS CODE MENU
3. Press 6.ENTER THE CODE TO
CHANGE THEN PRESS #
4. Enter the ACCESS CODE to
change and press #.
5. Press 3.ENTER THE NUMBER OF
USES THEN PRESS #
6. Enter the desired number of
uses and press #.VALID FOR XUSES

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Access Codes
Table 3 list actions and whether they are allowed or disal-
lowed for each of the eleven authorities.
Table 3: Authority Level Actions
Auth # Parameter Authority Level
I P F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10RemotePhoneAccess Y Y Y CYCNCNCNCNCNCNCN
11ArmtoLevel1* X Y Y CYCYCYCYCYCYCNCN
12 Arm to Level 2 X Y Y CY CY CY CY CY CY CN CN
13 Arm to Level 3 X Y Y CY CY CY CY CY CY CN CN
14 Arm to Level 4 X Y Y CY CY CY CY CY CY CN CN
15 Arm to Level 5 N Y Y CY CY CY CY CY CY CN CN
18 Bypass Zones N Y Y CY CY CY CN CN CN CN CN
19 Bypass Critical Zones N Y Y CN CN CN CN CN CN CN CN
20UserZoneTest N Y Y CNCNCNCNCNCNCNCN
21PhoneTest Y Y Y CNCNCNCNCNCNCNCN
22 Program Schedules N Y Y CY CN CN CN CN CN CN CN
ProgramMode Y*NNNNNNNNNN
InstallerZoneTest Y$NNNNNNNNNN
Initiate Downloader Call Y N N N N N N N N N N
ProgramAccessCodes Y#Y#Y#NNNNNNNN
ResetSmokePower YYYNNNNNNNN
ChangeLatchkeyTime YYYNNNNNNNN
Initiate Fire Test Y Y Y N N N N N N N N
Initiate LED Test Y Y N N N N N N N N N
JumpAreas NY&Y&NNNNNNNN
ControlLights YYYYYYYYYYY
ControlDevices YYYYYYYYYYY
(I = Installer, P = Primary, F = Full)
Y = Yes.
N = No.
X = Within one hour of exiting program mode.
CY = Configurable, defaulted to Yes.
CN = Configurable, defaulted to No.
* = All partitions/areas must be disarmed for installer to enter program mode.
$ = Partition/area must be disarmed for installer to enter installer zone test.
# = Allowed actions in access code menu depend on authority of user.
& = Must be a global code.

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Advent™Commercial Fire System
Alarms
To change an authority level for an existing access code:
Alarms
Emergency alarms notify building occupants and the moni-
toring service in case of an emergency. Although alarms are
automatically activated by system sensors, you can also
manually activate alarms.
Manually Activating Alarms
Manually activate an alarm during a fire emergency. Acti-
vating a fire alarm triggers both indoor and outdoor sirens
and/or horns (and strobes, if any). The monitoring service
responds by dispatching the fire department.
To manually activate an alarm:
Sirens and/or horns (and strobes if any) activate and a report
will be sent to the monitoring service.
Acknowledging Alarms
Acknowledging an alarm turns off the sirens and strobes. It
is used only after everything has been checked and cleared.
Smoke detectors are automatically reset when an alarm is
acknowledged. Acknowledging an alarm should only be
done by an authorized person.
To acknowledge an alarm:
Silencing Alarms
Silencing an alarm turns off horns and sirens. This makes
voice or radio communication easier during an emergency.
Flashing strobes (if any) remain flashing. The alarm is not
canceled and alarm reporting continues to the monitoring
service. The sirens may or may not automatically restart
depending on installation requirements.
To silence an alarm:
Preventing Accidental Alarms
This section describes how to avoid the surprise and annoy-
ance of accidental alarms.
Tips for Avoiding Accidental Alarms
❑Become familiar with all system devices and how they
operate.
❑Check the location of your smoke detectors. Keep in
mind that smoke detectors can be activated by some
steam, dust, and gases.
Manually Resetting Smoke
Detectors
Manually resetting a smoke detector following a test or
alarm resets tripped detectors. This procedure is rarely
needed because smoke detectors are automatically reset
when an alarm is acknowledged. Do not reset smoke detec-
tors until the location of the activated detector is determined
and the smoke source is eliminated.
To manually reset tripped smoke detectors:
Adjusting the Volume of Voice
Messages
You can change the volume of the voice status messages
from the system. There are 9 volume levels, from 0 (silent)
to 8 (maximum).
Steps Response
1. Press 1, 8 (from main menu). SECURITY MENU; ENTER
YOUR CODE
2. Enter your primary ACCESS CODE.ACCESS CODE MENU
3. Press 7.ENTER THE CODE TO
CHANGE #
4. Enter the ACCESS CODE to change
and press #.ENTER AN AUTHORITY
NUMBER THEN PRESS #
5. Enter the desired authority num-
ber (0-8) and press #.CODE SET TO AUTHORITY X
Steps You will hear this
ON-OFF pattern
(From sirens)
Activate a manual pull station. - - - - - - - - -
Steps Response
1. Turn the access keyswitch on, (if
applicable).
2. Press both ACKNOWLEDGE buttons. Sirens/strobes stop
or ENTER YOUR CODE.
3. Enter your ACCESS CODE if
prompted. Sirens/strobes stop.
4. Turn the access keyswitch off, (if
applicable).
Steps Response
1. Turn the access keyswitch on,
(if applicable).
2. Press both SILENCE buttons. Sirens/horns stop sounding
or ENTER YOUR CODE.
3. Enter your ACCESS CODE if
prompted. Sirens/horns stop sounding.
4. Turn the access keyswitch off,
(if applicable).
Steps Response
1. Turntheaccesskeyswitch
on, (if applicable).
2. Open the touchpad door
and press the RESET (tar-
get) button.
Tripped detectors are reset
(unless you are required to
enter your access code first).
3. Enter your ACCESS CODE
if prompted. Tripped detectors are reset.
4. Turntheaccesskeyswitch
off, (if applicable).

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Testing the System
To change voice status message volume:
Note
Alarms are always at maximum volume.
Testing the System
Test your system weekly to verify that detected sensors,
sirens, and phone communications are all working cor-
rectly.
Automatic Test Features
The system automatically tests and reports any problems
with the following parts of the system:
❑battery—The system automatically tests the backup
battery(s) voltage and notifies you if it is low.
❑phone—Depending on your system configuration and
programming, the system may automatically test the
phone connection to the monitoring service once per
day.
❑phone line—The system automatically tests the line
voltage.
Testing the System Manually
You may also test the system manually when desired.
Testing the Phone Communication to the
Monitoring Service
Test the phone communications after any phone line/system
repairs or change in your service such as a change in area
code or prefix.
To test phone operation:
Testing Devices
A zone test allows you to activate any alarm triggering
device and verify its correct operation without causing an
alarm.
Note
All fire protection is disabled during zone test.
To test devices:
Note
If not ended manually, zone test will automatically time
out after 30 minutes. If you need more time repeat the
zone test.
Equipment/Sensor Tampering
Tampering with system equipment, sensors, etc. (for exam-
ple, opening enclosures), results in a TAMPER TROUBLE indica-
tion and/or an alarm.
Replace any open system enclosures or sensor covers and
clear the tamper indication.
To clear a tamper/alarm indication:
If any covers are still open, the trouble beeps will start again
in 4 hours. The display continues displaying a flashing *
until the trouble is fixed.
Cleaning the System Components
You should clean your system at least once per year, or as
needed. Use a damp, warm rag and a mild, non-abrasive,
water-based cleaning solution to clean all touchpads, pan-
els, sensors, and pull stations.
System Status
Checking the System Status
Check the system status when you want to know the current
status of the system and any current problems.
To check the system status:
Steps Response
1. Press 8, 4 (from
main menu). SYSTEM MENU, VOLUME LEVEL IS X (present level). TO ACCEPT PRESS #
OR ENTER ANEW LEVEL FROM 0-8
THEN PRESS #
2. Enter 0-8 for desired
loudness and press #.VOLUME LEVEL IS NOW SET TO X
Steps Response
1. Press 0, 1 (from main menu). PHONE MENU; ENTER YOUR
CODE
2. Enter your primary ACCESS CODE.PHONE TEST ON
3. Wait for acknowledgment indica-
tion. The system should report PHONE TEST OK
Steps Response
1. Press 8, 1 (from main
menu). SYSTEM MENU; ENTER YOUR CODE
2. Enter your primary
ACCESS CODE.ZONE TEST ON
3. Activate the desired
device(s). The system should report ZONE #
GOOD for each device actuated.
4. Press 8, 2. Shows zones tested.
5. Press 8, 3. Shows zones not tested.
6. Press 1,1and (enter your
ACCESS CODE if needed)
to end zone test.
(PARTITION NAME) SECURITY IS
OFF
Steps Response
To clear a trouble indication,
press *.
or
To clear an alarm, enter your
ACCESS CODE.SECURITY MENU; SECURITY IS OFF
Steps Response
1. Press 1, 9 (from main menu). SECURITY MENU; SYSTEM
STATUS .........
2. Press UNDO (*) to quit. GOODBYE

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Fire Drill
Silencing Trouble Beeps
Silence trouble beeps if there is a system problem and you
have already notified your system consultant.
To silence trouble beeps:
Note
The trouble beeps stop temporarily, but the problem is
not fixed. Beeps restart every four hours.
Checking the Alarm History
Checking the alarm history lets you know which and how
many alarms have been logged into memory. There can be a
maximum of 16 alarms stored in the alarm history. These
are listed from the newest alarm to the oldest alarm with the
oldest being automatically deleted when a new alarm is
logged. A flashing * notifies you when there have been any
new alarms. The system reports the following information
about the last alarms:
❑the alarm type
❑which sensor activated the alarm
❑the date and time the alarm happened
Note
You may press # while alarms are active to scroll through
(view) all of them or you can cancel any active alarms
before checking the alarm history.
To check the alarm history:
Viewing the History Buffer
Viewing the history buffer allows you to learn the systems
history of events. It gives a detailed report of every event
including:
❑each sensor that was activated and at what time/date
❑each time an access code was entered
❑many others, including troubles
To view the history buffer:
Fire Drill
Conducting a fire drill will trigger sirens and/or horns (and
strobes, if any), and a “Fire Test”report will be sent to the
monitoring service. Once you have completed the fire drill,
you must Acknowledge the alarm to turn off the sirens and
strobes (see page 5).
Note
Be sure to notify the monitoring service before and after
every fire drill.
To perform a fire drill:
Steps Response
Press the UNDO (*)button once for each
indicated trouble to temporarily silence
trouble beeps.
Trouble beeps stop
temporarily.
Steps Response
1. Press 1, 0 (from main menu). SECURITY MENU; CHECK ALARM
HISTORY
2. Press UNDO (*) to quit. GOODBYE
Steps Response
1. Press 7, 5 (from main menu). FEATURES MENU; VIEW
HISTORY BUFFER
2. Press UNDO (*) to quit. GOODBYE
Steps Response
1. Turn the access keyswitch on,
(if applicable).
2. Press and hold both DRILL buttons
for 2 seconds. Fire Test is indicated or ENTER YOUR CODE.
3. Enter your ACCESS CODE if
prompted. Fire Test is indicated.
4. Turn the access keyswitch off,
(if applicable).

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Appendix A: Planning for Emergencies
Appendix A:
Planning for Emergencies
Develop a plan to prepare for emergency situations. Discuss
and rehearse your plan with everyone by doing a fire drill
every few months.
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Emphasize that no one should enter if they hear
sirens.
Guidelines
❑Understand how to use your fire system.
❑Know the normal state of doors and windows: open,
closed, or locked.
❑Escape fast! (Do not stop to pack.)
❑Use a different escape route if closed doors feel hot to
the touch.
❑Crawl and hold your breath as much as possible to help
reduce smoke inhalation during your escape.
❑Meet at a designated outdoor location.
❑Emphasize that no one should return to the premises if
there is a fire.
❑Notify fire department from a phone in another build-
ing.
Floor Plan Example
Below is an example of a floor plan. Use it as an example to
draw your floor plan on the next page and plan your escape
routes.
Your Floor Plan
When establishing your escape routes, consider the follow-
ing guidelines:
❑Have a drawing for each building level.
❑Show all exits (two exits per room are recommended).
❑Show the location of stairwells and fire escapes.
❑Show the location of all components of the fire system.
❑Show the locations of all fire extinguishers, hoses, lad-
ders, etc.
H
Hall
Office Office
Conference Room
Closet
A smoke detector should
be located on each level.
NOTE: Do not install smoke detectors where normal ambient temperatures are above
100°F or below 40°F. Also, do not locate detectors in front of AC/ Heat
registers or other locations where normal air circulation will keep smoke
from entering the detector.
NOTE: Ceiling-mounted smoke detectors should be located in the center of the room
or hall, or not less than 4 inches from the wall. When the detector is mounted
on the wall, the top of the detector should be 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling.
Required smoke detector
Office Office
Lobby
Hall
Office Office
Stairwell
Hall
Elevator
Mens Ladies
Office
Office
Office
Stairwell
A smoke detector should
be located in each room.

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Appendix A: Planning for Emergencies
Draw your floor plan in this space.