X10 Wireless Technology SC1200 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

If the system does not arm.

• Check that the indicator on the Remote

 

turns on when you press ARM.

 

Replace the batteries and reregister the

 

Remote with the Console if necessary.

Console displays PROBLEM followed by

One of the sensors/motion detectors has

Zone number when you try to arm it.

not reported in, in the last 4 hours.

 

Check that the batteries in the sensor/

 

motion detector are good.

 

Or a protected door or window is open.

 

If you need to arm the system and want to

 

ignore a sensor/motion detector which is

 

not functioning:

 

1. Press CLEAR on the Console while the

 

problems is being displayed.

 

2. Then press ARM on the Remote. The

 

problem zone is not protected but all

 

other zones are armed.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

If you hear a repetitive trouble alarm when

Check the Console’s display. If a door or

you try to arm the system, and it does not

window is open, its zone # will indicate

arm.

there’s a PROBLEM.

 

• Press DISARM. Check each Door/

 

Window Sensor is working properly and

 

that no doors or windows are open.

 

Then arm the system.

 

Or:

 

• While the trouble alarm is sounding,

 

press CLEAR on the Console to

 

bypass the problem zone (the display

 

shows that it has been BYPASSED).

 

Then arm the system again.

 

• Or if the display shows TAMPER,

 

check the cover on the Door/ Window

 

Sensor for that zone.

 

• Or check that the upper right lid on the

 

Console it closed.

 

 

If the alarm trips when you enter the

Arm the system in the AWAY mode.

house before you have time to disarm it.

 

 

 

Lights will not turn on or off from the ON or

• Be sure you set the correct SECURITY

OFF buttons on the Keychain Remote.

LIGHT Code in the Console, see pages

 

26 and 35.

 

• Be sure the light you are trying to

 

control has its on/off switch in the on

 

position. Be sure its bulb is good.

 

• Plug the Module into another outlet

 

near the Console.

 

• Check that the indicator on the Remote

 

comes on when you press a button.

 

Replace batteries and reregister remote

 

if necessary.

 

• Check the dials on the Modules.

 

 

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Contents Model SC1200 Supervised Security SystemRead This First Contents Introduction InstallationLocating Security System components Locating the Security ConsoleSecurity Console Fitting the backup batteriesAttaching cables Mounting the ConsoleInstall Console setup Overview,Sub-menus First Menu LevelInitializing Keychain Remotes Install ZoneRegistering the Keychain Remote with the Console Initializing Door/Window SensorsInstall Zone 13 OUT Installing the Door/Window SensorsRemoving Door/ Window Sensors Clear Zone 1. YES 2. noInitializing Motion Detectors Registering the Motion Detector with the ConsoleRemoving Motion Detectors Installing the Motion Detector Hard-Wired InputsTesting the Motion Detector Setting the phone numbers Setting the ClockRecord Replay Recording your outgoing phone messagePlease Wait Speak NOWChanging your Personal Identification Number PIN Clearing the memoryMemory Clear Setting Options Setting DelaysEntry Delay NEW Timer Setting TimersTimer 12 OFF Unit NumberReplacing Timers Reviewing/Canceling TimersClear Timer Replace TimrIf there’s a problem Using the systemArming the system Disarming the systemWhen there’s an alarm Controlling Lights and AppliancesIf the system is tampered with Optional Lamp Modules Operation from an Outside Telephone General Battery InformationKeychain Remotes Door/Window Sensors and Motion DetectorsProblem Solution TroubleshootingTest Intercom Systems Special NoteLamp Module LM15A Expanding Your SystemXCam2 Camera Ninja Base VCR Commander X10 Wireless CamerasPage SC1200 -12/10 Supervised Security System

SC1200 specifications

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