First Alert FA148CPSIA, FA168CPSSIA manual To turn Chime Mode on, To turn Chime Mode off

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Chime Mode

CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of a perimeter door or window while the system is disarmed. When Chime mode is activated:

•Three tones sound at the keypad whenever a perimeter door or window is opened.

•Interior zones do not produce a tone when they are faulted.

•Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points.

•Chime mode can be used only while the system is disarmed.

To turn Chime Mode on:

+ 9

(Security Code) CHIME

The CHIME message will appear. Perimeter zones will cause a tone when faulted.

Alpha Display:

DISARMED CHIME READY TO ARM

Fixed-Word Display: CHIME

To turn Chime Mode off:

+ 9 again (CHIME message disappears)

(Security Code) CHIME

Voice Chime: You can set the Voice Keypads (if installed) to announce faulted (opened) entry/exit or perimeter zones whenever normal Chime mode is on.

To turn Voice Chime Mode on or off:

(normal Chime mode must be on first)

# + 0 + 2 + 4

When Voice Chime is on, faulted zones cause a voice status announcement, chime and display. When off, the sounder still provides chime if normal Chime mode is on.

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Contents FA168CPS / FA168CPSSIA FA148CP / FA148CPSIA About This Manual Table of Contents Panic Keys Macro Key Programming & Usage Using Device Commands Paging FeatureEvent Logging Procedures Security Codes & Authority LevelsIntroduction System OverviewSystem Basics Zones and Partitions AlarmsMemory of Alarm Arming, Step-Arming and Disarming Burglary ProtectionPhone Access Using the Voice Message Center if Voice Keypad is installedMessage Center Functions About The Keypads General InformationFixed-Word Display Keypad Functions of the Keypads Display WindowStay Exit Delay Entry/Exit DelaysEntry Delay Exit Alarms Exit Error ConditionsTo turn the Voice Status feature on/off # Using the ∗ KeyChecking For Open Zones Arming the System Quick Arming Arming CommandsModes of Arming Press these keys… Keypad Confirms By… Function Key ArmingSingle Button Arming Step Arming FeatureKey First Press Second Press Third Press To arm in the Away mode Using the KeyswitchUsing the Keyswitch To arm in the Stay modeDisarming and Silencing Alarms Using the OFF keyUsing the Bypass Key Bypassing Protection ZonesQuick Bypass To turn Chime Mode off Chime ModeTo turn Chime Mode on To turn Voice Chime Mode on or offDate and Time Setting the Date and TimeViewing the Current Date and Time Panic Keys Using Panic KeysThis Function Sends this signal With This Sounding… To activate a Panic FunctionMacro Key Programming & Usage About Macro KeysUsing a Programmed Macro Key Example of Macro ProgrammingTo Activate Devices Using Device CommandsAbout Device Commands To Deactivate DevicesPaging Feature About Automatic PagingManual Paging Latch Key PagingAbout Security Codes Security Codes & Authority LevelsAuthority Level Definitions How to Assign Security Codes and Attributes Accessing Other Partitions FA168CPS About Accessing PartitionsUsing the GoTo Command Accessing Other PartitionsMulti-Partition Arming Common Zone Operation About Scheduling SchedulingCreating Schedules Group Number Partition Start Smtwtfs Viewing the Event Log Event Logging ProceduresAbout Event Logging Understanding the Type of Event DisplayedTesting the System To Be Conducted Weekly About Testing the SystemCheck and Battery Displays Trouble ConditionsRcvr Jam AlarmFault Or CheckBusy-Standby Long Rng TrblSilencing Low Battery Warning Tones at Keypad Maintaining Your SystemFire Alarm System If Installed This Section Applies only to Residential SystemsIndividual Keys Key PairsKitchen Dining Emergency Evacuation Function Procedure Comments Quick Guide to Basic System FunctionsSummary of Audible/Visual Notifications Fixed-Word Display KeypadsSummary of Audible/Visual Notifications Industry Canada Regulatory Statements and WarningsFederal Communications Commission FCC Part FCC PartRegulatory Statements Industrie CanadaCharts of Your System’s Features Function Keys CommentsCharts of Your System’s Features User User’s Parts Security Auth Access RF Zone Pager No. † Paging Setup List of Output Devices Page Page Page Page OWNER’S Insurance Premium Credit Request Cont Limitations of this System ÊK5309-5V4DŠ