First Alert FA168CPSSIA, FA148CPSIA manual Macro Key Programming & Usage, About Macro Keys

Macro Key Programming & Usage

About Macro Keys

The “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” keys can be used to automatically activate a series of commands of up to 16 keystrokes, if programmed for this function. These keystrokes, as a group, are called “macros” and are stored in the system's memory.

•Typical macro functions can include:

-Arming sequences: STAY, Night-STAY, INSTANT, or AWAY

-Bypassing particular zone(s)

-Activating relay(s) for turning on (or off) lights, fans, etc.

•Up to four (FA168CPS) or two (FA148CP) macros can be assigned – but no more than one macro to a key.

•Macros can be activated only by users with authority levels authorized to perform the macro’s function.

NOTE: The installer must activate the desired function key before macros can be assigned. See the chart at the back of this manual for the key(s) assigned for macros.

1. + [#] + [6] + [6]

(Master Code)

2.Enter the macro number (1-4 for FA168CPS; 1-2 for FA148CP) to be programmed at the “Select Macro?” prompt. Remember, only one macro can be assigned to each key.

Alpha Displays:

DISARMED

READY TO ARM

SELECT MACRO

1-40

3.If a macro has been previously defined, the keystrokes are shown on the bottom line of the display, otherwise the display is blank.

To exit this mode (and keep the existing macro definition), press any key except the [∗] key. The system returns to normal mode.

To define a macro for the selected key, press [∗] and continue with the next prompt.

Enter the first of the series of desired commands, (do not include your master code), then press/hold the “D” key for at least two seconds to complete the first command. This key terminates each command, and appears as an “F” in the keypad display.

MACRO DISPLAY

MACRO PGM

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