First Alert FA168CPSSIA, FA148CPSIA manual System Overview, Introduction, System Basics

Page 5

System Overview

Introduction

Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This system provides:

•Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency

•At least one keypad which provides control of system and displays system status

•Various sensors for perimeter and interior burglary protection

•Smoke or combustion detectors* designed to provide early warning in case of fire. Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a Central Monitoring Station.

*Commercial installations and some residential systems may not include fire protection – check with your installer.

NOTE: The features and procedures described in this manual apply to the FA168CPS/FA168CPSSIA (referred to as FA168CPS) and FA148CP/FA148CPSIA (referred to as FA148CP) security systems. Differences are noted where applicable.

System Basics

Burglary Protection

•Several modes of burglary protection: Stay, Night-Stay, Away, Instant, Maximum.

STAY: arms perimeter zones only and entry delay is on

INSTANT: same as STAY, except entry delay is off

NIGHT-STAY: arms perimeter zones and selected interior zones; entry delay on

AWAY: arms perimeter and all interior zones, entry delay is on

MAXIMUM: same as AWAY, except entry delay is off

•You can BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed.

•CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of protected doors and windows while the system is disarmed.

Fire Protection

•Fire protection is always active (if installed) and an alarm sounds if a fire condition is detected

•If programmed, you can manually initiate a fire alarm using the keypad.

•Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for information regarding fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes.

Security Codes

•You were assigned a 4-digit security code (master code) during installation.

•Use your security code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing other system functions.

•Other users can be assigned different security codes, each with different authority levels, which define the system functions a particular user can perform.

– 5 –

Page 4 Page 6
Image 5
Page 4 Page 6
Contents FA168CPS / FA168CPSSIA FA148CP / FA148CPSIA About This Manual Table of Contents Event Logging Procedures Using Device Commands Paging FeaturePanic Keys Macro Key Programming & Usage Security Codes & Authority LevelsSystem Basics System OverviewIntroduction Memory of Alarm AlarmsZones and Partitions Arming, Step-Arming and Disarming Burglary ProtectionMessage Center Functions Using the Voice Message Center if Voice Keypad is installedPhone Access General Information About The KeypadsFixed-Word Display Keypad Display Window Functions of the KeypadsStay Entry Delay Entry/Exit DelaysExit Delay Exit Error Conditions Exit AlarmsChecking For Open Zones Using the ∗ KeyTo turn the Voice Status feature on/off # Arming the System Modes of Arming Press these keys… Keypad Confirms By… Arming CommandsQuick Arming Function Key ArmingKey First Press Second Press Third Press Step Arming FeatureSingle Button Arming Using the Keyswitch Using the KeyswitchTo arm in the Away mode To arm in the Stay modeUsing the OFF key Disarming and Silencing AlarmsBypassing Protection Zones Using the Bypass KeyQuick Bypass To turn Chime Mode on Chime ModeTo turn Chime Mode off To turn Voice Chime Mode on or offViewing the Current Date and Time Setting the Date and TimeDate and Time This Function Sends this signal With This Sounding… Using Panic KeysPanic Keys To activate a Panic FunctionAbout Macro Keys Macro Key Programming & UsageExample of Macro Programming Using a Programmed Macro KeyAbout Device Commands Using Device CommandsTo Activate Devices To Deactivate DevicesAbout Automatic Paging Paging FeatureLatch Key Paging Manual PagingAuthority Level Definitions Security Codes & Authority LevelsAbout Security Codes How to Assign Security Codes and Attributes About Accessing Partitions Accessing Other Partitions FA168CPSMulti-Partition Arming Accessing Other PartitionsUsing the GoTo Command Common Zone Operation Creating Schedules SchedulingAbout Scheduling Group Number Partition Start Smtwtfs About Event Logging Event Logging ProceduresViewing the Event Log Understanding the Type of Event DisplayedAbout Testing the System Testing the System To Be Conducted WeeklyTrouble Conditions Check and Battery DisplaysFault AlarmRcvr Jam Or CheckLong Rng Trbl Busy-StandbyMaintaining Your System Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at KeypadThis Section Applies only to Residential Systems Fire Alarm System If InstalledKey Pairs Individual KeysKitchen Dining Emergency Evacuation Quick Guide to Basic System Functions Function Procedure CommentsFixed-Word Display Keypads Summary of Audible/Visual NotificationsSummary of Audible/Visual Notifications Federal Communications Commission FCC Part Regulatory Statements and WarningsIndustry Canada FCC PartIndustrie Canada Regulatory StatementsFunction Keys Comments Charts of Your System’s FeaturesCharts 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
Top Page Image Contents