First Alert FA148CPSIA, FA168CPSSIA manual About The Keypads, General Information

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About The Keypads

General Information

Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature the following:

•A telephone style (digital) keypad

•Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences

•Built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. The sounder also "beeps" during certain system functions and when depressing any of the keys (to acknowledge the key press).

•Backlighting of the LCD display windows. Backlighting turns on when any key is pressed, and when opening an entry/exit door while the system is armed. This feature is helpful when a keypad is located in a dimly lit area.

IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, it indicates that an alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.

Your keypads are functionally the same, but may have different types of displays, depending on the type installed with your system.

Alpha Display 2-line alpha display keypads feature a 2-line, 32-character alphanumeric LCD which can display system messages in friendly English. These keypads can also be programmed with custom zone descriptors.

Fixed-Word Display Fixed-Word display keypads are functionally identical to Alpha display keypads, but the LCD display uses pre-designated words to identify the nature and location of occurrences.

Voice Keypads Voice Keypads (if installed), are functionally the same as other keypads, except that these keypads can provide the following:

•Voice announcements of system status (see Checking for Open Zones section)

•Voice chime, which can alert you to the opening of doors and windows while the system is disarmed (see Voice Chime in Chime mode section)

•Message center, which lets you record and playback messages (see Using the Voice Message Center in the System Overview section).

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Contents FA168CPS / FA168CPSSIA FA148CP / FA148CPSIA About This Manual Table of Contents Using Device Commands Paging Feature Event Logging ProceduresPanic Keys Macro Key Programming & Usage Security Codes & Authority LevelsSystem Basics System OverviewIntroduction Alarms Memory of AlarmZones and Partitions Arming, Step-Arming and Disarming Burglary ProtectionMessage Center Functions Using the Voice Message Center if Voice Keypad is installedPhone Access About The Keypads General InformationFixed-Word Display Keypad Functions of the Keypads Display WindowStay Entry Delay Entry/Exit DelaysExit Delay Exit Alarms Exit Error ConditionsChecking For Open Zones Using the ∗ KeyTo turn the Voice Status feature on/off # Arming the System Arming Commands Modes of Arming Press these keys… Keypad Confirms By…Quick 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 modeDisarming and Silencing Alarms Using the OFF keyUsing the Bypass Key Bypassing Protection ZonesQuick Bypass Chime Mode To turn Chime Mode onTo turn Chime Mode off To turn Voice Chime Mode on or offViewing the Current Date and Time Setting the Date and TimeDate and Time Using Panic Keys This Function Sends this signal With This Sounding…Panic Keys To activate a Panic FunctionMacro Key Programming & Usage About Macro KeysUsing a Programmed Macro Key Example of Macro ProgrammingUsing Device Commands About Device CommandsTo Activate Devices To Deactivate DevicesPaging Feature About Automatic PagingManual Paging Latch Key PagingAuthority Level Definitions Security Codes & Authority LevelsAbout Security Codes How to Assign Security Codes and Attributes Accessing Other Partitions FA168CPS About Accessing PartitionsMulti-Partition Arming Accessing Other PartitionsUsing the GoTo Command Common Zone Operation Creating Schedules SchedulingAbout Scheduling Group Number Partition Start Smtwtfs Event Logging Procedures About Event LoggingViewing the Event Log Understanding the Type of Event DisplayedTesting the System To Be Conducted Weekly About Testing the SystemCheck and Battery Displays Trouble ConditionsAlarm FaultRcvr Jam 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 Regulatory Statements and Warnings Federal Communications Commission FCC PartIndustry Canada 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