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ADT Security Services 200 Plus manual False Alarm Prevention, Introduction

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False Alarm Prevention

False Alarm Prevention

Introduction

In recent years the pace of electronic development of security systems has greatly accelerated. This has brought the price range of reliable monitored security systems to a level that is affordable to most households and nearly all businesses. As a result, the number of security systems installed is expanding swiftly.

Since these security systems are a most significant deterrent to unwanted intrusion, structures protected by security systems are generally safer than those without; this is a benefit to both the residents and the local law enforcement.

However, from time to time, many security system users operate their system improperly and an alarm signal is generated in error. This situation is referred to as a “false alarm.”

When a security system monitoring center receives an alarm signal, your local police and/or fire department will be advised that there is an emergency at your location requiring their timely response. Even if each user has only one false alarm every two years, the police could potentially be called upon to respond to nearly ten million false alarms each year. In most cities, more than 90 percent of all alarms reported to the police are FALSE! In many cities, the police spend as much as 15 percent of their time and resources on false alarm-generated “wild goose chases.” In turn, this:

•Diverts police and/or fire department personnel from legitimate calls.

•Puts the community members at unnecessary risk.

•Wastes taxpayers' money.

•Embarrasses the security system user.

•Diverts and wastes security company resources.

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ADT Security Services 200 Plus manual False Alarm Prevention, Introduction

Contents

F200PA Commercial Fire & Burglary Alarm SystemSecurity System User Guide FOCUS 200 PLUSFIRE ALARM APPLICATION NOTE TABLE OF CONTENTSFALSE ALARM PREVENTION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDESystem Overview FOCUS 200 PLUS FeaturesIntroduction Control Unit System Overview cont’dOperating Panel Protection Points and Groups User Access and SecuritySystem Overview cont’d Summary Automated Event Recording and PrintingSystem Overview cont’d Introduction False Alarm PreventionYou must help eliminate false alarms False Alarm Prevention cont’dFalse Alarm Prevention cont’d Preventing causes of false alarmsFalse Alarm Prevention cont’d Operating Panel Functions Quick StartIntroduction OffMore Quick Start cont’dNormal Inactive Screen Front OfficeNo Other Alarms Responding to AlarmsViewing Current Alarms ? 1 Fire AlarmQuick Start cont’d Entering Your Personal ID NumberQuick Start cont’d The Navigational Menu SelectionsHostage The More/First SelectionEXERCISE THE MORE/FIRST SELECTION The Quit/Previous SelectionOther Navigational Selections Quick Start cont’dare on Code Accepted Turning BA Groups OffSummary Navigational Selections Some BA GroupsAction Menu Action Menus 1-4- Main FeaturesSee alarms ResetEXERCISE: LESSON EXERCISE SEE ALARMSQuick Start cont’d EXERCISE THE “?” SELECTIONPrevious See pointsTest Change close timeQuick Start cont’d Bypass HistoryStatus TimeBypass VVS Bypass pointsSee limits BypassingLoad SysInfoID codes Name pnt/gpsQuick Start cont’d ? FIRST BA GROUPBack CHR Forward Left POS Right ContinueSummary Quick Start cont’dOperating Panel System Operation OverviewSystem Operation Overview cont’d System Operation Overview cont’d Action MenusSee alarms ResetSee points System Operation Overview cont’dAction Menu Enter choiceEnter choice Bypass History StatusTimeSystem Operation Overview cont’d Action MenuSysInfo System Operation Overview cont’dAction Menu Enter choiceUser Data System ProgrammingIntroduction Open outside of the schedules Irregular open Bypass burglar alarm BA protection pointsSystem Programming cont’d Entering or Changing a User NameDelete User Selection MenuUser Name UserUser Name Deleting a User ID CodeSystem Programming cont’d User Selection MenuUser Name Assigning or Changing User AccessSystem Programming cont’d User Selection MenuAssigning Privilege Levels Assigning Burglary Group AccessSystem Programming cont’d System Programming cont’d System Programming cont’d Table 1 Access CapabilityAccess AccessSystem Programming cont’d Assigning a Code and Card Cancel DateAssigning a User ID Code Assigning a User a Card/Key Code? Time Changing the Time and DateTime Selection Menu Changing the Current TimeChanging the Current Date Setting Dates for Daylight Saving TimeSystem Programming cont’d System Programming cont’d Daily Operating Schedules? Time Changing Daily Operating SchedulesSystem Programming cont’d Time Selection MenuSystem Programming cont’d Guidelines for Changing Daily Operating SchedulesSystem Programming cont’d Changing Auto On/Off ScheduleGuidelines continued The four options are System Programming cont’dOpen/close Hstg Changing Open/Close Schedule LimitsHoliday DaylightHstg Holiday Description and DatesAdding or Changing Holiday Descriptions Open/closeSystem Programming cont’d Changing Holiday Dates Group/Point DescriptionsSystem Programming cont’d System Programming cont’d Turning On Burglary Protection System OperationTurning On ALL Burglary Groups See alarms System Operation cont’dTurn on Turning On One or More Burglary GroupsSystem Operation cont’d Turning Off Burglary ProtectionTurning Off One or More Burglary Groups Turn Off MenuTurning Off ALL Burglary Groups are onSystem Operation cont’d Resetting Current AlarmsSystem Operation cont’d System History LogTriggering a Panic Viewing the History LogSee history History Selection MenuOn this screen On printer Printing the History LogAlpha History Log Alpha and Event CodesSystem Operation cont’d DescriptionExpansion Module continued System Operation cont’dDescription AlphaDescription System Operation cont’dDescription AlphaDescription System Operation cont’dDescription AlphaDescription System Operation cont’dDescription AlphaDescription AccessAccess continued System Operation cont’dSystem Operation cont’d Bypassing/Unbypassing Burglary ProtectionGroup Description PreviousNext Bypass Selection MenuGroup Selection Menu Bypassing Protection PointsBypass points Bypass VVSUnbypassing Protection Points Bypassing/Unbypassing Vault Vibration Sensors VVSSystem Operation cont’d Extending Close TimeSystem Operation cont’d Sending Messages to a PagerBurglary Protection Points Audible System TestProtection Points Visual System Test cont’dProtection Groups Testing Holdup, Fire, and Supervisory DevicesSystem Test cont’d System Test cont’d Bell and Operating Panel DisplayAction Troubleshooting GuideTrouble or Error Display DescriptionSystem has telephone line problem Troubleshooting Guide cont’dTrouble or Error Display ADT Service personnel working on systemDescription Troubleshooting Guide cont’dTrouble or Error Display Cannot turn on! System must be reset by ADTAbout Fire Alarm Codes Fire Alarm Application NoteCode Enforcement Emergency Evacuation INCIDENCE OF HARM ADDITIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY INFORMATIONMALFUNCTIONS OF EQUIPMENT NOTIFICATIONPage AVIS THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM continued Cannot turn off ‘Group Description’ Schedule IndexADT Service personnel working on system76 Cannot turn on! System must be reset byMALFUNCTIONS OF EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEMÊK3693-1SIA†Š LIMITED WARRANTYADT Security Services, Inc One Town Center Road Conditions Not Covered By Warranty