First Alert FA148CP, FA168CPS manual To Enter Programming Mode

TO ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE:

Local programming requires the use of an alpha keypad connected to the keypad terminals on the control.

A.POWER UP, then depress [✱] and [#] both at once, within 50 seconds of powering up (if ✱98 was used to exit program mode, this method must be used to reenter program mode).

OR

B.Initially, key: Installer Code (4 + 1 + 1 + 2) plus 8 + 0 + 0.

DATA FIELD PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES

Task	Procedure
Go to a Data Field	Press [∗] + [Field Number], followed by the required entry.
Entering Data	When the desired field number appears, simply make the required entry. When the last entry for a
	field is entered, the keypad beeps three times and automatically displays the next data field in
	sequence.
	If the number of digits that you need to enter in a data field is less than the maximum digits available
	(for example, the phone number fields *41, *42), enter the desired data, then press [∗ ] to end the
	entry. The next data field number is displayed.
Review a Data Field	Press [#] + [Field Number].
	Data will be displayed for that field number. No changes will be accepted in this mode.
Deleting an Entry	Press [∗] + [Field Number] + [∗]. (Applies only to fields ∗40 thru *46, *94, and pager programming
	fields)

INTERACTIVE MODE PROGRAMMING (∗56, ∗57, ∗58, ∗79, ∗80, ∗81, ∗82, ∗187)

Press [✱] + [Interactive Mode No.] (for example, ✱56). The alpha display keypad will display the first of a series of prompts requesting entries.

Interactive Mode		Used to Program
✱56 Zone Programming		Zone characteristics, report codes, alpha descriptors, and serial numbers for 5800 RF
		transmitters.
✱57 Function Key Programming		Unlabeled keypad keys (known as ABCD keys) for special functions
✱58 Zone Programming		Same options as *56 mode, but with fewer prompts. Intended for those familiar with
(Expert mode)		this type of programming, otherwise *56 mode is recommended.
✱79	Output Device Mapping	Assign module addresses and map individual relays/powerline carrier devices
✱80	Output Programming	4229 or 4204 Relay modules, Powerline Carrier devices, or on-board triggers
✱81	Zone List Programming	Zone Lists for relay/powerline carrier activation, chime zones, pager zones, etc.
✱82	Alpha Programming	Zone alpha descriptors

INITIALIZE DOWNLOAD and RESET DEFAULTS

✱96 Initializes download ID and subscriber account number. ✱97 Sets all data fields to original factory default values.

TO EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE:

✱98 Exits programming mode and prevents re-entry by: Installer Code + 8 + 0 + 0. If ✱98 is used to exit programming mode, system must be powered down, and method A above used to enter the programming mode.

See field *88 for other *98 Program mode lockout options.

✱99 Exits programming mode and allows re-entry by: Installer Code + 8 + 0 + 0 or method 1 above.

Special Messages

OC = OPEN CIRCUIT (no communication between Keypad and Control).

EEor ENTRY ERROR = ERROR (invalid field number entered; re-enter valid field number).

After powering up, AC, dI (disabled) or Busy Standby and NOT READY will be displayed after approximately 4 seconds. This will revert to a “Ready” message in approximately 1 minute, which allows PIRS, etc. to stabilize. You can bypass this delay by pressing [#] + [0].

If E4 or E8 appears, more zones than the expansion units can handle have been programmed. The display will clear after you correct the programming.

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