Macro Key Programming & Usage (cont.)

The keypad beeps to acknowledge your input and displays the command you entered (followed by “F”).

4.Enter the next command, followed by press/holding the “D” key for at least two seconds. The keypad beeps and displays the keystrokes entered so far.

5.Repeat until the all the desired commands (up to 16 characters including the “F”s) have been entered.

Be sure to check your keystrokes before continuing. If you made a mistake, you must start over.

6.To exit, press/hold the “D” key for at least two seconds. The display returns to system status and indicates system is ready.

Example of Macro Programming

Suppose you want to (1) bypass the two upstairs window zones, then (2) turn on an exterior light, and then (3) arm the security system in the AWAY mode. The procedures in the table that follows show you how you would program this macro:

Typical Macro Alpha Display:

MACRO PGM

6 0 2 0 3 F # 7 0 1 F 2 F

Function

Keystrokes Required

Keypad Display

 

 

 

 

1.

Bypass zones 02 & 03

Press BYPASS [6] key, then

6 0 2 0 3

 

 

2-digit zone numbers 02 & 03.

 

 

 

2.

Insert terminator.

Press the “D” key for at least 2 seconds.

6 0 2 0 3 F

 

 

 

3.

Turn light on

Press [#] and 7 keys for “device ON”, and

6 0 2 0 3 F # 7 0 1

 

(device 01).

[01] key for selecting device 1.

 

 

4.

Insert terminator.

Press the “D” key for at least 2 seconds.

6 0 2 0 3 F # 7 0 1 F

 

 

 

5.

Arm system AWAY

Press AWAY [2] key.

6 0 2 0 3 F # 7 0 1 F 2

 

 

 

6.

Insert terminator.

Press the “D” key for at least 2 seconds.

6 0 2 0 3 F # 7 0 1 F 2 F

 

 

 

Using a Programmed Macro Key

DISARMED READY TO ARM

ENTER USER CODE

* * * *

1.Press the Macro key programmed for the desired series of commands for at least 2 seconds. The “Enter User Code” prompt appears. The prompt remains displayed for up to 10 seconds.

2.Enter your 4-digit security code.

The programmed macro sequence begins automatically after the user code is entered.

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First Alert FA148CPSIA, FA168CPSSIA manual Example of Macro Programming, Using a Programmed Macro Key