D720 LED Command Center User`s Guide
Contents
1. line when transmitting reports to your security company This prevents reports from being interrupted during transmission Once the report has been completed the telephone line is restored to normal service Note If damage occurs to the telephone line and your telephone service is interrupted reports will not be transmitted to your security company unless an alternate means of transmitting signals is installed in your system Command Center Tones Your command center emits one of several distinct tones to alert you to system events Additional bells or sirens may also be connected to your system Bells or sirens mounted on the exterior of your premises alert neighbors to emergencies and provide an audible guide for police and fire fighters Some of these tones are optional and can be selected by your alarm technician 1 Fire Alarms Fire alarms are the highest priority events When a fire point activates your command center emits a fast pulsating high pitched tone Evacuate all occupants and investigate for smoke or tire Ensure that all occupants know the difference between the burglary tone and the tire tone The tone sounds for the time set by your security company The command center point status LEDs will show the tire points in alarm Note Some points such as tire points may be programmed so that the sounder cannot be silenced until the point fault is corrected 2 Burglary Alarms Burglary alarms are the second priority When2. The audible alarm sounds for a specific period of time before it automati cally shuts off If an alarm occurs and you want to silence the bell or siren before the time expires simply enter your personal passcode and press ENT After silencing the alarm and returning points to normal you can clear the alarm memory lights by entering your passcode twice arm and disarm On some systems the alarm memory lights can be cleared by entering COMMAND 4 To SILENCE an alarm e Enter your personal passcode and press ENT Note Some security systems are programmed so that bells or sirens cannot be silenced until the point is restored to a normal non alarm condition Reporting to the Central Station My system reports to a Central Station O My system does not report to a Central Station Your system may be programmed to send a closing report to your security company when arming O My system sends a closing report O My system does not send a closing report Your system may be programmed to send an opening report to your security company when disarming O My system sends an opening report O My system does not send an opening report Your system may be programmed to report Force Arming to your security company Force Arming will be reported to my security company Force Arming will not be reported to my security company Your security system automatically disconnects your telephone from its
3. To delete passcodes 1 Ensure that your security system is idle 2 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on 3 Press the 5 key and then press the 3 key Your security system is now in the passcode delete mode 4 Enter the two digit user number for the passcode you wish to delete Press ENT The passcode is now deleted 18 Personal Passcode Change O Ihave this feature g Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode Your security system provides you with the convenient feature of changing your personal passcode whenever you feel it necessary without the services of your alarm technician It is recommended that you write down both your old and new passcodes before you begin Before You Begin e Care should be given when entering a passcode containing the same digits in consecutive positions within the new passcode e g 3 in 33467 When entering this type of passcode it is easy to make mistakes The passcode can be from 3 to 6 digits in length To avoid conflicting with other passcodes and duress codes your system does not let you change to passcodes that are within plus or minus 2 of an existing passcode For example if 1234 were an existing code your system would not let you change your code to 1232 1233 1235 or 1236 COMMAND 5 5 To change your personal passcode d 2 N O Oo A Ensure that your security system is idle Press the COMMAND
4. bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on Press the 5 key and then the 5 key again Your security system now in the passcode change mode Enter the passcode you wish to change Press the ENT key Enter the new passcode Press the ENT key Enter the new passcode again Press the ENT key Test the new passcode by using it to arm and disarm the system Do not use any of the Command Center arming commands to arm the system until you are certain that the new passcode is working 19 Fire Test O have this feature g Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode Use this function to lest fire points and other 24 hour points to be certain they function properly You can review untested points at your command center to help pin point any problems Upon initiation the fire test will test the fire bell pattern on the bell output and ring the command center fire bell for 2 seconds The AC will be disabled for 4 minutes in order to test the system s battery power If the battery cannot maintain the system for the 4 minute period the command center will appear to go dead If this happens contact your security company At the end of the 4 minute period AC is returned to the system and the panel restores A message will be sent to your security company upon initiation and completion of the fire test During the fire test no 24 hour alarms will be sent to your security company If there is no act
5. link between your security system and your security company It is an important part of maintaining a high level of security for your property Two types of test reports may be sent The first type Command 41 simply tests the communication of security messages to your security company The second type is a status report Command 42 This status report sends the current condition of your system in addition to testing the communication link to your security company COMMAND 41 amp 42 To use COMMAND 4 1 or COMMAND 4 2 1 2 3 Always call your security company before sending a test report Ensure that your security system is disarmed Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on Press the 4 key and then press the 1 key or press the 4 key and then the 2 key for COMMAND 42 After the report is received at your security company the Command Center will emit a beep tone for two seconds This is to confirm that the test signal was properly transmitted and received 14 COMMAND 4 3 To use COMMAND 4 3 Enable Remote Account Management O Ihave this feature O Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode Your security system has the ability to be managed remotely from your security company without having a service person on the protected premises By using COMMAND 4 3 you can enable remote account management Remote account management is done with the aid of a specia
6. reports are sent to your security company unless a 24 hour point is activated such as fire or panic The AC will be disabled for 4 minutes in order to test the system s battery power If the battery cannot maintain the system for the 4 minute period the command center will appear to go dead If this happens contact your security company At the end of the 4 minute period AC is returned to the system and the panel restores To test individual detection devices simply activate sensors and open protected doors and windows one at a time As each detection device is faulted the Command Center emits a brief tone and the display indicates that the point has been tested This verifies that each detection device is working properly COMMAND 4 4 To use Walk Test 1 Ensure that your security system is idle 2 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on 3 Press the 4 key and then the 4 key again Audible devices both interior and exterior sound the burglary bell 4 After silencing the audible devices you may test detection devices Open a door or window or activate a motion sensor Each time a detection device has been tested the Command Center will beep for 2 seconds The Command Center display panel indicates the point which you have faulted This verifies that the detection device is working properly 5 To end the Walk Test press any numeric key on the Command Center If no activity occurs on the sys
7. without delays When entering COMMAND 11 remember that the second 1 must be pressed within 2 seconds after pressing the first 1 COMMAND 11 Using Command 11 1 Ensure that all points are secure All of the Point Status indicator lights on the Command Center should be off If they re not see the section describing Force Arming the System Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on Press the 1 key Now press the 1 key again The PERIMETER INSTANT and INTERIOR lights come on This indicates that the perimeter instant and interior points are armed without entry exit delay time To disarm your security system enter your personal passcode and press ENT 10 Turn On the Perimeter With No Delays COMMAND 2 O Ihave this feature Arming with COMMAND 2 1 Ensure that all perimeter points are secure Interior points are not armed with this command and may remain faulted while arming with O This feature requires a passcode COMMAND 2 Perimeter point status lights should be off If they re not see the section describing Force Arming the System Ido not have this feature COMMAND 2 is used to arm only the perimeter of your building leaving the interior of the building disarmed This command allows no exit or entry 2 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes delay time through the perimeter including the designated delay door on Enter your personal pass
8. 9 can be programmed to respond to a choice of numerous situations that may need immediate attention This command may also be used to send a silent alarm to your security company without sounding an alarm signal on the premises Check with your security company for the options they offer COMMAND 9 To engage COMMAND 9 1 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on 2 Press the 9 key Your COMMAND 9 special alert has been pro grammed to notify your alarm company ring a bell on your premises Description 24 Bypass a Point g have this feature g Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode The Command Center makes it easy for you to have complete control of your security system With COMMAND 0 you have the ability to bypass points you do not want included in the system You can bypass points when an area is disarmed Bypassing a point reduces the level of security and should be used with discretion Points remain bypassed until you unbypass them see Unbypassing a Point or some points may return when the area is disarmed COMMAND 0 To use Bypass aPoint 1 Ensure that your security system is disarmed 2 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on 3 Press the 0 key The system is now in the Bypass mode Some points may be set by your alarm company so that they cannot be bypassed 4 To bypass a point press the key that corresponds with t
9. Correcting the faulted point will usually mean closing a door or window Power Indicator When the red PWR indicator LED lights steadily your security system is operating from AC voltage and the standby battery is fully charged When the PWR indicator is off AC or battery power are not present When flashing slowly a low battery power condition is indicated When flashing quickly battery power is missing It the indicator is either off or continues to flash contact your security company Command Mode Indicator When the COMMAND bar is pressed the red Command Mode indicator CMD lights steadily to show that the system is ready to accept a command If the command requires that a passcode be entered the CMD indicator will slowly blink prompting you to enter your passcode Once a passcode is entered the Command Mode indicator lights steadily again and remains steadily lit while the system is in the command mode The indicator goes off when the command is completed or after 15 seconds of inactivity Note It all of the command center s LEDs are blinking in unison the system requires service Exiting the Command Mode Sometimes you may decide to exit the command mode before completing the chosen function You can exit the command mode at any time by pressing the A key The CMD light will go off confirming that you ve left the command mode The Command Center Keypad The Command Center has a lighted digital keypad used to enter pass
10. LED Command Center User s Guide Fire Safety Residential fire is a leading cause of accidental death Most fire related deaths occur at night when the occupants suffocate in their sleep from smoke and deadly gases rather than from burns To help reduce this risk the following three step program should be implemented 1 Minimize fire hazards around the home Smoking in bed cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline leaving children home alone and unsafe Holiday decorations are some of the more common causes of household fire 2 Install a fire warning system The primary purpose of this system is to protect lives not property by giving the earliest possible warning of the danger In the event of a fire the alarm system generates a loud intermittent tone distinctly different than a burglar alarm Pe K BR Ta TV Room Bedroom J Living Room Bed Bed ra Bedroom In homes with more than one sleeping area a smoke detector indi cated by an inverted s in a circle should be provided to protect each area 3 Plan and practice an escape plan A fire alarm warning may be wasted unless the family has planned for a quick evacuation Because there may be very little time between detection of a fire and the time it becomes deadly it is important that every member of the family understand exactly what to do Dining Kitc
11. a burglary point activates while your system is armed your command center emits a pulsating burglary tone The tone sounds for the time set by your security company The command center point status LEDs will show the burglary points in alarm 3 System Trouble Events When a system component is not functioning properly your command center may be programmed to emit three warble tones then a pause repeatedly If the problem is with a point then the point status light indicates which point is faulted To silence the system trouble tone enter COMMAND 4 or your personal pass code followed by ENT 4 Entry Delay Tone When you enter the premises through a point programmed for entry delay the command center emits a repeating tweedle tone to remind you to turn off your system Exit Delay Tone After you arm your system the command center emits a repeating beep tone and counts down the exit delay time If you don t exit before the delay time expires and an exit delay door is faulted entry delay will begin Keystroke Checking Tones Pressing any key on the Command Center sounds a short beep tone When you press an incorrect key a flat buzz tone sounds to indicate an invalid entry Faulted Point When you enter an arming command and a point is faulted the sounder is activated for two seconds The point status indicator associated with the faulted point is lighted Watch Tone When the Watch Mode is activated the Command Cen
12. code pide ENT ie cance COMMAND 2 3 Press the 2 key The PERIMETER and INSTANT indicator lights come Remember there are no entry or exit delays when you use this function You must disarm turn off the system to enter or exit the premises on This indicates that the perimeter points are armed without entry exit delay time Application i 4 To disarm your security system or cancel COMMAND 2 enter your This arming command is useful in residential systems at night when personal passcode and press ENT before the delay time expires everyone is home and ready to retire for the evening In commercial installations this arming command is useful when you are working late and you want the perimeter of the building armed until you are ready to leave 11 Turn On the Perimeter With Delays COMMAND 3 O Ihave this feature Arming with COMMAND 3 O Ido not have this feature 1 Ensure that all perimeter points are secure Interior points are not armed with this command and may remain faulted while arming with O This feature requires a passcode COMMAND 3 Perimeter point status lights should be off If they re not see the section describing Force Arming the System COMMAND 3 is used to arm only the perimeter of your building leaving the interior of the building disarmed Once you have entered COMMAND 2 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes 3 the exit delay time starts You now have a predetermined amou
13. codes and system commands into the security system As you touch the keys to enter a passcode the Command Center emits a short beep tone to indicate that your entry is accepted COMMAND Bar The COMMAND bar is used to perform one or two digit COMMAND functions Note Some systems require a security passcode to be entered after the function keys or COMMAND bar have been pressed If a passcode is required the CMD light will blink You should enter your passcode when you see this light blinking Enter ENT Key When the passcode has been completed you must press the ENT ENTER key to activate the passcode If you do not press the ENT key the passcode is ignored by the security System When entering a passcode or command at the Command Center each key must be pressed within five seconds of the last key entry After five seconds have expired from the last key entry the entire entry is cleared and the passcode must be started over Function Keys The Command Center has three function keys labeled A B and C The function keys can be used to perform system commands with the touch of one key Your alarm technician programs the Function Keys Function Key Function Performed A Note The A B and C keys can perform various functions These functions may require a few seconds before they are completed because the system is completing several instructions at once Therefore please wait for 5 seconds after using
14. de allows you to perform a variety of functions with maximum simplicity only the touch of two or three keys is required to control almost every feature on the Command Center Three function keys allow common commands to be performed with the touch of just one key The Command Center putting the control of your security system right at your fingertips Maintenance and Service The Command Center requires very little maintenance however the system should be tested weekly to insure early detection of a need for service A test schedule and maintenance program can be arranged with your alarm company If a change in operation is noticed during normal use or testing call for service as soon as possible Do not attempt to repair the control panel arming stations or detectors yourself Call Before Testing The security system is connected to this telephone number The security control panel is connected to the phone jack located AC Power Failure If your command center indicates that AC power has failed and you have power in the remainder of your premises there may be a problem with the electrical transformer or circuit breaker supplying power to your security control panel First check to be sure that the transformer is securely plugged into the electrical outlet If it appears to be damaged in any way do not attempt to repair it Call your security company for service Transformer location If the transformer is pl
15. h Mode on whenever you disarm Application This command is useful in a residential system when you want to monitor entrances or exits in your home In commercial installations the Watch Mode can be used as a door chime to alert you when a customer or delivery person has entered your business 21 Special Alert O Ihave this feature Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode This command is a manually operated and initiated alarm command COMMAND 7 can be programmed to respond to a choice of numerous situations that may need immediate attention This command may also be used to send a silent alarm to your security company without sounding an alarm signal on the premises Check with your security company for the options they offer COMMAND 7 To engage COMMAND 7 1 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on 2 Press the 7 key Your COMMAND 7 special alert has been pro grammed to notify your alarm company ring a bell on your premises Description 22 Partially Turn On the Perimeter O have this feature g Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode This function is used to turn on the perimeter of your building while selected portions of the perimeter remain turned off Perimeter points that are not secure faulted when this function is entered are not included in the system This function does not turn on the interior of your bu
16. he duress passcode is used when someone threatens you and demands that you disarm or arm your security system By disarming or arming with a duress passcode your security company is alerted of an alarm situation Passcode 1 or 2 The duress passcode is based on your personal passcode By increasing the last digit by one or two the duress feature is activated Example If your personal passcode is 1234 the duress passcode is 1235 or 1236 O My system uses Passcode 1 for duress O My system uses Passcode 2 for duress Note If your system has a security passcode that unlocks the COM MAND bar increasing the last digit of that passcode will send a duress signal to your security company Important Be sure to press the ENT key after entering the duress passcode 27 Force Arming the System O have this feature Ido not have this feature If a protected door or window is open you may have the option of force arming with that point faulted Faulted points opened doors or windows that are force armed are not included in the system The remaining points arm normally Your system might not offer force arming or it may be restricted to specific points Contact your security company for more information To arm with points faulted 1 Enter your personal passcode and press the ENT key or enter an arming command COMMANDs 1 2 or 3 The Command Center emits a buzz tone indicating a p
17. he number of that point and then the ENT key The point status light corresponding to the bypassed point will flash indicating that the point has been bypassed 25 Unbypass a Point O Ihave this feature Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode Unbypassing a point is a way to return a bypassed point to the security system so that it can once again respond to trouble and alarm conditions COMMAND 00 To Unbypass a Point 1 Ensure that your security system is disarmed 2 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on 3 Press the 0 key then press the 0 key again The system is now the Unbypass mode 4 To unbypass a point press the number key that corresponds to the number of the point that is flashing slowly and then the ENT key The point status light stops flashing indicating that the point has been unbypassed 26 Turning the System On With a Duress Passcode O Ihave this feature Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode A duress passcode is used to send a silent alarm signal to your security company It arms or disarms the security system just like your personal passcode however as the system is armed or disarmed an alarm signal is transmitted Be sure that your security technician indicates how this feature works in your system There is no alarm tone or visual indication at the premises that the report is sent Application T
18. hen Bedroom Bedroom Room ang Living P A Bedroom Room re ire fei Possible escape routes through open windows marked with arrows Primary and alternate escape routes should be established Since stairwells and hallways may be blocked during a fire exiting through a bedroom window at night should be an essential part of the escape plan If the sleeping area is above the ground floor provide a means for safely descending outside the building if one does not already exist As part of this plan all family members should arrange to meet at a predetermined location away from the house such as a neighbors to verify that all are accounted for In Case of Fire 1 The primary purpose of a fire warning system is to protect lives In the event of a fire alarm quickly leave the building and call the fire department from a neighbor s or public telephone 2 If it is determined the alarm was accidentally tripped the bell should be silenced the detectors reset and your alarm company notified immediately of the situation Introduction Your security system helps to secure life property and investments against fire theft and bodily harm The Command Center is an arming station that offers a variety of features Function versatility and ease of operation make the Command Center the ideal system for the home or office With custom programming the Command Center is tailored to meet your individual needs The Command mo
19. ilding Entry exit delays are provided with this arming command Application Use this function in residential systems to turn on the front of your house while the interior and the rear perimeter doors are left turned off giving you freedom of movement between the house and patio In commercial systems when you need access to the large overhead doors to receive deliveries using this function will allow you to keep the rest of the building perimeter armed COMMAND 8 To arm with COMMAND 8 1 2 Ensure that the command center is disarmed Decide which points are to be left disarmed Fault the points doors and windows by leaving them open The point s must remain open until after the exit delay time expires Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on Press the 8 key The PERIMETER indicator light begins to flash This indicates that the system has begun exit delay time When the exit delay has expired the PERIMETER indicator is continuously lit When performing a COMMAND 8 and no points are faulted or the points return to normal before the exit delay time expires the system is armed as in COMMAND 3 To disarm your security system or cancel COMMAND 8 enter your personal passcode then press ENT 23 Special Alert O Ihave this feature Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode This command is a manually operated and initiated alarm command COMMAND
20. ivity on the system for 20 minutes the system will automatically exit from the fire test COMMAND 5 8 To use Fire Test 1 Ensure that your security system is idle 2 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on 3 Press the 5 key and then the 8 key Audible devices both interior and exterior sound the fire bell 4 One at a lime activate the detection devices to fault each point The audible fire devices sound momentarily and the command center display indicates the point you ve faulted This verifies that the detection device is working properly 5 To end the fire test press any numeric key on the Command Center If no activity occurs on the system for 20 minutes the fire test will end automatically 20 Watch Mode COMMAND 6 g Ihave this feature To use COMMAND 6 o idesnothave this feature 1 Ensure that your security system is idle 2 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on O This feature requires a passcode With your system disarmed you can use watch mode to monitor selected points Each time a watch point is faulted door or window is opened the command center chimes once 4 To exit the Perimeter Watch Mode press the COMMAND bar and then the 6 key 3 Press the 6 key The system is now in Perimeter Watch Mode Note Contact your security company to find out which points are watch points and whether or not your system automatically turns the Watc
21. lly equipped computer at your security company Typical remote programming changes may include adding or deleting system commands and changing personal passcodes or entry exit delay times 1 Your system may be either armed or disarmed to perform this function 2 Call your security company using this phone number This number is designated for the Remote Account Manager You must make the call using the telephone located 3 Identify yourself and your premises account number name address etc and advise the operator of the programming changes you wish to have performed 4 When the operator directs you enter COMMAND 4 3 at your Com mand Center Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on 5 Press the 4 key and then press the 3 key The telephone line that the call was made from is not active when remote account management is in progress You may hang up the telephone 6 When remote account management has been completed your telephone line will automatically restore normal service 15 Walk Test g have this feature Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode Use this function to test command centers detection devices and sounders both interior and exterior to be certain they function properly You can review untested points at your command center to help pin point any problems You cannot arm your system while in the walk test mode and no alarm
22. mproper storage of flammables overloaded electrical circuits or other types of hazardous conditions e If phone lines are out of service reports from the security system to the security company cannot be sent Telephone lines are vulnerable to compromise by several means Inadequate maintenance and failure to test are the most common causes of alarm failure It is strongly recommended that you test your system once a week to be sure that all system components are working properly Although having a security system may make you eligible for reduced insurance premiums the system is no substitute for insurance Warning devices cannot compensate you for loss of life or property 30 Notice Remove this page before giving this manual to the system owner How to Customize this Manual for the System Owner Be sure to check the appropriate boxes on pages describing system commands so that the end user will know a whether a function is available and b whether a passcode is required for the function Functions Not Available with the D7112 The following functions are not available for the D7112 COMMAND 53 Delete Passcodes COMMAND 58 Fire Test COMMAND 8 Perimeter Partial COMMAND 00 Unbypass Point Be sure to check the I do not have this feature box for each of these commands when the D720 is to be used with the D7112 71 06898 000 B 9 93 D720
23. nt of on time to leave before the perimeter arms Enter your personal passcode 3 Press the 3 key The PERIMETER indicator light flashes This anid press ENT to cancel COMMANDS indicates that the system has begun exit delay time When the delay Application time expires the light remains steady This arming command is useful in residential systems when you are 4 To disarm your security system or cancel COMMAND 3 enter your ee members of your family a baby sitter or a pet are still inside personal passcode and press ENT before the delay time expires In commercial installations use this command to rearm your system when you are on the premises but not yet open for business 12 Silence the Trouble Sounder O Ihave this feature Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode Use COMMAND 4 to silence the trouble sounder during system trouble events COMMAND 4 To use COMMAND 4 1 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on 2 Press the 4 key The Command Center trouble sounder is silenced and any flashing Point Status indicator lights are turned off if the point is normal If the point is not normal its indicator light will stay on solidly indicating the need for attention 13 Send Report O Ihave this feature as Command 41 g Ihave this feature as Command 42 g Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode This function tests the communication
24. oint is faulted 2 Press the COMMAND bar and then the ENT key The system now arms all points which are normal Note If the fault is restored returned to normal while arming the point will be armed If the fault is restored after arming how your system is programmed determines whether or not the point will be armed with the rest of the system O A faulted point will be armed with the rest of the system if restored O A faulted point will not be armed with the rest of the system if restored and will not be armed until disarm the security system and re enter an arming command am allowed to have a maximum of arming points faulted when force 28 Security System Glossary Arm and Disarm To switch your burglar detection devices on and off When the burglar detection device is armed and is tripped an alarm may be set off When the burglar detection devices are disarmed the security system will not detect intruders Your security system is always on to provide 24 hour fire detection and police alert optional Bypass The process of deliberately not including certain points of protection when arming the security system Central Station A facility where trained personnel monitor your security system 24 hours a day Your system may contact Central Station personnel to dispatch the proper authorities Closing Report A signal to your security company indicating that the system has been armed Comme
25. or you to reach the command center and disarm the system There are two types of controlled points perimeter and interior 1 Perimeter Points All exterior doors and windows of the building form ing the outside wall of protection around your building 2 Interior Points All interior forms of burglary protection carpet mats motion sensors inside doors etc 24 Hour Points 24 hour points are always on even when the burglary system is disarmed turned off There are two types of 24 hour points fire points and non fire Security System Basics What is a Point A point is a detection device or group of devices connected to your security system Each area of your property is assigned to a specific point with a number A point can be a single door like the entrance door or an area of your property like the second floor Each point is represented by its point number on the Command Center display panel There are two basic types of points controlled and 24 hour points 1 Fire Points Fire points exclusively monitor fire detection devices They are always armed and cannot be disarmed Fire alarms have a unique audible warning signal 2 Non Fire Points Non fire points are always armed and cannot be disarmed Command Center Features Armed Status Indicators Three lights are used to indicate the armed status of your security system Each of these lights is explained below During an exit delay period these light
26. rcial accounts may use these reports to indicate that the business is now closed Command Center A command center displays system status sounds warnings with a sounder and may also control many other functions of a security system including Arming and Disarming Entry Delay A predetermined amount of time provided by the security system to enter an armed building through a delay door Once the delay door has been opened the entry delay begins If the security system is not disarmed before the delay time expires the system goes into alarm Exit Delay A predetermined amount of time provided by the security system to leave the armed building through a delay door Once the system is armed the exit time begins You must exit the building before the exit delay time expires Faulted Point A point that is not normal a door or window is open Force Arm To turn on arm the security system even though one or more points are faulted Force arming bypasses the faulted points Master Arm To turn on arm all of the detection system including both interior and perimeter points Opening Report A signal to your security company indicating that the system has just been disarmed Commercial accounts may use these reports to indicate that the business is open Passcode A personal passcode is used to arm or disarm the Command Center Perimeter Arm An arming command that arms only the perimeter of your building Point A detec
27. s flash on and off slowly Perimeter When this red indicator is lit your perimeter points are armed When this indicator is not lit your system is not armed Interior When this yellow indicator is lit your interior points are armed When this indicator is not lit your interior points are not armed Instant This red indicator shows how your system is armed either instant or delayed When this indicator is lit your security system is armed without entry exit delay time When the system is armed with entry exit delay this indicator is not lit Point Status Indicators Point status indicators on the Command Center show the condition of your system s protective points Each point has its own indicator which can show three different point conditions listed in order of priority Point Bypass When a point is bypassed not armed with the rest of the system its indicator light flashes on and off slowly Faulted Point A faulted point is indicated by a steadily lighted point status indicator Point Alarm Memory When a point has been faulted into alarm its indicator flashes on and off rapidly The Point Status Indicators also indicate whether the system is ready to arm or not If the point status indicators are not lit the system can be armed by entering your personal passcode or any of the arming com mands available to your system If any of the point status indicators are lit the system has a faulted point
28. t causing an alarm To cancel COMMAND 1 enter your personal passcode and press ENT Note If you leave the building after the exit time expires you may begin the entry delay or initiate an alarm It this happens disarm your system by entering your personal passcode and press ENT It your system reports to a Central Station you need to call them if an alarm occurs Application COMMAND 1 is useful in applications where you want your cleaning service a service person or anyone else to arm your system when they leave but you do not want them to have the passcode to disarm the system COMMAND 1 arms the system but it will not disarm the system COMMAND 1 Arming with COMMAND 1 1 Ensure that all points are secure All of the Point Status indicator lights on the Command Center should be off If they re not see the section describing Force Arming the System 2 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on 3 Press the 1 key The PERIMETER indicator and the INTERIOR indicator lights begin to flash on and off This indicates that the system has begun exit delay time 4 To disarm your security system or cancel COMMAND 1 enter your personal passcode and press ENT before the delay time expires Turn the Entire System On Without Delays O Ihave this feature Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode Use this function to turn on the entire system both perimeter and interior
29. tem for 20 minutes the Walk Test will end automatically 16 Reset Sensors Ihave this feature Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode COMMAND 4 7 resets faulted detection devices Devices may include smoke detectors shock sensors or a variety of other detection devices Ask your alarm technician which points you can reset from the Command Center by entering COMMAND 4 7 COMMAND 4 7 To reset detectors 1 Ensure that your security system is disarmed 2 Press the COMMAND bar The Command Mode indicator light comes on 3 Press the 4 key and then press the 7 key The display flickers momentarily and the command center emits multiple pips during reset If you enter this function and the detector or sensor resets momentarily but then returns to a faulted condition the conditions causing the activation may still be present or the detector may be faulty Check to be certain that there is no smoke fire or other danger present If you can t reset the detector or sensor contact your security company 17 Delete Passcodes have this feature g Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode Use COMMAND 53 to delete a personal passcode from your system without assistance from your security company You need to know the user number for the passcode you want to delete The two digit user numbers identify users in reports transmitted from your system COMMAND 5 3
30. ter emits a brief tone to alert you when any watch point is faulted and the point indicator lights to indicate which point is faulted The tone sounds only when the door or window is opened It does not sound again for that point until the door or window is closed and then reopened Some system trouble events can produce a trouble tone without producing any status light indications These trouble events fall into three categories 1 Hardware Software or Wiring problems This could mean for example that a keypad had been unplugged from the command center or that the printer has been unplugged Call your security company Communication or Phone Failure This could mean for example that you have phone line trouble Call your security company Late to Close Reminder Tone If your system is programmed to send a closing report your command center will sound the trouble tone to remind you that it is time to close Arm your system to silence the tone Turn the Entire System On With Delays O have this feature Ido not have this feature O This feature requires a passcode COMMAND 1 is used to arm the entire system both perimeter and interior points Once you have entered COMMAND 1 the exit delay time starts You now have a predetermined amount of time to exit the protected area before the system arms During the exit period you can move through motion detectors or any protected area on your way to any exit withou
31. the A B or C keys to allow the system to catch up Turning the System On Arming Your security system can be turned on armed in many different ways depending on the arming command used Arming commands are those commands used to turn the system on The most basic arming command is to arm the entire system The simplest way to arm your system is to enter your personal passcode and press ENT or to use COMMAND 1 There are several other arming commands to turn the system on For example arm only the perimeter arm only portions of the perimeter etc These arming functions and their respective commands are described later in this guide Turning the System Off Disarming Your security system is turned off by entering your personal passcode and pressing ENT When your system is turned on you must enter the premises through a designated entry door to prevent an immediate instant alarm condition Opening the door starts an entry delay time and the Command Center emits a pulsing beep tone to remind you to turn the system off Enter your personal passcode and press ENT before the delay time expires and the system will turn off If you enter through a wrong door or fail to disarm before the entry delay expires you will cause an alarm If this happens silence the alarm by entering your personal passcode and pressing ENT and call your security company to let them know that it is not an emergency situation Silencing an Alarm
32. tion device or group of devices connected to your security system A point can be a single door or an entire room or area of your building like the second floor Most points are either perimeter interior or fire 24 hour points Trouble A service condition that needs to be corrected such as a broken wire 29 Security System Limitations Not even the most advanced security system can guarantee protection against burglary fire or environmental threats All security systems are subject to possible compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons including but not limited to the following e If sirens or horns are placed outside the hearing range of people in remote areas of the building or in areas which are frequently closed off they do not provide the intended protection e If intruders gain access through unprotected points of entry the system will not detect their entrance e If intruders have the technical means of bypassing jamming or disconnecting all or part of the system they will not be detected e If the AC power supply is OFF and the back up battery is either missing or dead sensors will not detect intrusion Smoke detectors cannot detect smoke in chimneys walls or roofs or smoke blocked by a closed door They may not detect smoke or fire on a level of the building different from the one on which they are located Smoke detectors may not be able to warn in time about fires started by explosions i
33. ugged in check the circuit breaker supplying power to the outlet If the breaker is tripped reset it If it trips again the overload condition must be corrected Circuit breaker location INDEX Fire Safety 1 Security System Basics The Command Center Keypad Turning the System On and Off Silencing and Reporting Alarms Command Center Alerting Tones o ON DO OT WwW System Commands Security System Glossary 28 Security System Limitations 29 The Command Center The Command Center is an illuminated digital arming station that is the command center for your entire security system The Command Center does much more than just arm and disarm your security system it can initiate several system commands A system status display panel keeps you informed of security conditions as well as storing alarm information for future reference It also indicates various security system conditions such as your system s armed status protective point status power supply status and Command mode status A built in sounder alerts you of several different conditions which may require action The Command Center also includes three function keys which can perform many system commands with the touch of one key Controlled Points Controlled points respond to alarm conditions depending upon whether the system is turned on armed or turned off disarmed Controlled points are programmed to respond instantly to alarm conditions or to provide a delay f
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search