Allegro Control Panel User Manual
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1. Arm gt gt A 8 s 1 2 3 eri Disarm No Delay E v b 4 5 6 Slent Chime Options E 7 8 9 Quick Exi Status Bypass E 0 ___ eS SS Back Select Table 4 Basic system commands Task Command Check system status Disarm the system Arms doors and windows Arm doors and windows no delay Arm motions doors and windows Arm motions doors and windows no delay Arm system silently Turn chime feature on and off only when system is unarmed Identify open sensor trouble conditions and alarms in memory Bypass a zone Quick exit for use when system is armed Press Status Press Disarm code Press Arm code Press Arm code No Delay 4 Press Arm twice code Press Arm twice code No Delay Press Silent Arm code Press Chime 7 Press Status Press Bypass primary code Press Quick Exit starts a two minute timer for use of one entry exit door Police panic Press and hold both the Arm and 1 buttons until the panel indicates the alarm Fire panic Press and hold both the Silent and Chime 7 buttons until the panel indicates the alarm 8 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Arming and disarming your system Since your security needs may vary throughout the day this2. Only sensors active in the current arming level can be bypassed Attempting to bypass a sensor that is already bypassed activates or unbypasses the sensor To bypass sensors directly T 2 3 Close all doors and windows Arm your system to the desired level Press Bypass The panel displays Enter Code to BYPASS Enter your primary access code The panel displays the sensors that are active in that level and can be bypassed in the system Scroll through the list of sensors and press Select to select the sensor to bypass The panel displays ZONE XX OFF and the press status icon turns on the status message includes the bypassed and open sensors Note If a key is not pressed for five seconds the panel exits bypass sensor mode The bypassed door or window can now be opened Indirect bypassing Use this method if you are arming the system and would like to bypass doors and windows that are already open To bypass sensors indirectly 1 Leave open only those doors and windows that are to remain open Close all others Arm your system to the desired level The panel emits protest beeps and displays PROTEST and ZONE XX OPEN Press Bypass to immediately bypass the sensor or allow the delay time to expire and the sensors bypass automatically The system sounds arming level beeps to indicate that the system is armed and open sensors have been successfully bypassed To confirm that a sensor was bypasse
3. have seconds to abort an accidental intrusion or emergency alarm before it is reported to the central station ___No All alarms are reported to the central station immediately Note Fire alarm reports to the central station cannot be aborted Entry and exit delay time Entry delay time The time allowed to enter the premises and disarm the system Exit delay time The time allowed to leave the premises after arming the system Table 9 Entry and exit delay doors Door Door location 1 mn FW Automatic phone test An automatic phone test is performed every days Allegro Control Panel User Manual 27 System options Table 10 System options Feature My system Quick arm ___ Yes Press the Arm Lock button to the level desired ___ No Press the Arm Lock button to the level desired and then enter the access code Quick exit ____ Yes Press the Quick Exit button Exit and reenter your armed premises Exit extension Keychain touchpad arm Auto stay arm through a delay door within two minutes ___ No need to disarm the system in order to exit the premises Yes If reenter the armed premises during the exit delay time the exit extension begins No If reenter the armed premises during the exit delay time it continues to count down and must disarm the system ___ Yes Press the Lock button to arm the system directly to level 3 with no delay ___No Each key press increments
4. 3 all sensors are active including perimeter door and window sensors and interior motion detectors To arm to level 3 using the panel keypad 1 Close all perimeter doors and windows 2 Press Arm twice The panel displays Enter Code to ARM 3 Enter your access code The panel displays EXIT TIME XX and Lock Motion Sensors Doors and Windows The system sounds three short beeps 4 Exit through a designated delay door before the delay time expires Note If the quick arm feature is on an access code is not required to arm the system to level 3 To arm to level 3 using a keychain touchpad 1 Press Lock twice to go from level 1 to level 3 or once to go from level 2 to level 3 The system sounds three short beeps To arm to level 3 using a wireless touchpad 1 Press Arm Motion Sensors and enter your access code Allegro Control Panel User Manual 11 Arming options The system provides the arming options described below Quick arm This option lets you arm your system without using an access code You will still need to enter an access code to disarm the system Your dealer installer can turn this option on or off for you See System options on page 28 to see if this feature is available to you To use the quick arm option 1 To arm to level 2 with quick arm enabled press Arm once To arm to level 3 with quick arm enabled press Arm twice Keychain touchpad arming Your installer can set up you
5. concerning your system Specific setup information is shown in Reference tables on page 26 System components Your security system can include the components shown in Figure 1 below and described in Table 1 on page 2 Figure 1 System components 1 Panel 5 Motion detector 2 Dialog Telephone Interface Module 6 Door window sensor 3 Wireless touchpad 7 Environmental sensor 4 Keychain touchpad Allegro Control Panel User Manual 1 Table 1 System components Component Description Panel The panel monitors all the sensors and devices in the system and initiates a call to the central station in an alarm situation The panel has a touchpad for arming disarming checking status and entering data such as access codes Dialog Telephone The Dialog Telephone Interface Module DTIM provides added security by nterface Module separating the telephone interface from the panel If the panel is damaged by fire or a break in it still reports to the central monitoring station Door window sensors Door and window sensors protect the perimeter of your home by alerting the panel when a door or window is opened Motion detectors Motion detectors in hallways or individual rooms detect a person moving across the field of detection Environmental sensors Environmental sensors such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors remain alert for the presence of fire or carbon monoxide 24 hours a day Wir
6. e RF trouble e Phone module failure e System memory failure Allegro Control Panel User Manual 33 Emergency planning Develop plans for a variety of emergencies Periodically discuss and rehearse emergency plans that include the following e Understand how to use your security system e Know the normal state of doors and windows open closed or locked e Use a different escape route if closed doors feel hot to the touch e Emphasize that everyone should escape as quickly as possible Do not stop to gather belongings e Crawl and hold your breath as much as possible to help reduce smoke inhalation during your escape e Meet at a designated outdoor location e Emphasize that no one should return to the premises if there is a fire e Notify the fire department from a phone outside the building WARNING If you arrive at the premises and hear sirens do not attempt to enter the building Call for emergency assistance from a phone outside the building Your floor plan Use the following guidelines when drawing your floor plan e Show all building levels e Show exits from each room if possible e Show all building exits and fire escapes e Show the location of all security system components e Show the locations of fire extinguishers Alarm system limitations Not even the most advanced alarm systems can guarantee protection against burglary fire or environmental emergencies All alarm systems are subject to possible
7. for reduced insurance premiums the system is no substitute for insurance If your system needs service If you have any questions about your security system or if it ever needs servicing please contact your apartment manager or security dealer Company name Address City State Zip Phone number Contact name Allegro Control Panel User Manual 35 36 Allegro Control Panel User Manual
8. residence after arming the system or upon returning before disarming system If for example you arm the system then run to another room for something you forgot the exit delay time may expire Once the exit delay expires opening an armed door or moving in front of an armed motion detector causes an alarm or starts the entry delay Your system can be set up with the opportunity to abort an accidental intrusion police or emergency alarm fire alarms cannot be aborted If the dialer delay feature is turned on you have a programmed amount of time between 15 and 45 seconds after an event as set by your installer to stop the panel before it sends a false alarm to the central station Talk to your installer or see Dialer delay on page 27 to see if this feature is enabled and how much of a delay is programmed Fire alarms are always reported If an accidental fire alarm has sounded follow your central monitoring station s procedures to prevent a false dispatch To abort a nonfire alarm 1 When the panel displays ENTER CODE lt type of alarm gt enter your access code The panel displays ABORTED and sounds one beep Allegro Control Panel User Manual Preventing accidental alarms Follow these guidelines to preventing accidental alarms Close doors and windows before you arm your system and leave your house When leaving the premises gather the things you want to take with you so you can exit immediately afte
9. seconds One beep every second for last 10 seconds One beep every four seconds one beep every second for last 10 seconds None None Allegro Control Panel User Manual Condition Visual display Audible response Sensor test in progress Sensors to be tested Sensor test okay AC power okay AC power failure Panel battery voltage okay Panel battery voltage low Phone communication failure Panel receiver failure Panel receiver interference Protest unable to arm due to open sensor Waiting for access code before entering user programming mode Alarm report aborted Alarm report canceled Sensors touchpads other device Sensor closed okay Restoral required sensor open Restoral required sensor tamper open Bypassed sensor RF sensor supervisory failure RF sensor low battery Hardwire sensor trouble Sensor Test followed by sensors to be tested Test lt zone sensor gt lt sensor text gt All OK System is OK AC Fail with normal display Press Status AC Fail System is OK Press Status Low CPU Battery Press Status Phone 1 2 Failure Press Status Trouble Receiver Failure Press Status Trouble Receiver Interference Protest Open lt sensor name gt Enter Code For Settings Aborted Cancelled status None Press Status Open lt sensor name gt Press Status Open Trouble lt sensor name gt Press Status Bypassed lt sen
10. the arming level ____ Yes If after arming to level 3 motions doors and windows don t exit through a designated delay door the system arms to level 2 doors and windows ___No If after arming to level 3 don t exit through a designated delay door the system continues to arm to level 3 and if my system contains motion detectors movement may cause an alarm 28 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Sensor log Table 11 Sensor information Sensor number Sensor text Sensor type Sensor group 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 If the power goes out Your system has a backup battery that keeps your system operational up to 24 hours during a power failure An optional feature allows your system to alert the central monitoring station if the power is off for more than 15 minutes Note In the event your system loses power you must set the time when power is restored Conditions displays and sounds Your system uses a variety of different alarm sirens status beeps and trouble beeps to communicate with you Table 12 on page 30 describes the different sounds and Allegro Control Panel User Manual 29 what they mean Try to familiarize yourself with the differences You will hear sounds each time you tell your system to do something such as arm or disarm Some sounds you will hear only when there is a problem with the system such as a low battery There are soun
11. trouble beeps High level sounds are used for alarm situations Table 13 Siren volume level and pattern Action Volume level Pattern Entry delay Exit delay Protest beep Trouble beep Keypress Police alarm Emergency alarm Programmed level Programmed level Programmed level Programmed level Low High Programmed level One beep every 4 seconds one beep every second for last 10 seconds If alarmed Three beeps every 10 seconds three beeps every seconds for last 10 seconds One beep every 4 seconds one beep every second for last 10 seconds Long beep followed by short beep Four beeps per minute One beep Constant On off pattern Fire alarm High Temporal three 5 s on 5 s off 5 son 5soff 5son 1 5 s off 32 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Trouble beeps Trouble beeps are silenced for 10 hours if the Status button is pressed or until one hour prior to Quiet Hour for non fire related troubles Trouble beeps are silenced for four hours if the Status button is pressed and is not affected by Quiet Hour for fire related troubles Quiet Hour determines the start time of a 10 hour window during which trouble beeps are suppressed For example if Quiet Hour is set to 10 p m trouble beeps do not occur between 10 p m and 8 a m Trouble beeps occur in level 1 or 2 for the following conditions e Low CPU battery e Sensor supervisories or troubles e Sensor low battery e RFjam
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13. ames and codes Primary user code The primary user code allows you to perform all system operations and user programming Only the primary user code can program change or delete a regular user code from the system and directly bypass sensors To enter user programming mode 1 Make sure the system is disarmed Press 8 The panel displays ENTER CODE FOR SETTINGS 2 Enter the primary user code the default is 1234 The first menu item displays CODES The primary user code can be changed but not deleted To change the primary user code 1 Press once 2 Press to display the current primary user code 18 Allegro Control Panel User Manual 3 Enter the desired primary user code and then press User codes 2 to 4 The system does not accept the same code for two different user codes To program change user codes 2 to 4 1 Press once and then scroll down until the desired user code is reached 2 Press to display the current user code if any 3 Enter the desired user code and then press To delete user codes 2 to 4 1 Press once and then scroll until you reach the code you want to delete 2 Press twice to delete the user code Setting the time Although the installer usually sets the time for you you can change or reset it when necessary The panel uses a 12 hour clock To set the time 1 Press the down arrow and then press to display the time 2 Enter the curre
14. anic buttons and trip at least one sensor of each type fire intrusion etc to verify correct operation 4 Call the central station to verify all alarms were reported Allegro Control Panel User Manual 23 Troubleshooting Category Problem and solution Panel power Access code Arming Bypassing Sensor or touchpad low battery Phone 24 Panel display indicates System Low Battery If AC power was out for a long time the battery may not be fully charged The power in the emergency backup battery is low and must be recharged or replaced If AC power is out the security system may shut down once the battery is below the operating level When AC power is restored the panel will recharge the battery If the trouble condition exists 24 hours after AC power is restored contact your installer dealer After pressing Status the panel flashes AC Fail or displays AC Power Failure AC Failure panel continues to operate from the backup battery The panel power transformer may be unplugged or there may be an AC power outage If the transformer is plugged in check the circuit breaker or fuse that controls that outlet The backup battery will take over but if AC power is not restored within 15 minutes the system will alert you and the central monitoring station cannot remember the access codes Contact your dealer installer to maintain security you should always change your access code if anyone
15. ck and Unlock buttons 7to8 simultaneously for 3 seconds Remote handheld Press and hold the two emergency buttons 7to8 touchpad simultaneously for 3 seconds Hardwire loop Open the secured door or window 1 If the panel sounds less than the required number of beeps when a zone sensor is tripped this indicates wireless sensor signal strength is below acceptable limits Distances from the receiver and or installation environment are most likely affecting the sensor s signal strength Contact your dealer installer if this occurs 22 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Phone communication test The purpose of this test is to verify that the connection between the central monitoring station and your system are working properly Most phone tests take only a few minutes however your system will try for up to 15 minutes to establish a connection To perform a phone test 1 Press the down arrow until PHONE TEST is displayed 2 Press to initiate a phone test Within five minutes the panel displays either TEST PASS or TEST FAIL Testing central station communication After performing sensor and phone tests check that the system is reporting alarms successfully to the central station To test central station communication 1 To avoid the dispatch of emergency personnel call the central station and tell the operator that you will be testing the system 2 Arm the system 3 Test each of the panel keypad and wireless p
16. compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons including e If sirens are not placed within range of persons sleeping in remote areas of the premises or if they are placed behind doors or other obstacles e If intruders gain access through unprotected entry points or areas where sensors are bypassed e If intruders have the technical means of bypassing jamming or disconnecting any or all parts of the system 34 Allegro Control Panel User Manual e f power to sensors is disconnected or inadequate e f environmental sensors are absent in areas where a specific condition can be detected e If smoke does not reach a smoke sensor For example smoke sensors cannot detect smoke in chimneys walls roofs or smoke blocked by a closed door Sensors may not detect smoke on building levels different from their installed location Sensors may not detect when fires are caused by smoking in bed explosions improper storage of flammables overloaded electrical circuits and other hazardous conditions e Iftelephone lines are out of service Telephone lines are also vulnerable to compromise by any of several means Inadequate maintenance is the most common cause for alarm failure Therefore test your system once a week to verify sensors sirens and phone communication are all working correctly WARNING Security system and devices cannot compensate you for life or property loses Although having an alarm system can make you eligible
17. ct information contact your local supplier or visit us online at www gesecurity com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instrucitons may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipemnt and receiver Connect the affected equipment and the panel receiver to separate outlets on different branch circuits Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC part 15 ID B47 785B ALGRO IC 867A 785ALGRO For contact information see our Web site www gesecurity com Content Introduction to Allegro 1 System components 1 Communicating with the panel 2 Cleaning the panel 4 Alarms 5 Siren time out 5 Preventing accidental alarms 5 Panic alarms 7 Ba
18. d press Status The panel lists bypassed and opened sensors or zones 16 Allegro Control Panel User Manual To activate unbypass bypassed sensors 1 Press Bypass and enter your primary code 2 Scroll to the sensor and press to accept the sensor to be unbypassed The panel displays ZONE XX ON 1 Close bypassed doors and or windows and rearm your system 1 Change arming levels or disarm your system Allegro Control Panel User Manual 17 Programming In program mode panel keypad buttons let you navigate to all panel user programming menus for configuring the system Table 5 below describes the panel keypad button functions in program mode The system requires a valid access code before it processes most commands Table 5 Keypad button functions Button Programming function Bypass Select Selects a menu item or data entry Toggles between on and off whenever needed Entered twice clears current display Status Back Deselects a menu item or data entry if pressed before Lock up arrow Scroll through available options at the current menu tier Unlock down arrow Oto9 Enter numeric values whenever needed User access codes To preserve the integrity of your system keep access codes confidential and delete extra codes as soon as they are no longer needed We recommend that you avoid using obvious patterns such as 1111 2222 etc Use Table 8 on page 26 to record the actual user n
19. d a false alarm Your movement inside the premises does not cause an alarm e Auto stay arm feature disabled The system arms to level 3 regardless of whether or not a delay door has been opened and closed Your movement inside the premises could activate a motion detector causing an alarm Your dealer installer can turn this feature on or off for you See System options on page 28 to see if this feature is currently enabled Note If you arm to level 3 with the no delay feature enabled the auto stay arming feature is cancelled Bypassing sensors It is possible to arm your system while leaving a door or window open This is useful if for example you like to sleep with a window open If the door or window is protected with a sensor the system must be told to ignore or bypass that sensor when it is open All other sensors remain active When you bypass a sensor you are allowing that sensor usually a door or window to go unprotected You cannot bypass heat smoke and carbon monoxide sensors or the DTIM There are two methods for bypassing a sensor direct and indirect Direct bypass Use this method after arming the system to bypass a door window sensor before you open them You must know the sensor or number of the door or window you wish to bypass see Sensor log on page 29 You can only direct bypass sensors from the panel touchpad and you must use the primary access code Allegro Control Panel User Manual 15
20. ds you will hear in an emergency Getting to know your system sounds allows you to react quickly and appropriately to the messages you hear Table 12 Normal mode conditions displays and sounds Condition Visual display Audible response Alarms Police Alarm Police then Alarm High level on steady tone lt sensor name gt Fire Alarm Fire then Alarm Repeating series of three beeps lt sensor name gt Chime Alternates Chime On current Beeps twice time Silent Current time None Note If there is both a Fire and Police alarm the panel displays Alarm Fire and then any sensors in alarm regardless of sensor type Note If no text is associated with the sensor the panel displays just the sensor number Panel status Arming level 1 Disarmed Current time System is OK Arming level 2 Doors and Lock Doors and Windows windows armed Arming level 3 Motion Lock Motion Sensors Doors and sensors doors and windows Windows armed No delay No Delay Entry delay Enter Code Entry Time Remaining in Entry Delay Exit delay EXIT XX time remaining in exit delay Waiting for code to disarm Enter Code To Disarm Lock Doors and Windows or Lock Motion Sensors Doors and Windows Waiting for code to arm Enter Code To Arm quick arm is off Lock Doors and Windows or Lock Motion Sensors Doors and Windows 30 One short beep Two short beeps Three short beeps None One beep every four
21. e condition Check the touchpad battery for low voltage Replace the battery if necessary If problem persist contact your dealer installer System doesn t respond in sensor test or when armed when sensor is tripped Contact your dealer installer Sensor or DTIM reports a trouble condition Perform a sensor test If trouble condition persists contact your dealer installer Panel tamper The touchpad reports a panel or phone module tamper Trouble beeps Verify that the panel or phone module DTIM cover is closed Panel sounds four short beeps every minute A trouble condition exists Press Status See Table 12 on page 30 to determine the cause Allegro Control Panel User Manual 25 Reference tables This section contains information about the specific setup of your system You and your installer should complete the tables together System information Table 7 Version information System information Panel software version Panel hardware version DTIM software version DTIM hardware version User codes Table 8 User code log User code Name Code Primary code 1234 default 02 03 04 Keychain touchpads There are keychain touchpads in use in the system Accidental smoke and fire alarm In the event of an accidental smoke or fire alarm follow these dealer instructions 26 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Dialer delay Is the dialer delay feature enabled ___ Yes
22. e system contains a test mode that allows you to test sensors without creating false alarms in monitored system See Troubleshooting on page 24 if correct test results are not achieved Automatic tests Your system conducts automatic routine tests checking for problems such as power failures low batteries sensors that aren t working and communication trouble with the central monitoring station When your system detects a problem trouble beeps sound to alert you See Trouble beeps on page 33 for an explanation of the causes of trouble beeps and what you can do to fix the problem Manual tests There are weekly system tests you can do yourself as an added safeguard Taking time to do these tests will help you familiarize yourself with your system and alert you to anything unusual such as sensors that have been tampered with Sensor test This test verifies that the sensors in your system are operating correctly We recommend that you test sensors zones on a weekly basis e DTIM and battery tests are performed at the start of the sensor test The panel displays the DTIM zone number and beep once for every transmission received e The panel beeps indicating the number of transmission received see Table 6 on page 22 and display lt SENSOR NAME gt OK to indicate the panel heard from the sensor For the first 10 to 20 seconds of the test the volume is set to a lower level e The panel automatically leaves sensor te
23. eless touchpad The wireless touchpad can be carried from room to room Note The Light buttons do not work on Allegro system Keychain touchpad Keychain touchpads are handy for simple arming and disarming functions They are wireless and can be carried off site The installer can program the touchpad to send a police or emergency panic alarm Note The keychain touchpad has not been investigated by UL Communicating with the panel Touchpads allow you to communicate with the panel In turn the system can be set up to communicate with you using e Icons and scrolling text on the display e Status beeps from the panel speaker e Touchpad LEDs e Alarm sirens Most of your commands to the panel will consist of entering the command plus a programmed 4 digit access code Keychain touchpads do not require an access code If an alarm is initiated with a keychain touchpad a different device must be used to disarm the system Icons and scrolling test The panel uses a liquid crystal display LCD to communicate system status information The display uses icons and characters to display messages If a message is longer than nine characters the first nine characters are displayed and the rest of the message scrolls through in a marquee fashion 2 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Status beeps The panel siren produces a variety of operating beeps to inform you of different system states and operations A key beep is the tone you hear whe
24. has had access to it System protests and will not arm immediately Make sure that all monitored perimeter doors and windows and interior sensors are closed Press Status for an indication of the problem If the problem cannot be fixed you can temporarily bypass the sensor If problem persists contact your dealer installer Sensor to bypass is not listed The sensor is not active in the current arming level System indicates sensor touchpad low battery To avoid a false alarm initiate a sensor test and then replace the indicated device battery After replacing the battery perform another sensor test to test the sensor touchpad If the sensor touchpad is not tested after battery replacement the system continues to show a low battery condition since that was the last signal it received from the device Testing the sensor touchpad with new batteries allows the panel to receive a signal with good battery information Panel indicates phone 1 fail phone 2 fail or phone failure Perform a phone test Perform a sensor test to verify communication between the DTIM and panel If problem persists contact your dealer installer Allegro Control Panel User Manual Wireless touchpad Wireless sensor zone or DTIM System doesn t respond to commands entered from the wireless touchpad Check the touchpad for dead batteries and replace batteries if needed If problem persists contact your dealer installer Touchpad reports a troubl
25. hree quick status beeps indicating that the system accepted the command and has started the exit delay time During the exit delay time the system sounds one beep every four seconds Exit the premises before the exit delay time expires During the last 10 seconds of the exit delay time you will hear a beep every second warning you that the time is about to expire At this point leave quickly or disarm the system When the delay expires there will be three more quick status beeps These beeps indicate that the exit delay has ended Opening an armed door or window after the exit delay has expired causes an alarm or starts the entry delay Your installer will work with you to decide which doors should be delay doors and determine the delay time that will work best for you and your family The installer will program your system and record the information in Entry and exit delay time on page 27 Entry delay time Upon returning to the premises you need enough time to open the door and get to a touchpad to disarm the system Entry delay time is the period of time you have to disarm the system after you open a designated delay door When you unlock and enter the designated delay door the panel siren sounds one beep every four seconds indicating that the entry delay time has begun and that you must disarm the system to avoid setting off an alarm During the last 10 seconds of the entry delay time you will hear one beep every second Your in
26. kets the panel received See Sensor test on page 21 LEDs The touchpad has two LEDs that indicate the current system The red LED is labeled Armed and the green LED is labeled Ready Table 3 below describes the LED functions Table 3 LED functions LED Description Armed LED red Flashing Entry or exit delay On Armed to level 2 doors and windows or level 3 doors windows and motions Off Armed to level 1 disarmed Allegro Control Panel User Manual 3 LED Description Ready LED green On System OK Off System trouble protest check system status Checking system status Checking system status includes finding out if any sensors are open or currently bypassed whether or not the AC power and backup battery are working the nature of the most recent alarm and more depending on your system s features and equipment Check the system status if your system sounds trouble beeps four short beeps every minute or if your panel displays Press Status If an alarm or system trouble condition has occurred it is displayed on the panel when you perform a status check If any system trouble is active it continues to show up in every status check until the trouble has been corrected To get a system status 1 Press Status on the panel or wireless touchpad The system sounds beeps according to the current arming level one beep for level 1 two beeps for level 2 and three beep
27. n you press a button on the panel or handheld wireless touchpad The sound confirms that the button was adequately pressed Status beeps come from the siren on the panel and sound when there is a change in the current system status Status beeps are not alarms but they do warrant your attention Table 2 below describes the different status beeps provided Table 2 Status beeps Type Description Exit delay Exit delay beeps indicate that an arming command has been entered and the countdown to arming has begun Exit and close the door behind you before the exit delay expires Entry delay Entry delay beeps indicate that you have entered the building and the countdown to an alarm has begun Disarm the system as soon as you enter Chime feature Chime feature beeps indicate that a door was opened Protest Protest beeps indicate that you are trying to arm the system while there is an open door or window Trouble Trouble beeps indicate that there is a problem with the system or one if its components Pressing the key silences the trouble beeps If possible correct the situation causing the trouble beeps If this is not possible contact your dealer installer If the problem is not corrected trouble beeps and messages restart 4 if fire related to 10 hours later See Trouble beeps on page 33 for more information Sensor test Sensor test beeps are the sounds the system makes during a sensor test to indicate the number of pac
28. nt time using the numbered keys and use the arrow keys to select AM or PM 3 With the desired time displayed press to accept Adjusting the panel beep volume You can adjust the panel s status auxiliary alarm and arming level beep volume You can set the volume from 0 to 5 with 0 being the lowest level all alarms sound at the loudest level To set the volume 1 Press the down arrow twice and then press to display the volume 2 Enter the desired volume level and then press Allegro Control Panel User Manual 19 Version You can display the version of the panel software and hardware or DTIM software and hardware that is currently installed To display the panel version 1 Press the down arrow until VERSION is displayed 2 Press to display the current panel version displays To display the phone module DTIM version 1 Press the down arrow until PHONE MODULE is displayed 2 Press and then press the down arrow to display the current phone module version Exiting user programming mode After all programming is complete use the following procedure to exit programming mode To exit programming mode 1 Press until the display shows EXIT 2 Press The current time displays Note If instructed by your dealer installer to initiate a downloader session enter your primary access code 20 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Testing You should test the system periodically Th
29. om the outside you must have an installer programmed keychain touchpad with the arm feature enabled to do this Your dealer installer can turn this option on or off for you See System options on page 28 to see if this feature is currently enabled To arm to level 2 or 3 with no delay using the panel keypad 1 Close all perimeter doors and windows 2 Press Arm once or twice 3 Enter your access code The system sounds two or three beeps 4 Immediately after hearing the beeps press No Delay 4 The panel displays the current time and Arm Doors and Windows No Delay or Motion Sensors Doors and Windows No delay Note If the quick arm feature is enabled an access code is not required To arm to level 2 or 3 with no delay using the wireless touchpad 1 Press the desired arm button 2 Enter your access code 14 Allegro Control Panel User Manual 3 Press No Delay To arm directly to level 3 with no delay using the keychain touchpad 1 Press Lock Changing the arming level restores delay doors to their normal exit and entry delay times Auto stay arm The auto stay arm feature helps cut down on false alarms If you arm the system to level 3 and do not leave the premises within the exit delay time e Auto stay arm feature enabled The system can tell that no one opened and closed a delay door within the delay time It assumes that someone is still inside and the panel arms to level 2 to avoi
30. r arming the system Always enter and exit within the programmed delay times Make sure you leave through a door that has a delay time programmed If you arm your system then leave through a door without a delay time the siren sounds the alarm condition immediately When you return immediately disarm your system Talk to the system installer to be aware of the devices in your security system and learn how each one operates Listen to your system beeps Take note of indicator lights and touchpad messages indicating the current system status If you have pets ask your installer if you need pet lenses in your motion detectors or pet immune motion sensors Pets climb higher than you may guess and can cause alarms when you are away Check the location of your smoke detectors Smoke detectors near bathrooms can be tripped by steam from a shower Smoke detectors near the kitchen can be tripped by excessive smoke from cooking Allegro Control Panel User Manual Panic alarms Panic alarms are easily activated from any touchpad to quickly alert the central monitoring station to a police of fire emergency A panic alarm can be sent at any time regardless of the current arming level This system is designed to inform central monitoring station of the nature of the emergency so the correct personnel can be dispatched immediately Each type of panic alarm sounds and reacts differently when activated A police panic alarm sounds a continuou
31. r keychain touchpad to arm the system in one of the following ways e Press Lock to arm the system directly to level 3 with no delay Using this method you would not be able to arm to level 2 with your keychain touchpad e Press Lock to increase the arming level each time it is pressed level 1 to level 2 level 2 to level 3 The exit delay time begins Quick exit This option is useful when you want to quickly exit and reenter a door without disarming your system To use the quick exit option 1 When the system is armed to level 2 or 3 press Quick Exit The panel displays QUICK 120 and begins a two minute countdown 2 Open the door and exit 3 Reenter the door within two minutes and close the door The system rearms after the two minute countdown 12 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Chime feature When the chime feature is on opening a door or window causes the panel to beep twice and display the sensor s name You can only turn the chime feature on or off when the system is disarmed level 1 To turn the feature on or off press Chime 7 When on the panel alternates between displaying the current time and CHIME ON Exit delay time After arming your system you need time to exit the building so you won t set off an alarm Exit delay is the period of time you have after arming the system to leave the premises through a designated delay door After you arm the system to level 3 the panel siren sounds t
32. s for level 3 The panel displays the following status information e Alarm memory events following the disarming of the panel e Abnormal sensor conditions open bypassed supervisory conditions low battery or trouble e System troubles If there are no current troubles alarms or events in alarm memory the panel displays System is OK Note If all troubles have been resolved press Status to clear alarm memories Cleaning the panel When your panel needs cleaning spray a soft cloth with glass cleaner or slightly dampen it with soapy water and gently wipe the panel display Caution Do not spray the glass cleaner on the display or let any liquid run down into the panel as this could cause damage to your system 4 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Alarms When there is an alarm condition the siren emits emergency tones and the panel notifies the central station for help Siren time out The system is not automatically disarmed after an alarm the sirens continue to sound until the time out period is reached Even after the time out stops the sirens the alarm is still in progress and remains so until you manually disarm the system The time out period can only be programmed by your installer or dealer Preventing accidental alarms Your security system is engineered with advanced technology that reduces the chance of an accidental alarm caused by a technical problem Most accidental alarms occur when leaving a
33. s tone A fire panic alarm sounds a repeating series of three beeps Police panic alarms A police panic alarm sounds to scare off any intruder and alert neighbors to any trouble On a monitored system the central station responds by calling the police To activate a police panic alarm from the panel 1 Press and hold the Arm and 1 buttons until the panel responds To activate a police panic alarm from the wireless touchpad 1 Press and hold the Police buttons until the panel responds To activate a police panic alarm from a keychain touchpad 1 Press and hold the Lock and Unlock buttons at the same time for two seconds Fire panic alarms If your system includes smoke and fire detectors it monitors the premises for smoke and fire alarms 24 hours a day and in all arming levels These alarms cannot be aborted and are always reported to the central station Since many communities charge for dispatching the fire department in error your dealer may give you specific instructions to follow in the event of an accidental smoke or fire alarm Record these instructions in Accidental smoke and fire alarm on page 26 To activate a fire panic from the panel 1 Press and hold the Silent and Chime buttons until the panel responds Allegro Control Panel User Manual 7 Basic operating comman ds Figure 2 below shows the panel keypad and Table 4 below describes the system s basic commands Figure 2 Panel touchpad
34. sic operating commands 8 Arming and disarming your system 9 Arming level 1 9 Arming level 2 10 Arming level 3 11 Arming options 12 Quick arm 12 Keychain touchpad arming 12 Quick exit 12 Chime feature 13 Exit delay time 13 Entry delay time 13 Silent extension 14 Nodelay 14 Auto stay arm 15 Bypassing sensors 15 Programming 18 User access codes 18 Setting the time 19 Adjusting the panel beep volume 19 Version 20 Exiting user programming mode 20 Testing 21 Automatic tests 21 Manual tests 21 Testing central station communication 23 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Troubleshooting 24 Reference tables 26 System information 26 User codes 26 Keychain touchpads 26 Accidental smoke and fire alarm 26 Dialer delay 27 Entry and exit delay time 27 Automatic phone test 27 System options 28 Sensor log 29 If the power goes out 29 Conditions displays andsounds 29 Siren 32 Trouble beeps 33 Emergency planning 34 Your floor plan 34 Alarm system limitations 34 If your system needs service 35 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Introduction to Allegro This security system is designed to protect you your family and your property whether you are on the premises or away This manual describes how to operate your system It describes basic arming and disarming commands as well as programming instructions for your system features The dealer or installer may have already discussed with you many details
35. sor name gt Press Status Trouble lt sensor name gt Press Status Low Battery lt sensor name gt Press Status Trouble lt sensor name gt Four beeps every minute for the last five minutes one beep every second for the last minute Beeps once for each transmission up to eight times High level beep when sensor heard from received None Four short beeps every minute None Four short beeps every minute Four short beeps every minute Four short beeps every minute Four short beeps every minute Long beep followed by short beep then repeated None None None None None None None Four short beeps every minute Four short beeps every minute Four short beeps every minute RF jam Press Status Receiver Jam Four short beeps every minute Allegro Control Panel User Manual 31 Condition Visual display Audible response DTIM trouble Press Status Service Required Four short beeps every minute lt sensor name gt DTIM phone low battery Press Status Low Battery Phone Four short beeps every minute Module Sensor previously in alarm alarm memory Press Status Alarm Memory lt sensor name gt None Note If an alarm occurs it is displayed until the panel is disarmed and remains in the system status until checked Siren The siren is capable of low and high sounds Low level sounds are for nonalarm cases such as key presses and
36. st mode after 15 minutes e Toextenda sensor test or restart the sensor list press 1 This also restarts the 15 minute timer Allegro Control Panel User Manual 21 To perform a sensor test 1 Press the down arrow until you see SENSOR TEST displayed 2 Press The display scrolls though untested zones and beeps to indicate successful sensor packets Count the number of beeps and see Table 6 below for the number required 4 Trip each sensor 5 The panel displays TEST Table 6 Sensor tripping instructions DONE when all sensors have been tested Sensor Tripping instructions Number of beeps DTIM Initiate a sensor test 7to8 Door Window Open the secured door or window 7to8 Carbon monoxide alarm Unplug the alarm Plug it back in wait 10 seconds then 7to8 press the test reset button until the unit beeps 8 times Glass guard Tap the glass 3 or 4 in from the sensor 7to8 Motion sensor Avoid the motion sensor field of view for 5 minutes and 7to8 then enter its view Rate of rise heat Rub you hands together until warm and then place one 7to8 detector hand on the detector for 30 seconds Shock sensor Tap the glass twice away from the sensor Wait at 7to8 least 30 seconds before testing again Smoke sensor Press and hold the test button until the system sounds 7to8 transmission beeps Panic button Press and hold the appropriate panic buttons for 3 7to8 seconds Keychain touchpad Press and hold the Lo
37. staller will work with you to decide which doors should be delay doors and determine the delay time that will work best for you and your family The installer will program your system and record the information in Entry and exit delay time on page 27 Allegro Control Panel User Manual 13 Silent extension Your system can be set up so that the delay time is restarted if you reopen the delay door during your initial delay time This is useful if after arming the system you walk out the door and then remember something you forgot You can reenter and exit through the delay door without disarming and rearming the system Note The exit extension works on the first reentry only If your system is not programmed for this feature you must disarm the system when you reenter the armed premises to avoid setting off an alarm Your dealer installer can turn this feature on or off for you See System options on page 28 to determine if this feature is currently enabled No delay You can choose to turn off the entry and exit delays causing the delay doors to arm immediately by pressing No Delay 4 within five seconds of arming the system Anyone entering or exiting the premises through the delay door when the system is set to no delay would immediately cause an alarm The no delay feature is normally used in the following situations e When you are staying at home after you have armed the system e When you are arming the premises fr
38. stem sounds one beep To disarm to level 1 using a keychain touchpad 1 Press Unlock Allegro Control Panel User Manual 9 To disarm to level 1 using a wireless touchpad 1 Press Disarm and enter your access code Arming level 2 There are times when you want intrusion protection but still want the freedom to move around inside your home without setting off an alarm In this situation set your system to level 2 doors and windows to turn off the interior motion sensors Note To arm to level 2 from level 3 you must first disarm and then rearm the system To arm to level 2 using the panel keypad 1 Close all protected perimeter doors and windows 2 Press Arm once The panel displays Enter Code to ARM 3 Enter your access code The panel displays EXIT TIME XX and Lock Doors and Windows The system sounds two beeps 4 Ifyou are leaving the premises exit through a designated delay door before the delay time expires Note If the quick arm feature is on an access code is not required to arm the system to level 2 To arm to level 2 using a keychain touchpad 1 Press Lock The system sounds two beeps To arm to level 2 using a wireless touchpad 1 Press Arm Doors and Windows and enter your access code 10 Allegro Control Panel User Manual Arming level 3 When everyone will be away from the premises set your system to level 3 motions doors and windows for maximum protection In level
39. system was designed with the following three arming levels e Level 1 disarmed Intrusion detection off Smoke heat and environmental sensors remain active e Level 2 doors and windows Perimeter protection on Interior sensors are not active e Level 3 motions doors and windows All perimeter and interior sensors are active By arming your system to a particular level only those sensors programmed to detect in that arming level report alarm conditions to the panel No matter which level your system is in all sensors programmed to be active 24 hours a day continue to report alarm conditions These sensors include smoke detectors panic buttons and environmental sensors Arming level 1 Use arming level 1 disarmed to turn off intrusion burglary protection for your system when security is not a concern Environmental sensors smoke heat carbon monoxide remain active Indoor motion sensors and perimeter sensors such as doors and windows are inactive Other situations for level 1 arming include e Disarm the system when you enter the armed premises through a designated delay door e Disarm the system before opening a window or door to prevent an alarm e Disarm the system to turn off the sirens when an alarm condition occurs To disarm to level 1 using the panel keypad 1 Press Disarm once The panel displays Enter Code to DISARM 2 Enter your access code The panel displays the current time and the sy
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