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P16128 - Amherst Alarm

1. owrtrer PRODUCTS 1998 Digital Security Controls Ltd Printed in Canada 29002652 RO
2. O W N E R S MevsAveeN U A L PARTNER PREMIER SERIES PARTNER PRODUCTS P 16128 SECURITY SYSTEM Version 3 0 WARNING This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer The entire manual should be carefully read FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security Controls Ltd could void your authority to use this equipment 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 harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions 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 e Re orient the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ
3. System Functions Menu should appear 2 Use the arrow keys lt gt to scroll to the message System Test To start the test press Lamp Test P4216 This test will activate all outputs on the P4216 output module for two seconds To execute this test perform the following 1 Press 6 then enter a valid access code which has the System Master or Supervisor option enabled The display System Functions Menu should appear 2 Use the arrow keys lt gt to scroll to the message Lamp Test 4216 Press All outputs connected to the P4216 output module will activate for two seconds Once the test is complete the partition will return to its normal disarmed state 5 4 System Maintenance With normal use the system requires minimum maintenance The following points should be observed 1 Do not wash the keypad with a wet cloth as water will damage the keypad circuits Light dusting with a slightly moistened cloth should remove normal accumulations of dust 2 The battery bell test is designed to determine battery condition We recommend however that the stand by batteries be replaced every three years Contact your installation company for service 3 Do not attempt to replace the small round lithium battery on the control panel circuit board It is not replaceable If you suspect there is a problem with your equipment call your installation company for service 4 For other syst
4. A NOTE FOR PROGRAMMING ACCESS CARDS To arm or disarm a partition using an access card the following access code options must be programmed e User Code Options Arming and Disarming Options e Edit Partition Mask Partition access must be granted See Section 3 Access Codes for instructions on programming these options 21 gt a fa 0 v v A gt a 2 4 2 Access Card Programming Access card programming is a part of access code programming An access card is assigned to a single user of the system A user can have both an access code and an access card to provide two different means of accessing the system Two methods of programming access cards are described below e Programming access cards for existing users e Programming access cards for new users Three different areas require programming for each access card the access card number the user s access level and the access code user options that pertain to access card operation The access card number is a serial number printed on the back of each card This number is usually between five and seven digits Programming Access Cards for Existing Users 1 Enter 5 followed by a Master code 2 Search for existing access code by user number or user name methods outlined in Section 2 2 Modify and Existing Code Once you have found the correct access code press 3 The display will read Select 0 Program Code Using the
5. 2 at any keypad Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll through the list of trouble conditions If AC Trouble is present the system has lost its power This trouble may be due to a power outage and should be cleared once the power is restored If the power on the premises is running normally and the trouble condition persists call your installer for service If TLM Trouble is present the is a problem with the telephone line If the telephones on the premises are running normally and the trouble condition persists call your installer for service Any other trouble condition will require the assistance of your installer As soon as a trouble condition occurs call your installer to have the problem corrected as soon as possible Section 2 Access Codes 2 1 Access codes are used to arm and disarm the system as well as to access system functions There are many different codes available on the system The Grand System Master Code will be able to perform all system functions This includes zone bypassing activating outputs enabling user options and programming access codes The Grand System Master Code is access code 0001 Normally only your installer can change this code Please ask your installer if you wish to be able to alter this code The following sections explain how to program new codes and modify existing codes All access code options will also be described Program A New Access Code This section describes three
6. Assigning access level 01 means that the user will always have access to a given area To program access level perform the following Your starting point should be from the Program Code menu from Step 3 above 1 Use the right arrow gt key to scroll to the following display Select 4 lt gt Access Level Press or 4 2 The display will read Access Level Enter 00 63 The numbers 01 will be in the bottom right hand corner of the display This means that the system has assigned Access Level 01 by default to the user and the user will always have access To assign another access level enter a 2 digit number from 00 63 corresponding to the new access level 3 Once the access level has been entered press The display will return to Select 4 Access Level User Options Once the access level has been programmed three different user options must be programmed These options are the following Card Valid This option allows the user s access card to become active on the system Make sure the access card number is also programmed Prvleged Card A privilege card user will be able to access areas via an access card entry point when general access is prohibited This option when enabled will also give the user the ability to grant access to users who have a Wait for Privilege access card see next option Wait for Prvl This option will restrict the user s access to areas vi
7. All data pertaining to the access code except the access code name will be erased To delete the access code name from an existing code perform the following 1 Enter 5 followed by a Master code 2 Locate the code using one of the code searching methods see Section 2 2 Modifying an Existing Code Press to select 3 Use the right arrow gt key to scroll to the to Select 2 Edit User Name and press 4 The display will indicate the current name Press 5 The display will read Select 0 Clear Display Press The access code name will be erased 6 Follow the instructions outlined in Section 2 1 to program a new label or press until you have exited access code programming 2 6 Special Codes The following four codes are special codes Selecting the corresponding user option will program each code see Section 2 3 Change User Code Options System Master Codes System Master codes have access to all partitions on the system These codes can be used to program other access codes except for other System Master codes For a list of the other user options that are enabled for this code see Table 2 1 Supervisor Codes The supervisor code can be used to program other access codes that are only to be active on the supervisor s partition Users with Supervisor codes cannot program other Supervisor codes or System Master codes For a list of the other user options that are enabled for
8. SELECT lt gt Partition Label A To disarm the partition press the number in parentheses in this case 2 or press the key Alarm Memory To view alarms that occurred while the system was armed press then 3 Alarms caused during the last armed period will be displayed Press when you have finished viewing alarms to exit the alarm memory mode NOTE Tamper alarms will not be shown in alarm memory display 1 6 1 7 Section 1 General System Operation If An Alarm Sounds Fire Alarm If your system has been installed with fire detectors a fire alarm will be indicated by a pulsing siren If you hear a fire alarm follow your emergency evacuation plan immediately see Section 6 5 Fire Escape Planning Intrusion Alarm An intrusion alarm will be indicated by a continuous bell or siren An intrusion alarm may be silenced by entering a valid access code If the alarm was unintentional call local authorities immediately to avoid an unnecessary response You can determine the source of the alarm by entering the alarm memory mode Once the source of the alarm has been corrected the panel can be restored to its original armed state Zone Bypassing You can use zone bypassing when access is needed to part of the protected area while the system is armed Zones which are temporarily out of service due to damaged wiring or contacts may be bypassed to allow system arming until repairs
9. a global keypad 1 2 you will be asked which partition you would like to arm The keypad will only offer the partitions available for your access code The keypad will display the message Enter Your Access Code when it is not in use Sometimes it may display the time and date Whatever the display entering a valid access code onan idle keypad will access the system Function Keys Each keypad has five function keys located to the right of the number pad which allow easy single button activation of the most commonly used features If these keys have been enabled by your installer you can execute their programmed function by pressing and holding the corresponding key for two seconds For information regarding the operation of the function keys talk to your alarm installer How to Arm Prepare the partition to be armed by closing all protected doors and windows Also cease any movement in areas covered by motion detectors If the time and date appears on the LCD keypad display press the key The Enter Code to Arm System message should appear If the display reads Secure System Before Arming ensure that all doors and windows have been shut and that all motion has ceased Once the Enter Code to Arm System message has appeared enter your 4 or 6 digit access code If the access code was entered incorrectly the keypad will beep steadily for two seconds For Single Partition Access Codes When a sin
10. basic aspects to programming an access code e How to select a new access code for programming e How to program the 4 or 6 digit code e How to program the user s name to identify the code e How to select the partitions the code will be active on To select a new access code for programming perform the following steps 1 Enter 5 followed by a Master Code 2 The display will read Select 0 lt gt User No Search Press 0 or 3 The display will read Sel Code 0001 lt gt User 1 User 1 Access Code 0001 is the System Master Code Your installer may already have programmed this code Use the right arrow gt key to scroll to the code you wish to program for example access code 0002 Press to select the code 4 The display will read Select 0 lt gt Program Code This is the Program Code menu Use the right arrow gt key to scroll though each display in the Program Code menu Each display pertains to a different aspect of access code programming including the three listed below To select any menu item for programming press gt a fa 0 v v A 2 0 v Program Code To program the code for the new access code perform the following 1 From the Program Code menu use the arrow keys to scroll to the first message Select 0 Program Code Press 0 or to program the access code 2 The display will indicate Enter Digits follow
11. breach of warranty breach of contract negligence strict liability or any other legal theory Such damages include but are not limited to loss of profits loss of the product or any associated equipment cost of capital cost of substitute or replacement equipment facilities or services down time purchaser s time the claims of third parties including customers and injury to property Disclaimer of Warranties This warranty contains the entire warranty and shall be in lieu of any and all other warranties whether expressed or implied including all im plied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose And of all other obliga tions or liabilities on the part of Digital Security Controls Ltd Digital Security Controls Ltd nei ther assumes nor authorizes any other person purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty nor to assume for it any other warranty or liability concerning this prod uct This disclaimer of warranties and limited war ranty are governed by the laws of the province of Ontario Canada WARNING Digital Security Controls Ltd recom mends that the entire system be completely tested on a regular basis However despite frequent test ing and due to but not limited to criminal tam pering or electrical disruption it is possible for this product to fail to perform as expected Out of Warranty Repairs Digital Security Controls Ltd will at its option repai
12. minutes for you to exit the partition without causing an alarm Once the exit delay has expired the partition will be armed If you wish to arm another partition use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll though the partitions available to be armed by your access code To select a partition enter the number indicated in parentheses or press the key If you have selected another partition the keypad will display the following message Select 0 lt gt Arm Partition R To arm the partition enter the number indicated in parentheses or press the key The exit delay will begin in the other partition and the keypad will read Exit Delay In Progress This display will remain for a few seconds until the keypad returns to the previous 0 To Arm display Alternate Arming Methods Away Arming Arming the system in the Away mode will have all interior zones and perimeter zones active If motion is detected in the interior zones or if one of the perimeter zones is violated the alarm sequence will begin To arm in the Away mode enter your access code select the partition s to be armed and exit the premises through a designated exit entry door The system will recognize that you have left the premises Once the exit delay expires the system will be armed in the Away mode Stay Arming This feature if enabled will allow you to arm the perimeter zones while leaving some interior zones inactive
13. outlined in Section 2 Access Codes 4 o v N N N Le N senenn R 31 LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Security Controls Ltd warrants the origi nal purchaser that for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase the product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use During the warranty period Digital Security Controls Ltd shall at its option repair or replace any defective product upon return of the product to its factory at no charge for labour and materials Any replacement and or repaired parts are warranted for the remainder of the original war ranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer The original owner must promptly notify Digital Secu rity Controls Ltd in writing that there is defect in material or workmanship such written notice to be received in all events prior to expiration of the war ranty period International Warranty The warranty for international customers is the same as for any customer within Canada and the United States with the exception that Digital Se curity Controls Ltd shall not be responsible for any customs fees taxes or VAT that may be due Warranty Procedure To obtain service under this warranty please re turn the item s in question to the point of purchase All authorized distributors and dealers have a war ranty program Anyone returning goods to Digital Security Controls Ltd must first obtai
14. remove snow from exterior doors in winter outdoor furniture or equipment should not block exits Each person should know of a predetermined assembly point where everyone can be accounted for i e across the street or at a neighboring building Once everyone is out of the building call the fire department 29 e A good plan emphasizes quick escape Do not investigate or attempt to fight the fire and do not gather belongings or pets as this wastes valuable time Once outside do not re enter the house Wait for the fire department e Write the fire escape plan down and rehearse it frequently so that should an emergency arise everyone will know what to do Revise the plan as conditions change such as the number of people on the premises or if there are changes to the building s construction e Make sure your fire warning system is operational by conducting weekly tests see Fire Alarm Operation above If you are unsure about system operation contact your alarm installer Contact your local fire department to request further information on fire safety and escape planning If available have your local fire prevention officer conduct an on site fire safety inspection 30 Appendix A Special Characters Below is a chart indicating the available ASCII characters and the 3 digit number required for each character Instructions on programming ASCII characters is n T D ap D n gt g h z ss 1 v
15. this code see Table 2 1 14 2 7 Section 2 Access Codes Duress Codes If the Duress user option is enabled the code will become a Duress code When this code is entered the system will send a duress signal to the monitoring station Make sure that the Arm and Disarm user options are also enabled for this code One time Use Codes If the One time Use option is enabled the code will become a One time Use code The code can be used to disarm assigned partitions When a user arms the system using a One Time Use code the panel will erase the code once the Exit Delay expires after this time the code cannot be used again Make sure that the Arm and Disarm user options are also enabled for this code Log Only Codes A Log Only code will onlycreate an entry in the event buffer when entered at a keypad Example a log only code may be used by a guard to record the time that they checked each area of the premises To create a log only code disable all the access code options for the code Installer Programmed Codes These are access codes that are programmed by your installer Talk to your installer for more information regarding these codes Second Master Code This code has the same properties as the System Grand Master code Only your installer can program this code e Walk Test Code The Walk Test code is used to access to the walk test mode See Section 5 1 Walk Test for instructions on performing
16. Fire Escape Planning guidelines in this manual NOTE Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this equipment before it will work Monitoring This system is capable of transmitting alarms troubles and emergency information over telephone lines to a monitoring station If you inadvertently initiate an alarm immediately call the monitoring station to prevent an unnecessary response NOTE Your installer must enable the monitoring function before it will work Section 1 General System Operation 1 1 Getting to Know Your System Your security system is made up of a control panel one or more keypads and various detectors and sensors The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility room or basement The metal control cabinet contains the system s electronics and stand by battery There is normally no reason for anyone except an installer or service person to have access to the control panel The keypads each have an audible indicator an alphanumeric liquid crystal display LCD status lights and command entry keys The keypad is used to send commands to the system and to display the current system status Each keypad will be mounted in convenient locations inside the protected premises near designated points of entry exit Zones and Partitions The protected premises has been divided by your installer into zones and partitions A zone is an area of protection that has one or more detection sen
17. a an access card entry point when access is prohibited A Wait for Privilege user however can gain access to the system under the following condition A Privilege cardholder must present their card after the Wait for Privilege user swipes theirs Table 2 1 shows which codes have these options turned on by default To change the user option settings for these features follow the directions outlined in Section 2 3 Change User Code Options gt a ra D v v A a 2 23 4 3 Search Using Access Card Numbers In Section 2 2 Modify an Existing Code two methods were outlined for searching for existing users by access code number and by user name You may also search by access card number To do so perform the following 1 Enter 5 followed by a Master code 2 The display will read Select 0 for User Number Search Use the right arrow gt key to scroll to the following display Select 2 for User Card Search Press 2 or 3 Enter the access card number If the first one or two digits are letters press followed by the number key corresponding to that letter A 1 B 2 etc 4 Once you have entered the access card number press If the number is not available the keypad will sound an error tone and ask you to enter a new number 24 Section 5 Testing and Maintenance IMPORTANT NOTE Test your system on a weekly basis and have any system trouble cond
18. a walk test e Guard Code This code is only valid when a partition is disarmed and for a programmed amount of time after a partition is armed using the Guard code Only your installer can program the Guard code 15 gt a a e v v A 2 0 v Section 3 System Administration 3 1 3 2 3 3 Quick Arm Keypad Command 6 Access Code This option will allow the system to be armed by entering 0 at any keypad instead of entering an access code This option must be enabled in order for the Stay or Away function keys to work To turn this feature on perform the following 1 Press 6 then enter a valid access code which has the System Master or Supervisor option enabled The display System Functions Menu should appear 2 Use the arrow keys lt gt to scroll to the message Quick Arm Press P 3 To enable or disable quick arming press the key to select Y es or N o Quick Exit Keypad Command 6 Access Code This option will allow a user to exit an armed system through a designated entry exit point by entering 0 at a keypad The system gives the user 2 minutes to exit the premises Once the user has exited the premises the system will continue to be armed This option must also be enabled in order for the Exit function key to work 1 Press 6 then enter a valid access code which has the System Master or Supervisor option enab
19. can be made Armed zones cannot be bypassed Bypassed zones will not cause an alarm Zones cannot be bypassed once the system is armed Bypassed zones are automatically canceled each time the system is disarmed and must be reapplied before the next arming NOTE For security reasons your system administrator may program the system to prevent you from bypassing certain zones Bypassing zones reduces your security protection If you are bypassing a zone due to damaged wiring or contacts please notify your system administrator or call a service technician immediately so that the problem can be resolved and your system returned to proper working order NOTE Your installer may have included the ability to bypass fire zones on your system Ask your installer for more information If fire zone bypassing is possible when you bypass a fire zone the panel will indicate a fire trouble until the bypass is turned off You cannot turn off fire zone bypasses by disarming and or arming the system You must turn off the bypass manually as described below To bypass zones enter 1 You may be required to enter your access code A menu will appear outlining the various bypassing options Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll through each option and press the key to select it or press the corresponding number in parentheses The bypassing options are as follows 0 Bypass Open Zones This section will only display the zones which are curre
20. ced on or near the radio path or deliberate jamming or other inadvertent radio signal interference E System Users A user may not be able to operate a panic or emergency switch possibly due to permanent or temporary physical disability in ability to reach the device in time or unfamiliarity with the correct operation It is important that all system users be trained in the correct operation of the alarm system and that they know how to respond when the system indicates an alarm E Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors that are a part of this system may not properly alert occupants of a fire for a number of reasons some of which follow The smoke detectors may have been improperly installed or positioned Smoke may not be able to reach the smoke detectors such as when the fire is in a chimney walls or roofs or on the other side of closed doors Smoke detectors may not detect smoke from fires on another level of the resi dence or building Every fire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burning Smoke detectors cannot sense all types of fires equally well Smoke detectors may not provide timely warning of fires caused by carelessness or safety hazards such as smoking in bed violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials overloaded electrical circuits children playing with matches or arson Even if the smoke detector operates as intended there may be circumstances when there is insufficient wa
21. ctors and many other security devices require an adequate power supply for proper operation If a device operates from batteries it is pos sible for the batteries to fail Even if the batteries have not failed they must be charged in good condition and installed correctly Ifa device operates only by AC power any interruption how ever brief will render that device inoperative while it does not have power Power interruptions of any length are often accom panied by voltage fluctuations which may damage electronic equipment such as a security system After a power interrup tion has occurred immediately conduct a complete system test to ensure that the system operates as intended E Failure of Replaceable Batteries This system s wireless transmitters have been designed to pro vide several years of battery life under normal conditions The expected battery life is a function of the device environment usage and type Ambient conditions such as high humidity high or low temperatures or large temperature fluctuations may re duce the expected battery life While each transmitting device has a low battery monitor which identifies when the batteries need to be replaced this monitor may fail to operate as ex pected Regular testing and maintenance will keep the system in good operating condition E Compromise of Radio Frequency Wireless Devices Signals may not reach the receiver under all circumstances which could include metal objects pla
22. d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique les lignes t l phoniques et les canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales AVERTISSEMENT L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas L indice de charge IC assign a chaque dispositif terminal indique pour viter toute surcharge le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut tre raccord e un circuit t l phonique boucl utilis par ce dispositif La terminaison du circuit boucl peut tre constitu e de n importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l ensemble des dispositifs ne d passe pas 100 L Indice de charge de ce produit est 0 1B NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment u
23. d has been programmed the system will either grant or deny you access to the protected area Most access card readers will have a status light This light will indicate your access status once the card is presented The light will appear according to the following conditions e Steady red light The door is locked e Steady green light The door is unlocked e Slowly flashing from red to green The partition is armed e Flashing from red to green twice per second The reader is waiting for a Privilege card to be swiped e Flashing from red to green three times per second Access is denied Some access card readers also have audible indicators which beep under certain conditions The reader may beep when an access control door has been left open too long or when a door has been forced open Arming and Disarming Using an Access Card You may be able to automatically arm or disarm your partition using your access card Ask your installer if this feature has been enabled To arm a partition using an access card ensure that the partition area is secured Close all protected doors and cease movement in areas covered by motion detectors Swipe the access card in the reader Push the Arm button The exit delay will begin To disarm a partition present the access card to the reader The partition may disarm if the system allows If disarming is granted the door will unlock When you open the door the system will disarm the partition
24. e premises through a designated exit entry door Entering the premises through any door not designated as a point of entry will cause an immediate alarm As soon as the exit entry door is opened the keypad sounder will beep and the entry delay will begin The entry delay provides a window of up to 255 seconds to disarm the system Go to the keypad and enter your access code If an error is made entering the code press the key and enter the code again The Armed light will turn off and the keypad buzzer will stop A valid access code must be entered before the entry delay time expires If an alarm occurred while the panel was armed the View Memory message will be on the display with the zone name for the zone that caused the alarm The display will keep those messages on for two minutes or until the key is pressed The keypad will then return to it s idle state Disarming Another Partition If you have a multi partition access code you can disarm other partitions before entering them To disarm another partition enter your access code The keypad display will read 0 TO ARM lt gt Partition Label R Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll to the partition you wish to disarm Remember that only partitions to which your access code is assigned will be displayed If the partition you have selected is armed the letter A will appear on the bottom right hand corner of the display as in the following example 2 TO
25. each device s manufacturer s instructions for proper ways to test them Local Communications Test This option will operate the same as Local Walk Test except that alarms will be transmitted to the monitoring station in order to test communications AML Smoke Test This option will test all AMS 220 smoke detectors enrolled on the system This option will also restore any troubles which were fixed by a service technician The test will perform itself and will take a few minutes to complete Once the test is finished the partition will return to its normal disarmed state Fire Insp Test This test is only to be performed by your installer or fire inspector 25 5 2 5 3 Disable Walk Test To end every walk tests except the AML Smoke Test this option must be selected Once you have completed your test enter 6 Walk Test Code Use the arrow keys to scroll to this option and press The partition will return to its normal disarmed state The walk test mode will also be automatically disabled if the partition is armed Press the key to exit the walk test menu System Test This option will test the system This bell siren will activate for two seconds and system will send a test code transmission to the monitoring station To start the System test perform the following 1 Press 6 then enter a valid access code which has the System Master or Supervisor option enabled The display
26. ed by AAAA This is the default setting for the access code Enter four digits for the new code 3 Press The display will return to Select 0 Program Code The new code has been programmed 6 digit access codes are available Talk to your installer if you require 6 digit access codes on your system NOTE Do not program access codes that can be easily guessed and will compromise the security of your system e g 1111 or 1234 Edit User Name To program the user name for the new access code perform the following 1 From the Program Code menu use the right arrow gt key to scroll to the following display Select 2 lt gt Edit User Name 2 Press 2 or 3 The display will read Program Name For access code 0002 the default name will be User 2 Enter the new access code name using the number keys in the following manner The letters of the alphabet have been divided up among the 1 to 9 number keys on the keypad as follows 1 A B C 1 PI D EE2 SJ GHL3 4 J K L 4 5 M N O 5 61 P QR 6 7 5 T U 7 8 V W X 8 9 Y Z 9 0 0 Space For example if you press the 4 key once the letter J will appear above the cursor on the display Press the 4 key again the next letter K will appear and so on If a different number key is pressed the cursor will automatically move to the right one space To erase a character use the lt gt keys to move
27. em devices such as smoke detectors passive infrared ultrasonic or microwave motion detectors and glassbreak detectors consult the respective manufacturer s literature for testing and maintenance instructions 26 Section 6 Fire Safety 6 1 6 2 Fire Alarm Operation The following explains the fire alarm function of this system 1 Fire Bells Sound Upon a fire alarm the bells or sirens will sound They will pulse on and off in a programmed pattern The keypad will display the following First Fire Alarm Zone Label The display will indicate the first fire zone in alarm followed by any subsequent fire zones in alarm 2 Bells Silenced The fire bells or sirens will automatically silence after a programmed period To manually silence the fire bells enter a valid access code A valid access code in this case has the Fire Silence user code option turned on see Section 2 3 Change User Code Options for details Once the bells or sirens are silenced the keypad will display the following Fire Bell Has Been Silenced Keypad trouble beeps will sound and the keypad Trouble light will be on This is a Fire Bell Silence trouble This trouble cannot be silenced 3 Reset Fire Zones In order to clear the Fire Bell Silence trouble and restore the system to normal operation enter a valid access code This will reset all fire zones If there is no fire condition once the system has reset the sy
28. ent from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help The user may find the following booklet prepared by the FCC useful How to Identify and Resolve Radio Television Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock 004 000 00345 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules On the side of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number of this equipment NOTIFICATION TO TELEPHONE COMPANY The customer shall notify the telephone company of the particular line to which the connection will be made and provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence of the protective circuit FCC Registration Number F53CAN 20836 AL E Ringer Equivalence Number 0 1B USOC Jack RJ 31X TELEPHONE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Except for the telephone company provided ringers all connections to the telephone network shall be made through standard plugs and telephone company provided jacks or equivalent in such a manner as to allow for easy immediate disconnection of the terminal equipment Standard jacks shall be so arranged that if the plug connected thereto is withdrawn no interference to the operation of the equipment at the customer s premises which remains connected to the telephone network shall occur by reason of
29. gle partition access code is entered the system will select to arm the partition your code has access to The Exit delay in Progress message will be displayed and the keypad will beep three times quickly The exit delay will begin providing a window of up to two minutes for you to exit the partition without causing an alarm Exit the premises through the designated exit entry door A timer will appear in the right side of the LCD keypad display indicating the remaining time in the exit delay period When the allowed exit time expires the partition will be armed The message Enter Code to Disarm System will appear on the keypad For Multi Partition Access Codes When a multi partition access code is entered you must tell the system which partition s you wish to arm The system will only offer to arm the partitions for which your code is programmed Once you have entered your code the display will read 0 TO ARM lt gt Partition Label R The lower right hand corner of the display will show the partition status using the letter R for the partitions which are Ready to be armed A for the partitions which are already Armed and N for those partitions 1 3 Section 1 General System Operation which are not yet secured To arm the partition indicated on the display press the number in parentheses in this case 0 or press the key The exit delay will begin providing a window of up to two
30. gle the letter entry between uppercase and lowercase letters ASCII Entry This is for entering uncommon characters Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll through the available characters Each character will be displayed along with the corresponding 3 digit ASCII number If you know the character s 3 digit number enter it Press the key to enter the character into the code label See Appendix A at the back of this manual for a list of the available ASCII characters 12 Section 2 Access Codes Table 2 1 Access Code User Options Default Settings GM 2M SM S g System Master Select this option to program a System Master Code Supervisor Select this option to program a Supervisor code You must also program the partition mask for this code N Allows arming of the assigned partition s Disarm Allows disarming of the assigned partition s Bypass Allows bypassing of zones on the assigned partition s ves I Yes a Yes Yes Command Output ate x Allows activation of a 7 X command output when an ves Yes Yes Yes Yes access code is required For more information ask your installer Duress Pulse Select option for Duress codes only See Special Codes One Time Use Select option for One Time Use codes only see Special Codes S9pOD SSs222VY P4580 Access Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Allows access to the P4580 Audio Assistant if installed Global Access Allows use of a Global keypad Partiti
31. itions corrected by your installer or service technician 5 1 Walk Test Keypad Command 6 Walk Test Code The Walk Test feature allows you to test if the detectors on a partition are in proper working order There are six options in the walk test menu To access the walk test options perform the following 1 Press 6 followed by the Walk Test code If you do not know the Walk Test code ask your installer Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll to the walk test option you wish to execute and press The test will begin once the key is pressed Each test must be initiated separately by performing Steps 1 and 2 The five test options are as follows Local Walk Test No Bell This option will operate the same as the Local Walk Test except that the bell will not sound when each zone is activated Local Walk Test When this option is selected the keypad will sound three quick beeps and return to the normal disarmed display You can then test each detector on the partition For motion detectors create movement in the detected area For door and window contacts open and close protected doors and windows Any zone violated will cause the bell or siren to sound for two seconds confirming that the detectors are working properly During walk test mode no alarms on that partition will be transmitted to the monitoring station However if a P4400 printer module is installed the violated zones will be printed Consult
32. k for the code The display will return to Select 6 Edit Part Mask 2 2 Modify an Existing Code To modify an existing code you must first search for it using one of two methods search by code number or by user name To search for the code by user number perform the following I 2 Enter 5 followed by a Master code The display will read Select 0 for User Number Search Press 0 or Enter the access code number and press to continue programming You can also use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll to the desired number To search for the code by user name perform the following 1 2 Enter 5 followed by a Master code The display will read Select 0 for User Number Search Use the right arrow gt key to scroll to the following display Select 1 for User Name Search Press 1 or The first letter of the access code name using the corresponding number key For example for John enter the letter J by pressing the 4 key once The keypad will display the first available name starting with the selected letter Use the right arrow gt key to scroll through subsequent names Once the appropriate user name is displayed press to continue programming Once the code has been selected the Program Code menu will be shown 11 gt a a A v v A 2 o v 2 3 2 4 Reprogram the access code code label or partiti
33. led The display System Functions Menu should appear 2 Use the arrow keys lt gt to scroll to the message Quick Exit Press 3 To enable or disable Quick Exit press the key to select Y es or N o Auto Arm Control Daily Auto Arming Keypad Command 6 Access Code This option will allow the system to be automatically armed at the same time each day Auto arming can occur at the same time every day In order for this function to work you must enable the Auto Arm function and program the Auto Arm Time follow the steps below To enable auto arming at the same time each day perform the following 1 Press 6 then enter a valid access code which has the System Master or Supervisor option enabled The display System Functions Menu should appear 16 Section 3 System Administration 2 Use the arrow keys lt gt to scroll to the message Auto Arm Control Press 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the message Auto Arm Press This option turns auto arming on or off To turn the auto arm feature on press the key to select Y es To turn it off press the key to select N o Press 4 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the message Auto Arm Time Press This is the time at which the partition will automatically arm itself every day Once you have selected this option enter the time using the 24 hour format HHMM Press Schedu
34. led Auto Arming Auto arming can also occur according to a schedule Schedules can only be programmed by your installer If you wish to know more information regarding scheduling and your security system please consult your installer To enable auto arming according to a schedule perform the following 1 Press 6 then enter a valid access code which has the System Master or Supervisor option enabled The display System Functions Menu should appear 2 Use the arrow keys lt gt to scroll to the message Auto Arm Control Press 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the message Auto Arm Press This option turns auto arming on or off To turn the auto arm feature on press the key to select Y es To turn it off press the key to select N o Press 4 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the message Schedule Arm This option when enabled will program the partition to automatically arm according to a schedule programmed by your installer To turn the schedule arm feature on press the key to select Y es Press the key to select N o to disable the feature Press 5 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the message Sched Disarm When this option is enabled the partition will follow the auto disarming schedule programmed by your installer When Auto Arming Occurs At the selected auto arm time the keypad will beep and the bell or siren will pulse once every 10 second
35. n an autho rization number Digital Security Controls Ltd will not accept any shipment whatsoever for which prior authorization has not been obtained Conditions to Void Warranty This warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship relating to normal use It does not cover e damage incurred in shipping or handling e damage caused by disaster such as fire flood wind earthquake or lightning damage due to causes beyond the control of Digi tal Security Controls Ltd such as excessive volt age mechanical shock or water damage e damage caused by unauthorized attachment al terations modifications or foreign objects e damage caused by peripherals unless such pe ripherals were supplied by Digital Security Con trols Ltd defects caused by failure to provide a suitable in stallation environment for the products e damage caused by use of the products for pur poses other than those for which it was designed e damage from improper maintenance e damage arising out of any other abuse mishan dling or improper application of the products Digital Security Controls Ltd s liability for fail ure to repair the product under this warranty after a reasonable number of attempts will be limited to a replacement of the product as the exclusive remedy for breach of warranty Under no circum stances shall Digital Security Controls Ltd be li able for any special incidental or consequential damages based upon
36. n it is less likely that the occupants will be alerted or awakened Audible warn ing devices may be interfered with by other noise sources such as stereos radios televisions air conditioners or other appli ances or passing traffic Audible warning devices however loud may not be heard by a hearing impaired person E Telephone Lines If telephone lines are used to transmit alarms they may be out of service or busy for certain periods of time Also an intruder may cut the telephone line or defeat its operation by more sophisti cated means which may be difficult to detect E Insufficient Time There may be circumstances when the system will operate as intended yet the occupants will not be protected from the emer gency due to their inability to respond to the warnings in a timely manner If the system is monitored the response may not occur in time to protect the occupants or their belongings E Component Failure Although every effort has been made to make this system as reliable as possible the system may fail to function as intended due to the failure of a component E Inadequate Testing Most problems that would prevent an alarm system from op erating as intended can be found by regular testing and main tenance The complete system should be tested weekly and immediately after a break in an attempted break in a fire a storm an earthquake an accident or any kind of construction activity inside or outside the premises The te
37. ne attribute enabled Often this feature is applied to entry doors so that you are notified when someone enters or exits the premises To enable door chime enter 4 at any keypad To program the chime zone attribute for a particular zone please ask your installer NOTE The door chime feature will not work on bypassed zones View Event Buffer Keypad Command Master Code 9 Each system event is stored in an event buffer which can be viewed from any keypad To view the event buffer perform the following 1 Enter a System Master code and press 9 The display will read System Master Menu 2 Use the keypad arrow keys lt gt to scroll to the display View Event Buffer Press 3 The event buffer can now be viewed starting with the most recent event When an event is presented the first line of the display will show the event number and the partition on which the event occurred the second line of the display will show the date and time of the event Press the key to display a description of the event Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of all events in the event buffer 4 To stop viewing events press 18 3 7 3 8 3 9 Section 3 System Administration 7 Command Outputs 1 8 Keypad Command 7 1 8 These outputs must be programmed by your installer Up to eight command outputs can be added to your system These outputs will operate sets of lights door strike
38. ng with flammable liquids should be avoided Are fire hazardous materials matches well out of reach of children Are furnaces and wood burning appliances properly installed clean and in good working order Have a professional evaluate these appliances Fire Escape Planning There is often very little time between the detection of a fire and the time it becomes deadly It is thus very important that a fire escape plan be developed and rehearsed 1 Every person who occupies the building should participate in developing the escape plan Study the possible escape routes from each location within the premises In residential applications special attention should be given to the escape routes from sleeping quarters since many fires occur at night Escape from a bedroom must be possible without opening the interior door Consider the following when making escape plans Make sure that all perimeter doors and windows are easily opened Ensure that they are not painted shut and that their locking mechanisms operate smoothly If opening or using the exit is too difficult for children the elderly or handicapped plans for rescue should be developed This includes making sure that those who are to perform the rescue can promptly hear the fire warning signal If the exit is above the ground level an approved fire ladder or rope should be provided as well as training in its use Exits on the ground level should be kept clear Be sure to
39. ntly open or bypassed Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll through these zones Zones that are open will be indicated by an exclamation mark in the lower right hand side of the keypad display To select a zone to be bypassed press the key A will appear next to the zone label to indicate that the zone has been bypassed 7 i Fg 9 3 w lt T 9 v A 1 8 1 Bypass Zones This selection takes you immediately to bypassing zones Use the arrow lt gt keys to find the zone to be bypassed and press the key to select it A will appear next to the zone label to indicate that the zone has been bypassed 2 Clear Bypasses This selection will allow you to turn bypassing off for all of the zones in your partition 3 Recall Bypasses This selection will automatically bypass the same group of zones which were bypassed the last time the partition was armed 4 Previous Menu This selection will return the display to Enter Code to Arm System From here you will be able to arm the system Trouble Conditions The alarm control panel continuously monitors a number of possible trouble conditions If one of these conditions occurs the keypad Trouble light will turn on and a beeping sound will be heard every 10 seconds Press the key to silence the keypad The Trouble light will stay on until the trouble is cleared To view which trouble conditions are present enter
40. on Select Menu Allows all accessible partitions to be viewed when the Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes code is entered Card Valid For Access Control Systems only See Section 4 2 Access Card Programming Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Privilege Card same as previous Wait for Prvl same as previous CNE Silence Fire Allows the user to silence and reset any Fire Alarms on the AITAI Yes Yes Yes selected partitions by entering their access code on the partition keypad Code abbreviations GM Grand System Master 2M Second Master SM System Master S Supervisor AC Access Code default The options for the Grand System Master and Second Master codes cannot be changed from their default settings For the System Master code the supervisor option changes to Yes after you exit access code programming 13 2 5 Delete an Existing Code An access code may be erased in two parts First all data pertaining to the code may be deleted access code user options partition access etc The access code label is erased separately To delete all access code data from an existing code perform the following 1 Enter 5 followed by a Master code 2 Locate the code using one of the code searching methods see Section 2 2 Modifying an Existing Code Press to select 3 Use the right arrow gt key to scroll to the following display Select 1 lt gt Erase Data 4 Press 1 or
41. on access using the steps outlined in Section 2 1 Program a New Code Change User Code Options User code options determine which system features the code will be able to access Table 2 1 shows all of the available access code options The table also indicates which options are enabled by default for each type of code To change the user options for a code from its default settings perform the following 1 Enter 5 followed by a Master code 2 Locate the code using one of the code searching methods see Section 2 2 Press to select 3 Use the right arrow gt key to scroll to the following display Select 5 lt gt Edit User Opt s Press 5 or 4 Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll through each option Press to turn each option on Y or off N 5 When the desired options have been programmed press Access Code Label Options In Section 2 1 you learned how to program the access code label Program User Name There are other options available when programming labels When programming the label press the key for the options menu Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll through each option Press the key to select The available options are e Clear Display Selecting this option will clear the entire code label e Clear to End This will clear the display from the character where the cursor was located to the end of the display e Change Case This will tog
42. r or replace out of warranty products which are returned to its factory according to the fol lowing conditions Anyone returning goods to Digital Security Controls Ltd must first obtain an authorization number Digital Security Con trols Ltd will not accept any shipment whatso ever for which prior authorization has not been obtained Products which Digital Security Controls Ltd de termines to be repairable will be repaired and re turned A set fee which Digital Security Controls Ltd has predetermined and which may be revised from time to time will be charged for each unit repaired Products which Digital Security Controls Ltd de termines not to be repairable will be replaced by the nearest equivalent product available at that time The current market price of the replacement prod uct will be charged for each replacement unit WARNING please Read Carefully Note to Installers This warning contains vital information As the only individual in contact with system users it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this system System Failures This system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible There are circumstances however involving fire burglary or other types of emergencies where it may not pro vide protection Any alarm system of any type may be compro mised deliberately or may fail to operate as expected for a va riety of reasons Some b
43. re to the closest edge of the detector Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 1 A smoke detector should be located between the sleeping area and the rest of the family unit Figure 2 In residential applications a smoke detector should be located to protect each sleeping area Figure 3 A smoke detector should be located on each story of the dwelling Figure 4 Smoke Detector Mounting Dead Air Space The smoke from a fire generally rises to the ceiling spreads out across the ceiling surface and begins to bank down from the ceiling The corner where the ceiling and wall meet is an air space into which the smoke may have difficulty penetrating In most fires this dead air space measures about 4 in 0 1m along the ceiling from the corner and about 4 in 0 1m down the wall as shown in Figure 4 Detectors should not be placed in the dead air space 28 Section 6 Fire Safety 6 3 Household Fire Safety Audit Most fires occur in the home To minimize this danger a household fire safety audit should be conducted and a fire escape plan should be developed and practised 6 4 1 Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition Check for frayed cords overloaded lighting circuits etc If you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appliances or household service have a professional evaluate these units Are all flammable liquids stored safely in closed containers in a well ventilated cool area Cleani
44. right arrow gt key scroll to the following display Select 3 lt gt User Card Number Press or 3 4 The display will read User Card Number Enter followed by 0000000 Enter the access card number using the number keys 5 Press when the access card number has been entered The display will return to Select 3 User Card Number Programming Access Cards for New Users If there is the user has not yet been programmed on the system follow the steps outlined in Section 2 1 Program a New Access Code Once you have programmed such information as the user name continue programming from steps 3 5 from above Some access card numbers may have the letters A F as either the first or second digits To enter these letters into the access card number press the key followed by the number key corresponding to the letter The corresponding number keys are the following 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 E 6 F Access Level Once the access card has been programmed an access level can be assigned to the user The access level will determine when the user has access to certain areas Your installer will have to work with you to set up various access levels on the system depending on the access times required 22 Section 4 Access Control Your installer will customize access levels 02 63 to suit your purposes Assigning access level 00 means that the user will never have access to a given area
45. rning to allow all occupants to escape in time to avoid injury or death E Motion Detectors Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas as shown in their respective installation instructions They cannot discriminate between intruders and intended occupants Motion detectors do not provide volumetric area protection They have multiple beams of detection and motion can only be detected in unobstructed areas covered by these beams They cannot detect motion which occurs behind walls ceil ings floor closed doors glass partitions glass doors or win dows Any type of tampering whether intentional or uninten tional such as masking painting or spraying of any material on the lenses mirrors windows or any other part of the detec tion system will impair its proper operation Passive infrared motion detectors operate by sensing changes in temperature However their effectiveness can be reduced when the ambient temperature rises near or above body temperature or if there are intentional or unintentional sources of heat in or near the detection area Some of these heat sources could be heaters radiators stoves barbeques fireplaces sunlight steam vents lighting and so on E Warning Devices Warning devices such as sirens bells horns or strobes may not warn people or waken someone sleeping if there is an intervening wall or door If warning devices are located on a different level of the residence or premise the
46. s and various other items depending on what you and your installer have decided to add to your system To activate the output enter 7 followed by the output number from 1 8 For more information regarding the 7 command outputs please ask your installer Keypad Control Keypad Command 6 Master Code The brightness of the keypad backlighting and the contrast of the keypad display can be adjusted To alter the brightness and contrast from their default settings perform the following 1 Press 6 then enter a valid access code which has the System Master or Supervisor option enabled The display System Functions Menu should appear 2 Use the arrow keys lt gt to scroll to the message Keypad Setup Press 3 The display should read Bright Control Press Use the arrow keys to scroll through eight different settings of backlighting levels and press to select the desired setting 4 Use the arrow keys to scroll to Contrast Control Press Use the arrow keys to scroll through eight different settings of display contrast and press to select the desired setting Press when you have finished programming to return the partition to its normal disarmed state Downloading Options Keypad Command Master Code 9 Enable Downloading Software DLS Window This option will allow the downloading computer to access the system This DLS window will last for 60 min
47. s to alert anyone on the premises that the system is about to arm The bell siren pulse can be programmed by the installer to be silent To prevent the system from auto arming press any key on the partition keypad during this pre alert period If desired your installer can program the system so that a valid access code will be required to prevent the system from auto arming Swiping an access card on one of the partition s readers if installed will also prevent auto arming 17 3 4 3 5 3 6 Setting the Time and Date Keypad Command Master Code 9 To set the time and date on the system perform the following 1 Enter a Master code and press 9 The display will read System Master Menu 2 Use the keypad arrow keys lt gt to scroll to the display Set System Time Press 3 Enter the current time in 24 hour format HHMM For instance to program 3 51 p m type in 1551 4 Next use the keypad arrow keys to scroll to the display Set System Date Press 5 Enter the current date MMDDYY For example to program May 31 1997 type 053197 6 Once the date and time have been programmed press to return the partition to its normal disarmed state Activating Door Chime Keypad Command 4 When the door chime feature is enabled the keypad will emit five quick beeps when a zone is opened or closed The keypad will only beep for zones which have the door chime zo
48. seesesteseeneans 12 2 4 Access Code Label Options ccccccecceesscseeesteseeseseeseeesneneane 12 2 5 Delete an Existing Code ss 14 2 6 Special Codes ues 2 7 Installer Programmed Codes ss 15 Section 3 System Administration 16 3I Quek ATMs nn nes Sealine te St Ne 16 3 2 Quick Exit 0 16 3 3 Auto Arm Control 16 3 4 Setting the Time and Date 18 3 5 Activating Door Chime ss 18 3 61 View Event Buiter ccc cscs Eerie rE E nine st 18 3 7 7 Command Outputs 1 8 19 3 8 Keypad Controle 19 3 9 Downloading Options ss 19 Section 4 Access Control 21 41 Access Card Readers ss 21 42 Access Card Programming sine 22 43 Search Using Access Card Numbers cccccseeeseseeeeeeeeees 24 Section 5 Testing and Maintenance 25 5 1 Walk Test sn 5 2 System Test Le 5 37 Lamp lest P4216 2 u Line Ut tetes 26 5 4 System Maintenance c ccccccccscssessesesseesesseseeescessseesessesseseeneseeneas 26 Section 6 Fire Safety 27 6 1 Fire Alarm Operation ss 27 6 2 Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors c ccscseseeeeeiees 27 6 3 Household Fire Safety Audit ccccsccseseeeeseseesesteseeesteneenees 29 6 4 Fire Escape Planni ng isciee iieii essa 29 Appendix A Special Characters 31 Introduction About Your Security System Your Partner Products security equipment has been designed to give you the greatest possible flexibility and convenience The LCD keypad will guide you
49. sers should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment User should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100 The Load Number of this unit is 0 1B
50. so that you can remain on the premises while the system is armed When you enter your access code to arm the system and do not exit the premises through a designated exit entry door the system will arm in the Stay mode automatically bypassing the interior zones The interior zones can be reactivated at any time by entering 1 at any keypad If you reactivate the interior zones be sure to only inhabit areas not covered by motion detectors To access areas protected by motion sensors you must enter your security code to disarm the system Arming Without Entry Delay The entry delay is the period during which someone may enter an armed area without causing an alarm providing time to get toa keypad to disarm the system If you wish to arm your system without the entry delay enter 9 then your access code The Armed light will flash as a reminder that the system is armed and has no entry delay The system will bypass the 5 gt 3 5 c wn lt un e 3 1 4 1 5 interior zones An entry through any exit entry door will create an instant alarm Quick Arm When the Quick Arm feature is enabled the system may be armed by simply pressing 0 instead of your access code Please note that pressing 0 will only allow you to arm the system to disarm you must enter a valid access code Your system administrator will inform you if the Quick Arm feature has been enabled on your system Disarming Enter th
51. sors connected to it motion detectors glassbreak detectors door contacts or shock sensors A single zone might be a room a hallway or a door or window Two or more of these zones will be linked together by the control panel to form a partition A partition is a region of the protected premises A partition can be armed and disarmed independently from other partitions All of the partitions together form the entire system Some zones will belong to more than one partition such as points of entry exit and hallways These are called global zones because they are not assigned to a single partition Access Codes As a user of the system you will be assigned a 4 or 6 digit access code Access codes are used to arm and disarm the partition s to which they are assigned Some access codes can perform additional system functions such as programming system options and bypassing zones Your access code may not allow you to access certain system functions For instance if your code is only allowed to arm and disarm Partition 1 you will not be able to arm or disarm other partitions or the entire system Keypads Several LCD keypads will be installed throughout the protected premises usually one at each entry exit door Some keypads are programmed only to access a single partition These are called partition keypads If required the system may have a global keypad A global keypad can access any partition When you enter your access code at
52. stem will return to normal operation If a fire condition is present once the system has reset the fire alarm function will restart 1 Fire Bells Sound Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors Experience has shown that all hostile fires in residential units generate smoke to a greater or lesser extent Experiments using typical fires in residential units indicate that detectable quantities of smoke precede detectable levels of heat in most cases For these reasons smoke detectors should be installed outside of each sleeping area and on each additional story of the dwelling The following information is for general guidance only The smoke detector manufacturer s literature should be consulted for detailed installation instructions 27 Additional smoke detectors beyond those required should be installed for increased protection The added areas include basement bedrooms dining rooms furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required detectors Family Room Bedroom Bedroom O O Bedroom Dining Room O Living Room 88 O Kitchen Kitchen Living Room Bedroom Bedroom O O Figure 1 Figure 2 e Smoke detectors for O Smoke detectors for minimum protection better protection Ceiling rot 4 Acceptable 0 1m NEVER HERE 12 aoon Bedroom ce at oom Room Room Top of detector acceptable here f Y NOTE Measurements shown a
53. sting should in clude all sensing devices keypads consoles alarm indicating devices and any other operational devices that are part of the system E Security and Insurance Regardless of its capabilities an alarm system is not a substi tute for property or life insurance An alarm system also is not a substitute for property owners renters or other occu pants to act prudently to prevent or minimize the harmful ef fects of an emergency situation AVIS L tiquette de l Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme certaines normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications Industrie Canada n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp chent pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre effectu es par un centre d entretien canadien autoris d sign par le fournisseur La compagnie de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de
54. such withdrawal INCIDENCE OF HARM Should terminal equipment or protective circuitry cause harm to the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify the customer that temporary disconnection of service may be required however where prior notice is not practicable the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service if such action is deemed reasonable in the circumstances In the case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company shall promptly notify the customer and will be given the opportunity to correct the situation ADDITIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY INFORMATION The security control panel must be properly connected to the telephone line with a USOC RJ 31X telephone jack The FCC prohibits customer provided terminal equipment be connected to party lines or to be used in conjunction with coin telephone service Interconnect rules may vary from state to state CHANGES IN TELEPHONE COMPANY EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations or procedures where such actions are reasonably required and proper in its business Should any such changes render the customer s terminal equipment incompatible with the telephone company facilities the customer shall be given adequate notice to the effect modifications to maintain uninterrupted service RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER REN The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices tha
55. t you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that you may connect to your line you may want to contact your local telephone company EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment please contact the facility indicated below for information on obtaining service or repairs The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning Digital Security Controls Ltd 160 Washburn St Lockport NY 14094 Table of Contents Introduction 2 Section 1 General System Operation 3 1 1 Getting to Know Your System csccccsceseeeeseseeseeteseesesteseeesnes 3 1 2 HOW tO ATM sess accel nn tr nat nat aa asa eS 4 13 Alternate Arming Methods 5 1 4 Disarming ccc 6 1 5 Alarm Memory 1 6 If An Alarm Sounds 17 Zone Bypassing ss 7 1 8 Trouble Conditions een enter settee 8 Section 2 Access Codes 9 2 1 Program A New Access Code 9 2 2 Modify an Existing Code c ccccsccscesesesseseseseesesseseesestesseseseeneens 11 2 3 Change User Code Options ccccscesessessesesieseeseste
56. the cursor under the character then press the 0 key See section 2 4 for other options available when programming user names 4 Once the new name has been entered press The display will return to Select 2 Edit User Name Edit Partition Mask Your installer has divided the system into partitions The system may contain one or more partitions In order for an access code to function you must program which partitions the code will be active on If your system only has one partition you must activate the code for partition 1 10 Section 2 Access Codes To program partition access for the new access code perform the following 1 From the Program Code menu use the right arrow gt key to scroll to the following display Select 6 lt gt Edit Part Mask Press 6 or The display will read Select Toggle lt gt Partition 1 will be displayed followed by the letter N This means that Partition 1 is not available for that code Press to select Partition 1 Y The key will alternately enable Y and disable N the partition for the selected code Use the right arrow gt key to scroll to the next partition on the system Press to enable or disable the partition Repeat this step for the rest of the partitions on the system until the desired partition access has been granted for the selected code Press once you have finished programming the partition mas
57. through each operation with English language prompts The keypad provides audible feedback each time a key is pressed with unique audible sequences it will also signal system troubles and other indications of system status Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on your system s operation Become familiar with the features that have been implemented on your system All users of this system should be equally instructed in its use About this Manual This manual is a thorough explanation of all system functions including troubleshooting and programming access codes in addition to performing basic system functions Most users of the system will not need to know all of this information The first section of this manual titled General System Operation explains general system concepts and instructs the user on how to arm and disarm the system and bypass zones Photocopy this section and distribute it to general users of the system The remaining sections of the manual are reserved for more detailed system information Fire Detection This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors and providing a warning alarm if a fire condition is detected Good fire detection depends on having adequate numbers of fire detectors placed in appropriate locations This equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincey MA 02269 Carefully review the
58. ut not all of these reasons may be E Inadequate Installation A security system must be installed properly in order to pro vide adequate protection Every installation should be evalu ated by a security professional to ensure that all access points and areas are covered Locks and latches on windows and doors must be secure and operate as intended Windows doors walls ceilings and other building materials must be of sufficient strength and construction to provide the level of protection ex pected A reevaluation must be done during and after any con struction activity An evaluation by the fire and or police de partment is highly recommended if this service is available E Criminal Knowledge This system contains security features which were known to be effective at the time of manufacture It is possible for persons with criminal intent to develop techniques which reduce the effectiveness of these features It is important that a security system be reviewed periodically to ensure that its features re main effective and that it be updated or replaced if it is found that it does not provide the protection expected E Access by Intruders Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point cir cumvent a sensing device evade detection by moving through an area of insufficient coverage disconnect a warning device or interfere with or prevent the proper operation of the system E Power Failure Control units intrusion detectors smoke dete
59. utes after the option is selected This function can only be disabled by your installer To enable downloading perform the following 1 Enter a System Master code and press 9 The display will read System Master Menu 2 Use the keypad arrow keys lt gt to scroll to the display Enable DLS Window Press Downloading will be enabled for one hour 3 To exit the menu press 19 User Call Up When this option is activated the alarm control panel will call the downloading computer The downloading computer must be waiting for the call in order for downloading to begin To start user call up perform the following 1 Press 6 then enter a valid access code which has the System Master or Supervisor option enabled The display System Functions Menu should appear 2 Use the arrow keys lt gt to scroll to the message User Call Up Press and the panel will call the downloading computer NOTE This option must be enabled by your installer in order for it to become functional 20 Section 4 Access Control 4 1 NOTE This section only applies to systems that have the P4820 Access Control module installed Talk to your installer for information regarding the access control capabilities of your system Access Card Readers To gain access to an area via a door with an access card reader present your access card through the reader Depending on how your car

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