First Alert fa1600c - Manuals

– 7 – System Overview (cont’d) Using Schedules Your system may have been programmed with schedules forautomatically arming, disarming and activating various devicesand/or performing other system functions at predetermined times.Users can modify some of these schedules by manually delaying aclosing t...

– 8 – System Overview (cont’d) Master Keypad Operation A "Master" keypad is one on which the status of all 8 partitions isdisplayed simultaneously. A user can get more information about acertain partition by simply entering ✴ + the desired partition number (1-8). To log on to the "Master...

– 10 – About The Keypads General IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, it indicates that an alarm has occurred during your absence. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypadsfe...

– 11 – Functions Of The Keypad ARMED READY Professional OFF AWAY STAY MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY 1 A B C D 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 # First Alert 1 15 14 2 5 16 8 12 13 11 9 10 7 6 4 17 3 SHOWN WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVERREMOVED * * * * * * * * IMPORTANT!: When using the keypad to enter co...

– 12 – Functions Of The Keypad (cont’d) 1. ALPHA DISPLAY WINDOW: A 2- line, 32-character Liquid CrystalDisplay (LCD). Displays protectionpoint identification and system status,messages, and user instructions. 2. OFF KEY: Disarms the burglary portion of the system, silences alarmsand audible trouble ...

– 14 – Entry/Exit Delays General Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entrydelay. Whenever you arm your system, exit delay gives you time toleave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm.Exit delay begins immediately after entering any arming c...

– 15 – Security Codes & Authority Levels General Information At the time of installation, you were assigned an authority level and apersonal four-digit security code, known only to you and yours. Thesecurity code must be entered when arming and disarming thesystem. The authority level defines th...

– 16 – Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) system. The security code must always be used to disarm the system,however. Authority Levels Authority levels define the system functions a particular user canperform. Depending on the authority assigned to you, there arecertain system functions ...

– 17 – Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) Level 7 Limited Use: Can arm and disarm the system for a predetermined number of times. Use #84mode to set number of times. To view your authority level and system capabilities: 1. Enter your code + ✴ + ✴ . 2. The keypad will display the partitio...

– 18 – Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) To Exit User Edit Mode You can exit any of the user edit modes described on the followingpages at any time by doing the following: 1. Press either ✴ or # , or don't press any key for 10 seconds. 2. System returns to normal mode. To Add a User IMP...

– 20 – Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) PART. 1 A0 * WHSE USER 003 AUTH=3G. When all partitions have been displayed, thekeypad will scroll through the partition(s) towhich access has been assigned, and willdisplay the user number, authority level andglobal arm option for each. The “G” ...

– 21 – Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) ADD NEW USER?0 = NO , 1 = YES The system will recognize that the usernumber is already in use and will promptwhether or not this is a new user. Enter 0to change the existing user's code to thecode entered in step 3. USER 002 CHANGEDSUCCESSFULLY T...

– 22 – Accessing Other Partitions To Access Another Partition Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, andwill show only that partition's information. But, if the user isauthorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform systemfunctions in other partitions by using...

– 23 – Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) Master Keypad Operation A "Master" keypad is one that reflects the status of the entire system(Partitions 1-8) on its display. This is useful because it eliminates theneed for a security officer in a building to have to "log-on" to variouspa...

– 24 – Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) FAULT 002 LOADING DOCK WINDOW Additional zone faults will be displayed one at a time. To display anew partition's status, press ✴ + [Partition No.]. This will display the status of the new partition. The "Armed" LED on a Master keypad will be lit on...

– 25 – Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) Common Lobby Operation When an installation consists of a partition that is shared by users ofother partitions in a building, that shared partition may be assignedas a “common lobby” partition for the system. An example of thismight be in a medical building...

– 26 – Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) c. Arming the last partition programmed to arm the lobby willautomatically attempt to arm the lobby. If any faults exist in thelobby partition, or another partition that affects the lobby isdisarmed, the lobby cannot be armed, and the message “UNABLETO ARM ...

– 28 – Checking For Open Zones Using the ✴ READY Key Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and otherprotection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSINGsection). Otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message.Using the READY key will display all zones that ar...

– 29 – Displaying All Zone Descriptors Using the ✴ READY Key The Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that areprogrammed in your system. The abbreviated instructions for theREADY key will appear first, followed by the zone descriptors.Displaying all descriptors is useful when you ...

– 30 – Bypassing Protection Zones Using the 6 BYPASS Key This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or morezones intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected andwill not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed. Allbypasses are removed when an OFF sequence...

– 31 – Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d) Quick Bypass Your system allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zoneswithout having to enter zone numbers individually. Note: All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security codeplus OFF) is performed. To use the Quick Bypass feature: BYPASS...

– 32 – Arming Perimeter Only (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 3 STAY key Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone touse the entrance door later. When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if aprotected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise movefreely thr...

– 33 – Arming Perimeter Only (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 7 INSTANT Key Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone touse the entrance door. When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if aprotected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise movefreely thr...

– 34 – Arming All Protection (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 2 AWAY Key Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises. When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if aprotected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detectedinside the premises. You may leave through t...

– 35 – Arming All Protection (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 4 MAXIMUM Key Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods oftime such as vacations, etc., or when no one will be moving throughprotected interior areas. When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alarm ifa...

– 36 – Disarming And Silencing Alarms Using the 1 OFF Key The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm andtrouble sounds. See "SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION"section for information which will help you to distinguish betweenFIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds. IMPORTANT: If you ...

– 37 – Using The Keyswitch General Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when armingand disarming a partition. A red and green light on the keyswitchplate indicate the status of your system as follows: Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no open zone...

– 38 – Chime Mode Using the 9 Key Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or windowwhile it is disarmed by using CHIME mode. When activated, threetones will sound at the Keypad whenever a protected perimeter dooror window is opened, and the Not Ready message will be displayed.Pr...

– 39 – Viewing Central Station Messages General Information Users of the system may periodically receive messages on theirdisplay screens from their monitoring agency or installer. When amessage is waiting to be viewed, the message shown below willappear. MESSAGE. PRESS 0 FOR 5 SECS. 1. Press and ho...

– 40 – Panic Keys (For Manually Activating Silent And/Or Audible Alarms) Using Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special keycombinations to manually activate panic functions. The functions thatmight be programmed are Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency,Personal Emergency, and Fi...

– 41 – Speed Key (Macros) General Information The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys can be used to activate a string ofcommands up to 32 keystrokes each. These commands are known as a macroand are stored in the system’s memory. Typical Speed Key functions include: • Arming sequences that involve first ...

– 42 – interprets the use of the [#] key in a Speed Key sequence as itsdesignated function only. Speed Key (Macros) (cont’d) Executing To execute a Speed Key sequence, do the following: If a lettered key, A-B-C, has been assigned as a Speed Key, press andhold down the appropriate key (about 2 second...

– 43 – Access Door Control General Information Your system may be set up such that a locked access door (such as ina lobby) can be unlocked momentarily or for a specific period of time,using a keypad command Ask your installer if this has been done inour system. Executing There are three entries tha...

– 44 – Using #70 Relay Menu Mode General Information Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices canbe turned on or off by using the #70 command from either a keypad ora telephone keypad (if 4285 or 4286 VIP module is used). Ask yourinstaller if this has been done in your syste...

– 46 – Using Schedules Delaying the Closing Time Your system's programmed schedules may automatically arm thesystem at a predetermined time. In the event a user must stay on thepremises later than usual, users with master or manager authoritylevels can manually delay the automatic arming (closing) t...

– 47 – Using Schedules (cont’d) Schedules are comprised of an arming (closing) time window and adisarming (opening) time window. A time window is simply a definedperiod of time, at the end of which arming or disarming will occur. Before programming a temporary schedule, use a worksheet similarto the...

– 50 – Programming Device Timers General Information Device timers consist of an ON time & an OFF time, and selecteddays of the week in which they are active. There are up to 20 timersthat can be used to control various devices, such as lights orappliances. Your installer will have programmed th...

– 53 – Event Log Procedures General Information The system has the ability to recordvarious events in a history log whereineach event is recorded in one of fivecategories (listed below), with the timeand date of its occurrence. The EventLog holds up to 224 events, with theoldest event being replaced...

– 54 – Event Logging Procedures (continued) 4. Use the [3] & [1] keys (for next and previous categories respec-tively) to display the categories ofevents. Press [8] to select a categoryand display the first event. Press[8] again for the next previousevent.Shows burglary alarm occurred inzone 3 (...

– 55 – Testing The System (To Be Conducted Weekly) Using the 5 TEST Key The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. 1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. READY should be displayed. TEST 2. Enter your...

– 56 – Testing The System (cont’d) Testing Your System 1. Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps. The identification of each faulted protection pointshould appear on the display. 2. Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for thre...

– 57 – Fire Alarm System General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, providingcontinuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installedsmoke and heat detectors will automatically send signals to yourControl/Communicator, triggering a loud interrupting sound from thek...

– 58 – Fire Alarm System (cont’d) 2. If the keypad does not indicate a READY condition after thesecond OFF sequence, press the READY key to display thezone(s) that are faulted. Be sure to check that smoke detectorsare not responding to smoke or heat producing objects in theirvicinity. Should this be...

– 60 – Trouble Conditions Typical Trouble Displays The word CHECK or TRBL on the Keypad's display, accompanied bya rapid "beeping" at the Keypad, indicates that there is a troublecondition in the system. To silence the beeping sound for trouble conditions, press any key. • A display of “CHEC...

– 62 – Trouble Conditions (cont’d) Power Failure If the POWER indicator is off, operating power for the system hasstopped and is inoperative. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. Ifthe POWER indicator is on, but the message "AC LOSS" isdisplayed, the Keypad is operating on battery power only. If on...

– 63 – Recommendations For Proper Protection THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF FIREAND BURGLARY DETECTION DEVICES HELP PROVIDE PROPERCOVERAGE FOR THE PROTECTED PREMISES. Recommendations For Smoke And Heat Detectors With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors,we su...

– 64 – Recommendations For Proper Protection (cont’d) DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ▲ ▲ BEDROOM BDRM BDRM DINING LIVING ROOM TV ROOM KITCHEN ■ ■ ■ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ▲ ✪ ✪ ✪ BEDROOM BEDROOM TOBR ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ LVNG RM BASEMENT KTCHN ▲ ▲ . CLOSEDDOOR GARAGE ▲ Smoke Detector...

– 65 – Recommendations For Proper Protection (cont’d) Recommendations For Proper Intrusion Protection For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at everypossible point of entry to a home or commercial premises. This wouldinclude any skylights that may be present, and the upper windows ...

– 66 – Emergency Evacuation Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The followingsteps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: 1. Position your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders so that they can be heard by all occupants. 2. Deter...

– 67 – Maintaining Your System Taking Care of Your System The components of your security system are designed to be as free ofmaintenance as possible. However, there are some things you can doto make sure that your system is in reliable working condition. 1. Test your system weekly.2. Test the syste...

– 68 – Maintaining Your System (cont’d) Note: The low battery message comes on as a warning that batteryreplacement in indicated sensor(s) is due within 30 days. In themeantime, the sensor(s) causing the low battery indication is stillfully operational. Important: Use only batteries recommended by y...

– 69 – Quick Guide To System Functions FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press [ ✱ ]. To view faulted zones when system not ready. Display All Descriptors Press and hold [ ✱ ] for 5 seconds. Displays all alpha descriptors programmed by installer. Arm System Enter code.Press arming key desired(...

– 71 – Summary Of Audible Notification (Alpha Display Keypads) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED*Keypad & External FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. LOUD, CONTINUOUS*Keypad & External BURGLARY/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM ALARM is displayed; descriptor of...

– 72 – Glossary The following terms are used throughout the manual. ARM/DISARM: “Armed” simply means that the burglary portion of yoursystem is turned ON and is in a state of readiness.“Disarmed” means that the burglary system is turned OFF,and must be rearmed to become operational. However,even in ...

–78– Index #70 command ........................................ 444285 or 4286 VIP module ................. 8, 44AC Loss.................................................. 62Access Another Partition...................... 22Access Door ........................................... 43Add a User.............

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