Page 2 - PROPER INTRUSION PROTECTION; For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at; every possible; to a home or commercial premises. This would include any; EARLY WARNING FIRE DETECTION
– 2 – IMPORTANT! PROPER INTRUSION PROTECTION For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at every possible point of entry to a home or commercial premises. This would include any skylights that may be present, and the upper windows in a multi-level building. In addition, we recommend th...
Page 5 - Various sensors for perimeter and interior burglary protection; Burglary Protection
– 5 – 6\VWHP2YHUYLHZ ,QWURGXFWLRQ Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You'vemade a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protectiontechnology today. This system provides: • Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and em...
Page 6 - To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system.; Memory of Alarm
– 6 – 6\VWHP2YHUYLHZ &RQWLQXHG Zones and Partitions • The system sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones,” which arespecific areas of protection (e.g., front door, kitchen window, etc.). • Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble conditionoccurs on a sensor....
Page 8 - FA260KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD
– 8 – $ERXW7KH.H\SDGV *HQHUDO,QIRUPDWLRQ Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature thefollowing: • A telephone style (digital) keypad • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences • Built-in sounder which will sound during ala...
Page 9 - Entry delay is turned off:; BYPASS; STAY; TYPICAL FIXED-WORD DISPLAY; FIRE
– 9 – $ERXW7KH.H\SDGV&RQWLQXHG )L[HG:RUG'LVSOD\.H\SDG AWAY: All burglary zones, interior andperimeter, are armed. STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such asprotected windows and doors, arearmed. INSTANT: Entry delay is turned off: Lit with STAY = Instant modeLit with AWAY = Maximum mode ALARMFIRE A...
Page 11 - (Keypads shown with typical function key labels)
– 11 – )XQFWLRQVRIWKH.H\SDGV&RQWLQXHG ARMED READY F A 5 6 0 6 4 7 9 # 3 STAY 5 TEST 8 CODE 0 2 AWAY 1 OFF MAX INSTANT READY R AWAY STAY PAGE 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 16 14 15 9 10 11 13 12 (Keypad shown without swing-down front door) FA168C-001-V0 CHIME BYPASS (Keypads shown with typical function key ...
Page 12 - Exit delay; When “You may exit now” disappears, the system is fully armed.; simply press the
– 12 – (QWU\([LW'HOD\V Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. ([LW'HOD\ Exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after arming your system in anyarming mode and Alpha Display keypa...
Page 13 - To clear the exit alarm condition,; the open zone must be made intact to clear the
– 13 – (QWU\([LW'HOD\V &RQWLQXHG ([LW$ODUPV Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interiorzone is faulted when the exit delay ends (e.g., exit door left open), the system soundsan alarm and starts the entry delay timer. If you disarm the system before the e...
Page 14 - but; entry
– 14 – $UPLQJWKH6\VWHP 6WD\0RGH$UPV3HULPHWHU2QO\(QWU\'HOD\2Q • Used when you want to arm the system with persons staying inside (or if you havepets that are moving throughout the premises). • The perimeter sensors are armed, but interior sensors are left disarmed. • Exit delay begins (you can leave ...
Page 16 - Key
– 16 – $UPLQJWKH6\VWHP 6LQJOH%XWWRQ$UPLQJ The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys on your keypad may have been programmed forsingle-button arming. Note that while it will not be necessary to use a security codefor arming, a security code must always be used to disarm the system. If Single-Button Arming i...
Page 17 - Lights when the system is; disarmed and ready; Lit Steady = system armed AWAY or; To arm in the AWAY mode:
– 17 – 8VLQJWKH.H\VZLWFK 8VLQJWKH.H\VZLWFK Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming.Red and green lights on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system asfollows: Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no open zones). I...
Page 18 - LEAVE AT ONCE, and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.; To Silence a Burglary Alarm and Clear a Memory of Alarm; again; To Silence a Fire Alarm and Clear Memory of Alarm; Fire Alarm
– 18 – 'LVDUPLQJDQG6LOHQFLQJ$ODUPV 8VLQJWKH>2))@NH\ The OFF key is used to disarm the system, silence alarm and trouble sounds, and clear alarm memories. IMPORTANT : If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT ENTER, but CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.If you return a...
Page 19 - Use t; Your system may have certain windows set as “vent” zones, which are; after; When bypassing zones:; The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed.; Zones are automatically unbypassed when the system is disarmed.
– 19 – %\SDVVLQJ3URWHFWLRQ=RQHV 8VLQJWKH%<3$66.H\ Use t his key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. Vent Zones: Your system may have certain windows set as “vent” zones, which are automatically bypassed if left open when arming the system (you do not...
Page 20 - Make sure that only those; READY; To turn Chime Mode off:; CHIME
– 20 – %\SDVVLQJ3URWHFWLRQ=RQHV 4XLFN%\SDVV If programmed, "Quick Bypass" allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zoneswithout having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, forexample, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night. 1. + 6 + [#] ...
Page 21 - HWWLQJWKH'DWHDQG7LPH; You can set the time and date by doing the following:; Current time display
– 21 – 9LHZLQJ&XUUHQW'DWHDQG7LPH 9LHZLQJWKH&XUUHQW'DWHDQG7LPH The system lets you view its time and date setting on alpha keypad. +[#] + [6] [3] (Security Code) OR, press the function key (A, B, C, or D) for viewing current date and time, if programmed. Alpha Display: (-7%61)( 6)%(= 83 %61 A...
Page 22 - Typical Panic Alpha Display:; Lettered Panic Keys
– 22 – 3DQLF.H\V 8VLQJ3DQLF.H\V Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activateemergency (panic) functions as follows: This Function Sends this signal* With This Sounding… Silent Alarm silent alarm no audible alarm or any visual displayindicating that a silent alarm has...
Page 24 - FRQW; Repeat until the all the desired commands (up to 16; Typical Macro Alpha Display:; Function; Keystrokes Required; System must be disarmed before performing a macro function.
– 24 – 0DFUR.H\3URJUDPPLQJ 8VDJH FRQW The keypad beep to acknowledge your input anddisplays the command you entered (followed by “F”). 4. Enter the next command, followed by press/holding the “D” key for at least two seconds. The keypadbeeps and displays the keystrokes entered so far. 5. Repeat unti...
Page 25 - To Deactivate Devices:; Devices associated with that device number deactivate.
– 25 – 8VLQJ'HYLFH&RPPDQGV $ERXW'HYLFH&RPPDQGV Your system may be set up so that it can control certain lights or other devices. • Some devices may be automatically turned on or off by the system. • You may be able to override automatically controlled devices using thecommands described belo...
Page 26 - AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA – BBB – CCCC; Open; Close; Examples of typical 7-digit pager displays follow.
– 26 – 3DJLQJ)HDWXUH $ERXW$XWRPDWLF3DJLQJ Your system may be set up to automatically send alert messages to several pagers (upto four for FA168C, up to two for FA148CP) as certain conditions occur in your system. • The following events can be programmed by your installer to be sent to the pagers:arm...
Page 27 - pager key; understand the prearranged meaning of this signal.; If no number is pressed, the message is sent to pager 1; English Display: READY; Scheduling
– 27 – 3DJLQJ)HDWXUH 0DQXDO3DJLQJ Your system may be set up so you can manually send a message to up to four(FA168C) or two (FA148CP) pagers. • Your installer programs the paging function key and the pager phone numbers. • Pressing the paging keys sends the message 9 9 9 – 9 9 9 9 to the selected pa...
Page 28 - unless
– 28 – 6HFXULW\&RGHV $XWKRULW\/HYHOV $ERXW6HFXULW\&RGHV Your installer assigned a master code that is used to perform all system functions.In addition, you can assign different security codes for use by other users (FA168Cprovides 46 additional codes; FA148CP provides 30 additional codes). •...
Page 29 - Refer to the User Setup chart at the back of this manual for factory; new user’s code
– 29 – 6HFXULW\&RGHV $XWKRULW\/HYHOV &RQW +RZWR$VVLJQ8VHU&RGHVDQG$WWULEXWHV The following lists the various command strings for adding user codes and attributes. Refer to the User Setup chart at the back of this manual for factory assignments of user attributes and to keep a record of us...
Page 30 - $FFHVVLQJ2WKHU3DUWLWLRQV; GOTO
– 30 – $FFHVVLQJ2WKHU3DUWLWLRQV )$& *272&RPPDQGDQG0XOWL3DUWLWLRQ$UPLQJ $ERXW$FFHVVLQJ3DUWLWLRQV Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show onlythat partition's information. • If the user is authorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to performsyste...
Page 32 - this box; The common zone will sound and report alarms only when; both; be able to
– 32 – $FFHVVLQJ2WKHU3DUWLWLRQV &RQWLQXHG &RPPRQ=RQH2SHUDWLRQ Ask your installer if a"common zone" wasassigned. If so, check this box Your system may have been set up to use a common zone, which isan area shared by users of both partitions, such as a foyer or lobby.If so, please note...
Page 33 - FKHGXOLQJ; Using Device Commands
– 33 – 6FKHGXOLQJ $ERXW6FKHGXOLQJ The system provides end-user schedules (programmable by master/installer only),which can control various types of events. • Each schedule causes a defined event to start and stop (when appropriate) at a specified time. • Schedules can be set to automatically repeat ...
Page 34 - FKHGXOLQJFRQWLQXHG; For event number “02,” enter the access group
– 34 – 6FKHGXOLQJFRQWLQXHG 5. For event number “02,” enter the access group number. Otherwise, this prompt is skipped.Press [ ∗ ] to continue to the “Start” prompt below. +6394 291&)6 < 6. For event numbers “03-07,” enter the partition number to be armed or disarmed.0 = arm all; 1 = partition...
Page 36 - The; point to be checked for proper operation.; TEST; Listen. The external sounder should sound for 1
– 36 – 7HVWLQJWKH6\VWHP 7R%H&RQGXFWHG:HHNO\ $ERXW7HVWLQJWKH6\VWHP The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. • The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that thesystem is in the Test mode. • Alarm ...
Page 37 - FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPAD
– 37 – 7URXEOH&RQGLWLRQV "Check" and "Battery" Displays * Not all systems use wirelesssensors. T he word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "beeping" at the keypad, indicates a trouble condition in the system. To silence the beeping for these conditions, pres...
Page 38 - Not all systems use
– 38 – 7URXEOH&RQGLWLRQV&RQWLQXHG Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that aredisplayed on Alpha Display keypads. Other Trouble Displays * Any “beeping” thataccompanies a troubledisplay can be stoppedby depressing any keyon the keypad or byentering an OFFsequence (code + OFF) ** No...
Page 39 - The system is operating on battery power; Total Power Failure; system has stopped and the system is inoperative.; In The Event Of Telephone Operational Problems; has been disconnected from the phone wall jack, the control has a
– 39 – 7URXEOH&RQGLWLRQV&RQWLQXHG Other Trouble Displays (Continued ) AC LOSS The system is operating on battery power (or NO AC ) only due to an AC power failure.If only some lights are out on the premises,check circuit breakers and fuses andreset or replace as necessary. If AC power cannot...
Page 40 - Do not spray water or any other fluid on the units.
– 40 – 0DLQWDLQLQJ<RXU6\VWHP Taking Care of Your System The components of your security system are designed to be asmaintenance-free as possible. However, to make sure that your systemis in reliable working condition, do the following:1. Test your system weekly . 2. Test your system after any ala...
Page 41 - THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS; Temporal pulse sounding is produced for Fire alarms, as follows:; ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPAD; You can silence the alarm at any time by pressing the; OFF
– 41 – )LUH$ODUP6\VWHP,I,QVWDOOHG THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, forcontinuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the strategicallylocated smoke and heat detectors will sound their alarms andautomatically se...
Page 42 - Using the Panic Keys; I n d i v i d u a l K e y s; K e y P a i r s; DISPLAYS FOLLOWING MANUAL INITIATION OF A FIRE ALARM; Press
– 42 – )LUH$ODUP6\VWHP&RQWLQXHG THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS Manually Initiating a Fire Alarm 1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your smoke orheat detectors sense the problem, go to your nearest keypad andmanually initiate an alarm by pressing the panic key...
Page 43 - HFRPPHQGDWLRQVRQ6PRNH'HWHFWRUV
– 43 – )LUH$ODUP6\VWHP&RQWLQXHG THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS 1DWLRQDO)LUH3URWHFWLRQ$VVRFLDWLRQ 5HFRPPHQGDWLRQVRQ6PRNH'HWHFWRUV With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, wesubscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire ProtectionAssociat...
Page 46 - steady ring
– 46 – 6XPPDU\RI$XGLEOH9LVXDO1RWLILFDWLRQV )L[HG:RUG'LVSOD\.H\SDGV SOUND CAUSEDISPLAY LOUD,INTERRUPTED* Keypad & Ext. FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; zone number of zone in alarm is displayed. If a fire alarm is manuallyactivated, zone number 95 will be displayed. LOUD,CONTINUOUS*Keypad & Ext....
Page 48 - NOTE: This is a “Grade A” Residential System; RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS; Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15; TELEPHONE/MODEM INTERFACE; Industry Canada; Ringer Equivalence Number
– 48 – 5HJXODWRU\6WDWHPHQWVDQG:DUQLQJV NOTE: This is a “Grade A” Residential System RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...
Page 49 - Industrie Canada; AVIS : L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
– 49 – 5HJXODWRU\6WDWHPHQWV&RQWLQXHG Industrie Canada AVIS: l’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux detélécommunications, comme le prescrivent les doc...
Page 50 - Function Keys; Comments
– 50 – &KDUWVRI<RXU6\VWHP·V)HDWXUHV † Features marked with a dagger apply to the FA168C only. Features Comments Exit Delay Part. 1: Part. 2 † : Entry Delay 1 Part. 1: Part. 2 † : Entry Delay 2 Part. 1: Part. 2 † : Night-Stay Zones Zones: Quick Arm yes no Quick Bypass yes no Automatic Paging y...
Page 51 - User Setup; installer
– 51 – &KDUWVRI<RXU6\VWHP·V)HDWXUHV User Setup The following chart will help keep track of system users. Copies should bedistributed to the partition 1 and partition 2 (if applicable) masters for their records. To program a user attribute:Enter system/partition master code + [8] + user no. + ...
Page 52 - partition 2 master; Paging Setup; Automatically Reports Upon...
– 52 – &KDUWVRI<RXU6\VWHP·V)HDWXUHV User Setup (continued) Enter system/partition master code + [8] + user no. + “#” command listed in column heading… User No. † User Name User’s Part(s). (system master only) [#] [3] + part(s) + [#] Security Code enter new code Auth.Level [#] [1] + level Acce...
Page 53 - List of Output Devices; Device
– 53 – &KDUWVRI<RXU6\VWHP·V)HDWXUHV Schedules: master code + [#] + [6] [4]. (†FA168C can use schedules 01-16; FA148CP can only use schedules 01-04.) No. Event Device No. Group No. Partition †† Start Stop Repeat Random (see list below) for “01” events: for “02” events: for “04-06” events: Time...
Page 54 - WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM
– 54 – /,0,7$7,2162)7+,66<67(0 WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or otheremergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failur...
Page 56 - ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; Copyright © 2001 PITTWAY CORPORATION
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, NewYork 11791, warrants its First Alert Professional security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year...
