ADT Security Services Power 864 manual

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    P ower 864 SECURITY SYSTEM ® TM WARN ING 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. User’ s Guide Now classified in accordance with ANSI/SIA CP-01-2000 (SIA-F AR)[...]

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    Quick Reference Guide The following chart lists the basic functions of you r system alphabetically , and the keys to press for each functio n. Refer to t he listed page n umber for m ore information. NOTE: So me functions may not be available on your system. Ask your installer for more information. T o do this: Press this: See page: Arm system (A w[...]

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    i T able of Contents Keypad Buttons & Lights 1 Displays (LCD Keypads): .... ............. ........... ............. ............. ........... ............. ............. .......... . .. 2 Status Lights (All Keypads): .. ............. .......... .............. ............. .......... ............. ............. ......... .. 2 Number Pad (All Ke[...]

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    ii Customizing Your System 20 Programming A ccess Codes ..... ............. ............. .............. ............. .......... ............. ............. ... 20 Setting the Time and Date .. ............. ............. ............. ........... ............. ............. ............. ........ 21 Changing the LCD 5500Z Display Languag e .......[...]

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    1 Keypad Buttons & Lights PC5508Z P C5516Z LCD5500Z Keypad LCD5501Z Keypad PC5532Z (LED) Keypad Y our installer may have installed one of these LED keypads if you have 16 or fewer zones on your system. These keypads operate in the same way as the PC5532 keypad.[...]

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    2 ➊ Displays (LCD Keypads): Fixed Message Displa y (LCD5501Z Keypad) Shows the status of your security system usi ng an LCD sh o wi n g fi x ed wo r ds /icons a n d numbers. T h e d i splay is described below . Liquid Crystal Display (LCD5500Z Keypad) The LCD shows prompt s and system information on two 16-character lines. Press the keys on the n[...]

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    3 About This Guide This Power864 User’ s Guide is for anybody using a Power864 Security System. Read this guide thoroughly to learn how to use your security system. Ensure that all users of this system are equally instructed in its use. Important information about fire and burglary alarms is in section 3 on page 12. Read this section carefully! T[...]

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    4 Section 1: Introduction Y our security system can pr ovide up to three kinds of monitoring: intrusion, fire, and emer- gency . We have designed your DSC Power864 security system to provide you with both flexibility and convenience. Y our installer has set up your system with your home or busi- ness in mind. Y ou may not need all o f the featur es[...]

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    Introduction: Fire Detection 5 Fire Detection This equipment is capable of mon itoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors and providing a warning if a fire condition is detected. Good fire detect ion depends on having an adequate number of detectors placed in appropriate locations. This equipment must be installed in accordance with NFP[...]

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    6 Section 2: Arming and Disarming Y our System This section describ es how to perform the basic functions of your system: arming and dis- arming. Read this section carefully . Getting Ready to Arm Y o ur System Before you arm your system, make sur e that the system is Ready . Y ou can tell that the sys- tem is ready when the Ready light is ON. If t[...]

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    Arming and Disarming Yo ur System: Arming Your System 7 Arming Y our System There ar e two basic methods for arming your security system. • Away Arming : Use this method when everyone will be away fr om the premises. See below . • Stay Arming : Use this method when one or more people will stay on the premises. See page 8. Y ou can also use any [...]

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    8 Bell/Siren Sounds After Aw a y A r m i n g Audible Exit Fault In an attempt to reduce false alarms, the Audible Exit Fault is designed to notify you of an improper exit when arming the system in the Away mode. In the event that you fail to exit the premises during the allotted exit delay period, or if you do not sec urely close the Exit/ Entry do[...]

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    Arming and Disarming Your System : Quick Arm 9 Re-activate bypassed zones T o fully arm the system when it has been armed in Stay mode: 1. Press at any keypad. The interior zones are now armed. NOTE: When you have re-activated the interior zones, you will not be able to enter areas protected by motion detectors, or open d oors and windows. T o acce[...]

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    10 Automatic Arming Y our installer may have set up your system to arm at a pre-pr ogrammed time. If automatic arming has been programmed, when the system reaches the programmed auto-arm time, the keypad buzzers will sound for o ne minute, and LCD5500Z keypads wi ll display “System Arming in Progress”. During this one-minute war ning time, you [...]

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    Arming and Disarming Yo ur System: Quick Exit 11 Quick Exit Y our instal ler will tell you if the Quick Exit feature has been enabl ed on your system. The Quick Exit feature will allow you to exit the pr emises while the system is armed, without having to disarm and then re-arm the system . T o use the Quick Exit feature: 1. While the system is arm[...]

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    12 Section 3: Dealing With Alarms and Emergencies If you return to the premises and the bell or siren is on - DO NOT ENTER. C ontact local authorities from a nearby safe location. Read this section carefully so that you will know what to do if your system go es into alarm. Y our installer will tell you if fire detec tion equipment has been installe[...]

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    13 Intrusion (Burglary) Alarms A steady bell or siren indicates an intrusion alarm. T o silence the alarm: 1. Enter your [access c ode]. 2. If the alarm was unintentional, call your central station or local authorities immediately to avoid an unnecessary response. 3. Check the alarm memory display to see which zone caused the alarm. Once the source[...]

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    14 Calling for Help All keypads have three pairs of em ergency keys. Using these keys you can send an immedi- ate Fire, Auxiliary or Panic message to your central station. Press both keys for two seconds to send a Fire message, and to trigger a fire alarm on the system. Press both keys for two seconds to send an Auxiliary message. Press both keys f[...]

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    15 Section 4: Using Advanced Functions This section describes how to perform more specialized functions: bypassing zones, turnin g the door chime on or off, viewing the trouble display and event buf fer , and testing your system. NOTE: Y our system may have cross zoning enabled. For more information, ask your installer . Bypassing Zones Use the zon[...]

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    16 Recalling Bypassed Zones T o recall the last set of bypassed zones: 1. Press , then your [access code] (if necessary). 2. Press . 3. T o exit bypassing mode and return to the Ready state, press . Bypass Groups A Bypass Group is a selection of zones programmed into the system. If you bypass a group of zones on a r egular basis, you can program th[...]

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    Using Advanced Fun ctions: Identifying Troubl e Conditions 17 Identifying T rouble Conditions Y our system continuous ly checks for a number of possib le trouble conditions. If one of these trouble conditions occurs: • the T rouble indicator will be ON until the tr ouble is fixed; • the keypad will beep twice every 10 seconds until you press an[...]

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    18 Zone Light T ype Of T rouble 7 Low zone battery . This trouble is generated when a wir eless device has a low battery . This trouble only applies if you have wireless devices installed on your system. Press [7] one, two, or three times to view which devices are experiencing battery fa ilure. The following will occur: Keypad beeps: Keypad display[...]

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    Using Advanced Functions: Allowing Comp uter Access to Your System 19 LCD5500Z keypads will display the fol lowing message when each zone (detector) is activated: “Secur e System Before Arming < >”, or “Secure System or Enter Code”. Use the keys to view which zones ar e open . The message will disappear when the zones are cl osed. On [...]

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    20 Section 5: Customizing Y our System This section describes how to customize your system to your needs. Refer to this section for detailed instructions on: programming access codes, setting the time and date, and adjust- ing the keypad sounders and lights. Programming Access Codes The master code (code 40) can be used to program system options, a[...]

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    21 Setting the Time and Date Y ou should make sure that your system has the correct time and date. This is important for the auto-arm featur e to function correctly , and for accurate reporting of events. 1. Press [Master Code] . 2. The keypad will now accept 10 consecutive digits: • Enter the time in hours and minutes using the 24-hour format (0[...]

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    22 Section 6: Fire Safety Read this section carefully for important information about fire safety . Household Fire Safety Audit Most fires occur in the home. T o minimize this danger , we recommend that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a fire escape plan be developed. 1. Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? C[...]

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    23 Section 7: Glossary Access code A 4- or 6-digit code that allo ws access to arming, disarming and other system functions. Alarm When a zone is violated (e.g., a smoke detector detects smoke, a motion detector se nses movement, a door with a contact is opened), it will trig ger an alarm. Intrusion (burglary) alarm: An alarm trigger ed by an intru[...]

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    24 Exit delay A ti mer pr ogrammed by your installer . It starts when you arm your system, to allow you a period of time in which to leave the premises. At the end of the exit del ay , th e system will be armed. Master code The master code is a 4- or 6- digit access code that is used to program system options, to arm and disarm the system, and to p[...]

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    25 Section 8: System Information Fill out the following i nformation for future r eference and stor e this guide i n a safe place. For Service Central Station Information: Account #:____________________________________ T elephone #: _________________________________ Installer Inform ation: Company: ____________________________________ T elephone #:[...]

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    26 Zone Information There ar e ________ active zones on the system. Zone Protected Area Zone T ype Zone Protected Area Z one T ype 01 33 02 34 03 35 04 36 05 37 06 38 07 39 08 40 09 41 10 42 11 43 12 44 13 45 14 46 15 47 16 48 17 49 18 50 19 51 20 52 21 53 22 54 23 55 24 56 25 57 26 58 27 59 28 60 29 61 30 62 31 63 32 64[...]

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    27 Index A Access codes adding 20 changing 20 defined 23 erasing 20 Master code 24 programming 20 Alarm defined 23 false 12 fire 12 intrusion 13 memory 13 viewing 13 Arming automatic 10 away 7 getting ready 6 no entry delay 9 quick 9 stay 8 Automatic arming 10 Auxiliary ke ys 14 Away arming 7 B Bells testing 18 Buttons on keypad 1 Bypass group 16 B[...]

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    Limited W arranty Digital Security Controls Ltd. warr ants the original 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 u[...]

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    W AR NING Please Read Car efully Note to In stallers This warning contains vital information. As the only indi vidual 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 F ailures This system has been carefully designed to be as effe ctive as possib le. Ther[...]

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    ©2001 Digital Secu rity Controls Ltd. T oronto, Canada Printed in Canada 29005909 R002 Industry Canada Statement NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. Th is certifi- cation means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network pro- tective, operational and safety requirements. Industry Canada does not guaran[...]