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Radio Shack Two-Zone Burglar Alarm System manual

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    Owner’s Manual Please read before using th is equipment. Two-Zone Bur g lar Alarm System 49-454.fm Page 1 Wednes day, January 17, 2001 10:3 7 AM[...]

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    2 Features  Features Your RadioShack Two-Zone Burglar Alarm System provides the frame for a sophisticated perimete r alarm system. Whe n properly installed, it warns you of unauthorized en try into your office or home. Its professional featur es make it com- patible with most intrusion sensors and alarms. You can enhance your system by connectin[...]

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    3 A Quick Look at Your Alarm Center/Keypad  A Quick Look at Y our Alarm Center/Keypad POWER DATA1 GND DATA2 P ASSWORD RESET SYSTEM RESET BA TT AC BA TTER Y TEST DIP Switches Indicator Indicator DELA Y TIME ADJ (see “Setting the Keypad’s Address” on Page 13) ANNC (see “Using Annunciate Mode” on Page 17) 49-454.fm Page 3 Wednes day, Janu[...]

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    4 Preparation  Preparation UNDERSTANDING THE SYSTEM Your installed alarm syst em is design ed to: • discourage potent ial intruders • scare intruders away befor e they take your propert y or harm you or othe rs • alert you or othe rs if some one breaks into your home The alarm center is the main control panel for the alarm sys- tem. It inc[...]

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    5 Preparation 2. After you comple te the basic floor plan, make three cop- ies of it. Label e ach copy as being the pla n for one of th e three zone types (insta nt, delayed , and panic /tamper). 3. Decide what sensors and other par ts you want to install and where, and m ark the m on th e appr opriate f loor p lan. Then draw a line con necting the[...]

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    6 Preparation System Planning Worksheet Use the system planning wo rksheet shown to he lp you de- termine what sensors and components you will need to equip your alarm syst em. Using your floor pla ns as a guide, fill out the system planning worksheet with the following in- formation. • Name of r oom or a rea • Number and type of doors and/or e[...]

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    7 Preparation Making a Shopping List When you complete your floor plan and system pla nning worksheet, use t hem to prepare a shopping list of th e items you need to complete your system. Notes: • Before you act ually purchase any ite ms on your shop- ping list, read thro ugh the rest of this manua l. Depend- ing on your installat ion, later sect[...]

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    8 Preparation Property Inventory List Make as many copies as you need. Number Item Model Serial No. V alue Insured (Y/N) Where/How Marked 49-454.fm Page 8 Wednes day, January 17, 2001 10:3 7 AM[...]

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    9 Preparation SETTING UP THE SYSTEM Your system co mes complete with the ala rm center and on e remote keypad. You must set u p the alarm ce nter befo re you add sensors an d ot he r com p on e nt s to the s yst em . Choosing a Location for the Alarm Center The supplied alarm cent er controls your a larm system’s functions and is the main conn ec[...]

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    10 Preparation Choosing a Location for the Remote Keypad The remote keypad supplied with your a larm system le ts you arm and disarm the system, change the system’s operation, and see status inf ormation about the system. You can also purchase up to thre e additional keyp ads to use with your alarm system. • Mount the remote keypads in a locati[...]

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    11 Preparation protected a rea, t he patter n of the sound wa ves changes, signaling the alarm center to sound the alarm. • Infrared — Work like ultrasonic motio n detectors, except that the y use invisible infr ared light instea d of high-fre quency sound to dete ct motion. • Microwave — W ork like ultrasonic m otion detectors, except that[...]

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    12 Installation  Installation SYSTEM WIRING CONNECTIONS Many sensors come with instruct ions to help you install them. Follow the instructions (if pr ovided) with each sensor to install it in the loca tion you noted in your floo r plan. Then mount the ala rm center an d connect the se nsors and othe r security devices to it. Use this chart and t[...]

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    13 Installation Setting the Keypad’ s Address Note: If you connect only the supplied remo te keypad to the alarm center, you do not need to set the keypad’s address. If you conne ct remote keyp ad(s) other t han the supplied one, you must set the swit ches on the back of each keypad to assign it a unique address. Set the switches for each remot[...]

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    14 Installation • If you installed a normally-closed loop of sensors only in the Instant Zone, install a jumper only between T ermi- nals 2 and 3. • If you installed normally-closed loops of sensors both in the Instant an d Delayed Zones, do not connect an y jumpers. CONNECTING A PRE-ALARM BUZZER Caution: You must use a pre-alarm b uzzer that u[...]

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    15 Installation 2. Connect a test lamp t o T erminals 15 and 16 on t he alarm center . This lamp lets you see if the alarm siren and/or security strobe will work. Caution: Y ou must use a lamp that uses 12 volts and is rated at 1A or less. Usin g a lamp that does not m eet these specifications could damage t he alarm center or the lamp. 3. Plug the[...]

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    16 Operatio n T est the panic function of each installed remote keypad by holding down ENTER and CANCEL . The alarm center arms, ARMED blinks, and the lamp yo u connected to T erminals 15 and 16 (alar m siren and light) lights f or 4 minutes. 12. Disarm the alarm system by entering 1 2 3 4 , then hold down SETUP for 2 seconds. ARMED and READY flash[...]

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    17 Testing the System 2. Hold down SETUP on the keypad until ARMED and READY slowly flash. 3. Within 30 seconds, enter the current passw ord. If you entered th e correc t pass word, ARMED and READY flash quickly . 4. Enter a new password. ARME D and READY turn off. Enter the new passwor d again to confirm. If the system accepts the p assword, READY[...]

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    18 Testing the System T ESTING THE SIREN AND/OR LIGHTS Important: Always notify local authorities, your neighb ors, and other peop le in your hom e or office bef ore you test your alarm system. In some areas, testin g any part of yo ur alarm system might be considere d a f alse alarm, which might b e i l- legal in your area. Check your loca l regul[...]

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    19 Care  Care To enjoy your RadioShack Two-Zone Bur glar Alarm System for a long time: • Keep the alarm dry . If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately . • Use and stor e the alarm only in normal temper ature environmen ts. • Handle the alarm gently and carefu lly . Do not drop it . • Keep the alarm away from dust and dirt . • Wipe the a[...]

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    49-454 AO0028ABA1 01A01 Printed in China RadioShack Corporat ion Fort Worth, Texas 76102  Specifications Exit and Entry Delay Control T ime ............... ................. .............. .............. .............. .............. ...... ..... ... ... .. ... ............ 10–55 seconds, adjustable Multiple Incorrect passwor d Lockout T ime .[...]