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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 that radio backup be used in a security system so
that alarm signals can still be sent to the Central Monitoring Station in the event
that the telephone lines are out of order (alarm signals are normally sent over
the phone lines).

EARLY WARNING FIRE DETECTION
Early warning fire detection is important in a home. Smoke and heat detectors
have played a key role in reducing fire deaths in the United States. With regard
to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the
recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's
National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72). These recommendations can be found on
page 43 of this manual.

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This manual is a step-by-step guide that will acquaint you with the system's
features and benefits. It defines the components and their functions, describes
their operation, and provides clear step-by-step instructions for normal and
emergency procedures. Keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can
refer to it as necessary.

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System Overview .................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5
System Basics ....................................................................................................................... 5
About The Keypads ................................................................................................................ 8
General Information............................................................................................................. 8
Functions of the Keypads................................................................................................... 10
Entry/Exit Delays ................................................................................................................. 12
Exit Delay............................................................................................................................ 12
Entry Delay ......................................................................................................................... 12
Exit Alarms ......................................................................................................................... 13
Checking For Open Zones .................................................................................................. 13
Using the [∗] Key ................................................................................................................ 13
Arming the System............................................................................................................... 14
Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On ......................................................... 14
Night-Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones ....................................... 14
Instant Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay Off .................................................... 14
Away Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay On ......................................................... 14
Arming Commands............................................................................................................. 15
Single Button Arming ........................................................................................................ 16
Single-Button “Step” Arming............................................................................................. 16
Using the Keyswitch ............................................................................................................17
Using the Keyswitch........................................................................................................... 17
Disarming and Silencing Alarms...................................................................................... 18
Using the [OFF] key ........................................................................................................... 18
Bypassing Protection Zones .............................................................................................. 19
Using the BYPASS Key...................................................................................................... 19
Quick Bypass ...................................................................................................................... 20
Chime Mode ........................................................................................................................... 20
Viewing Current Date and Time ...................................................................................... 21
Viewing the Current Date and Time................................................................................. 21
Setting the Date and Time................................................................................................. 21
Panic Keys.............................................................................................................................. 22
Using Panic Keys................................................................................................................ 22
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Macro Key Programming & Usage................................................................................... 23
About Macro Keys............................................................................................................... 23
Example of Macro Programming ....................................................................................... 24
Using a Programmed Macro Key....................................................................................... 24
Using Device Commands .................................................................................................... 25
Paging Feature ..................................................................................................................... 26
About Automatic Paging .................................................................................................... 26
Single Button Paging.......................................................................................................... 27
Latch Key Paging ............................................................................................................... 27
Security Codes & Authority Levels.................................................................................. 28
About Security Codes ......................................................................................................... 28
Authority Level Definitions ............................................................................................... 28
To assign User Codes and Attributes................................................................................ 29
Accessing Other Partitions (GOTO Command and Multi-Partition Arming) ...... 30
About Accessing Partitions ................................................................................................ 30
Using the GoTo Command ................................................................................................. 31
Multi-Partition Arming ...................................................................................................... 31
Common Zone Operation.................................................................................................... 32
Scheduling ............................................................................................................................. 33
About Scheduling................................................................................................................ 33
Creating Schedules............................................................................................................. 33
Event Logging Procedures................................................................................................. 35
About Event Logging .......................................................................................................... 35
Viewing the Event Log ....................................................................................................... 35
Testing the System (To Be Conducted Weekly) ............................................................ 36
Trouble Conditions .............................................................................................................. 37
Maintaining Your System................................................................................................... 40
Fire Alarm System (If Installed)....................................................................................... 41
Quick Guide to Basic System Functions ........................................................................ 45
Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications...................................................................... 46
Regulatory Statements and Warnings ............................................................................ 48
Charts of Your System's Features .................................................................................... 50

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Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You've
made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection
technology today. This system provides:
• Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency
• At least one keypad which provides control of system and displays system status
• Various sensors for perimeter and interior burglary protection
• Smoke or combustion detectors* designed to provide early warning in case of fire.
Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status
messages over the phone lines to a Central Monitoring Station.
* Commercial installations and some residential systems may not include fire
protection – check with your installer.
NOTE: The features and procedures described in this manual apply to both the
FA168C and FA148CP security systems. Differences are noted where applicable.

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Burglary Protection
• Several modes of burglary protection: Stay, Night-Stay, Away, Instant, Maximum.
STAY: arms perimeter zones only and entry delay is on
INSTANT: same as STAY, except entry delay is off
NIGHT-STAY: arms perimeter zones and selected interior zones; entry delay on
AWAY: arms perimeter and all interior zones, entry delay is on
MAXIMUM: same as AWAY, except entry delay is off
• You can BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed.
• CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of protected doors and windows while the
system is disarmed.
Fire Protection
• Fire protection is always active (if installed) and an alarm sounds if a fire
condition is detected
• If necessary, you can manually initiate a fire alarm using the keypad (if
programmed).
• Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for information regarding fire protection,
smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes.
Security Codes
• You were assigned a 4-digit security code during system installation.
• Use your security code when arming and disarming the system, and when
performing other system functions.
• Other users can be assigned different security codes, each with different
authority levels, which define the system functions a particular user can perform.

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Zones and Partitions
• The system sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones,” which are
specific areas of protection (e.g., front door, kitchen window, etc.).
• Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble condition
occurs on a sensor.
• Partitions (FA168C) provide two independent areas of protection, with each
partition containing a group of zones that can be armed and disarmed without
affecting other zones or users.
• Partitioned systems (FA168C) can include a common zone area, which is an area
shared by users of both partitions (such as a lobby in a building).
Arming, Step-Arming and Disarming Burglary Protection
• The system must be armed before the burglary protection can sense intrusions.
• To arm your system, enter your user code followed by the desired arming key.
• If programmed, the [#] key can be pressed instead of entering the security code
when arming the system.
• You can also use the step-arming key, if programmed, to arm the system, which
lets you use a function key to arm the system in one of three modes by simply
pressing the key repeatedly.
• To disarm the system, enter your user code then press the [OFF] key.
Alarms
• When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and
the keypad will display the zone(s) causing the alarm.
• If your system is connected to a Central Monitoring Station, an alarm message
will also be sent.
• To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system.
Memory of Alarm
• When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the
zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm.
• The message remains displayed even after disarming the system, but can be
cleared with another “off” sequence.

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Phone Access
• If included, a phone module permits you to access the system via a touch-tone
phone, either on-premises or by calling-in when away.
• You can receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the
status of the security system.
• You can arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands
remotely via the telephone, with voice confirmation provided after each command
entry.
• Complete information regarding the use of this feature is provided in a separate
manual entitled “Phone Access User's Guide” that is supplied with the voice
module.
Paging Feature
• If programmed, the system can automatically send certain system condition
messages to up to four (FA168C) or two (FA148CP) pagers.
• The display consists of code numbers that indicate the type of condition that has
occurred.
Function Keys
• The “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” keys on the keypad can be programmed to perform
various functions.
• Functions include: activate a Panic alarm; arm the system; provide step arming;
switch lights on/off; send a message to a pager; display Time/Date; start a Macro
Scheduling
• Your system can be programmed to automatically perform certain functions (e.g.,
arm the system) at a predetermined time each day.

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Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature the
following:
• 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 alarms and troubles. The sounder also
"beeps" during certain system functions and when depressing any of the keys (to
acknowledge the key press).
• Backlighting of the LCD display windows. Backlighting turns on when entering the
premises through any assigned entry/exit door, or when any key is pressed. This
feature is helpful when a keypad is located in a dimly lit area.
IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, it indicates
that an alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the
premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe
location.

There are two basic types of keypads which are functionally the same, but they have
different types of displays.
Alpha Display

2-line alpha display keypads feature a 2-line, 32-character
alphanumeric LCD which can display system messages in
friendly English. These keypads can also be programmed with
custom zone descriptors.
Fixed-Word Display Fixed-Word display keypads are functionally identical to Alpha
display keypads, but the LCD display uses pre-designated words
to identify the nature and location of occurrences.

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READY

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AWAY:
STAY:

All burglary zones, interior and
perimeter, are armed.
Perimeter burglary zones, such as
protected windows and doors, are
armed.

AWAY

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PHONE TEST
NOT READY
CHIME BAT
INSTANT CANCELED

BYPASS

ALARM STAY
FIRE CHECK

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TYPICAL FIXED-WORD DISPLAY

INSTANT:

Entry delay is turned off:
Lit with STAY = Instant mode
Lit with AWAY = Maximum mode

BYPASS:

This appears when one or more burglary protection zones have been
bypassed.

NOT READY:

Appears when burglary portion of the system is not ready for arming
(due to open protection zones). The system is ready to arm when this
message disappears and the READY indicator light comes on.

NO AC:
AC:
CHIME:
BAT:

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Appears when AC power has been cut off. System is operating on
backup battery power.
Appears when AC power is present.
Appears when the CHIME feature is activated.
Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if zone number displayed)
or low system battery (if no zone number displayed).

ALARM:

Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed
(also appears during a fire alarm or audible emergency alarm).
Accompanied by the protection zone in alarm.

CHECK:

Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or
if an open is detected in a FIRE zone at any time or a fault in a
DAY/NIGHT burglary zone during a disarmed period. Accompanied by
a display of zone number in trouble.

FIRE:

Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the
zone in alarm.
A FIRE display also appears when a fire alarm is manually activated,
accompanied by a display of emergency key zone number programmed
for fire.

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1. DISPLAY WINDOW.
Alpha Display Keypads: 2-line, 32character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
keypads that display protection point
identification, system status, and messages.
Fixed-Word Display Keypads: Display
protection zone ID and system status
messages using pre-designated words in the
LCD display.
2.

1 OFF

2 AWAY

Arms the entire burglary system,
perimeter and interior.
3 STAY

Arms perimeter portion of burglary

system only. Interior protection is not armed,
allowing movement within premises without
causing an alarm.
5.

TEST

Tests the system and alarm

sounder if disarmed. Refer to Testing The
System section for test procedures.
6.

6 BYPASS Removes individual protection

zones from being monitored by the system.
7.

9 CHIME

Turns CHIME mode on and off.

When on, the opening of windows or doors
while the system is disarmed will sound 3
beeps at the keypad(s).
8.

This key can be used for "Quick

Arming" of the system without use of a
security code (if programmed).

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8 CODE

Used to assign additional user

codes for other users of the system.
10. KEYS 0–9: Used to enter your security
code(s) and to perform their associated
system functions after the security code has
been entered.
11.

7 INSTANT Arms in manner similar to the

STAY mode, but without the entry delay
feature. Entering via an entry/exit door will
cause an alarm.

Disarms burglary portion of the

system, silences alarms and audible trouble
indicators, and clears visual display after
problem's correction.
3.

12.

✱

READY

Used to display all open protection

zones.
13. FUNCTION KEYS: Keys A, B, C, D may
have been programmed for a variety of
functions, including panic (emergency)
functions. For details, see the Function Keys
section.
14.

4 MAXIMUM

Arms the entire burglary

system, perimeter and interior, but without
entry delay feature. Entering via an
entry/exit door will cause an alarm.
15. INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in
sounder mimics the alarm sounder during
alarms, and will also "beep" during certain
system functions.
16. READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when
the system is ready to be armed (no faults
present). While the system is disarmed, this
indicator will go on and off as protection
zones are closed and opened.
17. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the
system has been armed.

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IMPORTANT!
• When entering codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made
within 4-5 seconds of one another. If 4-5 seconds elapse without a key depression, the
entry will be aborted and must be repeated from its beginning. Be sure to observe
this precaution when performing any of the procedures in this manual.
• If you make a mistake while entering a security code, stop, press the [✱] key, and
then start over. If you stop in the middle while entering a code, and then
immediately start the entry over, an erroneous code might be entered.

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Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay.

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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 any
arming mode and Alpha Display keypads display the message “You May Exit Now.”
When “You may exit now” disappears, the system is fully armed. If programmed, a slow
beeping will sound during the exit delay period until the last 5 seconds, which then
changes to fast beeping (alerting you to the end of exit delay). If you cannot leave by
this time, you should stop, disarm the system, and start over to avoid a false alarm.
Exit Delay Restart. If you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after arming
STAY, you can re-start the exit delay at any time – simply press the [✱] key, then let that
person in. The system automatically re-arms when exit delay expires, which avoids having to
disarm the system and then re-arm it again. In addition, when the system is armed AWAY,
re-entering the premises (e.g., forgot a wallet) through the entry/exit door before exit delay
time expires will reset the exit delay time.

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Entry Delays give you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the
designated entrance door. You must disarm the system before the entry delay period
ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad beeps during the entry delay period,
reminding you to disarm the system. There are two entry delays (if programmed). The
first is for your primary entrance and the second can be used for a secondary entrance,
where a longer delay is required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system.
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using the INSTANT or
MAXIMUM arming mode. This mode provides greater security while on the
premises or while away for extended periods of time.
See your installer for your delay times.
Partition 1 ___________________________________________________________
Exit Delay:

seconds

Entry Delay 1:

seconds

Entry Delay 2:

seconds

NOTE: Entry/Exit times set for partition 1 also apply to the common zone (FA168C).

Partition 2 (FA168C) _________________________________________________
Exit Delay:

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seconds

Entry Delay 1:

seconds

Entry Delay 2:

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Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior
zone is faulted when the exit delay ends (e.g., exit door left open), the system sounds
an alarm and starts the entry delay timer. If you disarm the system before the entry
delay ends, the alarm sound stops and the message "CANCELED ALARM" or "CA" is
displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone. No
message is sent to the Central Monitoring Station.
To clear the exit alarm condition, the open zone must be made intact; to clear the
display, enter your code plus OFF.
If you do not disarm the system before the entry delay ends, and an entry/exit door or
interior zone is still open, the alarm sound continues and an "exit alarm" message is
sent to the Central Monitoring Station. The message ""EXIT ALARM" or "EA" is
displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone. To
stop the alarm, the system must be disarmed (your code plus OFF); to clear the
display, enter your code plus OFF a second time.
An “exit alarm” also results if an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within two
minutes after the end of the exit delay.
Your system may have been programmed for this feature to minimize false alarms sent to the Central
Monitoring Station. Ask your installer if "Exit Alarm" is active in your system. If so, check this box.

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Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones
must be closed or bypassed, otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready"
message.
Use the READY key to display all faulted zones, making it easier for you to identify
and secure any open zone.
1. Press [∗] (do not enter code first) to display faulted
zones.
2. Secure or bypass the zones displayed.
3. The keypad’s READY indicator lights when all
protection zones have been either closed or bypassed.
4. Arm the system as desired.

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Fixed-Word Display:
Zone no. and “NOT READY”

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• Used when you want to arm the system with persons staying inside (or if you have
pets that are moving throughout the premises).
• The perimeter sensors are armed, but interior sensors are left disarmed.
• Exit delay begins (you can leave through the entry/exit door, if desired).
• An alarm sounds if any protected window or non-entry/exit door is opened.
• You may otherwise move freely within the premises.
• Persons entering later can enter through an entry/exit door, but they must disarm
the system within the entry delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.

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• Use Night-Stay mode to provide increased security while staying inside.
• Arms same as Stay mode, but also arms pre-selected interior sensors (programmed
by your installer), while other interior sensors are left disarmed.
• Persons entering later can use an entry/exit door but must not violate any of the
programmed interior zones to avoid sounding an alarm.
• IMPORTANT: When Night-Stay mode is on, the selected interior zones are armed and cause an
alarm if anyone enters those areas (e.g., waking in the middle of the night). To avoid sounding an
alarm, you must disarm the system before any activity takes place in those interior zones.

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• Used when staying inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door.
• Arms same as Stay mode.
• An alarm sounds immediately if any protected perimeter window or any door is
opened, including entry/exit doors.
• IMPORTANT: Arming in this mode greatly increases the chance of false alarms. Use extreme
care in selecting this mode of arming.

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Used when nobody will be staying inside (including pets).
The entire system (interior and perimeter) is armed.
Exit delay begins letting you leave through the entry/exit door.
An alarm sounds if a protected window or any door is opened, or if any movement
is detected inside your premises.
• You can reenter through an entry/exit door, but you must disarm the system within
the entry delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.

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• Used when leaving the premises for extended periods (e.g., vacation).
• Arms same as Away mode, but entry delay is off.
• An alarm sounds same as Away mode, and sounds upon opening entry/exit doors.

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Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows and make sure the Ready to Arm
message is displayed.
Mode

Press these keys…

Keypad Confirms By…

Stay

security code + [3] (STAY)

Night-Stay

security code + [3] + [3]

Instant

security code + [7] (INSTANT)

Away

security code + [2] (AWAY)

Maximum

security code + [4] (MAXIMUM)

• three beeps
• armed STAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
• three beeps
• NIGHT-STAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
• three beeps
• armed STAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
Note that entry delay is turned off.
• two beeps, or, if programmed, beeping for
duration of exit delay
• armed AWAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
Leave the premises through an entry/exit
door during the exit delay period to avoid
causing an alarm. The keypad beeps rapidly
during the last 5 seconds of the exit delay to
warn you that it is ending.
• same as Away (described above)
Note that entry delay is turned off.

Quick Arming
If "Quick Arming" was programmed by the installer, the [#] key can be pressed in
place of the security code when arming the system. However, the security code
must always be used to disarm the system.
Function Key Arming
For any arming command, a function key may have also been programmed for your
system. If so, you can press and hold the appropriate function key for 2 seconds to arm
the system. See your installer for the designated functions (see Single Button
Arming section).
Refer to the Accessing Other Partitions section for information on multi-partiion
arming (FA168C).

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The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys on your keypad may have been programmed for
single-button arming. Note that while it will not be necessary to use a security code
for arming, a security code must always be used to disarm the system.
If Single-Button Arming is programmed:
• A function key has been assigned to a specific type of arming: STAY mode,
Night-STAY mode, AWAY mode, or STEP-ARMING (see Step-Arming
paragraph).
• You DO NOT need to enter your user code before pressing the function key
(you always need your user code to DISARM the system).
Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows.
1. Press and hold the assigned function key for 2
seconds (no code is required). Function keys are
shown below.
A

OFF

AWAY

STAY

TEST

BYPASS

INSTANT

CODE

CHECK

READY

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message. The red ARMED indicator also lights.

Alpha Display:

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Single-Button “Step” arming may have been programmed into one of the lettered keys
(A, B, C, or D). Check with your installer to see if this has been done in your system.
If Step-Arming is programmed:
• The assigned key provides a choice of three levels of security.
• The selected key can be pressed once, twice, or three times, increasing the level
of security with each press, as follows
Key

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First Press

Second Press

Third Press

A, B, C, D

Armed-STAY

Armed Night-STAY
(if programmed)

Armed-AWAY

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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 as
follows:
Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no
open zones). If the system is disarmed and the green light is off, it
indicates the system is not ready (one or more zones are open).
Red Light:

Lights or flashes when system is armed in AWAY or STAY mode.
See your installer for the meanings of the lit red light:
Lit Steady = system armed AWAY or
system armed STAY and exit delay has expired
Flashing

= system armed STAY and exit delay timer active

Rapid flashing = an alarm has occurred (memory of alarm).
Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows.
To arm in the AWAY mode:
Turn the key to the right for 1/2 second and release.
Keypads beep twice and the red indicator lights or
flashes.
To arm in the STAY mode:

GREEN

RED

Turn the key to the right and hold for longer than 1
second, then release. Keypads beep three times and
the red indicator lights or flashes.
To disarm the system:
Turn the key to the right and release. The red light
turns off

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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 after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, the keypad will
beep rapidly upon your entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your
absence.
LEAVE AT ONCE, and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.

1.
(Security Code)

Alpha Display:

1
OFF

The “READY” indicator light will be lit if all zones
are secure, and the keypad will emit a single tone to
confirm that the system is disarmed.

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Fixed-Word Display: READY

2. To Silence a Burglary Alarm and Clear a Memory of Alarm
Enter your security code and press the OFF key to silence the alarm (or warning
tones of a Memory of Alarm).
Note the zone in alarm on the keypad display, and make that zone intact (close
door, window, etc.). Now enter the security code plus OFF sequence again to clear
the keypad’s Memory of Alarm display.
3. To Silence a Fire Alarm and Clear Memory of Alarm
Simply press the OFF key to silence the alarm. Then enter the security code plus
OFF sequence to clear the keypad's Memory of Alarm display. See the Fire Alarm
System section.

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Use this 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 need to
manually bypass them). However, if a vent zone window is closed after arming, it
becomes protected and will cause an alarm if opened again while the system is armed.
When bypassing zones:
• The system must be disarmed before you can bypass zones.
• Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if violated.
• The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed.
• Zones are automatically unbypassed when the system is disarmed.
+

1.
(Security Code)

6 + zone numbers (see below)
BYPASS

Enter the 2-digit zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be
bypassed (e.g., 06, 10, 13, etc.). Single digit zone
numbers must be preceded by a zero (e.g. 05, 06).
2. When finished, the keypad will momentarily display
a "Bypass" message for each bypassed zone number.
Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed.
Arm the system as usual. When armed, the arming
message is displayed with “ZONE BYPASSED.”
To display bypassed zones prior to arming, enter
your security code and press the [6] BYPASS key.

Alpha Display:

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Fixed-Word Display: NOT READY
Alpha Display:

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Fixed-Word Display: BYPASS

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bypassing zones.

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If programmed, "Quick Bypass" allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones
without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for
example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night.
+ 6 + [#]

1.
(Security Code)

BYPASS

In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed
and automatically bypassed. Make sure that only those
zones that you wish to leave unprotected are bypassed, and
that there are no other zones unintentionally left open.

2. Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then arm
the system as desired.
Ask your installer if "Quick Bypass" is active for your
system, and if so, check here:

Alpha Display:

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83 7,3; *%9087
Fixed-Word Display: NOT READY

Alpha Display:

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6)%(= 83 %61
Fixed-Word Display: BYPASS

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CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of a perimeter door or window while the
system is disarmed.
When Chime mode is activated:
• Three tones sound at the keypad whenever a perimeter door or window is opened.
• Interior zones do not produce a tone when they are faulted.
• Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points.
• Chime mode can be used only while the system is disarmed.
To turn Chime Mode on:
+

(Security Code)

(-7%61)(
CHIME

The CHIME message will appear. Perimeter zones
will cause a tone when faulted.
To turn Chime Mode off:
+
(Security Code)

again

CHIME

The CHIME message will disappear.

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Alpha Display:

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Fixed-Word Display: READY
Alpha Display:

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Fixed-Word Display: CHIME

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The system lets you view its time and date setting on alpha keypad.
Alpha Display:

+[#] + [6] [3]
(Security Code)

OR, press the function key (A, B, C, or D) for viewing
current date and time, if programmed.
A typical time/date display is shown.
The display will remain on for about 30 seconds.

“A ”

“B”

“C ”

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“D ”

If one of the above keys has been programmed for the date/time
display feature, place a check mark in the box beneath that key.

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You can set the time and date by doing the following:
+[#] + [6] [3]

1.
(Security Code)

2. Press [∗] when the time/date is displayed.
A cursor appears under the first digit of the hour.
To move cursor ahead, press [∗]. To go back, press [#].
• Enter the 2-digit hour setting.
• Enter the 2-digit minute setting.
• Press [1] for PM or [2] for AM.
• Enter the last two digits of the current year.
• Enter the 2-digit month setting.
• Enter the 2-digit day setting.
3. To exit, press [∗] when cursor is at the last digit, or
wait 10 seconds.

Alpha Display:

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6)%(= 83 %61
8-1)(%8)
7%8
41
Current time display

8-1)(%8)
7%8
4
Time/date editing display

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Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate
emergency (panic) functions as follows:
This Function
Silent Alarm

Sends this signal*
silent alarm

With This Sounding…
no audible alarm or any visual display
indicating that a silent alarm has been
initiated.
Audible Alarm
audible alarm
a loud, steady alarm at keypad(s) and
at any external sounders that may be
connected.
Personal Alarm
auxiliary alarm
steady alarm sound at keypad(s), but
not at external bells or sirens.
Fire Alarm
fire alarm
temporal (pulsing) sound at external
bells and sirens.
*All panic functions send signals to the Central Monitoring Station, if connected.
To active a Panic Function:
Press and hold down for at least 2 seconds whichever
lettered key on the keypad has been programmed for
the desired emergency function.

Alpha Display:

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6)%(= 83 %61
Fixed-Word Display: READY

Typical Panic Alpha Display:

Press both keys of the assigned key pair at the same
time.

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READY

ZONE 95

ARMED

PRESS BOTH KEYS
OF DESIRED PAIR
AT THE SAME TIME

READY

B
ZONE 99

AWAY

1 OFF

2 AWAY

3 STAY

STAY

4 MAX

5 TEST

6 BYPASS

7INSTANT

8 CODE

9 CHIME

ZONE 95

AWAY

1 OFF

2 AWAY

3 STAY

STAY

4 MAX

5 TEST

6 BYPASS

7INSTANT

8 CODE

9 CHIME

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READY

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Lettered Panic Keys

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READY

ZONE 96

FA 5 6 0

ZONE
99

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ARMED

Panic Key Pairs

See your installer and use the chart provided in the Features Programmed in Your
System section to note the functions that have been programmed for your system.

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The “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” keys can be used to automatically activate a series of
commands of up to 16 keystrokes, if programmed for this function. These keystrokes,
as a group, are called “macros” and are stored in the system's memory.
• Typical macro functions can include:
- Arming sequences: STAY, Night-STAY, INSTANT, or AWAY
- Bypassing particular zone(s)
- Activating relay(s) for turning on (or off) lights, fans, etc.
• Up to four (FA168C) or two (FA148CP) macros can be assigned – but no more
than one macro to a key.
• Macros can be activated only by users with authority levels authorized to
perform the macro’s function.
• Macros function only when the system is disarmed.
NOTE: The installer must activate the desired function key before macros can be
assigned. See the chart at the back of this manual for the key(s) assigned for macros.
+ [#] + [6] + [6]

1.
(Security Code)

Alpha Displays:

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6)%(= 83 %61

2. Enter the macro number (1-4 for FA168C; 1-2 for
FA148CP) to be programmed at the “Select Macro?”
prompt. Remember, only one macro can be assigned
to each key.
3. If a macro has been previously defined, the
keystrokes are shown on the bottom line of the
display, otherwise the display is blank.

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To exit this mode (and keep the existing macro
definition), press any key except the [∗] key. The
system returns to normal mode.
To define a macro for the selected key, press [∗] and
continue with the next prompt.
Enter the first of the series of desired commands, (do
not include your user code), then press/hold the “D”
key for at least two seconds to complete the first
command. This key terminates each command, and
appears as an “F” in the keypad display.

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The keypad beep to acknowledge your input and
displays 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 keypad
beeps and displays the keystrokes entered so far.
5. Repeat until the all the desired commands (up to 16
characters including the “F”s) have been entered.
Be sure to check your keystrokes before continuing.
If you made a mistake, you must start over.
6. To exit, press/hold the “D” key for at least two
seconds. The display returns to system status and
indicates system is ready.

Typical Macro Alpha Display:

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Suppose you want to (1) bypass the two upstairs window zones, then (2) turn on an
exterior light, and then (3) arm the security system in the AWAY mode. The
procedures in the table that follows show you how you would program this macro:
Function

Keystrokes Required

Keypad Display

1. Bypass zones 02 & 03

2. Insert terminator.

Press BYPASS [6] key, then
2-digit zone numbers 02 & 03.
Press the “D” key for at least 2 seconds.

3. Turn light on
(device 01).
4. Insert terminator.

Press [#] and 7 keys for “device ON”, and
[01] key for selecting device 1.
Press the “D” key for at least 2 seconds.

5. Arm system AWAY

Press AWAY [2] key.

6. Insert terminator.

Press the “D” key for at least 2 seconds.

*
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*#*
*#*
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1. Press the Macro key programmed for the desired
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series of commands for at least 2 seconds. The “Enter
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displayed for up to 10 seconds.
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2. Enter your 4-digit user code.
The programmed macro sequence begins
automatically after the user code is entered.

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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 the
commands described below.
• Some devices can be manually turned on or off using the commands described
below.
• See your installer for a list of devices that may be set up for your system. A list
of these devices is provided at the back of this manual for you to fill out.
To Activate Devices:
+ [#] + [7] + 2-digit device number
(Security Code)

Alpha Display:

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6)%(= 83 %61

Devices associated with that device number activate.
Fixed-Word Display: READY

To Deactivate Devices:
+ [#] + [8] + 2-digit device number
(Security Code)

Devices associated with that device number deactivate.

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Your system may be set up to automatically send alert messages to several pagers (up
to 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:
arming and disarming†, alarms, and trouble conditions. († reports when
arming/disarming from a keypad using a security code; auto-arming/disarming,
arming with assigned button, and keyswitch arming do not send pager messages.)
• You can also program the system to send an automatic pager message to alert you
in the event that someone has not arrived home (disarmed the system) within a
defined period of time (see the Scheduling section for details on programming a
“latch key report”).
• Your installer programs the pager phone numbers and reporting events.
• The pager message consists of a 7-digit system status code that indicates the type of
condition that has occurred.
• An optional, predefined 16-digit character string can precede the 7-digit system
status code; these characters can consist of a PIN no., subscriber account no., or any
additional data that you may wish to have sent to the pager.
• The pager display format is as follows:
3-digit Event Code

Optional 16 digits

Æ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA – BBB – CCCC Å 4-digit User or Zone No.

Optional 16-digits for
Account numbers,
PIN numbers, or any
other data;
programmed by the
installer, if required.

A 3-digit code that
describes the event
that has occurred
in your system
(see for event
codes table below)

C=
A 4-digit User or Zone number, depending on the type of
event that has occurred, where:
• alarms and troubles display zone number
• arming/disarming (opens/closes) display user number
The first 2 digits are always “00” (e.g., 0004 represents
zone or user number 4), and, single-digit user or zone
numbers are always preceded by a zero.

The 3-digit Event Codes (BBB) that can be displayed are:
911 =
811 =
101 =
Alarms.
The 4-digit number
(CCCC) following this
code is the zone number
that has caused the
alarm.

Troubles.
The 4-digit number
(CCCC) following this
code is the zone number
that has caused the
trouble.

Open
(system disarmed).
The 4-digit number
(CCCC) that follows
this code is the user
number that has
disarmed the system.

102 =
Close
(system armed).
The 4-digit number
(CCCC) that follows
this code is the user
number that has armed
the system.

Examples of typical 7-digit pager displays follow.

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Ex. 1.

³ = Reporting of an alarm (911) caused by a fault on zone 4 (0004).

Ex. 2.

³ = Reporting of a closing–system arming (102)– by user 5 (0005).

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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 pager.
• This message could mean “call home”, “call your office”, or any other prearranged
meaning.
• See the Paging chart at the back of this manual for details of the paging setup for
your system.
1. Hold pager key 2 seconds then press pager no. (1-4).
Press and hold the programmed Paging Key for at
least 2 seconds (wait for beep), then press the pager
number* representing the pager intended to receive
the message.
2. The recipient, on seeing the 999–9999 message, will
understand the prearranged meaning of this signal.
* If no number is pressed, the message is sent to pager 1.

Alpha Display:

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6)%(= 83 %61
English Display: READY

Pager Display

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You can program a schedule that causes a pager report to be sent if the system is not
DISARMED by the scheduled time (see Scheduling section, event “03”). For example,
a working parent might want a message to be sent to a pager if their child did not
arrive home from school and disarm the system by a certain time.
If programmed, the message that is sent is:

7 7 7 –7777

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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 (FA168C
provides 46 additional codes; FA148CP provides 30 additional codes).
• Only the System Master and Partition Master can assign user codes to users.
• Users are identified by 2-digit user numbers and are pre-assigned to either
partition 1 or partition 2 (FA168C).
• Only the Installer or System Master can change user partitions.
• In addition to a security code, each user is assigned various system attributes.
• User codes can be used interchangeably within a partition when performing system
functions (a system armed with one user's code can be disarmed by another user's
code), with the exception of the guest code described below.
• User code programming involves these steps:
1. Choose a user number from the set of users assigned to the partition in which
the user will be operating, and assign a 4-digit security code.
2. Assign an authority level to that user.
3. Assign other attributes as necessary (see attributes on the next page).
NOTE: The factory settings are designed to meet most normal user situations.
Therefore, the only step you usually need to do when adding users is assign a user
number (from the partition’s pre-assigned user numbers) and a security code.

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Authority levels define the system functions a particular user can/cannot perform.

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Level Title

Explanation

N/A

System Master

Reserved for user 02; Can perform all system functions and assign codes in
both partitions; can change its own code as follows:
Master code + [8] + 02 + new master code + new master code again

Standard User

Can only perform security functions in assigned partition.
Cannot perform other system functions.

Arm Only

Can only arm the system. Cannot disarm or do other functions.

Guest

Can arm the system in assigned partitions, but cannot disarm the system
unless the system was armed with this code. This code is typically assigned to
someone (e.g., babysitter or cleaner) who has a need to arm/disarm the system
only at certain times. The user of this code should not use the “Quick Arming”
feature.

Duress Code

Intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system under
threat. When used, the system will act normally, but can silently notify the
Central Monitoring Station of your situation, if that service has been provided.

Partition Master

(FA168C) Can do everything a standard user can do, and
can assign user codes to users in their partition.

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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 user programming.
NOTE: Partition Master codes (FA168C only) apply only to those user numbers
previously assigned (by the system master/installer) to the partition master’s partition.
Add User Code:
(Users 03/33 are preset
to partition programmers,
but can be changed.)

System/Partition Master code + [8] + user no. + new user’s code
User 01 = installer
User 03 = partition 1 master
User 02 = master
User 33 = partition 2 master
The Keypad beeps once to confirm that new user was added.

Delete User Code:

System/Partition Master code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] [0]
The user code and all attributes* programmed for this user number,
including any associated RF keys, are erased from the system.
(*except assigned partition)

Authority Level:

System/Partition Master code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] [1]+ auth. level
Authority Levels (see definitions on previous page):
0 = standard user
3 = duress
1 = arm only
4 = partition master (FA168C only)
2 = guest

Factory Assignments:
users 04-32/34-49 = 0
users 03/33 = 4

Access Group:
Factory Assignments: none

User’s Partition:
(FA168C only)
Factory Assignments:
Part. 1 = users 03-32
Part. 2 = users 33-49

RF User Number:
Factory Assignments: none

Pager On/Off:
Factory Assignments:
users 01-04 = 0 (off)
users 05-49 = 1 (on)

System/Partition Master Code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] [2]+ group (1-8)
You can assign users to a group, then set an access schedule that
defines the times this group of users can operate the system. The
system ignores these users outside the scheduled times.
System Master Code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] [3] + [0] + partition(s) + [#]
This command assigns the partitions the user can access. If more
than one, enter partition numbers sequentially, then press [#] to end.
E.g., master code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] [3] + [0] + [1] [2] + [#] gives
the user access to partitions 1 and 2 and the common partition.
Partition Entries: 1 = partition 1 and common
2 = partition 2 and common
3 = common partition only
Master/Part. Prog. Code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] [4]+ zone no.
Use this command to assign a wireless button device (keyfob) to this
user (keyfob must be enrolled in system first; see installer).
Zone number: enter the zone number assigned to a button on the
keyfob that will be used for arming/disarming by this user.
Master/Part. Prog. Code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] [5] + 0 or 1
You can program a user so that a message is sent to a pager
whenever this code is used to arm or disarm the system.
Paging On/Off: 1 = allow paging; 0 = no paging for this user

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Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only
that partition's information.
• If the user is authorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform
system functions in the other partition by using the GOTO command. Refer to
the GOTO section.
• If the user is authorized, that user can arm other partitions. Refer to the MultiPartition Arming section.
The following table shows the relationship of the keypads in each partition when
system is armed and disarmed.
PARTITION 1

PARTITION 2

COMMON ZONE
(LOBBY, etc.)

Arming
State

Keypad
Status

Arming
State

Keypad
Status

Arming
State

Disarmed

Partition 1
Only

Disarmed

Partition 2
Only

Disarmed

Common Zone
Only

Armed

Partition 2
Only

Disarmed

Common Zone
Only

Disarmed Partition 2 and Disarmed
Common Zone

Common Zone
Only

Condition 1

Condition 2

Condition 3

Armed

Partition 1
Only

Condition 4

Armed

Partition 1
Only

Disarmed Partition 1 and
Common Zone

Armed

Partition 2
Only

Armed

Keypad
Status

Common Zone
Only

When both partitions are disarmed, the keypad in each partition displays zone
status for its partition only. The common zone keypad shows the status in that
zone only. See Condition 1 above.
When partition 1 is disarmed and partition 2 is armed, the keypad in partition 1
shows the status of partition 1 and the common zone. Partition 2 will display the
status of partition 2 only. See Condition 2 above.
When partition 1 is armed and partition 2 is disarmed, the keypad in partition 1
shows the status of partition 1 only. Partition 2 will display the status of partition
2 and the common zone. See Condition 3 above.
As long as any one of the two partitions is disarmed, the common zone will always
be disarmed. The common zone will be armed only when both partition 1 and 2 are
armed. See Condition 4 above.

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If the user is authorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform system
functions in the other partition by using the GOTO command.
• You must use an Alpha keypad to access another partition.
• Keypads automatically return to their original partition after 2 minutes with
no keypad activity.
+ [∗] + partition number (0,1,2,3)

1.
(Security Code)

0 = return to keypad’s original partition.
1 = partition 1; 2 = partition 2; 3 = common zone
The keypad beeps to confirm the partition change.

Alpha Display:
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Fixed-Word Display: Green LED lit

Alpha Display:
2. The keypad remains in the new partition until
directed to go to another partition, or until it
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left portion of screen, if the option is programmed.
Fixed-Word Display: Green LED lit

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Some users can be given Multi-Partition arming ability by being assigned to both
partitions when programming user attributes.
When attempting to arm multi-partitions:
• You must use an Alpha keypad.
• The system arms only if all partitions are “ready to arm.”
• If any partition is “not ready,” the system does not arm at all.
• You can use the GOTO command to bypass open zones before arming.
• If any partition is already armed when global arming is attempted, that
partition remains in its existing armed state.
+ [0] + arm command (see list below)
(Security Code)

Multi-Partition Arming Commands
2 = arms all partitions AWAY
3 = arms all partitions STAY
33 = arms all partitions NIGHT-STAY
4 = arms all partitions MAXIMUM
7 = arms all partitions INSTANT
1 = disarms all partitions

Alpha Display:
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Ask your installer if a
"common zone" was
assigned. If so, check
this box

Your system may have been set up to use a common zone, which is
an area shared by users of both partitions, such as a foyer or lobby.
If so, please note the following:
• The common zone will sound and report alarms only when both
partitions are armed. If only one partition is armed, the system
ignores faults on the common zone.
• Either partition may arm its system if the common zone is
faulted, but once armed, the other partition will not be able to
arm unless the common zone is first bypassed or the fault is
corrected.
• Faults on the common zone are displayed on common zone
keypads, and will also appear on another partition’s keypad when
that partition is armed.
• Either partition can clear and restore the common zone after an
alarm.
• Entry/exit time for the common zone is the same as for partition 1.

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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 at various intervals.
• Schedules can be set for random starting, if desired.
• FA168C provides up to 16 user schedules; FA148CP provides up to 4 user schedules.

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Alpha Displays:
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2. Enter a 2-digit schedule number from:
01-16 (FA168C) or 01-04 (FA148CP).
Press [∗] to continue.

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following list.
00 = clear the scheduled event
01 = turn a programmed output on or off
(see Using Device Commands section for a list of output device numbers used
in your system)
02 = set a user access schedule for one or more users
(see Security Codes section for an explanation of access groups)
03 = send a “latch-key” report to a pager if the system is not disarmed by a specified
time; message sent is “777-7777.”
04 = automatically arm the system in STAY mode at a specified time
05 = automatically arm the system in AWAY mode at a specified time
06 = automatically disarm the system at a specified time
07 = Display the word “REMINDER” at a specified time
Press [∗] to continue.
4. For event number “01,” enter the output number
associated with this schedule.
Otherwise, this prompt is skipped.
Press [∗] to continue to the “Start” prompt below.

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5. For event number “02,” enter the access group
number. Otherwise, this prompt is skipped.
Press [∗] to continue to the “Start” prompt below.
6. For event numbers “03-07,” enter the partition
number to be armed or disarmed.
0 = arm all; 1 = partition 1; 2 = partition 2;
3 = arm common
Otherwise, this prompt is skipped.
Press [∗] to continue to the “Start” prompt.
7. Enter the event’s start time and days of week.
Hour = 00-23; minute = 00-59
AM = 0; PM = 1
Days = Position the cursor under the desired days
using the [∗] key to move forward, then press “1” to
select the day.
Press [∗] to continue.
8. Enter the event’s stop time, AM/PM and days of
week.
Refer to step 7 for available entries.
Press [∗] to continue.
9. Enter the desired repeat option.
0 = no repeat
1 = repeat schedule weekly
2 = repeat schedule biweekly (every other week)
3 = repeat schedule every third week
4 = repeat schedule every fourth week
e.g., To make a schedule that happens everyday you
would select all days with a repeat count of 1. To
make a schedule that runs for one week then stops,
select everyday with a repeat count of 0.
10. Select the randomize option, if desired.
0 = no; 1 = yes
If selected, the schedule times will vary within 60
minutes of the “hour” time. For example, if a
schedule is set to start at 6:15pm, it will do so the
first time 6:15pm arrives, but on subsequent days it
will start anytime between 6:00 and 6:59 p.m.
Press [∗] to continue.

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The system records various events in a history log, which can be viewed by the master
user using an Alpha Display keypad.
• The Event Log holds up to 100 (FA168C) or 50 (FA148CP) events.
• Events are displayed in chronological order, from most recent to oldest.
• When the log is full, the oldest event is replaced by the logging of any new event.

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2. The system displays the most recent event as follows:
• event number
• type of event, identified by its corresponding code
(see your installer for the meaning of each code)
• zone or user number (depending on type of event)
• partition in which event occurred

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• time and date of the event’s occurrence.
3. Pressing [∗] displays previous events (back in time).
Pressing [#] displays events forward in time.
4. Exit the event log by pressing any key other than [∗]
or [#].

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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 the
system is in the Test mode.
• Alarm messages are not sent to your Central Station while Test mode is on.
1 Disarm the system and close all protected windows,
doors, etc. The READY indicator light should come
on if all zones are intact (i.e., all protected windows,
doors, etc. are closed.
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(Security Code)

then [0] (walk)
TEST

The Dial test (option “1”) is intended for the installer
and should not be used unless directed to do so by
your Security System Representative.
3. Listen. The external sounder should sound for 1
second and then turn off. If the sounder does not
sound, CALL FOR SERVICE.

Alpha Displays:

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4. Fault zones. Open each protected door and window in turn and listen for three
beeps from the keypad. Identification (zone number or zone description) of each
faulted protection point should appear on the display. The display clears when the
door or window is closed.
5. Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps.
The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated.
The display clears when no motion is detected.
Note that if wireless motion detectors are used, there is a 3-minute delay between
activations. This is to conserve battery life.
6. Test all smoke detectors, following the manufacturer's instructions. The
identification of each detector should appear on the display when each is activated.
If a problem is experienced with any protection point (no confirming sounds, no
display), call for service immediately.
When all protection points have been checked and are intact (closed), there should
be no zone identification numbers displayed on the keypad.

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7. Exit test mode:
(Security Code)

If the test mode is inadvertently left active, it automatically turns off after 4 hours.

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"Check" and
"Battery" Displays

The 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, press any key.
1. A display of "CHECK" and one or more zone numbers
indicates that a problem exists with the displayed zone(s) and
requires your attention. Determine if the zone(s) displayed are
intact and make them so if they are not. If the problem has been
corrected, the display can be cleared if you enter the OFF
sequence (security code plus OFF key) twice. If the display
persists, CALL FOR SERVICE.
Note: A display of CHECK 70 on Alpha Display keypads
indicates that the wiring connection to the external sounder is
at fault (opened or shorted), and you should CALL FOR
SERVICE. See “BELL FAILURE” on next page. A display of
CHECK 90 indicates that RF interference may be impeding the
operation of wireless sensors* in the system. See “Rcvr Jam”
on next page.

* Not all systems
use wireless
sensors.

2. If there are wireless sensors* in your system, the CHECK
condition may also be caused by some change in the
environment that prevents the wireless receiver from hearing a
particular sensor. CALL FOR SERVICE if this occurs.
IF YOU CANNOT CORRECT A "CHECK" DISPLAY,
CALL FOR SERVICE.
TYPICAL "CHECK" DISPLAYS

CHECK
FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPAD

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Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are
displayed on Alpha Display keypads.

Other Trouble
Displays

COMM. FAILURE
(or FC)

Indicates that a failure has occurred in
the telephone communication portion of
your system.
CALL FOR SERVICE.

SYSTEM LO BAT
(or BAT with no
zone No.)

Indicates that a low system battery
condition exists. Display is
accompanied by "beeping"* at the
keypad. If this condition persists for
more than one day (with AC present),
CALL FOR SERVICE.

LO BAT
+ zone descriptor
(or BAT with
zone No.)

Indicates that there is a low battery
condition in the wireless transmitter**
number displayed (00 is RF keypad).
Accompanied by a single "beep"* (once
every 40 seconds) at the keypad.
Either replace the battery yourself, or
CALL FOR SERVICE. If the battery is
not replaced within 30 days, a CHECK
display may occur.

Rcvr Jam
(or CHECK 90)

Wireless part of the system is experiencing
RF interference which may impede
reception from wireless sensors.**

MODEM COMM
(or CC)

Indicates that the control is on-line with
the Central Monitoring Station's remote
computer.
The control will not operate while on-line.
Wait a few minutes — the display should
disappear.

BELL FAILURE
(or CHECK 70)

Indicates that the wiring connection to
the external sounder is at fault (open or
shorted). Accompanied by “beeping” at
the keypad. CALL FOR SERVICE.

* Any “beeping” that
accompanies a trouble
display can be stopped
by depressing any key
on the keypad or by
entering an OFF
sequence (code + OFF)

** Not all systems use
wireless sensors.

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Other Trouble
Displays
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AC LOSS
(or NO AC)

The system is operating on battery power
only due to an AC power failure.
If only some lights are out on the premises,
check circuit breakers and fuses and
reset or replace as necessary.
If AC power cannot be restored and a
“low system battery” message appears
(see previous page), CALL FOR
SERVICE.

Busy-Standby
(or dI)

If this message remains displayed for more
than 1 minute, system is disabled. CALL
FOR SERVICE.

OPEN CIRCUIT
(or OC)

The keypad is not receiving signals from
the control. CALL FOR SERVICE.

Long Rng Trbl
(or bF)

If part of your system, back-up Long
Range Radio communication has failed.
CALL FOR SERVICE.

TELCO FAULT
(or CHECK 94)

The telephone line has a problem.
CALL FOR SERVICE.

Total Power Failure If there is no keypad display at all, and the READY indicator
is not lit, operating power (from AC and back-up battery) for the
system has stopped and the system is inoperative. CALL FOR
SERVICE.

In The Event Of Telephone Operational Problems
In the event of telephone operational problems, disconnect the control from the phone line by
removing the plug from the phone wall jack. We recommend that your installer demonstrate this
disconnection on installation of the system. Do not attempt to disconnect the phone connection
inside the control. Doing so will result in the loss of your phone lines. If the regular phones work
correctly after the control has been disconnected from the phone wall jack, the control has a
problem and you should immediately call for service. If upon disconnection of the control, there is
still a problem on the phone line, notify the Telephone Company that they have a problem and
request prompt phone repair service. The user may not under any circumstances attempt any
service or repairs to the security system. Repairs must be made only by authorized service (see
the LIMITED WARRANTY statement for information on how to obtain service).

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