LifeShield IS440 Wireless Security Sensor User Manual Brinks 2005 KeyPad Manual 6 6HiRes

LifeShield, Inc. Wireless Security Sensor Brinks 2005 KeyPad Manual 6 6HiRes

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UDZZ01250ZZ(0)PRINTED IN CHINA.User’s Manualfor the Brinks Home Security System by InGrid®Model # BHS i 100BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 2
49Brink’s Home Security is a Registered Trademark of the Brink’s Network, Inc.InGrid is a Trademark of InGrid, Inc. All other trademarks in this manual are theproperties of their respective owners.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!Place the following message in the “Important Notices” Section atthe end of the manual. Note: please include the “recycle symbol”found below adjacent to the text.Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of ProperlyNI-MH2004KBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 4
48Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning• This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery.• Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.• The rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery contained in thisequipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.• Do not short-circuit the battery.• Do not charge the rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride batteryused in this equipment in any charger other than the onedesigned to charge this battery as specified in the owner'smanual. Using another charger may damage the battery orcause the battery to explode.Additional Battery Safety PrecautionsCaution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by thebattery, read and follow these instructions:1. Use only the Uniden battery pack specified in the owner's manual.2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire.The cell mayexplode.Check the Nickel Metal Hydride battery disposalpackage insert for disposal instructions.3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte iscorrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may betoxic if swallowed.4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short thebattery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, andkeys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with thisproduct only in accordance with the instructions and limitationsspecified in the owners manual provided for this product.6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack andbattery charger.iConsumer InformationFCC NoticesThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC Part 15 Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference toradio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If interference generated by this unit is suspected, call Brink’sCustomer Care at 1-800-445-0872.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, whichcan be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Re-orient the radio/television antenna;• Move the television or receiver away from the unit.• Plug the unit and the TV/radio receiver into different outlets, i.e. not on the same circuit breaker.• Contact Brinks Home Security or an experienced TV/Radio technician for additional suggestions.• Review additional instructions on www.mybrinks.com.Part Number SE 430; FCC ID: S9PSE430Part Number BK 410; FCC ID: S9PBK410Part Number IS440; FCC ID: S9PIS440Part Number BS450; FCC ID: S9PBS450ACTA Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA.On the outside of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone companyThe REN (Ringer Equivalence Number) is used to determine the number of devices thatmay be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result inthe devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sumof RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part ofthe product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, theREN is separately shown on the label.Part Number SE 430; ACTA Registration Number: US:S9PAL01BSE430BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 6
This equipment is designated to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiringusing a compatible modular jack (RJ31X) which is part 68 compliant.A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product.It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. Seeinstallation instructions for details.If this equipment (Model BHS i-100) causes harm to the telephone network, the telephonecompany will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may berequired. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaintwith the FCC if you believe it is necessary.The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephonecompany will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications tomaintain uninterrupted service.If trouble is experienced with this equipment (Model BHS i-100), for repair or warrantyinformation, please contact Brinks Home Security Customer Care at (800) 445-0872 orvisit www.mybrinks.com and select the Frequently Asked Questions link. If the equipmentis causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that youdisconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.Connection to party line service is subject to tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. Thisequipment must not be used on party lines.This equipment is hearing aid compatible.ii 47Alarm PermitsYour local municipality may require you to obtain an alarm permitbefore you can operate the Brink’s Home Security system. Pleasecontact your city or county police department to determine therequirements in your area. For more information, visitwww.mybrinks.com.CautionTo ensure proper operation, this equipment must be installedaccording to the installation instructions. To verify that theequipment is operating properly and can successfully report analarm, this equipment must be tested immediately after installation,and periodically thereafter, according to the enclosed testinstructions.CautionIn order for "alarm dialing equipment" to be able to seize the phone line to report an alarm or other event when other customerequipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.)connected to the same line is in use, "alarm dialing equipment"must be connected to a properly installed RJ31X jack. The RJ31Xjack must be connected in series with, and ahead of, all otherequipment attached to the same phone line. Series installation ofan RJ31X jack is depicted in the figure below. If you have anyquestions concerning these instructions, you should consult yourtelephone company or a qualified installer about installing thenecessary jack and alarm dialing equipment for you.BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 8
DSL serviceIf you convert your telephone line to a high-speed data format (suchas DSL), it could affect the ability of the security system to transmitsignals to the Brink’s Monitoring Center. If you have switched to sucha service, you should immediately conduct the Siren and TransmissionTest described on page 25. If the test is not successful, call Brink’sCustomer Care at 1-800-445-0872. Brink’s may need to install afilter provided by your DSL company to restore communication.However, because of the nature of DSL service you should beaware that, even with this filter installed, the system will not be ableto communicate with the Brink’s Monitoring Center any time thatyour telephone is in use or off the hook. For more information, visitwww.mybrinks.com.Additional Questions?If you have other questions about the system, please contactCustomer Care at 1-800-445-0872 or write:Brink’s Home Security Customer Care Department8880 Ester Boulevard Irving, TX 75063 www.mybrinks.comWarranty InformationThis manual does not create any additional expressed or implied warranties.Important Notices46UL InformationThis system is capable of providing either Grade A or Grade Bservice for residential burglary. If configured to Grade B, performanceof a weekly test as indicated in this manual is necessary. ContactBrink’s for more details on your particular installation. Accessorieswhich do not bear the UL mark have not been investigated with thissystem by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.iiiBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 10
6. What taxes do I have to pay?Taxes vary from region to region. Most states require the collectionof a sales tax on the equipment you purchase. Some states requirean additional service tax on the installation, monitoring, and repairservices you receive. Also, unless you own Protective Equipment,Brink’s will bill you once a year for the property tax assessed byyour local taxing authority. This tax is generally less than $15.7. Do I pay for service calls and repairs?Repair service during the first 90 days is free of charge. After thefirst 90 days, we charge for labor. If you prefer, you can purchase aservice plan from Brink’s, to continue to receive free repairs afterthe first 90 days.Normal service hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday throughFriday. A premium rate is charged for service calls on weekends,holidays, or after hours.Repairs and Upgrades1. Can I make an appointment for a service call?Our service center schedules service calls for the morning orafternoon of a specific day. Morning service calls occur between8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Afternoon calls occur between 12:00 PMand 4:00 PM.2. Can I have additional equipment installed at a later date? Yes, additional equipment may be installed. You will be charged forthe installation and for the service call. If you choose to have theequipment installed initially, however, you will not be charged for aservice call. You can learn more about the wide variety ofadditional equipment that is available at www.mybrinks.com.45Table of ContentsConsumer Information.............................................................................................................i FCC Notices ...............................................................................................................................iWelcome ..................................................................................................................................2How to Avoid False Alarms ....................................................................................................3The Brink’s Home Security System by Ingrid ....................................................................4Standard Equipment .................................................................................................................4Optional Equipment ...................................................................................................................6Optional Features ......................................................................................................................7The Parts of the Keypad .........................................................................................................8Message Window ……………………........................................................................................9 Emergency Keys ......................................................................................................................10 Using the Grid Extender ...........................................................................................................11Using the Keypad .....................................................................................................................11Grid Identification Card ............................................................................................................11User Codes.................................................................................................................................12Entering and Exiting ...............................................................................................................12Designated Doors ......................................................................................................................12Entry Delay ...............................................................................................................................12Exit Delay .................................................................................................................................12Turning the System On .........................................................................................................13The Four “On:” Modes ..............................................................................................................13Turning the System On in Normal Mode ..................................................................................14Turning the System On with Motions Turned Off Mode ...........................................................14Turning the System On with Motions Turned Off / Instant Mode ..............................................15Turning the System On in Instant Mode ...................................................................................15Turning the System On When It Is Not Ready .........................................................................16Turning the System Off .........................................................................................................18Turning the System Off When No Alarms Are In Progress ......................................................18Turning the System Off and Canceling an Alarm .....................................................................18Turning the System Off Without Canceling an Alarm. ..............................................................19What to Do in an Actual Emergency ........................................................................................19Turning the System Off After an Alarm in Your Absence ..........................................................20System Options .....................................................................................................................21How to Bypass a Zone .............................................................................................................21How to Turn the Door Chime On or Off ....................................................................................22 How to Add an Auxiliary Code ..................................................................................................22How to View Alarm Memory .....................................................................................................23How to Delete an Auxiliary Code ..............................................................................................24BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 12
2. What if I move within the initial term of my contract?You may have the system moved to another residence, providedwe service the area and you pay the applicable move charge. Thenew owner of the home may take over the system by signing a newagreement and paying our current reprogramming fee. This willrelease your from the remaining contract obligations. If the newowner does not wish to take over the system, and you do notchoose to move the system, you will be responsible for the originalcontractual obligation.3. Do I own the system?If you paid the connection fee only, Brink’s owns the alarm system.If you paid the additional purchase charge, you own the system. Ifyou purchased the system, your installation work order will show aseparate “Purchase Fee” of usually an additional $500.4. Will I receive a discount on my insurance for having a securitysystem installed?Most homeowner’s policies offer discounts to policy holders withsecurity systems. Contact your insurance company for moreinformation. The Certificate of Installation that your installerprovided can be used to provide proof to your insurance companythat the installation took place.5. How do I receive credit for referring another customer?If you refer a new customer to Brink’s, and that customer has aBrink’s Home Security system installed, you will receive one monthof monitoring free.Please have the person you referred write yourname and telephone number in the space provided at the bottomof their contract. Contact Brink’s Customer Care atwww.mybrinks.com or call 1-800-445-0872. Your account will becredited within 60 days of the installation date.44System Testing ...................................................................................................................25Siren and Transmission Test ....................................................................................................25Testing All Burglary Sensors ....................................................................................................26Testing the Smoke Detector......................................................................................................27Testing the Doors and Windows Only ......................................................................................27Testing With Not Ready Zones .................................................................................................29Trouble Messages ..................................................................................................................30No AC Power Indication ...........................................................................................................31Low Battery Indication/Replacing Battery ................................................................................32Replacing the Battery in the Keypad/Grid Extender ................................................................33Communication Problem Indication .........................................................................................34Line Cut Indication (Optional Feature) .....................................................................................35Upload/Download Failure ........................................................................................................35Zone Trouble Indication ............................................................................................................36Component Failure ..................................................................................................................36Call Brink’s Indication ...............................................................................................................36Siren Failure Indication ............................................................................................................36Cleaning the Smoke Detector ..................................................................................................37If You Trigger an Alarm while Cleaning the Detector ................................................................37Service the Detector Every Two Years .....................................................................................37Setting the Clock ...................................................................................................................38Emergency Evacuation Plans ..............................................................................................38Questions and Answers ........................................................................................................40General Use of the System ......................................................................................................40 Codes and Code Words ...........................................................................................................41Alarms and Emergencies .........................................................................................................42Emergency Contacts ................................................................................................................43Financial Questions .................................................................................................................43Repairs and Upgrades .............................................................................................................45Additional Questions?...............................................................................................................46Warranty Information ............................................................................................................46Important Notices ..................................................................................................................46BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 14
WelcomeThank you for choosing Brinks Home Security®. We appreciate you choosingus as your Home Security provider, and are confident you will appreciate themany advanced features and benefits of Brinks Home Security with theinnovative InGrid Security technology.The new InGrid Home Protection technology delivers the ultimate in safetyand security like no other system through its unique digital wirelesstechnology. Each keypad and grid extender you now own together createsyour own private “grid network” that is almost impossible for burglars todefeat. With no central control box to easily disable, with its ability to workeven when your home’s power goes out, InGrid offers complete protectionwhen used in conjunction with its advanced window and door sensors.To get the most out of your new system, please take the time to read thismanual. It describes the components of the system, some of the great newfeatures you may not have expected, and tells you how to use the keypad.What’s more, this manual also tells you what to do in the event of an alarm.Please be sure to read your Customer Emergency Information Schedule so thatyou will have a clear understanding of Brink’s procedures if you should have analarm.Need questions answered? Visit www.mybrinks.com or call Brinks’ round-the-clock Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872. We look forward to providing youwith unprecedented service, security and ease of mind.2Emergency Contacts1. Who should I list as an emergency contact?You should list people who live fairly close to you and who usuallyknow where you are and how to contact you. Ideally, at least oneof your contacts should have keys to your house and permission toauthorize service in your absence.You can change your list ofemergency contacts by logging on to the Update My AlarmContacts List at www.mybrinks.com or by calling Brink’s CustomerCare at 1-800-445-0872.2. What should I tell my emergency contacts?First of all, be sure to tell them that they are one of your emergencycontacts. Tell them that, after the emergency agencies are notified,Brink’s may attempt to reach them when there is an alarm at yourhouse. Discuss what action you would like them to take if thishappens.You should also tell your emergency contacts if they haveyour permission to authorize service of the system in yourabsence.On occasion, representatives of an emergency agency may askyour emergency contact to meet them at the house with the housekeys. Emergency contacts, however, should never attempt toinvestigate an alarm independent of the authorities.3. How do I change my emergency contacts?Log on to the Update My Alarm Contacts List atwww.mybrinks.com or call Brink’s Customer Care. Be prepared togive your code word and provide the updated information.Financial Questions1. Who pays false alarms fines?Because the vast majority of false alarms are outside of Brink’scontrol, we require you to be responsible for all of your false alarmfines.43BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 16
4. If I go away on vacation, should I give my master code to myneighbor who takes care of the house?It is best not to give out your master code or code word. Instead,you can program an auxiliary code for your neighbor to use. Seethe instructions on page 23. You can also add an auxiliary codeword by calling Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872. Be sureto give your emergency contact(s) a telephone number where youcan be reached while you are away.Alarms and Emergencies1. If there is an alarm, does the system reset?Yes, as long as there are no additional alarms after the systemstops sounding. The system resets itself approximately five minuteslater. However, if a fire alarm is activated, the siren will soundcontinuously until you enter your user code.2. What happens if my telephone line is cut?If you purchased the optional Line Cut feature, the siren sounds orthe keypad beeps within about a minute of the time the line wascut. The system can still sound an audible alarm but the MonitoringCenter will not receive an alarm signal until the line is restored.3. If the power goes out at my house, will my alarm system stillwork?Yes. Each keypad and grid extender has a battery that can provideback-up power for up to 24 hours. Once the electrical power to yourhome is restored, the batteries recharge automatically. Like allbatteries, these will eventually need to be replaced. The keypad willalert you with the “low batt” indictor. To replace a battery refer topage 33 for the grid extender or keypad. For the window or doorsensors, call Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872 to schedulea service call. If you purchased an extended service plan, there willbe no charge for this service.42How to Avoid False AlarmsNumerous false alarms can affect the quality of your monitoring service. Theycan also result in fines from your local municipality. To avoid false alarms,follow these simple tips:1. Be sure that everyone in your house knows how to use the alarmsystem. Everyone should know a user code and the code word.You can use the interactive keypad at www.mybrinks.com topractice turning the system on and off without causing an alarm.2. If you cause an alarm accidentally, cancel it by entering your usercode and pressing the CANCEL key. (See page 18.)3. Test the system every week, following the instructions beginning onpage 25. If you discover any problems, promptly notify Brink’sCustomer Care at 1-800-445-0872.4. If there was an alarm on the system, and you do not know why ithappened, contact Brink’s Customer Care immediately. You mayalso review the system’s alarm history at www.mybrinks.com.5. If you are going to do any kind of work at your home that will createa large amount of dust, (such as fumigation), completely cover thesystem’s motion detectors and smoke/heat detectors. Be sure toremove the covers when you are finished.6. If you know that the motion detector is causing false alarms, youcan still turn the system on, while the motion detector is turned off.See the instructions on page 14 (Turning the System On withMotions Turned Off Mode). Promptly notify Brink’s Customer Careto correct the problem.7. If you get an indoor pet after the system is installed, contact Brink’sCustomer Care.The system’s motion detector may need to beadjusted so that your pet does not cause a false alarm.8. Motion detectors can detect the movement of balloons, plants,curtains, and other common household objects.Be sure that aircurrents cannot move these items into the area covered by themotion detector.3BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 18
9. Notify Brink’s before you sell or rent out your home, so that we canteach the new residents how to use the system. Visit our websiteat www.mybrinks.com to get more information about our CustomerMove Program.10. Take care when cooking or lighting a fire in the fireplace. Excessivesmoke from these activities can cause false alarms.The Brinks Home Security System by InGrid®Standard EquipmentThe easy-to-use keypad is mounted on the wall, near anentry/exit door. You may have more than one keypad inyour home. You can use it to turn the system on and off,and to change other system options.The keypad has a built-in siren. When an alarm occurs,the siren sounds a warning, designed to frighten offintruders.The siren may also sound when you use someof the system’s special features. Your system may alsohave an auxiliary siren. For more information on theauxiliary siren, see page 7.You can also use the keypad’s emergency panic buttonsto signal a fire, medical, or police emergency.The keypad also contains a battery that allows the systemto continue to function, even if the power in your homegoes out.(See page 8 for more information or review the Keypad Functions information at www.mybrinks.com.)4Keypad5. What happens if I add DSL (digital subscriber line) service tomy home?Converting your telephone line to a high-speed data format likeDSL can affect the ability of the system to report alarm conditionsto the Brink’s Monitoring Center. See page 47 for moreinformation.Codes and Code Words1. Can my master code number be changed?Yes. Notify Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872 to set up thechange. Customer Care is ready to help you 24 hours a day, sevendays a week. A service charge will be assessed for this request.2. How do I change my master code word?The same person who signed the Protective Service Agreementmust send a written request to Brink’s before the master code wordcan be changed. The written request must identify the account, thecurrent master code word, the new master code word, and thewriter’s signature. The request should be mailed to: Brink’s HomeSecurity, Customer Care Department, 8880 Ester Boulevard, Irving,TX 75063.If there is an immediate need to change your master code word,call Brink’s Customer Care to obtain Brink’s fax number.3. I’m planning to go away on vacation. Should I notify Brink’s ofmy plans?Yes. You can do this by filling out the My Vacation Notes form atwww.mybrinks.com or by calling Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872.Brink’s will need to know when you plan to leave, and when you willreturn, as well as who to contact in the case of an emergency. Youremergency contact may be asked to go to the house to secure it,or to meet the police at the house in the event of an emergency.Be sure that this person has a set of house keys, and knows a usercode and a code word.41BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 20
Questions and AnswersGeneral Use of the System1. How can I avoid false alarms?Take a look at the tips on page 3. If you have any furtherquestions, call Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872.Customer Care is available to help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.2. Do I need an alarm permit?Alarm permit ordinances vary from area to area. Please contactyour local emergency agencies, or your city or county governmentto determine if a permit is needed in your area. It is yourresponsibility to get the permit, pay the fees, and inform Brink’s of your permit number.If you do not have a permit, emergency agencies may choose notto respond to an alarm at your home. In addition, false alarm finesare generally much higher for systems lacking permits.3. How often should I test the system?You should test the system once a week. Follow the testinstructions beginning on page 25 of this manual.4. Should I clean the smoke/heat detector?Yes. Follow the instructions on page 37.40The power supply is plugged into an outlet near thekeypad. It provides electrical power to the keypad. Thisshould not be unplugged.If you should notice that the power supply isunplugged, plug it back in immediately.One sensor is placed in or on the frame and body of eachdoor or window that is protected. If the door or window isopened while the system is on, an alarm sounds. Analarm signal is sent to the Brink’s Monitoring Center.Depending on the size and configuration of your home,one or more grid extenders will be installed. The gridextender is mounted in an out-of-the-way location — forexample, behind a sofa. One grid extender in your homemust be connected to a RJ31X. This will be done by yourinstaller.The grid extender is the backbone of your wirelesssecurity network. It communicates with all of the otherparts and receives information from the system’s sensorsand keypad. It also contains a battery that allows thesystem to operate during a power failure. When an alarmoccurs, the grid extender sends a message over thetelephone line to the Brink’s Monitoring Center.Should you need to unplug the grid extender, you willnotice it is screwed into the wall outlet. To remove the gridextender, simply unscrew and then unplug. To re-attach,plug the grid extender into the outlet and then reaffix thescrew to secure the grid extender to the outlet.5Power SupplyDoor/ Window SensorsGrid ExtenderBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 22
This device, located near the grid extender, connects thegrid extender to the telephone line in your home. Thismakes it possible for your security system to send alarmsignals over the telephone lines to the Brink’s MonitoringCenter.Do not remove the grid extender telephone cable fromthe jack unless a Brink’s representative or this manualinstructs you to do so.The highly visible sign and stickers warn potentialintruders that your home is protected by a Brink’s HomeSecurity system. You will be provided with one sign andseveral stickers.Optional EquipmentThis device detects smoke and dangerously hightemperatures. It is mounted in a central location of thehouse, on the ceiling.This sensor is mounted on the wall, inside your home. Thesensor can detect when someone is moving within its fieldof view. If the system is on at the time a person isdetected, the system sends an alarm signal to the Brink’sMonitoring Center.This device detects when the temperature near the sensoris dangerously high. It is mounted in a central location ofthe house, on the ceiling.6Telephone Jack(RJ31X)Yard Sign and Window StickersSmoke/Heat DetectorMotion DetectorHeat Sensor2. Review the escape plan with everyone who lives in your home andpractice escape procedures.3. To increase the time you will have to escape a fire, sleep with yourbedroom door closed. If you suspect a fire, touch the door. Do notopen the door if it feels hot. If it does not, brace your shoulderagainst the door and open it slowly. Be ready to slam the door ifsmoke or heat rush in. Leave the building quickly and call the firedepartment from a neighbor’s telephone, or from your cellulartelephone.In the event of a fire, the best way to ensure the safety of your family is to getthe earliest possible warning. This is best achieved by installing fire detectionequipment in all rooms and areas of the house. This includes:• a smoke detector installed outside of each of the bedrooms•heat or smoke detectors in the living room, dining room, kitchen,hallways, attic, furnace room, closets, utility and storage rooms,basement, and garage.This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National FireProtection Association’s Standard 72.For additional information, write:National Fire Protection Association1 Battery March ParkQuincy, MA 02269California residents may also write:California State Fire Marshal7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 600Sacramento, CA 9582339BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 24
Setting the ClockEmergency Evacuation PlansAn emergency evacuation plan helps to ensure that you and your familyescape from your home safely in the event of a fire. Use these guidelinesfrom the National Fire Protection Association to prepare your own emergencyevacuation plan.1. Draw up a floor plan of your building, like the one shown. Showany part of the building—the windows, doors, rooftops—that can beused as an escape route.Find at least two ways to escape from each room. One will be thedoor leading to the normal exit. Another may be a window thatopens easily.If the window is high off the ground, you may need toinstall an escape ladder nearby. Identify a place outdoors whereeveryone is to meet after leaving the building.38The numeric display of your keypad may show thetime of day. You do not need to set the clock; it adjustsitself automatically every few months.While the system is making this short call, you will notbe able to use your telephone.This small detector is mounted near any large expanse ofglass (windows or doors) in your home. It identifies thesound of breaking glass.The key fob is a small remote-control device for thesecurity system. The four buttons on the device can beused to turn the system on and off, and to do otherspecialized functions, like trigger an emergency alarm.A siren is built in to your keypad and is a standard feature.This auxiliary siren-strobe is a small box that can bemounted inside your home. When an alarm occurs, theauxiliary siren-strobe sounds a warning, designed tofrighten off intruders.Optional FeaturesIf your telephone line is cut, the optional line cut featurenotifies you. If the system is on, the siren sounds.If thesystem is off, the keypad beeps and displays a troublemessage. Because a line cut results in a loss oftelephone service, this event is not reported to the Brink’sMonitoring Center.For information about any of these products or services, visitwww.mybrinks.com or call Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872.Customer Care is ready to help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.7Glass BreakageDetectorKey FobLine CutAuxiliary Siren-StrobeBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 26
Cleaning the Smoke DetectorIf you had a smoke/heat detector installed, you shouldclean it once every three months. You should also cleanit if smoke or dust triggers an alarm.Vacuum the smoke detector vents using a creviceattachment. Do not remove the cover.If You Trigger an Alarm while Cleaning the DetectorIf the dust from your vacuum cleaner triggers an alarm and the siren sounds,do the following:Service the Detector Every Two YearsEvery two years, you should contact Brink’s Customer Care to schedule avisit to service the smoke detector. During this call, Brink’s does a morethorough cleaning and testing of the detector.37Vacuum once everythree months1. Enter your user code.2. Press the CANCEL key.3. Finish vacuuming the detector.If the keypad is beeping and the message windowdisplays TROUBLE, wait 30 minutes for the systemto reset.4. If you wish to silence the keypad’s beeping for thenext four hours, press the CANCEL key.5. If the detector does not reset after 30 minutes, the message window displays “TROUBLE, CALL 1-800-445-0872” and the keypad beeps. Call Brink’sCustomer Care at 1-800-445-0872.The Parts of the Keypad8EMERGENCY FIRE key.Press in case of a fire.Call 911 first, if possible.EMERGENCY MEDICALkey. Press in case of amedical emergency.Call911 first, if possible.EMERGENCY POLICE key.Press in case of a crime inprogress.Call 911 first, ifpossible.Pop-Up Grid Identification CardON light.Lights when thesystem is on. ON key.Turns the system on.MOTION OFF key.Turns off the motiondetectors, so you canremain home while thesystem is on.INSTANT key.Instructs the system tosound an alarm theinstant a protecteddoor is opened.OPTIONS key.Allows you to test,customize, and getinformation about thesystem.Zone 1: Front doorZone 2: Back doorSys. Component 1: Front keypadSys. Component 2: Grid Extenderin denCANCEL key.Press this and then enteryour code to stop anaccidental alarm.Message windowBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 28
Zone Trouble IndicationWhat it means: A trouble on a zone condition would arise if, for example, thesmoke detector is dirty or is in need of adjustment. It could also occur if asensor has a defective part or a broken wire.What to do:Component FailureOne of the system’s devices is not operating properly. Call Brink’s CustomerCare at 1-800-445-0872 for assistance.Call Brink’s IndicationIf you receive this trouble message, call Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872 for assistance.Siren Failure IndicationThe system’s siren is not operating properly. Call Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872 for assistance.361. To silence the keypad’s beeping, press the CANCELkey.2. Wait 30 minutes for the system to reset.3. If the detector has not reset after 30 minutes, thetrouble message returns and the keypad beeps. CallBrink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872.Message WindowThe keypad communicates with you by lighting the words and phrases in themessage window. The words that make up the message may be on differentlines, or separated by other words.For example, while you are changing an auxiliary user code, you will see thefollowing message window:The words “ENTER” and “NEW CODE” are lit. This means that you shouldenter the new user code.9BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 30
Emergency KeysIf you are home when a police, medical, or fire emergency arises, you canalert the Brink’s Monitoring Center of your situation with a single press of anemergency key. The system does not need to be on. (Not all emergencybuttons are available to all commercial customers.)The table shows what purpose each key serves, and what happens when it ispressed. (Depending upon how the system is programmed, you may need topress the emergency key twice within three seconds to signal an emergencyalarm.)CALL 911 FIRSTIf your community provides 911 Emergency service, and you are able toreach a telephone during the emergency, Brink’s recommends that you call911 before pressing the emergency key. This gives you the fastest access toemergency services.If you press an emergency key accidentally, cancel the alarm by pressing theCANCEL key, and entering your user code. (For more information aboutcanceling alarms, see page 18, or review the Reduce False Alarmsinformation at www.mybrinks.com.)10This happensThe siren sounds and a signal is sent to theBrink’s Monitoring Center. Brink’s calls thefire department, and then calls you to verifythe alarm. (This procedure may vary insome jurisdictions.)The keypad beeps and a signal is sent tothe Brink’s Monitoring Center. Brink’s callsyou to verify the alarm. If for any reasonyou do not answer that call, Brink’s callsemergency personnel.The siren sounds and a signal is sent to theBrink’s Monitoring Center. Brink’s calls youto verify the alarm. If for any reason you donot answer that call, Brink’s calls emergencypersonnel.Emergency PressFireMedicalPoliceLine Cut Indication (Optional Feature)What it means: The telephone service to the security system has beeninterrupted. The system cannot send an alarm signal to the Brink’sMonitoring Center.What you’ll notice: Less than one minute after the line cut occurs, the sirensounds or the keypad beeps, depending on whether the system is on or off.What to do:Upload/Download FailureA problem occurred when Brink’s attempted to change or read your system’sprogramming over the telephone line. Call Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872 for assistance.351. To silence the keypad’s beeping, press the CANCELkey.2. If the siren is sounding, silence it by entering yourcode.3. Check your telephone for a dial tone. If there is notelephone service, contact your telephone company.4. If there is a dial tone, ensure that the system’stelephone cable is securely plugged into thetelephone jack. If it is not, plug it in.5. If the cable is plugged in, call Brink’s Customer Careat 1-800–445-0872. Customer Care is ready to helpyou 24 hours a day, seven days a week.BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 32
Communication Problem IndicationWhat it means: The system was unable to send an alarm or test signal to theBrink’s Monitoring Center.What you’ll notice: The keypad beeps four times per minute. The messagewindow displays CP TROUBLE, CALL 800-445-0872.What to do:341. To silence the keypad’s beeping, press the CANCELkey.2. Check your telephone for a dial tone. If there is nodial tone, remove the dialer cable from the telephonejack leading to the grid extender. This disconnectsthe system from the telephone line. It will not beable to send an alarm signal to the Brink’sMonitoring Center.3. Check your telephone for a dial tone. If the dial tonereturns, call Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872for assistance.4. If there is no dial tone, plug the dialer cable backinto the telephone jack.Contact your telephonecompany for service.Until the telephone service is repaired, no alarmsignals will be sent to Brink’s. However, the systemshould still work within your home. For yourprotection, it is very important that you resolvethis problem quickly.Using The Grid ExtenderThe grid extender is designed to allow you to easily check whether it isoperational or not. Press the button in the center to see if the grid extender is in operation. If the indicator light turns on, the grid extender is fullyoperational. If the grid extender light is flashing, it indicates a low battery or acommunications failure. See page 33 to replace the battery.Using The Keypad The keypad(s) in your home is designed to be user-friendly.You will soonlearn the simple keypad commands which enable you to turn the system onor off, test it or customize it. Follow the illustrations and instructions on thefollowing pages to learn all about your keypad commands.Grid Identification CardThe Grid Identification Card helps you identify the location of each componentin your system. Each component listed will correspond with indicator codes onthe keypad.11Zone 1: Front doorZone 2: Back doorSys. Component 1: Front keypadSys. Component 2: Grid extender in denZone 3: Den center windowBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 34
User CodesWhen the system is installed, you select a code number to turn the system onand off. This is your master user code, and it may be three or four digits long.To change this code, contact Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872.You can create a separate auxiliary user code for anyone who needs accessto your home. See page 22 for more information. You can change or deletethe auxiliary code whenever you like.If you have questions about the system’s user codes, visit our website orcontact Brink’s Customer Care.Entering and ExitingDesignated DoorsThe designated entry/exit doors are those doors that you must use to enterand leave your home while the system is on. These doors may be equippedwith the door sensors described on page 5. If you use a different door to enteryour home, an alarm may sound.Entry DelayWhen you enter your home while the security system is on, the keypad emitsa tone. This tone reminds you to turn the system off. You must enter youruser code before the tone stops.In most systems, the entry delay is 40seconds.If you do not enter your code before the delay ends, an alarm istriggered.Exit DelayWhen you turn the system on in normal mode, you must exit the building andclose the door before the exit delay ends. For most systems, the exit delay is80 seconds. That number may vary, however, if local agency or regulatorrestrictions apply.Once that delay has ended, you will trigger an alarm if youopen a protected door or window, or move past a motion detector.Note: The length of the system’s entry and exit delays can be adjusted(within certain limits). If you find it difficult to enter or exit your home beforethe delay ends, contact Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872 to have itchanged.12Note: If the system appears to have no power (the keypad does not light orrespond to your commands), call Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872for assistance.To replace the battery in the grid extenderTo replace the battery in the keypadTo replace the battery in a sensorIf the keypad is indicating that a sensor’s battery is low, call Brinks CustomerCare at 1-800-445-0872 for assistance.The sensor battery cannot bereplaced.33Unscrew the grid extender from the wall outlet andunplug the grid extender. Slide open the rear door bysliding down. Unplug the small connector plug thatconnects the battery pack to the grid extender, andreplace with Ingrid battery model IG180, 3.6V.The screen on the keypad will indicate “LOW BATT”.On the side of the keypad you will see a slot that isthe side of the door to the battery compartment.Simply place a coin in the slot and turn to pop thedoor open. Unplug the small connector plug thatconnects the battery pack to the keypad and replacewith battery model IG180, 3.6V.BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 36
Low Battery IndicationWhen “LOW BATT” is displayed on the keypad message window, you willneed to replace the battery in either the keypads, grid extenders, or sensors.You also may hear a beeping sound. The screen will display the grid Zonenumber corresponding to the location of the device with a low battery. Asensor is indicated by 2 digits. Other components are 2 digits preceeded by a"C". For example, if Zone One has a low sensor battery, the keypad screenwill look like this:What it means: The battery in one of your system components (keypad orgrid extender) is low. If there has not been a power outage at your homerecently, call Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872 for assistance. Or youcan replace the battery yourself on the keypad. Sensor batteries are not userserviceable. Call Brink's Customer Care for assistance. If there has been arecent power failure, follow the instructions below.What to do:325. Check the breaker box. If any breakers associatedwith any room’s power outlet in which a keypad orgrid extender is plugged into is in the OFF position,move the breaker switch to ON. If this solves theproblem, stop. Otherwise, continue to the next step.6. If none of these steps resolve the problem, callBrink’s Customer Care at 1-800–445-0872.1. If you wish to silence the keypad’s beeping, pressthe CANCEL key.2. Once power to your home is restored, wait 24 hoursfor the battery to recharge.3. If the trouble condition returns after 24 hours, thebattery is not recharging properly.Call Brink’sCustomer Care at 1-800-445-0872 for assistance.NOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATT01Someone (includingyour pets) is stayingat home.Turning the System OnThe Four “On” ModesYou can arm the Brink’s Home Security system in four different ways:1) normal mode2) motion off3) motions off with delay doors instant4) delay doors instantThe illustration below helps you choose which mode to use.13Everyone is leaving thehouse.Press the ON key.IfSomeone might walk infront of the motiondetectorAndSomeone mightopen a protected door.IfSomeone might walk infront of the motiondetectorAndNo one will open a protected door.IfNo one will walk in frontof the motion detectorAndNo one will open a protected door.NORMAL MODEPress the ON andMOTIONOFF keys.MOTIONS OFF MODEPressMOTION OFF,then INSTANTthen ONkeys.MOTIONS OFF/INSTANT MODEPress the ON andINSTANTkeys.INSTANT MODEBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 38
Turning the System On in Normal ModeTurning the System On with Motions Turned Off Mode141. Close all of the doors and windows and makesure that the message window displays READY.(If not, see page 16.)2. Press the ON key.The ON light begins to blink, telling you that thesystem is on and that the exit delay has begun.The keypad displays the number of seconds leftin the exit delay.3. Exit promptly. You must leave the buildingbefore the delay ends. The standard delay is80 seconds.If the ON light stops blinking and is steadily lit,the exit delay has ended. If you open a doornow, you will cause an alarm. Turn the systemoff by entering your user code, then start over.1. Close all of the doors and windows and makesure that the message window displays READY.(If not, see page 16.)2. Press the ON key.3. Press the MOTION OFF key. (You must pressthe MOTION OFF key no more than 20seconds after you press the ON key.)The ON light blinks until the exit delay ends.The keypad displays ON, MOTION OFF.No AC Power IndicationWhat it means: When “NO AC” is displayed on the keypad’s messagewindow, it means the electrical power to the system has been interrupted, andthe system is drawing power from one or more of its backup batteries. This canhappen if the power is off to your home. It can also happen if one or more ofthe system components (the keypads or grid extenders) are without electricalpower. The batteries can provide power to the system for up to 24 hours.What to do:SEE PAGE 33 FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT FOR THE KEYPAD ORGRID EXTENDER311. If you have no power to your home, wait for theelectrical power to be restored. Once this happens,the system automatically switches back to itselectrical source. The backup batteries recharge forthe next 24 hours.2. If you have power to your home, check the powersupply to ensure that it is properly plugged in. (Seepage 5 for more information about the power supply.)If this solves the problem, stop.Otherwise, continueto the next step.3. Unplug the power supply. It may be screwed inplace; if so, remove the screw. Plug a smallappliance into the outlet to verify the outlet isworking properly. If it is, continue to the next step.4. Look for a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) onthe outlet, or on a nearby outlet. The GFCI shouldlook similar to the one shown in the picture.If thered reset button juts out from the outlet, push it backinto place.If this solves the problem, stop. Otherwise, continueto the next step.BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 40
Trouble MessagesYou will get a trouble message if the system loses power, if it cannot reset thesmoke detector, or if it cannot contact the monitoring center.1. Observe which of the keypad’s icons, numbers or words aredisplayed, and note any letters that may appear in the numericdisplay. Match the keypad’s message to the table below, then turnto the section listed in the table’s second column for furtherinformation and instructions.30Message Trouble Condition PageCALL 800-445-0872 Call Brink’s Indication 36CF TROUBLE Component Failure Indication 36CP TROUBLE Communication Problem Indication 34 CS TROUBLE Siren Failure Indication 36 CH TROUBLE Upload/Download Failure 35LINE CUT Line Cut Indication (optional feature) 35LOW BATT Low Battery Indication 32 NO AC No AC Power Indication 31TROUBLE Zone # (Beeping) Zone Trouble Indication 36TROUBLE OP (Beeping) Zone Trouble Indication 3615Turning the System On with Motions Turned Off / Instant ModeTurning the System On in Instant Mode1. Close all of the doors and windows and makesure that the message window displays READY.(If not, see page 16.)2. Press the ON key.3. Press the MOTION OFF key.4. Press the INSTANT key.The ON light turns on. The keypad displays ON,MOTION OFF, and INSTANT.Do not leave the building, or open anyprotected windows without first turning thesystem off.1. Close all of the doors and windows and makesure that the message window displays READY.(If not, see page 16.)2. Press the ON key.3. Press the INSTANT key.The ON light turns on. The keypad displays ALLON, INSTANT.Do not leave the building, open anyprotected windows, or move in front of themotion detector without first turning thesystem off.BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 42
Testing With Not Ready ZonesIf the system is not ready to test, the message window displays NOT READY.Do the following:291. Observe which zone number is displayed. This isthe zone that is not ready.2. Refer to the Pop-Up Grid Identification Card toverify the location of the zone.3. If the zone is a door or window, make sure that it issecurely closed.4. If the message window now displays READYconduct the test.5. If the message window still displays NOT READY,call Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872 forassistance.READYNOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODE06Turning the System On When It Is Not ReadyIf the system is not ready to turn on, the message window of your keypaddisplays NOT READY. This message could mean, for example, that one of theprotected windows in your house is open.If you press the ON key when the system is not ready to turn on, the keypadsounds an error tone and the system does not turn on.To make the system ready to arm and to turn it on, do the following:161. Observe the number displayed in the messagewindow. This is the zone that needs to be correctedbefore the system will turn on. (There may be morethan one, if so, the numbers are shown one at atime.)2. Refer to the Pop Up Grid Identification Card to verify the zone’s location.3. If the zone is a door or window, make sure that it is securely closed.4. If the message window displays READY, turn thesystem on.5. If the message window displays NOT READY, see the Frequently Asked Questions information atwww.mybrinks.com or call Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872 for further assistance in correctingthe not ready condition.READYNOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODE06 AMPMBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 44
Testing the Doors and Windows Only continued*Note: The keypad does not beep if the chime feature has been turned off bythe installer.Both the keypad and grid extender can be configured by theinstaller to beep.281. Close all doors and windows. Make sure themessage window displays READY. (If it does not,see page 29.)2. Press the OPTIONS key until the message windowdisplays: DOOR CHIME.3. Enter your code.The message window displays READY DOORCHIME4. Open each protected door and window, listen for the keypad and grid extender to beep.*5. If you do not hear the keypad beep, note the zone number and call Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872.6. When you have finished testing, end the test byrepeating steps 2 and 3.DOOR CHIMEREADY DOORCHIMENOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODE176. To turn the system on, you must first turn off thezone that is not ready to arm. Press the OPTIONSkey until the message window displays: BYPASS,ENTER ZONE #.7. Enter the number of the not-ready zone, the samenumber that appeared in the message window.CAUTION: If you bypass a zone, it will not beprotected.The keypad beeps. The message window displaysREADY, BYPASS and the number of the bypassedzone is momentarily displayed.8. Turn the system on.BYPASSENTER ZONEZONENUMBERNOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODE06Turning the System On When It Is Not Ready continuedBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 46
Turning the System OffTurning the System Off When No Alarms Are In ProgressTurning the System Off and Canceling an AlarmFollow these instructions if you caused an alarm accidentally.Note: If you press the CANCEL key before entering your code, the result is thesame.181. Enter through a designated entry door.The keypad sounds a tone to remind you to turn thesystem off. The ON light blinks.2. Turn the system off by entering your code.To prevent an alarm, you must enter your codebefore the entry delay ends. The standard delayis 40 seconds.Once the system is off, the ON light goes out.1. Enter through a designated entry door.The siren is sounding and the ON light blinks. Thekeypad’s message window displays ALARM.2. Enter your user code.The keypad beeps. The keypad’s message windowdisplays ALARM MEMORY.3. Press the CANCEL key. (You must press the CANCELkey within 20 seconds of entering your code.) Thekeypad beeps.You will not receive a call from Brink’s. The keypad’smessage window displays ALARM CANCELED.Testing the Smoke DetectorThe smoke detector can be tested without sending an alarm signal to Brink’sMonitoring Center. Call Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872 forassistance. Do not attempt to test the smoke detector with heat, flame, orcanned smoke. These methods can damage the smoke detector.Testing the Doors and Windows OnlyThis test identifies whether the sensors on your home’s protected doors andwindows are operating properly. You may prefer to conduct this test if you findit distracting to hear the siren blast each time you pass the motion detectorduring the test. No alarm signals are sent to the Brink’s MonitoringCenter.To test the system’s door and window sensors, follow the instructions on thenext page. NOTE: If the system’s chime feature is on, skip steps 2 and 3 of the keypad instructions. When the chime feature is on, the keypad beeps ifconfigured to do so and the grid extender can beep if configured whenprompted using the door chime feature if a protected door or window isopened while the system is off.27BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 48
ii19Turning the System Off Without Canceling an AlarmFollow these instructions if you wish to turn off the system and report analarm to Brink’s.What to Do in an Actual EmergencyIf the security system is sounding an alarm, and there is an actual emergencyin progress, do the following:1. Enter the building through a designated entry door.The keypad’s message window displays ALARM.The siren is sounding and the ON light is lit.2. Enter your user code.The keypad beeps. Wait for Brink’s to call. Beprepared to give the Brink’s operator your code word.Do not use the telephone if you intend to cancel thealarm. If your telephone line is busy, Brink’s maydispatch emergency personnel to your home, whichcould result in a false alarm fine.1. Leave the system on. If the emergency is a fire,quickly notify the building’s occupants and safelyevacuate the building.2. Do not use the telephone, except to call 911. If youdo, Brink’s personnel may not be able to contactyou. If you are trying to make a telephone call whileanother alarm is triggered, the system willdisconnect your call to send the alarm signal. If thiscontinues, you may need to turn the system off touse the telephone.3. If this is a medical or police emergency, wait forBrink’s to call. Explain the emergency to theoperator. If you do not answer the telephone, Brink’swill try to contact the appropriate emergency agency,unless you have given other instructions.*Note: If the system has four-digit codes, press 2,4,7, then press andhold the 0 key for three seconds.Testing All Burglary SensorsThis test helps to ensure that the system’s burglary sensors are workingproperly. No alarm signal is sent to the Brink’s Monitoring Center.261. Make sure there is nothing moving near the motiondetector and that the message window displaysREADY. (If it does not, see page 29.)2. Press the OPTIONS key until the message windowdisplays DOOR CHIME.3. Press 2, 4. Then, press and hold the 7 key for threeseconds.*The message window displays READY DOORCHIME TEST.4. Open each protected door and window. Listen forthe keypad to sound the alarm. Close the door orwindow.5. Walk in front of the motion detector.The siren blasts each time the motion detectordetects your movements.6. If you do not hear the siren blast, call Brink’s at1-800-445-0872.7. When you have finished, press the CANCEL key.DOOR CHIMENOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODEBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 50
iiSystem TestingYou can test the components of the system—the sirens, the telephone hook-up, and the sensors—without causing a false alarm. This section describeshow you can be sure that the system is functioning properly.Siren and Transmission TestThis test helps to ensure that the system’s siren is working properly, and thatthe system is able to send an alarm signal to the Brink’s Monitoring Center.You will not receive a call from Brink’s.To test the system’s siren and transmission, do the following:25Important Notice: Test WeeklyYour Protective Service Agreement requires you to conductthese tests every week.1. Press the OPTIONS key until the message windowdisplays: TEST, ENTER CODE.2. Enter your code.The message window displays: TEST. A test signalis sent to Brink’s. If it is received, the keypad sirensounds briefly.3. If you do not hear the beep or blast, and thekeypad message window displays CP TROUBLE, the test failed. Call 1-800-445-0872.TEST, ENTERCODECODENOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODETurning the System Off After an Alarm in Your AbsenceFollow these instructions if there was an alarm at your house while you wereaway and the sirens are no longer sounding.201. Enter the building through a designated entry door.The ON light blinks. The sirens and speakers aresilent. The keypad shows the numbers of the zonesin alarm and its message window displays ALARM.2. Enter your user code to turn the system off. Thekeypad beeps repeatedly. The keypad shows thenumbers of the zones that were in alarm anddisplays ALARM MEMORY.3. Refer to the Pop-Up Grid Identification Card to verifythe location of the zones that were in alarm.4. To silence the keypad’s beeping and clearAlarm Memory, press the CANCEL key.5. If you do not know what caused the alarm, reviewthe system’s alarm history at www.mybrinks.com orcall Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872.BrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 52
iiSystem OptionsThe system has five options:1) bypass2) door chime3) auxiliary codes4) alarm memory5) testThis section describes each of these five options.How to Bypass a ZoneWhen you bypass a zone, the system ignores it. Use this whenever you wantto turn the system on, but leave a particular sensor off. The bypass isautomatically canceled when you turn the system off.To bypass a zone, do the following:211. Press the OPTIONS key until the message windowdisplays: BYPASS, ENTER ZONE #.2. Enter the number of the zone you wish to bypass.The keypad beeps. The message window displaysREADY, BYPASS. The number of the bypassedzone lights momentarily.BYPASS ENTERZONE #NOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODEHow to Delete an Auxiliary CodeIf you wish to delete an auxiliary user code, do the following:241. Press the OPTIONS key until the message windowdisplays: AUXILIARY CODES, ENTER MASTERCODE.2. Enter the master user code.The keypad beeps. The message window displays:ENTER USER #.3. Enter the number of the user whose code you wishto delete.The keypad beeps. The window displays: ENTERNEW CODE.4. Do not enter the user’s code.Instead, press theCANCEL key.The keypad beeps.5. Test that the code has been deleted by attemptingto turn the system on and off, using the deletedcode.AUXILIARYCODES ENTER MASTER CODEUSER NUMBERNOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODEBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 54
232. Enter the master user code.The keypad beeps. The message window displays:ENTER USER #.3. Enter the number of the user to whom you want toassign a code (1 to 8).The keypad beeps. The message window displays:ENTER NEW CODE.4. Enter the new code.The keypad beeps.5. Test the new code by turning the system on, thenusing the code to turn the system off.MASTERCODENOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODE1. Press the OPTIONS key until the message windowdisplays: ALARM MEMORY, ENTER CODE.2. Enter your user code.The keypad beeps. The message window showswhich zones were in alarm.ALARM MEMORYENTER CODENOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODEHow to Add an Auxiliary Code continuedHow to View Alarm MemoryYou can use alarm memory to determine which zones were in alarm.How to Turn the Door Chime On or OffWhen you turn the door chime on, the keypad beeps if a protected door orwindow is opened while the system is turned off. To turn the chime on or off,do the following:Note: If you turn the door chime on and the keypad does not beep, thechime feature may have been turned off at installation. Call Customer Carefor assistance.How to Add an Auxiliary CodeYou can assign an auxiliary user code to the members of your family, or topeople who need temporary access to your home. Housekeepers, guests,and housesitters can all be given auxiliary codes. You can assign as many as8 codes, but for your security, you should limit the number of auxiliary codesyou assign, and delete any codes that are not in use.To assign an auxiliary code, do the following:221. Press the OPTIONS key until the message windowdisplays: DOOR CHIME, ENTER CODE2. Enter your code.The keypad beeps. The message window displaysREADY, DOOR CHIME.DOOR CHIMEENTER CODENOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODE1. Press the OPTIONS key until the message windowdisplays: AUXILIARY CODES, ENTER MASTERCODE.AUXILIARYCODES ENTER MASTER CODENOT READY ALL ON INSTANTDOOR CHIME NO AC MOTION OFFTROUBLE TEST LINE CUT LOW BATTALARM MEMORY AUXILIARY CODESCANCELED BYPASS ENTER MASTER USER :I:I:CALL 800-445-0872 ZONE :I:I:NEW CODEBrinksKeyPadPrinterSprd.2.22.06 2/22/06 3:06 PM Page 56
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