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First Alert FA168CPS Programming Guide

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TO ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE:
Local programming requires the use of an alpha keypad connected to the keypad terminals on the control.
A.
POWER UP, then depress
[
] and [#]
both at once, within 50 seconds of powering up (if
98 was used to exit program
mode, this method must be used to reenter program mode).
OR
B.
Initially, key:
Installer Code
(
4 + 1 + 1 + 2)
plus
8 + 0 + 0.
DATA FIELD PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES
Task Procedure
Go to a Data Field
Press [
] + [Field Number], followed by the required entry.
Entering Data
When the desired field number appears, simply make the required entry. When the last entry for a
field is entered, the keypad beeps three times and automatically displays the next data field in
sequence.
If the number of digits that you need to enter in a data field is less than the maximum digits available
(for example, the phone number fields *41, *42), enter the desired data, then press [
] to end the
entry. The next data field number is displayed.
Review a Data Field
Press [#] + [Field Number].
Data will be displayed for that field number. No changes will be accepted in this mode.
Deleting an Entry
Press [
] + [Field Number] + [
]. (Applies only to fields
40 thru *46, *94, and pager programming
fields)
INTERACTIVE MODE PROGRAMMING (
56,
57,
58,
79,
80,
81,
82,
187)
Press
[
]
+
[Interactive Mode No.]
(for example,
56). The alpha display keypad will display the first of a series of prompts
requesting entries.
Interactive Mode
Used to Program
56 Zone Programming Zone characteristics, report codes, alpha descriptors, and serial numbers for 5800 RF
transmitters.
57 Function Key Programming Unlabeled keypad keys (known as ABCD keys) for special functions
58 Zone Programming Same options as *56 mode, but with fewer prompts. Intended for those familiar with
(Expert mode) this type of programming, otherwise *56 mode is recommended.
79 Output Device Mapping Assign module addresses and map individual relays/powerline carrier devices
80 Output Programming
4229 or 4204 Relay modules, Powerline Carrier devices, or on-board triggers
81 Zone List Programming
Zone Lists for relay/powerline carrier activation, chime zones, pager zones, etc.
82 Alpha Programming
Zone alpha descriptors
INITIALIZE DOWNLOAD and RESET DEFAULTS
96
Initializes download ID and subscriber account number.
97
Sets all data fields to original factory default values.
TO EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE:
98
Exits programming mode and
prevents
re-entry by:
Installer Code
+
8
+
0
+
0
. If
98
is used to exit programming
mode, system must be powered down, and method A above used to enter the programming mode.
See field *88 for other *98 Program mode lockout options.
99
Exits programming mode and
allows
re-entry by:
Installer Code
+
8
+
0
+
0
or method 1 above.
Special Messages
OC
= OPEN CIRCUIT (no communication between Keypad and Control).
EE
or
ENTRY ERROR
= ERROR (invalid field number entered; re-enter valid field number).
After powering up,
AC, dI
(disabled) or
Busy Standby
and
NOT READY
will be displayed after approximately 4 seconds.
This will revert to a “
Ready
” message in approximately 1 minute, which allows PIRS, etc. to stabilize. You can bypass this
delay by pressing
[#] + [0].
If
E4
or
E8
appears, more zones than the expansion units can handle have been programmed. The display will clear after
you correct the programming.

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First Alert FA168CPS Specifications

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BrandFirst Alert
ModelFA168CPS
CategorySecurity System
LanguageEnglish

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