First Alert FA168CPS Installation And Setup Guide

Table Of Contents
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Section 1. Features and Installation Highlights......................................................................................1-1
Capabilities ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Functions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Compatible Devices......................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Important Installation Highlights (Installer Please Read) .......................................................................................... 1-2
Section 2. Mounting and Wiring the Control............................................................................................2-1
Cabinet and Lock ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Mounting the PC Board Alone ....................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Mounting Board with RF Receiver................................................................................................................................. 2-2
Wiring to Keypads........................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Sounder (Bell) Connections ............................................................................................................................................ 2-4
Wiring the AC Transformer............................................................................................................................................ 2-4
Backup Battery ............................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Earth Ground .................................................................................................................................................................. 2-5
Hardwire Zones............................................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Double Balanced Zones ................................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Zone Doubling ................................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Smoke Detectors.............................................................................................................................................................. 2-6
4219/4229 Expansion Zones ........................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Installing the RF Receiver.............................................................................................................................................. 2-8
Installing a 5800TM Module .......................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Installing the Transmitters ............................................................................................................................................ 2-8
Installing a Keyswitch .................................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Connecting Relay Modules ........................................................................................................................................... 2-10
Powerline Carrier Devices ............................................................................................................................................ 2-11
On-Board Triggers ........................................................................................................................................................ 2-11
Phone Line/Phone Module Connections....................................................................................................................... 2-12
Long Range Radio Connections.................................................................................................................................... 2-13
AAV Connections .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-13
Section 3. Programming Overview .............................................................................................................3-1
About Programming........................................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Zones and Partitions....................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Keypads ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Wireless Receiver, Transmitters, and Wireless Keys (keyfobs) ................................................................................... 3-2
Pager Programming........................................................................................................................................................ 3-2
Function Keys.................................................................................................................................................................. 3-3
Output Devices................................................................................................................................................................ 3-3
Zone Type Definitions..................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Mechanics of Programming ............................................................................................................................................ 3-5
Section 4. Data Field Programming............................................................................................................4-1
About Data Field Programming ..................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Programming Data Fields .............................................................................................................................................. 4-1
System Setup Fields (
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20 –
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29) .................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Zone Sounds & Timing (
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31–
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39)................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Dialer Programming (
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40 –
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50) .................................................................................................................................... 4-3
Miscellaneous System Fields.......................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Pager Programming Fields............................................................................................................................................. 4-8
Miscellaneous System Fields........................................................................................................................................ 4-10
Configurable Zone Type Programming Fields............................................................................................................. 4-11
Keypad Programming Fields........................................................................................................................................ 4-13
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First Alert FA168CPS Specifications

General

Brand	First Alert
Model	FA168CPS
Category	Security System
Language	English