First Alert FA168CPS - System Overview Details; Zones and Partitions Explained; Arming, Step-Arming, and Disarming; Alarm Notifications and Actions

Compatible Devices
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Supports up to eight Addressable Keypads: FA215KP/ FA260KP Fixed-Word Display Keypads,
FA560KP Alpha Display Keypad, FA260RF Keypad/Transceiver, FA560VKP Voice Keypad
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Supports up to two AUI units, in addition to up to eight keypads (described above)
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Supports 4219, 4229 addressable hardwire zone expander modules (FA168CPS = up to five for up
to 40 expansion zones; FA148CP = up to two for up to 16 expansion zones)
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Supports 5881 series receiver and 5800 series transmitters
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Output relays and/or Powerline Carrier Devices (X-10 type)
-- FA168CPS = up to 16 relays/devices plus two on-board triggers
-- FA148CP = up to eight relays/devices plus two on-board triggers)
-- Use any combination of 4204, 4229 and or Powerline Carrier Devices.
-- Output functions (up to 48)
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Ademco FA4285/FA4286 Phone Module (Part. 1 only); provides access to the system via on
premises or off-premises phones for arming, disarming, etc., plus control of relay outputs and
Powerline Carrier devices.
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Audio Alarm Verification (using AAV module, such as ADEMCO UVS or Eagle Model 1250); can be
used in conjunction with an output trigger to permit voice dialog between an operator at the
central station and a person at the premises.
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Alarm output provides a 12VDC, 2 AMP output that can drive the compatible sounders; steady
output for burglary/panic, or temporal pulse (3 pulses – pause – 3 pulses – pause – 3 pulses. . .) for
fire. Uses current limiting circuitry for protection.
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Auxiliary Power Output: 12VDC, 600 mA maximum (uses fuse for protection).
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Backup Battery: Rechargeable (sealed lead-acid type) 12VDC, 4AH minimum.
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Long Range Radio: Primary telephone number messages can be reported via ECP connection to
various Long Range Radios (check compatibility and availability of specific models)
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AC Power Supply: Plug-in 120VAC transformer, ADEMCO 1321 (1321CN in Canada) or, if using
Powerline Carrier devices, ADEMCO 1361X10 Transformer Module
NOTE: All devices and accessories used in a Canadian installation must be Listed for use in Canada.
Important Installation Highlights (Installer Please Read)
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This system uses addressable keypads and Zone Expander Modules (see table of addresses in
Programming Overview section).
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Keypads must be set for addresses 16-23 (first keypad is address 16, which is different from
previous controls) and programmed in data fields *190-*196.
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Zone Expander Modules must be set for specific addresses (07-11), based on the zone numbers used
(see table of addresses in 4219/4229 Expansion Zones section).
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4204 Relay Modules must be set for specific addresses (12-15; see Connecting Relay Modules
section).
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This control will not power-up unless AC power is connected (will not power-up on battery alone).
However, once the system is powered up, it will operate on battery power in the event of AC loss.
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Relays have two programming menu modes: Use *79 Menu mode to map module addresses and
device (output) numbers. Use *80 Menu mode to define the output functions (see Output Device
Programming section).
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This system supports programmable function keys. Use *57 Menu mode to define the function keys
(see Function Key Programming section).
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This system provides various paging features. Refer to the Programming Overview section for a
summary on pager programming.
Installation and Setup Guide
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