This document describes the FA168CPS/FA168CPSSIA and FA148CP/FA148CPSIA Security Systems, which are comprehensive security control panels designed for both residential and commercial premises. The FA168CPS models are SIA-compliant for False Alarm Reduction, while the FA148CP models can be programmed for False Alarm Reduction.
Function Description:
These security systems offer robust protection against fire and intrusion, with extensive capabilities for zone management, user access control, and communication with central monitoring stations. They support a wide range of peripheral devices, including keypads, zone expanders, wireless transmitters, and powerline carrier devices for home automation.
Key Capabilities:
- Partitions (FA168CPS only): Supports 2 independent partitions, allowing two separate areas to be protected by a single control panel. A common zone option allows shared access while other partitions remain armed.
- Zones:
- FA168CPS: Up to 64 zones total (48 protection zones + 16 keyfob zones). This includes 8 basic hardwired zones (expandable with zone-doubling), up to 40 additional wired zones using 4219/4229 modules, and up to 40 wireless transmitter zones (5800 series). It also supports 4 configurable zone types.
- FA148CP: Up to 40 zones total (32 protection zones + 8 keyfob zones). This includes 6 basic hardwired zones, up to 16 additional wired zones using 4219/4229 modules, and up to 26 wireless transmitter zones (5800 series). It supports 2 configurable zone types.
- Security Codes:
- FA168CPS: Up to 48 security codes with separate authority levels and partition access.
- FA148CP: Up to 32 security codes with separate authority levels.
- Downloading: Compatible with IBM-compatible computers, Compass downloading software, and Ademco-specified HAYES or CIA modems.
Usage Features:
- Single-Button Arming: Dedicated keys on keypads allow for easy AWAY or STAY arming.
- Schedules:
- FA168CPS: Up to 32 schedules for controlling devices and/or auto-arming/disarming the system.
- FA148CP: Up to 8 schedules.
- Keypad Macros:
- FA168CPS: Up to 4 macros.
- FA148CP: Up to 2 macros.
- Paging Feature: Allows system conditions to be reported to pager phone numbers. Dedicated keypad keys can send signals to pagers.
- FA168CPS: Supports 4 pagers.
- FA148CP: Supports 2 pagers.
- Telephone Line Monitoring: Built-in option to monitor telephone line voltage, triggering local displays or trouble/alarm sounds if issues arise.
- Event Logging: Records selected events in a history log, accessible via Ademco Compass Downloader software or installer/master code at the keypad.
- FA168CPS: 100 events.
- FA148CP: 50 events.
- Zone Descriptors: Provides descriptive labels for all zones, useful with Alpha display keypads and/or the FA4285/FA4286 Phone Module.
- Bell Supervision (Optional): Detects external sounder wiring shorts or opens, triggering a trouble condition, keypad display, and central station reports.
- RF Jam Detection (Optional): For wireless systems, detects conditions that may impede proper RF reception, causing keypad display and central station reports.
- Audio Alarm Verification (AAV): Can be used with an AAV module (e.g., ADEMCO UVS or Eagle Model 1250) to enable voice dialog between a central station operator and someone at the premises.
- Phone Module (FA4285/FA4286): Provides access to the system via on-premises or off-premises phones for arming, disarming, and controlling relay outputs and Powerline Carrier devices.
Important Technical Specifications:
- AC Power Supply: Plug-in 120VAC transformer (ADEMCO 1321 or 1361X10 for Powerline Carrier devices).
- Backup Battery: Rechargeable (sealed lead-acid type) 12VDC, 4AH minimum. The panel will not power up on battery alone; AC power must be connected first. Battery saver feature disconnects the battery if voltage drops below 9VDC.
- Alarm Output: 12VDC, 2 AMP output for compatible sounders. Provides steady output for burglary/panic or temporal pulse for fire alarms. Current limiting circuitry for protection.
- Auxiliary Power Output: 12VDC, 600 mA maximum (fuse protected).
- Long Range Radio: Primary telephone number messages can be reported via ECP connection to various Long Range Radios (e.g., 7720PLUS, 7820, 7835C, or 7845C).
- Dimensions: 12-1/2" W x 14-1/2" H x 3" D (318mm x 368mm x 76mm).
- Electrical: 16.5VAC from plug-in 25VA transformer.
- Communication Formats: ADEMCO Express (10/20pps, 1400/2300Hz ACK, 1400Hz KISSOFF), ADEMCO Low Speed (10/20pps, 1900Hz Data Tone, 1400Hz ACK/KISSOFF), Radionics/SESVOA (10/20pps, 1400Hz Data Tone, 2300Hz ACK/KISSOFF), ADEMCO Contact ID (10/20pps, 2300Hz Data Tone, 1400Hz KISSOFF).
- Line Seize: Double Pole.
- Ringer Equivalence No.: 5GBUSA-44003-AL-E.
- Maximum Zone Resistance: Zones 1-8 = 300 ohms excluding EOLR standard zones.
Compatible Devices:
- Keypads: FA215KP/FA260KP Fixed-Word Display Keypads, FA560KP Alpha Display Keypad, FA260RF Keypad/Transceiver, FA560VKP Voice Keypad, FA700KP Touch Screen Keypad, Symphony Advanced User Interface. Supports up to eight addressable keypads and two AUI units.
- Wireless Receivers: 5881/5882 series (up to 8 transmitters), 5881M/5882M (up to 16 transmitters), 5881H/5882H (up to 40 transmitters), 5800TM Transmitter Module (used with Wireless 2-Way Keypads), 5800 series transmitters (e.g., 5801, 5802, 5802CP, 5804, 5804BD, 5806, 5808, 5809, 5816MN, 5816TEMP, 5817, 5818, 5819, 5819WHS/5819BRS, 5827, 5827BD, 5849, 5890, 5899).
- Zone Expansion: 4219 Wired Expansion Module, 4229 Wired Expansion/Relay Module.
- FA168CPS: Up to five 4219/4229 modules for up to 40 expansion zones.
- FA148CP: Up to two 4219/4229 modules for up to 16 expansion zones.
- Relay Module: 4204 Relay Module.
- FA168CPS: Up to 16 relays/devices plus two on-board triggers.
- FA148CP: Up to eight relays/devices plus two on-board triggers.
- Phone Modules: FA4285 PHONE MODULE, FA4286 PHONE MODULE.
- Long Range Radio: 7835/7845C.
- Smoke Detectors: Photoelectric w/heat sensor (2701B, 2400TH), Photoelectric (2400, 2451TH), Ionization (1400, 1451/B401B), Ionization duct detector (1451D), Low-profile photoelectric (1100T), Low-profile ionization (1100).
- Sounders: Ademco AB-12M 10" Motorized Bell & Box, Ademco 101BE 12M 10" Motorized Bell & Box, Ademco 702 Outdoor Siren, Ademco 719 2-Channel Siren, Ademco 741 Indoor Siren, Ademco 747UL Indoor Siren, Ademco 748 Siren Driver, Ademco 745X Voice Siren Driver, Ademco 705-820, 5-inch Round Speaker, Ademco 713 Speaker, System Sensor PA400B (beige)/PA400R (red) Indoor Piezo Sounder.
Maintenance Features:
- Testing the System: Includes procedures for system test, Go/No Go test (for RF transmitters), RF sniffer mode, battery tests, and dialer communication tests.
- Trouble Displays: Various system trouble displays (e.g., EXIT ALARM, CHECK, SYSTEM LO BAT, TELCO FAULT, Busy-Standby, Modem Comm, No Display) provide clear indications of system issues.
- Programming Mode Lockout Options: Allows installers to prevent re-entry into programming mode for enhanced security.
- Factory Defaults/Download Initialization: Options to load factory defaults or initialize the system for downloading.
Installation Highlights:
- Uses addressable keypads and Zone Expander Modules.
- Keypads must be set for addresses 16-23 (first keypad is address 16) and programmed in data fields *190-*196.
- Zone Expander Modules must be set for specific addresses (07-11) based on zone numbers.
- 4204 Relay Modules must be set for specific addresses (12-15).
- Control will not power-up unless AC power is connected first.
- Relays have two programming menu modes: *79 Menu mode for mapping module addresses and device numbers, and *80 Menu mode for defining output functions.
- Supports programmable function keys, defined using *57 Menu mode.
- Provides various paging features, summarized in the Programming Overview section.
Regulatory Compliance:
- UL Listed: For commercial and residential burglar alarm installations, and residential fire alarm installations. Specific requirements for battery size, bell supervision, and device listing apply.
- NFPA 72 Compliant: For temporal pulse sounding of fire notification appliances.
- California State Fire Marshall (CSFM): Complies with 24-hour battery backup requirements for residential fire alarm control panels.
- FCC Part 15 and Part 68: Complies with FCC rules for radio frequency emissions and telephone/modem interface.
- Industry Canada: Certified to Industry Canada standards for telecommunications terminal equipment.
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