K14030V1 9/10 Rev. A
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REMOTE KEYPADS
FA220KP, FA270KP, FA570KP
INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE
Keypad Features
FA220KP
Fixed-Word
FA270KP
Fixed-Word
FA570KP ✝
2-Line Alpha
Backlit Display NO YES (See Note 1) YES (See Note 1)
Dedicated Function Keys NO YES YES
Built-in Sounder Piezo-electric Speaker Speaker
First Alert Pro Controls
FA220KP
Fixed-Word
FA270KP
Fixed-Word
FA570KP ✝
2-Line Alpha
FA130CP**, FA148CP**, FA168C**,
FA168CPS**, FA1220CV**, FA1340C**,
FA2000C*
YES
YES
See Note 2
FA1600C/CA/CB**, FA1660C**,
FA1700C**
NO NO YES
✝ The FA570KP must be used to program the FA130CP, FA148CP, FA168C, FA168CPS, FA1220CV, FA1340C, FA1600C/CA/CB, FA1660C,
FA1700C, and FA2000C controls.
* Use the non-addressable mode with this (FA2000C) control (set to address 31).
** Use the addressable mode with these controls (addresses 00-30).
Notes: 1. Display backlighting is supported and timed out (see the control's instructions for details).
2. The FA570KP is required for certain advanced user functions (see the control's instructions for details).
ULC
For ULC installations, the FA1660C Series must be used with the FA570KP keypad.
GENERAL INFORMATION WIRING AND INSTALLATION
The FA220KP, FA270KP & FA570KP are addressable,
remote keypads and are intended for use with the controls
listed in the table above. Addresses are set via the keypad
keys (no DIP switches). The keypads are also compatible
with older control panels using the non-addressable mode
(address 31).
KEYPAD DISPLAYS AND LEDS
The keypads have the following features of the display:
Model
Fixed
Word
Display
2-line
Alpha
Display
2, 3-digit
Zone
Identifier
Custom
Zone
Descriptors
FA220KP X 2-digit
FA270KP X 3-digit
FA570KP X 3-digit X
The following table shows the LEDs and their functions:
LED Function
Red Lights when the system is armed in any mode
Green Lights when the system is "ready" to be armed.
SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS
The keypads also feature programmable Special Function
keys. (See table below.) These keys may be programmed for
panic alarms or other special functions. See the control's
instructions for details. The FA220KP uses the panic key
pairs only. Special Function keys must be held down
for at least 2 seconds to activate an alarm.
FA270KP/FA570KP FA220KP
A or (1 & ✱) (1 & ✱)
B or (✱ & # ) (✱ & # )
C or ( 3 & # ) ( 3 & # )
D NONE
The keypads can be surface mounted directly to a drywall, or to
a single- or double-gang electrical box.
1. To remove the case back, insert a small screwdriver
blade at a downward angle into Slot 1 and twist (the
right side pops up). Insert the screwdriver blade at a
downward angle into Slot 2 and twist (the left side pops
up). Insert the screwdriver blade into right side narrow
Slot 3 and twist. Separate the case back from upper case.
2. Route wiring from the control panel through the large
opening in the case back.
3. Mount the case back to a wall or electrical box.
4. Use the wiring table on the next page when
connecting the keypad. Wire directly from the
keypad’s terminal block to the terminal block on the
control’s PC board. Wire functions are marked next to
terminals. See the control panel’s Installation Instructions
for more complete details.
5. Reattach the keypad to its case back.
FA270-001-V2
Special
Function
Keys
Display
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 1
Case Back
ARMED
A
B
C
D
READY
FA270KP (shown) & FA570KP contain four Special Function Keys
(Special Function Keys not available on the FA220KP)
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