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User Instructions
466-1667-PRO Rev A
October 2003
Security Pro
500
Part No:
60-806
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

GE Security Pro 500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelSecurity Pro 500
CategorySecurity System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FCC Notices and Compliance

FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance

Details compliance with Class B digital device limits for residential installations, ensuring reasonable protection against interference.

ACTA Part 68 Telephone Connection

Covers Part 68 of FCC rules for telephone connection compliance, including registration numbers and REN.

Customer Premises Wiring Diagram

Illustrates how alarm equipment, like the panel and computer, connects to telephone lines and other devices.

Canada Notice and Safety

Canada Department of Communications Label

Identifies certified equipment and its compliance with Canadian telecom network protective, operational, and safety requirements.

Installation Caution: Professional Help Advised

Warns users against self-installation and advises contacting appropriate electricians or authorities.

Commands at a Glance

Disarming and Alarm Cancellation

Instructions for disarming the system, including during entry delay, and for cancelling accidental alarms.

Arming System Levels

Details on arming the system to different levels: OFF, STAY, and AWAY.

Panic and Emergency Alarms

Procedures for activating police, auxiliary, or fire alarms via dedicated buttons.

Sensor Bypass and System Testing

Steps to bypass sensors during arming and initiate system tests.

Getting to Know Your Security System

System Component Overview

Introduces the main parts of the security system: panel, touchpads, wireless panic button, and sensors.

Control Panel and Touchpad Functions

Describes the panel's role as the system's intelligence and touchpad usage for operation.

Sensor Types and Panic Buttons

Explains door/window, motion, environmental sensors, and wireless panic buttons.

Communicating with the Panel

System Communication Methods

Outlines how the system communicates: status beeps, alarm sirens, touchpad text, and pager information.

Understanding System Beeps

Explains key beeps, status beeps (entry/exit delay, trouble), and protest beeps.

Pager Notification System

Details how the system can notify users via pagers about system events like arming or trouble.

Fire and Smoke Alarms

Clearing Smoke Sensors

Procedure to silence and reset smoke alarms after activation, typically by pressing 1 + Code.

Alarm Event Sequence

Describes simultaneous actions during an alarm: sirens, central station notification, and touchpad messages.

Indicator Lights and Pager Notifications

Indicator Lights Explained

Describes the ARMED (red) and READY (green) indicator lights on fixed display touchpads.

Pager Notification System Details

Further details on how the system notifies users via pagers for various events.

Arming Your System

Arming Levels: OFF, STAY, AWAY

Explains arming the system to different levels for varying security needs and sensor activity.

Keychain Touchpad Arming

How to arm the system using a keychain touchpad with different arming level options.

System Features and Alarm Prevention

Quick Arm, Quick Exit, and Chime Feature

Explains features for quick arming, brief exits, and audible door notifications.

Preventing Accidental Alarms

Discusses technology and guidelines to avoid triggering false alarms from interference or user error.

Delay Times and Alarm Abort

Exit and Entry Delay Times

Defines and explains the purpose of exit and entry delay periods for arming and disarming.

Aborting Accidental Alarms

How to cancel intrusion, police, or auxiliary alarms before they are reported to the central station.

Guidelines for Preventing Accidental Alarms

Practical tips to avoid triggering false alarms, like closing doors and checking sensors.

Delay Time Examples and Settings

Exit and Entry Delay Examples

Illustrates how the exit and entry delay times function with specific examples.

Extended Delay and Exit Extension

Explains options for longer delay times and restarting the exit delay.

No Delay-For Instant Alarm

How to disable entry/exit delays for immediate alarm on door opening.

Arming with Open Sensors and Bypass Methods

Arming with Open Doors/Windows

Steps to arm the system with no delay when a door/window is intentionally left open.

Auto STAY Arming Feature

How the system automatically arms to STAY if exit delay is not completed.

Bypass Sensor Procedures

Steps to bypass sensors directly after arming or indirectly during arming.

System Status Checks and Bypass Verification

Bypass Sensor Verification

How to confirm if a sensor bypass was correctly applied using the status check.

Checking System Status

How to check the system's current condition, including sensor status and power.

Short System Status Details

Information provided by a short system status check, covering arming level and basic system health.

System Status and Alarm Sounds

Full System Status Details

Details provided by a full system status check, including specific features and conditions.

System Alarm Sound Descriptions

Description of different alarm sounds for fire, police, and auxiliary alerts.

Panic Alarm Activation

Fire and Police Panic Alarm

How to activate fire and police panic alarms from a touchpad by holding buttons.

Panic Alarms and Access Codes

Auxiliary Panic Alarm and Siren Time-out

How to activate auxiliary alarms and explanation of siren time-out functionality.

System Master Code Management

Role and default code for the system master, used for entering programming menus.

Regular User Codes and Hygiene

How regular user codes function for arming/disarming and recommendations for their security.

Access Code Management and Attributes

Changing and Erasing User Codes

Steps to change or delete user access codes from the system via programming menus.

Assigning User Code Attributes

How to grant users Direct Bypassing and System Test attributes via programming.

Setting System Time, Date, and Sounds

Setting System Time and Date

Procedure to set the system's current time and date using the touchpad interface.

Silent Arming Options

Explains silent arming methods to avoid audible beeps during arming, on demand or always.

Adjusting Touchpad Settings

Touchpad Beep Pitch Adjustment

How to change the pitch of chime and trouble beeps on fixed display touchpads.

Touchpad Display Brightness Adjustment

How to adjust the brightness of touchpad displays based on location or preference.

Silent Arming Activation

How to enable silent arming on demand by pressing '5' or 'Arming Always Silent' via programming.

Notification by Pager - Event and User Codes

Pager Notification Groups and Events

Details high and low-level reports and event codes sent to pagers for system status.

Sensor and User Number Identification

Explains the meaning of sensor or user numbers within pager messages.

Pager Reports and Latchkey Notifications

Streamlining Pager Messages

How to simplify pager messages by removing the central station account number.

Opening and Closing Reports

How users and the central station are notified upon system arming/disarming.

Latchkey Paging Feature

Notifies designated users when specific users disarm the system.

System Monitoring and Testing Features

No Activity Feature Explained

How the system monitors for lack of activity and alerts for potential issues.

Panel Download Feature

Explains dealer remote access for system updates and programming changes.

Identifying System Information

How to find factory code, system number, and system level for reference.

Automatic Test Features

Overview of routine system tests performed automatically to check functionality.

System Testing Procedures

Manual System Testing

Explains the importance and types of manual system tests for user familiarity.

Sensor Test Procedure

Steps to initiate and perform a sensor test to verify operation.

Phone Communication Test

How to verify the connection to the central monitoring station.

Testing Sirens and Troubleshooting Introduction

Alarm Siren Warning Sound Test

Procedure to test panel activation of sirens with appropriate sounds for different alarm types.

Troubleshooting Overview

Explains how the system communicates problems via sounds and display messages.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Silencing Trouble Beeps

Methods to stop or temporarily silence trouble beeps by checking status or changing arming level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Addresses common user issues like inability to arm, bypass sensors, or arm to Level 3.

Causes of Trouble Beeps

Table listing common trouble conditions (AC failure, low battery) and their potential causes.

Troubleshooting Sensor and Communication Issues

Sensor Communication and Battery Issues

Explains issues related to sensor communication, low battery, and tamper detection.

Phone Failure and Memory Issues

Details problems with system communication to the central station and memory failures.

Appendix A: User Sheets - Recording Information

Account Number and System Sensors

Sections for recording the central station account number and system sensor details.

Appendix A: User Sheets - User Code Management

User Codes and Attributes Recording

Space to record user codes and their attributes like Bypass, Latchkey, and System Tests.

Appendix A: User Sheets - Touchpad Configuration

Touchpad Information and Tamper Feature

Details on programmable touchpad features (beeps, brightness) and tamper detection.

Keychain Touchpad Configuration Options

Diagrams and options for configuring keychain touchpads for arming and panic alarms.

Appendix A: User Sheets - Alarm and Arming Information

Accidental Smoke/Fire Alarms and Dialer Abort

Instructions for handling smoke/fire alarms and information on the dialer abort feature.

Arming Information and Delay Settings

Details on delay doors and time settings for arming the system effectively.

Appendix A: User Sheets - System Features and Paging

System Features Overview

Overview of features like Quick Arm, Quick Exit, Exit Extension, and Auto Stay Arming.

Paging Notification Configuration

Table for configuring which events trigger notifications to pagers and streamlining options.

Power Failure and System Monitoring

Power Failure Backup and Alerts

Explains the system's backup battery and optional alerts for power outages.

No Activity Feature Configuration

Settings for the No Activity feature to detect unusual inactivity and alert for issues.

Appendix B: Planning for Emergencies

Emergency Planning Guidelines

Advice on developing and rehearsing emergency plans, including understanding the system and escape routes.

Emergency Planning and Floor Plans

Floor Plan Example and Guidelines

Provides an example and guidelines for drawing a floor plan for emergency preparedness.

Your Floor Plan Drawing Instructions

Specific instructions on what to include in a floor plan drawing, such as exits and component locations.

Alarm System Limitations

Factors Affecting System Protection

Lists reasons why alarm systems might not guarantee full protection, like sensor placement or tampering.

System Limitations and Maintenance

Environmental Sensor and Maintenance Notes

Discusses sensor limitations and emphasizes regular system testing and maintenance for reliability.

If Your System Needs Service

Contacting Security Dealer for Service

Instructions on when and how to contact the security dealer for service and support.

Appendix C: Programming Your System

Programmable System Items

Lists the system settings that can be programmed by the user, such as time, codes, and features.

Appendix C: Programming Your System - Methods

Programming Methods: Menus vs. Shortcuts

Describes the two methods for programming: using menus with text cues or programming shortcuts.

Navigating Programming Menus

Explains how to use the touchpad interface to navigate programming menus and select options.

Example: Changing User Access Codes

Step-by-step guide to changing or assigning user codes via the programming menus.

Appendix C: Programming Your System - Menu Options

Example: Erasing User Codes

Step-by-step guide to erasing user codes from the system via the programming menus.

Programming Menu Flowchart and Options

Visual representation of menu structure and details on options like Direct Bypassing, Silent Arming, and Chime.

Using Programming Shortcuts

Programming Shortcuts Overview

Introduces programming shortcuts for direct access to specific features and tasks.

Shortcuts for User Codes and Time/Date

Table detailing shortcut sequences for changing user codes and system time/date.

Using Programming Shortcuts - System Settings

Shortcuts for System Downloads and Arming

Table listing shortcut sequences for system downloads, silent arming, and touchpad brightness.

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