ADT iCenter 8142ADT, User Manual

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Security System Operation
Introduction to Security System Operation
You can arm your system in one of three arming modes: Away, Stay, and Night.
The following table lists the three different arming modes and the results of each
.
FEATURES FOR EACH ARMING MODE
Arming Mode Exit Delay Entry Delay Perimeter Armed Interior Armed
Away Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stay Yes Yes Yes No
Night* Yes Yes (set for
Away or Stay
Mode)
No (set for
Instant or
Maximum Mode)
Yes Yes (set for
Away Mode)
No (set for Stay,
Instant or
Maximum Mode)
*Your installer may have configured Night Mode differently; have your installer
write the actual mode settings above.
How to Arm the System
Arming the system in any mode is performed in the same way, as described below.
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Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming.
Arming (typical)
1. From the "Home" screen, press the SECURITY
button. The "Arming" screen is displayed.
2. On the "Arming" screen, press the selected arming
button.
•
iCenter beeps twice (Away and Night Maximum
Modes) or 3 times (Stay and Night Instant Modes)
•
a DISARM button appears
•
a text message appears stating which zones are
arming and whether or not there is an entry delay
•
the screen changes to display the remaining exit
delay time, and
•
a yellow "lock" appears next to the pressed button
to indicate the system is arming.
•
The exit delay time continues to decrement to zero.
When this time indicates zero, the screen automatically
changes to indicate the system is "Armed" and the
"lock" next to the pressed button changes to red. The
system is now armed in the selected mode.
Armed (typical)