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Step 

Action

 

Display 

7. 

Enter [0] (High-Security Mode). To put the system into High-Security 
mode, enter [1]. Enter [0] to disable. 

En 

8. 

Press the [

] key to exit the FA270RF Program mode. 

“READY” or “NOT READY” 

Note: 

This is all the FA270RF programming necessary for this application. Upon exiting the Program mode, the FA270RF alternately 
flashes "Ad," the 2-digit keypad address, and the 2-digit receiver address.  If either of these is incorrect, repeat steps 1 through 3. 

Programming for an Installation WITH Local Wireless Keys 

 

 

 

The FA270RF is supplied with default settings for the functions of the wireless keys. See page 3. 

 

If, during the programming of the wireless keys, you make a wrong entry and want to reprogram a wireless key, simply 

press the [#] key, then enter the correct information. 

Perform steps 1-6 in the 

Programming for an Installation Without Local Wireless Keys

 section

Then perform the 

following steps: 

Step Action

 

Display 

1. 

Enter [3] (House ID). Enter the 2-digit House ID for the FA270RF 
(01-31). 

Note: 

The House ID is needed only if RF keypads and/or bi-directional 

units are used and House ID source is set for Local. 
The House ID entered here 

MUST

 match the House ID 

programmed in the RF keypad and the bi-directional unit. 

Press the [

] key to continue.

 

Alternately flashes “hl” and a 2-digit number. 

2. 

Enter [8] (Wireless Key Auto Enroll). The FA270RF automatically 
advances to first available device number. 

Note: 

If all 8 devices have been enrolled, the FA270RF beeps three 

times and continues to alternately flash "oo" and "--."

 

Flashes "d" with the next available device 
number; followed by “- -“ (four times) and then 
repeats the sequence. 

3. 

Press any button on the wireless key to enroll the serial number. The 
keypad will beep three times. 

Note: 

If enrolling a wireless key (5804E) in high-security mode, press all 

four buttons on the wireless key simultaneously.

 

Alternately flashes "d" with the device number 

and the serial number. 

4. 

Press the [

] key to accept the serial number; OR press the 

[#]

 key to 

reject the serial number.  
If you accept the serial number, the FA270RF beeps two times. If you 
reject the serial number, the FA270RF beeps once and returns to the 
“enroll serial number” prompt. 

Note: 

A maximum of 8 wireless keys may be enrolled into the FA270RF.  

These wireless keys 

DO NOT

 occupy any zones supported by 

the control.  

If you are finished programming for now, press [

] to exit. Otherwise, 

continue with step 5.

 

If you accept the serial number, the display 
flashes the device number and a hyphen. 
If you reject the serial number, the display 
flashes "d" with the device number followed by  
“--” four times. 

5. 

Enter [2] (User Code). Enter the 4-digit user code for the wireless 
key.  

Note: 

The user code must be a valid code that is programmed in the 

control panel. 

Press the [

] key to accept the user code. 

If you are finished programming for now, press [

] to exit. Otherwise, 

continue with step 6.

 

Flashes "u4." Once the 4-digit user code is 
entered, the display flashes "u4," the first two 
digits, and then the last two digits of the user 
code. 

Enter [4] (Loop Functions). Enter the loop number (1-4).  

Note: 

The FA270RF is shipped with the loop functions pre-programmed. 

Perform steps 6 through 10 only if it is necessary to change any 
of the loop functions. 

Loop 1 

Close the FA270RF On-Board Relay for 2 sec. 

Loop 2 

1 (Disarm) 

Loop 3 

2 (Arm Away) 

Loop 4 

3 (Arm Stay) 

See the Wireless Key Function Chart below for the choices.* 

* Entering a number other than  the one specified may give 

unpredictable results 

6. 

 

Flashes "Ln." 
Once the loop number is entered, alternately 

flashes "L" with the loop number; and the present 
function. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FA270RF

Page 1: ...erates the on board relay in conjunction with the receiver e g to trip a garage door opener U U U UL L L L This feature is not intended for UL installations Activates relays programmed into the control panel Provides an End User mode to enable disable local wireless keys e g if a user accidentally loses a wireless key Refer to the FA270RF User Guide for this procedure INSTALLING THE FA270RF Locate...

Page 2: ...ices AND the House ID Source is the FA270RF Local FA270RF Application Guide The following guide outlines how to program the wireless keys RF receiver and the House ID in the FA270RF for your installation Two FA270RFs are needed for this application one assigned to partition 1 and one assigned to partition 2 If using an RF keypad on only one partition the FA270RF s partition assignment in panel pro...

Page 3: ...r instructions Programming Operations Once you have entered the Program mode you may move to any program address simply by entering the program address number The FA270RF will automatically exit the Program mode if no keys are pressed for 90 seconds While in the Program mode Pressing the key stores the information displayed then moves you to the next prompt and the keypad beeps twice Pressing the ...

Page 4: ...steps Step Action Display 1 Enter the Program mode by pressing the 1 and 3 keys simultaneously for a few seconds within 30 seconds after applying power or within 30 seconds after removing the case back Alternately flashes oo and two dashes 2 Enter 1 Keypad Address Enter the 2 digit keypad address 01 31 Press the key to continue Alternately flashes cA and the 2 digit keypad address 3 Enter 2 Receiv...

Page 5: ...al number The keypad will beep three times Note If enrolling a wireless key 5804E in high security mode press all four buttons on the wireless key simultaneously Alternately flashes d with the device number and the serial number 4 Press the key to accept the serial number OR press the key to reject the serial number If you accept the serial number the FA270RF beeps two times If you reject the seri...

Page 6: ...mber and the relay action 10 Repeat step 9 for the rest of the loops 11 When all loops have been programmed for the wireless key press the key Flashes d followed by the device number 12 The FA270RF automatically displays the next available device number one that does not have a serial number If you want to program additional wireless keys repeat steps 3 through 10 Otherwise press the key This take...

Page 7: ...tions Display Probable Cause Corrective Action Lb Low battery in a wireless key 1 Replace the battery in the wireless key 2 Replace the transmitter if the wireless key does not have a replaceable battery OC Open circuit Verify that the Data Out wire is connected properly 1C Incompatible connection Verify that the control panel is not a First Alert type control panel Check 09 OR Check 100 OR Check ...

Page 8: ...r 24 months from the date stamp control on the product s or for product s not having a manufacturer s date stamp for 12 months from date of original purchase unless the installation instructions or catalog sets forth a shorter period in which case the shorter period shall apply Seller s obligation shall be limited to repairing or replacing at its option free of charge for materials or labor any pr...

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