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3. 

To change any of the programming for the wireless key, perform one 
of the following steps in the 

Programming for an Installation WITH 

Local Wireless Keys

 section

.

 

 

For the user code, perform step 5. 

 

For the loop functions, perform steps 6 and 7. 

 

For the on-board relay assignment, perform steps 8 to 10. 

Alternately flashes "d*" with the device number; 
and “--.”

 

4. 

When you have completed editing the wireless keys, press the [

] key 

twice to exit the Program mode

.

 

 

* The keypad will display the last number that was enrolled (i.e., “d3”) 

Note: 

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 in the 

Programming for an Installation Without Local Wireless 

Keys

 section

.

 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

The following error messages cause the FA270RF to produce rapid beeps for 5 seconds. The table below describes the 
error messages and the corrective actions. 

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 1nn *

 

1.

 

FA270RF Receiver is not 
communicating 

2. 

Another device on the 
keypad terminals is not 
communicating to the 
control panel

 

1.

 

Verify that the Data In wire is connected properly. 

 
2.

 

Verify the wiring connections between the control and all other devices. 

E8

 

Too many RF zones 
programmed

 

Verify the number of transmitters programmed into the control panel 

*nn = receiver address programmed in the control panel 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Physical: 

6-1/4” H x 4-7/8” W x 1” D

  

 

(158.75mm x 123.8mm x 25.4mm) 

Wiring:

 

Refer to Wiring Table  

Range: 

200' nominal 

Frequency: 

345 MHz 

Voltage: 

12VDC 

Current: 

Standby, Backlighting on: 75mA 

 

Backlighting and Sounder on:  95mA 

Relay:  

Normally-Open, 1A, 28VDC 

Sounder: 

Piezo-electric (fire alarm is loud pulsing tone; 
burglary/audible panic alarm is two tone 
sound 

 

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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