Trouble beeps
Your security system is able to automatically test itself for:
• Power failures
• Low batteries
• Nonworking sensors
• Communication troubles with the central monitoring station
When your security system detects one of the problems above, six rapid beeps sound
every minute until the trouble condition is corrected. To stop the trouble beeps, press
STATUS
or arm/disarm the system while the trouble condition exists. Trouble beeps will
resume four hours later unless the trouble condition is corrected.
The following list explains the trouble beep conditions:
AC power failure
. This condition (if programmed by installer) occurs if your security
system has been accidentally unplugged or if there has been an AC power outage. Any
status lights go out immediately, and trouble beeps start after five minutes. If you press
any button, the display will light and pressing
STATUS
will show the AC failure. If AC
power is not restored within a programmed period of time (5 to 254 minutes) the system
will call the central monitoring station. The backup battery, if fully charged, will last for
18 to 24 hours
—depending on the load applied to the panel—with no AC power.
In a UL installation, a new, fully charged backup battery will last 24 hours with the panel
in normal standby condition and still sound an alarm.
System battery failure
. This condition occurs if the emergency backup battery has
failed. Trouble beeps will start. Press the
STATUS
button and the display will show
System Low Battery
. If your AC power is not working, your security system will shut
down once the battery has failed. If the condition does not clear after AC power has
been restored and 24 hours have passed, call your security system dealer.
Restoration of power
. This condition occurs after a complete loss of power (AC and
battery). When power is restored, the panel will return to the arming state with the same
zones bypassed it had prior to losing power.
Sensor failure
. This condition occurs if a sensor is not communicating with the panel.
Trouble beeps will start and the
STATUS
button will light. Press the
STATUS
button
and the display will show what sensors have failed. Perform sensor tests. You may
need to call your security system dealer if the problem continues.