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Zone LEDs
Arming Buttons
Mode Indicator LEDs
Numerical Keypad
Zone Set
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Setup Buttons
Siren Connection
Antenna
The Keypad Alarm Control Unit
The Keypad Alarm Control Unit is the heart of the Wireless Alarm System. It is
responsible for monitoring the various sensors throughout your home, and for
triggering the alarm signal when one of them reports a disturbance. As such,
it is the single most important part of the Wireless Alarm System, and (with the
possible exception of the remote controls) the part of the system that you will use
most often.
Here’s a quick rundown of the various buttons on the Keypad Alarm Control Unit and
what they do. We’ll cover the more advanced operations later in this manual.
Out Button:
Used when arming the Wireless Alarm System for “Out Mode”.
Home Button:
Used when arming the Wireless Alarm System for “Home Mode”.
Disarm Button:
Used to disarm the Wireless Alarm System.
Alarm Button:
Used to trigger the alarm manually. Essentially, this is a panic
button, and can also be used to test the functionality of the siren. Additionally, this
button will bypass the arming delay if pressed after arming the system.
Home LED:
When constantly lit, this indicates that the Wireless Alarm System is
armed in “Home Mode”. When fl ashing, it means that the Wireless Alarm System
is currently counting down the 30 second delay before arming “Home Mode”.
Out LED:
When constantly lit, this indicates that the Wireless Alarm System is
armed in “Out Mode”. When fl ashing, it means that the Wireless Alarm System is
currently counting down the 30 second delay before arming “Out Mode”.
Alarm LED:
Indicates that the alarm has been tripped.
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Batteries
Both the Window/Door Sensors and PIR Motion Sensors have included batteries, as
does the remote control. These are necessary for the alarms to be able to transmit
an active wireless signal. The functionality of the sensors is reliant on the batteries
providing power in much the same way as a smoke detector.
We recommend changing the batteries in all sensors every six months.
The expected life of the batteries is actually considerably longer than this (they’ll
probably last for a year or more). However the consequences of the batteries
running low can be so dramatic that we strongly recommend changing to fresh
batteries long before there is a chance that they’ll run down - much like the
recommendations for smoke detectors.
Window/Door Sensor: 3 x LR44 Button Cells
The battery compartment on the Window/Door Sensor is located on the front of
the alarm unit. To open it:
Press in at the top of the battery compartment cover and slide down.
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Remove any old batteries.
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Insert three fresh alkaline LR44 button cell batteries. The correct orientation is
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to have the “+” side of the battery facing up.
PIR Motion Sensor: 3 x AAA
The battery compartment on the PIR is located on the rear of the sensor, just
underneath mounting bracket slot. To change the batteries:
Push the top of the battery compartment cover in, and push down to remove.
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Replace the three AAA batteries with fresh alkaline AAA batteries. Be sure to
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insert the batteries in the orientation indicated on the rear side of the battery
compartment.
Remote Control:
1 x 27A
To change the battery in the remote:
Unscrew the three screws on the back of the remote control.
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Remove the front plate and the buttons. Be careful not to lose the buttons or screws.
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Replace the 12V 27A battery located in the middle of the circuit board.
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The keypad control unit does not require batteries.
It is powered by the included 9V adaptor.
If you’re concerned about potential power failures, you may consider using a
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small UPS (Un-interruptible Power Supply) as a backup to your mains power.
