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Day to day operation
Changing the current mode of the SolarGuard.
Pressing the MODE button on your hand held remote control causes the SolarGuard to cycle
through it’s different mode settings. The SolarGuard gives a number of beeps to indicate the
current mode:
1 BEEP
= ARMED (SET)
3 BEEPS
= DISARMED (UNSET)
5 BEEPS
= DISARMED (Low battery detected in a PIR or door contact)
21 BEEPS
= DISARMED (Alarm has been triggered since it was last armed)
6 CHIRPS
= BATTERY TEST MODE (see below)
Testing the system batteries
You should check your alarm systems batteries every 6 months. The main bell box
battery should be replaced every 3 years.
In battery test mode, all tamper circuits are disabled and the system will be set to give an
audible indication of a PIR detecting movement or magnetic contact detecting a door
opening.
Carry out the following to test for low batteries:
1) Set your system to BATTERY TEST MODE (see above)
2) Set your PIR detectors to TEST mode and replace cover
3) Activate every door contact (by opening the door/window) and PIR (by moving around
in its detection area), listening out for the following indications from the bell box.
1-4 BEEPS - Battery OK. The number of beeps indicates the sensors zone setting.
5 BEEPS - Low Battery. This means a low battery is present in the PIR or door contact you
have just activated. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible.
Once the test is completed, return all PIR sensors to NORMAL mode (see page 12)
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STEP 2
Choosing your site code
What is your site
code?
Your site code is a code set
by you, which identifies
components of your alarm
system. It is set by the first
9 switches located in every
PIR, magnetic door contact
and remote control.
Every
device must have the same
setting for the system to
function correctly.
Why have a site code?
The site code is a security
feature which stops
unauthorized persons
disarming your alarm
system with a newly
purchased remote control.
In order for a remote
control to operate your
alarm - the site code in that
remote must be identical
to yours.
Do I need to change
the site code from its
default setting?
Yes, we recommend you
change the default setting
as all of our systems are
shipped with the same site
code.
REMOTE
CONTROL
This has the 9
switches located
under the
battery cover on
the rear of the
device.
PIR
DETECTOR
This device has
12 switches in
total. Switches
1-9 represent
the site code.
MAGNETIC
DOOR
CONTACT
This device has
12 switches in
total. Switches
1-9 represent
the site code.
