SYSTEM 238 Installation Manual
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Subject
Page No.
System 238 Terminal Label
Front Cover
UL Compliance
2
Installation
2 - 3
Wiring the Panel
3 - 4
System Start-Up
4
Keypad Setup
4 - 5
Addressing Keypads
5
Factory Default Settings
5
Programming Options (Alphabetical List)
5 - 6
Programming the Panel
6
Programming with the LED Keypad
6
Programming with the Alpha Keypad
6
Entering Hexadecimal Numbers
6
Programming the Alpha Keypad
6 - 7
Programming Letters & Numbers
7
Special Function Keys
7
Programming Options (Numerical Order)
8 - 18
Keypad Label Drawer
19
Telephone Line Problems
19
Watchdog Indicator
19
Keypad Operation Command Summary
20
Help with Common Problems (Troubleshooting)
21 - 22
Reducing False Alarms
23 - 24
Warranty Information
25
Programming Worksheets
26 - 27
Table of Contents
Scope of This Manual
This manual contains basic installation and programming information
for the SYSTEM 238. For additional information about using or
programming the system, please refer to the SYSTEM 238 Keypad
Manual, Alpha Keypad Manual, or Commander II/Monitor II Operating
Manual.
BEFORE YOU START
12. The unit must not be programmed to dial a police station.
13. Use screws (supplied) to secure cover or a lock must be
installed on the cabinet.
14. All devices must be UL listed.
Accuracy
This manual has been carefully checked for accuracy. However, C&K
SYSTEMS assumes no liability for inaccuracies or actions resulting
from the use of this manual. In addition, C&K reserves the right to
modify the SYSTEM 238 hardware, software, and manuals without
prior notice.
The SYSTEM 238 is in compliance with Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc. Standards UL 985, Household Warning System Units; UL 1023,
Household Burglar Alarm System Units; and UL 1635, Digital Burglar
Alarm Communicator System Units. The following programming
restrictions must be observed to meet UL standards.
UL COMPLIANCE
1. The audible must be programmed to sound at least four
minutes before silencing.
2. No zone may be programmed for silent alarm.
3. Fire zones must be programmed for pulsing audible alarm.
4. Burglar zones must be programmed for a steady audible.
5. Burglar loops (non-24-hour loops) must be programmed
for NO/NC with EOL.
6. No Entry Delay may be greater than 45 seconds.
7. No Exit Delay may be greater than 60 seconds.
8. The Dynamic Battery Test must be enabled.
9. The Unit Status Report must be enabled.
10. The 24-hour Check-in must be enabled.
11. No Delay Before Dial may be programmed for the
communicator.
The following additional restrictions must be observed to meet
Grades A and B Mercantile Premises Alarm Systems/Safe and
Vault Alarms Systems under UL 365, Police Station Connected
Burglar Alarm Units and Systems and UL 609, Local Burglar Alarm
Units and Systems.
Mounting
The SYSTEM 238 should be mounted in a location which allows
convenient access to AC power, telephone connections, and earth
ground.
• Remove the circuit board from the cabinet. This will prevent
possible damage to the circuit board when removing the knock-
outs.
• Remove the knock-outs.
• Mark the screw mounting holes on the wall.
• Mount the cabinet at the desired height and pass the cables
through the knock-outs.
• Replace the circuit board, remembering to connect the ground lug
to the lower left corner of the circuit board.
• Reconnect the spade lug to the lower door hinge. This provides the
earth ground connection for the door.
INSTALLATION
Keypad Requirements
The keypad may not have the EMERGENCY symbol ( ) on it. If your
keypad has this symbol, remove the key and replace it with one of the
blank keys provided.
Not shuntable
.
Supervised
- latching for heat
- resetting for smoke
.
NO/NC with EOL
.
Pulsing audible
.
Steady Audible
.
24-hour arming
.
No Delay Before Dial
.
No Delay Before Dial
.
BURGLAR LOOP
FIRE LOOP
Zone Programming
1. The audible must be programmed to sound at least 15 minutes
before silencing.
2. The ring-back function must be activated.
3. The control panel must be mounted in an enclosure that is:
(a)
Attack-resistant (C&K Model # 2330-UAC)
(b)
Secured with a key-lock and six (6) #6 X 1¼" sheet metal
screws.
(c)
Tamper protected against cabinet door opening and
removal from mounting surface.
(d)
For safe and vault applications the control panel must be
monitored by a UL Listed shock sensor suitable for the
protection of sheet metal enclosures.
4. The Ademco Model AD10-12 bell with Model AB bell housing
must be used.
5. The power and tamper wiring between the bell and the control
panel must be completely enclosed in rigid conduit or electric
metallic tubing for a Grade A system or flexible conduit for a
Grade B system.
6. Zone(s) monitoring tamper circuitry must be 24 hour and non-
shuntable.
