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minutes of each other. Your system will interpret this pattern of
triggers as false alarms. After the third trigger, your system
ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or switch (along with any other
sensors or switches sharing the same zone) for 60 minutes.
If the bypassed sensor tries to trigger the system while it is being
bypassed, the 60-minute bypass period will start over. This ensures
that a sensor that continuously triggers will remain bypassed.
Doors are covered differently: If the alarm is triggered by an open
door for three full cycles (one-and-one-half minutes), the doors
will be bypassed until the trigger ceases.
NOTE:
Arming and disarming the system does not reset this function! The
only ways to reset a bypassed zone are for it to not trigger for 60 min-
utes or to turn on the ignition. If testing your system, it is important to
remember that this circuitry can cause zones to be bypassed and appear
to stop working. If five chirps are heard when disarming,false alarm pro-
tection has engaged. If you wish to clear the memory, turn the ignition
key on.
Diagnostics
The microprocessor at the heart of your system is constantly mon-
itoring all of the switches and sensors connected to it. It detects
any faulty switches and sensors and prevents them from disabling
the entire system. The microprocessor will also record and report
any triggers that occurred during your absence.
