TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents
Operating Your System.. 5 The LCD & VFD Control Station.. 5 The Control Station Keys.. 6 The Control Station Display.. 8 Turning Your System ON.. 9 Turning Your System OFF... 10 Silencing Alarms.. 10 System Not Ready.. 11 Changing The Security Level... 11 Chime... 12 Viewing and Printing The Event Log.. 12 Optional Features.. 14 Bypass... 14 Group Bypass... 14 Selective Bypass/Unbypass.. 15 Removing Bypass... 16 Force-Arming... 17 Turning Your System ON Using Two Button/Double Press 17 Exit-ON... 18 Automatic-ON... 18 Delay Automatic-ON... 18 Keyswitch Operation... 19 Access Output... 19 Duress... 20 Panic Keys... 20 User On Premise.. 20 Secondary Function Keys... 21 Alarm Conditions... 22 Alarm Memory.. 22 Trouble Conditions.. 23 Silencing Trouble... 23 Identifying Zone Conditions.. 23 Testing Your System... 24 Walk Test... 24 Battery Test.. 25 Bell Test... 26 Communicator Test.. 27 Keypad Test.. 28 RF Signal Strength.. 29
ZX200/ZX210 Programming.. 30 Remote Connect... 30 Programming the User Passcodes.. 30 Programming the Zone Names.. 32 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F Programming. 34 Remote Connect... 34 Set Clock... 35 Programming the Automatic-ON Feature. 36 Programming the Latch Key Feature.. 40 Programming the User Passcodes.. 45 Cancelling the Automatic-ON for Today.. 46 Cancelling Exit-ON for Today.. 47 Programming the Zone Names.. 48 Multi-Area Operation... 50 Common Area Operation.. 51 Fire Detection... 52 Introduction... 52 When an Alarm Occurs.. 52 Resetting Smoke Detectors.. 53 Developing An Evacuation Plan.. 53 Fire Prevention And Escape.. 54 Know Fire Hazards.. 54 In Case Of Fire... 54 Be Prepared.. 55 Supervisory Alarm & Fire Trouble.. 55 Glossary... 56 System Reference Guide.. 57 Protection Zones... 59 Owners Insurance Premium Credit Requested Form.. 61 FCC Compliance.. 63

OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM

Operating Your System
Read these instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the system. Your system has been customized to meet your specific requirements. Some features discussed are optional and may not be programmed in your particular system. If you have questions concerning the features on your system, consult your Security Company Representative.
The LCD & VFD Control Station

(ZXLCD and ZXVFD)

The Control Station Keys

View Info Key

This key is used to view system information.

Alarm Memory Key

Allows you to display the most recent zones where an alarm occurred.

After saving any changes, the Control Station will briefly display:

BYPASSING COMPLETE

before returning to the READY prompt.
Selective Bypass/Unbypass 1. Press
(to intentionally bypass/unbypass a specific zone)
2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display:
3. Enter the zone number , then press
The Control Station will briefly display the zone that was bypassed/ unbypassed and then return to the zone selection display.
Repeat step 3 for each zone you wish to bypass or unbypass. See Protection Zones for a list of zone numbers and descriptions. 4. Press ENTER to save changes or

to cancel changes.

After saving any changes, the Control Station will return to the READY prompt after briefly displaying:

Removing Bypass

3. Press
to unbypass all bypassed zones, then press ENTER.
The Control Station will briefly display:
ZONE 00 - ALL ZONES UNBYPASSED
then returns to the zone selection display:
4. Press ENTER to save changes or
When you turn the system ON with Force-Arming, the system will not turn ON any zones that are not ready. Once the zone is secured, that zone is automatically turned ON and will cause an alarm if it is violated. See Operating Your System - System Not Ready, to identify zones that are not ready. 1. Press
Force-Arming - (DO NOT enable for UL Listed Systems)
Your system may be programmed to quickly turn ON using either the two button method or the double press method. The two button method allows you to quickly turn your system ON by pressing the AWAY, STAY, or NIGHT key and then pressing the Enter key. The double press method allows you to quickly turn your system ON by pressing the AWAY, STAY, or NIGHT key twice. 17

E N E N

The Control Station will display selection:

CANNOT ARM

Within 5 seconds, press the same key that was pressed in Step 1 above. The Control Station will briefly display:

FORCE ARM AWAY

AREA 1 FORCE ARM AWAY
Turning Your System ON Using Two Button/ Double Press
This feature allows your system to turn ON automatically ten (10) minutes after you leave the premises and no other activity is detected. Your Control Station will display a visual countdown
Exit-ON (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only)
and then sound an audible warning at two (2) minutes and one (1) minute before the system turns ON. See ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F Programming - Cancelling Exit-ON For Today for instructions on how to cancel this feature for the day.
This feature turns your system ON at a scheduled time daily. Your Control Station will periodically display a visual warning and sound an audible warning each minute starting at ten (10) minutes before the system turns ON. See ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F Programming - Programming the Automatic-ON Feature and Cancelling Automatic-ON For Today.

Delay Automatic-ON (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only)
To postpone the Automatic-ON for one hour after the audible warning begins: 1. Press
9 MIN 59 SEC UNTIL AUTO ARM
Enter passcode: If Automatic-ON has been delayed, the Control Station will display:
Automatic-ON - (DO NOT enable for UL Listed Systems)
TO DELAY ARM ENTER PASSCODE

AUTO ARM DELAYED

If the audible warning for Automatic-ON has not started, then the display will state:

NO AUTO ARM TO DELAY

NOTE You cannot extend the Automatic-ON time past midnight.
To turn your system ON/OFF or to silence an alarm: 1. 2. 3. Insert key Turn key and hold for a second Remove key NOTE If key is used to turn the system ON, the system will be turned ON in the AWAY mode only.

Keyswitch Operation

To activate an Access Output device or door strike: 1. Press

Access Output

(This system is not UL Listed for Access Control)
FOR ACCESS ENTER PASSCODE

Enter passcode:

To send a silent alarm signal:

Duress

To activate a panic key, you must press and hold the panic key for three (3) seconds. On the ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F, you have the option of pressing the panic key twice within 1 second. Double press is not available with the ZX200/ZX210. Ask your Security Company Representative how your panic keys are enabled. See System Reference Guide for a listing of which Control Stations have the panic keys enabled and the sound for each key. NOTE An audible alarm may result. To silence the alarm, press the Off Cancel key and then enter your passcode.
When a User On Premise passcode is used to activate an access output, disarm, or silence an alarm, notification will be reported to the Central Station or to a pager. See your Security Company Representative for more details. 20

Press AWAY , AWAY

, NIGHT , NIGHT

Enter Duress Passcode:

User On Premise

Secondary Function Keys

Your system may have secondary function keys available. See your Security Company Representative for complete details. To activate: Press Press Press

then then then then

to turn the Lamp Trigger OFF/ON. to turn the Universal Output OFF/ON. for quick access. to turn an output OFF/ON (ex: room light). to turn an output OFF/ON (ex: basement light). to turn an output OFF/ON (ex: lamp or television).

Press ENTER

5 Walk Battery Bell Communicator Keypad Verifies that all system zones are operating properly Verifies that the system battery is fully charged Verifies that the system audibles are operating properly Verifies that the system communicates with the Central Station Verifies that the Control Station lights operate properly
6 RF Signal Strength Tests the signal strength of wireless sensors

Walk Test

To perform a walk test: 1. Press

FOR TESTS ENTER PASSCODE

ENTER 1-5 TO SELECT A TEST
ENTER 1-6 TO SELECT A TEST
Open or activate each sensor. As each sensor is opened, listen for an audible and visual indication to occur at the Control Station indicating the sensor is working properly. When all sensors have been opened, return to the Control Station.
repeatedly to view any zones that have not been
tested. If you opened a sensor and the Control Station indicates that it was not tested, it may be faulty. Retest the sensor or contact your Security Company Representative. 6. Press

to quit.

Battery Test
The battery test is used by the Security Company Representative to test the battery after a new battery has been installed. Your battery is automatically tested periodically. To perform a battery test: 1. Press
If no trouble condition occurs, the Control Station will sound an audible tone and return to the ready status. If a low/no battery trouble condition occurs, the Control Station will display:
LOW/NO BATTERY OFF TO SILENCE
Contact your Security Company Representative when this condition occurs.

Bell Test

To perform a bell test: 1. Press
The audible will sound for several seconds. The Control Station will display:

BELL TEST

NOTE Notify your neighbors before you test the bell.

Communicator Test

NOTE Your system must be monitored by a Central Station to perform this test. This test will take a while to perform. This test is used to verify that your system is communicating with the Central Station. To perform a communicator test: 1. Press
. The Control Station will briefly display:

TESTING COMMUNICATIONS

4. If the test passes, the Control Station will sound four (4) beeps when the test is completed. The Control Station will display:

COMM TEST PASSED

If the test fails, a Communications Failure trouble condition results several minutes later. The Control Station will display:
COMM FAILURE OFF TO SILENCE

Keypad Test

To perform a keypad test:
The Control Station will briefly light all of its indicators (AWAY, STAY, and NIGHT) and display:

KEYPAD TEST

RF Signal Strength (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only)
If your system includes wireless sensors, then you can test the strength of signals from these sensors by performing an RF Signal Strength test. The strength of a signal can be affected by a low battery condition on the sensor or changes in the environment due to furniture or appliances. To test the signal strength of selected RF Zones: 1. Press
DEVICE 00 SELECT RF DEVICE
4. Enter a number between 13 and 28 to select a wireless sensor to test. See Protection Zones for a list of zone numbers and descriptions. Press
ENTER. The Control Station will display one of the following:

DEVICE 13 NO DEVICE

The selected zone is not RF or is missing.

DEVICE 13 LOW SIGNAL

Call your Installation Representative.

DEVICE 13 ACCEPTABLE

DEVICE 13 STRONG SIGNAL
Repeat step 4 or press CLEAR to exit.

ZX200/ZX210 PROGRAMMING

ZX200/ZX210 Programming
Your system has several features which you may be able to program yourself. DO NOT attempt to program the system unless you have been properly trained on programming procedures and you fully understand these operations. There are two (2) options available:
1 Remote Connect Allows the installer to program and diagnose problems from a remote site using the telephone lines. Allows you to change any passcodes.

Program User Codes

Remote Connect
Contact your Security Company Representative for instructions.
Programming the User Passcodes
Your system may be programmed with up to 9 user passcodes. Consult your Security Company Representative as to which passcodes have been enabled and what Authority Level has been assigned to each one. To program User Passcodes: 1. Press

Allows the installer to program and diagnose problems from a remote site using the telephone lines. Sets the system date and time. (Military format) Schedules your system to automatically turn ON at a specific day(s) and time(s). Monitors entry of a specific passcode. Allows you to change any passcodes.
Set Clock Program Automatic-ON Program Latch Key Program User Codes
Cancelling Automatic-ON Cancels the system from automatically turning ON for the scheduled time for that For Today day only. Cancelling Exit-ON For Today Program Zone Names Cancels the system from automatically turning ON for Today 10 minutes after you leave the premises for that day only. Allows you to enter a name to each zone.

Set Clock

The clock is set according to military time (24:00 hours). To set the clock: 1. Press
SELECT PROGRAM OPTION 1-8
10:53 02/04/97 ENTER = COMPLETE
4. Set the new time and date. (See example) Example: To set the clock to 2:15 pm on June 17, 1997:

(2:15 pm)

(June 17, 1997)
to start over if a mistake is made or press

to save changes.

Programming the Automatic-ON Feature
(DO NOT enable for UL Listed Systems)
This feature allows you to automatically turn your system ON at certain times for certain days. There are four items to be programmed: A. B. C. D. Setting the Security Level Day(s) of week to automatically turn ON Hour to turn ON each day Minute to turn ON each day
A. Setting the Security Level
To program the Automatic-ON feature: 1. Press
LOCATION: 00 VALUE: --4. Press

(for location 1).

. The Control Station will display the current setting.

for AWAY, press

for STAY, or press

for NIGHT. 7. Press

to save selection and return to the location prompt. 36

B. Day(s) To Turn ON

To select the day(s) of the week you want your system to automatically turn ON, add together the values below for those days selected. Value 64 Day of the Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Example: To have your system automatically turn ON for Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, add 2 + 4 + 64. Enter the value 70.
LOCATION: 00 VALUE: --Press

(for location 2).

. The Control Station will display the current value.

10. Enter new value:

(0 - 127)

11. Press

to save selection and return to the location prompt.
C. Hour To Turn ON Each Day
If the time scheduled is from 12:00 am to 12:09 am, the ten minute warning period will not begin until 12:00 am and will therefore be less than the set ten minute time period. The hour to turn ON must be entered, in military format, for each day you selected. Each day has a corresponding location number. Location 15 Day of the Week hour on Sunday hour on Monday hour on Tuesday hour on Wednesday hour on Thursday hour on Friday hour on Saturday NOTE Steps 12 - 15 must be repeated for each day of the week you selected.
12. The Control Station will display:
LOCATION: 00 VALUE: --Enter the location number from the chart above.
13. Press ENTER. The Control Station will display the current scheduled time.

14. Enter hour

where 0 = midnight and 23 = 11:00 pm.
15. Press ENTER to save selection and return to the location prompt.
D. Minute To Turn ON Each Day
The minute to turn ON must be entered for each day you selected. Each day has a corresponding location number. Location 16 Day of the Week minute on Sunday minute on Monday minute on Tuesday minute on Wednesday minute on Thursday minute on Friday minute on Saturday NOTE Steps 16 - 19 must be repeated for each day of the week you selected.
16. The Control Station will display:
LOCATION: 00 VALUE: --Enter location number from chart above.

17. Press

. The Control Station will display the current

scheduled time.

18. Enter minute:

(0 - 59)

19. Press ENTER

20. Press CLEAR

to return to the ready mode.
Programming the Latch Key Feature
This feature allows you to monitor the entry of a designated persons passcode. The system will look for that passcode to be used on the selected day(s) during the programmed time frame. During that time frame, the Control Station will chime once a minute until that passcode is entered or the time frame has expired. The system will send a report if the passcode was not entered during the scheduled time on the scheduled day. Contact your Security Company Representative for more details. There are five items to be programmed: A. B. C. D. E. Setting the user passcode ID to be monitored Day(s) of week to monitor Time frame for the days that the user passcode must be entered Hour to monitor each day Minute to monitor each day

A. Setting the Latch Key User ID to be Monitored
To program the Latch Key feature: 1. Press

(for location 1). 40

Press ENTER. The Control Station will display the current setting.
Enter User ID Key Monitoring).
(0 - 50, where 0 disables Latch
B. Day(s) of Week to Monitor
To select the day(s) of the week you want to be monitored, add together the values below for those days selected. Value 64 Day of the Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Example: To set up monitoring for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, add 2 + 8 + 32. Enter the value 42. 8. The Control Station will display:
ENTER. The Control Station will display the current setting.
10. Enter new value 11. Press
to save selection and return to the location prompt. 41

C. Latch Key Time Window

The latch key time window is the amount of time in minutes, before and after the scheduled time, that the selected user has to enter the designated passcode. The time frame may be from 0 minutes to 255 minutes. NOTE The Latch Key Time Window cannot cross over the midnight boundary.
Example: If the scheduled time is 3:00 pm and the time frame given to enter the passcode is from 2:30 pm until 3:30 pm, you need to enter a value of 30. 12. The Control Station will display:

(for location 3).

13. Press
ENTER. The Control Station will display the current

14. Enter value

(0 - 255)

15. Press

D. Hour To Be Monitored For Each Day
The monitoring hour must be entered, in military format, for each day you selected. Each day has a corresponding location number. Location Number 16 Day of the Week hour on Sunday hour on Monday hour on Tuesday hour on Wednesday hour on Thursday hour on Friday hour on Saturday
NOTE Steps 16 - 19 must be repeated for each day of the week you selected.
17. Press ENTER. The Control Station will display the current scheduled time.

18. Enter hour

E. Minute To Be Monitored For Each Day
The monitoring minute must be entered for each day you selected. Each day has a corresponding location number. Location Number 17 Day of the Week minute on Sunday minute on Monday minute on Tuesday minute on Wednesday minute on Thursday minute on Friday minute on Saturday
NOTE Steps 20 - 23 must be repeated for each day of the week you selected.
20. The Control Station will display:
21. Press ENTER. The Control Station will display the current scheduled time.

22. Enter minute:

When an Alarm Occurs

When a Fire Alarm occurs, the bell sounds, the Control Stations produce the fire alarm tone and display a Fire Alarm message and/or display the zone that caused the alarm. To silence the alarm, press the Off Cancel key and enter your passcode. If you silence a Fire Alarm and the Control Station goes into Alarm Memory Mode (see Alarm Conditions - Alarm Memory), the alarm will be reported if your system is connected to a Central Station. If a false alarm occurs, notify the authorities immediately. If you silence a Fire Alarm and the Control Station does not go into Alarm Memory mode, then the alarm was aborted and a Fire Trouble condition will be displayed. You have 255 seconds to reset the smoke detector (see Resetting Smoke Detectors below), otherwise the smoke detectors will reset automatically after 255 seconds have elapsed. NOTE Your system may be equipped with Waterflow zones. If you press the Off Cancel key and enter your passcode to silence the alarm, but the alarm does not silence, then the alarm may be due to a Waterflow zone. In this case, you must press the 4 (RESET SMOKE) key and enter your passcode to silence the alarm. 52
For Fire Alarms that are not due to a Waterflow zone, you cannot reset smoke detectors while the alarm is sounding. You must silence the alarm with the Off Cancel key first.
Resetting Smoke Detectors
Most smoke detectors latch in an alarm condition once they are triggered. If your Control Station displays a Bell Silenced condition or a trouble condition at the zone after you have silenced a Fire Alarm, you will need to reset the smoke detector. Press the RESET SMOKE key (7) and enter your passcode. The trouble condition should disappear in a couple of seconds. If the trouble condition does not clear after resetting the smoke detector, contact your Security Company Representative for service.
Developing An Evacuation Plan
Preparation and education are of prime importance in the prevention of fire. An evacuation plan should be established BEFORE a severe situation arises. Your security system may or may not contain fire detection and notification equipment. Make sure your Security Company Representative fully explains the configuration of your system. Make sure you fully understand the limitations of your system. Use the following steps in establishing an evacuation plan: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Evaluate all possible escape routes from your home and draw a floor plan. Select two exit escape routes from each room. Provide escape ladders for rooms above the first floor. Check the ladders to be sure that they will reach the ground. Draw a rough sketch of your escape plan so that everyone is familiar with it. Practice your escape plan to assure that everybody knows what they have to do in a severe situation. Establish a meeting place outside where your family is to report. Advise the local fire authority if you have installed a fire alarm system.

Discuss the following with all residents: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Familiarity with alarm signals. Status of bedroom doors. Testing of door during a fire and use of alternate escape routes if HOT to touch. Crawling and holding breath techniques during a fire. ESCAPE FAST, DO NOT STOP for packing. Emphasize that no one is to return to a burning building.
Fire Prevention And Escape
The purpose of heat and smoke detectors is to detect a fire in its earliest stages and sound an alarm, giving you more time to exit the premises before smoke reaches a dangerous level.

Know Fire Hazards

No detection device can protect life in all situations. Therefore, safeguards should be taken to avoid such potentially dangerous situations as smoking in bed, leaving children home alone, and cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline. The best fire protection is minimizing fire hazards through proper storage of materials and good housekeeping practices. Careless use of combustible materials and electrical appliances overloading electrical outlets are major causes of fire. Explosive and fast burning materials must be eliminated from the home.

In Case Of Fire

Leave immediately! Do not stop to pack or search for valuables. In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay low - crawl if necessary. The clearest air usually is at the floor. If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel the door and door knob to see if undue heat is present. If relatively cool, brace your foot against the bottom of the door with your hip against the middle, and one hand against the top edge. Open slightly. If there is a rush of hot air, slam the door quickly and latch it. Unvented fire will build up considerable pressure. Be sure that all members of the household realize this danger. 54
Use your neighbors phone or street fire alarm box. The job of extinguishing the fire should be left to the professionals. Too many unforeseen things can occur when inexperienced people try to extinguish a fire.

Be Prepared

Perform fire drills regularly. Use them to assure recognition of an alarm signal. For your protection, simulate different circumstances (smoke the hall, living room, etc.). Then have everyone react to the situation. Draw a floor plan and show two exits from each room. It is important that children be instructed carefully. Their tendency is to hide in a crisis. It is imperative that one meeting place outside the home be established. You should insist that everyone meet there during an alarm. This will eliminate the tragedy of someone reentering the house for a missing member who is actually safe. If you have small children and/or invalids residing in your household, you can help your fire department by placing decals on bedroom windows. Most fire departments supply the decals. Become familiar with the distinctive sounds of your Fire alarm and Burglar alarm signals.

SYSTEM REFERENCE GUIDE

System Reference Guide

Emergency Numbers

Police Neighbor Central Station Central Station Subscriber Number Fire Doctor Service Rep.

Delay Times

Seconds of exit delay time for AWAY arms Seconds of exit delay time for STAY and NIGHT arms Seconds of entry time (Delay 1) for Zone(s) Seconds of entry time (Delay 2) for Zone(s) Seconds of pre-alarm time

Control Station Location

Circle the Control Stations that have the Panic Keys Enabled Panic Key (Key A) Enabled Sound Panic Key (Key B) Enabled Sound Panic Key (Key C) Enabled Sound 5 6
Passcode Attempts Before Control Station Lockout: NOTE The lockout is a temporary measure that affects only the Control Station in use for the passcode attempts.

Features Enabled

Bypassing Exit-ON Hold Up

Force-Arming

Automatic-ON

Auxiliary Alarm

Double Press ON

Keyswitch

Two Button ON

Household Fire

Intrusion

PROTECTION ZONES

Protection Zones
One or more sensing devices have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various protection zones in your system (although not every zone may have been used). For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02, and so on. For your convenience, a chart has been provided below which may be used to record the specific protection points that have been assigned to each zone in your system. Your installer will assist you in recording this information. Only zones 1-8 are available with the ZX200/ZX210.
Zone Protection Point(s) 15
Zone Protection Point(s) 30
Owners Insurance Premium Credit Requested
This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowners insurance carrier for possible premium credit. This control is UL Listed for: UL Grade A Household Burglary UL Household Fire Warning System

Sentrol reserves the right to change specifications without notice. 1997 Sentrol

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