ADT Security Services Concord Express User Manual

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Assigning the System Test Attribute
System Tests is a user code attribute that allows the user to perform 
system tests.  If the user code does not have this attribute turned 
on, the user will not be able to perform phone or sensor tests.
To assign the System Testing to a user:
1. Enter the programming menus by pressing 
9 + System Master Code.
2. Press
 10 n n 2 where nn is user 00 through 15.
3. To turn System Testing:
• on, press
 2 + ƒ.
• off, press
 1 + ƒ.
4.
‚ + 4 + ƒ to exit the programming...

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Adjusting the Touchpad Beeps
The frequency or pitch of chime and trouble beeps from each fixed 
English touchpad can be adjusted individually to a more desirable 
or distinct tone.
Chime and trouble beep tones sound using the default frequency 
during, or within 15 seconds of any button activit y at that specific 
touchpad.
To change status tone pitch:
1. Press and hold the 
‚ and 0 until you hear a steady tone, 
then release the buttons.
2. Press and hold 
1 to lower the pitch or press and hold 2 to...

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Event Code in Page
This part of the page let’s you know what has happened. 
Table 1.  Event Codes in Pages
Sensor Number or User Number in Page
This part of the page let’s you know who or what is causing the 
event.
Table 2.  Sensor Numbers or User Codes in Pages
Account Number in Page
This part of the page let’s you know where the event is occurring.
Table 3.  Account Number
Some pager providers transmit only numbers and not alpha-charac-
ters.  If your account number contains alpha-characters, check...

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LATCHKEY PAGING
The Latchkey paging feature allows up to three pagerholders to be 
notified when the system is disarmed. Latchkey pages do not report 
to the central station. This feature is useful when you’re at work and 
would like to be notified when your daughter or son arrives home 
and disarms the system.
The Latchkey paging feature can be enabled only by the installer. 
Refer to the Appendix A User Sheets to see which pagers have 
been set up to receive a Latchkey page.
Only Latchkey-designated...

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TESTING THE SYSTEM
The system contains a test mode that allows you to test sensors and 
panic signals without creating false alarms. Test your system weekly, 
by following the instructions in this section carefully.
Automatic Test Features
Your securit y system conducts routine tests, checking for problems 
like power failures, low batteries, sensors that aren’t working, and 
communication trouble with the central monitoring station.
When your system detects a problem, trouble beeps sound to alert...

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Phone Communication Test
The purpose of this weekly test is to verif y that the connection 
between the central monitoring station and your system is working 
properly.
Most phone tests take only a few minutes, however, your system 
will try for up to 15 minutes to establish a connection.
After the test has started, the arming level can be changed to 
Level 2—Stay or Level 3—AWAY.
To per form a phone communication test:
1. Contact the central monitoring station to inform them that 
you want to test...

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Q.I can’t arm my system.
A.Try the following:
• If arming to Level 2—STAY or Level 3—AWAY, make sure all moni-
tored perimeter doors and windows are closed.
• Press 
‚ for a system status and for clues to the problem.
• Call the installer.
Q.I cannot bypass a sensor: my alphanumeric touchpad 
displays “INVALID” and my fixed English touchpad 
sounds a single, long beep.
A.Possible explanations include:
• The sensor you’re trying to bypass may not be active in the cur-
rent arming level.  For example,...

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APPENDIX A:  
U
SER SHEETS
It contains specific information about the setup of your system.  
The User Sheets should be completed by the installer and the user.
ACCOUNT NUMBER
My central station account number is:
____________________________________________________
SYSTEM SENSORS
Record the sensor number and name in the table below.  
Indicate whether it is a: 
hardwired sensor (HW), wireless sensor (WL), or touchpad (TP).
USER CODES
The tables below provide space for you to record user codes and...

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TOUCHPAD INFORMATION
Status beeps and Key beeps are programmable by the installer.  
The Silent Arming feature is user–programmable.
Protest beeps upon bypassing will always sound.
Is Touchpad Tamper feature on?
¨Yes.  If, when the system asks for a code, more than 40 touch-
pad keys are pressed in rapid succession and those keystrokes 
are not part of a valid access code, a siren will sound.
¨No.  Multiple keypresses that are not part of a valid access 
code will not send an alarm.
There are _____...

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ARMING INFORMATION
Delay Doors and Delay Time Settings
When the system is armed, enter and exit the premises only 
through designated delay doors.
The time allowed to enter the premises and disarm the system is 
the Entry Delay time.  
The time allowed to leave the premises after arming the system is 
the Exit Delay time.    
  
PAGING
For what events will the central station or pagers be notified? 
Is the Streamlining feature enabled?
¨Yes.  When the system pages me, the message will not include 
the...