ADT Security Services Power864 User Manual

Using Advanced Functions: Identifying Trouble Conditions
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Identifying 
Trouble 
ConditionsYour system continuously checks for a number of possible trouble conditions. If 
one of these trouble conditions occur:
• the Trouble indicator will be ON until the trouble is fixed
 the keypad will beep twice every 10 seconds until you press any key
 if AC power is lost, the Trouble LED will flash and the keypad buzzer will not 
sound
NOTE: A Trouble condition reduces the level of security your system is...

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Zone Light Type Of Trouble
7 Low zone battery. This trouble is generated when a wireless 
device has a low battery. This trouble only applies if you have 
wireless devices installed on your system. Press [7] one, two, or 
three times to view which devices are experiencing battery fail-
ure. The following will occur:
Keypad beeps: Keypad displays:
Press [7] 1 Zones with low batteries 
Press [7] again 2 Hand held keypads with low batteries 
Press [7] again 3 Wireless keys with low batteries.
8 Loss of...

Using Advanced Functions: Allowing Computer Access to Your System
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1. If remote monitoring is enabled and the ‘No Alarm/Restore Communication 
During Walk Test’ option is not enabled, inform the central station that you are 
testing your system.
2. Press   and close all zones to return the system to the Ready state.
3. Perform an System test by following the steps in the previous section.
4. To test the zones, activate each detector in turn (e.g. open each door/window 
or walk in motion detector...

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Tu r n i n g  t h e  
Door Chime 
On or OffIf your installer has enabled the door chime feature, your system keypads will 
sound a tone, or beeps whenever designated doors or windows are opened or 
closed. Your installer has programmed which doors and windows will activate the 
door chime.
1. Press   to turn the door chime feature ON 
The keypad will beep 3 times.
2. Press   again to turn the door chime feature OFF 
The keypad will sound one long beep. 

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Section 5: Customizing Your System
This section describes how to customize your system to your needs. Refer to this 
section for detailed instructions on: programming access codes, setting the time 
and date, and adjusting the keypad sounders and lights. 
Programming 
Access CodesThe master code (code 40) can be used to program system options, arm and dis-
arm the system and program other access codes. You can program up to 32 addi-
tional access codes (01 through 32). You can change or program access...

22Erasing a code:
1. Press  [Master Code]
2. Enter the number of the code you want to erase [01 to 32]. The Master code 
cannot be erased. 
3. To erase the code, press  .
4. To exit access code programming, press  .
Setting the 
Time and DateYou should make sure that your system has the correct time and date. This is 
important for the auto-arm feature to function correctly, and for accurate report-
ing of events.
1.  Press   [Master Code]  . 
2.  The keypad will now accept 10 consecutive digits:
 Enter...

Customizing Your System: Changing Keypad Sounder Loudness
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Changing 
Keypad 
Sounder 
LoudnessYou can select from 21 different keypad sounder tones for LCD and PC55XXZ key-
pads
From an LCD5500Z keypad:
1.  Press   [Master Code].
2.  Use the   keys to scroll to the message “Select Option  Buzzer Con-
trol”. 
3.  Press   to select. 
4.  Use the   keys to scroll to the desired keypad sound level.
5.  To exit, press  . 
From a PC55XXZ or LCD5501Z keypad:
Press and hold the   key until the desired keypad...

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Section 6: Fire Safety
Read this section carefully for important information about fire safety.
Household 
Fire Safety 
AuditMost fires occur in the home. To minimize this danger, we recommend that a 
household fire safety audit is conducted and a fire escape plan is developed.
1. Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? Check for frayed 
cords, overloaded lighting circuits, etc. If you are uncertain about the condition 
of your electrical appliances or household service, have a...

Fire Safety: Fire Escape Planning
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 A good plan emphasizes quick escape. Do not investigate or attempt to fight 
the fire, and do not gather belongings or pets as this wastes valuable time. 
Once outside, do not re-enter the house. Wait for the fire department.
 Write the fire escape plan down and rehearse it frequently so that should an 
emergency arise, everyone will know what to do. Revise the plan as conditions 
change, such as the number of people in the home, or if there are changes to 
the...

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Section 7: Glossary
Access codeA 4- or 6-digit code that allows access to arming, disarming and other system 
functions.
AlarmWhen a zone is violated (e.g. a smoke detector detects smoke, a motion detector 
senses movement, a door with a contact is opened), it will trigger an alarm.
Intrusion (burglary) alarm:
 An alarm triggered by an intrusion detector (e.g. 
motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, door/window contacts). Usually occurs 
when the system is armed.
Fire alarm:
 An alarm triggered by...