ADT Security Services TSSC BASEKP User Guide

  
 
TSSC-BASE Base Control Unit and  
TSSC -KP Wireless Bidirectional Alpha Keypad 
User Guide 
BASE FEATURES  
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The TSS C-BASE  is a wireless Control Unit that allows you to perform system arming and disarming 
functions, as well as to monitor the status of  your security system. 
 
 
TSSC-BASE  w/Protective Door Removed  
 
Base unit LEDs 
LED  Off  Red  Amber  Green  Flashing 
Green 
Flashing 
Amber 
Flashing 
Red 
Alternating 
Flashing 
POWER
 No AC 
   AC
 
      
BATTERY
 
(see note 1)...

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KEY PAD FEATURES  
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The TSS C-K P is a wireless  keypad that allows you to perform your security system functions, as well  as to 
display the status of your security system.  
 
 
 
TSSC -KP w/ Protective Door Removed  
Keypad LEDs 
LED  Off  Red  Amber  Green  Flashing 
Green 
Flashing 
Amber 
Flashing 
Red 
Alternating 
Flashing 
POWER
   Low 
Battery
/ 
Missing 
Battery  
(when no 
AC) 
(K eypad's 
battery )  Charging
 AC On Battery – Normal  
(no AC)   
Low Battery 
(no AC)...

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KEYS  
Access the  Base control keys by lifting up the door .  Access the  Keypad keys  by opening  the swing-down 
door .  The  Base and  Key pad keys are continuously backlit for ease of use.   
KEY DESCRIPTION 
OFF Disarms the burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble 
indicators, and clears visual alarm trouble after the problem has been corrected. 
AWAY  
Completely arms both perimeter and interior burglary protection by sensing an intruder's 
movements through...

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GENERAL OPERATION 
To make sure the latest system status is displayed, press the [ *] key before and after entering each command.  
HOW TO GET SYSTEM STATUS  
The display continuously displays the present security system status. When there is a change in system 
status (such as going from an ARMED STAY to DISARMED), it may take up to 20 seconds for the display to 
automatically update the status to show the  status change. However, you can press the [ *] key to update the 
display immediately....

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CHIME MODE  
Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or  window while it is disarmed by using CHIME 
mode. When activated, three tones sound at the Keypad whenever a protected perimeter door or window is 
opened, and the  “Not Ready” message  is displayed. Pressing the  READY [*] key displ ays the open protection 
points.  
Note that Chime mode can be activated only when the system is disarmed.  
1.  To turn Chime Mode on,  enter the security code and press the  CHIME key...

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REPLACING THE BATTER Y IN A WALL MOUNTED KEYPAD 
1. Remove the retaining screw at the bottom of the  Keypad . 
2.  P ress up ward with your thumbs on the bottom edge of the  Keypad  housing and slide the  Keypad up with 
respect to the wall  mounting plate, removing the  Keypad from the wall  mounting  plate.  
3.  Remove the power harness on the old battery pack that connects to the printed c ircuit board. 
4.  Lift the old battery pack from the  Keypad  and replace with the new battery pack....

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THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM 
While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency
. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons. For example: 
•  Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm warning device.  •  Intrusion...

  
 
LIMITED WARRANTY 
Terms and Conditions Applying to Sale of Equipment 
1. Limited Warrant y. 
Any part of the system, including the wiring, installed under this Agreement which proves to be defective in material or work manship within 90 
days of the date of completion of installation will be repaired or replaced at ADT's option with a new functionally operative part. Labor and 
material required to repair or replace such defective components or to make mechanical adjustments to the system will...