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Radio Shack Two-Zone Burglar Alarm System Owner's Manual

Radio Shack Two-Zone Burglar Alarm System Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.

  • Page 2: Supplied Items

    49-454.fm Page 2 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM X Features Your RadioShack Two-Zone Burglar Alarm System provides the frame for a sophisticated perimeter alarm system. When properly installed, it warns you of unauthorized entry into your office or home. Its professional features make it com- patible with most intrusion sensors and alarms.
  • Page 3 49-454.fm Page 3 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM X A Quick Look at Your Alarm Center/Keypad SYSTEM RESET DELAY TIME ADJ BATTERY TEST Indicator DIP Switches (see “Setting the Keypad’s Address” on Page 13) POWER ANNC (see “Using Annunciate Mode” on Page 17) A Quick Look at Your Alarm Center/Keypad PASSWORD...

  • Page 4: Understanding The System

    49-454.fm Page 4 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM X Preparation UNDERSTANDING THE SYSTEM Your installed alarm system is designed to: • discourage potential intruders • scare intruders away before they take your property or harm you or others • alert you or others if someone breaks into your home The alarm center is the main control panel for the alarm sys- tem.
  • Page 5 (even if the system is not armed), do not assign sensors protecting doors and windows to the panic/ tamper zone. The different illustrations below show possible layouts for a home security system. Your floor plan will probably differ. Garage Alarm Siren Alarm Center...

  • Page 6: System Planning Worksheet

    49-454.fm Page 6 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM System Planning Worksheet Use the system planning worksheet shown to help you de- termine what sensors and components you will need to equip your alarm system. Using your floor plans as a guide, fill out the system planning worksheet with the following in- formation.
  • Page 7 49-454.fm Page 7 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM Making a Shopping List When you complete your floor plan and system planning worksheet, use them to prepare a shopping list of the items you need to complete your system. Notes: •...
  • Page 8 49-454.fm Page 8 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM Property Inventory List Make as many copies as you need. Where/How Number Item Model Serial No. Value Insured (Y/N) Marked Preparation...

  • Page 9: Setting Up The System

    49-454.fm Page 9 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM SETTING UP THE SYSTEM Your system comes complete with the alarm center and one remote keypad. You must set up the alarm center before you add sensors and other components to the system. Choosing a Location for the Alarm Center The supplied alarm center controls your alarm system’s functions and is the main connection point for all sensors,...
  • Page 10 49-454.fm Page 10 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM Battery Choosing a Location for the Remote Keypad The remote keypad supplied with your alarm system lets you arm and disarm the system, change the system’s operation, and see status information about the system. You can also purchase up to three additional keypads to use with your alarm system.
  • Page 11 49-454.fm Page 11 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM protected area, the pattern of the sound waves changes, signaling the alarm center to sound the alarm. • Infrared — Work like ultrasonic motion detectors, except that they use invisible infrared light instead of high-frequency sound to detect motion.

  • Page 12: Installation

    49-454.fm Page 12 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM X Installation SYSTEM WIRING CONNECTIONS Many sensors come with instructions to help you install them. Follow the instructions (if provided) with each sensor to install it in the location you noted in your floor plan. Then mount the alarm center and connect the sensors and other security devices to it.
  • Page 13 49-454.fm Page 13 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM Setting the Keypad’s Address Note: If you connect only the supplied remote keypad to the alarm center, you do not need to set the keypad’s address. If you connect remote keypad(s) other than the supplied one, you must set the switches on the back of each keypad to assign it a unique address.

  • Page 14: Connecting Ac Power

    49-454.fm Page 14 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM • If you installed a normally-closed loop of sensors only in the Instant Zone, install a jumper only between Termi- nals 2 and 3. • If you installed normally-closed loops of sensors both in the Instant and Delayed Zones, do not connect any jumpers.
  • Page 15 49-454.fm Page 15 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM 2. Connect a test lamp to Terminals 15 and 16 on the alarm center. This lamp lets you see if the alarm siren and/or security strobe will work. Caution: You must use a lamp that uses 12 volts and is rated at 1A or less.

  • Page 16: Operation

    49-454.fm Page 16 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM Test the panic function of each installed remote keypad by holding down ENTER CANCEL arms, ARMED blinks, and the lamp you connected to Terminals 15 and 16 (alarm siren and light) lights for 4 minutes.

  • Page 17: Testing The System

    49-454.fm Page 17 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM 2. Hold down on the keypad until SETUP slowly flash. READY 3. Within 30 seconds, enter the current password. If you entered the correct password, ARMED quickly. 4. Enter a new password. ARMED Enter the new password again to confirm.

  • Page 18: Checking The Indicators

    49-454.fm Page 18 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM TESTING THE SIREN AND/OR LIGHTS Important: Always notify local authorities, your neighbors, and other people in your home or office before you test your alarm system. In some areas, testing any part of your alarm system might be considered a false alarm, which might be il- legal in your area.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Fuse

    49-454.fm Page 19 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM X Care To enjoy your RadioShack Two-Zone Burglar Alarm System for a long time: • Keep the alarm dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the alarm only in normal temperature environments.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    49-454.fm Page 20 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:37 AM X Specifications Exit and Entry Delay Control Time ... 10–55 seconds, adjustable Multiple Incorrect password Lockout Time ... 5 minutes Program Mode Time-Out ... 30 seconds Key Press Lock Time ... 10 seconds Automatic Alarm Reset Time ...

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