User guide

Magellan / Spectra SP 17
Alarms
Alarm Display
If an alarm has occurred on a zone, the respective zone key will flash, the [MEM] key will light up, and the zones
will be stored in memory. These respective keys will continue to flash until disarming even if the zones are
restored. To exit this mode and switch to live display mode before disarming, press the [
CLEAR] key. When the
system is disarmed, the zone keys will turn off, while the [
MEM] key remains lit. Press the [MEM] key to illuminate
the key corresponding to the zones that were in alarm. The alarm memory will be erased when the next alarm
occurs and after a valid code is entered or upon full-arming the system.
Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm
To disarm an armed system or an alarm, press [OFF] and enter your [USER CODE]. An entry point, like the front
door, will be programmed with one of two Entry Delay Timers. When an entry point is opened, the keypad will
beep until you disarm the system. Your alarm system will not generate an alarm until this timer elapses. Any
user can disarm a partition they have been assigned to, except users assigned with the Arm Only Option or
PGM Only Option.
Panic Alarms
In case of an emergency, the system can provide three panic alarms that can immediately generate an alarm
after simultaneously pressing and holding two specific keys for three seconds. Based on your needs, these
panic alarms can generate audible alarms (sirens or bells) or silent alarms and can communicate specific
messages to your monitoring station. For instance, pressing [1] and [3] can mean “call the police” or anything
you require. This feature must be set by your installer.
Press and hold keys [1] and [3] for Panic type 1 (e.g. police).
Press and hold keys [4] and [6] for Panic type 2 (e.g. medical).
Press and hold keys [7] and [9] for Panic type 3 (e.g. fire).
Fire Alarms
Upon a fire alarm, the bell/siren will emit three “squawks” at 2 second intervals until silenced or reset by entering
a valid user code. If the zone is a Delayed Fire Zone, there is a delay before the system contacts the monitoring
station. This will prevent unnecessary reporting of false alarms. If there is no fire condition, contact your
monitoring station immediately to avoid an unnecessary response.
Minimizing Fire Hazards
The three most common causes of fires:
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. It's also the leading cause of fire injuries. Cooking fires
often result from unattended cooking and human error, rather than mechanical failure of stoves or ovens.
Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths. Smoke detectors and smolder-resistant bedding and
upholstered furniture are significant fire deterrents. Heating is the second leading cause of residential fires.
However, heating fires are a larger problem in single family homes than in apartments since the heating systems
in single family homes are often not professionally maintained.
Fire Safety Tips
In the event of a fire, escape first, then call for help. Develop a home fire escape plan and designate a meeting
place outside. Make sure everyone in the family knows two ways to escape from every room. Practice feeling
your way out with your eyes closed. Never stand up in a fire, always crawl low under the smoke and try to keep
How do I disarm the system?
• Press [
OFF] + enter [USER CODE].
What do I do if a delayed fire zone was set off accidentally?
1 Press the [
CLEAR] key within 30 seconds of the alarm.
2 Try to correct the problem.
3 If the problem persists, after 90 seconds, the alarm will sound again. Press the [
CLEAR] key again.