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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the ZX200/ZX210 or the ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F Security Control. This control will provide you with years of reliable operation when properly installed and maintained. To maximize the benefits of your Security System, it is important to carefully read the entire contents of this manual and become familiar with all control operations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Operating Your System .................................................. 5 The LCD & VFD Control Station ...................................... 5 The Control Station Keys ................................................. 6 The Control Station Display ............................................ 8 Turning Your System ON ................................................. 9 Turning Your System OFF .............................................. 10 Silencing Alarms ...........
TABLE OF CONTENTS ZX200/ZX210 Programming ........................................ 30 Remote Connect ........................................................... 30 Programming the User Passcodes ................................. 30 Programming the Zone Names ..................................... 32 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F Programming .......................... 34 Remote Connect ........................................................... 34 Set Clock .............................................................
OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM Operating Your System Read these instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the system. Your system has been customized to meet your specific requirements. Some features discussed are optional and may not be programmed in your particular system. If you have questions concerning the features on your system, consult your Security Company Representative.
OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM The Control Station Keys 1 2 3 4 View Info Key This key is used to view system information. Alarm Memory Key Allows you to display the most recent zones where an alarm occurred. Event Log Key - (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) Allows you to view events on the keypad. If a printer is attached, you may print the recorded activities. Bypass Key Allows you to turn your system ON with one or more zones intentionally left unprotected until the system is turned OFF.
OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM Armed Status Indicator These keys, followed by your passcode, are used to turn your system ON. Each key corresponds to a different level of security. AWAY AWAY No one at home; total protection; all sensors are ON. STAY STAY Building is occupied; selected door and window sensors are ON. NIGHT NIGHT Bedtime; selected door, window and interior sensors are ON. Panic Keys When enabled, these keys activate the auxiliary alarms (Fire, Police, Medical) or call your pager.
OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM The Control Station Display READY TO ARM ZX200/ZX210 A1 READY TO ARM JAN 21 05:27:52 ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F NOTE To save power, the LCD Control Station display will dim and the VFD Control Station display will go into screen saver mode after four (4) minutes of no keypresses or sounder activity. Press any key to turn the display back ON.
OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM Turning Your System ON 1. Close all doors and windows. 2. Check for a Ready display on the Control Station. If you do not see it, see Operating Your System - System Not Ready. A1 READY TO ARM JAN 21 05:27:52 READY TO ARM ZX200/ZX210 3. Press AWAY , STAY ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F or NIGHT . If you turn your system ON in the AWAY mode, the Control Station will display: TO ARM AWAY ENTER PASSCODE NOTE The examples in this manual show the AWAY prompt.
OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM Turning Your System OFF 1. Press OFF CANCEL . The Control Station will display: TO TURN OFF ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Armed Status Indicator light will turn OFF. Silencing Alarms To silence an alarm: 1. Press OFF CANCEL . The Control Station will display: TO TURN OFF ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: Silencing an alarm quickly may prevent a false alarm from being reported to the authorities.
OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM System Not Ready 1. Press the View Info key (Key #1) repeatedly to view zones not ready. The Control Station will display the zone condition and the zone number. 2. Secure zones not ready. If you cannot secure a zone or do not want to secure a zone, you may still turn the system ON by bypassing the zone. See Optional Features - Bypass and Force Arming. Changing The Security Level From the STAY or NIGHT mode 1. Press AWAY , STAY or NIGHT .
OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM Chime To enable or disable a “Chime” sound whenever an exterior window or door zone is opened: 1. Press 6 . The Control Station will display: TO SET CHIME ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display whether the chime was turned ON or if it was turned OFF. Viewing and Printing The Event Log (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) The Event Log is a record of the activities of your security system. You may print the Event Log if you have a printer attached.
OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM If 1 is selected, the Control Station will display the last event that occurred. Press: OFF CANCEL 1 CLEAR To scroll backwards through the event log To scroll forward To return to the Ready mode If 2 is selected, the recorded information will be sent to the attached printer.
OPTIONAL FEATURES I PT O E E N D N O Optional Features A BL Bypass - (DO NOT enable for UL Listed Systems) This feature allows you to turn your system ON with one or more zones intentionally left unprotected until the system is turned OFF. WARNING Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if opened while your system is ON. Group Bypass - (to intentionally bypass all open zones) 1. Press 4 . The Control Station will display: TO BYPASS ZONES ENTER PASSCODE 2.
OPTIONAL FEATURES After saving any changes, the Control Station will briefly display: BYPASSING COMPLETE before returning to the READY prompt. Selective Bypass/Unbypass 1. Press 4 (to intentionally bypass/unbypass a specific zone) . The Control Station will display: TO BYPASS ZONES ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: ZONE __ 3. Enter the zone number , then press ENTER .
OPTIONAL FEATURES Removing Bypass 1. Press 4 . The Control Station will display: TO BYPASS ZONES ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: ZONE __ 3. Press 0 to unbypass all bypassed zones, then press ENTER . The Control Station will briefly display: ZONE 00 - ALL ZONES UNBYPASSED then returns to the zone selection display: ZONE __ 4. Press ENTER to save changes or CLEAR to cancel changes.
I PT O E E N D N O OPTIONAL FEATURES A BL Force-Arming - (DO NOT enable for UL Listed Systems) When you turn the system ON with Force-Arming, the system will not turn ON any zones that are not ready. Once the zone is secured, that zone is automatically turned ON and will cause an alarm if it is violated. See Operating Your System - System Not Ready, to identify zones that are not ready. 1. Press AWAY , STAY or NIGHT .
I PT O E E N D N O OPTIONAL FEATURES A BL Exit-ON (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) This feature allows your system to turn ON automatically ten (10) minutes after you leave the premises and no other activity is detected. Your Control Station will display a visual countdown 9 MIN 59 SEC UNTIL AUTO ARM I PT O E E N D N O and then sound an audible warning at two (2) minutes and one (1) minute before the system turns ON.
OPTIONAL FEATURES If the audible warning for Automatic-ON has not started, then the display will state: NO AUTO ARM TO DELAY I PT O E E N D N O NOTE You cannot extend the Automatic-ON time past midnight. A BL Keyswitch Operation To turn your system ON/OFF or to silence an alarm: 1. Insert key 2. Turn key and hold for a second 3. Remove key I PT O E E N D N O NOTE If key is used to turn the system ON, the system will be turned ON in the AWAY mode only.
I PT O E E N D N O OPTIONAL FEATURES A BL Duress To send a silent alarm signal: 1. Press AWAY AWAY , 2. Enter Duress Passcode: STAY STAY , NIGHT NIGHT , OFF CANCEL , or 0 . Panic Keys PAGER Fire Police (Hold Up) Medical (Auxiliary) Pager To activate a panic key, you must press and hold the panic key for three (3) seconds. On the ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F, you have the option of pressing the panic key twice within 1 second. Double press is not available with the ZX200/ZX210.
I PT O E E N D N O OPTIONAL FEATURES A BL Secondary Function Keys (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) Your system may have secondary function keys available. See your Security Company Representative for complete details. To activate: Press ENTER then 1 to turn the Lamp Trigger OFF/ON. Press ENTER then 2 to turn the Universal Output OFF/ON. Press ENTER then 3 for quick access. Press ENTER then 4 to turn an output OFF/ON (ex: room light).
ALARM CONDITIONS Alarm Conditions Alarm Memory To view zones and keypads that caused an alarm: 1. Press 2 . The Control Station will display: TO VIEW ALARMS ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display the alarm type and the source of alarm. The ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F will alternate this display with the time and date that the alarm occurred. If more than one zone (or keypad) caused an alarm, press the View Info key (Key #1) repeatedly to view the alarms.
TROUBLE CONDITIONS Trouble Conditions When your system detects a trouble condition, the Control Station will alternate between displaying the system state (Ready to Arm, etc.) and the trouble message, with each message displayed for two seconds at a time. If more than one trouble condition is present, then each trouble condition is displayed separately. Refer to the Installation Manual or your Security Company Representative for a description of the possible trouble conditions.
TESTING YOUR SYSTEM Testing Your System It is recommended that all tests be performed on a weekly basis. Your system must be OFF to perform these tests. There are six (6) options available.
TESTING YOUR SYSTEM 5. Press 1 repeatedly to view any zones that have not been tested. If you opened a sensor and the Control Station indicates that it was not tested, it may be faulty. Retest the sensor or contact your Security Company Representative. 6. Press CLEAR to quit. Battery Test The battery test is used by the Security Company Representative to test the battery after a new battery has been installed. Your battery is automatically tested periodically. To perform a battery test: 1.
TESTING YOUR SYSTEM Bell Test To perform a bell test: 1. Press 8 . The Control Station will display: FOR TESTS ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: ENTER 1-6 TO SELECT A TEST 3. Press 3 . The audible will sound for several seconds. The Control Station will display: BELL TEST NOTE Notify your neighbors before you test the bell.
TESTING YOUR SYSTEM Communicator Test NOTE Your system must be monitored by a Central Station to perform this test. This test will take a while to perform. This test is used to verify that your system is communicating with the Central Station. To perform a communicator test: 1. Press 8 . The Control Station will display: FOR TESTS ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: ENTER 1-6 TO SELECT A TEST 3. Press 4 .
TESTING YOUR SYSTEM Keypad Test To perform a keypad test: 1. Press 8 . The Control Station will display: FOR TESTS ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: ENTER 1-6 TO SELECT A TEST 3. Press 5 .
TESTING YOUR SYSTEM RF Signal Strength (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) If your system includes wireless sensors, then you can test the strength of signals from these sensors by performing an RF Signal Strength test. The strength of a signal can be affected by a low battery condition on the sensor or changes in the environment due to furniture or appliances. To test the signal strength of selected RF Zones: 1. Press 8 . The Control Station will display: FOR TESTS ENTER PASSCODE 2.
ZX200/ZX210 PROGRAMMING ZX200/ZX210 Programming Your system has several features which you may be able to program yourself. DO NOT attempt to program the system unless you have been properly trained on programming procedures and you fully understand these operations. There are two (2) options available: 1 Remote Connect Allows the installer to program and diagnose problems from a remote site using the telephone lines. 2 Program User Codes Allows you to change any passcodes.
ZX200/ZX210 PROGRAMMING 3. Press 2 . The Control Station will display: USER 00 SELECT USER ID 4. Enter the User ID Passcode program/change. 5. Press ENTER . (1 - 9) that you wish to NOTE The Control Station will display the first digit of the selected User ID passcode. As each new number is selected, the Control Station will display the next digit that may be accepted or changed. 6.
ZX200/ZX210 PROGRAMMING Programming the Zone Names NOTE This operation cannot be performed from an LED or SSD Control Station. Do not perform this operation during walk test mode or when any keypad is in use. This feature allows you to program a name in for each zone location (i.e.: zone 1 is the Front Door). To program zone names: 1. Press CLEAR + ENTER at the same time. The Control Station will display: ZONE 00 SELECT ZONE ID 2. Enter zone number: (1 - 8). Press ENTER .
ZX200/ZX210 PROGRAMMING Key Character Available 1 0 1 2 2 A B C 3 D E F 4 G H I 5 J K L 6 M N O 7 P Q R 8 T U V 9 W X Y 0 space ! 3 4 5 6 7 8 Z [ ¥ ] ^ _ “ # $ % & ‘ 9 : ; < = > * , ? @ S + - . Used to move the cursor back one position Used to move the cursor forward one position 4. Press CLEAR to start over if a mistake is made or press ENTER to save the zone name and return to the zone number prompt. 5.
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F Programming Your system has several features which you may be able to program yourself. DO NOT attempt to program the system unless you have been properly trained on programming procedures and you fully understand these operations. There are eight (8) options available: 1 Remote Connect Allows the installer to program and diagnose problems from a remote site using the telephone lines. 2 Set Clock Sets the system date and time.
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Set Clock The clock is set according to military time (24:00 hours). To set the clock: 1. Press 9 . The Control Station will display: TO PROGRAM ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: SELECT PROGRAM OPTION 1-8 3. Press 2 . The Control Station will display: 10:53 02/04/97 ENTER = COMPLETE 4. Set the new time and date. (See example) Example: To set the clock to 2:15 pm on June 17, 1997: 5.
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Programming the Automatic-ON Feature (DO NOT enable for UL Listed Systems) This feature allows you to automatically turn your system ON at certain times for certain days. There are four items to be programmed: A. B. C. D. Setting the Security Level Day(s) of week to automatically turn ON Hour to turn ON each day Minute to turn ON each day A. Setting the Security Level To program the Automatic-ON feature: 1. Press 9 .
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING B. Day(s) To Turn ON To select the day(s) of the week you want your system to automatically turn ON, add together the values below for those days selected. Value 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 Day of the Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Example: To have your system automatically turn ON for Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, add 2 + 4 + 64. Enter the value 70. 8. The Control Station will display: LOCATION: 00 VALUE: --- 9.
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING C. Hour To Turn ON Each Day If the time scheduled is from 12:00 am to 12:09 am, the ten minute warning period will not begin until 12:00 am and will therefore be less than the set ten minute time period. The hour to turn ON must be entered, in military format, for each day you selected. Each day has a corresponding location number.
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING D. Minute To Turn ON Each Day The minute to turn ON must be entered for each day you selected. Each day has a corresponding location number. Location 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Day of the Week minute on Sunday minute on Monday minute on Tuesday minute on Wednesday minute on Thursday minute on Friday minute on Saturday NOTE Steps 16 - 19 must be repeated for each day of the week you selected. 16. The Control Station will display: LOCATION: 00 VALUE: --Enter location number 17.
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Programming the Latch Key Feature This feature allows you to monitor the entry of a designated person’s passcode. The system will look for that passcode to be used on the selected day(s) during the programmed time frame. During that time frame, the Control Station will chime once a minute until that passcode is entered or the time frame has expired. The system will send a report if the passcode was not entered during the scheduled time on the scheduled day.
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING 5. Press ENTER . The Control Station will display the current setting. 6. Enter User ID (0 - 50, where 0 disables Latch Key Monitoring). 7. Press ENTER to save selection and return to the location prompt. B. Day(s) of Week to Monitor To select the day(s) of the week you want to be monitored, add together the values below for those days selected.
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING C. Latch Key Time Window The latch key time window is the amount of time in minutes, before and after the scheduled time, that the selected user has to enter the designated passcode. The time frame may be from 0 minutes to 255 minutes. NOTE The Latch Key Time Window cannot cross over the midnight boundary. Example: If the scheduled time is 3:00 pm and the time frame given to enter the passcode is from 2:30 pm until 3:30 pm, you need to enter a value of 30. 12.
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING D. Hour To Be Monitored For Each Day The monitoring hour must be entered, in military format, for each day you selected. Each day has a corresponding location number. Location Number 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Day of the Week hour on Sunday hour on Monday hour on Tuesday hour on Wednesday hour on Thursday hour on Friday hour on Saturday NOTE Steps 16 - 19 must be repeated for each day of the week you selected. 16.
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING E. Minute To Be Monitored For Each Day The monitoring minute must be entered for each day you selected. Each day has a corresponding location number. Location Number 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 Day of the Week minute on Sunday minute on Monday minute on Tuesday minute on Wednesday minute on Thursday minute on Friday minute on Saturday NOTE Steps 20 - 23 must be repeated for each day of the week you selected. 20.
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Programming the User Passcodes Your system may be programmed with up to 50 user passcodes. Consult your Security Company Representative as to which passcodes have been enabled and what Authority Level has been assigned to each one. To program User Passcodes: 1. Press 9 . The Control Station will display: TO PROGRAM ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: . The Control Station will display: SELECT PROGRAM OPTION 1-8 3. Press 5 .
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Cancelling the Automatic-ON for Today If your system is programmed to perform an Automatic-ON scheduled for today, you may cancel it for today only without changing your programmed schedule. To cancel Automatic-ON for today: 1. Press 9 . The Control Station will display: TO PROGRAM ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: SELECT PROGRAM OPTION 1-8 3. Press 6 .
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Cancelling Exit-ON for Today If your system is programmed to automatically turn ON ten (10) minutes after you leave the premises with no other activity detected, you may cancel it for today only. To cancel Exit-ON for today: 1. Press 9 . The Control Station will display: TO PROGRAM ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: The Control Station will display: SELECT PROGRAM OPTION 1-8 3. Press 7 .
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Programming the Zone Names This feature allows you to program a name in for each zone location (i.e.: zone 1 is the Front Door). To program zone names: 1. Press 9 . The Control Station will display: TO PROGRAM ENTER PASSCODE 2. Enter passcode: . The Control Station will display: SELECT PROGRAM OPTION 1-8 3. Press 8 . The Control Station will display: ZONE 00 SELECT ZONE ID 4. Enter zone number: . Press ENTER .
ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F PROGRAMMING Key Character Available 1 0 1 2 2 A B C 3 D E F 4 G H I 5 J K L 6 M N O 7 P Q R 8 T U V 9 W X Y 0 space ! 3 4 5 6 7 8 Z [ ¥ ] ^ _ “ # $ % & ‘ 9 : ; < = > * , ? @ S + - . Used to move the cursor back one position Used to move the cursor forward one position 6. Press CLEAR to start over if a mistake is made or press ENTER to save the zone name and return to the zone number prompt. 7.
MULTI-AREA OPERATION Multi-Area Operation (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) Your system may be configured with two separate areas of protection. For example, a duplex may have one system but have both halves set up as separate areas for protection. Or, you may have one system for your house and a storage building with each building set up as separate areas for protection. See your Security Company Representative for more details.
COMMON AREA OPERATION Common Area Operation (ZX400/ZX410/ZX440F only) Your system may be configured with two separate areas of protection and a common area. For example, an office building with two separate offices and a common lobby. The lobby (or common area) only gets armed when both areas are armed in the AWAY mode. When one area is armed in the AWAY mode, the common area becomes an extension of the other area. When either area is disarmed, the common area also is disarmed.
FIRE DETECTION Fire Detection Introduction Your system may include fire detection, depending on the options purchased and the local codes and regulations for your area. Fire alarm systems are always active and cannot be turned OFF. All fire systems require regular testing and maintenance. Common household dust buildup in smoke detectors can cause them to false alarm or fail in a time of need. Consult your Security Company Representative for a scheduled maintenance program.
FIRE DETECTION For Fire Alarms that are not due to a Waterflow zone, you cannot reset smoke detectors while the alarm is sounding. You must silence the alarm with the Off Cancel key first. Resetting Smoke Detectors Most smoke detectors “latch” in an alarm condition once they are triggered. If your Control Station displays a Bell Silenced condition or a trouble condition at the zone after you have silenced a Fire Alarm, you will need to reset the smoke detector.
FIRE DETECTION Discuss the following with all residents: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Familiarity with alarm signals. Status of bedroom doors. Testing of door during a fire and use of alternate escape routes if HOT to touch. Crawling and holding breath techniques during a fire. ESCAPE FAST, DO NOT STOP for packing. Emphasize that no one is to return to a burning building.
FIRE DETECTION Use your neighbor’s phone or street fire alarm box. The job of extinguishing the fire should be left to the professionals. Too many unforeseen things can occur when inexperienced people try to extinguish a fire. Be Prepared Perform fire drills regularly. Use them to assure recognition of an alarm signal. For your protection, simulate different circumstances (smoke the hall, living room, etc.). Then have everyone react to the situation. Draw a floor plan and show two exits from each room.
GLOSSARY Glossary Alarm Memory: A history of the alarms that occurred most recently. Bypass: To temporarily remove a zone from operation. Control Station: The remote station used to enter instructions to the control panel such as to arm, disarm and bypass. Also called a keypad. Display: Shows the system status using LEDs or text display. Duress Code: Special User passcode that, when entered, will send a silent alarm to your monitoring station.
SYSTEM REFERENCE GUIDE System Reference Guide Emergency Numbers Police Fire Neighbor Doctor Central Station Service Rep.
SYSTEM REFERENCE GUIDE Passcode Attempts Before Control Station Lockout: NOTE The lockout is a temporary measure that affects only the Control Station in use for the passcode attempts.
PROTECTION ZONES Protection Zones One or more sensing devices have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various protection zones in your system (although not every zone may have been used). For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02, and so on.
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Owner’s Insurance Premium Credit Requested This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner’s insurance carrier for possible premium credit. This control is UL Listed for: UL Grade A Household Burglary UL Household Fire Warning System A. General Information: Insured’s Name and Address Insurance Co. Policy No: Sentrol Security System Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both Installed by: Serviced by: B. Notifies (Insert B=Burglary, F=Fire) Local Sounding Device: Police Dept.
E. Smoke Detector Locations Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Dining Room Basement Hall Living Room Other F. Burglary Detecting Device Locations: Front Door 1st Floor windows Basement door All Windows All Exterior Doors Interior Locations Rear Door Other All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G.
FCC COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance Part 68 Notification This equipment complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) rules. All connections to the telephone net work must be made through standard telephone company plugs and jacks, RJ31-X or equivalent, in such a manner as to allow for easy and immediate disconnection of the equipment. If the connection cord is unplugged from the jack, there shall be no interference to the telephone equipment still connected to the telephone network.
Sentrol reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
