User Manual
Setup and Operation: Continued
Registering the transmitter:
All transmitters intended for use with the Sidekick must be registered (programmed) to the Sidekick. Several ONE
TIME steps are required.
1. Make sure that all Silent Call transmitters in the area are turned off.
2. Select the transmitter you wish to register with the Sidekick.
3. Located at the rear case is a removable panel. Remove the panel and locate the Switch (DIP SWITCH) on the
transmitter.
4. The Switch defines the transmitter’s address. Set the switch to the desired address. NOTE: The transmitter
must be turned off when adjusting the switch. The switch settings will not take affect until the transmitter power is
reapplied.
5. Make sure that the transmitter is in close proximity of the Sidekick,
6. ON the Sidekick perform the following:
A. Press and release the MODE pushbutton until you reach a display that reads “PPP”. The PPP stands for
program. The Sidekick is now ready to program the next transmitters transmission address into its non-volatile
memory.
B. With power applied to the transmitter, press and release the test pushbutton. The Sidekick will shift from
the PPP mode to the Alarm mode. The unit will flash its strobe, Turn on the appropriate Alarm LED and display the
alarm ICON on its display as verification that the transmitter has now been registered with the Sidekick.
Repeat the above steps for every transmitter with a different address setting.
SUPERVISOR MODE:
The Sidekick is capable of monitoring Silent Call Smoke and Fire transmitters for low battery, out of range,
interference from outside sources or failure of the transmitter to communicate with the Sidekick receiver. The
MODE is referred to as the SUPERVISOR MODE.
All Silent Call Fire and Smoke transmitters send out a special alarm signal at two minute intervals. The Sidekick
will continue to operate in its normal mode provided the unit is receiving the special alarm signals from the Smoke
or Fire transmitter. The Sidekick will alert the user if a Smoke or Fire transmitter signal has not been received
within a period of 10 minutes. The LCD will display the FIRE ICON plus the CHK ICON. In addition the Fire LED
will be turned on.
The Sidekick comes with the SUPERVISOR MODE turned off. To activate the SUPERVISOR MODE perform the
following:
1. Press and release the MODE pushbutton 5 time or until the display reads “SUP”
2. Press and release the MINUTE pushbutton. The display will now show the CHK ICON indicating that the
Sidekick is now operating in SUPERVISORY MODE.