I am able to arm the area with a 24 hour point violated in the same area. How can I prevent the area from being armed with a 24 Hour point violated?
24hour points do affect the 'ready to arm' status of the area, therefore will not prevent the ability to arm after clearing the alarm while the 24hour point remains faulted.
Program the 24 Hour Point as a Type 1, Response 9. When using point response 9, the point will operate as a 24hour point. However because this will become a controlled point it will prevent arming until either satisfied or bypassed (if the point is configured as bypassible).
How to correct the D132A supervision point not showing normal circuit status.
Cannot get the onboard point from the D132A module to show normal circuit status.
D132A,D4412,D6412,DS7220,DS7240,D2212
Issue
Unable to enter into program mode whether using a passcode or shorting out the solder pins, and the panel is not locked out of programming mode.
Solution
Make sure the panel does not have a ground fault issue. The best way to tell is to check the following:
Take a voltage reading from aux power positive to Earth ground.
The voltage should read - 6.7VDC.
If the voltage is lower or higher than -6.7VDC, a ground fault is present.
The panel may indicated this trouble if it is turned on.
If the voltage is 0VDC - the ground fault condition is on the positive side of the panel
If the voltage is 13 VDC then the ground fault is on the negative side of the panel.
Leave the volt meter accross the terminal and start disconnecting wires until the voltage goes to -6.7VDC
Issue
What would cause the panel to send every report at one time?
Solution
Command 95
CMD 95 is the test function that will send all available reports. In the circumstance where a customer has set a code that begins with 95 such as (9595) and put in his code incorrectly, when re-entering, the customer would press the command key and 95 and the rest of the code causing the panel to send all reports to the central station resulting in a dispatch of emergency services. The work around if an updated chip is not available, change the first two digits from 95xx.
This effected panel versions 1.08 - 1.11
The eeprom to correct this issue would be: 1.12
How to prevent generating a Fail To Close when Perimeter Arming during the Closing Window.
Why does the panel generate a Fail To Close after Perimeter Arming During Closing Window?
Issue
When using the Auto Arm Sked, the keypad shows a countdown timer counting down 30 minutes prior to arming.
Solution
Auto On Pre-Alert Time Nibble: 0233 Default: 6 (30 minutes) Selections: 0-15 (time = selection x 5 minutes; 0 = disabled) Parameter Description The pre-alert sounds before the Auto On Sked to warn users to exit or extend (Cmd 51) the auto arming.
At the Auto On time, the panel starts exit delay. See Sked Type for a complete description of the Auto On Skeds.
If the area is armed according to the scheduled arming state (All On or Part On) during Auto On Pre-Alert Time and then disarmed before the scheduled arming, auto-arming will not occur.
How to prevent Users from Changing Codes on 2000 Series panels.
Pressing 5 to change codes is available to Owners and Users. How can Users be prevented from changing codes?
D2212,D2412,D2812
Issue
Arming 8112 without delays.
Solution
COMMAND 2 is used to arm only the perimeter of your building, leaving the interior of the building disarmed. This command allows no exit or entry delay time through the perimeter, including the designated delay door. Although this command does not send a "Closing Report" to the Central Station, it will still send alarms. Enter your personal passcode to cancel COMMAND 2.
This arming command is useful in residential systems at night when everyone is home and ready to retire for the evening. In commercial installations, this arming command is useful when you are working late and you want the perimeter of the building armed until you are ready to leave.
To use COMMAND 2:
1. Ensure all perimeter zones are secure. (Interior zones are not armed with this command and may remain faulted while arming with COMMAND 2. All faulted zones will be shown in the display.)
2. Press the COMMAND bar. The display should show SYSTEM COMMAND.
3. Press the 2 key. The display now shows PERIMETR INSTANT.
4. To disarm your security system, enter your personal passcode.