Master User Guide

Premier 412/816/832
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Contents Premier 412/816/832 Master User Manual

Contents
1. About the Alarm System ............................. 3 4. System Program Menus ........................... 14
Introduction ...................................................................... 3 Programming Text (LCD Only) ...................................... 14
About this Manual ............................................................ 3 Programming Users .......................................................15
Fire Detection................................................................... 3 Program User  ................................ 16
Monitoring ........................................................................ 3 User Options 1  ................................ 17
Zones and Partitions........................................................ 3 User Options 2  ................................ 17
Access Codes .................................................................. 3 User Options 3  ................................ 17
Remote Keypads .............................................................. 4 User Text (LCD Only)  ................................ 18
Keypad Types .................................................................. 4 Program Standard Users  ................................ 18
Keypad Layouts ............................................................... 4 System Tests & Utilities .................................................19
Function Keys .................................................................. 5 Walk Test  ................... 20
Emergency Keys.............................................................. 5 Test Speakers & Outputs  ................... 20
Send Test Call  ................... 20
2. Operating the Alarm System ...................... 6 Enable Remote/Engineer Access  ................... 20
Introduction ...................................................................... 6 Start Call Back  ................... 20
Access Codes .................................................................. 6 Program Time  ................... 20
Arming & Disarming the Alarm System........................... 6 Program Date  ................... 20
Checking if the System is Ready to Arm ........................ 6 Program Banner Text (LCD only)  ................... 20
Away Arming .................................................................... 6 Print 100 Events  ................... 20
Stay Arming...................................................................... 6 Exit Program Mode  ................... 20
Cancelling the Arming Process ....................................... 6
Disarming During Entry ................................................... 7 5. Fire Safety & Maintenance ....................... 21
Disarming when not in Entry ........................................... 7 Fire Safety .......................................................................21
Disarming after an Alarm ................................................. 7 Fire Alarm Operation ...................................................... 21
Auto Stay Arming ............................................................. 7 Household Fire Safety Audit .......................................... 21
Changing between Delayed and Instant Stay ................ 7 Fire Escape Planning ..................................................... 21
Arming and Disarming Partitions .................................... 8 Maintenance ...................................................................22
Away Arming Partitions ................................................... 8 Glossary ..........................................................................22
Stay Arming Partitions ..................................................... 8
Disarming Partitions......................................................... 8 6. Installation Records ................................. 23
Changing to another Partition ......................................... 9
Control Panel .................................................................. 23
Bypassing Zones .............................................................. 9
Keypads .......................................................................... 23
Manually Bypassing Zones ............................................. 9
Timers ............................................................................. 23
Unbypassing Zones......................................................... 9
Users ............................................................................... 23
Group Bypass ................................................................ 10
Quick Bypass and Arm .................................................. 10 DO..............................................................................
Zones NOT REMOVE COVER 24

3. User Functions Menu ................................ 11

Reset Alarms .................................................................. 11


Last Alarm Log ............................................................... 11
Service Faults ................................................................. 11
Acknowledging a New Service Fault ............................ 11
View Service Faults........................................................ 11
Anti-code Reset .............................................................. 12
Toggle Chime On and Off .............................................. 13
Change User Code ......................................................... 13
MAINS VOLTAGES INSIDE
View Log (LCD Only) ...................................................... 13 No user serviceable parts, servicing by qualified
Abort Communications .................................................. 13

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1. About the Alarm System

Zones and Partitions
Introduction Your installer has divided the protected premises into zones
and partitions. A zone is an area of protection that has one
Your alarm system consists of a control panel, one or more
or more detection sensors connected to it (motion detectors,
keypads and various detectors and sensors. The control
glass-break detectors, door contacts or shock sensors). A
panel will normally be mounted out of sight in a utility room
single zone might be a room, a hallway or a door or window.
or basement etc. The control panel houses the system’s
Two or more of these zones will be linked together by the
electronics and stand-by battery. There is normally no
control panel to form a partition.
reason for anyone except an installer or service person to
have access to the control panel. A partition is an area of the protected premises. A partition
can be armed and disarmed independently from other
The remote keypad is used to send commands to the
partitions. All of the partitions together form the entire alarm
system and to display the current system status via the
system. If your alarm system is not divided into partitions
various coloured lights (LED’s). The keypad also provides
then all devices will be assigned to Partition 1.
audible feedback each time a key is pressed. Each keypad
will be mounted in convenient locations inside the protected Some zones may belong to more than one partition, such as
premises, near designated points of entry/exit. points of entry/exit and hallways. These are called Global
Zones because they are not assigned to a single partition.
Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct
you on your system’s operation. Become familiar with the The following table shows the number of zones and
features that have been implemented on your system. All partitions for the Premier 412, 816 & 832 control panels:
users of this system should be equally instructed in its use.
Control Panel Partitions Zones Zones (max)
About this Manual
This manual is a thorough explanation of all system Premier 412 2 4 12
functions, including troubleshooting and programming Premier 816 4 8 16
Access codes in addition to performing basic system
Premier 832 4 8 32
functions. Most users of the system will not need to know all
of this information. The section of this manual, titled
“Operating your Alarm System” explains general system
Access Codes
concepts and instructs the user on how to arm and disarm
As a user of the alarm system, you will be assigned a 4, 5 or
the system and bypass zones. The remaining sections of the
6 digit Access code. Access codes are used to arm and
manual are reserved for more detailed system information.
disarm the partition(s) to which they are assigned. Some
Fire Detection Access codes can perform additional system functions,
This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection such as programming system options, bypassing zones and
devices such as smoke detectors and providing a warning performing system tests.
alarm if a fire condition is detected. Good fire detection
Your Access code may not allow you to access certain
depends on having adequate numbers of fire detectors
system functions. For instance, if your code is only allowed
placed in appropriate locations. This equipment should be
to arm and disarm Partition 1, you will not be able to arm or
installed in accordance with the relevant local authority fire
disarm other partitions, or the entire system.
regulations. Carefully review the “Fire Escape Planning”
guidelines in this manual. Your Access code may also be programmed for Global
Access. A Global Access code can be used at any keypad
and will allow you to arm and disarm any of the partitions
 Your installer must enable the fire detection feature of
this equipment before it will work.
assigned to your code. Alternatively your code may be
programmed for Partition Access. A Partition Access code
will only allow you to arm and disarm the partitions that are
Monitoring
assigned to both the keypad and your code.
This system is capable of transmitting alarms, troubles and
emergency information over telephone lines to an alarm The following table shows the number of users for the
monitoring station. If you inadvertently initiate an alarm, Premier 412, 816 & 832 control panels:
immediately call the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to
prevent an unnecessary response. Control Panel Number of Users
Premier 412 32

 Your installer must enable the monitoring function

before it will work.
Premier 816
Premier 832
32
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Keypad Layouts
Remote Keypads 
One or more remote keypads will be installed throughout
the protected premises, usually one at each entry/exit door.
 
Each remote keypad is normally assigned to the partition
that it is going to control. A keypad can be assigned to more
than one partition, if required (global keypad).  
Keypad Types 1 2 3
The following keypad types are available:
Premier RKP4: The Premier RKP4 is the standard remote 4 5 6 
keypad for the Premier 412 control panel. This remote
keypad has 4 zone indicator lights and four status lights
(Alarm, Service, Armed and Ready). 7 8 9 0
Premier RKP8: The Premier RKP8 has same features as the
Premier RKP4 but has 8 zone indicator lights. This keypad is
normally used on systems that monitor up to 8 zones. P remier R KP 4/8/16
Premier RKP16: The Premier RKP16 has same features as
the Premier RKP4 but has 16 zone indicator lights. This 
keypad is normally used on systems that monitor up to 16
zones.
Premier RKP8 Plus: The Premier RKP8 Plus has all the
 
features of the standard Premier RKP4 plus dedicated
indications for Fire, Bypass, Instant and Stay. It also features
 
two programmable zone inputs that can be utilised by your  
installer for detection devices close to the location of the
 �
remote keypad. This keypad is normally used on systems     
that monitor up to 8 zones.    
Premier RKP16 Plus: The Premier RKP16 Plus has same     
features as the Premier RKP8 Plus but has 16 zone indicator
lights. This keypad is normally used on systems that monitor     
up to 16 zones.
Premier LCD: The Premier LCD has a standard size 32
character back-lit Liquid Crystal Display plus dedicated P remier R KP 8/16 P lus
indications for Bypass, Service, Ready, Armed and Power. It �
also features two programmable zone inputs that can be
utilised by your installer for detection devices close to the
location of the remote keypad. This keypad is normally used
   �
on systems that monitor up to 32 zones.  
Premier LCDL: The Premier LCDL has the same features as
  
� PR X  
the Premier LCD but has a large size 32 character back-lit 
Liquid Crystal Display. This keypad is normally used on 
systems that monitor up to 32 zones.     
Premier LCDP: As Premier LCD with a built in proximity tag    

reader.    
Premier LCDLP: As Premier LCDL with a built in proximity     
tag reader.

P remier LC D/L C D L/L C D P /LC DL P

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- Alarm Light: If an alarm has occurred whilst the Function Keys

partition/system was armed the Alarm light will illuminate. The remote keypad function keys are described as follows:
The alarm partition/system cannot be Armed until a
standing Alarm has been acknowledged/reset (see Key Function
“Acknowledging an Alarm” on page 11).
The Bypass key is used for either group or manual

- Service Light: The Service light will flash when a new fault bypass of zones (see page 9).
occurs and will change to on steady when the fault has
The Menu key is used to access the more advanced
been acknowledged. When the system is free of all faults  user functions and programming options.
the Service light will be off.
The alarm system cannot be armed until the new faults The Arm key is used when away arming the system or
 partition.
have been acknowledged (see “Service Faults” on page
11). The Stay key is used when Stay arming the system or

- Armed Light: The Armed light indicates the armed status of partition.
the partition/system. The Armed light is on when the The Disarm key is used when disarming the system or
partitions assigned to the keypad are armed. When the  partition.
Armed light is off the partitions are disarmed. The Armed
light will flash as follows: The Area key is normally used when arming and
disarming a particular partition. When the Area key is
Partition in Exit: Slow flash (1 second on, 1 second off).
pressed on its own the keypad will indicate the armed
Partition is Delayed Stay Armed: Slow flash (1 second on,  status of all partitions.
1 second off).
The Area key can also be used to temporarily switch
Partition is Instant Stay Armed: Fast flash (200 the keypad to a different partition, see page 9.
milliseconds on, 200 milliseconds off).
The Chime key is used to enable/disable the chime
- Ready Light: If the Ready light is on the partition/system is  feature, see page 13.
ready for arming. If the Ready light is off, one or more
zones within the partition/system are violated, check the The Reset key is used to reset the system after an
 alarm or service fault condition, see page 11.
relevant zones as indicated on the keypads. If the Ready
light is flashing, one or more zones are bypassed or are The Yes key is used to arm the system and to select
violated and force-armable.  menu options.
- Zone Lights: The zone lights indicate the status of each
 The No key is used when disarming the system or
alarm zone within the partition. When a zone is violated or partition.
in trouble the relevant zone light will illuminate. When a
zone is secure the relevant zone light will be off.
A keypad can be programmed to blank its display after a
period of time. An Access code may be required to re-
 When a keypad is in use other keypads will be locked-
out except for emergency functions. The lock-out will
enable the display. Otherwise simply press any key. persist 4 seconds after the last key is pressed.
Zone display is always enabled when the alarm system is in Information tones will be limited to the keypad in use.
alarm.
Emergency Keys
- Function Keys: See “Function Keys”.
In case of emergency, the alarm system can provide three
- Fire: if the Fire light is on with no zone indicators immediate emergency alarms by pressing and holding two
illuminated, then a fire alarm has occurred from one of the specific keys for three seconds.
2-wire smoke sensors. If there is an accompanied zone
indication, the fire alarm has occurred from the smoke Emergency Alarm Press Keys
sensor on the indicated zone.

- Bypass: If the Bypass light is on, one or more zones have &
been manually bypassed, (see “Manually Bypassing
Zones” on page 9). &
- Stay: If the Stay light is on, the partition/system is in the
&
stay armed mode. The Armed light will also be flashing.

� - Instant: If the Instant light is on, the partition/system is in

the stay armed mode and the delayed zones (front door
etc) are instant. The Armed light will also be flashing
rapidly.
 The emergency keys can be individually enabled or
disabled for each keypad on your alarm system by
the installer.
� - Power Light: The power light is on steady when mains
supply is present and flashes when the system is running The Panic alarm can be individually programmed for
on battery (mains fail). either audible or silent operation for each keypad.
� - LCD Display: 16 character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Emergency commands are detailed on the inside flap
� - Proximity Tag Reader: On Premier LCDP and LCDLP only. label of each remote keypad.

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2. Operating the Alarm System

Introduction 1 E nter Acce s s code 

    
Before attempting to operate the alarm system ensure you  3   
have familiarised yourself with all the arming and disarming
methods covered in this section. 2 Pres s  Pres s 
 
Access Codes 


3  
• If you make a mistake whilst entering your Access code,
simply enter the correct Access code. The A rmed light will flas h and the exit tone will s ound.

Arming & Disarming the Alarm System 3 Le ave the pre mis e s , when the sy stem has armed the
e xit tone will s top. The s ys tem is now Away arme d.
Checking if the System is Ready to Arm
To help prevent faults during arming, a Ready light has
been provided on each keypad. The Ready light works as
follows:  If the Quick Arm feature is enabled, you can omit
step 1 from the above procedure.
• If the Ready light is on steady then the alarm system is
ready to be armed. Stay Arming
The Stay arming mode is normally used when the premises
• If the Ready light is flashing then the alarm system has will be occupied. When the system is armed in this mode all
bypassed zones and/or Force Armable zones that are Interior detection zones assigned to your partition(s) will be
violated, check these zones before proceeding. bypassed. Before Stay arming check the following:
• If the Ready light is off then one or more zones are • Secure or bypass any perimeter zones that are violated.
violated, either secure or bypass these zones before
proceeding. The keypads will display the zones that are • Ensure no perimeter zones are bypassed
violated: unintentionally.

   • Ensure no perimeter Force Armable zones are violated

  unintentionally.

    To Stay arm the alarm system proceed as follows:

 
 
1
 3
E nter Acce s s code 
A ctive zones ar e indicated by A ctive zones ar e s cr olled
the relevant z one lig hts on in s equence on LC D key pad s     
LED Key pads  3   

2 Pres s 

   
 
 If any unbypassed zones that are not enabled for “Force
Arming” are violated at the end of the exit delay this is termed
 3

T he alarm s ys te m will arm immediately a nd the Arme d

an exit error and the alarm system will go into fail set state light will fla s h.
(internal alarm). If programmed by the installer the external
bell will also sound. Enter a valid user Access code to silence 3 The sy stem is now S tay a rmed.
this alarm.
A zone will only be armed when ALL associated partitions are
1 E nter Acce s s code 
armed but will be disarmed when ANY associated partition is
disarmed.
 If the Quick Arm feature is enabled, you

the above
 procedure.

3
can omit
 step
  
1 from


Away Arming 2 If the system

Presis sfitted
 with a Premier RKP8/16 Plus
Pres s  then the
The Away arming mode is normally used when leaving the Stay light will also illuminate when the system is Stay armed.
 
premises. When the system is armed in this mode all Cancelling


the Arming 3Process


detection zones assigned to your partition(s) will be armed.
3 cancel
 To Arming has beeprocess
the arming n c anc elled andthe
during theexit
ala rm s ys te m is
delay:
The Ready light must be on steady before the alarm system now dis armed.
can be Away armed. 
If the system only has one partition you will not have to
perform step 2.
 To Away arm the alarm system proceed as follows:

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Disarming During Entry Auto Stay Arming

If your installer has enabled the Auto Stay feature the system
 To disarm the alarm system during entry, proceed as
will automatically Stay arm if the entry/exit zone (front door)
follows:
is not activated whilst attempting to Away arm the system.
1 E nter the premis es via the de s ignated entr y point,
 To auto Stay arm your alarm system proceed as follows:
the entry tone will s ound. Proce ed dire ctly to the
re mote keypad. 1 E nter Acce s s code 
    
 3     
  
2 E nter Acce s s code 
 
2 Pres s  Pres s 
 
 3    
 
3 T he entry tone will s top and the Arme d light will turn off.
T he alarm s ys te m is now dis a rmed. The A rmed light will flas h and the exit tone will s ound.

3 Do NOT le ave the pre mis e s during the exit delay. At

the end of the exit delay the alarm s ys te m will S ta y arm.
 If a valid Access code is not entered before the end of
the entry delay, an alarm will occur. Changing between Delayed and Instant Stay
When Stay arming the system the delayed zones (front door
Disarming when not in Entry
etc) are normally delayed, i.e., when a delayed zone is
 To disarm the alarm system when not in entry, proceed violated it will start the entry delay timer. However, it is
as follows: possible to change the delayed zones to instant when the
system is in a Stay armed mode. If a delayed zone is
1 E nter Acce s s code 
violated when the system is in the “Instant Stay” mode the
   system will generate an alarm immediately.
 
 3   
 To change from Delayed Stay to Instant Stay, proceed
2 Pres s  Pres s  as follows:



3
 
  1 E ns ure that the s ys tem is S ta y a rmed.

3 The Arme d light will turn off. The a larm s ys tem is now
2
Pre s s and hold the  key until you hear the
dis armed. confirmation tone .

 
 
If the system only has one partition you will not have to  3  
perform step 2.
3 The Arme d light will fla s h quic kly.
If the Quick Disarm feature is enabled and the system is The sy stem is Ins ta nt S ta y armed.
Stay armed you can omit step 1 from the above procedure.
Disarming after an Alarm
 To disarm the alarm system after an alarm, proceed as
follows:
 If the system is fitted with a Premier RKP8/16 Plus the
Instant light will also illuminate.

1 E nter Acce s s code 

   To change from Instant Stay to Delayed Stay, proceed

 
 3    as follows:
  
  1 E ns ure that the s ys tem is I ns ta nt S ta y a rmed.

2 The s ys tem is dis arme d and the keypads dis pla y the
2
Pre s s and hold the  key until you hear the
s ource of the alarm. confirmation tone .

 
 
 3
 

3 T he A rmed light will flas h s lowly.

 The system must now be reset before you can arm
again, see page 11 for details on resetting alarms.
T he s ys te m is De la yed S tay a rme d.

 If your system is fitted with a Premier RKP8/16 Plus the

Instant light will go off.

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1 E nter Acce s s code 

Arming and Disarming Partitions 



3
  
  

This section covers arming and disarming partitions. In 2 Pres s 

order to use these procedures the following requirements     
must be configured:  3    

• The alarm system must be split into one or more T he R ea dy light will flas h quickly.
partitions. 3 Pres s  -  to s ele ct/de se lect pa rtitions ,
e.g. Pres s  to s e lect Pa rtition 1.
• Your Access code must be assigned to more than one     
partition.  3    

• The keypad that you use to operate the alarm system Partition 1 is now s elected.
must be assigned to multiple partitions OR your Access  

code is enabled for Global Access. 4  Pres

3
s

Away Arming Partitions 



3
 
 
This option allows you to Away arm one or more partitions.
T he s ele cted partition(s ) will a rm immediately and the
 To Away arm selected partitions, proceed as follows: A rmed light will flas h.

1 E nter Acce s s code  5 The s electe d partition(s ) is now S ta y armed.

  



3    Disarming Partitions
This option allows you to disarm one or more partitions.
2 Pres s 

      To disarm selected partitions, proceed as follows:

 3    

T he R ea dy light will flas h quickly.

1 E nter Acce s s code 

3 Pres s  -  to s e le ct/de s elect partitions ,

    
e.g. Pres s  to s elect Partition 2.  3   



3
  
    2 Pres s 

Partition 2 is now s elec ted.     

 3    
4 Pres s  Pres s  T he R ea dy light will flas h quickly.
    3 Pres s  -  to s ele ct/de se lect pa rtitions ,
 3   e.g. Pres s  to s e lect Pa rtition 2.
The A rmed light will flas h and the e xit tone will s ound.     
 3    
5 L e ave the a rea be ing arme d, whe n the partition has
Partition 2 is now s elected for dis arm.
a rme d the exit tone will s top. The s e le cte d pa rtition(s ) is
now Away a rme d.
4 Pres s  Pres s 

  


3  
If the Quick Arm feature is enabled, you can omit step 

1 from the above procedure.

5 T he s ele cted partitions a re dis a rme d.
Stay Arming Partitions
This option allows you to Stay arm one or more partitions.
 To Stay Arm selected partitions, proceed as follows:

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Changing to another Partition  To manually bypass zones, proceed as follows:

Normally the remote keypad that you use will be assigned to
a particular partition and therefore the zone and status lights 1 E nter Acce s s code 
will indicate information relevant to the assigned partition.   
 
However, you can temporarily switch the remote keypad to a  3   
different partition so that the zone and status lights indicate
the information relevant to the partition that you have 2 Pres s 
selected. Whilst in this mode you can also use your Access     
3  
code to arm/disarm the partition you have selected 

(providing you have access to the selected partition). T he R ea dy light will flas h quickly.
In order to use the cross partitioning feature, it is 3 E nter the zone numbe r ,
e.g. E nte r  to s e le ct Zone 2.
recommend that the system is configured as follows:
    
• Cross partitioning must be enabled.  3   

• The user must be assigned to multiple partitions. 4 T he s elec ted zone is now bypa s s ed. Re peat s tep 3 to
bypas s additional zone s .
• The user should be set for “Local Partition Access Only”,
see page 18. 5 Once the s elected zones have be en bypa s s ed pre s s :
/ to Awa y arm
• The remote keypads should only be assigned to a
 to S tay arm
single partition.
 to return to the normal dis a rme d state
 To change to another partition, proceed as follows:

1 Pres s 




3
  
 
 If the Quick Bypass feature is enabled, you can omit
step 1 from the above procedure.
2 E nter partition  - , When one or more zones are bypassed the Ready
e.g. Pres s  to se lect Pa rtition 2. light will flash and if the system is fitted with a Premier
RKP8/16 Plus or LCD remote keypad then the Bypass
 



3   light will also illuminate.
The remote key pad will now indicate information Unbypassing Zones
relevant to the selec ted partition. To manually unbypass zones, perform the manual Bypass
procedure on a zone that is already bypassed.
• 24 hour zones cannot be unbypassed if they are still
 After changing to the selected partition, the remote
keypad will only remain in the selected partition for 10
violated.

seconds after the last key press. However if an • If your installer has enabled the “Reinstate Bypassed
Access code is entered whilst the remote is in this Zones on Disarm” option, all zones will automatically be
mode, the remote keypad will remain in the selected unbypassed each time the system is disarmed.
partition for 1 minute after the last key press.

Bypassing Zones
Manually Bypassing Zones
Bypassing a zone prevents it from causing an alarm.

 After manually bypassing a zone, the zone will remain

bypassed until the zone is manually unbypassed.
The Bypass menu will time-out if no key is pressed for
60 seconds.

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Group Bypass  To Quick Bypass a group of zones and Away arm,

The Group Bypass feature allows you to bypass a proceed as follows:
predefined group of zones. The alarm system has up to four
groups. 1 E nte r bypas s group  - 

 To bypass a group of zones, proceed as follows:  

 
1 E nter Acce s s code 
2 Pres s  Pres s 

      

 3     

2 E nter bypas s group  -  followed by  The A rmed a nd R ea dy lights will flas h and the exit tone
will s ound.
    
 3   
3 Whe n the exit tone s tops , the s ys te m is Awa y armed
   with the s elected group of zone s bypa s se d.
  

The keypad will dis play the bypas s e d zones .

3 If re quire d, zones c an be added or removed from the  To Quick Bypass a group of zones and Stay arm,
group by entering the require d zone number  , proceed as follows:
e .g. E nter  to add Zone 5 .
1 E nte r bypas s group  - 
    
 3      

 3  
  
   2 Pres s 
     
   
 3  

4 T he s elec ted zone is now bypa s s ed. Re peat s tep 3 to T he alarm s ys te m will arm immediately a nd the Arme d
bypas s additional zone s . and Re ady lights will fla sh.

5 Once the s elected zones have be en bypa s s ed pre s s : 3 T he s ys tem is S tay a rme d with the s e le cte d group of
/ to Awa y arm zone s bypa s se d.
 to S tay arm
 to return to the normal dis a rme d state

 The Quick Arm feature must be enabled to use this

feature.
 If the Quick Bypass feature is enabled, you can omit
step 1 from the above procedure.
When one or more zones are bypassed the Ready
light will flash and if the system is fitted with a Premier
RKP8/16 Plus or LCD remote keypad then the Bypass
light will also illuminate.
Quick Bypass and Arm
The Quick Bypass and Arm feature allows you to bypass a
predefined group of zones and Away or Stay arm the
system. The alarm system has up to four groups.

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3. User Functions Menu

This section covers the more advanced functions that
selected users can perform with the alarm system. The
Service Faults
following functions are available:
The response to a Service Fault condition is programmed by
the installer but is normally limited to the keypad buzzer. To
Reset Alarms silence the Service Fault alarm, enter your Access code.
This function is used to reset any standing alarms and A flashing Service light indicates a new fault condition. The
service faults. It is also used to reset detectors with a latched alarm system cannot be armed whilst a new fault exists. The
alarm indication, e.g., Smoke Detectors. Service light will remain flashing until the new fault is
acknowledged, after which it will revert to a steady yellow
 To Reset Alarms, proceed as follows:
and the alarm system can be armed. The Service light will
1 E nter Acce s s code  remain steady until all faults have been cleared.

    AC Fail and Telephone Line Fault can each have a delay

 3    programmed. The Service light will turn steady yellow
immediately on either of these faults but no Service Fault
2 Pres s  Pres s 
Alarm (transmission or audible alarm) will occur unless the
   
  delay expires.
 3

3 The ke ypad will bleep a nd the a la rm s ys tem will res e t

all latching dete ctors and a tte mpt to clear any s ta nding
A la rms or S er vice F aults .
 If your installer has disabled AC fail acknowledgement
the Service light will flash “rapidly” during an AC fail
condition. The system can be armed without requiring
acknowledgement of this fault.
Last Alarm Log
Acknowledging a New Service Fault
The control panel has a memory that stores the zones that
caused an alarm when the system was last armed.  New service faults can be acknowledged as follows:

 To view the alarm memory, proceed as follows: 1 E nter Acce s s code 

1 E nter Acce s s code  



3
  
  



3
  
   2 Pres s 
 
2 Pres s  


3  
      
 3    
   The k eypad will dis pla y all S e rvice Faults .
 
T he keypad will dis play the zones that caus ed an alarm 3 Pres s  or  to acknowledge the fault and re turn to
when the s ys te m wa s las t a rme d. the normal dis armed s tate.

3 Pres s  to return to the normal dis a rme d s tate .

View Service Faults

 Standing faults can be viewed as follows:
1. Press the  key followed by the  key.
2. The keypad will display any Service Faults (see
tables on next page).
3. On completion press the  key.

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Service Faults Displayed on LED Keypads    Output 1 Fault

   Output 2 Fault
Light Fault Condition
  Siren/Bell Fault
General Warnings
   2-Wire Smoke Sensor Fault
Press (Key 1) to view the warning, lights 1-5 will
indicate the following:-    Auxiliary Fuse Failed
1
1 = AC Fail   Battery Fault
2 = Arming Fob has Low Battery   Service Timer/Zone Soak Test Failed
3 = Soak Test Active   Com1 Fault or Fail To Communicate
2 Telephone Line Fault
3 2-Wire Smoke Alarm Anti-code Reset
Box Tamper & Auxiliary Input:
Press  to view type, lights 1 - 8 indicate: This feature is normally used in the UK where users are not
permitted to reset the panel following a communicated
1 = Box Tamper 4 = Auxiliary Tamper *
4 2 = Auxiliary Tamper 5 = Bell Tamper * alarm. However, the user can reset the panel after entering a
3 = Auxiliary PA 6 = Radio Plus Tamper unique remote reset number, which is supplied by their
7 = Low Fob Battery 8 = User Code Tamper installer or ARC.
* = UK Bell Module  To perform an Anti-code Reset, proceed as follows:
5 Date or Time Lost
Zone Tamper/Trouble
1 E nter Acce s s code 
6
Press  to view zone number   
  
Keypad Tamper/Removed
7
Press  to view keypad number 2 Pres s 
Equipment Faults   
 
Press  to view fault type, lights 1 - 8 indicate:
1 = Output 1 Fault
2 = Output 2 Fault The ke ypad will dis play a
3 = Siren/Bell Fault randomly generate d
8 4 -digit Code.
4 = 2-Wire Smoke Sensor Fault
5 = Auxiliary Fuse Failed
6 = Battery Fault
7 = Service Timer/Zone Soak Test Failed
8 = Com Fault or Fail To Communicate 3 C ontac t your ARC /I ns ta lle r to obtain a Anti-c ode Res e t
numbe r.
Service Faults Displayed on LCD Keypads
Tel No.__________________________________________
LCD Fault Condition
  AC Fail
One or more zones on soak test
  
4 E nte r the Anti-code Re s et numbe r given to you by your
  1 to continue arming 0 to exit arming ARC /Ins taller 
Key fob has a low battery (Message
    I f the code is ac cepte d, the keypa d will s ound a n
above shown)
acce ptance tone a nd the s ys tem will res e t and return to
   Shown after invalid user code attempts the normal dis arme d s tate .
  Telephone Line Fault
   2-Wire Smoke Alarm
  Box Tamper
  Auxiliary Tamper (Aux Input)
  Auxiliary Tamper (UK Bell Module)
  Bell Tamper (UK Bell Module)
   Auxiliary PA (Aux Input)
  Date or Time Lost
    Zone Tamper/Trouble
   Keypad Tamper/Removed
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Toggle Chime On and Off View Log (LCD Only)

When a zone is enabled for Chime the keypad will generate The control panel has an Event Log, which stores all system
a Chime tone every time the zone is violated. This function activity i.e., users entering their codes to arm and disarm the
allows you to turn the Chime feature on and off. system, alarm events, faults etc. Each event is time and date
stamped. The number of events stored in the control panel
 To toggle Chime on and off, proceed as follows:
is as follows:
1 E nter Acce s s code 
• Premier 412 - 750 events
    
  
• Premier 816 - 750 events
 3

• Premier 832 - 1000 events

2 E nter  Pres s 
   To view the Event Log, proceed as follows:
 
 
1
 3
E nter Acce s s code 
3 If C hime was off, it will turn on a nd the ke ypad will
  
s ound the Chime tone . If Chime was on, it will turn off   
and the ke ypad will s ound the a ccepta nce tone .
2 E nter 
E ve n t Ty pe E ve n t Ty pe
(s h o wing Z o ne Text) (Alar m Type & Z on e N o )
Change User Code
3       
All users of the alarm system can change their own Access     
code number.
P artition s T im e D ay T im e D ay /M o nth
 To change your Access code, proceed as follows:
P res s  to to g gle
1 E nter Acce s s code  in for ma tio n d is pla yed

    
  
4 Pres s  to s c roll up a nd down through the log.
 3
Pres s  to when finis hed.
2 E nter 

 
 3    Abort Communications
E nter ne w code 
This option aborts any communications to the Alarm
3 If the code is 4 or 5 digits pre s s the  / ke y to
Receiving Centre.
a ccept.

 
 To Abort Communications, proceed as follows:
3   
1

E nter Acce s s code 
4 Re -e nte r ne w code 
    
5 T he keypad will s ound an a ccepta nce tone if the new  3   
Acces s code wa s acc epted. If you hea r a n e rror tone
(low), ple as e re pe at from s te p 1 .
2 E nter 

   
 3  

3 T he keypad will ble ep and the ala rm s ys te m will a bort

all communica tions to the Ala rm R ece iving C entre.

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4. System Program Menus

The Master User and Users with the relevant access level A programming menu is selected by entering a two-digit
can access the System Program Menus. These menus allow menu code. On completion of each menu option, the
the users access to the more advanced features and system reverts to the main programming menu, allowing
functions of the alarm system. other programming menu options to be accessed.
The following programming menus are available: To exit the programming menu, enter  or press the
 key, the system will revert to normal operation:
Menu Function Page
 
Programming Users    
 Program User 16 All Z on e lig h ts lit a nd
 User Options 1 17 R ea d y lig h t fla s h es

 User Options 2 17
To exit pro g ra mm in g m o de ,
 User Options 3 17
e nte r  o r pre s s 
 User Text 18
 Program Standard Users 18   LC D s ho ws ban ne r text
  a nd tim e/d ate .
System Tests and Utilities
All zo ne s clea r an d
 Walk Test 20
R ea d y lig h t o n .
 Test Speakers and Outputs 20
 Send Test Call 20 Programming Text (LCD Only)
Text is programmed in a similar way to mobile phones.
 Enable Download Access 20 Characters are selected by pressing the corresponding key
 Start Call Back 20 the appropriate number of times (to select a character on
 Program Time 20 the same key, press  to move the cursor along).
 Program Date 20 The table below shows the keys to use and the characters
 Program Banner Text 20
that are assigned to them:

 Print 100 Events 20 Key Characters

 Exit Program Mode 20 . , ? ! 1 @ “ - &

 a b c 2 A B C
 Menus  -  are restricted to Access
codes enabled for Code Programming (Master
 d e f 3 D E F

 g h i 4 G H I
Users).
 j k l 5 J K L
Menus  -  are restricted to Access
codes enabled for User Programming.  m n o 6 M N O

 p q r s 7 P Q R S
To abort programming at any stage and preserve the
original settings, press .  t u v 8 T U V

The alarm system will automatically exit program  w x y z 9 W X Y Z

mode if no key is pressed for 60 seconds.  _ 0 , # * Custom characters

To access the programming menu, enter your Access  Move cursor left and right
code  and press  followed by :  Backspace (delete)

E n te r Acc es s co d e  Accept text


T he n pre s s  the n 

 
   

 
All Z on e lig h ts lit a nd
 3 R ea d y lig h t fla s h es

E nte r me n u co m ma nd
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E n te r Acc es s co d e

Th e n pre s s  the n 

  L ed K ey
    O ff
On
S low F la s h
  F as t F la s h
 3

P rogram Us er
     
     
E n ter U s e r N u mbe r
 .
   
 3  3

E nte r Co d e 

 P r es s  o r  if co d e is
le s s tha n 6 d ig its .
A
  
  

 
 3

R e-e n te r N ew Co d e


Us er Op tio ns 1
      U s e r O ptio n s 1
       E n able fo r P a rtition 1
E n ter U s e r N u mbe r
 .
 E n able fo r P a rtition 2
 E n able fo r P a rtition 3 ( P re mie r 8 1 6/8 32 )
   
 3  3  E n able fo r P a rtition 4 ( P re mie r 8 1 6/8 32 )
 Allo w Ar ming
U s e k ey s  -  to  Allo w B ypas s in g
 Allo w D is arm in g
 s e le ct/d es elec t O ptio n s .
T he n pr es s  o r   Allo w U s e r Fu n ctio n s

Us er Op tio ns 2
      U s e r O ptio n s 2
       E n able O n e T im e U s e Ac ce s s C od e
E n ter U s e r N u mbe r
 .
 T im e Lo c k Co d e with Co n tro l T im er 1
 E n able O pen R e por tin g
   
 3  3  E n able C lo s e R epo rtin g
 E n able U s er a s Du re s s C o de
 Ac tivate Do o r S trik e O u tpu t
U s e k ey s  -  to
 Allo w G lo ba l B e ll/S o u nd e r S ilen ce
 s e le ct/d es elec t O ptio n s .
T he n pr es s  o r 

Us er Op tio ns 3
      U s e r O ptio n s 3
       Allo w E ng ine er C o d e P ro g ram m in g
E n ter U s e r N u mbe r
 .
 Allo w N V M L oc king
 Allo w E ng ine er P ro g ra mm in g
   
 3  3  Allo w Te s t Ca ll Tran s m is s io n
 Allo w Alar m/F au lt Ac kn owled g e me nt
 Allo w U s e r P ro g ram min g
U s e k ey s  -  to
 Allo w U s e r Co d e P r og ra mm in g
 s e le ct/d es elec t O ptio n s .
 Lo c al P a rtition Acc es s O nly
T he n pr es s  o r 

R etu rn to po in t A

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 U s e  to s e le ct Us er.  Te xt E d itin g K e ys
    P res s  to ed it te xt.    ., ? ! 1@ ”-&
ab c2AB C
 d e f3 D E F
U s e ke ys to e nte r/e dit te xt. g hI4 G H I
 T he n pre s s  to ac ce pt. jk l 5J K L
mn o7 MNO
p qrs 7P Q R S
 tu v 8 T U V
wx y z 9 WX Y Z
 S pac e 0 , # *
 Mo ve L e ft/R ig ht
 B a cks pa ce (d elete )

P rogram S ta nd ard Us ers

     
   E n ter U s e r N u mbe r
  
  .
   
 3  3

E nte r Co d e 

P r es s  o r  if co d e is
le s s tha n 6 d ig its .

  
  

 
 3

R e-e n te r N ew Co d e
 

D elete U s er
     
     
E n ter U s e r N u mbe r
  .
   
 3  3

 P r es s 

Program User  This is a unique 4, 5 or 6 digit code that is assigned to

The Program User option allows the master user or users the user. The system will allow a mixture of different
with the appropriate access level to assign new users for the length Access codes. The Access code must be entered
alarm system. The number of users (including the engineer) at a keypad before the user can operate the alarm
that are available is as follows: system.
• Premier 412 - 32 Users • User Options 1
See User Options 1 on page 17 for details.
• Premier 816 - 32 Users
• User Options 2
• Premier 832 - 64 Users
See User Options 2 on page 17 for details.
User 00 is the Engineer and can only be accessed by the
• User Options 3
engineer code. User 01 is the Master User which has a
See User Options 3 on page 17 for details.
default code of 5678. Neither of these two users can be
deleted from the system. • User Text (LCD Only)
See User Text on page 18 for details.
Each user is assigned the following attributes:
• Access Code

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User Options 1   Time Lock Code with Control Timer 1

User Options 1 can be enabled or disabled for a selected On: When Control Timer 1 is on, the Access code will not
user so that the level of access to the system may be be accepted by the system. When Control Timer 1 is
altered. The following options are available: off, the Access code will be accepted by the system.
Off: The Access code will be accepted at all times.
 Enable for Partition 1
On: The user can access Partition 1.  Enable Open Reporting
Off: The user cannot access Partition 1. On: The system will report an ‘Open’ condition to the alarm
receiving centre when the Access code is used to
 Enable for Partition 2 disarm one or more partitions.
On: The user can access Partition 2. Off: The system will not report an ‘Open’ status.
Off: The user cannot access Partition 2.
 Enable for Partition 3 (Premier 816/832 Only)
On: The user can access Partition 3.
Off: The user cannot access Partition 3.
 The panel will always send an open signal after an
alarm even if this option is disabled.

 Enable for Partition 4 (Premier 816/832 Only)  Enable Close Reporting

On: The user can access Partition 4. On: The system will report a ‘Close’ condition to the
Off: The user cannot access Partition 4. monitoring station when the Access code is used to
arm one or more partitions.
 Allow Arming Off: The system will not report a ‘Close’ condition.
On: The user can arm the partitions they have been given
access to.  Enable User as Duress Code
Off: The user cannot arm any partitions. On: The Access code will report a ‘Duress’ condition to the
monitoring station when the Access code is used.
 Allow Bypassing Off: The Access code behaves normally.
On: The user can bypass zones in partitions they have
been given access to.  Activate Door Strike Output
Off: The user cannot bypass zones. On: When a user Access code is entered, the output type
“Door Strike” is activated for 2 seconds.
 Allow Disarming Off: The user Access code will not activate the “Door
On: The user can disarm the partitions they have been Strike” output.
given access to.
Off: The user cannot disarm any partitions.  Allow Global Bell/Sounder Silence
On: This option allows users to silence the bell and internal
sounder for any partition, even if the user is not
 The Engineer code (User 00) can only disarm the
system if the system was armed with the Engineer
assigned to the partition that is in alarm. The user
cannot disarm or reset the partition if they are not
code. assigned to it.
Off: The user can only silence alarms for partitions that are
 Allow User Functions assigned to their code.
On: The user can access the following user functions:
• Reset  Disable Remote Access
On: The remote access feature is disabled for the selected
• View Alarm Log
user.
• View Service Faults Off: The remote access feature is enabled for the selected
• Enable Chime user.
• Change Own Code
Off: The user cannot access the above user functions.
User Options 2 
 The Remote Access feature is only available on the
Premier 816+ and Premier 832. It allows the user to
User Options 2 can be enabled or disabled for a selected dial in to their alarm system remotely control the
user so that the level of access to the system may be system using a standard touch-tone telephone.
altered. The following options are available:
User Options 3 
 Enable One Time Use Access Code User Options 3 can be enabled or disabled for a selected
On: The Access code can only be used once to arm and user so that the level of access to the system may be
disarm the system. After the Access code has been altered. The following options are available:
used to disarm the system it is automatically deleted.
Off: The Access code behaves normally.  Allow Engineer Code Programming
On: The Access code can access User 00 (Engineer) in the
Program New Users menu (menu 80).
Off: The Access code cannot access user 00 in the
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partitions and they use a remote keypad that is only

assigned to Partition 1, they will only be permitted to
 Allow NVM Locking arm and disarm Partition 1 at that particular remote
On: The Access code is allowed to lock/unlock the NVM keypad.
(providing “Allow Engineer Programming” is enabled). Off: The Access code can be used at any remote keypad
Once the NVM is locked the “Load Defaults” jumper (Global Access).
pins on the main control panel are disabled, thus
preventing the panel from being defaulted. User Text (LCD Only) 
Off: The Access code cannot lock/unlock the NVM. If the system is fitted with a LCD remote keypad you can
assign up to 8 characters of text to each user. This text is
 Allow Engineer Programming
used when viewing the system Event Log, see page 13.
On: The Access code can access the Engineer
User text is programmed in a similar way to mobile phones.
programming menus.
Characters are selected by pressing the corresponding key
Off: The Access code cannot access the Engineer
the appropriate number of times (to select a character on
programming menus.
the same key, press  to move the cursor along). For
 Allow Test Call Transmission details on entering text, see page 14.
On: The Access code can perform a test transmission to
the monitoring station (menu 92, see page 20).
Program Standard Users 
This menu option allows you to add “Standard” users to the
Off: The Access code cannot perform a test transmission.
system. The user will automatically be assigned the
 Allow Alarm/Fault Acknowledgement following options:
On: The Access code can be used to acknowledge and
reset alarms and service faults. A user with this option User Options 1: Partition 1 Access
can disarm the system after an alarm, even if the user Allow Arming
does not have the "Allow Disarming" option.
Off: The Access code cannot be used to acknowledge and Allow Bypassing
reset alarms and service faults. Allow Disarming
 Allow User Programming Allow User Functions
On: The Access code can access the user program menus
(menu 90 - 98).
Off: The Access code cannot access the user program
User Options 2: Enable Open Reporting
menus.
Enable Close Reporting
 Allow User Code Programming
On: The Access code can access users 01 to 31 in the Allow Global Bell/Sounder Silence
User programming menus (menus 80 - 85).
Off: The Access code cannot access user 01 to 31 in the User Options 3: Allow Alarm/Fault Acknowledgement
User programming menus.
 Local Partition Access Only
On: The Access code can only be used to arm and disarm
the partitions that are assigned to the remote keypad.
For example, if the user is assigned to all four

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System Tests & Utilities

E n te r Acc es s co d e

Th e n pre s s  the n 

  L ed K ey
    O ff
On
S low F la s h
  F as t F la s h
 3

Walk Tes t
     To p lin e s cro lls ac tive z on e s
      B o tto m line s cr olls te s ted zo n es
 Activ ate Z o n es
Z o ne ligh t flas hin g = z on e a ctive
   
 3  3 Z o ne ligh t o n = zo n e te s ted

P res s  to clea r te s te d
 zon e s fr om d is play

Tes t S peak ers & O utputs

    S y s te m Tes ts
       Tes t S pe ak ers
E n ter Te s t N u mbe r
  -
 Tes t B e lls
 Tes t S tro be s
   
 3  3  Tes t O u tputs
 Tes t L CD Dis pla y

 P res s  to re s et tes t

 S end Tes t C all

 E na ble R emote/E ngineer Acc es s

 S tart C all B ac k

Progra m T ime
 
  E n ter th e T im e in 24 h r fo rm at
 e .g . 6. 3 0p m = 18 30

 
 3

P rogram Da te
 
  E n ter th e D ate in a
  for ma t
  e . g . 2 8 April 2 00 1 = 2 80 40 1
 3

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B a nner Text ( LC D O nly)
    Te xt E d itin g K e ys
   P re s s  to e d it text.
  ., ? ! 1@ ”-&
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Walk Test  Start Call Back 

The Walk Test feature can only be performed when the This option will cause the control panel to initiate a call back
partition is disarmed. 24 hour zones (except Fire, Tamper sequence. This will allow the remote downloading computer
and Trouble) are disabled during Zone Test allowing Audible to remotely access the control panel.
PA buttons, Silent PA buttons, etc. to be tested.
Test Speakers & Outputs 
This menu options allows you to perform the following tests:  You should only use this feature when requested by
your installer/Alarm Receiving Centre. If the Call Back
 Test Speakers is unsuccessful the keypad will sound an error tone.

 Test Bells Program Time 

The control panel has a real time clock that is used to date
 Test Strobes and time stamp events that are recorded within the system
 Test System Outputs log. The option allows you to set the control panel time.
Program Date 
The control panel has a real time clock that is used to date
 When performing the “Test System Outputs” option,
only outputs programmed by your installer will be
and time stamp events that are recorded within the system
log. The option allows you to set the date on the control
activated during this test. panel.
Send Test Call  Program Banner Text (LCD only) 
This menu options allows you to send a test call If the system is fitted with a LCD remote keypad you can
transmission to your Alarm Receiving Centre. assign up to 16 characters of text to the Banner Message.
The Banner Message is displayed on the top line of the LCD
display during the normal disarmed state. Text is
 If the test call is unsuccessful, the keypad will sound
an error tone.
programmed in a similar way to mobile phones. Characters
are selected by pressing the corresponding key the
Enable Remote/Engineer Access  appropriate number of times (to select a character on the
Your alarm system may be configured in such a way that same key, press  to move the cursor along). For details
you have to authorise Remote/Engineer Access. Once on entering text, see page 14.
authorised, your alarm system will allow:
Print 100 Events 
• Your installer/Alarm Receiving Centre to access the If your system has a printer connected, this menu option
alarm system via the remote downloading computer. allows the last 100 events in the system Event Log to be
sent to the printer.
• Your installer/engineer to access the control panel
programming menus. Exit Program Mode 
Selecting this menu option will log you out of programming
The alarm system will allow access until 12.00am, after mode and return the system to its normal state
which, both Remote and Engineer Access will be denied.

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5. Fire Safety & Maintenance

• Are furnaces and wood burning appliances properly
Fire Safety installed, clean and in good working order? Have a
professional evaluate these appliances.
Fire Alarm Operation
Alarm Fire Escape Planning
On a fire alarm, the bell or siren will pulse ON and OFF. If There is often very little time between the detection of a fire
your system is fitted with a Premier RKP8/16 Plus then the and the time it becomes deadly. It is therefore very important
Fire light will be illuminated. The alarm is also transmitted to that a family escape plan be developed and rehearsed.
the Alarm Receiving Centre, if your installer has enabled this
feature. 1. Every family member should participate in developing
the escape plan.
Silence
To silence the bell or siren, enter your Access code. 2. Study the possible escape routes from each location
within the house. Since many fires occur at night,
Resetting Smoke Detectors special attention should be given to the escape routes
Once the smoke detector is reset, if it still detects smoke, the from sleeping quarters.
alarm sequence will resound as described above. If there is
no smoke, the system will return to normal operation. 3. Escape from a bedroom must be possible without
opening the interior door. Consider the following when
 To reset smoke detectors, proceed as follows: making your escape plans:
1. Enter your Access code . • Make sure that all perimeter doors and windows are
2. Press the  key followed by the  key. If your easily opened. Ensure that they are not painted shut
system is fitted with either a Premier RKP8/16 Plus or and that their locking mechanisms operate
LCD remote keypad then press the  key. smoothly.
3. The keypad will bleep and the alarm system will reset • If opening or using the exit is too difficult for
all latching detectors. children, the elderly or handicapped, plans for
rescue should be developed. This includes making
sure that those who are to perform the rescue can
 If you suspect that a fire alarm has transmitted and
that there is no fire condition, call the alarm receiving
promptly hear the fire warning signal.
• If the exit is above the ground level, an approved
centre to avoid an unnecessary response. If a fire
fire ladder or rope should be provided as well as
condition is apparent, follow your evacuation plan
training in its use.
immediately. If the alarm sounds at night, evacuate
immediately. • Exits on the ground level should be kept clear. Be
sure to remove snow from exterior patio doors in
The description above may not be applicable winter; outdoor furniture or equipment should not
depending on how your installer has programmed the block exits.
fire alarm operations on your system. Ask your
installer for more information regarding your system's • Each person should know of a predetermined
operation. assembly point where everyone can be accounted
for i.e. across the street or at a neighbour's house.
Household Fire Safety Audit Once everyone is out of the building, call the Fire
Most fires occur in the home. To minimise the risk of fire, it is Services.
recommended that a household safety audit is conducted
• A good plan emphasises quick escape. Do not
and a fire escape plan is developed.
investigate or attempt to fight the fire, and do not
• Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe gather belongings or pets as this wastes valuable
condition? Check for frayed cords, overloaded lighting time. Once outside, do not re-enter the house. Wait
circuits, etc. If you are uncertain about the condition of for the Fire Services.
your electrical appliances or household service, have a
• Write the fire escape plan down and rehearse it
professional evaluate these units.
frequently so that should an emergency arise,
• Are all flammable liquids stored safely in closed everyone will know what to do. Revise the plan as
containers in a well ventilated cool area? Cleaning with conditions change, such as the number of people in
flammable liquids should be avoided. the home, or if there are changes to the building's
construction.
• Are fire hazardous materials (matches) well out of reach
of children?

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• Make sure your fire warning system is operational

by conducting weekly tests (see “Fire Alarm
Glossary
Operation” on page 21). If you are unsure about
Glossary of terms used in this manual:
system operation, contact your installing dealer.
• We recommend that you contact your local fire Access Code: A four, five or six digit code that is used to
department and request further information on fire operate the alarm system.
safety and escape planning. If available, have your Alarm Receiving Centre: A remote location where alarm
local fire prevention officer conduct an in-house fire status data is received via the telephone line from the control
safety inspection. panel.

Maintenance Bypass: A feature that allows the user to exclude selected

zones from being monitored by the alarm system.
With normal use, the system requires minimum Chime: A feature that allows the keypads and internal
maintenance. The following points should be observed. sounder to generate a ding-dong sound whenever the
1. Do not wash the security control panel or keypads with selected zones are violated.
a wet cloth. Light dusting with a slightly moistened cloth Duress Code: A special type of Access code that reports a
should remove normal accumulations of dust. signal to the alarm receiving centre that indicates the system
2. The battery test is designed to determine battery is being operated under duress.
condition. We recommend, however, that the stand-by Forced Armable: An option that can be selected on a zone
batteries are replaced every five years. by zone basis, that will allow the system to be armed, even if
3. For other system devices such as smoke detectors, the selected zone is violated.
passive infrared, ultrasonic or microwave motion Group Bypass: A feature that allows the user to bypass a
detectors or glass-break detectors, consult the group of zones in one go.
respective manufacturer’s literature for testing and
maintenance. Partition: One or more zones that make up an individual
area. This area can independently be armed and disarmed
Inhibit Functions from other partitions.
Service: A condition that will indicate that a problem has
For Alarms and Tamper is controlled by the Swinger occurred with the alarm system or with one of its detection
shutdown counter which is Engineer programmable and is devices.
defaulted to 3.
Zone: A zone is an area of protection that has one or more
Minimum Logical Keys detection sensors connected to it (motion detectors, glass-
break detectors, door contacts or shock sensors).
10,000 for 4 digit code*
100,000 for 5 digit code*
1,000,000 for 6 digit code8
The number of disallowed codes = 0*

 *Dependant on the use of the Black Listed codes

function available via Wintex, a maximum of 16 codes may
be Black Listed

European Standards
Conforms to European Union (EU) Low Voltage Directive
(LVD) 2006/95/EC and Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
(EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC. The CE mark indicated that
this product complies with the European requirements for
safety, health, environmental and customer protection. This
equipment is designed to enable an intruder alarm system in
which it is installed to comply with the requirements of
security grade 2 & 3 and Environmental Class II of EN50131-
1, EN50131-3 and EN50131-6 and is suitable for installation
in any indoor environment. Environmental Class II

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6. Installation Records
Control Panel
Model: Premier 412:  Premier 816:  Premier 832: 
Location:

Keypads
Fire Police Medical PA Quick Quick Quick
Keypad Location Partitions
(1 & 3) (4 & 6) (7 & 9) Silent Arm Disarm Bypass
1
2
3
4
5
6

Timers
Timer Partition 1 Partition 2 Partition 3 Partition 4
Exit Time Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec.
Entry Delay 1 Time Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec.
Entry Delay 2 Time Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec.
Alarm Delay Time Min. Min. Min. Min.
Bell Delay Time Min. Min. Min. Min.
Bell Duration Time Min. Min. Min. Min.

Users
No. Name No. Name No. Name No. Name
00 Engineer 16 32 48
01 Master 17 33 49
02 18 34 50
03 19 35 51
04 20 36 52
05 21 37 53
06 22 38 54
07 23 39 55
08 24 40 56
09 25 41 57
10 26 42 58
11 27 43 59
12 28 44 60
13 29 45 61
14 30 46 62
15 31 47 63

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No. Location Partitions B C No. Location Partitions B C
1 17
2 18
3 19
4 20
5 21
6 22
7 23
8 24
9 25
10 26
11 27
12 28
13 29
14 30
15 31
16 32

B = Bypass; C = Chime
Installation Company: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________________________________________________
Fax: ________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________

Alarm Receiving Centre: ______________________________________________________________________________

Account No: ________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________

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