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TROUBLE CONDITIONS

Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Fixed-word keypads.

[

Other Trouble

Displays

*

Any “beeping” that

accompanies a
trouble display can
be stopped by
entering an OFF
sequence (code +
OFF)

**

Not all systems

use wireless

transmitters.

1. COMM. FAILURE

Indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone com-

(or FC)

munication portion of your system.
CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

2. SYSTEM LO BAT

Indicates that

a

low

system

battery

condition

exists. This

(or BAT with no zone No.)

will be accompanied by a once-per-minute "beeping"* at
the Keypad. If this condition persists for more than one
day (with AC present), CALL FOR SERVICE.

3. LO BAT + zone descriptor

Indicates that

a

l

ow

battery

condition

exists

in

the

wireless

(or BAT with zone No.)

transmitter** number displayed. This will be accompanied
by a once-per-minute "beeping"* at the Keypad.

Either

replace the battery yourself, or CALL FOR SERVICE.
If the battery is not replaced within 30 days, a CHECK
display may occur.

Some wireless sensors contain a non-replaceable long-life
battery which requires replacement of the entire unit at the
end of battery life (e.g., 5802 Pendant and 5802CP Belt
Clip Personal Emergency Transmitters).

4. MODEM COMM

(or CC)

Indicates that the control is on-line with the central station's
remote computer. The control will not operate while on-
line. Wait a few minutes. The display should disappear.

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