This page contains information for the Gemini Systems only!
TROUBLE indicator lights on the keypad, and keypad is beeping:
Press [ FUNCTION ]+[ 4 ] to display one of the following trouble conditions & count the number of beeps:
Zone
Lite On
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# of
Beeps
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Condition & Action |
ZONE
1
|
1
BEEP
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AC Power Failure-This could be because of a Electric Service outtage (there would be no power in the house), or possibly a house fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped. If you have verified that all house circuits are OK, but the trouble condition does not correct itself, please call for a service technician. |
ZONE
2
|
1
BEEP
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Low Back-Up Battery-your backup battery is low or disconnected. This could be a normal indication after a power outage, and if so, should correct itself within 24 hrs. If you have not had any power outages in the last 24 hours, it may indicate that the battery needs to be replaced (every 3-5 years) by a service technician. |
ZONE
2
|
2
BEEP
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Smoke Detector Trouble- If you do not have a fire, enter your 4 digit code to stop horn from sounding. Then press [RESET] key. System will call in a reset signal, trouble light will clear. If this occurs again, it is best to contact a service technician. |
ZONE
3
|
1
BEEP
|
Communication Failure- This indicates that the alarm panel is unable to communicate with the central station. Often this is caused by a loss of telephone service, or if someone or something is using the phone when the system tried to communicate with the central staton. The alarm system will retry many times. If your phone service has not been interrupted, and this indication does not clear itself shortly, please call for a service technician. To silence beeping, press [FUNCTION] + [4] + [RESET]. |
ZONE
4
|
1
BEEP
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Telephone Line Cut- This indicates that the alarm panel is unable to communicate with the central station, specifically the system is unable to get a dial tone on the phone line. Please verify you are able to get a dial tone on all phone lines in your house. If your phone service has not been interrupted, please call for a service technician. The trouble indicator will turn off once the phone line has been restored. To silence beeping, press [FUNCTION] + [4] + [RESET]. |
If your keypad is displaying indications other than listed here, please contact our service department. To contact Paramount Alarm Service Dept. please call 214-943-7600. If you have called after working hours an operator will take a message, if you feel you have an emergency, please specify at that time.
KEY PAD WILL NOT TAKE CODE:
If you make a mistake when entering your User Code, press [RESET], then re-enter you User Code and press [ON/OFF].
BYPASSING ZONES:
1. To bypass a zone, press [BYPASS] key and then press the zone(s) you wish to bypass. The bypassed zone numbers will flash slowly.
2. Enter you User Code and press [ON/OFF]. The green "Status" light will go out, and the red "Armed" light will light.
3. Leave the premises through the designated Entry-Exit door before the Exit Delay expires.
All bypassed zones will not trigger an alarm, and will reset to active when the alarm is disarmed.
CHIME FEATURE:
This causes the keypad to chime when any door is opened and the system is disarmed. Pressing [FUNCTION] + [ 5 ] will activate and deactivate this feature. This feature will remain in effect through arming and disarming cycles.
ARMING YOUR SYSTEM:
1. Before arming the system, ensure all protected doors and windows are closed, stop any movement in areas protected by motion detectors. When all zones are closed, the green "Status" light will be ON.
2. To arm the system, enter your 4 digit User Code, then press the [ON/OFF] key. The green "Status" light will go out and the red "Armed" light will light. If you make a mistake when entering your User Code, press [RESET], then re-enter you User Code and press [ON/OFF].
3a. When leaving the premises: When the "Armed" light comes ON, leave the premises through the designated Entry-Exit door before the Exit Delay expires.
3b. When staying inside: When the "Armed" light comes ON, press the [INTERIOR] key to bypass all zones inside the house before the Exit Delay expires.
Easy Arm-The optional EasyArm feature allows the system to be armed by simply pressing the [ON/OFF] key. This feature only allows arming of the system, you will always be required to enter your User Code to disarm the system.
Easy Exit-Your system may have been programmed to allow "Easy Exit", which allows a user to exit the premises with the system armed. By pressing [FUNCTION] + [ 0 ] keys, the protection is removed form the Entry/Exit zone for 3 minutes.
DISARMING YOUR SYSTEM:
1. Enter the premises through the designated Entry-Exit door. The keypad will sound a steady tone to remind you to disarm the system before the Entry Delay expires.
2. Go to the keypad and enter your User Code, and press [ON/OFF]. The red "Armed" light will go out, and the green "Status" light will light. If you make a mistake when entering your User Code, press [RESET], then re-enter you User Code and press [ON/OFF].
3. If an alarm occurred while the system was armed, the red "Armed" light will be flashing rapidly. The zone that was tripped will be shown on the display. Press [RESET] to clear out the alarm memory if desired.
Important Note:If you return to the premises and find that an alarm is in progress or that the alarms was tripped, do not enter the premises as an intruder may be present. Go to a neighbor and contact the local authorities from there.
SILENCING A FIRE ALARM:
1. If there is a fire in progress, evacuate the premises immediately! Call the Fire Department from an outside phone.
2. If there is no evidence of a fire, enter your User Code followed by the [ON/OFF] key. The bell or siren will silence, and the fire indicator on the keypad will stop flashing, but will still be lit.
3. Determine which device went into alarm. If you are protected by smoke detectors, the light on the active detector will be lit. Once it is determined which smoke detector is in alarm, press [RESET] to reset the fire zone.
4. If the fire zone has reset properly, the fire indicator on the keypad should go out in approximately 30 seconds. If it does not go out, press [RESET] again in a few minutes. If it still does not go out, call for service.
KEYPAD SOUNDER:
Pressing [FUNCTION] + [ 9 ] keys will deactivate/activate the keypad sounder.
For information not covered in this section, please reference the owners manual which came with your alarm system. If you cannot locate your owners manual, contact Paramount Alarm for Customer Support
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