AT&T 8300 manual

Security System 8300 Owner’s Manual[...]

Sensor List Your dealer should fill in this list for you . It will help you identify all of the sensors in your system. It will also help yo u know, at a glance, how each sensor will react in each of the four Levels of Protection. D = Delayed Alarm Senso r Number/Description Off Day Night Away[...]

AT&T Security System 8300 Contents Introduction and Safety ............................................................................................................... Introduction ............................................................................................................... Warranty. ........................................[...]

Introduction an d Safety Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your AT&T Security System 8300. Your dealer has demon- strated the correct way to operate your new system. Since each installation is customized to suit the individual needs of the customer, there may be components or features referred to in this manual that are not presen[...]

Introduction and Safety Safety Planning Planning for an Emergency Contact your local police department, fire depart- ment, doctor, and alarm dealer for advice on handling household emergencies. Ensure that every member of your household or business knows exactly what to do if an emergency occurs. Plan in advance how each person should respond to an[...]

How the System Operates Your AT&T Security System 8300 has been customized to fit your particular needs. Be sure to refer to the checklist on page 1 if you are uncertain whether your system includes a particular compo- nent or feature. Communication Control Unit (CCU) The Communication Control Unit is the center of your security system. Using h[...]

System Programming Display Control Keypad Model 8345 In order to operate your system correctly, you need to be familiar with the Display Control Keypad. Please read this section carefully and keep it handy as a reference source There can be up to four levels of access codes programmed into your system. In order to operate all the features available[...]

System Programming To Disarm The System: 1 2 Enter your access code. The keypad will beep each time you press a number. Press OFF. The keypad will beep, the Arm/ Alarm light will flash for a short time, and the display will sho w OFF, beneath the date . OFF is another level of protection for your system. All Fire, Tamper, Environmental, Medical, Em[...]

System Programming Moving Through the Displays Display Screen The display on the Display Control Keypad is the key to your AT&T Security System 8300. The display contains two types of items: 1 The names of other menus, and 2 Commands for the system. When you select a name, the display will present the menu you selected. When you select a com- m[...]

Access Codes Access Codes are the key to programming your system and setting the Level of Protection. When your dealer tells you your Level 1 access code, write it down and store it safely. NOTE: Do not write your access code in this book or anywhere that an intruder could find it. Do not carry it around in a wallet or pocketbook. With this Level 1[...]

Access Codes 6 The first access code will appear. It will look something like this. The upper left corner will show the user’s name. The access code and level appear on the same line. The length of time for which that code is valid is shown in the bottom left corner, followed by menu commands. Select . . . to review all the codes. When you have s[...]

Access Codes 9 The following menu will appear. c Enter the name of the user (see page 9 for instructions on entering characters) and press SELECT. 10 The screen showing the information you en- tered will appear. It will look something like this: Select >> to return to the Status Menu or < to return to the previous screen. Removing Access C[...]

Alarms and Trouble Beeps The System 8300 generates two types of warn- ings: alarms and trouble beeps. When there is an alarm, the display will show ALARM, the alarm will sound, and the red Arm/Alarm light will light. When there is system trouble, the display will show TROUBLE, the trouble beeps will sound, and the yellow System light will flash. Wh[...]

Display Control Keypad Options Phone Operation Phone Options Your Display Control Keypads can be set, by your installer, for use as speakerphones. You do not need an access code to use this feature. To Answer an Incoming Call: An incoming call is signaled by a ringing sound, and the wor d PHONE will be flashing in the display. Press SELECT to answe[...]

Display Control Keypad Options Chime and Tone Your dealer can program your system to sound a chime or tone when one of your sensors is acti- vated. Tones and Chimes can be set to sound in any of the Four Levels of Protection. For example, you could have your system chime whenever the front door is opened and your system is set to Day. Tones are lou[...]

Sensor Bypass Your dealer may have set up your system with the capability to bypass certain sensors (other than fire or tamper sensors) when you arm the system. When you bypass a sensor, the system will ignore any alarms from that sensor. An example of when this would be useful would be when you want to leave a door or window open. Manual Bypass Up[...]

Sensor Bypass 5 6. 7. 8. I Press SELECT. If permanent bypasses are allowed in your system, the following screen will appear, with ADD flashing: If you know the sensor number, skip to step 8. If you don’t know the number of the sensor, select REVIEW. Choose either bypassed o r non- bypassed sensors, depending on which list you want to review. The[...]

Optional Components Control Keypad Model 8340 The Control Keypad is similar to the Display Control Keypad. It can arm or disarm the system and generate Police or Emergency Alarms. It can- not, however, be set up as a telephone or intercom. It can not perform any programming capabilities. Most procedures are performed in the same way as they are on [...]

Optional Components Supervised Smoke Detector Model 8520 The AT&T Supervised Smoke Detector is a photoelectric type, designed to detect a fire in its early stages so that you can escape from your house before smoke reaches a dangerous con- centration level. When the detector senses smoke particles, it simultaneously sounds an alarm (using a bui[...]

Dining Room Bedroom Typical Single-Floor Installation-Two Bedroom Areas I I Bedroom I 1 n ‘Be:oorr 0 Living Room t Ll- Typical Single-Floor Installation-One Bedroom Area Replacing Smoke Detector Batteries Batteries should be replaced annually or when low. See page 22 for the procedure used to test the transmitter battery power and operation. To R[...]

Optional Components Wireless System Keypad Model 8440 The Wireless System Keypad provides some of the same features as the other keypads. It does, however, have important differences. Please read this section carefully if your dealer has included this component in your system. To Arm or Disarm Your System: Enter the 3-digit access code. Only one co[...]

Optional Components Universal Transmitter Model 8240 Transmitters may be mounted on walls and connected to sensors or set up as portable units that you can carry with you. The button on the Universal Transmitter can be either a Test or Alarm button. To activate the button, press and hold it for 2 seconds. Replacing Batteries in Universal Transmitte[...]

Optional Components Passive Infrared Transmitter (PIRT) Model 8561 The PIRT is a space protector which detects intruders by measuring changes in heat patterns. When the PIRT detects an intruder, it transmits a signal to the Communication Control Unit. Most PlRTs are interior sensors and are only armed when your system is set to Away. The PIRT is us[...]

Keyswitch The optional Keyswitch allows you to turn the system off or on to one Level of Protection (set by the dealer) with the turn of a key. This feature is particularly useful in business applications or when someone, who is physically unable to enter codes, must arm or disarm the system. The Keyswitch has red and green lights that signal the f[...]

Testing and Maintenance Your AT&T Security System 8300 requires very little maintenance. All you will normally need to do is keep the components clean and replace any batteries that run low. Many dealers offer annual maintenance checks, and they will replace any batteries that are running low. If you need to change a battery yourself, follow th[...]

Testing and Maintenance 6 The following menu will appear, with LIST flashing: 7 Select SEND. Your monitoring service should receive a Test/Restore message, indicating that your system is operating properly. This AT&T security system is suitable for use as a Grade A Household Burglary Warning System (UL1023). 23[...]

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Troubleshooting Error Messages When you attempt to enter information that is not acceptable, the system will beep and present one of the following messages: ACCESS DENIED: The code you entered is either invalid or not a high enough level to perform the function. ALARM/TROUBLE LIST IN USE: Someone is using the Alarm/Trouble list at another keypad. A[...]

Troubleshooting Common Problems If you have trouble with your system, this section may help you answer some of your questions. “I hear a momentary silence interrupt phone calls that are being made by my computer.” Your security system uses the phone line for communication with your monitoring service. When it hears computer signals, it interrup[...]

Index Access Codes, 7 Adding, 8 Entering Characters, 9 Levels, 7 Removing, 9 Reviewing, 7 Alarms, 10 Ambush, 5, 18 Emergency, 5 Fire, 2 Police, 5 Silencing, 10 Maximum, 10 Ambush Alarm, 5 Arming The System, 4 AutoBypass, 13 Bypass, Sensor, 13 Auto, 13 Group, 14 Manual, 13 Permanent, 13 Swinger, 14 Checklist, Options, 1 Chime, 12 Control Keypad, 15 [...]