Sierra S5020 Technical Information

Using YourSecuritySystemWith Icon KeypadS5020, S5021, S5022

61OverviewSystem Status MessagesThe display of your icon keypad gives you information about thestatus of your system. If there is more than one condi

71OverviewEmergency KeysYour keypad is equipped withthree emergency keys. Thekeys do not function unlessyour installer activated them.If activated, t

2User Codes8User Codes and User NumbersA user code is a secret four-digit number, used to arm and dis-arm the system, and possibly to make other chang

2User Codes9You will know that you enteredan incorrect code when the sys-tem does not complete yourcommand. As a security fea-ture, your keypad does

2User Codes10How to Assign or Change User CodesTo Assign or Changea User Code:1. Press and hold the [user prg] key for 2 secondsuntil you hear two bee

2User Codes11How to Delete a User CodeYou may delete a code bychanging that code to 0000.Follow the procedure for as-signing or changing a usercode.To

2User Codes12Depending upon how your system was programmed, basic usersmay have rights to arm, disarm, or bypass zones.Basic UserCodeStandard Code _X

2User Codes13If an intruder forces you to dis-arm your system, this optionalcode sends a silent signal toalert monitoring station person-nel that you

2User Codes14KidwatchCodeStandard Code ___Optional Code _X_Active Certain Days/Times _X_To Change Kidwatch Days :1. Press and hold the [kidwatch] key

2User Codes15Changing Kidwatch Days.You have the option of chang-ing which days Kidwatch is ineffect. To do so, follow the pro-cedure on the previou

Contents1 OverviewYour Security System... 1How Your Security System Works... 2Your System's Programm

2User Codes16MaidCodeStandard Code ___Optional Code _X_Active Certain Days/Times _X_(continued)Unlike other user codes, whichwork any day of the week

2User Codes17Maid Days and Times. For thespecifics of how the Maid Codewas set up on your system, seeSection 8.To Change Maid Days(continued): key.

3Arm/ Bypass18How the Arming Modes DifferYour security system can be armed in a number of ways, to suitdifferent situations. These modes are summarize

3Arm/ Bypass19Exit DelaysAn exit delay is the amount of time you have to exit and securethe building, once your security system begins to arm. Thesed

3Arm/ Bypass20When your system is armedwith full arming, both the perim-eter and interior zones arearmed. You are allowed a settime to enter or exit

3Arm/ Bypass21With home arming, you can re-main inside a building while itsperimeter zones (such as doorsand windows) are armed. Noalarm sounds if a

3Arm/ Bypass22Interior armed ___Perimeter armed _X_Exit allowed ___Requires user code _X_Automatically arms ___No entry allowed _X_InstantHome-A

3Arm/ Bypass23Automatic (Timed)ArmingInterior armed _X_Perimeter armed _X_Exit allowed _X_Requires user code _X_Automatically arms _X_No entry al

3Arm/ Bypass24Thus, in the example shown,the code is enabled on Mon-day and disabled on Sundayand Tuesday.4. To view the remaining days,press the numb

3Arm/ Bypass25Arming With Not-Ready ZonesThe zones in your system are not always ready to arm. For ex-ample, a zone would not be ready to arm if one

Instant Home-Arming... 22Quick Instant Home-Arming... 22Automatic (Timed) Arming...

3Arm/ Bypass26When you manually bypass azone, your security systemfunctions as if that zone doesnot exist. Bypassed zonesare not protected.NOTE: De

3Arm/ Bypass27QuickBypassingQuick bypassing allows you tobypass zones without enteringa user code. This option mustbe programmed into your sys-tem by

3Arm/ Bypass28Optional Arming FeaturesYour system offers the optional arming features described below.Refer to Section 8 to see which features are ins

3Arm/ Bypass29Optional Arming Features (continued)Automatic Home-Arming. Automatic Home-Arming allows youto remain inside a building while its perime

430Disarm/AlarmsEntry DelaysSimilar to an exit delay, an entry delay is the time you are allowedto enter the building, walk to the keypad, and enter a

431Disarm/AlarmsCanceling an AlarmTo Cancel an Alarm:1. You see:ALARM ZONE ##ENTER CANCEL2. Press the key. Yousee:ENTER CODE3. Enter your user co

432Disarm/AlarmsAutomatic (Timed)DisarmingInterior armed _X_Perimeter armed _X_Exit allowed _X_Requires user code _X_Automatically arms _X_No ent

433Disarm/AlarmsDisarming is enabled (on).Thus, in the example shown,the code is enabled on Mon-day and disabled on Sundayand Tuesday.4. To view the r

434Disarm/AlarmsHow to Prevent False AlarmsFalse alarms are more than a nuisance—they reduce the reliabil-ity of your security system. Here are a few

435Disarm/AlarmsTime). Also, check your clock and calendar after a powerfailure. See Section 5.8. Keep pets (and other animals) from motion and inf

How to Test the Battery... 49Common System Messages... 50Troubleshooting Service Conditions... 5

5Settings36If your system's clock or calen-dar is incorrect, it could resultin false alarms. Since manysystem functions are time-de-pendent, it

5Settings37Clock and Calendar (continued)Enter the number of the year,using two numbers. Press the key.6. You see something like this:Enter the hour o

5Settings38When your system is set tochime, you hear three beepswhenever you open a protecteddoor or window. You can turnthe chimes on or off by fol

5Settings39To Turn Backlight On/Off :1. Press and hold the [walk test] key for 2 secondsuntil you hear 2 beeps. Enterthe master user code.2. Press th

5Settings40How to Change the Relay 1 DaysYour system can be pro-grammed with up to four relaysthat work on the days of theweek you specify. The relays

5Settings41of the week, press the key. Each time youpress the key, the dis-play moves forward one day.4. Enter the number of the dayyou wish to cha

5Settings42How to Change the Relay 3 DaysTo change the Relay 3 days,follow the procedure to the right.To Change the Relay 3 Days:1. Press and hold the

6Maintenance43How to Walk-Test the SystemA walk-test allows you to testyour system's functions withoutcausing an alarm. You can besure your secu

6Maintenance44How to Use Event MemoryTo Review Event Memory:1. Press and hold the [walk test] key for 2 secondsuntil you hear 2 beeps.When prompted, e

6Maintenance45CodeAn alarm occurred on the zone listed.A system device was deliberately damaged.A sensor was in need of service.A sensor problem was c

11OverviewYour Security SystemYour security system includes a number of detection devices, suchas magnetic contacts, glassbreak detectors, smoke dete

6Maintenance46A user canceled the auto-arming sequence.A damaged sensor was corrected.An electrical circuit is shorted. (Ground fault.)A ground fault

6Maintenance47How to Test the Bells and SirensTo Test the Bells and Sirens:1. Press and hold the [walk test] key for 2 secondsuntil you hear 2 beeps.W

6Maintenance48To Start a Remote Programming SessionIf you have a monitoring stationhookup, your installer may beable to program your securitysystem th

6Maintenance49How to Test the BatteryYour system may include abackup battery. If it does, thesystem will continue to functionduring a power failure,

6Maintenance50Common System MessagesBelow is an explanation of the common messages your keypadmight display. Beside each message is a discussion of wh

6Maintenance51Troubleshooting Service ConditionsYour system notifies you if a keypad, sensor, or other system com-ponent needs service by lighting the

6Maintenance52What to doMessageCode891011121314151664128192A keypad is malfunction-ing.Self-diagnostic failure of asensor.The external bell/sirenneeds

53Areas7What Areas DoYour security system allowsyou to divide (or "partition") abuilding into as many as eightareas, regions that can bearme

54Areas7Diagram 2Partitioned building with no common areacan be independently armedand disarmed. In the case ofthe first building illustrated, anemplo

55Areas7How Areas Affect User CodesAs described below, some of the user code types function differentlyin a partitioned system.AreaGrand Master User C

21OverviewHow Your Security System WorksWhen an intruder enters the building, a detection device is trig-gered. The device sends a message to the con

56Areas7Pre-Assigned Area User NumbersAs the table below shows, some user numbers are reserved forspecific user types. For example, User 11 is the pr

57Areas7How Areas Affect the SystemIf your building is divided into areas, your icon keypad is assignedto one area only. From the icon keypad, you ca

588NotesMonitoring Station: ______Yes ______NoMaximum Number of Users: ______Partitioned: ______Yes ______NoKeypad assigned to area #:__________

598NotesTemporary Maid Code Hours: _________________________Kidwatch Time: ___________________________________Entry Delay #1 __________enter through:_

608NotesBelow is a space to sketch how the building is zoned and/or divided into areas. Be sure to note how the zones and/or areas are numbered and l

618NotesGlossary of TermsArea: a region of a building that canbe armed and disarmed independentlyof the remainder of the building.Bypassing: the act

628NotesNotes

638NotesIndexAlarmcanceling 31lockout 35resetting after 31Areadefined 53effects on system 57Area user codesassigned 56changing 56types 55Armin

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31OverviewYour System's ProgrammingYour Sierra security system has been customized to suit yourneeds. Besides selecting the best equipment for y

41OverviewArm LEDThe Parts of Your KeypadPower LEDIf thisLED... Is on: Is off: Is blinking:Power The power supplyis normal.The system isdrawingpower f

51OverviewUnderstanding the Icon MessagesYour icon keypad communicates information by lighting the wordsand phrases in the icon display. The words th