Abbra: Fully Supervised Wireless Alarm Control System

ABBRA User’s Guide
Fully Supervised Wireless Alarm Control System

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................4 5.3 Reviewing Memory & Troubles at the Same Time . 12
1.1 Overview ..................................................................4 5.4 Correcting Trouble Situations ................................ 12
1.2 System Features ......................................................5 6. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ................................................. 13
1.3 Terms of the Trade...................................................5 6.1 Looking after People Left at Home......................... 13
1.4 Symbols Used in This Manual ..................................5 6.2 Emergency Calls for Help ...................................... 13
1.5 Control Pushbuttons .................................................5 6.3 Remote Control by Telephone ............................... 13
1.6 Multi-Function Transmitter........................................5 6.4 Reporting to Private Telephone ............................. 14
1.7 Voice Announcements..............................................6 6.5 Remote Control by SMS ........................................ 14
1.8 Screen Saver Option ................................................7 6.6 Reporting by SMS.................................................. 15
2. SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE .............................7 6.7 Reporting Messages to a Pager............................. 15
2.1 Security-Related Pushbuttons ..................................7 6.8 Conducting a Walk Test......................................... 15
2.2 Preparing to Arm ......................................................7 7. USER SETTINGS.......................................................... 15
2.3 Arming ‘AWAY’.........................................................7 7.1 What are the Settings You Need?.......................... 15
2.4 Arming ‘HOME’.........................................................7 7.2 Entering the User Settings Menu ........................... 16
2.5 Switching from ‘HOME’ to ‘AWAY’............................7 7.3 Bypassing Zones ................................................... 16
2.6 Switching from ‘AWAY’ to ‘HOME’............................7 7.4 Reviewing the Bypassed Zone List ........................ 17
2.7 Arming ‘Instant’.........................................................8 7.5 Recalling the Last Bypass Scheme........................ 17
2.8 Forced Arming..........................................................8 7.6 Programming Four Telephone Numbers................ 17
2.9 Arming in the ‘Latchkey’ Mode..................................8 7.7 Setting the User Codes.......................................... 17
2.10 Initiating a Panic Alarm.............................................8 7.8 Enrolling Keyfob Transmitters ..................................... 19
2.11 Initiating Fire Alarm...................................................8 7.9 Deleting Keyfob...................................................... 19
2.12 Initiating Emergency Alarm.......................................8 7.10 Setting the Voice Options ...................................... 19
2.13 Disarming and Stopping Alarms ...............................9 7.11 Automatic Arming Option ....................................... 20
2.14 Siren Behavior ..........................................................9 7.12 Setting Arming Time .............................................. 20
3. SPEECH AND SOUND CONTROL .................................9 7.13 Enabling the Squawk Option.................................. 20
3.1 Speech and Sound Control Pushbuttons..................9 7.14 Setting Time and Time Format .............................. 20
3.2 Adjusting the Speech Volume...................................9 7.15 Setting the Date and Date Format ......................... 21
3.3 Voice ON/OFF........................................................10 7.16 Scheduler Function ................................................ 21
3.4 Recording a Message.............................................10 7.17 Installer Mode ........................................................ 21
3.5 Message Playback .................................................10 8. READING THE EVENT LOG ........................................ 21
3.6 Chime ON/OFF ......................................................10 8. 1 Event Log Description............................................ 21
4. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CONTROL ........................10 8. 2 Reading Procedure ................................................ 21
4.1 Control Options and Pushbuttons..........................10 9. MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 22
4.2 Manual Switch-On .................................................10 9.1 Replacing the Backup Battery................................ 22
4.3 Manual Switch-Off .................................................11 9.2 Replacing Wireless Devices Batteries ................... 22
4.4 Light DIM/BRIGHT ................................................11 9.3 Periodic Testing ..................................................... 22
4.5 Automatic ON/OFF Control ...................................11 9.4 Cleaning the Control Panel .................................... 22
5. READING ALARM MEMORY & TROUBLE DATA .........11 10. PERFORMANCE LIMITS ............................................. 22
APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY................................................. 23
5.1 Reviewing Alarm / Tamper Memory .......................11
5.2 Reviewing Trouble Information ...............................12 FCC Statements................................................................. 24
QUICK REFERENCE TO PRIMARY ALARM CONTROL OPERATIONS

Arming AWAY ............................................................... + [Code]*
Arming AWAY-INSTANT ............................................... + [Code]* +
Arming HOME ............................................................... + [Code]*
Arming HOME-INSTANT .............................................. + [Code]* +
Arming AWAY-LATCHKEY .......................................... + [Code]* +
Force Arming AWAY (system not ready) ...................... + [Code]* + (to silence the protest buzz)
Force Arming HOME (system not ready) ...................... + [Code]* + (to silence the protest buzz)
Disarming and stopping alarms................................... + [Code]
* The factory default master user code is 1 1 1 1. The code is not required if quick arming has been permitted by the installer.
Change the factory default code to a secret code without delay (see Para. 7.7)
DE5467NAU 1
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing ABBRA, a highly advanced wireless alarm control system produced by the manufacturer.
Please note below the installer's telephone number to facilitate obtaining assistance.
Company Name: ______________________________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________________
Person to Contact: ____________________________________
Also please make sure that you have the name and telephone number of the central station your system will report to. If
you ever call the central station to ask questions, you should be able to come up with your "ACCOUNT NUMBER" used
to identify your alarm system to the central station. Obtain this information from your installer and write it down below.
Monitoring Station’s Name _____________________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________________
My Account Number: __________________________________
If your system was set by the installer to contact private telephone numbers, note down the 4 telephone numbers that
your installer programmed to be called:
Phone No. 1: _________________________________________
Phone No. 2: _________________________________________
Phone No. 3: _________________________________________
Phone No. 4: _________________________________________
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE SIGNALS

Sound Sequence Significance
(-) Once only A key in the keypad has been pressed
(- -) Once only The system reverts automatically to the previous state
(- - -) Once per minute A state of trouble is presently being detected
☺ (- - - –––––) Once only Command / operation carried out successfully
(––––––––) Once only Illegal command - wrong code - refusal to obey

Slow beeping at first (- - - - - -) Once only, throughout a Exit delay warning upon arming the system; also entry
and faster beeping throughout the time delay determined by delay warning upon entry via a delay zone.
last 10 seconds (- - - - - - - - ). the installer.
(–––––––––––––––––––––––––––) Continuous tone upon “Forced arming” is taking place while the system is “not
arming (lasts until the ready” (the tone stops by clicking the arming button once
last 10 seconds of the more).
exit delay).
(ding-dong) Once only A chime zone is being disturbed (while the system is in
the disarmed state).
LUMINOUS INDICATOR SIGNALS

LED Behavior Significance
ARM Lights steadily The system is in the armed state (AWAY MODE)
Flashes The system is in the armed state (HOME MODE)
No light The system is presently in the disarmed state
TROUBLE Lights steadily A state of trouble is presently being detected
No light No trouble - all is well
CHIME Lights steadily The chime function is active - chime zones will chime when disturbed
No light The chime function is inactive - chime zones will not chime when disturbed
POWER Lights steadily AC power is supplied to the control panel
No light The system is operating on backup battery power
2 DE5467NAU
SIREN SIGNALS
Alarm Type Graphic Representation of Signal Verbal Description of Signal
Burglar / 24 hour/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ON continuously
Panic
Fire ––– ––– ––– – – – ................. ON - ON - ON - pause - ON - ON - ON - pause ............
Test* –– (both external and internal sirens) ON for 2 seconds (once)
* Supplementary use only
USEFUL HINTS FOR ABBRA USERS
Important for UL-listed installations
This system is suitable for Grade A household burglary applications.
Stopping an alarm: When the alarm sounds - press the DISARM ( ) button on your key-ring transmitter or press
on the keypad and then enter your access code (1 1 1 1 by default).
Stopping trouble beeps: When trouble occurs in the system, the TROUBLE indicator on the front panel will light, and
a sequence of 3 beeps will sound once per minute. If you do not wish to eliminate the trouble immediately and the beeps
are bothersome, press the DISARM ( ) button on your key-ring transmitter, or press on the keypad and then
enter your access code (1 1 1 1 by default). This will silence the buzzer for 4 hours, after which the trouble beeps will
resume sounding. Be advised, however, that in any case the trouble beeps are silenced during night hours.
Perimeter and interior zones versus 24-hour zones: Most of the protection sensors in your system are linked
to perimeter and interior zones. These zones trigger alarms while the system is in the armed state and do not trigger
alarms while the system is in the disarmed state. Other sensors are linked to 24-hour zones which trigger alarms
irrespective of arming/disarming.
Arming while perimeter zones are not secured (doors and/or windows are open): Your display will read
“NOT READY” if a protected door or window is open. You can find out which zone is “not ready” by clicking the
<VIEW/SELECT> button. You can eliminate the problem by closing the door/window or by performing "Forced arming"
(zone deactivation) if this option was enabled by the system installer. In case you intentionally choose to bypass a zone,
leave the door or window open and arm the system (a voice message will announce that ”Forced Arming” is under way).
Bypassed zones will not be protected during one arming period.
Gaining access to 24-hour zones: If you wish to access a sensor defined as a 24-hour zone without causing an
alarm:
• Click <NEXT ITEM> - the display will read: NORMAL MODE.
• Click <NEXT ITEM> again - the display will read: USER SETTINGS.
• Click <VIEW/SELECT> - the display will read: ENTER CODE ___.
• Key your secret 4-digit <User Code> - the buzzer will play the “happy tune” (- - - ––––).
You have 4 minutes during which the 24-hour sensor can be opened and accessed. When the 4 minutes are up, the
system will automatically revert to the normal mode.
Canceling accidental alarms: Upon alarm, the internal sounder is activated first for a limited period of time (set by
the installer). Then the external siren starts and the event is reported to the central monitoring station. If you accidentally
cause an alarm, you may simply disarm the system before the external siren starts - the alarm will not be reported.
If you cause an alarm accidentally and the external siren has already started - you can still disarm the system within a
time limit set by the installer (1 to 15 minutes, as desired). If you manage to disarm on time, a CANCEL ALARM
message will be automatically sent to the central monitoring station.
Failing to exit before the exit delay expires: If you exit the protected site after the exit delay expires (the exit
delay beeps stop), the system will interpret this as if you just entered. The entry delay countdown will begin and the entry
delay beeps will sound. To prevent an alarm, you must disarm the system before the entry delay expires.
Unauthorized entry took place while you were away: If you hear alarm sirens when you are about to re-enter
the premises, and lights which should be off are on - an intruder may still be inside or another event may have occurred.
Do not confront the intruder - remain outside and call the emergency services.
DE5467NAU 3
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
The ABBRA is a wireless alarm control system that The system identifies a wide range of events - alarms,
provides protection against burglary, fire and tampering. In attempts to tamper with sensors and several types of
addition, it can be used to control lights and electrical trouble. Events are automatically reported via the public
appliances within your household and/or to monitor the telephone network or GSM network to central monitoring
activity of disabled or elderly people left at home. Status stations (in digital form) and to private telephones (in plain
information is presented visually and verbally, and in most language and/or SMS messages). The person receiving
cases a recorded voice prompts you to take correct action. such a message is expected to investigate the event and
The ABBRA is governed by a control panel (Figure 1) act accordingly.
designed to collect data from various sensors that are BUILT-IN LUMINOUS LCD DISPLAY CONTROL
INDICATORS KEYS
strategically located within and along the perimeter of the SIREN
protected site (Figure 2). MICROPHONE

In the disarmed state, the system provides you with visual
and verbal status information, and initiates an alarm if
smoke is detected or upon disturbance in a 24-hour zone
(a zone which is active 24-hours a day).
In the armed state, the system will initiate an alarm upon
detection of disturbance in any one of the armed zones.
You will need a 4-digit security code to master the system, LOUD-
SPEAKER
and you can authorize 7 other persons to use the system BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
by providing them with their own security codes. Moreover, COVER (CLOSED)
you can obtain up to 8 multi-function key-ring transmitters
that will allow you and other users to control major Figure 1. Control Panel with Covers Closed
functions without approaching the control panel.
IMPORTANT! All you need to know to secure your premises can be found in Section 2 of this manual.
If you are not familiar with some of the terms used here, refer to Appendix A at the end of this guide.
15 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES (CONTROLLED VIA EXISTING ELECTRICAL CABLING).
ON/OFF BY VARIOUS FACTORS AS PROGRAMMED BY THE INSTALLER
Shutter
Air conditioner
TEL
Radio
TV
GSM UNIT
X-10 #1 X-10 #2 X-10 #3 X-10 #4 X-10 #5 X-10 #6 X-10 #15 GSM

TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE
EMERGENCY EXISTING ELECTRICAL
PENDANT CABLING IN WALLS
TRANSMITTERS
LOCAL
COMPUTER
DOOR OR (OPTION) CENTRAL
WINDOW MONITORING
OPEN/CLOSE PAGER
POWERLINE COMPANY STATION
DETECTOR
INTERFACE COMPUTER
UNIVERSAL MODULE WIRELESS PAGER
PERIMETER SIREN
PROTECTION OR
DETECTOR EXTERNAL
SIREN
WIRELESS 4 PRIVATE
DETECTORS SMOKE TELE-
DETECTOR PHONES
(UP TO 28 UNITS)
INSTALLED IN PUBLIC
TEL. LINE TELEPHONE
THE PROTECTED EXCHANGE
PREMISES
MOTION
DETECTOR
INTERNAL
SIREN OR
STROBE
FLOOD PGM OUTPUT

DETECTOR FOR CONTROLLING
DEVICES BY
VARIOUS FACTORS
AS PROGRAMMED
BY THE INSTALLER
GAS
DETECTOR
CENTRAL MONITORING STATIONS
KEYFOB TRANSMITTER WIRELESS REMOTE 2-WAY KEYPAD

COMMANDER
UP TO 2
HARD WIRED UP TO 8 KEYFOB TRANSMITTERS AS WELL AS UP TO 8 WIRELESS REMOTE COMMANDERS
DETECTORS (USER 1 - USER 8) DISTRIBUTED TO USERS OF THE SYSTEM AND TWO 2-WAY KEYPADS
Figure 2. Typical System Configuration
4 DE5467NAU
1.2 System Features • Battery supervision: You do not have to worry about
Your ABBRA offers a large number of unique features: ‘dead’ batteries. The ABBRA displays a ‘Low Battery’
• 30 zones: Each protected zone is identified by number message whenever a battery in a wireless device is
and by name (ask your installer to assign names to your found to be near the end of its useful life.
zones). 1.3 Terms of the Trade
• Multiple arming modes: AWAY, HOME, AWAY- Better understanding of your system is assured if you take
INSTANT, HOME-INSTANT, LATCHKEY and BYPASS. time to read the definitions in APPENDIX A at the end of
• Liquid crystal display (LCD): Plain-language status this manual. However, if this is not your first alarm system,
information and prompts are displayed on the front panel then simply read on.
in large, clear letters.
• Real-time clock: The present time is visible on the right
1.4 Symbols Used in This Manual
side of the display. Symbol Significance
• Various reporting destinations: Events are reported Press key: Press the key indicated by the
automatically to central monitoring stations, private finger or enter the digits indicated by the finger.
telephones of your choice and even to a pager.
• Selective reporting: Your installer can determine what
³ Security code: 1 1 1 1 by default.
type of event will be reported to which destination. Failure: “Sad Melody” (––––––––).
• Latchkey mode: An automatic “Latchkey” message is ☺ Success: “Happy Melody” ( - - - –––––).
sent to chosen telephones if the system is disarmed by a Single beep ( - ): Occurs upon pressing any key
“latchkey” user (a junior family member, for instance).
Double beep(- -): Indicates automatic time-out.
• Spoken announcements and instructions: Status-
dependent, pre-recorded verbal messages are heard Triple beep (- - -): Once per minute, indicates
over the built-in loudspeaker (if the voice prompts are a state of trouble.
enabled - see Para. 7.10). Buzzer alarm: Buzzer sounds continuously.
• Message exchange: Before leaving the premises, you
may record a short verbal message for other users of ! ! Exit/Entry delay warning: Slow beeping at
first (- - - - - -) and faster beeping throughout
the system who may arrive later. Upon arrival, you can the last 10 seconds (- - - - - - - - ).
listen to verbal messages left by others for you.
• Keypad and wireless control: Full control from the Flashing cursor.
keypad; major functions can be carried out by pressing Indicator is ON: The indicator named near this
buttons on hand-held miniature transmitters. symbol illuminates.
• Access from remote telephones: You may access the Indicator is flashing: The indicator named
ABBRA from a remote telephone and Arm/Disarm it or near this symbol flashes.
receive system status information. Indicator is extinguished: The indicator
• Numerical keys serve as function keys: In the named near this symbol extinguishes.
disarmed state, numerical keys are used to control
various system functions. A simple icon on each key y Spoken announcement over the loudspeaker.
identifies the task of that key. 1.5 Control Pushbuttons
• Electrical device control: Lights and electrical
When the keypad cover is closed, as shown in Figure 1,
appliances can be controlled if optional X-10 modules
only two pushbuttons are visible - the top panel controls:
are used. The electrical cabling network of the building
carries the control signals. Your installer will determine Key Task
the control means in accordance with your needs.
• PGM remote control: Gate control mechanisms, Advance from item to item within a given menu.
courtesy lights and various other devices can be switched SELECT
Review status messages one by one and also
on and off via a special PGM (programmable) output. select a displayed option.
Your installer will determine the control means, in
accordance with your needs. With the keypad uncovered (see Figure 4), the special-
• Data retrieval: You can obtain status information, function keys are visible. The tasks of these keys are
trouble information and review memorized alarm events explained in the relevant sections of this guide.
- visually and verbally.
1.6 Multi-Function Transmitter
• Looking after elderly, physically handicapped and
Your system responds to AWAY DISARM
infirm individuals (not used in UL-listed systems):
signals sent by a 4-button
The system can be programmed to monitor activity
miniature ‘keyfob’ trans- HOME
within the protected area and send out an alert message
mitter (MCT- 234) that you
if the person under surveillance remains still for too long. AUX
and other users can carry.
• Distress calls: Miniature pushbutton transmitters dealt The function of each key is
out to specific individuals may be used for sending indicated in Figure 3 on the Figure 3. Keyfob Transmitter
emergency calls for help. right. Your installer can Pressing AWAY and HOME
• Disarming under duress: If a user is forcibly compelled program the AUX (auxiliary) together for 2 sec. initiates
to disarm the system, he can use a special code that PANIC alarm. Pressing AWAY
button to perform various twice within 2 sec. initiates
disarms the system apparently as usual, but sends a tasks, as required. Latchkey arming.
silent alarm to the central station (see Para. 2.13F).
Note: For UL-listed systems, the AUX button shall not be
• System supervision: All wireless detectors and wireless
programmed to activate any output.
commanders within the protected site send periodic
supervision messages. If such a message is overdue, the A. Controlling a gate or another electrical device:
ABBRA displays an ‘inactivity’ trouble message. Your Pressing the AUX button opens/closes an electrically-
installer can disable this feature if so desired. controlled gate, or controls a chosen electrical device.
DE5467NAU 5
B. Arming the system in the INSTANT mode (without If the disarm button is not pressed again during the 15
an entry delay): Pressing the AUX button immediately seconds period, perform either of the following actions:
A. Press AWAY twice to arm the system, otherwise the
after arming, during exit delay, causes the system to system will not be armed and an acknowledgement
be armed without an entry delay. This means that (from the user that he knows about the Low Bat) will not
entering the protected premises via any zone will be stored in the event log.
trigger an immediate alarm. You and other holders of B. Press AWAY and then press disarm button, to ack-
keyfob transmitters will have no problem, because you knowledge, otherwise the acknowledgement will not be
can disarm the system before entering by pressing the stored in the event log.
DISARM ( ) button on your transmitter before entry. 1.7 Voice Announcements
C. Getting status information: Upon pressing the AUX The pre-recorded voice announcements respond to your
button on your transmitter, the voice module commands by announcing what the system is doing and
announces the system status over the loudspeaker. by prompting you to perform certain actions. They also
Disarming by a keyfob whose battery voltage is low announce alarms, troubles and identify the source of each
event.
If you try to disarm the system with a keyfob whose battery
voltage is low, a protest beep will be heard for 15 seconds The pre-recorded plain language announcements made by
(if this beep is enabled by the installer). During this period the voice module are quite clear and self explanatory.
you should press again the disarm button of the keyfob or Therefore, the spoken text was omitted in the following
control panel (for the control panel, user code is required) sections of this guide and focused attention on visual
to disarm the system. If you perform this action during the display and sounder beeps. This way the user guidance is
15 seconds period, the Low Bat message will be stored in brief and concise.
the event log.
LCD WINDOW
Control panel SYSTEM ON

INDICATOR
TROUBLE
INDICATOR
CHIME
INDICATOR
POWER
INDICATOR “NEXT “VIEW /
ITEM” SELECT”
BUTTON BUTTON
RECORD
MESSAGE LIGHT ON
VOLUME UP / ARMING
LIGHT BRIGHT “AWAY”
PLAY MESSAGE LIGHT OFF
VOLUME DOWN / ARMING “HOME”
LIGHT DIM
CHIME ON/OFF LIGHT CONTROL
MUTE SPEAKER DISARMING
NO ENTRY DELAY TESTING
EVENT LOG RETRACK
Alarm
EMERGENCY FIRE
(Hold for 2 sec.) (Hold for 2 sec.)
Press both buttons

for panic alarm
Figure 4. Controls and Indicators
Note regarding the Mute Speaker button

The Mute Speaker button is active only if the "Set Voice Option" function is enabled ("enable prompts" - see user setting
flow-chart, fig. 8).
6 DE5467NAU
1.8 Screen Saver Option pressing any key (Refresh by Key), as selected by the
The Screen Saver option (if enabled by the installer) installer. If Refresh by Key was selected, the first pressing
causes that when no key is pressed during more than 30 of any key (except Fire and Emergency) causes normal
seconds, the display is “ABBRA” and the LEDs do not light display return and the second press performs the key
(to prevent an intruder to know the system status). The function. Regarding the Fire and Emergency keys, the first
normal display returns after pressing the OFF button key press causes normal display return and also performs
followed by entering user code (Refresh by Code) or after the Fire/Emergency function.
2. SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE

2.1. Security-Related Pushbuttons 2.3 Arming ‘AWAY’
Key Function If the system is READY, proceed as shown:
Arming when nobody is at home
Action Resultant Display Sound
Arming when people remain at home
ARMING AWAY
y
Canceling the entry delay upon arming
(‘AWAY-INSTANT’ or ‘HOME-INSTANT’)
Disarming the system and stopping alarms
PLEASE EXIT NOW
y
Testing the system (see Para. 6.8).
Vacate the premises (Exit Delay) ! !
AWAY
2.2 Preparing to Arm
Before arming, make sure that READY is displayed: ARM lights steadily throughout the armed state
READY HH:MM 2.4 Arming ‘HOME’
If Ready is displayed, all zones are secured, and you may If all perimeter zones are READY, and quick arming is
arm the system any way you choose. allowed, proceed as shown:
If at least one zone is open (disturbed), the display will read: Action Resultant Display Sound
NOT READY HH:MM
If NOT READY is displayed because of unsecured zone,
ARMING HOME y
click
SELECT
to review the numbers and names of all open
Move to interior zone (Exit Delay) ! !
HOME HH:MM
zones one by one.
Let us assume that zone 2 (the back door) and zone 13 ARM flashes throughout the armed state
(the kitchen) are open. To investigate, proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound 2.5 Switching from ‘HOME’ to ‘AWAY’
SELECT Do not disarm the system - just press . The
NOT READY HH:MM
y response will be the same as in Para. 2.2. Vacate the
SELECT premises before the exit delay expires.
BACK DOOR
(alternating) y 2.6 Switching from ‘AWAY’ to ‘HOME’
Do not disarm the system - just press . Since this
Z2 OPEN
operation reduces the security level, the ABBRA will ask
SELECT you to key in your master user code or user code, thus
Kitchen making sure that you are an authorized user.
(alternating) y Action Resultant Display Sound
Z13 OPEN ENTER CODE ___ y
None (see note (after 10 seconds)
[³] ARMING HOME
y
below) NOT READY HH:MM
Note: To quit immediately at any stage, press . ARM HOME HH:MM
It is highly recommended to fix the open zone(s), thus
restoring the system to the state of “ready to arm”. If you ARM flashes throughout the armed state
do not know how to do this, consult your installer. If an alarm occurred while the system was armed in the
IMPORTANT! All arming procedures below are based on AWAY mode, the display will respond differently:
the assumption that quick arming has been enabled by Action Resultant Display Sound
the installer. If quick arming is disabled, the ABBRA will
prompt you to enter your security code before arming. ENTER CODE ___ y
[³] ARMING HOME y
HOME HH:MM
(alternating)
ARM HOME MEMORY
ARM flashes throughout the armed state
DE5467NAU 7
2.7 Arming ‘Instant’ 2.9 Arming in the Latchkey Mode
You may arm AWAY or HOME without an entry delay - (Not to be used in UL-listed systems)
any detection in any zone will trigger an immediate alarm. This mode is useful for a parent at work who wants to be
If you wish to arm AWAY-INSTANT, proceed as follows. sure that his children have returned from school and have
Action Resultant Display Sound disarmed the system. Arming in the “latchkey” mode
means that a special “latchkey” message will be sent out
ARMING AWAY y when the system is disarmed by a “latchkey user”.
Latchkey users are holders of user codes 5 through 8 or
ARMING INSTANT y users of Keyfob transmitters 5 through 8. The latchkey
(alternating) message is considered an alert and not an alarm, and is
therefore sent to the private telephones programmed by
PLEASE EXIT NOW y the user as targets for alert messages.
Vacate the premises (Exit Delay) ! ! Latchkey arming is possible only when you arm “AWAY”.
To arm in the Latchkey mode, proceed as follows:
AWAY
ARM lights throughout the armed state
If you wish to arm HOME-INSTANT, proceed as follows: ARMING AWAY y
Action Resultant Display Sound ARMING LATCHKEY
ARMING HOME y (within 2 seconds) (alternating) y
ARMING INSTANT y PLEASE EXIT NOW
(alternating) Vacate the premises (Exit Delay) ! !

ARMING HOME AWAY
Go to an interior zone (Exit Delay) ! ! ARM indicator lights throughout the armed state
ARM HOME HH:MM 2.10 Initiating a Panic Alarm
(alternating) You can generate a panic alarm manually in the disarmed
and armed states alike. If this feature has been enabled by
ARM HOME INSTANT the installer (consult your installation company to determine
if it has been enabled).The sequence will be as shown:
ARM indicator flashes throughout the armed state
2.8 Forced Arming PANIC ALARM Siren
(Not to be used in UL- listed systems)
Forced arming allows you to arm the system even though (pressed Then, if or when the system is in
one zone or several zones are disturbed, and the NOT simultaneously) the disarmed state:
READY message is displayed. READY HH:MM
Automatic forced arming only works if the installer allowed
Note: If you are using a key-ring transmitter, press both
this option while programming your system. Disturbed
AWAY and HOME buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds.
zones will be bypassed - they will not be armed. The
protected site will not have maximum protection. To stop the alarm, press and then key in your
Note: When forced arming is carried out, the buzzer valid user code.
“protests” by emitting a continuous tone during the exit 2.11 Initiating Fire Alarm
delay until the last 10 seconds of the delay. You can You can generate a fire alarm manually (depends on the
silence this signal by pressing the arming button again. purchased ABBRA version - see ABBRA door label) in
When NOT READY is displayed, Forced arming “AWAY” disarmed & armed states, as follows:
is performed as follows: Action Resultant Display Sound
Action Resultant Display Sound EMERGENCY FIRE
FIRE Siren
ARMING AWAY
y Then, if or when the system is in
the disarmed state:
PLEASE EXIT NOW
READY HH:MM
(Exit Delay)
(to mute the buzzer)
To stop the alarm, press and then key in your
AWAY valid user code.
ARM indicator lights throughout the armed state 2.12 Initiating Emergency Alarm
When NOT READY is displayed, Forced arming “HOME” You can generate an emergency alarm manually (depends
is performed as follows: on the purchased system version - see ABBRA door label)
in the disarmed and armed states as follows:
ARMING HOME y EMERGENCY FIRE
EMERGENCY
(Exit Delay)
(to mute the buzzer) Then, if or when the system is in
Go to an interior zone
HOME HH:MM the disarmed state:
ARM indicator flashes throughout the armed state READY HH:MM
8 DE5467NAU
To stop the alarm, press and then key in your D. Disarming with the system in a state of
trouble. If trouble is detected in the armed state, the
valid user code.
TROUBLE indicator on the front panel will light and the
2.13 Disarming and Stopping Alarms disarming operation will progress as shown:
Disarming the system stops the siren before it stops Action Resultant Display Sound
automatically, irrespective of whether the alarm was
initiated in the armed or the disarmed state. CODE ___ y
After disarming, different displays may appear, depending
on the current status of the system: [³] READY HH:MM ☺
A. Disarming - no events: After an uneventful armed (alternating)
term, the disarming operation will progress as shown: READY TRBL y
Action Resultant Display Sound ARM extinguishes and sounds once per minute
CODE ___ y To find out what kind of trouble is being sensed, see
Section 5. The TRBL display will disappear, the
[³] READY HH:MM ☺ TROUBLE indicator will extinguish and the trouble beeps
will stop upon eliminating the cause for trouble.
y E. Disarming after an alarm, with the system in
ARM indicator extinguishes a state of trouble. The TROUBLE indicator on the
B. Disarming after alarm, with all zones ready: If front panel will light. If the zone that alarmed while the
the zone that alarmed in the armed state is back to system was in the armed state is back to normal, the
normal, the disarming operation will progress as shown: disarming operation will progress as shown:
Action Resultant Display Sound Action Resultant Display Sound
CODE ___
y CODE ___ y
[³] [³] READY HH:MM ☺
READY HH:MM ☺ (alternating)
(alternating)
READY MEMORY y
READY TRBL
(alternating)
y
ARM indicator extinguishes READY MEMORY
To read the alarm memory, refer to Section 5. The
"MEMORY" message will disappear only upon re- ARM extinguishes and sounds once per minute
arming the system. To find out which zone alarmed and what kind of
C. Disarming after an alarm, with one zone still trouble is being sensed, see Section 5. The TRBL
disturbed: If the zone that alarmed in the armed state display will disappear, the TROUBLE indicator will
is still disturbed, the disarming operation will progress extinguish and the trouble beeps will stop upon
as shown in the following table. eliminating the cause for trouble. The MEMORY
message will disappear only upon rearming the system.
Action Resultant Display Sound F. Disarming under Duress. If you are forcibly
compelled to disarm the system, enter the default
CODE ___ y duress code (2580) or another code set by the installer.
[³] NOT READY HH:MM ☺ Disarming will take place normally but a silent alarm will
be transmitted to the central station.
(alternating)
2.14 Siren Behavior
NOT READY MEMORY
y Continuously ON when initiated by a burglar zone or a
ARM indicator extinguishes 24-hour zone, and when a user initiates a “panic alarm”.
To read the alarm memory, refer to Section 5. The When initiated by a fire zone (smoke is detected) ON - ON -
"MEMORY" message will disappear only when you ON - pause - ON - ON - ON - pause - ........ and so on.
rearm the system. If there is nobody around to disarm the system upon alarm
If you do not know how to return the disturbed zone to and a zone remains "open", the siren will sound for the
normal, consult your installer. time duration set by the installer - then will stop. The strobe
light keeps flashing until the system is disarmed.
3. SPEECH AND SOUND CONTROL

3.1 Speech & Sound Cont. Push-buttons Recording a spoken message for other users of
the alarm system
The sound and speech-related functions offered by the
ABBRA are controlled with the keypad, as detailed in the Listening to a recorded message left by another
following list. user of the alarm system
Enabling / disabling the chime function in chime zones
Key Function
Increasing the loudness of spoken messages 3.2 Adjusting the Speech Volume
The following diagram shows how to increase the
Decreasing the loudness of spoken messages loudness by clicking the <1> key (assuming that the
disabling the loudspeaker volume was at minimum to begin with).
DE5467NAU 9
Action Resultant Display Sound Talk TALK NOW None
VOLUME+ Talk TALK NOW

(max) VOLUME+ Talk TALK NOW
The following diagram shows how to decrease the Stop talking
loudness with the <4> key (assuming that the volume was RECORDING ENDED
at maximum to begin with). Once the last of the boxes disappears, RECORDING
Action Resultant Display Sound ENDED will be displayed.
When you release the button, the display will revert to the
(max) VOLUME–
normal status-displaying mode, but will also indicate that a
VOLUME– message is waiting. For example:
READY HH:MM
VOLUME–
(alternating)
VOLUME–
READY MSG
3.3 Voice ON/OFF To check your own message, listen to it within one minute
You can switch spoken announcements on and off by from the end of recording (see Para. 3.5). This way the
alternate clicking of the <7> key, as shown below. MSG indication will not be erased.
Action Resultant Display Sound 3.5 Message Playback
VOICE ON To listen to a message left by another user of the system:
VOICE OFF Click and listen. PLAY will be displayed and the
message will be played back over the built-in loudspeaker.
When the playback ends, the display will revert to the
READY HH:MM normal status-displaying mode. If more than 1 minute
Note: The system will maintain the “Voice OFF” state until elapsed after recording, the MSG indication will disappear.
subsequent selection of “Voice ON’. 3.6 Chime ON/OFF
For UL-listed systems, when the MCT-234 Keyfob is You can disable / enable the chime zones by alternate
used, this feature must be enabled.
clicking of the <8> key, as shown below:
3.4 Recording a Message Action Resultant Display Sound
You can leave a verbal message for other users of the
alarm system. Face the panel, press and keep it CHIME ON
pressed. When the display reads TALK NOW, start
talking. The 5 dark boxes will slowly disappear one by
CHIME OFF
one, from right to left, as shown in the diagram below.
Action Resultant Display Sound READY HH:MM
(constant) RECORD A MESSAGE CHIME lights steadily when “chime on” is selected
4. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CONTROL (not to be used in UL-listed systems)

4.1 Control Options and Pushbuttons Selecting the active automatic control method:
Sensors: Appliances are controlled by
The system allows manual or automatic remote control of up
sensors (assigned by the installer for this).
to 15 electrical devices (lights, radio/TV, tape recorders, fans
Timer: Appliances are controlled by timer (ON
etc.). This requires an optional X-10 controller and up to 15
and OFF times are defined by the installer).
remote X-10 units (see Fig. 2). ON / OFF control codes are
Both: Appliances are controlled by sensors
communicated via the regular household electrical wiring.
as well as by a timer.
Besides the X-10 units (numbered 1 to 15), it is possible to
control a device connected to the PGM output (unit # 00). Examples of benefits gained by automatic remote control:
While programming the system, your installer determines • Timer Control. When you are away, the timed activation
ON and OFF times for each remote controlled device. He / de-activation of lights, radio and TV simulates the
also determines which zone sensors will switch the remote presence of people at home, to deter potential burglars.
controlled appliances on and off. However, the decision • Zone Control. Upon disturbance of a perimeter zone,
whether the remote controlled appliances will respond lights are switched on and a tape recorder starts
as programmed is up to you (see next table). running, playing back a series of dog barks.
Note: Automatic activation and deactivation of electrical
Key Function appliances depend also on the Scheduler setup (see par. 7.16).
Manual activation of lights or other household 4.2 Manual Switch-On
electrical appliances. You can switch appliances ON as instructed below. This
Manual deactivation of lighting or other example shows how to switch on the lights controlled by X-
household electrical appliances. 10 unit No. 01.
10 DE5467NAU
Action Resultant Display Sound By sensor ON By sensor OFF
The presently active options are shown with a dark box
LIGHT ON ( ) at the far right. To view the 2 other options click <9>.
LIGHT ON 1 A presently inactive option is shown without a dark box at
the far right. The dark box will appear if you click
<VIEW/SELECT> while the option is displayed. The ☺
READY HH:MM represents the “Happy Tune” - successful saving of a new
The lights controlled by X-10 unit No. 01 are switched on option.
4.3 Manual Switch-Off
You can switch appliances OFF as instructed below. This BY TIMER ON
example shows how to switch off the lights controlled by X- (if this is the default)
10 unit No. 01.
If not satisfied - BY TIMER OFF

LIGHT OFF
If satisfied - BY TIMER OFF
SELECT
LIGHT OFF 1
SELECT
READY HH:MM
BY TIMER OFF ☺
The lights controlled by X-10 unit No. 01 are switched off BY SENSOR ON
(if this is the default)
4.4 Light DIM/BRIGHT
Immediately after activating a light (see para. 4.2), you can If not satisfied - BY SENSOR OFF
dim or brighten it as desired. For this purpose, enable the
DIM/BRIGHT function by pressing or , then press
several times (as desired) the (DIM) or (BRIGHT) If satisfied - BY SENSOR OFF
SELECT
button.
4.5 Automatic ON/OFF Control
SELECT
BY SENSOR OFF ☺
You can select two of four options:
By Timer ON By timer OFF READY HH:MM
5. READING ALARM MEMORY AND TROUBLE DATA

5.1 Reviewing Alarm/Tamper Memory Action Resultant Display Sound
SELECT
The ABBRA retains in its memory alarm and “tamper”
events that occurred during the last arming period.
READY HH:MM y
SELECT
Note: Alarms enter the memory only after expiry of the Z12 ALARMED
“abort period” (see Appendix A). This means that if you
disarm the system immediately - before the abort period
(alternating) y
expires - there will be no memory indication. GARAGE DOOR
SELECT
A. Alarm / Tamper Indications Z07 TAMPER-OPEN
When the memory contains at least one event and the
system is in the disarmed state, a flashing MEMORY
(alternating) y
message will be displayed as exemplified: BEDROOM
READY HH:MM
In response to additional clicking of <VIEW/SELECT>
(alternating) button, the display show details of other events retained in
READY MEMORY memory (if any), or reverts to its initial state (see A above).
or, if the system is not ready for arming - EXAMPLE 2: An alarm was triggered because the garage
NOT READY HH:MM door - zone No. 12 - opened and was left open.
(alternating) Action Resultant Display Sound
NOT READY MEMORY

SELECT
NOT READY H H : M M y
SELECT
B. Investigating Alarm/Tamper Data Z12 ALARMED
To review memory content, click the VIEW/SELECT
button. (alternating) y
EXAMPLE 1: An alarm was triggered because the garage GARAGE DOOR
door - zone No. 12 - opened but then re-closed. In SELECT
addition, the bedroom motion detector - zone No. 7 - sent Z12 OPEN
a “Tamper” message because its cover had been removed. (alternating) y
GARAGE DOOR
DE5467NAU 11
Remember! The memory indication and content are To investigate the source of trouble, proceed as follows:
cleared upon the next arming of the system.
5.2 Reviewing Trouble Information SELECT
A. Trouble Indications
READY HH:MM y
SELECT
If TRBL flashes in the display, the TROUBLE indicator Z09 INACTIVE
illuminates, and 3 beeps are sounded once per minute,
you will have to investigate the system in order to find out
(alternating) y
the origin and type of trouble at hand. Trouble types are: KITCHEN
SELECT
SENSOR / KEYFOB / WIRELESS COMMANDER TROUBLES Z15 LOW BATTERY
• Inactivity - No radio signals have been received from a
particular sensor / wireless commander (if its supervision (alternating) y
feature has been enabled) during a pre-defined period. LIVING ROOM
• Low battery - The battery in a sensor, keyfob or
wireless commander is near the end of its useful life. In response to further clicking of <VIEW/SELECT>, the
• "Clean me" - The fire detector must be cleaned. display will show details of other troubles (if any), or will
• Gas trouble - Gas detector failure. revert to the initial alternating displays (see example
above).
• Siren AC failure - There is no power to the siren.
• X-10 trouble - An activation command was sent to a 5.3 Reviewing Memory and Troubles
two-way X-10 unit but the command implementation
confirmation (acknowledgement) was not received. at the Same Time
GSM TROUBLES (if used) If alarms / tamper events are retained in the alarm
memory and at the same time a state of trouble exists,
• GSM AC failure - No power to GSM unit.
the display will behave as shown below:
• GSM low battery - GSM battery voltage is low.
• GSM tamper- Someone tampered with the GSM unit. READY HH:MM
• GSM line fail - GSM telephone line failure. (alternating)
• GSM net fail - GSM network failure. READY MEMORY
• RSSI low - The GSM received signal strength is low. Note: When a
(alternating)
• GSM modem off - The GSM unit does not operate. voice message
READY TRBL is in memory, the
• GSM communication fail - There is no communication
(RS-232 format) between ABBRA and GSM unit. or, if the system is not ready to arm - MSG display will
NOT READY HH:MM also appear (as
SYSTEM TROUBLES shown in Para.
• AC Supply Failure - There is no power and the system (alternating)
3.4).
is working on backup battery power (this trouble is NOT READY MEMORY
reported 5 minutes after its occurrence). (alternating)
• System Jammed - A radio-frequency signal is blocking
NOT READY TRBL
communication channel of sensors and control panel.
• Communication failure - A message could not be sent To read status information - memory data, open zones and
to the central monitoring station or to a private telephone trouble sources (in this order) - click the <VIEW/SELECT>
(or a message was sent but was not acknowledged). button repeatedly. The memory content will be displayed
• CPU low battery - The backup battery within the control first, in the same manner shown in Para. 5.1. If the system is
panel is weak and must be replaced (see Para. 9.1). not ready, open zone information will follow in the same
• CPU tamper - The control panel is being tampered with. manner as shown in Para 2.2. Trouble sources will be
• Fuse Trouble - The siren fuse is burnt out. displayed last, in the same manner shown in Para. 5.2.
IMPORTANT! If the trouble beeps bother you, disarm the 5.4 Correcting Trouble Situations
system again (even though it is already disarmed). This
will cancel the trouble beeps for 4 hours. The trouble indications (illuminated TROUBLE indicator and
flashing TRBL message) are cleared once you eliminate
B. Investigating Trouble Sources the cause for trouble. If you do not know how to cope
In a state of trouble, a flashing TRBL message is with a trouble situation, report it to your installer and
displayed as shown in the following examples: seek his advice.
READY HH:MM INACTIVITY: Once an inactive sensor or wireless
(alternating) commander renews its periodical transmissions, the
inactivity trouble no longer exists and will no longer be
READY TRBL indicated by the control panel.
or, if the system is not ready for arming - LOW BATTERY: Upon replacing the battery in a wireless
NOT READY HH:MM device in a keyfob or in a wireless commander that reported
(alternating) a low battery, the next transmission made by the relevant
sensor will include a “battery restored” message, and “low
NOT READY TRBL
battery” will no longer be indicated by the control panel.
You can review the current troubles one by one, by SYSTEM TROUBLE: Correction of any one of the system
clicking the VIEW/SELECT button. troubles is automatically sensed by the control panel, and
EXAMPLE: The kitchen sensor - zone No. 9 - has been the trouble indication is cleared accordingly.
inactive and the living room sensor - zone No. 15 - has
reported a low battery. However, these troubles do not
prevent the system from being “ready to arm”.
12 DE5467NAU
6. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
6.1 Looking after People Left at Home 6.3 Remote Control by Telephone
An important characteristic of the ABBRA is its ability to control
panel
function in a mode contrary to the usual behavior of an
alarm system. When the system is in the disarmed state A. Establishing Telephone Communication
(or even when armed “HOME” with perimeter protection You can access the ABBRA system from a remote
only), it can keep track of in-house activity and will report telephone and perform arming and disarming, activation
lack of motion in interior zones if there is no detection of and deactivation of electrical devices and the auxiliary
motion within predetermined time limits. output (PGM), record, playback and erase a voice
To use this characteristic, you must ask your installer to message, and investigate the system status. The process
program a specific time limit beyond which lack of motion is shown in the next illustration.
will be reported as a “not active” alert. 1. Dial the ABBRA tel. No.
To make things clear, let us assume that an elderly, sick or 2. Wait for 2-4 rings then hang up. Not applicable
handicapped person is left unattended in a protected site. 3. Wait 12-30 sec. when dialing to the
This person, disabled or sick as he may be, will not stay 4. Redial ABBRA tel. No. (Sound GSM number of the
entirely still for hours. It is only natural that even while will be heard for 10 sec.) ABBRA. Proceed
being asleep he will turn over in his bed from time to time. to step 5.
He might also wander into the kitchen to eat or drink, or to 5. [*} (to stop the sound) 1
the bathroom for other necessities. Upon doing so, the 6. [user code], [#] 2
bedroom, bathroom and kitchen motion detectors will 7. [Desired command, see next table] 3
detect his movement. Notes
If, for example, the “lack of motion” time limit is set by your (1) The ABBRA responds in a similar way if you just dial
installer to 6 hours, a virtual 6-hour clock will carry out a 6- once and wait until you hear telephone rings (in USA,
hour “countdown”. for example, 11 rings).
If motion is detected within the 6-hour time frame, the (2) Entering of user code is required once only.
countdown will restart from the beginning (the virtual 6-hour (3) If you wait more that 50 seconds without keying a
clock will be “reset”) and no alert message will be sent out. command, the ABBRA will disconnect the line.
If no motion is detected within the 6-hour time frame in any B. Executable Commands
interior zone, the control panel will send a “not-active” Command Keying Sequence
alert message to the central monitoring station or to
private telephones designated by the installer. Disarming [ ] [1] [#]
IMPORTANT! In addition, you may provide the person Arming Home [ ] [2] [#]
confined to interiors with a single-button transmitter for Arming Home-Instant [ ] [2] [1] [#]
distress situations - see Para. 6.2. Arming Away [ ] [3] [#]
6.2 Emergency Calls for Help Arming Away-Instant [ ] [3] [1] [#]
(not to be used in UL-listed systems) Arming Away-Latchkey [ ] [4] [#]
Suppose the disabled person discussed in Para. 6.1 Arming Away-Instant-Latchkey [ ] [4] [1] [#]
above has an accident such as falling in the bathtub Elect. Devices (No. 01-15) ON [ ] [5] [device No.] [1] [#]
without being able to get up. It might take hours before the Elect. Devices (No. 01-15) OFF [ ] [5] [device No.] [0] [#]
“No Active” alert is sent out, but he (or she) must be
assisted much sooner. Activating PGM output [ ] [5] [0] [0] [1] [#]
Even though the odds for such an accident are not high, it Deactivating PGM output [ ] [5] [0] [0] [0] [#]
is advisable to provide the disabled person with a Two-way voice communication [ ] [7] [#]
miniature, single-button pendant-type or wristwatch-type (see sub-par. C)
transmitter. Pressing the button on this transmitter will Recorded message playback [ ] [8] [1] [#]
cause the ABBRA to send an “emergency call” to the Recorded message start record [ ] [8] [2] [#]
central monitoring station or to private telephones
designated by the installer. Recorded message stop record [ ] [8] [3] [#]
To make this possible, ask your installer to define one of Recorded message erase [ ] [8] [4] [#]
the 28 zones of the ABBRA as an emergency zone. Then, message
obtain one of the transmitters listed below and link this Investigating system status [ ] [9] [#]
transmitter’s ID code to the emergency zone. Quit (end communication) [ ] [9] [9] [#]
Compatible distress transmitters are (see Fig. 5): C. Two-Way Voice Communication
MCT-201 - pendant-type (not listed by UL) (Not to be used in UL-listed systems)
MCT-211 - wristwatch-type (not listed by UL) Perform steps 1-6 in par. 6.3A and continue as follows:
MCT-101 - pocket-type (not listed by UL) 1. [ ] [7] [#]
2. Wait for 2 beeps
3. [3] or [1] or [6] (see below)
The system will start to function in the "LISTEN IN" mode,
letting you hear the sounds within your residence for 50
seconds. If the person under surveillance happens to
MCT-211 MCT-101
speak or cry then, you will hear this. You can switch the
MCT-201
system to Listen-In, Speak Out or Full Duplex, as shown
Figure 5. Single-button Emergency Transmitters in the next table.
DE5467NAU 13
Command Key Command Key
Listen-in (listening to the person at home) (*) [3] Acknowledge only: The ABBRA disengages the 2
Speak-out (speaking to the person at home) (*) [1] line and considers the event duly reported.
Full-duplex (listening & speaking) (*) [6] Acknowledge and listen-in: The protected site is 3
Note: To prolong the communication session by 50 “bugged” for sound for 50 seconds. The called party
seconds, press [3], [1] or [6] again, as required. may prolong the listening session by pressing [3]
* The 2-way communication can be terminated by anyone again before the ABBRA disengages the line, or by
close to the ABBRA, by disarming the system. pressing [1] to speak.
Remark Regarding Listen-in & Speak-out modes Acknowledge and speak out: The called party 1
may speak for 50 seconds to whoever is in the
Listen-in & Speak-out modes allow one way speech at a
protected site. The called party may prolong the
time. Back and forth exchange of uninterrupted speech
“speak out” session by pressing [1] again before
between two parties is a method normally used in military,
commercial and amateur radio communication. Once you the ABBRA disengages the line, or by pressing [3]
finish talking you should say “Go Ahead” or “Over” and then to listen.
switch from speak-out to listen in. When the person at Acknowledge and 2-way conversation: You and 6
home finishes talking he should also say “Over”, as a cue to the called party can speak and listen without any
you to switch back from Listen-in to speak out. necessity to switch the system from "listen-in" to
"speak-out" and vice versa for 50 sec. (extendable).
EXAMPLE:
You (at remote telephone): [1], “Hey, George, can Acknowledge and request a status report: The 9
you hear me? Are you in any trouble? Over”.... [3] ABBRA will issue a verbal report of system status.
Person at home: “Yes, I am. I had a dizzy spell while For example:
trying to get out of bed and fell on the floor. I am unable to [Disarm - ready to arm] or
get up and my thigh hurts. Can you help me? Over”... [Disarm - back door open] or
You (at remote telephone): [1], “Sure, I will send [Disarm - alarm in memory].
someone right away, stay put - over”..... [3].
Person at home: “Thanks, please hurry, over”. 6.5 Remote Control by SMS
You (at remote telephone): [1], “All right, over and ABBRA system with GSM unit can respond to SMS
out”..... [ ] 9] [9] (END OF SESSION) commands from any cellular telephone, only if the “REM
Important! If you wish to exit the two-way communication ACCESS ON” command was pre-selected by the system
mode and execute another command, just press [ ] and installer.
then key your user code followed by the command (see The various SMS commands are detailed in the following
“keying sequences” in Para. 6.3 B above). table (the detailed SMS message sending process is
described in the cellular telephone user’s guide). In this
6.4 Reporting to Private Telephone table, “<code>” means 4-digit user code and blank space
control simply means blank space.
panel
SMS Command List
The ABBRA can be programmed by the installer for Command SMS Format
selective transmission of messages to private telephone 1 Arm AWAY
subscribers. Messages are divided by type into 3 groups: “AWAY <code>” or “AW <code>”
2 Arm AWAY “AWAY INST <code>”
Group Events Reported
instant or “AWI <code>”
1 Fire, Burglary, Panic, Tamper
3 Arm AWAY “LATCHKEY <code>”
2 Arming AWAY, Arming HOME, Disarming
Latchkey or “LK <code>”
3 No-activity, Emergency, Latchkey
4 Arm AWAY “LATCHKEY INST <code>”
Group 1 has the highest priority and group 3 has the
Latchkey instant or “LKI <code>”
lowest priority.
5 Arm HOME “HOME <code>” or “HM <code>”
When the called party answers a call initiated by the
ABBRA, he will hear a verbal message composed of the 6 Arm HOME “HOME INST <code>”
“house identity” and the type of event that occurred. For instant or “HMI <code>”
example, once smoke is detected in the Smith residence, 7 Disarm “DISARM <code>” or “DA <code>”
the message will be: 8 Turn light xx on “LIGHT xx ON <code>”
[The Smith Residence - Fire Alarm].
(xx = 01 – 15) or “LT xx ON <code>”
If a person under surveillance in the Watkins residence
has been inactive, the message will be: 9 Turn light xx off “LIGHT xx OFF <code>”
[The Watkins Residence - No Activity]. (xx = 01 – 15) or “LT xx OFF <code>”
The called party must acknowledge the message (as 10 Turn PGM on “PGM ON <code>”
explained later on), but if he does not respond, the 11 Turn PGM off “PGM OFF <code>”
message will be transmitted repeatedly as many times as 12 Define custom
possible within a 45-second time limit. When the 45 “HOUSE NAME <code> <house ID>”
seconds are up, the ABBRA will disengage the line and house identity or “HN <code> <house ID>”
call the next private telephone number on its list. (see note)
13 Query system “STATUS <code>” or “ST <code>”
The called party can acknowledge the message by
pressing a key on the telephone keypad, as follows. status
Note: House ID includes up to 16 characters, for example
JOHN'S HOUSE.
14 DE5467NAU
6.6 Reporting by SMS 6.8 Conducting a Walk Test
This option is applicable only if the GSM unit is installed. The walk test is an indispensable operation by which you
The ABBRA system can send SMS messages to a verify that all detectors function properly, without disturbing
registered SMS telephones (up to 4). (The SMS telephone the neighbors with loud sirens. The test must be
registration is preselected by the system installer). performed at least once a week, and should include all
The reported SMS messages are quite clear and self- detectors in all zones.
explanatory and therefore are not detailed in this guide. Note: During the test period, 24-hour zones will not cause
Example of the reported SMS messages: an alarm if violated, but a fire zone will function normally.
• JOHN’S HOME A typical test will take place as follows:
**AWAY** A. Press the test button ( ).
• JOHN’S HOME B. The display will prompt you for your user code:
**DISARM** ENTER CODE ___
• JOHN’S HOUSE
C. Enter your code. The siren will sound for 2 seconds and
ABBRA: LOW BATTERY the display will change to:
GARAGE: LOW BATTERY
• JOHN’S HOUSE TESTING
STATUS MESSAGE 01 D. Walk throughout the protected area and make sure you
(Event list is displayed) trigger every detector with no exception (move across
Note the field of view of motion detectors and open/close
doors and windows). Each time a detector is triggered:
Status messages can be sent only to a calling telephone
The “Happy Tune” will sound,
whose identity number is not blocked by the user! The zone name and number will be displayed briefly,
6.7 Reporting Messages to a Pager EXAMPLE 1: You triggered a motion detector in the
control
panel M
PAGER living room (zone 11). The display will show:
Since the ABBRA can be programmed to report events to a LIVING ROOM
pager, the user of the pager must be informed on how to
interpret the numerical message that his pager displays. Z11 Violated
Communication with a pager takes place as follows:
After 5 seconds the display will revert to:
• The ABBRA dials the pager’s phone number, waits 5
seconds and sends the numerical message. TESTING
• The message transmitted by the ABBRA to the pager is EXAMPLE 2: You opened a window in the guest room
actually a string of digits, as follows: (zone 13). The display will show:
[XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] [YYY] [0ZZ#] GUEST ROOM
Pager’s PIN No. - Up to 16 digits Event Zone or
Programmed by the Installer Type User No. Z13 Open
Figure 6. Pager Message Structure After 5 seconds the display will revert to:
The person receiving the message sees only the “YYY - TESTING
0ZZ#” part of the message, which he can interpret by SELECT
using the following legend: E. When done, click the button repeatedly. The
Events types (YYY) are coded as follows: display will show the test results, zone after zone, in
Event Code Event Code ascending numerical order. For example:
Alarm 919 Fire 515 GUEST ROOM
Trouble 818 Close 101 (alternating)
Emergency 717 Open 102
Z13 OK
Panic 616 Latchkey 103
ZZ is the zone number in which the event occurred, or the or: “Z13 NOT OK” if there was no response from Z13.
user number in case of Close, Open and Latchkey events. F. To resume testing, click . To quit the test mode,
Example 1: Message reads “919-003”: click . The display will then read:
This means an alarm occurred in Zone No. 3.
Example 2: Message reads “101-008”: <SELECT> TO EXIT
This means the system was closed (armed) by user No. 8. SELECT
G. Click . The display will revert to its normal state.
7. USER SETTINGS
The user settings include:
7.1 What are the Settings You Need? • Bypassing zones - determining which zones will be
The installer provides you a ready-to-use alarm system, bypassed (disabled) during the present disarm period and
but a few settings and adjustments will still be needed. the next armed period.
Note: Although the user settings are your responsibility, • Reviewing the bypass list - "show bypass" - displaying
you may request your installer to perform them for you the numbers and names of bypassed zone one by one.
(except for the user codes, which you would like to keep • Recalling the last bypassing scheme - "recall bypass" -
secret).
re-using the previous bypassing scheme, which becomes
suspended after disarming but is still saved in the ABBRA
memory.
DE5467NAU 15
• Programming the 4 telephone numbers* - determining Paragraphs 7.3-7.17 include User Settings instructions,
the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th telephone numbers to which the step-by-step. However, if you want to get an overall view of
system will report event messages that were defined by the entire User Settings menu, refer to figure 8 - User
the system installer. Setting flow-chart. You can use the flow chart as your only
• Setting user codes* - programming a security code for guide along the user settings process, instead of going
yourself and additional 7 codes for other system users. through the step-by-step instructions.
Codes 5 through 8 are “Latchkey” user codes (see Para.
2.9 for additional details).
7.3 Bypassing Zones
• Enrolling keyfob transmitters* - teaching the ABBRA system (Not to be used in UL- listed systems)
to recognize the ID code of each keyfob transmitter (multi-button, A. General Guidance
SecureCode type, wireless transmitter), so that the ABBRA You can program the ABBRA to exclude (bypass) selected
can respond to commands transmitted by them. zones, regardless of whether these zones are "functional"
• Setting voice options* - Enabling or disabling verbal (undisturbed) or "open" (disturbed). Bypassing permits
announcements (prompts). free movement of people within certain zones although the
• Auto arm option* - enabling or disabling automatic system is armed. It is also used to temporarily remove
arming (at a predefined time). from service faulty zones that require repair work. Fire
• Setting auto arm time - selecting automatic arming zones can not be bypassed.
time.
• Using squawk option* - enabling/disabling LOW/MID/HI Remember – zone bypassing compromises security!
squawk (short siren sound) upon arming and disarming. All Zone bypassing must be carried out while the system is in
the options are applicable for wireless siren. For wired the disarmed state.
siren, refer to LOW, MID and HI options as "squawk Note: Zones will be bypassed throughout one disarm-arm
enable". period only. Disarming the system after arming will
• Setting the time and time format* - adjusting the built- suspend the entire bypassing scheme, which can be
in clock to show the correct time and time format. recalled later, if so desired.
• Setting the date and date format* - adjusting the built-
in calendar date and date format. B. Bypassing Procedure
• Setting the scheduler* - setting schedule for devices Having entered your user code successfully (see Para.
start/stop activation. 7.2), the display will read:
* This option can be accessed only if master user code SET BYPASS
has been entered.
If at this point you click <VIEW/SELECT>, the number,
7.2 Entering the User Settings Menu state and name of the first zone will be automatically
Figure 7 describes how to enter the User Settings menu. displayed. Three states are possible:
Display in disarm state when all • Open: The zone is not secured - you can bypass it if you
zones are secured (”00:00 or 1 READY 00:00 do not wish or know how to solve the problem just now.
other digits show present time). NEXT
NORMAL MODE • Bypassed: The zone is presently bypassed (you
Instruction: click <NEXT> key 2 NEXT bypassed it before but haven't armed the system yet).
USER SETTINGS • Functional: If there is nothing wrong with the zone, its
Resultant display 3 SELECT
Instruction: Enter 4-digit master state is described as "Functional".
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _
user code (default “1111”), or 4 [master/ user code] Let us assume that Zone 1 is "open" and you wish to
user code (see note below). SET BYPASS bypass it, and the rest of the zones are functional.
NEXT
These menu items are displayed Action Resultant Display Sound
only if “bypass” was enabled by SHOW BYPASS
SELECT
the installer. NEXT Z01:OPEN
RECALL BYPASS
NEXT (alternating)
(*) SET PHONE NUMBER
NEXT
Kitchen
(*) SET USER CODES SELECT
NEXT
< SELECT > TO BYPASS
(*) ENROLL KEYFOB SELECT
NEXT Z01:BYPASSED ☺
(*) SET VOICE OPTION
(alternating)
NEXT
(*) AUTO ARM OPTION Kitchen
* Menu items that are marked NEXT
with an asterisk can be (*) AUTO ARM TIME
accessed only if master Z02:Functional
NEXT
user code has been entered. (*) SQUAWK OPTION (If you wish to (alternating)
** INSTALLER MODE is NEXT check the state of
(*) SET TIME&FORMAT the next zone) Front door
displayed only if USER
PERMIT ENABLE was NEXT
selected by the installer. (*) SET DATE&FORMAT SET BYPASS
NEXT
(*) You may now select any other item on the USER SETTINGS
SCHEDULER
NEXT
menu or quit programming by clicking <AWAY>. When
(*) (**) INSTALLER MODE <SELECT> TO EXIT is displayed - click <VIEW/SELECT>.
NEXT After end of bypassing operation, BYPASS blinks:
<SELECT> TO EXIT
READY BYPASS or N O T R E A D Y B Y P A S S
Figure 7 - Entering User Settings Menu
16 DE5467NAU
This indication will persist as long as the system remains 7.6 Programming 4 Telephone Numbers
disarmed, and will disappear once the system is armed.
Here you determine the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th telephone
Note: BYPASS will alternate in the display with other
numbers to which the system will report event messages
messages, like: Trouble, Memory and Message.
that were defined by the system installer. You can ask the
C. "Unbypass" Procedure installer to set part or all the four telephone numbers.
Suppose you wish to restore a zone to service after having Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
completed the bypassing scheme. Simply re-enter the Para. 7.2), click NEXT ITEM button repeatedly (if
SET BYPASS menu (see Para. 7.3B above), and click necessary) until the display will read:
<NEXT ITEM> or <BACK> until the zone you wish to
"unbypass" is on display. Refer to the following steps. SET PHONE NUMBER
You are allowed to program the four numbers as follows:
Z22:Bypassed SELECT
(alternating)
1st private tel#
Living room SELECT XXXXXXXXX
SELECT
<OFF> TO CLEAR [Tel. No.] XXXXXXXXX
Z22:Functional ☺ SELECT XXXXXXXXX
(alternating)
Living room SELECT 1st private tel# ☺
You may now click <HOME> and then select any other item 2nd private tel#
on the USER SETTINGS menu, or click <AWAY> to quit
programming. When <SELECT> TO EXIT appears - click Continue the same way up to telephone number 4.
<VIEW/SELECT>. You may now switch to any other item on the USER
7.4. Reviewing the Bypassed Zone List SETTINGS menu or quit programming by clicking <NEXT
Having entered your user code successfully (see Para. ITEM> until <SELECT> TO EXIT is displayed and then
7.2), the display will read: clicking <VIEW/SELECT>.
SET BYPASS 7.7 Setting the User Codes

Click <NEXT ITEM> to change the display into: Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
Para. 7.2), click <NEXT ITEM> until the display reads:
SHOW BYPASS SET USER CODES
Click <VIEW/SELECT> to change the display into: User Code 1 replaces the factory default master user
BYPASS LIST code, and should be assigned to the master user of the
system. This code can not be erased.
If at this point you click <VIEW/SELECT>, the number,
state and name of the first bypassed zone will be User Codes 2, 3 and 4 can be assigned to additional
displayed. users - family members, co-workers etc.
You can now click <NEXT ITEM> repeatedly to review all Codes 5 through 8 are assigned to “Latchkey Users” (see
bypassed zones, in ascending numerical order. When done, Para. 2.9 for an explanation of the latchkey mode).
clicking <HOME> will get you back to SHOW BYPASS and CAUTION! Code “0000” is not valid! Do not use it.
clicking <AWAY> will get you back to <SELECT> TO EXIT. Note: The duress code set by the installer (2580 by
default) cannot be selected as a normal user code. Any
7.5 Recalling the Last Bypass Scheme attempt to program it will be rejected by the ABBRA.
Arming the alarm system with several zones in the
bypassed state is in fact "partial arming". An identical To program the codes, proceed as follows:
partial arming may be repeated by recalling the last Action Resultant Display Sound
bypassing scheme (that was suspended and memorized SELECT
upon disarming the system). user code1 ____
Having entered your user code successfully (see Para. SELECT
7.2), the display will read: u s e r c o d e 1: 0 0 0 0
SET BYPASS [4-digit code] user code1:6854

Click <NEXT ITEM> twice to change the display into: (e.g. 6854)
RECALL BYPASS SELECT user code1:6854
At this point proceed as follows:
user code2 ☺
Continue the same way up to Code 8.
SELECT <SELECT> TO RECALL SELECT
user code8:5537
SELECT RECALL BYPASS ☺ SET USER CODES ☺
You may now select any other item on the USER SETTINGS You may now select any other item on the USER SETTINGS
menu or quit programming by clicking <AWAY>. When menu or quit programming by clicking <AWAY>. When
<SELECT> TO EXIT is displayed - click <VIEW/SELECT>. <SELECT> TO EXIT is displayed - click <VIEW/SELECT>.
DE5467NAU 17
(First display is READY
or NOT READY) NEXT
READY 00:00 NEXT NORMAL MODE NEXT USER SETTINGS NEXT INSTALLER MODE
SELECT
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _
[4-digit master/user code]
(for checking state of next zone)

(5) (example) NEXT
SET BYPASS SELECT Z01: OPEN SELECT <SELECT> TO BYPASS SELECT Z01: BYPASSED
NEXT Alternating Alternating
KITCHEN KITCHEN
(5) (3)
SHOW BYPASS SELECT BYPASS LIST SELECT
NEXT
(5)
RECALL BYPASS SELECT <SELECT> TO RECALL SELECT
NEXT
NEXT
(1)
SET PHONE NUMBER SELECT 1st private tel# NEXT 2nd private tel# NEXT 3rd private tel# NEXT 4th private tel#
NEXT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT
Tel. No. Tel. No. Tel. No. Tel. No.
SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT
(1)
SET USER CODES SELECT user code 1 SELECT user code 1 0 0 0 0 [code] SELECT user code1
NEXT (example)
(for next user code 2,3....8) NEXT
for next (up) or previous (down) keyfob enrollment
(1)
ENROLL KEYFOB SELECT Keyfob No : SELECT TRANSMIT NOW KEYFOB No : 1 NEXT
NEXT enter keyfob #
(press any key)
(1)(6) if not satisfied
SET VOICE OPTION SELECT enable prompts NEXT disable prompts SELECT disable prompts SELECT
NEXT (if it is the current option)
(1)
AUTO ARM OPTION disable autoarm if not satisfied enable autoarm
SELECT
NEXT
SELECT enable autoarm SELECT
NEXT (if it is the current option)
(1) (See format and example in

ARM TIME SELECT arm time _ _: _ _A [time] SELECT SELECT
“SET TIME&FORMAT” below)
NEXT
squawk disable
(1) SQUAWK OPTION sqwk low volume SELECT
SELECT
NEXT sqwk mid volume
sqwk hi volume
(1)
SET TIME&FORMAT US FORMAT - 12H if not satisfied EU FORMAT - 24H (To review options, use
SELECT
NEXT NEXT or BACK button)
NEXT SELECT SELECT
TIME _ _:_ _A TIME _ _:_ _
[time] e.g. 07:55P(4) [time] e.g. 19:55
SELECT SELECT
TIME 07:55 P TIME 19:55
SELECT SELECT To move within most of
the menus, the following
(1)
DATE DD/MM/YYYY if not satisfied DATE MM/DD/YYYY keys can be used:
SET DATE&FORMAT SELECT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT SELECT SELECT
Moving forward
(1) SCHEDULER SELECT DATE: _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _ DATE:_ _/_ _/_ _ _ _ SELECT Show / confirm
NEXT data
(see detail “A” (date)(2) (e.g. 30/12/2000) (date)(2) (e.g. 12/30/2000)
in next page) Moving backward
SELECT SELECT
(1) INSTALLER MODE SELECT Moving one level
DATE 30/12/2000 DATE 12/30/2000 up in the menu
NEXT
SELECT SELECT Return to
NEXT <SELECT> TO EXIT “<SELECT>
SELECT Entrance to INSTALLER MODE TO EXIT”
(described in the installer guide)
NOTES
(1) Function inside black rectangles are accessible only if master user code was entered.
(2) For the year, enter the two last digits only.
(3) Press SELECT to display the number, state and name of first bypassed zone. Press NEXT repeatedly to view all bypassed zones.
(4) To enter “A” (AM) press ( or one of the 3 keys above it), to enter “P” (PM) press (or one of the 3 keys above it)
(5) SET/SHOW/RECALL BYPASS menus are accessible only if “manual bypass” has been selected by the installer.
(6) In the SET VOICE OPTION, if you select “enable prompts”, the Control Panel mute speaker button is active.
Figure 8 - Users Settings Flow Chart
18 DE5467NAU
(See figure 8)
SET TIME&FORMAT
NEXT
SCHEDULER SELECT DEVICE No. Black box is displayed
regarding 2-way X-10 unit
NEXT device number (2-digit)
SELECT
SET DATE&FORMAT
If you enter “00” and
press SELECT, PGM is displayed
SUNDAY NEXT MONDAY NEXT TUESDAY NEXT WEDNESDAY NEXT THURSDAY NEXT FRIDAY NEXT SATURDAY NEXT DAILY NEXT
SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT
NEXT OPERATION No. 1 NEXT OPERATION No. 2 NEXT OPERATION No. 3 NEXT OPERATION No. 4 To move within most of
SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT
the menus, the following
keys can be used:
NEXT
Moving forward
start - HH:MM SELECT Show / confirm
stop - HH:MM data
NEXT or BACK
Moving backward
Moving one level
SELECT up in the menu
Notes
1. Select time in 10 minute interval only. TIME - - / - - Return to
2. To erase a displayed time, press OFF. (enter start/stop time) “<SELECT>
SELECT TO EXIT”
SELECT
Figure 8 DETAIL "A" - Scheduler Function
7.8 Enrolling Keyfob Transmitters F. From this point on, you may continue in several
Keyfob transmitters are multi-button wireless units of the different directions:
CodeSecure™ type. Eight system users carry keyfob • If you wish to enroll another keyfob, select the
transmitters to exercise better, quicker and safer system desired number by:
functions control. Your control panel must recognize the - Clicking <NEXT ITEM>to go up (6 7 8.....)
unique identification code (ID) of each such keyfob to - Clicking <BACK> to go down (4 3 2.....)
respond to commands transmitted by them. - Clicking <HOME> <keyfob #>.
Note: For UL installations where the model MCT-234
keyfob is used, the voice/speaker on the ABBRA shall • To return to the main menu, click <AWAY>. This will
be enabled. bring back the display:
Before anything else, gather up all keyfob units you intend <SELECT> TO EXIT
to enroll, and make sure they all have batteries installed. You may now review and select any other mode on the
Keyfob transmitter enrolling involves the following steps: User menu (by clicking <NEXT ITEM> or <BACK>).
A. Having entered your Master User Code successfully
(see Para. 7.2), Click the NEXT ITEM button 7.9 Deleting Keyfob
Occupied keyfob memory locations must be cleared
(repeatedly, if necessary) until the display will read:
(enrolled ID must be deleted) before enrolling a new ID. To
ENROLL KEYFOB delete an existing ID, proceed as follows:
B. Click <VIEW/SELECT>. The display will read: A. Select the desired memory location, as described in the
previous par. 7.8, steps A-C. If, for example, you
Keyfob No: _ selected keyfob No. 5, the display will read:
C. Suppose that the Keyfob you are about to enroll is to be Keyfob No. 5
designated as Keyfob No. 5. Assuming that memory
B. Click <VIEW/SELECT>. The display will change to:
location No. 5 is free - no keyfob has yet been enrolled
to it - click the <5> key. The display will change to: <OFF> to delete
Keyfob No: 5 C. Click <OFF>. The display will change to:
The clear space at the far right tells you that the Keyfob No. 5
memory location is free. Note that the dark box at the far right has disappeared. It is
D. Click <VIEW/SELECT>. The display will prompt you to now possible to enroll a new ID. It is also possible to leave
initiate a transmission from the chosen keyfob: the cleared zone or memory location free and simply exit
TRANSMIT NOW to the main menu.
E. Initiate a transmission from the chosen keyfob by 7.10 Setting the Voice Options
pressing any one of its pushbuttons. In response, the Remember: Voice prompts are heard over the built-in
“Happy Tune” (- - - –––) will sound and the display will loudspeaker subject to two conditions:
change to: - The voice option is enabled as shown below
Keyfob No: 5 - The loudspeaker is enabled by pressing the “7” key (see
Para. 3.3)
A dark box will appear at the far right, indicating that the
chosen Keyfob has been enrolled as Keyfob No. 5. Here you may select one of two options:
Note: If the same keyfob is already enrolled elsewhere, • Enable prompts: Voice announcements
the “Happy Tune” will sound twice in succession. • Disable prompts: No voice announcements
DE5467NAU 19
The presently programmed option will be shown, with a dark 2. Press " " to enter A (AM), or press "#" to enter P (PM).
selection box ( ) at the far right of the display. You may view 7.13 Enabling the Squawk Option
the other option (that does not have a dark box at the far
right) by clicking <NEXT ITEM>. A dark box will appear if you You can determine that the system will activate (or not
click <VIEW/SELECT> while the other option is displayed. activate) high/mid/low siren sound, for a short time, upon
arming (1 beep) and disarming (2 beeps), by keyfob only.
To set the voice option, proceed as follows: Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see Para. Para. 7.2), click the NEXT ITEM button (repeatedly, if
7.2), click the <NEXT ITEM> button until the display reads: necessary) until the display will read:
SET VOICE OPTION SQUAWK OPTION
From here, proceed as follows:
From here, proceed as follows:
SELECT enable prompts SELECT
squawk disable
(if this is the current option) (If this is the current option)
If not satisfied - disable prompts If not satisfied squawk low volume

If satisfied - disable prompts If not satisfied Squawk mid volume
SELECT
SELECT SET VOICE OPTION ☺ If not satisfied Squawk hi volume
You may now select any other item on the USER SETTINGS
menu or quit programming by clicking <AWAY>. When
<SELECT> TO EXIT is displayed - click <VIEW/SELECT>. If satisfied
SELECT
Squawk hi volume ☺
Note: When using the Model MCT-234 keyfob with the
ABBRA, the voice prompts must be enabled. For wired siren, refer to "low", "mid" and "hi" options as
7.11 Automatic Arming Option "squawk enable".
You can determine that the system will be automatically You may now select any other item on the USERS SETTINGS
armed at any desired time. menu or quit the programming process by clicking <NEXT
Having entered master user code successfully, click NEXT ITEM>. When "<SELECT> TO EXIT" is displayed, click
ITEM until AUTO ARM OPTION is displayed. VIEW/SELECT.
From here, proceed as follows: 7.14 Setting Time and Time Format
Action Resultant Display Sound Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
Para. 7.2), click <NEXT ITEM> until the display reads:
SELECT enable autoarm
SET TIME&FORMAT
(If this is the current
option) A. If 12h format is desired, continue as follows:
If not satisfied disable autoarm
SELECT
US FORMAT - 12H
SELECT disable autoarm
SELECT
TIME __:__A
SELECT AUTO ARM OPTION ☺
You may now select any other item on USERS SETTINGS
[time digits] TIME 12:55 A
(e.g. 12:55 A)
menu or quit programming process by clicking <NEXT
ITEM>. When "<SELECT> TO EXIT" is displayed, click SELECT TIME HH:MM A ☺
VIEW/SELECT.
Note: To enter “A” - press [ ] or to enter “P” - press [#].
7.12 Setting Arming Time B. If 24h format is desired, continue as follows:
Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
Para. 7.2), click NEXT ITEM button (repeatedly, if Action Resultant Display Sound
necessary) until the display will read: SELECT
AUTO ARM TIME US FORMAT - 12H
From here, proceed as follows: EU FORMAT - 24H

Action Resultant Display Sound SELECT

SELECT
TIME __:__
arm time __:__A
[time digits]
[time digits] arm time 1 2 : 5 5A (e.g. 19:55)
TIME 19:55
(e.g. 12:55 A)
SELECT SELECT TIME 19:55
arm time 1 2 : 5 5A
SELECT ☺
SELECT
TIME HH:MM
AUTO ARM TIME ☺
You may now select any other item on the USER SETTINGS
Notes: menu or quit programming by clicking <AWAY>. When
1. For 12h/24h time format selection, refer to par. 7.14. <SELECT> TO EXIT is displayed - click <VIEW SELECT>.
20 DE5467NAU
7.15 Setting the Date and Date Format You may now select any other item on the USER
Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see SETTINGS menu or quit programming by clicking <AWAY>.
Para. 7.2), click NEXT ITEM button (repeatedly, if When <SELECT> TO EXIT is displayed - click
necessary) until the display will read SET DATE&FORMAT. <VIEW/SELECT>.
From here, proceed as follows: 7.16 Scheduler Function
The Scheduler enables to start and stop activity of the
Action Resultant Display Sound desired devices. You can select the day (Sunday, Monday,
SELECT DATE MM/DD/YYYY Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or daily)
and then select the scheduled activity start/stop of the
If not satisfied DATE DD/MM/YYYY desired device. The process is demonstrated in "figure 8
DETAIL A".
SELECT DATE --/--/---- 7.17 Installer Mode

If the feature USER PERMIT was enabled by the system
[DATE] DATE 01/01/2002 installer, the installer will be able to access the INSTALLER
MODE only by using this menu, meaning that the
(e.g. 01/01/2002) INSTALLER MODE (described in the installer guide) can be
accessed only with user permission (by using the user
SELECT DATE 01/01/2002 code).
SELECT DATE DD/MM/YYYY ☺
8. READING THE EVENT LOG

Because of the limited display space, the event description
8.1 Event Log Description is shown first, then the date and time. The two displays are
All events are memorized in an event log that contains up shown alternately several times, until you click
to 100 entries. You can access this log, review the events <VIEW/SELECT> to move on to an older event, or until the
one by one and draw functional conclusions. “no action” 4-minute timeout restores the system to the
If the event log fills up completely (the number of normal operating mode.
registered events reaches 100) it continues to accept new
Access to the event log is provided by clicking the asterisk
events at the expense of old events - the oldest event is
( ) key and then keying your master user code.
deleted upon registration of each new event.
Should you wish to get an overall view of using the
The date and time of occurrence are memorized for each log, refer to Figure 9. The flow chart may even serve
event. When reading the event log, events are shown in as your only guide to using the event log, instead of
chronological order - from the newest to the oldest. going through the written step-by-step procedure.
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _ LIST OF EVENTS

NEXT CLEAR EVENT LOG
NEXT <SELECT> TO EXIT
(Enter 4-digit SELECT Attention: The system OK
master user code) will not allow you to
Latest Event
erase the event log.
SELECT Only the installer is (Return to normal
Event Before Last NEXT authorized to view and operation)
SELECT perform this function
Oldest Event
Figure 9. Using the Event Log
8.2 Reading Procedure and then:

To read the event log, proceed as follows: 09/02/99 3:37P
A. While the system is in the normal operating mode, click
The two displays will be shown alternately until you
the asterisk ( ) key. The display will change to:
click <VIEW/SELECT> again to move to the next
ENTER CODE_ _ _ _ event, or until the event log times out (4 minutes).
B. Enter the current master user code. If the code is D. Click <VIEW/SELECT> as many times as necessary to
correct, the “Happy Tune“ will sound and the display read all the data you need.
will read: To quit the event log:
LIST OF EVENTS Click <HOME> or <AWAY> from any-
Important! Entering an incorrect code 5 times in a row will where within the log. The display will read:
initiate a 30-second penalty lockout of the keypad. <SELECT> T O EXIT
C. Click <VIEW/SELECT>. The latest event will be shown. Click <VIEW/SELECT>. The system will
Suppose that the latest event was an alarm in zone 13. return to the normal operating mode.
The display will now read:
Z13 ALARM
DE5467NAU 21
9. MAINTENANCE
9.1 Replacing the Backup Battery The keyfob transmitters used to control the system are
The ABBRA uses regular electrical supply, but powered by an alkaline battery that lasts about one year if
incorporates backup 7.2/9.6V battery pack (see sticker on you do not press a button more than 10 times a day.
battery cover). It is important to replace it immediately Battery exhaustion is clearly evident by flashing of the
upon receiving the following trouble message when transmitter’s red indicator while the button is pressed
reviewing system troubles (see Para. 5.2B): (instead of lighting steadily).
When a low battery indication appears for the first time, it
CPU LOW BATTERY
may be considered as a pre-warning. It normally gives you
ample time (about 30 days) to obtain a new battery and
replace the old one, and the detector or keyfob unit will be
fully operational throughout this period. However, to be on
the safe side, it is advisable not to wait that long.
Use the battery specified in the detector’s own
installation instructions. If you do not have the
instructions, seek the advice of your installer or ask him
to replace the battery in the specific device that sent the
low battery message.
The Wireless Commander is powered by a long life 3 V
Lithium battery. If the battery is weak when reading the
ABBRA event log the display will read, for example, "C01
Low Battery" (meaning there is a low battery condition in
the wireless commander #01), and the message "remote
commander" will be heard.
For replacing the wireless commander battery, refer to the
Open 2 Remove screw&
MCM-140+ Wireless Commander user guide.
1 door
battery cover and
insert battery pack After battery replacement, the detector unit will send a
Figure 10. Battery Replacement “battery restored” signal to the control panel, and the “low
Note: Removal of the cover shown in step 2 will start a battery” message will be cleared.
“tamper” alarm - the trouble indicator will light and both
“memory” and “trouble” will flash in the display window. If 9.3 Periodic Testing
you interrogate the system at this stage by clicking the The components of your security system are designed to be
<VIEW/SELECT> button, “CPU TAMPER ALARM” and maintenance-free as much as possible. Nevertheless, it is
“CPU TAMPER OPEN” will be displayed, in addition to mandatory to perform a “walk test” at least once a week and
“CPU LOW BATTERY”. after an alarm event to verify that all system detectors
With correctly inserted fresh batteries and tight closure of the function properly. Proceed as described in Para. 6.8, and
lid, the TROUBLE indicator should extinguish. The “MEMORY” If there is any problem, notify your installer at once.
message will continue blinking in the display (caused by the 9.4 Cleaning the Control Panel
“tamper” alarm you triggered). Clear it by arming the system
The control panel may occasionally get stained if touched
and disarming it as soon as the exit delay starts.
with greasy fingers, and may accumulate dust after a long
9.2 Replacing Wireless Devices Batteries period of use. Clean it only with a soft cloth or sponge
The wireless sensors supplied with your system are moistened lightly with a mixture of water and mild
powered by high-capacity lithium batteries that last several detergent, and then wipe it dry.
years, depending on the number of times the sensor is
The use of abrasives of any kind is strictly forbidden. Also
triggered into transmission.
never use solvents such as kerosene, acetone or thinner.
However, if and when a battery becomes weak, the sensor These will certainly ruin the external finish and damage the
itself sends a “low battery” message to the control panel, transparency of the top window.
and a low battery trouble message is displayed together
with the zone information (see Para. 5.2).
10. PERFORMANCE LIMITS

Although the alarm control system you purchased is highly Power failures: In case of prolonged absence from the
reliable, it does not guarantee protection from burglary and protected site, the mains supply may suddenly fail (an earth
fire hazards. Even the most advanced systems can be leakage protection relay may trip, disconnecting the mains
defeated or might occasionally fail to warn. Some of the supply). After such an event, the alarm system will draw
reasons for this are: power from the backup battery, until all reserve power is
Sloppy maintenance: If the system is used over a long exhausted, leaving the premises without protection.
period of time without testing, a key element such as a Telephone line trouble: Telephone lines may be
detector or a siren might go wrong without any visible or disconnected or short circuited. With the telephone line
audible signs of failure. If a low battery warning is "down", your alarm system will not be able to report events
neglected, there will be no backup power to keep the to the central station.
system operational during a power outage.
22 DE5467NAU
Sirens do not always wake up sound sleepers: Sirens Smoke detectors have their limits: In many cases,
and bells installed outside or far from bedrooms are not likely smoke detectors fail to warn on time because the fire
to awaken people who are sound asleep behind closed doors started at a different level of the house, or too far away
inside the protected area or in adjacent buildings. from the detector.
The system is sometimes defeated: With sufficient All this gives sufficient proof that even with a good
technical know-how, intruders may find a way to defeat alarm system installed, there is still need for life and
various types of sensor or disconnect warning devices. property insurance. In addition, users should test their
Intruders may also take advantage of unprotected alarm systems at regular intervals, to make sure that
openings and skylights, or even enter forcibly at malfunctions are detected before a true alarm event
unpredictable spots. occurs.
APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY
This list of terms is arranged in alphabetical order. Any Disturbed Zone: A zone in a state of alarm (this may be
term indicated by cursive (italic) letters within the caused by an open window or door or by motion in the field of
explanatory text can be looked up separately. view of a motion detector). A disturbed zone is considered
“not secured”.
Abort Period: When an alarm is initiated, the internal
sounder is activated first for a limited period of time which is Forced Arming: When any one of the system zones is
the abort period set by the installer. If you cause an alarm disturbed (open), the alarm system cannot be armed. One
accidentally, you can disarm the system within the abort way to solve this problem is to find and eliminate the cause for
period before the real sirens start and before the alarm is zone disturbance (closing doors and windows). Another way
reported to the remote responders. to deal with this is to impose forced arming - automatic de-
activation of zones that are still disturbed upon termination of
Alarm: There are 2 kinds of alarm: the exit delay. Bypassed zones will not be protected
Loud alarm - both internal and external sirens blare out throughout the arming period. Even if restored to normal
constantly and the control panel reports the event by (closed), bypassed zones will remain unprotected until the
telephone. system is disarmed.
Silent alarm - the sirens remain silent, but the control panel Permission to “force arm” is given or denied by the installer
reports the event by telephone. while programming the system.
A state of alarm is caused by: HOME: This type of arming is used when people are present
• Motion detected by a motion detector within the protected site. A classic example is night-time at
• Change of state detected by a magnetic contact detector - a home, when the family is about to retire to bed. With HOME
closed window or door is opened arming, perimeter zones are protected but interior zones are
• Detection of smoke by a smoke detector not. Consequently, motion within interior zones will be ignored
• Tampering with any one of the detectors by the control panel, but disturbance of a perimeter zone will
• Pressing the two emergency buttons simultaneously (panic) cause an alarm.
Arming: Arming the alarm system is an action that prepares it Instant: You can arm the system AWAY-INSTANT or HOME-
to sound an alarm if a zone is “violated” by motion or by INSTANT, thereby canceling the entry delay for all delay
opening a door or window, as the case may be. The control zones for the duration of one arming period.
panel may be armed in various modes (see AWAY, HOME, For example, you may arm the control panel in the HOME-
INSTANT and LATCHKEY). INSTANT mode and remain within the protected area. Only
AWAY: This type of arming is used when the protected site is perimeter protection is active, and if you do not expect
vacated entirely. All zones, interior and perimeter alike, are somebody to drop in while the system is armed, alarm upon
protected. entry via the main door is an advantage.
Chime Zones: Allow you to keep track of activity in the To disarm the system without causing an alarm, use your
protected area while the alarm system is in the disarmed control keypad (which is normally accessible without
state. Whenever a chime zone is "opened", the buzzer beeps disturbing a perimeter zone) or use a keyfob transmitter.
twice. The buzzer doesn't beep, however, upon closing the Latchkey: The Latchkey mode is a special arming mode in
zone (return to normal). Residences can use this feature to which designated "latchkey users" will trigger a "latchkey
annunciate visitors or look after children. Businesses can use message" to be sent to a telephone or a pager when they
it to signal when customers enter the premises or when disarm the system.
personnel enter restricted areas. For example, if a parent wants to be sure that their child has
Note: Your installer will never designate a 24-hour zone or a returned from school and disarmed the system. Latchkey
fire zone as a chime zone, because both zone types actuate arming is only possible when the system is armed in the
an alarm if disturbed while the system is in the disarmed AWAY mode.
state.
Magnetic Contact Detector, Wireless: A Magnet- controlled
Although one zone or more are designated as chime zones, switch and a wireless PowerCode transmitter in a shared
you can still enable or disable the chime function. housing. The detector is mounted on doors and windows to
Control Panel: The control panel is a cabinet that detect changes in state (from closed to open and vice versa).
incorporates the electronic circuitry and microprocessor that Upon sensing that a door or window is open, the detector
control the alarm system. It collects information from various transmits its unique identification code accompanied by an
sensors, processes it and responds in various ways. It also “alarm” signal and various other status signals to the control
includes the user-interface - control keys, numerical keypad, panel. The control panel, if not armed at that time, will
display, sounder and loudspeaker. consider the alarm system as “not ready for arming” until it
Disarming: The opposite of arming - an action that restores receives a “restored” signal from the same detector.
the control panel to the normal standby state. In this state,
only fire and 24-hour zones will sound an alarm if violated, but
a “panic alarm” may also be initiated.
DE5467NAU 23
Motion Detector, Wireless: A passive Infrared motion sensor A magnetic contact detector restores only upon closure of the
and a wireless PowerCode transmitter in a shared housing. protected door or window. This kind of “restore” is reported to
Upon sensing motion, the detector transmits its unique the remote responders.
identification code, accompanied by an alarm signal and various Smoke Detector, Wireless: A regular smoke detector and a
other status signals to the control panel. After transmission, it wireless PowerCode transmitter in a shared housing. Upon
stands by to sense further motion. detection of smoke, the detector transmits its unique
Non-Alarm Zone: Your installer can designate a zone for identification code accompanied by an alarm signal and various
roles other than alarm. For instance, a motion detector status signals to the control panel. Since the smoke detector is
installed in a dark stairway may be used to switch on lights linked to a special fire zone, a fire alarm is initiated.
automatically when someone crosses the dark area. Another User Codes: The ABBRA is designed to obey your
example is a miniature wireless transmitter linked to a zone commands, provided that they are preceded by a valid
that controls a gate opening mechanism. security access code. Unauthorized people do not know this
Quick Arming: Arming without a user code. The control panel code, so any attempt on their part to disarm or defeat the
does not request your user code when you press one of the system is bound to fail. Some operations, however, can be
arming buttons. Permission to use this arming method is given carried out without a user code as they do not degrade the
or denied by the installer while programming the system. security level of the alarm system.
Remote Responder: A responder can be either a professional Zone: A zone is an area within the protected site under
service provider to which the home or business owner supervision of a specific detector. During programming, the
subscribes (a central monitoring station) or a family installer allows the control panel to learn the detector’s identity
relation/friend who agrees to look after the protected site during code and links it to the desired zone. Since the zone is
absence of its occupants. The control panel reports events by distinguished by number and name, the control panel can
telephone to both kinds of responders. report the zone status to the user and register in its memory
Restore: When a detector reverts from the state of alarm to the all the events reported by the zone detector. Instant and delay
normal standby state, it is said to have been “restored”. zones are “on watch” only when the control panel is armed,
A motion detector restores automatically after detection of and other (24-hour) zones are “on watch” regardless of
movement, and becomes ready to detect again. This kind of whether the system is armed or not.
“restore” is not reported to the remote responders.
FCC STATEMENT
The 315 MHz model of this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The digital circuit of this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this device does cause such interference, which can be verified by turning the device off and on, the user is
encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Re-orient or re-locate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the distance between the device and the receiver.
– Connect the device to an outlet on a circuit different from the one which supplies power to the receiver.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
At 315 MHz the product complies with FCC requirements.
“For questions about your system or for any service needs, contact your “NEXT ALARM” dealer:
Name
Address
City/State
Phone
2006 ABBRA User Guide DE5467NAU (REV. 1, 02/06)
24 DE5467NAU

Abbra: Fully Supervised Wireless Alarm Control System

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Abbra: Fully Supervised Wireless Alarm Control System

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Abbra: Fully Supervised Wireless Alarm Control System

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

ABBRA User’s Guide

Fully Supervised Wireless Alarm Control System

QUICK REFERENCE TO PRIMARY ALARM CONTROL OPERATIONS

SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE SIGNALS

☺ (- - - –––––) Once only Command / operation carried out successfully

(––––––––) Once only Illegal command - wrong code - refusal to obey

LUMINOUS INDICATOR SIGNALS

protected site (Figure 2). MICROPHONE

X-10 #1 X-10 #2 X-10 #3 X-10 #4 X-10 #5 X-10 #6 X-10 #15 GSM

FLOOD PGM OUTPUT

CENTRAL MONITORING STATIONS

KEYFOB TRANSMITTER WIRELESS REMOTE 2-WAY KEYPAD

Figure 2. Typical System Configuration

Control panel SYSTEM ON

Press both buttons

Figure 4. Controls and Indicators

Note regarding the Mute Speaker button

2. SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE

(alternating) Vacate the premises (Exit Delay) ! !

3. SPEECH AND SOUND CONTROL

 VOLUME+ Talk TALK NOW

4. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CONTROL (not to be used in UL-listed systems)

5. READING ALARM MEMORY AND TROUBLE DATA

SET BYPASS 7.7 Setting the User Codes

SET BYPASS [4-digit code] user code1:6854

(for checking state of next zone)

(1) (See format and example in

Figure 8 - Users Settings Flow Chart

Figure 8 DETAIL "A" - Scheduler Function

From here, proceed as follows:  EU FORMAT - 24H

 SELECT DATE --/--/---- 7.17 Installer Mode

8. READING THE EVENT LOG

 ENTER CODE _ _ _ _ LIST OF EVENTS

Figure 9. Using the Event Log

8.2 Reading Procedure and then:

10. PERFORMANCE LIMITS

2006 ABBRA User Guide DE5467NAU (REV. 1, 02/06)

You might also like

VOLUME+ Talk TALK NOW

SET BYPASS [4-digit code] user code1:6854

From here, proceed as follows: EU FORMAT - 24H

SELECT DATE --/--/---- 7.17 Installer Mode

ENTER CODE _ _ _ _ LIST OF EVENTS