ADT Security Services BHS 1200 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOW TO AVOID FALSE ALARMS............................................................ 1
THE BRINK’S HOME SECURITY SYSTEM
Equipment in the Standard Systems....................................................... 2
Optional Equipment................................................................................. 3
Description of the Keypad........................................................................ 5
OPERATING THE BRINK’S SYSTEM
Normal Operating...

1
How to Avoid False Alarms
Avoiding false alarms is critical to better monitoring service and preventing
false alarm fines from your local municipality. Below are tips to help you
receive better alarm response.
 Select the seven day training period on your Emergency Information
Schedule.

Information Schedule.

They should all know a valid three-digit code and the codeword. Notify
Brink’s if you are going to sell or rent your home,
 so we can assist the
new residents.

CANCEL. (You can also cancel...

1. One Master Control Panel - This device
processes information sent to it by all the other
components of the system. When an alarm is
tripped, the master control panel interprets the
signal and sends a message to the Brink’s
Monitoring Center. This message is sent over
telephone lines. This panel also contains a backup
battery in case your home loses power. You should
not open the cover to the master control panel
unless instructed to do so by a Brink’s
representative.
2. One Keypad - This keypad is...

5. One Siren - This device sounds a warning
when the alarm system is tripped. The siren is
designed to be located inside the house to frighten
intruders. It may also sound when using other
special features.
6. One Power Transformer - This device connects
the alarm system to the electricity in your home. It
is plugged into a regular (110VAC) electrical outlet.
7. One  RJ-Block  &  Dialer Cable Connection -
This device connects the alarm system to the
phone line in your home. The phone line is used to
send...

3. Glass Breakage Detector - This device detects
the sound of breaking glass.  It is designed to
protect window areas.
4. Wireless Emergency Button - This hand-held
emergency button can be programmed to send
either a police emergency signal or a medical
emergency signal. When pushed, the button will
cause the system to contact the Brink’s Monitoring
Center, and in the case of police alarms, sound
the system’s siren.
(Batteries must be periodically replaced.)
NOTE: Other optional equipment is available....

DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYPAD
DCU-500 Keypad
1.  ON Light 7.  Emergency  Panic  Buttons
2. Instant Light
Fire
3. Motion Off Light
Medical
4. System Ready Light
Police
5. Power Light 8. Cancel Alarm Button
6. Trouble Light 9. Motion Detector Off Button
10. ON Button
5 

Operating the Brink’s System
NORMAL OPERATION MODE
When the system is turned on, all interior and exterior intrusion sensors
are turned on; allowing time to enter and exit designated doors.
Designated Entry/Exit Doors
Designated entry/exit doors should be only those doors you use most
frequently to enter and exit your home.
Upon entering a designated entry/exit door, the system will sound a tone
from the keypad as a reminder to turn the system OFF. A standard delay
period of 40 seconds allows time to...

NOT READY STATUS
1. If the green ready light is not on and you press ON, the pad will sound
multiple tones to alert you that the system cannot be turned on.
2. Push and hold the “7” key for 3 seconds. The keypad lights will light up
except the zone or zones that are not secured. Then secure the identified
door, window, or area.
1 = Zone 1     3 = Zone 3     5 = Zone 5
2 = Zone 2     4 = Zone 4     6 = Zone 6
3. Check to see if the green ready light is on. If the green ready light is on,
proceed to turn...

TURNING SYSTEM OFF AND CANCELING A SOUNDING ALARM
1. Enter a valid user code immediately followed by CANCEL to notify
the Brinks Monitoring Center that the signal is a false alarm. (The
cancel command can also be done in reverse order by pressing
CANCEL then a valid user code.)
2. The keypad will sound a one-second beep to confirm that the
cancellation was successful. You will NOT receive a call from
Brink’s.
NOTE: If you want the Brink’s Monitoring Center to call you
after an alarm has tripped, do not...

WHAT TO DO IN AN ACTUAL EMERGENCY
Do
 not turn the system off.
1. Do not use the telephone, unless you are calling 911 to report
the emergency; you will not be able to use your telephone until
the system has finished sending the alarm signal to the Brink’s
Monitoring Center.
2. When the Brink’s monitoring operator calls to verify the alarm,
explain the emergency. If you do not answer the phone, Brink’s
will contact the appropriate emergency agency, unless you have
given other instructions.
TURNING SYSTEM...