Honeywell series TouchCenter Keypads 6271 User Manual

System Overview (Contd) 
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Entry/Exit Delays 
Your system has preset time delays, referred to as exit delay and 
entry delay. Whenever you arm your system, exit delay gives you 
time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an 
alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after entering any arming 
command, and applies to all modes of arming protection. If 
programmed, a slow beeping will sound throughout the exit delay 
period. Additionally if programmed, a rapid beeping may sound 
during...

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Carbon Monoxide Protection 
The optional carbon monoxide protection portion of your security 
system (if used) is always on and will sound an alarm if a carbon 
monoxide condition is detected.  
Note: If a carbon monoxide detector develops a low battery, a 
“Carbon Monoxide Maintenance” message is displayed. To determine 
which zone is causing the problem, go to “Display Faults” to 
determine which zone has the low battery indication. 
User Codes 
Each user must be assigned a...

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will time out in 30 seconds even though it is not visible. Then the 
keypad will reset into the Normal Mode (or Safe Mode if this is the 
third time that the warning message appeared). 
While in the Safe Mode, the Home screen will display the Security 
Button, Panic Button, and a message at the bottom of the screen as 
shown below: 
 
Note that this is a limited mode of operation. While in this mode: 
•  You can use the Security button to access the Console Emulation 
Mode of...

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To Exit the Safe Mode: 
1. Press the ! SAFE MODE ! bar. You will be presented with the 
following popup message: 
 
2. Select “Yes” to return to the Normal Mode of operation. The 
TouchCenter will reset and normal operation will return as long as 
the original conditions that caused the entry into Safe Mode do not 
still exist.  

 
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Security System Operation  
Introduction to Security System Operation 
You can arm your system in one of three arming modes: Away, Stay, 
and Night.  The following table lists the three different arming modes 
and the results of each. 
FEATURES FOR EACH ARMING MODE 
Arming 
Mode Exit 
Delay Entry 
Delay Perimeter 
Armed Interior 
Armed 
Away Yes Yes  Yes  Yes 
Stay Yes Yes  Yes  No 
Night*  Yes  Yes (set for Away or 
Stay Mode) 
No (set for Instant or 
Maximum Mode) Yes   Yes (set for Away 
or...

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SCREEN ACTION 
       Arming (typical) 
       Armed (typical) 2.  On the Arming screen, press the 
selected arming button.   
Note: If Quick Arm is Not enabled in your 
system, you will receive a message to 
enter your User Code. 
o  The TouchCenter beeps twice 
(Away and Night Maximum Modes) or 
3 times (Stay and Night Instant 
Modes) 
o a DISARM button appears 
o  a text message appears stating 
which zones are arming and whether 
or not there is an entry delay...

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How to Arm Multiple Partitions 
Note: Some systems may not have multiple partitions and the “Arm 
Multi-Partitions” button may not be displayed. 
To arm multiple partitions: 
1.  From the Hom e screen, press the SECURITY button.  The Arming screen  
is displayed.
 
SCREEN ACTION 
2.  Make certain the Multi-Partitions button 
is checked. 
 
3.  Press the appropriate arming mode 
button. 
Note: If any zones are bypassed, a 
Display Faults button will also be...

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How to Display Faults 
The Display Faults function is used when you see a Not Ready Fault 
message and want to determine where the fault is and what type of 
fault it is.  
To display faults do the following: 
1.  From the Hom e screen, press the SECURITY button.  The Arming screen  
is displayed.
 
SCREEN ACTION  
2.  From the Arming screen, press the 
DISPLAY FAULTS button.  The Display 
Faults screen is displayed showing a 
listing of faulted and/or bypassed...

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4.  Enter your 4-digit user code.  The 
More Choices screen is displayed 
showing the system status as Ready-
Bypass   
 
How to Bypass Zones 
The Bypass function is used when you want to arm your system with 
one or more zones left open. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will 
not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed.  
 
•  Residential systems will not allow you to bypass fire, carbon 
monoxide or emergency zones. On commercial systems, a...

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To bypass zones do the following: 
1.  From the Hom e screen, press the SECURITY button.  The Arming screen  
is displayed.
 
SCREEN ACTION  
2.  From the Arming screen, press the 
MORE CHOICES button.  The More 
Choices screen is displayed. 
Note: If any zones are bypassed or 
faulted, a Display Faults button will also 
be displayed on this screen. 
3.  Press the SHOW ZONES button on 
the More Choices screen. 
While the TouchCenter is requesting and 
receiving the...