Xk-7lc Keypad Manual
Reginald Hanfy
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Security is a top concern these days, making it a profitable industry too. When times have become more dangerous, people cannot take chances. This is why home and business owners invest in security systems that are helpful in preventing burglary and other emergencies.
Honeywell, the leading global manufacturer of security solutions, is catering to a new generation of customers with its extensive technology portfolio. Its line of alarms and home security systems do more than just protect homes but also connect them. But technology is only as useful as you want it to be. You have to make sure that all of its elements are being maximized and functioning well.
Among the main components of a home alarm system is the battery. A busted battery is one of the top causes for alarm system trouble. For Honeywell, batteries have to be replaced between 3 and 7 years depending on the unit or model. Does it take a tech expert to replace a Honeywell alarm battery? No, it does not. Just like Honeywell alarm kits, replacing some parts is something you can do yourself.
After you have silenced the system, go to the main can which is usually in your closet or basement. Vista systems come with a lock and key to make unwanted tampering more difficult. To make the process of changing the battery easier, you may just pull off the door and set it aside after you get it open.
Once you have opened the can door, you will see the battery resting at the bottom. There are two wires attached to the battery: one black and one red. Pull each one off the battery terminals. They are usually very easy to pull off, but may require some force in the connectors are tight. Now that you have successfully removed the wires, take out the battery and put it aside. Always properly recycle your batteries.
You are now ready to install your new Honeywell alarm battery, which is usually a 12-volt, 4-Amp hour battery. A quick tip: write down the installation date of the new battery and tape it to the battery. This will remind you if you need to replace the battery again in the future. They usually last about 5 years.
Your security system now have a new lease on life. Sometimes the battery will require a few hours to fully charge when you first put it on. But if the low battery condition does not go away on its own, entering programming and then exiting will reset it. Use your installer code followed by 800. Then press *99 to exit.
Make sure to disarm your system first by entering a security code and then 1. If your keypad is AC-powered, make sure to pull the plug. If it is wall-mounted, lift the keypad straight up and then out to separate the keypad from the mounting plate.
You are now ready to replace the battery of your Honeywell keypad. Use three AA, 1.5 volt, alkaline batteries. Remember to replace all three batteries at once to ensure normal operation over the anticipated battery lifetime. Put the batteries in the negative and positive terminals as shown in the compartment. Replace the battery cover.
If the keypad is mounted to the wall, re-attach its mounting plate by aligning the mounting holes in the keypad case with the mounting clips. Lower the keypad onto the clips. If the keypad is AC powered, plug it onto the outlet.
The Honeywell alarm system is incredibly user-friendly. Its how-to guides are also incredibly simple. Replacing the batteries for the main system and the keypad should not require much effort. Remember to replace them regularly to avoid alarm troubles.
Next, check the voltage on the battery wires coming from the alarm control board itself. It should put out around 13volts DC to continually charge the battery. If you get low volts or no volts, you may have a bad alarm board.
Sometimes a device that uses DC power such as glass break sensors or motion detectors, can have a problem which affects the power on the board. Try disconnecting the positive power wire from the board. Check the diagram inside the door cover or check your manual to be sure. The wire should be red and the terminal will be labeled aux power (+) or keypad power. Most ademco panels have it on terminal 5. With the wires disconnected, check the power from the battery wires and try to clear the trouble. If the voltage had dropped because those wires were connected you may have either too many devices attached or you could have a bad wire or bad device. A technician SHOULD be able to tell you which.
Also, sometimes alarms just need a kick in the butt. Try to pull all power from the alarm by disconnecting the battery and the transformer. Give it about 10 seconds then restore power. If the battery trouble does t return within several minutes then you are grand. If it does return, you may need your technician to come out and take a look at things. Chances are you may need a new board.
Two of my fire alarms keep peeping. I checked batteries, they are fully charged.
I keep trying to reset the panel but they keep beeping, rather loud.
Also the panel shows fault. When I reset it the fault sign goes away but back after a short while.