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GE AL-1103 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Alliance System User Manual...
  • Page 2 All rights to and in the Licensed Product, including, but not limited to, copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, belong to GE SECURITY, and GE SECURITY retains title to each copy of the Software. You may only install and use the Software on a single computer, workstation, or terminal (“Computing Device”) at one time, unless You have purchased...
  • Page 3 Software to a human-perceivable form, nor create derivative works or programs based on the Software. 4. Limited warranty. GE SECURITY warrants that for one (1) year from the date of delivery of the Licensed Product (Software Warranty Period), the functions contained in the Software will...
  • Page 4 YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND GE SECURITY, AND SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATION RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introduction ............1 Alliance system keypads .
  • Page 6 Alliance System User Manual Chapter 2. Alliance system menu ..........23 Alliance system menu .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides a description of the Alliance system keypads and defines their operation. Included are methods for user identification and additional operational features. The chapter also contains a description of how to arm and disarm the system, and the system alarm functions. In this chapter: Alliance system keypads .

  • Page 8: Alliance System Keypads

    Note: Regularly test your system to ensure that all installed equipment is operating properly. Figure 1. Alliance system keypads Power Access Fault Alarm OPEN Power Fault Alarm Access CLEAR Clear Menu Menu Enter ENTER AL-1103 LCD keypad AL-111X LCD keypad...

  • Page 9: The Lcd Display

    System LEDs Used to display system main power, system faults, and alarms. CLEAR Exit the current menu option and return to alarm control prompt. MENU* Display the menu login prompt. Backspace to correct an error. Scroll backward in the menu. Bypass/instant Used to bypass active zones when you arm the system and for instant arming.

  • Page 10: The Leds

    Area LEDs One area LED in each of the possible security areas, indicates the status for that area. Table 1 describes the area LEDs for the AL-1103 keypad. Table 1. Area LED description AL-1103 keypad...
  • Page 11 System faults The arming station keypads display System faults (Table 3) if the arming station has an LCD fitted and/or system faults LEDs. Table 3. System fault LED description System fault Description Report fail (FTC) There is a failure in the communications between the control panel and a central station. RAS fail A Remote Arming Station (RAS) is off-line.

  • Page 12: User Identification

    Alliance System User Manual User identification Users are identified by user names, number, or personal identification number (PIN) codes. In addition, they are grouped according to their functions access. Pin codes The Alliance system requires unique PIN codes and/or cards that allow a user do specific tasks, such as arm or disarm the system.

  • Page 13: Door Groups

    Door groups Door groups contain options available to gain access to the premises by controlling doors. There are up to 128 door groups in your system for controlling access to doors. Each door group is allocated specific door numbers, and each door number is allotted a time zone (during which you can access the door). Your user number is assigned to a door group and will therefore access only the doors of that door group during the specified time zone.

  • Page 14: Duress Signal

    Alliance System User Manual Duress signal The duress function activates a silent signal to alert security personnel. For example, if you are asked, under threat, to breach your system’s security this function lets you do so while at the same time activating the system duress feature.

  • Page 15: Opening Doors

    Opening doors Use an Alliance system keypad to open a door by entering a door code that is related to your PIN code. It varies, depending on whether your PIN code has been programmed to allow you to arm/disarm your system, as well as open doors.

  • Page 16: Arming The System

    PIN code. The AL-1103 indicates successful arming by illuminating an area LED. The AL111x LED goes from green to red when the arming procedure has been successful.
  • Page 17 Bypass an active zone To Bypass an active zone, do the following: 1. Enter your PIN code to arm the system. Figure 5. Display active zones 2. The LCD keypad displays a number from 1 to 256 (Figure 5 ). Active zone 5 3.
  • Page 18 Alliance System User Manual Programmed to display areas assigned to your PIN code If a list of the areas assigned to your PIN code is displayed, all disarmed areas are listed. For example: 0-ALL 1, Office 2, Boardroom Enter Area: Table 4 lists the display options.

  • Page 19: Disarming Your System

    3. The result of step 3 depends on whether the system has been programmed to display a list of the areas assigned to your PIN code. 4. When the disarming procedure has been successful the AL-1103 area LED goes off, and the AL111x LED goes from red to green. When an area is armed its LED illuminates red.
  • Page 20 PIN code and the zones were not programmed for tamper. The display returns to that shown above.When the disarming procedure has been successful the AL-1103 area LED goes off, and the AL111x LED goes from red to green.

  • Page 21: Active Zones

    Active zones You cannot arm an area unless all the zones in that area are normal, as an active zone would usually set off an alarm. For example, all doors and windows must be closed. If a zone is active while you try to arm or disarm an area, the keypad sounds seven quick beeps and displays the active zones.

  • Page 22: Types Of Alarms

    Alliance System User Manual Types of alarms There are three types of alarms used in the Alliance system. • Local Alarm • Alarm • System Alarm Local alarm Local alarms occur when an area is occupied (disarmed). For example, zones with 24-hour security have been activated such as a fire door being opened.
  • Page 23 If Latching System Alarms is enabled, then system alarms require an authorized PIN code to reset. If Latching System Alarms is disabled, then system alarms reset automatically when the alarm condition is no longer present. Your system has been programmed to respond to a system alarm in one of two ways: Latching System Alarms A PIN code, that is authorized to reset system alarms, must be entered to reset a system alarm.

  • Page 24: What To Do When An Alarm Occurs

    Alliance System User Manual What to do when an alarm occurs When there is an alarm, the area in alarm LED flashes red on the keypad. The time and date message is no longer displayed. An area can have several zones associated with it. When there is an alarm, it is important that you know which zone is causing the problem so that you can quickly locate and fix it.

  • Page 25: Resetting A Zone In Alarm

    To reset a local alarm, do the following: 1. Press ENTER, ENTER (see Figure 1 ). Figure 6. Zones causing alarm one at a time 2. The zones causing the alarm are listed either one at a time (Figure 6 ) or as a list Local Alarm On A4, Rear Door (Figure 7 ) according to system programing.

  • Page 26: Additional Information About Alarms

    Alliance System User Manual 3. Enter the area number of the zone in alarm as indicated by a flashing LED and press ENTER (see Figure 1 ). 4. Determine where the alarm occurred by reviewing the quick alarm history. See List past alarm events on page 21.

  • Page 27: Listing Past Alarm Events

    Listing past alarm events This list provides you with a quick alarm history. It is a fast and easy way to review where alarms have occurred. This information is useful when you have to reset an alarm without first checking its cause. List past alarm events Past alarm events may be listed when the RAS displays There Are No Alarms In This Area or custom LCD message.
  • Page 28 Alliance System User Manual...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Alliance System Menu

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu This chapter describes the Alliance system menu options.The chapter includes description of and an operating procedure for each menu. A set of tables for recording the details of data programmed for your systems is provided. In this chapter: Alliance system menu .

  • Page 30: Alliance System Menu

    Alliance System User Manual Alliance system menu The Alliance system menu has 23 user option menus available for performing various user functions. Menu 19, is reserved for the installer. Only those menu options that have been programmed to be available when your PIN code is used are displayed.Some of the functions are specific to certain installations, while others are reserved for authorized users.

  • Page 31: Access A Menu Option

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu Access a menu option You can access the Alliance system menu when the RAS displays There Are No Alarms In This Area or custom LCD message. The display should show: There Are No Alarms In This Area Code: To access a menu option, do the following: 1.

  • Page 32: System Menu Option 1, Panel Status

    Alliance System User Manual System menu option 1, Panel status Use this menu to list all zones that are in alarm, tamper alarm, bypassed, or active and to list any system alarms. There are other menus available that display each of these conditions separately, but this menu can be used to check on all zones that need attention.

  • Page 33: System Menu Option 2, Active Zones

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu Table 11. Panel status menu options Option Action Display the complete zone name. Enter the zone number and press ENTER. Update the list of zones and display the next zone on the list (if Press ON/NEXT. any).

  • Page 34: System Menu Option 3, Zones In Alarm

    Alliance System User Manual Table 12 lists the display options. Table 12. All active zones menu options Option Action Display the complete zone name. Enter the zone number and press ENTER. Update the list of zones and display the next zone on the list (if any). Press ON/NEXT.

  • Page 35: System Menu Option 4, Bypassed Zones

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu Table 13 lists the display options. Table 13. All zones in alarms menu options Option Action Display the complete zone name. Enter the zone number and press ENTER. Update the zone list and display the next zone on the list (if any). Press ON/NEXT.

  • Page 36: System Menu Option 5, History

    Alliance System User Manual Table 14 lists the display options. Table 14. Bypass zones menu options Option Action Display the complete zone name. Enter the zone number and press ENTER. Update the zone list and display the next zone on the list (if any). Press ON/NEXT.

  • Page 37: System Menu Option 6, Test Report

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu As shown in the example above, the display shows: • The time of the event in hours and minutes – HH:MM • The date of the event as day and month – DD/MM • The type of event such as Menu Entered. •...
  • Page 38 Alliance System User Manual Display the results of a test To display the results of a test, do the following: 1. Press MENU* (Figure 1), enter your user PIN code, and press ENTER (Figure 1). Figure 24. Test results opening window 2.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Alliance system menu Disarm Camera Test Report. If all cameras tested successfully the display shows: All Cameras Tested Successfully Press ENTER To display the disarm camera test report, do the following: 1. Press ENTER (Figure 1) to exit the menu. Figure 27.

  • Page 40: System Menu Option 7, Service Menu, Menu

    Alliance System User Manual Table 17 lists the display options. Table 17. Arm test report options Option Action Display the complete zone name. Enter the zone number and press ENTER. Update the zone list and display the next zone on the list (if any). Press ON/NEXT.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Alliance system menu 3. Enter your PIN code and press ENTER. The keypad displays the request service options Figure 31. Request service options window (Figure 31). 1 – Request Service Technician 4. Enter the service option number required 0-Exit, Menu: (See Table 18) and press ENTER.

  • Page 42: System Menu Option 8, Film Counters

    Alliance System User Manual Dial temporary management software This option allows a temporary telephone number to be programmed and dialed by the system.To dial temporary management software, do the following: 1. Enter 4 and press ENTER. The keypad displays the dial temporary management Figure 34.

  • Page 43: System Menu Option 9, List Zone Names

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu System menu option 9, List zone names Use this menu to display zone names (text that describes the zones) in your system. List zone names To list zone names, do the following: 1. Press MENU* (Figure 1), enter your user PIN code, and press ENTER Figure 37.

  • Page 44: System Menu Option 10, Bypass Zone

    Alliance System User Manual Table 19 lists the zone name display options. Table 19. Zone name display options Option Action Display the remaining zones in the list (if any). Enter the zone number and press ENTER. Scroll the list one by one. Press ON/NEXT.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Alliance system menu Table 20 lists the bypass zone display options. Table 20. Bypass zone display options Option Action Bypass the selected zone. This removes the zone from the Enter the zone number and press ENTER. display and replaces it with the next active zone in the list Update the list of active zones and display the next zone on Press ON/NEXT.

  • Page 46: System Menu Option 11, Unbypass Zone

    Alliance System User Manual System menu option 11, Unbypass zone Use this menu to unbypass zones and include them in the security system. Do not unbypass a zone before checking the circumstances, as unbypassing an active zone might cause an alarm. Unbypass a zone To unbypass a zone, do the following: 1.

  • Page 47: System Menu Option 12, Test Zone

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu System menu option 12, Test zone Use this menu to test if an individual zone is operating correctly. Note: The test must be carried out within a predetermined time. If the test is not completed within this time, the option is exited.

  • Page 48: System Menu Option 13, Start Auto Disarm Test

    Alliance System User Manual 3d. There is a faulty condition due to cable tamper. The cabling to the zone shows a Figure 49. Cable tampering, short SHORT circuit (Figure 49). SHORT on 12, Roller Door Note: Steps 2c and 2d are for dual zone Press ENTER operation only.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2 Alliance system menu The display may show information about cameras (Figure 52). Figure 52. Displayed camera information 5. Press ENTER to return to the original All Cameras Have Tested Successfully display. Press Enter 6. The testing automatically stops when All zones that are programmed to be tested during disarm test have been tested, or the time allowed for the disarm test has expired.

  • Page 50: System Menu Option 14, Program Users

    Alliance System User Manual Table 22 lists the Start auto disarm test options. Table 22. Auto disarm test options Option Action Display the description of the selected zone (when displayed as a Enter the zone number and press ENTER. list of numbers). Display the remaining untested zones (if any).
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Alliance system menu To program a user if two users are required To program a user if two users are required, do the following: 1. Press MENU* (Figure 1), enter your user PIN code, and press ENTER Figure 55. Second user access code (Figure 1).
  • Page 52 Alliance System User Manual Display a user To display a user, do the following: 1. Press MENU* Figure 1), enter your user PIN code, and press ENTER Figure 1). Figure 59. Display user 2. Enter 14 (for menu 14) and press ENTER. 1-Delete 2-Display 3-Create The keypad displays the display user Option:...
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Alliance system menu Create or change a user To create or change a user, do the following: 1. Press MENU* Figure 1), enter your user PIN code, and press ENTER Figure 1). Figure 65. Create or change a user 2.
  • Page 54 Alliance System User Manual 9. If the user number that you are programming is higher than 1000, and user flags are not displayed in your system, then all the options available have been programed and the display will return to step 1. 10.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Alliance system menu Table 25. Disarm test menu options. Option Description Display Two Cards If set to YES, the user will always require a second valid user code/card to YES – Two Cards be entered to perform any alarm or access control functions at doors 17 *-Change, 0-Skip to 64.
  • Page 56 Alliance System User Manual To enter a user name, do the following: 1. Press ENTER Figure 1). The keypad displays the enter user name window Figure 70. Enter user name (Figure 70). Your Name is, (*)-End 2. Use the text option on the keypad to enter a 16-characters user name.

  • Page 57: System Menu Option 15, Time And Date

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu Entering a user pin code The display shows the user’s PIN code if the user number is 1000 or less. This feature must be programmed by the installer to authorize access. PIN Code: 1234 Press ENTER: Note: You cannot program a PIN code that already exists, one that will conflict with another user’s duress code (refer to Section 4, Duress Signal), or one that conflicts with another user’s door code (See...
  • Page 58 Alliance System User Manual Program a new time and date To program a new time and date, do the following: 1. Press MENU*Figure 1), enter your user PIN code and press ENTER Figure 1). Figure 73. Program new date and time 2.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2 Alliance system menu 9. Enter the correct year (2 digits) (Figure 79). and press ENTER. Figure 79. Enter correct year Note: You cannot skip any options. Press ENTER Time&Date hh:mm:ss dd/mm/yy Xxx.. on each value that does not need to be Year: changed, until you return to the original display.
  • Page 60 Alliance System User Manual 9. The display shows the day to start DST (Figure 83). Figure 83. DST start day 10. Enter one of the following: 5-Last Sunday, Month 00 • 1 = DST ends on first Sunday of the End Day: month •...

  • Page 61: System Menu Option 16, Bypass/Unbypass Ras/Dgp

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu System menu option 16, Bypass/unbypass RAS/DGP Use this menu to bypass Remote Arming Stations (RAS) and Data Gathering Panels (DGP). Fault, tamper, and system alarm messages from bypassed RAS or DGP are excluded from the security system. Use this menu if a RAS or DGP has generated a system alarm, or is out of service, and needs to be bypassed while awaiting service.

  • Page 62: System Menu Option 17, Enable/Disable Service Technician

    Alliance System User Manual System menu option 17, Enable/disable service technician Use this menu to enable and disable the service technician’s code. This menu is to be used when a service technician or engineer can only gain access to the installer programming menu when this option has been enabled.

  • Page 63: System Menu Option 20, Door And Floor Groups

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu 4. If you have entered an individual camera number, the keypad displays the film count Figure 92. Display film count (Figure 92). Film Counts: 1:0123 5. Enter the new frame count number and press Film Count: ENTER to change the film count and return to the original display.

  • Page 64: System Menu Option 21, Holidays

    Alliance System User Manual 5. Enter the door group number and press ENTER. The keypad displays the enter door Figure 95. Enter door number number window (Figure 95). Door Grp 1 D1-00 D2-00 D3-** Enter Door: 6. Enter the door number and press ENTER. The display shows the details of four doors, Figure 96.

  • Page 65: System Menu Option 22, Open Doors

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu 3. Enter the holiday number and press ENTER. The display shows the holiday number and Figure 98. Record a holiday, holiday number the date numerically (Figure 98 Holiday 1: 00/00/00 Day of Month: 4. Enter the new day of the month (2 digits) for this holiday number, or press MENU* to Figure 99.

  • Page 66: System Menu Option 23, Unlock, Lock, Disable And Enable Doors

    Alliance System User Manual System menu option 23, Unlock, lock, disable and enable doors Use this menu to unlock, lock, disable, and enable door numbers 17 to 64 controlled by a four-door DGP via the LCD arming station. The door remains in the state selected until an opposite event occurs in the system that will change the state of that door.

  • Page 67: System Menu Option 24, Print History

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu System menu option 24, Print history Use this menu to instruct the control panel to print the complete system history from when the last print history command was issued. The maximum number of standard memory events is 200 or 2000 events with expanded memory.

  • Page 68: Programming Records

    Alliance System User Manual Programming records Use the following tables to record details of data programmed for your systems: • Users – System Menu 14 • Door Groups – System Menu 20 • Holidays – System Menu 21 It is recommended that you complete the tables in pencil so that corrections can be made to keep the records current and accurate.

  • Page 69: Door Group Record - System Menu 20

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu Door group record – system menu 20 Door Group Number __________ Door No. Time Zone Door No. Time Zone Door No. Time Zone Door No. Time Zone _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________...
  • Page 70 Alliance System User Manual Door Group Number __________ Door No. Time Zone Door No. Time Zone Door No. Time Zone Door No. Time Zone _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________...

  • Page 71: Holiday Record - System Menu 21

    Chapter 2 Alliance system menu Holiday record – system menu 21 Holiday Number __________ Date __________/__________/__________ Month Year Holiday Number __________ Date __________/__________/__________ Month Year Holiday Number __________ Date __________/__________/__________ Month Year Holiday Number __________ Date __________/__________/__________ Month Year Holiday Number __________ Date __________/__________/__________ Month Year...
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  • Page 73 Glossary The following are definitions of some of the terms and descriptions used in the Alliance keypad user manual. Term Definition Access control The control of entry to, or exit from, a security area. Active The zone input is activated (e.g. Emergency Exit Door open). (See Normal/Active/Tamper/Bypassed).
  • Page 74 Alliance system User Manual Term Definition (Data Gathering Panel) A device that collects data from other security devices within an area, and transfers it to the main control panel or 4-door DGP. Dialer An electronic device that allows the system to transmit alarms and other events to a central station. It can also be used to perform up/download.
  • Page 75 Glossary Term Definition Normal/Active/ Describes the condition of a zone input. Tamper/Bypassed Normal:The zone input is NOT activated (e.g. Emergency Exit Door closed). Active:The zone input is activated (e.g. Emergency Exit Door open). Tamper:The zone input is open or short-circuited. Someone may have tried to tamper the security device.

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