Crow Alarm System Keypad Guide
Crow Alarm System Keypad Guide
General Description 5
Function Keys 5
Alphanumeric Keys 5
Audible Signals 5
Indicators 6
Display 6
Summary of Functions 7
Operation 9
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How to Change or Add Codes 14
Customizing your Keypad 16
How to Add or Change Telephone Numbers 16
How to set Time and Date 17
How to operate the access control output 18
How to start Walk test Mode 18
How to Adjust Keypad Backlight Level 20
How to Adjust Buzzer Tone 20
PowerWave – LCD Keypad Assignment 23
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Introduction
Meet the Crow Alarm Control System
Thank you for choosing to protect your premises with a PowerWave of Crow Electronic
Engineering Ltd.
Power Wave of Crow Electronic Engineering Ltd. is a highly advanced, multifunction
alarm control system, designed to flawlessly manage your security system at home or at
business, protects you against burglary and supports the operation of electronic devices.
The PW has many incredible program options and additional accessories that can
enhance the standard features of the panel from simple “Home Automation” to “Radio
control” and Voice Prompted Command control”. Please ask your installer to find out
more about these powerful features.
You can phone You can phone your home to check or change the status of any output
using the keys on your phone. Arm or disarm the whole house or just one area, all with
your own voice confirming your selections.
Imagine turning on the spa before leaving work so it is hot when you get in the door. The
under-floor heating has just automatically switched on using the on board timer and you
have just opened the rollerdoor and disarmed the garage from your cell phone so the
white ware repairman can work on your washer.
The controller will support a 16 LED keypad or the more sophisticated LCD (liquid Crystal
Display) keypad.
It also has a comprehensive alarm event memory that stores all of the controller activity
with the time and date.
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Keypad Description
General Description
The LCD display shows all the information required to operate the system in a friendly
manner and free of flaws. The User communicates with the alarm system via the keypad.
The Keypad displays continuous information about the status of the alarm system, and
enables the User to operate the system in different modes, change settings and program
Users' access codes.
The keypad also collects and records events to be displayed afterward on request, to
overview system activities, and to analyze system performance for diagnostics.
The keyboard is illustrated in Figure 1, and the main components are detailed below.
Figure 1: Keypad
Function Keys
These keys are used to arm the system, enter commands to alter system settings, or
scroll through the display.
Alphanumeric Keys
These keys are used to enter codes, change descriptions of zones, or for programming.
Audible Signals
The keypad emits signals (beeps) in response to User activities. These signals are listed
in Table 1.
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Table 1: List of Audible Signals
Sound Sequence Description
Short beep Once only A key in the keypad has been pressed
3 short beeps Once only Operation carried out successfully
Long beep Once only Illegal operation, or wrong key pressed
Slow beeping Through the Exit or Exit or entry delay warning when arming
Entry delay time the system indicates that you must exit the
protected area,
also Entry delay warning when entering
via the entry zone, to disarm the system.
Indicators
The indicators show the status of the system. The LED indicators are listed in Table 2.
Table 2: List of LED Indicators
Design. Function
Bypass Indicates that there are bypassed zones
Stay Indicates that the system is armed in STAY mode
Display
The LCD window holds 2 rows of 16 characters each.
The display shows:
• System Messages
• Open Zones
• System Status
• Trouble Messages
• Memory Events
• Description of zones
• Zone numbers during programming
• Device numbers during control
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Summary of Functions
The system's main functions are listed in Table 3.
Arm
Full Arm
C ARM Initiates full arm Only if enabled by
installer
Disarm
during exit C ARM Disarms the system
during exit delay
Only when slow
beeping is emitted
Disarm
C CODE C ENTER Disarms the system Stopping Alarms
Arm
Partition
C A Arms partition A or
B
Press A or B for
2 seconds to arm
or
relevant partition
C B Only if enabled by
installer
Arm Stay
C STAY
C CODE Initiates partial
alarm when the
Only if enabled by
installer
C ENTER user is home
Arm Stay
C STAY Initiates partial
alarm when the
user is home
Disarm
Stay C CODE C ENTER Disarms the system
Disarm
Stay C STAY Disarms the system
Bypass
C BYPASS
C Zone # C Bypasses a zone(s) Repeats the
procedure to un-
ENTER bypass zones
Initiate
Panic
C CHIME
+ CONTROL Activates
emergency alert
Press
simultaneously for 2
seconds
Initiate
Medical
C CHIME
+ B Activates
emergency alert
Press
simultaneously for 2
Alarm seconds
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Function Keys Description Notes
Initiate Fire
Alarm
C A
+ B Activates
emergency alert
Press
simultaneously for 2
seconds
Chime
Enable/dis C CHIME Enable or disable
chime function
Holds the key for 2
sec to alternate.
able Only if enabled by
installer
Control
C CONTROL
C Device# Activates or
deactivates outputs
Press <Control> for
2 seconds
C ENTER and devices
Change or
Add Users' C PROG
C M CODE Activates program
mode to add or
For details see
page 14
code
C ENTER change Users'
codes
Customize
keypad C CONTROL
+ ARM
Enters Local Edit
Program Mode
Press Control and
then Arm, and hold
both simultaneously
for 2 sec
For details see
page 16
Increase
LCD C CONTROL
+ STAY
Hold <CONTROL>
and press <STAY>
backlight repeatedly to
level increase light
Decrease
LCD C CONTROL
+ BYPASS Hold <CONTROL>
and press
backlight <BYPASSS >
level repeatedly to
decrease light
Increase Hold <CONTROL>
LED C CONTROL
+ MEM
and press <MEM>
backlight repeatedly to
level increase light
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Function Keys Description Notes
Increase
buzzer C CONTROL
+ A
Hold <CONTROL>
and press <A>
tone repeatedly to
increase buzzer
tone
Decrease
buzzer C CONTROL
+ B
Hold <CONTROL>
and press <B >
tone repeatedly to lower
buzzer tone
Operation
How to Arm the System before Exit
• Preparing the System for Arming
Verify that the green <Ready> indicator is lit. This indicator is lit only when all zones are
closed (all doors, exits and windows are closed and motion in the protected area is
restricted or bypassed). If the green <Ready> indicator is not illuminated, the LCD
displays the open zones and descriptions.
Close open zones, or bypass them. Bypass any zone you cannot close. For details see
page 11.
Note: Bypassed zones are not protected.
• Arming the System
PowerWave XX
DATE TIME
When the system is ready, the LCD display shows the system type, date and time, and
the green <Ready> indicator is lit.
Before leaving premises the system has to be armed.
When the system is Ready, enter user code and then <ENTER> to arm the system.
Enter Code
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Areas Exiting
A-
There is a exit delay prior to the system being armed. During this delay time you can
leave the premises. At the end of the procedure. the ARMED indicator lights up to
indicate that the system is armed, and the system message is displayed. (The indicators
may go out after a few seconds, depending on the installer's setting).
Areas Armed
A-
• Quick Arm
When enabled by the installer, press <ARM> to arm the system.
During this delay time, a slow beeping is heard to indicate that the system is not armed
yet and reminds you to leave the protected area..
If you must disarm the system during the exit delay, press <ARM>.
• Disarming the System
Enter User’s code and press <ENTER>.
The following system message is displayed:
Areas Disarmed
A-
• Stopping Alarms
Enter User’s code and press <ENTER> to stop alarm any time.
Enter Code
• Quick Stay
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When enabled by the installer, press <STAY> to arm the system.
During exit delay you can leave the premises. If you wish to stay or that no one will enter
the protected premises, you may cancel the Entry/exit delay by pressing the <ENTER>
key. The slow beeping stops and the system is immediately armed.
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At the end of the procedure, the Stay indicator lights up to indicate that the system is
armed and the system message is displayed. (The indicators may go out after a few
seconds, depending on the installer's setting).
Areas In Stay
A-
Areas Disarmed
A-
During exit delay you can leave premises. At the end of the procedure the ARMED
indicator lights up to indicate that the system is armed and system message is displayed.
(The indicators may go out after a few seconds, depending on the installer's setting).
Areas Armed
-B-
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Enter the zone number (e.g. 01, 05, 12 in PW16 or 1, 2, 6 in PW4/8) one or more
zones.
Bypass Zones
01 03 06
Zone 3 Bypass
Zone 3
While in the Bypass mode it is possible to bypass more than one zone, press
<BYPASS>, Bypass indicator lights up to indicate that the system is in bypass mode,
Add the zone number (e.g. 03) one or more zones, following press <ENTER> , the
Bypass indicator lights up to indicate zone(s) bypassed .
To un-bypass zones, press <BYPASS>, enter zone number (e.g.07,13) and press
<ENTER>.
Note: Disarming automatically un-bypasses all zones.
Chime OFF
Chime ON
Emergency Alerts
How to initiate Panic
Press simultaneously<CHIME>and <CONTROL> for 2 seconds.
How to initiate Medical Alarm
Press simultaneously <CHIME> and <B> for 2 seconds.
How to initiate Fire Alarm
Press simultaneously<A> and <B> for 2 seconds.
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usual code by one digit. If your code is 345 and 8 is your duress digit, than entering 8345
will modify your code. The modified duress code will disarm the system in a normal way,
but at the same time will activate the dialer silently to report a “duress event” without
arousing suspicion. (For details ask installer.)
How to Read System Messages
Any system failure that may that may occur, is indicated by system messages. System
messages are automatically displayed and are listed in Table 4. Read messages and call
for service.
Table 4: System Messages
Message Description/Action
Battery Low The backup battery is low (charger or battery failure)
Main Failure The main power is disconnected, or caused by power
outage.
Telephone Line Failure The line is disconnected
Radio Device Battery Low Replace battery of the particular device
Supervise Detector Radio detector failed to communicate
Failure
Zone Inactivity Time-out No movement detected during expected time in this zone
Dialer Kiss-off Failure Communication fail
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How to Display Events from Memory
The system memory stores the last events. Press <MEM> to display list of events. The
system will display the last event and automatically scroll to the next one every 2.5
seconds, and a beep is emitted. Use the arrow keys to scroll up manually. Each entry
shows the type of event, date and time. Wait until all messages are displayed, or press
<ENTER> to cancel memory readout.
If the message exceeds 16 characters, use the right arrow to read the message.
When you enter control mode the system prompts you to enter device # and then
<ENTER> to activate or deactivate the selected device.
PowerWave XX
DATE TIME
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The factory default master code (123) is intended as a preliminary control of the alarm
system. After PowerWave is installed and put into service, the code can be changed to
any code known to the Master user. The Master user can define up to 99 user codes. To
limit access rights, the holder of the Master code can ask the installer to define several
User profiles.
Access rights are listed below:
- User code has Area A and/or B or C permission
- User code can arm and/or disarm arm an area
- User code can arm and/or disarm arm an area in Stay mode
- User code can change its code
- User code can change user’s code
- User code can Operate control Functions
- User code can change dialer telephone numbers
- User code can alter the real time clock
- User can answer an incoming call and start up/down load
- User can allow access to installer program mode from client mode.
- Initiate Walk-test mode.
How to Change Master Code
Press <PROG> enter Master code and <ENTER>. The display will show “Client Mode”.
Client Mode
Press <PROG> and 1 to change Master code. Use the numeric keyboard to enter your
new Master code. The code can hold any combination of 1 to 6 digits. It is recommended
using a multi-digit code. . Press <ENTER> to save your new code. To proceed to the next
user code, Press <MEM>. Press <PROG> and <ENTER> exit Client Program mode.
Repeat the procedure for all users or use arrow (MEM) key to advance to next user.
Press <PROG> and <ENTER> to exit Local Program mode.
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How to Delete User Code
In client mode, press <PROG> and the User number (2 to 100) you intend to delete.
The display shows the code.
User 8 Code
8765
During the programming of text for all of the addresses 1-8,998,999 you can also use the
<A> button to return back to last saved text and you can use <B> button to return back to
the default text.
Press <ENTER> to save textual description.
For more zones, press <PROG>, followed by Zone # to continue textual description.
The functions of the alpha-numeric keys are listed in Table 6.
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(In PW16 The six phone numbers are at program address 331 through to 336).
(In PW4/8 The four phone numbers are at program address 501 through to 504).
(In PW64 The sex phone numbers are at program address 691 through to 696).
While in CLIENT mode, key in the following sequence <PROGRAM> <XXX According
to the model of PW alarm you have (see above)> <ENTER>
(The address for telephone number 1), The existing number will be flashed out at the
Keypad then enter <NEW TELEPHONE #> <ENTER> The new numbers will be flashed
back to confirm acceptance.
At any time you can enter in the address for the telephone number just to view the
currently programmed value then press the <PROGRAM> button to move on to another
address.
Note: In PW16 Address 331 = PH # 1, 332 = PH# 2 to 336 = PH# 6.
Note: In PW4/8 Address 501 = PH # 1, 502 = PH# 2 to 504 = PH# 4.
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have configured the alarm so that an authorized person on-site is required to make the
alarm system answer the in-coming call. This option is only available inCLIENT mode.
To answer an In-coming Call press <PROGRAM> <835> <ENTER>
Provided the line connected to the alarm was ringing at the time the panel will now
answer the call and allow a remote PC connection.
Areas <A..Z>
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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
To save changes press <ENTER>.
To update and transfer programmed textual information from one LDC keypad to another,
press <CHIME> for 2 seconds.
To exit Local Edit Program Mode and return to Idle Mode, press <PROG> and then
<ENTER>.
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Warranty
CROW LIMITED WARRANTY
(Crow) warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the
last day of the week and year whose numbers are printed on the printed circuit
board inside his product.
Crow’s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing this product, at its option,
free of charge for materials or labor, if it is proved to be defective in materials or
workmanship under normal use and service. Crow shall have no obligation
under this Limited Warranty or otherwise if the product is altered or improperly
repaired or serviced by anyone other then Crow.
There are no warranties, expressed or implied, of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose or otherwise, which extend beyond the description on the
face hereof. In no case shall Crow be liable to anyone for any consequential or
incidental damages for breach of this or any other warranty, expressed or
implied, or upon any other basis of liability whatsoever, even if the loss or
damage is caused by Crow’s own negligence or fault.
Crow does not represent that this product can not be compromised or
circumvented; that this product will prevent any person injury or property loss or
damage by burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise; or that this product will in all
cases provide adequate warning or protection. Purchaser understands that a
properly installed and maintained product can only reduce the risk of burglary,
robbery or other events occurring without providing an alarm, but it is not
insurance or a guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be no
personal injury or property loss or damage as a result. Consequently, Crow
shall have no liability for any personal injury, property damage or any other loss
based on claim that this product failed to give any warning. However, if Crow is
held liable, whether directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage arising under
this limited warranty or otherwise, regardless of cause or origin, Crow’s
maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the purchase price of this
product, which shall be the complete and exclusive remedy against Crow.
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Use the following form to record your changes and customizations.
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10 User # Name (Cont) 10
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PowerWave – LCD Keypad Assignment
Each of the 8 possible LCD keypads that can be connected to your PW control
Panel must be set to the suitable type of control panel, and addressed individually
to avoid bus conflicts.
To assign the KEYPAD Address
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