| Question: What is the difference between this and the 490-2570 system? |
Answer: The 490-2570 system is monitored, and the 490-2551 is not.
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| Question: Is this X-10 compatible? |
Answer: Yes.
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| Question: How many digits can I enter per telephone number location? |
Answer: The maximum number of digits you can enter is 18 digits; however, for best operation, we recommend that you use a local, 7-digit number.
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| Question: What are the phone dialer specifications? |
Answer: The specifications are as follows:
- Emergency Phone Number Capacity: 4
- Maximum Digits per Phone Number Location: 18
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| Question: How do I arm the system? |
Answer: You can arm the system using either the key chain remote, handheld remote or console.
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| Question: Why does the alarm sound when I arm the system? |
Answer: This is the trouble tone; it sounds during the entry/exit delay period if there is a problem with one of the sensors. Disarm the system and check the sensors.
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| Question: When I arm the system, it starts dinging; how do I make it stop? |
Answer: Wait 60 seconds; the dinging is the delay notification. When the dinging stops, the system should arm.
On the handheld, you can set it for instant arm -- there will not be a delay.
- With ENTRY on the handheld remote set to INSTANT (and DELAY on the sensor(s) set to MIN), the system instantly arms and the alarm immediately trips if a wireless sensor transmitter or motion detector reports an intrusion.
- With ENTRY on the handheld remote set to DELAY, you have a 60-second exit delay and a 30-second entry delay before the system arms of trips. A warning chime sounds during the delay period.
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| Question: How do I get arm to quit flashing and the lights to go out after a violation? |
Answer: Press LIGHTS OFF.
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| Question: Is there a way to automatically turn the lights off after a violation? |
Answer: No. When you disarm the system after an alarm (or about 4 minutes after the alarm tips), the console's siren turns off, but the lights connected to lamp modules remain on to let you know there was a violation.
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| Question: What frequency does this operate on? |
Answer: This operates on 312 MHz.
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| Question: Are there any dry contacts on this system for optional equipment? |
Answer: No.
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| Question: If the phone is not answered, what happens? |
Answer: If no one answers at the number called within about 48 seconds, or if someone answers but does not press a number, the console calls the next number (up to four phone numbers).
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| Question: What siren works with this system? |
Answer: This uses the 980-0231 Powerhorn Siren. This can be ordered through your local store, through our Catalog Order Center at 800-843-7422, Option 2, (Catalog, Parts and Accessory Ordering) or on-line at
http://www.radioshack.com/ by clicking on the catalog number above.
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| Question: What is the alarm battery life? |
Answer: The battery life is approximately 6 months.
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| Question: How long does the backup battery last? |
Answer: The console's backup battery allows the system to work during a power outage. A 9-volt alkaline battery provides at least 12 hours of backup. The BATTERY LOW indicator on the console lights when you need to replace the backup battery, but you should replace the battery at least once a year.
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| Question: Does the lamp module cause the lamp to flash during an alarm? |
Answer: Yes. The lamp attached to the lamp module flashes on and off during an alarm. You can purchase additional Lamp Modules (Cat. No. 61-2682). These are store-stocked items and can be either purchased through your local store, ordered through our Catalog Order Center at 800-843-7422, Option 2, (Catalog, Parts and Accessory Ordering) or ordered on-line at http://www.radioshack.com/ by clicking on the catalog number above.
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| Question: Neither the key chain remote nor the handheld remote will work! |
Answer: Try the following steps:
- Slide off the keychain remote control's battery compartment cover. Install two AAA alkaline batteries (Cat. No. 23-877) in the compartment, according to the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. Then replace the compartment's cover.
- Set the console's INSTALL/RUN 1/RUN 2 switch to INSTALL.
- Stand near the console and press ARM on the remote control. The console chimes once and the LED on the remote control blinks twice.
- Press ARM again. The LED blinks again, and the console chimes and logs in the remote control.
- Leave the console's switch set to INSTALL to install other accessories.
Notes:
- You can add any combination of up to eight Plug 'n Power remote control. When you press a button, the BATTERY indicator on the remote control lights to show the battery is good.
- The transmitting frequency for the RF remote controls is 310 MHz. The transmitting frequency for the sensors is rated at 120 kHz bursts at the zero crossing points of the 60 Hz power line.
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| Question: Can I set the motion detector to delay? |
Answer: Both the supplied motion detector and the additional motion detector (Cat. No. 980-0971) for this system are armed in the instant mode, which cannot be changed. We do not currently offer a motion detector that can be operated with a delay.
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