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Console for V1 and V2 Systems

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OVERVIEW

The Console is a wireless keypad control panel for your security system. Use it to arm, disarm, add equipment, and adjust your security system settings. The console can be wall-mounted or placed on a stand on a table, providing it is near an electrical outlet. The Console also includes a battery backup that enables you to utilize your console for up to 24 hours during a blackout. Up to 4 Consoles may be added on one security system.
 

HOW TO SET UP THE CONSOLE – STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Before you set up your Console, you’ll need to decide where you want to place it in your home. You can mount it on a wall or place it on a table, providing it is near an outlet and no more than 100 feet from the Base. 

Connect Battery and Plug In Console
Locate battery compartment door on left side of Console and slide it open
Inside the battery compartment, plug the Console battery pack into plug connector. Make sure to match red and black ends of plug with the connectors properly
Insert battery pack into the compartment. Slide the battery compartment door back onto Console
Connect one provided power adapter to back of the Console and weave cord through the channel on bottom of Console
If the Console is going to rest on table or counter, add table stand to bottom of Console. Plug the other end of power cord into wall outlet

Mount the Console
If Console is going to be mounted on a wall:
  • Select wall location and mark spots on wall where upper and lower screws will go using mounting plate as a template
  • Drill 3/16” holes and insert drywall anchors provided
  • Screw mounting screws into anchors, leaving heads about 3/8” away from wall
  • After checking that power cord is correctly in place, attach wall mounting plate to Console
  • Place Console with wall mounting plate onto wall screws
  • Plug Console power cord into outlet


CONSOLE TONE – ADJUSTING VOLUME

You can adjust the audible tone of the buttons on the keypad to make them louder or softer.
To increase or decrease button volume:
  • Press MENU button
  • Use arrow keys on right of screen and scroll down to Phone Setup and press SELECT
  • Scroll down to Console and press SELECT
  • Scroll down to Tone Volume and press SELECT
  • Use up and down arrow keys to change the volume of the tone. You will hear a sample tone each time. When you are finished press OK
  • Press BACK button until you return to main screen


CONSOLE:  CONTRAST – INCREASE AND DECREASE

You can adjust the Console screen contrast (how bright or dark the screen appears) to suit your preference.
To alter the contrast:
  • Press MENU button
  • Use arrow keys on right to scroll down to Phone Setup and press SELECT
  • Scroll down to Console and press SELECT
  • Scroll down to Display Contrast and press SELECT
  • Use up and down arrow keys to change contrast of screen. You will see the screen get brighter or darker as you adjust it. When you have finished press OK
  • Press BACK button until you return to main screen 


CONSOLE - CHIME

The security system is configured to make a chime sound when a sensor is triggered (for example, when a door or window is opened) whenever the alarm system is not armed.You have the option to adjust sensors individually, or to turn off all chiming sounds altogether. (NOTE: not all sensors chime: Smoke Detectors,  Fire Safety Sensors and Glass Break Sensors do not chime.)
Using Console to turn OFF chiming sound on ALL sensors at the same time:
  • Press the CHIME button.
  • Enter your security code.
Using Console to turn ON chiming sound on ALL sensors at the same time:
  • Press the CHIME button
  • Enter your security code
To adjust individual chiming sensors using the Console:
  • Press MENU
  • Scroll down to “Security Setup” and press SELECT. Enter your Master Code
  • Scroll down to “Sensors” and press SELECT
  • Select sensor you want to change using the up and down arrow keys. When you find sensor you want to change press SELECT
  • Scroll down to “Sound Type” and press SELECT
  • You will see two options: “Door Chime” and “None”:
  • To turn OFF chiming sound for that sensor, scroll to “None” and press SELECT
  • To turn ON chiming sound for that sensor, scroll to “Door Chime” and press SELECT
  • Press BACK button to return to main screen
To adjust individual chiming sensors using Blue by ADT Web Portal:
  • Log in to Blue by ADT
  • Click on “Settings” tab
  • Click on “Devices” tab in box below
  • You will see all sensors listed, along with information about each. Under the “Sound Type” column, you will see either “Chime” (meaning it is a chiming sensor) or “None” (indicating that it makes no sound). 
To turn a chime ON or OFF on a specific sensor::
  • Click “Sensor name” for sensor you want to change
  • Under “Chime Enabled” click OFF button so it turns blue
  • Click "Submit" button
  • On the sensor list, your sensor should say “None” under “Sound Type.” Repeat these steps for each sensor you want to change.
  • To turn a sensor chime back ON using Blue by ADT, repeat these steps, but for step 2, click ON so the “ON” button turns blue.
 

CONSOLE BACKLIGHT ENABLED – BLUE BY ADT SETTINGS

Your Console screen backlight can be set to remain on at all times, or to light up only when Console buttons are pressed. If your Console is placed in a dark room, you may want to set the backlight to “Enabled” to more easily find it. If it is in a bedroom or a lit area, you may prefer to leave the backlight off.
 

CONSOLE PANIC BUTTON – ENABLED AND DISABLED

When the Panic Button is pressed, it sends a signal to central monitoring, who will contact emergency services and send them to your home. The Panic Button could save your life in the event of an emergency, but you may wish to disable this feature to prevent false alarms from happening accidentally. (Homes with small children or individuals who have difficulty using the system often choose to disable this feature.)
 

SOLUTION FOR CONSOLE –  “LOW BATT” (Low Battery)

If your Console shows the words “LOW BATT: CONSOLE #”, or it does not have power when you unplug the power cord, then it is time to change your console battery.
You’ll need to order a new battery. Visit the Blue by ADT Shop on the Blue by ADT website and order:
 
LS180  Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack
When your battery arrives, follow these steps to replace.
  • Locate battery compartment door on Console and open 
  • Remove old battery by carefully unplugging 2-wire battery cord
  • Plug new console battery cord into plug connector
  • Insert battery into the compartment
  • Snap battery compartment door back onto Console


SOLUTION FOR CONSOLE – PHONE LINE NOT CONNECTED

If the “No Phone Line” message appears on your Console screen, then you do not have a phone line connected to the system, or your phone line is not compatible (analog phone line). To remove this message, use Blue by ADT Interactive website to change the Home Phone Line setting: 

Changing Phone Line Settings from Console:
  • Press MENU button. Use arrow keys on right to scroll down to Phone Setup and press SELECT
  • Scroll down to Phone Line and press SELECT
  • Scroll to Off and press SELECT to turn off Phone Line Feature
  • Press BACK button continuously to return to main screen
You have turned off the home phone line option. If you want to add a home phone line to your system as a backup, repeat these same instructions, with one change: for Step 3, scroll to ON and press SELECT to turn Phone Line Feature back on.
 
Changing Phone Line Settings with Blue by ADT Web From Any Computer:
  • Log in to Blue by ADT and access your account
  • Click “Settings” tab on top menu bar
  • Under Settings select "Security"
  • Select “Settings” under Security
  • On right side next to “Home Phone Line” press OFF button so it turns blue
  • Press SAVE
You have turned off the home phone line option. If you want to add a home phone line to your system as a backup, repeat these same steps with one change: next to “Home Phone Line” press ON button to blue.
 

SOLUTION FOR CONSOLE – BLANK SCREEN

If your Console screen is blank and unresponsive, there is likely no power to the unit.  Start by checking that the power cord is properly plugged into back of the console. You should also check that the other end of the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet, and that wall outlet has power.
If the Console is plugged in correctly and there is still no power, try the following steps:
  • Unplug power cord from back of Console
  • Open battery compartment door and remove battery
  • Plug power cord into different outlet and back into Console 
The power should come back on. If Console screen is still blank and unresponsive, call the Blue by ADT Support Team at 877-464-7437

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