Safewatch QuickConnect Plus - Quick Guide

Safewatch QuickConnect Plus Panel and Keypad

For a detailed review of the entire system, please view the Safewatch QuickConnect Plus.

Arm and Disarm

Arm:

  • To arm all sensors in STAY mode when you are not leaving the premises, enter your [security code] + [STAY] or press and hold [STAY].
  • To arm all sensors in AWAY mode when you are leaving the premises, enter your [security code] + [AWAY] or press and hold [AWAY].

Disarm:

  • To disarm, enter your [security code] + [OFF].

For more information on this topic please visit the complete Safewatch QuickConnect Plus manual.

Battery

  • The Safewatch Quick Connect Plus operates on the 7.2V Battery Pack.
  • Loss of AC power and use of backup battery power is indicated by NO AC.
  • A low battery condition is indicated by Low BAT.

For complete instructions on replacing your battery, please visit the Battery Replacement Page for this system.

Bypass Protected Areas

Bypassing a zone allows you to arm your system with certain protected areas intentionally unarmed or to access a protected area when the system is armed.

  • To bypass a zone, enter your [security code] + [BYPASS] + [2-digit zone number].
  • To unbypass a zone, enter your [security code] + [OFF].

For more information on this topic please visit the complete Safewatch QuickConnect Plus manual.

Change Date and Time

Enter your [Master code] + [FUNCTION] + [6] + [3].

  • When ‘SET TIME’ appears, enter the 2-digit hour, i.e., 18 for 6:00.
  • Press [ADD] and choose [1] for PM or [0] for AM, then press [ADD] again.
  • Enter the 2-digit minute, i.e., 14 for 6:14, then press [ADD].
  • Enter the 2-digit month, i.e., 03 for March, then press [ADD].
  • Enter the 2-digit day, i.e., 23 for March, 23, then press [ADD].
  • Enter the 2-digit year, i.e., 15 for March 23, 2015, then press [ADD] to accept the entry and exit Clock-Setting mode. The keypad will beep 4 times in confirmation.

Chimes and Beeps

When your system is in chime mode, a chime alert will sound three tones whenever a protected door/window is opened.

  • To turn the door chime function on and off, press [FUNCTION] + [CHIME].

For more information on this topic please visit the complete Safewatch QuickConnect Plus manual

Reset

To clear the display after an alarm event, enter your [security code] + [OFF] to clear the alarm event history.

Security Codes

You can program up to 6 additional user codes.

  • To add a user, enter the [Master code] + [8] (CODE) + [new user number] + [new user code].
  • To erase a user, enter the [Master code] + [8] (CODE] + [user number] and wait approximately three seconds for the keypad to beep and verify.

Some user numbers have already been programmed:

Pre-programmed user Function User Nimber
Installer All functions [1]
Master All functions [2]
Babysitter Can only arm the system. [7]
Duress Secretly notifies the monitoring center of duress. Intended for use only when you are forced to arm or disarm the system against your will. [8]

For a complete list of use authority levels and partitions, please see the Safewatch QuickConnect Plus manual

Trouble Conditions

Trouble conditions are indicated by the word CHECK and continual beeping from the touchpad. Any key will silence the beeping. A display of CHECK + zone no. may indicate that a problem requires your attention. Check the specified zone area, close any open doors or windows and enter your security code and press [OFF]. If your system includes wireless sensors, the CHECK condition may be caused by some change in the environment of the protected area.

To silence trouble beeps, press any key or enter your security code and press [OFF].

For a complete list of Trouble Conditions, please refer to the Ademco Lynx & QuickConnect Troubleshooting page.

Volume

System announcements and status beep volume can be adjusted.

  • To adjust the volume level, press [FUNCTION] + [VOLUME] + [3]/[6].
  • [3] increases the volume by one level and [6] decreases the volume by one level.
  • To mute the volume, press [FUNCTION] + [VOLUME] + [OFF].