GE Home Security System 45129 User Manual

45129  
Wireless Alarm System  
Control Center  
User’s Manual  
Choice  
ALERT  
Arm  
1 2 3 4  
Control all Sensors  
& accessories from  
Armed Power  
1
2
3
4
Zone  
one location  
 
Use a dry cloth to clean the surface of the Control  
Center. In case the dirt is hard to remove, use a damp  
(not wet) cloth for cleaning.  
Before connecting or operating the Control Center,  
please read these instructions carefully and save this  
manual for future reference.  
ꢁ. Water and Moisture – Do not use any component  
of this system in an exposed outdoor area except those  
specifically designed for that purpose (such as the Door/  
Window Sensor, Motion Sensor, Silent Alert LED indicator,  
Water Leak Sensor). Do not operate this system in the  
presence of explosive or flammable fumes.  
Congratulations  
The GE Choice AlertWireless Alarm System is one  
of the most affordable and expandable wireless  
alarm systems available. You’ll discover that the system  
offers many features typically found in custom installed  
Alarm systems.  
Precautions  
The Choice Alert system is reliable and easy-to-  
use. With Choice Alert you can select from a line of  
Sensors and Accessories; start small and expand  
as you need, or create a system that meets all your  
needs. The Choice Alert System is protected by Priority  
Code Selection technology which provides increased  
security and trouble-free wireless connections. It also  
guarantees the Control Center will only respond to  
signals from your Sensors in and around your home,  
and prevents anyone from tampering with your system.  
ꢀ. Do not attempt to disassemble the Control Center, or  
any of the Sensors or Accessories unless described in  
the user’s manuals. There are no user serviceable parts.  
ꢁ. Handle with Care – Avoid striking or shaking.  
Improper use or storage could damage the Control  
Center. Modifying or tampering with the device or its  
internal components can cause a malfunction and void  
the Control Center’s warranty.  
ꢂ. If you feel the Control Center or any part of the  
Choice Alert system is not operating correctly or  
as described, please contact Customer Service for  
assistance (ꢀ-800-654-848ꢂ).  
The user manual explains in simple steps how  
to install, use and care for your new Choice Alert  
Control Center.  
Before you begin to install your Choice Alert System,  
you will need to plan your security needs. Consider all  
the doors and windows that are likely to be used as  
points of entry by an intruder, such as those poorly  
lit or an entrance or window that cannot be easily  
seen from the street. You may want to know if the back  
gate is open, whether the garage door is still up or if  
the storage shed in the backyard is secure. Perhaps  
If you have any questions or would like  
additional information please visit our web site  
Customer Service Group at 1-800-654-8483.  
Important safeguards  
ꢀ. Cleaning – Unplug adapter and remove batteries  
before cleaning. Do not use strong or abrasive cleaners.  
 
you’re concerned about the hot water tank or the  
dishwasher leaking?  
This system will help alleviate those concerns.  
To start, sketch a map of areas in and around your  
home and determine which doors and/or windows  
need contact Sensors, which areas that might best be  
served by a Motion Sensor, etc. The Choice Alert system  
can manage up to ꢀ6 Sensors – a maximum  
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of any four (4) Sensors in any of the four (4) protection  
Zones. (See diagram of the example sketch.)  
We recommend installing a Window/Door Sensor on  
the door that you enter/exit most often, and another  
at your secondary exit. A Motion Sensor can be  
positioned in the area that has traffic such as stairs or  
hallways. It can also be placed in main rooms (living  
rooms, dens, computer rooms). Additional Sensors can  
be added for exterior areas like garage door, outside  
gate, storage sheds and workshops. You can also use  
the Water Leak Sensor to provide an Alert for potential  
water damage areas such as around a hot water  
tank, washing machine, dishwasher or air conditioner  
condensation pan.  
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Indoor -  
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Window/Door Sensor (6)  
Water Leak Detectors (2)  
Motion Sensor (1)  
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Supplies needed: Clean sheet of paper, ruler and pencil with  
an eraser.  
Garage -  
Water Leak Sensor (1)  
; Garage Door Sensor (1)  
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Note: Motion Sensors can also be used to protect specific  
items that might be targeted by intruders (i.e. electronic  
equipment, TV’s, stereos and/or computers). Point the Motion  
Sensor directly at the equipment from an opposing wall or  
corner and if they are disturbed, the alarm will be triggered.  
Outside -  
Motion Sensor (1)  
Window/Door Sensor (1)  
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Antenna  
Front  
Side  
Alarm  
Siren  
Input DC 12V  
Input DC 12V  
+
-
Mute  
Mute  
Keypad  
Learn  
Learn  
Arm  
1 2 3 4  
4
Alert  
Chime  
Off  
Alert  
Chime  
Off  
Notification  
Switch  
Armed Power  
1
2
3
Zone  
Zone  
Indicators  
Armed Power  
Indicators  
Learn Button - Used to link Sensors and Accessories to  
the main unit. (See pg 10)  
Control, Indicators, and Features:  
Zone Indicators  
These LEDs indicate Sensor status for each of the  
4 Zones in the Choice Alert system.  
Armed and Power Indicators  
Features  
Battery Back-up (Control Center)  
The Control Center offers battery backup; up to 48  
hours, in case of power failure. While the system  
will operate correctly without batteries, it is highly  
recommended to install four (4) new “AAA” Alkaline  
batteries. To install batteries, unplug the AC adapter  
from the Control Center and rotate the unit bottom side  
up, revealing the battery compartment on the base.  
These LEDs indicate status of the system.  
Keypad Operations:  
Arm button - Use this button on the keypad to select  
the arm setting (HOME or AWAY) you wish to use.  
Input DC ꢀꢁ V - AC adapter input jack.  
Mute Button - Used to mute a triggered Zone. (See pg 7)  
Slide the battery compartment cover off in the direction  
 
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Lithium cell batteries in the Door/Window, Garage and Water  
Leak Sensor can last up to two years. If the Motion Sensorisina  
ZonewithotherSensors, tryreplacingitsbatteryrst.  
of the arrow. Install batteries according to the battery  
polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.  
Replace the battery door.  
Note: The Control Center has an automatic internal battery  
tester. After batteries are installed you can check the backup  
battery status at any time by unplugging the AC adapter. If  
the batteries are acceptable, the green ‘Power’ LED indicator  
will be remain on. If the batteries are low, the LED indicator will  
flash slowly. If the batteries are too low to power unit, or dead,  
the LED indicator will be off.  
INTRODUCTION  
Let’s review the different features, functions and  
terminology of the Control Center.  
The Choice Alert System operates in  
three different modes  
1. Notification Mode (Zones 1, 2, 3)  
2. Dedicated Alert Mode (Zone 4)  
3. Armed/Alarm Mode (Zones 1, 2, 3)  
Low Battery Indicator (Sensors)  
The Control Center continuously monitors all the  
Sensors. If the Control Center does not receive a signal  
from any Sensor it will begin rapidly flashing the Zone  
LED indicator . This indicates one or more Sensors in the  
Zone may have low battery power and are unable to  
transmit a signal the necessary distance. If all batteries  
and/or Sensors are installed at the same time into a  
Zone, it is recommended to replace the batteries in  
all Sensors in the Zone.  
Mode ꢀ - Notification Mode – Off/Chime/Alert (Zones 1,  
2, 3) Perfect for Windows, Doors & Motion Sensors  
(alarmed areas)  
- Unarmed immediate notification mode  
- User is notified of triggered Sensor based on  
position of notification switch.  
Mode settings  
However, you can check the Sensor’s status  
independently by placing the Control Center in Test  
mode (see Testing a Sensor on page 11) and trigger  
each Sensor separately (i.e. open door). If the Sensor  
does not trigger an alert then replace the batteries.  
Control Center has  
three Mode settings  
Input DC 12V  
+
-
Mute  
“Alert” - Continuous Tone  
“Chime” - Single Tone  
“Off” - Lights only  
Learn  
Note: The Sensor detection system is ‘range dependant’,  
which means Sensors located closer to the Control Center may  
seem to have batteries that last longer than those Sensors  
at a greater distance. Also, keep in mind, because the Motion  
Sensor is continually checking for activity the battery life is less  
than the lithium cell batteries in the other Sensors. An Alkaline  
Arm  
1
4
2
3
4
Alert  
Chime  
Off  
Notification switch  
(affects Zone 1, 2, 3 only)  
Armed Power  
1
2
3
Zone  
 
“9V” battery in the Motion Sensor can last up to 9 months; the  
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a window open or leaving the garage door up). To  
activate mute for a certain Zone, press the Mute button  
after the beeping starts. All triggered Sensors in the  
Zone will be muted and the LED indicator will continue  
to flash until the Sensor has been reset. To deactivate  
the mute, reset the Sensor (close door or window, lower  
garage door, remove water, etc) for that Zone. If more  
than one Zone has a triggered Sensor, pressing the  
Mute button will mute all triggered Zones.  
Mode ꢁ - Dedicated Alert Mode - Zone 4 is a dedicated  
Zone for alerts only; it is designed for continuous  
monitoring. It works independently of the Notification  
Mode switch and the Alarm System. Sensors in Zone  
4 will not trigger an alarm (HOME or AWAY). Sensors  
in Zone 4 do not respond to the Off/Chime/Alert  
Notification Mode switch.  
Mode ꢂ - Armed/Alarm Mode (Zones ꢀ,ꢁ,ꢂ)  
Arm HOME (Instant alarm) – In this setting the alarm  
is instant (no delay) when a Sensor is triggered. All  
Sensors (except Motion Sensors) in Zones 1, 2, and  
3 will trigger the alarm. Sensors in Zone 4 will not  
trigger the alarm. Zone 4 is for Alerts only.  
Arm AWAY (Delayed alarm) – In this setting there  
is a 45 second exit delay before system is armed.  
This allows time to leave the protected area. There  
is also a 30 second entry delay; this allows time to  
enter the protected area and disarm the system  
before alarm sounds. All Sensors in Zones 1, 2, and  
3 will trigger the alarm. Sensors in Zone 4 will not  
trigger the alarm. Zone 4 is for Alerts only.  
Notification switch settings:  
Off – In this mode when a Sensor is activated, the  
Control Center will issue a visual Alert only (flashing  
Zone LED indicator), no audio will be heard.  
The LED indicator will continue to flash as long as  
the Sensor is activated (door or window is open,  
garage door is up, etc.)  
Chime – In this mode when a Sensor is activated,  
the Control Center will issue a two-tone chime  
sound. In addition, a visual Alert (flashing Zone  
LED indicator) will continue as long as the Sensor is  
activated (open).  
Note: A Motion Sensor in Zones 1, 2 or 3 will not respond in the  
Chime mode. It only functions as an Alarm Sensor.  
Alert – (Beeping sound) In this mode when a Sensor  
is activated, the Control Center will issue a  
continuous Alert (beeping sound) and a visual  
Alert (flashing Zone LED indicator). Both the flashing  
LED indicator and the beep sound will continue until  
Sensor is deactivated (door or window is closed, etc.).  
The number of beeps will be determined by which  
Zone has an activated Sensor.  
Zone ꢀ - you will hear “1 beep…1 beep…1 beep, etc”.  
Zone ꢁ - you will hear “2 beeps…2 beeps…2 beeps, etc”.  
If a Sensor in more than one Zone is triggered, (i.e. Zone 1  
and Zone 2 then you will hear “1 beep…2 beeps…, 1  
beep… 2 beeps, etc.” )  
Note: A Motion Sensor in Zones 1, 2 and 3 will not respond in  
the Alert mode. It only functions as an Alarm Sensor. A Motion  
Sensor can be used for an Alert in Zone 4 only.  
Disarm – Entering the 4 digit Security Code anytime  
the system is armed, will immediately disarm the  
Mute – Use this button, while in Alert mode, to  
temporarily stop the continuous beeping Alert (e.g.  
system, regardless of HOME or AWAY setting.  
 
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front of the unit will light up briefly and go out. This  
indicates the Control Center has completed a brief  
system check. Only the green power LED indicator  
should remain on.  
Bypass – You can bypass a Zone so that any Sensors  
in that Zone (1, 2, and/or 3) will not trigger the alarm  
regardless of HOME or AWAY setting.  
Quick Reference Card  
The Control Center comes with a quick reference card  
and clear storage envelope. Attach the clear envelope  
using the peel off adhesive and press it to the bottom  
of the Control Center. Use a pencil to indicate where  
Sensors are located around your home. On the reverse  
side of the card are brief instructions for Arming/  
Disarming the system and assigning a Sensor to a Zone.  
ꢁ) Place the Control Center in the selected location  
and rotate the antenna to the upright position for  
best reception. The Control Center should be able to  
receive signals from Sensors and Accessories up to  
150 feet away.  
Creating a Personal Security Code  
The Security Code is used to arm and disarm the alarm  
system. The Control Center comes with a factory  
default Security Code setting of “1 2 3 4”.  
It is recommended to establish your own Personal  
Security Code. To change the Security Code, locate the  
Learn button on the side and Arm button on top.  
Lets get started...  
Use the following tips to select an ideal location  
Position it…  
- in a central location of the home, within a few feet of  
an electrical outlet.  
- some place accessible and easily noticed.  
Step 2  
Enter the current code  
Step 3  
Enter new code  
- Away from doors and windows where it could be  
easily noticed by intruders.  
Step 4  
Re- Enter new  
code to confirm  
- Away from heat sources such as an oven, stove  
or vents.  
Input DC 12V  
+
-
Step 1  
Mute  
Press and hold  
the Learn button,  
Then press and  
hold the Arm  
button together  
for three seconds  
Learn  
- Away from large metal objects (such as refrigerators,  
microwaves, etc.) which could effect the  
wireless performance.  
Arm  
1
4
2
3
4
Alert  
Chime  
Off  
Armed Power  
1
2
3
Zone  
After you have selected a location for the Control  
Center, you are ready to set up your system.  
Note:  
- When setting the Security Code you have 15 seconds to  
begin making the change. After 15 seconds the unit will time  
out and return to stand-by mode. If this happens you will  
need to start over.  
ꢀ) Plug in the AC adapter to a nearby electrical outlet  
and plug the other end into the “Input DC12V” jack  
on the side of the unit. All the LED indicators on the  
 
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four Sensors - Any combination of Sensors (Motion,  
Door, Water or Garage) can be assigned to any of the  
four Zones. If you decide to expand, it is important  
to know you can always add more Sensors, (16 total).  
Zones ꢀ, ꢁ and ꢂ are designated for Arm/Alarm,  
or Notification modes.  
Step 1 -  
A. Press and hold the Learn button (unit will beep).  
B. While continuing to press the Learn button,  
press and hold Arm button (within three seconds).  
C. When Control Center sounds a long beep, release  
buttons. The green LED power indicator will begin  
flashingThis indicates the unit is ready to change the  
Security Code.  
Step 2 - While the LED indicator is flashing, enter the  
current Security Code (if new, then enter the factory  
Security Code of ‘1 2 3 4’.)  
Step 3 - Enter your new four digit Code.  
Step 4 -  
Control Center has  
three Mode settings  
Input DC 12V  
+
-
Mute  
“Alert” - Continuous Tone  
“Chime” - Single Tone  
“Off” - Lights only  
Learn  
Arm  
1
4
2
3
4
Alert  
Chime  
Off  
Notification switch  
(affects Zone 1, 2, 3 only)  
A. Enter your new four digit Code again  
to confirm.  
Armed Power  
1
2
3
Zone  
B. A long ‘beep’ will sound and the green LED  
indicator will stop flashing. Your new Code has  
been set.  
Note:  
Zone 4 is designated for detected Alerts only. Use  
Zone 4 for areas you wish to continuously monitor,  
but don’t want to trigger the alarm (e.g. notification  
of water leaks, garage door is up, back gate left  
- If the Security Code is lost or forgotten, you can restore the  
Control Center back to factory default Security Code setting  
(‘1 2 3 4’). Remove the batteries and AC adapter. Press  
and hold the Learn button and plug the AC adapter  
back in (continue pressing the Learn button). Wait until  
all 4 Zone LED indicators are on and the Zone 1 LED indicator  
begins to flash. The Control Center will need four hours to  
reset the Security Code back to the factory Default ‘1 2 3 4’.  
Once all Zone LED indicators turn off, the system will be  
reset to the factory default. The alarm system  
Continuosly Monitors  
any area, in and around  
the home, using any  
combination of the  
four Sensors  
Input DC 12V  
+
-
Mute  
Learn  
Note: Zone 4 is not  
Arm  
1
4
2
3
4
affected by Notification  
mode switch, and does  
not activate alarm  
Alert  
Chime  
Off  
cannot be used during this four hour reset process.  
Armed Power  
1
2
3
Zone  
Sensors and Zones  
Deticated Alert  
Zone (Zone 4)  
There are four Zones, and each Zone can hold up to  
 
open, storage sheds or work shops unsecured, etc).  
Sensors placed in Zone 4 will not activate the Alarm  
or Chime. When a Sensor is triggered in Zone 4, the  
Control Center will sound a repeating Alert (4 beeps)  
and the Zone 4 LED indicator will flash continuously.  
These Alerts will continue until the Sensor is closed.  
You can Mute the repeating Alert sound but the LED  
indicator will continue to flash until the Sensor is  
reset/deactivated (i.e. door is closed).  
Assigning a Sensor to a Zone  
Assigning a Sensor into a Zone is an easy step process,  
however there are a few points to remember  
- Only one Sensor can be assigned at a time.  
- A Sensor cannot be assigned to two different Zones.  
- Up to four Sensors can be added per Zone (if a fifth  
Sensor is added then the first Sensor will be replaced.)  
- Batteries must be active in the Sensor before it can  
be assigned to a Zone.  
- Sensors can be assigned to a Zone and then  
mounted, or can be mounted and then assign to  
a Zone.  
Here are Some examples of possible  
Sensor/Zone combinations.  
Example # ꢀ (4 Sensor system)  
Zone 1 – Door Sensor (front door)  
The Door Sensor, Garage Sensor and Water Leak  
Sensor use Lithium batteries. To activate the batteries,  
remove the yellow battery activation strip. For the  
Motion Sensor, attach the “9V” battery leads  
to the battery.  
Zone 2 – Motion Sensor (living room)  
Zone 3 – Window Sensor (bedroom)  
Zone 4 – Water Leak Sensor (hot water tank)  
Example # ꢁ (6 Sensor system)  
Zone 1 – Two Door Sensors (front door & patio door)  
Zone 2 – Two Window Sensors (kitchen & bedroom)  
Zone 3 – Motion Sensor (living room)  
Zone 4 – Water Leak Sensor (washing machine)  
Follow these steps to assign a Sensor to a Zone.  
Step 1 – Press and hold the Learn button on the  
Control Center for three seconds. The Control Center  
beeps once. Release the Learn button.  
Example # ꢂ (10 Sensor system)  
Zone 1 – Two Door Sensors (front door & back door)  
Step 1  
Press and hold  
the Learn button  
Zone 2 – Four Window Sensors (bedroom one,  
two, & three)  
for three seconds  
Input DC 12V  
Step 2  
Select the Zone number  
+
-
Step 3  
Activate the Sensor  
Mute  
Zone 3 – Two Motion Sensors (computer room and living room)  
Learn  
Zone 4 – Door Sensor (back yard gate),  
Water Leak Sensor (hot water tank),  
Garage door Sensor  
Arm  
1
4
2
3
4
Alert  
Chime  
Off  
Armed Power  
1
2
3
Zone  
 
ꢀ0  
- The Zone has been triggered for an Alert or alarm. The  
Step 2 – Press the Zone button (1, 2, 3 or 4) for the  
Zone you want to assign to the Sensor. The LED  
indicator for that Zone will begin to flash.  
Sensor/Zone must be reset.  
- There is loss of signal from the Sensor to the Control  
Center (such as low battery, or Sensor is out of range).  
- The system is armed.  
The Control Center will sound three beeps to indicate it could  
not erase the Zone.  
Step 3 – Release the Zone button.  
Note: Zone 4 is for dedicated alerts only. Sensors in this Zone  
will not trigger an alarm or chime.  
Step 4 – Activate the Sensor  
Testing a Sensor or your system  
- For the Window/Door Sensor, separate the two  
pieces or if mounted, open the door or window.  
- For the Garage Sensor, lower the detection rod to  
its full extension; if mounted, raise the garage door.  
- For the Water Leak Sensor, place the contacts in a  
small bowl of water, or use a metal paperclip and  
touch both contacts.  
- For the Motion Sensor, press the Learn button  
located inside the battery compartment, or if  
mounted wave your hand in front of the Sensor  
(red LED indicator will flash inside lens area in front  
of Motion Sensor).  
Once all the Sensors have been assigned to Zones  
in the Control Center you can now test your system.  
This allows you to test a Motion Sensor in Zones 1, 2, 3  
without arming the system. Ensure the Control Center  
can receive the signal from the intended location of the  
Sensor before permanently mounting a Sensor.  
Step ꢀ - Unplug AC adapter and remove batteries.  
Step ꢁ - Press and hold the ‘Mute’ button and plug  
the AC adapter back into the Control Center. When all  
the LED indicators turn on, release the Mute button.  
The Control Center is now in Test Mode and any  
Sensor can now be tested in any Zone.  
Step ꢂ - Set the Notification Mode to ‘Alert’ position  
(see Notification Mode switch Page 6) and begin  
activating Sensors one at a time.  
Note: For the Motion Sensor, stand in front of the Sensor and  
remain motionless for 20 seconds. Begin moving and if the  
Sensor is within range of the Control Center it will activate the  
Zone in the Control Center for 15 seconds.  
Erasing a Sensor from a Zone  
Note: If you need to remove a Sensor from a Zone, the system  
will erase the entire Zone, so any other Sensors will need to be  
put back into that particular Zone.  
Step 1 - To erase a Zone, press and hold the Learn  
button on the Control Center. The unit will beep once.  
Step 2 - While holding the Learn button, press and  
hold the Zone button to be erased. After five seconds  
the Control Center will sound two beeps and the  
Zone LED indicator will flash twice.  
Step 4 - When testing is complete, unplug the AC  
adapter, then plug the AC adapter back in and  
reinstall batteries. This returns the Control Center to  
standard operation mode.  
Step 3 - Release all buttons.  
Note: The Control Center will automatically return to standard  
Note: The Zone/Sensor cannot be erased if:  
operation mode after 5 hours.  
 
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until system is disarmed. In the Arm/AWAY setting,  
all Sensors in Zones 1, 2, and 3 will trigger the Alarm  
System. All Sensors must be closed/not activated in  
order to set alarm.  
Arm (HOME) – No delay, instant alarm.  
This setting is used when you wish to secure the area  
but will be home and moving around within the armed  
area. In the Arm/HOME setting, any Motion Sensors in  
Zone 1, 2, and 3 will not operate. All Sensors must be  
closed/not activated in order to set the alarm.  
To set system in AWAY mode  
Step 1 - Enter your four digit Security Code.  
Step 2 - Press the Arm button two times. The red  
alarm LED indicator will flash continuously.  
To set the system in HOME mode  
HOME Mode  
To set the Alarm in Home Mode  
AWAY Mode  
Step 1  
Enter four digit Security Code  
Step 2  
Press and HOLD “Arm ”  
To set the Alarm in Away Mode  
Input DC 12V  
button for two seconds  
Note: Motion Sensors do not  
operate in HOME Mode.  
Step 1  
+
-
Mute  
Enter four digit Security Code  
Step 2  
Press “Arm ” button twice  
Learn  
Input DC 12V  
The Armed LED indicator  
turns on  
+
-
Arm  
Mute  
1
2
3
4
Alert  
Chime  
Off  
The Armed LED indicator  
begins flashing  
Learn  
Step 3  
To disarm, enter the four  
digit Security Code  
Armed Power  
1
2
3
4
Zone  
(45 seconds to exit)  
Arm  
1
4
2
3
4
Alert  
Chime  
Off  
Step 3  
Only Zones 1, 2, and 3  
Armed Power  
1
2
3
To disarm, enter the four  
Zone  
digit Security Code  
30 seconds to enter)  
Only Zones 1, 2, and 3  
Step 1 - Enter your four digit Security Code.  
Step 2 - Press/hold the Arm button  
for two seconds. The red Arm LED indicator  
will turn on. The system is now Armed.  
Note: If a Sensor is triggered in Zone 4 it will not activate the  
alarm. It will sound an alert tone only. (See Zone 4 page 9)’.  
Disarming the System  
Arm (AWAY) – Delayed alarm for entry/exit.  
When you return to the protected area the unit will  
trigger and give you 30 seconds to disarm the system.  
To disarm the system at any time, enter the four digit  
Security Code. Entering the four digit Security Code will  
disarm the system during the 30 second delay entry  
period, or even if the alarm has been triggered and the  
siren is sounding.  
After the system is armed a 45 second delay begins.  
This is to allow time to leave the protected area before  
system is active. The Control Center will begin beeping  
and the Armed LED indicator will begin to flash. During  
the last 10 seconds the beeping will speed up indicating  
the alarm will arm shortly. Once the alarm has become  
active, the red LED indicator will continue to flash  
 
ꢀꢁ  
Bypass a Zone (For all Zones and Modes)  
Adding a Silent Alert™  
There may be occasions when you would like to  
temporarily prevent the Sensors in a Zone from  
triggering the alarm. In this situation you can bypass  
a Zone when setting the alarm. Once the alarm is  
disarmed the Bypass setting will be removed.  
Step 1 - Select the Zone to bypass. Before arming  
the system, press and hold the Zone button for  
three seconds. The Control Center will sound a long  
tone while the button is pressed. After three seconds  
the tone will stop and the Zone LED indicator will  
turn on.  
Step 1 - Open the Silent Alert by gently  
inserting a small blade screwdriver  
into the tab slot on one end and gently pry upwards.  
This action releases the cover from the base. This  
procedure can be easily completed once the Silent  
Alert is mounted as well. Install two (2) new “AA”  
batteries according to the polarity markings in the  
battery compartment.  
Step 2 - Press and hold the Learn button inside the  
Silent Alert. One of the LED indicators on the front of  
the Silent Alert will begin to flash.  
Step 3 - While continuing to press the Learn button  
in the Silent Alert, press and hold the Mute button  
on the side of the Control Center for three seconds.  
The Control Center will sound two beeps and flash  
the green power indicator, a test signal to the Silent  
Alert. When the Silent Alert receives the test Signal’,  
the LED indicator will stop flashing, indicating it has  
been linked with your Control Center. Reattach the  
Silent Alert to the base.  
The Zone has been set to bypass Note: Sensors in a  
bypassed Zone will not trigger the Alarm, Alert or  
Chime functions.  
Step 2 - Arm system (HOME or AWAY).  
Step 3 - The Bypass setting can be removed  
by pressing and holding the Zone button again  
for three seconds or by disarming the system.  
ACCESSORIES - Silent Alert, Alarm Siren,  
and Signal Repeater  
Silent Alert  
Anytime the alarm is triggered (in Armed HOME or  
AWAY), the siren sounds, and the Control Center will  
send a signal to the Silent Alert to begin alternately  
flashing its LED indicators. The Silent Alert will  
continue to flash the LED indicators until the Control  
Center sends a disarm signal.  
The Silent Alert is designed to provide a  
visual warning BEFORE entering the home  
if an alarm has been triggered.  
You can add any number of Silent Alert  
LED indicators to the Choice Alert System.  
To add a Silent Alert to the system, you will  
need to link it with the Control Center.  
Note: Even if the Control Center is disconnected from power or  
destroyed, the Silent Alert will continue to flash LED indicators.  
 
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flashing. This indicates the Alarm Siren has been linked  
with the Control Center. Replace cover to Alarm Siren.  
Test the Alarm Siren  
Test the Silent Alert  
Step 1 - After the Silent Alert has been successfully  
linked with the Control Center, press and hold the  
Mute button on the Control Center for three seconds.  
This action sends a test signal.  
Step 2 - When the Silent Alert receives the test signal  
from the Control Center, one LED indicator on the  
Silent Alert will begin to flash once a second. It will  
continue to flash for 30 seconds.  
Step 1 - After the Alarm Siren has been successfully  
linked with the Control Center press and hold the  
Mute button on the Control Center for three seconds.  
Step 2 - When the Alarm Siren receives the test  
signal from the Control Center, one LED indicator  
on the Alarm Siren will begin to flash. It will continue  
to flash for 30 seconds. This indicates it has received  
the test signal.  
Alarm Siren  
The Alarm Siren will increase your system’s sound. Use  
in areas where Control Center Siren cannot be heard.  
Adding a Alarm Siren  
Signal  
Repeater  
The Signal Repeater will  
extend the range of the  
Choice Alert system up to  
150 feet from its location  
Low Batt On Armed  
Step 1 - Remove cover  
on top of the Alarm  
Siren. Plug in the AC  
adapter. Insert the  
antenna and slide  
mode switch to the  
‘ON’ position.  
Step 2 - Press and hold  
– Effectively repeating the  
Test  
signal from any Sensor  
back to the Control Center  
should a Sensor be located  
out of range. The Signal Repeater does not send or  
receive signals to the Silent Alert or Alarm Siren.  
ON/OFF LEARN  
Adding a Signal Repeater  
the Learn button inside  
Step 1 - Find an electric outlet near the Sensor  
having trouble communicating with the Control  
Center. Make certain the location is between the  
Sensor and Control Center. Plug the Signal Repeater  
into the outlet and press the ‘Test’ button on the side  
of Signal Repeater. It will send a test signal out to  
the Control Center and the LED indicator on the  
Signal Repeater will flash rapidly for about one  
second, then go out.  
the Alarm Siren. The ‘ON’ indicator on the front will  
begin to flash and it will sound three beeps.  
Step 3 - While continuing to press the Learn button,  
press and hold the Mute button on the side of the  
Control Center for three seconds. The Control Center  
will send a test signal to the Alarm Siren.  
When the Alarm Siren receives the test signal it will  
sound a long tone and the ‘ON’ indicator will stop  
 
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Step 2 - When the Control Center receives the  
Signal Repeater’s test signal, it will flash the green  
power indicator. This means a confirmation signal  
was sent back to the Signal Repeater. Release  
all buttons.  
Step 3 - When the Signal Repeater receives the  
confirmation signal, the LED indicator will flash,  
five times. If the Signal Repeater does not receive  
the confirmation signal from the Control  
Center, the LED indicator on the Signal Repeater will  
not flash. You will need to move the Signal Repeater  
closer to the Control Center and retest.  
Step 4 - To Ensure the Signal Repeater can receive  
the signal from the Sensor, activate the Sensor. The  
Signal Repeater’s LED indicator should flash rapidly,  
and the Control Center should respond to the  
Sensor’s signal.  
This process will help you locate the Signal Repeater  
to the best (farthest) position from the Control Center  
in order to extend the range of the Sensor.  
 
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Choice Alert Control Center F.A.Q.’S  
Q. I erased a Sensor from a Zone and now all of my  
other Sensors in that Zone will not work. Why?  
Q. I am trying to program my security code and I keep  
waiting on the beep. But, nothing happens. Why?  
A. There is a short beep that you hear as soon as you  
press the Learn button. After you hold the Learn button  
for about 3 seconds you will hear a long beep; once the  
long beep sounds you have 15 seconds complete the  
other steps in the process.  
A. The system can only erase entire Zones. You will  
need to add the other Sensors back in that Zone to the  
Control Center again  
Q. Why does one of my Zones continually flash?  
A. This can be caused by 1 of 2 conditions. First  
condition, if it is a rapid flash it means a Sensor in the  
Zone has a low battery. If more than one Sensor is in  
a Zone, you will need to test each Sensor by putting  
the unit into test mode (see pg. 11 of manual). It may  
also be that a Sensor is out of range and cannot make  
contact with the Control Center. If this is the case, you  
may need to move the Control Center closer or use a  
Range Repeater. The Second condition, if it is a slow  
flash, one of the Sensors is triggered. Check all Sensors  
to ensure the Sensors in the Zone are reset (i.e. close  
door, window, etc).  
Q. I bought a new Sensor and the Control Center will  
not recognize it. Why?  
A. First, make sure that the batteries are new and that  
the battery is inserted into the Sensor according to  
polarity(+/-) markings. Second, make sure that  
you have assigned the Sensor to a Zone. If the Sensor  
LED is flashing rapidly all the time, remove and reinsert  
the battery.  
Q. I put Sensors on Zone 4 and it will not set off the  
alarm. Why?  
Q. If one Sensor has a low battery, should I replace all  
of the batteries?  
A. If Sensors were added at the same time,  
chances power are good all the batteries will need  
to be replaced.  
A. Zone 4 is a Dedicated Alert Zone and is designed  
to monitor Sensors in this Zone. It will only issue an  
alert ( LED will flash, continuous beeping will be heard).  
Sensors in Zone 4 will not set off the alarm. Use Zone 4  
for water Sensors, garage doors, gates, sheds or other  
areas that you want to monitor (i.e. areas that you want  
to be alerted if there is a problem, but do not want the  
alarm to sound).  
Q. How do I know if any Sensors have low batteries?  
A. The Control Center will indicate if any Sensor does  
not have sufficient power to transmit a status signal  
(battery is low). You can also check each Sensor  
independently by using the Test Mode  
Q. I have trim on my door and I cannot match my  
Sensor to the magnet. Will this work on my door?  
A. The Sensor can be up to ½” apart from the magnet.  
(see pg.11 in manual).  
 
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Q. If one Sensor has a low battery, will the other  
Sensors in the Zone (or other Zones) continue  
to operate?  
Q. The manual states there is a 48 hour back-up. Do  
I have to reprogram the Zones if it has been without  
power longer than 48 hours?  
A. Yes, as long as the other Sensors have sufficient  
battery power, they will continue to transmit  
information to the Control Center and the system will  
operate normally.  
A. No, The Control Center will store the Zone and  
Security Code Settings indefinitely.  
Q. One of my Sensors was damaged and the Control  
Center keeps flashing how to I stop this?  
A. First, unplug the adaptor and remove the batteries  
for 5 seconds. Then, replace the batteries and plug-in  
the adaptor. Next, You will need to clear the Zone (see  
pg. 11) and re-assign all of the Sensors to the Zone,  
including the replacement Sensor.  
Q. I programmed all my Sensors to a Zone but only 4  
work. Why?  
A. This system is designed to hold 4 Sensors per Zone.  
If you add more than 4 then the first Sensor added will  
be deleted to make room for the new Sensor. If you  
have more than 4 Sensors you will need to use multiple  
Zones.  
Q. I have my garage door Sensor in Zone 4. If I  
want to leave the door open how do I stop the  
Q. I switched the Control Center to off but the lights are continuous beeping?  
still on. Why?  
A. More than likely you are changing the position of  
the Zone Notification switch to the ‘off’ position. When  
you set this switch to off position, this turns the chime  
and alert notification sounds off; It does not “turn” the  
A. Press the Mute button on the Control Center. This  
will temporarily mute the beeping sound for all Sensors  
in Zone 4. The Zone 4 LED will continue to flash until  
the door is closed/Sensor is reset. Once the Sensor  
is reset beeping will start again when Sensor/door is  
Control Center off. The Control Center does not have an opened.  
off switch; to disable the Control Center you will need to  
unplug the adaptor and remove the batteries.  
Q. The Silent Alert is flashing how do I make it stop?  
A. On the Control Center, arm the system in HOME  
mode and then disarm the system. This will send  
a reset signal to the Silent Alert which will stop the  
flashing.  
Q. When I arm the system my motion Sensor doesn’t  
trigger the alarm. Why?  
A. The motion Sensor is designed to work in the AWAY  
mode but not the HOME mode. This allows you to have  
the system armed and still be able to move about the  
house.  
 
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FCC Warning  
Model #  
45129  
45130  
45131  
Description  
Battery Type Battery Life*  
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment  
would void the user’s warranty and may conflict with both  
state and federal laws. The Choice Alert system complies with  
part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following  
conditions:  
Control Center  
Garage Sensor  
(4) “AAA”  
(1) “2032”  
(1) “2032”  
24 months  
24 months  
24 months  
Door/Window  
Sensor  
ꢀ) The Choice Alert system may not cause  
harmful interference.  
45132  
45133  
45136  
45137  
45138  
Motion Sensor  
(1) “9V”  
9 months  
24 months  
24 months  
18 months  
N/A  
ꢁ) The Choice Alert system may accept any interference  
received including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Water Leak Sensor 1) “2032”  
Alarm Siren  
Silent Alert  
(1) “9V”  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
(2) “AA”  
Signal Repeater  
No batteries  
*maximum potential life based upon usage and location  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more  
of the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/TV technician for help  
 
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WARNING  
WARNING  
Limitations of Alarm Products  
Risk of personal injury  
This product should be tested periodically to make sure it is  
working properly. The product, if used properly, may reduce  
the risk of burglary, robbery, or other adverse events. However,  
JASCO is not an insurer, this product is neither insurance  
nor a guarantee that such an event will be prevented, and  
users should protect themselves with proper insurance.  
JASCO makes no representation that this product cannot  
be compromised or circumvented, that it will provide an  
adequate warning, or that it will prevent any personal injuries,  
property damage, or other losses. Like any alarm product,  
including expensive commercial systems, it may be bypassed,  
it is subject to compromise, and it may fail to warn for a variety  
of reasons, including, but not limited to: improper installation  
or positioning; improper maintenance; tampering; dead or  
improperly installed batteries; sensing limitations; component  
failures; receivers; intrusions may be outside of a product’s  
designed range and certain environmental conditions  
may impact performance and audible alarm signals may  
be outside of hearing range, muted by doors, walls, and  
floors, unheard by deep sleepers or the hearing-impaired, or  
overwhelmed by other sounds.  
• Prolonged exposure to alarm siren may cause  
permanent hearing loss  
Battery Warning  
• Remove batteries before storing the Alarm for  
extended periods  
• Batteries may leak harmful liquids or ignitable  
materials or explode causing injury and product  
damage  
• Do not mix old and new or other battery types  
• Replace all batteries at the same time  
• Replace fully discharged batteries immediately  
is a trademark of the General Electric Company  
and is used under license to Jasco Products  
Company LLC, 10 E. Memorial Road,  
Oklahoma City, OK 73114.  
45129-1  
11/02/07  
This Jasco product comes with a 1 year limited  
 

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