Programming Instructions

This article contains instructions for programming a Signal Repeater with your Fortress Security Store alarm system.

Note: There is no programming required between the Signal Repeater and your alarm system's main panel. Instead, individual sensors can be programmed to the signal repeater. Once added to the signal repeater, the sensor(s) can then be placed farther away from the main panel.

The range of the signal repeater is 200-400 feet.

Also note that wireless sirens cannot be programmed to the signal repeater.

To program a sensor to the Signal Repeater:

1. Turn off any motion detectors to avoid accidentally programming them.
2. Plug the Signal Repeater into the wall power.
3. Press and hold the "Study" button until the LED light turns from Green to Orange.
4. Trigger the sensor you would like to add to the Signal Repeater.
5. The Orange LED will flash. The sensor is now programmed to the Signal Repeater.
6. While the LED is Orange, you can continue to add sensors. Two quick flashes of the LED indicate that the sensor has already been programmed to the Signal Repeater.
7. Press the "Study" button to exit programming mode. The LED will turn Green again.
8. Turn on any motion detectors that may have been turned off.

This article contains instructions for programming the RFID Key Tags with the rectangular RFID Keypad.

Programming an RFID Key Tag to the RFID Keypad

1. Press any button the RFID Keypad to wake it up.
   (The blue backlight will turn on)
2. Enter the RFID Keypad's 6-digit Admin Password (123456 by default), then press #.
   (The light in the top left corner will light up to let us know we are in programming mode.)
3. Enter a zero, plus the 2-digit slot number followed by # (For example, 001#, or 002#, or 003#, etc.)
4. Swipe the Key Tag in front of the "RFID" symbol on the Keypad to add it.
   (The Keypad should beep.)
5. You can repeat steps 3 and 4 to add more Key Tags (using different slot numbers for each Key Tag you add).
6. When finished, press * then # to exit programming mode.

Removing an RFID Key Tag from the Keypad

1. Press any button the RFID Keypad to wake it up. 
   (The blue backlight will turn on)
2. Enter the RFID Keypad's 6-digit Admin Password (123456 by default), then press #.
   (The light in the top left corner will light up to let us know we are in programming mode.)
3. Enter a one, followed by the 2-digit slot number followed by # (For example, 101#, or 102#, or 103#, etc.)
4. You can repeat step 3 to remove more Key Tags
5. When finished, press * then # to exit programming mode.

This article contains instructions for programming a Door / Window Contact Sensor with the S6 Titan system.

NOTE: If you purchased the sensor as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a sensor separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming a Door/Window Contact Sensor with the S6 Titan Panel:

1. Turn off any motion detectors to prevent accidentally programming them.
2. On the Main Panel, press the Menu button [three horizontal lines]. Please note you may have to enter your Administrator password if the panel's keypad lock is enabled
3. Navigate to "Sensors" press OK, then scroll down and select "Sensor" and press OK again.
4. Scroll to the desired Zone, and press OK. To create a new zone scroll down to Add Zone and press OK. You may also choose to add this detector to an existing zone in which case you will see the option to select "Sensors" or "Delete". Select "Sensors" and press OK.
5. Scroll to "Add a Sensor" and press OK.
6. Trigger the sensor by moving it away from the magnet. The panel will beep and you should see a binding code generated on the first line of this menu.
7. Scroll down once to change the sensor name to the desired identifier. Scroll down twice to change the "Type" to the corresponding sensor if it was not automatically done. Scroll down three times to change the "Mode". Please consult your user manual for a full description of options available on this screen.
8. Press the Return button to save your changes and exit the sensor programming screens. You should hear the panel say "Door Sensor Added"
9. Turn on any motion detectors that were turned off.

This article contains instructions for programming a Standard Motion Detector with the S6 Titan System.

NOTE: If you purchased the motion detector as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a motion detector separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming a Standard Motion Detector with the S6 Titan Panel:

1. On the Main Panel, press the Menu button [three horizontal lines]. Please note you may have to enter your Administrator password if the panel's keypad lock is enabled
2. Navigate to "Sensors" press OK, then scroll down and select "Sensor" and press OK again.
3. Scroll to the desired Zone, and press OK. To create a new zone scroll down to Add Zone and press OK. You may also choose to add this detector to an existing zone in which case you will see the option to select "Sensors" or "Delete". Select "Sensors" and press OK.
4. Scroll to "Add a Sensor" and press OK.
5. Trigger the sensor by waving in front of it. The panel will beep and you should see a binding code generated on the first line of this menu.
6. Scroll down once to change the sensor name to the desired identifier. Scroll down twice to change the "Type" to the corresponding sensor if it was not automatically done. Scroll down three times to change the "Mode". Please consult your user manual for a full description of options available on this screen.
7. Press the Return button to save your changes and exit the sensor programming screens. You should hear the panel say "Motion Sensor Added"
8. Turn on any motion detectors that were turned off.

This article contains instructions for programming a Pet Immune Motion Detector with the S6 system.

NOTE: If you purchased the motion detector as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a motion detector separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming a Pet Immune Motion Detector with the S6 Titan Panel:

1. On the Main Panel, press the Menu button [three horizontal lines]. Please note you may have to enter your Administrator password if the panel's keypad lock is enabled
2. Navigate to "Sensors" press OK, then scroll down and select "Sensor" and press OK again.
3. Scroll to the desired Zone, and press OK. To create a new zone scroll down to Add Zone and press OK. You may also choose to add this detector to an existing zone in which case you will see the option to select "Sensors" or "Delete". Select "Sensors" and press OK.
4. Scroll to "Add a Sensor" and press OK.
5. On the motion detector, press and release the 'Code' button. The LED light will flash quickly.
6. Press and release the 'Code' button again. The panel will beep and you should see a binding code generated on the first line of this menu.
7. Scroll down once to change the sensor name to the desired identifier. Scroll down twice to change the "Type" to the corresponding sensor if it was not automatically done. Scroll down three times to change the "Mode". Please consult your user manual for a full description of options available on this screen.
8. Press the Return button to save your changes and exit the sensor programming screens. You should hear the panel say "Motion Sensor Added"
9. Turn on any motion detectors that were turned off.

This article contains instructions for programming a Remote Fob with the S6 system.

NOTE: If you purchased the remote fob as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a remote fob separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming a Remote Fob with the S6 Titan Panel:

1. On the Main Panel, press the Menu button [three horizontal lines]. Please note you may have to enter your Administrator password if the panel's keypad lock is enabled
2. Navigate to "Sensors" press OK, then select "Remotes" and press OK again.
3. Scroll to "Add a Remote" and press OK.
4. On the Remote Fob press any button
5. Scroll down once to change the name of the Remote Fob. Continue to scroll down to change any "Siren" or "Chirp" setting associated with this fob. Please consult your user manual for a full description of options available on this screen.
6. Press the Return button to save your changes and exit the sensor programming screens. You should hear the panel say "Remote added"
7. Turn on any motion detectors that were turned off.

This article contains instructions for programming a Panic Button with the S6 system.

NOTE: If you purchased the panic button as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a panic button separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming a Panic Button with the S6 Titan Panel:

1. On the Main Panel, press the Menu button [three horizontal lines]. Please note you may have to enter your Administrator password if the panel's keypad lock is enabled
2. Navigate to "Sensors" press OK, then select "Sensor" and press OK again.
3. Scroll to the desired Zone, and press OK. To create a new zone scroll down to Add Zone and press OK. You may also choose to add this button to an existing zone in which case you will see the option to select "Sensors" or "Delete". Select "Sensors" and press OK.
4. Scroll to "Add a Sensor" and press OK.
5. Trigger the panic button by pressing the button. The panel will beep and you should see a binding code generated on the first line of this menu.
6. Scroll down once to change the sensor name to the desired identifier. Scroll down twice to change the "Type" to the corresponding sensor if it was not automatically done. Scroll down three times to change the "Mode". Please consult your user manual for a full description of options available on this screen.
7. Press the Return button to save your changes and exit the sensor programming screens. You should hear the panel say "Panic Button Added"
8. Turn on any motion detectors that were turned off.

This article contains instructions for programming a Door / Window Contact Sensor with the GSM system.

NOTE: If you purchased the sensor as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a sensor separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming a Door/Window Contact Sensor with the GSM Main Panel:

1. Turn off any motion detectors to prevent accidentally programming them.
2. On the Main Panel, enter your 6-digit SET password, then press Enter.
3. Scroll to the right using the '6' key to select Zone, and press Enter.
4. Select an appropriate Zone for the sensor. By default, Zone 1 is used for Door / Window Contact Sensors.
5. With 'Coding' selected, press Enter.
6. Trigger the sensor by moving it away from the magnet.
7. On the Main Panel, a string of zeros will be replaced by another string of numbers. Press Enter.
8. Return to the main screen using the ESC key.
9. Turn on any motion detectors that were turned off.

See more about Zones in the GSM User Manual, Page 98

This article contains instructions for programming a Standard Motion Detector with the GSM system.

NOTE: If you purchased the motion detector as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a motion detector separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming a Standard Motion Detector with the GSM Main Panel:

1. Turn any other motion detectors OFF. Turn the motion detector you are programming ON.
2. On the Main Panel, enter your 6-digit SET password, then press Enter.
3. Scroll to the right using the '6' key to select Zone, and press Enter.
4. Select an appropriate Zone for the motion detector. By default, Zone 2 is used for motion detectors.
5. With 'Coding' selected, press Enter.
6. Trigger the motion detector by waving in front of it.
7. On the Main Panel, a string of zeros will be replaced by another string of numbers. Press Enter.
8. Return to the main screen using the ESC key.
9. Turn the other motion detectors back ON.

See more about Zones in the GSM User Manual, Page 98.

This article contains instructions for programming a Pet-Immune Motion Detector with the GSM system.

NOTE: If you purchased the motion detector as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a motion detector separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming the Pet-Immune Motion Detector to the GSM Main Panel:

1. Turn any other motion detectors OFF. Turn the motion detector you are programming ON.
2. On the Main Panel, enter your 6-digit SET password, then press Enter.
3. Scroll to the right using the '6' key to select Zone, and press Enter.
4. Select an appropriate Zone for the motion detector. By default, Zone 2 is used for motion detectors.
5. With 'Coding' selected, press Enter.
6. On the motion detector, press and release the 'Code' button. The LED light will flash quickly.
7. Press and release the 'Code' button again.
8. On the Main Panel, a string of zeros will be replaced by another string of numbers. Press Enter.
9. Return to the main screen using the ESC key.
10. Turn the other motion detectors back ON.

See more about Zones in the GSM User Manual, Page 98.

This article contains instructions for programming a Remote Fob with the GSM system.

NOTE: If you purchased the remote fob as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a remote fob separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming a Remote Fob with the GSM Main Panel:

1. Make sure any motion detectors are turned off before you begin.
2. On the Main Panel, enter your 6-digit SET password, then press Enter.
3. Press Enter to select Remote Control.
4. Scroll to the left/right to select the appropriate Remote Control #, if needed.
5. With "Coding" highlighted, press Enter. You will see a string of zeros appear.
6. On the Remote Fob, press any key to add it to the Zone.
7. On the Main Panel, the zeros on the screen will be replaced by some other numbers.
8. Press Enter to save your changes.
9. Press the ESC key until you have returned to the main screen.

This article contains the procedure for programming the Fortress Indoor/Outdoor Strobe Siren with the GSM system.

NOTE: If you purchased the siren as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a siren separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming an Indoor / Outdoor Strobe Siren with the GSM Main Panel:

1. Make sure the alarm system is disarmed.
2. Unplug any other sirens that may already be on the system.
3. On the panel, enter your 6-digit SET password, then press Enter.
4. Scroll to "Wireless Control" by pressing Left twice the '4' key, and press Enter.
5. Scroll to "Wireless Siren" by pressing Right once the '6' key.
6. Scroll down to "Encryption" and press Enter.
7. Enter a random 4-digit number** and press Enter.
8. Press ESC until you return to the main screen.
9. Using a key fob, press the Panic button.
10. On the siren, turn the power switch "On".
11. Press the black "Coding" button on the siren.
12. On the key fob, press the Disarm button.
13. Unplug and turn the siren off for 5 seconds, then plug it in and turn it back on.
14. Test the siren by arming the system and triggering the alarm.
15. Plug in any other sirens that were unplugged.

** You do not need to know or remember this 4-digit number. It is NOT the same as your system's Operator Password

This article contains instructions for programming a sensor or accessory with the Vea 3G/4G GSM Security System.

NOTE: If you purchased the sensor as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a sensor separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming a Sensor / Accessory with the Vea 3G/4G GSM Main Panel:

1. Turn off any motion detectors to prevent accidentally programming them.
2. On the Main Panel, press any button to wake up the screen.
3. If Keypad Lock is enabled, enter your 4-digit password.
4. Press the Menu Button [three horizontal lines].
5. Scroll using the Arm and Disarm buttons to the "Add Accessories" menu and press the Checkmark.
6. Select either "Add Remote Control" for a Remote Key Fob or "Add Detector" for any sensors or detectors.
7. Enter the desired 2-digit Zone number to add the accessory into, then press the Checkmark*.
8. Trigger the accessory. The panel will read "Add successful!"
9. Press the Back button to return to the main menu. If needed, navigate to Zone Settings and adjust the settings for the Zone as desired*.
10. Press the Back button again to return to the main screen.
11. Turn on any motion detectors that were turned off.

* For more information about Zones and Zone Settings,you can refer to the Vea User Manual.

How To Trigger The Accessories

Door / Window Contact - trigger by separating the magnet from the sensor

Motion Detector - trigger by waving in front of it

Pet Immune Motion Detector - trigger by waving in front of it - you may have to press the black Coding button

Remote Key Fob - trigger by pressing any button on the fob

Smoke Alarm - trigger by pressing the Test button

Panic Button - trigger by pressing the Panic button

Vibration Sensor - trigger by tapping on the vibration sensor

Glass Break Sensor - trigger by tapping on it

This article contains instructions for programming a wireless siren with the Vea 3G/4G GSM Security System.

NOTE: If you purchased the siren as part of a kit, then it has been pre-programmed to the main panel already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased a siren separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming a Wireless Siren to the Vea 3G/4G GSM Main Panel: 

1. From the home screen, type in your four digit password then press the Menu button [three horizontal lines].
2. Next, scroll to “Smart Accessories” (the Arm and Disarm buttons are also the Scroll Up / Down buttons). Press the Checkmark button to enter the “Smart Accessories” menu.
3. Put your siren into programming mode. See details below.
4. Press the Zero key followed by the arming button to send a signal to the siren. The siren will beep several times once it receives signal from the panel.
5. Unplug and turn off the siren to finish.
6. Press the Back button a few times to return to the main page.

Setting A Siren Into Programming Mode

Plug-In Strobe Siren - Press and hold the white button on the back of the siren for 3 seconds.

Small Indoor Strobe Siren - Press and release the black button on the left hand side of the siren

Outdoor / Indoor Siren - Quickly plug in and unplug the siren 3 times in a row. On the third time, leave it plugged in. When you plug in the siren you'll hear a chirp, and on the third time, you'll hear a different series of beeps. 

If we wait and leave the siren plugged in too long on the first or second times we plug it in, then the siren will time out and it will beep 2 times after a short pause. If you hear these 2 beeps from the timeout, then start over by unplugging the siren and then trying the 3 plug-ins again.

Indoor / Outdoor Strobe Siren - Press and release the “Add Remote” button on the back of the siren.

Solar Siren - Press and hold the Volume button on the back of the siren (The Volume button is the top of the 2 indentations in the white plastic).

This article contains instructions for programming a Wireless Doorbell with your Fortress Security Store alarm system.

Programming Wireless Doorbell with Sensor or Motion Detector:

1. Turn off any motion detectors to avoid accidentally programming them.
2. On the doorbell, hold down the volume button until the blue circular light starts flashing.
3. Press the Tone Select button as many times as needed to select the desired tone.
4. Trigger the sensor. The tone will start over.
   For contact sensors, pull the magnet away from the transmitter on the side with the two LED lights. For standard motion sensors, switch the sensor off and then back on.
5. Trigger the sensor again. The tone will start over again.
6. On the doorbell, hold down the volume button until the light stops flashing.
7. Turn on any motion detectors that may have been turned off.

This article contains instructions for programming additional accessories with the Safeguard Stand-Alone Alarm.

NOTE: If you purchased the accessories as part of a kit, then they have been pre-programmed to the Safeguard already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased an accessory separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

Programming an Accessory with the Safeguard:

1. Turn off any motion detectors to prevent accidentally programming them.
2. Press and hold the Arm/Disarm button for 5 seconds. The Safeguard will beep and all the lights will turn on.
3. If you are adding a remote control, press any button on the remote now. Otherwise, press the Arm/Disarm button again to select one of the four available zones, then continue to the next step.
4. Trigger the accessory. The Safeguard will beep again.
5. Press the Arm/Disarm button again (possibly multiple times) until all the lights are off.
6. Turn on any motion detectors that were turned off.

Compatible Accessories:

Door / Window Contact - trigger by separating the magnet from the sensor

Motion Detector - trigger by waving in front of it

Pet Immune Motion Detector - trigger by waving in front of it

Remote Key Fob - trigger by pressing any button on the fob

Smoke Alarm - trigger by pressing the Test button

Panic Button - trigger by pressing the Panic button

Vibration Sensor - trigger by tapping on the vibration sensor

Glass Break Sensor - trigger by tapping on it

This article contains instructions for programming additional accessories with the Guardian Stand-Alone Alarm.

NOTE: If you purchased the accessories as part of a kit, then they have been pre-programmed to the Safeguard already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased an accessory separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

The Guardian can be programmed with "Normal Accessories" and with "Emergency Accessories." This article contains the steps for adding "Emergency Accessories" to the Guardian. There is a separate article with instructions for adding "Normal Accessories."

Programming an Emergency Accessory with the Guardian:

1. Turn off any motion detectors to prevent accidentally programming them.
2. Press and hold the "music note" button for 3 seconds. The Guardian will beep, and the light will turn on.
3. Trigger the accessory. The Guardian will beep again.
4. Turn on any motion detectors that were turned off.
   
   

Deleting / Removing All Emergency Accessories:

1. Press and hold the "music note" button for 3 seconds. The Guardian will beep, and the light will turn on.
2. Press and hold the "music note" button agan for 5 seconds. The Guardian will beep and flash 5 times.

Compatible Emergency Accessories:

Panic Button - trigger by pressing the Panic button

Smoke Alarm - trigger by pressing the Test button

This article contains instructions for programming additional accessories with the Guardian Stand-Alone Alarm.

NOTE: If you purchased the accessories as part of a kit, then they have been pre-programmed to the Safeguard already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased an accessory separately, and are now adding it to an existing system.

The Guardian can be programmed with "Normal Accessories" and with "Emergency Accessories." This article contains the steps for adding "Normal Accessories" to the Guardian. There is a separate article with instructions for adding "Emergency Accessories."

Programming a Normal Accessory with the Guardian:

1. Turn off any motion detectors to prevent accidentally programming them.
2. Press and hold the "three vertical bars" button for 3 seconds. The Guardian will beep and the light will turn on.
3. Trigger the accessory. The Guardian will beep again.
4. Turn on any motion detectors that were turned off.

Deleting / Removing All Normal Accessories:

1. Press and hold the "three vertical bars" button for 3 seconds. The Guardian will beep, and the light will turn on.
2. Press and hold the "three vertical bars" button agan for 5 seconds. The Guardian will beep and flash 5 times.

Compatible Normal Accessories:

Door / Window Contact - trigger by separating the magnet from the sensor

Motion Detector - trigger by waving in front of it

Pet Immune Motion Detector - trigger by waving in front of it

Remote Key Fob - trigger by pressing any button on the fob

Vibration Sensor - trigger by tapping on the vibration sensor

Glass Break Sensor - trigger by tapping on it

This article contains instructions for programming additional accessories with the Doorbell - Type A.

NOTE: Any accessories purchased at the same time as the doorbell have been pre-programmed already, and no other programming is needed. Follow these steps below if you have purchased an accessory separately, and are now adding it to an existing doorbell.

Programming an Accessory with the Doorbell - Type A:

1. Press and hold the Gear Button ( ~3 seconds)
   The Doorbell Receiver will beep once, and the LED Light will be lit up.
   The Doorbell Receiver is now in "Listening Mode."
   
   
2. Trigger the Accessory to send a signal to the Doorbell Receiver.
   The Doorbell Receiver will beep twice.
   
   
3. Press the Gear Button to save.
   The LED Light will go dark.
   The Doorbell Receiver is no longer in "Listening Mode."

Removing All Accessories:

1. Unplug the Doorbell Receiver.
2. Press and hold the Gear button.
3. While holding the Gear button, plug it in to the wall outlet.
4. Continue to hold the Gear button (~ 10 seconds), until you hear a faster series of beeps.
5. All accessories have now been cleared from memory.

Compatible Accessories:

Doorbell Push Button - trigger by pushing the button

SOS Necklace - trigger by ???

Door / Window Contact - trigger by separating the magnet from the sensor

Motion Detector - trigger by waving in front of it

Pet Immune Motion Detector - trigger by waving in front of it