Texecom Veritas (R8 or V8) user manual& how-to guide
The following are the various instructions you need to follow to use the basic functionality of your Texecom Veritas alarm.
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Ways to upgrade your Veritas alarm
The Veritas is an entry-level Texecom panel - robust, but limited in its feature set. Most upgrades rely on swapping it for the Premier Elite alarm panel - a relatively easy job that keeps all your existing wiring in place, opening up:
Add app functionality
Add a SmartCom module and control your alarm from your phone.
Wireless sensors
Add a wireless expander, then add 8 to 32 wireless devices to the system.
New LCD keypads
Replace your existing old keypad with a modern-looking LCD keypad.
View keypad designsNew external bellbox
Replace your old bellbox with a modern one, complete with LED warning lights.
These are the four main ways to upgrade your old Veritas alarm - keeping your existing wiring in place, and simply adding new equipment.
Choose AMCO for your Veritas alarm upgrades
And if you're wanting a specialist to upgrade your Texecom alarm, then AMCO Security are a great option with a specialism in upgrading Texecom alarms.
Why customers choose AMCO
- Over 25 years' experience with Texecom alarms
- SSAIB accredited installation & servicing
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Using your Veritas alarm, day to day
Tap any instruction below to expand it - from setting and unsetting your alarm, to changing your code and running a walk test.
Enter your four digit user code and press [FULL]. This option will arm all the sensors in your premises. E.g. press 1234 and then [FULL]
Enter your four digit user code and press [PART]. This option will arm the sensors included in the part set. E.g. press 1234 and then [PART]
Enter your four digit user code then the part set number and then press [PART]. This option will arm the sensors included in that particular part set. E.g. press 1234 (your code number) and then 1, 2, 3 or 4 (representing the part you want to set) and then [PART]
After entering the property, enter your four digit user code. E.g. 1234
Enter your four digit user code then press [RESET].
Enter your four digit user code and press [PROG] to enter the programming menu. The LED lights 1-8 should be red.
Press [60] + [your new code] + [PROG]. The alarm will make a chime noise twice to confirm your new code has been accepted. Press [RESET] twice to exit.
Enter your four digit user code (Master User only) and press [PROG]. Enter [6] to select the Change Access code option then the User Number (1 - 8) you wish to change, e.g. press [5] and then enter your new 4 digit user code and press [PROG]. The system will chime to confirm the new code.
Next enter [7] and the same user number (1 - 8) as before e.g. [5] again. Enter their new Access Level (1 - 8) - your installer can talk you through the access level that fits each user.
Press [PROG], the system will chime to confirm the new Access Level. Press [RESET] twice to exit.
Enter your four digit user code and choose your setting option, i.e. [FULL] or [PART]. Then press the [OMIT] button and the zone number(s) you want to bypass. Press [PROG] and the system will start to set.
E.g. to full set the system without zone 5: 1234 + [FULL] + [OMIT] + 5 + [PROG]
Press [MUSICAL NOTE BUTTON]. The system will sound the chime tone when chime is turned on and an error tone when chime is turned off.
Enter your four digit user code then press [MUSICAL NOTE BUTTON]. Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the individual zone(s) so that the zones you want to chime are illuminated. Press [PROG] to accept the new zones to chime.
Enter your four digit user code + [PROG] + [0] [6]. The system is now in walk test mode. (It's advisable to perform this test with 2 people - one person watching the keypad and one walking round the property). Each zone corresponds to the LED lights 1-8. Check each LED lights up red when each sensor is activated and should turn off once it deactivates. When finished, press [RESET] twice to exit.
Enter your four digit user code and press [PROG] to enter the use menu. Press [4] followed by the number corresponding to the desired event, 1 being most recent and 7 least recent. The zone that caused the initial alarm activation will flash, and any subsequently opened zones will also be shown (not flashing). When finished, press [RESET] twice to exit.
Watch how it works
A short video from the AMCO team showing our alarm support service in action.
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