ADEMCO LYNXR24 User manual

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................................3
Features ..................................................................................................................................................3
General Operation..................................................................................................................................4
Quick View of SystemFunctions ...........................................................................................................6
About the Master Keypad.......................................................................................................................7
About the Display and Indicators ...........................................................................................................8
Master Keypad Definitions.....................................................................................................................9
SECURING THE PREMISES..................................................................................................................11
Checking SystemStatus........................................................................................................................11
Arming the System...............................................................................................................................12
Entry/Exit Delays..................................................................................................................................14
Disarming the System...........................................................................................................................15
Bypassing Protection Zones .................................................................................................................16
Panic Keys / Chime Mode....................................................................................................................17
USER FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................18
Paging Feature......................................................................................................................................18
Using Powerline CarrierDevice Commands (Lights On/Lights Off keys) ...........................................19
Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control....................................................................................20
Aux Function........................................................................................................................................21
Clock/Calendar.....................................................................................................................................22
Scheduling User Interface.....................................................................................................................23
Remote Phone Control Feature.............................................................................................................28
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................................30
General Information .............................................................................................................................30
National Fire Protection Association’s Smoke Detector Recommendations........................................31
Emergency Evacuation.........................................................................................................................32
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................33
Security Codes......................................................................................................................................33
Testing the System................................................................................................................................34
Trouble Messages.................................................................................................................................35
Maintaining Your System.....................................................................................................................36
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION .......................................................................................37
FCC STATEMENTS.................................................................................................................................38
OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST.................................................................39
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................41
LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM .......................................................................................43
ONE YEAR WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................44
Congratulations on your ownership of an ADEMCO Security System. You have made a wise decision in
choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. ADEMCO is the world's
largest manufacturer of security systems, and millions of premises are protected by ADEMCO products.

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Features
General Information
This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency, depending on the
configuration of your system. The system consists of a master keypad for controlling system operation,
various wireless sensors which provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, and optional smoke or
combustion detectors to provide early fire warning. In addition, optional wireless keypads may have been
installed to allow you to control the system away from the master keypad.
The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection zones and system status, display
appropriate information on the keypad display, and initiate appropriate alarms. Y our system may also have
been programmed to automatically send alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm
monitoring station.
The user features of this security system are listed below. Ask your installer which features have been
programmed for your system.
•STAY and AWAY arming modes: You can protect either the perimeter only, or the entire premises.
•3 panic key functions: Designated keys allow you to manually activate fire, personal emergency, or
silent alarms. Refer to the PANIC KEYS section for detailed information.
•Paging feature: Alerts you to certain system conditions by displaying code numbers that indicate the
type of condition that has occurred. In addition, pressing the AUX key can send a predefined message to
your pager, if programmed to do so (see AUX key function below). Refer to the PAGING FEATURE
section for detailed information.
•Real-time clock: Keypad displays current time. Refer to the CLOCK/CALENDAR section for
procedures for setting the time.
•Voice announcement of system status: The master keypad’s built-in speaker announces system status at
the press of a key. Refer to the CHECKING SYSTEM STATUS section for details.
•Message center: The system allows recording and play back of brief messages. Refer to the
RECORDING/PLAYBACK MESSAGES section for procedures.
•Device activation: Designated keys allow you to turn lights and/or other devices on and off. In addition,
some devices (e.g., a light) may be programmed to activate automatically as a result of a system event
such as an alarm or trouble condition. Refer to the USING DEVICE COMMANDS section for detailed
information.
•AUX key function: Designated key lets you activate a predefined series of keystrokes with a single press
of the AUX key plus user code, if programmed to do so (see Paging feature above). Refer to the AUX
FUNCTION section for detailed information.
•Scheduling feature: Allows you to schedule the automatic activation or deactivation of X-10 devices or
program events (e.g. alarm clock, reminder, and latch key).
• Phone Control: Provides a remote interactive phone capability that permits access to the security system
from any off-site touch-tone telephone.
• Security Codes: The system is capable of supporting an Installer code, Master user code and six
additional User codes. Refer to the SECURITY CODES section for detailed information.

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General Operation
Zones
Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones." For example, the sensing device on
your entry/exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom
to zone 02, and so on. These numbers appear on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.
8/ LYNXR is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour backup
battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC) is installed.
Fire Protection
The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will sound an alarm if a
fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important information concerning
fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from the premises.
Burglary Protection
Your system provides two modes of burglary protection: STAY and AWAY. STAY mode protects the
perimeter only, allowing you to freely move within inside the premises. AWAY mode protects the entire
system. Both modes provide an entry delay time that allows you to reenter the premises without setting off
an alarm. For additional security, you can turn the entry delay off when arming the system by using the
NO DELAY key in combination with the desired arming key. The system also allows you to bypass selected
zones before arming the system, if desired. Refer to the BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section. The
system also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting users to the opening of protected doors and windows
while the system is disarmed.
You must turn on ("arm") the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary
alarms. To arm the system, enter your security code then press the desired arming key (AWAY or STAY).
Refer to the ARMING THE SYSTEM section for detailed procedures and information.
Security Codes
At the time of installation, you were assigned a personal 4-digit security or “mater user”code. You must
enter the security code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing other system
functions. As an additional security feature, other users who do not need to know your code can be assigned
up to 6 different security codes. Refer to the SECURITY CODES section for procedures on adding security
codes to the system.
Alarms
When an alarm occurs, the keypad and external sounders will sound for about 15-seconds, and the keypad
will display the zone(s) causing the alarm. After 15-seconds, the siren stop temporarily and voice
announcements of the zones in alarm begin. When these zones have been announced, the siren sounds again
and the cycle repeats itself, until the system is disarmed (code + OFF), or alarm bell timeout occurs. If your
system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarm
sounding, simply disarm the system. The zone(s) causing the alarm remain displayed indicating memory of
alarm. Refer to the DISARMING THE SYSTEM section for information about clearing the memory of alarm
display.

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NOTE: = Boxes represent the entering of your 4-digit user code.
SECURITY FUNCTIONS
Checking system status: ---------------------- STATUS
To arm in STAY mode: --------------------- *+ STAY
To restart exit delay: ------------------------- STAY (only if programmed and system armed in Stay mode)
To arm in AWAY mode: -------------------- *+AWAY
To arm with NO DELAY: ------------------ *+AWAY or STAY + NO DELAY
To arm if Quick Arm is active: -------------- AWAY or STAY (hold down for at least 2 seconds)
To disarm the system and silence alarms: -- +OFF
To bypass a zone(s): -------------------------- +BYPASS + 2-digit zone number(s)
To turn Chime mode on or off: -------------- FUNCTION +CHIME
*Security code is not required if Quick Arm is active. Instead, press and hold down the STAY or AWAY key.
MESSAGE CENTER
To record a message: ------------------------- FUNCTION +RECORD
To stop recording before end of 20 seconds: OFF
To play back a message: --------------------- FUNCTION +PLAY
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
To adjust message playback/announcement volume: -------- FUNCTION +VOLUME + [3] or [6]
To mute system announcements: ------------ FUNCTION +VOLUME + OFF
To restore/unmute announcements: -------- FUNCTION +VOLUME + [3] or [6]
REMOTE PHONE CONTROL OPERATION
To remotely disarm: -------------------------- + [1]
To remotely arm in AW AY mode: --------- + [2]
To remotely arm in STAY mode: ---------- + [3]
Toremotely arminAWAY or STAY modewithNO DELAY: + [2] or [3] + [0]
To remotely activate X-10 devices 1-6: ---
[#] + [4] + device no.
To remotely activate X-10 devices 7 & 8: + [#] + [4] + device no.
To remotely deactivate X-10 devices 1-6:
[#] + [7] + device no.
To remotely deactivate X-10 devices 7 & 8: + [#] + [7] + device no.
To remotely bypass a zone: ------------------ + [6] + zone no.

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To remotely activate forced bypass: ------- + [6] + [#]*
To remotely check system status: ----------
[*]
To hang up: ------------------------------------- + [9]
*If forced bypass was enabled by your installer.
OTHER FUNCTIONS------------------------
To set the time and date: --------------------- + FUNCTION + [63]
To set scheduling: ---------------------------- + FUNCTION + [64]
To activate or deactivate X-10 devices 1-6: FUNCTION + LIGHTS ON or LIGHTS OFF + device number
To activate or deactivate X-10 devices 7 & 8: + FUNCTION + LIGHTS ON or LIGHTS OFF + dev. no.
To add a user code: -------------------------- ** +CODE +user no. (02-08)+ user code
To delete a user code (except Master Code):-- ** +CODE + user number (02-08)
To turn Test mode on: ----------------------- + TEST
To turn Test mode off: ----------------------- +OFF
To use the defined AUX function: ----------- Press and hold AUX key 2 secs (4 beeps) +
To send message to pager: -------------------- Press and hold AUX key 2 seconds (4 beeps)
** Only the master code can be used to add or delete another user code.

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About the Master Keypad
General
IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, an alarm has occurred during your
absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE
POLICE from a nearby safe location.
The keypad allows you to control all system functions. The keypad features telephone-style keys and a
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), which shows the nature and location of all occurrences.
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The keypad also features a built-in sounder, which will sound during alarms and troubles. The keypad also
"beeps" during certain system functions, such as during entry/exit delay times, in Chime mode, and when
depressing any of the keys (to acknowledge the key press). In addition, a built-in speaker announces system
status.

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About the Display and Indicators
Display Definitions (for other displays, see
Trouble Messages )
ALARM: Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the
system is armed (also appears during a fire alarm or
audible emergency alarm). Accompanied by the
protectionzone inalarm.
AWAY: All burglary zones, interior and perimeter, are armed.
ALARM
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CHIME TEST
LOW BAT AC
INSTANT: Entry delay is turned off.
STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as protected windows and doors, are armed.
8/ LYNXR is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour backup
battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC) is installed.
FIRE: Appears when a fire alarm or fire fault is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone
in alarm.
LOW BAT: Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if zone number is displayed) or low system
battery (if no zone number is displayed). If 00 is displayed, a wireless keypad (5827) has a
low battery condition.
AC: Appears when AC power is present. If not lit, the system is operating on backup battery
power.
CHIME: Appears when the Chime feature is activated.
TEST: Appears when the system is in Test mode.
REC: Appears when in Recording mode.
MESSAGE: Appears when a message has been recorded and has not yet been played back.
BYPASS: One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed.
FAULT: Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time; or if an open is
detected in a fire zone at any time; or when a fault in a day/night burglary zone is
discovered during a disarmed period. Accompanied by a display of the zone number in
trouble.
PC: Appears during a remote phone control session.
LED Meanings
ARMED LED: ON = System armed
(Red) OFF = System disarmed
Blinking = System armed, but a fault exists
READY LED: ON = System disarmed, ready to arm
(Green) Blinking = System disarmed, not ready to arm (a fault exists)
NOTE: When the system is armed, the READY LED turns off.

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Master Keypad Definitions
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IMPORTANT!: When you use the keypad to enter codes and commands, press the keys within 2 seconds
of one another. If 2 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry is aborted and must be repeated from
its beginning.
NOTE: Different timeouts may occur when defining auxiliary functions and setting the real-time clock.

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Master Keypad Definitions
NOTE: The system functions described below are for reference only, and require additional key entries to
activate.
1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD). Displays protection point identification
and system status, messages, and user instructions.
2. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the
system has been armed (STAY, AWAY, NO
DELAY). Blinks when armed and fault exists.
3. READY INDICATOR: When lit, indicates
system is ready to be armed; blinking indicates
systemis not ready (a zone is open).
4. PLAY KEY: Announces a user’s message if
one was previously recorded. See RECORD
function.
5. TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm
sounder.
6. BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection
zones from being monitored by the system.
Displays currently bypassed zones.
7. CODE KEY: Allows entry of additional user
codes that can be given to other system users.
8. CHIME KEY: Turns the Chime mode on and
off. When on, any entry through a protected delay
or perimeter zone while the system is disarmed
will cause a tone and voice descriptor to sound at
the keypad.
9. INTERNAL SOUNDER: Source of alarm
sounds (see "Summary of Audible Notifications"
section).
10. FUNCTION KEY: Allows alternate key
functions.
11. NO DELAY KEY: Used with STAY or AWAY
function to eliminate the entry delay. Alarm
sounds immediately if entry is opened.
12. STATUS KEY: When pressed prior to arming,
the keypad will display all open zones, and will
announce system status.
13. LIGHTS ON / LIGHTS OFF KEYS: Turns
lights or otherdevices on oroff, if programmed
by the installer.
14. AUX KEY: Can be programmed to either
perform a predefined function or to send a preset
message to a pager.
15. STAY KEY: Arms the perimeter burglary
protection, guarding protected doors, windows
and other perimeter protection points, and sounds
analarmif one is opened. Interiorprotectionis
not armed, which allows movement within your
house without causing an alarm. Entrance can be
made through an entry delay zone without
causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before
the entry delay time expires.
16. AWAY KEY: Completely arms both perimeter
and interior burglary protection for backup
protection by sensing an intruder's movements
through protected interior areas as well as
guarding protected doors, windows, etc. Entrance
can be made through an entry delay zone without
causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before
the entry delay time expires.
17. OFF KEY: Disarms the burglary portion of
the system, silences alarms and audible trouble
indicators, and clears alarm trouble display after
the problem has been corrected.
18. MICROPHONE: Used to record personal
messages up to 20 seconds long.
19. SPEAKER: Source of audible internal warning
and confirmation sounds, status announcments,
as well as alarms (see "Summary of Audible
Notifications").
20. RECORD: Activates the recording function to
record personal messages.
21. VOLUME: Sets the volume of system
announcements and status beeps.
–– KEYS 0-9: Used to enter your individual
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Checking System Status
General Information
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones must be closed or
bypassed (see the BYPASSING PROTECTION section). Pressing the STATUS key will announce all zones
that are faulted, as well as any other abnormal system condition, making it easier for you to secure any open
zones.
READY LIGHT: The green READY indicator on the keypad will be lit if the system is ready to be armed.
If blinking, the system is not ready.
Press the STATUS Key
Press the STATUS key once to announce the general status of the system. Depending on the current state of
the system, the following phrases may be heard:
disarmed, ready to arm [message] [check system]
disarmed, [not ready to arm], [message]
armed [away] [stay] [instant] [check system] [message]
NOTE: Phrases in brackets are variable, and are announced only if appropriate in the current state of the
system
Press the STATUS key twice† to announce specific system status. Depending on the current state of the
system, the following phrases may be heard:
fire alarm [zone voice descriptors]
alarm [zone voice descriptors]
fire fault [zone voice descriptors]
fault [zone voice descriptors]
low battery [zone voice descriptor]
system low battery
check system
AC loss
zones bypassed
chime
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(second press must be within 5 seconds of first press)
VOLUME LEVEL: The volume level of system announcements can be increased or decreased. Refer to
the MESSAGE RECORDING/PLAYBACK section for the procedure.
System Can Be Armed
The READY light will be lit once all protection zones have been closed or bypassed.
You may now arm the system as usual.

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Arming the System
Arming in Stay Mode
Use this mode when you are staying home, but expect someone to use the entrance door later. Close all
protected perimeter windows and doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should
be lit if the system is ready to be armed.
To arm in STAY mode: + STAY or press and hold STAY **
Your user code**
** See Quick Arming paragraph.
The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed STAY message. The red ARMED indicator lights and
the system announces “armed STAY–exit now.”
When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but
you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. Late arrivals can enter through the entrance door
without causing an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will
occur.
Restarting Exit Delay While System Armed
Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system. If active, you can restart the exit delay at any time
after arming in STAY mode. This is useful if you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after
arming the system, and avoids having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again.
To restart exit delay while system is armed in STAY mode: Press STAY key
Arming In Away Mode
Use this mode when no one will be staying on the premises. Close all protected perimeter windows and
doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be
armed.
To armin AWAY mode: + AWAY or press and hold AWAY **
Your user code**
** See Quick Arming paragraph.
The keypad beeps twice, or beeps continuously if exit warning has been programmed for your system, and
displays the armed AWAY message. The red ARMED indicator lights and the system announces “armed
AWAY–exit now.”
When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if
any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit
delay period without causing an alarm. Y ou may also re-enter through the entrance door, but you must
disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur.

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Arming the System
Arming the System With No Delay
Use NO DELAY with STAY mode when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the
entrance door.
Use NO DELAY with AWAY mode when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as
vacations, etc.
When armed with NO DELAY, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened,
including the entrance door. Y ou may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without
causing an alarm, but an alarm will sound as soon as someone reenters.
To arm with NO DELAY: + AWAY or STAY + NO DELAY
Your user code**
** See Quick Arming paragraph.
Quick Arming
If Quick Arm was programmed by the installer, you do not need to enter the security code to arm the
system. Instead, simply press and hold down the desired arming key for at least 2 seconds. The security
code must always be used to disarm the system, however.
To arm if Quick Arm is active: AWAY or STAY
hold down for at least 2 seconds
To arm with NO DELAY if Quick Arm is active: AWAY or STAY then NO DELAY hold down for at
least 2 seconds
IMPORTANT: The Babysitter Code and Installer Code cannot disarm the system unless it was used to arm
the system. In addition, if the system is armed by pressing and holding the Quick-Arm buttons, neither the
Babysitter Code nor Installer Code can disarm the system.

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Entry/Exit Delays
Exit Delay
Exit delay begins immediately after arming the system, and gives you time to leave through the designated
exit door without setting off an alarm. A slow beeping will sound throughout the exit delay period, if
programmed.
Exit Alarms Exit Alarm Active
To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm mo nito ring c ompany, your system may have been programmed
for this feature. Ask your installer if Exit Alarm is active for your system.
Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted when
the exit delay ends (e.g., exit door left open), the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry delay timer. If
you disarm the system before the entry delay ends, the alarm sound stops and the message "CA" is
displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone. No message is sent to the
alarm monitoring company. To clear the exit alarm condition, the open zone must be made re-secured; to
clear the display, enter your code plus OFF.
If you do not disarm the system before the entry delay ends, and an entry/exit door or interior zone is still
open, the alarm sound continues and an "exit alarm" message is sent to the alarm monitoring company. The
message " EA" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone. To stop
the alarm, the system must be disarmed (your code plus OFF); to clear the display, enter your code plus
OFF a second time. An exit alarm also results if an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within two
minutes after the end of the exit delay.
Entry Delay
Entry Delays give you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the designated entrance door.
You must disarm the system before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad beeps
during the entry delay period, reminding you to disarm the system. There are two entry delays (if
programmed). The first is for your primary entrance and the second can be used for a secondary entrance,
where a longer delay is required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system.
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using the NO DELAY key when arming. This can
provide greater security while on the premises or while away for extended periods of time. See ARMING
THE SYSTEM section for procedure.
See your installer for delay times programmed for your system.
Exit Delay: 00-99 seconds
Entry Delay 1: 00-99 seconds
Entry Delay 2: 00-99 seconds

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Disarming the System
Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See the SUMMARY OF
AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION section for information, which will help you to distinguish between fire and
burglary alarm sounds.
IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT enter the premises, but call
the police from a nearby safe location. If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has
shut itself off, the keypad will beep rapidly upon entering. This indicates that an alarmhas occurred during
your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT
THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.
To disarm the system and silence burglary alarms: +OFF
Your user code
The READY light will light (if no alarms have occurred while armed) and the keypad will beep once to
confirm that the system is disarmed.
Memory of Alarm
If an alarm occurs, the keypad displays the zone number (s) that caused the alarm and the type of alarm
(e.g., “FIRE ALARM”). These messages remain displayed until cleared by a user.
To clear the display, note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence (enter your security code
and press the OFF key).
If the READY light is blinking, go to the displayed zone and correct the fault (close windows, etc.). If the
fault cannot be corrected, notify your alarm company.

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Bypassing Protection Zones
Bypassing Individual Zones
Use the BYPASS key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected.
Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed. All
bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed. Bypasses are also
removed if the arming procedure that follows the bypass command is not successful.
The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed.
The system must be disarmed first.
To bypass a zone(s): + BYPASS + 2-digit zone number(s) for zone(s) to be
Your user code bypassed (e.g., 01, 02, 03, etc.)
Important! All single-digit numbers must be preceded by a zero (for example, enter 01 for zone 1).
The keypad will provide a confirmation beep and display the word “BYPASS”along with each bypassed
zone number. Wait for these zones to be displayed, to be sure that intended zones are bypassed.
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY LED on steady.
Forced Bypass
Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers
individually. Ask your installer if this feature is active.
To bypass a zone(s): + BYPASS + FUNCTION
Your user code
In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with the word “BYPASS.”Wait for these zones to
be displayed before arming. Arming the system before zones are displayed eliminates all bypasses.
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY LED on steady.
Displaying Bypassed Zones
The system allows you to determine what zones have been previously bypassed. Bypassed zones can be
displayed only when the system is disarmed, and when the “BYPASS”message described above is
displayed.
To display bypassed zone(s): + BYPASS + WAIT
Your user code
In a few moments, all open zones will be sequentially displayed along with the word “BYPASS.”

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Panic Keys / Chime Mode
Panic Keys
Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panic functions. The
functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for the function(s) that may have
been programmed for your system.
Your installer should
note the functions that
are active in your
system.
Active Panic Functions
Keys Zone Function
1 and ✴95
3 and # 96
✴and # 99
To use a paired key panic function, simply press both keys of the assigned pair at the same time. If your
keypad has lettered keys for panic functions, press the designated key and hold down for at least 2 seconds
to activate the panic function.
Types of Panic Alarms
A silent emergency sends an alarm signal to the alarm monitoring company,†
but there will be no audible
alarms or visual displays.
An audible emergency sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring company†
and sounds a loud,
steady alarm at your keypad and at any external sounders that may be connected (“ALARM”plus a zone
number are also displayed).
A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring company†
and sounds
at keypads, but not at external sounders. (“ALARM”plus a zone number are also displayed).
A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the alarm monitoring company†
and uniquely activates keypad
and any external sounders (“FIRE ALARM”plus a zone number are also displayed).
†If your system is connected to an alarm monitoring company
Chime Mode
Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window, while it is disarmed, by using
CHIME mode. When activated, three beeps will sound at the keypad whenever a protected perimeter door
is opened and the zone voice descriptor will be announced. Pressing the STATUS key will display the
openprotectionpoints.
Note that the Chime mode can be turned on only when the system is disarmed.
To turn Chime mode on or off: FUNCTION + CHIME
The “CHIME”message displays while Chime mode is on, and disappears from the display when Chime
mode is off.

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Paging Feature
Automatic Paging
If the Paging feature has been programmed for your system, your pager will respond to certain conditions as
they occur in your system by displaying a message that indicates the type of condition that has occurred.
The message appears in a 7-digit format explained below. The system can also be programmed to send up
to 16 additional digits that will appear in front of the 7-digit message. These 16 digits may consist of a PIN
number or special digits needed by the pager, account number, pauses, or any other special characters you
may choose (for example, you may want to use a special character code to distinguish between security
system messages and usual pager messages). See your installer if these additional characters are desired.
Code Format
The Pager Code takes the following form:
(AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA) EEE-00NN
AAA…= Optional 16 digits, programmed by your installer.
EEE = 3-digit number describing the event that has occurred, as follows:
911 = Alarm (00NN following indicates the zone that caused the alarm)
101 = Open, system disarmed (00NN following indicates user number)
102 = Close, system armed (00NN following indicates user number)
811 = Trouble (00NN following indicates the zone that caused the trouble)
00NN = First two digits are always 00, followed by 2-digit user or zone number, depending on the
type of event that occurred. If NN = 00, it can mean an AC loss has occurred, the system
battery is low, or a 5827 wireless keypad battery is low. The Master Keypad will indicate
the specific condition.
Examples:
Pager displays: 911–0004
This indicates your system is reporting an alarm (911) due to a fault on zone 4 (0004).
Pager displays: 101–0005
This indicates that your system is reporting an open/disarm (101) by user 5 (0005).
Manual Paging
In addition, your systemmay have been programmed to send a unique pager message when the AUX key is
pressed (see AUX FUNCTION section for alternate function of this key). The actual message sent is 999-
9999 (the hyphen may not appear, depending on your pager service). This code can be used to alert the
person with the pager to whatever meaning you pre-arrange (e.g., “call home”). Ask your installer if this
has been done for your system.
To manually send the pager message, if programmed: AUX (hold until 4 beeps sound)

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Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands
(Lights On/Lights Off Keys)
General Information
Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the device
command from the keypad. Ask your installer if this has been done in your system. If programmed for your
system, some devices may activate automatically upon certain system conditions. In this case, the following
commands can be used to override the device activation. See your installer for a full explanation of this
feature.
To activate X-10 devices 1-6: FUNCTION + LIGHTS ON + dev. no. (2 beeps)
To deactivate X-10 devices 1-6: FUNCTION + LIGHTS ON + dev. no. (2 beeps)
To activate X-10 devices 7 & 8**: +FUNCTION + LIGHTS ON + dev. no. (2 beeps)
Your user code
To deactivate X-10 devices 7 & 8**: +FUNCTION + LIGHTS ON + dev. no. (2 beeps)
Your user code
** Devices 7 and 8 may be assigned to system devices, such as alarm bells, which should not be activated
using this command because they are activated automatically under certain system conditions. See your
installer and the table below.
Device Descriptions
See your installer for device numbers assigned for your system.
Device Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control
Recording a Message
Your system can record a brief message (up to 20 seconds) that can be played back later.
To record a message: FUNCTION + RECORD
The keypad beeps and displays “REC MESSAGE.”Begin speaking into the microphone.
NOTE: The Record functioncan only be performed from the master keypad. It cannot be performed from
any other wireless keypad (ex. 5827).
To stop recording before the end of 20 seconds: Press OFF
Otherwise, the recording automatically stops after 20 seconds. The keypad beeps twice, the REC display
turns off, but the MESSAGE display remains on.
Message Playback
The lighted word MESSAGE indicates that a new message is in memory. After playing the message, the
MESSAGE display turns off. See NOTE below if using a wireless keypad.
To play back a message: FUNCTION + PLAY
Adjusting the Volume
The volume level of message playback, system announcements, and status beeps can be changed. Y ou can
also mute system announcements if desired. See NOTE below if using a wireless keypad.
To adjust message playback/system announcemnt volume:
FUNCTION + VOLUME + [3] or [6]†
†[3] = increases volume one level, [6] = decreases volume one level (The keys beep at the selected volume
when pressed.)
Repeat the key sequence until the desired volume level is achieved.
To mute system announcements: FUNCTION + VOLUME + OFF
When muted, no system announcements will be made. Recorded messages will be announced, though,
when PLAY is pressed.
To restore announcement sounding: FUNCTION + VOLUME + [3] or [6]
Volume level will be restored to the level that was selected prior to muting the sound.
NOTE: If a wireless keypad (5827) has been installed and is programmed for quick arming, it cannot be
used to activate message playback or adjust the volume. In this case, you must use the master
keypad to perform these functions.