CADDX NX148-E User manual

NX148-E LCD KEYPAD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS....................................................................................3
UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTS......................................................................4
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................5
ARMING YOUR SYSTEM IN THE “AWAY” MODE........................................5
MAKING YOUR SYSTEM READY TO ARM..................................................5
ARMING YOUR SYSTEM IN THE “STAY” MODE.........................................6
USING THE QUICK ARM...............................................................................7
DISARMING YOUR SYSTEM........................................................................7
CANCEL / ABORT FEATURE........................................................................8
BYPASSING ZONES .....................................................................................8
GROUP BYPASS...........................................................................................9
UNBYPASSING..............................................................................................9
EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS ...............................................................9
FUNCTION MENU .......................................................................................10
VIEW ZONE STATUS ..................................................................................11
SETTING THE KEYPAD TONE ...................................................................11
VIEW ALARM MEMORY..............................................................................11
TEST FUNCTION.........................................................................................11
DISPLAY TEST FUNCTION.........................................................................12
LIGHT CONTROL FOR X-10 DEVICES.......................................................12
CHANGE LANGUAGES...............................................................................12
CHANGING USER CODES..........................................................................13
ASSIGNING USER CODE AUTHORITY LEVELS.......................................13
RESET FUNCTION......................................................................................14
READING THE EVENT LOG........................................................................15
ADJUSTING THE VIEW / BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD ..............................15
SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK.................................................................16
USING THE DOOR CHIME FEATURE........................................................16
PARTITIONED SYSTEMS OPERATION.........................................................17
LIGHTS IN PARTITIONING MASTER MODE..............................................17
DISPLAYS IN THE PARTITIONING MASTER MODE.................................17
KEYPAD CONTROL TONES (BEEPS) ...........................................................20
SERVICE DISPLAY.........................................................................................21
APPENDIX A - EVENT LOG............................................................................23
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS.............................................................25

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THIS MANUAL IS FURNISHED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR SECURITY
SYSTEM AND BECOME PROFICIENT IN ITS OPERATION. ALL USERS OF YOUR
SECURITY SYSTEM SHOULD READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
PRECAUTIONS IN THIS BOOKLET. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN THE
SECURITY SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS BOOKLET SHOULD BE KEPT
IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR THE LIFE OF THE SECURITY SYSTEM. IF YOU
DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THIS MANUAL, YOU SHOULD NOTIFY YOUR
INSTALLING COMPANY. READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL AND, IF POSSIBLE, PRACTICE
ON THE KEYPAD CONTROL WHILE YOUR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER IS ON SITE.
The SECURITY CONTROL can be turned on (ARMED) and off (DISARMED) by entering
a 4 or 6 digit code into the Keypad Control, which is similar to a telephone keypad. If your
Security Control has been so programmed, you may be able to turn on (ARM) your System
by simply pressing the [STAY] or [EXIT] key. The system must always be Disarmed using
a 4 or 6 digit code. The LCD keypad includes 9 lights and a 32-character liquid crystal
display and a built-in electronic sounder. These provide specific information relating to the
status of the security system which is described in the booklet. Understanding what the lights
and sounds mean will help you to easily operate your system.
KEEP IN MIND, THE LEVEL OF SECURITY YOU WILL OBTAIN WITH THIS SYSTEM
RELATES SPECIFICALLY WITH TWO MAJOR FACTORS:
1. The quantity, quality, and placement of security devices attached to this system.
2. The knowledge you have of the security system and how that knowledge is utilized
in a weekly test of the complete system.
YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTS WHEN PREPARING A
SAFETY/SECURITY PLAN FOR YOUR HOME/BUSINESS.
1. Your security system is an electronic device and is subject to failure or malfunction.
Do not rely on it as your single source of security.
2. Your system should be tested weekly.
3. Your system will not work without power.
4. Warning devices will need to be loud enough, wired correctly, and properly placed
to provide notification of an alarm event.
5. Smoke and heat detectors may not detect heat and smoke in all situations.
6. Use qualified security professionals to install and maintain your security system.
7. It may be possible to arm the security system without the backup battery
connected. Your periodic test should be done with A.C. Power removed to verify
the battery is connected and adequately charged.
8. Care should be taken to plug in and restrain the A.C. Transformer after testing.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SECURITY CONTROL SYSTEM. IF YOU DO NOT
UNDERSTAND ANY PORTION OF THIS MANUAL, OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM, CONTACT THE INSTALLING COMPANY.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Abort Delay: An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central
station.
Authority Level: The level of access an individual has when using an alarm
panel.
Central Station: Location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.
Chime Feature: An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong
whenever an entry/exit door is opened.
Codes: Can be either User Codes (relating to a person) or Function
Codes (a toggle switch to turn specific functions on/off).
NOTE: A system may have either four (4) digit codes or
six (6) digit codes, but not a mixture of the two.
Duress Code: An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central
station that indicates the alarm system is being operated
under duress.
Forced Arming: An option that allows the system to be turned on (ARMED)
with one or more zones open. A system that is ready to be
“force armed” will flash the
ready light
. NOTE: Those
zones that are not ready will not create an alarm.
Function Code: A Function Code is either a four (4) or six (6) digit code that
has been programmed by the installer to operate a device.
Group Bypass: An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with
a single operation.
Instant/Delay: An option that allows an instant alarm condition for
Entry/Exit doors, or grants a delay to allow someone to
enter/exit the building without an alarm or before entering
a user code to disarm.
Master Code: A master arm/disarm code that can program other user
codes.
Partitioned System: A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user
or users control each area.
Perimeter: The outer edge of the protected area.
Quick Arm: An option that allows you to turn on (ARM) the security
system by pressing either the [STAY] or [EXIT] key on the
keypad control (for ARMING only) as programmed by the
installing company.
User Code: A four (4) or six (6) digit entry used to arm or disarm the
system.

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UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTS
Armed Light The
armed light
is “on” when the system is armed. The
armed
light
is “off” when it is disarmed. The
armed light
will flash
when there has been an alarm during the previous arm cycle.
Bypass Light The
bypass light
is “on” when any zone in this keypad’s
partition is bypassed. If the
bypass light
is “off”, no zones are
bypassed.
Cancel Light The
cancel light
will flash during an abort delay time. Entering
a code followed by the [CANCEL] key during or after an
alarm report to the central station will cause the
cancel light
to come on. It will stay on until the central station has
received the cancel report. NOTE: The cancel feature must
be enabled. (See "Cancel/Abort Feature" on page 8.)
Chime Light The c
hime light
is “on” when the chime feature is “on”; “off”
otherwise.
Exit Light The
exit light
is “on” during the exit delay. Please note that the
light will flash during the last 10 seconds of the exit delay as
a warning that the time is running out. (The user may want
to disarm the system if the
exit light
is flashing in order to
prevent an alarm. The user may then re-arm the system and
exit before the delay expires.)
Fire Light A steady
fire light
means a fire zone has been faulted. A
rapidly flashing
fire light
means that a fire zone is in a trouble
condition.
Power Light The
power light
is on if the primary power is on. The
power
light
will flash if the system has a low battery condition.
Ready Light The
ready light
is “on” when the system is ready to arm and
“flashes” if ready to force arm. The
ready light
is “off” when
the system is not ready to arm because of a zone(s) being
faulted.
Stay Light The
stay light
is illuminated when all interior zones are
bypassed.
Instant Message The LCD display will read “Instant“ when the entry/exit door(s)
have no delay. (See “Arming System in Stay Mode”, page 6.)
The doors can be changed from instant to delay (toggled) by
pressing the [STAY] key when the system is armed.

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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
ARMING YOUR SYSTEM IN THE “AWAY” MODE
AWAY is utilized when the user is going away from the premise and wants the
interior protected. Listed below are the steps to arm in the AWAY Mode:
Step 1 Close all protected doors and windows.
T
Ready light
will be on or
flashing when all protected
zones and sensors are
secure. NOTE: If any zones
are bypassed, a sensor in
that zone can be violated without affecting the
ready light
.
TThe security system will not
arm if the
ready light
is off.
Refer to "Making Your
System Ready to Arm".
TIf the
power light
is off, you have no AC power. Restore power if
possible. If not, contact the installing company.
Step 2 Enter your 4 or 6 digit user code to arm the system.
TThe
armed and exit lights
will illuminate.
TYou may now leave the building.
IMPORTANT!
The
exit light
will flash rapidly for the last 10 seconds of the exit delay as a
warning to the user that the exit time is about to expire. The user may wish
to disarm and rearm the system if more time is needed.
MAKING YOUR SYSTEM READY TO ARM
If the
ready light
is not on or if it is flashing, a zone is not secure. To identify this
zone, use the scroll keys xyto the right of the display to browse through the
zones that are not normal. If you wish to bypass or unbypass one of these zones,
press the [BYPASS] key while that zone is being displayed. When finished
viewing the zones, press the #key to return to the code entry screen.
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ARMING YOUR SYSTEM IN THE “STAY” MODE
STAY is utilized when the user is inside the premise and wants protection around
the perimeter. The steps to arm in the STAY Mode are as follows:
Step 1 Close all protected doors and windows.
T
Ready light
must be on or flashing (force armed) when all protected
zones and sensors are secure. NOTE: If any zones are bypassed,
a sensor in that zone can be violated without affecting the
ready
light.
TThe security system will not arm if the
ready light
is not on or flashing.
TIf the
power light
is off, you have no AC power. Restore power if
possible. If not, contact the installing company for service.
Step 2 Enter your 4 or 6 digit user code. (Optional, if programmed.)
TIf “Auto Bypass” is enabled, all interior zones will be bypassed if you
do not leave through a designated entry/exit door. If Auto Bypass is
enabled, omit Step 3.
TWhen “Auto Instant” is enabled, if you do not leave through a
designated entry/exit door, the display will read “
Instant
”, indicating
that the entry/exit doors no longer have an entry delay. If “Auto
Instant” is enabled, omit Step 4.
Step 3 Press the [STAY] key.
TThe
stay light
will illuminate indicating that all interior zones are
bypassed. (All interior devices will bypass automatically, giving the
user freedom of movement within the interior area.)
TThe
bypass light
will illuminate if any zone(s) are bypassed. If any
zone (s) have been bypassed previously by the user, the light(s)
corresponding to the bypassed zone(s) will illuminate, alerting the
user that a zone(s) may be unprotected and can be faulted without an
alarm.
Step 4 To toggle from a “delayed entry” mode to an “Instant” mode, press the
[STAY] key again.
TThe LCD display will read
“Instant” meaning the entry/exit
doors do NOT have an entry
delay.
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USING THE QUICK ARM
The Quick Arm feature may be used if it is enabled. Quick Arm will allow the user
to arm the security system in the AWAY mode by pressing the [EXIT] key. The
system can be quick armed in the STAY mode by pressing the [STAY] key. This
feature is used for ARMING ONLY, and will not disarm the security system. This
is ideal for a maid or baby sitter code, etc.
CHANGING MODES WHILE YOUR SYSTEM IS ARMED
Step 1 Pressing the [STAY] key will turn on/off (toggle) a delay on Entry/Exit
doors. The “Instant” message will toggle on the LCD display.
Step 2 (Optional, if programmed.) Press the [BYPASS] key at this time to turn
on/off (toggle) all designated interior zones. If all interior zones are not
bypassed, the
stay light
will extinguish.
Step 3 (Optional, if programmed.) When armed, pressing the [EXIT] key will
start the Exit delay, enabling you to leave the building.
IMPORTANT!
An alarm will be created if the “
Instant
” message is ON at this time and you re-
enter the building. You may re-initiate an entry/exit delay by pressing the [STAY]
key again. The “
Instant
” message will disappear.
DISARMING YOUR SYSTEM
When you enter the protected area through one of the designated Entry/Exit doors,
the keypad control will sound a continuous tone for the duration of the entry delay
time, or until you enter a valid code.
Step 1 Enter a valid user code.
Step 2 The red
armed light
will go off and
the tone will stop. The security
system is now DISARMED. If a valid code is not entered before the end
of the entry delay, an alarm will occur. NOTE: If the red
armed light
is
flashing during the entry delay, the alarm system has been activated
in your absence. Leave the building immediately and call your alarm
company and/or the police from a safe location.
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CANCEL / ABORT FEATURE (Optional, if programmed)
The
cancel light
will flash during an abort delay time. If a code is entered followed
by the [CANCEL] key while this light is flashing, all abortable reports will stop the
communication process. NOTE: The abort feature must be enabled. Entering
a code followed by the [CANCEL] key during or after an alarm report to the central
station will cause the
cancel light
to come on. It will stay on until the central station
has received the cancel report. NOTE: The cancel feature must be enabled.
BYPASSING ZONES
If you wish to bypass one or more zones, this must be done while the system is
in the disarmed state. If the zone is not known, refer to Procedure #2.
If you know the number of the zone to bypass, use the
following:
Step 1 Press the [BYPASS] key.
Step 2 When the LCD prompts for a code (optional, if programmed), enter your
user code.
Step 3 The
bypass light
flashes.
Step 4 Enter the zone you wish to bypass. (Example: Press 6 for zone 6 or
1 1 2 for zone 112.)
Step 5 Press the [BYPASS] key again. The zone is now bypassed.
Step 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other zone(s) that need to be bypassed.
Step 7 Press the [BYPASS] key again OR press #to exit the Bypass Mode.
The
bypass light
will stop flashing upon exiting the Bypass Mode.
Pressing the xyscroll keys will display all bypassed zones. Press
the # key to exit this viewing mode.
Procedure #1

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If you do not know the number of the zone you wish to bypass,
use the following steps:
Step 1 Press UxThe description for zone 1 will be displayed.
Step 2 Use the xyscroll keys to browse through the custom descriptions
for the zones in this system.
Step 3 To bypass or unbypass a specific zone, press the [BYPASS] key while
that zone is displayed.
Step 4 When finished, press the # key to return to the code entry screen.
GROUP BYPASS
By pressing the [BYPASS] key, followed by the 0key, then the [BYPASS] key
again, all zones that are designated as group bypass zones will be bypassed.
Press the [BYPASS] key again to exit group bypassing.
UNBYPASSING
To manually unbypass zones, perform the bypassing procedure on a zone that is
already bypassed. NOTE: All zones will automatically be unbypassed each time
the system is disarmed.
EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS
NOTE: You must press and hold these keys for 2 seconds to activate these
functions. Your system may not be programmed for these activations.
Fire Key - If programmed, you can activate the Fire alarm by pressing the
Emergency Activation [Fire] key for two seconds. If your system is connected to
a monitoring center, an emergency report could be sent to that center. This key
should only be pressed in an emergency situation requiring response by fire
department personnel.
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Auxiliary Key - If programmed, you can activate the auxiliary alarm by pressing
the Emergency Activation [Auxiliary] key for two seconds. If your system is
connected to a monitoring center, an emergency report could be sent to that
center. This key should only be pressed in an emergency situation requiring
response by emergency personnel.
Police (Panic/Hold-Up) Key - If programmed, when the Emergency Activation
[Police] key is pressed for two seconds, a local audible alarm will sound. If your
system is connected to a monitoring center, an emergency report could be
transmitted to that center. These keys should only be pressed in an emergency
situation requiring immediate response by law enforcement personnel. NOTE:
Some Panic/Hold-Up alarms are programmed to be silent at the protected site
while reporting an alarm to the monitoring center. Check with your installing
company to determine how your security system will respond to the Panic/Hold-Up
activation.
FUNCTION MENU
The functions listed below are found in the Function Menu.
Step 1 Press UThe display will now begin scrolling though a list of functions
and the corresponding numbers associated with those functions.
Step 2 Press the number listed on the display in order to access that particular
function.
Hint
: If you already know the function numbers simply press [U] followed
by the function number.
The following list of menu selections will scroll automatically. NOTE: Some of the
functions are not listed because they are installer level functions. Each time the
[U] key is pressed the next menu item will be displayed. Press # to exit to this
menu.
This is a sample of the display. The list
below reflects the available functions.
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VIEW ZONE STATUS
Step 1 Press Ux. The LCD Screen will display the zone status.
Step 2 Use the up and down scroll keys to browse through the descriptions. The
LCD Screen will display the list of all zones in sequential order by zone
number.
Step 3 Press [#] to exit this function.
SETTING THE KEYPAD TONE
Step 1 Press U0. Keypad is now in the “Adjust Tone” mode.
Step 2 Press the xup scroll key located
on the right side of the display to
adjust the keypad sounder to higher
tones.
Step 3 Press the ydown scroll key to adjust the keypad sounder to lower tones.
Step 4 When the desired tone is reached, press # to set this tone and exit from
the “Adjust Tone” mode.
VIEW ALARM MEMORY
Step 1 Press U3to display the zone(s) on the keypad that created the last
alarm.
Step 2 The LCD Screen will display the zone
description for those zones.
Step 3 Press [#] to exit the alarm memory.
TEST FUNCTION (Optional, if programmed)
If programmed, this function will perform a battery test, communicator test, and/or
a siren test. No alarms will be sent, and no reports will be sent unless a
communicator test is performed, in which case a test signal will be sent.
Step 1 Press U4 4 . The test will be performed as programmed.
Step 2 If the siren test is performed, enter a user code to silence the siren.
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DISPLAY TEST FUNCTION
This function will perform a test of the LCD display. No alarms or reports will be
sent.
Step 1 Press U4 5 . The test will be performed and all of the display pixels
and LED indicators will flash until another key is pressed.
Step 2 Press any key to end the test.
LIGHT CONTROL FOR X-10 DEVICES (Optional, if programmed)
This menu allows you to control up to ten X-10 devices from each keypad.
Step 1 Press U4 6 . The LCD screen will prompt you to “Select Light
Number 0 - 9”.
Step 2 Enter the number of the X-10 device you want to control. The LCD screen
will show the light number on the left. On the right side of the display it will
prompt you to turn the light (X-10 device) “On” or “Off”.
Step 3 Press the xto turn the X-10 device “On” or press the yto turn the
X-10 device “Off”.
Step 4 The LCD screen will again prompt you to “Select Light Number 0 - 9”.
Step 5 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until complete.
Step 6 Press #to exit from the X-10 menu.
CHANGE LANGUAGES
This function allows you to switch between the two languages programmed in your
keypad. NOTE: You must exit any other function mode before attempting to
change languages.
Step 1 Press U4 9 . The LCD keypad is now toggled to the second
language.
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CHANGING USER CODES
Step 1 Press U5. The LCD Screen will prompt for a code.
Step 2 Enter [master code]. The LCD Screen will prompt for a user number.
NOTE: For partitioned systems, if you are changing the code of
another person, you must have access to all partitions, or at least
all of the partitions to which the other person has access.
Step 3 Enter the 2-digit (applies to NX4/6/8) or 3-digit (applies to NX8E) user
number. Always use leading zeros when necessary, i.e. "004" for user
number 4.
The LCD keypad will display the current code for this user. Stars (U)
represent blanks. NOTE: To delete a user code, press [U]-[U]-[U]-[U]
for a 4-digit code or [U]-[U]-[U]-[U]-[U]-[U] for a 6-digit code.
Step 4 Enter the new user code for that individual. If you are changing the
current code, you may use the up and down scroll keys to select the digit
to change and enter the correct number. If it rejects the code because
of duplication or such, the sounder will beep 3 times.
Step 5 If another user code needs to be programmed, return to step 3 and enter
the user code.
Step 6 To exit Code Programming, press #while the LCD screen is prompting
for a new user.
ASSIGNING USER CODE AUTHORITY LEVELS
Assign authority levels to users by following the steps below. Assign user codes
before assigning authority levels.
NOTE: You must have authority to the partition you wish to add or remove
from another person’s authority.
Step 1 Press U6 . The LCD Screen will now prompt for a code.
Step 2 Enter [master code]. The LCD Screen will prompt for a user number.
Step 3 Enter the 2-digit (applies to NX4/6/8) or 3-digit (applies to NX8E) user
number. Always use leading zeros when necessary, i.e. "004" for user
number 4. The LCD will now prompt you for the attributes in the following
chart.

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PROMPT
Outputs used? DO NOT CHANGE THIS SEGMENT!
Open / Close Rprt?
Bypass enable?
Arm / Disarm? (These are for use by a professional installer only.)
Master code?
Sched arm only?
Arm only?
Reserved
0=No 1=Yes
Your keypress will apply to the user code you entered in
Step 3.
Output 4 ?
Output 3 ?
Output 2 ?
Output 1?
If these messages appear on the LCD screen, press the [U]
key until you return to the prompt for the user code or until
you exit this adjust mode.
Step 4 NOTE: The LCD will now display all of the partitions to which this user
has access. If you wish to remove a partition, press the partition number
on the keypad, and the display will mark that partition with a (-) hyphen
indicating access has been removed. If you wish to re-establish user
access to the partition, press the partition number again.
Step 5 Press [U] to save the data. The LCD will then prompt you for the next
user code.
Step 6 If another user code needs to be programmed, return to Step 3. If not,
press [#] to exit this feature without saving the data.
RESET FUNCTION
This function is used to reset Smoke Detectors, Zone Troubles, and Zone
Tampers.
Step 1 Disarm the system if it is not already disarmed.
Step 2 Press U7. Resets have now been performed.
Step 3 If the keypad begins beeping, the reset did not execute properly. Enter
your code to silence the keypad. Wait a few minutes and repeat step
2 to attempt another reset. If the keypad still beeps after repeated
attempts, please contact your installer.

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READING THE EVENT LOG
The control panel has an event log that can be retrieved using a master code.
This log contains a listing of the events along with date, time, and partition where
the event occurred.
Step 1 To view the log, press U90. The LCD screen will prompt you
for a code.
Step 2 Enter your master code. The LCD screen will now show the most recent
event.
Step 3 To view the events from most recent to the oldest, press the ydown
scroll key.
Step 4 To view the events from the oldest to the newest, press the xup scroll
key. The display contains the following information.
Event 
User or Zone ID
Date Indicates partition
(Month/Day) ßTime shown in and Uindicates an
24 hour format event not reported
This screen shows an opening of Partition 3 on September 25th at 5:27 p.m. by
user 75. The [U] shows that this event is not programmed to be reported to the
central monitoring station. Refer to Appendix A on page 23 for a list of possible
log messages.
ADJUSTING THE VIEW / BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD
Step 1 Enter U91 . The LCD Screen will prompt for a code.
Step 2 Enter [master code]. The LCD will now prompt you to raise or lower the
view.
Step 3 Using the scroll keys to the right of the LCD, you can raise or lower the
viewing angle of the text.
Step 4 To advance to the Brightness option, press [U]. The LCD will prompt you
to brighten or dim the LCD lighting. Use the scroll keys again to adjust
to desired brightness.
Step 5 When completed, exit by pressing [U].

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SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK
Step 1 Enter U97. The LCD Screen will prompt for a code.
Step 2 Enter [master code]. The time and date will be displayed with the
current hour flashing.
Step 3 Use the xyscroll keys to select the proper hour.
Step 4 Press the Ukey to move to the minutes, day of week, date, month,
and year.
Step 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the entire time and date are set.
USING THE DOOR CHIME FEATURE
The door chime is turned on or off by pressing the [CHIME] key. If the chime is on,
the
chime light
will be illuminated. If the chime is off, the
chime light
will be off.
Each press of the [CHIME] key will toggle the chime feature on/off and produce a
momentary ding-dong sound.
Your system is programmed for the functions checked below.
vFire Emergency vChime Feature vGroup Bypass
vAux Emergency vQuick Arm vAbort Delay
vPolice Emergency vRe-Exit Feature vBattery Test
vSiren Test vCancel Alarm vForced Arming

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PARTITIONED SYSTEMS OPERATION
This system is vis not vpartitioned.
If your system is multi-partitioned and the keypad resides in one partition, your
keypad will provide the status of the zones in your partitioning by using the screen
messages described earlier in this manual. The Master Mode of operation allows
you to temporarily access any partition (providing your code is authorized) within
the system and to perform functions in other partitions. Read this entire manual
to help you understand the different screen messages that will be displayed from
your keypad.
NOTE: U1 will
temporarily
access the Master Mode. The keypad will revert
back to its assigned partition 60 seconds after a keypress, or 10 seconds without
a keypress. Press [#] to exit this mode.
LIGHTS IN PARTITIONING MASTER MODE
TARMED will illuminate if ALL partitions are armed.
TREADY will illuminate if ALL partitions are "Ready". The
ready light
will flash
if all areas are Ready or Force armable.
TFIRE will illuminate if ANY one area has a Fire condition. The
fire light
will
flash if ANY area has a Fire Trouble condition.
TPOWER will illuminate if the primary power is connected to the NX-8 control
panel. It will flash if the system has a low standby battery condition.
TSTAY will illuminate if ANY area has the
stay light
on.
TCHIME will illuminate if ANY partition is in the "Chime" mode.
TEXIT will illuminate if ANY area is timing an exit delay. It will flash if ANY area
is in the last 10 seconds of an exit delay.
TBYPASS will illuminate if ANY area has a zone bypassed.
TCANCEL will flash if ANY partition is in an abort delay time. If a code is
entered followed by the [CANCEL] key during or after an alarm report, the
cancel light
will illuminate and remain constant until the central station has
received the cancel report.
TSOUNDER will sound if ANY area has the sounder on. This includes Entry
delay, Exit delay, Chime, and Alarm.
DISPLAYS IN THE PARTITIONING MASTER MODE
TARMED and READY STATUS
The LCD screen will display the Armed and Ready status of ALL eight (8)
partitions if any or all of the areas is armed or not ready.

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This display is reflecting all 8 areas are
Ready, and Area 5 is disarmed. NOTE: If a
number is flashing on the Armed line, that
area is armed
Instant
. If a number is flashing
on the Ready line, that area is ready to be
Force Armed
.
If ALL areas are disarmed and ready to arm,
this display will appear on the LCD screen.
TARMING AND DISARMING MULTIPLE PARTITIONS
To arm/disarm multiple partitions, enter a code that has arm/disarm authority for
ALL of the partitions to be armed/disarmed. The following display will appear on
the LCD screen. The numbers on the
top line
represent the
disarmed areas to which this code has
access. The numbers on the
bottom line
represent the areas that are armed. Refer to
the following table for possible conditions.
LCD DISPLAY FOR AREA
TOP LINE OVER BOTTOM LINE CONDITION
Blank
Blank Area Not used or Authorized
Dash (-)
Dash (-) Area Not Ready
Flashing Area #
Dash (-) Area Ready to Force Arm
Dash (-)
Flashing Area # Area Armed Instant
Area #
Dash (-) Area Disarmed & Ready to Arm
Dash (-)
Area # Area is Armed
TTo disarm
all
of these areas, press the xup scroll key.
TTo arm
all
of these areas, press the ydown scroll key.
TTo toggle a single area between the armed and disarmed conditions, press
[U][Area number]. For example: If Area 4 is armed, [U] [4] will disarm Area 4.
If Area 4 is disarmed, [U] [4] will arm it.
TPress [STAY] during the exit delay to bypass all interior zones in the exit delay.
TTo control the individual areas, refer to the following section.
TOPERATING INDIVIDUAL AREAS IN THE MULTI-PARTITION MODE
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Enter a code that is a valid arm/disarm code for the area you wish to operate. The
following display will appear on the LCD screen.
Only the areas authorized by this code will
appear.
To toggle between the armed and disarmed states of an individual area, press [U]
[Area number].
To operate an individual area, enter the number of the partition you wish to
operate. The LCD keypad will now operate as a single area keypad. All keys and
functions entered will affect this individual partition only. The lights and display
represent the status of that partition only. The word "System" will be replaced with
the word "Area #". The following is an example of this feature. To exit this screen,
press [#].
Area 5 is selected and Area 5 is ready to
arm. To exit the individual partition mode,
enter [#]-[#].
TSILENCING ALARMS IN THE MULTI-PARTITION MODE
If the keypad is sounding an alarm or the siren is running, it can be silenced
by entering a code with the authority for the area(s) that are in alarm. NOTE:
The [EXIT], [BYPASS], and [STAY] keys will only work if an individual partition
is selected.
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KEYPAD CONTROL TONES (BEEPS)
A sounder is built into the keypad and may sound for any of the following
reasons:
TBeeps for all keypresses.
TSounds a continuous tone during the Entry delay time.
TPulses when a day zone is violated while the system is disarmed.
TPulses when a FIRE zone has a trouble condition.
TPulses when the armed status changes and the AC power is off.
TBeeps 3 times for trying to arm with the “READY” light off, if “FORCE
ARMING” has not been selected.
TBeeps 1 second for the ‘CHIME” feature.
TBeeps 1 second at the end of the exit delay.
TBeeps to indicate telephone line fault if selected.
TBeeps rapidly to alert you that there are only ten seconds remaining
in the exit delay.
When pulsing, the keypad sounder may be silenced by entering a valid code.
The arm/disarm state of your system will not change when entering a code to
silence a pulsing keypad sounder.