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Section 3: Keypad Commands
Use any system keypad to enter commands and/or program
the PC1565 security system. The LED keypad uses function
and zone indicator lights to represent alarm functions and sta-
tus. If you have a PC1555RKZ keypad, the System light acts
as a Trouble, Memory, Program and Bypass indicator. Unlike
other LED keypads, these conditions will only be represented
by the System light.
The LCD keypad provides a written description on the liquid
crystal display and uses function indicator lights to communi-
cate alarm status to the user.
The PC1565 Instruction Manual provides basic directions for
arming and disarming the system, bypassing zones and per-
forming user functions from the keypads. The following sec-
tions provide additional details on these functions.
3.1 Arming and Disarming
For a description of basic arming and disarming, please see
the PC1565 Instruction Manual. For other methods of arming,
please refer to section 3.5 “[*] Commands” and section 3.6
“Function Keys” on page 11.
NOTE: The Event Buffer will log “Armed in Stay Mode” or
“Armed in Away Mode” whenever the system is armed.
NOTE: After performing a sensor reset, users should wait 15
seconds before attempting to arm the system.
When Arming, once the Exit Delay has expired, the system will
allow 5 seconds for detectors to settle before the system is
armed. If any zone is violated when the 5 second settle time
expires, the system will cancel arming. When arming is cancelled,
the keypad buzzer will sound a steady tone for 90 seconds.
During Exit Delay, any zone violated will sound a series of
beeps to notify the user that a zone on the system has not
been restored.
3.2 Auto Bypass – Stay Arming
Stay arming allows the user to arm the system without leaving
the premises. All zones programmed as stay/away will be
bypassed when the user stay arms the system, so that the
user does not have to bypass interior zones manually. (See
section 5.2 “Zone Programming” on page 15.)
When the system is armed using a valid access code, if any
zones on the system have been programmed as stay/away
zones, the Bypass light will turn ON. The panel will then moni-
tor all zones programmed as Delay 1 and Delay 2 zones, such
as designated entry/exit doors. If a delay zone is not violated
by the end of the exit delay, the panel will bypass all stay/away
zones. The Bypass light will remain on to inform the user that
the interior zones have been automatically bypassed by the
panel. If a delay zone is violated during the exit delay, the sys-
tem will arm in Away mode and all stay/away zones will be
active after the exit delay expires.
The user can arm the stay/away zones at any time by entering
the [*][1] keypad command (see “[*][1] Bypassing and Acti-
vating Stay/Away Zones”).
Stay arming can also be initiated by pressing and holding the
Stay function key for two seconds on the PC5508Z and
LCD5500Z keypads, if programmed by the installer. For more
information regarding Stay arming, please see section 3.6
“Function Keys” on page 11.
3.3 Automatic Arming
The system can be programmed to Auto-Arm at a specific
time every day if it is in the disarmed condition. In order for the
Auto-Arm function to work properly, you must program the cor-
rect Time of Day. For programming the clock and auto-arm
times, see “[*][6] User Functions” on page 10.
When the system’s internal clock matches the Auto-Arm Time,
the panel will check the system status. If the system is armed,
the panel will do nothing until the next day at the auto-arm time,
when it will check the system again. If the system is disarmed at
the auto-arm time, the panel will sound the buzzer of all key-
pads for one minute. If a valid access code is entered, auto-
arming will be cancelled.
NOTE: If auto-arm is cancelled, the number of the user who
cancelled the auto-arm will be logged in the event buffer.
If no code is entered, the panel will auto-arm. Auto-arming will
be cancelled if a zone is violated at the end of a pre-alert. If
the zone is restored, the panel will add the zone back into the
system.
NOTE: Auto arming can only be cancelled by entering a valid
access code at any keypad.
3.4 Resetting the System After an Alarm
When a user disarms the system after there has been an
alarm on a burglary zone, the keypads may become locked to
the end user. This will happen if the Remote Reset option is
turned on. See section 5.21 “Remote Reset of System (Lock
and Reset Codes)” on page 24.)
When the keypads are locked, users will not be able to per-
form any system functions, except for viewing the alarm mem-
ory ([*][3]) or activating command outputs such as sensor
reset ([*][7]). The rest of the system will function as normal (i.e.
alarms and troubles will still be monitored).
Users will only be able to unlock the system by entering an
Unlock Code provided by the installer or central station.
NOTE: If the Remote Reset option is turned on, you must use
either LED keypads (PC1555RKZ, PC5508Z), or LCD5500Z
with software version v2.2U and higher.
3.5 [*] Commands
The [*] key commands provide an easy way for the user to
access basic system programming – such as programming
access codes or bypassing zones. The user can also use the
[*] key commands to check on the system’s status, including
viewing trouble conditions and displaying the event buffer on
the LCD keypad.
The [*] key commands can be performed from both LCD and
LED keypads. The LED keypad uses the zone indicator lights
to display command information. The LCD display provides
written information, guiding the user through each command.
The commands in this section are explained as viewed from
an LED keypad. When using an LCD keypad, use the arrow
keys (< >) to scroll through information provided. Otherwise,
the functions remain the same for both keypad types.
[*][1] Bypassing and Activating Stay/Away Zones
Use the [*][1] keypad command to bypass individual zones. A
bypassed zone will not cause an alarm.
NOTE: Zones can only be bypassed when the system is not
armed.