GE NetworX NX-1192E User manual

NX-1192E LCD Keypad
User’s Manual

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SECURITY SYSTEM NOTES
Installing/Service Company _________________________________
For Service Call __________________________________________
Central Station ___________________________________________
Duress Code ____________________
This system is Yis not Ypartitioned.
EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS (check if enabled)
YFire YAuxiliary Emergency YPolice
PROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS
Abort Delay (V)Cancel Alarm Forced Arming (V)
Auto Bypass (V)Change Partitions Group Bypass (V)
Auto Instant Chime Quick Arm (V)
Battery Test Communicator Test Re Exit
Siren Test
(V)These features should not be enabled on UL listed systems.
ENTRY / EXIT DELAY TIMES
Exit Delay Time __________ Secondary Exit Delay Time ________
Entry Delay Time _________ Secondary Entry Delay Time _______

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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II. UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTS
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III. ARMING / DISARMING YOUR SYSTEM
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A. ARMING IN THE “AWAY” MODE
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B. MAKING YOUR SYSTEM READY TO ARM
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C. ARMING IN THE “STAY” MODE
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D. USING THE QUICK ARM
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E. CHANGING MODES WHILE YOUR SYSTEM IS ARMED
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F. DISARMING YOUR SYSTEM
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IV. CANCEL / ABORT FEATURE
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V. BYPASSING ZONES
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VI. GROUP BYPASS
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VII. UNBYPASSING
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VIII. EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS
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IX. FUNCTION MENU
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A. VIEW ZONE STATUS
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B. SETTING THE KEYPAD TONE
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C. VIEW ALARM MEMORY
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D. TEST FUNCTION
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X. DISPLAY TEST FUNCTION
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XI. LIGHT CONTROL FOR X-10 DEVICES
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XII. CHANGE LANGUAGES
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XIII. CHANGING USER CODES
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XIV. ASSIGNING USER CODE AUTHORITY LEVELS
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XV. RESET FUNCTION
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XVI. READING THE EVENT LOG
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XVII. ADJUSTING THE VIEW / BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD
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XVIII. SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK
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XIX. USING THE DOOR CHIME FEATURE
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XX. PARTITIONED SYSTEMS OPERATION
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XXI. LIGHTS IN PARTITIONING MASTER MODE
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XXII. DISPLAYS IN THE PARTITIONING MASTER MODE
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A. ARMED and READY STATUS
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B. ARMING AND DISARMING MULTIPLE PARTITIONS
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C. INDIVIDUAL AREAS IN THE MULTI-PARTITION MODE
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D. SILENCING ALARMS IN THE MULTI-PARTITION MODE
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XXIII. KEYPAD CONTROL TONES (BEEPS)
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XXIV. SERVICE DISPLAY
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XXV. APPENDIX A - EVENT LOG
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XXVI. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS
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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 STAY or EXIT. 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.

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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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I. 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: 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: 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 STAY or EXIT 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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II. 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 CANCEL 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 11.)
Chime Light The chime 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 9.) The
doors can be changed from instant to delay (toggled) by pressing
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III. ARMING / DISARMING YOUR SYSTEM
A. ARMING 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:
1. Close all protected doors and windows.
¾Ready 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.
¾The security system will not arm if
the ready light is off. Refer to
"Making Your System Ready to
Arm".
¾If the
power light is off, you have no
AC power. Restore power if possible. If not, contact the installing company.
2. Enter your 4 or 6 digit user code to arm the system.
¾The
armed and exit lights will illuminate.
¾You 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.
B. 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 BYPASS
while that zone is being displayed. When finished viewing the zones, press Àto return
to the code entry screen.
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C. ARMING 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:
1. Close all protected doors and windows.
¾Ready 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.
¾The security system will not arm if the ready light is off or flashing.
¾If the power light is off, you have no AC power. Restore power if possible.
If not, contact the installing company for service.
2. Enter your 4 or 6 digit user code.
(Optional, if programmed.)
¾If “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.
¾When “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.
3. Press STAY.
¾The 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.)
¾The 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.
4. To toggle from a “delayed entry” mode to an “Instant” mode, press STAY
again.
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¾The LCD display will read
“Instant” meaning the
entry/exit doors do NOT have
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D. 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 EXIT. The system can be quick
armed in the STAY mode by pressing [STAY]. 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.
E. CHANGING MODES WHILE YOUR SYSTEM IS ARMED
1. Pressing STAY will turn on/off (toggle) a delay on Entry/Exit doors. The
“Instant” message will toggle on the LCD display.
2. (Optional, if programmed.) Press BYPASS at this time to turn on/off (toggle)
all designated interior zones. If all interior zones are not bypassed, the stay
light will extinguish.
3. (Optional, if programmed.) When armed, pressing EXIT 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
STAY again. The “Instant” message will disappear.
F. 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.
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1. Enter a valid user code.
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.
IV. CANCEL / ABORT FEATURE
(Optional if programmed)
The cancel light will flash during an abort delay time. If a code is entered followed by
CANCEL 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
CANCEL 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.
V. 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.
PROCEDURE #1: If you know the number of the zone to bypass, use the following:
1. Press BYPASS.
2. When the LCD prompts for a code (optional, if programmed), enter your user
code.
3. The bypass light flashes.
4. Enter the zone you wish to bypass. (Example: ]for zone 6 or XXY
for zone 112.)
5. Press BYPASS again. The zone is now bypassed.
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6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other zone(s) that need to be bypassed.
7. Press BYPASS again OR press to exit the Bypass Mode. The bypass light
will stop flashing upon exiting the Bypass Mode. Pressing xand ywill
display all bypassed zones. Press to exit.
PROCEDURE #2: If you do not know the number of the zone you wish to bypass, use
the following steps:
1. Press Àx. The description for zone 1 will be displayed.
2. Use xyto browse through the custom descriptions for the zones in this
system.
3. To bypass or unbypass a specific zone, press BYPASS while that zone is
displayed.
4. When finished, press to return to the code entry screen.
VI. GROUP BYPASS
By pressing BYPASS WBYPASS, all zones that are designated as group bypass
zones will be bypassed. Press BYPASS again to exit group bypassing.
VII. 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.

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VIII. 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.
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.

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IX. FUNCTION MENU
The functions listed below are found in the Function Menu.
1. Press À. The display will now begin scrolling though a list of functions and the
corresponding numbers associated with those functions.
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 À
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 Àis
pressed the next menu item will be displayed. Press to exit.
This is a sample of the display. The list
below reflects the available functions.
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A. VIEW ZONE STATUS
1. Press Àx.The LCD screen will display the zone status.
2. Use xand yto browse through the descriptions. The LCD screen will
display the list of all zones in sequential order by zone number.
3. Press to exit.

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B. SETTING THE KEYPAD TONE
1. Press ÀW. Keypad is now in the “Adjust Tone” mode.
2. Press xlocated on the right side of
the display to adjust the keypad
sounder to higher tones.
3. Press yto adjust the keypad sounder
to lower tones.
4. When the desired tone is reached, press to set this tone and exit.
C. VIEW ALARM MEMORY
1. Press ÀZto display the zone(s) on the keypad that created the last alarm.
2. The LCD screen will display the zone
description for those zones.
3. Press to exit.
D. TEST FUNCTION
(Optional 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.
1. Press À[[. The test will be performed as programmed.
2. If the siren test is performed, enter a user code to silence the siren.
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X. DISPLAY TEST FUNCTION
This function will perform a test of the LCD display. No alarms or reports will be sent.
1. Press À[\. The test will be performed and all of the display pixels and
LED indicators will flash until another key is pressed.
2. Press any key to end the test.
XI. LIGHT CONTROL FOR X-10 DEVICES
(Optional if programmed)
This menu allows you to control up to ten X-10 devices from each keypad.
1. Press À[].The LCD screen will prompt: “Select Light Number 0 - 9”.
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”.
3. Press xto turn the X-10 device “On” or yto turn the X-10 device “Off”.
4. The LCD screen will again prompt you to “Select Light Number 0 - 9”.
5. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until complete.
6. Press to exit.
XII. 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.
1. Press À[`.The LCD keypad is now toggled to the second language.
2. Repeat Step 1 to revert to the first language.

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XIII. CHANGING USER CODES
1. Press À\. The LCD screen will prompt for a code.
2. Enter a 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.
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.
To DELETE a user code, press ÀÀÀÀfor a 4-digit code or ÀÀ
ÀÀÀÀfor a 6-digit code.
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.
5. If another user code needs to be programmed, return to step 3 and enter the
user code.
6. To exit Code Programming, press while the screen is prompting for a new
user.
XIV. 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.
1. Press À]. The LCD screen will now prompt for a code.

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2. Enter a MASTER CODE. The LCD screen will prompt for a user number.
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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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 À
until you return to the prompt for the user code or until you
exit this adjust mode.
4. 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.
5. Press Àto save the data. The LCD will then prompt you for the next user
code.
6. If another user code needs to be programmed, return to Step 3. If not, press
to exit this feature without saving the data.