Ness D-8 User manual

USER'S MANUAL
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NESS D8 USER MANUAL
Revision 4.7 June 2003
Document Part Number: 890-264
For products:
100-191 D8 LED Control Panel (V4.7)
100-688 D8 LCD Control Panel (V4.7)
© 2003 Ness Security Products Pty Ltd ABN 28 069 984 372
D8 V4 User rev4.7 pmo050602
Specifications may change without notice.
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CONTENTS
Features ....................................................................... 4
Introduction ................................................................. 5
Keypad ......................................................................... 6
Visual Indicators........................................................... 7
KEYPAD OPERATION .................................................. 8
Arming ...................................................................... 9
Disarming ............................................................... 10
Resetting Alarms .................................................... 10
Monitor Mode ......................................................... 11
Keypad Panic.......................................................... 12
Keypad Duress ....................................................... 12
Keypad Fire Alarm.................................................. 13
Keypad Medical Alarm ........................................... 13
Excluding Zones..................................................... 14
View Memory .......................................................... 15
TEMPORARY DAY ZONES ..................................16, 17
RADIO KEY OPERATION ........................................... 18
MONITORING OPERATION....................................... 19
PROGRAMMING ........................................................ 21
Programming Options Table .................................. 22
User Code programming ....................................... 23
Entry/Exit Timer programming ............................... 24
Telephone Number programming.......................... 25
Remote Operation by Telephone ........................ 26, 27
Ness Accessories................................................. 28, 29
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 30
Installation Record ..................................................... 31
OPERATION SUMMARY ............................................ 32

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New feature Temporary Day
Zones, see page 16
• 8 Fully programmable zones
• Any combination of hardwire or radio
zones
• Full radio supervision
• Contact ID Dialler Format
• Ultra-Modern and Impact resistant
Housing
• Ness Audible Dialler Format
• "Follow Me" Audible Dialler Option
• Separate 24 Hour Tamper input
• Single or Double Trigger Zones
• Remote LED or LCD Keypads (Max 3)
• Fully programmable via the system
Keypad - Eliminates the need for
expensive programmers or Proms.
• Inbuilt Vibration Sensor Analyser
• All programming data is perma-
nently stored in a non-volatile EEprom
memory
• Windows based Up\Down load Soft-
ware allows remote programming and
event status
• True Dynamic Battery Test every time
the Panel is armed / disarmed and
every hour
• Area Partitionable (2 Areas). Any Zone
can be programmed to any area, as
well as common areas
• Comes complete with an AC plug pack
and supports a 12V 7Ah battery to
maintain systems security under all
power supply conditions
• Monitor Mode (Home Mode)
• Outputs are separately fused with
Automatic Reset Fuses
• Day Mode and Door Chime feature.
• 30 Event Memory
• Supports 8 Radio Devices (Radio
PIRs, Radio Reeds etc)
• Supports 14 Radio Keys
• All inputs and outputs are heavily
protected against lightning and high
voltage supply transients. An earth ter-
minal is provided for extra protection
• 15 User Codes
• ‘Arm only’ codes can be programmed
• Programmable Inputs to activate
selectable Outputs
• Manufacturedusing the latest SMD
technology
• Simple to program and use.
NESS D8 FEATURES

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INTRODUCTION
The Ness D8 micro computer based 8 zone
control panel is the heart of your security system
to which all your detection devices connect.
Each Zone of the panel can be connected to one
or more detection devices to protect separate
rooms of your premises.
Detection devices may be connected to the
D8 control system directly by cabling or with
optional wireless (Radio) devices.
Detection devices called Passive Infra-Red
Detectors (or P. I . R ’s for short) can detect the
movement of an intruder by sensing their body
heat. P.I.R’s are used to cover various critical
areas of your premises where an intruder may
enter or trespass. Another detection device
used is called a Reed Switch. Reed Switches
are attached to windows and doors to detect
if a window or door has been opened. A Reed
Switch consists of a magnet which is normally
attached to the moving part of a window or door
and the Reed switch which mounts to the door
or window frame.
The panel is “Armed” when it is set to detect an
intruder. At other times it is “Disarmed”.
Normally a zone is considered Sealed. Activation
of a detection device will cause the zone to be
Unsealed and may cause an alarm.
Detectors such as fire detectors and panic
buttons must be able to generate an alarm at
all times regardless of the panel setting. A zone
with this assignment is called a 24 hour zone.
Some detection devices may be required to
generate an alarm or warning only when the
panel is Disarmed. A zone with this assignment
is called a Day zone.
Before leaving the premises you must Arm
the panel to enable it to detect intruders and
generate an alarm. After arming, the panel will
ignore detectors during the Exit Delay Time
to enable you to depart without triggering an
alarm.
Arming the system may be done through the
keypad or with the use of optional Radio Keys
for Arming by remote control from outside the
premises.
When you enter the premises the panel will
ignore selected zones for the Entry Delay Time
and will not alarm unless you don’t Disarm the
panel during this allowed time.
Disarming the system may be done by keypad
or with the use of optional Radio Keys.
Monitor mode allows you to Arm selected zones
while others are ignored. Typically, perimeter
zones (doors and windows) can be monitored
while you are at home.
If you wish to split your alarm system into two
areas with access limited to each area by code
numbers then Area operation is used. Radio
Keys can also Arm and Disarm Areas.
The control panel housing and the covers
over external sirens are protected by tamper
switches to detect someone attempting to
disable the security system. Activation of these
switches will cause an instant tamper alarm.
If a detector becomes faulty, you can Exclude
the associated zone so that it is totally ignored
and cannot generate an alarm. Including the
zone will enable it to generate an alarm again.
The control panel is fitted with a rechargeable
stand-by battery to ensure your security
system continues to operate if the mains power
is interrupted. This control panel automatically
tests the battery every hour and whenever
you Arm/Disarm the panel. (Dynamic Battery
test).
Whenever an alarm occurs, it may be silenced
with a User Code or by optional Radio Keys,
otherwise it will reset at the end of Alarm Reset
Time.
All alarms are stored in memory and may
be viewed at any time by entering Memory
Mode.

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KEYPAD
The D8 control panel may be supplied with either the LED keypad (100-192) or the Ness LCD
Keypad (100-667).
The keypad provides important visual and audible indications and is the main interface for operating
and programming the D8 control panel.
DISPLAY TEST (LCD Keypad only)
To display all the keypad icons press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds. All the icons
will be on whilst the button is held down.
Display Test can be activated at any time either in operating mode or any program mode.
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
P
3
6
9
E
ARM
MONITOR
EXCLUDE
MEMORY
Not Ready
Backlit LCD
icon display
PANIC buttons
PANIC buttons
“Not Ready” light
The “Not Ready” light is on when the panel is not ready to Arm.
i.e, a zone is unsealed, there may still be movement in the
premises or a door or window left open
ARM button
ARM button MONITOR button
MONITOR button EXCLUDE button
EXCLUDE button
PROGRAM button
ENTER button
MEMORY button
MEMORY button
LED KEYPAD LCD KEYPAD
PROGRAM button
Protective flap not shown
Protective flap not shown
ENTER button
PANIC
ARM
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
ENTER
3
6
9
MONITOR
EXCLUDE
PROGRAM
PANICMEMORY
105mm 90mm
150mm
135mm
1 beep
3 beeps
1 long beep
10 beeps
Each key press
Valid command
Error
Mains Power is off
or
Panel Battery is low
KEYPAD BEEPER SOUNDS
LED keypad and LCD keypad
Keypad beeper sounds for LED
or LCD keypad.

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KEYPAD INDICATORS
Zone is sealed
Zone is unsealed, or Power fault
or System is Armed,
or phone line fault
Disarmed
Disarmed
Disarmed
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Ready to Arm
Zone is unsealed
Ready to Arm
Armed (AREA 1)
Armed (AREA 2)
Monitor Mode
Memory Mode selected
Receiving radio signal
Dialler is on line
Indicates that a Radio Key or
other radio device has a
low battery
Phone line fault or
failure to communicate
User Program Mode
Not ready to Arm
Zone alarm
Monitor Mode
(
LED Keypad only)
Mains Power is off
The panel’s backup
battery is low
New alarms in memory
Zones are excluded
Tamper alarm
Installer Program Mode
ZONES 1~8
ARMED
ARM2
MAINS
BATTERY
MEMORY
EXCLUDE
TAMPER
PROGRAM
LINE
READY
RADIO
Not Ready
OFF ON FLASHING
KEYPAD LIGHTS IN NORMAL OPERATING MODE
LED KEYPAD LCD KEYPAD
MEMORY MODE - EVENTS INDICATED BY KEYPAD LIGHTS:
LIGHT MEMORY EVENT
Zone lights 1–8 .......................................... Zone alarm
(no lights) .................................................. Panel Disarmed
ARMED...................................................... Panel Armed (or Area 1 Armed)
ARM2 ........................................................ Area 2 Armed
MAINS ....................................................... Mains power failure
BATTERY ................................................... Low Battery
TAMPER .................................................... Tamper alarm (Siren cover, panel etc)
EXCLUDE ................................................... Panic alarm
LINE .......................................................... Telephone line fail
RADIO, EXCLUDE ....................................... Radio Key Panic alarm
RADIO, BATTERY, ZONE ............................. Radio Device battery low, (Device number is indicated by light 1–8)
RADIO, BATTERY, ARM .............................. Radio Key battery low, (Radio Key number is NOT indicated)
RADIO, TAMPER, ZONE .............................. Radio Device tamper alarm, (Device number indicated by light 1–8)
(LCD Keypad) RADIO, MONITOR, ZONE...... Radio Supervision fail (Device number is indicated by light 1–8)
(LED Keypad) RADIO, ZONE ....................... Radio Supervision fail (Device number is indicated by light 1–8)

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OPERATION
This section describes the operation of a
typical control panel installation. Keep in mind
that your installation may vary depending on
the selected options and equipment. The
operating instructions which follow will cover
the most common options.
Consult your installation company if you
require further information.
All control panel operations are controlled by the
D8 LED or LCD keypad except if an optional key
switch or radio control equipment is installed.
OPERATING RULES
Generally, the panel will be Disarmed. Armed
or Monitor modes provide different levels of
security for your premises when you are home or
away. Three other temporary modes; Program,
Memory and Exclude, allow you to perform
various operations. The panel will automatically
exit from these temporary modes if you do not
press any buttons on the keypad in a 4 minute
period.
If you make a mistake while entering any codes,
press the Enter or E button and start again.
When you are required to enter your access
code, you are given five opportunities to enter it
correctly. After the fifth invalid attempt the alarm
is activated (requiring the correct code to silence
the alarm). This prevents anyone trying to guess
your code by entering random numbers.
AREA OPERATION
Area Partitioning allows the 8 zones to be split
into two partitions; Area1 and Area2.
The panel then effectively operates as two
separate systems sharing only the siren outputs
and dialler.
USER CODE ASSIGNMENT
A User Code assigned to an Area can Arm
and Disarm only that Area. User Codes
assigned to both Areas will operate both Areas
simultaneously.
COMMON AREA ZONES
Zones assigned to both Areas are Armed only
when Area1 and Area2 are both Armed. This
allows the Common Area zone/s to be shared
by both Areas.
For example, Office A and Office B operate as
separate areas but the entrance foyer used by
both offices is assigned to both areas meaning
it will automatically Arm when both Areas have
Armed. The Common Area then automatically
disarms when either Area1 or Area2 Disarms.
OPERATION
Arming and Disarming is carried out as normal
from a single keypad or separate keypads
installed in both areas or by Radio Key.
Area operation only applies to zones when they
are in the Armed state. This means that Day,
24hr and Monitor zones are independent of the
area operations.
Note: Area partitioning is in addition to Monitor
Mode. Any zone may be allocated to any area.

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OPERATION
The control panel must be Armed prior to
vacating the premises in order to detect intruders.
The panel must be disarmed and not in Program,
Monitor, Memory or Exclude modes.
Note: If the panel is already in alarm, you must first
silence the alarm before you can Arm.
If something is wrong when Arming the control
panel, the normal 3 beeps will be replaced by
other warnings.
10
10 beeps means Mains Power is
turned off or the Backup Battery is low.
One long beep indicates an invalid
entry or an alarm is outstanding and needs to
be reset by entering your User Code first.
SIREN WARNING:
At the end of the exit time, all zones should
be Sealed. If any are Unsealed, the siren will
sound for 2 seconds as a warning to indicate
that those zones have been automatically
excluded. For maximum security, you should
return, Disarm, check the premises and then
Arm again. Continual warnings could mean
that a detector is faulty and may have to be
manually excluded.
If the auto-exclude option is disabled, the siren
will sound for the duration of reset time if a zone
is Unsealed at the end of exit time.
or... [User Code]
ARM
ARM
ENTER
ENTER
or...
The light should be off.Not ReadyThe light should be on.Ready
Press...Press...
The Armed light will turn on.
• Leave the premises within the Exit Delay Time.
• 3 beeps will sound at the end of Exit Delay Time.
The icon will turn on.
• Leave the premises within the Exit Delay Time.
• 3 beeps will sound at the end of Exit Delay Time.
[User Code]
LED KEYPAD
ARMING
LCD KEYPAD
NOTE: ARM ONLY codes
Normal user codes can arm the panel only if it is fully disarmed first.
User codes that are programmed to be Arm Only codes can arm the panel from Monitor mode or from
the disarmed state.
See page 23 for User Code Programming.

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When you enter the protected premises through
a delay zone, the keypad responds with regular
beeps* as a reminder to Disarm. You then have
your programmed entry delay time to Disarm the
panel by entering one of your user codes. If the
panel is not Disarmed by the end of the entry
delay time, an alarm will occur.
By using the optional radio keys you may Disarm
your system from within your premises or from
outside your entrance door. There is also the
option to ‘Chirp’ the outside siren three times
and to flash the strobe light for two seconds
as an indication that you have Disarmed your
system.
If you make a mistake in entering your code,
then you must press enter and start again. Five
incorrect entries will cause an alarm.
Note that user codes can optionally be
programmed to be Arm Only codes. By definition,
an Arm Only code can Arm the system but it
cannot Disarm. (See page 23 for User Codes
programming).
* If Entry Beeps are programmed on.
OPERATION
Your panel can be reset and the alarm silenced
by the same key sequence as Disarming the
panel.
If you arrive at your premises and find the strobe
light flashing* (if installed), reset the panel as
above. To check the cause of the alarm, you
can view the alarms in memory by entering
Memory Mode.
* In the event of an alarm, the strobe light continues to
flash until the panel is reset by the keypad or radio key,
otherwise it will time out after 72 hours.
[User Code] [User Code]
ENTER
Enter the premises through a delay zoneEnter the premises through a delay zone
Press...Press...
The Armed light will turn off The icon will turn off
LED KEYPAD
DISARMING
LCD KEYPAD
RESETTING ALARMS
Alarms may be caused by:
• A zone has been triggered while Armed
• A Tamper has been triggered
• A PANIC button has been triggered
All of these may cause your sirens and strobe
to operate. Various visual indications relevant
to the alarm will be retained in the memory. If
this occurs, Disarming your control panel will
reset the alarm. The cause of the alarm can be
identified by entering the Alarm Memory Mode
as described on page 15.
ALARMS, DEFINITION

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OPERATION
Monitor mode allows you to Arm selected zones
while others are ignored. Typically, perimeter
zones (doors and windows) can be monitored
while you are at home.
Your installer must program which zones will be
active in Monitor mode.
The panel must be fully Disarmed before Arming
in Monitor Mode.
If an alarm occurs while in Monitor mode,
entering
[User Code]
will silence the alarm.
This will also Disarm the panel, so remember to
enter monitor again if needed.
Using the optional Radio Keys you can enter
Monitor Mode by pressing the OFF button
twice within 4 seconds or by pressing the ON
button twice within 5 seconds. (Your installer
must enable Radio Key Monitor Arming for this
to work).
or... [User Code]
ENTER
ENTER
or...
Press...Press...
• Only the zones which have been programmed
by your installer as Monitor zones will be Armed
The MONITOR icon will turn on
[User Code]
MONITOR
MONITOR
LED KEYPAD
MONITOR MODE
LCD KEYPAD
The Armed light will flash continuously
• Only the zones which have been programmed
by your installer as Monitor zones will be Armed

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The keypad PANIC function may have been
programmed to be either AUDIBLE - activates
siren or buzzers, or SILENT - If your system is
monitored by a Central Station, sends a PANIC
report by dialler. (If PANIC reports have been
enabled by your installer).
PANIC cannot be used while the panel is in
OPERATION
Program, Memory or Exclude mode.
Note: Your installer may have installed a separate
PANIC button. To activate the panic alarm simply
press that button.
Press...Press...
or...
or...
Both keys together
(If Keypad Panic Shortcut has been enabled by your installer) (If Keypad Panic Shortcut has been enabled by your installer)
[User Code]
PANIC
PANIC
PANIC
PANIC
ENTER
ENTER
Both keys together
or...
or...
[User Code]
LED KEYPAD
KEYPAD PANIC
LCD KEYPAD
The DURESS alarm can be used to send a silent
alarm to the Central Station that you are being
forced to Disarm the panel against your will. That
is; you are disarming under “duress.”
To Disarm and send a DURESS alarm, prefix
your User Code with one of the digits 5, 6, 8 or
9 when Disarming.
* DURESS IS NORMALLY NOT ENABLED. TO ENABLE
THE DURESS FUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER
* DURESS ALARMS CAN ONLY USED BY SYSTEMS
WHICH ARE MONITORED BY A CENTRAL STATION.
* THE DURESS ALARM CAN BE PROGRAMMED TO
SOUND THE INTERNAL SIREN (RESET OUTPUT). THIS
OPTION IS OFF BY DEFAULT.
Disarms and sends a Duress Alarm report by dialler.* Disarms and sends a Duress Alarm report by dialler.*
Press... Press...
9
[User Code] [User Code]
LED KEYPAD
KEYPAD DURESS ALARM
LCD KEYPAD

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• If Keypad Fire Alarm has been enabled by your installer • If Keypad Fire Alarm has been enabled by your installer
• If Fire Alarm Report has been enabled by your installer • If Fire Alarm Report has been enabled by your installer
• If your system is monitored by a central monitoring station • If your system is monitored by a central monitoring station
Sounds the siren (Fire Alarm siren sound). Sounds the siren (Fire Alarm siren sound)
Sends a Fire Alarm report by dialler. Sends a Fire Alarm report by dialler.
Press... Press...
LED KEYPAD
KEYPAD FIRE ALARM
LCD KEYPAD
• If Medical Alarm Report has been enabled by your installer • If Medical Alarm Report has been enabled by your installer
• If your system is monitored by a central monitoring station • If your system is monitored by a central monitoring station
Sends a Medical Alarm report by dialler. Sends a Medical Alarm report by dialler.
Press... Press...
Medical Alarm does not sound sirens. Medical Alarm does not sound sirens.
LED KEYPAD
KEYPAD MEDICAL ALARM
LCD KEYPAD
OPERATION

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OPERATION
If a detector becomes faulty and cannot be
Sealed when arming the panel, then its zone
may be Excluded so that it does not generate
alarms.
When zones have been Excluded, the EXCLUDE
light flashes continuously while the panel is
Disarmed and also when Armed.
Zones can be excluded while the panel is either
Disarmed or Armed. See notes below.
Zone Exclude IS not permanent. Excluded
zones are automatically INCLUDED next time
the panel is Disarmed.
Zones can be manually included by the
same method as Excluding. Simply use the
[ZONE NUMBER] sequence to turn OFF the
zone lights to be Included.
The zone light of each Excluded zone will turn on The zone light of each Excluded zone will turn on
or... [User Code]
[Zone No.] [Zone No.][Zone No.] [Zone No.]
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
or...
Press...Press...
Press... Press...
The
The The
Enter the zone number of the zone/s to be Excluded
to exit Exclude mode to exit Exclude mode
Enter the zone number of the zone/s to be Excluded
Exclude light will turn on
Exclude light will flash continuously
The EXCLUDE icon will turn on
EXCLUDE icon will flash continuously
[User Code]
LED KEYPAD
EXCLUDING ZONES
LCD KEYPAD
NOTES
• EXCLUDE E works only when the panel is Disarmed.
• EXCLUDE [User Code] E works in any state.
• EXCLUDE [User Code] E can only exclude the zones in the Area assigned to that code.

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OPERATION
The most recent event will be displayed. The most recent event will be displayed.
The next most recent event will be displayed. The next most recent event will be displayed.
...and so on (up to 30 events). ...and so on (up to 30 events).
or... or...[User Code] [User Code]
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
Press... Press...
Press... Press...
Press... Press...
Press... Press...
Press... Press...
The The
to exit Memory mode. to exit Memory mode.
Memory light will turn on. MEMORY icon will turn on.
LED KEYPAD
VIEWING EVENT MEMORY
LCD KEYPAD
MEMORY MODE - EVENTS INDICATED BY KEYPAD LIGHTS:
LIGHT MEMORY EVENT
Zone lights 1–8 .......................................... Zone alarm
(no lights) .................................................. Panel Disarmed
ARMED...................................................... Panel Armed (or Area 1 Armed)
ARM2 ........................................................ Area 2 Armed
MAINS ....................................................... Mains power failure
BATTERY ................................................... Low Battery
TAMPER .................................................... Tamper alarm (Siren cover, panel etc)
EXCLUDE ................................................... Panic alarm
LINE .......................................................... Telephone line fail
RADIO, EXCLUDE ....................................... Radio Key Panic alarm
RADIO, BATTERY, ZONE ............................. Radio Device battery low, (Device number is indicated by light 1–8)
RADIO, BATTERY, ARM .............................. Radio Key battery low, (Radio Key number is NOT indicated)
RADIO, TAMPER, ZONE .............................. Radio Device tamper alarm, (Device number indicated by light 1–8)
(LCD Keypad) RADIO, MONITOR, ZONE...... Radio Supervision fail (Device number is indicated by light 1–8)
(LED Keypad) RADIO, ZONE ....................... Radio Supervision fail (Device number is indicated by light 1–8)
The D8 Control Panel stores a comprehensive
event memory, including Arming, Disarming,
Low Battery, Mains Fail and Alarm events.
The memory is constantly upgraded and the last
30 events are always available for viewing.
This memory display can only be selected while
the panel is in the Disarmed state.
TO CLEAR THE MEMORY LIGHT
The MEMORY light flashes continuously when
an alarm has occurred as a reminder to view the
alarm memory. The MEMORY light stops flashing
after the memory is viewed as shown above.
The MEMORY light is automatically cleared
next time the panel is Armed.

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The Ness D8 now includes the ‘Temporary Day
Zone’ feature which allows easy and flexible Day
Zone selection and operation.
Temporary Day Zones operate in addition to
Permanent Day Zones which are usually setup
by the installer.
While remaining in normal operating mode,
the user can add and remove ‘Temporary Day
Zones’.
As an extra feature, the user can easily enable
or disable Day Mode, (which includes both
Temporary and Permanent Day Zones).
Day Zones can be programmed by your installer
to beep the keypad, or briefly sound the siren/s
or flash the strobe light, or to sound an optional
buzzer. (Although the keypad beeper provides
sufficient warning in most situations).
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Day Zones are useful for a variety of applications
such as a shop door beeper, triggered by a reed
switch on the door.
For example, the shopkeeper can use 0+Eto
enable Day Mode when he is working out the
back.
For extra security he can use the P+Ecommand
to add additional Temporary Day Zones such as
the rear door or the fridge doors.
COMMANDS
(Accessed from normal operating mode).
ENTER SELECTION MODE.
+
Press Pfollowed by E when in operating
mode to enter Temporary Day Zone
selection mode.
ZONE SELECTION.
[Zone No.]+
To select or deselect zones to be Temporary
Day Zones. The selected zones are indicated
by the corresponding zone number.
Permanent Day Zones, (installer option
P53E), are not displayed in selection mode.
Permanent Day Zones can be selected as
Temporary Day Zones but this has no effect
as those zones are already day zones.
EXIT SELECTION MODE.
Saves changes and returns to normal
operating mode.
ENABLE DAY MODE.
+
This enables/disables both Temporary and
Permanent Day Zones.
When Day Mode is enabled, any unsealed
day zone will sound the programmed
output for 2 seconds. When Day Mode is
disabled, an unsealed day zone will simply
be indicated on the keypad as an unsealed
zone.
(Note: The keypad does not indicate if Day
Mode is enabled or disabled).
TEMPORARY DAY ZONES

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EXAMPLE
An example of how to select zones 1, 2 & 3 as Temporary Day Zones.
Note that Permanent Day Zones which have been programmed by the installer cannot be deselected
by this method. However, the user can disable Day Mode using the 0+Ecommand.

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RADIO KEY OPERATION
NESS RADIO KEYS
The optional Ness Radio Keys allows you to Arm, Disarm and activate
PANIC. Radio Keys can also Arm Monitor Mode*. The RK4 Radio
Key can also be programmed to activate an auxiliary output on the
control panel.*
* If these extra options have been enabled by your installer)
ARMING
Press the ON button.
• The keypad will give 3 beeps.
• The outside siren will give 1 ‘chirp’. (If enabled by your installer).
• The strobe light will flash briefly. (If Monitor Arming by Radio Key is enabled,
the chirp and flash will be delayed for 5 seconds).
DISARMING
Press the OFF button.
• The keypad will give 3 beeps.
• The outside siren will give 3 ‘chirps’. (If enabled by your installer).
• The strobe light will flash briefly.
ARMING MONITOR MODE (If enabled by your installer).
Press the OFF button twice within 4 seconds
...or... press the ON button twice within 5 seconds.
• The keypad will give 9 beeps.
• The outside siren will NOT ‘chirp’.
• The strobe light will flash briefly.
PANIC
Press and hold the PANIC button for at least 4 seconds.
• The siren and strobe will activate, (If enabled by your installer).
• The dialler will report a Panic alarm, (If enabled by your installer and if your
system is monitored by a central station).
Press the OFF button to reset a Panic alarm.
Note: Ness Radio Keys are optional and are not supplied with any Ness control panel as standard.
Ness radio products require a Ness Radio Interface (100-200) to be fitted to the control panel.
100–664
Ness RK3
Radio Key
100–067
Ness RK4
Radio Key

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* The Primary and Secondary telephone numbers are normally only
used for central station monitoring. These numbers can only be
programmed in Installer Program Mode.
** The Follow Me Telephone Number replaces the Primary AND Second-
ary telephone numbers.
MONITORED
PREMISES
AUDIBLE MONITORING
TELEPHONE LINE ANY TELEPHONE
AUDIBLE MONITORING
The D8 can also be programmed to send audible
messages to any telephone or mobile phone.
When programmed for audible monitoring, the D8 calls
a pre-programmed number (or numbers) and sounds
a series of beeps over the phone. These beeps can
identify the zone or zones which caused the alarm and
well as several other alarm types.
FOLLOW ME TELEPHONE NUMBER
The Follow Me Telephone Number is the telephone
number to which the D8 sends alarm reports when
Audible Monitoring is enabled.
The Follow Me Telephone Number can be changed by
the user in User program Mode.
If the Follow Me Telephone Number is programmed,
the Primary and Secondary telephone numbers
are ignored, even if programmed. (When Audible
Monitoring is enabled).
See page 25 for information on programming the Follow
Me Telephone Number.
AUDIBLE MONITORING SEQUENCE
When triggered by an alarm, the D8 will dial the
programmed telephone number/s and output
the audible message for 45 seconds or until it is
acknowledged.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE ALARM
The person receiving the call can then acknowledge
the alarm by pressing the key on their telephone.
Press the key for at least 2 seconds during pauses
in the audible message.
(On mobile phones, press the key in short bursts.
Many mobile phones enter sub menus if the key is
pressed continuously).
If the alarm is not acknowledged, the keypad’s LINE
light will flash continuously until the panel is next
Armed.
CENTRAL STATION MONITORING
The D8 control panel has an on-board digital
dialler which can send detailed alarm messages
to a Central Monitoring Station.
The digital messages can include information
about the zone or zones which caused the alarm,
tamper alarms, low battery or mains failure
reports, and it can also (by user number) identify
the users who Arm and Disarm the system.
Central Station Monitoring is highly
recommended and is the most effective method
of monitoring your D8 alarm system. For further
information about 24 hour monitoring, contact
your installer or Ness Security Products.
MONITORING
MONITORED
PREMISES
CENTRAL STATION MONITORING
TELEPHONE LINE MONITORING
STATION

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