NetworX™ Series

NX-148E LCD Keypad

User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. GLOSSARY OF TERMS ...................................................................................................... 3

II. UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTS ..................................................................................... 4
III. 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
CHANGING MODES WHILE YOUR SYSTEM IS ARMED ............................................................................ 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

IV. PARTITIONED SYSTEMS OPERATION ........................................................................ 17

LIGHTS IN PARTITIONING MASTER MODE ........................................................................................... 17
DISPLAYS IN THE PARTITIONING MASTER MODE ................................................................................ 17

V. KEYPAD CONTROL TONES (BEEPS) ............................................................................ 20

VI. SERVICE DISPLAY ........................................................................................................... 21
VII. APPENDIX A - EVENT LOG ........................................................................................... 23
VIII. 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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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: 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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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 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 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 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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III. 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.

Ready light will be on or flashing
when all protected zones and System Ready
sensors are secure. NOTE: If
any zones are bypassed, a Type Code to Arm
sensor in that zone can be
violated without affecting the ready light.

The security system will not

arm if the ready light is off. System Not Ready
Refer to "Making Your System
Ready to Arm". For help, press º

If 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.

The armed and exit lights will illuminate.

You may now leave the building.

System Armed
All Zones Secure

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 • – to 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.

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.

The security system will not arm if the ready light is not on or flashing.

If the power light is off, you have no AC power. Restore power if possible.
If not, contact the installing company for service.

System Ready
Type code to arm
Step 2 Enter your 4 or 6 digit user code.
(Optional, if programmed.)

If “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.

When “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.

The 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.)

The 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.

The LCD display will read
“Instant” meaning the entry/exit
System Armed
doors do NOT have an entry Instant
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.

Type code to
Step 2 The red armed light will go off and Disarm
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.

Procedure #1 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
• – scroll keys will display all bypassed zones. Press the # key to
exit this viewing mode.

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 Procedure #2 If you do not know the number of the zone you wish to bypass,
use the following steps:

Step 1 Press r • The description for zone 1 will be displayed.

Step 2 Use the • – scroll 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 0 key, 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 r The 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 r 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 r is
pressed the next menu item will be displayed. Press # to exit to this menu.

Select an Option
This is a sample of the display. The list
Press
for Help below reflects the available functions.

ù=Zone Review 45=Display Test 90=Log Review

0=Set Tone 46=Light Control 91=View Settings
1=Master Mode 49=Español 97=Set Date/Time
2=Service Check 5=User PIN CHIME=Walk Test
3=Alarm Memory 6=User Authority EXIT=Silent Exit
44=Test 7=Detector Reset

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VIEW ZONE STATUS
Step 1 Press r • . 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 r 0 . Keypad is now in the “Adjust Tone” mode.
Step 2 Press the • up scroll key located on
the right side of the display to adjust Raise tone º
the keypad sounder to higher tones.
Lower tone º
Step 3 Press the – down 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 r 3 to 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. Alarm Memory 1
Step 3 Press [#] to exit the alarm memory.
ZONE 1

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 r 4 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 r 4 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 r 4 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 • to turn the X-10 device “On” or press the – to 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 r 4 9 . The LCD keypad is now toggled to the second language.
Step 2 Repeat Step 1 to revert to the first language.

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CHANGING USER CODES
Step 1 Press r 5 . 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 (r)
represent blanks. NOTE: To delete a user code, press [r]-[r]-[r]-[r] for a 4-
digit code or [r]-[r]-[r]-[r]-[r]-[r] 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 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 r 6 . 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? (These are for use by a professional installer only.)
Arm / Disarm?
Master code?
Sched arm only? 0=No 1=Yes
Arm only? Your keypress will apply to the user code you entered in Step 3.
Reserved
Output 4 ?
If these messages appear on the LCD screen, press the [r] key
Output 3 ?
until you return to the prompt for the user code or until you
Output 2 ? exit this adjust mode.
Output 1?

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 r 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 r 7 . 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 r 9 0 . 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 – .
Step 4 To view the events from the oldest to the newest, press • . The display
contains the following information.
Event
 User or Zone ID
Open 75
Date
9/25 17:57 P3*  Indicates partition
(Month/Day)
Time shown in and
indicates an
24-hour format event not reported

This screen shows an opening of Partition 3 on September 25 at 5:27 p.m. by user 75.
th

The [r] 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 r 9 1 . 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 r 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 r

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SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK
Step 1 Enter r 9 7 . 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 • – scroll keys to select the proper hour.

Step 4 Press the r key 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.

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IV. PARTITIONED SYSTEMS OPERATION
This system is “ is not “ partitioned.
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: r 1 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

ARMED will illuminate if ALL partitions are armed.

READY will illuminate if ALL partitions are "Ready". The ready light will flash if all
areas are Ready or Force armable.

FIRE will illuminate if ANY one area has a Fire condition. The fire light will flash if
ANY area has a Fire Trouble condition.

POWER 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.

STAY will illuminate if ANY area has the stay light on.

CHIME will illuminate if ANY partition is in the "Chime" mode.

EXIT 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.

BYPASS will illuminate if ANY area has a zone bypassed.

CANCEL 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.

SOUNDER will sound if ANY area has the sounder on. This includes Entry delay,
Exit delay, Chime, and Alarm.

DISPLAYS IN THE PARTITIONING MASTER MODE

ARMED 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,
Ready 12345678 and Area 5 is disarmed. NOTE: If a number is
flashing on the Armed line, that area is armed
Armed 1234-678 Instant. If a number is flashing on the Ready
line, that area is ready to be Force Armed.

System Ready If ALL areas are disarmed and ready to arm,

this display will appear on the LCD screen.
Type code to arm

ARMING 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
12-45-78 Disarm º disarmed areas to which this code has access.
The numbers on the bottom line represent the
--3 67- Arm º areas that are armed. Refer to the following
table for possible conditions.

LCD DISPLAY FOR AREA

CONDITION
TOP LINE OVER BOTTOM LINE
Blank
Area Not used or Authorized
Blank
Dash (-)
Area Not Ready
Dash (-)
Flashing Area #
Area Ready to Force Arm
Dash (-)
Dash (-)
Area Armed Instant
Flashing Area #
Area #
Area Disarmed & Ready to Arm
Dash (-)
Dash (-)
Area is Armed
Area #

 To disarm all of these areas, press • .

 To arm all of these areas, press – .
 To toggle a single area between the armed and disarmed conditions, press
[
][Area number]. For example: If Area 4 is armed, [
] [4] will disarm Area 4.
If Area 4 is disarmed, [
] [4] will arm it.
 Press [STAY] during the exit delay to bypass all interior zones in the exit delay.
 To control the individual areas, refer to the following section.

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OPERATING INDIVIDUAL AREAS IN THE MULTI-PARTITION MODE
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

12-4—78 Disarm º appear.
--3-56-- Arm º

To toggle between the armed and disarmed states of an individual area, press [r]
[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 Ready Area 5 is selected and Area 5 is ready to arm.

To exit the individual partition mode, enter [#]-
Type code to arm [#].

SILENCING 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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V. KEYPAD CONTROL TONES (BEEPS)

A sounder is built into the keypad and may sound for any of the following
reasons:

Beeps for all keypresses.

Sounds a continuous tone during the Entry delay time.

Pulses when a day zone is violated while the system is disarmed.

Pulses when a FIRE zone has a trouble condition.

Pulses when the armed status changes and the AC power is off.

Beeps 3 times for trying to arm with the “READY” light off, if “FORCE
ARMING” has not been selected.

Beeps 1 second for the ‘CHIME” feature.

Beeps 1 second at the end of the exit delay.

Beeps to indicate telephone line fault if selected.

Beeps during an exit delay; beeps rapidly for the last 10 seconds of an
exit delay; and beeps 1 second at the end of the exit delay.

Pulses when one or more of the following conditions are detected: Zone
or Box Tamper, Low Battery, AC Power Fail, or Expander trouble.

Beeps 3 times every minute indicating a low battery or missing

transmitter is detected (if wireless device is in system). Entering code will
suppress the sounder for 12 hours.

Entering a valid code will silence the keypad sounder when it is pulsing. The
arm/disarm state of your system will not change when entering a code to silence a
pulsing keypad sounder. Please contact your installer if a trouble condition exists.

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VI. SERVICE DISPLAY
The following message will be displayed periodically if the security system requires
service. Call your service provider promptly if this message is observed.

Service Required
Type r2 for help

If you see this display, press r 2 One or more of the following fault messages
will be displayed. Use the scroll keys • – to browse through them. To exit the
service messages, press [#]-[#].

Control (Optional) The Box Tamper circuit has

Box tamper activated.

Control The control attempted to communicate a

message to the Central Station, but was
Fail to Comm. unsuccessful.

Control A short to ground has been detected on a

Ground fault control circuit.

Control Your system has lost total power and

Loss of time needs the clock reset.

Control
The standby battery is low.
Low Battery
Control A short circuit of a control’s power supply
Over-current has occurred.

Control The phone line connected to the control is

Phone trouble not operating properly.

Control
The main power to your system is not on.
Power trouble
Control Open circuit has occurred on the bell or
Siren trouble siren circuit.

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Expansion An auxiliary reporting device has failed to
Aux. comm. fail communicate.

Expansion A box containing an expansion device

Box tamper has been opened.

Expansion An expansion power supply has a low

Low Battery battery.

Expansion A short circuit of an expansion devices’

Over-current power supply has occurred.

Expansion The main power to an expansion power

Power trouble supply is not on.

Expansion Open circuit has occurred on the bell or

Siren trouble siren circuit of the expander

Expansion A radio receiver is being jammed.

RF Jammed (Not applicable to all controls.)

Expansion An expansion device or keypad is not

Trouble reporting to the control panel.

Zone A wireless or multiplexed zone device is

not reporting to the control. Press [r] to
Lost, Press r identify the zone.

Zone A wireless device has a low battery.

Low Batt, Press r Press [r] to identify the zone.

Zone A zone is tampered. Press [r] to identify

Tamper, Press r the tampered zone.

Zone A zone is experiencing some form of

trouble (probably wiring). Press [r] to
Trouble, Press r identify the zone.

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VII. APPENDIX A - EVENT LOG

NOTE: Your system may not have all of the features listed in this table.

DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
TXlobat Transmitter The transmitter has a low battery.
Low Battery
ZN Lost Zone Lost A wireless or multiplexed zone device is not
reporting to the control.
Duress Duress The control has been armed or disarmed with a
Duress code.
Man Fire Manual Fire Keypad “Fire” has been activated.
Aux 2 Auxiliary 2 Keypad “Medical” has been activated.
Panic Panic Keypad “Panic” has been activated.
KP Tamper Keypad Tamper The keypad tamper has been activated.
BoxTamp Box Tamper The box tamper circuit has been activated.
AC Fail AC Fail AC failure has been detected.
OverCur Over Current A short circuit of a power supply has occurred.
Srn Tamp Siren Tamper A siren or speaker tamper has been detected.
Tel Flt Telephone Fault A telephone fault or tamper has been detected.
Exp Trb Expansion An expansion device or keypad is not reporting to
Trouble the control.
Log Full Log Full The event log is full. Old events will be pushed out
as new ones enter the log.
Open Open Reports user number, date, time and partition of
opening.
Close Close Reports user number, date, time and partition of
closing.
Exit Err Exit Error Entry/Exit zone was faulted at the instant the exit
delay expired.
Rec Close Recent Close An alarm occurred within 5 minutes after the
control was armed.
Autotest Auto Test Sending a communicator test at a specified
interval.
Start Prog Start Local programming is started.
Programming
End Prog End Local programming is ended.
Programming
Start Dnld Start Download Download session is started.
End Dnld End Download Download session is ended.

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 DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
Cancel Cancel System is disarmed and the Cancel button was
pressed within 5 minutes of an alarm.
Gnd Flt Ground Fault A short to ground has been detected.
Man Test Manual Test Bell and/or communicator test while system is in
disarmed condition.
Re-exit Re-Exit The exit delay has been re-started without
disarming the system.
Output Trip Output Trip A trip has occurred on an expander auxiliary
output.
Data Lost Data Lost Communication of a signal has failed (log only
event).
Walk-test Walk-Test A zone “Walk-Test” mode has been activated.
End Test End Test Test has been ended.
Cross-Trip Cross Trip The first zone of a cross zone has been tripped (log
only).
Expansion Expansion Event An expansion module created an undefined event.
Event
Partial Arm Partial Arm Reports a closing in the stay mode.
Listen In Listen In A listen in function has been activated.
Service Start Service Start Technician is on site.
Service End Service End Technician is off site.
Code Entry Code Entry A code has been entered.
First Open First Open Reports when the first partition is disarmed.
Last Close Last Close Reports when the last partition is armed.
Sprnklr Sprinkler Instant sprinkler supervisory report
Clock Set Clock Set Clock has been reset.
RF Jammed RF Jammed A wireless expansion module is jammed
CleanMe CleanMe A smoke detector requires cleaning.

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VIII. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS

An emergency evacuation plan should be established for an actual fire alarm

condition. For example, the following steps are recommended by the National Fire
Protection Association and can be used as a guide in establishing an evacuation plan
for your building.

Draw up a floor plan of your home. Show windows, doors, stairs, and rooftops that
can be used for escape. Indicate each occupant's escape routes. Always keep these
routes free from obstruction. Determine two means of escape from each room. One
will be the normal exit from the building. The other may be a window that opens
easily. An escape ladder may have to be located near the window if there is a long
drop to the ground below. Set a meeting place outdoors for a headcount of the
building occupants. Practice escape procedures. In a home, sleep with bedroom door
closed; this will increase your escape time. If you suspect fire, test the door for heat. If
you think it is safe, brace your shoulder against the door and open it cautiously. Be
ready to slam the door if smoke or heat rush in. Practice escaping to the outdoors and
meeting in an assigned spot. Call the Fire Department from a neighbor's phone.
NOTE: After the installation of your Security System has been completed, notify your
local Fire and Police Departments to give them your name and address for their
records. Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire
detection equipment in all rooms. This equipment should be installed in accordance
with the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72. For additional information
write the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

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FIRE light is “on” to
indicate fire alarm, flashes
to indicate a trouble
condition with your fire
system.

READY light is “on”

when the system is
ready to arm,
UP & DOWN
flashes if ready to
SCROLL KEYS
“force arm”.

ARMED light is
“on” when armed; POWER light is
“off” when “on” when AC
disarmed; power is present;
flashes to flashes to indicate
indicate a a low battery
previous alarm. condition.

PROGRAMMABLE
EMERGENCY 5 FUNCTION KEYS
ACTIVATION performs various
KEYS functions.

NUMERIC CODE The door is

ENTRY KEYS detachable and
can be removed
or replaced
The appropriate when desired.
stickers should
be applied on
the door of your
keypad for the
Emergency
Activation keys
that are
programmed to
work with your
system.

This system is
is not
partitioned.

Your system is programmed for the functions checked below.

Fire Emergency
Chime Feature
Group Bypass

Aux Emergency
Quick Arm
Abort Delay

Police Emergency
Re Exit Feature
Battery Test

Siren Test
Cancel Alarm
Forced Arming

NOTE: Some of the features described above may or may not be available for your system. Check with your installation company to find out
how your system is programmed.
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