System 236E Installation Instructions

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Conn Watch
Dog
DS1
JP2

WARNING:
Disconnect AC, Battery, and Phone Cord Use FCC compliant RJ-31X
or RJ-38X Plug and Jack
BEFORE servicing. Red = Incoming Ring (R)
Green = Incoming Tip (T)
Bell Output not to Gray = Seized Ring (R1)
exceed 600 mA Brown = Seized Tip (T1)
Blue = Tamper
Orange = Tamper

Trans-
former

16.5 VAC GENERAL INFORMATION

25 - 40 VA
50 or 60 Hz • Connect ground wire from door hinge to earth ground
using 16 AWG, green/yellow jacketed, solid-conductor
AUDIBLE
9.5 - 14 VDC
wire
SWITCHED KEYPAD
9.8 - 14.0 VDC
• All outputs are power limited
AUX POWER
9.3-14.0 VDC Do not exceed 3 keypads • If programmed for EOL or Supervised Loop, the 2.2K
ohm EOL resistor must be at end of circuit
12 VDC, 6.5 A-H CAUTION:
or Total Power from terminals BELL, • Loop voltages: 0.0 - 1.5 VDC = short
12 VDC, 4.0 A-H 1.6 - 3.1 VDC = normal
AUX, and KEY+ NOT to exceed 800
Sealed Lead-Acid 3.2 - 5.0 VDC = open
mA, combined.
All power outputs are current limited. • are electrically common
(Also see NOTE: below.)
• When used as a fire warning system, use a 4-wire
smoke detector (Sentrol #ES-449C) with a Power
POWER SUPPLY INFORMATION
Supervisory EOL Relay Module (System Sensor
Use only 12 VDC, 6.5 A-H or 4.0 A-H sealed lead-acid battery
A77-716 Series) at the end of the detector power
Replace battery every 4 - 6 years with C&K Model 1265 or Model 1240
loop. Consider the maximum detector alarm load
6.5 A-H standby battery time with 1 keypad is 24 hours at 150 mA
when confirming that the total alarm load is less than
4.0 A-H standby battery time with 1 keypad is 7 hours at 400 mA
800 mA.
Power demand for AUX POWER, keypads, and sounders not to
exceed maximum ratings. • The control unit shall be checked by a qualified
Install transformer on unswitched power receptacle technician at least every 3 years.
Maximum battery charge current = 350 mA
All ratings on this page are in compliance with UL
This equipment should be installed in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72 Chapter 2 985, UL 1023, and UL 1635.
(National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269). Printed information describing proper installation,
NOTE:
operation, testing maintenance, evacuation planning and re- Total power from terminals AUX and KEY+
pair service is to be provided with the equipment. NOT to exceed 400 mA, combined.

5-051-504-00 Rev B
System 236E Installation Instructions

Table of Contents The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your
telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called.
In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN's of all devices should not exceed five
Subject Page No. (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as
determined by the REN, you should call your local telephone company to deter-
System 236E Terminal Label Front Cover
mine the maximum REN for your calling area.
FCC Notice 2
Industry Canada 2 FCC Rules Part 68 (cont.)
UL Compliance 3 Should you experience trouble with the telephone lines, disconnect the equipment
Installation 3 from the line to determine the source of the trouble.
If it is determined that the equipment is malfunctioning, discontinue its use until the
Earth Ground 3
malfunction has been corrected. Any repairs or alterations made by the user of this
Wiring the Panel 3-5 equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telephone company cause
Standby Battery 3 to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Repairs to this equipment should
AC Power 4 be made by an authorized agent of C&K Systems, Inc. Contact tour local alarm
Audible Output 4 installation company for service.
Switched Auxiliary Power 4 Should this equipment cause harm to the telephone network, the telephone
Arming Stations 4 company may temporarily discontinue your service. If possible, they will provide
Addressing Keypads 5 you with advance notice. Otherwise they will notify you as soon as possible. The
Loop Inputs 5 telephone company will also advise you of changes in its facilities, equipment,
Tamper Switch Installation 5-6 operations, or procedures which could affect the operation of your equipment,
Telephone Interface 6 allowing you the opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service. You will also be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
System Start-Up 6
Factory Default Settings 6-7 This equipment must not be used on party lines or coin operated phone lines.
Programming Options (Alphabetical List) 7
Programming the Panel 7
Programming with the LED Keypad 7-8 Industry Canada
Programming with the Alpha Plus Keypad 8 Notice: The Industry Canada label identifies certain equipment. This certification
Programming the Alpha Plus Keypad 8 means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protec-
Keypad Message Programming 8-9 tive, operational, and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Termi-
nal Equipment Technical Requirements documents. The Department does not
Programming Options (Numerical Order) 10 - 22
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
Telephone Line Problems 23
Watchdog Indicator 23 Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be
Limitations of your alarm system 23 connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equip-
ment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer
Keypad Operation Command Summary 24
should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent the
Troubleshooting 25 - 26 degredation of service in some situations.
Reducing False Alarms 27
Programming Worksheets 29 - 30 Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative desig-
nated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user of this equip-
ment, or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company
cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
FCC Notice Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections
FCC Rules Part 15: of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter- rural areas.
ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How- should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa- appropriate.
tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
Notice: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be con-
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
nected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of
methods:
any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all devices does not exceed 5.
– Connect the AC transformer to a different outlet so that the equipment and radio/
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
television are on different circuits;
Causing Equipement Regulations.
– Relocate the equipment with respect to the radio/television;
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
FCC Rules Part 68:
This equipment complies with FCC Rules, Part 68. On the outside of this equipment
is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, provide this
information to your telephone company.

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BEFORE YOU START INSTALLATION

Scope of This Manual Mounting
This manual contains basic installation and programming information The System 236E should be mounted in a location which allows
for the System 236E control/communicator. For detailed information convenient access to AC power, telephone connections, and earth
about remote programming, please refer to the Commander II/ ground.
Monitor II Operating Manual.
• Remove the circuit board from the cabinet. This will prevent
Accuracy possible damage to the circuit board when removing the
This manual has been carefully checked for accuracy. However, knock-outs.
C&K SYSTEMS assumes no liability for inaccuracies or actions • Remove the knock-outs.
resulting from the use of this manual. In addition, C&K reserves the
right to modify the System 236E hardware, software, and manuals • Mark the screw mounting holes on the wall.
without prior notice. • Mount the cabinet at the desired height and pass the cables
through the knock-outs.
UL COMPLIANCE • Replace the circuit board, remembering to connect the
The System 236E is in compliance with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. ground lug to the lower left corner of the circuit board.
Standards UL 985, Household Fire Warning System Units; UL 1023, • Reconnect the spade lug to the lower door hinge. This
Household Burglar Alarm System Units; and UL 1635, Digital Burglar provides the earth ground connection for the door.
Alarm Communicator System Units. The following programming
restrictions must be observed to meet UL standards: Earth Ground
To ensure the effectiveness of the lightning and transient protection
1. The audible must be programmed to sound at least four
circuits, the control panel must be connected to "Earth Ground".
minutes before silencing.
Ideally, this should be a common ground to the power lines,
2. No zone may be programmed for silent alarm.
telephone system, and security system. This type of ground, called
3. Fire zones must be programmed for 3 pulse temporal
a "Unified Earth Ground", provides the best protection. The ground
audible alarm.
connection, from a grounding rod, cold water pipe or other estab-
4. Burglar zones must be programmed for a steady audible.
lished ground point, is made to the green/yellow jacketed wire,
5. Burglar loops (non-24-hour loops) must be programmed
providing a ground to the panel housing.
for NO/NC.
6. No Entry Delay may be greater than 45 seconds. Telephone
7. No Exit Delay may be greater than 60 seconds. Power
Lines

8. The Dynamic Battery Test must be enabled. Lines

9. The Unit Status Report must be enabled. Control

10. The 24-hour Check-in must be enabled. Panel

11. No Delay Before Dial may be programmed for the

communicator.
12. The unit must not be programmed to dial a police station.
13. Use screws (supplied) to secure cover or a lock must be Power Line Telephone
Earth Ground
installed on the cabinet. Earth Ground
14. All devices must be UL listed.
15. Loop Response Time must be set to 500mS.
16. Telco connections must be made using 26 AWG (0.4 mm) Unified Earth Ground
with Bonded Ground Roots
or larger wire.
Zone Programming WIRING THE PANEL
FIRE LOOP BURGLAR LOOP STANDBY BATTERY
• No Delay Before Dial • No Delay Before Dial The System 236E is designed to operate using a 12 V, 6.5 A-H
(Model 1265) or 12 V, 4.0 A-H (Model 1240) sealed lead-acid
• 24-hour arming • Steady audible battery. Do not use non-rechargeable batteries or batteries other
• 3 Pulse temporal audible • NO/NC with EOL than sealed lead-acid. It is recommended that you replace the
standby battery every four to six years.
• Supervised • 500mS Loop Response Time
Install the battery with the terminals oriented toward the hinge side
- latching for heat of the case and the battery mounted as close to the hinge as
- resetting for smoke possible. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the
• Not shuntable battery and the black lead to the negative battery terminal. The
panel is electronically protected against reverse battery polarity.
• 500mS Loop Response Time

WARNING:
Improper placement of the battery may result in ground
trace shorting on the PCB.

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SWITCHED Terminal Label:

Terminal Label:
AC POWER AUXILIARY POWER Aux & C
AC

AC power is supplied from a 16.5 VAC, 25 - 40 VA

transformer at 50 or 60 Hz. A UL listed Class 2 The AUX(+) Terminal provides a positive 9.3 - 14.0
transformer must be used. VDC for auxiliary devices that require switched
power for resetting. Typical devices include
Connect the secondary of the transformer to the glassbreak and smoke detectors.
terminals labelled AC on the System 236E. Use at least 18 AWG (1.02
mm) wire to reduce voltage drops. The primary side of the The Terminal labelled C provides the power common.
transformer must be connected to an unswitched receptacle.
Secure the transformer to the wall. Terminal Label:
ARMING STATIONS
KEY+, C, & DATA
AC Power Failure
If an AC power failure lasts more than 15 minutes, the keypads will The control panel connects to the alphanumeric
display a system trouble. An AC failure report will be sent, if or LED keypad with three data terminals. The
programmed. When AC is restored for five minutes, a restoral report hookup of the LED keypad is shown below and
will be sent. the Alphanumeric keypad connections are
Precautions shown on the next page.
DO NOT share the secondary of the transformer with other Terminal Connections:
devices. A foreign ground can damage the power supply, KEY (+) Terminal (red) provides 9.8 - 14.0 VDC keypad power.
voiding the warranty. This terminal connects to the Vs terminal on the keypad.
DO NOT use any transformer other than that specified in C (-) Terminal (black) is common. The common terminal is the
the AC POWER section above. power return and connects to the GND terminal on the
keypad.
Available Power DATA Terminal (green) is for keypad data. This terminal
The maximum total power available at the BELL(+), AUX(+), and connects to the KDAT terminal on the keypad.
KEY (+) terminals is 800 mA. The switched auxiliary and keypads
share the same power bus. The combined power for the AUX(+) The KEY(+) circuit is electronically protected against overload
and KEY(+) terminals is 400 mA. Do not exceed 400 mA for all conditions by a self-resetting circuit. No user replaceable parts
keypads and auxiliary devices. are used.
Maximum wire length for connecting any keypad is 500' (152 m)
of 22 AWG (0.643 mm) copper wire.
AUDIBLE OUTPUT Terminal Label: The System 236E is capable of addressing up to seven Alpha and
BELL & C four LED keypads. Each LED keypad uses 40 mA of current. Eacj
Alpha Plus keypad uses 64 mA of current. See Available Power
The BELL(+) Terminal (Audible output) provides up for current limitations.
to 600 mA at 9.5 - 14.0 VDC.
For UL installations requiring supervision of the exter-
Connecting the LED Keypad:
nal bell, use the C&K Model 2350-SUP Bell Supervi-
sion Kit (P/N 0-000-231-11).

The BELL(+) circuit is electronically protected against over-

load conditions by a self-resetting circuit. No user replaceable
parts are used.

Electromagnetic Interference May not be loaded

on all systems.
Vibrating horns can produce electromagnetic interference (EMI).
While EMI will not damage the System 236E, it can cause transmission
errors and mis-dialing. To minimize EMI, install a 0.01 mfd, 100V
capacitor across the terminals of the horn. The capacitor must be
located in the horn.
Setting the Jumpers:
W1 and W2 select the keypad address (see page 5 for address-
ing information).
W3 installed - Entry/Exit Pre-Alert tones ACTIVE
W3 removed - Entry Pre-Alert tone is ACTIVE,
Exit Pre-Alert tone is INACTIVE.

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Optional Connections: Addressing Alpha Plus Keypads

E1 and E2 are flying leads which are only installed if the Tamper The Alpha Plus keypads use addresses 0 - 7. The first time you apply
Switch (SW1) is installed. power to the system, any unaddressed Alpha Plus keypad will
display KEYPAD ADDRESS?. Address each keyupad by pressing
ADDRESSING KEYPADS a number from 0 to 7 at the respective keypad. The exact number
Each LED and Alphanumeric keypad installed in the system must you press is not important, as long as each keypad has a different
have an address. Addresses must not be repeated. When replac- address. The keypad will not accept any address greater than 7. If
ing a keypad, make sure the replacement has the same address as you hsould accidentally use the same address for more than one
the previous keypad. Once all keypads have been addressed, keypad, the system will fail to properly respond to keypad input.
reset the panel by pressing [Master Combination] [*] [6] [8] [#] Refer to page 26 for assistance in correcting this problem.
or by removing and restoring both AC and DC power.
LOOP INPUTS
Setting Address Jumpers
The address on the LED keypad is selected by two jumpers (W1 and Terminal Labels: Z1-Z6&C
W2) on the printed circuit board.

W2 W1 The chart below shows how to set Jumpers W1 and W2

to select the address for the LED keypads. Any
address from 8 to 11 can be used. The exact number
is not important, as long as each LED keypad in the
system has a different address. In the event that two EOL Loop Each loop is individually con-
keypads are accidently given the same address, the system will fail + N.C.
Alarm figured through program-
to respond to keypad input. Refer to page 24 for assistance in ming. Loops can be wired as

Loop Terminals
System 236E
correcting this problem. EOL (with a 2.2K ohm end-of-
line resistor) or as Supervised
EOL.
W1 W2 KEYPAD ADDRESS
Loops 1 - 6: When programmed as EOL,
Installed Installed 8 - 0.0 - 1.5 VDC = short
1.6 - 3.1 VDC = normal
either an open or a short will
Removed Installed 9 3.2 - 5.0 VDC = open be reported as an alarm if the
system is in an armed state.
Installed Removed 10
When programmed as Su-
Removed Removed 11 Supervised Loop pervised EOL, an open will
N.C.
+ Trouble be reported as a Trouble,
whether the system is armed
Loop Terminals
System 236E

Connecting the Alpha Plus Keypad: or disarmed. A short on a

N.O. Supervised EOL loop will
Alarm
be reported as an alarm if
the system is armed, but will
- have no effect if the system
is disarmed.

Keyswitch Arming/Disarming
The System 236E is capable of being armed or disarmed by installing
a keyswitch on the Zone 6 input. Only a maintained switch may be
used. The loop must be programmed for keyswitch arming (see CL
1D - 22, Digit Position 4). Keyswitch Arming reports as User #7.
When Zone 6 is programmed for Keyswitch Arming, the only valid
switch positions are: Open = System is Disarmed, and Closed =
System is Armed. Use C & K Model Y101132V203NQ or equivalent
switchlock. This configuration does not require an EOL resistor.

Connect the alphanumeric keypad to the control panel as shown in Keyswitch arming follows all the rules of the panel's faulted arming
the diagram above. The Alpha Plus keypad also has a jumper, type programming.
located near the piezo, that must be installed when used with the
System 236E control panel. TAMPER SWITCH INSTALLATION
1. Position the tamper switch inside the cabinet at the lower right
corner of the cabinet. For the wall tamper, the plunger should
go through the small hole in the back of the cabinet. For the door
tamper, the plunger should face out from the cabinet. Refer to
the drawing on page 6.

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TAMPER SWITCH INSTALLATION (cont.) SYSTEM START-UP

2. Connect the tamper switches in series and wire the tamper
terminals to a dedicated zone of the control panel. Fifteen minutes after the panel is powered up, it will dynamically test
3. Program the dedicated zone as desired: EOL or Supervised the standby battery by interrupting AC power for two minutes and
EOL. monitoring the battery under load.

Once the tamper switches are installed, opening the cabinet door Standby Battery Time with One LED Keypad
or removing the cabinet from the wall will result in a tamper signal
at the panel. AUX POWER DRAIN* STANDBY TIME
6.5 A-H 4.0 A-H
Tamper Switches installed in the System 236E cabinet Battery Battery

50 mA 32 hours —
70 mA — 24 hours
150 mA 24 hours —
PRINTED CIRCUIT
300 mA 14 hours —
BOARD 400 mA 12 hours 7 hours
*Total power for all keypads and auxiliary

If you replace the battery after a SYSTEM TROUBLE - LOW

TB1 BATTERY message, you must re-test the battery under load
conditions. Press [*] [6] [4] [#] to start the Dynamic Battery Test.

Voltage Variations
Output voltages may vary between 9 and 14.4 VDC (worst case),
depending on the load and battery condition.
DOOR
TAMPER SWITCH
LEAD-ACID
BATTERY FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
WALL
TAMPER SWITCH DEFAULT VALUES
The default programming of the System 236E will allow you to use it
as a local panel without any additional programming. The actual
TELEPHONE INTERFACE
default programming values are shown on the Programming Work-
Use an FCC compliant RJ-31X or RJ-38X plug and sheet (last 2 pages of this manual).
jack to connect the System 236E to the phone line. The
cord requires a modular connector on one end to plug NOTE: If you connect power before wiring the loops, install a
into the wall outlet and flying leads on the other end to 2.2K EOL resistor across each loop.
connect to the panel. Wire the modular phone connec- Combinations
tor as shown in the figure at the top of the next page. Installer combination: 0 1 2 3 4 5
To connect the telephone system to the control panel, use the flying User #1 (Master) combination: 1 2 3 4
lead arrangement outlined below: User #2 - 6: disabled
Default installer combination: yes
RED = ring (R) BLUE and ORANGE = tamper Combination required: no
Faulted Arming type: goof-proof
GREEN = tip (T) YELLOW and BLACK = not used Opening/closing: O/C reports enabled
GRAY = ring seized (R1)
Reporting
BROWN = tip seized (T1) Account #1: 000000
T Dialing type: pulse
R RJ-38X Wiring RPS allowed: yes
T1
R1 Diagram
Zones
Zone 1 = entry/exit delay, EOL circuit
1 2 3 Zone 2 = interior, EOL circuit
4 Protector
R1 = Seized R1 Zone 3 = doors or windows, EOL circuit
Ring Ring
Red Incoming Zone 4 = doors or windows, EOL circuit
Green Telco Line Zone 5 = doors or windows, EOL circuit
T1
Tip Zone 6 = 24-hour, supervised
T1 = Seized Tip 5
8 7 6
Panic soft zone: steady audible, reporting to Receiver #1 only
Tamper Jumper
Testing
Test report interval: 7 days, disabled
House
Phones

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DEFAULT VALUES (cont.) Option Location

Timing Loop Restore Type 1D - 22 (3)
Entry time: 60 seconds, prewarn Loop Shunting Enable 24 (1 - 6)
Exit time: 30 seconds, prewarn Loop Shunt Report Code 15 (2)
Bell time: 5 minutes
Low Battery Report Code 18 (5)
Unit Control: Low Battery Restore Report Code 18 (6)
Local system: yes Master Code 01 (1 - 4)
Dynamic battery test: off Opening Report Code 16 (2)
Opening/Closing Report Receiver Select 16 (1)
PROGRAMMING OPTIONS Panic Audible Type 19 (4)
Panic Report Code 19 (1 - 2)
The following is an alphabetical listing of all System 236E programming
Panic Report Receiver Select 19 (3)
options, including Command Locations and Digit Positions. Digit
Phone Ring Type 09 (5)
Positions are inside parentheses ( ).
Receiver #1 Message Format 0A (2)
Option Location Receiver #1 Phone Number 0C - 0E (1 - 6)
Receiver #1 Receive Format 0A (1)
AC Fail Report Code 18 (3)
Receiver #2 Message Format 0A (4)
AC Line Frequency 08 (6)
Receiver #2 Phone Number 0F - 11 (1 - 6)
AC Restore Report Code 18 (4)
Receiver #2 Receive Format 0A (3)
Account Number 0B (1 - 6)
RPS Enable 09 (3)
Audible Time 1B (3)
RPS Phone Number 12 - 14 (1 - 6)
Autohome Enable 1B (6)
Set Test Report Countdown Timer A0 (1)
Bell Fuse Fail Report Code 18 (1)
Test Report Code 1A (1 - 2)
Bell Fuse Restore Report Code 18 (2)
Test Report Interval 1A (4)
Cancel Report Code 15 (3)
Test Report Receiver Select 1A (3)
Closing Report Code 16 (3)
Trouble Report Code 15 (4)
Combination Command 08 (5)
Trouble Restore Code 15 (5)
Completed Programming Report Code 17 (4)
Unit Status Report Code 17 (1)
Daily Battery Test Enable 08 (4)
User Arming Type 07 (1 - 6)
Default Installer Combination 08 (3)
User Combinations 01 - 06 (1 - 4)
Delay Before Dial Enable 25 (1 - 6)
User Code Pager Enable 26 (1 - 6)
Delay Before Dial Time 1B (4)
Watchdog Reset Report Code 17 (2)
Dial Attempts 09 (2)
Dial Type 09 (6)
Disable Instant/Home Exit Delay 1B (5)
Disable Loop LEDs 08 (1) PROGRAMMING THE PANEL
Door Chime Enable 23 (1 - 6)
You can program the System 236E from the LED keypad or
Duress Code 28 (1 - 4)
remotely using the Commander II software. This manual provides
Duress Report Code 16 (4 - 5) you with a brief description of each programming option begin-
Entry Delay Time 1B (1) ning on page 8. Remote Programming information can be found
Event Report Receiver Select 15 (1) in the Commander II/Monitor II Operating Manual.
Exit Delay Time 1B (2)
To Start Keypad Programming
Failed To Communicate Report Code 17 (3)
Key in the [Installer Combination][*][0][#]. The default installer
Faulted Arming Type 08 (2)
combination is: 0 1 2 3 4 5. On the LED keypad, the ARM,
Installer Combination 00 (1 - 6) SERVICE, and AC LED's will flash to indicate programming mode.
Keypad Activated Pager Enable 27 (1)
Keypad Pager Report Code 27 (2 - 6) Programming with the LED Keypad
Keypad RPS Enable 09 (4) Programming with the LED keypad is a one-step process. Key in
Local System Only 09 (1) the two-digit address (Command Location) followed by the
Loop Alarm Report Code 1C (1 - 6) desired programming values (program data), then press the [#]
key to store the data. The LED keypad does not display pro-
Loop Arming Type 1D - 22 (4)
grammed values. If you are not sure that the correct program-
Loop Audible Type 1D - 22 (5)
ming values have been entered, program the Command Location
Loop Circuit Type 1D - 22 (6) again.
Loop Receiver Select 1D - 22 (2)
Loop Response Time 1D - 22 (1)
Loop Restore Reporting Code 15 (5)

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System 236E LED Keypad Layout End of Programming Segment

The last two Command Locations are CL 28 and CL A0. When you
press the [#] key at these locations, the program will advance to
** CL 29 or CL A1. These locations are not used in the System 236E.
If you enter CL 29 or CL A1, press [*][#] to exit programming,
or press the Command Location followed by the [#] key for the
desired programming location.

To Exit Panel Programming

** Keypad Activated Pager is only available on System When you have finished programming, press [*][#]. The panel
236E and later. will also exit the programming mode if you do not press any
key within a five minute period.
NOTE: Command Location A0 must be addressed directly.
To program Command Location A0 with an LED keypad,
remember to enter the Command Location, followed by the PROGRAMMING the ALPHA Plus KEYPAD
program data, then press the [#] key.
In order to program the Alpha Plus keypad, you must have it wired to
the SYSTEM 236E/236EC, have power applied to the panel, and have
Warning: If you enter a Command Location and then press
the keypad properly addressed. You can only program when the
the [#] key without entering any data, the keypad will beep
panel is disarmed.
5 times, indicating an error. To correct this problem, simply
re-enter the Command Location and Data, then press the [#] NOTE: Programming the Keypad is NOT the same as Keypad
key. Programming. (Keypad programming is used to program the
control panel.)
Programming with the Alpha Plus Keypad
Entering program data with an Alpha keypad is a two-step
process. First, key in the two-digit address (Command Location) The Alpha Keypad
to be programmed and press the [#] key. The Alpha keypad You can program the Alpha Plus keypads for special messages,
displays the CommandLocation and the data previously stored. each of the 6 zone labels, and the keypad address. Zone Labels
Enter the new data you wish stored and press the [#] key to write display during the walk-test and when the [#] key is pressed during
the data. You can also scroll through the Command Locations in alarm memory or faults. The programmable Service Message is
numerical order by alternately pressing and releasing the [#] key. displayed during AC failure, fuse failure, communication failure, or
low battery. The Dealer Message displays when the system is
NOTE: Command Location A0 must be addressed directly. disarmed. The keypad address is initially displayed only during
When programming this Command Location with an Alpha system start up (see page 5, Addressing Alpha Plus Keypads).
keypad, the previously stored data is not displayed. To pro-
gram this location, enter the Command Location followed by the These messages can be programmed directly from the Alpha
[#] key. Then enter the data to be stored and again press the keypad or remotely using the Commander II/Monitor II software
[#] key. package. For more detailed information about remote program-
ming, refer to the Commander II/Monitor II Operating Manual.
Programming Hexadecimal Numbers
The Alpha keypad may be used to program the control panel. The
cursor is moved to the right using the Emergency (E) key and to the
left using the Police (P) key. The Fire (F) key enters a blank space Keypad Message Programming
and moves the cursor one position to the right. The Alpha keypad programming template is used to allow the in-
staller to program messages and zone descriptions into the Alpha
Data is programmed into the panel using the hexadecimal number
keypads. The template shown below should be used when pro-
system, which consists of the digits 0 - 9 and the letters A - F. The digits
gramming the keypad.
0 - 9 are entered directly from the keypad. The chart below shows
how to enter the hexadecimal digits A through F. To activate the keypad programming mode, enter the [Installer's
Code] [*] [0] [1] [#]. Information may be entered into the key-
PROGRAMMING CONVERSIONS pad in the form of letters (upper and lower case), numbers (0 -
9), and 22 special symbols. All characters are displayed in the
Hexadecimal Value Key Strokes
order listed above, i.e. upper and lower case letters, numbers,
A 0 and special symbols. The [Space] character precedes the letter
B 1 A.
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5

The same procedure is used with both the LED and the Alpha
keypads.

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To enter a Message or Label, use the [2] key to scroll through the
characters until you reach the desired character. If you scroll past ALPHA PLUS Programming Template
the desired character, the [8] key may be used to scroll back-
wards. When the desired character is displayed, press the [6]
key to move the cursor to the next character position. The [4] key
moves the cursor to the left. When all characters have been en-
tered, press the [#] key to write the message and move to the 1 2 3
next message position. Use the [0] key to move backward through
the messages.
4 5 6
The Scrolling order of the Alpha Plus messages is:
• SERVICE MESSAGE
7 8 9
• DEALER MESSAGE
• SOFT ZONE IDENTIFIER (A, B, and C)
0
• HARDWIRED LOOP IDENTIFIERS
• KEYPAD ADDRESS

For example, to change the Keypad Address:

NOTE: If you do not press any key for 5 minutes, the
Enter Keypad programming, as described previously, then press
keypad will automatically exit the programming mode.
[*] [BYPASS]. This will step backwards one step to Keypad
Address. Enter the [New Address] followed by the [#] key.
To Exit Keypad Programming
When you have finished programming, press [*] [#]. The keypad
will also exit the programming mode if you do not press any
key within a five minute period.

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CL 00 - 07
Command Location 00: Installer Combination
Default Values 0 1 2 3 4 5

0 0 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Positions (1) - (6): Installer Combination

Combination must have 6 digits. Valid entries are 0 - 9.

Command Locations 01 - 06: User Arming Combination (PIN)

Default Values (User #1 shown) 1 2 3 4

01 = User #1 (Master) 04 = User #4 0 1 

02 = User #2 05 = User #5
03 = User #3 06 = User #6 (1) (2) (3) (4)

Digit Position (1) - (4): Arming Combination

Combination must have 4 digits. Valid entries are 0 - 9.
Master Combination can be used to change other combinations.
To delete a PIN, enter 0 0 0 0.

Command Location 07: User Opening/Closing Report Enable

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

NOTE: If sending Opening/Closing Reports to a Pager, CL 0 7 

26 must also be programmed for reporting.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Position (1): User #1 O/C Report Enable

0 = No Opening and No Closing Reports
1 = Opening and Closing Reports

Digit Position (2): User #2 O/C Report Enable

0 = No Opening and No Closing Reports
1 = Opening and Closing Reports

Digit Position (3): User #3 O/C Report Enable

0 = No Opening and No Closing Reports
1 = Opening and Closing Reports

Digit Position (4): User #4 O/C Report Enable

0 = No Opening and No Closing Reports
1 = Opening and Closing Reports

Digit Position (5): User #5 O/C Report Enable

0 = No Opening and No Closing Reports
1 = Opening and Closing Reports

Digit Position (6): User #6 O/C Report Enable

0 = No Opening and No Closing Reports
1 = Opening and Closing Reports

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Command Location 08: Panel Control Options

Default Values 0 0 1 0 0 1

0 8 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Position (1): Disable Loop LEDs

0 = No
1 = Yes: shuts zone LEDs off after 5 minutes

Digit Position (2): Faulted Arming Type

0 = Goof-proof: zones must be normal or shunted to arm
1 = Force Arm: faulted zones will be shunted at end of Exit Delay

Digit Position (3): Default Installer Combination

0 = No; this enables the Pirate-GuardTM feature for added security
1 = Yes; combination reverts to factory value on power loss

Digit Position (4): Daily Battery Test Enable

0 = No
1 = Yes: tests battery under load every 4 hours

Digit Position (5): Combination Command

0 = No
1 = Yes; requires combination for Bypass, Instant Arm, keypad-activated RPS, and Test (central station and bell)

Digit Position (6): AC Line Frequency

0 = 50 Hz
1 = 60 Hz
*Pirate Guard is a trademark of C&K Systems, Inc.

Command Location 09: Telco Control Options

Default Values 1 1 1 1 0 1

0 9 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Position (1): Local System Only

0 = No
1 = Yes: disables all communications except RPS

Digit Position (2): Dialing Attempts

0 = 4 attempts
1 = 8 attempts
2 = 14 attempts

Digit Position (3): RPS Enable

0 = No
1 = Yes: allows remote programming to start from off-premise location

Digit Position (4): Enable Keypad RPS

0 = No
1 = Yes: allows remote programming to start from on-site keypad command

Digit Position (5): Phone Ring Type

0 = Single ring; uniformly timed rings with long pauses between rings
1 = Double ring; rings twice quickly followed by a long pause then rings twice again

Digit Position (6): Dial Type

0 = Touch Tone* DTMF
1 = Pulse Dialing *Touch Tone is a trademark of AT&T

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CL 0A and 0B
Command Location 0A: Communications Format
Default Values 1 1 1 1

0 A 
(1) (2) (3) (4)

Digit Position (1): Receiver #1 Receiver Format

1 = Fast "A", 2300 Hz 4 = SumCheck, 2300 Hz 6 = Ademco DTMF, 1400 Hz
2 = Slow "B", 1400 Hz 5 = CFSK III 7 = Pager
3 = SumCheck, 1400 Hz

Digit Position (2): Receiver #1 Message Format

1 = 3/1 Extended 3 = CFSK III
2 = 4/2 (2-digit reporting code) 4 = Pager

Digit Position (3): Receiver #2 Receiver Format

1 = Fast "A", 2300 Hz 4 = SumCheck, 2300 Hz 6 = Ademco DTMF, 1400 Hz
2 = Slow "B", 1400 Hz 5 = CFSK III 7 = Pager
3 = SumCheck, 1400 Hz

Digit Position (4): Receiver #2 Message Format

1 = 3/1 Extended 3 = CFSK III
2 = 4/2 (2-digit reporting code) 4 = Pager
Valid combinations of Receiver Format and Message Format are listed below.

Message Format Receiver Format

3/1 Extended All formats, except CFSK III and DTMF, 1400 Hz
4/2 (2-digit reporting) All formats, except CFSK III
CFSK III CFSK III only
Pager Pager only

Command Location 0B: Account Number

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 B 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Positions (1) - (6): Account Number

Valid entries are 0 - F.
The account number is right justified. The last digit must be in Position (6).
The SYSTEM 236E will read the account number using:
Digit Positions (4) - (6) in 3-digit accounts
Digit Positions (3) - (6) in 4-digit accounts
Digit Positions (1) - (6) in 6-digit accounts
Fill all unused Digit Positions with 0's.
PROGRAMMING CONVERSIONS
Hexadecimal Value Key Strokes
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5

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Command Locations 0C - 0E: Receiver #1 Phone Number

Order in which the numbers will be dialed
Command Location 0C Command Location 0D Command Location 0E

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Command Location 0C: Receiver #1 Phone Number (digits 1 - 6)

Default Values E 0 0 0 0 0

0 C 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Positions (1) - (6): Receiver #1 Phone Number (Digits 1 - 6)

0 - 9 = dialing digits
0 = dial tone detect (use if more than one dial tone must be detected) Digit (1) is dialed first.
2 = * (DTMF dialing only, not used in pulse dialing) You must place a 4 (EON) after the last digit to be dialed.
3 = # (DTMF dialing only, not used in pulse dialing) Fill in remaining Positions with "0". Zeroes after EON will
4 = end of number (EON) not be dialed.
5 = 5 second delay

Command Location 0D: Receiver #1 Phone Number (digits 7 - 12)

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 D 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Command Location 0E: Receiver #1 Phone Number (digits 13 - 18)

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 E 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

PROGRAMMING CONVERSIONS
Hexadecimal Value Key Strokes
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5

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CL 0F - 11
Command Location 0F: Receiver #2 Phone Number (digits 1 - 6)
Default Values E 0 0 0 0 0

0 F 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Positions (1) - (6): Receiver #2 Phone Number (Digits 1 - 6)

0 - 9 = dialing digits
0 = dial tone detect (use if more than one dial tone must be detected) Digit (1) is dialed first.
2 = * (DTMF dialing only, not used in pulse dialing) You must place a 4 (EON) after the last digit to be dialed.
3 = # (DTMF dialing only, not used in pulse dialing) Fill in remaining Positions with "0". Zeroes after EON will
4 = end of number (EON) not be dialed.
5 = 5 second delay

Command Location 10: Receiver #2 Phone Number (digits 7 - 12)

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Command Location 11: Receiver #2 Phone Number (digits 13 - 18)

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 1 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Command Location 12: RPS Phone Number (digits 1 - 6)

Default Values E 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
For programming options (all locations), refer to Receiver #2 Phone Number
above.

Command Location 13: RPS Phone Number (digits 7 - 12)

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 3 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Command Location 14: RPS Phone Number (digits 13 - 18)

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 4 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

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Command Location 15: Event Reports

Default Values 1 9 D F E

1 5 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Digit Position (1): Event Report Receiver Select

Shunts, All Restores, Status, Trouble, and Cancel
0 = Receiver 1 with Receiver 2 as back-up 2 = Receiver 2 only
1 = Receiver 1 only 3 = Receiver 1 and Receiver 2 (Dual Reporting)

Digit Position (2): Loop Shunt Report Code

Valid entries are 1 - F.
This is a 1-digit reporting code used for all loops.
For 2-digit reporting formats, the loop number will be automatically added as an extension.
Programming a "0" in Position (2) disables shunt reporting for all loops.

Digit Position (3): Cancel Report Code

Valid entries are 1 - F.
This is a 1-digit reporting code used for all loops.
For 2-digit reporting formats, the User ID Number will be automatically added as an extension.
Programming a "0" in Position (3) disables cancel reporting for all loops.

Digit Position (4): Trouble Report Code

Valid entries are 1 - F.
This is a 1-digit reporting code used for all loops.
For 2-digit reporting formats, the loop number will be automatically added as an extension.
Programming a "0" in Position (4) disables trouble reporting for all loops.

Digit Position (5): Loop Restore Reporting Code

Restores are sent for alarm, shunt, and trouble.
Valid entries are 1 - F.
This is a 1-digit reporting code used for all loops.
For 2-digit reporting formats, the loop number will be automatically added as an extension.
Programming a "0" in Position (5) disables restore reporting for all loops.

Command Location 16: Opening/Closing Reports

Default Values 1 B C 0 0

1 6 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Digit Position (1): Opening/Closing Receiver Select

0 = Receiver 1 with Receiver 2 as back-up 2 = Receiver 2 only
1 = Receiver 1 only 3 = Receiver 1 and Receiver 2 (Dual Reporting)

Digit Position (2): Opening Report Code

Valid entries are 1 - F. Programming a "0" in Position (2) disables opening reports.
This is a 1-digit reporting code. For 2-digit reporting formats, the User ID Number will be
automatically added as an extension.

Digit Position (3): Closing Report Code

Valid entries are 1 - F. Programming a "0" in Position (2) disables opening reports.
This is a 1-digit reporting code. For 2-digit reporting formats, the User ID Number will be
automatically added as an extension.
Digit Position (4 - 5): Duress Report Code
Valid entries are 1 - F. NOTE: When Duress is enabled, this report will use the same
Program "00" in these digits to disable Duress reporting. Report Routing as programmed for "Panic". See CL 19, Digit (3).

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CL 17 and 18
Command Location 17: Status Events Reporting Codes - #1
Default Values 0 0 0 0

1 7 
(1) (2) (3) (4)

Digit Position (1): Unit Status Report Code

This is a global command for CL 17 and CL 18.
If Position (1) is programmed with a "0", all Status Reports in CL 17 and CL 18 will be disabled.
If Position (1) is programmed with any value other than 0, all Status Reports in CL 17 and CL 18 which have
been enabled (not programmed with 0) will send reports. Status Reporting Codes will be a 2-digit code. The first
digit is the contents of CL 17 (1) and the second digit is the Report Code programmed for the specific event.

Digit Position (2): Watchdog Reset Report Code

0 = No
1 - F = Yes: this report code sent after each Watchdog reset

Digit Position (3): Failed To Communicate Report Code

0 = No
1 - F = Yes: this report code sent after each failure to communicate

Digit Position (4): Completed Programming Report Code

0 = No
1 - F = Yes: this report code sent on completion of panel programming

Command Location 18: Status Events Reporting Codes - #2

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 8 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Position (1): Bell Fuse Fail Report Code

0 = No
1 - F = Yes: this report code sent at Bell Fuse failure

Digit Position (2): Bell Fuse Restore Report Code

0 = No
1 - F = Yes: this report code sent at Bell Fuse restoral

Digit Position (3): AC Fail Report Code

0 = No
1 - F = Yes: this report code sent at AC failure

Digit Position (4): AC Restore Report Code

0 = No
1 - F = Yes: this report code sent at AC restoral

Digit Position (5): Low Battery Report Code

0 = No
PROGRAMMING CONVERSIONS
1 - F = Yes: this report code sent at low battery voltage
Hexadecimal Value Key Strokes
Digit Position (6): Low Battery Restore Report Code A 0
0 = No B 1
1 - F = Yes: this report code sent when battery voltage returns to normal
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5

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Command Location 19: Panic Report

Default Values 0 0 1 1

1 9 
(1) (2) (3) (4)

Digit Positions (1) - (2): Panic Report Code

Valid entries are 0 - F
Program a "00" to disable Panic Reports.

Digit Position (3): Panic Receiver Select

0 = Receiver 1 with Receiver 2 as back-up 2 = Receiver 2 only
1 = Receiver 1 only 3 = Receiver 1 and Receiver 2 (Dual Reporting)

Digit Positions (4): Panic Audible Type

1 = 3 Pulse Temporal 4 = Chirp
2 = Pulsing 5 = Silent with no LED
3 = Steady 6 = Silent with LED

Command Location 1A: Test Report

Default Values 0 0 1 5

1 A 
(1) (2) (3) (4)

Digit Positions (1) - (2): Test Report Code

Valid entries are 0 - F
Program a "00" to disable Test Reports.

Digit Position (3): Test Report Receiver Select

0 = Receiver 1 with Receiver 2 as back-up 2 = Receiver 2 only
1 = Receiver 1 only 3 = Receiver 1 and Receiver 2 (Dual Reporting)

Digit Position (4): Test Report Interval

0 = Manual (See NOTE) 4 = 24 hours 8 = 1 hour, if armed
1 = 1 hour 5 = 7 days 9 = 4 hours, if armed
2 = 4 hours 6 = 14 days 0 = 12 hours, if armed
3 = 12 hours 7 = 30 days 1 = 24 hours, if armed

NOTE: When the Test Report Interval is programmed with a "0", automatic
Test Reporting is disabled. To send a Manual Test Report to the
Central Station, refer to the System Test procedures outlined in the
Keypad End User Manual supplied with this System.

PROGRAMMING CONVERSIONS
Hexadecimal Value Key Strokes
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5

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CL 1B and 1C
Command Location 1B: Panel Timing
Default Values 2 3 2 1 0 0

1 B 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Position (1): Entry Delay

1 = 10 seconds 3 = 60 seconds 5 = 120 seconds
2 = 30 seconds 4 = 90 seconds 6 = 150 seconds

Digit Position (2): Exit Delay

1 = 10 seconds 3 = 60 seconds 5 = 120 seconds
2 = 30 seconds 4 = 90 seconds 6 = 150 seconds

Digit Position (3): Audible Time

1 = 2 minutes 3 = 10 minutes 5 = 30 minutes
2 = 5 minutes 4 = 15 minutes

Digit Position (4): Delay Before Dial Time

1 = 10 seconds 3 = 30 seconds 5 = 50 seconds
2 = 20 seconds 4 = 40 seconds 6 = 60 seconds

Digit Position (5): Disable Instant/Home Exit Delay

0 = No
1 = Yes: no exit delay when system is Instant, Home, or Instant/Home armed

Digit Position (6): Autohome Enable

0 = No
1 = Yes: interior zones automatically shunted when the system is armed and the exit door is not used

Command Location 1C: Loop Alarm Reporting Codes

Default Values 1 2 3 4 5 6

1 C 
Digit Position (1): Loop 1 Alarm Report Code (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Valid entries are 1 - F.
Zone number is automatically added as the second digit.
Program a "0" to disable Alarm Reports for this loop.

Digit Position (2): Loop 2 Alarm Report Code

See Digit Position (1) for programming information.

Digit Position (3): Loop 3 Alarm Report Code

See Digit Position (1) for programming information.

Digit Position (4): Loop 4 Alarm Report Code

See Digit Position (1) for programming information.

Digit Position (5): Loop 5 Alarm Report Code

See Digit Position (1) for programming information. PROGRAMMING CONVERSIONS
Hexadecimal Value Key Strokes
Digit Position (6): Loop 6 Alarm Report Code
See Digit Position (1) for programming information. A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4
F 5

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Command Locations 1D - 22: Loop Control

1D = Loop 1 20 = Loop 4 Default Values (Loop 1 defaults shown) 1 1 1 2 3 0
1E = Loop 2 21 = Loop 5
1F = Loop 3 22 = Loop 6 1 D 
Digit Position (1): Loop Response Time (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
0 = 10 milliseconds
1 = 500 milliseconds

Digit Position (2): Loop Receiver Select

0 = Receiver 1 with Receiver 2 as back-up 2 = Receiver 2 only
1 = Receiver 1 only 3 = Receiver 1 and Receiver 2 (Dual Reporting)

Digit Position (3): Loop Restore Type

0 = No restoral 2 = Return to normal, bell silences
1 = Return to normal 3 = Return to normal, system disarmed

Digit Position (4): Loop Arming Type

0 = Instant 3 = Long Delay
** Only available on Loop 6. Digit Position (1) must be
1 = Interior 4 = 24 hours (always armed)
programmed for 500 mSec with this option. Keyswitch
2 = Delay 5 = Keyswitch Arming (maintained)**
Arming reports as User #7.
Digit Position (5): Loop Audible Type
1 = 3 Pulse Temporal 4 = Chirp 7 = Ringback Enable *
2 = Pulsing 5 = Silent with no LED * Only available when Keyswitch Arming (Digit Position (4),
3 = Steady 6 = Silent with LED Option 5) is active. Bell will sound once when arming and
three times when disarming.
Digit Position (6): Loop Circuit Type
0 = EOL: alarm on open or short NOTE: A Loop programmed as type 1 or 2 will report any
1 = Supervised: trouble on open; alarm on short; follows bell time open as a Trouble condition, regardless of panel
2 = Supervised, bell latched: trouble on open; alarm on short; bell latched armed status.

Command Location 23: Door Chime Enable

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 3 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Position (1): Loop 1 Door Chime Enable

0 = No
1 = Yes: keypads beep two seconds when loop is faulted

Digit Position (2): Loop 2 Door Chime Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (3): Loop 3 Door Chime Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (4): Loop 4 Door Chime Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (5): Loop 5 Door Chime Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (6): Loop 6 Door Chime Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

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CL 24 - 25
Command Location 24: Shunting Enable
Default Values 1 1 1 1 1 1

2 4 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Position (1): Loop 1 Shunting Enable

0 = No: makes this zone a priority zone (not shuntable)
1 = Yes: authorized users can bypass or force arm
Digit Position (2): Loop 2 Shunting Enable
Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (3): Loop 3 Shunting Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (4): Loop 4 Shunting Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (5): Loop 5 Shunting Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (6): Loop 6 Shunting Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Command Location 25: Delay Before Dial Enable

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 5 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Position (1): Loop 1 Delay Before Dial Enable

0 = No
1 = Yes: this loop will delay dialing on alarm for time programmed in CL 1B (4)
Digit Position (2): Loop 2 Delay Before Dial Enable
Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (3): Loop 3 Delay Before Dial Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (4): Loop 4 Delay Before Dial Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (5): Loop 5 Delay Before Dial Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (6): Loop 6 Delay Before Dial Enable

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

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Command Location 26: User Code Pager Enable

Default Values 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 6 
NOTE: If sending Opening/Closing Reports to a Pager, CL 07
must also be programmed for reporting and CL 16, Digits 2 & 3 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
must each be programmed to a different non-zero value.

Digit Position (1): User Code 1

0 = No: Pager reporting is not active with this User Code.
1 = Yes: Pager reporting is active in association with the User Code.
If the User Code is used to Arm the system, the pager code sent is "9" with the User Number
as the second digit.
If the User Code is used to Disarm the system, the pager code sent is "8" with the User
Number as the second digit.
Digit Position (2): User Code 2
Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (3): User Code 3

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (4): User Code 4

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (5): User Code 5

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Digit Position (6): User Code 6

Refer to Digit Position (1) for programming options.

Command Location 27: Keypad Activated Pager

Default Values 0 E 0 0 0 0

2 7 
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Digit Position (1): Enable Keypad Pager

0 = No
1 = Yes: Pressing the [*] and [#] keys simultaneously will send the message programmed into
Digit Positions (2 - 6) to the pager. Pager Receiver and Message format are defined in
CL 0A. (Available on System 236E LED Keypad only.)
Digit Position (2 - 6): Keypad Pager Report Code
Valid entries are 0 - 9.
Codes may vary from 1 to 5 digits in length. To enter a code of less than 5
digits, follow the last digit with "E" (*4) and fill remaining digits with "0".
The "E" and any additional digits will not be sent.

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CL 28 and A0
Command Location 28: Duress Code
Default Values 0 0 0 0

2 8 
(1) (2) (3) (4)

Digit Position (1 - 4): Duress Code

This 4-digit code is active only if the system is armed. Entering the Duress Code will disarm the system while sending a
Duress Report to the Central Station. Duress Reports are sent as User #8. Report Routing will be the same as that
specified for Panic Reports (CL 19 Digit Position 3).
NOTE: The Duress Code is Installer programmable only.

Command Location A0: Test Report Countdown Timer

A 0 
Digit Position (1): Set Test Report Countdown Timer (1)

This command sets the time when the first Test Report is transmitted to the central station. The System 236E will use
this transmission time whenever it is powered up or the CPU is reset (unless CL A0 is reprogrammed).

0 = 14 hours
0 = 1/4 hour 5 = 4 hours 1 = 16 hours
1 = 1/2 hour 6 = 6 hours 2 = 18 hours Example:
2 = 1 hour 7 = 8 hours 3 = 20 hours The time is 1500 hours (3:00 pm). You want the first Test Report to
3 = 2 hours 8 = 10 hours 4 = 22 hours transmit at 0100 hours (1:00 am). 3:00 pm + 10 hours = 1:00 am.
4 = 3 hours 9 = 24 hours 5 = 24 hours Program the value "8" in Position (1) of CL A0.

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TESTING
Once the installation is complete, connect AC and DC power. Telephone Line Problems (cont.)
Complete programming, if required. Test all panel operations.
If the phone does not work correctly after the control panel has
been disconnected from the phone line, notify the telephone
TO THE INSTALLER company and request prompt repair. The user may not under
Regular maintenance and inspection (at least monthly) by the installer, any circumstances, in or out of warranty, attempt any service
and frequent testing by the user, are vital to the continuous and or repairs on the System 236E. The control panel must be
satisfying operation of any alarm system. returned to C&K SYSTEMS or an authorized service agency for
repairs.
The installer should assume the responsibility for developing and
offering a regular maintenance program to the user, as well as
acquainting the user with the proper operation and limitations of the WATCHDOG INDICATOR
alarm system and its component parts.
DS1 The System 236E is protected by an advanced
Recommendations must include a specific program of regular
circuit that constantly monitors the microprocessor.
testing (at least weekly) to insure that the system is operating
properly. As long as the panel is powered and operating
WATCH
normally, the DS1 LED on the circuit board will flash.
DOG
If the Watchdog circuit detects a failure, it will attempt
TELEPHONE LINE PROBLEMS to reset the panel.
In the event of telephone line problems, disconnect the System
236E by removing the modular connector plug from the telco If the panel resumes normal operations after a Watchdog reset, the
interface jack. Do not disconnect the connection inside the DS1 LED will resume its normal flashing. No further action is required.
System 236E cabinet. Doing so will prevent the premise phones
from operating. If the phone works correctly after the control If the panel does not operate properly after a Watchdog reset, call the
panel has been disconnected from the phone line, the control C&K Technical Support Hotline at 1-800-227-8065.
panel has a problem and should be returned for repair.

THE LIMITATIONS OF YOUR ALARM SYSTEM

While the System 236E is an advanced design security system, it . Smoke detectors used in conjunction with the alarm system may
does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary, fire, not sense fires that start where smoke cannot reach the detectors,
or other losses. Any alarm system, whether commercial or such as chimneys, walls, or roofs, or on the other side of closed
residential, is subject to compromise or failure-to-warn for a doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level
variety of reasons. These include: of the residence or building. A second-floor detector, for ex-
. Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or ample, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire. Finally, smoke
have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or detectors have sensing limitations. No smoke detector can sense
disconnect an alarm warning device. every kind of fire every time. In general, detectors may not always
. Intrusion detectors, smoke detectors, and many sensing devices warn you about fires caused by carelessness and safety hazards,
like smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper
will not operate without power. Devices powered by AC will not
work if their AC power supply is off for any reason and their storage of flammable materials, overloaded electronic circuits,
backup batteries are missing, dead, or improperly installed. children playing with matches, arson, etc.
. Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells, and horns may not
. The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning
alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other properly when an intrusion or fire occurs is inadequate
side of closed or partly closed doors. If warning devices are on maintenance. Your alarm system should be tested weekly
a different level of the residence from bedrooms, they are less to make sure all sensors are operating properly. The
likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms. System 236E and all keypads should also be tested.

. Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise . Installing an alarm system may make you eligible for lower
to a central monitoring station may be out of service or tempo- insurance rates. However, an alarm system is not a substitute
rarily out of service. Telephone lines are subject to compromise for insurance. Homeowners, property owners, and renters
by sophisticated methods of attack. should continue to insure their lives and property.

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Keypad Operation Command Summary

The majority of the keypad commands apply equally to the LED and Alpha (LCD) keypads. Some keypad commands, however, apply to
the LED keypad only, while others are for the Alpha keypad only.
The following Keypad Commands apply to both the LED and Alpha keypads:
Function Comments Keystroke Sequence
Arm/Disarm Delays active [Combination][#]
Bypass Zone (n) [n] is zone # 1 - 6; Combo may be required [Combination][*][2][n][#]
Chime On/Off Combination may be required [Combination][*][5][#](Global, all keypads)
Change Combo Must be done from Master Combination [Master Combo][*][0][#][User No.][#]
(User #1) [New Combo][#][New Combo][#]
Clear Alarm Memory [*][1][#]
Entry/Exit Pre-Alarm Toggle Pre-Alarm tones on and off [*][5][2][#] (Local keypad only)
Error Tones Toggle Error Tones on and off [*][5][4][#] (Local keypad only)
Exit Programming [*][#]
Home Arm All interior zones are shunted simultaneously; [Combination][*][4][#]
Exterior zones armed; Combo may be required
Instant Arm Converts all delayed zones to instant; Combo [Combination][*][7][#]
may be required
Instant Home Arm Arms exterior zones, shunts interior zones, [Combination][*][4][7][#] (or)
Entry delays converted to Instant; Combo [Combination][*][7][4][#]
may be required
Keypad Activated RPS If enabled, CL 09(4); Combo may be required [Combination][*][0][2][#]
Keypad Tone Disable Toggle keypress tones on and off [*][5][1][#] (Local keypad only)
Reset Aux Power If resettable devices are connected to [*][6][2][#]
Terminals labelled AUX (+) and C
Reset Panel Panel must be disarmed [Master Combination][*][6][8][#]
Test - Battery Use after correcting Low Battery problem [*][6][4][#]
Test - Bells Combo may be required [Combination][*][6][3][#]
Test - Central Station Combo may be required [Combination][*][6][1][#]
Test - Local Walk Test Combo may be required [Combination][*][6][0][#]
NOTE: For additional information about Combination Command requirements, see page 26 and CL 08 (5).

The following Keypad Commands apply to the LED Keypad only:

Function Comments Keystroke Sequence
Panic Alarm Keypad activated [7] & [9] (Press Simultaneously)
Send Message to Message is pre-programmed by Installer [*] & [#] (Press Simultaneously)
Pager
Toggle Keypad Chime Local keypad only [*][5][3][#]

The following Keypad Commands apply to the Alpha keypad only:

Function Comments Keystroke Sequence
Backlight Toggle On/Off [*][8][#]
Display Keypad Model [*][9][#]
& Revision Number
Chime Toggle Local keypad only [*][5][3][#]
Panic Alarm Keypad activated [P] (Police soft zone key)

The following Keypad Commands are Installer Only Commands:

Function Comments Keystroke Sequence
Alpha Keypad Programming Start Programming the Keypad [Installer Combination][*][0][1][#]
Alpha Keypad Test Keypad must be disconnected from panel [*][6][7][#]
Kill/Revive Panel Panel must be disarmed [Installer Combination][*][6][9][#]
Panel Programming Start Programming the Panel [Installer Combination][*][0][#]

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Troubleshooting
The following is a summary of the questions most frequently asked of our Technical Support Department.
QUESTION: How do I program the panel with the LED keypad?
ANSWER: To program with the LED keypad, enter the Command Location to be programmed, the Data to be
programmed and the press the [#] key. (See also page 7.)
For Example: To program User #2 with a PIN of 4-5-3-5, enter the following keystrokes:

CL Data to Store Write Data

[0][2] [4] [5] [3] [5] [#]

Question: How do I access Alpha Keypad Programming to enter Zone Labels?

Answer: To begin Alpha Keypad Programming (you cannot program the LED keypad), enter [Installer Combination]
[*] [0] [1] [#]. Then scroll to the desired message location. (See also page 7.)

Question: How do I interpret a Trouble on the LED keypad? How do I clear a Trouble on the LED keypad?
Answer: A number of conditions may cause the Service LED to light. See the chart below for additional
information.
Service LED Power LED Zone LED's Cause
Flash Slow On Off Watchdog
On On Flash Slow Zone Trouble
Off Off Off AC Failure
Off Flash Slow Off Low Battery **
Flash Fast On Off System Trouble (Comm Fail)
On On Off System Trouble (Bell Fuse Fail)

** LED Status is accompanied by audible keypad indication of Low Battery. Keypad will sound a 2-
second chime each minute until silenced. To silence the chime, enter a valid User Code.

Question: Why does the keypad beep once every minute?

Answer: There are two indications used to show a Low Battery condition: 1) the Service LED is off and the Power LED
flashes slowly; and 2) the keypad will sound a 2-second chime once a minute. Entering a valid User Code will
silence the chime, but will not reset the LED. To reset the LED, the Low Battery condition must be corrected,
followed by a valid User Code entry.

Question: How do I enter hexadecimal numbers when using keypad programming?

Answer: Hexadecimal values are entered through the use of the [*] key and one of the digits [0] - [5]. For additional
help with entering hexadecimal numbers, refer to page 7. The hexadecimal conversion chart is also found at
various locations throughout the programming section of the manual.

Question: What is an "Interface error 1" and how do I correct the error?
Answer: This error is caused by a problem with the Data line (Green wire) between the panel and the keypad.
Check the connection to ensure that the wire is not pinched or loose. Also try disconnecting all keypads
from the panel (one at a time), resetting the panel after each keypad is removed. Remember, to reset the
panel press: [Master Code] [*] [6] [8] [#].

Question: How do I reset Alarm Memory?

Answer: To Clear Alarm Memory, press [*] [1] [#].

Question: Why do my loops fail to respond after changing the programming?

Answer: In order for the panel to recognize the programming changes for the loops, either the loops have to be
tripped and restored or the panel must be reset ( [Master Combination] [*] [6] [8] [#] ).

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Question: How do I interpret the Unit Status Reports? Can the codes be changed?
Answer: Status Reporting is divided between CL 17 and CL 18. Each Reporting Code of the Unit Status Report is
a two-digit code. The first digit is the data programmed into CL 17 Digit Position (1) and may be any value
from 1 - F. The second digit is the data programmed into the respective Status Report Code. Please note
that programming a 0 into CL 17 (1) will disable all Unit Status Reports in CL 17 and CL 18. Additional
information about Unit Status Reporting Codes can be found on page 14 in the programming section.

Question: How do I enter Receiver and RPS Phone Numbers? Why do I have to enter the E at the end of the
number?
Answer: The System 236E is designed to handle phone numbers up to 18 digits long, but the firmware can only
handle 6 digits per Command Location. This means that 3 Command Locations are required to store a
phone number. With variations in number length and special characters which may need to be included,
the software needs some method of determining the end of the number. The E (entered by pressing [*][4])
tells the software that it has reached the end of the phone number and to ignore any additional digits.

For Example:To program the panel for Receiver #1 with a phone number of 555-1212 and disable the
call waiting feature using *70, enter the following sequence:

Command Location 0C Command Location 0D Command Location 0E

C 7 0 5 5 5 1 2 1 2 E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

NOTE: Entering [*] [2] in CL 0C (1) will display the value "C" and entering [*] [4] in CL 0D (5) will display the value "E".

Question: How can I correct the problem of two Alpha keypads with the same address?
Answer: When two keypads have been given the same address, a conflict occurs on the data bus since two
keypads are trying to communicate at the same time. The only way to correct the problem is to disconnect
both keypads and then readdress one of them, making sure that the address is not used by any other
keypad. To readdress the keypad, enter Alpha Keypad Programming ( [Installer Combination] [*] [0] [1]
[#] ) and scroll backward one step ( [*] [BYPASS] ). Then enter the new address. Don't forget to reset the
panel ([Master Code] [*] [6] [8] ]#]) after changing the address, so the panel knows how to properly
address the keypad. For additional information about keypad addressing, see page 5.

Question: Why can't my panel communicate with the Central Station?

Answer: There are several reasons for the panel not communicating. The first place to look is CL 09 (1). This is
the Telco Control, if Digit Position (1) is programmed with a 1, all communication except RPS is disabled.
If 09 (1) is programmed with a 0, check to ensure that all of the following parameters are properly set:

Account Number 1 is programmed into CL 0B

Receiver #1 Phone Number is correctly programmed into CL 0C - 0E
Receiver Format and Message Format agree CL 0A
Telco Control Options (CL 09) are correctly programmed
The RJ-31X jack is correctly wired (pins 4 & 5 are not switched with 1 & 8)

Question: How do I address an Alpha Keypad for the first time?

Answer: If you have an Alpha keypad that has never been addressed, when power is initially applied, the display
will read KEYPAD ADDRESS?. To enter the address, simply press a number between 0 and 7. Remove
panel power for 3 seconds and then reapply power to reset the system. For additional information about
Keypad addressing, see page 5.

NOTE: If operating at or near the limit of AUX Power and Keypad Power, you may need to remove
power for up to 30 seconds in order for the system to reset properly.

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Recommendations for Reducing False Alarms

The recommendations contained in this section are designed to assist you in reducing false alarms. The first column contains
the Command Locations and Digit Positions in parentheses ( ). The second column is the recommended program option followed
by a brief explanation.

Program Option CL Program Function Comments

Arming/Combination 08 (5) Combination This feature is enabled to prevent unauthorized users from
Options Command activating certain keypad functions. When activated, this com-
mand will require a valid User Combination to perform such
functions as Bypassing a Zone, Group Bypassing, Keypad
Activated RPS, Central Station and Bell Testing, and Instant
Arming. For more help with commands requiring User Combina-
tions, see page 22 (Command Summary).

Loop Control 1D - 22 (1) Loop Response This option determines the response time of the loop itself. It acts
Time as a buffer on the loop to minimize the possibility of fast acting
sensors, such as swingers or window foil, producing false alarms.

Loop Control 1D - 22 (3) Loop Restore This option is used in conjunction with CL 15 Digit Position (5),
Type Restore Reporting Code, and CL 15 (1), Event Report Receiver
Select. The panel can be programmed to send a Restoral Report
only when the loop is normal and the system is disarmed. With
this arrangement, any loop which is triggered multiple times while
armed will only send one alarm report until the system is dis-
armed. This prevents the system from tying up the phone line
with continuous alarm and restoral reports.

Loop Control 1D - 22 (4) Loop Arming There may be occasion where it is desirable to program all doors
Type and interior points as delayed. Or you may need to program
interior zones to be delayed only during the Entry/Exit Delay
Time. This Command Location allows a variety of Arming Types
to help minimize false alarms.

Event Reporting 15 (1 & 3) Cancel Report This feature should always be enabled on reporting systems,
Code/Cancel especially if the system does not send Opening and Closing
Report Receiver Reports. A Cancel Report is sent to the monitoring station in
Select the event that an Authorized User clears the alarm while the bell
is still active. The Cancel Report Code (Digit Position 3) is actually
a two-digit code with the first digit being programmed by the
installer and the second digit being the User ID # when the report
is sent. Digit Position (1) determines which receiver gets the
Cancel Report.

Loop Switches 25 (1 - 6) Delay Before This option programs the loops to have a delay after they are
Dial triggered to allow the User time to shut down the system in the
event of an accidental triggering of the zone. The amount of time
is determined by the value programmed into CL 1B Digit Position
(4). The time delay may be between 10 and 60 seconds, in 10
second intervals.

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System 236E Programming Worksheet

Client: System 236E Phone Number:

Address:

Installer: Date:

VOLTS CONTROL LOCATION: KEYPADS

AC volts (AC terms): Address Location
AUX POWER VOLTS 0
(terms AUX+ and C):
1
BATTERY VOLTS 2
Under load - AC off: BREAKER # AND LOCATION:
3
CURRENT
Keypads 4
5
AUX POWER
+ 6
7
TOTAL
=
(400 mA allowed):

0 1 2 3 4 5

0 0  Installer
Combination

1 2 3 4 0 0 0 0
0 1  User #1 - Master
Name: 0 2  User #2
Name:

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
User #3 User #4
0 3  Name: 0 4  Name:

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 5  User #5
Name:
0 6  User #6
Name:

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
User Arming Panel Control
0 7  Type 0 8  Options

1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
Telco Control
0 9  Options 0 A  Communications
Format

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0 0 0 0 0 0
Account Number
0 B 
Phone #1 (1st 6 digits) (Middle 6 digits) (Last 6 digits)
E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 C  0 D  0 E 

Phone #2 (1st 6 digits) (Middle 6 digits) (Last 6 digits)

E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 F  1 0  1 1 

RPS Phone (1st 6 digits) (Middle 6 digits) (Last 6 digits)

E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2  1 3  1 4 

1 9 D F E 1 B C 0 0 Opening/Closing
1 5  Event Reports
1 6  and Duress
Report Codes

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Status Events
1 7  Status Event
Reporting Codes - 1 8  Reporting
Codes - #2
#1

0 0 1 1 0 0 1 5

1 9  Panic Report 1 A  Test Report

2 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

1 B  Timing/Keypad
Control 1 C  Loop Alarm
Reporting
Codes
1 1 1 2 3 0 1 1 1 1 3 0

1 D  Loop 1
Control 1 E  Loop 2
Control

1 1 1 0 3 0 1 1 1 0 3 0

1 F  Loop 3
Control 2 0  Loop 4
Control

1 1 1 0 3 0 1 1 0 4 1 1

2 1  Loop 5
Control 2 2  Loop 6
Control

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1

2 3  Door Chime
Enable 2 4  Shunt Enable

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 5  Delay Before
Dial 2 6  User Code
Pager Enable

0 E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 7  Keypad
Activated Pager 2 8  Duress Code

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