Section 12.
ALPHA DESCRIPTOR PROGRAMMING
This section provides instructions for programming Alpha descriptors This is recommended for systems using Alpha keypads, and necessary if a 4285 Phone module is used. Alpha descriptors cannot be displayed on
If using a 4285 Phone module, select from those words in the Alpha Vocabulary list (on a following page) shown in boldface type . The Phone module will not provide annunciation of the other words.
If a 4285 Phone module is added to an existing
The ALPHA VOCABULARY LIST and CHARACTER CHART will be found on a following page.
Assigning Zone Descriptors
The Alpha Keypad used with the
3)selected from a vocabulary of words stored in memory (see the list on a following page). In addition, up to 5
Note: Alpha Descriptor entry can be done locally at the Alpha Keypad or re- motely using Downloading software. The Alpha keypad procedure is described below.
Entering Zone Descriptors (program menu mode ✱82)
The descriptor can be entered when the zone is being defined in field ✱ 56. Alternatively, zone descriptors can be entered in field ✱82.
There are two methods that can be used to enter Alpha descriptors.
The easiest method requires that you simply enter the
An alternate method allows you to pick the desired words by scrolling through the Alpha Vocabulary list.
Programming the Descriptors
1.With the system powered up, enter the programming mode by keying: Installer code (4 1 1 1) + 8 + 0. The following display will appear:
Installer Code
20
Pr ogr a m Alpha ?
0 = No, 1 = Ye s 0 0
Custom Wor ds ?
0 = No, 1 = Ye s 0 0
2.Press ✱82.
The “Program Alpha ?” prompt will appear.
3.Press “1” (Yes).
The “Custom Words” prompt will appear.
– 56 –