Summary of Keypad Functions

1.DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays protection zone ID and system status messages.

2.	1	OFF KEY : Disarms burglary portion of the sys-
		tem, silences alarms and audible trouble
		indicators, and clears visual display after
		problem's correction.
3.	2	AWAY KEY : Arms the entire burglary system,
		perimeter and interior.
4.	3	STAY KEY : Arms perimeter portion of burglary
		system only. Interior protection is not armed,
		which allows movement within premises without
		causing alarm.
5.	4	MAXIMUM KEY : Arms in manner similar to
		AWAY mode, but without the entry delay feature,
		thus providing maximum protection. An alarm will

occur immediately upon opening any protection point, including the main door.

6.5 TEST KEY : Tests the system and alarm sounder if disarmed. Refer to TESTING THE SYSTEM section for test procedures.

7. 6 BYPASS KEY : Removes individual protection zones from being monitored by the system.

8.7 INSTANT KEY : Arms in manner similar to STAY mode, but without the entry delay feature. Entering via the main door will cause an instant alarm.

9.8 CODE KEY : Used to assign additional user codes for other users of the system.

10.9 CHIME KEY : Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on, the opening of windows or doors while the system is disarmed will sound 3 beeps at the keypad(s).

11.✴ READY KEY: Displays all open protection zones.

12.# KEY: "Quick Arm" key permits ARMING of the system without use of a security code (if so programmed).

13.KEYS 0Ð9: Used to enter your security code(s).

14.READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when the system is ready to be armed (no faults present). While the system is disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as protection zones are closed and opened.

Note: On some keypads (Style A) there is, instead, a POWER INDICATOR (GREEN) which is lit when AC power is present. If the indicator is off, the system may still be operating, but on its backup battery power. See Power Failure in TROUBLE CONDITIONS section.

†N o t e : Keys 1 through 9 each perform their

associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY, etc.) when preceded by an entry of the security code (as described later).

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