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FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD

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1.DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32- character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection zone identification, system status, and messages (see page 9).

Fixed-Word Keypad: Displays protection zone ID and system status messages using pre-designated words (see page 6).

2.OFF KEY: Disarms burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual display after problem's correction.

3.AWAY KEY: Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and interior.

4.STAY KEY: Arms perimeter portion of burglary system only. Interior protection is not armed, which allows movement within premises without causing alarm.

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

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

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

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

10.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 sys- tem without the use of a security code (if so programmed).

13.KEYS 0–9† :Used to enter your security code(s). See Note at top of next page.

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.

15.ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has been armed (STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM).

16.INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in keypad sounder mimics the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also "beep" during certain system functions (see SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/ VISUAL NOTIFICATION).

17.EMERGENCY (PANIC) KEYS: Individual keys A, B, and C (key D not used).

On some keypads, these keys are not present and certain key pairs may be available for emergency functions.

For further information, refer to the PANIC KEYS section.

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FA142C specifications

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