FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD

1DISPLAY 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 the burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual displays after the problem's correction.

3.AWAY KEY: Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and interior, with entry delay on.

4.STAY KEY: Arms the perimeter portion of burglary system only, with entry delay on. Interior protection zones are not armed, which allows movement within the premises without causing an alarm.

5.MAXIMUM KEY: Arms in a manner similar to the AWAY mode, but without the entry delay feature, thus providing maximum protection. An alarm will occur immediately upon opening of any protection point, including the main door.

6.TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder (system must be disarmed). Refer to TESTING THE SYSTEM for test procedures.

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

8.INSTANT KEY: Arms in a manner similar to the 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 security 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 tones at the keypad(s).

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

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

13.KEYS 0–9† :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.

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 sound a tone during certain system functions.

17.EMERGENCY (PANIC) KEYS: On certain keypads, individual keys A , B, and C are present and may be used for emergency functions, if so programmed. On some keypads, individual panic keys are not present and certain key pairs may be available for emergency functions.

In addition, key D or key pair [✱ ] & [#] may have been programmed to request service from the central monitoring station.

See the PANIC KEYS section for complete details.

†Note: 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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FA145C specifications

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