Macro Key Programming & Usage

About Macro Keys

The “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” keys can be used to automatically activate a series of commands of up to 16 keystrokes, if programmed for this function. These keystrokes, as a group, are called “macros” and are stored in the system's memory.

Typical macro functions can include:

-Arming sequences: STAY, NIGHT-STAY, INSTANT, or AWAY

-Bypassing particular zone(s)

-Activating relay(s) for turning on (or off) lights, fans, etc.

Up to four macros can be assigned – but no more than one macro to a key.

Macros can be activated only by users with authority levels authorized to perform the macro’s function.

NOTE: The installer must activate the desired function key (using *57 Function key Menu Mode) before macros can be assigned.

See the chart at the back of this manual for the key(s) assigned for macros.

1. + [#] + [6] + [6]

(Master Code)

2.Enter the macro number (1-4) to be programmed at the “Select Macro?” prompt. Remember, only one macro can be assigned to each key.

3.If a macro has been previously defined, the keystrokes are shown on the bottom line of the display; otherwise the display is blank.

To exit this mode (and keep the existing macro definition), press any key except the [∗] key. The system returns to normal mode.

To define a macro for the selected key, press [∗] and continue with the next prompt.

Enter the first of the series of desired commands, (do not include your master code), then press/hold the “D” key for at least two seconds to complete the first command. This key terminates each command, and appears as an “F” in the keypad display.

Alpha Display:

∗∗∗∗DISARMED∗∗∗∗

READY TO ARM

SELECT MACRO

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MACRO DISPLAY

MACRO PGM

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