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NetworXTM Series
NX-148E LCD keypad
User manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
GLOSSARY OF TERMS................................................................................................................................................... 5
KEYPAD DISPLAY & LED’S......................................................................................................................................... 6
UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTS ........................................................................................................................................... 6
EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS.............................................................................................................................7
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 8
ARMING YOUR SYSTEM IN THE “AWAY” MODE ............................................................................................................... 8
MAKING THE SYSTEM READY TO ARM ............................................................................................................................... 8
ARMING YOUR SYSTEM IN THE “STAY MODE” ................................................................................................................. 9
USING THE QUICK ARM (OPTIONAL).................................................................................................................................. 9
CHANGING MODES WHILE SYSTEM ARMED ...................................................................................................................... 10
DISARMING THE SYSTEM................................................................................................................................................. 10
CANCEL / ABORT FEATURE (OPTIONAL)..................................................................................................................... 10
BYPASSING ZONES........................................................................................................................................................... 11
GROUP BYPASS................................................................................................................................................................ 11
UNBYPASSING ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
ADDING AND CHANGING USER CODES................................................................................................................. 13
ASSIGNING USER CODE AUTHORITY LEVELS.................................................................................................... 14
OTHER KEYPAD FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................................... 15
USER MENU ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
VIEW ZONE STATUS ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
SETTING THE KEYPAD TONE............................................................................................................................................. 16
VIEW ALARM MEMORY.................................................................................................................................................... 16
PROGRAMMING PHONE NUMBERS (OPTIONAL)................................................................................................................. 16
TEST FUNCTION (OPTIONAL)............................................................................................................................................ 17
DISPLAY TEST.................................................................................................................................................................. 17
LIGHT CONTROL FOR X-10 DEVICES (OPTIONAL)............................................................................................................ 17
CHANGE LANGUAGES ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
DETECTOR RESET FUNCTION............................................................................................................................................ 18
READING THE EVENT LOG................................................................................................................................................ 18
ADJUSTING THE VIEW/BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD............................................................................................................. 19
SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK........................................................................................................................................... 19
TURNING THE DOOR CHIME ON AND OFF ....................................................................................................................... 19
WALKTEST ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
PARTITIONED SYSTEMS OPERATION....................................................................................................................20
LIGHTS IN PARTITIONING MASTER MODE ......................................................................................................................... 20
DISPLAYS IN PARTITIONING MASTER MODE ..................................................................................................................... 21
KEYPAD CONTROL TONES (BEEPS)........................................................................................................................ 23
SERVICE DISPLAY........................................................................................................................................................ 24
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APPENDIX A – EVENT LOG........................................................................................................................................26
APPENDIX B – REFERENCE TABLES....................................................................................................................... 27
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INTRODUCTION
This manual is furnished to help you understand your security system and become proficient in its
operation. All users of your security system should read and follow the instructions in this booklet
and, if possible, practice on the keypad control while your professional installer is on site. Failure to
do so could result in the security system not working properly. Please keep this booklet in an
accessible location for the life of the security system. If you do not understand any part of this manual
you should notify your installing company.
The SECURITY CONTROL PANEL can be turned on (ARMED) and off (DISARMED) by entering a 4 or 6 digit
code into the keypad control, which is similar to a telephone keypad. If your security control panel has been so
programmed, you may be able to turn on (ARM) your system by simply pressing the [STAY] or [EXIT] key.
The system must always be disarmed using a 4 or 6 digit code.
The LCD keypad includes 9 lights and a 32-character liquid crystal display and a built-in electronic sounder.
These provide specific information relating to the status of the security system which is described in the
booklet. Understanding what the lights and sounds mean will help you to easily operate your system.
Keep in mind, the level of security you will obtain with this system relates specifically with two major
factors:
1. The quantity, quality and placement of security devices attached to this system.
2. The knowledge you have of the security system and how that knowledge is utilized in a weekly test of
the complete system.
You should be aware of the following facts when preparing a safety/security plan for your
home/business:
1. Your security system is an electronic device and is subject to failure or malfunction. Do not rely on it
as your single source of security.
2. Your system should be tested weekly.
3. Your system will not work without power.
4. Warning devices will need to be loud enough, wired correctly, and properly placed to provide
notification of an alarm event.
5. Smoke and heat detectors may not detect heat and smoke in all situations.
6. Use qualified security professionals to install and maintain your security system.
7. It may be possible to arm the security system without the backup battery connected. Your periodic
test should be done with AC Power removed to verify the battery is connected and adequately
charged.
8. Care should be taken to plug in and restrain the AC transformer after testing.
Please read the following information and instructions carefully before operating your security control
system.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Abort Delay
An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central station.
Authority Level
The level of access an individual has when using an alarm panel.
Central Station
The location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.
Chime Feature
An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong whenever an entry/exit
door is opened.
Codes
Can be either User Codes (relating to a person) or Function Codes (a toggle
switch to turn specific functions on/off). NOTE: A system may have either fourdigit codes or six-digit codes, but not a mixture of the two.
Duress Code
An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central station that
indicates the alarm system is being operated under duress.
Forced Arming
An option that allows the system to be turned on (ARMED) with one or more
zones open. A system that is ready to be “force armed” will flash the ready
icon. (Note: Those zones that are not ready will not create an alarm.)
Function Code
A Function Code is either a four (4) or six (6) digit code that has been
programmed by the installer to operate a device.
Group Bypass
An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a single operation.
Instant/Delay
An option that allows an instant alarm condition for Entry/Exit doors, or grants a
delay to allow someone to enter/exit the building without an alarm, or before
entering a user code to disarm.
Master Code
A master arm/disarm code that can program other user codes.
Partitioned System
A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user or users control each
area.
Perimeter
The outer edge of the protected area.
Quick Arm
An option that allows you to turn on (ARM) the security system by pressing
either the [STAY] or [EXIT] key on the keypad control (for ARMING only) as
programmed by the installing company.
User Code
A four (4) or six (6) digit entry code used to arm or disarm the system.
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KEYPAD DISPLAY & LED’S
Understanding the lights
Fire Light
Ready Light
A
rmed Light
Programmable
emergency
activation keys
Numeric
code entry keys
The appropriate
stickers should be
applied on the door
of your keypad for
the Emergency
A
ctivation keys that
are programmed to
work with you r
system
Up & down
scroll keys
Power Light
5 function keys
the door is detachable
and can be removed
or replaced when
desired
Armed Light The armed light is “on” when the system is armed. The armed light is “off” when it is
disarmed. The armed light will flash when there has been an alarm during the previous arm
cycle.
Bypass Light The bypass light is “on” when any zone in this keypad’s partition is bypassed. If the bypass
light is “off”, no zones are bypassed.
Cancel Light The cancel light will flash during an abort delay time. Entering a code followed by the
[CANCEL] key during or after an alarm report to the central station will cause the cancel
light to come on. It will stay on until the central station has received the cancel report.
NOTE: The cancel feature must be enabled. (See "Cancel/Abort Feature")
Chime Light The chime light is “on” when the chime feature is “on”; “off” otherwise.
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Exit Light The exit light is “on” during the exit delay. Please note that the light will flash during the last
10 seconds of the exit delay as a warning that the time is running out. (The user may want
to disarm the system if the exit light is flashing in order to prevent an alarm. The user may
then re-arm the system and exit before the delay expires.)
Fire Light A steady fire light means a fire zone has been faulted. A rapidly flashing fire light means that
a fire zone is in a trouble condition.
Power Light The power light is on if the primary power is on. The power light will flash if the system has a
low battery condition.
Ready Light The ready light is “on” when the system is ready to arm and “flashes” if ready to force arm.
The ready light is “off” when the system is not ready to arm because of a zone(s) being
faulted.
Stay Light The stay light is illuminated when
all interior zones are bypassed.
Instant Message The LCD display will read “Instant“ when the entry/exit door(s) have no delay. (See “Arming
System in Stay Mode”) The doors can be changed from instant to delay (toggled) by
pressing the [STAY] key when the system is armed.
EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS
NOTES: You must hold these keys for 2 seconds to activate these functions. Your system may not be
programmed for these activation keys. You should press these keys only in an emergency situation that
requires response by emergency personnel. If your system is programmed for these functions, the following
reports can be sent.
Fire Key – This key can activate the fire alarm when pressed for two seconds. If your system is connected to
a monitoring center, an emergency report could be sent to that center.
Auxiliary Emergency Key – This key can activate the auxiliary alarm when pressed for two seconds. If your
system is connected to a monitoring center, an emergency report could be sent to that center.
Police (Panic/Hold-Up) Key - This key can sound a local audible alarm when pressed for two secon ds. If
your system is connected to a monitoring center, an emergency report could be transmitted to t hat center.
NOTE: Some Panic/Hold-Up alarms are programmed to be silent at the protected site while reporting an
alarm to the monitoring center. Check with your installing company to determine how your security system will
respond to the Panic/Hold-Up activation.
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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
Arming your system in the “AWAY” mode
AWAY is utilized when the user is going away from the premise and wants the interior protected. Listed below
are the steps to arm in the AWAY Mode:
Step 1 Close all protected doors and windows.
• Ready light will be on or flashing when all protected
zones and sensors are secure. NOTE: If any zones are
bypassed, a sensor in that zone can be violated
without affecting the ready light.
• The security system will not arm if the ready light is off.
Refer to "Making the System Ready to Arm" below.
• If the power light is off, you have no AC power. Restore
power if possible. If not, contact your installing company. If the power light if flashing, you
have a battery failure. Contact your installing company.
System Ready
Type Code to Arm
System Not Ready
For help, press
System Armed
All Zones Secure
Step 2 Enter your 4 or 6 digit user code to arm the system.
• The armed and exit lights will illuminate.
• You may now leave the building.
IMPORTANT!
The exit light will flash rapidly for the last 10 seconds of the exit delay as a warning to the user that
the exit time is about to expire. The user may wish to disarm and rearm the system if more time is
needed.
Making the system ready to arm
If the ready light is not on or if it is flashing, a zone is not secure. To identify this zone, use the scroll keys []
[] to the right of the display to browse through the zones that are not normal. If you wish to bypass or
unbypass one of these zones, press the [BYPASS] key while that zone is being displayed. When finished
viewing the zones, press the [#] key to return to the code entry screen.
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Arming your system in the “STAY mode”
STAY is utilized when the user is inside the premise and wants protection around the perimeter. The steps to
arm in the STAY Mode are as follows:
Step 1 Close all protected doors and windows.
• Ready light must be on or flashing when all protected zones
and sensors are secure. NOTE: If any zones are bypassed, a sensor in that zone can
be violated without affecting the ready light.
• The security system will not arm if the ready light is not on or flashing.
• If the power light is off, you have no AC power. Restore
power if possible. If not, contact your installing company for
service. If the power light is flashing, you have a battery
failure. Contact your installing company for service.
Step 2 Enter your 4 or 6 digit user code. (Optional, if programmed.)
• If “Auto Bypass” is enabled, all interior zones will be bypassed if you do not leave through
a designated entry/exit door. If Auto Bypass is enabled, omit Step 3.
• When “Auto Instant” is enabled, if you do not leave through a designated entry/exit door,
the display will read “Instant”, indicating that the entry/exit doors no longer have an entry
delay. If “Auto Instant” is enabled, omit Step 4.
Step 3 Press the [STAY] key.
• The bypass light will illuminate indicating that designated interior zone(s) are bypassed.
(All interior devices will bypass automatically, giving the user freedom of movement within
the interior area.)
• The stay light will also illuminate. NOTE: Normally, all entry/exit doors are delayed.
System Ready
Type Code to Arm
System Armed
Instant
Step 4 To toggle from a “delayed entry mode to “Instant” mode, press
the [STAY] key again. The LCD display will read “Instant”
meaning the entry/exit doors do NOT have an entry delay.
Using the Quick Arm (optional)
The Quick Arm feature may be used if it is enabled. Quick Arm will allow the user to arm the security system
in the AWAY mode by pressing the [EXIT] key, or arm in the STAY mode by pressing the [STAY] key. This
feature is used for ARMING ONLY, and will not disarm the security system. This is ideal for a maid or baby
sitter code, etc.
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