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Security
NetworXTM Series
NX-1248E LCD keypad
User manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
GLOSSARY OF TERMS..................................................................................................................................................................5
KEYPAD DISPLAY & LED’S ..........................................................................................................................................................6
UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTED KEYS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 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 (OPTIONAL)...............................................................................................................................................10
DISARMING THE SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................................................................................10
CANCEL / ABORT FEATURE (OPTIONAL)...................................................................................................................................................................10
BYPASSING ZONES ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11
GROUP BYPASS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
UNBYPASSING ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
ADDING AND CHANGING USER CODES................................................................................................................................. 12
ASSIGNING USER CODE AUTHORITY LEVELS ........................................................................................................................13
OTHER KEYPAD FUNCTIONS....................................................................................................................................................14
USER MENU ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
VIEW ZONE STATUS..........................................................................................................................................................................................................15
SETTING THE KEYPAD TONE ............................................................................................................................................................................................15
VIEW ALARM MEMORY.....................................................................................................................................................................................................15
PROGRAMMING PHONE NUMBERS (OPTIONAL).............................................................................................................................................................15
TEST FUNCTION (OPTIONAL)............................................................................................................................................................................................16
DISPLAY TEST....................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
LIGHT CONTROL FOR X-10 DEVICES (OPTIONAL) ........................................................................................................................................................16
CHANGE LANGUAGES......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
DETECTOR RESET FUNCTION...........................................................................................................................................................................................17
READING THE EVENT LOG................................................................................................................................................................................................17
ADJUSTING THE VIEW/BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD........................................................................................................................................................18
SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK ..........................................................................................................................................................................................18
TURNING THE DOOR CHIME ON AND OFF...................................................................................................................................................................18
WALKTEST ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
PARTITIONED SYSTEMS OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................19
LIGHTS IN PARTITIONING MASTER MODE.......................................................................................................................................................................19
DISPLAYS IN PARTITIONING MASTER MODE ...................................................................................................................................................................20
KEYPAD CONTROL TONES (BEEPS)..........................................................................................................................................22
SERVICE DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................................................................23
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APPENDIX A – EVENT LOG........................................................................................................................................................25
APPENDIX B – REFERENCE TABLES.........................................................................................................................................26
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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 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 has been so programmed, you may
be able to turn on (ARM) your System by simply double pressing the
[AWAY], [STAY] or [NIGHT] key. The
system must always be disarmed using a 4 or 6 digit code.
The LCD keypad includes 4 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 four-digit 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 entire
message, “System Not Ready, For Help press º” 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 double pressing
either the
[AWAY], [STAY], or [NIGHT] key on the keypad (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 lighted keys
4 Function
keys
Up & down
scroll keys
Programmable
emergency
activation keys
Numeric
code entry keys
or AWAY Lighted key
The AWAY lighted key is “on” when the system is armed. The AWAY lighted key is “off” when it is disarmed.
The AWAY lighted key will flash when there has been an alarm during the previous arm cycle.
or STAY Lighted key
The STAY lighted key is “on” when the system is armed. The stay light is illuminated when
all interior zones
are bypassed. The STAY lighted key is “off” when it is disarmed. The STAY lighted key will flash when there
has been an alarm during the previous arm cycle.
or NIGHT Lighted key
The NIGHT lighted key is “on” when the system is armed. The NIGHT lighted key is “off” when it is disarmed.
The NIGHT lighted key will flash when there has been an alarm during the previous arm cycle.
or BYPASS Lighted key
The BYPASS lighted key is “on” when any zone in this keypad’s partition is bypassed.
If the BYPASS lighted key is “off”, no zones are bypassed.
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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 seconds. If your
system is connected to a monitoring center, an emergency report could be transmitted to that 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/HoldUp 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.
• The System Ready message will be displayed 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 System Not Ready
message is displayed. It can be force armed if the entire
System Not Ready message is flashing. Refer to the
following section, "Making Your System Ready to Arm".
• If the “Service Required” message is alternately displayed, you may not have AC power.
Restore power if possible. If not, contact the 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
[AWAY] key will illuminate steady. The [STAY]
and
[NIGHT] keys will flash during the exit delay.
• You may now leave the building.
IMPORTANT!
The keypad tones will accelerate during the last 10 seconds of the exit delay. The user may wish to disarm and
re-arm the system if more time is needed.
Making the system ready to arm
If the System Ready message is not displayed, a zone is not secure. To identify this zone, press [•] [–] 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
[BYPASS] while that zone is being displayed. When finished viewing the zones, press [#] 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.
• The System Ready message will be displayed 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 System Not Ready message is displayed. It can be force
armed if the entire System Not Ready message is flashing. Refer to the following section,
"Making Your System Ready to Arm".
• If the Service Required” message is alternated displayed, you
may not have AC power. Restore power if possible. If not,
contact the installing company.
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
[STAY] key will illuminate indicating that all interior zones are bypassed. (All interior
devices will bypass automatically, giving the user freedom of movement within the interior
area.)
• The
[BYPASS] key will illuminate if any zone(s) are bypassed. If any zone(s) have been
bypassed previously by the user, the light(s) corresponding to the bypassed zone(s) will
illuminate, alerting the user that a zone(s) may be unprotected and can be faulted without an
alarm.
Step 4 To toggle between the STAY and NIGHT mode, double press the key corresponding to the mode
you desire.
Step 5 To upgrade from the STAY or NIGHT mode to the AWAY mode, double press
[AWAY].
Note: Once the AWAY mode is activated, the system must be disarmed to revert to the STAY or
NIGHT mode.
System Ready
Type Code to Arm
System Armed
Instant
• 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 / STAY / NIGHT modes by pressing the corresponding
[AWAY], [STAY], [NIGHT] key twice. This
feature is used for ARMING ONLY, and will not disarm the security system. This is ideal for a maid or baby sitter, etc.
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