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Access Codes
Access codes are used to arm and disarm the system. There are 37 access codes available: 1 master
code, 32 regular access codes, 2 duress codes and 2 supervision codes. Ask your installer for more
information on using the duress and supervision codes.
Only the Master Code can be used to program additional security codes and to change other system
features as well as to arm and disarm the security system. The Master Code will be supplied to you by your
installer. All keypad entries are made by pressing one key at a time.
All access codes can be programmed by following the procedure outlined in "Programming Security
Codes" on page 7.
NOTE: An access code can be a four or six digit number depending on how your installer has
programmed your system. Ask your installer for more information regarding access codes.
Arming the System
Arming from an LED or Fixed Message LCD5501Z keypad:
If the Ready light is ON, the system is ready for arming. If the Ready light is OFF, check to see that all
doors and windows are closed and that motion is stopped in areas covered by motion detectors. The
system cannot be armed unless the Ready light is ON indicating that all zones are closed and the system
is in the Ready state.
Enter your access code. As each digit is entered, the keypad sounder will beep. If the access code was
entered incorrectly, the keypad buzzer will sound steadily for one second. If this occurs, press the [#]
key and re-enter your access code. If the correct access code is entered, the keypad sounder will beep
quickly and the Armed light will come ON. Exit the premises through the door indicated by your installer
as the Exit/Entry door.
The panel will provide an exit delay period, indicated by keypad beeps, for you to exit the premises
without causing an alarm. At the end of the exit delay period, all keypad lights, except the Armed light,
will turn OFF and the system will be armed. You can restart the exit delay once by pressing the Away
button before the exit delay expires. The exit delay time can be changed by your installer.
Arming from an LCD Keypad:
One of the following messages may appear when you attempt to arm your system:
One or more zones are not secured. To secure the system, close all doors and
Secure System
windows and cease all motion in areas covered by motion detectors.
Before Arming <>
Use the arrow (< >) keys to verify that the system is clear of troubles and that no zones
Enter Code to
are bypassed unintentionally (see "Viewing Trouble Conditions" and "Zone Bypassing"
Arm System
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on page 11).
If you see this message, your installer has set up your system so that it may be armed
Secure System
with one or more designated zones open. Ask your installer for more details.
or Enter Code
The system is in the Ready state and may be fully armed. To arm the system, enter
Enter Code to
your access code.
Arm System
Once the correct access code has been entered, the display will be:
The panel will provide an exit delay period, also indicated by keypad beeps, for you to
Exit Delay in
exit the premises without causing an alarm. You can restart the exit delay once by
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pressing the Away button before the exit delay expires. Exit through the door indicated
by your installer as the Exit/Entry door.
Enter Code to
This message will be displayed once the exit delay expires and the system is fully
Disarm System
armed.
If this message appears, be aware of which zones are bypassed and why (see "Zone
* WARNING *
Bypassing" on page 10). NOTE: If you arm the system with a zone bypassed or
Bypass Active
with a trouble present, your security protection is reduced.
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Testing Your System
Alarm Test
The Alarm Test provides two-second tests of the keypad sounder and bell or siren. Begin with the panel
in the Ready state.
From an LED keypad, Enter [ ][6][Master Code][4] then press [#] to return to the Ready state.
From an LCD keypad, press [ ] to enter the function list. Use the arrow (< >) keys to scroll to find "User
Functions" and press [ ] to select. Enter your Master Code and scroll to find the following message...
Press [ ] to perform an Alarm Test. The keypad will display the following message...
Select Option <>
System Test
Press [#] to return to the Ready state.
System Test
In Progress
Full System Test
We recommend that you test your system weekly. Should the system fail to function properly, call your
installation company immediately for service.
NOTE: Perform system tests during off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
1. Inform the monitoring station that you are testing your system.
2. Begin with the system in the Ready state.
3. Perform a Bell/Battery test by pressing [ ][6][Master Code][4]. The bell and keypad buzzer will
sound for two seconds and all keypad lights will turn ON. Press [#] to exit.
4. Activate each sensor in turn (e.g. open a door/window or walk in motion detector areas).
From an LED keypad, observe the zone light turn ON when the zone is activated. The zone light will
turn OFF when the system restores to normal (i.e. door or window closed).
From an LCD keypad, the following message will be displayed when each zone is activated...
Use the arrow (< >) keys to view which zone is open. This message will disappear
Secure System
when the zone is restored.
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5. If the panel has any fire zones, activation will cause the alarm signal to sound in a pulsed mode.
CAUTION: Do not use an open flame or burning materials to test a smoke or heat detector.
Contact your installer for information on safe methods of testing detectors.
6. When testing is complete, call and advise the monitoring station. Should the system fail to function
properly, contact your installer.
NOTE: Some features described above will not be functional unless enabled by your installer.
Please ensure that your installer has advised you which features are functional on your system.
Door Chime Feature
The door chime feature is used to provide a tone from the keypad each time a door or window is opened
or closed. Your installer will program which doors and windows will activate the door chime.
To activate the door chime from an LED or Fixed Message LCD5501Z keypad:
Enter [ ][4] to turn the door chime feature ON and OFF. When the command is entered, the keypad
buzzer will beep 3 times if the door chime feature is enabled and will sound one long beep if it is
disabled.
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