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Using the LCD5501Z Keypad
WARNING: Please refer to the System Instruction Manual for information on limitations regarding product use and
function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer.
1. Display
2. System
Lights
3. Number
Pad
4. Function
Buttons
5. Emergency
Keys
The LCD5501Z keypad shows the status of your
security system using an LCD-style display, along
with fixed words and numbers.
This instruction sheet describes the basic features
of the keypad. For more detailed information on
your security system and how to use it, please
read your system’s Instruction Manual.
Important Note: Test system weekly and have
any system trouble conditions corrected by your
alarm installer.
1. Display
2. System Lights:
Ready Light
If the Ready light is ON, the system is ready for
arming. The system cannot be armed unless the
Ready light is ON.
Armed Light
If the Armed light is ON, the system has been
armed successfully.
Trouble Light
If the Trouble light is ON, press to view the
troubles. The keypad will indicate the troubles
using numbers 1-8 at the top of the keypad
display. See “Identifying Trouble Conditions” in
your system’s Instruction Manual.
3. Number Pad:
Use the number pad to enter your code, and to
access system functions. To exit a function and
return to the Ready state, press
. To select a
function press .
5. Function Buttons:
If your installer has enabled them, you can use the
function buttons to access the stay arm, away arm,
door chime, sensor reset and quick exit features.
(Your installer may program other functions for
these buttons.) Press and hold the appropriate
button for two seconds. Refer to your Instruction
Manual for more information on these features.
4. Emergency Keys:
Press both * keys for two seconds to send a FIRE
message. Press both
* Keys for two seconds to
send an AUXILIARY message. Press both * Keys
for two seconds to send a PANIC message.
* IMPORTANT NOTE (All Keypads): The Fire, Auxiliary
and Panic keys will NOT function unless programmed
by the installer. If these keys are in service and the
installer has enabled audible feedback, holding down
the key for two seconds will cause the keypad
sounder to beep indicating that the input has been
accepted and sent.