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Section 5: Programming
3. Select an option to view or change its programming.
All programming options are numbered and can be accessed by navigating through the menu (LCD) or by keying in the pro-
gram section number. For toggle options, the name of the option is displayed (LCD) or LEDs 1-8 are illuminated (LED and
ICON).
Use the keypad numbers to toggle options on or off. Sections requiring data input, such as phone numbers, display the full
data in fields up to 32 characters long (LCD). To input data, use the scroll keys to select a character then press the keypad
button corresponding to the number/letter required. Scroll to the next character and repeat the procedure as needed. Press
the [#] key to save changes and exit the program section.
The programming worksheets and descriptions later in this section provide a place to record custom programming settings
and are numerically listed to assist in locating specific sections.
Keypad Types
The sections below describe how programming is viewed and interpreted using each of the supported keypad types. For
more information on each keypad type, see the instruction sheet included with the keypad.
LED and ICON
Both of these keypads use LEDs to communicate information. The programming icon illuminates to indicate the alarm sys-
tem is in Installer Programming mode. The Armed light turns off and the Ready light turns on while in a programming section.
Programming sections fall under two categories: those that require options to be “toggled” on or off, and those that require
data to be keyed in.
Toggle options are indicated across the top of the display using zone numbers 1-8. For example, if options 1 and 4 are on,
the display appears as follows on the different keypads:
4 1
Figure 5-1 LED and ICON displays
To enable or disable a toggle option, press the number key on the keypad corresponding to the option.
Sections requiring data input, such as phone numbers, display information in a binary format using zone LEDs 1-4 as
described in the following chart:
Figure 5-2
When a section is entered, the keypad immediately displays the first digit of information programmed. Using the example in
Figure 5 above, if zone 1 and 4 are illuminated, the first programmed digit in the section is 9. Use the scroll key [>] to
advance to the next digit.
For sections that require multiple two or three-digit numbers, the keypad beeps three times after each entry and moves to the
next item on the list. After the last digit in the section is entered, the keypad beeps rapidly eight times and exits the pro-
gramming section. The Ready light turns off and the Armed light turns on.
To exit programming at any time, press the [#] key. All changes made up to that point are saved.
LCD Keypad
LCD keypads use a full-message display that provides visual and numerical navigation through the programming sections.
The Armed light illuminates when Installer Programming mode is activated. Use the scroll keys to move through menu
options and press [*] to select. Alternatively, enter a specific section number. The Armed light flashes to indicate a sub-sec-
tion has been selected. Press [*] to select a sub-section. The Ready light illuminates and the information programmed in the
section is displayed.
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