M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide
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Understanding The Keypad
Ready Light -
ON when all burglar zones are secure and the system is OK to arm. If
OFF, one or more zones are violated (not secure). For maximum security, all zones
should be secured before the system is armed. If this light is FLASHING, it indicates
that the system may be Force armed. Refer to the last paragraph under “Checking
the Ready Status on page 7 for more information.
Armed Light-
ON when the system is armed. The mode of arm will be indicated by
the LCD display and the Exit or Stay lighted pushbuttons.
Exit Key -
Will be lighted when the system is armed in the Away (not occupied)
mode. All perimeter sensors and interior motions will be active.
Stay Key -
Will be lighted when the system is armed in the Stay (occupied) mode.
Only perimeter doors and windows will be active. Interior motions will not be active.
Chime Key -
Will be lighted when the Chime mode is On. A tone or announcement
will be heard when certain zone(s) are opened. If OFF the chime mode is off.
Bypass Key -
Will be lighted anytime one or more zones have been excluded or
bypassed. If OFF”, no zones are bypassed.
* Key -
This key serves as a clear or reset key. If an error is made while entering
digits, pressing this key clears the error. Three presses is a master clear.
# Key -
This key is currently a duplicate of the Bypass key.
ELK Key -
This key is used to access the extended user menus.
Function Keys F1 thru F6 -
Each can be independently programmable and lighted.
The installer can program these for special events or conditions such as Fire, Police, or
Medical emergency activation. They may also be used for non-alarm type applications
such as: gate opening, lighting, irrigation, etc. Activation may be programmed for a
single or double press to prevent accidental activation. In double press mode it will also
be possible to activate the key by pressing and holding it for at least 2 seconds. NOTE:
The M1KP2 LCD Keypad only provides function keys F1 thru F4.
See explanation of Emergency Activation Keys on opposite page.
Features and/or operational characteristics will vary by keypad style.
