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TO ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE:
Local programming requires the use of an alpha keypad connected to the keypad terminals on the control.
1.
POWER UP, then depress
[
✱
] and [#]
both at once, within 50 seconds of powering up.
OR
2.
Initially, key:
Installer Code
plus
8 + 0 + 0.
(if
✱
98 was used to exit previously, see
To Exit Programming Mode paragraph below.
Data Field Programming Procedures
Task Procedure
Go to a Data Field
Press [
∗
] + [Field Number], followed by the required entry.
Entering Data
When the desired field number appears, simply make the required entry. When the last
entry for a field is entered, the keypad beeps three times and automatically displays the
next data field in sequence.
If the number of digits that you need to enter in a data field is less than the maximum
digits available (for example, the phone number fields *41, *42), enter the desired data,
then press [
∗
]. The next data field number is displayed.
Review a Data Field
Press [#] + [Field Number].
Data will be displayed for that field number. No changes will be accepted in this mode.
Deleting an Entry
Press
[
∗
] + [Field Number] + [
∗
]. (Applies only to fields
∗
40–*46, *94, and pager
programming fields)
Interactive Mode Programming (
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56,
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57,
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58,
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79,
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80,
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81,
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82)
Press
[
✱
]
+
[Interactive Mode No.]
(for example,
✱
56). The alpha display keypad will display the first of a series of prompts
requesting entries.
Interactive Mode
Used to Program
✱
56 Zone Programming
Zone characteristics, report codes, alpha descriptors, and serial numbers for 5800
RF transmitters.
✱
57 Function Key Programming
Unlabeled keypad keys (known as ABCD keys) for special functions
✱
58 Zone Programming
Same options as *56 mode, but with fewer prompts. Intended for those familiar with
(Expert mode)
this type of programming, otherwise *56 mode is recommended.
✱
79 Output Device Mapping
Assign module addresses and map individual relays/powerline carrier devices
✱
80 Output Programming
4229 or 4204 Relay modules, Powerline Carrier devices, or on-board triggers
✱
81 Zone List Programming
Zone Lists for relay/powerline carrier activation, chime zones, pager zones, etc.
✱
82 Alpha Programming
Zone alpha descriptors
INITIALIZE DOWNLOAD and RESET DEFAULTS
✱
96
Initializes download ID and subscriber account number.
✱
97
Sets all data fields to original factory default values.
TO EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE:
✱
98
Exits programming mode and
prevents re-entry by:
Installer Code
+
8
+
0
+
0
. To reenter the programming mode,
the system must be powered down, then powered up, then press both
[
✱
] and [#]
at same time within 50 seconds
of powering up (method 1 described above), UNLESS Local Lockout (in field *91) is enabled. If so, re-entry to
programming mode is permitted
only by
Installer Code
+
8
+
0
+
0
(method 2 described above).
✱
99
Exits programming mode and
allows re-entry by:
Installer Code
+
8
+
0
+
0
or method 1 above.
IMPORTANT-Automatic Upload:
After exiting program mode, the control automatically initiates a download session and
uploads all programming information. After a successful upload (alpha keypad displays “Upload Completed”), the
following fields are locked and are no longer accessible via local programming mode: *20-installer code, *40-*46-
telephone and account numbers, *94-download phone number. However, these fields are accessible by the downloader.
To stop the upload,
press [#] + [0] within 30 seconds of exiting program mode.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
OC
= OPEN CIRCUIT (no communication between Keypad and Control).
EE
or
ENTRY ERROR
= ERROR (invalid field number entered; re-enter valid field number).
After powering up,
AC, dI
(disabled) or
Busy Standby
and
NOT READY
will be displayed after approximately 4 seconds.
This will revert to a “
Ready
” message in approximately 1 minute, which allows PIRS, etc. to stabilize. You can bypass this
delay by pressing
[#] + [0].
If
E4
or
E8
appears, more zones than the expansion units can handle have been programmed. The display will clear after
you correct the programming.
C5
or
CLOCK NOT SET
= System clock is not set. Set clock via keypad or downloader to clear message.