NX-8 Control
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Communication Formats- The NX-8 can report in multiple formats. It is recommended that you use Contact ID or
SIA formats if possible. If you wish to report to a pager or in a 4+2 format to a central station, you must program each
code to be reported. (See locations 56-83 and 111-149, pages 28-30 and 35-38)
Cross Zoning - This feature requires two or more trips on a zone or zones programmed as "cross zones" within a
specified time before reporting an alarm. During the time between trips, the NX-8 can be programmed to sound the
keypad and/or the siren. The NX-8 can also be programmed to report an alarm after two or more trips on the same
zone. (See locations 37, 39, 40 and 110-149, pages 23-24, 35-38)
Dual / Split / Multiple Reports - The NX-8 can send communication reports to three different phone numbers for
dual, split or multiple reports selectable by event or partition. (See locations 4, 10, and 16, pages 14-17)
Duress Code- If a duress code is programmed the NX-8 will send a duress signal whenever the panel is armed or
disarmed with this code. If open/close reports are sent, the user code will be 254. (See location 44, page 25)
Dynamic Battery Test - The NX-8 can be programmed to perform a Dynamic Battery Test for a selected duration the
first time the panel is armed or disarmed every day, as well as by pressing [
r
][4] Test Function. If the panel is not
armed or disarmed during the day, it will perform the test at midnight. The NX-8 can also be programmed to perform a
missing battery test every 12 seconds. (See locations 37 and 40, pages 23 and 24)
Entry-Guard - This unique low level arming mode has been developed to reduce the most common source of false
alarms. When armed with the
A
Instant
@
LED on, the opening of any zones designated as "Entry Guard zone" will
initiate the keypad sounder and start the entry delay before creating an alarm. All other zones will function as normal.
This arming mode will encourage system owners to use their system more frequently when the premises are
occupied. (See locations 111-149, pages 35-38) NOTE: For UL installations, this feature shall be disabled.
Exit Error - If enabled, the NX-8 will send an "Exit Error Report" if an entry/exit zone is faulted at the instant the exit
delay expires. This report will be sent along with the user number that armed the system, if the panel is not disarmed
before the entry delay expires. The alarm report will also be sent. Even if this feature is not enabled, the siren will
sound if any entry/exit zone is faulted at the instant the exit delay expires. (See location 23, page 19)
Expander Trouble- The NX-8 will report expander trouble to the central station if enabled. This condition will
illuminate the "Service" LED on the keypad even if not reported. NOTE: The keypads are considered expanders. The
number of the expansion devices reported can be found on page 54. (See location 37, page 23)
Fail to Communicate- The NX-8 will illuminate the "Service" LED if a report fails to reach the central station. If
enabled, when the next report is successfully communicated, a Fail to Communicate code will be reported. (See
location 37, page 23)
Fire Alarm Verification - When enabled, the NX-8 will verify a Fire alarm by requiring more than one trip on a smoke
detector within a specified time before creating an alarm. (See location 40, page 24) This feature is not approved
for residential use in California.
Force Arming - When enabled, the NX-8 can be Force Armed with zones violated. Under this condition, if a force
armable zone is not secure, the "Ready" LED will flash. At the end of the exit delay, these zones will become
bypassed. If these zones become secured any time during the arming cycle, they will be unbypassed and active in the
system. If "Bypass Report" is enabled, the force arming zones can be programmed to report bypass when they are
Force Armed (default), or to not report bypass even if "Bypass Report" is enabled. (See locations 37, and 111-149,
pages 23 & 35-38) NOTE: For UL installations, this feature shall be disabled.
Ground Fault- If the NX-870 is used, a fault of the earth ground can be reported to the central station. If it is not
reported, this condition will illuminate the "Service" LED on the keypad. (See location 37, page 23)
Group Bypass - A designated group of zones can be programmed to bypass by pressing [Bypass]- [0]-[Bypass]-
[Bypass] prior to arming. (See locations 111-149, pages 35-38) NOTE: For UL installations, this feature shall be
disabled.
Immediate Restore By Zone- The NX-8 can be programmed to send alarm and restore reports as soon as they
occur, or wait until the siren time has expired. (See location 37, page 23)
Internal Event Log - Up to 185 events can be stored in memory along with the date and time of the event. These
events can later be viewed through downloading. All reportable events report to the log.
Keypad Activated Panics- The NX-8 has three keypad activated panics that will send reports to the central station:
Auxiliary 1 (Fire), Auxiliary 2 (Medical), and Keypad Panic. Auxiliary 1 will activate the steady (Fire) siren, Auxiliary 2
will sound the keypad, and the Keypad Panic can be programmed to be silent or audible (sound siren). (See location
23, page 19)
