8
Programming Guide
Things You Should Know
About This Programming Guide
This programming guide should be used in conjunction with the
MG5000 Reference & Installation Manual
which can be downloaded
from our website at
paradox.com
. Use this guide to record the settings programmed for this console.
Conventions
To Reset the Panel to Default
Press and hold the RESET switch for five seconds. The STATUS LED will start flashing. Within 2 seconds of this flashing, press the
reset switch again. The panel will reset to default and restart.
Installer Code (Default: 0000 / 000000)
The Installer code is used to enter programming mode, which allows you to program all the features, options and commands of the
MG5000
except
user codes. The Installer code can be 4 or 6 digits in length (see section [701] option
[1]
on page 23) where each digit
can be any value from 0 to 9. See section [397] on page 21 to change the default code.
Maintenance Code (Default: 1111 / 111111)
The Maintenance code is similar to the Installer code. It can be used to enter programming mode, which allows you to program all
the features, options and commands
except
for the MG5000’s communication settings (sections [395], [397], [399], [815], [816],
[817], [910], and [911]) as well as any user codes. The Maintenance code can be 4 or 6 digits in length (see section [701] option
[1]
on page 23) where each digit can be any value from 0 to 9. See section [397] on page 21 to change the default code.
System Master Code (Default: 1234 / 123456)
With the System Master code a user can use any arming method and can program user codes. The System Master code can be 4 or
6 digits in length (see section [701] option
[1]
on page 23), where each digit can be any digit from 0 to 9. The System Master code can
be changed by the Installer or Maintenance code. See section [399] on page 21 to change this default code.
Entering Programming Mode
Use the built-in keypad to access the MG5000’s installer programming mode. To access programming mode:
1.
Press
[
ENTER
]
2.
Enter your
[
INSTALLER
CODE
]
or
[
MAINTENANCE
CODE
]
3.
Enter 3-digit
[
SECTION
]
you wish to program
4.
Enter required
[
DATA
]
This symbol designates a warning or important information.
This symbol designates a suggestion or reminder.
WARNING: This equipment must be installed and maintained by qualified service personnel only.
