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4. FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
The functions of the items on the display panel are described below:
Key switch
- Used to release the magnetic lock by momentarily turning the key clockwise. The
key cannot be removed in this released position.
Red Lamp -
Indicates that the door is open. (Controlled by the internal door contact switch.)
Green Lamp
– Indicates that the door is secured (controlled by the internal magnetic bond
sensor switch.)
Amber Lamp -
Indicates that the door is not secure (controlled by the internal magnetic bond
sensor switch and the control module in the SIC). When flashing, indicates that the push bar has
been pressed and that the countdown timer (typically set to 15 seconds) has been activated.
Audible Alarm
- When sounding continuously indicates that the tamper switch within the CC-
8946 has opened. (controlled by the internal tamper switch and by the control module in the
SIC.) When sounding on-and-off indicates that the push bar has been pressed and that the 15
second count down timer has been activated. When sounding continuously indicates that the
unit’s cover has been opened.
Test switch
- When pressed illuminates all three indicator lamps and sounds the audible alarm
and the corresponding items on the Control Module in the SIC. (Accessed using a paper clip or
similar item through the small hole located near the center of the underside of the Display Panel.)