
16 Engineer programming via the keypad
This section provides [Full] Engineer programming options using the LCD keypad
For each menu option, the keypad must be in Full Engineer programming:
1. Enter a valid Engineer PIN. (Default Engineer PIN is 1111. For more details, see
2. Press SELECT for FULL ENGINEER programming.
3. Using the up/down arrow keys, scroll to the desired programming option.
4. A quick select function is implemented. Press # to select a parameter (for example, a zone
attribute). The selected parameter is displayed with a * (for example, *Inhibit).
Upon completion of the programming options, the keypad displays UPDATED momentarily.
Please note that a
*
at the start of a menu item indicates that the item is already selected.
16.1 System Status
The System Status feature displays all faults on the system.
To view these faults:
1. Scroll to SYSTEM STATUS.
2. Press SELECT.
The status of the following items is displayed.
Click each item to display further details.
OPEN
ZONES
Displays all open zones.
ALERTS
Displays current alerts on the system.
SOAK
Displays all zones on soak test.
ISOLATIONS
Displays zones that are isolated.
FAIL TO SET
Displays all areas that have failed to set. Select each area to display details of why the area failed
to set.
BATTERY
Displays remaining battery time, voltage and current of battery. You must enter the
Battery
capacity
and
Max current
values in OPTIONS to view the remaining battery time on the keypad in
the event of mains failure. This is indicated under the STATUS > BATTERY > BATT TIME menu.
This menu also indicates if there is a battery fault.
AUX
Displays voltage and current of auxiliary power.
NOTICE:
Users cannot exit from FULL ENGINEER programming if any fault conditions exist. The
first fault will display on the keypad when you attempt to leave engineer mode. You can view and
isolate all faults within the System Status menu under Alerts and Open Zones.
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