Detection Systems
Abacus User Guide
Chapter 4.14
Codes
There is a variation of user codes available each with a greater or lesser access and control over the
installation. (See System Features for number of codes and digits available).
Master Code
The master code can operate and program all the user function available on the Abacus panel as listed
below:
Program and remove all user codes.
Program the date and time, and chime function.
Allowing the engineer or remote modem access to engineer functions.
Read the log events.
Test the System (Except for active zones).
Can Set, Part Set and Unset all areas.
Can isolate or omit areas and certain zones.
Main Code
The main user code has the same function as the master code, except that it is unable to program or
remove codes, or change the engineer lock/ unlock function.
On version 5000 software or later, the master code user can limit the area access available to the main
user code holder.
On Off Code
The On Off code, introduced at version 7000 softwarw, Sets, Part-Sets and Unsets all areas. It cannot
omit any zones or change any program functions.
Area 1, 2 or 3 Codes
An area code holder is only able to Set, Partset or Unset that specific area. (i.e. Area 2 code sets/unsets
Area 2) The area code cannot omit zones or control other function on the system.
Cleaner Code
See system features for availability on your installation.
A code programmed as cleaner is used to unset specific zones in several areas (I.e. a Cleaner or
Security Guard is required to unset all the corridors but not the offices). When entered in the unset
mode only displays ‘Cleaner on Site’ but when set, unsets and Sets all zones programmed as cleaner.
Other codes can override this function (i.e. An area code when used to set an area is requested
‘Cleaner on site ok?’ – if replied NO then panel sets all zones in that area, if replied YES then panel set
those zones not programmed as cleaner in that area).
Duress Code
This is a special code that will set, part set or unset all areas.
BUT first it signals a duress signal to
central station
(a silent personal attack to alert the alarm monitoring service that the system is being
Set/Unset under duress).
On version 5000 software, the master code user can limit the area access available to the Duress user
code. On version 7000 software duress code is again for all areas.
