NX 1248 e
NX 1248 e
NX 1248 e
Security
NetworX Series
TM
User manual
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
The SECURITY CONTROL can be turned on (ARMED) and off (DISARMED) by entering a 4 or 6 digit code into the
Keypad Control, which is similar to a telephone keypad. If your Security Control has been so programmed, you may
be able to turn on (ARM) your System by simply double pressing the [AWAY], [STAY] or [NIGHT] key. The
system must always be disarmed using a 4 or 6 digit code.
The LCD keypad includes 4 lights and a 32-character liquid crystal display and a built-in electronic sounder. These
provide specific information relating to the status of the security system, which is described in the booklet.
Understanding what the lights and sounds mean will help you to easily operate your system.
Keep in mind, the level of security you will obtain with this system relates specifically with two major factors:
1. The quantity, quality and placement of security devices attached to this system.
2. The knowledge you have of the security system and how that knowledge is utilized in a weekly test of the
complete system.
You should be aware of the following facts when preparing a safety/security plan for your home/business:
1. Your security system is an electronic device and is subject to failure or malfunction. Do not rely on it as
your single source of security.
2. Your system should be tested weekly.
3. Your system will not work without power.
4. Warning devices will need to be loud enough, wired correctly, and properly placed to provide notification of
an alarm event.
5. Smoke and heat detectors may not detect heat and smoke in all situations.
6. Use qualified security professionals to install and maintain your security system.
7. It may be possible to arm the security system without the backup battery connected. Your periodic test
should be done with AC Power removed to verify the battery is connected and adequately charged.
8. Care should be taken to plug in and restrain the AC transformer after testing.
Please read the following information and instructions carefully before operating your security control system.
Abort Delay An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central station.
Authority Level The level of access an individual has when using an alarm panel.
Central Station The location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.
Chime Feature An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong whenever an entry/exit
door is opened.
Codes Can be either User Codes (relating to a person) or Function Codes (a toggle switch to
turn specific functions on/off). NOTE: A system may have either four-digit codes
or six-digit codes, but not a mixture of the two.
Duress Code An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central station that indicates
the alarm system is being operated under duress.
Forced Arming An option that allows the system to be turned on (ARMED) with one or more
zones open. A system that is ready to be “force armed” will flash the entire
message, “System Not Ready, For Help press º” NOTE: Those zones that are not
ready will not create an alarm.
Function Code A Function Code is either a four (4) or six (6) digit code that has been programmed
by the installer to operate a device.
Group Bypass An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a single operation.
Instant/Delay An option that allows an instant alarm condition for Entry/Exit doors, or grants a
delay to allow someone to enter/exit the building without an alarm, or before
entering a user code to disarm.
Master Code A master arm/disarm code that can program other user codes.
Partitioned System A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user or users control each
area.
Perimeter The outer edge of the protected area.
Quick Arm An option that allows you to turn on (ARM) the security system by double pressing
either the [AWAY], [STAY], or [NIGHT] key on the keypad (for ARMING
only) as programmed by the installing company.
User Code A four (4) or six (6) digit entry code used to arm or disarm the system.
Up & down
scroll keys
4 Function
keys
Programmable Numeric
emergency code entry keys
activation keys
The AWAY lighted key is “on” when the system is armed. The AWAY lighted key is “off” when it is disarmed.
The AWAY lighted key will flash when there has been an alarm during the previous arm cycle.
The STAY lighted key is “on” when the system is armed. The stay light is illuminated when all interior zones
are bypassed. The STAY lighted key is “off” when it is disarmed. The STAY lighted key will flash when there
has been an alarm during the previous arm cycle.
The NIGHT lighted key is “on” when the system is armed. The NIGHT lighted key is “off” when it is disarmed.
The NIGHT lighted key will flash when there has been an alarm during the previous arm cycle.
The BYPASS lighted key is “on” when any zone in this keypad’s partition is bypassed.
If the BYPASS lighted key is “off”, no zones are bypassed.
NOTES: You must hold these keys for 2 seconds to activate these functions. Your system may not be programmed
for these activation keys. You should press these keys only in an emergency situation that requires response by
emergency personnel. If your system is programmed for these functions, the following reports can be sent.
Fire Key – This key can activate the fire alarm when pressed for two seconds. If your system is connected to a
monitoring center, an emergency report could be sent to that center.
Auxiliary Emergency Key – This key can activate the auxiliary alarm when pressed for two seconds. If your system
is connected to a monitoring center, an emergency report could be sent to that center.
Police (Panic/Hold-Up) Key - This key can sound a local audible alarm when pressed for two seconds. If your
system is connected to a monitoring center, an emergency report could be transmitted to that center. NOTE: Some
Panic/Hold-Up alarms are programmed to be silent at the protected site while reporting an alarm to the monitoring
center. Check with your installing company to determine how your security system will respond to the Panic/Hold-
Up activation.
AWAY is utilized when the user is going away from the premise and wants the interior protected. Listed below are
the steps to arm in the AWAY Mode:
• The System Ready message will be displayed when all System Ready
protected zones and sensors are secure NOTE: If any Type Code to Arm
zones are bypassed, a sensor in that zone can be
violated without affecting the ready light.
• The security system will not arm if the System Not Ready System Not Ready
message is displayed. It can be force armed if the entire For help, press
System Not Ready message is flashing. Refer to the
following section, "Making Your System Ready to Arm".
• If the “Service Required” message is alternately displayed, you may not have AC power.
Restore power if possible. If not, contact the installing company.
• The [AWAY] key will illuminate steady. The [STAY] System Armed
and [NIGHT] keys will flash during the exit delay. All Zones Secure
IMPORTANT!
The keypad tones will accelerate during the last 10 seconds of the exit delay. The user may wish to disarm and
re-arm the system if more time is needed.
STAY is utilized when the user is inside the premise and wants protection around the perimeter. The steps to arm in
the STAY Mode are as follows:
• The security system will not arm if the System Not Ready message is displayed. It can be force
armed if the entire System Not Ready message is flashing. Refer to the following section,
"Making Your System Ready to Arm".
• If “Auto Bypass” is enabled, all interior zones will be bypassed if you do not leave through a
designated entry/exit door. If Auto Bypass is enabled, omit Step 3.
• When “Auto Instant” is enabled, if you do not leave through a designated entry/exit door, the
display will read “Instant”, indicating that the entry/exit doors no longer have an entry delay.
If “Auto Instant” is enabled, omit Step 4.
Step 4 To toggle between the STAY and NIGHT mode, double press the key corresponding to the mode
you desire.
Step 5 To upgrade from the STAY or NIGHT mode to the AWAY mode, double press [AWAY].
Note: Once the AWAY mode is activated, the system must be disarmed to revert to the STAY or
NIGHT mode.
• The LCD display will read “Instant” meaning the entry/exit System Armed
doors do NOT have an entry delay. Instant
IMPORTANT!
The instant message needs to be off if you plan on re-entering the building, otherwise you will create an alarm.
You may re-initiate an entry/exit delay by pressing the [STAY] key again. The instant message will go out.
NOTE: If the [AWAY], [STAY], or [NIGHT] keys are all flashing during the entry delay, the alarm system
has been activated in your absence. Leave the building immediately and call your alarm company and/or the
police from a safe location.
Procedure #1: If you know the number of the zone to bypass, use the following steps:
Step 1 Press the [BYPASS] key.
Step 2 When the LCD prompts for a code (optional, if programmed), enter your user code.
Step 4 Enter the zone number (each time 2 digits) of the zone(s) that must be bypassed.
(Example: to bypass zones 4 en 5, press [0][4][0][5].)
Step 5 Press the [BYPASS] key again. The zone is now bypassed.
Step 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other zone(s) that need to be bypassed.
Step 7 Press [BYPASS] again OR press [#] to exit the Bypass Mode. The bypass light will stop
flashing upon exiting the Bypass Mode. Pressing [•] or [–] will display all bypassed
zones. Press [#] to exit this viewing mode.
Procedure #2: If you do not know the number of the zone you wish to bypass, use the following steps:
Step 1 Press [r] [•]. The description for zone 1 will be displayed.
Step 2 Use the [•][–] scroll keys to browse through the custom descriptions for the zones
in this system.
Step 3 To bypass or unbypass a specific zone, press the [BYPASS] key while that zone is
displayed.
Step 4 When finished, press the [#] key to return to the code entry screen.
NOTE: All zones will automatically be unbypassed each time the system is disarmed.
Group bypass
Step 1 Press the [BYPASS] key.
Step 2 When the LCD prompts for a code (optional, if programmed), enter your user code.
Step 6 The bypass light will stop flashing and will illuminate.
Step 7 Pressing the [ ] [ ] scroll keys will display all bypassed zones.
Press the [#] key to exit this viewing mode.
NOTE: All zones will automatically be unbypassed each time the system is disarmed.
Step 2 When the LCD prompts for a code (optional, if programmed), enter your user code.
Step 4 Enter the zone number (each time 2 digits) of the zone(s) that must be unbypassed.
(Example: to bypass zones 4 en 5, press [0][4][0][5].)
NOTE: All zones will automatically be unbypassed each time the system is disarmed.
Step 3 Enter the 2 digit (applies to NX4/6/8) or 3 digit (applies to NX8E) “user number” (always enter
2 digit such as [0] - [3] for user 3, or [1] - [0] - [0] for user 100).
The LCD keypad will display the current code for this user. Stars (r) represent blanks.
Note: To delete a user code, press four times (for a 4-digit code), or six times (for a 6-digit
code) the (r) key.
Step 4 Enter the new four (4) or six (6) digit “user code”. If you are changing the current code, you may
use the up and down scroll keys to select the digit to change and enter the correct number. If it
rejects the code because of duplication or such, the sounder will beep 3 times.
Step 6 Press the [#] key while the ready light is flashing to exit the User Code Programming Mode.
Step 3 Enter the 2-digit (applies to NX4/6/8) or 3-digit (applies to NX8E) user number. Always use leading
zeros when necessary, i.e. "004" for user number 4.
Step 4 The LCD will now prompt you for the attributes in the following chart :
PROMPT
Outputs used? DO NOT CHANGE THIS SEGMENT!
Open / Close Rprt?
Bypass enable? (These are for use by a professional installer only.)
Arm / Disarm?
Master code?
0=No 1=Yes
Sched arm only?
Your keypress will apply to the user code you entered
Arm only? in Step 3.
Reserved
Output 4 ?
If these messages appear on the LCD screen, press the
Output 3 ?
[r] key until you return to the prompt for the user code
Output 2 ? or until you exit this adjust mode.
Output 1?
Step 5 NOTE: The LCD will now display all of the partitions to which this user has access. If you wish to
remove a partition, press the partition number on the keypad, and the display will mark that
partition with a (-) hyphen indicating access has been removed. If you wish to re-establish user
access to the partition, press the partition number again.
Step 6 Press [r] to save the data. The LCD will then prompt you for the next user code.
Step 7 If another user code needs to be programmed, return to Step 3. If not, press [#] to exit this feature
without saving the data.
User menu
The LCD keypads /displays have a bilingual user’s interface. As a result, you can simply select a user’s
function on the menu. You can consult the menu by entering the [r] key.
Step 1 Enter the [r] key. The display will now begin scrolling through a list of functions and the
corresponding numbers associated with those functions.
Step 2 To select the option, you must press the key with the number next to the option (ex. Consulting Log
Review = option 90)
If you already know the option (ex. Log Review= 90) you can immediately select the wanted option by
pressing the [r] [9] [0] keys. By doing this you don’t have to browse through the user’s menu.
NOTE: Some of the functions are not listed because they are installer level functions. Each time the [r] key is
pressed the next menu item will be displayed. To exit the user’s menu, press the [#] key.
Step 2 Use the up and down scroll keys [ ][ ] to browse through the descriptions. The LCD Screen
will display the list of all zones in sequential order by zone number.
Step 2 Press the [ ] up scroll key located on the right Raise tone
side of the display to make the keypad sounder Lower tone
go to higher tones.
Step 3 Press the [ ] down scroll key to make the keypad sounder
adjust to lower tones.
Step 4 When the desired tone is reached, press the [#] key to set this tone and exit from the “Adjust
Tone” mode.
Step 3 The LCD display will prompt you for a code. Enter a master code. If the number cannot be
changed, the keypad sounder will produde 3 short beeps.
Note : - empty location are shown as a “E”. In order to delete a number, you
just program all “E”’s. This is done with the [bypass] key.
- with the “*” key, the cursor can be shifted to the right without changing the
telephone number.
Step 5 When finished, press the [#] key to leave this program mode.
Step 1 Press [r] [4] [4]. The test will be performed as programmed.
Step 2 If the siren test is performed, enter a user code to silence the siren.
No alarms will be sent and no reports will be sent unless a communicator test is performed, at which time a
test signal will be sent.
Display test
The keyboard also provides a testfuntion by the means of which the LCD display and all LED’s are tested.
Step 1 Press [r] [4] [5]. The test will be performed and all of the LCD pixels and LED indicators will flash.
Step 1 Press [r] [4] [5]. The LCD screen will prompt you to “Select Light Number 0 - 9”.
Step 2 Enter the number of the X-10 device you want to control. The LCD screen will show the light
number on the left. On the right side of the display it will prompt you to turn the light (X-10 device)
“On” or “Off”.
Step 3 Press the [ ] key to turn the X-10 device “On” or press the [ ] keyt o turn the X-10 device
“Off”.
Step 4 The LCD screen will again prompt you to “Select Light Number 0 - 9”.
Step 6 Press the [#] key to exit from the X-10 menu.
Step 1 Press [r] [4] [9]. The LCD display switches to the other language.
Step 2 To switch back to the other language, only step 1 has to be repeated.
Step 1 Press [r]-[7]. Resets have now been performed. The FIRE light will go off if the smoke detectors
have been reset.
Step 2 If the keypad begins beeping, the reset did not execute properly. Enter your code to silence the
keypad. Wait a few minutes and repeat step 2 to attempt another reset. If the keypad still beeps
after repeated attempts, please contact your installer.
Step 1 To view the log, press [r] [9][0]. The LCD screen will prompt you for a code.
Step 2 Enter your [master code]. The LCD screen will now show the most recent event.
Step 3 To view the events from most recent to the oldest, press the [ ] down scroll key.
Step 4 To view the events from the oldest to the newest, press the [ ] up scroll key.
This screen shows an opening of Partition 3 on September 25th at 5:27 p.m. by user 75. The [r]
shows that this event is not programmed to be reported to the central monitoring station.
Step 2 Enter [master code]. The LCD will now prompt you to raise or lower the view.
Step 3 Using the [r][9][1]scroll keys to the right of the LCD, you can raise the text or lower the text.
Step 4 To advance to the Brightness option, press [r]. The LCD will prompt you to brighten or dim
the LCD lighting.
Step 2 Enter [master code]. The time and date will be displayed with the current hour flashing.
Step 4 Enter the [*] key to move to the minutes, day of week, date, month, and year.
Step 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the entire time and date are set.
Walktest
Not supported with this keypad
This system is
“ multi-partitioned
“ not partitioned
If your system is multi-partitioned and the keypad resides in one partition, your keypad will provide the status of
the zones in your partitioning by using the screen messages described earlier in this manual. The Master Mode of
operation (if programmed by your installer) allows you to access any partitioning (providing your code is
authorized) within the system and perform functions in other partitions.
Read the following paragraphs to help you understand the different screen messages that will be displayed from
your keypad.
• [AWAY] will illuminate steady if ALL partitions are armed and at least one of those partitions are in
the AWAY mode.
• [STAY] will illuminate steady if ALL partitions are armed and at least one of those partitions are in the
STAY mode.
• [NIGHT] will illuminate steady if ALL partitions are armed and at least one of those partitions are in
the NIGHT mode.
• [AWAY], [STAY], [NIGHT] will all flash if an alarm has occurred in any partition OR if a partition
is in an exit delay with one or more other partitions disarmed.
• SYSTEM READY message will display on the LCD screen if ALL partitions are ready to be armed.
• SOUNDER will sound if ANY area has the sounder on. This includes Entry delay, Exit delay, Chime, and
Alarm.
The LCD screen will display the Armed and Ready status of ALL eight (8) partitions if any or all of the areas
is armed or not ready.
Armed 1234-678 This display is reflecting all 8 areas are Ready, and Area 5 is
Ready 12345678 disarmed. NOTE: If a number is flashing on the armed line,
that area is armed Instant. If a number is flashing on the
ready line, that area is ready to be Force Armed.
System Ready If ALL areas are disarmed and ready to arm, this display will
Type code to arm appear on the LCD screen.
To arm/disarm multiple partitions, enter a code that has arm/disarm authority for ALL of the partitions to
be armed/disarmed. The following display will appear on the LCD screen.
12-45- 78 Disarm The numbers on the top line represent the disarmed areas
- -3- -6- - Arm to which this code has access. The numbers on the bottom
line represent the areas that are armed.
Enter a code that is a valid arm/disarm code for the area you wish to operate. The following display
will appear on the LCD screen.
12-4- - 78 Disarm Only the areas authorized by this code will appear.
- -3- 56- - Arm
To toggle between the armed and disarmed states of an individual area, press [r] [Area number].
To operate an individual area, enter the number of the partition you wish to operate. The LCD keypad will
now operate as a single area keypad. All keys and functions entered will affect this individual partition
only. The lights and display represent the status of that partition only. The word "System" will be replaced
with the word "Area #". The following is an example of this feature. To exit this screen, press [#].
Area 5 Ready Area 5 is selected and Area 5 is ready to arm. To exit the
Type code to arm individual partition mode, enter [#]-[#].
If the keypad is sounding an alarm or the siren is running, it can be silenced by entering a code with the authority
for the area(s) that are in alarm. NOTE: The [BYPASS], [AWAY], [STAY] and [NIGHT] keys will only work if
an individual partition is selected.
A sounder is built into the keypad and may sound for any of the following reasons:
• Pulses when the armed status changes and the AC power is off.
• Beeps 3 times for trying to arm with the “READY” light off, if “FORCE ARMING” has not been selected.
• Beeps during an exit delay; beeps rapidly for the last 10 seconds of an exit delay if selected.
• Pulses when one or more of the following conditions are detected: Zone or Box Tamper, Low Battery, AC
Power Fail, or Expander trouble.
• Beeps 3 times every minute indicating a low battery or missing transmitter is detected (if wireless device is
in system). Entering code will suppress the sounder for 12 hours.
Entering a valid code will silence the keypad sounder when it is pulsing. The arm/disarm state of your system
will not change when entering a code to silence a pulsing keypad sounder. Please contact your installer if a
trouble condition exists.
Service Required If you see this display, press [r] followed by the [2] key. One or
Type r2 for help more of the following fault messages will be displayed. Use the [ ][ ] scroll
keys to browse through them. To exit the service messages, press [#]-[#].
Control
Over-current A short circuit of a control’s power supply has occurred.
Control
Siren trouble Open circuit has occurred on the bell or siren circuit.
Control
The Box Tamper circuit has activated.
Box tamper
Control The phone line connected to the control is not operating properly.
Phone trouble
Control The control attempted to communicate a message to the Central Station, but
Fail to Comm. was unsuccessful.
Control
Ground fault A short to ground has been detected on a control circuit.
Control
Loss of time Your system has lost total power and needs the clock reset.
Expansion Open circuit has occurred on the bell or siren circuit of the expander.
Siren trouble
Zone
Low Batt, Press r A wireless device has a low battery. Press [r] to identify the zone.
DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
TXlobat Transmitter Low Battery The transmitter has a low battery.
ZN Lost Zone Lost A wireless or multiplexed zone device is not reporting to the
control.
Duress Duress The control has been armed or disarmed with a Duress code.
Man Fire Manual Fire Keypad “Fire” has been activated.
Aux 2 Auxiliary 2 Keypad “Medical” has been activated.
Panic Panic Keypad “Panic” has been activated.
KP Tamper Keypad Tamper The keypad tamper has been activated.
BoxTamp Box Tamper The box tamper circuit has been activated.
AC Fail AC Fail AC failure has been detected.
OverCur Over Current A short circuit of a power supply has occurred.
Srn Tamp Siren Tamper A siren or speaker tamper has been detected.
Tel Flt Telephone Fault A telephone fault or tamper has been detected.
Exp Trb Expansion Trouble An expansion device or keypad is not reporting to the control.
Log Full Log Full The event log is full. Old events will be pushed out as new
ones enter the log.
Open Open Reports user number, date, time and partition of opening.
Close Close Reports user number, date, time and partition of closing.
Exit Err Exit Error Entry/Exit zone was faulted at the instant the exit delay
expired.
Rec Close Recent Close An alarm occurred within 5 minutes after the control was
armed.
Autotest Auto Test Sending a communicator test at a specified interval.
Start Prog Start Programming Local programming is started.
End Prog End Programming Local programming is ended.
Start Dnld Start Download Download session is started.
End Dnld End Download Download session is ended.
Cancel Cancel System is disarmed and the Cancel button was pressed
within 5 minutes of an alarm.
Gnd Flt Ground Fault A short to ground has been detected.
Man Test Manual Test Bell and/or communicator test while system is in disarmed
condition.
Re-exit Re-Exit The exit delay has been re-started without disarming the
system.
Output Trip Output Trip A trip has occurred on an expander auxiliary output.
Data Lost Data Lost Communication of a signal has failed (log only event).
Walk-test Walk-Test A zone “Walk-Test” mode has been activated.
End Test End Test Test has been ended.
Cross-Trip Cross Trip The first zone of a cross zone has been tripped (log only).
Expansion Expansion Event An expansion module created an undefined event.
Event
Partial Arm Partial Arm Reports a closing in the stay mode.
Listen In Listen In A listen in function has been activated.
Service Start Service Start Technician is on site.
Service End Service End Technician is off site.
Code Entry Code Entry A code has been entered.
First Open First Open Reports when the first partition is disarmed.
IMPORTANT
Address : ______________________________
______________________________
Zone descriptions :
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