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Contents Menu map ....................................................................................................4 Adjusting the keypad settings ............................................................22 LCD keypad ..................................................................................................6 Adjusting the LCD display .....................................................................23 Keypad keys ..........................................................................
Menu map User Menu Bypass Zones Group Bypass Log Review Alarm Memory Service Check User Details** (1) Zone 1 (2) Zone 2 (3) Zone 3... Zone 1-8 Zone 9-16 Zone 17-24 Zone 25-32 Zone 33-40 Zone 41-48 User Code Language Name ** displayed if a user is not a master user Users Users 1-10 Users 11-20 Users 21-30... User Code Delete Code Authority Control Outputs Outputs Partitions Language Name NX-1701 Proximity Readers* Output 1 Output 2 Output 3...
Menu map User Menu Quick User Menu Walktest Keypad Volume LCD Contrast LCD Brightness LCD & Self Test Master Mode Silent Exit Detector Reset Backlight Always On Set Date/Time Light Control Device 1 Device 2 Device 3...
LCD keypad Status indicator Alphanumeric display Status icons, see page 8. Function keys: Preset function keys (Arm Away, Stay Mode, Disarm, Night Mode, Bypass Zones), see page 7. NO: A rejection and navigation key. OK*: An acceptance and navigation key. LCD display: System status information, menu options and other information that is entered are displayed here. F1, F2, F8: Programmable keys that are set by the installer. F1: F2: F8: : Navigation and editing keys.
Keypad keys Arm Away Press the navigation keys to scroll through menu lists and options. If you want to turn on a screensaver immediately, press at the same time Arm Stay both keys. When in master mode or not in a menu: • Press to display bypassed zones. Press to arm the system in Stay mode. When in the menu, press to display problem zones. to scroll to the start of the LCD message.
LCD icons Power Bypass Full/Part armed If power is present, the left icon is displayed. If power is failing, the right icon shows up. In MASTER mode, the left icon shows up if ANY partition is bypassed. In PARTITION mode, the right icon is being displayed if ANY zone is bypassed. In MASTER mode, the FULL icon (left) shows up only if ALL partitions are ARMED, while the PART icon (right) shows up if NOT ALL partitions are ARMED. Chime In CHIME mode, this icon will be ON, otherwise OFF.
Using the NX-10 menus Quick User menu You can access a limited number of menu options, without entering a user code, through the Quick User menu. Press OK, and then press keys to enter and navigate the command menu. Changing the user interface language To change the language on your keypad, press OK repeatedly to find the required language. See page 22 for more information. Navigating the menus Press to move through different menu options.
Preparing your system Before you can arm your system, you must ensure that all partitions are closed. An LCD message is displayed when the system is not ready to be armed, and the V-sign icon disappears from a display. 1. If your system is NOT ready to be armed, check if a door or window is open. ........ 2. Press ........ to view all problem zones. System Not Ready For Help Press • Any open zones are shown. Close the zones before you arm the system.
Arming and disarming using a single-partition keypad A keypad can be programmed as a single-partition keypad or a master keypad. A single-partition keypad allows you to arm one partition only while a master keypad allows you to arm one or more partitions. Both keypad modes allow you to bypass zones within the partition(s) you are arming. For more information on bypassing zones, see page 17. 1. Unblank the keypad, if necessary, by pressing the NO key, and then enter your user code at the system prompt.
Arming and disarming using a master keypad A master keypad allows you to arm one or more partitions. Arm Away key arms your entire system (except bypassed zones). Arm Stay key part arms your system (except interior and bypassed zones) when you want to allow people to remain inside. For more information on bypassing zones, see page 17. 1. Unblank the keypad, if necessary, by pressing the NO key, and then enter your user code at the system prompt. ........ System Ready Type Code to Arm 2.
Disarming your system after an alarm There are several different types of alarm. A burglary alarm and a tamper alarm activate a continuous siren. A fire alarm activates a pulsed siren. All alarms cause the keypad to beep rapidly. For information on responding to a fire alarm, see page 14. 1. Enter your code to disarm the system. When entering code, the number of code digits entered is displayed in the right lower corner (1, 2, 3, etc.). ........ 2.
Resetting fire detectors A fire alarm can occur when your system is armed or disarmed. A fire alarm sounds a pulsed siren and causes the keypad to beep rapidly. The fire alarm icon is displayed. To turn off a fire alarm, enter your user code. You must also reset the fire detectors after a fire alarm. You follow the same steps regardless of whether the fire alarm is automatically or manually activated. 1. Enter your user code to turn off the alarm. The siren stops ringing and the keypad stops beeping.
Using life safety functions Your system has three life safety functions. These functions allow you to manually activate a fire alarm, a medical alert or a personal attack (panic) alarm. The function keys must be programmed by the installer. Fire Press Fire Alarm function key. A pulsed siren is activated, the keypad beeps and a report is sent to the central station. ........ Medical Press Medical Alert function key. A report is sent to the central station. ........
Viewing the status of a zone You can view all problem zones and bypassed zones. Any zones that are not included in these lists are closed and working normally. To view problem and bypassed zones, press OK. 1. Press to view all problem zones. ........ 2. Any open zones or tamper zones are shown. ........ nnn Open 3. Press OK or NO to return to the default display. ........ System Ready Type Code to Arm 4. Press ........ to view all bypassed zones. 5. Any bypassed zones are shown. .
Bypassing one or more zones You can specify a set of zones that will be bypassed when you arm your system. The selection is undone when you disarm the system. To bypass zones, press OK and enter your user code to enter the user menu. 1. Navigate with the keys to Bypass Zones and press OK. OK ........ 2. The zones are displayed in groups of eight. Select the group containing the zone you want to bypass. ........ Bypass Zones Zones 1-8 3. A list of all the zones that you can access is displayed.
Changing your user code and name To change your own user code or name, press OK and enter your user code. The regular user has rights to edit his/her own name or user code only. 1. Navigate with the keys to User Details and press OK. ........ User Details User Code OK 2. Navigate with the keys to User Code and press OK. Your code is displayed as either a row of numbers or a row of dashes. ........ 3. Press the number keys to enter a new four or six digit user code. ........ 4.
Changing another user’s code and name To change another user’s code or name, enter a master user code. The default master user in a new system is User 1, and the default master user code is 1234. For the safety reasons, you should change it to your own private code as soon as you start using the system. keys to Users and press OK. Navigate with the 1. A list of all users is displayed. They are displayed in groups of 10. Users 1 - 10 ........ 2. Select the user group. Navigate with the number and press OK.
Changing user rights You can set a user’s rights to arm, disarm, control outputs, send reports and bypass zones. You can also set the user’s code to be a master code and specify the partitions the user can access. To do this, press OK and enter a master user code. In a new system the User 1 is the keys to Users and press OK. master user by default. Navigate with the 1. A list of all users is displayed. They are displayed in groups of 10. ........ 2. Select the user group.
Setting the system time and date To set the system time and date, press OK and enter a user code. Navigate with the keys to Set Date/Time and press OK. 1. Scroll to Set Date/Time and press OK. ........ 2. The current time is shown as day of the week, hours, minutes. Depending on configuration set by the installer, the clock is displayed as 12- or 24-hour clock. The current date is shown as dd.mm.yyyy. ........ key to increase the hour or press the 3.
Adjusting the keypad settings You can change the user interface language and the loudness of the keypad sounder. When you enter your user code, the menu is displayed in the language associated with your code. You can change the language without entering your code. Available languages are configured by the installer. To change the user interface language 1. Press OK at the default display. Press OK again to display the default display in a different language. ........ OK 2.
Adjusting the LCD display You can change the contrast of the LCD display and the brightness of the backlighting. The LCD contrast has 10 levels. Both the LCD brightness and keypad volume have 16 levels. 1. Press OK and enter a user code. When entering code, the number of digits entered is displayed in the right lower corner (1, 2, 3, etc.). ........ OK 2. Scroll to LCD Contrast and press OK. The current LCD contrast is shown as a horizontal bar chart. ........ LCD Contrast 3. Press F4 ( press OK.
Reading the event log The event log displays the details of all the events that occur from when you turn your system on. The event description is as follows: L1: L2: Event Type: PN: Partition Name: Zone/User Name: UN/ZN: HH:MM: DD/MM: LOG: Event Type PN Partition Name HH:MM DD/MM UN/ZN Zone/User Name LOG The type of event that occurred. The number of the partition in which the event occurred. The name of the partition in which the event occurred. The zone name or user name.
Changing phone numbers In certain cases, you can change the phone number to which reports are sent. This way an alarm signal can be sent to your phone. You can do this only if the existing phone numbers are configured to use either Siren Tone or voice protocol, and user phone editing is enabled by the installer. Press OK and enter your user code. 1. Navigate with the keys to Phone Numbers and press OK. ........ 2. A list of three available phone numbers (1 to 3) is displayed.
Setting up light control The light control system allows you to turn on devices in your house from your keypad. For example, you can turn on all the downstairs lights in your house. To do this, you attach a programmable control to each light switch. You then use the keypad to assign the control to the switch and specify the house that contains the switches. ........ OK 2. Scroll to Light Control and press OK. ........ User Menu +Light Control 3.
Activating your light control system The light control system allows you to turn on devices in your house from your keypad. To do this, press OK, and then press the keys to Light Control and press OK. enter the Quick User Menu. Navigate with the 1. A list of all the configured devices in your system is displayed. Each device has a unique code. ........ 2. Press the relevant number to add the device to the set of selected devices. In this case, device 2 and 5 are selected. ........
Up/downloading data The installer can use up/download software to program your system from a remote computer. For security reasons, the installer cannot do this without your authorisation. To allow the installer to upload data, set the control panel to answer an up/download call from the installer’s computer. To download data, set the control panel to make a call to the installer’s computer. • Press OK and enter the Quick User Menu with the the keys to Download and press OK. key. Navigate with ........
Testing your system You can perform various tests on your system to ensure that it is working correctly. To perform a service check, it is enough to enter the Quick User Menu. To perform a walktest, you have to enter a master user code. 1. To test each sensor in your system, after entering a master user code, scroll to Walktest and press OK. Enter each zone and check its sensors (doors/windows). 2. A chime sounds when you activate a zone and the zone status is displayed on the LCD.
Adding and deleting cards If you have a proximity reader installed, you can use a proximity card to activate various keypad functions by holding the card against the reader. As a master user, you can add one or multiple cards to the system or delete existing cards. To do this, press OK and enter a keys to NX-1701 Proximity Readers and press OK. master code. Navigate with the 1. To add one card, navigate with the press OK. keys to Add One Card and ........ 2.
Service messages The LCD displays service messages as a result of manual and automatic tests. If you cannot solve the problem, contact the installer. When the keypad beeps due to a fault condition, press the # key to view the fault condition information. Reason Action Panel Over-Current The control panel has detected an excessive amount of current being drawn from an output. Contact the installer. Panel Siren Fault The connection to the control panel’s siren is broken. Contact the installer.
Service messages Reason Action Panel Loss of Time The control panel has had a total loss of power and the clock must be reset. See page 21 for information on setting the system clock. Panel Mains Fault The mains power supply to the control panel is missing. Reconnect the power supply and ensure it is working properly. Panel Low Battery The standby battery for the control panel is low. Contact the installer.
Service messages Reason Action Remote Low Battery The standby battery in an expansion module is low. Contact the installer. Remote Box Tamper There has been interference with the casing of an expansion module. Check the casing for damage. If there is no damage, close it securely. Remote Trouble An expansion module or keypad is not reporting to the control panel. Ensure that the module is connected properly to the control panel.
Glossary Central station A remote location that is designed to monitor signals and reports from alarm systems and summon assistance if necessary. Control Outputs A menu option that assigns a code to the selected user to arm the system after a certain time only. A yes/no option that enables/disables the Outputs menu.
Glossary Installer The person who installs and programs the system. Keypad sounder An audible signal that is sounded by the keypad. This can be programmed to sound at various times. Master Code A menu option that assigns a master code to the selected user. This is an arm/ disarm code that can program other user codes provided it has access to the same partitions as the user code. Master mode The mode in which a control panel can arm multiple partitions.
Battery replacement Any user can replace the wireless keypad batteries supplying power for the backlighting. Only the master user is allowed to replace the operating batteries. Operating battery replacement The master user is allowed to perform the operating battery replacement according to the following procedure: Backlight battery replacement The backlighting battery replacement procedure is as follows: • Remove the wireless keypad from the wall if placed there.
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