NetworX NX-8E - The Monitoring Center

1 NetworX NX-8E . User Manual POWER Light is on when AC power is present; flashes READY Light is on when the system is ready to arm;. SERVICE Light is on to indicate a trouble condition with NX-8E SYSTEM. to indicate a low battery KEYPAD. flashes if ready to force your system. condition. arm . Includes models ARMED Light is on when armed; off when disarmed;. NX-108E, NX-116E, NX-124E. flashes to indicate a previous alarm. INSTANT Light is on when there is no entry/exit delay. FIRE Light is on to indicate NUMERIC CODE. fire alarm; flashes to indicate a ENTRY KEYS. trouble condition with your fire system. PULL OUT ZONE ID TAB. ZONE LIGHTS are on steady to indicate bypass; slow flash for zone fault; rapid flash for service condition.

2 5 FUNCTION KEYS perform EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS. various functions. NOTE: Some of the features described above may or may not be available for your system. Check with your installation company to find out how your system is programmed. SECURITY SYSTEM NOTES. Installing/Service Company _____. For Service Call _____. Central Station _____. Duress Code _____. FUNCTION CODES. Function Code Controls Function This system is is not partitioned. EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS (check if enabled). Fire Auxiliary Emergency Police PROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS. Abort Delay (s) Cancel Alarm Forced Arming (s). Auto Bypass (s) Change Partitions Group Bypass (s). Auto Instant Chime Quick Arm (s). Battery Test Communicator Test Re Exit Siren Test (s) These features should not be enabled on UL listed systems.

3 ENTRY / EXIT DELAY TIMES. Exit Delay Time _____ Secondary Exit Delay Time _____. Entry Delay Time _____ Secondary Entry Delay Time _____. ZONE DESCRIPTIONS. 01 _____ 09 _____ 17 _____. 02 _____ 10 _____ 18 _____. 03 _____ 11 _____ 19 _____. 04 _____ 12 _____ 20 _____. 05 _____ 13 _____ 21 _____. 06 _____ 14 _____ 22 _____. 07 _____ 15 _____ 23 _____. 08 _____ 16 _____ 24 _____. 1. THIS MANUAL IS FURNISHED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR SECURITY. SYSTEM AND BECOME PROFICIENT IN ITS OPERATION. ALL USERS OF. YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM SHOULD READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. AND PRECAUTIONS IN THIS BOOKLET. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT. IN THE SECURITY SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS BOOKLET.

4 SHOULD BE KEPT IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR THE LIFE OF THE. SECURITY SYSTEM. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THIS. MANUAL YOU SHOULD NOTIFY YOUR INSTALLING COMPANY. 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 pressing the [STAY] or [EXIT] key. The system must always be disarmed using a 4 or 6 digit code. The LED keypad includes up to 35. lights and a built-in electronic sounder. These provide specific information relating to the status of the security system which is described in the booklet.

5 Understanding what the lights and sounds mean will help you to easily operate your system. READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL AND, IF POSSIBLE, PRACTICE ON THE KEYPAD. CONTROL WHILE YOUR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER IS ON SITE. 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. Your security system is an electronic device and is subject to failure or malfunction.

6 Do not rely on it as your single source of security. Your system should be tested weekly. Your system will not work without power. Warning devices will need to be loud enough, wired correctly, and properly placed to provide notification of an alarm event. Smoke and heat detectors may not detect heat and smoke in all situations. Use qualified security professionals to install and maintain your security system. It may be possible to arm the security system without the backup battery connected. Your periodic test should be done with Power removed to verify the battery is connected and adequately charged. Care should be taken to plug in and restrain the Transformer after testing. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.

7 CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SECURITY CONTROL SYSTEM. IF. YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PORTION OF THIS MANUAL, OR IF YOU. HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM, CONTACT THE INSTALLING. COMPANY LISTED ON PAGE 1 OF THIS BOOKLET. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. GLOSSARY OF 4. UNDERSTANDING THE 5. Armed 5. Bypass 5. Cancel Light .. 5. Chime Light .. 5. Exit Light .. 5. Fire Light .. 5. Instant 5. Power Light .. 5. Ready Light .. 6. Stay Light .. 6. Zone Light .. 6. EMERGENCY ACTIVATION 6. KEYPAD 7. Arming Your System In The Away 7. Arming Your System In The Stay Mode .. 7. Using The Quick Arm .. 8. Disarming The 8. Cancel / Abort Feature .. 9. Bypassing 9. Group Bypass .. 9. Unbypassing .. 9. Turning The Door Chime On And Off.

8 9. CHANGING USER CODES .. 10. ASSIGNING USER CODE AUTHORITY 10. OTHER KEYPAD FUNCTIONS .. 12. Setting The Keypad Tone .. 12. Change Partition .. 12. View Alarm Memory .. 12. Test Function .. 12. Walk Test .. 12. Reset Function .. 13. Set System Date .. 13. Setting The System 13. KEYPAD CONTROL TONES (BEEPS).. 14. SERVICE MENU .. 15. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS .. 16. 3. GLOSSARY OF TERMS. Abort Delay: An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central station. There is a communicator delay of 30 seconds. It can be removed, or increased up to 45 seconds at the option of the end user by consulting with the installer. Authority Level: The level of access an individual has when using an alarm panel.

9 Central Station: 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 99 four (4) digit codes or 66 six (6) 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. Any arming or disarming operation performed using the Duress PIN (in lieu of the User PIN) will operate normally, without additional audible or visual indicators.

10 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 ready light. (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.