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Section 3: Keypad Commands
Use any system keypad to enter commands and/or program
the PC585 security system. The LED keypad uses function
and zone indicator lights to represent alarm functions and
status. If you have a PC1555RKZ keypad, the System light
acts as a Trouble, Memory, Program and Bypass indicator.
Unlike other LED keypads, these conditions will only be rep-
resented by the System light.
The LCD keypad provides a written description on the liquid
crystal display and uses function indicator lights to communi-
cate alarm status to the user.
The PC585 Instruction Manual provides basic directions for
arming and disarming the system, bypassing zones and per-
forming user functions from the keypads. The following sec-
tions provide additional details on these functions.
3.1 Arming and Disarming
For a description of basic arming and disarming, please see
the PC585 Instruction Manual. For other methods of arming,
please refer to section 3.4 “[*] Commands” and section 3.5
“Function Keys”.
NOTE: The Event Buffer will log “Armed in Stay Mode” or
“Armed in Away Mode” whenever the system is armed.
3.2 Auto Bypass – Stay Arming
Stay arming allows the user to arm the system without leav-
ing the premises. All zones programmed as stay/away will be
bypassed when the user stay arms the system, so that the
user does not have to bypass interior zones manually. (See
section 5.2 “Zone Programming”.)
When the system is armed using a valid access code, if any
zones on the system have been programmed as stay/away
zones, the Bypass light will turn ON. The panel will then mon-
itor all zones programmed as Delay 1 and Delay 2 zones,
such as designated entry/exit doors. If a delay zone is not
violated by the end of the exit delay, the panel will bypass all
stay/away zones. The Bypass light will remain on to inform
the user that the interior zones have been automatically
bypassed by the panel. If a delay zone is violated during the
exit delay, the system will arm in Away mode and all stay/
away zones will be active after the exit delay expires.
The user can arm the stay/away zones at any time by enter-
ing the [*][1] keypad command (see “[*][1] Bypassing and
Activating Stay/Away Zones”).
Stay arming can also be initiated by pressing and holding the
Stay function key for two seconds on the PC5508Z and
LCD5500Z keypads, if programmed. For more information
regarding Stay arming, please see section 3.5 “Function
Keys”.
3.3 Automatic Arming
The system can be programmed to Auto-arm at a specific time
every day if it is in the disarmed condition. In order for the Auto-
arm function to work properly, you must program the correct
Time of Day. For programming the clock and auto-arm times,
see “[*][6] User Functions”.
When the system’s internal clock matches the Auto-arm Time,
the panel will check the system status. If the system is armed,
the panel will do nothing until the next day at the auto-arm time,
when it will check the system again. If the system is disarmed at
the auto-arm time, the panel will sound the buzzer of all key-
pads for five minutes. If the Bell Squawk During Auto Arm
option is enabled (section [014], option [2]), the bell will squawk
once every 10 seconds while the system is auto-arming.
Users can postpone auto-arming for two hours by entering a
valid access code. If auto-arming is postponed, the system
will log the number of the user who postponed the arming in
the event buffer and, if programmed, transmit an Auto-arm
Cancel/Postpone event.
After two hours, the system will attempt to auto-arm again.
The system will continue to try to auto-arm two hours after
each postponement until the panel is armed, either automati-
cally or manually.
NOTE: If one of the following trouble events prevent the sys-
tem from arming, the panel will transmit an Auto Arm Cancel-
lation reporting code (if programmed): AC/DC Inhibit Arm,
Latching System Tampers, Zone Expander Supervisory Fault
If no access code is entered during the five-minute warning
period, the panel will auto-arm. If a zone is violated during
auto-arming, the panel will transmit a Partial Closing Report-
ing Code – if programmed – to indicate to the central station
that the system is not secure. If the zone is restored, the
panel will add the zone back into the sytem.
NOTE: Auto-arming can only be postponed by entering a
valid access code at a system keypad.
3.4 [*] Commands
The [*] key commands provide an easy way for the user to
access basic system programming – such as programming
access codes or bypassing zones. The user can also use the
[*] key commands to check on the system’s status, including
viewing trouble conditions and displaying the event buffer on
the LCD keypad.
The [*] key commands can be performed from both LCD and
LED keypads. The LED keypad uses the zone indicator lights
to display command information. The LCD display provides
written information, guiding the user through each command.
The commands in this section are explained as viewed from
an LED keypad. When using an LCD keypad, use the arrow
keys (< >) to scroll through information provided. Otherwise,
the functions remain the same for both keypad types.
[*][1] Bypassing and Activating Stay/Away Zones
Use the [*][1] keypad command to bypass individual zones.
A bypassed zone will not cause an alarm.
NOTE: Zones can only be bypassed when the system is not
armed. If DEOL is used, manually bypassed zones will not
show alarm, fault, or tamper conditions.
If the Code Required for Bypass option is enabled (section
[015], option [5]), only access codes with the bypass
attribute enabled will be able to bypass zones (see section
5.1 “Programming Security Codes”).
If the Bypass Status Displayed While Armed option is cho-
sen, the Bypass (or System) light will be ON while the system
is armed to indicate any bypassed zones (see section 5.17
“Arming/Disarming Options”).
NOTE: When you disarm the system, all manually-bypassed
zones will be unbypassed.
Activate Stay/Away Zones
If the system is armed in stay mode, the [*][1] command can
be used to activate the stay/away zones.