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Hills NX-1508 User Manual

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Hills NX-1508 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHills
ModelNX-1508
CategoryKeypad
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Code Pad Diagrams

POWER Light

Indicates AC power status; flashes for low battery condition.

ON Light

Indicates armed status; flashes for previous alarm.

PARTIAL Light

Indicates Partial Mode arming; delays bypassed zones.

FIRE Light

Indicates fire alarm or trouble condition.

PULL OUT ZONE ID TAB

A tab for identifying zones on the code pad.

ZONE LIGHTS

Indicates zone status: bypass, fault, or service.

READY Light

Indicates system readiness for arming or force arming.

SERVICE Light

Indicates a system trouble condition requiring service.

FUNCTION KEYS

Keys that perform various user-defined functions.

NUMBER CODE ENTRY KEYS

Numeric keys for entering codes and commands.

EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS

Keys for activating emergency functions like fire or panic.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Authority Level

Defines an individual's access level on the alarm panel.

Central Station

Location where alarm data is transmitted during an alarm report.

Chime Feature

Sounds a ding-dong when an entry/exit door is opened.

Codes

User or Function Codes for system operation, 4 or 6 digits.

Dialer Delay

Allows a delay in reporting to the central station.

Duress Code

Sends a special code indicating operation under duress.

Forced Arming

Allows arming with open zones; ready light flashes.

Function Code

4 or 6 digit code programmed by installer for device operation.

Master Code

PIN code to arm/disarm and manage user PIN codes.

Partial Arm

Arms perimeter and unused areas while user is inside.

Perimeter

Outer edge of protected area with sensors, typically doors/windows.

Quick Arm

Arms system via [ON] or [PARTIAL] key without a user code.

Universal Arming (Uni Arm)

Automatically arms in Full or Partial mode based on exit behavior.

User Code

4 or 6 digit entry used to arm or disarm the system.

UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTS

Armed Light

Indicates armed status; flashes for previous alarm.

Bypass Light

Indicates if any zone is bypassed; illuminates bypassed zones.

Chime Light

Indicates if the chime feature is active.

Exit Light

Indicates exit delay; flashes during the last 10 seconds.

Fire Light

Steady for fire fault, flashing for fire trouble.

On Light

Indicates system is armed.

Partial Light

Indicates Partial Mode arming; delays bypassed zones.

Power Light

Indicates primary power is on; flashes for low battery.

Ready Light

Indicates system readiness; flashes for force arm.

Zone Light

Indicates zone bypass, alarm, fault, or trouble condition.

FULLY ARMING THE SYSTEM – ON MODE

Arming in ON Mode

Steps to arm the system for full interior protection while away.

FULLY ARMING THE SYSTEM – QUICK ARM MODE

Arming in Quick Arm Mode

Steps to arm the system using the [ON] key without a user code.

PARTIALLY ARMING THE SYSTEM – PARTIAL MODE

Arming in Partial Mode

Steps to arm perimeter protection while user is inside.

DISARMING – FROM THE ON OR PARTIAL MODE

Disarming the System

Procedure to disarm the system using a valid user code.

BYPASSING - INDIVIDUAL ZONES

Bypassing Zones

Steps to temporarily exclude specific zones from protection.

GROUP BYPASS

Group Bypassing Zones

Steps to bypass all designated group bypass zones simultaneously.

CHANGING & ADDING USER CODES

Changing and Adding Codes

Procedure for modifying or creating new user codes.

DELETING A USER CODE

Deleting User Codes

Steps to remove existing user codes from the system.

WALK TEST

Performing a Walk Test

Procedure to test sensor functionality and zone activation.

USER CODE AUTHORISATION

Authorising Master Codes

Assigning master code status to user codes for system management.

SETTING THE DOOR CHIME

Configuring Door Chime

Turning the chime feature on or off for entry alerts.

EXIT MODE – EXTEND EXIT TIMER

Extending Exit Time

Using the [Exit] key to restart the exit timer.

Code Pad Emergency Keys

Emergency Key Functions

Activating fire, medical, or police/duress alarms.

VIEWING ALARM MEMORY

Reviewing Last Alarm

Viewing zones that were in alarm or bypassed during the last event.

RESET LATCHED ALARMS

Resetting Latched Alarms

Clearing smoke detector, zone trouble, and tamper alarms.

SETTING SYSTEM DATE

Setting the System Date

Procedure to configure the current date on the system.

SETTING SYSTEM TIME

Setting the System Time

Procedure to configure the current time on the system.

SET CODE PAD TONES

Adjusting Code Pad Tones

Customizing the sounder tone frequency for the code pad.

PROGRAM PHONE NUMBERS

Programming Phone Numbers

Entering or changing system phone numbers for alarm reporting.

VIEWING TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Viewing Programmed Numbers

Checking the phone numbers stored in the security system.

Cancelling Alarm Calls

Stopping Alarm Calls

Procedure to stop the system from calling programmed numbers.

DELETING TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Deleting Phone Numbers

Removing previously programmed phone numbers from the system.

COMMUNICATOR, BATTERY & SIREN TEST

Performing System Tests

Initiating communicator, battery, and siren tests.

SERVICE LIGHT

Interpreting Service Light

Determining system service conditions based on illuminated zone lights.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS

Evacuation Planning Guide

Steps and considerations for creating building evacuation plans.

WARNING NOTICES

Product Safety and Installation Warnings

Important safety precautions for installation and operation.

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