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Hills NX Series User Manual

Hills NX Series
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Series LCD Code Pad
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Hills NX Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
DisplayLCD
Prox readerOptional
BacklightYes
Number of Buttons16
Communication ProtocolRS-485
Operating Temperature0°C to 45°C

Summary

Warranty

Glossary of Terms

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

Location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.

Chime Feature

Allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong when an entry/exit door is opened.

Codes

Can be User Codes or Function Codes, typically four or six digits.

Duress Code

A special code sent to the central station indicating operation under duress.

Forced Arming

Allows arming the system with open zones; ready light flashes.

Function Code

A code programmed by the installer to operate a specific device or function.

Group Bypass

Allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a single operation.

Instant/Delay

Allows an instant alarm or a delay for entry/exit doors.

Master Code

The primary code used to arm/disarm and program other user codes.

Partitioned System

A system divided into multiple areas controlled by users.

Perimeter

The outer edge of the protected area.

Quick Arm

Allows arming in AWAY or STAY mode by pressing a specific key.

User Code

A four or six-digit entry used to arm or disarm the system.

Understanding the Lights

Armed Light

Indicates if the system is armed ('on') or disarmed ('off'). Flashes during an alarm.

Bypass Light

Indicates if any zone in the keypad's partition is bypassed ('on').

Cancel Light

Flashes during abort delay or stays on until central station receives cancel report.

Chime Light

Indicates if the chime feature is activated ('on').

Exit Light

Indicates exit delay is active. Flashes during the last 10 seconds.

Fire Light

Steady means fire zone faulted; rapidly flashing means fire trouble condition.

Power Light

Indicates primary power ('on') or low battery ('flash').

Ready Light

Indicates system ready ('on'), ready to force arm ('flash'), or not ready ('off').

Stay Light

Illuminated when all interior zones are bypassed.

Instant Message

LCD displays 'Instant' when entry/exit doors have no delay.

Keypad Functions

Arming Your System in the “Away” Mode

Steps to secure the premise and protect the interior when leaving.

Making Your System Ready to Arm

Instructions on how to identify and resolve zones preventing system arming.

Arming Your System in the "Stay” Mode

Steps to arm the system while staying inside, protecting the perimeter.

Using the Quick Arm

Enables quick arming in AWAY or STAY mode via specific keypad keys.

Changing Modes While Your System Is Armed

How to toggle entry/exit delay and bypass interior zones while armed.

Disarming Your System

Procedure for entering a valid code to disarm the security system.

Cancel / Abort Feature

Stops communication reports during an abort delay time.

Bypassing Zones

How to manually bypass specific zones when the system is disarmed.

Group Bypass

Bypasses all zones designated as group bypass zones simultaneously.

Unbypassing

Manually unbypasses zones or notes automatic unbypassing upon disarming.

Emergency Activation Keys

Instructions for using Fire, Auxiliary, and Police activation keys.

Function Menu

Accessing various system functions by entering specific menu codes.

View Zone Status

Displays the status of each zone on the keypad.

Setting the Keypad Tone

Allows adjustment of the keypad sounder's tone volume.

View Alarm Memory

Displays the zone(s) that caused the last alarm.

Test Function

Performs battery, communicator, or siren tests if programmed.

Display Test Function

Tests the LCD display and LED indicators.

Light Control for X-10 Devices

Enables control of up to ten X-10 devices from the keypad.

Change Languages

Allows switching between programmed languages on the keypad.

Changing User Codes

Procedure for changing existing user codes or creating new ones.

Assigning User Code Authority Levels

Sets user access levels and partition permissions for each user code.

Reset Function

Resets Smoke Detectors, Zone Troubles, and Zone Tampers.

Reading the Event Log

Retrieves and displays the system's event log with date and time.

Adjusting the View / Brightness of the LCD

Allows adjustment of the LCD screen's viewing angle and brightness.

Setting the System Clock

Procedure for setting the current date and time for the system.

Using the Door Chime Feature

Activates or deactivates the audible chime for door openings.

Partitioned Systems Operation

Lights in Partitioning Master Mode

Describes the status lights for ARMED, READY, FIRE, POWER, STAY, CHIME, EXIT, BYPASS, CANCEL, and SOUNDER in master mode.

Displays in the Partitioning Master Mode

Explains LCD screen displays for ARMED/READY status and multiple partition operations.

Arming and Disarming Multiple Partitions

Procedure for arming/disarming multiple partitions using a code with authority.

Operating Individual Areas in the Multi-Partition Mode

How to operate specific areas as a single keypad, affecting only that partition.

Silencing Alarms in the Multi-Partition Mode

How to silence alarms in multi-partition mode using an authorized code.

Keypad Control Tones (BEEPS)

Service Display

Appendix A - Event Log

Emergency Evacuation Plans

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