Do you have a question about the KP-250 and is the answer not in the manual?
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stephen salisbury
January 27, 2025
the display is very feint and the reading says communicating. the keypad was fitted around two years ago and worked till recently.
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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025
A faint display and a "communicating" message on a Visonic KP-250 keypad could be caused by the keypad attempting to send a command to the control panel. During this process, the keypad's LED blinks red to indicate communication. If the operation is successful, the green LED lights momentarily and a sound is heard. If the operation fails, the red LED stays on and a different sound plays. A faint display may also suggest low battery power or weak signal strength.
B.3 Recalling the Zone Bypass Scheme ......................25 B.4 Programming User Codes ..........................26 B.5 Programming the Duress Code ........................28 B.6 Add / Delete Proximity Tags ........................... 29 B.7 Add / Delete Keyfob Transmitters ........................31 D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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B2. Arming / Disarming the System ........................60 B3. The Show Function ............................61 B4. Siren ................................61 B5. Partition Status display ........................... 61 B6. Common Areas .............................. 62 APPENDIX C: Glossary ..............................63 APPENDIX D: Compliance with Standards ........................66 D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
Introduction KP-250 PG2 is a 2-way wireless PowerG keypad display device for use with the PowerMaster-10 G2 / PowerMaster-30 G2 / PowerMaster-33 G2 control panel (version 18 and higher). Up to 10 KP-250 PG2 keypads can be enrolled in the PowerMaster system.
Security codes are used mainly to arm and disarm the system or to access information that is restricted only to authorized users (see Chapter 6, section B.4, Programming User Codes). In option 2, the KP-250 PG2 keypad will not operate (respond) if the KP-250 PG2 is assigned to two or more partitions.
Note: The system will maintain the “MUTE OFF” state until subsequent selection of “MUTE ON’. Recording a Message You can record a verbal message on the PowerMaster control panel, by the KP-250 PG2, for other users of the alarm system. Face the panel, press on the KP-250 PG2 keypad and keep it pressed.
Message playback is performed by the control panel. To listen to a message left by another user of the system: Click on the KP-250 PG2 keypad and listen. PLAY will be displayed and the message will be played back over the PowerMaster loudspeaker or external voice box. When the playback ends, the display will revert to the normal status- displaying mode.
To review the open zones click on the KP-250 PG2 keypad. The details and location of the first open zone detector (usually an open door or window sensor) will be displayed. To fix the open zone, locate the sensor and secure it (close the door or window) –...
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Move to interior zone (ARM HOME) AWAY/HOME ARM indicator on both the KP-250 PG2 keypad and PowerMaster panel lights steadily during the armed state. Disarming and Stopping Alarm Enter the protected premises via a delayed zone. Upon detecting your entrance, the system will start sounding the entry delay beeps alerting you to disarm the system before the entry delay ends.
3. Arming and Disarming the System Special Arming & Disarming Options In addition to basic arming, KP-250 PG2 provides you with several advanced arming and disarming options: Switching from ‘HOME’ to ‘AWAY’ You do not have to disarm the system - just press .
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(to mute the buzzer) AWAY Vacate the premises ARM indicator on both the KP-250 PG2 keypad and PowerMaster panel lights during the armed state. Remember: Forced arming compromises security!! Forced arming “HOME” is performed in a similar manner, as follows:...
(Exit delay) AWAY Note: Latchkey must be enabled by your installer. ARM indicator on both the KP-250 PG2 keypad and PowerMaster panel lights during the armed state. Initiating Alarms Following are various methods that may be used for initiating alarms.
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Disable / enable the chime zones by alternate clicking of the key, as shown below: PRESS RESULTING DISPLAY CHIME ON CHIME OFF ↓ HH:MM READY CHIME indicator lights steadily on the KP-250 PG2 keypad, when “chime on” is selected. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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3. Arming and Disarming the System Adjusting the Volume of the Keypad Beeps The following diagrams show how to increase or decrease the loudness by clicking the <1> or<4> key on the KP-250 PG2 keypad (assuming that the volume was at minimum/maximum to begin with).
Note: The icons and numbers shown on the above keypad drawing are for illustrative purposes only. When executing a command, the KP-250 PG2 keypad's LED blinks red once to indicate transmission of the command to the control panel. If the operation is successfully completed, the green LED lights momentarily and a "happy tune"...
PGM control System Trouble Event log / enroll button Escape Instant Previous Partition selection Info. / OK Dialer to call telephone numbers (for Next future use) AC failure Discard / abort Not supported in this version D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
ON - ON - ON - ON - pause - ON - ON - ON - ON - pause..Test* –– (both external siren and internal sounder) ON for 2 seconds (once) * Not included in all models D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
Alarm & Tamper Memory Indication The KP-250 PG2 retains in its memory alarm and “tamper” events that occurred during the last arming period. Note: Alarm events are memorized only after the “abort period”. This means that if you disarm the system immediately - before the abort period expires - there will be no memory indication A.
GSM/GPRS Status Indications After all trouble messages have been reviewed and if a SIM card is installed in the panel, the KP-250 PG2 displays the GSM signal strength indication, as follows: "GSM RSSI STRONG" / "GSM RSSI GOOD" / "GSM RSSI POOR".
RSSI LOW There is no power to the siren SIREN AC FAILURE The sensor has an open tamper TAMPER FAILURE The sensor reports trouble TROUBLE Detector alarms when is Soak Test mode SOAK TEST FAIL D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
This chapter explains the user programming features of your PowerMaster system using the KP-250 PG2 keypad. To access the User Settings menus, a KP-250 PG2 keypad must first be enrolled in the system. For instructions on how to enroll the KP-250 PG2 Keypad, refer to the KP-250 PG2 Installer’s Guide, section 11.4.
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TIME & FORMAT and programming procedure see section B.8. DATE & FORMAT Use to set the calendar date to show the correct date and date format. For further details and programming procedure see section B.9. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
User Settings menu. 1. To Move One Level Up To move one level up during the setting process, click once or more. Each click will take you one level up or to the previous setting step. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
B.3. Fire zones cannot be bypassed. Carefully read the section titled "Additional Information" according to the indicated references etc – see table at end of section B.3. REMEMBER – ZONE BYPASSING COMPROMISES SECURITY! D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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The display now reads [<OFF> TO CLEAR]. To clear the bypassed zone, press the button. Z04:READY A "Happy Tune" ☺ sounds and the updated zone status is now displayed, i.e. Z04: READY Z04: NOT READY ] or [ D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
If the zone you selected is "not bypassed", the display prompts you to press [ ]. However, <OFF> TO CLEAR if the zone you selected is already "bypassed", the display prompts you to press [ D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
(PowerMaster-10 G2) / 32 (PowerMaster-30 G2 / PowerMaster-33 G2) multi-function portable keyfob transmitters that will allow you and the other users to easily arm, disarm and control the system without accessing the KP-250 PG2 or panel, including from outside the premises (see section B.7 Add / Delete Keyfob Transmitters). The Duress Code enables you to disarm the system using a special code that sends a silent alarm to the monitoring station.
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User 06: 0000 3, 4 for example, “1234”, using the numerical keypad. When done, press User 06: 1234 ☺ ☺ 5, 6 Return to step 3 A "Happy Tune" sounds. The display confirms the saved code. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
♦ Here you program the duress code. Carefully read the section titled "Additional Information" according to the indicated references etc – see table at end of this section. ∗ Refers to when PARTITIONING is enabled. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
The display will read [ADD NEW TAG]. ADD NEW To begin the process of enrolling a new proximity tag press Present the proximity tag to the KP-250 PG2 within the timeout period. ENROLL NOW or ENTR ID:xxx-xxxx If enrollment was successfully completed, a "Happy Tune"...
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When the tag you wish to delete appears on the display, press <DEL> to delete The display now reads [<DEL> to delete]. To delete the tag press the button. ∗ Refers to when PARTITIONING is enabled. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
Partition Option (For information about Partition option - see APPENDIX B). If the Partition option is enabled in the KP-250 PG2, each of the 8 (PowerMaster-10 G2) / 32 (PowerMaster-30 G2 / PowerMaster-33 G2) keyfobs can be authorized by the Master User to arm and disarm any combination, or all 3 partitions, irrespective of the authorization of its corresponding user code.
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The display reads [ ] or [ ] if the keyfob was ☺ Return to step 2 ☺ enrolled manually by entering the ID number, a "Happy Tune" sounds and the display will then change to [ F01:Keyfob D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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When the keyfob you wish to delete appears on the display, press ID No. 300-5799 The display now reads [<DEL> to Delete]. <DEL> to Delete To delete the keyfob press the button. ∗ Refers to when PARTITIONING is enabled. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
You can now enroll another keyfob. You can also select another option in the User Settings menu (see section A.1 and section A.2), or quit programming (see section A.3). If the keyfob was previously enrolled in the system, the KP-250 PG2 display indicates this together with the ALREADY ENROLLED keyfob's ID number, for example, "...
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The time saved is displayed without the cursor, for example, " " followed by the selected time format. You can now select another option in the User Settings menu (see section A.1 and section A.2), or quit programming (see section A.3). D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
You can now select another option in the User Settings menu (see section A.1 and section A.2), or quit programming (see section A.3). This setting can be performed only after completing steps 1 – 3 of section B.9A. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
When you are satisfied with the setting, press to confirm. A "Happy Tune" ☺ sounds. The display confirms the saved time, then returns to AUTO-ARM TIME 5, 6 the User Settings menu, step 1. 08:30 ☺ Return to step 1 D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
Enter the [USER SETTINGS] menu and select the [PRIVATE REPORT] option PRIVATE REPORT and press VOICE REPORT The display will read [VOICE REPORT]. To enter this option press ∗ Refers to system that is connected to the Voice Box D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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C. To Program the Number of Redial Attempts Click the button until the display reads [REDIAL ATTEMPTS] and Private tel#2 press REDIAL ATTEMPTS 3 alarms The display shows the currently selected option. REDIAL ATTEMPTS 3 alarms D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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The display shows the currently selected option. TEL.ACKNOWLEDGE by single ack Click the button until the display reads the desired acknowledge ∗ Refers to system that is connected to the Voice Box D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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6, 7 SMS phone number, for example, “5080168593”, using the numerical keypad. When done, press to confirm. ☺ 8, 12 SMS tel#2 A "Happy Tune" sounds and the display confirms the SMS phone number. 5080168593 D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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You can select between: " "; " "; " "; " ". You can select between: enable " " – enables 2-way voice communication with private telephones. disable " " - disables 2-way voice communication with private telephones. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
You can now enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the Squawk option using the button. symbol now appears next to the new selected option. You can now select another option in the User Settings menu (see section A.1 and section A.2), or quit programming (see section A.3). D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
The "start time" screen is shown on the display. − − − − − − − − :− − − − − − − − To set the start time of the selected operation, press the button. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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For detailed explanation of how to set the time - refer to Section B.8B. To end this session and return to the previous "operation" menu, press the button. To select other menu options or to quit programming, follow the instructions in sections A.2 and A.3. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
Enter the [USER SETTINGS] menu, select the [VOICE OPTION] option and press VOICE OPTION enable The display shows the currently selected setting. VOICE OPTION enable ∗ Refers to system that is connected to the Voice Box D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
KP-250 PG2 keypad. B.16 Adjusting the Volume of the Control Panel or External Box∗ The KP-250 PG2 allows you to adjust the volume of the PowerMaster control panel or an external voice box. ♦ Here you can increase or decrease the loudness.
PANEL ID 100005 Displays the GSM image transfer software version. PYTHON VERSION FFFFFFFFF Displays the control panel default version. EE CAT & SN J-702271 K18.022 Displays the KP-250 PG2 keypad software version. KP250 SW VER 01.00.09 D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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6. System Configuration Displays the KP-250 PG2 keypad catalog number. KP250 cat.number 70245100 Displays the software upgrade communicator version RSU VERSION 7S702415 K01.034 Displays the software upgrade boot/programmer version BOOT VERSION 7S702412 K01.022 Return to step 2 Additional Information (section B.17) For detailed instructions on how to select the Setting Options –...
A “Happy Tune” indicates successful saving of a new option. PRESS RESULTING DISPLAY BY TIMER ON (If this is the default) BY TIMER OFF If not satisfied - press If satisfied - BY TIMER OFF press BY TIMER OFF D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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7. Advanced Features PRESS RESULTING DISPLAY BY SENSOR ON (If this is the default) BY SENSOR OFF If not satisfied - Press BY SENSOR OFF If satisfied - BY SENSOR OFF HH:MM READY D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
Siren Test: Each siren of the system is automatically activated for 3 seconds (outdoor sirens with low volume). In addition, the system tests the siren of enrolled smoke sensors. Temperature Sensor Test: When Temperature Sensors are enrolled in the system, the KP-250 PG2 displays the temperature of each zone in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
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To display the temperature of zones on the KP-250 PG2, press Z01 +19.5° ° ° ° C The KP-250 PG2 reads the temperature of each zone. The display alternates Z01:Temp. Sensor between the temperature, the sensor number and the sensor location.
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If the INSTALLER CODE is used to enter the Periodic Test instead of the USER CODE, the devices LED will also provide the link quality indication – refer to Chapter 4 of the KP-250 PG2 Installer’s Guide, Periodic Test by Installer Code.
DEVICE TESTS END After a device has been activated, the control panel reads [Zxx IS ACTIVATED] and the "N" indicator drops one count. After all devices have been tested, the control panel reads [DEVICE TESTS END]. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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Periodic test per partition will be interrupted (the panel returns to selected partition display) upon occurrence of one of the following: 1) Disarm event by keyfob, keypad or pendant assigned to a selected partition; 2) PANIC, FIRE or EMERGENCY event. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
Access to the event log is provided by clicking the button and then keying your master user code. To get an overall view of using the log, refer to the procedure below. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
When the KP-250 PG2 display reads [PRESENT TAG OR ENTER CODE: CODE enter the current master user code or present your tag. The "Happy Tune" will sound and the display will read [KP-250 LIST OF KP-250 EVENTS]. (see Important Note!)
Average relative humidity of approx. 75% non -condensing. For 30 days per year, relative humidity may vary from 85% to 95% non-condensing. 150x100x20mm (5-7/8 x 3-7/8 x 13/16 in) Dimensions (WxLxD) Weight (including battery and bracket) 379 g (13 oz). Wall-mounted or desktop Mounting Color White D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
Partitioning Partitioning The KP-250 PG2 includes an optional partition feature. Partitioning is available only if your installer has enabled the feature. Once partitioning is enabled Partitioning menus are added to the system which can be viewed on the LCD display.
B5. Partition Status display Partitions status is indicated in the following manner: P1:X P2:X P3:X Each X value indicates a different partition state, as follows: Ready Not ready Away Home Exit delay Entry delay Not used D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
• Acts as a Delay type when at least one of the assigned partitions is armed HOME. • Will be ignored when at least one of the assigned partitions is disarmed. Emergency; Fire; Flood; Gas; • Always armed. Temperature; 24-hour silent; 24-hour audible; Non-alarm D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
Disturbed Zone: A zone in a state of alarm (this may be caused by an open window or door or by motion in the field of view of a motion detector). A disturbed zone is considered “not secured”. D-304269 KP-250 PG2 User’s Guide...
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To disarm the system without causing an alarm, use your control keypad (which is normally accessible without disturbing a perimeter zone) or use a keyfob transmitter. It's me: The KP-250 PG2 system includes a powerful device locator that helps you to identify the actual device displayed on the LCD, as follows: While the LCD displays a zone (device), the LED on the respective device flashes indicating "it's me".
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Status: AC fail, low battery, trouble, system state etc. User Codes: The KP-250 PG2 is designed to obey your commands, provided that they are preceded by a valid security access code. Unauthorized people do not know this code, so any attempt on their part to disarm or defeat the system is bound to fail.
– Connect the device to an outlet on a circuit different from the one which supplies power to the receiver. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Visonic Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. W.E.E.E. Product Recycling Declaration For information regarding the recycling of this product you must contact the company from which you orignially purchased it.
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WARRANTY Visonic Limited (the “Manufacturer") warrants this product only (the However, if the Manufacturer is held liable, whether directly or "Product") to the original purchaser only (the “Purchaser”) against indirectly, for any loss or damage arising under this limited warranty,...
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Quick Reference Guide Volume up Dialer to call telephone Sabbath mode Record a message numbers (for future use) Instructs the user to present PGM on EMERGENCY the proximity tag (at the Volume down FIRE ALARM position of this indication) Play a message AC failure AC ON PGM off...
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the display is very feint and the reading says communicating. the keypad was fitted around two years ago and worked till recently.
A faint display and a "communicating" message on a Visonic KP-250 keypad could be caused by the keypad attempting to send a command to the control panel. During this process, the keypad's LED blinks red to indicate communication. If the operation is successful, the green LED lights momentarily and a sound is heard. If the operation fails, the red LED stays on and a different sound plays. A faint display may also suggest low battery power or weak signal strength.
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