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PROGRAMMING the ALPHA KEYPAD
Ensure the Alpha keypad is wired to the SYSTEM 238 and power is
applied to the control panel. You can only access the programming
mode when the control panel is disarmed.
NOTE:
Programming the Keypad is not the same as Keypad
Programming.
The Alpha Keypad
You can program the Alpha keypads for special messages, each
of the 8 zone labels, and the keypad address. Zone Labels display
during the walk-test and when the [#] key is pressed during alarm
memory or faults. The programmable Service Message is dis-
played during AC failure, fuse failure, communication failure, or low
battery. The Dealer Message displays when the system is dis-
armed. The keypad address is initially displayed only during
system start up (see page 5, Keypad Addressing).
These messages can be programmed directly from the Alpha
keypad or remotely using the Commander II/Monitor II software
package. For more detailed information about remote program-
ming, refer to the Commander II/Monitor II Operating Manual.
Keypad Message Programming
The Alpha keypad programming template is used to allow the in-
staller to program messages and zone descriptions into the Alpha
keypads. The template shown below should be used when pro-
gramming the keypad.
To activate the keypad programming mode, enter the [Installer's
Code] [*] [0] [1] [#]. Information may be entered into the keypad
in the form of letters (upper and lower case), numbers (0 - 9), and
22 special symbols. All characters are displayed in the order listed
above, i.e. upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special
symbols. The [Space] character precedes the letter A.
To enter a Message or Label, use the [2] key to scroll through the
characters until you reach the desired character. If you scroll past
the desired character, the [8] key may be used to scroll backwards.
When the desired character is displayed, press the [6] key to move
the cursor to the next character position. The [4] key moves the
cursor to the left. When all characters have been entered, press
the [#] key to write the message and move to the next message
position. Use the [0] key to move backward through the messages.
The message order is:
• SERVICE MESSAGE
• DEALER MESSAGE
• SOFT ZONE IDENTIFIERS (A, B, and C)
• HARDWIRED LOOP IDENTIFIERS
• KEYPAD ADDRESS
Both the Alpha (shown at the top of the next column) and the Alpha
Plus (shown below in the next column) use the same procedure to
program messages.
ALPHA II Programming Template
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ALPHA PLUS Programming Template
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7
NOTE:
If you do not press any key for 5 minutes, the
keypad will automatically exit the programming
mode.
To Exit Keypad Programming
When you have finished programming, press [*] [#]. The keypad
will also exit the programming mode if you do not press any
key within a five minute period.
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