Chapter Three: System Operation; General; Keypad Layout - Electronics Line Penta Installation Manual

3.1: General

All operation and programming of the Penta can be performed using any one of the
three LED keypads that can be installed with each system. This section offers a
complete explanation of the keypad functions and of the LED display, incorporating a
summary of command codes used in system operation.

3.2: Keypad Layout

Zone
Indicators
Numeric
Keypad
Buzzer
The numeric keypad is used for operation and programming of the system.
Additionally, three distress keys enable the user to send one of three individual distress
signals to the central station - see 3.5: Distress Keys for further information.
LED Display
1 - 4: LEDs 1 - 4 are used to display zone status. The corresponding LED lights up if a
zone is open. If a zone is bypassed the corresponding LED blinks.
READY: The Ready LED lights up to indicate that there are no open zones or tamper
conditions and the system is ready to be armed.
SYSTEM: The System LED blinks to indicate that new events have been recorded in
one of the logs and when displaying additional system information such as
programming mode or bypass mode.
ARMED: The Armed LED lights to indicate the system is armed or in
programming mode and flashes during the exit delay.
POWER: The Power LED lights up when both AC & battery power are OK, blinks
when the battery is low & AC power is OK, and goes out in the event of AC failure.

Chapter Three: System Operation

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Figure 3.1: Keypad Layout
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READY
SYSTEM
F
E
P
Status
Indicators
Status
Indicators
Distress Keys