Using the LYNX alarm controller
PIN numbers (user codes)and remote Transmitters
LYNX has 8 variable length 4 digit pin numbers. 6 of these numbers may be used to arm or disarm the system.
Two of the 8 user codes are reserved as, 1: arm all areas, and 2: disarm all areas. If LYNX has been programmed
for partition mode i.e. (area 'A' zones 1 to 4) (area 'B' zones 5 to 8) then user codes 1 to 3 are reserved for arming /
disarming area 'A' and user codes 4 to 6 are reserved for arming / disarming area 'B'. User code 7 is reserved for
'arm all areas' and user code 8 for 'disarm all areas'. LYNX may also be armed and disarmed from a 2 or 4 button
security coded remote transmitter.
The keypad beeper.
LYNX annunciates conditions through the keypad beeper. During an arming cycle the beeper will sound for the
entire exit time. This is a "leave now" warning. On entry, the beeper sounds for the programmed entry period.
LYNX will alarm at the expiry of this period. If a valid code is entered to disarm the system, the beeper emits two
short tones. An incorrect entry is annunciated as one long tone.
The status (yellow) lamp.
The yellow status lamps are used to indicate several conditions:
Status lamp (Sl) on - the system is arming or armed
Status lamp (Sl) off - the system is disarmed
Status lamp (Sl) flashing - an alarm has occurred, a system fault exists, the panic facility has been activated
Partition mode
Status lamp (Sl) on -area 'A' zones 1 to 4 are arming or armed
Status lamp (S2) on -area 'B' zones 5 to 8 are arming or armed
Status lamp (S1) off - area 'A' zones 1 to 4 are disarmed
Status lamp (S2) off - area 'B' zones 5 to S are disarmed
Status lamp (S1) flashing - an alarm has occurred
Status lamp (S2) flashing - a system fault exists a panic facility has been activated in either areas A or B
PANIC or Two-key Panic.
If this function has been programmed into LYNX it may be activated by pressing * and # simultaneously. A panic
activation may be cancelled by entering any valid user code. Panic may also be initiated by holding down any one
transmitter button for 4 seconds.
Single button Arming:
Press: 1 then # for zones 1 to 8
In PARTITION mode press:
1 then # for area 'A' (zones 1 to 4)
2 then # for area 'B' (zones 5 to 8)
(this is a technician selectable option. Ask your installation technicians advice).
To ARM the system press:
A valid USER CODE then # (OR) Press Button 1 on any transmitter. If all zones are clear the keypad emits a
steady tone and the yellow status lamp turns on. The lamps for all zones to be armed are also turned on. Flashing
lamps are accompanied by a pulsed tone and indicate that one or more zones are not secure. In some installations
this may be a normal condition and it will be necessary to consult with your security company.
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