Volume Control; Adding A Keypad To The System; Removing A Keypad From The System; Self Diagnostics - Honeywell GX-Series Installation And Setup Manual

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NOTE: The keypad door can be re-orientated to allow opening from either the left or right-hand sides. However,
installing or removing the door must only be done when the front plate is detached from the back plate.
Attempting to remove or install the door, when the keypad is assembled, may cause damage to the
keypad moldings.

Volume Control

Where installed, the Mk7 keypad has a volume control switch marked VOL at the bottom right-hand corner
of the PCB. Make sure the keypad is powered up and adjust to the desired volume (+ or -) for buzzer
functions. Refer to Appendix F for keypad part numbers with volume control function.

Adding a Keypad to the System

When adding a keypad to an existing system, the following points must be considered:
1. Ensure that the keypad to be added has a unique address from the other keypads on the system.
2. Ensure that the keypad has a valid address.
3. Connect the keypad to the system - refer to the Keypad Installation Procedure.
NOTE: A new keypad can only be configured into an existing GX-Series system from engineer mode.
4. Access engineer mode.
5. Connect the RS485 (AB) line of the keypad in parallel with the RS485 (AB) line of the existing keypads.
6. Connect + and – terminals of the keypad to a power supply.
7. Exit engineer mode - engineer code + esc:
8. The Mk7 keypad displays the message 1 MOD. ADDED — esc=CONTINUE. Press the esc key; the
keypad returns to the unset (disarmed) banner.
NOTE: If this message is not displayed, the keypad is not communicating with the control panel and has not
been configured into the system. In this case all connections and addresses should be rechecked.
9. The keypad is now configured into the system.

Removing a Keypad from the System

A keypad can only be removed from an existing GX-Series system from engineer mode:
1. Access engineer mode.
2. Disconnect the keypad.
3. Exit engineer mode. The message 1 MOD. MISSING — [<],[>] to View is displayed
4. Press the A> or <B key. The message KEYPAD XX — * =REMOVE MODULE is displayed.
5. Press the * key to acknowledge and accept that the keypad has been removed. The keypad returns to the
unset (disarmed) banner.

Self Diagnostics

The keypad has a self diagnostic feature that is used to test the operational status of the inputs and outputs
of the keypad. The test is started by disconnecting the power from the keypad, then reapplying the power
while pressing the ent key. The test routine commences immediately. Each test lasts approximately four
seconds. The test is terminated by removing the power.
Keypad address is displayed.
Keypad buzzer is activated and a bell symbol is displayed.
Power LED is illuminated and an AC (
Keypad keys are displayed. Each key press is confirmed by the buzzer sounding and the key display
being highlighted.
To return keypad to operational mode remove and reapply power.
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