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SYSTEM 236 Installation Manual
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QUESTION: How do I program the panel with the LED keypad?
ANSWER: To program with the LED keypad, enter the Command Location to be programmed, the Data to be
programmed and the press the [#] key. (See also page 6.)
Question:
How do I access Alpha Keypad Programming to enter Zone Labels?
Answer: To begin Alpha Keypad Programming (you cannot program the LED keypad), enter [Installer Combination]
[*] [0] [1] [#]. Then scroll to the desired message location. (See also page 7.)
Question:
How do I interpret a Trouble on the LED keypad? How do I clear a Trouble on the LED keypad?
Answer: A number of conditions may cause the Service LED to light. See the chart below for additional
information.
Question: How do I enter hexidecimal numbers when using keypad programming?
Answer: Hexidecimal values are entered through the use of the [*] key and one of the digits [0] - [5]. For additional
help with entering hexidecimal numbers, refer to pages 6 - 7. The hexidecimal conversion chart is also
found at various locations throughout the programming section of the manual.
Question:
What is an "Interface error 1" and how do I correct the error?
Answer: This error is caused by a problem with the Data line (Green wire) between the panel and the keypad.
Check the connection to ensure that the wire is not pinched or loose. Also try disconnecting all keypads
from the panel (one at a time), resetting the panel after each keypad is removed. Remember, to reset the
panel press: [Master Code] [*] [6] [8] [#].
Question: How do I reset Alarm Memory?
Answer: To Clear Alarm Memory, press [*] [1] [#].
Question:
How do I address an Alpha Keypad for the first time?
Answer: If you have an Alpha keypad that has never been addressed, when power is initially applied, the display
will read KEYPAD ADDRESS?. To enter the address, simply press a number between 0 and 7. Remove
panel power for 3 seconds and then re-apply power to reset the system. For additional information about
Keypad addressing, see page 5.
NOTE: If operating at or near the limit of AUX Power and Keypad Power, you may need to remove
power for up to 30 seconds in order for the system to reset properly.
Question:
Why do my loops fail to respond after changing the programming?
Answer: In order for the panel to recognize the programming changes for the loops, either the loops have to be
tripped and restored or the panel must be reset ( [Master Combination] [*] [6] [8] [#] ).
Survey of Most Common Questions
The following is a summary of the questions most frequently asked of our Technical Support Department.
For Example: To program User #2 with a PIN of 4-5-3-5, enter the following keystrokes:
CL Data to Store Write Data
[0][2] [4] [5] [3] [5] [#]
Service LED Power LED Zone LED's Cause
Flash Slow On Off Watchdog
On On Flash Slow Zone Trouble
On Off Off AC Failure
On Flash Slow Off Low Battery
Flash Fast On Off System Trouble (Comm Fail)
On On Off System Trouble (Bell Fuse Fail)