User's Manual

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The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) displays prompts and
system information on two 16 character lines.
If “< >” appears, more information can be accessed by
using the arrow (< >) keys. Press [<] to see the previous
function or item of information. Press [>] to advance the
display to next function or item of information.
Press the keys on the number pad as prompted by the
LCD display to view alarms or troubles, to arm and disarm
the system and to bypass zones.
To exit a function and return to the Ready state, press [#]. To
select a function press [✱].
Display Lights (All Keypads)
Ready Light
If the Ready light is ON, the system is ready for arming.
The system cannot be armed unless the Ready light is
ON (see 'Arming the System' on page 4).
Armed Light
If the Armed light is ON, the system has been armed
successfully.
Trouble or System Light
If the Trouble light is ON, see “Viewing Trouble
Conditions” on page 11.
LCD5500Z Keypad
Emergency Keys
Press both * keys for 2 seconds to send a FIRE
transmission.
Press both * keys for 2 seconds to send an
AUXILIARY transmission.
Press both * keys for 2 seconds to send a PANIC
transmission.
* IMPORTANT NOTE (All Keypads): The Fire,
Auxiliary and Panic keys will NOT function unless
programmed by the installer. If these keys are in
service and the installer has enabled audible
feedback, holding down the key for two seconds
will cause the keypad sounder to beep indicating
that the input has been accepted and transmission
is underway. The [A] and keys are programmed
to be used for non-medical emergencies only in
the United States, as per UL requirements.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Test system weekly
and have any system trouble conditions
corrected by your alarm installer.
LCD5501Z Fixed Message Keypad