GE Nx 4 Manual

9  CANCEL / ABORT FEATURE  (Optional, see page 1) 
The cancel light will flash during an abort delay time.  If a code is entered 
followed by the [CANCEL] key while this light is flashing, all abortable reports will 
stop the communication process. Entering a code followed by the [CANCEL] key 
during or after an alarm report to the central station will cause the cancel light to 
come on. It will stay on until the central station has received the cancel report. No 
additional keypad tones will be emitted....

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CHANGING USER CODES  
 
Step 1  Your system must be in the Disarmed state to change user codes. 
 
Step 2  Press [r]-[5]. 
 
Step 3  Enter a “Master Arm/Disarm Code”.  
 
Step 4  The ready light will flash. 
 
Step 5  Enter the 2-digit “user number” (always enter 2 digits such as [0] - [3] 
for user 3).  
 
Step 6  Enter the new four (4) or six (6) digit “user code”.   
NOTE: To delete a user code, enter [r]-[r]-[r]-[r] for a 4-digit code, 
or [r]-[r]-[r]-[r]-[r]-[r] for a 6-digit code. 
 
Step 7...

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LIGHT AUTHORITY LEVELS IF LIGHT 8 IS OFF 
1 Reserved     (Note: Do not change if on.) 
2 Arm Only 
3 Arm Only After Closing Time 
4 Master Arm/Disarm (can program other codes) 
5 Arm/Disarm 
6 Bypass Zones 
7 Open / Close Reporting 
8 If this light is on, this code is programmed as a 
function code.  Do not change! Press [#] - [#] to 
exit. 
 
Step 6  Press [r] [r].  
This returns you to Step 3 above.  At this point you may enter 
another user number to assign authority level.  Repeat Steps 4 - 6...

12  TEST FUNCTION – Optional 
If programmed, this function will perform a battery test, communicator test, and/or 
a siren test. No alarms will be sent and no reports will be sent unless a 
communicator test is performed, at which time a test signal will be sent. 
 
Step 1  Press [r]-[4].  The test will be performed as programmed. 
 
Step 2  If the siren test is performed, enter a user code to silence the siren. 
WALK TEST 
If enabled, it will permit a temporary walk-through test where all zones become...

13  Step 3  Enter the “Day of Week “ 
1 = Sunday 3 = Tuesday 5 = Thursday 7 = Saturday 
2 = Monday 4 = Wednesday 6 = Friday 
 
Step 4  Enter the “Month Code”.  Must always be two (2) digits. 
01 = January 05 = May 09 = September 
02 = February 06 = June 10 = October 
03 = March 07 = July 11 = November 
04 = April 08 = August 12 = December 
    
Step 5  Enter the “Day Code”.  Must always be two (2) digits.   
Example:  The 5
th would be entered as [0]–[5]. 
 
Step 6  Enter the last two digits of the “Year...

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KEYPAD CONTROL TONES (BEEPS) 
 
A sounder is built into the keypad.  If programmed, your system keypad may 
sound for any of the following reasons: 
 
 Beeps for all keypresses. 
 Sounds a continuous tone during the Entry delay time. 
 Pulses when a day zone is violated while the system is disarmed. 
 Pulses when a FIRE zone has a trouble condition. 
 Beeps 3 times for trying to arm with the “Ready” light off, if “Force Arming” 
has not been selected. 
 Beeps for 1 second or emits a “ding-dong”...

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SERVICE MENU 
 
The service light will be “on” if the security system requires service.  If the service 
light is “on”, press the [r] key followed by the [2] key to determine the service 
condition.  One or more zone lights will illuminate indicating what service(s) is 
required.  Call your service provider immediately for these problems.  Below is a 
listing of what each light means in a service condition. 
 
LIGHT PROBLEM 
SYSTEM FAULT - Press the [1] key. The zone light(s) that is 
illuminated...

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS 
 
An emergency evacuation plan should be established for an actual fire alarm 
condition.  For example, the following steps are recommended by the National 
Fire Protection Association and can be used as a guide in establishing an 
evacuation plan for your building. 
 
Draw up a floor plan of your home.  Show windows, doors, stairs, and rooftops 
that can be used for escape.  Indicate each occupants escape routes.  Always 
keep these routes free from obstruction....

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SYSTEM NOTES
  

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NX-4 USER’S MANUAL 
NX4UD04   REV D   (FEB 2004)