GE Nx 4 Manual

							 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NETWORX
TM
 NX-4 
User manual 
  
						

							NX-4 SYSTEM
 KEYPAD
Includes models
NX-108E, NX-116E, NX-
124E
POWER Light is “on” when AC 
power is present; flashes to 
indicate a low battery condition.
 
READY Light is “on” when the 
system is ready to arm; flashes 
if ready to “force arm”. SERVICE
 Light is “on” to indicate a 
trouble condition with your system.
 
ARMED Light is “on” when 
armed; “off” when disarmed; 
flashes to indicate a previous 
alarm. 
INSTANT Light is “on” when 
there is no entry/exit delay. 
FIRE Light is “on” to indicate fire 
alarm; flashes to indicate a 
trouble condition with your fire 
system. 
ZONE LIGHTS
 are “on” steady to 
indicate bypass; slow flash for 
zone fault; rapid flash for service 
condition. PULL OUT ZONE ID TAB 
NOTE:  Some of the features described above may or may not be available for your system. 
 Check with your installation company  to find out how your system is programmed. 5 FUNCTION KEYS perform 
various functions. EMERGENCY ACTIVIATION KEYS NUMERIC CODE 
ENTRY KEYS  
						

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SECURITY SYSTEM NOTES 
 
Installing/Service Company  _________________________________ 
 
For Service Call  __________________________________________ 
 
Central Station ___________________________________________ 
 
Duress Code ____________________  
 
FUNCTION CODES  
Function Code    Controls Function 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS (check if enabled) 
   

 Fire 
 Auxiliary Emergency 
 Police 
 
 
PROGRAMMED FUNCTIONS 

 Abort Delay   (s) 
 Cancel Alarm 
 Group Bypass  (s) 

 Auto Bypass  (s) 
 Chime 
 Quick Arm  (s) 

 Auto Instant 
 Communicator Test 
 Re Exit 

 Battery Test  
 Forced Arming  (s) 
 Siren Test 
(s)  These features should not be enabled on UL listed systems. 
 
 
ENTRY / EXIT DELAY TIMES 
Exit Delay Time __________  Secondary Exit Delay Time ________ 
Entry Delay Time _________  Secondary Entry Delay Time _______ 
  
 
ZONE DESCRIPTIONS 
  
01  _______________________  05 ________________________ 
02  _______________________  06 ________________________ 
03  _______________________  07 ________________________ 
04 ________________________  08 ________________________ 
Installer:  Mark wireless zones with an “u” as required by UL.  
						

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THIS MANUAL IS FURNISHED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR SECURITY 
SYSTEM AND BECOME PROFICIENT IN ITS OPERATION.  ALL USERS OF 
YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM SHOULD READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS 
AND PRECAUTIONS IN THIS BOOKLET.  FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT 
IN THE SECURITY SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS BOOKLET 
SHOULD BE KEPT IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR THE LIFE OF THE 
SECURITY SYSTEM. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THIS 
MANUAL YOU SHOULD NOTIFY YOUR INSTALLING COMPANY. 
 
The SECURITY CONTROL can be turned on (ARMED) and off (DISARMED) by 
entering a 4 or 6 digit code into the Keypad Control, which is similar to a telephone 
keypad. If your Security Control has been so programmed, you may be able to turn on 
(ARM) your System by simply pressing the [STAY] or [EXIT] key. The system must 
always be disarmed using a 4 or 6 digit code. The LED keypad includes up to 35 lights 
and a built-in electronic sounder. These provide specific information relating to the 
status of the security system which is described in the booklet. Understanding what 
the lights and sounds mean will help you to easily operate your system. 
 
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL AND, IF POSSIBLE, PRACTICE ON THE KEYPAD 
CONTROL WHILE YOUR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER IS ON SITE.  
 
KEEP IN MIND, THE LEVEL OF SECURITY YOU WILL OBTAIN WITH THIS 
SYSTEM RELATES SPECIFICALLY WITH TWO MAJOR FACTORS: 
 1.  The quantity, quality, and placement of security devices attached to this 
system. 
2.  The knowledge you have of the security system and how that knowledge is 
utilized in a weekly test of the complete system. 
 
 
YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTS WHEN PREPARING A 
SAFETY/SECURITY PLAN FOR YOUR HOME/BUSINESS. 
 

 Your security system is an electronic device and is subject to failure or 
malfunction. Do not rely on it as your single source of security. 

 Your system should be tested weekly. 

 Your system will not work without power. 

 Warning devices will need to be loud enough, wired correctly, and properly 
placed to provide notification of an alarm event. 

 Smoke and heat detectors may not detect heat and smoke in all situations. 

 Use qualified security professionals to install and maintain your security system. 

 It may be possible to arm the security system without the backup battery 
connected. Your periodic test should be done with A.C. Power removed to verify 
the battery is connected and adequately charged. 

 Care should be taken to plug in and restrain the A.C. Transformer after testing. 
 
 
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS 
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SECURITY CONTROL SYSTEM. IF 
YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PORTION OF THIS MANUAL, OR IF YOU 
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM, CONTACT THE INSTALLING 
COMPANY LISTED ON PAGE 1 OF THIS BOOKLET.  
						

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
GLOSSARY OF TERMS.................................................................... 4 
UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTS..................................................... 5 
Armed Light ...................................................................................... 5 
Bypass Light ..................................................................................... 5 
Cancel Light ..................................................................................... 5 
Chime Light ...................................................................................... 5 
Exit Light........................................................................................... 5 
Fire Light .......................................................................................... 5 
Instant Light ...................................................................................... 5 
Power Light ...................................................................................... 5 
Ready Light ...................................................................................... 5 
Stay Light ......................................................................................... 6 
Zone Light ........................................................................................ 6 
EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS................................................. 6 
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS....................................................................... 7 
Arming Your System In The “Away” Mode ....................................... 7 
Arming Your System In The “Stay” Mode......................................... 7 
Using The Quick Arm  ...................................................................... 8 
Disarming Your System.................................................................... 8 
Cancel / Abort Feature  .................................................................... 9 
Bypassing Zones .............................................................................. 9 
Group Bypass................................................................................... 9 
Unbypassing..................................................................................... 9 
Turning The Door Chime On And Off ............................................... 9 
CHANGING USER CODES............................................................. 10 
ASSIGNING USER CODE AUTHORITY LEVELS...................... 10 
OTHER KEYPAD FUNCTIONS...................................................... 11 
Setting The Keypad Tone............................................................... 11 
View Alarm Memory ....................................................................... 11 
Test Function ................................................................................. 12 
Walk Test ....................................................................................... 12 
Reset Function ............................................................................... 12 
Setting The System Date ............................................................... 12 
Setting The System Clock .............................................................. 13 
KEYPAD CONTROL TONES (BEEPS)......................................... 14 
SERVICE MENU................................................................................ 15 
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS........................................... 16  
						

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS 
 
 
Abort Delay: An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central station. 
There is a communicator delay of 30 seconds.  It can be removed, or increased 
up to 45 seconds at the option of the end user by consulting with the installer. 
 
Authority Level: The level of access an individual has when using an alarm 
panel. 
 
Central Station: Location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report. 
 
Chime Feature: An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong 
whenever an entry/exit door is opened. 
 
Codes: Can be either User Codes (relating to a person) or Function Codes (a 
toggle switch to turn specific functions on/off).  NOTE: A system may have either 
8 four (4) digit codes or 8 six (6) digit codes, but not a mixture of the two. 
 
Duress Code: An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central 
station that indicates the alarm system is being operated under duress. Any 
arming or disarming operation performed using the Duress PIN (in lieu of the 
User PIN) will operate normally, without additional audible or visual indicators. 
 
Forced Arming: An option that allows the system to be turned on (ARMED) with 
one or more zones open. A system that is ready to be “force armed” will flash the 
ready light. (Note: Those zones that are not ready will not create an alarm.) 
 
Function Code: A Function Code is either a four (4) or six (6) digit code that has 
been programmed by the installer to operate a device. 
 
Group Bypass: An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a 
single operation. 
 
Instant/Delay: An option that allows an instant alarm condition for Entry/Exit 
doors, or grants a delay to allow someone to enter/exit the building without an 
alarm, or before entering a user code to disarm. 
 
Master Code: A master arm/disarm code that can program other user codes. 
 
Perimeter: The outer edge of the protected area. 
 
Quick Arm: An option that allows you to turn on (ARM) the security system by 
pressing either the [STAY] or [EXIT] key on the keypad control (for ARMING 
only) as programmed by the installing company. 
 
User Code: A four (4) or six (6) digit entry used to arm or disarm the system.  
						

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UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTS 
Armed Light 
The armed light is “on” when the system is armed.  The armed light is “off” 
when it is disarmed.  The armed light will flash when there has been an alarm 
during the previous arm cycle. 
Bypass Light 
The bypass light is “on” when any zone is bypassed. The zone(s) that is 
bypassed will also be illuminated.  If the bypass light is “off”, no zones are 
bypassed. 
Cancel Light 
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. Note: The abort feature must be 
enabled. 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. Note: The 
cancel feature must be enabled. No additional keypad tones will be emitted. 
Chime Light 
The chime light is “on” when the chime feature is “on”;  “off” otherwise. 
Exit Light 
The exit light is “on” during the exit delay. During the last 10 seconds of the exit 
delay, the exit light will flash rapidly and the keypads will beep rapidly as a 
warning to the user that the exit time is about to expire. (The user may want to 
disarm the system if the exit light is flashing in order to prevent an alarm. The 
user may then re-arm the system and exit before the delay expires.) 
Fire Light 
A steady fire light means a fire zone has been faulted. A rapidly flashing fire 
light means that a fire zone is in a trouble condition. 
Instant Light 
The instant light is “on” when there is no delay on your entry/exit door(s). Any 
time the instant light is “on” and the exit delay has expired, the opening 
of an entry/exit door will produce an immediate alarm. The instant light can 
be toggled on or off by pressing the [Stay] key while the system is armed. 
When the instant light is “off”, the entry/exit door(s) is delayed.  
Power Light 
The power light is on if the primary power is on. The power light will flash if the 
system has a low battery condition. 
Ready Light 
The ready light is “on” when the system is ready to arm and “flashes” if ready to 
force arm. The ready light is off when the system is not ready to arm because 
of a zone(s) being faulted.  
						

							6  Stay Light 
The stay light is “on” when the all interior (motion detector) zones are 
bypassed. 
Zone Light  
The zone lights are “off” when everything is normal. A zone light will be “on” if 
the zone has been bypassed. If a zone light is “flashing”, that zone is in alarm 
or has been faulted. If a zone light is “flashing” rapidly, it means that the zone is 
in a trouble condition.   Trouble conditions are: 
 Tamper  Hardware  Low Battery  Loss of Supervision 
(A combination of Alarm/Fault and Tamper/Trouble will produce a rapid 
“flashing” light for a short period of time, followed by a slow “flashing” light.) 
 
EMERGENCY ACTIVATION KEYS 
 
NOTES: You must press and hold these keys for 2 seconds to activate 
these functions.   Your system may not be programmed for these activation 
keys (see page 1). You should press these keys only in an emergency situation 
that requires response by emergency personnel.   If your system is programmed 
for these functions, the following reports can be sent. 
 
Fire Key – This key can activate the fire alarm when pressed for two seconds. If 
your system is connected to a monitoring center, an emergency report could be 
sent to that center. The keypads sound a continuous beeping. 
 
Auxiliary Emergency Key – This key can activate the auxiliary alarm when 
pressed for two seconds. If your system is connected to a monitoring center, an 
emergency report could be sent to that center.  The keypads sound a continuous 
beeping. 
 
Police (Panic/Hold-Up) Key - This key can sound a local audible alarm when 
pressed for two seconds. If your system is connected to a monitoring center, an 
emergency report could be transmitted to that center.  NOTE: Some Panic/Hold-
Up alarms are programmed to be silent at the protected site while reporting an 
alarm to the monitoring center. Check with your installing company to determine 
how your security system will respond to the Panic/Hold-Up activation. If 
programmed for Silent Hold-up, the keypads will not sound. Otherwise, the 
keypads will sound a continuous beeping.  
						

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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS 
ARMING YOUR SYSTEM IN THE “AWAY” MODE 
AWAY is used when the user is away from the premise and wants the interior 
protected.  Listed below are the steps to arm in the AWAY Mode: 
 
Step 1   Close all protected doors and windows. 
 • Ready light will be on or flashing when all protected zones and 
sensors are secure.  NOTE: If any zones are bypassed, a sensor 
in that zone can be violated without affecting the ready light. 
 • The security system will not arm if the ready light is not on or 
flashing. 
 • If the power light is off, you have no AC power. Restore power if 
possible. If not, contact your installing company listed on page 1 of 
this booklet for service. 
 
Step 2 
• Enter your user code to arm the system.  
• The armed and exit lights will illuminate. 
• You may now leave the building. 
 Note:  The keypads beep slowly during an exit delay.  During the last 10 seconds 
of the exit delay, the keypads beep rapidly and the exit light will flash rapidly 
as a warning to the user that the exit time is about to expire.  At the end of the 
exit delay, the keypads beep one longer tone (1 second). The user may wish 
to disarm and re-arm the system if more time is needed. 
ARMING YOUR SYSTEM IN THE “STAY” MODE 
STAY is used when the user is inside the premise and wants protection around 
the perimeter. Listed below are the steps to arm in the STAY Mode: 
 
Step 1   Close all protected doors and windows. 
 
• 
Ready light must be on or flashing when all protected zones and 
sensors are secure. NOTE: If any zones are bypassed, a sensor 
in that zone can be violated without affecting the ready light. 
 
• The security system will not arm if the ready light 
is not on or 
flashing. 
 
• If the power light
 is off, you have no AC power. Restore power if 
possible. If not, contact your installing company listed on page 1 of 
this booklet for service. 
 
Step 2 
• Enter your 4 or 6 digit user code. 
• If “Auto Bypass”
 is enabled, all interior zones will be bypassed if you 
do not leave through a designated entry/exit door.  If Auto Bypass is 
enabled, omit Step 3. 
• When “Auto Instant” is enabled, 
if you do not leave through a 
designated entry/exit door the instant light will illuminate indicating 
that the entry/exit doors no longer have an entry delay. If “Auto 
Instant” is enabled, omit Step 4.  
						

							8  Step 3 
• Press the [STAY] key. 
• The stay light
 will illuminate indicating that all interior zones are 
bypassed.  (All interior devices will bypass automatically, giving the 
user freedom of movement within the interior area.) 
• The bypass light will illuminate if any zone(s
) are bypassed. If any 
zone(s) have been bypassed previously by the user, the light(s) 
corresponding to the bypassed zone(s) will illuminate, alerting the 
user that a zone(s) may be unprotected and can be faulted without 
an alarm. 
 
Step 4 
• To toggle from a “delayed entry” mode to an “Instant” mode
, press 
the [STAY] key again. 
• The instant light
 will illuminate indicating that the entry/exit doors 
have no entry delay. 
USING THE QUICK ARM  (Optional, see page 1) 
The Quick Arm feature may be used if it is enabled. Quick Arm will allow the user 
to arm the security system in the AWAY mode by pressing the [EXIT] key, or arm 
in the STAY mode by pressing the [STAY] key. The keypads beep during the exit 
delay; beeps rapidly for the last 10 seconds of the exit delay; and beeps 1 second 
at the end of the exit delay.  This feature is used for ARMING ONLY, and will not 
disarm the security system.  This is ideal for a maid or baby sitter code, etc. 
 
 
CHANGING MODES WHILE YOUR SYSTEM IS ARMED 
 Pressing the [STAY] key will turn on/off (toggle) a delay on entry/exit doors 
and turn on/off (toggle) the instant light. 
 (Optional)  Press the [BYPASS] key at this time to turn on/off (toggle) all 
designated interior zones.  
 (Optional)  When armed, pressing the [EXIT] key will start the exit delay, 
enabling you to leave the building.  
IMPORTANT 
The instant light needs to be off at this time if you plan on re-entering the 
building; otherwise you will create an alarm. You may restore an entry 
delay by pressing the [STAY] key again. 
 
DISARMING YOUR SYSTEM 
When you enter the protected area through one of the designated Entry/Exit 
doors, the keypad control will sound a continuous tone for the duration of the 
entry delay time, or until you enter a valid code.  The red armed light will go off 
and the tone will stop. The security system is now DISARMED.  If a valid code is 
not entered before the end of the entry delay, an alarm will occur.  (NOTE:  If the 
red armed light is flashing during the entry delay, the alarm system has 
been activated in your absence. Leave the building immediately and call 
your alarm company and/or the police from a safe location.)