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NetworX
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NX-8E Control Panel 
   
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CONTENTS 
CONTENTS........................................................................\
.................................................................................................2 
GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................\
.....................................................................4 
ORDERING INFORMATION........................................................................\
...................................................................4 
FEATURE DEFINITIONS........................................................................\
.........................................................................5 
PROGRAMMING THE NX-8E KEYPADS........................................................................\
...........................................12 
PROGRAMMING THE NX-8E LED KEYPADS........................................................................\
.............................................12 
PROGRAMMING THE NX-148 LCD KEYPADS........................................................................\
...........................................16 
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS FOR THE NX-148 LCD KEYPAD........................................................................\
..............................19 
PROGRAMMING THE NX-8E CONTROL PANEL........................................................................\
...........................24 
PROGRAMMING THE NX-8E CONTROL PANEL VIA THE LED KEYPAD........................................................................\
......24 
ENTERING THE PROGRAM  MODE........................................................................\
................................................24 
SELECTING THE MODULE TO PROGRAM.......................................................................\
......................................24 
PROGRAMMING A LOCATION........................................................................\
.........................................................24 
EXITING A LOCATION........................................................................\
......................................................................24 
EXITING THE PROGRAM MODE........................................................................\
.....................................................25 
PROGRAMMING DATA........................................................................\
.....................................................................25 
LOADING FACTORY DEFAULTS........................................................................\
.....................................................26 
ENROLLING MODULES AND KEYPADS........................................................................\
.........................................26 
PROGRAMMING THE NX-8E CONTROL PANEL VIA LCD KEYPAD........................................................................\
.............28 
ENTERING THE PROGRAM  MODE........................................................................\
................................................28 
SELECTING THE MODULE TO PROGRAM.......................................................................\
......................................28 
PROGRAMMING A LOCATION........................................................................\
.........................................................28 
EXITING THE PROGRAM MODE........................................................................\
.....................................................30 
LOADING FACTORY DEFAULTS........................................................................\
.....................................................30 
ENROLLING MODULES AND KEYPADS........................................................................\
.........................................30 
IMPORTANT REMARKS........................................................................\
.......................................................................31 
TAMPER MEMORIZATION........................................................................\
..........................................................................31 
DISABLING TAMPER ALARMS IN PROGRAM MODE........................................................................\
.....................................31 
KEYPAD TAMPER LOCKOUT........................................................................\
......................................................................31 
CONTROL PANEL PROGRAMMING LOCATIONS.......................................................................\
..........................32 
TELEPHONE NUMBER 1........................................................................\
.............................................................................32 
FORMAT SELECTIONS........................................................................\
................................................................................33 
REPORTING EVENTS TO PHONE NUMBER 1........................................................................\
................................................34 
TELEPHONE NUMBER 2........................................................................\
.............................................................................35 
REPORTING EVENTS TO PHONE NUMBER 2........................................................................\
................................................36 
REPORTING EVENTS TO PHONE NUMBER 3........................................................................\
................................................38 
SPECIAL FORMATS........................................................................\
....................................................................................40 
DOWNLOAD PARAMETERS........................................................................\
........................................................................41 
FEATURE AND REPORT SELECTIONS (FOR PARTITION 1)........................................................................\
............................42 
ENTRY/EXIT TIMERS........................................................................\
.................................................................................43 
ZONE CONFIGURATIONS AND PARTITION SELECTION........................................................................\
................................44 
GENERAL OPTIONS........................................................................\
...................................................................................50 
PROGRAMMING THE OUTPUTS........................................................................\
..................................................................54 
SETUP FOR AUTO-TEST, AUTO-ARM AND OPENING/CLOSING TIMES........................................................................\
..........57 
COMMUNICATOR CODES FOR SLOW SPEED FORMATS ONLY........................................................................\
......................59 
PROGRAMMING PARTITION PARAMETERS........................................................................\
.................................................67 
PROGRAMMING ZONE CONFIGURATION GROUPS........................................................................\
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NX-8E PROGRAMMING WORKSHEETS........................................................................\
...........................................94 
BOARD INSTALLATION........................................................................\
.....................................................................115 
NX-8E WIRING DIAGRAM........................................................................\
..................................................................116 
TERMINAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................\
.................................................................117 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
........................................................118 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NX-8E........................................................................\
......................................................118 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NX-108, NX-116, NX-124........................................................................\
.......................118 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NX-1308, NX-1316, NX-1324........................................................................\
.................119 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NX-148........................................................................\
.....................................................119 
APPENDIX 1: REPORTING FIXED CODES IN CONTACT-ID AND SIA............................................................120 
APPENDIX 2: REPORTING ZONE CODES IN SIA OR CONTACT ID................................................................122 
APPENDIX 3: EXPANDER NUMBERS FOR REPORTING EXPANDER TROUBLE.........................................124 
KEYPADS........................................................................\
................................................................................................124 
REMOTE POWER SUPPLY NX-320E........................................................................\
.........................................................124 
WIRELESS RECEIVER NX-448E........................................................................\
..............................................................124 
OUTPUT MODULE NX-507E OR NX-508E........................................................................\
..............................................125 
HARDWIRED EXPANDER NX-216E........................................................................\
.........................................................125 
CE DECLARATION........................................................................\
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GENERAL INFORMATION 
 
The NX-8E NetworX from Caddx represents a new approach to the design of security 
systems. The NX-8E is probably the most flexible, durable, and user-friendly control panel 
ever seen in our industry. Its features include sophisticated software enabling as many as 
240 users to interface up to 192 zones, 8 partitions, with access, audio verification, and 
input/output modules, all reported with SIA and Contact ID formats which are extremely 
fast and very comprehensive. Thanks to the NetworX design, a fully loaded system can 
be housed in one single metal enclosure, establishing for the first time, a logical solution 
and design response to modular systems. Up to 32 modules can be added to expand the 
capabilities of the NX-8E. 
 
 
 
 
 
ORDERING INFORMATION  
 
For detailed ordering information and part numbers, please refer to the EMEA Distribution 
price list of the Caddx product range. 
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FEATURE DEFINITIONS 
 
Abort  
If this option is enabled, the NX-8E will wait the programmed number of seconds (0-255) 
in location 40 prior to sending an alarm. During this delay time, the “Cancel” LED will 
flash.  To abort the report, type in a code and press the [Cancel] key. The LED will go out. 
If the report is not aborted within the allotted time, the LED will go out when the report is 
sent. The dialler delay is programmed at location 40, segment 8. Each zone can be 
defined as a “dialler delay zone” by defining the relevant option in segment 3 of the 
appropriate zone configuration group (see locations 110-169).  
AC fail / low battery report/warning 
The NX-8E can be programmed to report an AC failure and/or low battery conditions to 
the central station. It can also be programmed to sound the keypad immediately when the 
condition is detected. The AC failure report/warning can be delayed (see locations 37, 39 
and 40).   
AC power / low battery sounder alert 
If this option is enabled, the NX-8E will beep the keypad sounder upon arming or 
disarming, if the AC power is not present or if a low battery has been detected (see 
location 23, segment 2).  
Arm / disarm codes 
The NX-8E may have 240 four-digit codes or 160 six-digit codes to arm/disarm the control 
panel. All the codes must have the same number of digits. The factory default for user 1 
is [1]-[2]-[3]-[4] when using a 4-digit code, or [1]-[2]-[3]-[4]-[5]-[6] for a 6-digit code. This 
code can then be used to enter the new arm/disarm codes (see location 41). 
Automatic arming 
If this option is programmed, the NX-8E will auto arm at a specified time. At that time, the 
keypad will beep for 50 seconds before the panel arms. If the arming process is stopped 
by typing a code on the keypad, the NX-8E will attempt to arm 45 minutes later. This time 
will be extended if there is any activity in the building which causes the “Ready” LED to be 
turned off and on. The auto arming of a partition can be programmed so that it is silent. If 
closing reports are sent, the user code will be 97 (see locations 23 segment 2, and 52-
55). 
Automatic bypass / instant arming 
When this option is enabled, the control panel can automatically bypass interior follower 
zones if no exit is detected during the exit delay time. Entry delay zones can also be 
made instant (see location 23, segments 1 and 2). 
Auto-test 
This feature will cause the panel to call the central station, in order to report a 
communicator test at a specified interval (see location 51). Also, the auto-test report may 
be enabled ONLY when the control panel is armed see location 37 segment 4). 
Auxiliary outputs 
The NX-8E has two programmable relay outputs and four open collectors which can be 
used to activate LED’s, sirens, flashes, etc. (see the terminal description and locations 
47-50). 
 
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Auxiliary power overcurrent 
The NX-8E will light up the “Service” LED on the keypad whenever too much current is 
being drawn from any device powered by the system. This condition can be reported to 
the central station (see location 37 segment 3). 
Box tamper 
The NX-8E has an input for a normally closed tamper switch (see wiring diagram). The 
box tamper can be programmed to report, and/or sound the siren and/or the keypad. 
These terminals can be enabled or disabled by programming (see locations 37 segment 2 
and 3, and location 39). 
Built In siren driver 
The NX-8E has a built-in 112 dB siren driver. If desired, this built-in driver can easily be 
converted to a 1 amp voltage output by programming (see location 37 segment 2). 
Bypass toggle 
This feature will enable the end user to toggle (turn on or off) the bypass of an interior 
zone while the system is armed. This is done by pressing the [Bypass] key (see location 
23 segment 2). 
Call back 
When this feature is enabled, the control panel will use the call back phone number to call 
the download computer before it begins a download (see locations 21 and 22). 
Cancel 
If this feature is enabled, the NX-8E will send a “Cancel” report when the system is 
disarmed and the [Cancel] button is pressed within 5 minutes of an alarm. Once the 
[Cancel] key has been pressed, the “Cancel” LED will light up until the central station 
acknowledges the “Cancel” report (see location 23 segment 3). 
Chime 
This feature can be turned on and off using the “chime” key. When the system is in the 
disarmed state, a trip on selected zones will generate either a DING-DONG or a single 
tone through the keypad sounder (depending on the keypad programming). This lowest 
level of security can be enabled by zone; this is done by programming the appropriate 
zone configuration for it, or by customizing its zone configuration (see locations 111-169). 
Code required options 
The NX-8E can be programmed to require a code in order to bypass zones and/or to 
initiate a download using the [*]-[9]-[8] or [*]-[9]-[9] function (see locations 23 segment 2 
and 41). 
Communication formats 
The NX-8E can report in multiple formats. You are recommended to use Contact ID or 
SIA formats if possible. If you wish to report to a pager or to a central station in a 4+2 
format, you must program each code that is to be reported (see locations 56-83 and 111-
169). 
Configuration groups 
The NX-8E has 30 configuration groups that determine how each zone will function and 
report. The default configuration groups are listed on pages 44-46. All configuration 
groups are fully programmable via downloading and via the keypad (see locations 111-
169). 
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Cross zoning 
This feature requires two or more trips within a specified time on one or more zones that 
are programmed as “cross zones” before it will report an alarm. During the time between 
trips, the NX-8E can be programmed to sound the keypad and/or the siren. The NX-8E 
can also be programmed to report an alarm after two or more trips on the same zone. 
The first trip on a cross-zone is also logged (see locations 37 segment 1, 39, 40 and 
110-169). 
Daylight savings time 
The NX-8E has the possibility to switch automatically from summer to wintertime and vice 
versa. This option will move the clock backward on the last Sunday of October (3 a.m. 
becomes 2 a.m.) and will move the clock forward on the last Sunday of March (2 a.m. 
becomes 3 a.m.) (see location 37, segment 5, option 8).  
Dual / split / multiple reports 
The NX-8E can send communication reports to three different phone numbers for dual, 
split or multiple reports: these can be selected by event or by partition (see locations 4, 
10, and 16). 
Duress code 
If a duress code is programmed, the NX-8E will send a duress signal whenever the panel 
is armed or disarmed with this code. If open/close reports are sent, the user code will be 
254 (see location 44). 
Dynamic battery test 
The NX-8E can be programmed to perform a dynamic battery test for a selected duration 
when the panel is armed or disarmed for the first time each day. The NX-8E can also be 
programmed to perform a ‘missing battery’ test every 12 seconds (see locations 37 
segments 2 and 3 and location 40).  A low battery si 
End of line resistor defeat 
The NX-8E can be programmed to make zones 1-8 for normally closed operation only, 
eliminating the need of the end of line resistors on these zones. When a zone is 
programmed for normally closed operation, a short on that zone will not change the loop 
condition, and an open on that zone will produce a faulted condition. This feature will be 
ignored by any priority zone (see locations 110-169).  
Entry-guard 
This unique low level arming mode has been developed to reduce the most common 
source of false alarms. When armed in the “Stay Instant” mode, opening any zone 
designated as an “Entry Guard Zone” will initiate the keypad sounder and start the entry 
delay before generating an alarm. All the other zones will function as normal. This arming 
mode will encourage system owners to use their systems more frequently when the 
premises are occupied (see locations 111-169). 
Exit error 
If this option is enabled, the NX-8E will send an “Exit Error Report” when an entry/exit 
zone is faulted, at the instant the exit delay expires. This report will be sent together with 
the user number that was used to arm the system, provided that the panel is not 
disarmed before the entry delay expires. The alarm report will also be sent. Even if this 
feature is not enabled, the siren will sound if any entry/exit zone is faulted, as soon as the 
exit delay expires (see location 23 segment 3). 
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Expander trouble 
The NX-8E will report expander trouble to the central station if this option is enabled. This 
condition will light up the “Service” LED on the keypad, even if it is not reported.  
NOTE: The keypads are considered to be expanders. The number of expansion devices 
that are reported can be found in appendix 3 (see location 37 segment 3). 
Early to Open/ Late to Close 
If an opening occurs before the opening and closing times, the NX-8E will send an “Early 
Open” report. If it fails to close on or before the designated closing time, the NX-8E will 
send a “Late to Close”report. (see location 23 segment 4) 
Fail to communicate 
The NX-8E will light up the “Service” LED if a report fails to reach the central station. If 
this option is enabled, a fail to communicate code will be reported when the next report is 
successfully communicated. A fail to communicate is always logged as “data lost” 
(see location 37 segment 4). 
Final set door 
If this feature is enabled, it will only be applicable for secondary entry/exit zones (f.e. 
configuration group 9 or 19). If the final set door option is enabled, the exit time will 
immediately expire as soon as the secondary entry/exit zone (type 9 or 19) becomes 
ready again. This feature can only be used in combination with magnetic contracts (see 
location 23, segment 2, option 8).  
Fire alarm verification 
When this feature is enabled, the NX-8E will verify a fire alarm by requiring more than one 
trip on a smoke detector (the same or another one) within a specified time (120-255 
seconds) before it generates an alarm (see location 40 segment 9). 
First opening/last closing report for multiple partitions 
If this feature is enabled, the NX-8E will only transmit a closing report after ALL partitions 
have been armed. An opening report will be sent as soon as one partition has been 
disarmed (see location 37).  
Force arming 
If this option is enabled, the NX-8E can be “Force Armed” when zones have been 
violated. In this condition, the “Ready” LED will flash if a “Force Armable” zone is not 
secure. At the end of the exit delay, these zones will become bypassed. If these zones 
become secured at any time during the arming cycle, they will be unbypassed and will 
become active in the system. If “Bypass Report” is enabled, the force arming zones can 
be programmed to report bypass when they are force armed (default), or not to report 
bypass even if “Bypass Report” is enabled (see locations 37 segment 5, and 111-169 
segment 2). 
Group bypass 
A designated group of zones can be programmed to bypass by pressing  [Bypass]-[0]-[0]-
[Bypass] prior to arming (see locations 111-169 segment 2).   
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Immediate restore by zone 
The NX-8E can be programmed to send alarm and restore reports as soon as they occur, 
or to wait until the siren time has expired or the system has been disarmed. (see location 
37 segment 2). 
Internal event log 
Up to 512 events can be stored in memory together with the date and time of the event. 
These events can be viewed later on via the LCD keypad, or by downloading. All 
reportable events are reported to the log. 
Keypad activated panics 
The NX-8E has three keypad activated panics that will send reports to the central station,  
auxiliary 1 (Fire), auxiliary 2 (Medical) and keypad panic. Auxiliary 1 will activate the 
steady (Fire) siren, auxiliary 2 will sound the keypad, and the keypad panic can be 
programmed to be silent or audible (see location 23 segment 1). 
Keypad shutdown mode 
This feature will extinguish all the LED’s on the keypad, except the “Power” LED, after 60 
seconds have elapsed without a keypress. Pressing a valid user code (not an installer 
code) will light up all the LED’s (see location 41, segment 1, option 5). This option 
requires bilingual LCD keypads. This option is an alternative for LED-extinguish.  
Keypad sounder control 
The NX-8E can be programmed to sound the keypad sounder for certain events (see 
location 39). 
Keypad tamper 
If this option is enabled, the NX-8E will disable the keypad for 60 seconds, and will 
communicate a tamper signal to the central station whenever 30 keypresses are entered 
without producing a valid code (see location 23 segment 1). 
Keyswitch arm/disarm 
Any zone on the NX-8E can be programmed as a momentary or maintained keyswitch 
zone. If a zone has been programmed as a momentary keyswitch, momentary shorts on 
this zone will arm/disarm the control. A zone can be also being programmed as a 
maintained keyswitch. The control panel will be armed as long as such a zone is shorted. 
If opening/closing reports are sent, the user code will be 99 (see “default zone 
configurations”)  
LED extinguish 
This feature will extinguish all the LED’s on the keypad, except the “Power” LED, after 60 
seconds (Norway / Sweden: 30 seconds) have elapsed without a keypress. Pressing any 
numeric key will light up all the LED’s (see location 23 segment 2). 
Local programming lockout 
This feature will disable programming of all locations, or for specified locations, from the 
keypad (see location 21). 
Log full report 
A report can be sent to the central station when the event log is full (see location 37 
segment 4). 
Lost clock service light 
The NX-8E can be programmed to light up the “Service” LED on a LED keypad or give a 
“Service” message on a LCD keypad when the internal clock time is invalid due to power 
loss. On LCD keypads, if programmed to show the system time, a “Set Clock, *97” 
message will always be displayed (see location 37 segment 5). 
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Manual test 
The NX-8E can be programmed to perform a bell and/or communicator test; to do this, 
enter [*]-[4]-[4] while the system is in the disarmed state. Each time that [*]-[4]-[4] is 
entered, a dynamic battery test will also be performed (see location 37 segment 2). 
Night Mode 
Applies to NX-1208E / NX-1248E keypads. In this mode, the control panel will bypass all 
zones that have the Entry Guard feature enabled. (See location 23 and 111-169) 
 
On board zone disable 
The eight zones on the NX-8E panel can be disabled, in order to obtain a completely 
wireless alarm system. A mix of hardwired and wireless zones for zones 1-8 is also 
possible (see location 37 segment 5). 
Partitions 
The NX-8E can be partitioned into a maximum of eight separate systems with distinct 
reporting codes, user codes, and operating features for each system (see locations 26- 
36 and locations 171-205). 
Program code 
The factory default for the “Go To Program” code is [9]-[7]-[1]-[3] when using a 4-digit 
code; or, if the 6-digit option is used, the default is [9]-[7]-[1]-[3]-[0]-[0]. The program code 
can also be used as an arm/disarm code. If it is used as an arm/disarm code, and if 
open/close reports are sent, the user code will be 255 (see location 43). 
Quick arm feature 
The NX-8E has a single-button “Quick Arm” feature which can be used to arm the system 
by pressing the [Exit] key or the [Stay] key on the keypad. If closing reports are sent, the 
user code will be 98 (see location 23 segment 1). 
Recent closing 
If this option is enabled, the NX-8E will send a “Recent Closing Report” to the central 
station if an alarm occurs within 5 minutes after the panel is armed. The user number that 
was used to arm the system will also be sent (see location 23 segment 3). 
Re-exit 
The NX-8E can restart the exit delay for a quick exit without the need to disarm the 
system; this is done by pressing the [Exit] key while the system is still armed (= after exit 
delay has expired). The re-exit is also logged (see location 23 segment 1). 
Shutdown 
This mode will cause the keypads to extinguish all LED’s, except the “Power” LED, and to 
refuse keypresses (see location 21). 
Siren blast for arming 
The NX-8E can be programmed to give a one-second siren blast when the panel is 
armed, at the end of the exit delay, or when the central station receiver acknowledges the 
closing report. It can also give one blast for remote (keyswitch) arming, and two blasts for 
remote disarming (see location 37 segment 1). 
Siren supervision 
The NX-8E has a “Siren Supervision” circuit that will constantly monitor the siren on the 
NX-8E; it can also be programmed to report if the wires are cut (see location 37 segment 
3). 
Silent exit option 
The exit delay can be silenced by pressing [*]-[Exit] before arming the control panel, or 
when using the re-exit feature. The exit delay can also be silenced permanently in all 
partitions (see location 37 segment 5). 
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