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LOCATION 208 – BAUD RATE TABLE (1 segment, feature selection data) 
The serial port can operate on a number of different baud rates. Consult the home 
automation information to determine the best baud rate for your application and program 
it in location 208. The default is “2” – 9600 baud or the serial printer baud rate. 
Segment 1 0 = 2400 Baud (2.4K) 
 1 = 4800 Baud (4.8K) 
 2 = 9600 Baud (9.6K) 
 3 = 19200 Baud (19.2K) 
 4 = 38400 Baud (38.4K) 
 5-7 Reserved 
 
LOCATION 209 – PROGRAMMING THE NX-8E HOME AUTOMATION PROTOCOL (1 segment, 
numerical data) 
The NX-8E home automation protocol can operate in one of two possible modes – binary 
or ASCII. Consult the home automation application information to determine the proper 
mode for your application and program it in location 209. The default is “Off” – binary. 
Segment 1 1 = Off: binary. On: ASCII. 
 2-8 Reserved 
 
LOCATION 210 – PROGRAMMING THE NX-8E HOME AUTOMATION PROTOCOL (1 segment, 
numerical data) 
The NX-8E can be programmed to automatically send information to the home 
automation system whenever there has been a change in this information. This is referred 
to as “transition-based broadcasting”. Which information packets use “transition-based 
broadcasting” is dependent upon the application and the capabilities of the home 
automation system. Location 210 is used to enable and disable the appropriate transition-
based broadcasts. Consult the home automation application information and enable the 
appropriate transition based broadcasts in location 210. 
Segment 1 1 = Reserved 
 2 = Interface configuration at power-up / end download / program 
mode 
 3 = Reserved 
 4 = Reserved 
 5 = Zone status message 
 6 = Zones snapshot message 
 7 = Partition status message 
 8 = Partitions snapshot message 
 
Segment 2 1 = System status message 
 2 = X-10 message received 
 3 = Log event message 
 4 = Keypad message received 
 5-8 Reserved 
 
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LOCATION 211 – PROGRAMMING THE COMMAND / REQUEST ENABLES (4 segments, feature 
selection data) 
The NX-8E has the ability to perform a variety of commands asked of it by the home 
automation system. For example, it is possible to allow arming and disarming of the 
security system, programming of the security system, or bypassing of zones by the home 
automation system. Location 211 is used to select which commands, if any, you wish the 
home automation system to have access. Consult the home automation information and 
enable the appropriate commands for your application. 
CAUTION: It is important to understand the capabilities of the home automation 
system to avoid compromising the security of your system when programming this 
location. 
Segment 1 1 = Reserved 
 2 = Interface configuration request 
 3 = Reserved 
 4 = Zone name request 
 5 = Zone status request 
 6 = Zones snapshot request 
 7 = Partition status request 
 8 = Partitions snapshot request 
 
Segment 2 1 = System status request 
 2 = Send X-10 message 
 3 = Log event request 
 4 = Send keypad text message 
 5 = Keypad terminal mode request 
 6-8 Reserved 
 
Segment 3 1 = Program data request 
 2 = Program data command 
 3 = User information request with PIN 
 4 = User information request without PIN 
 5 = Set user code command with PIN 
 6 = Set user code command without PIN 
 7 = Set user authorisation command with PIN 
 8 = Set user authorisation command without PIN 
 
Segment 4 1-2 Reserved 
 3 = Store communication event command 
 4 = Set clock / calendar command 
 5 = Primary keypad function with PIN 
 6 = Primary keypad function without PIN 
 7 = Secondary keypad function 
 8 = Zone bypass toggle 
 
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LOCATION 212 – PROGRAMMING THE LCD KEYPAD ADDRESS (1 segment, numerical data) 
Certain commands in the NX-8E require it to know the location of at least 1 LCD keypad 
(if one exist in the system). If your system has a LCD keypad it is recommended that it 
will be placed in location 1 keypad 1. This will allow location 212 to be left at the factory 
default. If the LCD keypad is selected as something other than partition 1 / keypad1, 
program the appropriate address in location 212. Select the address from the location 
chart. 
Keypad Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 
1 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 
2 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 
3 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 
4 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 
5 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 
6 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 
7 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 
8 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 
 
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NX-8E PROGRAMMING WORKSHEETS 
 (Factory defaults for segments are in bold italic text) 
 
LOC PG DESCRIPTION  DEFAULT  PROGRAMMING DATA 
 
0 32 PHONE 1 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14  
1 32 PHONE 1, ACCOUNT CODE 10 – 10 – 10 – 10 – 10 – 10  
2 32 PHONE 1, REPORTING FORMAT 0  
3 32 PHONE 1, DIAL ATTEMPTS 
BACKUP CONTROL 
8 
0 
 
PHONE 1, SELECTING EVENTS TO REPORT TO PHONE 1 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) Segment 2   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Alarms  1 Tampers (zones and box) 
2 Open/Close 2 Short Circuit 
3 Bypass 3 Sensor Lost 
4 Zone Trouble 4 Sensor Low Battery 
5 Power Trouble (AC Failure or Low Batt.) 5 Expander Trouble (incl. keypad) 
6 Siren & Telephone Fault 6 Failure To Communicate 
7 Test Reports 7 Alarm Restore 
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8 Program, Download, & Log Full 8 Tamper Restore  
PHONE 1, SELECTING WHICH PARTITIONS REPORT TO PHONE 1 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Partition 1 
2 Partition 2 
3 Partition 3 
4 Partition 4 
5 Partition 5 
6 Partition 6 
7 Partition 7 
5 35 
8 Partition 8 
 
 
6 35 PHONE 2 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14  
7 35 PHONE 2, ACCOUNT CODE 10 – 10 – 10 – 10 – 10 – 10  
8 35 PHONE 2, REPORTING FORMAT 0  
9 36 PHONE 2, DIAL ATTEMPTS 
BACKUP CONTROL 
8 
0 
 
PHONE 2, SELECTING  EVENTS TO REPORT TO PHONE 2 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) Segment 2   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Alarms  1 Tampers (zones and box) 
2 Open/Close 2 Short Circuit 
3 Bypass 3 Sensor Lost 
4 Zone Trouble 4 Sensor Low Battery 
5 Power Trouble (AC Failure or Low Batt.) 5 Expander Trouble (incl. keypad) 
6 Siren & Telephone Fault 6 Failure To Communicate 
7 Test Reports 7 Alarm Restore  
10 36 
8 Program, Download, & Log Full 8 Tamper Restore  
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PHONE 2, SELECTING WHICH PARTITIONS REPORT TO PHONE 2 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Partition 1 
2 Partition 2 
3 Partition 3 
4 Partition 4 
5 Partition 5 
6 Partition 6 
7 Partition 7 
11 37 
8 Partition 8 
 
 
12 37 PHONE 3 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14  
13 37 PHONE 3, ACCOUNT CODE 10 – 10 – 10 – 10 – 10 – 10  
14 38 PHONE 3, REPORTING FORMAT 0  
15 38 PHONE 3, DIAL ATTEMPTS 
BACKUP CONTROL 
8 
0 
 
PHONE 3, SELECTING EVENTS TO REPORT TO PHONE 3 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) Segment 2   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Alarms  1 Tampers (zones and box) 
2 Open/Close 2 Short Circuit 
3 Bypass 3 Sensor Lost 
4 Zone Trouble 4 Sensor Low Battery 
5 Power Trouble (AC Failure or Low Batt.) 5 Expander Trouble (incl. keypad) 
6 Siren & Telephone Fault 6 Failure To Communicate 
7 Test Reports 7 Alarm Restore  
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8 Program, Download, & Log Full 8 Tamper Restore  
PHONE 3, SELECTING WHICH PARTITIONS REPORT TO PHONE 3 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Partition 1 
2 Partition 2 
3 Partition 3 
4 Partition 4 
5 Partition 5 
6 Partition 6 
7 Partition 7 
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8 Partition 8 
 
 
FORMAT OVERRIDE 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) Segment 2   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 On = 1800hz transmit; Off = 1900hz 1 On = pager format (no handshake required) 
2 On = 2300hz handshake; Off = 1400hz 2 On = 1400/2300 handshake 
3 On =chksum parity; Off = double round par. 3 Reserved 
4 On = 2 digit event code; Off = 1 digit code 4 Reserved 
5 On = extended reporting; Off =non-extended 5 On = Contact ID 
6 Reserved 6 On = SIA 
7 On = 20 PPS; Off = 10 or 40 PPS 7 On = 3 digit event code 
8 On = 10 PPS; Off = 20 or 40 PPS  8 On = DTMF 
Segment 3 RESERVED  
18 40 
Segment 4 INTER-DIGIT TIME 0-0-0-0  
 
 
19 41 DOWNLOAD ACCESS CODE 8-4-8-0-0-0-0-0  
20 41 RINGS TO ANSWER DOWNLOAD 8  
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DOWNLOAD CONTROL 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Enables two-call answering machine defeat 
2 Reserved 
3 Requires callback before downloading 
4 Shutdown control panel 
5 Lock out local programming 
6 Lock out communicator programming 
7 Lock out download section 
21 41 
8 Enables callback at autotest interval 
 
 
22 41 CALLBACK PHONE NUMBER 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14  
 
 
PARTITION 1, FEATURE SELECTION 
Segment 1    Segment 2 Segment 3 
1 Quick Arm 1 LED extinguish enable 1 Open/Close 
2 Re-Exit 2 Require user code for bypassing zones 2 Bypass 
3 Auto Bypass (interior) 3 Bypass sounder alert 3 Restore 
4 4 Trouble Silent Panic 4 AC power/ low battery sounder alert 
5 Audible Panic 5 Enables bypass toggle 5 Tamper 
6 Auxiliary 1 6 Enables silent auto arm 6 Cancel 
7 Auxiliary 2 7 Enables automatic instant (entry/exit) 7 Recent Closing 
8 Multi Keypress Tamper 8 Final set door 8 Exit Error 
Segment 4    Segment 5 
1 Late to close/early to open 1 Reserved 
2 Auto arm in stay mode 2 Reserved 
3 Enables instant night 3 Reserved 
4 Tamper when sensor lost if armed 4 Reserved 
5 Enables instant stay toggle 5 Reserved 
6 Reserved 6 Reserved 
7 Reserved 7 Reserved 
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8 Reserved 8 Reserved 
ENTRY/EXIT TIMERS 
Segment 1  (Entry Time 1) 30  
Segment 2  (Exit Time 1) 60  
Segment 3  (Entry Time 2) 30  
Segment 4  (Exit Time 2) 60  
Reserved 0  
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Reserved 0  
 
 
25 47 ZONES 1-8, CONFIGURATION GROUPS  3-5-6-6-6-6-6-6  
ZONES 1-8,  PARTITION SELECTION (Segment 1=Zone 1 thru Segment 8=Zone 8) 
Segments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
Partition 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 
Partition 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 
Partition 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 
Partition 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 
Partition 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 
Partition 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 
Partition 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 
26 47 
Partition 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 
 
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27 47 ZONES 9-16, CONFIGURATION GROUPS  6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6  
ZONES 9-16,  PARTITION SELECTION (Segment 1=Zone 9 thru Segment 8=Zone 16) 
Segments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
Partition 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 
Partition 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 
Partition 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 
Partition 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 
Partition 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 
Partition 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 
Partition 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 
28 47 
Partition 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 
29 48 ZONES 17-24, CONFIGURATION GROUPS  6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6  
ZONES 17-24,  PARTITION SELECTION (Segment 1=Zone 17 thru Segment 8=Zone 24) 
Segments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
Partition 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 
Partition 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 
Partition 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 
Partition 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 
Partition 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 
Partition 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 
Partition 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 
30 48 
Partition 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 
31 48 ZONES 25-32, CONFIGURATION GROUPS  6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6  
ZONES 25-32,  PARTITION SELECTION (Segment 1=Zone 25 thru Segment 8=Zone 32) 
Segments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
Partition 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 
Partition 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 
Partition 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 
Partition 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 
Partition 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 
Partition 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 
Partition 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 
32 48 
Partition 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 
33 49 ZONES 33-40, CONFIGURATION GROUPS  6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6  
ZONES 33-40,  PARTITION SELECTION (Segment 1=Zone 33 thru Segment 8=Zone 40) 
Segments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
Partition 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 
Partition 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 
Partition 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 
Partition 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 
Partition 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 
Partition 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 
Partition 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 
34 49 
Partition 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 
35 49 ZONES 41-48, CONFIGURATION GROUPS  6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6  
ZONES 41-48,  PARTITION SELECTION (Segment 1=Zone 41 thru Segment 8=Zone 48) 
Segments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
Partition 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 
Partition 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 
Partition 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 
Partition 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 
Partition 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 
Partition 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 
Partition 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 
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Partition 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 
 
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SIREN AND SYSTEM SUPERVISION 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Siren sounds for telephone line cut while armed 
2 Siren sounds for telephone line cut while disarmed 
3 Siren blast at arming (pulse) 
4 Siren blast at exit delay expiration (pulse) 
5 Siren blast at closing kissoff (pulse) 
6 Siren sounds during a cross zone verification time 
7 Siren sounds for a tamper 
8 Siren blast once for keyswitch arming, twice for disarming 
Segment 2   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Convert siren driver to voltage out 
2 Siren sounds for expander trouble 
3 Zones to always restore 
4 Dynamic battery test performed upon arming 
5 Battery missing test performed every 12 seconds 
6 Manual bell test performed during [*]-[4]-[4] test function 
7 Manual communicator test performed during [*]-[4]-[4] test function 
8 Box tamper enabled 
Segment 3   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Box Tamper report enabled 
2 AC Fail report enabled 
3 Low Battery report enabled 
4 Auxiliary power overcurrent report enabled 
5 Siren supervision report enabled 
6 Restore Telephone Line Cut report enabled 
7 Reserved 
8 Expander trouble report enabled 
Segment 4   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Failure To Communicate report enabled 
2 Log Full report enabled 
3 Autotest report enabled 
4 Start and End Programming report enabled 
5 End Download report enabled 
6 Sensor Low Battery report enabled 
7 Sensor Missing report enabled 
8 Autotest report enabled ONLY when system is armed 
Segment 5   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Lost Clock service LED enable 
2 Wireless and hardwired zones used together for zones 1-8 only 
3 Disable eight on-board zones 
4 Enable two trips on the same cross-zone to activate the alarm 
5 Disable bypass reports for force armed zones 
6 Silent exit 
7 Activate “first disarm reporting” - “last arm reporting” for partitions 
8 Automatic switch summer/wintertime and vice versa 
Segment 6   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Enable 2 wire smoke sensors on zone 8 
2 Reserved 
3 Enable zone activity in hours (not in days) 
4-5 Reserved 
6 Disable Clean Me report 
7-8 Reserved 
Segment 7   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
37 
1-8 
 
 
50 
Reserved 
 
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KEYPAD SOUNDER CONTROL 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Keypad sounds for Telephone Line Cut when in the Armed state 
2 Keypad sounds for Telephone Line Cut when in the Disarmed state 
3 Keypad sounds upon AC Power Failure 
4 Keypad sounds upon Low Battery Detection 
5 Keypad sounds during Cross Zone Trip Time 
6 Keypad sounds for Tamper Alarm 
7 Reserved 
39 
 
 
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8 Keypad sounds for Expander Trouble 
 
SYSTEM TIMERS 
Segment 1 Dynamic Battery Test duration (0-255 minutes) 0  
Segment 2 AC Failure report delay (0-255 minutes) 60  
Segment 3 Power Up Delay (0-60 seconds) 0  
Segment 4 Siren Time (1-255 minutes) 3  
Segment 5 Telephone Line Cut delay (0-255 seconds) 0  
Segment 6 Cross Zone Time (0-255 minutes) 5  
Segment 7 Chime Time in 50 mS increments (0-255) 3  
Segment 8 Dialer delay (0-255 seconds)  0  
Segment 9 Fire Alarm Verification Time (120-255 seconds) 0  
Segment 10 Listen-In Time (0-255 seconds) 0  
Segment 11 Zone monitor timer hours/days (0-255) 0  
Segment 12 Reserved 0  
Segment 13 Reserved 0  
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Segment 14 Reserved 0  
 
USER CODE REQUIREMENTS 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Enables six digit code option. All arm/disarm/Go to program codes require six digits 
2 Requires valid user code entry so that [*]-[9]-[8] and [*]-[9]-[9] functions can work 
3 Reserved 
4 Reserved 
5 On: keypad shutdown mode    
6 On: user authorization to enter program mode  
7 Reserved 
41 
 
 
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8 Reserved 
 
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42 52 GO TO PROGRAM CODE 9-7-1-3-0-0  
GO TO PROGRAM CODE PARTITION AND AUTHORIZATION 
Segment 1   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Reserved 
2 Enables “Go To Program Code” as an arm only code 
3 Enables “Go To Program Code” as an arm only code after closing 
4 Enables “Go To Program Code” as a master arm/disarm code (can change user codes) 
5 Enables “Go To Program Code” as an arm/disarm code 
6 Enables “Go To Program Code” to bypass zones 
7 Enables “Go To Program Code” opening and closing reports 
8 Reserved 
Segment 2   (Circle Numbers To Program) 
1 Enables “Go To Program Code” for partition #1. 
2 Enables “Go To Program Code” for partition #2. 
3 Enables “Go To Program Code” for partition #3. 
4 Enables “Go To Program Code” for partition #4. 
5 Enables “Go To Program Code” for partition #5. 
6 Enables “Go To Program Code” for partition #6. 
7 Enables “Go To Program Code” for partition #7. 
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8 Enables “Go To Program Code” for partition #8. 
 
 
15-15-15-15-15-15 44 53 DURESS CODE    
 
 
AUXILIARY OUTPUTS 1-4 PARTITION SELECTION 
Segments 1 2 3 4 
Partition 1 1 1 1 1 
Partition 2 2 2 2 2 
Partition 3 3 3 3 3 
Partition 4 4 4 4 4 
Partition 5 5 5 5 5 
Partition 6 6 6 6 6 
Partition 7 7 7 7 7 
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Partition 8 8 8 8 8 
AUXILIARY OUTPUTS 1-4 SPECIAL TIMING 
Segments 1 2 3 4 
Auxiliary output timed in minutes 1 1 1 1 
Auxiliary output to latch 2 2 2 2 
Auxiliary output to stop timing when user code is entered 3 3 3 3 
Auxiliary output to activate only between closing and opening time 4 4 4 4 
Auxiliary output to activate only between opening and closing time 5 5 5 5 
Invert auxiliary output (0 volts going to 12 volts when activated) 6 6 6 6 
Reserved 7 7 7 7 
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Reserved 8 8 8 8 
AUXILIARY OUTPUT 1, EVENT & TIME (relays 1 and open collector 1) 
Segment 1 Program the event number for output 1 7=Each siren activation  
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Segment 2 Program the timing for output 1 0 sec.=follow event  
AUXILIARY OUTPUT 2, EVENT & TIME (relays 2 and open collector 2) 
Segment 1 Program the event number for output 2 7=Each siren activation  
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Segment 2 Program the timing for output 1 0 sec.=follow event  
AUXILIARY OUTPUT 3, EVENT & TIME (open collector 3) 
Segment 1 Program the event number for output 3 2=24 hour alarm  
49 55 
Segment 2 Program the timing for output 3 10=10 sec.  
AUXILIARY OUTPUT 4, EVENT & TIME (open collector 4) 
Segment 1 Program the event number for output 4 21=armed  
50 55 
Segment 2 Program the timing for output 4 0=follow event  
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