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Segment 5 1 = On: enable lost clock service light 
 2 = On: use of wireless and hardwired zones together on zones 1-8 
only 
 3 = On: disables on-board 8 zones 
 4 = On: will allow two trips on same cross-zone to activate an alarm 
 5 = On: will not allow zones that are force armed to report bypass 
 6 = On: enables silent exit option 
 7 = On: activate “first disarm reporting” - “last arm reporting” for 
partitions 
 8 = On: switch “summer/wintertime” and vice versa 
 
Segment 6 1 = On: enable 2 wire smoke sensors on zone 8 
 2 = Reserved 
 3 = On: zone activity monitor in hours (not in days) 
 4 = Reserved 
 5 = Reserved 
 6 = On : disables Clean Me report 
 7 = Reserved 
 8 = Reserved 
 
Segment 7 1-8 Reserved 
 
 
LOCATION 38 - SWINGER SHUTDOWN COUNT 
Location 38 contains the number of trips on a zone before that zone will be automatically 
bypassed. Refer to the feature definitions. 
 
) LOCATION 39 - KEYPAD SOUNDER CONTROL (1 segment, feature selection data) 
Segment 1 1 = On: if keypad sounds for “Telephone Line Cut” when the system is 
armed 
 2 = On: if keypad sounds for “Telephone Line Cut” when disarmed 
 3 = On: if keypad sounds for an AC power failure 
 4 = On: if keypad sounds when a low battery is detected 
 5 = On: if keypad sounds during cross zone trip time 
 6 = On: if keypad sounds for zone and box tampers 
 7 = Reserved 
 8 = Expander trouble 
 
 
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LOCATION 40 - SYSTEM TIMERS (14 segments, numerical data) 
Location 40 contains the duration of various system timing functions. Example: If you 
want the duration of the dynamic battery test to be 30 minutes, you should program [3]- 
[0]-[*] in segment 1 of this location. The [3]-[0] is the number of minutes; the [*] stores the 
data, and moves to the next segment of this location. 
Segment 1 Dynamic battery test duration in minutes, 0-255 minutes (“0” = no test) 
Segment 2 AC fail report delay in minutes, 0-255 minutes 
Segment 3 Power up delay in seconds, 0-60 seconds (“0” = no power up delay) 
Segment 4 Siren time in minutes, 1-255 minutes 
Segment 5 Telephone line cut delay in seconds, 0-255 seconds (“0” = no 
telephone line monitoring enabled) 
Segment 6 Cross zone time in minutes, 0-255 (“0” = no cross zoning) 
Segment 7 Chime time in 50 msec. (1/ 20th second) increments from 0-12 
seconds (“0” = follows zone 255 latched) 
Segment 8 Dial delay in seconds, 0-255 seconds (0 no abort delay) 
Segment 9 Fire alarm verification time in seconds, 120-255 seconds (“0” = no fire 
alarm verification). Values less than 120 sec. are considered as 120 
sec. 
Segment 10 Listen-in time in seconds, 0-255 (“ 0” = no listen-in time) 
Segment 11 Zone activity monitor feature timed in hours/days, 0-255 (“0” = 
disabled) 
Segment 12 Reserved 
Segment 13 Reserved 
Segment 14 Reserved 
 
LOCATION 41 - CODE REQUIREMENTS (1 segment, feature data) 
Segment 1 1 = On: enables the 6-digit code option. If 6-digit option is enabled, all 
arm/disarm codes and the “Go To Program Code” are 6 digits. If 
this option is enabled, the default user 1 code is [1]-[2]-[3]-[4]-[5]-
[6]. NOTE: IF YOU ENABLE THIS OPTION, VERIFY THAT THE 
“GO TO PROGRAM CODE” IS A SIX-DIGIT CODE BEFORE 
YOU EXIT FROM PROGRAMMING 
 2 = On: requires code entry for [*]-[9]-[8] (perform callback download) 
and [*]-[9]-[9] (answer incoming call for download) functions 
 3 = Reserved 
 4 = Reserved 
 5 = On: keypad shutdown mode 
 6 = On: user authorisation to enter program mode 
 7 = Reserved 
 8 = Reserved 
 
LOCATION 42 - GO TO PROGRAM CODE (6 segments, numerical data) 
Location 42 contains the “Go To Program Code”. This location contains a code with either 
4 or 6 digits. If the 6-digit code option is enabled in Location 41, THIS CODE MUST 
CONTAIN SIX (6) DIGITS. If this option is not enabled in location 41, the last 2 segments 
(digits) will be ignored. With the NX-8E disarmed, the “Go To Program Code” can be used 
to enter the Program Mode. 
 
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LOCATION 43 - GO TO PROGRAM CODE PARTITION AND AUTHORIZATION (2 segments, feature   
selection data) 
The “Go To Program Code” can be used as a standard arm/disarm code. When using the 
code to arm or disarm, the user ID is 255. (It is not possible to change this code in the run 
mode). 
Segment 1 1 = Reserved 
 2 = On: enables “Go To Program Code” as an arm only code 
 3 = On: enables “Go To Program Code” as an arm only, after closing 
 4 = On: enables “Go To Program Code” as a master arm/disarm code 
(can change user codes) 
 5 = On: enables “Go To Program Code” as an arm/disarm code 
 6 = On: enables “Go To Program Code” to bypass zones 
 7 = On: enables “Go To Program Code” opening and closing reports 
 8 = Reserved 
 
Segment 2 1 = On: enables the “Go To Program Code” for partition 1 
 2 = On: enables the “Go To Program Code” for partition 2 
 3 = On: enables the “Go To Program Code” for partition 3 
 4 = On: enables the “Go To Program Code” for partition 4 
 5 = On: enables the “Go To Program Code” for partition 5 
 6 = On: enables the “Go To Program Code” for partition 6 
 7 = On: enables the “Go To Program Code” for partition 7 
 8 = On: enables the “Go To Program Code” for partition 8 
 
) LOCATION 44 - DURESS CODE (6 segments, numerical data) 
Location 43 contains the “Duress” code. This Location contains either 4 or 6 digits. If the 
6-digit code option is enabled in location 41, THIS CODE MUST CONTAIN SIX (6) 
DIGITS. If the 6-digit option is not enabled in location 41, the last 2 digits will be ignored. 
If the duress code is programmed, it will work for all partitions. 
 
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Programming the outputs 
LOCATION 45 - AUXILIARY OUTPUT 1-4 PARTITION SELECTION (4 segments, feature selection data) 
Location 45 is used to select the partition(s) in which the events must occur before the 
output (relay) will activate. Location 45 has 4 segments. Segment 1 corresponds to output 
1, and segment 2 corresponds to output 2, segments 3 and 4 correspond to outputs 3 
and 4. 
  
Segment 1 
(Auxiliary 1) 
Segment 2 
(Auxiliary 2) 
Segment 3 
(Auxiliary) 
Segment 4 
(Auxiliary) 
1= Partition #1 1= Partition #1 1= Partition #1 1= Partition #1 
2= Partition #2 2= Partition #2 2= Partition #2 2= Partition #2 
3= Partition #3 3= Partition #3 3= Partition #3 3= Partition #3 
4= Partition #4 4= Partition #4 4= Partition #4 4= Partition #4 
5= Partition #5 5= Partition #5 5= Partition #5 5= Partition #5 
6= Partition #6 6= Partition #6 6= Partition #6 6= Partition #6 
7= Partition #7 7= Partition #7 7= Partition #7 7= Partition #7 
8= Partition #8 8= Partition #8 8= Partition #8 8= Partition #8 
 
 
LOCATION 46 - AUXILIARY OUTPUT 1-4 SPECIAL TIMING (4 segments, feature selection data) 
Location 46 contains special timing feature activation for the 4 auxiliary outputs (relays). 
Segment 1 corresponds to output 1, segment 2 corresponds to output 2. Segments 3 and 
4 correspond to outputs 3-4. 
 
Segment 1-4 1 = On: if output should be timed in minutes; Off: if timed in 
seconds 
 2 = On: if output should latch; Off: if output should be timed 
 3 = On: if output should stop timing when the code is entered; Off: 
if the output should continue to time when the code is entered 
 4 = On: if output should only activate between the closing and 
opening time in locations 52 and 53 
 5 = On: if output should only activate between the opening and 
closing time in locations 52 and 53 
 6 = On: if output should be inverted (0 volts going to 12 volts when 
activated) 
 7 = Reserved 
 8 = Reserved 
 
 
LOCATION 47 - AUXILIARY OUTPUT 1 (relay 1 and open collector 1), EVENT AND TIME (2 segments, 
numerical data) 
Segment 1 Use the chart below to select the event that will activate auxiliary 
output 1 (relay 1) 
Segment 2 Program the timing from 0-255 (minutes or seconds, depending on the 
data programmed in segment 1, location 46). Programming a “0” 
makes the output follow the event 
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LOCATION 48 - AUXILIARY OUTPUT 2 (relay 2 and open collector 2), EVENT AND TIME (2 segments, 
numerical data) 
Segment 1 Use the chart below to select the event that will activate auxiliary 
output 2 (relay 2) 
Segment 2 Program the timing from 0-255 (minutes or seconds, depending on the 
data programmed in segment 2, location 46). Programming a “0” 
makes the output follow the event 
 
LOCATION 49- AUXILIARY OUTPUT 3 (open collector 3), EVENT AND TIME (2 segments, numerical 
data) 
Segment 1 Use the chart below to select the event that will activate auxiliary 
output 3  
Segment 2 Program the timing from 0-255 (minutes or seconds, depending on the 
data programmed in segment 3, location 46). Programming a “0” 
makes the output follow the event 
 
LOCATION 50- AUXILIARY OUTPUT 4 (open collector 4), EVENT AND TIME (2 segments, numerical 
data) 
Segment 1 Use the chart below to select the event that will activate auxiliary 
output 4 
Segment 2 Program the timing from 0-255 (minutes or seconds, depending on the 
data programmed in segment 4, location 46). Programming a “0” 
makes the output follow the event 
 
 
 
 
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AUXILIARY OUTPUT EVENT SELECTION  
DATA EVENT  DATA EVENT 
04 Burglary alarm 27 Chime  
14 Fire alarm 284 Expander trouble 
24 24 hour alarm 29 Dynamic battery test time 
34 Trouble alarm 30 Open period 
4 Tamper alarm 31 Closed period 
5 Yelping siren 32 Listen-in 
6 Steady siren 33 Line seizure 
7 Any siren 34 Reserved 
8 Any bypass 35 Fail to communicate 
9 AC fail 36 Telephone line fault 
10 Low battery 37 Program mode 
114 Duress 38 Download in process 
124 Aux 1 keypad (fire alarm) 39 Reserved 
134 Aux 2 keypad (medical alarm) 40 Short circuit (overcurrent on 12 
Vdc) 
144 Panic keypad 41 Box tamper 
15 Keypad tamper  42 Siren tamper 
164 Autotest 43 Any open 
17 Alarm memory 44 Any short 
18 Entry 45 Any fault (open/short on non-fire 
zone) 
19 Exit 464 Any alarm 
20 Entry or exit 47 Beeping keypad 
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Setup for auto-test, auto-arm and opening/closing times 
LOCATION 51 - AUTOTEST CONTROL (4 segments, numerical data) 
Segment 1 Program a “1” if the interval is to be in hours; program a “0” for days.  
Add a “2” to suppress the daily test or a “3” to suppress the hourly test 
if any report has been sent 
Segment 2 Program the autotest interval from 1-255 hours/days 
Segment 3 Program the autotest report hour in 24 hour format (if the interval is in 
hours, this segment Is ignored) 
Segment 4 Program the autotest report time, number of minutes after the hour 
 
LOCATION 52 - OPENING TIME (2 segments, numerical data) 
Location 52 contains the time (in 24 hour format) when the NX-8E will enable the disarm 
capability for codes designated as ‘arm only after closing’. This time is only valid on those 
days programmed in location 54. 
Note: Opening time must be earlier than closing time so that autoarm, Aux. outputs, or 
code authorisation can function properly. 
Segment 1 Program the hour of the opening time 
Segment 2 Program the minutes after the hour of the opening time 
 
LOCATION 53 - CLOSING TIME/AUTOMATIC ARMING TIME (2 segments, numerical data) 
Location 53 contains the time (in 24 hour format) when the NX-8E will disable the disarm 
capability for codes designated as ‘arm only after closing’. This is also the time when the 
automatic arming sequence will begin (if this option is enabled in location 55). 
Note: Opening time must be earlier than closing time so that auto arm, Aux. outputs, or 
code authorisation can function properly. 
Segment 1 Program the hour of the closing / auto arm time 
Segment 2 Program the minutes after the hour of the closing / auto arm time 
 
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LOCATION 54 - DAYS OF THE WEEK “ARM ONLY AFTER CLOSE WINDOW” CODES FUNCTION IN  
PARTITIONS 1 THRU 8 (8 Segments, feature selection data) 
Location 54 selects the days of the week on which each partition is open. On these days, 
“arm only after close window” codes will be able to arm and disarm during “open window”. 
On days not selected here, “arm only after close window” codes will not disarm. Segment 
1 is for partition 1, and segment 8 is for partition 8 (see locations 52 and 53 for the 
opening and closing times for the open days).  
Segment 1-8 1 = “Arm only after close window” will arm/disarm on Sunday 
 2 = “Arm only after close window” will arm/disarm on Monday 
 3 = “Arm only after close window” will arm/disarm on Tuesday 
 4 = “Arm only after close window” will arm/disarm on Wednesday 
 5 = “Arm only after close window” will arm/disarm on Thursday 
 6 = “Arm only after close window” will arm/disarm on Friday 
 7 = “Arm only after close window” will arm/disarm on Saturday 
 8 = Reserved 
 
LOCATION 55 - DAYS OF THE WEEK FOR AUTO ARMING IN PARTITIONS 1 THRU 8 (8 Segments,   
feature selection data) 
Location 55 selects the days on which each partition will auto-arm. Segment 1 is for 
partition 1, and segment 8 is for partition 8. If a zone is faulted when the panel tries to 
auto-arm, the zone will be bypassed. If the zone restores, it will be unbypassed and 
active in the system. 
Segment 1-8 1 = Auto arming on Sunday 
 2 = Auto arming on Monday 
 3 = Auto arming on Tuesday 
 4 = Auto arming on Wednesday 
 5 = Auto arming on Thursday 
 6 = Auto arming on Friday 
 7 = Auto arming on Saturday 
 8 = Disable 45 minute retry timer 
 
 
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Communicator codes for slow speed formats only 
LOCATIONS 56-83 ARE ONLY USED WHEN REPORTING EVENTS TO A PAGER, OR 
WHEN USING A SLOW FORMAT SUCH AS 4+2. WHEN USING CONTACT ID OR SIA, 
THERE IS NO NEED TO PROGRAM THESE LOCATIONS. 
 
LOCATION 56 - RESTORE COMMUNICATOR CODE, SLOW SPEED FORMATS ONLY (8 segments, 
numerical data) 
Location 56 contains the event code for a zone “Restore” for a 4+2 and 3+1 format. For a 
4+2 format, the digit programmed in this location will be sent as the tens digit of the 
restore event code. The zone ID will always be reported as the ones digit of the zone 
number (e.g. zone 16 = 6, zone 45 = 5). 
This location contains 8 segments. Any segment left as “0” will follow the segment 1 
selection. 
Segment 1 Partition 1 “Restore Code” 
Segment 2 Partition 2 “Restore Code” 
Segment 3 Partition 3 “Restore Code” 
Segment 4 Partition 4 “Restore Code” 
Segment 5 Partition 5 “Restore Code” 
Segment 6 Partition 6 “Restore Code” 
Segment 7 Partition 7 “Restore Code” 
Segment 8 Partition 8 “Restore Code” 
 
LOCATION 57 - BYPASS COMMUNICATOR CODE, SLOW SPEED FORMATS ONLY (8 segments,  
numerical data) 
Location 57 contains the event code for a zone “Bypass” with a 4+2 and 3+1 format. For 
a 4+2 format, the digit programmed in this location will be sent as the tens digit of the 
bypass event code. The zone ID will always be reported as the ones digit of the zone 
number (e.g. zone 16 = 6, zone 45 = 5). 
This location contains 8 segments. Any segment left as “0” will follow the segment 1 
selection. 
Segment 1 Partition 1 “Bypass Code” 
Segment 2 Partition 2 “Bypass Code” 
Segment 3 Partition 3 “Bypass Code” 
Segment 4 Partition 4 “Bypass Code” 
Segment 5 Partition 5 “Bypass Code” 
Segment 6 Partition 6 “Bypass Code” 
Segment 7 Partition 7 “Bypass Code” 
Segment 8 Partition 8 “Bypass Code” 
 
 
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LOCATION 58 - TAMPER COMMUNICATOR CODE, SLOW SPEED FORMATS (8 segments,  
numerical data) 
Location 58 contains the event code for a zone “Tamper” with a 4+2 and 3+1 format. For 
a 4+2 format, the digit programmed in this location will be sent as the tens digit of the 
tamper event code. The zone ID will always be reported as the ones digit of the zone 
number (e.g. zone 16 = 6, zone 45 = 5). 
This location contains 8 segments. Any segment left as “0” will follow the segment 1 
selection. 
Segment 1 Partition 1 “Tamper Code” 
Segment 2 Partition 2 “Tamper Code” 
Segment 3 Partition 3 “Tamper Code” 
Segment 4 Partition 4 “Tamper Code” 
Segment 5 Partition 5 “Tamper Code” 
Segment 6 Partition 6 “Tamper Code” 
Segment 7 Partition 7 “Tamper Code” 
Segment 8 Partition 8 “Tamper Code” 
 
LOCATION 59 - TROUBLE COMMUNICATOR CODE, SLOW SPEED FORMATS ONLY (8 segments,   
numerical data) 
Location 59 contains the event code for a zone “Trouble” with a 4+2 and 3+1 format. For 
the 4+2 format, the digit programmed in this location will be sent as the tens digit of the 
trouble event code. The zone ID will always be reported as the ones digit of the zone 
number (e.g. zone 16 = 6, zone 45 = 5). 
This location contains 8 segments. Any segment left as “0” will follow segment 1 
selection. 
Segment 1 Partition 1 “Trouble Code” 
Segment 2 Partition 2 “Trouble Code” 
Segment 3 Partition 3 “Trouble Code” 
Segment 4 Partition 4 “Trouble Code” 
Segment 5 Partition 5 “Trouble Code” 
Segment 6 Partition 6 “Trouble Code” 
Segment 7 Partition 7 “Trouble Code” 
Segment 8 Partition 8 “Trouble Code” 
 
 
LOCATION 60 - SENSOR LOW BATTERY COMMUNICATOR CODE, SLOW SPEED FORMATS ONLY  (8 
segments, numerical data) 
Location 60 contains the event code for a zone “Sensor Low Battery” for a 4+2 and 3+1 
format. For a 4+2 format, the digit programmed in this location will be sent as the tens 
digit of the sensor low battery event code. The zone ID will always be reported as the 
ones digit of the zone number (e.g. zone 16 = 6, zone 45 = 5). 
This location contains 8 segments. Any segment left as “0” will follow the Segment 1 
selection. 
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