Honeywell control panel LYNX Plus User Manual

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Remote Services 
 
Your security system may be capable of providing a series of web-based services that allow you to 
communicate with your security system remotely in a number of ways. These services provide the 
ability to: 
• Access to your security system from a computer via website (Remote Access Feature) 
• Receive e-mail and text message notification of system events (Multi-Mode Feature) 
• Perform system functions and...

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General Information 
 
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    Lynx Plus Series is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour backup 
battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC or LYNXRCHKIT-SHA) is installed. 
 
General  
Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the 
event of an emergency, the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically activate...

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National Fire Protection Association’s 
Smoke Detector Recommendations 
 
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    Lynx Plus Series is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour backup 
battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC OR LYNXRCHKIT-SHA) is installed. 
 
With regard to the number and placement of smoke and heat detectors, we subscribe to the 
recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA)...

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Emergency Evacuation  
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    Lynx Plus Series is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour backup 
battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC OR LYNXRCHKIT-SHA) is installed. 
 
Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps are 
recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: 
 
 
1.  Position your detector or your interior and/or exterior...

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Security Codes 
General Information 
For additional security you (the Master User Code) can assign secondary user codes to individual users 
enabling them to perform specific system functions. These secondary users are identified by user 
numbers when their codes are assigned. You can assign up to 6 user codes (2-digit user numbers 03-
08). Note that the master user is the only one who can assign codes to secondary users,...

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Testing the System (to be conducted weekly) 
 
Entering Test Mode 
The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked 
for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 45 seconds as a reminder that the system 
is in the Test mode.  
 
NOTE:  An alarm message will not be sent to your alarm monitoring company during the following tests. 
 
Disarm the system and close...

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Trouble Messages 
Typical Trouble Condition Displays 
To silence the beeping sound for fault conditions, press any key.  Fault  Indicates that a problem exists with the zone(s) displayed, accompanied by 
rapid beeping. First, determine if the zone(s) displayed are intact and make 
them so if they are not. If the zone uses a wireless detector, check that changes 
in the room (moving furniture, televisions, etc.) are not...

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Maintaining your system 
Routine Care 
  Treat the components of your security system as you would any other electrical equipment. Do not 
slam sensor-protected doors or windows. 
  Keep dust from accumulating on the keypad and all protective sensors, particularly on motion 
sensors and smoke detectors. 
  The keypad and sensors should be cleaned carefully with a dry soft cloth. Do not spray water or 
any other fluid on...

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SUMMARY 
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OO OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION
F AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION F AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION 
     *UPPER CASE indicates announcements after pressing STATUS once. Lower case indicates announcements after 
pressing STATUS twice. 
SOUND CAUSE  DISPLAY  ANNOUNCEMENT* 
INTERRUPTED 
Speaker and/or 
external bell FIRE ALARM 
OR  
CARBON MONOXIDE 
ALARM Fire Alarm is displayed; zone 
number in alarm displayed. 
OR 
Alarm is displayed; zone number in 
alarm...

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Additional Announcements: 
Pressing STATUS key once will announce the following primary messages, depending on 
the system’s status at the time: 
Disarmed–Ready to Arm [check system] 
Disarmed [not ready to arm] 
Armed [away] [stay] [instant] [check system] [exit now] 
 
Pressing the STATUS key twice will announce the following secondary messages, depending...