Honeywell control panel LYNX Plus User Manual

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Bypassing Protection Zones 
 
Bypassing Individual Zones 
Use the BYPASS key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally 
unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your 
system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is 
performed. Bypasses are also removed if the arming procedure that follows the bypass command is 
not successful. 
The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed. 
 
The system must be disarmed first. 
To bypass a zone(s): 
                        +  BYPASS + 2-digit zone number(s) 
for zone(s) to be  
  Your user code  bypassed (e.g., 01, 02, 03, etc.)
 
 
Important! All single-digit numbers must be preceded by a zero (for example, enter 01 for zone 1). 
 
The keypad will provide a confirmation beep and display the word “Bypass” along with each bypassed 
zone number. Wait for these zones to be displayed, to be sure that intended zones are bypassed. 
 
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY LED on steady. 
 
Forced Bypass 
Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone 
numbers individually. Ask your installer if this feature is active.
 
To bypass a zone(s): 
                        +  BYPASS + 
FUNCTION 
  Your user code   
In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with the word “Bypass.” Wait for these zones 
to be displayed before arming. Arming the system before zones are displayed eliminates all bypasses. 
 
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY LED on steady. 
 
Displaying Bypassed Zones 
The system allows you to determine what zones have been previously bypassed. Bypassed zones can be 
displayed only when the system is disarmed, and when the “Bypass” message described above is 
displayed. 
To display bypassed zone(s): 
                         +  BYPASS + WAIT
 
  Your user code 
 
In a few moments, all open zones will be sequentially displayed along with the word “Bypass.” 
						

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Panic Keys / Chime Mode 
 
Panic Keys 
Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panic functions. The 
functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for the function(s) that may 
have been programmed for your system.  
 
Your installer should 
note the functions that 
are active in your 
system. 
Active Panic Functions 
Keys Zone  Function 
1 and ✻ 95 
3 and #  96 
✻ and #  99 
To use a paired key panic function, simply press both keys of the assigned pair at the same time. If 
your keypad has lettered keys for panic functions, press the designated key and hold down for at least 2 
seconds to activate the panic function. Panic keys can also be activated by wireless devices such as the 
Ademco 5827. Ask your installer about this feature. 
 
Types of Panic Alarms 
A silent emergency/silent alarm sends an alarm signal to the alarm monitoring company,† but 
there will be no audible alarms or visual displays. 
An audible emergency/audible alarm sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring 
company† and sounds a loud, steady alarm at your keypad and at any external sounders that may be 
connected (“Alarm” plus a zone number are also displayed).  
A personal emergency/aux  alarm sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring company† 
and sounds at keypads, but not at external sounders. (“Alarm” plus a zone number are also displayed). 
A supervised fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the alarm monitoring company† and uniquely 
activates keypad and any external sounders (“Fire Alarm” plus a zone number are also displayed). 
 † If your system is connected to an alarm monitoring company 
 
Chime Mode 
Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window, while it is disarmed, by using 
CHIME mode. When activated, three beeps will sound at the keypad whenever a protected perimeter 
door is opened and the zone voice descriptor will be announced. Pressing the STATUS key will display 
the open protection points. 
Note that the Chime mode can be turned on only when the system is disarmed. 
To turn Chime mode on or off: 
FUNCTION +  CHIME 
 
 
The “Chime” message displays while Chime mode is on, and disappears from the display when Chime 
mode is off.  
						

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Paging Feature 
 
Automatic Paging 
If the Paging feature has been programmed for your system, your pager will respond to certain 
conditions as they occur in your system by displaying a message that indicates the type of condition 
that has occurred. The message appears in a 7-digit format explained below. The system can also be 
programmed to send up to 16 additional digits that will appear in front of the 7-digit message. These 16 
digits may consist of a PIN number or special digits needed by the pager, account number, pauses, or 
any other special characters you may choose (for example, you may want to use a special character code 
to distinguish between security system messages and usual pager messages). See your installer if these 
additional characters are desired. 
 
Code Format 
The Pager Code takes the following form:  (AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA) EEE-0NNN 
AAA… =  Optional 16 digits, programmed by your installer. 
EEE     =   3-digit number describing the event that has occurred, as follows: 
  911 = Alarm (0NNN following indicates the zone that caused the alarm) 
  101 = Open, system disarmed (0NNN following indicates user number) 
  102 = Close, system armed (0NNN following indicates user number) 
  811 = Trouble (0NNN following indicates the zone that caused the trouble) 
0NNN   =  First digit is always 0, followed by 3-digit user or zone number, depending on the 
type of event that occurred.  
Examples:  Pager display: 911–0004   
 Indicates the system is reporting an alarm (911) due to a fault on zone 4 (0004). 
 Pager displays: 
101–0005  
  Indicates the system is reporting an open/disarm (101) by user 5 (0005). 
 
Manual Paging 
In addition, your system may have been programmed to send a unique pager message when the AUX 
key is pressed (see AUX Function section for alternate function of this key). The actual message sent is 
999-9999 (the hyphen may not appear, depending on your pager service). This code can be used to alert 
the person with the pager to whatever meaning you pre-arrange (e.g., “call home”).  Ask your installer if 
this has been done for your system. 
 
To manually send the pager message, (if programmed): AUX (hold until 4 beeps sound) 
   
						

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“Follow Me” Announcement Feature 
 
“Follow Me” Reminder and System Announcements 
If the “Follow Me” Announcement feature has been programmed your system will automatically dial a 
telephone number and deliver a voice message. The two different types of “Follow Me” messages include 
system and reminder announcements.  
System Announcements 
The Lynx Plus Series can be programmed to trigger “Follow Me” system announcements by one or a 
combination of the following events: 
• Alarm 
• Trouble 
• Arming/Disarming (by a keyfob or users 5-8*)  
*see Security Codes section for user code descriptions. 
Ask your installer about the events that trigger “Follow Me” system announcements. 
“Follow me” system announcements are delivered to a phone number that has been programmed by 
your installer. The voice message is a repeatable system status message (i.e. “Disarm Ready to Arm” 
when system was disarmed; “Armed Away” when system was armed; “Alarm Front Door” when an 
alarm occurred, etc). In addition, a special repeatable voice message (“System, System…”) can be 
triggered manually by pressing the AUX key on the keypad and holding it down for 4 seconds.  
NOTE:  This is similar to the manual paging feature (see Paging Feature for details).  
 
Reminder Announcements 
The “Follow me” reminder announcement is triggered by the scheduler if  Reminder Announcements 
has been chosen as Event Identifier (see Scheduling User interface for details).  
NOTE: The “Follow me” reminder can only be used if the “Follow me” or Pager feature has been 
programmed by your installer.  
The “Follow me” reminder voice message is the same reminder that is played through a local speaker. 
The reminder should be recorded by your installer. The “Follow me” reminder message will be delivered 
to a phone number that your installer has programmed or that you can program by yourself.  If the 
“Follow me” reminder phone number has not been programmed, or has been deleted, the reminder is 
announced through a local speaker only.      
 
After the “Follow me” system or reminder announcement is delivered you can terminate it by pressing 
any key on the telephone keypad. If the message is not acknowleged/terminated  Lynx Plus Series will 
attempt to deliver the message and will redial the “Follow Me” telephone number a maximum of eight 
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“Follow Me” Announcement Feature  
NOTES: (1)  The “Follow Me” announcement will be terminated if any new report needs to be sent or if 
any key is pressed on the Lynx Plus Series keypad or a wireless (RF) keypad. The [✻] key on 
a wireless keypad is ignored by the system when the “Follow me” feature is active and 
cannot be used to terminate the announcement or request status. 
 (2)  If your Lynx Plus Series has been programmed to send “Follow Me” system messages upon 
arming/disarming do not make any key strokes after you have disarmed the system (unless it 
is necessary). Entering additional keystrokes will terminate the “Follow Me” message. 
 
To program “Follow Me” reminder telephone number: 
 
1.   Enter: 
                        +  FUNCTION  + [65] 
  Master user code  
2.  The system will announce: “Enter follow me reminder phone number, press ADD to accept, press 
ESCAPE to quit” and “Phn Follow Me Phone#” will be displayed. 
NOTES:  (1)  The system will accept all digits including the star [✻], pound [#]. To insert a two (2) second pause 
press the AUX key. 
 (2) If the ESCAPE key is pressed to cancel entry, the telephone number must be entered again. 
  (3)  Pressing any key on a wireless (RF) keypad will terminate this mode and the “Follow Me” telephone 
number must be reentered. 
3.  Enter up to 24 digits. After each digit is entered the system will announce the digit and it will be 
displayed on the LCD screen. The system will not announce star, pound or pause, however “*” or 
“#” will be displayed on the LCD screen. 
4.  After you have entered the last digit press ADD to save the number. If 24 digits have been entered 
the system will automatically save the number and exit the “Follow Me” announcement feature. 
NOTE:  The “Follow me” reminder telephone number can be changed as often as necessary by repeating 
steps 1 through 4. 
 
To delete “Follow Me” reminder telephone number 
 
1.   Enter:     
                    + FUNCTION + [65] 
    Master user code  
2.  The system will announce: “Enter follow me reminder phone number, press ADD to accept, press 
ESCAPE to quit” and “Phn Follow Me Phone#” will be displayed. 
3.   Press ADD without entering any digits. 
 
 
  
						

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Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands 
(Lights On/Lights Off Keys)
 
General Information 
Powerline Carrier devices (e.g. X10 brand devices) are programmable switches that can be used to 
perform many different functions. Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can 
be turned on or off by using the device command from the keypad. Ask your installer if this has been 
done in your system.  If programmed for your system, some devices may activate automatically upon 
certain system conditions. In this case, the following commands can be used to override the device 
activation. See your installer for a full explanation of this feature. 
 
To activate X10 devices 01-06: FUNCTION  +   LIGHTS ON  + (2-digit) dev. no. (2 beeps) 
To deactivate X10 devices 01-06:
 FUNCTION  +   LIGHTS OFF  + (2-digit) dev. no. (2 beeps) 
 
To activate X10 devices 07 & 08**:                        +FUNCTION +LIGHTS ON + (2-digit) dev. no. (2 beeps) 
  Your user code  
To deactivate X10 devices 07 & 08**:
                        +FUNCTION +LIGHTS OFF + (2-digit) dev. no. 
 Your user code  (2 beeps)  ** Devices 07 and 08 may be assigned to system devices, such as alarm bells, which should not be activated using 
this command because they are activated automatically under certain system conditions.  See your installer and 
the table below. Devices 09-16 are used for Multi-Mode (e-mail) event triggers. 
 
Device Descriptions 
See your installer for device numbers assigned for your system.  Device Description  
   01          
   02          
   03          
   04          
   05 
   06 
   07 
   08 
   09          
   10          
   11          
   12          
   13 
   14 
   15 
   16  
  
						

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Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control 
The Lynx Plus Series Message Center allows you to record, play and delete messages. The maximum 
message duration is 85 seconds. 
NOTES: (1)  The Record/playback functions can only be performed from the master keypad.  It cannot be 
performed from any other wireless keypad (ex. 5827). 
  (2)  If the system loses electrical power, all messages will be erased. 
  (3)  Message Play/Record will not be available if a report must be sent. 
  (4)  Individual messages cannot be played back or deleted. 
 
Recording a Message 
To record a message: FUNCTION  +  RECORD  
 
The keypad displays “Rec Press Off to Stop”. Begin speaking into the microphone.  
The recording will automatically stop after 85 seconds, if a message has been recorded. The keypad will 
beep twice and “Msg” will be displayed. 
 
To stop recording before the end of 85 seconds: Press OFF  
 
The keypad will beep twice, the “Rec Press Off to Stop” display turns off, but “Msg” is displayed. 
 
Additional messages can be recorded, as long as there is recording time remaining, by repeating the 
above steps. 
 
NOTE:  If you are trying to record a new message and the message center is already full, the system will 
announce “End Message” and “Message Center Full” will be displayed. If the message center is 
full all old messages must be deleted before new messages can be recorded. See Deleting 
Messages section. 
 
Message Playback 
The display of “Msg” indicates that a new message is in memory. After playing the message, the 
MESSAGE display turns off. See NOTE below if using a wireless keypad. 
To play back a message: 
FUNCTION  +  PLAY  
All recorded messages will be announced sequentially. A short beep will sound between messages. 
To skip a message: Press [
✻] 
Deleting Messages  
To delete all messages: 
FUNCTION  +  PLAY  
While the messages are being announced: Press 
FUNCTION  +  DELETE  
Two beeps will sound, confirming that the message(s) have been deleted. 
  
						

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Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control 
 
Adjusting the Volume 
The volume level of message playback, system announcements, and status beeps can be changed. You 
can also mute system announcements if desired. See NOTE below if using a wireless keypad. 
 
To adjust message playback/system announcement volume: 
 
FUNCTION  +  VOLUME + [3] or [6] †      
† [3] = increases volume one level, [6] = decreases volume one level. 
 
Repeat the key sequence until the desired volume level is achieved. 
 
To mute system announcements: 
FUNCTION  +  VOLUME  +  OFF  
 
When muted, no system announcements will be made.  Recorded messages will be announced, though, 
when 
PLAY is pressed. 
To restore announcement sounding: 
FUNCTION  +  VOLUME + [3] or [6] 
 
Volume level will be restored to the level that was selected prior to muting the sound. 
 
NOTE:  If a wireless keypad (5827) has been installed and is programmed for quick arming, it cannot be 
used to activate message playback or adjust the volume. In this case, you must use the master 
keypad to perform these functions.  
						

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AUX Function 
 
General Information 
The AUX key may have been programmed to either perform a predefined function or to send a preset 
message to a pager/“Follow Me” system phone number (see the Pager Feature section for pager 
operation or the Follow Me Announcement Feature section for “Follow Me” operation).  Ask your 
installer which function has been assigned for your system. 
 
AUX Key:     
PRE-DEFINED FUNCTION     
PAGING FUNCTION      
FOLLOW ME VOICE MESSAGE 
 
If programmed for the AUX function, you can use the AUX key to activate a string of up to 20 
keystrokes that have been stored in the system’s memory.  Typical functions include: 
 • Seldom used but repeatable sequences 
 • Arming sequences that involve bypassing zones before arming 
 • Device activation sequences 
 
Defining the AUX Function 
The system must be disarmed before defining a function. 
1. Enter 
                        +  FUNCTION  +  AUX (hold down at least 2 seconds until 4 beeps sound). 
Master user code 
2.  Press the desired command sequence, up to 20 keystrokes. Press the AUX key between each 
command in the sequence. 
3. Press the 
AUX key twice to end the definition. 
 
For example, to bypass Zones 10 and 11 and arm AWAY with NO DELAY, enter the following string: 
 
                       + FUNCTION +  AUX + [6] + [10] + [11] +  AUX +  AWAY + [0] +  AUX +  AUX 
Master user code
  
 
Note that the AUX key is included in the 20 keystroke maximum. 
 
Performing the AUX function 
Press and hold down the AUX key (hold down at least 2 seconds until 4 beeps sound), then enter 
                        The defined function will begin. 
Your user code 
  
						

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Clock/Calendar 
 
Your system can display the current time (see your installer). The date is not displayed, but has an 
internal function. The system must be disarmed. 
To set the time and date:
                         +  FUNCTION  +  [63] 
  Master user code or  
 Installer Code 
 
The system will enter the Voice Prompt Calendar Setting mode. The [#] key can be pressed at 
any time to repeat a voice prompt. 
 
NOTES: (1)  Clock-Setting mode automatically ends if no keys are pressed for one minute. 
  (2)  It is not possible to enter the real time clock programming mode from a wireless keypad 
  (3)  Pressing any key on a wireless (RF) keypad terminates Clock/Calendar setup. 
  (4)  It is not possible to enter the real time clock programming mode when either FC or CA is 
displayed on the display.  
 
1. “Set Time” will be displayed and the system will announce, “Enter two-digit hour, press ADD to 
accept, ESCAPE to quit”. 
 
  8:   P 
Hour PM  
 
Hour (The current hour will be displayed with the A or P indication.) 
Enter the 2-digit hour (i.e., 01-12).  
Press [ADD] to accept the entry and continue to the AM/PM selection. 
Press [ESCAPE] to exit Clock/Calendar mode (keypad beeps 4 times). 
2.  The system will announce, “Enter one for PM, zero for AM, press ADD to accept, ESCAPE to quit”. 
 
  8:   P 
Hour PM  
 
AM/PM (The AM/PM setting will display A or P.) 
Enter 1 for PM or 0 for AM. 
Press [ADD] to accept the entry and continue to the minute selection. 
Press [ESCAPE] to back up to hour selection. 
3.  The system will announce, “Enter two-digit minute, press ADD to accept, ESCAPE to quit”. 
 
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Minutes  
 
Minute (The current minute will display.) 
Enter the 2-digit minute (i.e., 00-59). 
Press [ADD] to accept the entry and continue to the month selection. 
Press [ESCAPE] to back up to AM/PM selection.