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Checking For Open Zones 
Using the ✳
✳✳ ✳  READY Key 
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection 
zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section).  Otherwise the 
keypad will display a Not Ready message. Using the READY key will 
display all zones that are faulted, making it easier for you to secure any open 
zones. 
To show faulted zones: 
 DISARMED - PRESS 
✴ TO SHOW FAULTS 
Note: Some keypads light a green LED when 
the system is ready. If not...

 
 
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Displaying All Zone Descriptors 
Using the ✳
✳✳ ✳  READY Key 
The Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that are 
programmed in your system. The abbreviated instructions for the READY 
key will appear first, followed by the zone descriptors. Displaying all 
descriptors is useful when you need to know the zone number of a particular 
zone, as when bypassing zones. 
The Disarmed-Ready to arm message must be displayed before zone 
descriptors can be displayed. 
  READY 
 Press...

 
 
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Bypassing Protection Zones 
Using the   6  BYPASS Key 
This key is used 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. 
Note: The system will not allow fire or emergency...

 
 
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Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d) 
2. BYPASS  007 FRONT UPSTAIRS BEDROOM 
Typical bypass message 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 bypassed zones are displayed eliminates all 
bypasses. 
3. DISARMED BYPASS 
READY TO ARM 
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays 
the ready to arm message. Bypassed zones are 
unprotected and will not cause an alarm when...

 
 
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Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d) 
To use the Group Bypass feature: 
   BYPASS 
1.  Enter your security code and press  6 
 then press   ✳  then enter the 
group number (01-15). 
2. BYPASS  007 FRONT 
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM 
Typical bypass message In a few moments, all the zones in the group will be 
displayed along with the word BYPASS. Wait for 
these zones to be displayed before arming. Arming 
the system before bypassed zones are displayed 
eliminates all bypasses. 
3. DISARMED BYPASS 
READY...

 
 
– 36 – 
Arming Perimeter Only 
(With Entry Delay ON) 
Using the   3  STAY key 
Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use 
the entrance door later. 
When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected 
door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the 
premises. Late arrivals can enter through the entrance door without causing 
an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the entry delay period or 
an alarm will occur.  
The...

 
 
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Arming Perimeter Only 
(With Entry Delay ON) (cont’d) 
Auto-STAY Arming 
Auto-stay allows the system to automatically bypass certain zones if upon 
arming none of the entry/exit zones are faulted during the exit delay time (no 
one exits the premises). The system provides an option to set each burglary 
zone for Auto-stay. All zones enabled for auto-stay except for perimeter and 
day/night types of zones, has exit delay time when the partition is armed. 
Check with your installer for the...

 
 
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Arming Perimeter Only 
(With Entry Delay OFF) 
Using the   7  INSTANT Key 
Important: If you are using a Symphony (Advanced User Interface), NIGHT 
mode is the same as INSTANT. 
Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the 
entrance door. 
When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if a 
protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely 
throughout the premises. The alarm will also sound immediately if anyone 
opens the...

 
 
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Arming All Protection 
(With Entry Delay ON) 
Using the   2  AWAY Key 
Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises. 
When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected 
door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. 
You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period 
without causing an alarm. You may also reenter through the entrance door, 
but must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm...

 
 
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Arming All Protection 
(With Entry Delay OFF) 
Using the   4  MAXIMUM Key 
Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time 
such as vacations, etc., or when no one will be moving through protected 
interior areas. 
When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alarm if a 
protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the 
premises. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay 
period without causing an alarm, but...