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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 lit, the system is not 
ready to be armed. 
  READY 
1.  Do not enter security code, but simply press  ✳  . 
FAULT   005  FRONT 
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM Typical fault display 
 
2. DISARMED 
READY TO ARM 
 
Secure or bypass the zones displayed before 
arming the system. The Ready message will 
be displayed†
 when all protection zones have 
been either closed or bypassed. 
†
 NOTE: All or part of this message may be 
replaced by a customized message programmed 
by the installer.  Bear this in mind whenever 
the instructions indicate that the 
DISARMED or READY message will be 
displayed. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
 
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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 the   ✳  key and hold down for at least 5 seconds. 
 
  
						

							 
 
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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 zones to be bypassed. 
To bypass zones, the system must be disarmed first. 
   BYPASS 
1.  Enter your security code and press   6 
 . 
2.  Enter zone number(s) for the zones to be bypassed (e.g., 001, 002, 003, etc.). 
 Important! All single-digit numbers must be preceded by “00” (for example, enter 
001 for zone 1). 
3.  Press [✴] + [✴]. 
4.  
BYPASS  007 FRONT 
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM 
Typical bypass message When finished, the keypad will display the word 
BYPASS along with each bypassed zone number. 
Wait for these zones to be displayed before arming. 
Arming the system before bypassed zones are 
displayed eliminates all bypasses. 
5.  
DISARMED BYPASS 
READY TO ARM 
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays 
ready to arm message. 
 
Quick Bypass 
Your system allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to 
enter zone numbers individually.  
NOTE: All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is 
performed. 
To use the Quick Bypass feature: 
   BYPASS 
1.  Enter your security code and press  6 
 then press  # .  
						

							 
 
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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 
violated while your system is armed. 
Viewing Bypassed Zones 
The system allows you to view bypassed zones that are presently bypassed regardless 
of the status of the partition (armed, disarmed, etc.). To view bypassed zones. 
1.  Enter your security code + # + 84. 
  
2.  All zones presently bypassed are automatically scrolled for display. 
Group Bypass 
Your system allows you to easily bypass a group of zones without having to enter zone 
numbers individually. The system provides up to 15 groups. There is no limit to the 
number of zones that may be assigned to any one group. Check with your installer for 
a list of zones assigned to the group(s). 
NOTES:  
All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is 
performed. 
Users must be assigned the following attributes to perform the group bypass function: 
• Enabled for group bypassing 
• Access to the partition(s) containing the zones being bypassed 
• Global arming capability. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
 
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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 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 
violated while your system is armed. 
 
 
Zones Remaining Bypassed After Disarming 
The system provides an option to allow all manually bypassed zones to remain 
bypassed upon disarming (security code + OFF) of the partition. This option must be 
programmed by your installer.  Check with your installer to see if this option has been 
enabled.    
NOTES: 
For each partition in which the option is enabled, the security code + OFF will no 
longer unbypass zones.  To unbypass ALL zones you must enter your security code + # 
+ 64.  To unbypass zones INDIVIDUALLY, you must enter your security code + 6 + 
zone number. 
Any zone that was automatically bypassed by the system will be unbypassed upon 
disarming the system (e.g. STAY mode, Auto-STAY, etc.).  
Vent zones and zones bypassed by a programmed Auto-Bypass schedule (Tme Driven 
Event) are considered “manual bypasses” and will not be unbypassed upon disarming 
the system. 
Zones that were in a bypassed state at the time a System Shutdown is sent from the 
Compass Downloading software will be unbypassed when the System Shutdown is 
removed.
   
						

							 
 
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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 system provides three STAY modes. STAY mode 1, 2, and 3. STAY 
modes 1 and 2, when activated, automatically bypass specific zones assigned 
by your installer to each of the STAY modes. STAY mode 3, when activated, 
automatically bypasses all zones assigned to STAY modes 1 AND 2. Check 
with your installer for a list of the zones that are bypassed during each STAY 
mode. 
Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming (see 
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section) 
  STAY 
1.  Enter your security code and press  3   +  1  for STAY Mode 1. 
  Enter your security code and press  3 
  +  2  for STAY Mode 2. 
  Enter your security code and press  3 
  +  3  for STAY Mode 3. 
NOTE: If none of the zones in a partition are assigned to Stay mode 2, then 
when the user enters [User Code] + [3] (STAY), all zones assigned to Stay 
mode 1 are automatically bypassed. 
2. ARMED ***STAY 1* 
ZONE BYPASSED 
The keypad beeps three times, displays the 
armed message, and indicates which STAY 
mode (1, 2 or 3). 
Note: ZONE BYPASSED in this display 
simply indicates that some zones of protection 
are not armed when using STAY mode. 
  
						

							 
 
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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 zones assigned for Auto-STAY.  
NOTES: 
• Auto-STAY applies to all four arming modes (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT 
and MAXIMUM). 
• Arming the partition AWAY via an RF transmitter overrides the Auto-
stay feature (partition will not bypass zones programmed for auto-stay). 
 
 
  
						

							 
 
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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 entrance door. 
The system provides three INSTANT modes; INSTANT modes 1, 2 and 3. 
INSTANT modes 1 and 2, when activated, automatically bypass specific 
zones assigned by your installer to each of the INSTANT modes. INSTANT 
mode 3, when activated, automatically bypasses all zones assigned to 
INSTANT modes 1 AND 2. Check with your installer for a list of the zones 
that are bypassed during each INSTANT mode. 
Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming (see 
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section) 
  INSTANT 
1.  Enter your security code and press  7   +  1  for INSTANT Mode 1. 
  Enter your security code and press  7 
  +  2  for INSTANT Mode 2. 
  Enter your security code and press  7 
  +  3  for INSTANT Mode 3. 
NOTE: If none of the zones in a partition are assigned to INSTANT mode 2, 
then when the user enters [User Code] + [7] (INSTANT), all zones assigned 
to INSTANT mode 1 are automatically bypassed. 
2. ARMED *INSTANT1 
ZONE BYPASSED 
The keypad beeps three times, displays the 
armed message and indicates which INSTANT 
mode (1, 2, or 3).  
Note: ZONE BYPASSED in this display 
simply indicates that some zones of protection 
are not armed when using INSTANT mode.  
						

							 
 
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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 will 
occur. 
Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming (see 
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section) 
  AWAY 
1.  Enter your security code and press  2  . 
2. ARMED **AW AY** 
YOU MAY EXIT NOW 
The keypad will beep twice and will display the 
armed message.  
Note: The YOU MAY EXIT NOW portion of 
the message disappears when exit delay 
expires. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
 
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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 an alarm will be sounded as soon as 
someone reenters. 
Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming (see 
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section). 
  MAXIMUM 
1.  Enter your security code and press  4  . 
2. ARMED *MAXIMUM* 
YOU MAY EXIT NOW 
The keypad will beep twice and will display the 
armed message.  
Note: The YOU MAY EXIT NOW portion of 
the message disappears when exit delay 
expires.