Honeywell Lynxr 2 Instruction Manual

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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...

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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...

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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 
LYNX  can be programmed to trigger “Follow Me” system announcements by one or a combination...

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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 LYNXR-2 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 LYNXR-2 Series has been programmed to send...

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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...

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Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control 
The LYNXR-2 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...

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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....

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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 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...

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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)  The...

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Clock/Calendar 
  
5.  The system will announce, “Enter two-digit day press ADD to accept, ESCAPE to quit”. 
Day
        01 (The current day of the month will display.) 
Enter the 2-digit day of the month (i.e., 01-31). 
Press [ADD] to accept the entry and continue to the year setting. 
Press [ESCAPE] to back up to Month selection. 
 
6.  The system will announce, “Enter two-digit year press ADD to accept, ESCAPE to quit”. 
Year...