DSC - Alpha Keypad communication test

DSC - Alpha Keypad communication test

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An alpha keypad has words in the vertical column of keys of the right hand side of the keypad.


Note: * If siren is on site, Doing a communication test will cause the siren to go off for 2 sec.
          * Always call the monitoring station before testing your system at 1 800 268 6870
1) On your keypad press * 6 followed by you master code. (Disarm code) You will see select option event buffer.
2) press the right arrow 1 time, You will see system test.
  * This next step will cause the siren to go off if equipped on site.
2) Press *.
   * Siren will sound for 2 sec.
3) Call the monitoring station at 1 800 268 6870 to see if your signal went through.

Note: If your communication test did not go through to the monitoring station call Reed Security support at 1 306 653 3200 - Option 3


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