Keypads | Configuration

Configuration

  • Area this LCD belongs to: The primary area for the keypad is the area that the keypad will display first on all area display modes. The primary area should belong to the keypad's area group if any area actions are to be performed on the keypad.
  • Max Invalid PIN Entry Attempts * : Defines the maximum number of invalid PIN entries allowed before the user is locked out of the keypad.
  • Lockout Keypad Time (seconds) * : If the Lock Keypad On Excess Attempts option (under Options 1) is enabled for the selected keypad and the maximum number of incorrect user codes is reached (3 times), the lockout time programmed here defines how long the keypad will be locked out. During this period the keypad will display the lockout message and ignore all key entries or login attempts by any user.
  • Door Connected to Keypad: The door which is connected to the keypad.
  • Menu Group For This Keypad * : Users can only access a menu assigned to the keypad if the same menu is also assigned to the user. This is also applicable if a menu is assigned to a user, but not to the keypad, the user cannot have access to the menu on the keypad.
  • Area Group for this Keypad: Users can only access an area assigned to the keypad if the same area is also assigned to the user's arm and/or disarm area group.
  • Smoke Reset Output/Output Group: The output (or output group) that is programmed as the keypad smoke detector reset output will be activated when a user presses the CLEAR + ENTER keys together.
  • Time User Is Logged In (seconds): When the user does not perform any action on the keypad for the programmed time, the keypad will automatically log the user out. Programming the option 'Never Logout' should be avoided unless for training or demonstration purposes.