Ademco Lynx - Quick Guide
Arm and Disarm
Arm:
- To arm all sensors in AWAY mode when you are leaving the premises, enter your [security code] + [AWAY] or press and hold [AWAY].
- To arm all sensors in STAY mode when you are not leaving the premises, enter your [security code] + [STAY] or press and hold [STAY].
Disarm:
- To disarm, enter your [security code] + [OFF].
For more information on this topic please visit the complete Ademco Lynx manual.
Battery
- The Ademco Lynx operates on the 7.2V Battery Pack.
- Loss of AC power and use of Backup Battery Power is indicated by No AC.
- A Low Battery condition is indicated by Low Bat.
Bypass Protected Areas
Bypassing a zone allows you to arm your system with certain protected areas intentionally unarmed or to access a protected area when the system is armed.
- To bypass a zone, enter your [security code] + [BYPASS] + [2-digit zone number].
- To unbypass a zone, enter your [security code] + [OFF].
For more information on this topic please visit the complete Ademco Lynx manual.
Change Date and Time
Enter your [Master code] + [# - FUNCTION] + [6] + [3].
- When ‘SET TIME’ appears, enter the 2-digit hour, i.e. 01-12.
- Press [*] and choose [1] for PM or [0] for AM, then press [*] again.
- Enter the 2-digit minute, i.e., 14 for 6:14, then press [*].
- Enter the 2-digit month, i.e., 03 for March, then press [*].
- Enter the 2-digit day, i.e., 23 for March, 23, then press [*].
- Enter the 2-digit year, i.e., 15 for March 23, 2015, then press [*] to accept the entry and exit Clock-Setting mode. The keypad will beep 4 times in confirmation.
Chimes and Beeps
When your system is in chime mode, a chime alert will sound three tones whenever a protected door/window is opened.
- To turn the door chime function on and off, press [FUNCTION] + [CHIME].
For more information on this topic please visit the complete Ademco Lynx manual.
Security Codes
You can program up to 6 additional user codes.
- To change the Master Code, enter the [Master Code] + [8 - CODE] + [02] + [new Master Code] + new Master Code].
- To add a user, enter the [Master Code] + [8 - CODE] + [2-digit user number/slot 03-06] + [new user code].
- To erase a user, enter the [Master Code] + [8 - CODE] + [2-digit user number/slot 03-06] and wait approximately three seconds for the keypad to beep and verify.
Some user numbers have already been programmed:
| User Type/Role/Level | Function | User Number/Slot |
| Master | All functions | [02] |
| Babysitter | Can always arm the system can only disarm if it was used to arm the system. | [07] |
| Duress | Secretly notifies the monitoring center of duress if programmed. Intended for use only when you are forced to arm or disarm the system against your will. | [08] |
For a complete list of use authority levels and partitions, please see the Ademco Lynx manual.
Trouble Conditions
Trouble conditions are indicated by the word CHECK and continual beeping from the touchpad. Any key will silence the beeping. A display of CHECK + zone no. may indicate that a problem requires your attention. Check the specified zone area, close any open doors or windows and enter your security code and press [OFF]. If your system includes wireless sensors, the CHECK condition may be caused by some change in the environment of the protected area.
To silence trouble beeps, press any key or enter your security code and press [OFF].
For a complete list of Trouble Conditions, please refer to the Ademco Lynx & QuickConnect Troubleshooting page.
