Front Panel Keys

 

 

Front Panel Keys

NORMAL / CHECK STATUS

Returns Catalyst to NORMAL mode. If already NORMAL, gives Check Status report (a report of any channels in alarm). Also terminates calls and reports. 

DIAL OUT / PRESS TO TALK

Accesses phone line. Prepares to dial digits as they are pressed. Press to talk and release to listen.

DISARM / RE-ARM

Disarms unit (which prevents notification). If already disarmed, re-arms unit and clears old alarms.

POWER ON / POWER OFF

Turns unit OFF. If already OFF, turns unit ON.

PROGRAM

Puts unit in PROGRAM mode.

ENTER

Executes program code entry.

CANCEL

Cancels program code entry.

RECORD

Records message while pressed. Requires key code in PROGRAM mode to enable.

 

Note: If there are any unacknowledged alarms, pressing any of the keys listed above will acknowledge the alarms, regardless of any PIN settings. 

 

Also Note: There may be a short delay after pressing a key before the RTU responds, while it is taking time to scan all its channels.