Radionics burglar alarm systems and keypads traditionally utilized a consistent format for commands. Command 4 was frequently utilized to reset faulted zones or silence beeping keypads; depending on the panel or keypad model, other digits may follow to perform more advanced functions.
Functions
Radionics alarm panels historically used a set of numbered commands to perform system functions like arming and disarming, making installation easy for customers (and installers alike). Over time however, Radionics deviated from this standard and began creating panels with different functions using different keys; this page will discuss this departure, including some tips on using these features effectively.
The ESC key opens the command center menu. From there, a number corresponding to each function appears on the keypad display. Press NEXT for moving through this list of displayed functions; use ENT to select it as desired.
The * key allows you to adjust watch points on the system. If the display indicates “System OK” but one or more watch points is faulted, pressing this key will sound all sirens on the system and send an emergency police panic signal directly to a central station for systems reporting back there. Pressing it again resets it; other digits may also be entered to perform diagnostic functions; for instance Command 4 followed by other digits can clear out trouble event logs from Radionics systems and related keypads.
Programming
Older Radionics alarm systems and keypads use digits (commands) to perform various functions. Commands control how the system is armed, disarmed and programmed as well as performing diagnostic or trouble-event functions – for more information refer to either your Radionics burglar alarm manuals or its user’s guide for each keypad device.
Note that many of the commands outlined below require you to enter a code, then press a button. This confirms the change and arming your system.
Command 4 can be used to silence an annoying beeping keypad, as well as perform several diagnostic functions – for instance “Annunciator Reset” on a 4-button numeric keypad or “Detector Reset” in combination burglary/fire alarm panels with fire alarm monitoring which temporarily switches power off 2-wire smoke detector loop and resets tripped smoke detectors.
Troubleshooting
Radionics (now Bosch) keypads come equipped with built-in alarm mechanisms designed to notify you when something goes amiss, in this instance by emitting beeping noises (consisting of long and short chirps) when any perimeter zone fault occurs. The beeping alert is meant to draw your attention so you can take immediate steps to investigate and rectify it.
Typically, when entering diagnostic functions on your system, Command 4 will acknowledge a problem condition and shut off beeping keypad. Once acknowledged, further digits may be entered to perform diagnostic functions on it – for instance if annunciator Reset appears on your 6112 panel or another model, entering Command 40 will display all possible trouble conditions stored in its event buffer, including up to four in your Annunciator Reset event buffer, before continuing.
Command 47 is another useful diagnostic function, used to reset smoke detectors that have been activated by smoke. This command momentarily disconnects power to 2-wire smoke detector loop and clears away tripped detectors. For further details on these and other commands, refer to your burglar alarm manuals and keypad model’s manuals; note that most require dealer codes within Panel Programmer for execution.
