Radionics home alarm panels had long used a standard set of “Commands” to arm and disarm their systems across all models and keypads, making their operation easy and reliable.
Command 4 can be used to quiet a beeping Radionics keypad, and also performs the “smoke detector reset” function on systems with fire monitoring capabilities. For specific instructions for your Radionics system, refer to its user manual.
Keypad Features
Radionics home alarm systems once relied on a set of “Commands” to arm and disarm panels, control programming functions and perform other tasks. Sometime in the 1990s however, this convention changed and newer panels began using different commands than before – although older Radionics panels such as D1252 still use these same numbered Commands on keypads like this page.
Radionics burglar alarm systems allow the number 4 alone to acknowledge a trouble condition (e.g., to silence beeping keypad). Furthermore, other numbers may be combined with it to perform various diagnostic functions; Command 4 + 3 displays up to four trouble conditions in its trouble event buffer; other commands exist for D1252 keypads as well; please consult your user manual for details.
On older black keypads, entering Code Commands will change both the Master Code and any existing User Code (1 or 2). To bypass zones when arming your alarm system, enter [*] + Master Code + user number (0 to 32) + new access code (4 digits). Likewise, for reseting smoke detectors on fire alarm systems (also available on some combined burglary/fire panels), press [*] + Master Code + user number (2 or 3 only) + Smoke Reset.
Keypad Functions
Radionics security systems traditionally utilized a set of standard commands to arm and disarm, program functions, and manage other aspects of home alarm. Sometime during the 1990s, however, Radionics began diverging from this convention by creating panels using different sets of numbered commands; this page provides assistance for older Radionics systems like those with D8112 panels that still use command-based formats; however newer keypads like the D2212/222A have no such dedicated button, opting instead for using their Clear function for these functions.
On an old Radionics system, the Command button allows for entering special numbers to perform diagnostic and other special functions. Entering Command 4 by itself will recognize a trouble condition and silence any beeping keypad; this feature may come in handy if an alarm keeps sounding off uncontrollably. In addition, Command 4 may also be followed by other digits depending on its particular model of system.
The ‘Command’ button can also be used to access a graphical menu that displays point names and activity data for easy troubleshooting or finding potential sources of an issue. To exit this mode of viewing, press your key once more to close it out.
Other keypad functions include bypassing zones, adding or changing user codes, and setting system time of day. To change a user code press [CODE] (on older black keypads it says “PROGRAM”) + Master Code + user number 01-32 + New Access Code (4 Digits). You can also quickly create or alter temporary user codes by pressing [CODE] (old black keypads have “PROGRAM”) + [BYPASS] (7 Key) + Zone numbers (2-Digit Zone Numbers).
The [COMMAND] button allows users to turn on or off the keypad display, with its subsequent press returning it back to its idle state. This display shows current zone statuses, summaries of recent activity, and time of day information.
Keypad Troubleshooting
If your alarm system starts beeping unexpectedly, you might be left confused as to what steps to take next. While silencing it might seem obvious at first, sometimes this doesn’t come to mind in the dead of night! On most Radionics systems and keypads there is an easy solution available: Command 4. Additionally, depending on which model of security system it belongs to, Command 4 may also perform other diagnostic functions, like alerting 6112 related systems of any trouble conditions before entering a different code to resolve them; please consult with user manual of respective system for detailed instructions for this system before trying any other solutions!
By using the keypad display, you can check on the status of all zones in the system. When all zones are secure, the display will show “System OK”, while any issues preventing you from arming may cause it to say “XX Out of System”. In such an event, press and hold * key until display reads “System OK”.
Keypads provide an efficient method for changing watch point settings on many models of Radionics alarm panels. You will require your master code, user codes and configuration number (available in the system documentation). Once all changes have been entered into the keypad it will return to its idle display mode.
At times, your keypad may display messages like “Smoke detector reset” or “System alarm.” In these instances, to reset the smoke detectors you must open up your panel door and enter your master code to reset them.
Radionics systems that were manufactured before 2010 typically use a special set of commands for changing code and performing other diagnostic functions, which differ from the more modern standard numbered commands used on alarm systems. Please consult either your keypad’s user manual or system documentation for this specific list of specialized commands that apply to your particular system.
Keypad Installation
Radionics home security systems were known to rely on standard “Commands” to perform arming and disarming functions across panels designed with this system design format, making it easy for customers and installers to learn these commands on any particular model and apply them across other models without difficulty.
Radionics Inc departed from this tradition during the 1990s and designed new panels using different sets of commands. This page details how to use these commands on older panels such as D8112 or other D2000 series keypads that don’t include a dedicated “Command” button; newer Radionics panels like D223A have an integrated command bar or button that doesn’t require separate keystrokes for “Command”.
This command sends a signal to all keypads and control panels that the system is in Watch Mode and activates perimeter zone alarm sounds depending on your system – beeps or rapid chirps may sound depending on how your alarm was configured – as well as activating any perimeter zone alarm sounds for perimeter zone zones that support this feature. It is ideal for monitoring alarms at home or for sending fire panic to central station in systems providing alarm monitoring service.
This command arms your entire system at once, bypassing any zones which have faulted or tripped, or have been subject to supervised power off conditions. It’s an efficient feature for residential settings and can be accessed from either any keypad or main control panel – plus it activates fire alarm monitoring (or “Fire Panic”) systems!
