SilentKnight 5820XL - Manual (Page 89)

LS10061-001SK-E Programming Overview
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panel’s onboard USB or serial port or remotely using a modem. If you need to connect to an older control panel
that does not have a USB port, and your laptop does not have a serial port, use a USB to serial converter. SKSS is
available for download online. See the SKSS manual (PN 151240) for more information.
*Modems not sold by Silent Knight. See Table 1-2 for a list of modems that have been tested for compatibility
with the control panel and SKSS.
6.5 Programming Using an Annunciator
You can program the control panel from a system annunciator, using either the control panel’s on-board
annunciator or a Remote Annunciator.
The following subsections describe programming basics, including a description of editing keys available for
programming and how to move through programming menus. Section 7 contains specific information about
individual programming options.
6.5.1 Entering / Exiting the Program Menu
To enter Program Mode:
1. Enter the Installer Code (factory programmed default code is 5820).
2. The display prompts you to press the the right arrow or ENTER key to bring up the Installer Main Menu.
(See Figure 6-7).
Figure 6-7 Keypad Enabled Screen
3. Then press 7. The menu option displays. See Section 7 for detailed menu information and Section 6.6 for a
quick reference listing all programmable options and JumpStart defaults.
To exit Program Mode:
When you have completed working with the menus, press left arrow several times until you are exited from
programming mode. Two prompts will display. The first prompt is to make sure you intended to leave the
Program Menu (select Yes or No as appropriate). The second prompt is for accepting all changes. If you select
No, any changes you have made since you entered the Program Menu will have no effect.