PROA7 and PROA7PLUS: Adding A Keypad

In this video, Dylan from Alarm Grid Tech Support shows you how to power up and then add the PROSIXLCDKP and the PROWLTOUCH keypads to the PROA7 or PROA7PLUS panel. Out of the box, both panels can support the PROSIXLCDKP. For the PROWLTOUCH, WIFI is required, so the PROA7 will need to have a PROWIFI or PROWIFIZW added before it will support this keypad.
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Power on LCD Keypad
02:07 - Program LCD Keypad
04:12 - Test LCD Keypad
06:00 - Power on Touchscreen Keypad
08:04 - Connect Touchscreen KP to WIFI
09:13 - Pair Touchscreen KP to Panel
11:28 - Demo of Touchscreen Keypad
13:09 - Outro
When the PROSIXLCDKP powers up, it will automatically begin trying to pair with a panel, assuming it's not already paired. For this reason, it's best to begin the pairing process at the panel before powering on the PROSIXLCDKP. At the panel, tap the menu icon at the bottom middle of the screen (three horizontal lines) then scroll down to Tools, enter the Installer Code (4112 by default) then Programming, then Peripherals. Press the Add icon (+) in the upper right. Now you're ready to power on the keypad.
The PROSIXLCDKP comes with a wall mount, and a desk mount kit can be purchased separately. Wire the positive and negative wires from the DC power adapter to the screw terminals on the mounting plate. Plug in the provided backup battery, then mount the keypad to the base. When you're ready to power it on, plug in the DC power adapter. The keypad will power up and begin trying to pair.
The keypad uses the PROSIX encrypted wireless protocol to communicate with the panel. It learns in just like any PROSIX zone, and is supervised with a zone number in the 800 range. The first auxiliary keypad will learn in as zone 800, the second as zone 801, and so on. PROSIXLCDKPs are always supervised with a 15-minute supervision interval. This means if the keypad doesn't communicate with the panel for 15 straight minutes, it will show a check on the corresponding supervision zone. Also, like a zone, during programming, you can enter a description for the keypad zone, such as Front Door, Back Door, etc.
Powering the PROWLTOUCH wireless touchscreen keypad involves installing the provided backup battery and then either plugging in the provided DC power adapter directly to the keypad or mounting the keypad on either the wall-mounting base or the desk mounting base. If either mounting base is used, the provided DC power adapter plugs into the base, and then the base keeps the keypad powered on and charging. The benefit of using the base is that the PROWLTOUCH can easily be lifted off for mobile use and then when it's remounted, it will again run off of the power supply and charge the backup battery.
The PROA7 and PROA7PLUS panels can support using the PROWLTOUCH in Access Point Mode as long as they are on the latest panel version. Access Point Mode is helpful in situations where there is no WIFI available in the protected premises, but an auxiliary keypad is still needed. For most users, though, the PROWLTOUCH will be used over WIFI. This means that the panel and the keypad must both be connected to the same WIFI network.
When the PROWLTOUCH boots up, it's going to come to the WIFI network setup screen. If you click on the "WIFI Networks" option, the keypad will scan for available networks and bring up a list. Be sure to pair the keypad with the same network the panel is paired with. Once the keypad joins the WIFI network, it will begin looking for the panel on that network.
At the panel, assuming it's already connected to WIFI, you'll go to Menu (three horizontal lines at the bottom-center), then Tools, enter the Installer Code (4112 is the default) then Programming, and finally Peripherals. Click the Add icon (+) at the upper right, then tap "Add WIFI Touchscreen". At this point, the PROWLTOUCH should still be attempting to pair with the panel. It will acquire the panel's IP address, then signal success on the secondary keypad. You'll then be prompted to enter either the Installer Code (4112 is default) or Master Code (1234 is default) on the PROWLTOUCH. Once you enter a valid code, the keypad will prepare to display panel status.
At the panel, you have similar options for the PROWLTOUCH that you have with the PROSIXLCDKP. It can be supervised, and if you choose to supervise it, it will be assigned to another of the zones in the 800 range. Supervision for this keypad is optional, but it is enabled by default. The Supervision interval for PROWLTOUCH keypads is 24 Hours and cannot be changed. that means if the panel doesn't hear from one of these keypads for 24 Hours, and supervision is enabled, it will display a check along with the supervision zone number. You can also change the zone description so that you'll know which keypad this is if you have multiple keypads.
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