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Section 4: Programming the CFP-500

4.1 How to program 

using the 
CFP-550 
Handheld 
Programmer

4.1.1 Connect the CFP-550 to the Dialer

The CFP-550 connects to the dialer via the RJ-11 jack mounted on the dialer. An RJ-11 con-
nector cable is provided with the handheld programmer. Refer to the wiring diagram in “Con-
nect the CFP-500” on page 4 for the location of the RJ-11 jack.

Once the programmer is connected, it will power up and remain idle until programming is initiated.

4.1.2 Programming using the CFP-550

To program, follow these steps:

 1. Press [*]. 

The programmer display will read “Enter Module Address.” 
The dialer’s module address = 11.
The control panel address = 02

 2. Enter [11] (for example). 

The programmer display will read “Enter Installer Code” The default code = 2600.

 3. Enter the installer’s code. 

The display will read “Enter Section Number”

 4. Enter a valid 3-digit programming section number to program that section. 
 5. Enter the programming data required by the selected programming section. Use the arrow 

keys (< >) to view the programming data in the selected programming section. 

To return to “Enter Module Address”, press [#] from the “Enter Section Number” display.

4.1.3 Entering Hexadecimal Digits

On occasion, hexadecimal (HEX) digits may be required. To program a HEX digit (A-F), press 
the [*] key at any HEX data entry section. The panel will enter the HEX programming mode. 
The following indicates which number should be pressed to enter the corresponding HEX digit:

1 = A      2 = B      3 = C      4 = D      5 = E      6 = F

If another HEX digit is required press the [*] key followed by the corresponding number entry. 
After every HEX entry, the programmer will return to standard number entry.

4.1.4 Dialer Programming Section Descriptions

Telephone Numbers, Section [001]-[003] and [411] for DLS Phone Number

Telephone numbers can be up to 32 digits, allowing the addition of special digits, if required. 
To program the telephone number, enter numbers 0 through 9 as required. Hexadecimal digits 
(B-F) can also be used to perform the following functions: 

HEX (B)-simulates the [*] key on a touch tone telephone

HEX (C)-simulates the [#] key on a touch tone telephone

HEX (D)-forces the panel to search for dial tone

HEX (E)-forces the panel to pause for 2 seconds

HEX (F)-end of telephone number marker

Three telephone numbers can be programmed. When programming, press the [#] key once 
the telephone number is entered to exit the programming section.

Account Codes, Sections [011]-[012]

The account code identifies the panel to the central station when a communication is sent. Use 
up to four digits for account codes.

When communicating events via the first or third telephone number, the 

first account code 

is 

used. The second telephone number uses the 

second account code

.

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