Display and Indicators

When you go to arm the message “Not Ready To Arm – System Trouble” is displayed in a yellow status bar along the top of the screen. A low battery icon along with “Low Battery” is displayed when the system’s backup battery power is low.

Low Battery Conditions in Wireless Sensors

Each wireless sensor in your system has an internal battery. The system detects low battery conditions in wireless sensors, including smoke detectors , personal emergency transmitter , and the portable wireless keypad, and displays a “Battery Low” message on the touch screen, which also beeps. A low battery in a wireless keypad is detected as soon as one of its keys is pressed. In addition , a wireless smoke detector with a low battery also emits a “chirp” sound approximately once every 20-30 seconds, identifying itself as the smoke detector with the weak battery .

NOTE:  A low battery message means that battery replacement in the indicated sensor(s) is due within 30 days. In the meantime, a sensor with a low battery is still operational.

To silence Low Battery Warning Tones, enter a valid code. The low battery message display will remain on as a reminder. When you replace the  weak  battery  with a fresh one , the  sensor  will send a “good  battery” signal to  the control when the sensor is activated (opening/closing of door, window , etc .). To clear the “Low Battery” message, enter a valid code.

Changing the LYNX Touch Series System Battery

In the event of an AC power loss, the LYNX Touch Series is powered by a rechargeable, nickel-metal hydroxide battery pack. The battery pack should be replaced when a “Battery Low” message with no zone number is displayed.

NOTE: The battery pack (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-SC or LYNXRCHKIT-SHA) should be changed every four years and must be replaced by a qualified service technician.

Following battery pack replacement, rechargeable batteries may take up to 48 hours to charge. The “Battery Low” message may be displayed after one minute, however it should clear within 4 hours or by entering Test Mode.

If the low battery trouble persists, contact your Service Provider for assistance.

THIS INFORMATION IS TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUAL FOR THIS ALARM SYSTEM. If you would like to read and search the pdf version of this manual, you can link to that here. (Helpful hint: Once there, type “Ctrl F” to pull up a search box that will enable you to search the manual with keywords).