Re: Adding a third keypad to a Caddx NX-8, wiring help requested!

["Russell Brill" <russwbrill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You can series the keypads, but it's best to homerun the wiring to the
control... Note: you'll need the Installer Master Code (A.K.A. Program Code)
and NX-8 installation manual to set the keypad Number and Partition
number... Regards, Russ

"brim" <bcruze@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I have a perfectly working Caddx NX-8 system with two keypads that I'd
> like to add a third keypad to and I have a question about the wiring.
> This system came installed with my house but I think I have the wiring
> figured out.  Both keypads are wired directly back to the NX-8 board.
> Now, I'm assuming I could add the third keypad's wiring back to the
> board but it would be much easier for me to tap into one of the
> existing keypad's wiring.
>
> Is it possible for these keypads to be wired in series (the
> wiring diagram in the manual seems to suggest so)?  Or will I have to
> run a separate wire bbck to the panel?  Thanks for your help!
>