KeyArm Zone is a dedicated input type that allows switching system arming modes with third-party devices connected to Transmitter Jeweller, Transmitter Fibra, MultiTransmitter Jeweller or MultiTransmitter Fibra. Such third-party devices can include access controllers, mechanical key switches, push-button switches, radio controllers, telephone relays, and more.
KeyArm allows you to arm/disarm the system, individual groups, or set up Night Mode. This feature is available in Ajax apps.
Requirements for the setting to work correctly
The KeyArm feature is supported by all hubs (except Hub model) with OS Malevich 2.17 and higher.
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| Supported hubs |
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| OS Malevich version | 2.17 and higher |
| Account and permissions | PRO or a user with system configuration rights |
How the setting works
- Preset Action: the action performed to the system state once KeyArm Zone is triggered. You can set Arm/Disarm toggling, Arming only, or Disarming only option for the KeyArm device action.
- Security Objects: change the state of the whole system, an individual group or a set of groups, or manage the Night Mode.
- Input Type: configuration of the KeyArm device connection to the input. Depending on the Transmitter or MultiTransmitter version, it can be Without EOL, EOL, 2EOL, or 3EOL.
- Default State: can be either Normally Closed (NC) or Normally Open (NO).
- Operating Mode: can be either Bistable or Pulse.
Depending on the hub in use, you can install and configure up to 18 or 50 KeyArm Zones for your system.
| Hub model | Number of KeyArm Zones |
| Hub Plus | 50 |
| Hub 2 (2G) | 18 |
| Hub 2 (4G) | 18 |
| Hub 2 Plus | 50 |
| Hub Hybrid (2G) | 18 |
| Hub Hybrid (4G) | 18 |
Also, regular system integrity checks (SIC) and entire KeyArm locking when a tamper alert is triggered provide the highest system security.
Locking arm switch if lid is open
To increase the system’s reliability, we provide the possibility to lock KeyArm if its input reports a tamper alert to prevent system arming/disarming via a broken third-party access controller. With OS Malevich 2.19, it becomes available to activate notifications for an attempt to switch arm mode with the locked arm switch.
Note that the locking functionality is available only for Transmitter Jeweller and the Transmitter Fibra, MultiTransmitter 2EOL or 3EOL input type with one sensor configured as a tamper.
In the Ajax apps, you can activate and control the KeyArm tamper alert locking. Refer to the following section describing how to configure KeyArm Zone.
Also, if KeyArm has been locked by a triggered tamper alert, you can unlock it only in the Ajax app.
Connecting and adding to the system
Typical third-party access control devices should be connected to the KeyArm input the same way as any other triggering device.
Depending on the device used for KeyArm Zone, the input type configuration can be NO, NC, EOL, 2EOL, or 3EOL.
Once the access control device is connected to Transmitter/MultiTransmitter, you should add it to the system in the Ajax app. To add the third-party device to the system, refer to the following user manual sections:
Activating KeyArm Zone in the app
To set up KeyArm Zone for the Transmitter Jeweller input:
- Open the Ajax app and select the hub. Make sure that it is disarmed.
- Go to the Devices
tab. - Select Transmitter and go to its Settings by clicking the icon.
- Go to the Sensor Mode setting.
- Select the Switch Arming Modes option.
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icon.To set up KeyArm Zone for the Transmitter Fibra or MultiTransmitter input:
- Open the Ajax app and select the hub. Make sure that it is disarmed.
- Go to the Devices tab.
- Find MultiTransmitter and go to its Devices.
- Select the required device and go to its Settings by clicking the icon.
- Go to the Sensor Mode setting.
- Select the Switch Arming Modes option.
Configuring KeyArm Zone in the app
To configure KeyArm Zone for the Transmitter Jeweller input:
- Open the Ajax app and select the hub. Make sure that it is disarmed.
- Go to the Devices tab.
- Select Transmitter with activated KeyArm Zone and go to its Settings by clicking the icon.
- Go to the Arm Switch Settings item.
- Configure the following setting according to your needs:
- select arming Preset Action;
- select Security Objects to be controlled by KeyArm;
- configure the setting Lock arm switch if lid is open.
- configure the Notify of attempts to use arm switch when it’s locked feature (available for hubs with OS Malevich 2.19 or higher when the Lock arm switch if lid is open feature is enabled).
To configure KeyArm Zone for the Transmitter Fibra and MultiTransmitter input:
- Open the Ajax app and select the hub. Make sure that it is disarmed.
- Go to the Devices tab.
- Find MultiTransmitter or Transmitter Fibra and go to its Devices.
- Select the device with activated KeyArm Zone and go to its Settings by clicking the icon.
- Go to the Arm Switch Settings item.
- Configure the following setting according to your needs:
- If KeyArm Zone is set up for NO, NC, or EOL input:
- select arming Preset Action;
- select Security Objects to be controlled by KeyArm.
- If KeyArm Zone is set up for 2EOL or 3EOL input:
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- select arming Preset Action;
- select Security Objects to be controlled by KeyArm;
- configure the setting Lock arm switch if lid is open;
- configure the Notify of attempts to use arm switch when it’s locked feature (available for hubs with OS Malevich 2.19 or higher when the Lock arm switch if lid is open feature is enabled).
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- If KeyArm Zone is set up for NO, NC, or EOL input:
Note that for 2EOL and 3EOL input configurations, KeyArm Zone can be activated only for Sensor 2. In this case, KeyArm tamper alert locking can be activated if Sensor 1 or Sensor 3 is set up as a Tamper alarm event.
