Check your Alarm memory on a DSC NEO

The alarm memory feature on alarm panels is a feature used to check which zones of the system has gone into an alarm state in its previous arming cycle. Most systems can give you a more in-depth report which is called the event log, which can be accessed with the right keypad under the [*][6] command, but the majority of the time its easier just to make use of the alarm memory feature to see an immediate result.

[*][3] Alarm Memory Display – How to check the alarm memory feature?

The Memory light flashes if an alarm, tamper or fault event occurred during the last armed period or while the panel was dis armed (24 hour zones). Press [*][3] to view zones in alarm memory. To clear the memory, arm and disarm the system. When viewing alarms in memory, LCD keypads indicate the last zone that has gone into alarm first, followed by other alarms in numerical order. 

Functionality:

When an alarm occurs (e.g., a motion sensor detects movement or a door contact is breached), the system records this event. The alarm memory keeps track of these triggered zones.

Accessing Alarm Memory:

This feature can be programmed to require an access code. See “[023] System Option 11”. A programmable function key may be configured to display alarms in memory. See “Keypad Function Keys” on page 37 for more details. Press [*][3] to view zones in alarm memory.

Benefits:

The system will display the list of zones that triggered alarms during the last arming cycle.
Immediate Insight: Instead of navigating through a detailed event log, the alarm memory provides an immediate overview.
The alarm memory feature is a valuable tool for understanding the history of alarm events in your security system.
It allows you to check which zones (sensors) triggered an alarm during the previous arming cycle.

Summary: Alarm Memory Feature:

The alarm memory feature simplifies the process of identifying triggered zones during the previous arming cycle. It’s a handy tool for immediate insights into your security system’s activity.

Quick Troubleshooting: If you suspect an issue (e.g., false alarms), you can quickly check which zones were involved.

Event Log vs. Alarm Memory:

Most alarm systems provide an event log or alarm history feature. To access this information: Use the right keypad command: Press the [*][6] buttons.
While the event log provides more detailed information, the alarm memory is a concise summary.
Use the event log for comprehensive analysis and troubleshooting.
Rely on the alarm memory for quick checks.