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Skill: Keypad DEA DIGIPRO (Standard + Hold-Open Relay Setup)

Skill level: 3

Technical

Learning Objective:
Learn to set an engineer/master code, assign a user code to Relay 1 (momentary), and assign a second user code to Relay 2 (latching hold-open) using the correct keypad sequences.

1. Overview

The DEA DIGIPRO keypad allows secure control of gates/doors using PIN codes:

  • Relay 1 = momentary pulse (default gate trigger)

  • Relay 2 = latching hold-open (remains active until re-entered or cleared)

  • Engineer/master code secures programming access (default must be changed).

2. Tools and Materials Required

  • DEA DIGIPRO keypad, powered (12–24V AC/DC)

  • Access to engineer/master code (set to 1967)

  • Job notes for programmed codes (Clik or site sheet)

  • PPE: gloves, glasses, safety boots

3. Before You Start

  • Confirm keypad wiring is correct (Relays 1 + 2 to control panel). See wiring diagram below.

  • Default master code = 1234 1234. This must be changed first.

  • Plan user codes with customer (avoid simple codes like 1111).

  • Relay functions we prefer to use to keep things standard:

    • Relay 1 → gate open pulse (~1-2s)

    • Relay 2 → latching hold-open

4. Procedure


Intro

The keypad is awaiting the master code twice to enter programming mode.

Then it awaits a * followed by a number (x) which takes it to the relevant menu item as follows:

x=

*0 – Setting the access mode

*1 – Relay timing for relay 1

*2 – Turning on/off the bell

*3 – Admin code modification

*4 – Adding code the relay 2

*5 – Relay timing for relay 2

*6 – Turn off anti removal (anti tamper) alarm

*7 – Adding a master card (allows access to programming, like ‘1234, 1234’) – This has to be turned on in ‘3.2, Setting access mode’

*8 – Factory reset procedures.

*9 – Edit length of password


To add/edit code for relay 1 – You do not need to enter a ‘*x’. This is the first thing you’re able to do when you enter the admin code.

‘1967 1967 – 001 – (code) #


Then it awaits the value, eg code or time in seconds


Then the # key is used to exit programming



A. Set Master (Engineer) Code

1234 1234 *3 1967 1967 # #

  • 1234 1234 = default admin code entered twice

  • * 3 = change admin code

  • 1967 1967 = new engineer code (must match length)

  • # # = confirm and exit

✅ Master code now set to 1967


B. Program Relay 1 (Momentary – Gate Trigger)


1967 1967 001 1234 # 

  • No need to enter * number as default is RL1 code

  • 001 = internal ID for first user

  • 1234 = new Relay 1 user code

  • #  = exit

C. Program Relay 2 (Latching)

NOTE: enter the code to latch, enter again to unlatch


1967 1967 *5 00 #  (sets relay 2 to latch)


  • *5 Relay 2 latch/momentary

  • 00 Relay 2 latch

Then 


1967 1967 *4 00 3456 #   (sets code for relay2)

  • *4 relay 2 code set

  • 001 = internal ID for first user

  • 3456 = new Relay 2 user code

  • #  = exit

5. Best Practices

  • Always change the default master code.

  • Use unique user codes per person/group for audit clarity.

  • Record all programmed codes in job record.

  • Demonstrate latch/unlatch clearly to the customer.

  • Keep engineer/master code secure — don’t share with customer.

6. Common Mistakes to Avoid

🚫 Forgetting to change default master code (security risk)
🚫 Not pressing # # to exit — changes won’t save
🚫 Confusing Relay 1 (pulse) with Relay 2 (latch)
🚫 Using short/simple codes (easy to guess)
🚫 Not testing each code on site before leaving

7. Safety Information

Relevant SSOW References:

  • SSOW-01: Electrical Safety and Isolation

  • SSOW-02: Hand and Power Tool Safety

  • SSOW-05: Low Voltage Systems (≤50V)

  • SSOW-08: Manual Handling (keypads, covers)

  • SSOW-10: Lone Working / Customer Premises

  • SSOW-11: PPE – Gloves, Glasses, Safety Boots



Keypad back plates are available where surface mounting is required
Keypad back plates are available where surface mounting is required

8. Useful links

DEA DigiPro PDF



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