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title: Bypassing Zones on the PowerSeries Neo LCD Keypad
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updated: "2025-12-28"
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# Bypassing Zones on the PowerSeries Neo LCD Keypad

[Bypassing Zones on the PowerSeries Neo LCD Keypad](https://www.youtube.com/embed/EH_mYMHpw1k?feature=oembed)

Bypassing zones on your **DSC PowerSeries Neo** alarm system lets you temporarily disable selected sensors so you can arm your system even if a door, window, or other zone is open or being serviced. This feature is especially useful when a zone is malfunctioning or you need access to a protected area while the rest of the system remains armed.

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## **What “Zone Bypass” Means**

When you bypass a zone, the alarm panel will **ignore activity from that specific sensor** during the next arming cycle. Bypassed zones won’t trigger alarms until they are restored or the system is disarmed.

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## **Step-by-Step: How to Bypass Zones (LCD Keypad)**

1. **Disarm the system.**
   Zone bypassing cannot be done while the system is armed.
2. **Press the `*` key** to open the function menu.
3. **Select “Zone Bypass.”**
   Depending on your programming, you may need to press `1` or scroll to the option.
4. **Enter your access code** if required by system settings.
5. **Choose the zone(s)** you want to bypass.
   - Scroll to the zone name or enter the three-digit zone number.
   - Press `*` to bypass.
     A **“B”** appears next to the zone, indicating it’s bypassed.
6. **Exit to the home screen** by pressing `#` until you’re back to Ready status.
7. **Arm the system normally.**
   Only the zones you bypassed will be ignored during arming.

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## **Important Notes**

- **Bypasses are temporary.** Once the system is disarmed, bypassed zones are automatically cleared and must be set again if needed.
- If a zone is open and blocking arming, bypassing lets you arm without securing that zone first.
- For security reasons, certain zones (e.g., smoke detectors) may be restricted from bypassing depending on installer programming.