Advanced Electronic Lock Operating Instructions- MESA MSL-500
MSL-500 Lock for MESA Depository Safe Series
IMPORTANT:
- To ensure the safety of your belongings, you MUST change the factory set Master Code to your own unique code immediately!
FEATURES:
Six Code Capacity- Users : Master, User 1, User 2, User 3, User 4 & User 5
- Lock is shipped from factory with a factory set Master Code
Please see your user manual for the factory set Master Code or
contact Tech Support.
- If three incorrect entries are entered in a row, the keypad will shut down for a period of five minutes.
During this shut down period you will not get a response from the keypad.
- The Lock Has No Response (No Flash, No Beeps)
Important: Make sure the wires in the keypad housing are not pinched and are securely connected.
- Controller repeated beeping during an unlocking indicates that the battery is low and needs immediate replacement.
- Manufacturer recommends the use of 9-Volt premier alkaline batteries and an annual maintenance replacement of the batteries.
- Single Mode: Open lock with one (1) code (override or user code).
- Dual Mode: Open lock with two (2) codes (User 1 and User 2 code).
- Programmable time delay function can be set from 01 minutes to 59 minutes
- Time Delay: A time period waiting for opening lock
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Always Perform this operation with the door open- Before closing the door, make sure all the changes are correct.
- Install a 9-Volt Battery
- Enter: [factory set Code x - x - x - x - x - x - x - x - #]
Green light will turn on. - Turn handle before the green light turns off
- To lock your safe, close door & turn handle back to the locked position
IMPORTANT:
- Always make sure your safe is locked before walking away!.
- If your code is correct a green light will turn on for approximately 5 seconds & you will hear a 'Click'
- If the code is in incorrect a red light will turn on, followed by 5 'Beeps'
NOTE:
- Be sure to press firmly & ONLY use your finger tips to press the keys on the keypad. DO NOT USE your finger nail, a pen, etc. This will damage the keys
Troubleshooting
The lock has no response [no 'Beeps']
- Make sure the battery wires in the keypad housing are not pinched & are securely connected
- Lock may possibly be in the Lockout Penalty mode. Wait 5 minutes & check if the lock responds [see Wrong Try Penalty]
- Replace the existing battery with a new one [see Changing The Battery]
- Make sure you are getting a valid response
- Make sure you get a signal with every key-stroke
- Make sure you are not in Time Delay mode [see How to Open In Time Delay Mode]
- Replace existing battery with a new one [see Changing The Battery]
-
Master Code is factory set
Please see your user manual for the factory set Master Code or contact Tech Support.
NOTE:
- The Master Code should always be held by the owner of the safe. You will not be able to activate/delete users, set up single/dual entry & set time delay without the Master Code
How To Open Your Safe
Single User Mode
- Input : Code -# [light stays green for 5 seconds]
- Turn handle to the unlocked position before the green light disappears
Example : x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-#
Invalid Code : Red light appears along with 5 'Beeps'
- [Default Setting]
- [Please refer to
- Input : 1st Code -# [lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 2nd Code -# [light stays green for 5 seconds]
- Turn handle to the unlocked position before the green light disappears
Example : 1st Code -#
Invalid Code : Red light appears along with 5 'Beeps'
- ]
- If 4 wrong codes are entered consecutively, the keypad will shut down for a period of 5 minutes. If your press any key during this penalty period, the orange light will turn on for approximately 2 seconds and your will hear a 'Beep'
- [code length:
- Input : *-* [lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 8-8-8-# [lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code -# [lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : New Master Code -# [lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Re-Input : New Master Code -# [lock stays green for 3 seconds]
Example : *-*-8-8-8-#- Master Code -#- New Master Code -#- New Master Code -#
Unsuccessful Code Change : 5 'Beeps' [the old code is still valid; repeat steps 1-5]
- ]
NOTE:
- Always perform this operation with the door open! Test the new code several times before closing the door.
IMPORTANT:
- To ensure the safety of your belongings, you MUST change the factory set Master Code to your own unique code immediately!
Activate User Codes
- [code length:
- Input : *-* [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 3-3-3-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : [User#] -# ["User#" : Specify which user your would like to activate; 1, 2, 3 or 4]
- Input : New User Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Re-Input : New User Code -# [Light stays green for 3 seconds]
Example [activating 'User 4'] : *-*-3-3-3-#- Master Code -#-4-#- New User Code -#- New User Code -#
Unsuccessful Code Activation : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-6]
- ]
- [code length:
- Input : *-* [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 4-4-4-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current User Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : [User#] -# ["User#" : Enter the User# that identifies the Current User Code on Step 3]
- Input : New User Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Re-Input : New User Code -# [Light stays green for 3 seconds]
Example [changing 'User 2'] : *-*-4-4-4-#- User 2 Code -#-2-#- New User Code -#- New User Code -#
Unsuccessful Code Change : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-6]
- ]
- [code length:
- Input : *-* [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 6-6-6-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : [User#] -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
["User#" : Specify which User# you would like to delete; 1, 2, 3 or 4] - Re-Input : [User#] -# [Light stays green for 3 seconds]
Example [deleting 'User 1'] : *-*-6-6-6-#- Master Code -#-1-#-1-#
Unsuccessful Code Deletion : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-5]
- ]
Single User Mode
- Input : *-* [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 1-5-8-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 1-# [Light stays green for 2 seconds]
Example : *-*-1-5-8-#- Master Code -#-1-# [this will set Single User Mode]
Unsuccessful Mode Change : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-4]
- [Only 1 code needed to open safe]
- Input : *-* [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 1-5-8-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 2-# [Light stays green for 2 seconds]
Example : *-*-1-5-8-#- Master Code -#-2-# [This will set Dual User Mode]
Unsuccessful Mode Change : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-4]
[To use this mode, see How to Open Your Safe]
- [2 seperate codes needed to open safe]
- [
- Input : *-*-1-5-9-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 2-# [Light stays green for 3 seconds]
01 = 1 minute Time Delay 00 = Will turn Time Delay mode off 59 = 59 minute Time Delay
Example : *-*-1-5-9-#- Master Code -#-03-# [This will set the Time Delay period to 3 minutes]
Unsuccessful Code Deletion : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-4]
The Master Code will override the Time Delay
- time delay]
- Enter any valid code other than the Master Code
- Once the code is entered, the Time Delay will activate
- During the Time Delay, codes will not be accepted. When you press any key, the light will remain orange for 3 seconds
- The lock will 'Beep' continuously & the green light will flash for the last 30 seconds of the Time Delay period
- Once the continuous 'Beeps' stop, the lock will unlock for 5 seconds
- Turn the handle to open safe
- When you enter your code, a green light & a red light will turn on for approximately 5 seconds; you will also hear 10 'Beeps'. The safe will probably not unlock when you get this response.
- When you enter your code, a green light will turn on for approximately 1 second. The safe will not unlock when you get this response.
- If your keypad has no response [no 'Beeps'; no lights]
- [Time to change your battery]
- Locate the battery cover on the bottom edge of the keypad & remove the cover by pulling on the tab.
- Carefully and gently remove the 9-Volt battery from the compartment.
CAUTION! Hold onto battery connector to avoid pulling wires out of housing. - Carefully re-insert the new 9V alkaline battery, do not force the battery into the compartment.
- The lock will retain all current codes & settings.
IMPORTANT:
If you are missing parts, have difficulty programming or opening your safe or have any other questions regarding the use and care of your safe, please contact ArmoryBox.com at 844.276.6792 for assistance. Available Monday - Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday from Noon to 5pm [Eastern Standard Time] or email us at customersupport@armorybox.com