The keypad is an SDI2 bus compatible device. The keypad features an illuminated touch screen and graphical interface. With an elegant design and low profile, the keypad fits with any modern decor. Each keypad has user adjustable options such as volume and brightness. The keypad shows system messages for all areas. The touch screen display uses icons, words, numbers, and symbols to show the status of the security system and for interacting with the security system. When several events occur, the keypad scrolls through each event in order of priority. The keypad's home screen shows the system status at a glance using a large icon. The user can change the system status by touching this icon. The touch screen display also offers icons on the ribbon bar. These visually pleasing graphical icons are easy to use for accessing menus and other options. The keypad screen has numeric keys and one function [CMD] key. When pressed, keys emit a beep. Use the keyboard for entering passcodes, activating commands, and entering alphanumeric characters.