Hills Alarm System User Manuals
Download the PDF user manual for your Hills 60EL, NX4, NX16 or NX148 alarm system
Hills Alarm Manuals — NX-Series & 60EL
Hills (formerly Hills Industries, now Hills Limited) alarms have been installed in Perth homes and businesses for decades. The NX-series panels — NX4, NX16 and NX148 — are robust wired alarm systems with a large installed base across WA. The 60EL is a compact entry-level panel designed for smaller properties.
Download the user manual for your model below. If you need installer-level access, programming changes, or a fault repaired, contact Great White Security on 0413 346 978.
Available Hills Alarm Manuals
Hills 60EL User Manual
Models: Hills 60EL
The Hills 60EL is a compact wired alarm panel designed for small homes and units. This user manual covers arming and disarming, zone bypass, user code management, entry and exit delay overview, trouble conditions, and the 60EL keypad layout.
Hills NX4 User Manual
Models: NX-4, NX-4V2
The Hills NX4 is a compact 4-zone wired alarm panel suitable for small homes. This manual covers arming modes, zone bypass, user and master code operations, chime mode, and the NX148E LED keypad operation.
Hills NX16 User Manual
Models: NX-16, NX-16E
The Hills NX16 supports up to 16 zones with 8 partitions — commonly used in dual-occupancy homes, small offices and light commercial properties. This manual covers partition arming, zone bypass, user access levels, keyswitch zones, and trouble code lookup.
Hills NX148 User Manual
Models: NX-148E Keypad
The NX-148E is the LED keypad used across the Hills NX alarm panel range. This manual covers keypad operation, indicator lights, programming entry, and day-to-day use with NX-series panels.
Common Hills Alarm Issues
Panel Beeping at Night
Hills NX panels beep when the backup battery voltage drops below threshold. This usually means the battery needs replacement — typically a 12V 7Ah sealed lead-acid battery.
Trouble Light Flashing
Press * on the Hills NX keypad to scroll through active troubles. Common causes: AC power loss, low battery, zone tamper, or loss of phone line communication.
Alarm Won't Arm
If your Hills alarm refuses to arm, there is likely an open zone or tamper condition. Check the zone display on your keypad to identify which sensor is causing the issue.
Forgot User Code
User codes on Hills NX panels can be changed using the master code (code 1). If you have lost the master code, a technician will need to reset it using the installer code.
Still Having Issues With Your Hills Alarm?
Great White Security repairs Hills alarm systems across Perth Metro. Whether it is a battery, a failed sensor, a lost code, or a keypad replacement — we carry common Hills parts and can fix most faults on the first visit.