A practical field guide to parameter saving, real-time monitoring, quick menus, fault history, password protection and MCB keypad functions For elevator technicians, maintenance companies, service engineers and commissioning personnel

Have you ever spent half an hour changing NICE3000 parameters, only to restart the system and discover that none of them were saved?

It is an easy mistake to make.

On the NICE3000 keypad, changing a parameter value is not enough. You must press ENTER to confirm and save the new value. Pressing PRG to exit cancels the change.

That small difference can turn a useful adjustment into a completely wasted one.

The NICE3000 system provides four main commissioning tools:

1. Operating keypad
2. Main control board keypad
3. PC-based commissioning software
4. PDA

In everyday fieldwork, however, the operating keypad and the small keypad on the main control board (MCB) are often the most practical tools available on site.

This guide focuses on those two tools and explains the operating logic, the commonly used functions and the mistakes that are easy to make when working with NICE3000 parameters.

Monarch NICE3000 Keypad

1. Why Won't My NICE3000 Parameter Save?

The NICE3000 operating keypad uses a three-level menu structure:

Function Parameter Group → Function Code → Parameter Value

Think of it as entering the menu through three levels.

For example, suppose you need to change F0-06 from 50.00 Hz to 15.00 Hz.

How to Change and Save F0-06

Step 1 — Enter the function parameter group

With the elevator stopped and the display showing 0.000, press PRG.

The display enters the first-level menu and shows F0.

Step 2 — Enter the function code

Press ENTER to enter the second-level menu.

Scroll to F0-06.

Step 3 — Enter the parameter value

Press ENTER again.

The current value, for example 50.00, is displayed.

Step 4 — Change the value

Use the ∧ / ∨ keys to change the value to 15.00.

Step 5 — Save the parameter

Press ENTER.

The new value is saved and the display automatically advances to F0-07.

The Important Difference: ENTER vs. PRG

This is one of the most important NICE3000 keypad rules:

ENTER = Confirm and save
PRG = Exit without saving

If you change a value and then press PRG to leave the menu, the modification is discarded.

So if you change ten or fifteen parameters and exit every time with PRG, you may end up with zero parameters actually saved.

2. Why Can't I Change a NICE3000 Parameter?

Sometimes the problem is not saving the parameter—the parameter itself cannot be changed.

There are two common reasons.

1. The function code is read-only

Some parameters are used only for monitoring, diagnosis or operating records.

These values can be viewed but not edited.

2. The elevator must be stopped

Some NICE3000 parameters are locked while the elevator is running.

In that case, the elevator must be stopped before the parameter can be modified.

3. What Do the NICE3000 Keypad Buttons Do?

The operating keypad has 9 keys, but only a few are used constantly during field commissioning.

Key	Function	Typical Use
PRG	Programming / Exit	Enter or exit the menu
ENTER	Confirm / Save	Enter the next menu level or save a parameter
∧ / ∨	Up / Down	Scroll function codes or change values
>>	Shift	Cycle through display parameters; select a digit when editing a value
RUN	Run command	Start the elevator when keypad operation is enabled
STOP/RESET	Stop / Reset	Stop the elevator or reset a fault
QUICK	Quick menu	Enter or exit the quick menu
MF.K	Multi-function key	View or clear fault information

The >> shift key is particularly useful because it can both cycle through displayed operating information and move the cursor between digits when editing a parameter.

4. What Do the NICE3000 Indicator Lights Mean?

Several indicators on the keypad are useful during commissioning.

RUN

ON: The elevator is running.

FWD / REV

The source material indicates:

• FWD/REV ON: Downward operation
• FWD/REV OFF: Upward operation

TUNE / TC

ON: The system is in a tuning state.

Unit Indicators

The keypad includes unit indicators such as:

• Hz
• A
• V
• RPM
• %

The illuminated unit indicates the unit associated with the numerical value displayed on the keypad.

5. How Can I Check NICE3000 Real-Time Operating Data Without Entering the Parameter Menu?

One of the most useful keypad functions is the >> shift key.

You do not always need to enter the programming menu just to check operating data.

Press >> to cycle through the available monitoring parameters.

According to the source material:

When the Elevator Is Stopped

Up to 12 monitoring items can be displayed.

These include items such as:

• Rated speed
• DC bus voltage
• High/low input terminal status
• Output terminal status
• Current floor
• Current position
• Car load
• Deceleration distance for rated speed
• Car-top input/output status
• System status

When the Elevator Is Running

Up to 16 monitoring items can be displayed, including the stopped-state items plus:

• Running speed
• Output voltage
• Output current
• Output frequency
• Pre-torque current

This is useful when you need to observe the operating condition of the elevator without repeatedly entering and leaving the programming menu.

6. How Do I Customize the NICE3000 Real-Time Display?

The NICE3000 system allows you to select which monitoring parameters are displayed through FA-01 and FA-02.

The source material states that the selections are configured bit by bit in binary format, allowing you to keep only the monitoring items you actually need.

• FA-01: Display selection during operation
• FA-02: Display selection while stopped

For field commissioning, this can be useful when you repeatedly monitor the same parameters, such as speed, output current, frequency or position.

7. What Is the NICE3000 Quick Menu and When Should I Use It?

Some parameters are adjusted repeatedly during commissioning.

Going through:

PRG → Function Group → Function Code → Parameter Value

every time can be unnecessarily slow.

The QUICK menu is designed to keep frequently used parameters in one place.

The NICE3000 quick menu can contain up to 16 parameters, with 16 commonly used parameters preloaded from the factory.

Common NICE3000 Quick Menu Parameters

Function Code	Description
F0-03	Maximum elevator speed
F0-04	Rated elevator speed
F0-05	Rated elevator load
F1-12	Encoder pulses per revolution
F3-00	Starting speed
F3-01	Holding time
F3-10	Re-leveling speed
F4-00	Leveling adjustment
F5-36	Load-weighing input selection
F6-00	Top floor
F6-02	Parking/base floor
F8-01	Pre-torque selection
F8-02	Pre-torque offset
F8-03	Drive-side gain
F8-04	Brake-side gain
FC-22	Most recent fault type

These parameters cover several functions commonly encountered during elevator commissioning, including speed, encoder configuration, leveling, load weighing, parking, pre-torque and fault monitoring.

8. How Do I Add or Remove Parameters From the NICE3000 Quick Menu?

Adding a Parameter

In the programming second-level menu:

1. Press QUICK
2. The display flashes
3. Press ENTER

The selected parameter is then added to the quick menu.

Removing a Parameter

From the quick menu:

1. Press PRG
2. The parameter flashes
3. Press ENTER

The parameter is removed.

What Do “FULL” and “nULL” Mean?

• FULL: The quick menu is already full.
• nULL: The quick menu is empty.

9. Why Did My Quick Menu Parameter Change Disappear?

There is another easy-to-miss NICE3000 keypad detail.

Editing a parameter from the quick menu follows the same saving logic as the normal three-level menu.

However:

Pressing QUICK to exit from the parameter-value level does not save the change.

In this situation, QUICK has the same effect as PRG: it exits without storing the modified value.

So when changing a quick-menu parameter:

ENTER = save

QUICK / PRG = exit without saving

10. How Do I Check Previous NICE3000 Fault Codes?

Sometimes the elevator displays a fault code when the fault occurs, but the code has disappeared by the time you arrive at the machine room.

The NICE3000 stores the most recent 11 fault records, which can be very useful when diagnosing intermittent or historical faults.

How to View the Fault History

From the stopped-state display:

PRG → FC → ENTER → FC-06 → ENTER

You can then view the stored fault code.

A display of:

0000

indicates that there is currently no fault recorded at that location.

When an intermittent fault has already disappeared, checking the stored history can provide valuable clues about what happened before you arrived on site.

11. How Does NICE3000 Parameter Password Protection Work?

The NICE3000 provides parameter password protection through FP-00.

Once a password is configured, the correct password must be entered before parameters can be modified.

How Do I Remove the Password?

The procedure given in the source material is:

1. Enter the correct password.
2. Access FP-00.
3. Set FP-00 = 0.

Other methods are not effective.

Important

The source also warns that the manufacturer password area should not be modified.

Do not attempt to change protected factory parameters.

12. What Can I Do With the NICE3000 MCB Keypad?

When the operating keypad is not available, the main control board (MCB) provides another useful interface.

The MCB has:

• 3-digit display
• 3 keys

The three keys are:

Key	Function
PRG	Display / switch function group
UP	Scroll group number / enter data
SET	Enter data menu / save command

The source material also notes that pressing two or three keys simultaneously does not perform a useful command.

The available function groups run from F0 to F8, but only several are frequently useful during field work.

13. How Do I Reset a NICE3000 Fault Without the Operating Keypad?

The F2 function group is used for fault reset.

Procedure

PRG → UP → F2 → UP → set to 1 → SET

After the reset command is accepted, the system automatically returns to F0.

This is useful when the main keypad is not available, and a fault needs to be reset through the MCB interface.

14. How Do I Start NICE3000 Floor Self-Learning?

The F7 function group is used for floor self-learning.

Procedure

PRG → UP → F7 → UP → set to 1 → SET

When the required conditions are satisfied, the system starts the floor self-learning procedure.

After completion, F7 automatically returns to 0.

The source specifically notes that self-learning should be performed after certain changes, including:

• Encoder replacement
• Changes to F0-04
• Changes to F1-05

and other parameter changes that affect the elevator's position or operating characteristics.

Always confirm the applicable conditions and procedure for the specific NICE3000 configuration before starting self-learning.

15. What Is NICE3000 Function Group F8 Used For?

The F8 function group provides test functions.

When entering F8, the display shows 00.

Use UP to select the required test function.

Setting	Function
00	No function
01	Disable hall calls
02	Disable door opening
03	Disable overload
04	Disable limit switch

After a test function is configured, the three-digit display flashes:

E88

This indicates that the system is currently in test mode.

When you press PRG to exit, F8 automatically returns to zero, so there is no need to manually reset the value afterward.

Because these test functions can affect elevator operation and protection logic, they should only be used under the applicable commissioning or maintenance procedure.

16. What Are the Other NICE3000 MCB Function Groups Used For?

Several other function groups are available on the MCB keypad.

F0 — Default Display

When the system is powered up, F0 is the default display.

According to the source material:

• The last two digits indicate the current floor.
• The first digit indicates the direction.
• When a fault occurs, the fault code is automatically displayed and flashes.

F1 — Destination Floor

F1 allows a destination floor to be entered so that the elevator can run to that floor.

F3 — Time Information

F3 is used to view time-related information.

F4 — Contract Number

F4 displays the contract number.

F5 — Run Counter

F5 displays the number of elevator operating cycles.

The source specifies a maximum displayed value of 999,999.

F6 — Reserved Function Group

F6 is a reserved function group and should not be configured by the user.

The source explicitly warns against setting F6.

17. NICE3000 Keypad Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet

When working in the machine room, the following commands are worth remembering:

Task	Key / Function
Enter programming menu	PRG
Confirm and save a parameter	ENTER
Exit without saving	PRG
Check real-time data	>>
Access frequently used parameters	QUICK
View fault information	MF.K / FC-06
Reset a fault from MCB	F2 = 1
Start floor self-learning from MCB	F7 = 1
Enter test functions	F8
Parameter password	FP-00
Recent fault information	FC-22 / FC-06

18. The Most Important NICE3000 Keypad Rules

After working through the operating panel and MCB keypad, the logic becomes much easier to remember:

ENTER saves.

PRG exits without saving.

>> shows real-time data.

QUICK keeps frequently used parameters close at hand.

Fault history helps when the original fault has already disappeared.

F2 resets faults.

F7 starts floor self-learning.

F8 provides test functions.

And one more rule deserves special attention:

Do not modify reserved or manufacturer-protected parameters simply because they are visible on the display.

19. Practical NICE3000 Commissioning Tips

A few habits can make field commissioning much easier.

Record the Existing Parameters First

Before making a major adjustment, record the original values.

This gives you a reference point if the new settings produce unexpected behavior.

Save One Parameter at a Time

After changing a value, press ENTER and verify that the controller has accepted it before moving on.

Use the Quick Menu for Frequently Adjusted Parameters

If you repeatedly work with speed, encoder, leveling or pre-torque settings, placing those function codes in the quick menu saves time during commissioning.

Check Fault History Before Resetting Everything

If an intermittent fault has disappeared, the stored fault records may provide useful information that would otherwise be lost after a reset.

Perform Self-Learning After Applicable Configuration Changes

Where the system requirements call for it, repeat the floor self-learning procedure after encoder replacement or relevant parameter changes.

20. Final Takeaway: How to Work With NICE3000 More Efficiently

The NICE3000 operating panel becomes much easier to use once the basic menu logic is understood.

The most important distinction is simple:

ENTER confirms and stores the parameter.

PRG exits without storing it.

Once that is clear, the rest of the keypad functions become much easier to remember:

• >> for real-time monitoring
• QUICK for frequently used parameters
• FC-06 for stored fault records
• FP-00 for parameter password protection
• F2 for fault reset
• F7 for floor self-learning
• F8 for test functions

For technicians working with NICE3000 systems, these functions can cover a large part of routine parameter checks and commissioning tasks without requiring a PC or PDA.

The important thing is not to memorize every function code. Instead, understand the menu structure, save logic, monitoring functions and diagnostic path.

Once you know where to look, NICE3000 becomes much less mysterious.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why does my NICE3000 parameter return to the old value after restart?

A. The most common issue described in this guide is exiting with PRG instead of ENTER. ENTER confirms and saves the parameter; PRG exits without saving.

Q. Why can't I modify some NICE3000 parameters?

A. Some function codes are read-only, while some parameters can only be changed when the elevator is stopped.

Q. How many fault records does NICE3000 store?

A. The source material states that NICE3000 stores the most recent 11 fault records.

Q. What does F7 do on the NICE3000 MCB?

A. F7 starts the floor self-learning procedure when the required conditions are satisfied.

Q. What does E88 mean on the NICE3000 display?

A. E88 indicates that the system is currently in a test state after an F8 test function has been selected.

Q. What is the difference between PRG and ENTER?

A. ENTER confirms/saves. PRG exits without saving.

Q. What is the NICE3000 QUICK menu?

A. It is a shortcut menu for frequently used parameters. The system can contain up to 16 quick-menu parameters.

Q. What does F2 do on the NICE3000 MCB?

A. F2 is used to reset a fault.

Q. What is FC-06 used for?

A. FC-06 is used to access the stored fault information through the NICE3000 operating interface.

Q. What is FP-00 used for?

A. FP-00 is used to configure the parameter password.

Technical Note

This guide is based on the NICE3000 operating procedures and function-code information provided in the source document. Parameter availability, operating conditions, self-learning prerequisites and test functions may vary according to the specific NICE3000 version, elevator configuration and controller documentation.

Always verify the applicable NICE3000 manual and site-specific commissioning procedure before changing operating parameters or entering test functions.

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Content prepared by:
EEP Technical Content Team

Last reviewed: August 2026

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