• Basic Operation This chapter will give you a basic overview of your Magellan system. This chapter will cover Magellan’s light indicators, keypads and remote controls. This chapter also includes sections explaining how to use this guide and what the icons used mean.
Magellan is the first security system to combine security with popular consumer features and a stylish design. Magellan looks different than anything else in the security industry. Install it anywhere in your home or small business, Magellan blends beautifully with any décor.
This manual employs an icon-based instruction format to display the steps required to use Magellan’s features. The icon-based instructions are designed to be used in conjunction with the on-screen instructions being displayed on Magellan. In other words, as you are following the instructions shown in this guide, you should also be reading what is being displayed on the LCD screen. All the icons displayed in this guide are explained in Conventions on page 6.
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Enter your user code on the main keypad. Reminder or suggestion. Enter a time value (such as when programming Magellan’s date and time) on the main keypad. Type required data or press the designated key from Enter numerical data for the specified feature on the DATA either the main or center keypad.
Basic Operation The following sections will introduce you to the basic functionality of the Magellan console. Figure 1: Basic Overview Light Indicators: Orange light MESSAGE LCD Clock Display Center Keypad LCD Screen Flashing: A voice message has been recorded. (see page 9) (see page 8) See Message Center on page 24.
LCD Screen Alarm clock feature enabled (see page 26). Instructions and/or messages appear in this line Information symbol. This means: • There is a trouble in the system (see page 30). • There is an alarm in memory (see page 17). The function or action associated with the •...
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Press once = Listen to user label and program or edit a user X10 programming This keypad is also used when programming and using Magellan’s X10 features. Refer to Magellan’s X10 Instruction Guide which can be downloaded for free from our Web site at www.paradox.ca. Use this keypad to enter user...
• Panic Alarms This chapter will cover the multiple arming methods that Magellan employs such as Regular arming and Stay arming. This chapter will also cover disarming the system, what to do during a fire alarm, fire safety tips, and Panic alarms.
When your system is armed, it can respond to any breach in the protected zones by generating an alarm and by transmitting a report to your Central Monitoring Station. Though the arming methods explained in this section pertain to arming through Magellan’s keypad, the system can also be armed using your remote control.
Force arming will ignore open zones to allow you to arm your system. However, once the zone is closed, your system will then arm that zone as well. This feature is useful when a motion detector is protecting the area where your Magellan console is located.
Bypass Programming You can bypass certain zones when you arm the system. When a zone is bypassed, it will be ignored the next time you arm the system. Once the system is disarmed, the system will “unbypass” the zone. Zones that can be bypassed are defined by your installer.
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Auto-Arming You can set the time that the system will arm itself automatically. There are two methods of auto-arming: Timed Auto-Arming Your installer can set the Timed Auto-arming method to function in either Regular or Stay arming modes. A sixty-second Exit Delay sequence will begin prior to your system automatically arming itself at the programmed time.
Disarming an Armed System When an entry point, like the front door, is opened, Magellan will produce a sound indicating that the system has started the Entry Delay timer (page 16). If a valid User code is entered before the Entry Delay timer elapses, your system will disarm and will not generate an alarm.
Alarm Memory Display When an alarm has occurred in your system, the Magellan console will store that alarm in its alarm memory. All zones where alarms have occurred will be stored in the alarm memory. The system will erase the contents of the alarm memory every time the system is armed.
Fire Alarms For complete coverage in residential units, smoke detectors should be installed in the following locations: • In any hallway outside bedroom areas. Additional detectors should be installed for every bedroom area as shown in Figure 2. • On every floor of a multi-floor home or apartment. •...
Standard Fire Zones During a fire alarm, the siren emits an intermittent sound ( ) until silenced or reset. If the zone is a Standard Fire BEEP BEEP BEEP Zone, your system can immediately send an alert to your Central Monitoring Station. To disarm a false alarm: Call your Central Monitoring Station quickly to advise them of the false alarm.
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Figure 3: Delayed Fire Zone User Guide Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
Fire Safety Tips How should you prepare in case of a fire in your home or business? • Remind everyone to escape first, and then call for help. • Develop a fire escape plan and designate a meeting place outside. •...
Your system can be programmed to send an alarm to your Central Monitoring Station to request help from the police, a medical facility, the fire department or anyone you wish when you press a pre-determined combination of keys from Magellan’s Main keypad. To generate a panic alarm, simultaneously press and hold the key combinations displayed in Figure 4.
• Setting the Time and Date • Trouble Display • Demo Mode This chapter will cover the other features that make Magellan a unique and wireless security system. Consumer Features Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
Message Center The Magellan console comes with a message center that allows you to record a voice message that can be played at a later time. This message center is useful when you need to leave a message for another member of your family or even for yourself.
FM Radio Feature The Magellan console incorporates a radio built into the console itself. You can use this radio to listen to your favourite radio stations. You can also save up to 15 radio stations in memory. Using the Radio...
Alarm Clock You can also use the Magellan console as an alarm clock. At the programmed time, Magellan will begin to play a selected tone or activate the radio. When the alarm clock is enabled, the alarm clock symbol (Figure 5 below) will appear in the upper left corner of the LCD screen.
You can also configure the ring tone and volume for incoming telephone calls. When the console’s speakerphone is being used, the console will emit a tone and key [16] from the center keypad will flash rapidly (see Magellan’s Keypads on page 9).
Making a Standard Telephone Call through the console * When using the center Using the center keypad: keypad to dial the telephone number: Keys [1] to [9] = 1 to 9 Key [10] = 0 Key [11] = * Dial hang up Key [12] = # telephone #*...
Adjusting the LCD Screen’s Contrast menu Use the – or + action keys to increase or decrease the contrast level Time and Date To set the time and date of your Magellan console: menu 12hrs 24hrs Select the Enter the Enter the console’s time...
Programmable Outputs (PGMs) The Magellan console includes two programmable outputs (PGMs). When a specific event or condition occurs in the system, the PGM can be used to activate light switches, open/close a garage door and much more. Talk to your installer about this useful feature.
Making a Service Call If a trouble has occurred, you can call for service using the Magellan console. The Trouble Display has a feature that can be used to contact your installer. The telephone number will already be programmed in your Magellan console by your installer. To make a service...
Chapter 4: Access System Features by Phone What’s in this chapter: This chapter covers Magellan’s remote access feature that transforms any touch-tone telephone into a keypad. Through the telephone, you will be able to arm/disarm your system, listen to any messages, activate outputs and more.
Magellan’s PGM outputs, record/listen to messages and even turn Magellan into a speakerphone all via your telephone. Using detailed voice prompts to guide your way, remote access to your Magellan system is as easy as picking up the telephone.
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[ ] key to stop recording at any time. system. Speakerphone Mode: Activate/deactivate PGM2: Press the [4] key to convert your Magellan Press the [6] key to activate or console into a remote speakerphone. You deactivate the Magellan console’s can listen-in at your home and/or speak to PGM output 2.
This chapter pertains to features and functions that only the System Master User can access. This chapter covers User code programming, such as programming new Users into the system. This chapter also covers some zone features as well as instructions on how to customize Magellan to suit your needs. Advanced Features Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
Programming User Codes User codes allow access to the system. Magellan supports up to 16 user codes where: • Every user from 002 to 016 is assigned a user code (user 001 is the System Master). • Your installer can program user codes to be four or six digits.
Press until Master code desired user Adding a Remote Control to an Existing User To add a remote control to a user that is already programmed in the Magellan system: menu next no/yes Remote Modify control? label? Press...
Voice Reporting Use the Magellan console to call you or someone you choose on up to two different telephone numbers and play a personalized voice message (maximum 20 seconds in length) to announce that an alarm has occurred. After receiving the message, press the [#] key on the telephone to acknowledge that you have received the message which in turn will end the message.
Customize what events and when these events will be reported to you by using the Utility Reporting menu. Program from one to four report types to have the Magellan console call you when certain conditions are met. With this feature programmed, Magellan will call up to two separate telephone numbers and play a personalized pre-recorded voice message.
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For example, if there is an elderly parent who lives in your home, you can program Magellan to call you whenever they require emergency assistance. All they have to do is press the appropriate button on their remote control.
Use this menu to test your Magellan system. This menu will initiate tests for Magellan’s assigned zones, remote controls, reporting feature as well as some of Magellan’s hardware (lights, speaker and siren). This menu will also display any troubles that the system may be experiencing.
Zone Labels You can record a custom voice label for one or all the available zones in your system. By default, each zone has a pre-recorded label that simply states the zone number. For example, zone 1’s default label is “zone one”. Use this menu feature to apply labels of your choosing for each available zone.
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Keys Recording a message ......24 Retieving stations from memory ...26 Message key Saving radio stations into memory ..25 Action keys ..........7 ..........7 Tuner ............25 Alarm clock/Radio Tuner key ....7 Message light ..........7 Using the radio ........25 Function keys ..........7 Minimizing home fire hazards ....21 Ready light ............7...
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Using the User Guide .........5 Volume ............28 Volume key ...........7 X-10 automation ........31 Zone bypassing .........14 Zone labels ..........44 Zones Chime ...........28 Delayed fire zones ........19 Standard Fire zone .......19 Magellan Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
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All-In-One Wireless System Ultra-Small Door Door Contact Long-Range Door Magellan Remote Control (MG-6060) Contact (MG-DCTXP) Contact with backlight (MG-DCT2) Range: 30m (100ft)* (MG-DCT1) (MG-REM1) Range: 18m (60ft)* Range: 35m (115ft)* Range: 30m (100ft)* Smoke Detector Analog Single-Optic PIR Digital Dual-Optic...
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