Antenna Installation ............7 System Reset ................7 LED Feedback ................ 8 Programming ................. 9 Programming RTX3 for Spectra SP Series Panels..9 Programming for EVO Series Panels....... 9 Programming Stand-Alone RTX3 Modules....17 Firmware Upgrade ..............20 Index ..................21...
Refer to the appropriate transmitter Instructions Other: Di-pole antenna; Error Correction Algorithm Approvals: EN50131-3: Security Grade 2, Environmental Class II, Certification Body Intertek For the latest information on product approvals, visit our website at www.paradox.com Hardware Compatibility Spectra SP Stand Alone Zones Remotes 32/96/999...
Overview This chapter provides an overview of the RTX3 Wireless Expansion Module (“RTX3”), including the package contents provided with the RTX3, the system features and an overview of the RTX3 components. Description Features The RTX3 is a 2-way, 32 zone •...
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RTX3 Board and Connectors The following graphic displays the RTX3 board and connectors. Figure 1: RTX3 Board and Connectors 1. LED display (see 7. Mode Programming button: Used on page 8) for programming Stand Alone Feedback RTX3 modules (see Stand Alone 2.
Figure 2: RTX3 Installation 1. Control panel Digiplex connection. Notes: • When using the RTX3 as a stand-alone device: connect an external 12Vdc power supply to the RED and BLK terminals • Battery backup is recommended 2. Use a relay if the current draw exceeds 150mA on PGM1 or PGM2.
Note : A 433 MHz antenna is displayed. Figure 3:Antenna Connection System Reset System Reset restores the RTX3 factory settings. IMPORTANT: System Reset only functions during the first 30 seconds after RTX3 power up. To reset the system: 1. Press and hold the Programming button for 5 seconds.
LED Feedback The following tables display LED feedback. Legend R = Red = Off G = Green = On Y = Yellow = Flashing ERROR ERROR Com fail: GRN/YEL Problem with the BUS RX short / no data module BUS TX BUS RX Receiving from panel ERROR...
• Programming for a Spectra SP series system requires K32 or K10V/H keypads v2.0 or higher • Only one RTX3 module can be connected to a Spectra SP Series panel Programming for EVO Series Panels Program RTX3 settings for EVO panels with either a keypad or BabyWare PC software.
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* For instructions on entering 3-digit RTX3 section numbers see RTX3 on page 10. Programming Sections for EVO Panels RTX3 Programming Sections for EVO Panels Section Feature Details [001] Option For RTX3 version 1.5 and higher, this Low battery option is always on...
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: When programming remote controls (excepting a DSP series keypad) for a system, enable EVO option [1] in section [3029] and refer to RTX3 Remote Control on page 15 Programming for EVO [601] to Transmitter signal [601] = Zone input 1...
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Tamper Trouble View two-way PGM PGM # in supervision trouble is [992] Supervision Trouble displayed Assign the RTX3 that the sirens will be [2850] Assign RTX3 configured to Note : The following programming sections correspond to sirens 1-8 EXAMPLE: [2852]: Learn Siren 2...
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Section Feature Details [2851] Learn Siren Press and hold the Reset/Training switch for 3 seconds after entering the [2858] section to learn the siren WARNING: When pressing the Reset/ Training switch, the SR130/SR150 squawks and the strobe light flashes five times to confirm siren registration to the panel Assign sirens to either one partition or [2861]...
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RTX3 PGM Options for EVO PGM Activation Event Feature PGM Number Start # End # Group Group PGM1 [910] [911] [912] [913] PGM2 [920] [921] [922] [923] PGM3 [930] [931] [932] [933] PGM4 [940] [941] [942] [943] PGM5 [950] [951]...
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See table on right * Requirement: To program “Flexible PGM deactivation” (option [8]) the “PGM deactivation after option” (option ) must be RTX3 Remote Control Programming for EVO IMPORTANT: The following section does not apply to DGP series keypads. Section Feature...
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Section Feature Details [201] to Assign Sections [201]-[232] correspond to remote [232] Remote controls 1-32 To assign remote controls to the system: Controls to the System 1. Enter a section 2. Press and hold a button on the remote control until you hear a confirmation beep.
Programming Stand-Alone RTX3 Modules The RTX3 can be used as a Stand-Alone module. This section describes how to program the RTX3 in Stand-Alone mode. Requirement Use a PX8 in conjunction with the RTX3 to program wireless transmitters in Stand-Alone mode (see the PX8 Instructions for more information).
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Section Feature Details [401] to Remote Control Button Options [432] Sections [401-[432] correspond to remote controls 1-32. Option Definition* No Arm or Disarm Regular Arm (default) Regular Arm Regular Arm Regular Arm Force Arm Force Arm Stay Arm Regular Arm Stay Arm Stay Arm * Buttons used to arm the system are also used to disarm the...
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Section Feature Details [011] to PGM Output Activation [014] [011]: Remote Button See sections [401] to [432] [012]: Remote Button [013]: Remote Button [014]: Remote Button Option Activate Default in section [011] PGM 1 output Activate Default in section [012] PGM 2 output Activate Default...
Toggle PGM 3 on panic alarm (default) Toggle PGM 4 on panic alarm Firmware Upgrade Upgrade RTX3 firmware using either a serial connection or a four-wire connection. For firmware upgrade instructions see the Firmware Upgrade Instructions document at: Paradox.com > Software > BabyWare.
5077549 and RE39406 and other pending patents may apply. Canadian and international patents may also apply. Trademarks EVO and Spectra SP Series are trademarks of Paradox Ltd. or its affiliates in Canada, the United States and/or other countries. Certification For the latest information on products approvals, such as UL and CE, please visit www.paradox.com.
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Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST. For technical support outside Canada and the U.S., call 00-1-450-491-7444, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST. Please feel free to visit our website at www.paradox.com RTX3-EI12 05/2015 PARADOX.COM Printed in Canada...
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