This manual covers the installation, programming, and control of IP based MZ-1 and MZ-8 control panels. Both MZ-1 and MZ-8 supports full range IP reporting capability with webpage for setting configuration and system control, MZ-8 also has the extra function of reporting through GSM and/or GPRS.
2. Application Overview 2.1. Identifying the parts: Case A 1. Panel Status LED (Dual Colour - Red & Green) RED LED ON - System in Away Arm Mode. RED LED FLASHES - System in Home Arm Mode. GREEN LED ON - System in Disarm Mode. GREEN LED FLASHES - System in Learn Mode.
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LED OFF – Network ok LED Flashing Sequence: Network ok>Network error 4. Buzzer 5. Ethernet Port 6. Learn / Reset Button 7. SIM Card Module 8. DC Jack For connecting the DC 9V, 1A switching power. 9. Battery Switch 10. Tamper Switch 11.
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LED Flashing Sequence:Alarm>Alarm Memory>Panel AC failure>Other Fault 3. Operational Status LED (Dual Colour - Yellow & Red) (with display priority) YELLOW LED ON - Network error LED OFF – Network ok LED Flashing Sequence: Network ok>Network error 4. Standing Base 5.
YELLOW LED ON – Other fault condition (not including AC Power Failure ). LED OFF – System normal. LED Flashing Sequence:Alarm>Alarm Memory>Panel AC failure>Other Fault 3. Operational Status LED (Dual Colour - Yellow & Red) (with display priority) YELLOW LED ON - Network error LED OFF –...
2.3. System Requirements: The system requires a TCP/IP network environment for MZ-1/8 IP Panel to be included in your network. To install the CD Wizard, your computer must have: Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or 8 operating system.
3. Getting Started Read this section of the manual to learn how to set up your MZ-1/8 Panel and program System Settings over the Web page. 3.1. System Deployment The Control Panel is designed to be wall mounted, follow guidelines below when planning installation location: ...
3.2. Hardware Installation for MZ-1/8 Depending on your Control Panel’s casing, choose either wall mounting or desk mounting and follow instruction below. Wall Mounting (Case A) The panel has 4 mounting holes on the back and should be hooked onto the hooks on the bracket when installed.
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Figure 4 Step 7. Use the holes on the Mounting Bracket as templates to mark locations on the wall for wall mounting (Figure 5), insert wall plugs on marked location if fixing into plaster or brick. (Figure 6) Screw the Wall Mounting Bracket onto the wall. (Figure 7) Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7...
3.3. Software Installation for MZ-1/8 ※ THIS INSTALLATION IS ONLY REQUIRED FOR FIRST TIME USER ※ THE “FINDER” SOFTWARE In order to identify and locate your Control Panel in the Local Area Network, special “Finder” software is provided to help you connect to Control Panel for programming and control. To install the “Finder”...
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Step 9. Click on “Search”, It will start searching for recognized IP address within the Local Area Network. Step 10. You will be able to locate the current Control Panel IP address among the list. Displayed with MAC Address and Product version. Step 11.
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CONFIGURE PANEL NETWORKSETTING This function is only required if you want to configure network setting manually. Step 1. Select the panel, then click on Configure Setting, the following window will display: Step 2. Enter the network setting and a user name and password for setting configuration. (Default) User Name: admin (Default) Password: admin1234 Step 3.
4. Connecting to Webpage Step 1. Select MZ-1/8 in the Finder software and click on “Open Webpage” to connect to MZ-1/8 webpage. Alternatively, enter MZ-1/8 IP address displayed in Finder into your browser’s address section and click “GO”. Step 2.
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Step 4. You will enter the Control Panel webpage, the current Control Panel information will be displayed.
User Code The User Codes are used for users to acess the alarm system. A total of 10 4-digit User Codes can be stored in MZ-1/8. Each individual User can be given a name for easy recognition when viewing system events.
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Temporary Code The Temporary Code is used to access the system for a temporary user and is valid for only one arming and disarming action. Afterwards, the Temporary Code is automatically erased and needs to be reset for a new Temporary user. The Temporary Code consists of 4 digits and is not activated as default by the factory.
5.2. Report This page is for you to enter the report destination setting. MZ-1/8 can store up to 8 report destinations. Reporting Type: MZ-1/8 supports the following reporting types: IP/GPRS reporting in CID format: Reporting destination format: ip://Account@Server IP:Port/CID For Example: ip://6543@59.124.123.22:8765/CID...
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IP/GPRS reporting in CSV format with user name and password: Reporting destination format: ip://Account@Server IP:Port/CSV/User/Password For Example: ip://6543@59.124.123.22:8765/CSV/ABCD/1234 ip:// 6543 @59.124.123.23 :8765 /CSV /ABCD /1234 Reporting Account Server IP Port Reporting User Passwo type (4-8 digits) address number Format Name ...
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mailto: john@yahoo.com Reporting type Email Account < < > > Reporting type must be entered in lowercase letters SMTP setting must be completed first for email reporting to function. Groups: You can assign reporting destinations to different groups, the reporting groups function according to the following rules: ...
The Keyword is used for receiving SMS commands from users. When a user sends a SMS command to the Control Panel through Vesta EZ Home mobile application, the correct keyword must be entered along with a valid User PIN code for the Control Panel to recognize the command.
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check-in report Interval: Set the interval waiting time Offset Period: This is to set the time delay before the first “Auto Check-in Report” report to be made. For example, if “Offset” time period is set to 2 Hours, then the Control Panel will make the first “Auto Check-in Report”...
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Factory default is set to Disable. After finishing the above settings, press “Submit” to confirm the change. Time Zone This is for you to set your Time Zone. Date & Time This is for you to set your current date and time. After finishing Time Zone and Date/Time setting, press “Adjust Time”...
5.4. Area This page is for you to configure area settings. Final Door Final Door On: When the system is Away Armed with a Door Contact set to Entry attribute, the system will automatically arm the system once the Door Contact is closed even if the entry delay timer has not expired yet.
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not disarmed before the countdown timer expires, the Control Panel will report a burglar alarm immediately when the Entry Delay time expires. On: When set to On, if an Entry Delay countdown is activated and the Control Panel is not disarmed before the countdown timer expires, the Control Panel will wait for another 30 seconds after Entry Delay time has expired before reporting a burglar alarm.
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Exit Home: If not disabled, the Control Panel will sound beeping sounds when during Exit Delay Timer for Away Arm mode. Warning Beep: If not disabled, the Control Panel will sound beeping sounds every 30 seconds when fault exists within system. ...
5.5. Network This page is for you to configure network settings. DHCP On: If DHCP is set to On, the Network will obtain the IP address automatically with a valid Network DHCP Server. Therefore, you won’t need to do any settings. You can only set DHCP to On if your Network environment supports DHCP.
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Password: email account password. Mail Server: Email server domain name. The default port used by SMTP is Port 25. If you want to specify other ports, enter the port number according to format below: smtp://user:password@mail server:port From Enter the complete email account according to SMTP setting. Ex: john@yahoo.com. <...
5.6. GSM This page is for you to check your GSM status configure GPRS network settings. (MZ-8 only) Status Your GSM module status will be displayed here. IMEI The IMEI code of your GSM module will be displayed here. ...
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Password Enter the password for accessing the MMS feature provided by your telecom service provider. Enter the MMS APN URL provided by your telecom service provider. Proxy Address Enter the MMS Proxy Address provided by your telecom service provider. ...
5.7. Upload This page is for you to set upload destination for captured pictures and videos from PIR Camera , PIR Video Camera and IP Camera Enter an email address, FTP address, or mobile number for MMS delivery Email format: mailto:user@example.com For email delivery, the SMTP setting under Network must be completed.
6. Device Management This page for you to learn in, edit, delete and control all the accessory devices. A total of 40 devices can be learnt into the system, including Up to 6 PIR Cameras and PIR Video Camera, and 6 IP Cameras. For ZigBee devices, up to 10 ZigBee Routers can be included in the Control Panel.
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< > < > If the Control emits 2 short beep when learning in ZigBee sensors, but does not display device information when you refresh the page, it means the Control Panel received supervision code from the sensor instead of learn code. Please resend the learn code again.
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Step7. After learning a device into the Control Panel, the Device Webpage will be changed to list all available functions. Local Learning: The Control Panel feature local learning function for you to learn in the device without using the webpage Step1.
6.2. Add Device If device RF code is provided by manufacturer up request, you can also add RF device into the Control Panel by entering the device’s RF code. (This function cannot be used with ZigBee devices or IP Camera) Step1.
6.3. Walk Test Step1. Press “Start Walk Test” under either Learning or Device Management webpage. The Control Panel will enter Walk Test page. Step2. Press the learn button on your device (please refer to device manual for detail) to transmit a test code. Step3.
6.4. Edit Device After you learn in a device to the system, you should proceed to edit its setting. Step1. Under Device Management webpage, click “Edit”. The Control Panel will enter device editing page. Step2. Proceed to edit device settings, click “Submit” when you are satisfied with all settings or information.
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Zone: Select the device zone number. Attribute: The Attribute setting determines Control Panel reaction when the device is triggered under different system modes. Different accessory devices will have different available attribute for selection according to their function. For more information about Control Panel response Attribute List: ...
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Away and Home Arm Entry Delay: When the system is counting down Away Arm Entry Delay Timer, if an “Interior, Follower” device is triggered, the Control Panel will wait until the Entry Timer expires before activating a “Burglar Alarm”. If the system is disarmed before Entry Time expires, the Control Panel will not respond.
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Alarm immediately. If Entery Timer Extend is set to ON, the Control Panel will wait for 30 seconds before reporting a Burglar Alarm. If the panel is disarmed within 30 seconds, no burglar alarm will be reported. Away and Home Arm Entry Delay: ...
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24 Hour The 24 Hour device is active all the time regardless of system mode or Entry / Exit Time. When a 24 Hour device is triggered, the Control Panel will activate and report a “Burglar Alarm” immediately. ...
If Normal Open is selected, the Door Contact is in Unset condition when opened. When Door Contact is closed, it will change to Set condition and arm the panel If Normal Open is unselected, Door Contact is in Unset condition when closed. When Door Contact is opened, it will change to Set condition and arm the panel ...
6.8. Request Media Selecting the device tick box and pressing “Request Media” to manually control the selected PIR Camera, PIR Video Camera or IP Camera to take a picture or video. (PIR Camera: takes 1 picture. PIR Video Camera: record a 10-second video clip. IP Camera: a video according to the IP Camera’s video length setting.).
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Entry Delay coundown timer. Select On/Off, then click “Confirm” to confirm setting. Test: Test your Control Panel’s built-in siren and all external sirens learnt into the panel. By selecting “ON” then click “Test”. All sirens in the alarm system will be activated until turned of by selecting “Off”...
7. Captured Events Pictures/Videos captured by PIR Camera and PIR Video Cameras will be displayed in this page. Only the pictures/videos of the 6 latest events will be stored. < > < > Video clips captured by IP Cameras are stored in the IP Camera instead of Control Panel.
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Upload: The PIR Camera/Video Camera has finished sending image/picture to Control Panel. The Control Panel is now uploading the image/video to programmed destination. Done: The Control Panel has finished uploading image/video successfully Fail: The PIR Camera/Video Camera was unable to send captured image/picture to Control Panel.
8. History Records 8.1. History The Control Panel history events are recorded in this page. The History memorizes the last 50 Panel events including: All Alarm Events with Device Zone- All Fault Warning Events from Panel or Device ...
8.2. Reported Event The reported event history are recorded in this page.. A total of 50 reported events can be recorded with Time, CID Event Code, Device Group/Zone and User information. Time: The time when the Control Panel begins the report ...
9. Panel Control Under this page, you can choose to Away Arm, Home Arm or Disarm the system. If any fault exists within the system, they will be displayed under this page. Current Mode Control Panel current mode. Away Arm: Away Arm will arm all devices in the system to raise alarm when activated.
10. Home Automation This page is for you to configure Home Automation settings. The setting options include: Rule: A Home Automation rule setting includes a condition and an execution action. When the preset condition is met, the Control Panel will execute the corresponding action accordingly. Scene: A Home Automation scene is a series of preset actions programmed separately.
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Rule Setting Step1. Click “Edit” to configure setting for the selected rule number. You will enter edit page. Step2. Set the Rule Condition. Mode Changed: The rule will be activated when the system mode is change to set mode. ...
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2. Select whether you want to turn On or Off the Power Switch group 3. Select the duration the Power Switch group should be turned On or Off. Switch Zone: 1. Select the zone of the single Power Switch you want to control. 2.
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3. Select the duration the Power Switch group should be turned On or Off. Switch Zone: 1. Select the zone of the single Power Switch you want to control. 2. Select to turn On / Off / Toggle the Power Switch. 3.
11. Firmware This page is for you update your Control Panel firmware. Step1. Select the firmware file in your computer Step2. Click “Submit” to upload the firmware file to Control Panel. Step3. It takes several minutes to complete update, do NOT power off during the process. Step4.
12. SMS Remote Command (MZ-8 Only) MZ-8 can be controlled remotely by SMS Commands for arm/home/disarm action and setting configuration. Please refer to following information for details. SMS Command Composition A SMS command is composed of the following items: Command: The action itself, the command is always followed by a “:”...
12.1. SMS Command List Command Comment Example & Descriptions ECHO Test panel Send SMS Example => ECHO: Send SMS Example => USRS:1,1,1234,user,1 Parameter 1: Enter 1 Parameter 2: User ID 1~10 = User PIN Code# 95 = Guard Code Change user 96 = Master Code USRS PIN code...
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Parameter 4: New zone number (1~40), leave blank if unchanged Parameter 5: Device name Parameter 6: Device Setting in bitwise hex string BIT0_1 = Bypass BIT0_2 = Latch Report BIT0_5 = Always On BIT0_6 = Normal Open BIT0_7 = Chime Parameter 7: Attribute 1 = Perimeter 2 = Interior...
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Parameter 2: Switch type, 0=Off, 1=On Parameter 3: Period in minutes (0~1440, 0=always) Send SMS Example => PSDM:1,1,80 Switch Parameter 1: Enter 1 PSDM dimmer Parameter 2: Zone number (1~40) Parameter 3: Switch level (0,10,20,30~100) Send SMS Example => RQMD:1,3 Request RQMD Parameter 1: Enter 1...
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16 = Darwin Send SMS Example => REST:5 Reboot panel REST Parameter 1: Delay time in second (1~5) Send SMS Example => FTRS:0,0 Reset panel to FTRS Parameter 1: Network settings, 0=reset, 1=keep factory default Parameter 2: Device settings, 0=reset, 1=keep Send SMS Example =>...
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Send SMS Example => NTPS:240,pool.ntp.org Change SNTP Parameter 1: sync internal in minutes (240~1440) NTPS configuration Parameter 2: SNTP server, disable if empty Send SMS Example => Change SMTP SMTP:smtp://user:password@msa.hinet.net,user@example.com SMTP setting Parameter 1: SMTP server URL Parameter 2: SMTP sender from Send SMS Example =>...
SMS Remote Command for detail. To use the application, go to iPhone App Store or Android Google Play and search for “Vesta EZ Home” to find the application. Download and start the application.
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Keyword and PIN code later by editing panel information. MZ-8 does not have a default SMS Keyword, you need to program a Keyword in your panel first to use Vesta EZ Home Application. Please refer to 5.3. Panel Setting for Keyword programming.
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Panel Main Menu <IMPORTANT NOTE> The Panel Main Menu is displayed as follows: The default setting in the application may be different from the setting in your Control Panel. When you use the application to program the system for the first time, please check both application and Control Panel settings for discrepancies.
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Away Arm / Home Arm / Disarm To change system mode, select the icon for Arm / Home / Disarm respectively. A SMS message edit screen will appear for you to confirm. Press “Send” to send the SMS command to panel. ...
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Alarm Setting message edit screen will appear for you to confirm. Press “Send” to send the The Alarm Setting Menu allows you to edit SMS command to panel. alarm related configuration. Reporting Setting The Report Setting Menu allows you to edit your telephone numbers for reporting.
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and select report type and events. Only Edit Device SMS(CID)/ SMS(Text)/ GSM CID/ Voice The Edit Device option allows you to edit reporting options are available. a device name, and attribute for Door Contact, PIR and EIR Sensor. Press “Save”.
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Press “Send” to send the SMS command screen will appear for you to confirm. to panel. Press “Send” to send the SMS command to panel. < > < > PSS learning is not available with Vesta EZ Home for MZ-8, please ignore this option.
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Home Automation Rules Capture Image Set Home Automation rules. You can manually request your PIR Camera, PIR Video Camera or IP Camera to take a picture or video. The picture will be sent to the destination programmed under Media Upload section.
An Adroid version of 2.2 or hight is required to only. use Vesta EZ Home on your Andriod phone. For High/Low Temperature and Time Select the Vesta EZ Home icon to start the setting. You can select any Power application. Switch group from #1 ~ #4. ...
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Keyword and PIN code later by editing panel information. MZ-8 does not have a default SMS Keyword, you need to program a Keyword in your panel first to use Vesta EZ Home Application. Please refer to 2.5. Panel Setting for Keyword programming.
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<IMPORTANT NOTE> Whenever send command, please make sure you receive confirmation message from the Control Panel before proceeding to send the next command. If you receive an error message from the Edit Panel Information Control Panel, please resend the You can edit the Control Panel information by SMS command again, or change pressing “Edit”...
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Control Panel, Vesta EZ Home app will update the current system mode accordingly for you to view. Please remember to sync your Vesta EZ Home app with all your panel setting when you first create the panel.
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Select the option you want to edit to receives the SMS response message change the setting. from the Control Panel, Vesta EZ Home app will update the User PIN code information. When you are satisfied with all of your alarm settings, press “Save”.
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options and choose to sync either the Select the top column to select the configurations or high/low temperature reporting priority you want to edit. setting. Enter the telephone number for reporting, and select report type and events. Only SMS(CID)/ SMS(Text)/ GSM CID/ Voice ...
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Device Setting You can press the “Menu” button on your Android phone to bring up the “Sync” The Device Setting Menu allows you to edit options and choose to sync either device, control Siren, PSS, and request PIR Reporting 1~3 or 4~6.
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Edit Device You can press the “Menu” button on your Android phone to bring up the “Sync” The Edit Device option allows you to edit options and choose to sync device a device name, and attribute for Door information in different zones.
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Press “Save”. The phone will send a SMS command to panel. Press “Save”. The phone will send a SMS command to panel. < > < > PSS learning is not available with Vesta EZ Home for MZ-8. Please ignore this option.
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Home Automation Rules Capture Image Set Home Automation rules. You can manually request your PIR Camera, PIR Video Camera or IP Camera to take a picture or video. The picture will be sent to the destination programmed under Media Upload section.
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Press “Save”. A SMS message edit screen will appear for you to confirm. The phone will send a SMS command to panel. < > < > For system mode change (Arm, Home, Disarm), the Power Switch group selection is limited to #1 only. ...
14. Remote Access (MZ-8 Only) MZ-8 panel features Remote Access capability for user to control or inquire system status remotely. Remote Access in Panel Setting webpage must be set to 1~15 rings or 2 call to use this function. Step 1. Dial the Control Panel’s telephone number. ...
15. Appendix 15.1. Control Panel Mode and Response Table For Alarm Activation by Events and Control Panel Responses, please refer to the following table: System Mode / Status Attribute Under Exit Under Away Under Home Disarm Mode Away Mode Home Mode Timer Entry Timer Entry Timer...
15.2. Event Code The events are reported with a qualifier before the event code. The qualifier “1” means the event has taken place, “3” means the event has been restored. For example, if the Control Panel reports “1302”, it means the panel is under low battery; if the Control Panel reports “3302”. It means the panel low battery condition has been restored.
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147 – Sensor Supervision Failure When MZ-1/8 fails to receive the signal transmitted from any one of the devices individually for a preset period. 151 – Gas 154 – Water leakage When a Water Sensor or Door Contact set as Water is triggered.
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602 – Periodic test report When the Control Panel makes periodic Check-in reporting.
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