Paradox Magellan VG-RTX3 Instructions

MGRTX3-EI03
MG-RTX3 V1.2
Instructions
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Printed in Canada 10/2007
The MG-RTX3 is a 2-Way Wireless Expansion Module for use with any
Digiplex EVO, Spectra SP, and Esprit series control panel. It is also
compatible with the DGP-NE96 and DGP-848 control panels.

Compatibility Chart

EVO Spectra SP Esprit
Zones 32 32 -
Remotes 32/96/999 32 32
Wireless PGMs 8 16 -
Wireless Keypads
- 8 -
(MG32LRF only)
2-Way Remote -
Wireless Repeater - 2 -
What's New with Version 1.2
• The MG-RTX3's built-in LEDs now display the status of the Spectra SP
Series as shown in F on Table 6.
• The MG-RTX3 with Digiplex EVO now supports MG-REM2 V2.01
remotes programmed directly in the panel. These remotes can also
support the new visual and auditory feedback. When programming with
Digiplex EVO, use section [002] to switch between V2.00 mode or V2.01
mode for all MG-REM2.

Before Programming

1. Connect the MG-RTX3 according to the installation guide.
2. Write down the serial number of all wireless modules to be used with
the MG-RTX3. If this installation replaces another MG-RTX3, make
sure the programming can be transfered.
3. Make sure every wireless module works properly and that you have
the latest version of the firmware for the MG-RTX3 and panels.

System Reset

Press and hold the Programming button for 5 seconds, the BUS RX LED
will flash. Release the button and press it again while the LED flashes to
reset the module to its default values. The system reset feature only
functions during the first 30 seconds after the MG-RTX3 is powered up.

Spectra SP Series Programming

When connected to a Spectra SP series panel, the MG-RTX3 settings are programmed into the panel. Refer to
the panel's Programming Guide. Requires version 2.0 or higher of the MG32LED or MG10LED keypads. You can
only connect one MG-RTX3 on a Spectra SP Series panel.

Digiplex EVO Programming

To enter programming mode with a Digiplex EVO panel, press and hold the [0] button. Enter the installer code and go to
section [4003]. Enter the MG-RTX3's 8-digit serial number. Enter the section number you wish to program.
After Programming with EVO
Program the zones, PGMs, and remotes into the EVO panel. Look at EVO section [3034] for wireless transmitter
supervision options.
WARNING: When used without an EVO641 or EVO641R keypad, enable option [1] in section [3029].
Table 1: Digiplex EVO Programming

MG-RTX3 Options

Option [1]: Low battery supervision (default: ON)
Option [2]: Check-in supervision (default: OFF)
Option [3]: Check-in supervision time interval
OFF = 24 hours (default)
ON = 80 minutes
[001] Option [4]: RF Jamming supervision (default: ON)
Option [5]: On-board module tamper supervision (default: OFF)
Option [6]: N/A
Option [7]: N/A
Option [8]: Ignore transmitter tamper signal
OFF = MG-RTX3 ignores tamper signal (default)
ON = MG-RTX3 reports tamper signal
Remote Control Mode
Option [1]: Remote Control Mode
[002] OFF = Remote V2.00 mode (Use with remotes version 2.00 or higher)
ON = Remote V2.01 mode EVO Panel with EVO641/EVO641R (Only use with remotes
version 2.01 or higher) (default)
See Transmitter, Remote and PGM Serial Numbers
[030]
To see a transmitter's 6-digit serial number, press and hold a transmitter's anti-tamper switch.

Assign Wireless Transmitters

[101] = Zone Input 1; [132] = Zone Input 32
[101] to [132]
Enter 6-digit serial number or press and release the transmitter's tamper switch.
To delete an assigned transmitter, enter 000000 as a serial number.

Remote Controls

Program 999 remotes with one MG-RTX3 using an EVO641/EVO641R keypad (refer to User Code and
See text Remote Control programming in the Digiplex EVO Programming Guide).
If you are not using an EVO641/EVO641R keypad, program 32 remotes per MG-RTX3 as detailed in
Table 3.
Transmitter Signal Strength
[601] to [632] [601] = Zone Input 1; [632] = Zone Input 32
3 or less = too weak (move transmitter); 4 to 10 = OK.
Current Battery Life
[701] to [732] [701] = Zone Input 1; [732] = Zone Input 32
View the number of weeks the batteries have been in the transmitter
Previous Battery Life
[801] to [832] [801] = Zone Input 1; [832] = Zone Input 32
View number of weeks the previous batteries were in the transmitter.
Two-Way PGM Signal Strength
[671] to [678] [671] = PGM 1; [678] = PGM 8
3 or less = too weak (move transmitter); 4 to 10 = OK.

Assign Two-Way PGMs

[901] = PGM 1; [908] = PGM 8
[901] to [908] Enter 6-digit serial number or press and release the transmitter's tamper switch
To delete an assigned Two-Way PGM, enter 000000 as a serial number.
If a section between [901] to [904] is empty, the MG-RTX3 will use the on-board PGM.

PGM Programming

[910] to [989] Program the Two-Way PGM activation event, deactivation event and PGM Delay options. Refer to Table
below.
[991] View Two-Way PGM tamper trouble (PGM # in trouble will be displayed)
[992] View Two-Way PGM supervision trouble (PGM # in trouble will be displayed)
Table 2: Digiplex EVO PGM Option Programming
Event Feature
Start # End #
Group Group
PGM1 [910] [911] [912] [913]
PGM2 [920] [921] [922] [923]
PGM
Activation*
PGM3 [930] [931] [932] [933]
PGM4 [940] [941] [942] [943]
PGM1 [914] [915] [916] [917]
PGM2 [924] [925] [926] [927]
PGM
Deactivation*
PGM3 [934] [935] [936] [937]
PGM4 [944] [945] [946] [947]
*For a complete list of events, refer to the PGM programming section of your Digiplex or Digiplex EVO control panel's programming guide.
PGM PGM
Options
Delay Delay
PGM1 [918] [919] PGM5 [958]
PGM Delay
PGM2 [928] [929] PGM6 [968]
(000 to 255)
Default: 005
PGM3 [938] [939] PGM7 [978]
PGM4 [948] [949] PGM8 [988]
Table 3: Programming without an EVO641/EVO641R
View Used Remotes
[040] to [043] [040] = remotes 1 to 8; [043] = remotes 25 to 32.
To delete a remote, press the corresponding number until it's no longer displayed in these sections.

Assigning Remote Controls

[201] = remote 01; [232] = remote 32
[201] to [232]
Enter the desired section and then press and hold a button on the remote control until you hear a
confirmation beep.

Assign Remotes

[301] to [332] Assign the remote controls to users by entering a user number (001 to 255) in the appropriate section
(Users 001 to 255, Section [301] = remote 01, section [332] = remote 32.)
Program or Delete Remote.
[401] = remote 01; [432] = remote 32
______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______ (default: 15000000)
N/A
N/A
[0] = Button Disabled [8]
[401] to [432]
[1] = Regular Arm [9]
[2] = Stay Arm [stay]
[3] = Instant Arm [force]
[4] = Force Arm [arm]
[5] = Disarm [disarm] = Utility Key 3*
[6] = Stay/Instant Disarm [byp]
[7] = Panic 1† (Police) [mem]
[clear] = Exit without saving [enter]
Figure 1: MG-REM1 Figure 2: MG-REM2
Event Feature
Start # End #
Group Group
PGM5 [950] [951] [952] [953]
PGM6 [960] [961] [962] [963]
PGM7 [970] [971] [972] [973]
PGM8 [980] [981] [982] [983]
PGM5 [954] [955] [956] [957]
PGM6 [964] [965] [966] [967]
PGM7 [974] [975] [976] [977]
PGM8 [984] [985] [986] [987]
Options
[959]
Option [1]: ON = PGM delay
OFF = Latch (default)
[969]
[979]
Option [2]: ON = Minutes
OFF = Seconds (default)
[989]
see Figure 1
+ N/A N/A
+ N/A N/A see Figure 2
= Panic 2† (Non-Medical)
= Panic 3† (Fire)
= Smoke reset
= Utility Key 1*
= Utility Key 2*
= Utility Key 4*
= Utility Key 5*
= Save data