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  • Page 1 Centurion Logo...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to use this Guide page 1 General description page 2 General use page 4 Powering up page 5 Glossary page 6 KwikLearn page 7 KwikPair page 9 Technical specifications page 10 Changing the Master Code page 11 Adding a new user page 12 Deleting a user page 14...

  • Page 3: How To Use This Guide

    How to use this Guide The procedures in this Guide require the user to perform certain sequential actions on the SMARTGUARDair keypad. To assist you, the combined state of the three LED indicators on the keypad correspond with particular steps within a procedure.

  • Page 4: General Description

    General description The CENTURION SMARTGUARDair is a durable, high quality keypad designed to provide secure access control to restricted areas. The weatherproof unit is wireless, and is powered by two AA alkaline (penlight) batteries. When any key is pressed, a backlight illuminates the keypad for ease of use in low-light conditions.
  • Page 5 An Anti-hack feature can be enabled, causing the unit to shut down after a pre-selected number of incorrect codes have been entered. The unit will then reset after a pre- selected time. A telltale LED will indicate that the Anti-hack feature has been triggered.

  • Page 6: General Use

    General use After a user has been added to the SMARTGUARDair’s memory and the keypad has been paired with a compatible rolling code receiver, access is granted by keying in a valid code and confirming the entry with the # key. For example, if the code is being used as an access code, the user will enter the digits in sequence...

  • Page 7: Powering Up

    Powering up In order to preserve battery life, the unit is packed with the link fitted on the 12V side of the power selection pins. To select batteries as the primary power source, bridge the pin marked ‘AA BATT’ with the common (centre) pin.

  • Page 8: Glossary

    Glossary of terms Access code The code number the user will enter to gain access. It can range in length from one to ten digits. Address/User address The location where the user’s code is stored in the keypad memory. It can be any number between 1 and 999. It should be recorded, allowing the user code to be removed from the memory later if necessary.

  • Page 9: Kwiklearn

    KwikLearn The following KwikLearn procedure and connection diagrams (see pages 35 and 36) will enable you to start using your SMARTGUARDair system right away. Add a new access code at a specified address. The code will operate Channel 1 only. Indicator LEDs STANDBY Enter the following keystrokes:...
  • Page 10 Example: KwikLearn access code into address Master Code= Indicator LEDs STANDBY Enter the following keystrokes: 1. Enter Program Mode 2. Select KwikLearn 3. Enter user address 4. Enter access code page 8...

  • Page 11: Kwikpair

    KwikPair The SMARTGUARDair must now be paired with a CENTURION rolling code radio receiver. Place the receiver into Learn Mode. Enter a valid access code on the SMARTGUARDair, followed by The SMARTGUARDair will now transmit for a short time, and will pair with the receiver.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications 2 x AA Alkaline batteries Battery supply voltage (voltage range: 2.6V - 3.3V) External 12V DC power supply External power supply 30 metres Wireless range -18°C to +55°C Operating temperature 0 - 90% Operating humidity 14 standard channels + one alarm Output channel Polycarbonate...

  • Page 13: Changing The Master Code

    Changing the Master Code The following procedure will enable the user to change the default Master Code or the currently stored Master Code to a new Master Code. The Master Code may also be learned into the system by following the procedure on page 12, ‘Adding a New User’.

  • Page 14: Adding A New User

    Adding a new user The following procedure will add a new access code at a specified location in the SMARTGUARDair’s memory, referred to as an ‘address’ and will assign which channel the code must activate and how many accesses are allowed before the code becomes invalid.
  • Page 15 Example: Add access code into address The code must operate Channel 2 Code is valid forever Master Code= Indicator LEDs STANDBY Enter the following keystrokes: 1. Enter Program Mode 2. Select Add Menu 3. Enter user address 4. Enter access code 5.

  • Page 16: Deleting A User

    Deleting a user The following procedure will delete an access code at a specified address. Indicator LEDs STANDBY Enter the following keystrokes: 1. Enter Program Mode Master Code 2. Select Delete Menu 3. Enter user address Address 4. Exit Delete Menu 5.
  • Page 17 Example: Delete access codes at multiple addresses, such as Master Code= Indicator LEDs STANDBY Enter the following keystrokes: 1. Enter Program Mode 2. Select Delete Menu 3. Enter user address 4. Enter user address 5. Exit Delete Menu 6. Exit Program Mode page 15...

  • Page 18: Deleting All Users

    Delete all users It is possible to delete all users stored in the SMARTGUARDair’s memory, by entering as the user address. This will cause the Master Code to be reverted back and erase all user codes programmed into the memory. Indicator LEDs STANDBY Enter the following keystrokes:...

  • Page 19: Pairing

    The Pairing Menu allows the user to pair the SMARTGUARDair to one or more CENTURION rolling code receivers within the specified range of transmission; comparable to learning a remote control into a receiver.
  • Page 20 The default transmission duration is eight seconds, and will be automatically selected if no other value is specified The maximum transmission time is 90 seconds If no receiver is specified, NOVA is selected by default Additional functionality, such as pulsing or latching outputs is handled by the associated receiver Example: Pair Channel 1 with a NOVA receiver, allowing for a...

  • Page 21: Setting The Anti-Hack Parameters

    Setting the anti-hack parameters The following procedure sets the number of consecutive wrong access codes that the SMARTGUARDair will accept before becoming inactive, as well as the time for which it will remain inactive. The Factory Default for wrong access codes is three, while the default reset time is 60 seconds.
  • Page 22 Example: Set Wrong Code Alarm to activate after five incorrect codes have been entered. The unit must revert to normal operation after 30 seconds. Master Code= Indicator LEDs STANDBY Enter the following keystrokes: 1. Enter Program Mode 2. Select Lockout Menu 3.

  • Page 23: Setting The Key Wipeout Time

    Setting the Key Wipeout time The following procedure sets the number of seconds for which keystrokes remain valid. This ensures that if a partial code has been entered, it is wiped out of the keypad buffer after a preset time, and must be re-entered in its entirety. The Key Wipeout time may be specified from 0 to 255 seconds.
  • Page 24 Indicator LEDs STANDBY Enter the following keystrokes: 1. Enter Program Mode Master Code 2. Select Key Wipeout Menu 3. Enter Key Wipeout Time [Seconds] 4. Exit Program Mode If the Key Wipeout time is set to , Key Wipeout will be disabled (only applicable to externally- powered devices) Disabling the Key Wipeout time will: Compromise the security of the system...
  • Page 25 Example: Set the Key Wipeout time to 15 seconds. Master Code= Indicator LEDs STANDBY Enter the following keystrokes: 1. Enter Program Mode 2. Select Key Wipeout Menu 3. Enter Key Wipeout Time 4. Exit Program Mode Example: Disable Key Wipeout time. Master Code= Indicator LEDs STANDBY...

  • Page 26: Setting The Security Parameters

    Setting the security parameters The following procedure sets the conditions under which the Alarm channel (Channel 3) will activate. This also sets the Anti-default and Keypad Alarm Tone Mute features. The following alarm conditions can be set: Duress (Code + one)(Default=off) Adding one to the last digit of an access code activates the unit as normal, but also activates the alarm channel.
  • Page 27 The Master Code can still be defaulted to but doing this will break the pairing between the SMARTGUARDair and any paired receivers. This pairing will need to be re-established in order to continue using the system. Keypad Alarm Tone Mute feature (Default=off) Establishing this feature turns off the audible feedback when entering a code.
  • Page 28 Example: Enable Duress Alarm on (Code + one). Clear all other Alarm functions. Master Code= Indicator LEDs STANDBY Enter the following keystrokes: 1. Enter Program Mode 2. Select Security Menu 3. Set Duress (Code+1) 4. Clear Panic Alarm (*+#) 5. Clear (Wrong Codes) 6.
  • Page 29 Example: Set Alarm on Wrong Codes and leave all other functions unchanged. Master Code= Indicator LEDs Enter the following keystrokes: 1. Enter Program Mode 2. Select Security Menu 3. Skip Duress (Code+1) 4. Skip Panic Alarm (*+#) 5. Set (Wrong Codes) 6.

  • Page 30: Alarms

    Alarms The SMARTGUARDair allows four different alarms to be set, each of which will activate Channel 3, the designated Alarm Output Channel. The four alarms available on the SMARTGUARDair are as follows: Duress Alarm - a settable alarm feature, activated by adding one to the last digit of an access code Panic Alarm - a settable alarm feature, activated by pressing the...

  • Page 31: Backing Up The Unit

    Backing up the unit It is possible to back up all the user access codes as well as the system settings to the optional Backup Memory Module (PCA12201v1.0). This allows the system to be easily restored in the unlikely event of system failure. Procedure for backing up the unit: Remove power.

  • Page 32: Restoring The Unit

    Restoring the unit Restores all the user access codes as well as system settings from the optional Backup Memory Module (PCA12201v1.0). Procedure for restoring the unit: Remove power. Plug the Battery Backup Module into the socket provided. Reapply power. All three LEDs will now be ON.

  • Page 33: Defaulting The Unit

    Defaulting the unit Both the Master Code and the system parameters (timers, alarm functions, etc.) can be reset to Factory Defaults. This is useful when the Master Code has been forgotten or the system parameters are in an unknown state. Defaulting the Master Code: Remove power.
  • Page 34 Wrong Codes: Three codes Wrong Codes Reset: 60 seconds Key Wipeout timer: Five seconds Security Parameters: Anti-default ON, all others Defaulting is not possible if the Anti-default feature has been set (see page 24) . In this case, if the Master Code has been lost, the Master Code must be defaulted back to which will break the pairing between the SMARTGUARDair and all paired receivers.
  • Page 35 Typical mounting instructions: Remove retaining screw cover and screws. Insert screwdriver blade into groove provided between the cover and back panel. Lever screwdriver forward to separate the cover from the Retaining back panel. screw cover Fix the self-adhesive Self-adhesive Mounting rubber pads screws rubber pads into the...

  • Page 36: Battery Low Indication

    Battery low indication Once the batteries start to near the end of their service life, the SMARTGUARDair will detect the battery low condition and both visible and audible indications will be provided. The following indications should be noted by the user: Visible: The red LED will flash rapidly three times, and repeat this action every four seconds Audible: The tone of the onboard buzzer will be...

  • Page 37: Fitting The Optional Anti-Tamper Switch

    Anti-tamper Switch The Anti-tamper Switch input is a normally-open input. In other words, the input must be tied to common to trigger the Anti-tamper Alarm. If the onboard terminals are used to connect the anti-tamper switch, the switch’s normally-closed (N/C) and common connections MUST be used. Normally-closed (N/C) will be connected to In1 and COM to Neg (-) If the anti-tamper switch is to be connected to a...

  • Page 38: External 12V Dc Power

    External 12V DC power Refer to this diagram only if an external 12V power source is to be used. Even though an external power supply will provide a more or less unlimited duty cycle, there will be no autonomy whatsoever in the event of a power failure. Should an external 12V power supply be used, the power selection link must be moved to bridge the pin marked ‘12 Volt’...

  • Page 39: Typical Applications

    Typical applications Channel 7 Garage door operator Channel 3 wxyz pqrs Alarm Channel 1 Gate operator page 37...

  • Page 40: Installation Information

    IMPORTANT installation information Complete the installation information below for future reference. Keep this manual in a safe place. Master Code Channel 1 activates Channel 2 activates Channel 3 (Alarm Channel) activates Channel 4 activates Channel 5 activates Channel 6 activates Channel 7 activates Channel 8 activates Channel 9 activates...
  • Page 41 0 to 512, as well as a space to record your new Master Code. Should you require a second Address Register to record the next 487 addresses, please contact your nearest CENTURION SYSTEMS branch or distributor. page 39...
  • Page 42 Centurion Logo 1029.D.01.0010_1 SMARTGUARDair manual Jan2012 E&OE. Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd. reserves the right to change any product without prior notice.

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