Summary of Contents for AJAX Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra
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The keypad operates in the Ajax system and exchanges data with the hub using the secure Fibra wired communication protocol. Learn more Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra is a part of the Superior product line. Only accredited Ajax Systems partners can sell, install, and administer Superior products.
Functional elements 1. Numpad. 2. Function button. 3. OK button with an LED indicator. 4. Ajax logo with an LED indicator. 5. Cards/key fobs/Bluetooth reader. . SmartBracket mounting panel. To remove the panel, unscrew the holding screw. 7. Pins for connecting the device to the input terminals on SmartBracket.
Check device compatibility Operating principle Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra features large mechanical buttons, a reader for contactless authorization, a built-in buzzer, and LED indicators. The keypad is used to control security modes and automation devices and to notify of system events via sound and LED indication.
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You can configure each mode independently in the keypad settings in Ajax apps. For each operating mode, you can set only one keypad function and switch between modes with a long press of the OK button on the keypad.
Start entry delay — the Ajax logo lights up red when the site is armed and flashes red simultaneously with beep when the entry delay is started. The OK button lights up white, as do the number buttons.
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Check device compatibility Access rights and codes can be adjusted in Ajax apps. If the code is compromised, it can be changed remotely, so there is no need to call an installer to the site. If a user loses their Pass, Tag, or a smartphone, an admin or a PRO with system configuration rights can instantly block the device in the...
Also, incorrectly entered codes can be cleared with a long press of the Function button if no other action is set up for a long press. Duress code Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra supports a duress code that allows a user to simulate alarm deactivation. In this case, neither the Ajax app...
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Two-stage arming Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra can participate in two-stage arming but cannot be used as a second-stage device. The two-stage arming process using Tag, Pass, or a smartphone is similar to using a personal or general code on the keypad.
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Fire alarm muting Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra can mute an interconnected fire alarm by pressing the Function button (if the required setting is enabled). The reaction of the system to pressing the button depends on the settings and the state of the system: Interconnected fire detectors alarm have already propagated —...
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(CMS) in the formats of SurGard (Contact ID), SIA (DC-09), ADEMCO 685, and other protocols Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra can transmit the following events: 1. Arming/disarming the system. 2. Entry of the duress code.
The length of the cable for connecting the keypad. Consider the recommendations for placement when developing a project for the system of the facility. The Ajax system must be designed and installed by specialists. A list of recommended partners is available here Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra is best placed outdoors or indoors near the entrance.
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Fibra signal strength is the ratio of undelivered or corrupted data packages to those expected over a specific time. The icon in the Devices tab in Ajax apps indicates the signal strength: Three bars — excellent signal strength. Two bars — good signal strength.
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The maximum range of a wired connection using the Beam (Radial wiring) topology is 2,000 meters, and using the Ring topology is 500 meters. Recommended cable types for connecting Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra to the hub: U/UTP cat.5, 4 × 2 × 0.51 mm (24 AWG), copper conductor.
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Installation and connection Before installing Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra, ensure that the optimal keypad location has been selected and meets the requirements of this manual. Cables must be hidden from view and located in a difficult place for intruders to access to reduce the likelihood of sabotage.
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Ajax PRO app Hub → Settings → Lines → Lines power supply 2. Route the cable to connect Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra to the hub casing. Connect the wires to the required hub line. +24V — 24 V⎓ power terminal.
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5. Run the cable from the hub into the keypad enclosure through the hole that was made. . Connect the wires to the terminals according to the figure below. Ensure the correct polarity and order of the wire connections. Firmly secure the cable to the terminals.
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2. If Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra is the last device on the line and you are using the Beam (Radial) connection, install a terminating resistor on the two contacts by connecting it to the signal terminals of the device. Terminating resistor (120 Ohm) is included in the hub complete set.
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If the LED indicator doesn’t light up during placing on SmartBracket, check the tamper status in the Ajax app, the integrity of the fastening, and the tightness of the keypad fixation on the panel.
Also, the screw has a tamper that responds if someone tries to unscrew the holding screw. The system will send a notification of tamper triggering to Ajax apps and the CMS. Adding to the system Check the device compatibility before the keypad is added to the system.
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Two ways to add devices are available in the Ajax PRO app : automatically and manually. Automatically Manually To add a device automatically: 1. Open the Ajax PRO app . Select the hub to which you want to add Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra.
Jeweller/Fibra settings, with the default value of 36 seconds. Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra works with only one hub. When paired with a new hub, it stops sending events to the old one. Adding the keypad to a new hub does not automatically remove it from the device list of the old hub.
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Icons in the Ajax app display some of Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra states. Icons can be checked in the Devices tab. Icon Meaning Fibra signal strength — displays the signal strength between the hub and the device. Recommended values: 2–3 bars.
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Learn more States The states include information about the device and its operating parameters. The states of Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra can be found in Ajax apps: 1. Go to the Devices tab. 2. Select Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra in the list.
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Parameter Meaning Tapping on opens the list of device malfunctions. Malfunction The field is displayed only if a malfunction is detected. Clicking on opens the list of the settings and permissions that the app needs to be Warning granted for the correct operation of the keypad.
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Open — the device is removed from the SmartBracket mounting panel, or its integrity is compromised. Check the mounting of the device. Closed — the device is installed on the SmartBracket mounting panel. The integrity of the device enclosure and the mounting panel is not compromised.
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Beeps settings When enabled, the keypad notifies about Arming/disarming arming and disarming with a short beep. When enabled, the keypad notifies users when Night mode Night mode activation/deactivation is switched on/off by making a short beep. When enabled, the keypad beeps about Entry delays delays when entering When enabled, the keypad beeps about...
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Shows the status of the device’s one-time deactivation setting: No — the device operates in the normal mode. Entirely — the device is entirely excluded from the operation of the system for a time the armed mode is active. The device does One-time deactivation not execute system commands and does not report alarms or other events.
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To change Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra settings in the Ajax apps: 1. Go to the Devices tab. 2. Select Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra in the list. 3. Go to Settings 4. Set the required settings. 5. Tap Back to save the new settings.
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Function button CMS and all users. Mute fire alarm — when pressed, the system mutes the alarm of Ajax fire detectors. Available only if the Interconnected fire detectors alarm feature is enabled.
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10 minutes. 20 minutes. 30 minutes. 60 minutes. 90 minutes. 180 minutes. Available if the Unauthorized access auto-lock toggle is enabled. When enabled, the security mode can be Pass/tag reading controlled with Pass and Tag access devices. When enabled, the security mode can be Bluetooth controlled with a smartphone.
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Allows deleting all hubs associated with Tag or Pass from device memory. Pass/tag reset Learn more Opens the Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra user User guide manual in the Ajax app. Allows the user to disable events of the device without removing it from the system.
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Primary and secondary operating modes Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra features two operating modes: primary and secondary. There are three keypad functions that can be configured for each operating mode: Switch armed mode, Manage automation devices, or Start entry delay.
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Selecting the keypad function for the secondary operating mode: None Switch armed mode Keypad function Manage automation devices Start entry delay Only one primary function and one secondary function can be set at once. Switch armed mode Selecting the security sites controlled by the device.
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Learn more When enabled, users do not need to press the Easy armed mode change OK button after a passcode is entered or an access device is read. When enabled, the user can arm the site without entering a code or presenting the personal access device.
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User codes only. Keypad and user codes. To activate the Keypad Access Codes set up for people who are not registered in the system, select the options on the keypad: Keypad codes only or Keypad and user codes. When enabled, the user should be authenticated to use the keypad: enter a code Pre-authorization or present a personal access device to the...
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Selecting entry delay time: 5 to 255 seconds. Entry delay (alarm activation delay) is the time Delay when entering the user has to disarm the site using the main keypad. Selecting the method of arming/disarming: Keypad codes only. User codes only. Access settings Keypad and user codes.
Always — the logo is red when the site is armed, green when disarmed, and yellow when arming is incomplete. Sound indication Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra has a built-in buzzer that, depending on the settings, can notify of the following: 1. Alarms. Delays when entering/leaving 3.
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5. Pressing the keypad buttons. We do not recommend using Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra instead of the siren. The keypad’s buzzer is meant for additional notifications only. Ajax sirens are designed to deter intruders and draw attention. A properly installed siren is more difficult to dismantle due to its elevated mounting position compared to a keypad at eye level.
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When enabled, the built-in buzzer beeps about a delay when leaving. Exit delays Learn more When enabled, the built-in buzzer beeps about Night mode a delay when entering in the Entry delays in Night mode Learn more When enabled, the built-in buzzer beeps about Night mode a delay when leaving in the Exit delays in Night mode...
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The option is available when Beep on exit delays is enabled. Beep when disarmed When enabled, the built-in buzzer informs users with a short beep that the opening detectors are triggered in the Disarmed system mode. Chime on opening Learn more Selecting the built-in buzzer volume level for notifications about arming/disarming, entry/exit delay, and opening:...
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Learn more Keypad response to device alarms Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra can respond to alarms from each device in the system with a built-in buzzer. The function is useful when users do not need to activate the buzzer for the alarm of a specific device. For example, this can be...
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An admin or PRO with rights to configure the system can set up the keypad response to the alarm when the panic button is pressed in Ajax apps. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Open the Ajax app.
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Thanks to this feature, system users and security company patrols can understand that the alarm has occurred. The Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra after-alarm indication does not work for always active detectors, if the detector was triggered when the system was disarmed.
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4. Tap Back. All values will be applied. Chime on opening If Chime on opening is enabled, Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra notify a user with a short beep if the opening detectors are triggered when the system is disarmed. The feature is used, for example, in stores to notify employees that someone has entered the building.
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Ajax app. Tap it to activate or deactivate chime on opening. Codes setting In Ajax PRO apps, within the hub settings, you can set the requirements for the length of passcodes used for user authorization and access to the system. You can select the Flexible (4 to 6 symbols) option or define the fixed code length: 4 symbols, 5...
10. Tap Done. User access codes To set a personal code and a personal duress code: 1. Select the space in the Ajax app. 2. Go to the Settings menu. 3. Open the Users menu. 4. Find your account in the list and tap on it.
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Ajax PRO apps . You can find more information about configuring this feature in this article Cards and key fobs Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra can work with key fobs, Pass cards, and third-party devices that support DESFire® technology. Before adding third-party devices that support DESFire®, make sure they have enough free memory to handle the new keypad.
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If the connection fails, try again in 5 seconds. Please note that if the maximum number of Tag or Pass devices has already been added to the hub, you will receive a corresponding notification in the Ajax app when adding a new device.
OK button to switch the keypad to the access device resetting mode. 9. Present Pass or Tag with the wide side to the keypad for a few seconds. Upon successful formatting, you will receive a notification in the Ajax app. If the formatting fails, try again.
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3. Tap Back to save the settings. To set up Bluetooth authentication 1. Open the Ajax Security System app and select the space to which the Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra with enabled Bluetooth authentication is added. By default, authentication with Bluetooth is available for all users of such system.
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Grant the app permission to find and connect to nearby devices. The popup window for Android and iOS smartphones can differ. Also, the Security management with a phone toggle can be enabled in the app settings: Tap the icon in the upper left corner of the screen and select the App settings menu.
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3. We recommend configuring Geofence for the stable performance of Bluetooth authentication. The warning appears at Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra States if Geofence is disabled and the app is not allowed to use the smartphone location. Tapping the symbol opens the window with explanations of what to do.
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If a general code is used, the name of the keypad from which the security mode was changed is displayed. Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra is locked for the time specified in the settings if an incorrect code is entered or an unverified access device is presented three times in a row within 1 minute.
1. Present Tag, Pass, or a smartphone to the keypad. 2. Enter the required code if the Authorization confirmation with a passcode feature is activated. 3. Press the OK button on the keypad to change the armed mode. If the Easy armed mode change option is enabled, you do not need to press the OK button after the access device is read.
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Learn more about Authorization confirmation with a passcode Managing automation devices and scenarios Ensure the Manage automation devices feature is configured for the primary or secondary operating mode in the keypad settings in Ajax apps. To control the automation device or scenario with Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra: 1.
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The step sequence for managing the automation devices with the keypad depends on whether Pre-authorization and Easy assigned device switch options are enabled in the Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra settings. Indication Superior KeyPad Outdoor Fibra informs users about alarms, entry/exit delays, current security mode, malfunctions, and other system states by means of: Ajax logo, OK button, and backlight with LED indication;...
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The logo lights up red for 0.3 The device is deleted from s and goes out for 0.3 s six the hub times. The logo is green or red The keypad is in Switch depending on the current armed mode* security state.
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The backlight goes out for Pass/Tag read is successful Beep for about 0.2 s. about 0.3 s. The logo lights up yellow, and Pass/Tag read is failed the backlight goes out during Long beep for about 1 s. a beep. Smartphone reading is The backlight goes out for Frequent beeping for about...
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Malfunctions When the device detects a malfunction (for example, there is no connection via the Fibra protocol), a malfunction counter is displayed in the Ajax app in the upper left corner of the device icon. All malfunctions can be seen in the device states .
Compliance with standards Setup in compliance with EN 50131 requirements Warranty The warranty for the products of the “Ajax Systems Manufacturing” Limited Liability Company is valid for 2 years after purchase. If the device does not operate properly, we recommend contacting support service first, as most technical issues can be resolved remotely.
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