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Captiv8-256 User Manual The purpose of this manual is to describe how to use the Captiv8-256 intruder alarm a system. Some of the features described in this guide may not be applicable to your installation and should be ignored. The engineer from the alarm company will have completed the System Information in this booklet that gives information specific to your installation.
Engineering Manual Contents Contents Introduction The Captiv8 Keypad Warning Indications Using Tags Leaving the Building Timed Exit Manual Setting Using the Keypad with PIN Code or Tag Security Checks Faults When Switching On Leaving the Building Entering the Building Part-Setting the System Smart Set Staying in the Building When Problems Arise...
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Captiv8-256 Changing or Adding PIN Codes or Tags Changing or Adding PIN Codes or Tags Changing or Adding New PIN Codes or Tags Review History Logs Check all Detectors are Working Testing the Alarm Sounders SMS Messaging System Menu Exit...
Engineering Manual 1) Introduction a) The Captiv8 Keypad This is the Keypad from where the alarm system is controlled. Figure 1 The Keypad Keypad1.wmf The display shows any important messages, including an alert to call the alarm installation engineer. The 10 digit numeric keypad is where the PIN code is entered. Captiv8 Engineering Manual Eng00 Issue 1a 03/06/04...
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Captiv8-256 MAINS FAIL The numeric keys Figure 2 Numeric keys Keypad3.wmf The A B C D keys help to simplify usage. NOVAR PLC TIME The ABCD keys Figure 3 ABCD keys Keypad3.wmf Captiv8 Engineering Manual Eng00 Issue 1a 03/06/04...
Engineering Manual The illustration below shows the ward reader where the tag is offered up. The top panel. This is where the LED indicators are located. The bottom panel. Tags are offered up here to be read. Figure 4 Ward Reader WardReader2.wmf b) Warning Indications All setting points (keypads or ward readers) have lamps to indicate the current...
Captiv8-256 The tag contains no batteries and is completely maintenance free. Offer the tag to the bottom panel on the ward reader for it to be read, when the reader will beep to acknowledge the tag. Before activating the system…...
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Engineering Manual Exit timer SETTING[009] OFFICE Figure 5 Exit Timer Keypad3.wmf If a push-to-set button, or a final door set is used, the following message will be displayed. EXIT VIA DESIG ROUTE Figure 6 Designated Route Message Keypad3.wmf Captiv8 Engineering Manual Eng00 Issue 1a 03/06/04...
Captiv8-256 If flexi-set is enabled, the settable areas will be selectable. (See chapter 5 More Advanced Functions on page 16.) ii) Manual Setting With this method, the system is set by closing the final exit door, or by pressing a push-to-set button outside the building, near the final door. The message displayed is …...
Engineering Manual 2 Using the Keypad with PIN Code or Tag a) Security Checks If a warning tone sounds when the PIN code is keyed in or the tag is presented, a message will show the nature of the problem. The tone will cease after about 10 seconds.
The exit tone will start. Leave by the agreed exit route and close and lock the final exit door. If fitted, press the 'Push to Set' button and the exit tone will cease. Captiv8-256 is now set. Entering the Building To enter the building the agreed entry route must be used, moving directly to the keypad.
Engineering Manual e) Staying in the Building To part-set the system, enter the PIN code at the keypad or present the tag to the ward reader and the exit tone will start. Leave the protected area and go immediately to the un-protected area (e.g. upstairs).
The centre will need to be notified of the 5-digit code by telephone (advising the agent that the system is a Captiv8-256). The alarm receiving centre will then issue a one-use code that can be used to reset the system.
Engineering Manual 4 Setting Individual Areas Sometimes, security needs will be a little more complex and the A B C D keys will need to be used. The Installer can identify to all of the A B C D areas. For example…...
Press the Yes key to accept the selection. Setting areas will be displayed. SETTING ALL AREAS Captiv8-256 will now set the selected areas. b) Flexi-Set When the system is already set and it is required to unset it… Key in the PIN code or present the tag.
The Chime FacilityThe 'C' key can be used to select the 'chime' facility while the system is Unset. For example, an alert is to sound if someone enters through a particular door during the day. NOVAR PLC TIME: Press the 'C' key. The display will show a 'C'...
Captiv8-256 The display will ask if a window is to be left open. To omit the window Press 'YES' (or 'NO' if it is not to be omitted.) LEAVE OPEN? BEDRM WINDOW The system will then set as normal. The window will be omitted for this one arming period only.
Zones set in this way will be omitted for this one period only. Keypad Personal Attack Captiv8-256 allows personal assistance to be summoned in an emergency. To do this, press the two PA keys at the same time. To reset…...
Captiv8-256 6 Manager Menu NOVAR PLC TIME: To enter Manager Menu, key in the manager PIN code. SET SYSTEM? The system must be fully disarmed in order to enter the manager menu. The master manager code can only give access to the manager menu, and will not set or unset the system.
Engineering Manual With the system Unset… Key in the Manager PIN code. SET/UNSET SYSTEM? To set the Captiv8-256 system, press 'YES'. To move on to another menu item press 'NO'. a) Omit Zones Press 'NO'. SET DATE AND TIME[--] Press 'NO'.
Captiv8-256 Zones omitted while unset will not be omitted when the system is set. b) Changing Date and Time Press 'NO' to move to the Set Date and Time? option. Press 'YES' (Press 'NO' to move to the next menu) Enter Year (e.g.
Engineering Manual Changing or Adding PIN Codes or Tags A record should be kept as shown in chapter 8 Service Information on page 31. Move to the Change Codes? Option. Review Events? Walk Test? Bell Test? Engineer Menu? Exit Manager Menu? CHANGE CODES? Press 'YES' (Press 'NO' to move to the next menu item.)
Captiv8-256 d) Changing or Adding PIN Codes or Tags Choose the level of authority the code-holder is allowed. The two options are.. Option Item Access to Manager Menu User Manager Make the selection using the appropriate keys. USER TYPE (User) Press 'YES' Using the A B C D keys, choose the areas to be controlled by the code-holder.
Engineering Manual AREA CHOICE Use the D key to toggle between YES and NO. Press YES. USER NAME Enter the name using the keypad. Press ‘YES’. USER NO Enter the next user number and press ‘YES’ to enter the user details. Press ‘NO’...
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Captiv8-256 Press 'YES' If the system does not have access control or wards, go to f) Review History Logs on page 26. ASSIGN CODES TO READERS Press 'YES' (or 'NO' to move to next menu). WARDS ACCESS To assign a tag to access control readers or a ward reader, enter the reader numbers required.
Engineering Manual e.g. to write 'Ben' press the… '2' key twice (b) 'C' key to toggle capitals 'D' move cursor right '3' key twice (e) 'D' move cursor right '6' key twice (n) Press 'Yes' When on completion and to move to the next menu, press 'NO'. Review History Logs Move the Review Log? menu option.
Captiv8-256 If the access control facility is in use, a separate log is available, dedicated to events using this function. Follow the same procedure as described above, but press 'NO' to choose between 'USER LOG' and 'ACCESS LOG'. g) Check all Detectors are Working Move to the Walk Test? menu option.
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Engineering Manual BELL TEST? Press 'YES'. TESTING BELL Press 'YES' The bell will sound and the strobe will flash TESTING BELL Press 'NO' to move to next menu. BELL TEST? Captiv8 Engineering Manual Eng00 Issue 1a 03/06/04...
Captiv8-256 7 SMS Messaging System The system may have been configured to send messages to a mobile telephone. If so, the system will call the appropriate messaging bureau and forward the message to the selected mobile phone whenever an appropriate event occurs.
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Engineering Manual Press 'YES' If you wish to select any of the Manager Menu items again press the 'NO' key until your choice is displayed (see F2). Captiv8 Engineering Manual Eng00 Issue 1a 03/06/04...
Captiv8-256 8 Service Information This information should be removed from the manual and stored in a secure location. Photocopy this page and distribute to each user as required. Month Year Date of Installation Service Company Site Reference Exit Time Entry Time...
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CE mark. Novar PLC reserves the right to revise this publication from time to time and make changes to the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision changes. The Arnold Centre, Paycocke Road, For technical support…...
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