Paradox Magellan User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Paradox Manuals
  4. Security System
  5. Magellan Systems
  6. User manual

Paradox Magellan User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Magellan:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Reference and Installation Manual
Overview.................................................... 2
Introduction ......................................................... 3
Basic Operation .................................................. 6
Arming / Disarming .................................. 9
Arming................................................................. 9
Disarming.......................................................... 12
Fire Alarms........................................................ 13
Panic Alarms..................................................... 16
Consumer Features................................ 18
Message Center................................................ 18
FM Radio Feature ............................................. 19
Alarm Clock....................................................... 20
Speakerphone................................................... 21
Chime Zones..................................................... 22
Keypad Settings................................................ 22
Time and Date .................................................. 23
Programmable Outputs (PGMs) ....................... 23
Magellan

Table of Contents

Trouble Display.................................................. 23
Making a Service Call ........................................ 24
Demo Mode ....................................................... 24
X10 Automation ................................................. 24
Access System Features by Phone................... 25
Advanced Features ................................. 27
Programming User Codes ................................. 27
Setting the Language ........................................ 29
Voice Reporting ................................................. 29
Utility Reporting ................................................. 30
Pager Reporting ................................................ 31
Bell Cut-Off Timer .............................................. 32
System Test....................................................... 32
Zone Labels ....................................................... 32
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Magellan and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Paradox Magellan

Summary of Contents for Paradox Magellan

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Alarm Clock............20 Utility Reporting ..........30 Speakerphone........... 21 Pager Reporting ..........31 Chime Zones............. 22 Bell Cut-Off Timer ..........32 Keypad Settings..........22 System Test............32 Time and Date ..........23 Zone Labels ............32 Programmable Outputs (PGMs) ....... 23 Magellan...

  • Page 2: Overview

    • Basic Operation This chapter will give you a basic overview of your Magellan system. This chapter will cover Magellan’s light indicators, keypads and remote controls. This chapter also includes sections explaining how to use this guide as well as a list of conventions used throughout the manual.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Magellan is the first security system to combine security with popular consumer features and a stylish design. Magellan looks different from anything else in the security industry. Install it anywhere in your home or small business–Magellan blends beautifully with any décor.

  • Page 4: How To Use This Guide

    This manual employs an icon-based instruction format to display the steps required to use Magellan’s features. The icon-based instructions are designed to be used in conjunction with the on-screen instructions being displayed on the Magellan console. In other words, as you are following the instructions shown in this guide, you should also be reading what is being displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 5 Enter your User code on the main keypad. Reminder or suggestion. Enter a time value (such as when programming Magellan’s date and time) on the main keypad. Type required data or press the designated key from Enter numerical data for the specified feature on the DATA either the main or center keypad.

  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    Center Keypad LCD Screen occurred or a zone has been bypassed. (see page 8) (see page 7) Flashing: There is a power failure and the Magellan console is receiving no power. light ARMED ON: System is Regular armed. Slow Flashing: System is Stay armed.

  • Page 7: Lcd Screen

    Your remote control has already been programmed with the following features: = Force Arm (page 10) = Request feedback from the Magellan = Disarm (page 12) / Control radio volume system (see MG-REM2 Reference &...
  • Page 8 Press once = Listen to user label and program or edit a user X10 programming This keypad is also used when programming and using Magellan’s X10 features. Refer to Magellan’s X10 Instruction Use this keypad to enter User Guide which can be downloaded for free from our website at codes, required data and/or to www.paradox.ca.

  • Page 9: Arming / Disarming

    Chapter 2: Arming / Disarming This chapter will cover the multiple arming methods that Magellan employs such as Regular arming and Stay arming. This chapter will also cover disarming the system, what to do during a fire alarm, fire safety tips and panic alarms.

  • Page 10: Stay Arming

    Force arming ignores open zones allowing you to arm your system. Once the zone closes, the system will then arm that zone as well. This feature is useful when a motion detector is protecting the area where your Magellan console is located. During Force arming, the motion detector will remain unarmed until you exit the area.

  • Page 11: One-Touch Arming

    One-Touch Arming If enabled by your installer, you can arm your system with the following arming Table 1: One-touch Arming Keys methods simply by pressing and holding (for three seconds) the appropriate Function Key Arming Method function key. You do not have to enter your User code. See Figure 1 on page 6 Stay arm (page 10) for the location of the function keys.

  • Page 12: Disarming

    Delay 2 Disarming an Armed System When an entry point, like the front door, is opened, Magellan will produce a sound indicating that the system has started the Entry Delay timer (page 12). If a valid User code is entered before the...

  • Page 13: Fire Alarms

    Alarm Memory Display When an alarm has occurred in your system, the Magellan console will store that alarm in its alarm memory. All zones where alarms have occurred will be stored in the alarm memory. The system will erase the contents of the alarm memory every time the system is armed.

  • Page 14: Standard Fire Zones

    Figure 2: Single Residence with One or Two Sleeping Areas Single Residence with One Sleeping Area Single Residence with Two Sleeping Areas Dining Room Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Family Room Family Room Living Room Living Room Living Room Sleeping Bedroom...

  • Page 15: Delayed Fire Zones

    Delayed Fire Zones If the zone is a Delayed Fire Zone, there is an automatic delay If the problem Clear problem before your system contacts your monitoring station. Refer to remains after from area (i.e. Press any 90 seconds, Alert will be Figure 3 on page 16 to prevent unnecessary reporting of false smoke around the key within 30...

  • Page 16: Panic Alarms

    Magellan’s main keypad. To generate a panic alarm, simultaneously press and hold the key combinations displayed in Figure 4 on page 17.
  • Page 17 Figure 4: Panic Alarm Keys Panic 1 (Emergency Panic) Panic 2 (Auxiliary Panic) Panic 3 (Fire Panic) Arming / Disarming...

  • Page 18: Consumer Features

    Message Center The Magellan console comes with a message center that allows you to record a voice message that can be played at a later time. This message center is useful when you need to leave a message for another member of your family or even for yourself.

  • Page 19: Fm Radio Feature

    FM Radio Feature The Magellan console incorporates a built-in radio. You can use this radio to listen to your favourite radio stations. You can also save up to 15 radio stations in memory. Using the Radio You can use the main keypad to enter the 4-digit frequency of the...

  • Page 20: Alarm Clock

    Using the Alarm Clock Feature After programming the alarm clock, the feature will be enabled and Magellan will play the selected tone at the programmed time. Please note the following: When the alarm clock activates, press the [snooze] action key or press any button on the Magellan console to enable the •...

  • Page 21: Speakerphone

    You can also configure the ring tone and volume for incoming telephone calls. When the console’s speakerphone is being used, the console will emit a tone and key [16] from the center keypad will flash rapidly (see Magellan’s Keypads on page 8).

  • Page 22: Chime Zones

    Setting the Ring Tone and Volume menu next Program Press Program Use the – or + ring tone until ring action keys to desired volume increase or tone decrease the volume Chime Zones menu next next You can program the console to emit a tone whenever designated Press Press zones are opened.

  • Page 23: Time And Date

    Programmable Outputs (PGMs) The Magellan console includes two programmable outputs (PGMs). When a specific event or condition occurs in the system, the PGM can be used to activate light switches, open/close a garage door and much more. Talk to your installer about this useful feature.

  • Page 24: Making A Service Call

    To access Demo Mode: WARNING! When in Demo mode, the Magellan console’s speaker and siren will also be played. Do not stay in close proximity to the console to avoid damaging your hearing.

  • Page 25: Access System Features By Phone

    Magellan’s PGM outputs, record/listen to messages and even turn Magellan into a speakerphone all via your telephone. Using detailed voice prompts to guide your way, remote access to Magellan is as easy as picking up the telephone. Please note the following: •...
  • Page 26 [*] key to stop recording at any time. system. Speakerphone Mode: Activate/deactivate PGM2: Press the [4] key to convert your Magellan Press the [6] key to activate or console into a remote speakerphone. You deactivate the Magellan console’s can listen in at your home and/or speak to PGM output 2 (page 23).

  • Page 27: Advanced Features

    Magellan to suit your needs. Programming User Codes User codes allow access to the system. Magellan supports up to 16 User codes where: • Every user from 002 to 016 is assigned a User code (user 001 is the System Master).

  • Page 28: Adding A Remote Control To An Existing User

    Press user System until Master code desired user Adding a Remote Control to an Existing User To add a remote control to a user that is already programmed in the Magellan system: menu next next no/yes Program Modify remote? label?

  • Page 29: Setting The Language

    Example: You programmed Magellan’s Voice Reporting feature to call your cellular phone and play your recorded message, “There is an alarm occurring at home.” Therefore, whenever an alarm occurs, Magellan will call you on your cellular phone and you will hear “There is an alarm occurring at home”.

  • Page 30: Utility Reporting

    Customize which events and when these events will be reported to you by using the Utility Reporting menu. Program from one of four report types to have the Magellan console call you when certain conditions are met. With this feature programmed, Magellan will call up to two separate telephone numbers and play a personalized pre-recorded voice message.

  • Page 31: Pager Reporting

    After entering this menu, select the desired zones you wish affected. Use this feature to be informed when a specific zone is breached. For example, if you have a gun closet at home, you can have Magellan call you whenever the gun closet is opened or breached.

  • Page 32: Bell Cut-Off Timer

    Use this menu to test your Magellan system. This menu will initiate tests for Magellan’s assigned zones, remote controls, reporting feature as well as some of Magellan’s hardware (lights, speaker and siren). This menu will also display any troubles that the system may be experiencing.
  • Page 33 Regular arming ........9 Display, Trouble .........23 Indicators, light ..........6 Stay arming ...........10 Duress user code ........28 Information light ........... 6 Auto-arming Information symbol ........7 No Movement auto-arming ....11 Instant arming ..........10 Timed auto-arming ........11 Entry delay timer ........12 Magellan...
  • Page 34 Memory, radio Programming user codes ..........19 ......27 Message center Keypad settings .........22 Playing a recorded message ....18 Keys Recording a message ......18 Action keys ..........6 Radio Message key ..........6 Alarm clock/Radio Tuner key ....6 Accessing by remote control ....20 Message light ..........6 Function keys ..........6 Retieving stations from memory ...19...
  • Page 35 Exit delay ..........9 Standard Fire zone .......14 Tips, Fire safety .........15 Tone, ring ............22 Trouble Display ..........23 Tuner, radio ..........19 User codes Adding a remote control ......28 Deleting ..........28 Duress ..........28 Programming ........27 Using the User Guide .........4 Utility Reporting .........30 Magellan...
  • Page 36 Warranty Paradox Security Systems Ltd. ("Seller") warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for one-year following the date of manufacture. Seller will, within this period, at its option, repair or replace any product failing to operate correctly without charge to the original purchaser or user. This warranty will not apply to any equipment, or any parts thereof, which have been repaired by others, improperly installed, improperly used, abused, altered, damaged, subjected to acts of God, or on which any serial numbers have been altered, defaced or removed.

Table of Contents