Table of Contents Specifications.............. 4 Hardware Compatibility..........4 Overview............. 5 Description..............5 Features..............5 Installation............7 System Reset ............. 7 LED Feedback ............8 Programming ............8 Programming for Imperial ........... 8 Programming for Spectra SP Series......9 Programming for EVO ..........9 Programming for Esprit and Stand Alone ....
Specifications Power input voltage: 12Vdc Frequency: 433MHz or 868MHz Sensitivity: -120 dBm Current consumption: 50 mA Dimensions 15cm x 16cm x 3cm (6in x 6.5in x 1.1in) (no antenna): Operating temperature: 0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F) PGM outputs: PGM1 and PGM2 - 150mA PGM transistor outputs PGM3 - form C relay output rated at 5A/28Vdc, N.O./N.C.
Chapter 1: Overview Description Features The RTX3 is a 2-way, 32 zone • Up to 32 wireless zones wireless expansion module which • Support for REM1 / REM2 / REM3 enables Imperial, DGP/EVO, Spectra / REM15 / RAC1 / RAC2 remote...
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1. LED display 7. Esprit Mode Programming button: (see LED Feedback on page 8) Press to enter programming mode in Esprit mode (see Programming for 2. Firmware upgrade serial Esprit and Stand Alone on page connection (see Firmware page 15). Also used for system reset Upgrade on page 18) (see System Reset on page 7).
Chapter 2: Installation 1. Control panel Combus connection NOTE: If you are using the RTX3 as a stand-alone device, connect an external 12Vdc power supply to the RED and BLK terminals. Battery backup is recommended. 2. If the current draw exceeds 150mA on PGM1 or PGM2, use a relay.
This chapter provides programming instructions for Imperial, Spectra SP Series, EVO, Esprit, and stand alone installations. Programming for Imperial When connected to an Imperial panel, all RTX3 settings are programmed using BabyWare. For more detailed instructions on using BabyWare and programming remotes, refer to the Imperial System Guide.
Click the Add Item button and add the RTX3 from the Zone Expansion Modules list. 2. When the RTX3 is added to the system, double-click the module’s icon. The RTX3 Programming window opens.
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RTX3 Programming Sections for EVO Section Feature Details [001] RTX3 options Option [1] Low battery For RTX3 version 1.5 and higher, supervision this option is always On (default: On). Option [2] Check-in supervision default: Off Option [3] Check-in supervision Off = 24 hours (default)
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RAC1/ REM2 / RAC2 / REM15 remotes for a system that does not include a K641/K641R keypad, enable EVO option [1] in section [3029] and refer to “RTX3 Remote Programming for EVO - Without a K641/K641R Keypad” on page 14. [601] to...
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To delete an assigned 2WPGM, enter 000000 as a serial number. If a section between [901] to [904] is empty, the RTX3 will use the on-board PGM. [910] to PGM programming Program the Two-Way PGM [989] activation event, deactivation event and PGM Delay options.
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RTX3 Remote Programming for EVO - Without a K641/K641R Keypad Section Feature Details [040] to View or delete [040] = remotes 1 to 8 [043] used remotes [043] = remotes 25 to 32 After entering the section, select which of the eight remote positions you wish to delete.
User code assignment [301] = User 01 [332] [332] = User 32 Assign a valid user code from the Esprit Panel into the RTX3. To delete a user code, press [ ] and then [ ENTER [201] to Remote control...
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Section Feature Details [401] to Remote Control Button Options [432] [401] = remote control 01 [432] = remote control 32 Option [1] Option [2] Option [3] Definition* No Arm or Disarm = Regular Arm Button (default) = Regular Arm Button = Regular Arm Button Button...
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Section Feature Details [011] to PGM output activation Refer to section [401] to [432] [014] [011] = Remote Button [012] = Remote Button [013] = Remote Button [014] = Remote Button Option [1] Activate PGM Default On in section [011] 1 output Option [2] Activate PGM Default On in section [012]...
• In Stand Alone mode, section [001], option [1] and option [2] will not affect system use. • Panic alarms can only be used to toggle PGMs on the RTX3 in Stand Alone mode. • Sections [301] to [332] do not have to be programmed.
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......................4 Sensitivity ....................11 Signal strength ....................4 Specifications ....................9 Spectra SP series ....................15, 18 Stand alone .....................7 System reset .....................4 Temperature ................11 Transmitter signal strength ..................10 Transmitter tamper signal ..................15 User code assignment ..................10 View serial numbers ......................4 Voltage ......................22 Warranty ..............9 Wireless transmitter supervision options ......................6...
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Patents: One or more of the following US patents may apply: 7046142, 6215399, 6111256, 6104319, 5920259, 5886632, 5721542, 5287111, 5119069, 5077549 and RE39406 and other pending patents may apply. Canadian and international patents may also apply. Trademarks: Imperial, EVO, Spectra SP Series and Esprit are trademarks of Paradox Security Systems Ltd.
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