Installation Manual

Veritas R8 Plus/Veritas Excel

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Contents Veritas R8 Plus & Excel Installation Manual

Contents
1. Quick Reference and Factory Settings............... 4 The Miscellaneous Selections ... !! - !$ .... 21
Programming Guide .......................................................4 Miscellaneous Selections Zero ................. !! ..... 21
Reference Table .............................................................5 Miscellaneous Selections One ................. !% ..... 21
Miscellaneous Options ..................................................6
Miscellaneous Selections Two ................. !& ..... 22
2. System Overview................................................. 7 Miscellaneous Selections Three ................ !$ ..... 23
System Architecture.......................................................7 Number of Alarm Activations (Re-arms) . !' .... 23
Control Panels ..........................................................................7
Testing the Sounders, Strobe ............... !( .... 24
Veritas R8 Plus & Excel ........................................................7
Remote Keypads ......................................................................7
Walk Testing ......................... !) or %" .... 24
Veritas R8 Remote Keypad..................................................7 Re-Loading the Factory Settings ........... !* .... 24
Veritas Excel Remote Keypad..............................................7 Programming the SW+ Output .............. !# .... 25
3. Installation ........................................................... 8 Configuring Remote Keypads ............... !" .... 25
Installation Sequence ....................................................8 Programming Zone Types ........ %% - %# .... 26
Control Panel..................................................................8 24 Hour Zone Types............................................................... 27
Mounting the Control Panel......................................................8
Programming the Zone Type ......... %% - %# ..... 27
Wiring the Control Panel...........................................................8
Control Panel PCB Layout......................................................9 Changing Part Set Zone Types .. &! - &$ .... 27
Connecting AC Mains............................................................10 Programming Part Sets Zone Changes ...... &! ..... 28
Connecting Batteries ..............................................................10
Changing Zones to Entry/Exit .................. &% ..... 28
Installing Remote Keypads..........................................10
Changing Zones to Inhibited Entry ............ && ..... 28
Cable Distances......................................................................10
Keypad Addressing ................................................................10
Changing Zones to Guard ...................... &$ ..... 28
Configuring the Keypads........................................................10 Programming the Date and Time &( - &) .... 28
Zone Connections ........................................................11 Programming the Date .......................... &( ..... 28
Magnetic Contacts and Panic Buttons...................................11
Programming the Time ......................... &) ..... 29
Powered Detectors ................................................................12
End Of Line Technology.........................................................13 Programming the Service Timers &* - &" ... 29
Global System Tamper.................................................14 Programming Service Timer One .............. &* ..... 29
Speaker Connections...................................................14 Programming Service Timer Two .............. &# ..... 29
Internal Siren(s)............................................................14 Programming Service Timer Three ............ &" ..... 29
Wiring the External Sounder........................................15
Programming System Timers .... $% - $" .... 30
Popular SAB Wiring Diagrams ...............................................15
Wiring a Communicator ...............................................16 The Seven Event Basic Log ...... '! - '* .... 30
Wiring Example.......................................................................16
Clearing the Seven Event Basic Log ........... '! ..... 30
Connecting a Computer...............................................17
Displaying the Seven Event Basic Log '% - '*..... 30
PC-Com.........................................................................17
Commissioning (Initial Power Up) ..............................17 Programming the Suites ........... '# - (" .... 31
Servicing the System ...................................................18 Programming the Zone Disable Suite ......... '# ..... 31
Trouble Shooting..........................................................18 Programming the Zone Soak Test Suite ...... '" ..... 31
4. Programming the Control Panel ....................... 20 Programming the Full Set Suite ................ (! ..... 31
Introduction ..................................................................20 Programming the Part Set Suites .... (% - (' ..... 31
The Programming Menu ............... !! - "# ......20 Programming the Chime Suite ................. (( ..... 32
Programming With an LCD Keypad .......................................20 Programming the Cleaner Suite ................ () ..... 32
Available LCD Menus .............................................................20 Programming the Double Knock Suite ........ (* ..... 32
Programming the Manual Omit Suite .......... (# ..... 32
Programming the Zone Invert Suite ............ (" ..... 32

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Assigning Access Codes ........... )! - *" .... 33 1. Quick Reference and Factory Settings
User Number...........................................................................33
Access Code...........................................................................33
2. System Overview
Access Level ...........................................................................33
Access Types.........................................................................34
Changing Your Own Access Code ............. )! ......34 3. Installation
Assigning New Access Codes ........ )% - *# ......34
Installing Remote Keypads
Programming Access Codes .................. )% - )# ......34
Programming Access Levels .................. *% - *# ......34
Displaying User Information ......... )" & *" ......35 Zone Connections
Displaying Your User Number .............................. )" ......35
Displaying Your Access Level .............................. *" ......35
External Sounder Connections

The Communicator Interface ..... #! - #% .... 35

Commissioning & Troubleshooting
Programming Communicator Selections ...... #! ......35
Testing the Communicator Interface ........... #% ......36
4. Programming the Control Panel
The 250 Event Extended Log ............... !" .... 36
Viewing the Extended Log ...................... !"......36
Event Log Descriptions .....................................................36 Miscellaneous Options !! - !"
Programming Text ................. !# - !! .... 37
Programming Zone Text ........................ !#......37 System Tests and Utilities !# - !$
Programming User Name Text ................. !$......37
Banner Text .................................... !%......37
Broadcast Text ................................ !&......37
Programming Zones %% - %&
Default Text .................................... !!......37
5. Specifications ..................................................... 38
Part Set Zone Changes '! - '(
Control Panel ............................................................... 38
Power supply ..........................................................................38
Time/Date/Service Timers '# - '$
Electrical..................................................................................38
Physical...................................................................................38 System Timers (% - ($
Environmental .........................................................................38
Keypads........................................................................ 38 Viewing The Alarm Log "! - ")
Safety Notes ................................................................. 38
Warranty ....................................................................... 38
Zone Suites "& - #$
European Standards .................................................... 39
EN 50131 ................................................................................39
Full and Part Set Suites #! - #"
6. Installation Records ........................................... 40
Installation Details ....................................................... 40
Maintenance & Call-Out Record.............................................40
Programming Access Codes *! - )$
Access Code Table.................................................................41
Notes.......................................................................................42 Communicator Options &! - &%
7. Registered Installer Application Form.............. 43
Programming Text $# - $$

5. Specifications

6. Installation Records

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1. Quick Reference and Factory Settings

Programming Guide

Programming Option Option Code Programming Procedure Factory Setting

Miscellaneous Selections Zero !!+ Select/De-select Option Number(s) % #
to Press ,
Miscellaneous Selections One !%+ Select/De-select Option Number(s) % to # Press ,
Miscellaneous Selections Two !&+ Select/De-select Option Number(s) % to # Press ,
Miscellaneous Selections Three !$+ Select/De-select Option Number(s) % to # Press ,
Number of Alarm Activations !'+ Enter Number of Alarm Activations -- Press , 03
Test Sounders, Strobe, SW+ !(+ Press ('$&% in Turn Press .
Walk Test (Non-Latching) !)+ Conduct Walk Test Press .
Re-Load Factory Settings !*+ Press ,
Switched Positive Output !#+ Select Function % to # Press , Set +Ve with Reset (6)
Configure Remote Keypads !"+ View Display Press ,
Detector Programmable Features %!+ Select Feature Set ! to " Press , None (0)
Zone 1 Zone Type %%+ Select Zone Type % to # Press , Entry/Exit (6)
Zone 2 Zone Type %&+ Select Zone Type % to # Press , Inhibited Entry (2)
Zone 3 Zone Type %$+ Select Zone Type % to # Press , Guard (3)
Zone 4 Zone Type %'+ Select Zone Type % to # Press , Guard (3)
Zone 5 Zone Type %(+ Select Zone Type % to # Press , Guard (3)
Zone 6 Zone Type %)+ Select Zone Type % to # Press , Guard (3)
Zone 7 Zone Type %*+ Select Zone Type % to # Press , Guard (3)
Zone 8 Zone Type %#+ Select Zone Type % to # Press , Guard (3)
Walk Test (Latching) %"+ Conduct Walk Test Press .
Part Sets Which Change Zone Types &!+ Select Part Set(s) % to ' Press , Parts Sets 1 & 3
Change into Entry/Exit Suite &%+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , Zone 2 Included
Change into Inhibited Entry Suite &&+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , No Zones Included
Change into Guard Suite &$+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , Zone 1 Included
Program Current Date &(+ Enter Date DD/MM/YY Press ,
Program Current Time &)+ Enter Time HH:MM:SS Press ,
Program Service Timer 1 Date &*+ Enter Date DD/MM/YY Press ,
Program Service Timer 2 Date &#+ Enter Date DD/MM/YY Press ,
Program Service Timer 3 Date &"+ Enter Date DD/MM/YY Press ,
Full Set Exit Time (sec) $%+ Enter Exit Time -- Press , 30 sec
Part Set Exit Time (sec) $&+ Enter Exit Time -- Press , 30 sec
Full Set Entry Time (sec) $$+ Enter Entry Time -- Press , 30 sec
Part Set Entry Time (sec) $'+ Enter Entry Time -- Press , 30 sec
Bell Cut-Off Time (min) $(+ Enter Cut-Off Time -- Press , 15 min
Error Tone Suspension Time (sec) $)+ Enter Suspension Time -- Press , 10 sec
Bell Delay Time (min) $*+ Enter Delay Time -- Press , 00 (Instant Bells)
Confirmation Time (min) $#+ Enter Second Intruder Time -- Press , 45 min
Zone Soak Test Time (days) $"+ Enter Soak Test Time -- Press , 14 days
Clear Seven Event Basic Log '!+ Press ,
Basic Log Event 1 (most recent) '%+ View Display (Press / for Extended Display) Press .
Basic Log Event 2 '&+ View Display (Press / for Extended Display) Press .
Basic Log Event 3 '$+ View Display (Press / for Extended Display) Press .
Basic Log Event 4 ''+ View Display (Press / for Extended Display) Press .
Basic Log Event 5 '(+ View Display (Press / for Extended Display) Press .
Basic Log Event 6 ')+ View Display (Press / for Extended Display) Press .
Basic Log Event 7 (least recent) '*+ View Display (Press / for Extended Display) Press .

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Programming Option Option Code Programming Procedure Factory Setting

Zone Disable Suite '#+ Select Zone Number(s) % #
to Press , No Zones Included
Zone Soak Test Suite '"+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , No Zones Included
Full Set Suite (!+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , All Zones Included
Part Set Suite 1 (%+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , Zones 5, 6, 7 Omitted
Part Set Suite 2 (&+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , Zones 5, 6, 7 Omitted
Part Set Suite 3 ($+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , Zones 5, 6, 7 Omitted
Part Set Suite 4 ('+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , Zones 5, 6, 7 Omitted
Chime Suite ((+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , No Zones Included
Cleaner Suite ()+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , No Zones Included
Double Knock Suite (*+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , No Zones Included
Manual Omit Suite (#+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , Zone 1 Omitted
Zone Invert Suite ("+ Select Zone Number(s) % to # Press , No Zones Included
Program Your Own Code PIN )!+ Enter New Code PIN ---- Press ,
Program Code 1 PIN )%+ Enter New Code PIN ---- Press , '$&%+
Program Code 2 PIN )&+ Enter New Code PIN ---- Press , %&$'+
Program Code 3 PIN )$+ Enter New Code PIN ---- Press ,
Program Code 4 PIN )'+ Enter New Code PIN ---- Press ,
Program Code 5 PIN )(+ Enter New Code PIN ---- Press ,
Program Code 6 PIN ))+ Enter New Code PIN ---- Press ,
Program Code 7 PIN )*+ Enter New Code PIN ---- Press ,
Program Code 8 PIN )#+ Enter New Code PIN ---- Press ,
Display Your Own User Number )"+ View Display Press .
Display Panel Type *!+ View Display Press . Z1, Z2, Z3 On
Program Code 1 Access Level *%+ Select Access Level % to # Press , Master User (5)
Program Code 2 Access Level *&+ Select Access Level % to # Press , Boss Engineer (8)
Program Code 3 Access Level *$+ Select Access Level % to # Press , Null (7)
Program Code 4 Access Level *'+ Select Access Level % to # Press , Null (7)
Program Code 5 Access Level *(+ Select Access Level % to # Press , Null (7)
Program Code 6 Access Level *)+ Select Access Level % to # Press , Null (7)
Program Code 7 Access Level **+ Select Access Level % to # Press , Null (7)
Program Code 8 Access Level *#+ Select Access Level % to # Press , Null (7)
Display Your Own Access Level *"+ View Display Press .
Communicator Interface Selections #!+ Select/De-select Option Number(s) % to # Press ,
Test Communicator Interface #%+ Toggle Channel(s) % to # Press .

Reference Table

Number Test Outputs !( SW= Function !# Zone Types %- Extended Display

0 All Off
1 Bell Set +Ve Push To Set Bell & Global Tamper
2 Strobe Alarm +Ve & Reset Inhibit Entry Power
3 Sounder Lo Reset Guard Lid Tamper (inc. RKP)
4 Sounder Hi Tamper Fire
5 SW+ Mains Fail Tamper RKP Off-Line
6 Engineer Hold Off Set +Ve & Reset Entry/Exit Code PIN Tamper
7 Walk Test PA Keypad PA
8 Entry/Exit Keyswitch

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Miscellaneous Options

Option Miscellaneous Selections Zero !! Factory Setting

1 Cancel Strobe with Bell Off
2 Keypad PA (pressing $ and " together causes PA alarm) On
3 Single Button Setting On
4 Silent Part Set Confirmation Tone Off
5 EN 50131-1 Requirements Off
6 Time Limit Engineer Access Off
7 Reset Button Cancels Setting On
8 Automatically Omit a Mains Fail Condition (Auto-Omit AC Off) Off

Option Miscellaneous Selections One !% Factory Setting

1 Internal Sounders Only on Unset Tamper Alarm On
2 Internal Sounders Only on Part Set Zone Alarm On
3 Internal Sounders Only on Part Set Tamper Alarm On
4 Silent Part Set (no exit tone on part set) Off
5 High Level Chime (chime at full volume) Off
6 Invert Bell Output (negative removed instead of negative applied, useful for SCBs) Off
7 Final Door Set (system sets 3 seconds after final door closure) Off
8 Unlock Engineer Code (re-loading factory settings restores default Engineer code) On

Option Miscellaneous Selections Two !& Factory Setting

1 Engineer Reset on Any Alarm (see page 22) Off
2 Engineer Reset on Tamper Alarm (see page 22) Off
3 Disable User Ability to Omit Tamper Off
4 Code PIN Tamper (tamper alarm after 16 invalid key presses when unset) Off
5 Random Number Remote Reset (RNRR, see page 22) Off
6 Push To Set (see page 23) Off
7 Strobe Flash on Full Set (see page 22) On
8 Invert Switched Positive Output (off = negative removed, on = negative applied) Off

Option Miscellaneous Selections Three !$ Factory Setting

1 Mains Frequency (off = 50Hz, on = 60Hz) Off
2 EOL Tamper Alarm on Zone Short Circuit (S/C) Off
3 EOL Tamper Alarm on Zone Open Circuit (O/C) Off
4 Enable DD 243:2002 Options (see page 23) Off
5 Enable Confirmation Signal After Entry Time Out Off
6 Operation of a Keyswitch Zone is Momentary (Momentary KEYSW) Off
7 Automatically Omit Zone on Alarm Off
8 Automatically Omit Keyswitch Zone when EOL Tampered Off

Option Communicator Selections #! Factory Setting

1 Communicator Outputs Latch until System is Reset On
2 Line Monitor Input causes Tamper Alarm on Line Cut Off
3 Invert Communicator Outputs (off = active low, on = active high) Off
4 Invert Remote Reset Input (off = active if negative removed, on = active if negative applied) Off
5 Remote Reset Input Silences Internal Sounder during Alarm Off
6 Remote Reset Input Clears Engineer Reset (see page 22) Off
7 Silent PA Off
8 Enable 90 Second Abort Time Limit On

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2. System Overview
System Architecture

8 Zone Inputs
6 Keypads (mixed)

Veritas R8 Plus
Zo nes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Un set

Tamp er
!"#$%&'()*+",
Veritas Excel
-.(/&#(012--3-- Unse t

FULL
1 2 3 OMIT

8 x 100mA
Outputs Veritas Excel 4 5 6
PART

PROG
1

4 ghi
2 abc

5 jkl
3 def

6 mno
Omit

Chime
Reset

7 8 9 0 RESET
7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz Part

Yes 0 No Full Prog

4 Wire Keypad Network

Bell/Strobe Outputs Veritas Excel Keypad

Bell Tamper Input

Auxiliary Tamper Input

PC and PC-Com for

Local Upload/Download

PC-Com

Control Panels Remote Keypads

Veritas R8 Plus & Excel Veritas R8 Remote Keypad

• 8 fully programmable Single Pole with Global Tamper • LED keypad (8 zone indicators, tamper, power and unset)
or End Of Line zones • Solid keypad buttons
• 8 User Codes • Keypad cover
• LED and/or LCD keypads • Keypad PA (3 & 9)
• Up to 6 keypads • 4-wire connection to remote keypad network
• Engineer keypad facility • Built in Piezo sounder
• 4-wire data network (standard 7/0.2 alarm cable)
• 4 Part Suites plus Full Set Veritas Excel Remote Keypad
• 8 communicator outputs • 32 Character LCD keypad (power and unset indicators)
• 10 character zone text • Tactile sealed rubber keypad

• 16 character Banner Message • Keypad cover

• 8 character User Name text • Keypad PA (3 & 9)

• 4-wire connection to remote keypad network
• Built in Piezo sounder
• 4 Part Suites plus Full Set

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3. Installation
Installation Sequence Control Panel
Before attempting to install the alarm system, read this
Mounting the Control Panel
section. Once you have an overall understanding of the
installation sequence, carefully work through each step. Mount the control panel on a flat, plumb wall using at least
three appropriate screws. The rear casing has been
1. Design the Layout designed with a central key-hole slot so that mounting is
Make a rough sketch of the premises to get an idea of possible without removing the Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
where the alarm detection devices, keypads etc. are to be The angled slot in the lower corner has been provided to
located. allow the panel to be levelled easily. If the PCB has to be
removed, carefully pull back the two front PCB securing
2. Mounting the Panel
clips, lift the front of the PCB and slide it downward. To
The control panel should be mounted in a dry area close to replace the PCB simply reverse the above procedure.
an unswitched AC power source.

+, You must complete all wiring before connecting the

+, It is essential to ensure that none of the fixing slots or
cable entries are accessible after fixing.
battery or applying AC mains to the control panel.
Mains cabling must be secured (e.g. with a cable tie)
3. Installing the Keypads to one of the anchor points provided.
Mount and connect the keypads to the control panel (see
page 10 for wiring details). Wiring the Control Panel
4. Installing the Alarm Detection Devices
Install the detection devices, PIR’s, Contacts, PA Buttons WARNING: ELECTRICITY CAN KILL
etc. and connect them to the control panel (see page 11).
BEFORE connecting the control panel
5. Install the External Sounder ALWAYS disconnect the supply at the
Install the external sounder and connect to the control consumer unit. If in ANY doubt consult
panel (see page 15). a qualified electrician.
6. Other Wiring
Complete all other wiring including speakers and output
connections etc. (see pages 14 - 16 for wiring details).
+, ONLY connect the mains supply to the mains
terminal block, NEVER connect the mains supply
directly to the PCB.
7. Applying Power to the Control Panel
Once steps 1 to 6 are completed, power can be applied to ALWAYS refer to National Wiring Regulations when
the control panel. conducting installation.
An appropriate and readily accessible disconnection
+, If you need to load the factory default settings (see
page 17).
device (e.g. an unswitched fused spur) MUST be
provided as part of the installation.
Power should always be connected in the following order:
The disconnection device must NOT be fitted in a
• Connect the red battery lead to the positive terminal of flexible cord.
the battery and then connect the black battery lead to
the negative terminal. Where identification of the neutral in the mains
supply is NOT possible a two-pole disconnection
• Connect the AC mains.
device MUST be used.
8. Programming the Control Panel The building mains supply MUST incorporate
Please refer to section 4 for instruction on programming appropriate short-circuit backup protection (e.g. a
the control panel. fuse or circuit breaker) of High Breaking Capacity
(HBC, at least 1500A).
9. Testing the System
Test the system thoroughly to ensure that all features and Use mains cable of adequate carrying capacity for
functions operate as required (see page 24). the rated current (i.e. at least 0.75mm2).

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Control Panel PCB Layout

Box
Tamper

JP1 SW1

Power

LED1

F5 Power Supply

F1 Bell
F2 & Strobe

Battery

Aux & Remote

Speaker F3 F4 Keypad

Com 1
S D C B A PL1

- + + - + -
Batt Strb 0V Tamp Bell +12V SW+ Tamp
A.C. LS Aux

1: AC Input 10: Com1

Connected to the 16.5V transformer. A portable Engineers keypad or a computer (using a
PC-Com) can be plugged on here to make programming
-, DO NOT CONNECT THE MAINS SUPPLY TO THE AC
INPUT TERMINALS ON THE PCB.
and testing the system easier.

2: Battery Connections +, When using a keypad as an Engineers keypad, the

keypad’s address must all be set to 6 (see page 10).
A 12V rechargeable battery must be connected to these
terminals in order to provide continuous system operation in 11: Low Volume Control
the event of an AC Mains failure (see page10). This variable resistor controls the volume level of advisory
(entry/exit) tones (turn anticlockwise to increase volume).
3: External Sounder Connections
These terminals are used for connecting to an external 12: Communicator Interface
sounder unit (see page 11 for wiring details). These terminals provide UNFUSED 12V power; a remote
reset input, a line fault input and 8 low current (100mA ‘-ve’
4: Loudspeaker Connections
applied) outputs and would normally be used when
These terminals can be used for connecting up to one 16Ω connecting a stand-alone communicator to the control panel
or two 8Ω loudspeakers (see page 14). (see page 16).
5: Auxiliary 12V Connections 13: Power Indicator
These terminals are for connecting devices that require 12V This LED will be ON when AC mains is present on the
power (protected by a 1A fuse F1). control panel and will flash when there is no AC mains
6: SW+ Connections present on the control panel.
These terminals are for connecting devices that require 12V 14: Box Tamper Switch
power (protected by a 1A fuse F1). This switch provides tamper protection for the main control
7: Auxiliary Tamper Connections panel in case of unauthorised access. To disable the box
These terminals can be used for monitoring the box tamper of tamper, fit a jumper link across the box tamper pins (if
auxiliary devices such as power supplies etc. (see page 14). fitted).

8: Keypad Network Connections F1 - F5: Protection Fuses

These terminals provide connection for the keypads. The ‘+’ The following fuses are provided:
and ‘–’ terminals provide power whilst the ‘T’ transmits data
and ‘R’ receives data (see page 10). Fuse Description Rating
F1 Battery 1 Amp
9: Programmable Zones 1 - 8
F2 Bell and Strobe 1 Amp
These terminals provide the connections for the 8 zones (see
page 11). Each zone is also fully programmable (see page 26). F3 Auxiliary 12V and Speaker 500mA
F4 Keypad Network 500mA
F5 Power Supply 1.6 Amp

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Connecting AC Mains Cable Distances

The AC Mains supply is connected to a 3 way ‘Euro Type’ The maximum recommended distance for devices when
fused terminal block, which is fitted with a fuse (see page 38). using standard 7/0.2 alarm cable is:

+, All other wiring MUST be carried out before AC mains

is connected to the control panel.
• 100m for each branch when using the star (parallel)
configuration
After connecting the AC Mains, fit the mains cover, • When using a daisy chain (series) configuration the
this can be found in the spares bag. maximum distance will depend on the number of
devices connected on the chain. The more devices that
FUSE are connected, the shorter the distance to the last
device (this is due to voltage drop in the cable)

L Whichever method of wiring configuration is used, ensure

that the voltage between the ‘+’ and ‘–’ terminals at each
E device is no lower than 10.0V when the system is running on
To transformer
the standby battery.
N

Keypad Addressing
Connecting Batteries
Each keypad MUST be given a different address using the
Up to one 12V 7Ah battery can be fitted inside the control DIP switch on the PCB as follows:
panel to provide continued operation in the event of an AC
mains failure. Address DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4

+, All other wiring MUST be carried out before the

battery is connected to the control panel.
1

2
N/A

N/A
Off

Off
Off

Off
Off

On
1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

Connect the red battery lead to the positive terminal of the 3 N/A Off On Off 1 2 3 4

battery and connect the black battery lead to the negative

4 N/A Off On On
terminal of the battery. 1 2 3 4

5 N/A On Off Off 1 2 3 4

+ + 6 N/A On Off On
12V _ Battery 1 2 3 4

2.1Ah - 7Ah
Battery - +, NEVER set two RKPs to the same address.
Keypads are factory set to Address 1.
Installing Remote Keypads If the keypad is powered but offline (i.e. T and R not
connected) it will display its address.
A maximum of 6 remote keypads can be connected to the
keypad network. The Veritas R8 Plus and the Veritas Excel If an invalid address is selected, the keypad will
supports both LED and LCD keypads. sound an error tone.
The networks are made up of four terminals incorporating
power and data. To ensure correct operation, all four terminals Configuring the Keypads
on the device must be connected to the corresponding
When the system is powered up it automatically checks and
terminals on the control panel, or previous keypad. The table
configures all connected keypads. It is strongly
below shows each terminal and its description:
recommended that the system is completely powered down
(mains and battery) before wiring a keypad. If a keypad is
Terminal Description
added without removing power then it must be configured
+ +12V Supply (see page 25).
- 0V Supply
T
R
Transmit Data
Receive Data
+, If an RKP is configured but off-line, the system will
have a tamper fault.

Devices can be connected using 4-core cable. However, it is

recommended that 6 or 8-core cable is used as the spare cores
can be used to ‘Double Up’ on the power connections if needed.

+, Standard 7/0.2 alarm cable can be used for most

installations. However, under certain conditions it may
be necessary to use screened cable.

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Zone Connections
Detection devices such as PIR’s, Door Contacts, PA Buttons etc. are all connected to the 8 zone terminals on the Veritas R8
Plus and Veritas Excel control panel.

+, If a zone is not being used it should be either linked out or disabled (see page 31).

Magnetic Contacts and Panic Buttons

These are connected to one of the eight terminal pairs labelled Z1 to Z8 on the control panel.

Figure 1 - Wiring Magnetic Contacts

Figure 1a - Wiring a Single Magnetic Contact to a Zone (see also Figure 4).

Figure 1b - Wiring Multiple Magnetic Contacts to a Zone (see also Figure 4).

+, Mixing powered detectors and magnetic contacts on one zone is easiest if the wiring is taken from the control panel to
the powered detectors first.

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Powered Detectors
Always consult the manufacturer's connection instructions. Powered detectors are connected to one of the eight terminal pairs
labelled Z1 to Z8 on the control panel and are powered from the two terminals labelled AUX on the control panel as follows:

Terminal Connect To Suggested Colour

AUX+ Detector Positive Supply (+12V) White
AUX- Detector Negative Supply (0V) Green

Figure 2 - Wiring Powered Detectors

Figure 2a - Wiring a Single Powered Figure 2b - Wiring Multiple Powered

Detector to a Zone Detectors to a Zone
(see also Figure 4). (see also Figure 4).

+, Power is wired in parallel, whereas normally closed alarm loops are wired in series, (normally open alarm loops are wired
in parallel).
Mixing powered detectors and magnetic contacts on one zone is easiest if the wiring is taken from the control panel to
the powered detectors first.
BS 4737 requires that if two or more powered detectors are connected to one zone, they must each have an audible or
visual latching indication or both, except on an entry/exit route.

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End Of Line Technology Figure 3 - EOL Wiring

Those already familiar with End of Line (EOL) Technology Miscellaneous Option 3.2 (S/C = Tamper) Off
(sometimes referred to as Balanced Zones) may wish to Miscellaneous Option 3.3 (O/C = Tamper) Off
skip this section.
So called Normally Closed Loops have only two possible
states, that is either open (zone in fault) or closed (zone ALARM LID
clear). It is therefore necessary to have separate 24 hour
tamper loop(s) to protect the zones when the system is ZONE TAMPER
unset and they are not being monitored.
Figure 3a - Normally Closed Operation.
End of Line Resistance is a technique which, by adding
resistance at the last detector in the loop, provides each
loop with its own 24 hour tamper protection.
The panel can distinguish up to four possible states; low Miscellaneous Option 3.2 (S/C = Tamper) On
resistance (10kΩ) is interpreted as zone clear, high Miscellaneous Option 3.3 (O/C = Tamper) Off
resistance (33kΩ) is interpreted as zone in fault. Short
circuit may optionally be interpreted as tampering or zone 10K
clear. Open circuit may optionally be interpreted as ALARM LID
tampering or zone in fault.
ZONE
Resistors are coded with coloured bands to identify the
different values, as follows: Figure 3b - "American" Operation.
Resistor Colour Code
10kΩ Brown, Black, Orange, Brown
22kΩ Red, Red, Orange, Brown Miscellaneous Option 3.2 (S/C = Tamper) Off
33kΩ Orange, Orange, Orange, Brown Miscellaneous Option 3.3 (O/C = Tamper) On

Thus there are four possible configurations depending on

the options selected. These include normally closed 33K
operation (a Global System Tamper zone is provided) and
become progressively more secure, as follows:
ALARM LID

+, The control panel is supplied with links fitted across

the eight zones (Z1 - Z8), the Global System Tamper
ZONE

(TAMP) and Bell Tamper (SAB C, D) to simulate

closed circuits.
Figure 3c - "European" Operation (one detector per
zone).
These links are removed during installation as each
zone is connected.
The Global System Tamper zone will typically only
be used with normally closed operation. Miscellaneous Option 3.2 (S/C = Tamper) On
Miscellaneous Option 3.3 (O/C = Tamper) On
If a zone is not required then the link should be left in
place.
22K
If EOL operation is selected and a zone is not
required then the zone link should be replaced with
10K
a 10K resistor (supplied). ALARM LID

+, When wiring a 24 Hour zone (Fire, PA and Tamper),

such as a panic button, it may be more convenient
ZONE

to fit the EOL resistor(s) in the panel than in the Figure 3d - High Security Operation (one detector
detector. per zone).

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Global System Tamper

This is connected to the terminal pair labelled TAMP on the control panel. All the individual zone tamper loops should be
wired in series.

Figure 4 - Wiring the Global System Tamper

+, The control panel is supplied with a link fitted across the Global System Tamper to simulate a closed circuit. This link
would usually be removed during installation. However the Global System Tamper will typically only be used with
normally closed operation, with EOL operation the tamper link would usually be left in place.

Speaker Connections
This output can be used for driving up to one 16Ω or two 8Ω loudspeakers as shown below:

+, The total load including the built-in speaker must not be less than 16Ω (e.g. 1 x 16Ω speaker, 2 x 8Ω speakers in series, etc.).
The polarity of extension speakers is usually unimportant, however, the polarity of the L/S terminals is indicated by a + and -.

Internal Siren(s)
If required these are connected to two of the external sounder connections, in addition to the external sounder, as follows:

Terminal Connect To
A Siren Positive Supply (+12V)
B Siren Negative Activate/Negative Supply (0V)

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Wiring the External Sounder Popular SAB Wiring Diagrams

Always consult the manufacturer's connection instructions. The following diagrams illustrate how to connect the control
The external sounder and strobe are connected to the five panel to the most popular makes of SAB:
terminals labelled SAB on the control panel as follows:
Figure 6 - Common SAB Connections
Terminal Description
A Permanent Positive Supply (+12V)
B Switched Negative to Activate Sounder
C Negative Tamper Return
D Permanent Negative Supply (0V)
S Switched Negative to Activate Strobe

Figure 5 - Typical SAB Connections

Figure 6a - Texecom Azura 360/Tempest/Odyssey.

+, An external sounder is often referred to as a 'bell' or

'bell-box' even when it is actually an electronic siren.
Figure 6b - MAS Modular 3.
The control panel is supplied with a link fitted across
the Bell Tamper to simulate a closed circuit. This link
would usually be removed during installation.
If the strobe is a separate unit take the strobe positive
supply from 'A' as well.
A self-activating bell/sounder (SAB) has a built-in
battery. After connecting this battery the sounder will
usually sound until its cover is fitted and it is supplied
with power from the control panel.
Terminal B may be programmed as switched negative
removed rather than switched negative applied to
activate sounder (see page 21). This is useful for
SCBs where B would then be used to provide the
permanent negative supply.
Figure 6c - Citadel Defender.

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Wiring a Communicator
The control panel has eight outputs, which can be used for
connecting to a stand-alone communicator. The table below
shows the characteristics for each output:

Terminal Type Current Operation

1 Fire 100mA Switched 0V
2 PA 100mA Switched 0V
3 Intruder 100mA Switched 0V
4 Set/Unset 100mA Switched 0V
5 Abort 100mA Switched 0V
Figure 6d - Volumatic Flashguard.
6 Zone Lockout 100mA Switched 0V
7 Duress 100mA Switched 0V
8 Confirmed 100mA Switched 0V
L/M Line Monitor N/A 0V removed = Fault
R/R Remote Reset N/A 0V applied to reset

+, The operation of ALL outputs can be inverted if

required (see page 35).
It is NOT possible to invert the individually outputs.
Following an alarm, the Zone Lockout output will
activate at the end of the 2nd Intruder time if any zone
remains open.
Do not use non-latching communicator outputs if
Figure 6e - Gardtech Novagard 2. selecting Automatic Omit (see page 23).
The operation of the R/R input may be inverted from
0V to reset to 12V to reset if required (see page 35).
The L/M input should be connected to 0V (AUX-) if not
required, otherwise Bell Delay will not operate.

Wiring Example
The diagram below shows a typical wiring example:

Channel Inputs
Programmed
Stand Alone
as Positive Communicator
Figure 6f - Activeguard AU101. Removed

Power Line Fault

12V 0V 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 C

DC+ DC- 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 L/M

Control
Figure 6g - CQR Integra HS. Communicator
Panel
Interface

+, For details on testing the communicator outputs, see

page 36.

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Connecting a Computer • Enter the factory set User code '$&%. The error
tone will stop.
The Veritas R8 Plus and Veritas Excel both support local • Enter the factory set Engineer code %&$' and
uploading and downloading between the control panel and a press , to access the Programming Menu and
PC running Veritas UDL software. Uploading and disable 24 Hour zones (Fire, PA and Tamper) via the
Downloading can be used to program and interrogate the Engineer code. All the zone lights will illuminate.
control panel.
• Perform a Walk Test as described in on page 24.
+, In order to upload and download to the control panel
locally, a PC-Com lead is required.
Remember that some powered detectors (e.g. PIRs and
Combined Technology Detectors) take several minutes
to warm up and become operational.
• Test the internal sounder, external sounder and strobe
Box
Tamp er

JP1
SW1
as described on page 24. To adjust the low-level
volume use the control 'pot' on the PCB (see page 9),
Pow er

LED1

F5 Pow e r Supply

F1 Bell
F2 & St robe

volume increases anti-clockwise. If the system fails to

Bat ter y

Au x & Rem ote

Spe ak er F3 F4 Key pad

Com1
S D C B A PL1

A.C .
-
Ba tt
+
Str b 0V Ta mp Be ll +12 V
+
LS
- +
Aux
-
SW+ Ta mp

PC-Com operate as expected check that the mounting and

wiring are as per the instructions.
• Correct any mistakes and repeat the test (see page 18,
Trouble Shooting).
• Replace the lid and secure with the two lid screws
supplied - do not over-tighten.
PC-Com • Fit the screw covers, these can be found in the spares
bag.
In order to connect a computer to the control panel, a PC-
• Press . to leave the Programming Menu. All the
Com lead is required.
zone lights will turn off.
The PC-Com has a plug at either end of the cable. The • The Power light will be flashing to indicate that action is
9-way D-type connector is for connection to a serial port on required. Switch on the mains supply to the control
a computer and the 5-way Molex connector is plugged onto panel. The Power light will stop flashing and stay on
Com 1 on the control panel. continuously. If the factory settings (see page 4) are not
appropriate then re-program the system as described
on see page 20.
• If you have a meter:
• Disconnect the battery & check the total non-alarm
current is less than 1A.
• Reconnect the battery & check the total alarm
current is not more than 1A.
• The total current is measured as follows:
Commissioning (Initial Power Up) • Set your meter to DC current.
• Connect your meter across F5 (power supply fuse).
ALWAYS Ensure the mains is off • Remove F5.
BEFORE removing the front cover • Record the current drain.
• Replace F5.
• Connect the black battery lead to the negative (-) terminal of • Remove your meter.
the standby battery and the red battery lead to the positive
(+) terminal of the standby battery. All the indicator lights will
come on. After 10 seconds the zone lights will turn off and a
+, To avoid accidentally powering down the system be
sure to follow all the above steps in order.
repeating 9 bleep error tone will start.
Installation is now complete and
the system is ready for use.
To Load Factory Settings
Apply power to the control panel and press
+, If the battery is flat or faulty the RKP may not accept
key presses.
. OR press and release the lid tamper When the system is full set, after the exit period, the
spring 3 times BEFORE the zone lights turn off
external strobe will flash for approximately 6 seconds
and the repeating 9 bleep error tone starts (this option can be de-selected, see page 22).

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Servicing the System No Power to the Unit (Battery Only)

• Check the battery fuse F1 and replace if blown.
ALWAYS Ensure the mains is off • Check for any loose wires at the BATT terminals on the
PCB.
BEFORE removing the front cover
• Check that the battery wires are connected correctly;
red from BATT+ to the battery positive (+), black from
-,The Power light on the control panel is a status
indicator for the battery charging circuit, a steady light BATT- to the battery negative (-).
meaning normal. A flashing light means action
required - mains power can still be present. No Power to the Unit (Mains & Battery)
ALWAYS use a suitable mains test instrument to • Check the power supply output fuse F5 and replace if
confirm that mains power is no longer present. blown.
The transformer and heatsink may be hot during and • Disconnect all wires from the control panel SAB A and
after use - do NOT touch. AUX+ terminals.
• Test the internal sounder, external sounder and strobe • Check that links are only fitted in the correct places.
as described on page 24. Perform a Walk Test as • Check there are no wires shorting to the underside of
described on page 24. Basic Log events may be viewed the PCB.
by following the procedure described on page 30.
• Repeated blowing of the battery fuse F1 may indicate a
• If it is necessary to remove the lid, first switch off the faulty battery.
mains supply to the control panel. Ensure that the
Power light is flashing, then use a suitable mains test
Unit Does Not Accept Code
instrument to confirm mains power is no longer present.
• If using more than one RKP, check that each RKP has a
• Enter the 4 digit Engineer code ---- and press
different address.
, to access the Programming Menu and disable • If using one or more RKPs, check that they are wired
24 Hour zones via the Engineer code. All the zone lights
will illuminate. correctly.

• Remove the screw covers by inserting a screwdriver • If the remote keypad was connected after the control
into the screw cover slot and turning anti-clockwise panel was powered up, disconnect all power
whilst applying pressure outwards. momentarily and reconnect. This automatically
configures all remote keypads on the system, (also see
• Unscrew the lid screws and remove the lid. page 25).
• On completion replace the lid and secure with the lid • Check you are using the correct codes. Factory-set
screws - do not over-tighten.
Engineer code is %&$'. Factory-set User code is
• Replace the screw covers. '$&%.
• Press . to leave the Programming Menu. All the • If using one or more RKPs on battery only, try using
zone lights will turn off. mains as the battery may be flat.
• Switch on the mains supply to the control panel. The • Check that the codes have not been changed. If the
Power light will stop flashing and stay on continuously. codes have been lost (see page 24).
• Check that the membrane keypad tail is all the way
Trouble Shooting home in its connector on the PCB.

Unit Will Not Set and Bleeps 10 Times

ALWAYS Ensure the mains is off The Power light on the panel will be flashing to indicate a
BEFORE removing the front cover power fault, either mains fail or battery low volts.

• The mains frequency may be set incorrectly (see page 23).

-,When replacing a fuse always observe the specified rating
and type - failure to do so is dangerous and will invalidate • The procedure for setting the system in the event of a
the warranty. Fuses should comply with IEC 127. power fault is described in the User Guide.
No Power to the Unit (Mains Only)
• Check the mains block fuse and replace if blown.
• Check for any loose wires at the mains block, the
transformer and the AC terminals on the PCB.
• Check the mains block is connected correctly; live to
live (brown), neutral to neutral (blue).

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Unit Will Not Set and Bleeps 9 Times Unit Goes Into False Alarm
The system has a tamper fault and the Tamper light will be • Check that the terminal screws are fully down on all
on. Using the extended display during Walk Test (see page terminals but do not over tighten.
24) identify the cause of the tamper fault: • If you have a meter use it to check the loop resistance
• If the extended display identifies the fault as an EOL (wires that run under carpets are easily damaged).
tamper then identify the zone(s) from the normal display
and check the zone wiring. Unit Makes No Sound
• If the extended display identifies the fault as bell box • Check that the variable resistor (pot) on the PCB which
tamper, then the cause may either be Bell Tamper or controls the volume of low level tones is NOT turned
Global System Tamper. Temporarily replace the system fully clockwise. The volume increases as the pot is
tamper link (TAMP): turned anti-clockwise.
• If the tamper fault persists then it is due to the Bell • Check the auxiliary fuse F3 and replace if blown.
Tamper - check the bell wiring, the bell lid and/or • Check the speaker connections to the L/S terminals on
screw tamper, and the bell wall tamper (if fitted). the PCB.
• If the tamper fault clears then it is due to the system
tamper. Remove the system tamper link and the System Operates but Keypad Makes No Sound
tamper fault will reappear - check the system
tamper wiring and the lid tamper on all detectors. • If an older version remote keypad has been fitted the
system must be programmed for old style sounds as
follows: Enter the Engineer code ----, press
Remove ALL Temporary Links.
,, enter !!, press #, press ,, press
• If the extended display identifies the fault as lid tamper, ..
it may refer either to the control panel or the remote
keypad(s). Try stretching the springs and ensure all External Sounder/Strobe Does Not Work
connections are secure.
• Check wiring connections by referring to the diagrams
• To set the system with a tamper fault use the following on page 15.
procedure:
• Check the bell/strobe fuse F2 and replace if blown.
• Enter the User code ----. Press 0 or
• To check the external sounder make a temporary
1. The system will sound a repeating series of connection between SAB B and D.
9 bleeps. Press /. The display will illuminate the
zones that are about to be armed. Press ". The • To check the strobe make a temporary connection
between SAB S and D.
Tamper light will turn off. Press ,. The exit tone
and exit timer will start.
The Panic Button Does Not Work
• To prevent repeated false alarms due to an intermittent
tamper fault when the system is unset, omit Tamper as • Check that the Zone Type of the zone to which the panic
described above, then abort the setting procedure by button is connected is programmed as PA (see page 27).
re-entering the User code. • Check that the zone to which the panic button is
• To prevent Tamper from being omitted (see page 22). connected is not omitted in part set (see page 31).
• Check that the Zone Type of the zone to which the panic
Unit Will Not Set and Bleeps 1 - 8 Times button is connected is not changed in part set (see page
The system has one or more zone faults and the 27).
corresponding zone light(s) will be on. • Older version remote keypads do NOT support Keypad
PA (pressing $ and " together), see System
• Ensure that the zone is closed (doors shut, no
Operates but Makes No Sound, above.
movement in PIR detection area).
• Check the zone wiring and ensure all connections are Service Timers Cannot Be Programmed
secure.
Programming the service timers (&*, &#, &") is
• Check that detectors are powered correctly (i.e. correct prevented unless the current date (&() has been
polarity). programmed since the last power-up (see page 28).

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4. Programming the Control Panel

Introduction Programming With an LCD Keypad

Programming is usually unnecessary as the factory There are two ways to select options whilst in the
settings have been carefully selected to suit most Programming mode:
installations without alteration. However all functions are 1. Select an option directly by entering a 2-digit Option
fully programmable for Complete Control. code --.

The Programming Menu !! - "# +, All of the programming examples shown in this
section use this method of programming.
The Programming Menu can only be accessed when the
control panel is unset. 2. Using the ' key to scroll up and down through the
The display will normally look like this: menu options and then pressing ( or ) to
access the menu options.

+,
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset (!"#$%&'(()*+",
Tamper -.(/&#((012--3-0 Wherever a ' symbol appears on the
display, the ' key can be used to search
Enter your 4-digit Engineer code (factory set to through the various menu options. The ( or
%&$'). The display will look like this: ) key can then be used to select the
Zones
displayed option.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset 456"(7++"8%"6
Tamper )9%"#(:8%$59(((;

Available LCD Menus

+, If no keys are pressed, the display will revert back to
normal after 16 seconds. There are two ways to select options whilst in the
Programming mode:
Press ,, the display will look like this: ?#5=#&A(/56"(((( ?#5=#&A(/56"((((
Zones
)9%"#(:8%$59(((; ' /$'+3(:8%$59'((;
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset <"&6$9=(>&%&
Tamper ?,"&'"(@&$%333
?#5=#&A(/56"((((
?#5=#&A(/56"(((; ' B59"(CD8"'(((((;
)9%"#(:8%$59 *
?#5=#&A(/56"((((
The various programming options are then selected by ' B59"(4E&9="'(((;
entering a 2-digit Option code --. The Programming
*
Procedure then depends upon the programming option ' ?#5=#&A(/56"((((
>&%"(F(C$A"((((;
selected as detailed in the following sections. On *
completion, each programming option reverts to the ?#5=#&A(/56"((((
Programming Menu, allowing other programming options ' GD'%"A(C$A"#'((;
*
to be accessed. To exit the Programming Menu press
., the system will revert to unset. ' ?#5=#&A(/56"((((
!$"H(I5=(((((((;
*
+, To abort programming at any stage (and preserve
the original setting) press ., the system will ' ?#5=#&A(/56"((((
GJ$%"'(((((((((;
revert to the Programming Menu. *
?#5=#&A(/56"((((
24 Hour zones (Fire, PA and Tamper) are disabled ' 456"(?KL'((((((;
when the Programming Menu is accessed via an *
Engineer code. ?#5=#&A(/56"((((
' 456"(CD8"'(((((;
To omit zones, set chime or change the User code, *
refer to the User Guide. ?#5=#&A(/56"((((
' 45AAJ9$+&%5#(((;
The system programming is retained even in the *
event of complete loss of power. ?#5=#&A(/56"((((
' GD'%"A(C"'%'(((;
*
?#5=#&A(/56"((((
' C"*%(((((((((((;
*

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4. On unsetting the system omitted zones are re-included.

The Miscellaneous Selections !! - !$
Option 6 - Time Limit Engineer Access
There are four sets of Miscellaneous Selections that control
When ‘ON’ the control panel will only accept Engineer
the behaviour of various system functions.
codes for the first 30 seconds after the system is unset (i.e.
while the Unset light is on if Option 5 is also selected).
Miscellaneous Selections Zero !!
Option 7 - Reset Button Cancels Exit
From the Programming Menu, enter !!. The display will When ‘ON’ setting can be aborted by pressing the .
show the options currently selected. button. It is particularly useful if Single Button Setting
Zones
(Option 3) is selected but may be used independently.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset /$'+3(:8%'(-(((;
Tamper :8%'3(M(31N333O3
Option 8 - Auto Omit AC
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) to select or When ‘ON’ an AC Mains fail is automatically omitted at the
de-select the corresponding option(s) as shown on the time of arming.
display.
+, This option alleviates the need, for the customer to
+, To display an explanation of the Misc. options
associated with a particular number, press and hold
manually omit an AC Mains Fail, fault condition.

the corresponding key - (LCD Keypad only). Miscellaneous Selections One !%

Press ,. The system will chime to confirm that the From the Programming Menu, enter !%. The display will
new options have been accepted. The system will then show the options currently selected.
automatically revert to the Programming Menu.
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset /$'+3(:8%'(0(((;
Option Miscellaneous Selections Zero Default Tamper :8%'3(M(01N3333P

1 Cancel Strobe with Bell Off Press the appropriate numbered button(s) to select or
2 Keypad PA, $ and " On de-select the corresponding option(s) as shown on the
3 Single Button Setting On display.
4
5
Silent Part Set Confirmation Tone
EN50131-1 Requirements
Off
Off
+, To display an explanation of the Misc. options
associated with a particular number, press and hold
6 Time Limit Engineer Access Off the corresponding key - (LCD Keypad only).
7 Reset Button Cancels Setting On
Press ,. The system will chime to confirm that the
8 Auto Omit AC Off new options have been accepted. The system will then
Option 1 - Cancel Bell With Strobe automatically revert to the Programming Menu.
When ‘ON’ the strobe will stop when the bell timer expires.
Option Miscellaneous Selections One Default
Option 2 - Keypad PA, $ and " 1 Internals Only on Unset Tamper Alarm On
When ‘ON’ Pressing 3 and 9 together will generate a 2 Internals Only on Part Set Zone Alarm On
keypad PA alarm.
3 Internals Only on Part Set Tamper Alarm On
Option 3 - Single Button Setting 4 Silent Part Set (no exit tone on part set) Off
When ‘ON’ The system can be set using the 0 or 5 High Level Chime (chime at full volume) Off
1 keys without the need to first enter a User code. 6 Invert Bell Output Off
Option 4 - Silent Part Set Confirmation Tone 7 Final Door Set Off
When ‘ON’ a confirmation tone is generated to indicate that 8 Unlock Engineer On
the alarm has set, Will only function if Silent Part Set (see
page 21) is also selected. Option 1 - Internals Only on Unset Tamper Alarm
When ‘ON’ a tamper alarm when unset will only activate the
Option 5 - EN 50131-1 Requirements
internal sounders.
When ‘ON’ the following features are enabled (see page 39).
1. Reset (after an alarm) requires the use of a User code. Option 2 - Internals Only on Part Set Zone Alarm
When ‘ON’ an alarm when part set will only activate the
2. An entry alarm (defined as an entry timeout or, a
internal sounders.
Guard zone activation during the entry period) invokes
a 30 second delay during which the communicator Option 3 - Internals Only on Part Set Tamper Alarm
output and external sounder are suppressed (i.e. the When ‘ON’ a tamper alarm when part set will only activate
alarm response is limited to the internal sounder(s) the internal sounders.
and external strobe for the first 30 seconds).
Option 4 - Silent Part Set
3. On unsetting the system the unset light will extinguish When ‘ON’ no exit tones will be heard when the alarm is
after 30 seconds. being part set.

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Option 5 - High Level Chime Engineer Reset can be cleared by:

When ‘ON’ chime tones are always full volume. • Entering an Engineer code
Option 6 - Invert Bell Output • Entering an RNRR code (if selected - Option 5)
When ‘ON’ the bell output will be negative removed instead • Remote Reset (if selected - see page 35)
of negative applied.
Option 7 - Final Door Set
When ‘ON’ the alarm will set 3 seconds after the entry/exit
+, Engineer Reset is not in itself a method of resetting
the system a subsequent User Reset will still be
door is closed. required as follows:

Option 8 - Unlock Engineer Code After an Alarm has been Silenced:

When ‘ON’ Re-loading the Factory Settings WILL restore • Pressing . (unless EN 50131-1 Requirements is
the default Engineer code. If Option 8 is de-selected (Zone selected - see page 21)
8 light is off) then Re-loading the Factory Settings WILL • Entering a User code
NOT restore the default Engineer code.
At other times:
+, Locked Engineer codes cannot be unlocked without
the correct Boss Engineer code.
• Entering a User code and pressing .

Unlocking a locked Engineer code that has been lost

+, When an Engineer Reset is required the user can still
silence the alarm and cancel the strobe but cannot
is subject to a minimum charge. reset the system.
RNRR and Remote Reset are methods of clearing
-,
Disclaimer
It is the responsibility of the Installer to guard against Engineer Reset. They will not function unless at least
losing locked Engineer codes. Texecom accept no one Engineer Reset is selected.
liability whatsoever for any loss resulting from locked Option 2 - Tamper Alarm Engineer Reset
Engineer codes. When ‘ON’ the user is prevented from resetting the system
after a tamper alarm has occurred (for details on Engineer
Miscellaneous Selections Two !& Reset see Option 1).

From the Programming Menu, enter !&. The display will Option 3 - Disable User Ability to Omit Tampers
show the options currently selected. When ‘ON’ users cannot omit tampers.

Zones
Option 4 - Code PIN Tamper
Unset /$'+3(:8%'(1(((;
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tamper :8%'3(M(333333O3 When ‘ON’ a tamper alarm is generated after 16 invalid key
presses when unset.
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) to select or
de-select the corresponding option(s) as shown on the Option 5 - Random Number Remote Reset
display. When ‘ON’ Random Number Remote Reset is enabled.

+, To display an explanation of the Misc. options

associated with a particular number, press and hold
• If RNRR (sometimes called Anti-Code Reset or
Scramble Reset) is enabled and an Engineer Reset is
the corresponding key - (LCD Keypad only). required, a random 4-digit number will be displayed.

Press ,. The system will chime to confirm the new

options have been accepted. The system will then
+, LED Keypad - Each digit will flash in turn and
then pause before repeating.
automatically revert to the Programming Menu. LCD Keypad - A 4-digit number is displayed.
Option Miscellaneous Selections Two Default Texecom’s Anti-Code software will accept this
1 Engineer Reset on Any Alarm Off
sequence to generate a 4-digit code, which
should be entered, after which the system can
2 Engineer Reset on Tamper Alarm Off
be reset as normal. Anti-Code software is
3 Disable User Ability to Omit Tamper Off available from Texecom.
4 Code PIN Tamper Off
5 Random Number Remote Reset Off The user can press . to toggle between
the RNRR and the alarm display.
6 Push To Set Off
7 Strobe Flash on Full Set On The User Guide has a section to fill in the phone
8 Invert Switched Positive Output Off number(s) where the user may obtain the Anti-
Code.
Option 1 - Engineer Reset on Any Alarm Random Number Remote Reset satisfies the
When ‘ON’ the user is prevented from resetting the system requirements of NACP 10, Issue 2, Section 11.2b.
after an alarm activation.

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Option 6 - Push To Set Option 4 - Enable DD 243:2002 Options

The user starts full set in the usual way and leaves the When ‘ON’ Opening the initial entry door disables ALL
premises. However the system will ONLY set when an means of confirmation through out the protected premises.
external push button is pressed.
When the Confirmation timer expires, the Intruder Alarm
+, Ensure the zone is set as Push to Set (see page 26). output will restore, the next detector to activate will then
cause the Intruder Alarm output to re-activate and the
If this zone is set to chime (see User Guide) then the Confirmation Timer to restart.
push button can double up as a door bell.
When the DD 243:2002 option is enabled, owing to the
If a normally open (N/O) push button is used then ability to disable ALL of the confirmation facilities, the
the zone should be inverted (see page 32). customer should be advised in writing by the alarm
Push to Set does not operate in part set. company that ALL means of confirmation are disabled
when the initial entry door is opened. The alarm
Option 7 - Strobe Flash on Full Set company should then obtain written acceptance from the
When ‘ON’ the external strobe will flash momentarily to customer of the disabling of the means of confirmation.
indicate that the alarm has set.
Option 5 - Enable Confirmation After Entry Time Out
Option 8 - Invert Switched Positive Output When ‘ON’ confirmation is ONLY disabled for the duration of
When ‘ON’ the operation of the Switched Positive output the Entry Time and is RE-ENABLED once the Entry Time has
(SW+) is inverted. expired, after which activation of a further two zones must
occur before the Confirmation output will activate.
!$
Miscellaneous Selections Three

From the Programming Menu, enter !$. The display will

+, This option is only applicable if Miscellaneous
Selection 03, Option 4 is enabled.
show the options currently selected. Option 6 - Momentary KEYSW
Zones
Unset /$'+3(:8%'(N(((;
When ‘ON’ any zone programmed as ‘Keyswitch’ will
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tamper :8%'3(M(33333333 operate as follows:

Press the appropriate numbered button(s) to select or • Changing the state of the zone i.e. closed to open or
de-select the corresponding option(s) as shown on the open to closed will cause the system to set and
display. changing the state of the zone again i.e. closed to
open or open to closed will cause the system to unset.
+, To display an explanation of the Misc. options
associated with a particular number, press and hold • If there has been an alarm activation, the next open
the corresponding key - (LCD Keypad only). close of the Keyswitch will cause the system to enter
Recall and the next open close will Reset the panel
Press ,. The system will chime to confirm that the and return it to Unset.
new options have been accepted. The system will then
Option 7 - Automatically Omit Zone On Alarm
automatically revert to the Programming Menu.
When ‘ON’ the system will prevent multiple alarms from the
Option Miscellaneous Selections Three Default same zone. It should NOT be used if selecting non-latching
communicator outputs (see page 35).
1 Mains Frequency (off = 50Hz, on = 60Hz) Off
2 EOL Tamper Alarm on Zone Short Off
Option 8 - Automatically Omit Keyswitch Zone
When ‘ON’ a key switch cannot be used to unset the
3 EOL Tamper Alarm on Zone Open Off
system if it is tampered with.
4 Enable DD 243:2002 Options Off
5 Enable Confirmation After Entry Time Out Off
Number of Alarm Activations (Re-arms)+ !'
6 Momentary KEYSW Off
7 Automatically Omit Zone on Alarm Off From the Programming Menu, enter !'. The display will
8 Automatically Omit Keyswitch Zone when Off look like this.
EOL Tampered Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset 7,A(7+%$Q&%$59';
Tamper M-N
Option 1 - Mains Frequency
When ‘OFF’ the Mains frequency is set to 50Hz (UK). Enter the desired number of Alarm Activations as a two
digit number (e.g. for three Activations, enter !$). The
+, If the wrong Mains Frequency is selected the panel
will indicate a power fault.
display will indicate as each digit is entered. Press ,.
The control panel will chime to confirm that the new number
Option 2 - EOL Tamper Alarm on Zone Short of Activations has been accepted. The system will then
For details see page 13. automatically revert to the Programming Menu.
Option 3 - EOL Tamper Alarm on Zone Open
For details see page 13.
+, The total number of Activations should not be less
than 01.

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Testing the Sounders, Strobe !( +, If the Tamper indicator is on and the panel bleeps 9
times an extended display reveals more information
From the Programming Menu, enter !(. The display will
about the source of the tamper fault(s). To toggle
look like this.
between the normal display and the extended
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset C"'%(G5J96"#'((; display press /. The extended display is
Tamper 7+%$Q&%"M(333333
distinguished from the normal display by the Unset
The system outputs may be tested as follows: light being off. In the extended display the zones are
interpreted as follows:
Key Function
Zone Description
)+ Invoke bell box hold-off mode
(+ Toggle the SW+ output 1 Bell Tamper (including Global System Tamper)
'+ Toggle the internal sounder high level (alarm tone) 2 Not Applicable
$+ Toggle the internal sounder low level (entry/exit tone) 3 Lid Tamper (including RKP Lid Tamper)
&+ Toggle the strobe output 4 Line Monitor
%+ Toggle the external sounder (bell) output 5 RKP Off-Line
!+ Turn off all of the above 6 Not Applicable
7 Not Applicable

+, The zone corresponding to each output will be

displayed when it is on.
8 EOL Tamper

To terminate Walk Test press .. The system will

Several Texecom bell boxes feature a unique, return to the Programming Menu.
patented "Engineer Hold-Off Mode" which disables
Self-Activate on Lid Tamper to facilitate convenient
servicing. Option ) will cause the strobe output to
+, Silent PA zones (see page 26) are only displayed if
Walk Test is accessed via an Engineer code.
pulse 3 times to invoke Hold-Off Mode. Zone 2 will
flash to indicate the strobe pulsing after which Zone Re-Loading the Factory Settings
6 will indicate that Hold-Off Mode has been invoked.
!*
(See bell box instructions for more details). From the Programming Menu, enter !*. The display will
look like this.
Press . to return to the Programming Menu.
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset I5&6(>"S&J,%'((;
Tamper ?#"''(T?<:UV
Walk Testing !) or %"
Press ,. The system will chime to confirm that all
The control panel has two Walk Test modes, Latching and the factory settings have been re-loaded into the Non
Non-Latching. During Walk Test when any zone is opened Volatile Memory. The system will then automatically revert
the corresponding zone will indicate. When the zone is to the Programming Menu.
closed the zone indication will clear in Non-Latching Walk If the Engineer code has been lost, provided it has not
Test, but will remain on in Latching Walk Test. been locked (see page 21) power down the system
From the Programming Menu, enter !) to select Non- (mains and battery). Restore power. The display will look
Latching Walk Test, or %" to select Latching Walk like this for 10 seconds.
Test followed by ,. Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset <"&6$9=(>&%&
Zones
Tamper ?,"&'"(@&$%333
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset @&,R(C"'%((((((;
Tamper B59"(M(333333333
Press ., or SLOWLY press and release the panel lid
Initially all the zone indicators will be off and the control tamper spring 3 times, before this display changes. The
panel will sound the quiet exit tone. When any zone is factory settings have now been re-loaded into the Non
opened, the corresponding zone will indicate. The control Volatile Memory.
panel will, in addition, sound a repeating series of bleeps
corresponding to the open zone number (i.e. Zone 1
bleeps once, Zone 2 bleeps twice, etc.). If more than one
+, Unlocking a locked Engineer code that has been lost
is subject to a minimum charge.
zone is open, the bleeps will correspond to the highest
zone number (e.g. if Zone 2 and Zone 6 are open, the Re-loading factory settings will not clear the Event
control panel will bleep 6 times). Log (see page 30).

Conduct a Walk Test by triggering each of the system's The system will bleep each time the panel lid tamper
detection devices in turn and check that the control panel spring is pressed and released during the first 10
registers the corresponding zone as open. seconds after power up.

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Programming the SW+ Output !#+ Configuring Remote Keypads !"+

From the Programming Menu, enter !#. The display will Each keypad MUST be given a different address using the
show the option currently selected. DIP switch on the PCB as follows:
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset G@W(:J%8J%(((((; Address DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4
Tamper MG"%(?5'(W(<"'"%
1 N/A Off Off Off
Press the number of the function required from the 2 N/A Off Off On
following list. Press ,. 3 N/A Off On Off
The system will chime to confirm the new function has 4 N/A Off On On
been accepted. The system will automatically revert to the 5 N/A On Off Off
Programming Menu.
6 N/A On Off On

Option
1
SW+ Function
Set Positive (latching detectors)
+, NEVER set two RKPs to the same address.
Keypads are factory set to Address 1.
2 Alarm Positive with Latching Sensor Reset
(FTA detectors) If the keypad is powered but offline (i.e. T and R
3 Latching Shock Sensor Auto-Reset not connected) it will display its address.
(old style latching shock sensors)
4 Tamper If an invalid address is selected, the keypad will
5 Mains Fail sound an error tone.
6 Set Positive with Latching Sensor Reset
(latching detectors) From the Programming Menu, enter !". The display will
7 Walk Test show the zone numbers corresponding to remote keypads
8 Entry/Exit (RKPs) that are currently configured and on-line, while
flashing the zone numbers corresponding to RKPs that are
If connecting multiple detectors to one zone then: currently configured but off-line.
Zones
• Latching detectors will indicate which detector(s) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset
Tamper
<X?(459S$=(((((;
<X?'(M(033333
activated during an alarm.
• First to Alarm (FTA) detectors will indicate which To update the configuration, press ,. The control
detector caused an alarm and which detectors were panel will scan for RKP addresses 1 to 6. As each RKP is
then activated during the alarm. detected the control panel will configure it as present and
show the zone number corresponding to its address.
Option 3 would typically be used with older designs of
latching shock sensor which do not have a Latch input and To leave configuring, press .. If the configuration
must be powered down to clear the Latch indication. In this has not been updated the panel will sound an error tone.
case the detectors would be powered from the SW+ The system will automatically revert to the Programming
output. Menu.

+, If selecting one of the options which incorporate +, NEVER set two RKPs to the same address.
latching sensor reset (2, 3 or 6) the user can force a Setting the address of an RKP is described in the
latching sensor reset, to clear the Latch/FTA remote keypad instructions.
indication, by entering their code and pressing
If an RKP is configured but off-line the system will
.. have a tamper fault.
The SW+ output can only sink (not source) current.
ALWAYS power down the control panel when wiring
If powering detectors from the SW+ output, connect
a remote keypad (RKP).
the detector +Ve to AUX+ and the detector -Ve to
SW+. It may be necessary to invert the SW+ polarity If an older version remote keypad has been fitted the
(see page 22). system must be programmed for old style sounds as
follows: Enter the Engineer code ----,
press ,, enter !!, press #, press
,, press ..

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Programming Zone Types %% - %#+ Tamper

Zones with this Zone Type are monitored constantly even
The Zone Type of a zone determines how the system will when the panel is unset. If activated they will cause an
behave when the zone is opened. immediate alarm. The Global System Tamper zone is
factory-set to this Zone Type.
Description of Zone Types
The Control Panel supports eight different Zone Types.
+, Programming options allow the Tamper alarm
response to be limited to the internal sounder if the
Each zone may be programmed with one of these Zone system is unset or part set (see page 21).
Types which are described as follows:
Entry/Exit
Push To Set Opening a zone with this Zone Type when the system is
Push to Set is intended to reduce false alarms due to user set will cause the control panel to start entry mode. This
error when full setting the system. The user starts full set in Zone Type would typically be used for a front door
the usual way and leaves the premises. However the system magnetic contact or, if one is not fitted, a hall PIR.
will ONLY set when an external push button is pressed. The
Zone Type of the zone to which the external push button is
connected must be programmed as Push to Set.
+, The Final Door Set option (see page 21) will cause
the exit time to be reduced to 3 seconds when an
Entry/Exit zone is closed during exit mode. This
+, The Push to Set option must also be selected (see
page 22).
option would typically be used only when there is a
magnetic contact on the front door.
If a normally open (N/O) push button is used then Personal Attack
the zone should be inverted (see page 32) so that it This Zone Type is designed specifically for panic buttons.
chimes when the button is pressed rather than when Zones with this Zone Type are monitored constantly even
it is released. when the panel is unset. If activated, they will cause an
If the zone is set to chime (see User Guide) then the immediate alarm, sounding both the internal and external
push button can double up as a doorbell. sounders.

The external push button should be waterproof

unless it is located in an enclosed porch. +, The Silent PA option (see page 35) will modify this
Zone Type to have a silent response (just activation
Push to Set does not operate in part set. of the PA channel on the communicator interface
with no local audible or visible alarm response at all).
Push to Set satisfies the requirements of NACP 14,
Issue 1, Section 2.1.2. Keyswitch
Inhibited Entry This Zone Type is designed specifically for key switches.
Zones with this Zone Type are monitored constantly. The
Inhibited Entry is sometimes referred to as 'Intermediate
key switch can be used to full set, unset, silence an alarm
Entry' or 'Walk Through'. Opening a zone with this Zone Type
and reset the system.
when the panel is set will cause an alarm. During entry
mode, activations of a zone with this Zone Type are
disregarded. This Zone Type would typically be used for a
hall PIR when there is a magnetic contact on the front door.
+, Ensure that there are no 24 Hour zones (Fire, PA and
Tamper) in fault when using a key switch to reset the
system.
Guard
A Keyswitch zone can be programmed to operate in
Guard zones are sometimes referred to as 'Intruder' zones.
one of two ways (see page 23).
Opening a zone with this Zone Type when the system is set
will cause an alarm. When the control panel is unset, Guard 1. Changing the state of the zone i.e. closed to
zones are ignored. In a typical system most zones would open or open to closed will cause the system to
have this Zone Type. set and changing the state of the zone again i.e.
closed to open or open to closed will cause the
Fire system to unset.
This Zone Type is designed specifically for smoke
detectors. Zones with this Zone Type are monitored 2. Activating the zone i.e. closed to open will cause
constantly even when the panel is unset. If activated they the system to set and clearing the zone again i.e.
will cause a unique alarm with a distinctive 'Fire' tone on open to closed will cause the system to unset.
the internal speaker. In addition, the external sounder will PA codes, Duress codes and Keypad PA are entered
be pulsed rather than sounding continuously in contrast to from a keypad and therefore cannot be reset by a
a normal alarm. key switch but only by entry of a valid User code.

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24 Hour Zone Types For example to program Zone 7 as a Guard zone, enter
%*, press $, press ,.
24 Hour zones (Fire, PA and Tamper), Keyswitch zones
and Push to Set zones should be monitored constantly. Key Description

When a zone is omitted the system no longer monitors %+ Program Zone Type
opening and closing of that zone. The Full and Part Set *+ Zone = 7
Suites (see page 31) provide a method of automatically $+ Zone Type = Guard
omitting zones when the system is set. Once a zone is , Program
omitted it will not be re-included until the system is next
set. It is important to ensure that 24 Hour zones (Fire, PA
and Tamper), Keyswitch zones and Push to Set zones are
+, A zone is often referred to by its Zone Type, e.g. a
zone with the PA Zone Type would be referred to as
not omitted by any of the Full or Part Set Suites or the a PA zone.
Cleaner Suite.
The system can be programmed to automatically change Changing Part Set Zone Types &! - &$
the Zone Type of any zone into either Exit/Entry, Inhibited
Entry or Guard on selected part sets (see page 27). The The Zone Type of any zone can be made to change when the
change will persist until the system is unset. It is important system is part set. The Zone Type can be changed into either
to ensure that 24 Hour zones (Fire, PA and Tamper), Entry/Exit, Inhibited Entry or Guard. It is also possible to
Keyswitch zones and Push to Set zones are not changed program which part set(s) will cause the Zone Type to
on part set. change. The change will persist until the system is next unset.

+, If EN 50131-1 Requirements is selected (see page

21) then omitted zones will be re-included when the
For example, the tables below show the factory settings:

Part Setting Changes Zone Type

system is next unset. Into:
When wiring a 24 Hour zone (Fire, PA and Tamper), such
Zone Zone Type Inhibited
as a panic button, using EOL operation it may be more Entry/Exit Entry Guard
convenient to fit the EOL resistor(s) in the panel than in the &&
detector.
&% &$
1 Entry/Exit ✓
2 Inhibited Entry ✓
Programming the Zone Type %% - %# 3
4
Guard
Guard
Each of the eight Zone Types has an associated Zone 5 Guard
Type number which is used when programming the Zone 6 Guard
Type of a zone: 7 Guard
8 Guard
Zone Type Number Zone Type
Zone 1 will change (from Entry/Exit) into Guard and Zone 2
1 Push to Set will change (from Inhibited Entry) into Entry/Exit.
2 Inhibited Entry
3 Guard Part Set Number &! Zone Type Changes For Part Set
4 Fire Part Set 1 ✓
5 Tamper Part Set 2
6 Entry/Exit Part Set 3 ✓
7 Personal Attack (Panic) Part Set 4
8 Keyswitch
These changes will occur when using Part Sets 1 and 3 but
From the Programming Menu, press % followed by the not when using Part Sets 2 and 4.
zone number. The Zone Type currently selected will
indicate i.e. Guard.
Zones
+, 24 Hour zones (Fire, PA and Tamper), Keyswitch
zones and Push to Set zones should be monitored
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset B02(B59"(0(((((;
Tamper M)9%#DY)*$% constantly and should NOT be programmed to
change when the system is part set.
Press the Zone Type number required. Press ,.
The system will chime to confirm the new Zone Type has
been accepted. The system will then automatically revert to
the Programming Menu.

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Programming Part Sets Zone Changes &! Changing Zones to Guard &$
The Control Panel has four part sets. Zone Types will only This suite defines the zones which will be changed into
be changed on selected part sets. For example the Control Guard zones on the selected part sets. For example the
Panel is factory set with Part Sets 1 and 3 selected. Thus Control Panel is factory set with Zone 1 included. Thus the
Zone Types will only be changed on Part Set 1 and Part Set Zone Type of Zone 1 will be changed (from Entry/Exit) into
3, not on Part Set 2 or Part Set 4. Guard on Part Sets 1 and 3.

From the Programming Menu, enter &!. The part sets From the Programming Menu, enter
currently selected will indicate. &$. The zones that
are currently included will indicate.
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset 4E&9="(59(?G"%(; Zones
Tamper ?&#%(G"%(M03N3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset 4E&9="(%5(UJ&#6;
Tamper B59"'(M(03333333
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the part
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the
set(s) to be selected or de-selected. Press ,. The
zone(s) to be included or excluded. Press ,. The
system will chime to confirm that the new selection has
system will chime to confirm that the new suite has been
been accepted. The system will then automatically revert to
accepted. The system will then automatically revert to the
the Programming Menu.
Programming Menu.

Changing Zones to Entry/Exit &% Programming the Date and Time &( - &)
This suite defines the zones which will be changed into
Entry/Exit zones on the selected part sets. For example the
Control Panel is factory set with Zone 2 included. Thus the
+, It is ESSENTIAL to program the current date (&()
and time (&)) for correct operation of the service
Zone Type of Zone 2 will be changed (from Inhibited Entry) timer(s) and the 250 Event Extended Log.
into Entry/Exit on Part Sets 1 and 3.
Programming the service timers (&*, &#,
From the Programming Menu, enter &%. The zones that &") is prevented unless the current date (&()
are currently included will indicate. has first been programmed.
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset 4E&9="(%5()Y)9%; If the panel is completely powered down it will attempt
Tamper B59"'(M(31333333 to store the current time and date in NVM and continue
from this point when it is powered up. However it may
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the
be also desirable to select the Engineer Reset on Power
zone(s) to be included or excluded. Press ,. The
Up option (see page 22).
system will chime to confirm that the new suite has been
accepted. The system will then automatically revert to the
Programming Menu. Programming the Date &(
From the Programming Menu, enter &(. The display will
Changing Zones to Inhibited Entry && look like this.
This suite defines the zones which will be changed into Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset 4J##"9%(>&%"(((;
Inhibited Entry zones on the selected part sets. For example Tamper M-0Y-0Y-0
the Control Panel is factory set with no zones included. Thus
no zones will be changed into Inhibited Entry. Enter the current date as a 6 digit number; Day, Day,
Month, Month, Year, Year (e.g. to program the 1st of June
1998 enter !%!)"#). The display will indicate as
From the Programming Menu, enter &&. The zones that each digit of the new date is entered. Press ,. The
are currently included will indicate.
system will chime to confirm the new date has been
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset 4E&9="(%5(KY)9%; accepted. The system will then automatically revert to the
Tamper B59"'(M(33333333 Programming Menu and all the zone lights will illuminate.
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the
zone(s) to be included or excluded. Press ,. The
system will chime to confirm that the new suite has been
accepted. The system will then automatically revert to the
Programming Menu.

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Programming the Time &) Programming Service Timer One &*

From the Programming Menu, enter &). The display will From the Programming Menu, enter &*. The display will
look like this. look like this.
Zones Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset 4J##"9%(C$A"(((; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset G"#Q$+"(CA#(0((;
Tamper M012--3-- Tamper M-0Y-0Y-0

Enter the current time as a 6 digit number; Hour, Hour, Enter Service Timer One (Reminder) date as a 6 digit
Minute, Minute, Second, Second using 24 hour format number; Day, Day, Month, Month, Year, Year (e.g. to
(e.g. to program 7 minutes and 3 seconds past 2pm program the 1st of April 1999 enter !%!'""). The
(14:07:03) enter %'!*!$). The display will indicate display will indicate as each digit of the new date is
as each digit of the new time is entered. Press ,. entered. Press ,. The system will chime to confirm
The system will chime to confirm the new time has been the new date has been accepted. The system will then
accepted. The system will then automatically revert to the automatically revert to the Programming.
Programming Menu.
Programming Service Timer Two &#
Programming the Service Timers &* - &" From the Programming Menu, enter &#. The display will
+, &) It is essential to program the current date (&() and
time ( ) for correct operation of the service timers.
look like this.
Zones
Unset G"#Q$+"(CA#(1((;
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tamper M-0Y-0Y-0
Programming the service timers (&*, &#,
&") is prevented unless the current date (&() Enter Service Timer Two (Nuisance) date as a 6 digit
has first been programmed. number; Day, Day, Month, Month, Year, Year (e.g. to
program the 25th of December 2000 enter
The user can turn off chime globally or on individual
&(%&!! ). The display will indicate as each digit of
zones but where still selected it will remain at high
level until reprogrammed by an Engineer. the new date is entered. Press ,. The system will
chime to confirm the new date has been accepted. The
system will then automatically revert to the Programming
-,Disclaimer:
It is the responsibility of the Installer to obtain prior
Menu.

written agreement from the Customer regarding

any use of a Service Timer. Texecom accept no Programming Service Timer Three &"
liability whatsoever for any dispute resulting from
the use of Service Timers.
From the Programming Menu, enter &". The display will
look like this.
The Control Panel features three service timers designed to Zones
G"#Q$+"(CA#(N((;
facilitate the convenient support of service contracts. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset
Tamper M-0Y-0Y-0

Any one, any two, or all three timers can be programmed for Enter Service Timer Three (Lockout) date as a 6 digit
the same or different dates. To disable a service timer simply number; Day, Day, Month, Month, Year, Year (e.g. to
program an invalid or expired date. Expired service timers are
program the 1st of January 2001 enter !%!%!%).
automatically cleared when an Engineer code is entered.
The display will indicate as each digit of the new date is
entered. Press ,. The system will chime to confirm
Service Timer One - Reminder the new date has been accepted. The system will then
Service Timer One is designed to be used as a reminder. automatically revert to the Programming Menu.
When it expires it turns on high level chime on all eight
zones the first time the panel is set/unset.
Service Timer Two - Nuisance
Service Timer Two is designed to be used as a nuisance.
When it expires it turns on high level chime on all eight
zones every time the panel is set/unset.
Service Timer Three - Lockout
Service Timer Three is designed to be used as a lockout.
When it expires it will turn chime off and the panel will require
an Engineer Reset (see Option 1 page 22 for details on
Engineer Reset).

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Programming System Timers $% - $" The Seven Event Basic Log '! - '*
The system has the following eight time delays and one The control panel has a Seven Event Basic Log which stores
test time which are all programmable: the last 7 alarm activations. The zone that caused the initial
alarm activation will flash, and any subsequently opened
No. Time Delay zones will also be shown (not flashing).
%+ Full Set Exit Time (seconds) The Control Panel also incorporates a time and date
&+ Part Set Exit Time (seconds) stamped, non-volatile, 250 Event Extended Log which can
$+ Full Set Entry Time (seconds) neither be erased nor altered. The 250 Event Extended Log
'+ Part Set Entry Time (seconds) can only be accessed using an LCD keypad or an interface
available from Texecom.
(+ Bell Cut Off Time (minutes)
)+ Part Set Error Tone Suspension Time (seconds)
*+ Bell Delay Time (minutes)
+, The date (see page 28) and time (see page 29) must
be programmed for the 250 Event Extended Log to
#+ Confirmation Time (minutes) function correctly.
"+ Zone Soak Test Time (days)
Clearing the Seven Event Basic Log '!
To program any of the above, from the Programming
Menu, press $ followed by the corresponding time From the Programming Menu, enter '!. The display will
delay number (e.g. for the Part Set Entry Time, enter look like this.
$'). The display will look like this. Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset 4,"&#(Z&'$+(I5=;
Zones
Tamper ?#"''(T?<:UV
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset ?&#%(G"%()9%#D(;
Tamper MN-(G"+596'
Press ,. The system will chime to confirm that the
Enter the desired time as a two digit number (e.g. for 5 Seven Event Basic Log has been erased. The system will
seconds enter !(). The display will indicate as each digit then automatically revert to the Programming Menu.
is entered. Press ,. The system will chime to
confirm the new time has been accepted. The system will
automatically revert to the Programming Menu and all the
Displaying the Seven Event Basic Log '% - '*
zone lights will illuminate. From the Programming Menu, press ' followed by the
number corresponding to the desired event, % being

+, The Bell Delay Time * is the length of time after the

alarm activation before the bell sounds. The Bell Cut
most recent, * being least recent (e.g. to recall the second
most recent event, enter '&). The zone that caused the
initial alarm activation will flash, and any subsequently
Off Time ( is the length of time for which the bell
opened zones will also be shown (not flashing).
sounds.
Zones
Z&'$+(I5=()Q%(1;
The L/M input should be connected to 0V (AUX-) if 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset
Tamper 7,&#A'(3333.OP3
not required, otherwise Bell Delay will not operate. Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset Z&'$+(I5=()Q%(1;
Tamper 7,&#A'(33333OP3
The Part Set Error Tone Suspension Time ) would
typically be used to suspend the error tone If the Tamper indicator is on or flashing, an extended display
(indicating an open zone) to avoid disturbance when reveals more information about the source of the tamper alarm.
there are detectors on the part set exit route. To toggle between the normal display and the extended display,
The Second Intruder Time # is the time after a zone press /. The extended display is distinguished from the
opening during which a different zone opening will normal display by the Unset light being off. In the extended
activate the Second Intruder output channel on the display the zone indicators are interpreted as follows:
communicator interface.
Zone Light Description
The Zone Soak Test Time " is used in conjunction with 1 Bell Tamper (including Aux Tamper)
the Zone Soak Test Suite (see page 31). 2 Power Supply Fault
3 Lid Tamper (including RKP Lid Tamper)
Some bell boxes have a built in timer. In this case the 4 Line Monitor
bell will sound for either its built in time or the 5 RKP Off-Line
programmed cut-off time, whichever is the shorter. 6 Code PIN Tamper
7 Keypad PA (including PA Code Entered)
8 EOL Tamper

Press .. The system will return to the Programming

Menu.

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Programming the Suites '# - (" +, Soak Test is not appropriate for Entry/Exit, Push to
The system has a Full Set Suite, four Part Set Suites, a Set, or Keyswitch Zone Types and these zones will
Chime Suite, a Cleaner Suite, a Double Knock Suite, a still be monitored as normal even if they are included
Manual Omit Suite, a Zone Invert Suite, a Zone Disable Suite in the Soak Test Suite.
and a Zone Soak Test Suite all of which are programmable. Zones which fail Soak Test will be automatically added
24 Hour zones (Fire, PA and Tamper), Keyswitch zones to the Manual Omit Suite (see page 32) which should
and Push to Set zones should be monitored constantly and be checked after a Soak Test failure.
should NOT be omitted by the Full or Part Set Suites or the When the Soak Test Suite is programmed the Soak
Cleaner Suite. Test Time is started therefore this should be
programmed first (see page 30).
Programming the Zone Disable Suite '# Zones that have failed Soak Test will be cleared
when the Soak Test Suite is programmed.
The Zone Disable Suite defines the zones that are not
monitored. Disabled zones cannot cause either alarm or If a Soak Test zone activates all subsequent zone activations
EOL tamper. A zone could be disabled: will be logged as well. For example, zones 5, 6, 7 & 8 are on
Soak Test. Zones 7 & 8 activate and are logged (zone
• If it was not being used.
indicator On). The user then returns via Zone 1, Zone 2 &
• While waiting for a faulty detector to be replaced. Zone 3. These zones will all be logged as well but while Zone
2 & 3 indicators will be On, Zone 1 indicator will be Flashing
From the Programming Menu, enter '#. The zones as this was the first non Soak Test zone to be activated. It is
currently included in the Zone Disable Suite will indicate therefore recommended that the 250 Event Extended Log is
(zones not included will remain off). always checked in the event of a Soak Test failure.
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset B59"(>$'&[,"(((;
Tamper B59"'(M(33333333
Programming the Full Set Suite (!
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the
The Full Set Suite defines the zones that will be
zone(s) to be included or excluded. Press ,. The automatically included and excluded (omitted) when the
system will chime to confirm that the new Zone Disable system is full set.
Suite has been accepted. The system will then
automatically revert to the Programming Menu. From the Programming Menu, enter (!. The zones
currently active in full set will indicate (the omitted zones
+, If a zone is disabled in this suite it will be necessary
to enter the suite again to re-enable it.
will remain off).
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset \J,,(G"%(GJ$%"(;
Tamper B59"'(M(01N]^.OP
Programming the Zone Soak Test Suite '"
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the
The Zone Soak Test Suite defines the zones that are on zone(s) to be included or excluded (omitted). Press
Soak Test. ,. The system will chime to confirm that the new Full
Soak Test is used to prevent false alarms for a set period after Set Suite has been accepted. The system will then
a new installation or when a detector has been replaced. If a automatically revert to the Programming Menu.
zone on Soak Test activates it will not cause alarm or activate
the communicator interface but it will still be logged. Programming the Part Set Suites (% - ('
Afterwards the zone will have a standing fault and will need to
be omitted before the system can be set. After the Soak Test A Part Set Suite defines the zones that will be automatically
Time (see page 30) zones that have not activated will be included and excluded (omitted) when the system is part set.
automatically removed from the Soak Test Suite. From the Programming Menu, press ( followed by the
From the Programming Menu, enter '". The zones suite number %, &, $, or ' (e.g. to program Part Set
currently included in the Zone Soak Test Suite will indicate Suite 2, enter (&). The zones currently active in the
(zones not included will remain off). selected part set will indicate (the omitted zones will remain
off).
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset B59"(G5&R(C"'%(; Zones
Unset ?&#%(G"%(GJ$%"0;
Tamper B59"'(M(33333333 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tamper B59"'(M(01N]333P

Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the
zone(s) to be included or excluded. Press ,. The zone(s) to be included or excluded (omitted). Press
system will chime to confirm that the new Zone Soak Test
Suite has been accepted. The system will then
,. The system will chime to confirm that the new Part
Set Suite has been accepted. The system will then
automatically revert to the Programming Menu. automatically revert to the Programming Menu.

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Programming the Chime Suite

The Chime Suite defines the zones that will be
(( +, A zone should be assigned a double knock attribute
when maximum false alarm protection is required. A
automatically included and excluded (omitted) when chime zone with a double knock attribute must be activated
is turned on. either twice within 10 seconds or once for longer
than 10 seconds in order to cause an alarm.
From the Programming Menu, enter ((. The zones that
will chime when chime is turned on will indicate (zones that Double knock is not recommended for Entry/Exit
won’t chime will remain off). zones.
Zones
Unset 4E$A"(GJ$%"((((; Double knock will not operate with Push to Set or
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tamper B59"'(M(33333333 Keyswitch zones.

Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the Double knock should NOT be used for Fire, Panic, or
zone(s) to be included or excluded. Press ,. The Tamper zones.
system will chime to confirm that the new Chime Suite has
been accepted. The system will then automatically revert to Programming the Manual Omit Suite (#
the Programming Menu.
The Manual Omit Suite defines the zones that may be
+, For a description of how to turn Chime on and off
see the User Guide.
manually omitted by the user.
From the Programming Menu, enter (#. The zones
currently included in the Manual Omit Suite will indicate
Programming the Cleaner Suite () (zones not included will remain off).
The Cleaner Suite defines the zones that will be 1 2 3
Zones
4 5 6 7 8 Unset ?"#A$%(:A$%((((;
armed/disarmed when the panel is set/unset with a Cleaner Tamper B59"'(M(31N]^.OP
code.
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the
From the Programming Menu, enter (). The zones zone(s) to be included or excluded. Press ,. The
currently included in the Cleaner Suite will indicate (zones system will chime to confirm that the new Manual Omit
not included will remain off). Suite has been accepted. The system will then
Zones
automatically revert to the Programming Menu.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset 4,"&9"#(GJ$%"((;
Tamper B59"'(M(33333333

Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the

+, To prevent the user from omitting 24 Hour zones
(Fire, PA and Tamper) these would be excluded from
zone(s) to be included or excluded. Press ,. The the Manual Omit Suite.
system will chime to confirm that the new Cleaner Suite has Zones not included in the Manual Omit Suite will still
been accepted. The system will then automatically revert to be omitted if they are excluded in the Full or Part Set
the Programming Menu. Suites.

+, The Entry/Exit zone which the cleaner will use MUST

be included in the Cleaner Suite. Programming the Zone Invert Suite ("
For a description of programming the Access Codes The Zone Invert Suite defines the zones that are normally
and Access Levels (see page 33). open (N/O) rather than normally closed (N/C).
From the Programming Menu, enter (". The zones
Programming the Double Knock Suite (* currently included in the Zone Invert Suite will indicate
(zones not included will remain off).
The Double Knock Suite defines the zones that will be
assigned the double knock attribute Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset B59"(K9Q"#%((((;
Tamper B59"'(M(33333333
From the Programming Menu, enter (*. The zones
currently included in the Double Knock Suite will indicate Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the
(zones not included will remain off). zone(s) to be included or excluded. Press ,. The
Zones
system will chime to confirm that the new Zone Invert Suite
>5J[,"(X95+R(((;
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset
Tamper B59"'(M(33333333 has been accepted. The system will then automatically
revert to the Programming Menu.
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) of the
zone(s) to be included or excluded. Press ,. The
system will chime to confirm the new Double Knock Suite
+, Most detectors are normally closed (N/C).
The most common normally open (N/O) sensor is a
has been accepted. The system will automatically revert to pressure pad or push to set button.
the Programming Menu.

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Assigning Access Codes )! - *"

The Control Panel allows up to eight users to operate the alarm system, each user is assigned an “Access code”, “Access
Level” and “User Number”. The figure below shows an example of users assigned to a typical alarm system:

1 2 3 4...7 8

User Number: 1 User Number: 2 User Number: 3 User Number: 8

Access Code: 4321 Access Code: 1234 Access Code: 5678 Access Code: 2580
Access Level: Master User Access Level: Boss Engineer Access Level: User Access Level: Cleaner
Access Type: Customer Access Type: Installer Access Type: Customer Access Type: Customer

Personal Attack
User Number
Entering a PA code will cause an immediate alarm,
Each user is identified by the alarm system as User 1 sounding both the internal and external sounders.
through to User 8.
Duress
A Duress code behaves exactly as a User code (Level 1)
Access Code but will in addition activate the Duress channel on the
Each user has a programmable 4 digit Personal communicator interface to secretly summon assistance.
Identification Number (PIN) which the user enters in order Master User
to operate the alarm system.
A Master User may set, unset, silence an alarm and reset the
system. In addition a Master can test the system outputs
Access Level (see page 24), perform a Walk Test (see page 24) and view
the Basic Log (see page 30). A Master User can also assign
Each user has a programmable Access Level that
new Customer Access code and Access Levels.
determines how the alarm system responds and which of
the system facilities the user can access. Cleaner
Each Access Level has an associated number (1 – 8) which If the system is full set or part set then a Cleaner code will
is used when programming the Access Level of a user. automatically omit the Cleaner Suite zones (see page 32)
without affecting the other zones. In addition pressing a key
There are eight possible user Access Levels: will NOT cause the system to start entry mode. On leaving
User the cleaner should enter their Access code and press either

A User may set, unset, silence an alarm and reset the

0 or 1. The / key is disabled and the
previous set will be restored irrespective of which key was
system. In addition a User can test the system outputs (see pressed. A cleaner cannot access chime. Nor can they
page 24), perform a Walk Test (see page 24) and view the cancel an alarm or reset the system.
Basic Log (see page 30). A User cannot change Access
Codes (other than their own) or Access Levels.
+, When a cleaner is setting the system the Cleaner Suite
zones will flash indicating that they are currently omitted
Engineer
but are about to be re-included. Any other omitted
Engineers can access all the programming options with the zones (e.g. if the system was previously part set rather
exception of changing Access Codes (other than their own) than full set) will also flash but will NOT be included.
or Access Levels.
A Cleaner code should NOT be used if no zones are
+, An Engineer cannot lock or unlock Engineer codes
(see page 21).
included in the Cleaner Suite (see page 32).
If the system is unset then a cleaner can full set, part
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Null Changing Your Own Access Code )!

The Null level is the only level which can be changed both
by a Master User and by a Boss Engineer. The Null level Each user has a programmable 4 digit Personal
has two functions: Identification Number (PIN) which the user enters in order
to operate the alarm system.
+, If a user is no longer required, their Access Level
should be changed to Null. This will erase the Every user has the ability to change their own 4 digit
associated Access code. Access code, as follows:
To change a Customer Access Type to an Installer From the Programming Menu, enter )!. The display will
Access Type, or vice versa, it must first be changed look like this.
to the Null Code Type. Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset )9%"#(L"H(456"(;
Tamper _'"#(M(````
Boss Engineer
Boss Engineer level can access all the Engineer Enter the new Access code ----. The display will
programming options and can also assign Access Level indicate as each digit of the new code is entered. Press
Engineer (Level 2). ,, the system will chime to confirm the new code
has been accepted. The system will then automatically
revert to the Programming Menu.
Access Types
There are two Access Types, Customer and Installer. The Assigning New Access Codes )% - *#
Boss Engineer Level can only program the Installer Types.
The Master User Level can only program the Customer The Master User can assign a new Access code or change
Types. an existing Access code providing it is a Customer Type. The
Boss Engineer can assign a new Access code or change an
The table below shows a summary of each Access Level existing Access code providing it is an Installer Type.
and who is responsible for assigning the Level:

Access
Programming Access Codes )% - )#
Access Access Can be From the Programming Menu, enter ) followed by the
Level
Level Type Programmed by
Number User Number % to # i.e. for User 5, enter )(. The
display will look like this.
User %+ Customer Master '$&%
Engineer &+ Installer Boss %&$' Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset
Tamper
?KL(^2(_'"#(^((;
LJ,,(M(````
PA (Panic) $+ Customer Master '$&%
Duress '+ Customer Master '$&% Enter the new Access code ----. The display will
Master User (+ Customer Master '$&% indicate as each digit of the new code is entered. Press
Cleaner )+ Customer Master '$&% ,, the system will chime to confirm the new code
Customer Master '$&% has been accepted. The system will then automatically
Null *+ Installer Boss %&$' revert to the Programming Menu.
Boss
Engineer
#+ Installer Boss %&$' Programming Access Levels *% - *#
From the Programming Menu, enter * followed by the
User Number % to # i.e. for User 5, enter *(. The
+, The Master User can only assign Customer Access
Types and the Boss Engineer can only assign
display will show the Access Level currently selected.
Installer Access Types. Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset _^2(_'"#(^(((((;
Tamper CD8"(MLJ,,

Press the number of the Access Level required -, i.e.

for User, enter 1. Press ,, the system will chime to
confirm the new Access Level has been accepted. The
system will then automatically revert to the Programming
Menu.

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Displaying User Information )" & *" Option Communicator Selections

Factory
Setting
Each user is identified by the alarm system as User 1
1 Communicator Outputs Latch until On
through to User 8. Every user may view their User Number
(1 - 8) or their own Access Level as follows: System is Reset
2 Line Monitor Input causes Tamper Alarm Off
Displaying Your User Number )" on Line Cut
3 Invert Communicator Outputs (off = Off
From the Programming Menu, enter )". The zone
corresponding to your User Number will show active low, on = active high)
4 Invert Remote Reset Input (off = active if Off
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset :H9(L&A"($'((((; negative removed, on = active if
Tamper M_'"#(1
negative applied)
Press ., the system will then automatically revert to 5 Remote Reset Input Silences Internal Off
the Programming Menu. Sounder during Alarm
6 Remote Reset Input Clears Engineer Off
Displaying Your Access Level *" Reset (see page 22)
From the Programming Menu, enter *". The zone 7 Silent PA Off
corresponding to your Access Level will show 8 Enable 90 Second Abort Time Limit On
Zones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset
Tamper
:H9(CD8"($'((((;
MZ5''
Option 1 - Communicator Outputs Latch Until Reset
When ‘ON’ ALL of the communicator outputs latch until the
Press ., the system will then automatically revert to system is reset, instead of activating for 2 seconds.
the Programming Menu.
+, Do not use non-latching communicator outputs if
selecting Automatic Omit (see page 23).
The Communicator Interface #! - #% Option 2 - Line Monitor Input Causes Tamper
The Control Panel features an eight output channel digital When ‘ON’ a line fault condition causes a Tamper alarm.
communicator interface with Line Monitor (L/M) and
Remote Reset (R/R) inputs. The polarity of the outputs and
the R/R input is programmable.
+, The L/M input should be connected to 0V (AUX-) if
not required, otherwise Bell Delay will not operate.
Option 3 - Invert Communicator Outputs
+, The L/M input should be connected to 0V (AUX-) if
not required, otherwise Bell Delay will not operate.
When ‘ON’ ALL of the communicator outputs are inverted
from 0V applied on activation to 0V removed on activation.
Option 4 - Invert Remote Reset Input
Programming Communicator Selections #! When ‘ON’ the operation of the R/R input is inverted from
From the Programming Menu, enter #!. The display will 0V to reset to 12V to reset.
show the options currently selected. Option 5 - Remote Reset Input Silences Sounders
Zones
Unset 45AA(:8%$59'(((; When ‘ON’ the R/R input can be used to silence the
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tamper :8%'3(M(0333333P internal sounder during an alarm (except a fire alarm) to
facilitate Audio Verification (A/V).
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) to select or
de-select the corresponding option(s) as shown on the Option 6 - Remote Reset Input Clears Engineer Reset
display. When ‘ON’ activating the R/R input will clear perform an
Engineer Reset (see page 22).
+, To display an explanation of the Comm. options
associated with a particular number, press and hold +, It is valid to select both Options 5 and 6 if required.
the corresponding key - (LCD Keypad only).
Option 7 - Silent PA
Press ,. The system will chime to confirm that the When ‘ON’ PA zones (see page 26) have a silent response
new options have been accepted. The system will then (just activation of the PA channel on the communicator
automatically revert to the Programming Menu. interface with no local audible or visible alarm response at
all).
Option 8 - Enable 90 Second Abort Time
When ‘ON’ the system will only send an abort if a valid
code is entered within 90 seconds of an alarm activation.
When ‘OFF’ the system will send an abort whenever a valid
code is first entered after an alarm activation.

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Testing the Communicator Interface #% Event Log Descriptions

From the Programming Menu, enter #%. The zone lights Event Meaning
indicating the current status of the eight channels will
illuminate. Code: ???????? Access code entered for user ????????

Zones
Full Set The alarm system has been full set
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unset C"'%(45AA(:Y?'(;
Tamper :J%8J%'(33333333 Part Set #? The system has been part set using suite #?
System Unset The alarm system has been unset
Press the appropriate numbered button(s) to toggle
one or more of the outputs. Press . to return to Zones Omitted Zones have been manually omitted
the Programming Menu. All the zone lights will illuminate. System Reset The alarm system has been reset
Code: Anti-Code The alarm system has been reset using the
anti-code
The 250 Event Extended Log !"
Keypad Entry Entry mode started using the keypad
The Control Panel incorporates a time and date stamped, Zone ? Open Zone ? has been activated
non-volatile, 250 Event Extended Log which can neither be
Zone ? Shut Zone ? has been restored
erased nor altered.
EOL Tamper There has been an EOL zone tamper
+, The 250 Event Extended Log can only be accessed
using an LCD keypad or a computer running Veritas
EOL Restore The EOL zone tamper has been restored
Alarm There has been an alarm activation
UDL software.
Keypad PA A keypad PA alarm has been activated
The date (see page 28) and time (see page 29) must
RKP PA Restore The keypad PA alarm has been restored
be programmed for the 250 Event Extended Log to
function correctly. Lid Tamper The panel lid has been removed
Lid Restore The panel lid tamper has been restored

Viewing the Extended Log !" Bell/Gbl Tamper The bell/global tamper has been activated
Bell/Gbl Restore The bell/global tamper has been restored
From the Programming Menu, enter !" followed
Code PIN Tamper Too many invalid key presses has caused a
by ). The display will look like this. tamper alarm
)Q"9%(a--0 Code PIN Restore The code tamper alarm has been restored
RKP Online A keypad has been recognised by the
_'"#(456"(0((((; control panel
00(78#((012--3--
RKP Offline A keypad has stopped communicating with
Use the ' key to scroll up and down through the the control panel
other events. Mains LO The AC mains has failed

+,
+
Wherever a M symbol appears on the display, press
to display more information i.e. zone types etc.
Mains OK
Volts LO
The AC mains has been restored
The battery voltage is low
Volts OK The battery voltage is ok
When completed, press ,. The system will return to Line Cut The phone line has been removed from the
the Programming Menu. communicator
Line Restore The phone line has been restored
User Programming User Programming mode was selected
Eng. Programming Installer Programming mode was selected
Date Changed The control panel date has been changed
Time Changed The control panel time has been changed
SSD Change Site specific data has been changed
Non-SSD Change Non site specific data has been changed
Defaults Loaded The factory default values have been loaded
Sys Check = 5 Factory set parameters
Unknown No event

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Programming Text !# - !! Programming User Name Text !$

Text is programmed in a similar way to mobile phones. Up to 8-characters of descriptive text can be programmed
Characters are selected by pressing the corresponding key for each user i.e. John, Mike, Susan, etc.
the appropriate number of times (to select a character on
From the Programming Menu, enter !$. The
the same key, press ' to move the cursor along) i.e. to
display will look like this.
spell the word PIR, type 7444777.
_G)<(0(C)bC((((;
The table below shows the keys to use and the characters M_'"#(0
that are assigned to them:
Select characters by pressing the corresponding key
Key Text the appropriate number of times (to select a character on
-* . , 1 ’ # & + - / : the same key, press ' to move the cursor along). Press
.* A B C 2 ). The system will chime to confirm that the Text has
been accepted. The system will then automatically revert to
/* D E F 3
the Programming Menu.
"* G H I 4
#* J K L 5
Banner Text !%
$* M N O 6
%* P Q R S 7 This 16-character message is displayed above the time
and date whenever the control panel is set or unset.
&* T U V 8
!* W X Y Z 9 From the Programming Menu, enter !%. The
0* 0 display will look like this.
1* Advance Cursor Z7LL)<(C)bC((((;
M!"#$%&'()*+",
2* Backspace
+* Upper/Lower Case & Numerical Select characters by pressing the corresponding key
)* Accept New Text the appropriate number of times (to select a character on
the same key, press ' to move the cursor along). Press
+, Whenever text is programmed,
‘Z#5&6+&'%(C"*%’ option must be used to send
the ). The system will chime to confirm that the Text has
been accepted. The system will then automatically revert to
the programmed text, to all keypads connected to the Programming Menu.
the system (see page 37).
Broadcast Text !&
Programming Zone Text !#
This option sends any programmed text, to all keypads
Up to 10-characters of descriptive text can be programmed connected to the system (must be done whenever new text
for each zone i.e. Front Door, Hall, Bedroom 1, etc. is programmed).

From the Programming Menu, enter !#. The From the Programming Menu, enter !&. The
display will look like this. display will look like this.

B:L)(0(C)bC((((; Z#5&6+&'%(C"*%(;
MB59"(0 T?<:UV(%5(G"96

Select characters by pressing the corresponding key Press ). The system will chime to confirm that the text
the appropriate number of times (to select a character on has been broadcast to the other keypads. The system will
the same key, press ' to move the cursor along). Press then automatically revert to the Programming Menu.
). The system will chime to confirm that the Text has
been accepted. The system will then automatically revert to Default Text !!
the Programming Menu.
This option will default all of the programmable text values.
From the Programming Menu, enter !!. The
display will look like this.
>"S&J,%(C"*%(((;
T?<:UV(%5(I5&6

Press ). The system will chime to confirm that the text

has been defaulted. The system will then automatically
revert to the Programming Menu.

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5. Specifications
Control Panel Environmental
Operating Temperature -10°C (+14°F) to
Power supply +50°C (+122°F)
Mains Supply Voltage: 230VAC (±10%) Storage Temperature -20°C (-4°F) to
115VAC (±10%) +60°C (+140°F)
Maximum Total Current Rating Maximum Humidity 95% non-condensing
230VAC/115VAC (±5%) 1ADC EMC Environment Residential, Commercial,
Ripple <5% Light Industrial & Industrial
Rechargeable Battery Type 12V Sealed Lead Gel Acid
Keypads
Electrical Electrical
Current Consumption Operating Voltage 10V - 13.7VDC
Quiescent <50mA Current Consumption <85mA
In Alarm <150mA Volume Dual Level
Fuses Cable 4-Core, ≤100m, Star, Daisy
FTB Mains 230V 125mA, 250V, 20mm Chain or any combination
FTB Mains 115V 250mA, 250V, 20mm
F1 - Battery 1 Amp, 250V, 20mm
F2 - Bell 1 Amp, 250V, 20mm Safety Notes
F3 - Auxiliary 500mA, 250V, 20mm
F4 - Network 500mA, 250V, 20mm - Mains voltage is factory set and not adjustable - see
label on transformer.
F5 - Power Supply Output 1.6 Amp, 250V, 20mm
Removal of the transformer is prohibited and will
Rechargeable Battery Capacity 12V 1.2Ah to 7Ah
invalidate the warranty.
Number Of Zones 8
Only use batteries of the specified type.
Zones Types N/C, N/O or EOL
Dispose of used batteries safely according to the
EOL Loop Threshold manufacturer's instructions.
Low (closed) Resistance 10kΩ, 1% Locate the battery inside the panel in the space
High (open) Resistance 33kΩ, 1% (or 10kΩ+22kΩ) provided.
Tamper Loop Threshold This equipment is designed for dry indoor use only.
Minimum Open Resistance 110kΩ
Maximum Closed Resistance When replacing a fuse always observe the specified rating
20kΩ
and type - failure to do so is dangerous and will invalidate
Network the warranty. Fuses should comply with IEC 127.
+ +12V Power
The press-seal bag must NOT be stored inside the panel.
- 0V Power
T Transmitted Data
Warranty
R Received Data
Types Of Remote Keypads LED or 32 Character LCD All Texecom products are designed for reliable, trouble-
Number Of Remote Keypads Up to six (mixed) free operation. Quality is carefully monitored by extensive
computerised testing. As a result the Control Panel is
Communicator Outputs 1 to 8 100mA switched to 0V
covered by a two year warranty against defects in material
Internal Speaker or workmanship (details on request).
Minimum Load 16Ω
As the Control Panel is not a complete alarm system but
Low Volume Adjustable
only a part thereof, Texecom cannot accept responsibility
High Volume >90dB at 1m
or liability for any damages whatsoever based on a claim
that the Control Panel failed to function correctly. Due to
Physical our policy of continuous improvement Texecom reserve
the right to change specification without prior notice.
Dimensions 282mm x 225mm x 80mm
The Veritas R8Plus/Veritas Excel, Veritas R8 Keypad, and
Battery Compartment Up to one 12V 7Ah battery Veritas Excel Keypad are protected by UK & International
Registered Design. Registered Design Numbers: 2041830,
2047440 and 2089016
Veritas is a trademark of Texecom Ltd.
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European Standards • EN 50131-6 requires that the power supply output

ripple should not exceed 5% at mains voltages down
Conforms to European Union (EU) Low Voltage Directive to 207VAC. This limits the maximum rated output of the
(LVD) 73/23/EEC (amended by 93/68/EEC) and Electro- power supply to 600mA. The power supply can supply
Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC more than this at higher mains voltages or if greater
(amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC). ripple is accepted, for example at 230VAC the power
supply can deliver up to 1A.
The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the
European requirements for safety, health, environmental • The standby time is the time for which the system
and customer protection. power supply is capable of supplying its rated output
current when running on battery only (i.e. in the event
of mains failure). In order to comply with EN 50131-1
EN 50131 the standby time should be at least 8 hours for Grade
In order to comply with EN 50131-1 several functional 1 Systems and at least 15 hours for Grade 2 Systems.
changes may be invoked using Miscellaneous Selections In order to comply with EN 50131-6 the Standby Time
Zero, Option 5 (see page 21). In addition the following should be at least 12 hours for both Grade 1 and 2
points should be noted: Systems. For smaller battery sizes this means that the
rated output of the power supply will actually be
• In order to comply with EN 50131-1 Engineer access determined by the capacity of the standby battery and
must first be authorised by a user, therefore Installer will be less than the power supply is capable of
codes will only be accepted when the system is unset. supplying (with the mains on). The rated output of the
If additional restriction is required then Engineer power supply may be calculated by dividing the
access may be time limited to the first 30 seconds capacity of the battery by the required standby time
after the system is unset (see page 21). where the result is smaller than the maximum rated
• In order to comply with EN 50131-1 neither Internals output of 600mA.
Only on Part Set Zone Alarm nor Internals Only on Part Rated output currents for typical battery sizes are shown in
Set Tamper Alarm should be selected (see page 21). the following table:
• In order to comply with EN 50131-1 Single Button Standby Time
Setting should not be selected (see page 21). 8hrs 12hrs 15hrs
• In order to comply with EN 50131-1: 1.2Ah 150mA 100mA 80mA
• Do not fit more than 10 unpowered detectors per Battery 2.1Ah 263mA 175mA 140mA
zone, Capacity 3.0Ah 375mA 250mA 200mA
• Do not fit more than one non-latching powered 7.0Ah 600mA 583mA 467mA
detector per zone,
• Do not mix unpowered detectors and non-latching 1. Engineer Reset prevents the user from resetting the
powered detectors on a zone. system. It is not in itself a method of resetting the
system.
• In order to comply with EN 50131-1 the Entry Time
should not be programmed to more than 45 seconds 2. EN 50131-1 separately defines Zone Inhibit and Zone
(see page 30). Isolate optional facilities. The Zone Omit facility
supported by the Control Panel corresponds to Inhibit.
• In order to comply with EN 50131-1 the Bell Cut-Off The Zone Disable facility supported by the Control
Time should be programmed between 02 and 15 Panel corresponds to Isolate.
minutes (see page 30).
3. When the battery voltage falls below the minimum
• In order to comply with EN 50131-1 the Bell Delay system operating voltage it will be indicated as a
Time should not be programmed to more than 10 power fault if the mains is on and will cause alarm if
minutes (see page 30). the mains is off.
• EN 50131-1 requires that detector activation LEDs shall 4. The Control Panel Reset facility corresponds to the EN
only be enabled during Walk Test. This is most 50131-1 Restore function.
conveniently achieved by using detectors with a 5. EN 50131-6 states that for integrated power supplies
Remote LED Disable input (e.g. the Texecom Rf360, the environmental and tamper considerations of the
Rf650 & RfExtreme PIRs) connected to the panel SW+ control panel should be applied.
output, programmed to operate during Walk Test (see
page 25). This equipment is designed to enable an intruder alarm
system in which it is installed to comply with the
requirements of security grades 1 or 2 of EN 50131-1, and
EN 50131-6, and is suitable for installation in any indoor
environment.

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6. Installation Records
Installation Details

Installation Engineer:
Installation Company:
Address:

Telephone:
Installation Date:

Low High
Zone Zone Type Area Protected Loop Resistance Loop Resistance
(Clear) (Fault)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

-,The Instructions MUST NOT be Stored inside the Control Panel.

Maintenance & Call-Out Record

Date/Time Reason for Site Visit Work Carried Out Name of Engineer

-,The User Guide contains ESSENTIAL SAFETY INFORMATION and MUST be given to the user.

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Access Code Table

User User Default Option to New Default Option to New

Number Name Code PIN Change Code Access Change Access
PIN PIN Level Level Level
1 + '$&%+ )%+ +( Master *%+
2 + %&$'+ )&+ +# Boss *&+
3 N/A )$+ +* Null *$+
4 N/A )'+ +* Null *'+
5 N/A )(+ +* Null *(+
6 N/A ))+ +* Null *)+
7 N/A )*+ +* Null **+
8 N/A )#+ +* Null *#+

+, Customer codes can only be programmed when the Programming Menu is accessed using a Master User code.
Installer codes can only be programmed when the Programming Menu is accessed using a Boss Engineer code.

Access Level Access Level Number Access Type Can be Programmed by

User %+ Customer Master '$&%
Engineer &+ Installer Boss %&$'
PA (Panic) $+ Customer Master '$&%
Duress '+ Customer Master '$&%
Master User (+ Customer Master '$&%
Cleaner )+ Customer Master '$&%
Customer Master '$&%
Null *+ Installer Boss %&$'
Boss Engineer #+ Installer Boss %&$'

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Notes

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7. Registered Installer Application Form

+, Partly Completed Forms CANNOT be accepted.
Please use Black Ink and Block Capitals.

Name: Position:
Company: Fax:
Tel: E-Mail:
Mobile: Web Site:
Address:

POSTCODE:

Which Distributors do you buy from? (Indicate at least one). 1

2
3

How many Intruder Alarm Systems do you install on each month?

How many of the following Texecom products do you currently install each month?

Detectors:

Control panels:

External Sounder and Strobe Units:

Batteries:

Cameras:

Accessories:

Fax back to 01706 213187 or post to the address overleaf.

Alternatively register online at www.texe.com

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