Honeywell Galaxy 2 manual

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    User Guide Galaxy 2 Series Honeywell Security[...]

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    iii T able of Content s T able of Content s .............................................................. ii i Introduction ......................................................................................... 1 Controlling Y our Alarm System .......................................................... 2 Users ...................................[...]

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    1 Introduction The Galaxy 2 Series is a programmable alarm control panel that will allow you to protect your home or business by providing secure and reliable intruder detection. The system can be fully tailored by your installer to operate in the most convenient way for your lifestyle or working practice. If there are any changes in your requireme[...]

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    2 Controlling Your Alarm System Users Each person who uses the system is described as a ‘User’ and can have their own unique identity , in the form of a PIN code, prox tag or wireless keyfob, or a combination of all three. Different users can have a dif ferent level of access to the alarm system functions. All this can be set up in the user pro[...]

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    3 Keypads There are two types of keypad available as shown below but both work in a similar manner. The number buttons are for entering PIN codes and for changes options. The function keys down the side have the following use: A>: This scrolls forward in a list or menu and activates a FULL set. B<: This scrolls backwards in a list or menu and[...]

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    4 Wireless Keyfobs Keyfobs are portable controllers that can be attached to a key ring. They will allow you to Set and Unset the system by a single press of a button and can sometimes be programmed with additional functions. Because they operate by radio, they can be used anywhere around the premises provided that they are within range of the insta[...]

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    5 Setting the System — Part or Night Set Part and Night setting are similar to Full setting but leave off certain detectors as agreed with your installer . Additionally , the system can be programmed by the installer not to give any exit timer tones during the setting period (silent set). To Part or Night set: Keypad: T ype your PIN code then pre[...]

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    6 Keypad: T ype your user code then press [ent]*. 5804 Keyfob : Press the [OFF] button. Prox T ag: Hold the tag in front of the prox symbol. * NOTE: Unsetting using a keypad may not be possible on DD243 compliant systems. Setting with Fault s Normally, if there is a fault of any kind on the system, setting will not be permitted until the fault is r[...]

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    7 Cancelling an Alarm The process for cancelling an alarm is similar to unsetting the system. However , if a wireless keyfob or prox tag has been used, the alarms must be viewed on a keypad by typing in a user code and following the on-screen instructions. Only certain users are able to reset the system following an alarm condition. Y ou installer [...]

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    8 Setting and Unsetting Group s It is possible to split the alarm system into separate areas or ‘Groups’ that can be set and unset independently . Different users can be given access to only certain groups, or to all groups. Also, individual users can be given the option of simply setting and unsetting all groups assigned to their code or choos[...]

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    9 Users can then navigate around the menu using the scroll keys, ent key and esc key, or they can jump to any specific menu item directly by typing the number of the item. An overview of all the accessible functions is shown below. Not all users will be able to access all of the functions. This will depend on their ‘user type’ that is set up in[...]

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    10 Menu 1 1 - Omit Zones This function allows a user to temporarily disable a detection zone from the system (for example, to disable a movement detector when a dog is left in the house). Zone omits last for one set period only and automatically switch off when the system is unset. On entering the menu option, the first omittable zone is displayed.[...]

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    11 Menu 22 - View Log This option displays the system event log. The log records all events that occur in the system and is vital for tracing the chain of events during a break-in or when trying to trace a fault. On entering the option, the most recent event is displayed on screen in the following format: Pressing the B< key will jump backwards [...]

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    12 Menu 31 - W alk T est This menu allows the zones to be manually tested. There are two sub-options to this function as follows: 1 = Test all Zones This puts all omittable zones into walk test immediately . 2 = Test Selected Zones This allows the user to select specific zones to be put into test. On selecting the option, the first zone is displaye[...]

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    13 01 01 01 01 01 User 1 User 1 User 1 User 1 User 1 *1234 *1234 *1234 *1234 *1234 User(L2) User(L2) User(L2) User(L2) User(L2) The A> and B< keys are used to select the user to be edited. Pressing ent will show the options for that user , starting with the PIN option. Again, the A> and B< keys can be used to move between the options. P[...]

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    14 7 = Duress The duress function, when enabled, forces a panic signal to be sent to the monitoring station each time the user PIN, fob or tag is used. Duress codes should only be used in emergency situations when there is a threat to life. Menu 44 - Mobile Numbers This option allows the SMS text messaging feature to be altered. The system can send[...]

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    15 Zone Reference Table Installer Details E M A N S S E R D D A E N O H P E L E T S R U O H E C I F F O S E M I T R E H T O . O N T N U O C C A RI O 0 0 Z O NE FUNCTI O N DESCRI PTI ON CHI ME O MI T P A RT 1001 1002 1003 1004 RI O 0 1 101 1 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018[...]

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