Paradox RTX 3 Wireless Expansion Module Reference and Installation Manual

RTX3: Wireless Expansion Module

V2.0

Reference and Installation Manual

Warranty

For complete warranty information, please visit www.paradox.com/terms. Your use of the Paradox product signifies your acceptance of all warranty terms and conditions. Imperial, EVO, Spectra SP Series and Esprit are trademarks or registered trademarks of Paradox Security Systems Ltd. or its affiliates in Canada, the United States and/or other countries. For the latest product approvals, such as

UL and CE, please visit www.paradox.com. © 2009 Paradox Security Systems

Ltd. All rights reserved. Specifications may change without prior notice.

Patents

One or more of the following US patents may apply: 7046142, 6215399, 6111256,

6104319, 5920259, 5886632, 5721542, 5287111, 5119069, 5077549 and

RE39406 and other pending patents may apply. Canadian and international patents may also apply.

Table of Contents

Specifications .......................................................................... 4

Hardware Compatibility ........................................................... 4

Overview ................................................................ 5

Description .............................................................................. 5

Features .................................................................................. 5

Installation .............................................................. 7

System Reset .......................................................................... 7

LED Feedback......................................................................... 8

All Panels ................................................................................ 8

EVO and SP Series only ......................................................... 8

Programming .......................................................... 8

Programming for Imperial ........................................................ 8

Programming for Spectra SP Series ....................................... 9

Programming for EVO ............................................................. 9

After Programming for EVO .................................................... 9

RTX3 Programming Sections for EVO .................................. 10

RTX3 PGM Options for EVO ................................................ 12

RTX3 Remote Programming for EVO

- Without a K641/K641R Keypad .................................... 14

Programming for Esprit and Stand Alone .............................. 15

Esprit Programming............................................................... 15

Stand Alone Use ................................................................... 18

Firmware Upgrade................................................................. 18

Index ....................................................................19

Specifications

Power input voltage:

Frequency:

Sensitivity:

Current consumption:

Dimensions

(no antenna):

12Vdc

433MHz or 868MHz

-120 dBm

50 mA

15cm x 16cm x 3cm (6in x 6.5in x 1.1in)

Operating temperature: 0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)

PGM outputs: PGM1 and PGM2 - 150mA PGM transistor outputs

PGM3 - form C relay output rated at 5A/28Vdc, N.O./

N.C. (PGM4 optional)

Range:

Other:

Approvals:

Refer to the appropriate transmitter Instructions

Di-pole antenna; Error Correction Algorithm

For the latest information on product approvals, visit our Web site at paradox.com

Hardware Compatibility

Zones

Remotes

Remote

Type

Imperial

32

999

REM1

RAC1

REM2

RAC2

REM3

EVO

32

32/96/999

REM1

RAC1

REM2

RAC2

REM3

Wireless

PGMs

Wireless

Keypads

Wireless

Siren

Wireless

Repeater

PX8 Output

Module

-

-

-

-

-

8

-

-

-

-

Spectra SP Esprit Stand Alone

32

32

REM1

RAC1

REM2

RAC2

REM3

-

32

REM1

32

32

REM1

16 -

8

4

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4

Chapter 1: Overview

Description

The RTX3 is a 2-way, 32 zone wireless expansion module which enables

Imperial, DGP/EVO, Spectra SP

Series or Esprit control panels to support wireless hardware such as motion detectors and remote controls.

Included Items:

• 2 antennas

Required/Optional Items:

• Mounting hardware

• Optional 12Vdc external power supply (PS27D / PS17)

Compatibility:

• Imperial V32 panels

• EVO / DGP panels

• Spectra SP Series panels

• Esprit panels

Features

• Up to 32 wireless zones

• Support for REM1 / REM2 / REM3 /

RAC1 / RAC2 remote controls

• Support for wireless PGMs (EVO /

SP Series only)

• Support for all Magellan transmitters including 2WPGM

• Support for two RPT1 and eight

K32RF / K37 (SP Series only)

• Support for SR150 Wireless Siren and RPT1 Wireless Repeater

(SP Series only)

• Support for PX8 Output Module

• In-field firmware upgradeable through WinLoad via serial or 4-wire connection

• RF jamming supervision

• Low battery, tamper and check-in supervision

• Transmitter signal strength display

• 3 PGM outputs and 1 optional output (not available on Imperial panels)

• Noise level test and indicator

Overview Page 5

5

1

2

4

3

6

7

8

9

1. LED display

(see LED Feedback on page 8)

2. Firmware upgrade serial

connection (see Firmware

Upgrade on page 18)

3. Anti-tamper switch

4. PCB screw

5. Antennas

6. Mounting clips

7. Esprit Mode Programming button:

Press to enter programming mode in

Esprit mode (see Programming for

Esprit and Stand Alone on page page 15). Also used for system reset

(see System Reset on page 7).

8. Connect the Esprit 636/646 LED keypad to the “Program” connector to program in Esprit and Stand Alone mode.

9. Wiring slot

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Chapter 2: Installation

3

1 2

1. Control panel Combus connection

NOTE: If you are using the RTX3 as a stand-alone device, connect an external

12Vdc power supply to the RED and BLK terminals. Battery backup is recommended.

2. If the current draw exceeds 150mA on PGM1 or PGM2, use a relay. Connect the RTX3’s RED connector to the relay’s RED connector, and the PGM connector (PGM1 or PGM2) to the relay’s BLK connector.

3. Connect PGM3 and PGM4 to external power supplies if you need additional power. A PS-817 is recommended. Connect the PGM’s N/O connector to the external power supply’s “+” connection. Connect the power supply’s “-” connector to the device’s “-” connector. Connect the PGM’s COM connector to the device’s “+” connector.

NOTE: Write down the serial number of all wireless modules to be used with the RTX3. If this installation replaces another RTX3, make sure the programming can be transferred.

System Reset

The system reset feature only functions during the first 30 seconds after RTX3 power up. In order to reset the system, press and hold the Programming button for

5 seconds, the BUS RX LED flashes. Release the button and press it again while the LED flashes to reset the module to its default values.

Installation Page 7

LED Feedback

Legend

R = Red

G = Green

Y = Yellow

All Panels

ERROR

R Problem with the module

BUS RX

G Receiving from panel

BUS TX

G Transmitting to panel

RF RX

G Receiving wireless

RF TX

Y Transmitting wireless

= Off

= On

= Flashing

EVO and SP Series only

ERROR

R

BUS RX

BUS TX

Com fail: GRN/YEL short / no data

ERROR

BUS RX

BUS TX

R

Com fail: too many modules / wrong data

G

ERROR

BUS RX

BUS TX

R

G

G

Com fail: GRN/

YEL reversed

ERROR

BUS RX

BUS TX

R

Combus power too low

Chapter 3: Programming

This chapter provides programming instructions for Imperial, Spectra SP Series,

EVO, Esprit, and stand alone installations.

Programming for Imperial

When connected to an Imperial panel, all RTX3 settings are programmed using

BabyWare. For more detailed instructions on using BabyWare and programming remotes, refer to the Imperial System Guide.

To program an RTX3 for an Imperial system:

1. When BabyWare is communicating with the V32 controller and an RTX3 module is connected to the Multibus, it automatically appears in the Modules

Page 8 Programming

display area. To view the Modules display area, click the Modules toggle button. Alternatively, you may wish to add a module to BabyWare before the module is physically connected to the system. Click the Add Item button and add the RTX3 from the Zone Expansion Modules list.

2. When the RTX3 is added to the system, double-click the module’s icon. The

RTX3 Programming window opens.

3. From the RTX3 Programming window, configure Input Setup and Input options.

Click OK .

Programming for Spectra SP Series

When connected to a Spectra SP series panel, the wireless settings are programmed using control panel programming sections. Refer to the panel’s

Programming Guide.

NOTE: Programming for a Spectra SP series system requires K32 or K10V/H keypads version 2.0 or higher.

NOTE: Only one RTX3 module can be connected to a Spectra SP Series panel.

Programming for EVO

When connected to an EVO panel, the wireless settings are programmed in

Module Programming Mode.

To enter Module Programming Mode:

1. Press and hold the [0] key.

2. Enter your [ INSTALLER CODE ].

3. Enter section [4003].

4. Enter the module’s [ SERIAL NUMBER ]

5. Enter the required [ DATA ].

NOTE: When used without a K641 or K641R keypad, enable EVO option [1] in section [3029].

After Programming for EVO

Program the zones, PGMs, and remotes into the EVO panel. Refer to EVO section [3034] and RTX3 section [001]* options [2] and [3] for wireless transmitter supervision options.

* For instructions on entering 3-digit RTX3 section numbers, see RTX3

Programming Sections for EVO on page 10.

Programming Page 9

RTX3 Programming Sections for EVO

Section Feature Details

[001] RTX3 options

Option [1] Low battery supervision

For RTX3 version 1.5 and higher, this option is always On

(default: On).

Option [2] Check-in supervision default: Off

Option [3] Check-in supervision time interval

Off = 24 hours (default)

On = 80 minutes default: On Option [4] RF Jamming supervision

Option [5] On-board module tamper supervision default: Off

Option [6] PGM1 initial state

Option [7] PGM2 initial state

Option [8] Transmitter tamper signal

Off = Normally Open (default)

On = Normally Closed

Off = Normally Open (default)

On = Normally Closed

Off = RTX3 ignores tamper signal

(default)

On = RTX3 reports tamper signal

[002]

[030]

Remote control options

Option [1] REM2 Visual and auditory feedback compatibility options*

View transmitter, remote and PGM serial numbers

Off = Old visual and auditory feedback (Supported by

REM2 V2.00 or lower)

On = New visual and auditory feedback (default)

(Requires REM2 V2.01 or higher with K641 / K641R keypads)

To view a transmitter’s 6-digit serial number, press and hold the transmitter’s anti-tamper switch.

* The new visual and auditory feedback includes the following system statuses: stay armed, instant armed and exit delay. Other status feedback has not changed. Note that for REM2 versions 1.04 or older, stay arm, instant arm and exit delay statuses are not supported, and a rejection beep will be heard when the system is in these statuses.

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Section Feature

[101] to

[132]

Assign wireless transmitters

See text

Remote controls

[601] to

[632]

Transmitter signal strength

[701] to

[732]

Current battery life

[801] to

[832]

Previous battery life

[671] to

[678]

2WPGM signal strength

Details

[101] = Zone Input 1

[132] = Zone Input 32

Enter 6-digit serial number or press and release the transmitter’s tamper switch.

To delete an assigned transmitter, enter 000000 as a serial number.

To program remotes controls, refer to User Code and Remote Control

Programming in the EVO

Programming Guide or program remotes using WinLoad.

NOTE: If programming REM1 /

RAC1/ REM2 / RAC2 remotes for a system that does not include a

K641/K641R keypad, enable EVO option [1] in section [3029] and

refer to “RTX3 Remote

Programming for EVO - Without a

K641/K641R Keypad” on page 14.

[601] = Zone input 1

[632] = Zone input 32

3 or less = weak (move transmitter)

4 to 10 = OK

[701] = Zone input 1

[732] = Zone input 32

View number of weeks the batteries have been in the transmitter.

[801] = Zone input 1

[832] = Zone input 32

View number of weeks the previous batteries were in the transmitter.

[671] = PGM 1

[678] = PGM 8

3 or less = weak (move transmitter)

4 to 10 = OK

Programming Page 11

Section Feature

[901] to

[908]

Assign 2WPGMs

Details

[901] = PGM 1

[908] = PGM 8

Enter 6-digit serial number or press and release the transmitter’s tamper switch. To delete an assigned 2WPGM, enter 000000 as a serial number. If a section between [901] to [904] is empty, the RTX3 will use the on-board

PGM.

[910] to

[989]

[991]

[992]

PGM programming Program the Two-Way PGM activation event, deactivation event and PGM Delay options.

Refer to RTX3 PGM Options for

EVO.

View two-way PGM tamper trouble PGM # in trouble will be displayed

View two-way PGM supervision trouble

PGM # in trouble will be displayed

RTX3 PGM Options for EVO

PGM Activation

PGM Number

PGM1

PGM2

PGM3

PGM4

PGM5

PGM6

PGM7

Event Group Feature Group Start #

[910] [911] [912]

[920]

[930]

[940]

[950]

[960]

[970]

[921]

[931]

[941]

[951]

[961]

[971]

[922]

[932]

[942]

[952]

[962]

[972]

End #

[913]

[923]

[933]

[943]

[953]

[963]

[973]

PGM8

Default Data

[980]

000

[981]

000

[982]

000

[983]

000

NOTE: For a complete list of events, refer to the PGM programming section of your DGP/EVO control panel’s Programming Guide.

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PGM Deactivation

PGM Number

PGM1

PGM2

PGM3

PGM4

PGM5

PGM6

PGM7

Event Group Feature

Group

[914] [915]

[924]

[934]

[944]

[954]

[964]

[974]

[925]

[935]

[945]

[955]

[965]

[975]

Start #

[916]

[926]

[936]

[946]

[956]

[966]

[976]

End

[917]

[927]

[937]

[947]

[957]

[967]

[977]

PGM8

Default Data

[984]

000

[985]

000

[986]

000

[987]

000

NOTE: For a complete list of events, refer to the PGM programming section of your Digiplex or Digiplex EVO control panel’s Programming Guide.

PGM Delay

PGM Number

PGM1

PGM2

PGM3

PGM4

PGM5

PGM6

PGM7

PGM8

Delay

(000 to 255)

[918]

[928]

[938]

[948]

[958]

[968]

[978]

[988]

Options

[919]

[929]

[939]

[949]

[959]

[969]

[979]

[989]

Default Data 005 Off

The following options apply to sections [919], [929]... [989]:

Option [1]: PGM deactivation after:

See table on right

Option [2]: PGM base time:

On = Minutes

Off = Seconds (default)

[1] [8]

Off Off Deactivation Event

Off On Deactivation Event

On Off PGM Timer

On On PGM Timer or

Deactivation Event

Option [8]: Flexible PGM deactivation*:

See table on right

* In order to use the “Flexible PGM deactivation” option (option [8]), the “PGM deactivation after option” (option [1]) must be On.

Programming Page 13

RTX3 Remote Programming for EVO

- Without a K641/K641R Keypad

Section Feature Details

[040] to

[043]

[201] to

[232]

View or delete used remotes

Assign remote controls to the system

[040] = remotes 1 to 8

[043] = remotes 25 to 32

After entering the section, select which of the eight remote positions you wish to delete. Any remote position displaying “ ” will be deleted when [ ENTER ] is pressed.

*

[201] = remote 01

[232] = remote 32

Enter the desired section and then press and hold a button on the remote control until you hear a confirmation beep.

[301] to

[332]

[401] to

[432]

Assign remotes controls to users

Assign the remote controls to users by entering a user number (001 to 255) in the appropriate section (Users 001 to 255, section [301] = remote

01, section [332] = remote 32.)

Program or delete remote

[401] = remote 01

[432] = remote 32

_____ / _____ / _____ / _____ / _____ / _____ / _____ / _____

(default: 15000000)

N/A

N/A

+

+

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

[0] = Button disabled

[1] = Regular arm

[2] = Stay arm

[3] = Instant arm

[4] = Force arm

[5] = Disarm

[6] = Stay / instant disarm

[7] = Panic 1 (Police)

[ CLEAR ] = Exit without saving

[8]

[9]

= Panic 2 (non-medical)

= Panic 3 (fire)

[ STAY ] = Smoke reset

[ FORCE ] = Utility key 1

[ ARM ] = Utility key 2

[ DISARM ]= Utility key 3

[ BYP ] = Utility key 4

[ MEM ] = Utility key 5

[ ENTER ] = Save data

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Programming for Esprit and Stand Alone

To enter programming mode with Esprit or in Stand Alone mode:

1. Connect an Esprit 636 or 646 to the “Program” connector.

2. Press the “Esprit Mode Programming” button.

3. Press [ ENTER ] on your Esprit keypad and enter the installer code

(default: 757575).

4. Enter the desired section number.

Esprit Programming

Section Feature

[000] Installer code

Details

Set installer code (4 or 6 digits, default:

757575)

[004]

[101] to

[132]

PGM initial state

Option [6] PGM1 initial state

Option [7] PGM2 initial state

Wireless transmitter assignment

[301] to

[332]

[201] to

[232]

User code assignment

Remote control assignment

Off = Normally open (default)

On = Normally closed

Off = Normally open (default)

On = Normally closed

[101] = Zone input 1

[132] = Zone input 32

Enter 6-digit serial number or press and release the transmitter’s tamper switch. To delete an assigned transmitter, enter

000000 as a serial number.

[301] = User 01

[332] = User 32

Assign a valid user code from the Esprit

Panel into the RTX3. To delete a user code, press [ 2 ND ] and then [ ENTER ].

[201] = Remote control 01

[232] = Remote control 32

Press [ ENTER ]. After the confirmation beep, press and hold any button on the remote until you hear two beeps.

To delete a remote control, press [ 2 ND ] followed by [ ENTER ].

Programming Page 15

Section Feature

[401] to

[432]

Details

Remote Control Button Options

[401] = remote control 01

[432] = remote control 32

Option [1] Option [2] Option [3] Definition*

Off

On

Off

Off

Off

Off

No Arm or Disarm

(default)

Off On Off

On On Off

Off

On

Off

Off

Off

On

On

On

On

On On On

* Buttons used to arm the system are also used to

disarm the system.

Option [4] To select PGM, see section

[011]

Option [5] To select PGM, see section

[012]

Option [6] To select PGM, see section

[013]

Option [7] To select PGM, see section

[014]

Option [8]

Enable button for PGM activation

(default = On)

Enable button for PGM activation

(default = On)

Enable button for PGM activation

(default = On)

Enable button for PGM activation

(default = On)

Enable button

(default = On)

+ for Panic Alarm

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Section Feature

[011] to

[014]

PGM output activation

[011] = Remote Button

[012] = Remote Button

[013] = Remote Button

[021] to

[024]

[001]

[014] = Remote Button

Option [1] Activate PGM

1 output

Option [2] Activate PGM

2 output

Option [3] Activate PGM

3 output

Option [4] Activate PGM

4 output

PGM latch / delay

[021] = PGM 1

[024] = PGM 4

Option [0] Latched

Option [1] 1 second

Option [2] 5 seconds

Option [3] 10 seconds

Option [4] 20 seconds

Option [5] 40 seconds

Option [6] 60 seconds

Option [7] 2 minutes

Option [8] 4 minutes

Code length

Option [1] Code length

Option [2] Panic alarm

Details

Refer to section [401] to [432]

Default On in section [011]

Default On in section [012]

Default On in section [013]

Default On in section [014]

(default)

On = 6-digit access code length (default)

Off = 4-digit access code length

On = Panic alarm toggles PGM and panic alarm (default)

Off = Panic alarm toggles the PGM

Programming Page 17

Section Feature

[002] PGM output on panic

Option [0] No PGM output on panic alarm

Option [1] Toggle PGM 1 on panic alarm

[003]

Option [2] Toggle PGM 2 on panic alarm

Option [3] Toggle PGM 3 on panic alarm

Option [4] Toggle PGM 4 on panic alarm

RF lockout on panic

Option [0] No RF signal lockout on panic alarm

Option [1] 30-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm

Option [2] 60-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm

Option [3] 90-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm

Details

(default)

(default)

Option [4] 120-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm

Stand Alone Use

The RTX3 can be used as a Stand Alone module. The programming sections are the same as when used with an Esprit with the following exceptions:

• In Stand Alone mode, section [001], option [1] and option [2] will not affect system use.

• Panic alarms can only be used to toggle PGMs on the RTX3 in Stand Alone mode.

• Sections [301] to [332] do not have to be programmed.

NOTE: To program wireless transmitters in Stand Alone mode, you must use a

PX8 in conjunction with the RTX3. Refer to the PX8 Instructions for more information.

Firmware Upgrade

The RTX3 firmware can be upgraded using either a serial connection or a fourwire connection. For firmware upgrade instructions, refer to the Firmware

Upgrade Instructions document which is available at paradox.com > Software >

WinLoad. To upgrade an RTX3 on an Imperial system, refer to the RTX3 chapter in the Imperial System Guide.

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Index

Numerics

2WPGM

Assigning

................................................................................ 12

Signal strength

........................................................................ 11

A

Antennas

.......................................................................................... 6

Anti-tamper switch

........................................................................... 6

Assign wireless transmitters

.......................................................... 11

B

Battery life

...................................................................................... 11

C

Check-in supervision

...................................................................... 10

Check-in supervision time interval

................................................. 10

Code length

................................................................................... 17

Compatibility

.................................................................................... 4

Consumption

.................................................................................... 4

Current battery life

......................................................................... 11

Current consumption

........................................................................ 4

D

Dimensions

...................................................................................... 4

E

Esprit

.............................................................................................. 15

Esprit mode

...................................................................................... 6

EVO

................................................................................................. 9

F

Firmware upgrade

.......................................................................... 18

Frequency

........................................................................................ 4

I

Imperial

............................................................................................ 8

Input voltage

.................................................................................... 4

Installation

........................................................................................ 7

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Installer code

................................................................................. 15

K

K641

................................................................................................ 9

L

LED display

...................................................................................... 6

LED feedback

.............................................................................. 6 ,

8

Low battery supervision

................................................................. 10

M

Module programming mode (EVO)

.................................................. 9

Mounting clips

.................................................................................. 6

O

On-board module tamper supervision

............................................ 10

Operating temperature

..................................................................... 4

P

Panic alarm

.................................................................................... 17

Patents

............................................................................................. 2

PGM

Activation

................................................................................ 12

Deactivation

............................................................................ 13

Delay

...................................................................................... 13

initial state

......................................................................... 10

,

15

Latch / delay

........................................................................... 17

Options for EVO

..................................................................... 12

Output activation

..................................................................... 17

output on panic

....................................................................... 18

outputs

...................................................................................... 4

Programming

.......................................................................... 12

Supervision trouble

................................................................. 12

Tamper trouble

....................................................................... 12

Power input voltage

......................................................................... 4

Previous battery life

....................................................................... 11

Programming

................................................................................... 8

Programming button

........................................................................ 6

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R

REM2 visual and auditory feedback

.............................................. 10

Remote control assignment

........................................................... 15

Remote control button options

....................................................... 16

Remote controls

............................................................................. 11

Reset

............................................................................................... 7

RF Jamming supervision

............................................................... 10

RF lockout on panic

....................................................................... 18

S

Sensitivity

......................................................................................... 4

Signal strength

............................................................................... 11

Specifications

................................................................................... 4

Spectra SP series

............................................................................ 9

Stand alone

.............................................................................. 15

,

18

System reset

.................................................................................... 7

T

Temperature

.................................................................................... 4

Transmitter signal strength

............................................................ 11

Transmitter tamper signal

.............................................................. 10

U

User code assignment

................................................................... 15

V

View serial numbers

....................................................................... 10

Voltage

............................................................................................. 4

W

Warranty

.......................................................................................... 2

Wireless transmitter assignment

.................................................... 15

Wireless transmitter supervision options

......................................... 9

Wiring slot

........................................................................................ 6

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