3GS Integrated Security Solution 3GS Version 5 User Guide
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GS VERSION 5 USER GUIDE CONTENTS ■ Introduction.................................................5 ■ 3GS System Keypad/Display ........................ 6 ■ Menu options .............................................. 7 ■ Navigating the Help Menu........................... 8 ■ Unset/Reset .................................................9 ■ Enable/Disable Engineer............................10 ■ View System Status ....................................10 ■ Over-ride Faults .......................
INTRODUCTION This manual is intended as a quick reference User Guide for the 3GS System. This manual was designed for use with the Europlex 3GS Version 5 Integrated Security Alarm System. It explains how to arm and disarm the system and details all user functionality. Note In compliance with EN50131-1:1997 and EN50131-6:1998, all codes are now 6 digits in length.
3GS SYSTEM KEYPAD/DISPLAY 6
MENU OPTIONS The system is programmed using the Help menu options.
NAVIGATING THE HELP MENU To navigate the Help menu options use the UNSET, PART, YES, NO, Their functions are explained below. 8 keys.
UNSET/RESET Unsetting/Disarming the System Select the Unset/Reset option to disarm the system when you enter the premises, or to cancel alarms, bells etc. after an alarm activation. This will put the 3GS into Unset/Disarm mode (i.e. normal daytime operation). The system alarm outputs (buzzers etc.) which had been activated are reset to normal. After an Alarm Activation After an alarm activation proceed directly to the control panel enter the code and press Unset.
ENABLE/DISABLE ENGINEER Using this option, the system can be configured to enable/ disable the engineer code for EN50131-1:1997. This allows the user to control when the engineer has access to the alarm pad. When the engineer is finished on site, the user should always disable the engineer code. Enable/Disable Engineer code. Enter user code 001020 SHIFT # Enter user code 001020 SHIFT # Note This menu option applies to Class IV systems and all software that supersedes 3GS version 5.50.
PART SET/UNSET INDIVIDUAL AREA Your system will be set up as either: ● a standard alarm system with one alarm area, or ● a multi-area system, with up to 30 separate alarm areas within one. A standard alarm system is set/armed using the Part, Half, and Full procedures. The Part and Half keys are used to unset/disarm and set/arm individual areas within the multi-area system.
HALF SET/SET INDIVIDUAL AREA HALF Set is used to provide full perimeter protection (including exits) when people are on the premises and all exits are locked, i.e. late working operation. This mode immediately arms the perimeter and the Exit zones, i.e. no exit timer applies. If selected when entering the building, the entry mode is cancelled and the buzzer is silenced. ● If selected by mistake, see Unset/Reset on page 9. ● If unable to set/arm, see Unable to Set on page 14.
FULL SET This option will set/arm the entire system. Ensure that all zones (doors, windows, etc.) which are not on the exit/entry route are closed. Exit Sequence Enter your user code and press FULL. Leave via the exit route. The buzzer will stop at the end of the exit time and the system will fully set/arm. The buzzer will sound during the exit routine. At the end of the exit time, if all zones are closed, the buzzer will stop.
UNABLE TO SET If attempts to Part, Half, Area or Full Set the system fail, the system buzzer briefly sounds and the display briefly shows: This is normally due to a zone or door being open away from the exit route. The 3GS system will display a FAILED TO SET message followed by suggestions as to what action to take in order to set the system – for example, close all zones/doors. Note The system will display which zones are open.
SETTING AN INDIVIDUAL AREA In a Multi-Area system, the whole premises may be divided into up to 30 separate alarm areas, which can be set/armed and unset/disarmed independently of each other. Note From Standard 3GS Software v5.80 onwards, all systems have 30 alarm areas. For previous versions, please reference the relevant documentation.
UNSETTING AN INDIVIDUAL AREA Unsetting/Disarming an area Unsetting/disarming areas is similar to setting/arming areas, except that the PART key is used. You will be able to unset/ disarm only those areas that have been assigned to you. Key in your Code plus PART. The display will give you the option to unset/disarm the area: To unset/disarm area 1, press Press or to abort the procedure.
CODED RESET Under normal conditions, the system can only be re-armed (after an alarm activation) following a service/installation company visit. When an alarm has occurred the display will show a CALL SERVICE message and the user will not be able to re-arm the system. When enabled, the Coded Reset option allows you to re-arm the system, avoiding the need to call an installer to the site.
SET DATE & TIME The time is set in 24-hour clock notation. To adjust the time for the Summer/Winter hour change (Daylight Saving Time) – see Hour Adjust on page 35.
CHANGE YOUR OWN ID This option allows the user to change the ID code normally assigned to them by the Master User. When the option is selected, the user is prompted to enter a new 6 digit code. To avoid duplicate codes, a second choice of code is requested. Once both codes have been entered the system will either reject or accept the user’s choice. If rejected the user must repeat the procedure and enter two new codes.
USER SETUP This menu is used to set up new users on the system, entering their names and assigning ID codes and options. Changing User ID Codes This option allows the Master User (user 2) to change individual ID codes for all other system users (1 - 250). Note User ID codes must be 6 digits in length. The new ID code is accepted and functioning as soon as you enter it. Press at the user number prompt to exit the ID codes menu when finished. You should now give the user the required options.
Changing User Options: The Master User can assign the following menu options to all users. Some options are linked to other functions, so that assigning an option to a user may automatically give the user other options as well.
Changing User Names This feature is used to enter individual user names into the system. Text is entered via the keypad using the procedure described in Typing Text, but it is recommended that this be carried out by the installer.
AREA SETUP The Area Setup menu allows a Master User to assign areas to the system users (1 to 250). Note The option to set/arm or unset/disarm an area is configured by the Master User in the User Setup menu. The number of areas to be used in the system is configured by the installer, – the Master User assigns areas to users. Note User descriptions and PIN codes are set up in the User Setup menu. The system currently allows for up to 30 areas.
RADIO PA ASSIGN 3GS allows for up to 126 3-button Radio Hold-Up handsets. This option is used to setup Radio PA (RPA) units for use on a 3GS system. Each RPA unit must be given a system ID number and a description (optional), and can be assigned up to five different functions, for example, SUSPICION, RAID etc. Adding a new RPA to the system When you key in your code plus SHIFT SHIFT *, the display will show: Press UNSET to enter the RPAs menu.
The display will show: The first character will be flashing, and you can now enter a description. When finished, press the key, ensuring that the cursor is in the vertical position as described in Typing Text. Setting the RPA Options The RPA unit has no options assigned by default, and so must be set up for use with the Radio HUA system.
SYSTEM LOGS The 3GS alarm log is a record of all system activity (keypad input, status alerts, alarm activations etc.) and this may be viewed or printed if a hard-copy is required. The detail and length of the log provides an invaluable record of the system operation for both fault finding and alarm analysis. The alarm log is 1000 events long (the Access Log is 3000 events) and each event is detailed with exact date and time to the nearest second.
RADIO PA TEST This option allows you to test each RPA unit in turn to ensure that the functions are correctly configured. The system buzzer will sound intermittently to indicate that the test is in progress. The display will show followed by Your installer will give a list of the button combinations for each option. When you press a button or combination of buttons, the display will show the option assigned to that button and the field strength of the signal.
3GS ACCESS CONTROL 3GS can control up to 64 doors with internal and external readers, and 10,000 cards/tokens per system. Access Control Readers A variety of reader types are supported: PIN code, magnetic stripe cards, proximity cards, ‘hands-free’ cards or a combination of card and PIN code.
SETUP CARDS 3GS has a capacity of up to 10,000 access cards. This menu will set up the cards for use with the system. Note The 3GS panel menus for cards are similar to those of 3GS+ Software. The card settings entered into the panel can be uploaded to the PC and vice versa. Using 3GS+ to change access cards settings is recommended. Cards.. Assign To pass cards into the 3GS system, they must be given a card ID between 1 and 9999. This menu allows you to assign IDs to cards in the following way: ● Select.
Cards.. Options The Options menu is used to assign a PIN code to one or a range of cards, and to restore the settings of cards that have been deleted from the system. When an invalid PIN code has been entered three times, the card to which the code is attached will be deleted from the system. The Restore menu will restore this card to the system without the need to set the card up again. See the menu below.
PASSING AND VOIDING CARDS Once a Card ID has been assigned, the card can then be passed into the system. Card Range Enter the range of cards to be passed, from 1 to 9999. To pass a single card, enter the card number and press the key twice. Once the card(s) has been passed, you will be prompted for the Access level for this/ these cards.
Change Requirement This option allows you to decide if a card should also require a PIN code before it will grant access through a door. It also allows you to change the existing PIN code for the card or create a new one. Note The user should be aware that the PIN code created using this option will apply to all the cards being passed at this stage Once a PIN code requirement has been assigned, you will be prompted to identify the card location.
CARD INFORMATION The Card Information menu allows you to test the validity of a card and check that the card settings that you have configured have been entered into the system. Select the menu option. When the prompt appears, swipe the card or present it to the reader. The display will then give details of the card ID, site code (which is configured by the installer) and door at which the card is being presented. Note When a card is presented, the display may not always show the card number.
MANUAL DOOR CONTROL The Manual Door Control feature gives the user a manual over-ride on all system door settings. At any stage, the user can use this menu to open/lock a door or series of doors. Once you have selected your doors, the system will check for Lock/Open Inhibits operating on these doors. If none have been set, the doors can be opened/locked via the keypad. The Open menu allows you to open a range of doors permanently - i.e.
HOUR ADJUST This option adjusts the system clock to automatically take account of the Summer / Winter time change (Daylight Saving Time). It must be selected during the week prior to the Sunday on which the hour change is to occur at 2.00am. A warning message is displayed until the function is executed “Hour Change Sunday”. The system will automatically set the hour forward or back as appropriate. The option toggles on and off – you cancel the hour change by selecting it again.
EDIT TIME COMMANDS An automatic time command is a programmed command string which instructs the 3GS to execute a function at a pre-set time. For example, the system could be instructed to automatically Full set the premises at 18:00. Certain time commands are for installer use only, as indicated below. The other commands are for Master User use.
ACCEPT ALL ALERTS Alert messages are flashing messages displayed to alert the user that a particular condition exists/existed on the system. Accepting the alert will remove the message and silence the buzzer. When the Alert accept option is selected, all alert messages which are currently displayed are accepted (removed). If the condition that caused the alert message still exists, a steady warning message will remain on the display until the condition indicated no longer exists.
Some examples of Alert Messages 38
INHIBIT ZONES/DOORS This option is used for temporarily isolating troublesome zones (doors, windows, movement detectors, etc.) which may be preventing the system from setting. Zones/doors may be inhibited singly or in blocks. Note The problem zone/door will be indicated on the display, e.g. Zone 3 Tamper, Door 4 Open. Inhibit Mode provides two identical sub-menus, for zones and doors. Use the appropriate sub-menu to implement the inhibit.
PORTABLE ACE Some models of the 3GS keypad are supplied with an in-built reader which can be used in place of the 6 digit user code to set and unset the system. This reader is called an ACE (Ancillary Control Equipment) reader and the card/ token/keypad is called a portable ACE. Program ACE The Europlex 3GS Portable ACE RKD consists of universal proximity read head assembly incorporated seamlessly within a standard 3GS RKD node.
Enter the portable ACE RKD Node number and press ENTER to accept. The display will show: Scroll down the user list using FULL and up the user list using UNSET until the correct User No is displayed, and press ENTER to select. The display will show (User No 4 as an example): Present the card/token for that user to the left hand side of the RKD as shown below: Once assigned, the display will show: The number displayed being the card reference number.
Unsetting the System - DD243 With the DISABLE KEYPAD variable set to YES, on opening the initial entry door, the entry buzzer will sound as normal. At the Portable ACE RKD, present the card/token and the system will unset. If during the entry timer, the keys of the Portable ACE RKD or any other RKD Node on the system are pressed, the following message will be displayed: When the DISABLE KEYPAD variable is set to YES ALL, system keypads are disabled in this way.
USER OPTION ASSIGNMENTS Use these tables to record the options that have been assigned to the system users. User User Name (max. 24 characters) No.
AREA DESCRIPTIONS Use these tables to record the descriptions of the areas on your system. Area no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 44 Area Description (max.
USER AREA ASSIGNMENTS Use this table to record the assignment of areas to users. User name (max. 24 characters) User no.
User name (max. 24 characters) User no.
TYPING TEXT This is a function normally carried out by the 3GS Installer. Ensure your 3GS system is configured with full text descriptions for all alarm zones, areas, alarm users and access card holders before it is handed over.
INDEX user ID codes 20 user names 22 user options 21 Numerics 32-Area system 23 32-area v. standard alarm system 11 3GS+ software 29 Clearing zone inhibits 39 A Common Area 16 Accept All Alerts how to 37 Coded Reset 17 D Access level 31 Default codes 21 Adding a new RPA to the system 24 Disable Engineer 10 Alarm on exit procedure 13 Alarm v.
the system 13 M Manual Door Control 34 Setup Cards 29 Menu options 7 Site code 33 Summer/Winter hour change 35 N System date and time 18 Navigating the Help menu 8 System Keypad 6 Not Selected 11, 12, 13 System Log 26 O T Over-ride Faults 10 Testing radio PA units 27 P Text entry 43, 47 Part Set 11 Typing Text 43, 47 Passing Cards 31 Perimeter protection 12 U Permanent/Momentary door open 34 Portable Ace 40 Unable to set the system 14 Unset/Reset 9 Printing the Log 26 Unsetting an
