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Contents Contents Introduction 5 3GS System Keypad/Display 6 Menu options 7 Navigating the Help Menu via the Keypad 8 9 Accept All Alerts 10 Part Set 11 Half Set 12 Full Set 13 Unable to Set 14 Setting Individual Areas 15 Coded Reset 16 Set Date & Time 17 Change your own ID 18 User Setup 19 Area Setup 22 System Log 23 Hour Adjust 24 Inhibit Mode 25 User Option Assignments 26 Typing Text 27 Index 28 User Guide Unset/Reset 3GS User Guide 3
Introduction Introduction This manual is intended as a quick reference User Guide for the 3GS System. The 3GS is a combined security, radio alarm, and access control system. It controls up to 200 alarm zones, divided into 8 separate areas, as well as as 64 doors/128 card readers. User Menu The User Menu, by which the user programs the system, is accessed via the keypad by keying in your User Code plus the option key Help: This will allow you to choose one of the menu options available.
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Menu options Menu options The system is programmed using the Help menu options: In sequence, as a Master User you can use these menus to : l l l l l l l l l l l l ✍ Disarm the system and reset all warning devices Remove system display messages and silence the buzzer Part set the system Half set the system Full set the system Reset the system following an alarm Set the system date and time Change existing user codes Set up new users Set up a new area system View system log Adjust the system for summer /
Navigating the Help Menu via the Keypad Navigating the Help Menu via the Keypad To navigate the Help menu options use the UNSET, PART, YES, NO, Their functions are explained below with typical examples. 8 3GS User Guide keys.
Unset/Reset Unset/Reset 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 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.
Accept All Alerts 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).
Part Set Part Set Your system will be set up as either: l l standard alarm with one alarm area, or 8-area, with 8 separate alarm areas within one system. A standard alarm system is set using the Part, Half, and Full procedures. The Part and Half options are disabled for the 8-Area system. Instead, the different areas within the system are set and unset independently of each other, as described on page 15.
Half Set Half Set HALF Set is used to provide full perimeter protection (including exits) when people are on the premises and all exits are locked, i.e. night time operation. This mode immediately arms the perimeter and the Exit zones. If selected when entering the building, the entry mode is cancelled and the buzzer is silenced. l l ✍ If selected by mistake refer to “Unset/Reset” on page 9. If unable to set refer to “Unable to Set” on page 14.
Full Set Full Set This option will set 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. The buzzer will sound during the exit routine. At the end of the exit time, if all zones are closed, the buzzer will stop. The system will then become Fully Set if : 1. the exit time expires, or 2.
Unable to Set Unable to Set If attempts to Part, Half or Full Set the system fail, the system buzzer briefly sounds and the display briefly shows: This is normally due to open zones or doors. The system will display which zones are open. For example: Action to take: l l l Go to the Area concerned and close the zone(s). Return to the control panel and reselect the required ‘set’ mode. Leave via the exit route. The system buzzer will stop when: 1. The Exit time expires or 2.
Setting Individual Areas Setting Individual Areas In an 8-Area system, the whole premises is divided into up to 8 separate alarm areas, which may be set and unset independently of each other. ✍ To set or unset an area you must be assigned the right by the Master User. To set an area, key in your code plus the Area number. For example, to set area 6, key in: Area 6 will now set.
Coded Reset Coded Reset Under normal conditions, the system can only be re-armed after an alarm activation by a service/installation company visit. 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 Set Date & Time The time is set in 24-hour clock notation. User Guide To adjust the time for the Summer/Winter hour change (Daylight Saving Time), see the "Hour Adjust" option in the User Options.
Change your own ID 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 4-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 User Setup Changing User ID Codes (by the Master User) This option allows the Master User (user 2) to change individual ID codes. Display shows: Followed by: User Guide To select ID.s press: Display shows: Type the number of the user whose ID is to be changed. Example: To change user number 4 press: Display shows: Type user four digit code: Display shows: (where ‘nnn’ is next user).
User Setup Changing User Options: To change user options enter: Display shows: Followed by: To Select Options: Display shows: ✍ Installer (User 1) and Master User (User 2) are factory defaults. Users 3 to 126 are general system users. Example: To change options of user number 4: Display shows: The system will display each option.
User Setup User Names: Display shows: To select names press: Display shows: Example: To change / enter the name of user 4 press: Display shows: User Guide Refer to page for instruction on typing text. After scrolling through the list of available options the display will show: (where ‘nnn’ is the next user) Type in next user number or to exit press: To exit options menu press: ✍ To print user info.
Area Setup Area Setup The Area Setup menu allows the Master User to assign setting rights for different areas to different users. See Setting Areas on page 14. ✍ The number of areas to be active in the system is configured by the installer. Setup areas ? The system allows for 8 blocks or areas by default. Individual installations may require less, and the installer customises the number of blocks needed.
System Log System Log T 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.
Hour Adjust 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 on theSunday morning.
Inhibit Mode Inhibit Mode 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. ✍ 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.
User Option Assignments User Option Assignments 26 3GS User Guide Area 8 Area 4 Area 5 Area 6 Area 7 Hour Adjust Inhibit Mode Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 User Setup System Log Part Set Half Set Full Set Set Date/Time Change own ID User User Name No. Unset/Reset Use this table to record the options that have been assigned to the system users.
Typing Text 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 Index Numerics 3GS + Software 27 I V ID codes 19 Viewing the log 23 Inhibit mode 25 K Keypad 6 A Accept All Alerts 9, 10 L Access log 23 LCD display 5 Alarm log 23 LED functions 6 Alarm on exit 13 Log, system 23 Alert messages 5, 10 M Area Menu time-out 7 Common 15 Reset message 15 unsetting 15 Area Setup 22 Areas setting 15 Assigning user options 26 N Navigating menus 8 Not Selected 13 P Part Set 11 Printing the Log 23 C Call Service display 16 Printing the log 23 Change ID 1
