Installation Instructions

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Galaxy 2 Series Installation Manual
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
The Galaxy 2 Series is a 12-zone intruder alarm control panel. There are 2 variants. The 2-44+ is the full
function version which is expandable to 44 zones. The 2-20 is an entry level version which is expandable to
20 zones. This manual covers both versions. However, certain features are not available on the 2-20 variant.
The following table gives the general specification for both variants.
Table 1. General Specifications
The Galaxy 2 Series requires at least one external keypad for programming and general operation. There are
two main types of keypad available.
Galaxy Mk7 LCD Keypad: This keypad has a 2 x 16 character display and operates on the RS485 data
bus. Optionally, a keyprox version is available. This is a standard Mk7 keypad with a proximity card reader
built in to the lower right-hand corner. The keyprox is for set/unset only.
6160 Full Text Keypad: This keypad has a 2 x 16 character display and operates on the ECP data bus.
Optionally versions are available with built-in prox reader and wireless receiver.
Optional Peripherals
Zone Expander: This gives eight extra hardwire zones and four programmable outputs. Alternatively four
extra hardwire zones and no outputs.
Introduction
Specification Feature
Galaxy 2-20 Galaxy 2-44+
Zones 12 expandable to 20 12 expandable 44
Outputs 4+8 expandable to 16 4+8 expandable to 28
Databuses RS485 Only RS485 and ECP
PSU 1A (0.6A @ Grade 2) 1.4A (1A @ Grade 2)
Alphanumeric LCD Keypads/
Alphanumeric LCD KeyProx
4 4
RIO (8 zones/4 outputs) 1 4
RF Receiver 2 2
User Codes (PIN and Card) 23 23
Groups 3+1 common group 3+1 common group
Part Set 2 Part Sets 2 Part Sets
Silent Night Set Yes Yes
Zone Types 18 18
O/P Types 23 23
Event Log 384 384
Multi-Users 4 4
Printer Module Optional Optional
PSTN Communicator/Modem On-Board On-Board
GSM Comunicator/Modem - Plug on Option
Serial Port 1 on-board 1 on-board
2-way Voice - Optional