User's Manual

Paradox Magellan Systems 11
apply power to the console. For more information, see
Programming Using a Paradox Memory Key on page 13.
Figure 13: Connecting a Paradox Memory Key (PMC-3)
The installer should verify the proper installation of the memory
key.
Location and Mounting
Location
The locations of Magellan and its wireless transmitters affect the
overall performance of the wireless system. To ensure the best
signal reception, the following list of location criteria should be
respected whenever possible:
• Select an installation site that is free of obstacles that reflect
and absorb radio frequency (RF) signals, as well as
interference that may distort signals. Avoid installation near
or in the path of strong RF fields (i.e., neon lights,
computers), and on or near metal objects, circuit breaker
boxes, air conditioners and heater ducts since they may
cause interference and reduce the console’s sensitivity.
• Select a site that is not susceptible to drastic temperature
changes.
• Mount the Magellan console as central as possible to the
proposed placement of the wireless transmitters.
• Mount the Magellan console as high as possible.
• Avoid installing Magellan in the basement as the range of
the console is reduced when installed below ground level.
However, if it is absolutely necessary to install the console in
the basement, install the console as high as possible.
• Install the Magellan console on a wall allowing at least 5cm
(2”) around the console to permit adequate ventilation and
heat dissipation.
The Wall Plate
Magellan uses a plastic wall plate to stay mounted on a wall. The
wall plate is also used for tabletop mounting to cover the back of
the console as well as keep any wires within their respective wire
slots. After choosing an appropriate location (see Location on
page 11), mount the wall plate onto the Magellan console with
two screws as described in Mounting Magellan on the Wall on
page 11 or Tabletop Mounting on page 12.
Figure 14: Wall Plate
Figure 15: Mounting Magellan onto the Wall Plate
Figure 16: Magellan’s Back Plate
Mounting Magellan on the Wall
Magellan can be mounted on a wall by first securing the wall
plate (see The Wall Plate on page 11) to the wall and then
mounting the Magellan console on the secured wall plate as
shown in Figure 15 on page 11 and Figure 16 on page 11. To do
so:
1. Place the wall plate on the desired spot of the wall.
2. Drill and insert screws into holes labeled A as shown in
Figure 14 on page 11.
3. Place the console back plate flush against the mounted wall
plate.
Jumper ON:
Read from and/or write to memory key
Jumper OFF:
Write protected (read from memory key only)
A (x7)
B
C
B
C
D
D
E