User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- About Magellan and this Manual
- Conventions
- Specifications
- Quick Setup
- Installation
- AC Power
- DC Power
- Backup Battery Pack
- Auxiliary Output
- Telephone Line Connections
- Programmable Outputs (PGMs)
- Hardwire Zone Connections
- WinLoad Connection
- UIP-256 Universal In-Field Programmer Connection
- X10 Transmitter Connection (MG-6160 only)
- Connecting a Paradox Memory Key (PMC-3)
- Location and Mounting
- Connecting the Radio Antenna (MG-6160 only)
- Programming Methods
- WinLoad Installer Upload/Download Software
- Programming Using the Built-in Keypad
- Programming Using a Paradox Memory Key
- User Codes
- User Code Length
- Installer Code
- Maintenance Code
- System Master Code
- Duress Code
- Zone Programming
- Zone Programming Overview
- Zone Definitions
- Zone Options
- Zones 31 and 32 Become Hardwire Zones
- EOL (End-Of-Line) Zones
- Assigning Wireless Zone Transmitters
- Assigning Wireless Doorbells to the Console
- Deleting Assigned Wireless Transmitters
- Viewing Wireless Transmitter Signal Strength
- Assigning Remote Controls
- Programming the Remote Control’s Buttons
- Assigning Wireless Keypads
- Assigning Wireless Repeaters
- Wireless Repeater Options
- Arming and Disarming
- Regular Arming Switches to Stay Arming
- Regular Arming Switches to Force Arming
- Stay Arming Switches to Force Arming
- Timed Auto-Arming
- No Movement Auto-Arming
- Auto-Arming Options
- One-Touch Arming
- Exit Delay
- Bell Squawk on Arm/Disarm with Remote Control
- No Exit Delay when Arming with Remote Control
- Exit Delay Termination
- Follow Zone Switches to Entry Delay 2
- Closing Delinquency Timer
- Stay Arm Siren Delay
- Alarm Options
- Bell Cut-off Timer
- Wireless Transmitter Supervision Options
- Check-in Supervision Options
- Tamper Recognition Options
- Wireless PGM Supervision Options
- Wireless Keypad Supervision Options
- Wireless Repeater Supervision Options
- Wireless PGM Console Supervision Options (Follow Alarm/Follow Bell)
- Backup Alarm Reporting Option
- Panic Alarms
- Reporting and Dialer Settings
- Report Codes
- Console Telephone Numbers
- Console Account Number
- Reporting Formats
- Event Call Direction
- Delay Between Dialing Attempts
- Alternate Dial Option
- Force Dial Option
- Dialing Method
- Pulse Ratio
- Switch to Pulse Dialing on 5th Attempt
- Telephone Line Monitoring (TLM)
- Recent Close Delay
- Auto-Test Report
- Power Failure Report Delay
- Disarm Reporting Options
- Zone Restore Report Options
- RF Jamming Supervision
- Programmable Outputs
- Assigning PGMs
- Setting PGM Function
- Onboard PGM Activation Event
- Onboard PGM Deactivation Event
- Onboard PGM Delay
- PGM Normal State (Onboard Only)
- PGM X10 Option (MG-6160 Only / Onboard Only)
- Wireless PGM Activation Event
- Wireless PGM Deactivation Event
- Wireless PGM Delay
- System Settings
- Software Reset
- Installer Lock
- Console Tamper Supervision
- Console Audible Trouble Warning
- FM Tuner Option (MG-6160 only)
- Daylight Savings Time
- AC Power Failure Warning
- The Trouble Display
- WinLoad Software Settings
- Panel Answer Options
- Panel Identifier
- PC Password
- PC Telephone Number
- Call Back Feature
- Appendix 1: Automatic Report Code List
- Appendix 2: Ademco Contact ID Report Code List
- Index
Paradox Magellan Systems 21
The button of the MG-REM1 and MG-REM2 remote controls has been permanently programmed to disarm the system. However,
when the system is disarmed and the Magellan console’s radio is on (MG-6160 only), the button can be used for volume control.
The button’s functionality cannot be altered. The button of the MG-REM2 remote control has been permanently programmed to
request feedback from the system. The button’s functionality cannot be altered. The
, and button
combinations do not function with the MG-REM1 remote control. The ,
and button combinations do not function
with the MG-REM2 remote control.
When section [040] is accessed, the console will display the contents of section [041] and copy the saved value of that section to all remote
options: [041] to [56].
Assigning Wireless Keypads
Sections [243] to [246]: Keypads 1-4
Sections [243] to [246] represent keypads 1 to 4.
To assign a wireless keypad:
1. Access the installer programming mode (see page 13).
2. Enter the [
SECTION] corresponding to the desired keypad.
3. Enter the 6-digit [SERIAL NUMBER] of the wireless keypad.
Assigning Wireless Repeaters
Sections [247] to [248]: Repeater 1-2
Sections [247] to [248] represent repeater 1 and 2.
To assign a wireless repeater:
1. Access the installer programming mode (see page 13).
2. Enter the [
SECTION] corresponding to the desired repeater.
3. Enter the 6-digit [
SERIAL NUMBER] of the wireless repeater.
Wireless Repeater Options
Section [300] to [305]:Options [1] to [8]; Repe ater 1 opti ons
Section [306] to [311]:Options [1] to [8]; Repeater 2 options
Defaults = OFF
Sections [300] to [303] represent zone repeating options for
Repeater 1. Section [304] represents PGM repeating options for
Repeater 1. Section [305] represents wireless keypad and
doorbell repeating options.
Sections [306] to [309] represent zone repeating options for
Repeater 1. Section [310] represents PGM repeating options for
Repeater 1. Section [311] represents wireless keypad and
doorbell repeating options.
By default, each option is OFF. Enable the option to have the
respective zone/PGM/wireless keypad/doorbell repeated.
Button Options Table
0 - Button disabled
1 - Regular arming
2 - Stay arming
3 - Instant arming
4 - Force arming
5 - N/A
6 - N/A
7 - N/A
8 - Panic 1†
9 - Panic 2†
A* - Panic 3†
B* - PGM Activation (Event Group #7, see Appendix 1: PGM Event Table)
C* - PGM Activation (Event Group #8, see Appendix 1: PGM Event Table)
D* - Turn FM radio ON/OFF (MG-6160 only)
E* - FM radio memory scan (MG-6160 only)
F* - Non-medical alarm
* = Hex values A to F are keys [1] to [6] from Magellan’s Center Keypad.
Refer to Figure 1 on page 2.
† = The panic feature (section [091] options [1] to [3]) must be enabled.
MG-REM1
MG-REM2
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