Page 3 - Table of Contents
Paradox Magellan Systems 1 Table of Contents Introduction................................................... 3 About Magellan and this Manual............................. 3Conventions ............................................................ 3Specifications ..........................................
Page 5 - Introduction; About Magellan and this Manual; AC
Paradox Magellan Systems 3 Introduction About Magellan and this Manual Magellan is designed for fast and easy installation. Simply remove it from the box, mount the console and wireless transmitters, apply power and Magellan is ready to protect your home. Magellan has already been pre-programmed wit...
Page 6 - Quick Setup; Central Station Reporting; Testing the Magellan System
4 Reference & Installation Manual Quick Setup Follow these steps to quickly set up Magellan with the required settings for a basic security installation. 1. Getting Started 1. After powering up for the first time, press [ START ] to access the Installer Menu. 2. The first menu option will appear...
Page 7 - Installer code; Deleting Zones
Paradox Magellan Systems 5 When you are done the next menu option will appear. Press [ NEXT ] until you see the “Passwords” menu or press the [8] key to immediately access the “Passwords” menu. 6. Passwords 1. From the “Passwords” menu, press [ OK ] . 2. Select which password(s) or code(s) you wish ...
Page 8 - Installation; AC Power; terminals as shown in Figure 1; Figure 1: Connecting the Transformer; Backup Battery Pack; Figure 2: Connecting the Backup Battery; Telephone Line Connections; plug of the console to a standard telephone wall jack.; Direct Connect; Figure 3: Telephone Line Direct Connect
6 Reference & Installation Manual Installation AC Power Magellan requires a 9Vac (1A/9VA) or 16.5Vac (20VA) transformer (not included) to supply power to the console. Connect the transformer to the AC terminals as shown in Figure 1 on page 6. Magellan can also be powered through a DC power suppl...
Page 9 - Line Plug Connect; plug. See Figure 4 on page 7 for more; Figure 4: Line Plug Connection; Figure 5: PGM Connections
Paradox Magellan Systems 7 For UL compliant installations, the Magellan console must be able to seize the telephone line and place a call in an emergency situation. It must be able to do this even if other equipment (telephones, answering machines, computer modems, etc.) already has the line in use....
Page 10 - Hardwire Zone Connections; Figure 6: Hardwire Zone Connections; WinLoad Connection; Refer to the
8 Reference & Installation Manual Hardwire Zone Connections Magellan comes with two on-board hardwire zones. You can connect hardwire detection devices such as door contacts to Magellan’s zone terminals. Connect the detection devices as shown in Figure 6 on page 8. Please note the following: • S...
Page 11 - X10 Transmitter Connection; Location and Mounting; Location; Mount the Magellan console as high as possible.; The Wall Plate; Figure 11: Wall Plate
Paradox Magellan Systems 9 X10 Transmitter Connection Magellan supports the X10 communication protocol. X10 is a communication protocol for remote control of electrical devices such as lamps and appliances. Communication is accomplished through standard household electrical wiring using X10 transmit...
Page 12 - Figure 12: Mounting Magellan onto the Wall Plate; Mounting Magellan on the Wall; Figure 14: Mounting Magellan on a Tabletop; Connecting the Radio Antenna; Figure 15: Connecting the Radio Antenna
10 Reference & Installation Manual Figure 12: Mounting Magellan onto the Wall Plate Figure 13: 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 9) to the wall and then mounting the Magellan console ...
Page 13 - Programming Methods; WinLoad’s Online Help; Programming Using the Built-in Keypad; Magellan Programming Guide; Table 1: Decimal and Hexadecimal Values; Programming Using a Paradox Memory Key; Destination; Source
Paradox Magellan Systems 11 Programming Methods WinLoad Installer Upload/Download Software Program the Magellan console remotely or on-site using the WinLoad Installer Upload/Download Software for Windows®. For more information, contact your local Paradox Distributor or visit our Web site at www.par...
Page 14 - User Codes; User Code Length; To change the Installer code:; Maintenance Code; except; To change the Maintenance code:; System Master Code; Lock System Master Code; Duress Code; User code 016 becomes a duress code
12 Reference & Installation Manual User Codes A person must be assigned to a user code in order to have access to Magellan. A user code defines the extent of a user’s access to the system and consists of a code # (PIN) and user options. Magellan supports one Installer code, one Maintenance code ...
Page 15 - Zone Programming; Zone Programming Overview; Figure 16: Magellan Zone Programming Overview; Zone Definitions; disable a zone; and then press the; Entry Delay 1; Entry Delay 1 Timer; Entry Delay 2; Entry Delay 2 Timer; Follow Zones
Paradox Magellan Systems 13 Zone Programming Magellan supports up to 16 wireless zones where each zone can be configured with a different zone definition and option. Each zone can also have a voice label recorded for it. Magellan’s zones can be programmed using section programming or through the Ins...
Page 16 - Instant Zones; Figure 17: Bell/Siren Output during a Fire Alarm; Delayed Fire Zones; Figure 18: Delayed Fire Zone
14 Reference & Installation Manual Follow/Stay Zones Sections [001] to [016]: Zones 1 to 16, 3-digit # = 004 Follow/Stay zones function as follows: • All zones defined as Follow/Stay zones become Follow zones (refer to Follow Zones on page 13) when the Magellan system is Regular armed. • All zon...
Page 17 - Zone Options; Auto-zone Shutdown Counter; alarms; Bypass Option; When a user uses the; Alarm Types; Table 2: Alarm Type Options; Intellizone; If any of the following conditions occur during this
Paradox Magellan Systems 15 24Hr. Gas Zones Sections [001] to [016]: Zones 1 to 16, 3-digit # = 012 When a 24Hr. Gas zone opens, whether it is armed or disarmed, the console will immediately generate an alarm. The SIA FSK reporting format includes specific report codes to identify the alarm as a Gas...
Page 18 - Intellizone Delay Timer; Delay Before Alarm Report Code Transmission; Zones 15 and 16 become Hardwire Zones; Hardwire zones 1 & 2 require EOL resistors
16 Reference & Installation Manual Intellizone Delay Timer Section [065]: 010 to 255 seconds; Default = 48 seconds Enter the desired 3-digit value into section [065] to program the Intellizone Delay Timer. Delay Before Alarm Report Code Transmission Sections [001] to [016]: Zones 1 to 16; option...
Page 19 - Wireless Programming; Assigning Wireless Zone Transmitters; Assigning Wireless Doorbells to the Console; Magellan Wireless Door; Wireless Doorbell Tones; Table 3: Wireless Doorbell Tones; Deleting Assigned Wireless Transmitters
Paradox Magellan Systems 17 Wireless Programming The Magellan system supports up to 16 wireless zones and two wireless doorbells. These wireless zones are monitored using transmitters such as wireless detectors and door contacts. The Magellan console only supports the Paradox Magellan series of wire...
Page 20 - Assigning Remote Controls; Programming the Remote Control’s Buttons; Table 4: Remote Control Button Programming
18 Reference & Installation Manual The signal strength is displayed using two terms: • “Good”: This is an average reading and is acceptable. • “Weak”: This is the weakest reading. The transmitter should be moved to another location. Sometimes moving the transmitter by a small amount will greatly...
Page 21 - How to replace the battery:
Paradox Magellan Systems 19 Figure 20: Remote Control Button Options * = Hexa values A to F are keys [1] to [6] from Magellan’s Center Keypad. † = The panic feature (section [091] options [1] to [3] ; see page 23) must be enabled in order for this to work. Figure 21: Replacing the Remote Control’s B...
Page 22 - Arming and Disarming; Regular Arming Switches to Stay Arming; No Movement Timer
20 Reference & Installation Manual Arming and Disarming Regular Arming Switches to Stay Arming Section [092]: Option [4]Option [4] OFF = Switch to Stay arming disabled (default)Option [4] ON = Switch to Stay arming enabled If a user Regular arms the system, but does not exit through (open and cl...
Page 23 - Exit Delay; seconds; Exit Delay Termination; Exit delay termination feature enabled (default); Follow Zone Switches to Entry Delay 2
Paradox Magellan Systems 21 One-Touch Arming Section [092]: Options [7] and [8]Option [7] OFF = One-touch Regular/Force arming disabledOption [7] ON = One-touch Regular/Force arming enabled (default) Option [8] OFF = One-touch Stay arming disabledOption [8] ON = One-touch Stay arming enabled (defaul...
Page 24 - Alarm Options; minutes; Wireless Transmitter Supervision Options; Table 5: Wireless Transmitter Supervision Options; Supervision Bypass Options; Tamper Recognition Options; Table 6: Tamper Recognition Options; Tamper Bypass Options; Check-in Supervision Options
22 Reference & Installation Manual Alarm Options Bell Cut-off Timer Section [063]: 001 to 255 minutes; 000 = Disabled; Default = 4 minutes After an audible alarm, the siren will stop upon disarming of the system or when the Bell Cut-Off timer has elapsed, whichever comes first. Wireless Transmit...
Page 25 - Check-in Supervision Time; Panic Alarms; Table 7: Panic Alarm Keys; Panic Alarm Types; The Magellan console will emit a confirmation beep
Paradox Magellan Systems 23 presence and functionality. If a device has not sent a signal within the specified time period, Magellan can generate a trouble, an alarm and/or transmit a report code to the central monitoring station as defined by the Wireless Transmitter Supervision Options (page 22). ...
Page 26 - Reporting and Dialer Settings; Report Codes; Reporting
24 Reference & Installation Manual Reporting and Dialer Settings Report Codes A report code is a 1- or 2-digit hexadecimal value consisting of digits from 1 to F. Each section from [120] to [156] represents a set of up to four specific events and each of these events can be programmed with a sep...
Page 27 - Zone Tamper Report Codes; Console Telephone Numbers
Paradox Magellan Systems 25 • Auxiliary Panic: Panic keys [4] and [6] (page 23) or the appropriate button(s) on a remote control (page 18) have been pressed. • Fire Panic: Panic keys [7] and [9] (page 23) or the appropriate button(s) on a remote control (page 18) have been pressed. • Recent Closing:...
Page 28 - Table 8: Special Keys for Telephone Numbers; Central Station Telephone Numbers (CSTNs); CSTN 2 as Backup Number; Pager Telephone Number; Pager Reporting Message; Voice Message Telephone Numbers; Voice Message Repetitions; Service Telephone Number; Magellan User Guide; Console Account Number
26 Reference & Installation Manual Table 8: Special Keys for Telephone Numbers Central Station Telephone Numbers (CSTNs) Section [111] = Central Station Telephone Number 1Section [112] = Central Station Telephone Number 2 The Magellan console uses the CSTNs (Central StationTelephone Numbers) pro...
Page 29 - Reporting Formats; Table 9: Reporting Formats; Standard Pulse Formats; Event Call Direction
Paradox Magellan Systems 27 [0] key followed by the 3-digit account number. Also, when using 3-digit account numbers, you must use 1-digit report codes. Reporting Formats Section [105] = Reporting Format for CSTN 1Section [106] = Reporting Format for CSTN 2 The reporting formats apply only to the CS...
Page 30 - TLM Fail Timer
28 Reference & Installation Manual Delay Between Dialing Attempts Section [076]: 001 to 255 seconds; 000 = disabled; Default = 20 seconds This delay determines the amount of time the Magellan console will wait between each dialing attempt. Alternate Dial Option Section [098]: Option [5]Option [5...
Page 31 - Disabled; Power Failure Report Delay; Report Disarming only after Alarm (Default); Zone Restore Report Options; Report On Zone Closure
Paradox Magellan Systems 29 Auto-Test Report Section [071]: 001 to 255 days; 000 = Disabled; Default = Disabled Section [084]: Time (HH:MM) The Magellan console will transmit the Test Report report code programmed into section [153] after the number of days programmed into section [071] has elapsed ...
Page 32 - Programmable Outputs; PGM Activation Event; PGM Deactivation Event; Magellan; PGM Delay
30 Reference & Installation Manual Programmable Outputs A PGM is a programmable output that toggles to its opposite state (i.e. a normally open PGM will close) when a specific event has occurred in the system. For example, a PGM can be used to activate bells or strobe lights, open/close garage d...
Page 33 - System Settings
Paradox Magellan Systems 31 System Settings Software Reset Section [201] Performing a software reset will reset all programmed sections back to the factory defaults. To perform a software reset: 1. Access the installer programming mode (page 11). 2. Enter section [201]. You can also perform a softwa...
Page 35 - WinLoad Software Settings; Panel Answer Options; Answering Machine Override; For details on how to use WinLoad, refer to the; Number of Rings; Panel Identifier; Call Back feature enabled
Paradox Magellan Systems 33 WinLoad Software Settings Panel Answer Options The following two options define how Magellan answers an incoming call from a computer using the WinLoad Installer Upload/Download Software. Answering Machine Override Section [074]: 010 to 255 seconds; 000 = disabled; Defaul...
Page 36 - Appendix 1: Ademco Contact ID Report Code List
34 Reference & Installation Manual Appendix 1: Ademco Contact ID Report Code List CID# Reporting Code Programming Value Medical Alarms - 100 100 Medical alarm 01 101 Pendant transmitter 02 102 Fail to report in 03 Fire Alarms - 110 110 Fire alarm 04 111 Smoke 05 112 Combustion 06 113 Water flow ...
Page 39 - Index; Numerics; Standard 24Hr. Fire Zones
Paradox Magellan Systems 37 Index Numerics 001 to 016 .............................................................. 13 – 16 021 to 036 .....................................................................17041 to 056 .....................................................................18058 ..........
Page 40 - Connections
38 Reference & Installation Manual Answering machine override ......................................... 33Arming options Auto-arm options ....................................................... 20 Bell Squawk on Arm/Disarm with Remote Control ......... 21 Closing Delinquency Timer .................
Page 41 - Programming methods
Paradox Magellan Systems 39 E Entry Delay 1 .................................................................13Entry Delay 2 .................................................................13EOL zones .....................................................................16Event PGM activation .........
Page 42 - Report formats
40 Reference & Installation Manual Special disarming ...................................................... 24 System trouble .......................................................... 25 System trouble restore ............................................... 25 Test ................................
Page 43 - Wireless programming
Paradox Magellan Systems 41 V Viewing ..........................................................................17Viewing transmitter signal strength ...............................17Voice message repetitions ............................................26Voice message telephone numbers ................
Page 45 - WARRANTY
Paradox Magellan Systems 43 WARRANTY Paradox Security Systems Ltd. (“Seller”) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year. Except as specifically stated herein, all express or implied warranties whatsoever, statutory or otherwi...
