Magellan MG5000 User Manual - Overview
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Overview
Thank you for selecting the Magellan Security System from Paradox Security Systems Ltd. This advanced technology security system
provides you with reliable security protection and powerful features that anyone can use without memorizing complex and confusing
codes. The system consists of the Magellan control panel, one or more Magellan keypad modules, various input devices (i.e. motion
detectors, door contacts, etc.) and various output devices (i.e. bells, sirens, lights, etc.).
The elegant and user-friendly Magellan MG32LED keypad modules allow you to easily access your security system's functions and
provide you with an easy-to-understand display of your security system's alarm and operational status. All of the actions performed in
your security system will be executed and displayed through the keypad. Therefore, before using your security system, we highly
recommend that you read this manual carefully and have your installer explain basic system operation to you.
Basic Operations
Auditory Feedback
When you enter information on the keypad, it will guide you with beep tones that communicate acceptance or rejection of your
entries. You should be familiar with these two keypad beep tones:
Confirmation Beep
:
When an operation (i.e. arming/disarming) is successfully entered on the keypad or when the system switches
to a new status/mode, the keypad produces an intermittent beep tone (“
BEEP
-
BEEP
-
BEEP
-
BEEP
”).
Rejection Beep
:
When the system reverts to its previous status or when an operation is incorrectly entered on the keypad, it will emit
a continuous beep tone (“
BEEEEEEEEP
”).
Visual Feedback
Keypad Indicator Lights: All Magellan keypads include coloured lights which convey the current status of your system. The state of
each light represents a specific condition in your system.
Many of the features in your system must be enabled by the installer. If the feature is not programmed, the keypad will emit a
rejection beep and the action will be cancelled. Refer to System Checklist on page 13 for details.
Overview of the MG32LED Keypads
The numbers and keys of the MG32LED’s screen communicate your system’s status.
Partitioning
Your Magellan system is equipped with a partitioning feature that can divide your alarm system into two distinct areas identified as
Partition 1 and Partition 2. Partitioning can be used in installations where shared security systems are more practical, such as a
home office or warehouse building. When partitioned, each zone, each user code and many of your system's features can be
assigned to either Partition 1, Partition 2, or both partitions.
If the system is not partitioned, all zones, user codes, and features will be recognized as belonging to Partition 1.
[
TBL
]
Trouble display
ON = Trouble(s) occurring
[
MEM
]
Alarm memory display
ON = Alarm(s) occurred
[
BYP
]
Bypass programming
ON = Zone(s) bypassed
Zone Display:
The numbers [1] to [32] correspond to zones 1 to 32 respectively.
When illuminated, zones are open or breached.
Figure 1: MG32LED
Partition 1 Status Partition 2 Status
OFF LIGHT
(blue):
ON =
Disarmed
OFF =
System
armed
FLASH
= Exit Delay
FAST
FLASH
= Exit Delay (final 10 sec.)
AC LIGHT
ON
= Power on
OFF
= Power off
Red
Yellow
Green
ON
= Partition armed
OFF
= Partition disarmed
FLASH= Partition in alarm
= Press once +
[
MASTER
CODE
]
for Quick Menu
Programming)