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Watchguard N517 User Manual - 4.5. Walk Test Mode

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    Watchguard home alarm system series ii document: watch guard v2.2.Doc release: 27 february 2007 i n s t r u c t i o n s designed in australia and manufactured in taiwan by n517.

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    2 contents contents ........................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 4 1.1. The passive infra...

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    3 5.2. The remote control ........................................................................................... 35 5.3. The detector ....................................................................................................... 35 5.3.1. Replacing the batteries ..........................

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    4 1. Introduction your watchguard home alarm system is a state-of-the-art wireless security system, specifically designed for simple diy installation (do it yourself). It is suitable for use in homes or offices where the owner wishes an external & internal siren to trigger if there is unauthorized e...

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    5 1.1. The passive infrared detector the detector is a high quality infrared body movement detector, which is battery operated and communicates with the watchguard home alarm system via radio frequency (rf) transmission. This detector is easy to install, provides excellent detection sensitivity and ...

  • Page 6: 1.2. What You Get

    6 1.2. What you get below is a list of parts included with system. Item description quantity image 1. Main control unit 1 the unit incorporates a powerful siren, flashing blue strobe & backup battery to run the system in case of mains power failure. There is also a tamper button. The system has main...

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    7 2. Installation 2.1. Planning the installation each separate component of the watchguard home alarm system should be placed in strategic locations. Below is a guide to where you should place the main unit, the detectors and the screamer. It is important that you take into account that the maximum ...

  • Page 8: 2.2. The Main Unit

    8 2.2. The main unit mount the watchguard main unit at the front or front side of the building. The mounting position should be under an eave or out of direct contact with rain or other water sources. The position should allow line of sight viewing from both the street (for visual deterrent) and fro...

  • Page 9: 2.3. The Screamer

    9 2.3. The screamer inside roof ceiling mounting the screamer 1. Drill a hole (15mm diameter) into the ceiling where you want to mount the screamer. Pick a position where there is no stud/framework above the ceiling, preferably in a corridor or hallway. 2. Feed the wire coming from the screamer up t...

  • Page 10: 2.4. The Power Supply

    10 2.4. The power supply inside roof wall power supply mounting 1. Drill a small hole (15mm diameter) into the ceiling where the wire can go through to be connected to the wire from the main unit. 2. Feed the wire through the hole in the ceiling and up to where it will join the wire from the main un...

  • Page 11: 2.5.1. Tips For Positioning

    11 figure 6 2.5.1. Tips for positioning • this detector utilises the very latest in detection processing technology to reduce the possibility of false alarms. However, correct mounting of the detector is critical to ensure best detection or "catch" performance. You cannot just screw the detector dir...

  • Page 12: 2.5.2. Powering The Detector

    12 simultaneous transmission back to the receiver in your watchguard home alarm system. The receiver can only decode one coded signal at any given time. • if the unit is mounted close to metal frames or doors, this may reduce the radio transmitting range. • the detector is not waterproof and is desi...

  • Page 13: 3.0. Master Keyswitch

    13 3. Operation 3.0. Master keyswitch to operate the system, turn the key switch located beside the strobe light, to the on position. To override the system turn the key switch to the off position (you may require this if you are unable to use the remote controls). Use one of the 2 high security key...

  • Page 14: 3.2. Away Mode

    14 3.2. Away mode when to use this mode is used when leaving the building or premise, i.E. Away from premises. Arming the system in this mode will activate all detectors. Indications the siren will beep once and the strobe will flash for 2 seconds. There will be a 20 second delay before the system i...

  • Page 15: 3.5. Panic Mode

    15 3.5. Panic mode when to use this mode should be used when the user is distressed or in an emergency situation. What happens the outside siren will sound to alert people in the area but the screamer will not sound. 3.6. Low battery reporting when you disarm the system, you will normally hear 2 bee...

  • Page 16: 3.7. Supervision Reporting

    16 3.7. Supervision reporting when you arm the system, you will normally hear 1 beep. If the unit continues a sequence of beeping immediately after the arming beep, this means that a supervised detector has failed to report in the last 24 hours. The supervision feature ensures that a user can be con...

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    17 the red light if the detector is set to 2 pulse counts (most sensitive) then the red light will flash if there are 2 green flashes within 10 seconds. If the detector is set to 3 pulse counts (least sensitive) then the red light will flash if there are 3 green flashes within 10 seconds. The red li...

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    18 3.8.4. Dual edge sensing (des) technology ‘explained’ figure 9 – side view, detection pattern in optimal temperature environment this detector has dual edge sensing (des) technology, developed to eliminate false alarms yet still provide maximum security. The detector uses a pattern of infrared be...

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    19 top view = infrared beam zone 3 triggering the detector when set to “least sensitive” (default setting) figure 11 – least sensitive trigger in figure 11, a body moving from position 1 to position 2, into the infrared beam zone, will create a pulse. Moving from position 2 to 3, out of the other si...

  • Page 20: 3.8.5. The Tamper Switch

    20 3 triggering the detector when set to “most sensitive” figure 13 – most sensitive trigger in figure 13, a body moving from position 1 to position 2, into the infrared beam zone, will create a pulse. Moving from position 2 to 3, out of the other side of the same infrared beam zone, will create ano...

  • Page 21: 3.8.6. Low Battery Warning

    21 3.8.6. Low battery warning if the detector has near flat batteries, then on a valid movement detection the red light will flash 6 times in a row instead of once. The detector will also send a low battery radio transmission at this time. The batteries should be replaced immediately. Another way of...

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    22 4. Programming ensure that before any programming, each step should be well rehearsed. This will eliminate becoming confused and making mistakes. If at any stage you become lost or forget where you are up to stop and wait for the 3 low toned beeps that tell you that the alarm timed out of program...

  • Page 23: 4.1. Adding New Remotes

    23 4.1. Adding new remotes + to add a new remote 1. Press 1 time disarm the system (if it is not already disarmed) with an original remote control by pressing button 2. You do not need to enter programming mode. 2. Press and hold button 2 (for approximately 3 seconds) on the original working remote ...

  • Page 24: 4.2. Safety Lock

    24 4.2. Safety lock safety lock is a feature, which prevents accidental changes to the programming of the system. Safety lock must be turned off to allow programming. You will only be able to enter programming mode within 5 minutes of following the procedure, how to turn off safety lock. How to turn...

  • Page 25: 4.3. Adding A Detector

    25 4.3. Adding a detector + to add a detector 1. Safety lock must be off ensure safety lock has been turned off within the last 5 minutes. See section 4.2. 2. Press both buttons for 3 seconds enter programming mode by pressing buttons 1 & 2 together for 3 seconds. The siren will beep 3 times to conf...

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    26 to add a detector …continued… 6. Within 60 seconds within 60 seconds within 60 seconds press to add in stay & away modes or press to add in away mode only or press to add in 24 hour mode this option will enable the detector in both stay and away modes. This option will disable the detector in sta...

  • Page 27: 4.4. Deleting A Detector

    27 4.4. Deleting a detector to delete a detector 1. Safety lock must be off ensure safety lock has been turned off within the last 5 minutes. See section 4.2. 2. Press both buttons for 3 seconds enter programming mode by pressing buttons 1 & 2 together for 3 seconds. The siren will beep 3 times to c...

  • Page 28: 4.5. Walk Test Mode

    28 4.5. Walk test mode - walk test mode should be used when testing the system or after a new detector has been learnt into the system. To enter walk test mode 1. Safety lock must be off ensure safety lock has been turned off within the last 5 minutes. See section 4.2. 2. Press both buttons for 3 se...

  • Page 29: 4.6. Alarm Memory

    29 4.6. Alarm memory this feature is used after the alarm has been triggered. It recalls the last 10 zones which have triggered the alarm. To hear the alarm memory 1. Safety lock must be off ensure safety lock has been turned off within the last 5 minutes. See section 4.2. 2. Press both buttons for ...

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    30 4.7. Stay mode entry guard sound this selects the type of sound you would like for the stay mode alarm. There are 2 options. Normally, if the alarm is triggered in stay mode the alarm will sound 6 tones when set to entry guard tones. This is used to alert you if someone enters within the stay mod...

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    31 to change the stay mode entry guard sound …continued… 5. Within 30 seconds within 30 seconds press to choose entry guard tones or press to choose full siren thes option will enable entry guard tones when the system is triggered in stay mode. This option will sound the steady siren when the system...

  • Page 32: 4.8. Arm / Disarm Beeps

    32 4.8. Arm / disarm beeps arming and disarming beeps can be programmed in one of the following configurations. Default both on option 1 arming beep only option 2 disarming beeps only how to change arming / disarming beeps 1. Safety lock must be off ensure safety lock has been turned off within the ...

  • Page 33: 4.9. Resetting The System

    33 4.9. Resetting the system this will restore all settings to default. It will delete all remotes and detectors from the system. This should be done if both remotes are lost. A) remove the watchguard home alarm system from the wall or eve, so the tamper switch is not depressed. B) turn the key swit...

  • Page 34: 5.1. The Backup Battery

    34 5. Maintenance the complete system should be tested at regular intervals. We suggest testing it once every fortnight or at least once per month. 5.1. The backup battery the back up battery charges automatically (when necessary) while the power supply (plug pack) is connected. The system has a sel...

  • Page 35: 5.2. The Remote Control

    35 5.2. The remote control the batteries in the remote control will need to be replaced every 1 to 3 years, depending on usage. You are able to recognise when the batteries are low from when the range on the remote control reduces. Below describes how to replace the batteries in the remote control. ...

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    36 5.3.2. Cleaning the pyro detector the pyro detector must be clean at all times for optimum performance. If the pyro detector appears to have any dust, dirt or fingerprints on it, then it should be cleaned. To clean the pyro, use a soft cotton cloth (not a tissue), which has been dampened with met...

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    37 6. Warranty 6.1. Warning limitations & warranty while this system is an advanceddesign security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary, fire or any other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a var...

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    38 is muffled by noise from a stereo, radio, air conditioner or other appliances, or by passing traffic. Finally, alarm warning devices, however loud, may not warn hearing-impaired people or waken deep sleepers. • telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a central monitorin...

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    39 note: in addition to the warranty conditions, warranty will not be given where a product has been immersed in water under any circumstances, or where damage has been caused by hosing the main unit, without all due care taken by the owner to protect the main unit by covering with some sort of plas...

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    40 please cut out & return this information within 14 days of purchase to: rhinoco pty. Ltd. 9 hannabus place mcgraths hill nsw 2756 w a t c h g u a r d h o m e a l a r m s y s t e m w a r r a n t y c a r d name address suburb state postcode email date of purchase invoice number daytime phone where ...