Europlex 3GS User manual

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EUROPLEX TECHNOLOGIES.
Company Web Site address: www.europlex.com
WARNING
While this system is an advanced design integrated security system, it does not offer guaranteed
protection against burglary, fire or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or
domestic, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons.
Therefore, good installation practices, thorough testing and regular maintenance by the installing
company and frequent testing by the user are essential to ensure continuous satisfactory operation
of the system. It is recommended that the installation company offer a maintenance program and
instruct the user with the correct procedure for use and testing of the system.
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3GS Version 4.00: 3GS User Guide - Issue 01 - 1999. Manual Code 6083. June 1999.
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Contents
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Contents
Introduction 5
3GS System Keypad/Display 6
Menu options 7
Navigating the Help Menu via the Keypad 8
Unset/Reset 9
Accept All Alerts 10
Part Set 11
Half Set 12
Full Set 13
Unable to Set 14
Setting Individual Areas 15
Coded Reset 16
Set Date & Time 17
Change your own ID 18
User Setup 19
Area Setup 22
System Log 23
Hour Adjust 24
Inhibit Mode 25
User Option Assignments 26
Typing Text 27
Index 28

Introduction
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Introduction
This manual is intended as a quick reference User Guide for the 3GS System.
The 3GS is a combined security, radio alarm, and access control system. It controls up to 200 alarm zones,
divided into 8 separate areas, as well as as 64 doors/128 card readers.
User Menu
The User Menu, by which the user programs the system, is accessed via the keypad by keying in your User
Code plus the option key Help:
This will allow you to choose one of the menu options available.
Display
The 3GS system has a two line by 24 character LCD display e.g.
When you are navigating through the Help menu:
lThe first line shows the option
lThe second line shows how to directly select the option without using the Help function.
Alert Messages
When in normal operation, the system will display the day, date and time on the first line of the display. The
second line will flash any recent system events or information (such as a fault with one of the fuses or battery,
or an alarm condition).
If the condition continues, e.g. Battery Problem, the message displays steadily instead of flashing. This
message will continue to display until you remove the message (See Accept All Alerts on page 10).
If the system is in Full Set mode (see Full Set on page 13), the message will display steadily and the buzzer will
also sound.
Pressing the key will give information on the areas/zones affected.
Keypad Private Mode
The 3GS is designed to allow only one user at a time to operate the system.
If the display shows: when you attempt to use the keypad, this means that a user
isoperatingthesystematanotherkeypad. Waituntilthesystemisfreebeforeattemptingtousethekeypadagain.
Year 2000
All 3GS systems are Year 2000-compliant.
Alarm Duress Code
3GS has an in-built Alarm Duress Code feature, which allow you to trigger a silent Duress alarm by simply
keying in the first 3 digits of your code, and then the fourth digit plus 1. For example, if your code is 1234,
then by keying in 1235 you will trigger a Duress alarm, which will not display on the panel and will not
sound an alarm, but will send a trigger directly to your central security station.

3GS System Keypad/Display
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3GS System Keypad/Display

Menu options
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Menu options
The system is programmed using the Help menu options:
In sequence, as a Master User you can use these menus to :
lDisarm the system and reset all warning devices
lRemove system display messages and silence the buzzer
lPart set the system
lHalf set the system
lFull set the system
lReset the system following an alarm
lSet the system date and time
lChange existing user codes
lSet up new users
lSet up a new area system
lView system log
lAdjust the system for summer / winter hour change (Daylight
Saving Time)
lIsolateatroublesomezonethatispreventingthesystemfromarming
✍The advanced options Radio PA Assign, Radio PA Test,
Setup Cards, Card Information, and Manual Door
Control are described elsewhere in the 3GS
Programming and System Integration manuals. See
your installer for details.
All of these options are accessed by pressing the CODE followed by
the HELP key.
By default, the MASTER USER CODE is 1020. The system installer
may have configured your own unique CODE, in which case this
should be entered instead of the default (1020) code.
An option is selected by pressing the YES key .
Use the UNSET key to move to the next option
Use the PART key to move back
To exit without selecting an option, use the NO key
✍Only options which have been assigned to a user are displayed.
The Master user will have all options.
The hash button acts as an ENTER key for the keypad.
Once the help routine is entered a selection must be made within 90 seconds, otherwise the system will exit
from this menu.
✍It is advisable to assign only the minimum number of system options to general users,
to facilitate ease of use of the system.

Navigating the Help Menu via the Keypad
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Navigating the Help Menu via the Keypad
To navigate the Help menu options use the UNSET, PART, YES, NO, keys.
Their functions are explained below with typical examples.

Unset/Reset
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Unset/Reset
Select the Unset/Reset option to disarm the system when you
enter the premises, or to cancel alarms, bells etc. after an alarm
activation.
This will put the 3GS into Unset mode (i.e. normal daytime
operation). The system alarm outputs (buzzers etc.) which had
been activated are reset to normal.
After an Alarm Activation
After an alarm activation proceed directly to the control panel
enter the code and press Unset.
The display will show:
Followed by:
followed by the cause of the alarm, i.e. which zone has been
opened.
Example:
Alarm alert message:
Zone alert message:
These messages will be flashing.
To clear flashing (Alert) messages key in your code plus 0 (see "Accept All Alerts" on page 10.)

Accept All Alerts
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Accept All Alerts
Alert messages are flashing messages displayed to alert the user that a
particular condition exists/existed on the system.
Accepting the alert will remove the message and silence the buzzer.
When the Alert accept option is selected, all alert messages which are
currently displayed are accepted (removed).
If the condition that caused the alert message still exists, a steady
warning message will remain on the display and the yellow LED will
remain lit until the condition indicated no longer exists.
The ALERT ACCEPT option is logged, along with the identity of the
user.
Some examples of Alert Messages

Part Set
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Part Set
Your system will be set up as either:
lstandard alarm with one alarm area,
lor 8-area, with 8 separate alarm areas within one
system.
A standard alarm system is set using the Part, Half, and
Full procedures.
The Part and Half options are disabled for the 8-Area
system. Instead, the different areas within the system are
set and unset independently of each other, as described
on page 15.
Part Set
With a standard alarm system, you can isolate particular
areas of the premises and set these areas independently of
the rest of the system.
Part Set allows you to protect the perimeter of a premises
while allowing free movement through the exit and access
area (e.g. from door, hall).
This would typically apply to the day or evening operation of the system when people are on the premises
and using the common exit. There is free access to the areas being used while the rest of the building is
armed.
There are no entry or exit times associated with this mode and protection is applied instantly.
The display remains blank and will only change to show alert and warning messages.
If selected while entering the building while the entry timer is running, the entry mode is cancelled and the
buzzer is silenced.
lIf selected by mistake refer to “Unset/Reset” on page 9.
lIf unable to set refer to “Unable to Set” on page 14.
✍Please ensure that you have been properly instructed in the setting and unsetting of your
system.

Half Set
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Half Set
HALF Set is used to provide full perimeter protection
(including exits) when people are on the premises and all
exits are locked, i.e. night time operation.
This mode immediately arms the perimeter and the Exit
zones.
If selected when entering the building, the entry mode is
cancelled and the buzzer is silenced.
lIf selected by mistake refer to “Unset/Reset” on
page 9.
lIf unable to set refer to “Unable to Set” on page 14.
✍Please ensure that you have been properly
instructedin thesetting andunsetting ofyour
system.

Full Set
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Full Set
This option will set the entire system. Ensure that all
zones (doors, windows, etc.) which are not on the exit/
entry route are closed.
Exit Sequence
Enter your user code and press FULL. Leave via the exit
route. The buzzer will stop at the end of the exit time
and the system will fully set.
The buzzer will sound during the exit routine. At the end
of the exit time, if all zones are closed, the buzzer will
stop. The system will then become Fully Set if :
1. the exit time expires, or
2. the ‘exit terminator’ button is pressed.
If a zone is still open, the system will wait indefinitely for
a clear condition, then set when the zone is closed.
During the exit period the buzzer will sound with one of
two possible tones, a long beep indicates that all zones
are closed and that the system will set correctly when the
exit time expires; a short beep indicates that one or more
zones are open and the system will not SET until all these
zones have closed.
Multi-Area system configuration
In a multi-area system, Full Set has the effect of setting
all areas plus the Common Area.
Alarm on exit
If the user strays from the exit route a local alarm will be
generated, tripping internal/external bells.
Action to take:
lReturn to control panel;
lSelect ‘UNSET’ (see “After an Alarm Activation” on
page 9).
lRemove alert messages (see “Accept All Alerts” on
page 10).
lReselect “Full Set” and exit the premises.
Entry Sequence
When you enter the building, the system will be Fully Set. The entry buzzer sounds and the entry timer
begins. This gives you a specific number of seconds in which to go to the keypad and Unset the system.
Otherwise a full alarm is generated along with the alert message “CODE ENTRY TIMEOUT”. In this case
repeat the Unset procedure to silence the alarm.

Unable to Set
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Unable to Set
If attempts to Part, Half or Full Set the system fail, the system buzzer briefly sounds and the display briefly
shows:
This is normally due to open zones or doors.
The system will display which zones are open.
For example:
Action to take:
lGo to the Area concerned and close the zone(s).
lReturn to the control panel and reselect the required ‘set’ mode.
lLeave via the exit route.
The system buzzer will stop when:
1. The Exit time expires or
2. When the ‘exit terminator’ button is pressed (if fitted).

Setting Individual Areas
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Setting Individual Areas
In an 8-Area system, the whole premises is divided into up to 8 separate
alarm areas, which may be set and unset independently of each other.
✍To set or unset an area you must be assigned the right by the
Master User.
To set an area, key in your code plus the Area number.
For example, to set area 6, key in:
Area 6 will now set.
Common Area
The Multi-Area system consists of up to 8 Alarm areas plus a Common Area
(usually the entrance/exit lobby or front door).
The Common Area sets and unsets automatically:
lWhen all the other areas are set, the Common Area automatically sets.
lWhen one area is unset, the Common Area automatically unsets.
Areas and Full Set
The Full Set option (see page 13) operates in an area system in the same way as in a standard alarm system.
Keying in your code plus FULL will arm all areas plus the Common area and begin the exit timer.
✍To Full Set the system (all areas) you must be assigned the option by the Master User or
installer.
Reset Area? Message
The system may be configured to display a ‘Reset Area’ message when you attempt to set an area. This has
the effect of clearing any remaining alert messages. Press YES to this prompt. The display will then show ‘Set
Area ?’ again. Press YES again to set the area.
Unsetting an Area
Keying in your code plus the area number will set the area (if it is unset) or unset
the area (if it is set).
When you unset one area, the Common Area automatically unsets, giving
access to and from the Common Area.

Coded Reset
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Coded Reset
Under normal conditions, the system can only be re-armed after an alarm activation by a service/installation
company visit.
The display will show a CALL SERVICE message and the user will not be able to re-arm the system.
When enabled, the Coded Reset option allows you to re-arm the system, avoiding the need to call an
installer to the site.
When you have acknowledged an alarm, the keypad will continue to display the message:
If you attempt to re-arm the system, the keypad will beep, and then briefly display the message:
You should now contact the Security Control Station for a release code. If the Security Control Station is
unable to give you a release code, contact your installer.
User Reset Procedure
Select Coded Reset.
The display will show a random 4-digit number.
Contact the Control Security Station with this random number.
The Central Station operator then converts this number to a 4-digit return
code acceptable to the system.
When you receive your return code from the Central Station operator, return to the keypad, and press the
key.
The display will prompt you to enter the return code:
Key it in at the prompt. If the code is incorrect, the display will show:
When you have keyed in the correct code, the display will show:
You can now re-arm the system by selecting Full Set (see page 13).
✍All users who have the FULL SET option will automatically be assigned the Coded Reset
option. See User Setup on page 19.

Set Date & Time
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Set Date & Time
The time is set in 24-hour clock notation.
To adjust the time for the Summer/Winter
hour change (Daylight Saving Time), see the
"Hour Adjust" option in the User Options.

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Change your own ID
This option allows the user to
change the ID code normally
assigned to them by the Master
User.
When the option is selected, the
user is prompted to enter a new
4-digit code. To avoid duplicate
codes, a second choice of code
is requested.
Once both codes have been
entered the system will either
reject or accept the user’s
choice. If rejected the user must
repeat the procedure and enter
two new codes. If accepted, the
system will assign one of them
(chosen at random) and will
indicate which code is to be
used.
This option is cancelled after use
so each user has only one
opportunity to change their
own code. The Master user may,
of course, grant the option again
if required. Once chosen the
code is completely private.
Remember the two codes you
have entered! The one chosen
by the system as your new code
will be indicated by either ‘1’ or
‘2’.
Once changed, test your code to
ensure that the system has
accepted it. In not, consult your
Master User or installer.

User Setup
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User Setup
Changing User ID Codes (by the Master User)
This option allows the Master User (user 2) to change individual ID codes.
Display shows:
Followed by:
To select ID.s press:
Display shows:
Type the number of the user whose ID is to be changed.
Example:
To change user number 4 press:
Display shows:
Type user four digit code:
Display shows:
(where ‘nnn’ is next user). Type in next number or to exit:
✍When entering a user ID code, the display will show asterisks instead of digits.
To exit options menu: To print User Info: or to exit:

User Setup
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Changing User Options:
To change user options enter:
Display shows:
Followed by:
To Select Options:
Display shows:
✍Installer (User 1) and Master User (User 2) are factory defaults. Users 3 to 126 are general
system users.
Example:
To change options of user number 4:
Display shows:
The system will display each option.
To assign the displayed option to the user press:
To deny the displayed option to the user:
When display shows: (where ‘nnn’ is the next user)
Type in next user number or to exit press:
To exit options menu press:
To print user info. press: or to exit press: