MCM Electronics iRIS 8 User manual

Contents 1
Terms you may neeed to know 2
Keypad Lights 3, 4
Keypad Buttons 5
User Functions
Fully Arming the System - ON Mode 6
Partially Arming the System - Partial Mode 6
Isolate a section from being Armed 7
System OFF - Disarming the System 7
User Code - Programming 8
Master Code - Programming 9
Other Features
Keypad panic 9
Keypad Duress 9
Test Functions 10
Warranty 11
Section List 12
Important Information 13
Contents
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Terms .....you may need to know
Alarm - The state of a security system when an armed sensor has been
activated.
Arming - To place a section or panel ready to accept an alarm.
Central - A place where alarms are received and appropriate action
Station taken in response to the Station alarm.
Door - A sensor which detects the opening of a door.
Contact
EntryTimer- A timer that is used to delay the activation of an alarm
Exit Timer - A timer used to delay the arming of an Exit / Entry section.
Handover - A section that has Exit delay but only has Entry delay
Section when an Exit and Entry Section has been activated first.
Isolate - To inhibit or bypass one or more sections from arming.
Microwave - A detector which detects movement by the use of microwave
Detector energy.
Partial - Only part of the security system is Armed.
(Pre Programmed sections are isolated).
PIR (Passive- A detector which detects movement by sensing sudden
Infra Red) changes in Infra Red temperature.(e.g. Body Heat)
Plug Pack - A transformer which converts the 240 VAC Mains Power to
16 VAC to run the Security System.
Sealed - When a section is Armed and has not been activated.
Silent - A section may be programmed to be silent. i.e. does not trigger
the siren or strobe when alarmed.
Siren Timer- A timer used to limit the running time of the siren.
System OFF- Security System is disarmed for all sections that are not
programmed for 24 Hour.....Note: Fire, Panic and Tamper,
if available, are still Armed.
System ON- Security System is Armed for all sections that are not isolated.
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Keypad - Indicators
Section Lights- There are 8 or 24 section lights on the command centre.
- When the system is in the OFF mode all non 24 hour
sections are not armed and the Section Lights indicate
the condition of the sensor..When the Section Light is
On the sensor is activated (e.g. door contact detecting
door open or motion detector sensing movement).
When the Section Light is OFF the sensor is not activated.
- When the system is in the ON mode all non isolated sections
are armed. If the section light is FLASHING the sensor is
activated and triggers the siren and strobe light (if it is not
silent).This alarm is transmitted to the central station. When
the light is out the section is not activated.
- When the system has been Armed, an exit timer starts and
holds the sections that have been programmed for Exit or
Entry delay disarmed. This allows the user to exit the
premises without activating the alarm.
- When the system is armed, and the Exit timer has finished,
Entry into the premises can be made via a section that has
Entry delay. This starts the Entrydelay and if the system is
disarmed there will be no alarm.
Power Light - This light is normally ON. This indicates that the Plug Pack
power and backup battery are normal.
- When the Plug Pack power is not good (i.e. the mains has
failed) the power light will single flash.
- When the Plug Pack power and battery are not good, the
power light will double flash.
Program Light - Flashing while in Program mode. Program mode is entered
when a user code is entered and isolate or test modes are
selected. Program mode is also selected when the master
code is entered and the user codes are being viewed or
changed.
- When not in program mode the Program Light is Off
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Keypad - Indicators .....cont'd
*LED keypads only
Partial Light - ON when the Partial mode has been selected and only
some of the sections are armed.
- Single flash when the system is Partially armed and Exit
timer is running.
- Double flash when the system is armed and the Entry
timer is running. The Entry timer is started when an
Exit / Entry is activated.
- OFF indicates partial mode is not selected.
On Light - Off when the system is Off
- Single flash when the system is armed and Exit timer is
running.
- Double flash when the system is armed and the Entry
timer is running. The Entry timer is started when an
Exit / Entry is activated.
Fire Light * - If the phone line has failed or is not connected, the Fire
Light will double flash. Once the line has restored
the Fire light will remain on for a further12 seconds
before turning off
Auxillary Light * - The Auxillary Light is used to indicate the state of the
Tamper input. When the tamper input is triggered, the
AUX light will double flash. If the tamper is
acknowledged by disarming the system while the
tamper is still open the AUX light will become solid.
Once the tamper switch has sealed the AUX light will
turn off. If the tamper has already sealed once its
been acknowledged, the AUX will light will simply turn off
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Keypad Keys
0 - 9 Keys - Used to enter numeric Codes or Function Numbers.
Test Key - Used when a valid User Code has been entered to
enter Test mode.
Isolate Key - Used when a valid User Code has been entered to
Isolate a section, usually before Arming the System.
Partial Key - Used when a valid User Code has been entered to Arm
the System with Pre Programmed sections Isolated.
Off Key - Used when a valid User Code has been entered to
Disarm the System.
On Key - Used when a valid User Code has been entered to Arm
the System, it is also used as the code key when in
programming mode.
NOTE : Some keypads have a seperate code button to
access program mode.
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Fully Arming the System - ON Mode
Notes:
1. The system will not change to ON mode unless all section lights are
out or isolated.
2. Power light should be ON and not flashing.
3. Program, Fire and Auxillary lights,if fitted, should be out.
4. Exit Timer starts as soon as ON light starts flashing and beeper gives
an exit warning.
5. Exit via programmed Exit/Entry sections only.
6. If the Exit / Entry sections are not sealed by the time the exit timer
expires then the siren and strobe will give 2 seconds warning and
the entry timer is started. If the system is not turned to OFF mode
before the entry time expires a full siren / strobe and alarm
transmission to the Central Station occurs.
Key Sequence Operation
Example shows a User Code 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 on being used to change the system to
ON mode
Partially Arming the System - Partial Mode
Notes:
1. Only part of the system will be armed. Actual sections being
armed depends on setup by technician during installation.
2. The section lights of the sections which are being armed in Partial
mode must be out otherwise the system will not change to Partial
ON mode.
3. Check Power light is on and not flashing.
4. Program, Fire and Auxillary, if fitted, lights should be out.
5. Exit Timer starts as soon as Partial light starts flashing and beeper
gives exit warning.
6. Exit via programmed Exit/Entry sections only.
7. If the Exit / Entry sections are not sealed by the time the exit timer
expires then the siren and strobe will give 2 seconds warning and
the entry timer is started. If the system is not turned to OFF mode
before the entry time expires a full siren / strobe and alarm
transmission to the Central Station occurs.
Key Sequence Operation
Example shows a User Code 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 part being used to change the system to
Partial ON mode

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Isolate a Section from being Armed
Notes:
1. When entering section numbers a two digit number eg 01 or a single 1
may be used. Single digit entry. i.e. the leading zero is ignored)
2. Only valid section numbers may be entered.
3. Sections are automatically de-isolated when the system is changed to
OFF mode.
4. Depending on technician setup, isolations may be reported to the
Central station.
Key Sequence Operation
Example shows a User Code 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 isolate being used to enter Isolation mode.
0 4 Sections 4 and 7 are being Isolated.
0 7
ON or part When desired sections are isolated
Disarming the System - OFF Mode
Notes:
1. Only a valid User Code can change the system between OFF, ON and
Partial modes.
2. Fire, Panic and Tamper inputs, if fitted, are always armed.
3. This key sequence also acknowledges or silences the siren / strobe if a
Fire, Panic or tamper alarm is actuated.
Key Sequence Operation
Example shows a User Code 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 Off being used to change the system to
OFF mode

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Changing User Codes
1. User 01 default is 1111.
2. User codes are 4 digits long. (The Master Code is 6 digits long)
3. User codes are used to change the status of the panel, isolate sections,
test or acknowledge alarms.
4. User codes cannot be the same or within one count of another User code
including the first 4 digits of the Master Code.
5. To change User codes the system must be in the OFF mode.
Key Sequence Operation
Example shows a Master
code eg 218572 used to
2 1 8 5 7 2 On enter program mode.
(Enter your own)
0 1 Select User code 01
1 2 3 4 On Enter new code 1 2 3 4
0 7 Select User code 07
8 7 6 5 On Enter new code 8 7 6 5
Off Exit program mode
with the OFF key.

The keypad panic may be initiated by holding both the ON and
the OFF keys depressed together for a period of 3 seconds. If
the alarm system is monitored a panic alarm report will be sent
to the monitoring station and, if enabled by the installer, the
sirens will sound.
Sirens enabled for Panic YES NO
Keypad duress must be enabled by the installer at installation.
The and is initiated by incrementing the last digit of a valid
user code by 1. For example, if the users code was 1234, then
a duress signal would be sent to the monitoring station if the
user entered 1235 as their code. In all other respects the panel
would react as if the normal code had been entered. For user
codes ending in 9 then a 0 would be entered eg. normal code is
1949, duress code would be 1940.
Keypad duress enabled YES NO
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Changing the Master Code
Notes:
1. Master code default is 218572.
2. Master code is 6 digits long.
3. The Master code is only used to program the user codes. It cannot
change the status of the system. (Arm or disarm the panel)
4. The system must be in OFF mode to enter the master code.
Key Sequence Operation
Enter existing Master
2 1 8 5 7 2 ON code 218572 used to
enter program mode.
0 0 Select function 00
2 4 6 8 1 2 ON Enter new master
Code e.g. 2 4 6 8 1 2
Off Exit program mode
with the OFF key.
Other Features
Keypad
Panic
Keypad
Duress

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Test Functions
1. Test your system regularly and this will keep you familiar with the
system and confident in the system operation.
2. Maximum testing time is 10 minutes.
3. The system must be in OFF mode before entering test mode.
4. Test mode may not be entered until all alarm messages have been
transmitted.
5. Some panels do not have all the test modes described below.
New! Test 0 - Software version - displays the 8 digit software version
Test 1 - Walk test - Beeper operates and section light operates.
This test enables the user to walk around and activate sensors
and check correct operation of sensors.
Test 2 - Siren test - Siren sounds for 3 seconds.
Test 3 - Strobe test - Strobe operates unitl next key press.
Test 4 - All lights and beeper operate until next key press - used to
check operation of lights and beeper.
Test 5 - Recall Last Alarm - last alarm flashes until next press of the 5 key, then
displays the next alarm
Test 6 - Reset Smoke Detectors (if fitted) - removes power from
the smoke detectors for 5 seconds .
New! Test 7 - GSM Module RSSI - Displays the signal strength of the incoming signal
from the GSM network in realtime....display is updated every 4 seconds.
Beeper operates for every change in signal, this may not correspond to a
change in the section led
New! Test 8 - GSM Module Registration Check - Shows the registration state of the
GSM, valid indicators are from 1 - 5 and On
Test 9 - Start a Test Report on Dialler (if fitted) - sends a test report
to the Central station and synchronises the time for next
test report. (Account number, and phone number must
be programmed for this test to start.)
Key Sequence Operation
Example shows a User Code 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 test being used to enter test mode.
1 Test 1 started - walk test
2 Test 2 started - siren test
Off Exit test mode.

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Tests 7 & 8 contd.....
GSM Registration State - Test 8
On - No GSM network is found
1 - GSM is registered on its home network
2 - GSM is currently not registered on any network
but is looking for a suitable one to register
3 - GSM has found some networks but it is not
allowed to register on any of them, no roaming
was allowed
4 - GSM is in an unknown network status
5 - GSM has found some networks and is currently
registered in roaming on one of them
GSM RSSI Level - Test 7
On - -113dbm or less (Very Poor)
1 - -111dbm (Poor)
2 - -109 to -103dbm (Low)
3 - -101 to -89dbm (Average)
4 - -87 to -75dbm (Okay)
5 - -73 to -67dbm (Good)
6 - -65 to -59dbm (Very Good)
7 - -57 to -53dbm (Excellent)
8 - -51dbm or more (Maximum)
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Warranty
Manufactured equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material and
wokmanship for a period of 5 years (60) months from the date of manufacture as
indicated by the date stamp and/or serial number on the product.
Defective units returned by the buyer at his own expense during this period will
be repaired (or replaced at the option of the manufacturer) with an equivalent
piece of re-manufactured and tested equipment.
The repaired or replaced equipment is then warranted for the balance of the initial
warranty period or for thirty (30) days, whichever is longer.
The repair or replacement will be without charge provided that the equipment has
not been subjected to electrical, environmental or physical misuse or to
unauthorised repair or modification.
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied,
including, but not limited to, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
The purchaser's exclusive remedy with respect to any and all losses or
damages resulting from any cause whatsoever, shall be repair or replacement as
specified above.
Manufacturer shall in no event be liable for any consequential or incidental
damages, however occasioned, whether by negligence or otherwise.
No suit or action shall be brought against manufacturer more than one (1) year
after the accrual of the cause of action therefore.
No agent, employee or representative of the Manufacturer nor any other
person is authorised to modify this warranty in any respect. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.

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Section List
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Control Panel Type
Security Company
Monitoring Centre
Installed by
Date Installed
*** Change System baterry every 3 years
*** Check system regularly
Local Police
Fire Brigade
Ambulance
Doctor
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Important Information
Emergency Numbers