Pima RC-PRO User manual

RC-PRO
Wireless Receiver for HUNTER-PRO
Installation Manual
PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd.
5 Hatzoref Street, Holon 58856, Israel
℡ [phone]  [phone]
 [e-mail]  http://www.pima-alarms.com

PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd. does not represent that its Product may not be compromised
and/or circumvented, or that the Product will prevent any death, personal and/or bodily
injury and/or damage to property resulting from burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise, or that
the Product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protection. The User
understands that a properly installed and maintained equipment may only reduce the risk
of events such as burglary, robbery, and fire without warning, but it is not insurance or a
guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be no death, personal damage and/or
damage to property as a result.
PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd. shall have no liability for any death, personal and/or bodily
injury and/or damage to property or other loss whether direct, indirect, incidental,
consequential or otherwise, based on a claim that the Product failed to function.
Warning: The user should follow the installation and operation instructions and among
other things test the Product and the whole system at least once a week. For various
reasons, including, but not limited to, changes in environment conditions, electric or
electronic disruptions and tampering, the Product may not perform as expected. The user
is advised to take all necessary precautions for his/her safety and the protection of his/her
property.
This document may not be duplicated, circulated, altered, modified, translated, reduced to
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retains the right to modify this manual or any part thereof, from time to time, without
serving any prior notice of such modification.
Please read this manual in its entirety before attempting to program or operate your
system. Should you misunderstand any part of this manual, please contact the supplier or
installer of this system.
Copyright  2002 by PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd. All rights reserved.
You can contact us at:
PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd.
5 Hatzoref Street, Holon 58856, Israel
http://www.pima-alarms.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.....................................................................................5
Features............................................................................................................5
RC-PRO Panel Description ...............................................................................6
Input and Outputs ........................................................................................................ 7
LEDs.............................................................................................................................. 7
Buttons and Switches ................................................................................................... 7
Remote Control Functions ................................................................................8
REM-3 ...........................................................................................................................8
PAN-W Wireless Emergency Pendant.......................................................................... 8
PIR-W Wireless PIR Detector ....................................................................................... 9
RS-W Wireless Reed Switch......................................................................................... 9
Installing RC-PRO .........................................................................11
Connecting with the HUNTER-PRO ...............................................................11
Programming the RC-PRO ...........................................................13
Initializing the Receiver ..................................................................................13
Programming Detectors ..................................................................................13
Adding a Detector ...................................................................................................... 14
Deleting a Detector .................................................................................................... 15
Setting Detector Supervision Reporting...................................................................... 15
Low Battery and Tamper Reports ............................................................................... 16
Programming Remote Controls / Panic Buttons...............................................17
Adding a Remote ........................................................................................................ 17
Deleting all Remote Controls ..................................................................................... 18
Programming the HUNTER-PRO .................................................19
Entering Service Mode....................................................................................19
Enabling and Setting Wireless Zones ..............................................................20
Enabling and Setting Jamming Indication and Supervision ..............................21
Troubleshooting and Tests ...........................................................23
Test Modes .....................................................................................................23
Walk Test.................................................................................................................... 23
Tamper Test ................................................................................................................ 24
LCD Display (Normal Operation) ...................................................................25
History Log Display (Memory) ........................................................................26

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ntroductionI
I NTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the RC-PRO, Wireless Add-On Receiver for
the HUNTER-PRO intruder alarm system. Much care has been taken in
developing the RC-PRO, which will provide you with unprecedented peace of
mind. The RC-PRO's user-friendly operation and programming will
professionally help you with HUNTER-PRO Intruder Alarm System installation.
The RC-PRO expands the HUNTER-PRO capability up to 16 wireless zones.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the RC-PRO in order to take full
advantage of the complete range of its features. To assure optimum safety and
security, you should test the overall Intruder Alarm System operation once a
week.
Features
♦ Simple Installation (Install & Forget)
♦ Code Hopping Remote Control Technology (remote devices can not be copied
by scanning or code grabbing)
♦ Remote Functions include Arm/Disarm & Panic
♦ Ability to quickly add/delete wireless devices to/from your system
♦ Up to 16 wireless zones
♦ Wireless Detector Supervision Output
♦ Low Battery Warning Output (Intelligent 1 trigger only until batteries replaced)
♦ Detector Tamper Warning Output
♦ Intelligent Detector Learning Program to prevent accidental code duplication
♦ Wireless detector’s status is displayed on the system’s LCD keypad
♦ Receiver Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) is displayed on the LCD keypad
♦ Radio signal blocking/jamming indication
♦ Advanced FLASH microprocessor enables future firmware updates
♦ Available Wireless Detectors include: PIR, Internal or External Reed Switch,
Impact Sensor, Smoke Sensor, and Wireless Emergency Pendants

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RC-PRO Panel Description
The RC-PRO (seen in Figure 1) is a state- of- the-art Narrow-Band wireless receiver,
designed to operate with the HUNTER-PRO control panel via its serial interface.
This wireless receiver supports up to 16 zones with wireless detectors (i.e., PIR,
Reed Switch, etc.) and up to 18 remote control units (used to arm/disarm the
system, activate accessories and send a panic signal).
The RC-PRO turns the HUNTER-PRO into an hybrid system that can be
connected to wired and wireless detectors.
The HUNTER-PRO can be configured as follows:
♦ Eight to sixteen wired zones (with or without an expansion card)
♦ Eight wired plus eight wireless zones (using only zones 1 to 8 in the RC-PRO)
♦ Sixteen wireless zones
The receiver has the unique ability to “learn” the wireless devices’ codes.
Installing and programming wireless devices is easily done. The detectors
transmit Alarm, Supervision, Low Battery, and Tamper signals.
The RC-PRO has the following inputs, outputs, indications and buttons:
ON DIP
12345678
TAMPER
PROGRAM
RX
VALID
RUN
GND 12V
Antena
ADD DELETE
IN OUT
ON DI P
12345678
Figure 1 - RC-PRO General Layout (cover removed)

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Input and Outputs
♦ IN
Communication channel from HUNTER-PRO
♦ OUT
Communication channel to HUNTER-PRO
♦ GND
Operating ground input
♦ 12V
Operating power input
LEDs
There are four indication LEDs used in normal operation and during wireless
devices programming. The LEDs indicate the following:
♦ PROGRAM
(YELLOW)
Turns ON when any of the switches (in the two eight
dipswitch banks) is in the ‘ON’ position;
Flashes when more than one switch is in the ‘ON’ position
♦ RX – Receive
(RED)
Turns ON when data packets are received (data can be
either valid or not valid, in line with programming)
♦ VALID
(RED)
Turns ON while valid data is decoded e.g., a PIR is
transmitting a valid data packet (i.e., the packet is from a
device that was programmed into the receiver)
Flashes six times when in program mode and valid data is
received for storage
♦ RUN
(GREEN)
Normally flashes at 0.5 Hz indicates that the
microprocessor is running
Buttons and Switches
There are three visible switches on the PCB.
♦ ADD
In programming mode:
Used to add a wireless devices to the receiver
♦ DELETE
In programming mode:
Used to delete a detector or remote from the receiver
♦ TAMPER
In normal operation mode:
Used to alert when the receiver box is tampered with

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Remote Control Functions
The REM-3 has three buttons and is used to arm/disarm the alarm system, activate
HOME mode, and send a panic signal.
The remote is a Code-Hopping type (i.e., the code is changed with each
operation and thus prevents “code stealing”) with a key holder for carrying with
ones keys.
REM-3
♦ ARM:
To arm the alarm system, press the GREEN
button on the remote control.
♦ DISARM:
To disarm the alarm system, press the RED
button on the remote control.
♦ HOME MODE:
To activate the alarm system in a Home Mode,
press the BLUE button.
♦ PANIC:
To send a panic signal to the alarm system, press
the BLUE and GREEN buttons together.
PAN-W Wireless Emergency Pendant
The PAN-W code is selected with its internal dipswitch (see Figure 2). Each RC-PRO
can be triggered by several Panic Buttons with the same code.
♦ PANIC:
The PAN-W is used to send a panic
signal to the receiver. This signal triggers
the designated programmed zone.
See the PAN-W manual for more information.
Dipswitch
Figure 2 - PAN-W with Cover Open

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PIR-W Wireless PIR Detector
The PIR-W is a high quality infrared body movement sensor, which is battery
operated and communicates with the receiver via Radio Frequency (RF)
transmission. This detector is easy to install, provides excellent detection
sensitivity and has a long battery life span (approximately 3 years). This sensor
can transmit four different codes to the Receiver:
♦ Alarm:
Sent when a valid movement is detected
♦ Tamper:
Sent when the detector tampered with (i.e.,
case is opened)
♦ Supervision:
Sent every 3 hours to the receiver
♦ Low-Battery:
Sent when the batteries need replacing
See the PIR-W manual for more information.
RS-W Wireless Reed Switch
The RS-W is a wireless reed switch for doors or windows and with a built-in option to
be used alternatively as a universal transmitter (cannot be used for both functions).
♦ Reed Open:
Transmitted when the magnet is moved away
from the main unit
♦ Reed Close:
Transmitted when the magnet is moved next to
the main unit
♦ Low-Battery:
Transmitted when battery voltage drops below
4.5V
♦ Supervision:
Transmitted at least once every 3 hours
♦ Tamper:
Transmitted when either the top case of the
main unit is removed, or the main unit is
removed from the wall.
See the RS-W manual for more information.

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I NSTALLING
RC-PRO
Connecting with the HUNTER-PRO
Figure 3 illustrates how simple it is to connect the RC-PRO to the control panel
(HUNTER-PRO). The two are connected via the supplied serial connection
cable. Connect the Molex end to JP4 on the HUNTER-PRO card and the other
end connect to the RC-PRO as described in the following table and Figure:
ON DIP
12345678
TAMPER
RX
VALID
RUN
GND 12VIN OUT
ON DIP
12345678
HUNTER
PRO
EXPANSION CARD SERIALKEYBOARDTRANSMIT
U3
U2
T1
JP1 JP2 JP4
HUNTER-PRO
BLACK
RED
WHITE
GREEN
Figure 3 - Connecting the RC-PRO to the HUNTER-PRO
Cable Color Connected to (in RC-PRO terminal block)
RED 12V
BLACK GND
GREEN OUT
WHITE IN
Table 1 - Connecting the RC-PRO to the HUNTER-PRO

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P ROGRAMMING
THE
RC-PRO
Initializing the Receiver
IMPORTANT!
It is recommended to initialize the receiver after first time installation.
To completely erase all previous programming from the Receiver and restore
factory default settings, do the following:
1,2,3...
 Set all switches in dipswitch Bank1 &
Bank2 to ON
ON DIP
12345678
Bank1
ON DIP
12345678
Bank2
 Press and hold the DELETE button for at least three
seconds
DELETE
 Set all switches in dipswitch Bank1 &
Bank2 back to OFF
ON DIP
12345678
Bank1
ON DIP
12345678
Bank2
Programming Detectors
The wireless detectors that can be connected to the RC-PRO are: Wireless PIR
(PIR-W), Wireless Reed Switch (RS-W)
1
, and Wireless Panic Button (PAN-W).
1
The Wireless Reed Switch can also be used as a Universal Transmitter. Various
wired detectors (i.e., smoke detectors, window braking detectors, etc.) can be
connected to it via its built-in NO/NC input.

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Adding a Detector / Panic Button
IMPORTANT!
When adding a detector to a zone that was previously programmed with a different one,
the new detector shall override the old one.
When adding a detector that was previously programmed with a different zone, the old,
duplicate, programming shall be automatically erased.
To add more then one Panic Button to a single zone, the first should be programmed as
a standard detector and all other Panic Buttons’ code should be set with theirs internal
dipswitch (see Figure 2).
1,2,3...
 Set a switch according to the zone to be
programmed in dipswitch Bank1 & Bank2 to
ON. E.g., for programming zone 6, set
switch #6 in Bank1; for programming zone
10, set switch #2 in Bank2 (see opposite
figure)
ON DIP
12345678
Bank1
ON DIP
12345678
Bank2
 The YELLOW PROGRAM LED should turn ON
PROGRAM
NOTE:
If the YELLOW LED flashes, check that only one switch (in both dipswitch Banks) was set to ON.
 Press the ADD button
ADD
 The RED VALID LED should start flashing
VALID
 Trigger the wireless detector
2
 Once the receiver successfully learned the
detector’s code, the RED VALID LED stops flashing
VALID
 Set the switch in dipswitch Bank1 and
Bank 2 back to OFF
ON DIP
12345678
Bank1
ON DIP
12345678
Bank2
2
The PIR is triggered by pressing and releasing the TAMPER switch, the PANIC
button is simply pressed, and the Reed Switch is triggered by bringing the two
parts close together and apart again.

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Deleting a Detector / Panic Button
1,2,3...
 Set a switch according to the zone to be
deleted in dipswitch Bank1 & Bank2 to ON.
E.g., for deleting zone 6, set switch #6 in
Bank1; for deleting zone 10, set switch #2 in
Bank2 (see opposite figure)
ON DIP
12345678
Bank1
ON DIP
12345678
Bank2
 The YELLOW PROGRAM LED should turn ON
PROGRAM
NOTE:
If the YELLOW LED flashes, check that only one switch (in both dipswitch Banks) was set to ON.
 Press the DELETE button
DELETE
 Set the switch in dipswitch Bank1 and
Bank 2 back to OFF
ON DIP
12345678
Bank1
ON DIP
12345678
Bank2
NOTE:
Detector removal can be tested by triggering its sensor while no indication is displayed
on the keypad and/or the VALID LED stays OFF.
Setting Detector Supervision Reporting
Each of the individual wireless detectors (i.e. wireless PIR, wireless Reed Switch,
etc.) can send a Supervision Report to the receiver to confirm that they are fully
functional.
When the Supervision Mode is enabled, the receiver is expecting to receive a
Supervision Report from each individual detector with intervals as programmed
in the HUNTER-PRO (see Enabling and Setting Jamming Indication and
Supervision on page 21).
The default setting of the Supervision Mode is OFF.
IMPORTANT!
When using Panic Buttons, the Supervision Mode should be set to OFF (i.e., set 0
(zero) as the SuperVsn time as described on page 21).

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Low Battery and Tamper Reports
Low Battery Report
The wireless detectors automatically transmit a Low Battery report to the RC-PRO
wireless receiver when the batteries voltage level is low (i.e., batteries are nearly
dead). The Low Battery report code is transmitted immediately after a standard
supervision code, or, if the tamper switch is triggered (i.e., the detector casing
was opened).
Low Battery Restore is transmitted after the tamper switch is triggered on the
wireless detector. This is done regardless of the battery voltage level. However,
the detector immediately after, checks the voltage level and when below the
threshold, transmits the Low Battery report code again.
Tamper Report
The state of the tamper switch (open/closed) in a wireless detector is transmitted
on power-up.
The Tamper Open code is sent whenever the front case is removed and the
switch is released. The receiver Tamper Closed code is sent whenever the front
case is closed and the switch is depressed again.

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Programming Remote Controls
IMPORTANT!
When programming remotes / panic buttons, make sure that there are no detectors
transmitting, as they will interfere with the programming procedure.
Adding a Remote
1,2,3...
 Set switches 1 & 2 in dipswitch Bank1 to ON
ON DIP
12345678
Bank1
 The YELLOW PROGRAM LED should turn ON
PROGRAM
NOTE:
If the YELLOW LED flashes, check that only these two switches (in both dipswitch
Banks) were set to ON.
 (A) Press and hold the remote button
 (B) Press the ADD button
ADD
 (C) The RED VALID LED should start flashing
VALID
 (D) Release the remote button; the RED VALID
LED stops flashing
VALID
 Repeat steps A to D for any extra remote / panic
button to be enabled
 Set the switches in dipswitch Bank1 back to OFF
ON DIP
12345678
Bank1

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Deleting all Remote Controls
1,2,3...
 Set switches 1 & 2 in dipswitch Bank1 to ON
ON DIP
12345678
Bank1
 The YELLOW PROGRAM LED should turn ON
PROGRAM
 Press the DELETE button
DELETE
 Set the switches in dipswitch Bank1 back to OFF
ON DIP
12345678
Bank1

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rogramming the RC-UP
P ROGRAMMING
THE
HUNTER-PRO
Entering Service Mode
1,2,3...
To program the HUNTER-PRO, first enter the Service Mode. To enter the Service
Mode, do as follows:
 [ Master Code
→
NEXT
SERVICE
→
[ Service Code
S el e c t:
H un t e r P ro xx x
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
NOTE:
The factory defaults for the Master and Service codes are:
Master Code: 5555
Service Code: 1234

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Enabling and Setting Wireless Zones
1,2,3...
 [ Master Code
→
NEXT
SERVICE
→
[ Service Code

→
7
HOME 2
→
ENTR
eight times until you see the following
display:
W 1X M W i r e les s
- -- -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
 A plus (“ + ”) should be set under the W . This indicates that a wireless
receiver (i.e., RC-PRO) is connected to the system
 Under the 1 , set a plus (“ + ”) or a minus (“ - “) as follows:
+ when all 16 zones are wireless
- when 8 zones (1 to 8) are wired and 8 (9 to 16) are wireless
NOTE:
The parameters are set (i.e., changing from + to – and vise versa) is done by pressing
the
#
RESET
.
To move back and forth between parameters use the
BACK
and
NEXT
SERVICE
keys.
IMPORTANT!
When installing eight wired and eight wireless zones, the receiver should be
programmed with zones 1 through 8 while in the control panel these zones are
represented as zones 9 through 16 respectively (i.e., zone 1 in the receiver is zone 9 in
the control panel, zone 2 is zone 10 and so forth).